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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
Page
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
1
   
Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 2007 and 2006
2
   
Combined Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Members’ Deficit for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the Period From April 19, 2005 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2005
3
   
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the Period From April 19, 2005 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2005
4
   
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
5



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Partners of
Chicago Properties

In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheets of the properties known as the Chicago Properties as of December 31, 2007, and the related combined statement of revenues, expenses and members’ deficit, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2007 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Chicago Properties at December 31, 2007 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Properties’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. Chicago Properties is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of internal control over financial reporting. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As described in Note 1 to the financial statements, management has elected to change its policy for reporting residual assets for properties sold in 2007.

/s/ Tauber & Balser, P.C.
Atlanta, Georgia
March 24, 2008

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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
($ IN THOUSANDS)


       
(Not Covered by
 
       
Auditor's Report)
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
           
ASSETS
             
Investments in real estate, at cost
             
Land
 
$
37,735
 
$
34,794
 
Buildings and improvements
   
173,905
   
151,415
 
Construction in progress
   
21
   
2,740
 
     
211,661
   
188,949
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(42,906
)
 
(41,030
)
Investments in real estate, net
   
168,755
   
147,919
 
               
Cash
   
3,290
   
1,861
 
Restricted cash
   
7,858
   
5,491
 
Tenant receivable, net of allowance of $4,275 and $4,912, respectively
   
507
   
45
 
Deferred rent receivable
   
10,944
   
10,711
 
Lease commissions and loan fees, net
   
10,947
   
7,979
 
Lease intangibles, net
   
9,986
   
7,385
 
Prepaid expenses
   
588
   
404
 
Other assets
   
85
   
1,050
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
212,960
 
$
182,845
 
               
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' DEFICIT
             
Mortgage & other notes payable
 
$
278,868
 
$
259,547
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
17,383
   
18,194
 
Below market lease intangibles, net
   
7,942
   
1,160
 
Tenant security deposits and advanced rental deposits
   
2,834
   
4,241
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
307,027
   
283,142
 
               
MEMBERS' DEFICIT
 
$
(94,067
)
$
(100,297
)
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' DEFICIT
 
$
212,960
 
$
182,845
 
 
See independent auditors’ report and accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND MEMBERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 19, 2005 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2005
($ IN THOUSANDS)
 
 

       
(Not Covered By
Auditor's Report)
(Not Covered By Auditor's Report)
   
 
2007 
 
 2006 
 
2005
 
   
 
   
 
    
     
RENTAL INCOME AND FEES 
 
$
65,959
 
$
68,496
   
48,610
 
   
               
OPERATING EXPENSES 
               
Interest expense 
   
19,608
   
18,984
   
12,300
 
Real estate taxes 
   
11,265
   
11,640
   
7,503
 
Depreciation 
   
8,554
   
8,650
   
6,594
 
Amortization 
   
5,975
   
5,559
   
4,024
 
Management fees 
   
3,042
   
3,163
   
2,096
 
Property operating expense 
   
28,003
   
33,382
   
21,311
 
   
   
76,447
   
81,378
   
53,828
 
   
               
OPERATING LOSS 
   
(10,488
)
 
(12,882
)
 
(5,218
)
   
               
OTHER INCOME 
               
Interest income 
   
203
   
163
   
21
 
Gain on sale of properties 
   
37,823
   
23,939
   
 
   
   
38,026
   
24,102
   
21
 
   
               
NET INCOME 
   
27,538
   
11,220
   
(5,197
)
   
               
MEMBERS' DEFICIT, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 
   
(100,297
)
 
(101,016
)
 
(95,770
)
   
               
CURRENT YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAPITAL 
   
4,746
   
938
   
 
   
               
CONTRIBUTIONS OF GROUP D PROPERTIES 
   
   
   
9,794
 
   
               
DISTRIBUTIONS 
   
(26,054
)
 
(11,439
)
 
(9,843
)
   
               
MEMBERS' DEFICIT, END OF PERIOD 
 
$
(94,067
)
$
(100,297
)
$
(101,016
)
 
See independent auditors’ report and accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 19, 2005 TO DECEMBER 31, 2005
($ IN THOUSANDS)


       
 
Not Covered by Auditor’s Report
 
   
2007
 
2006
   
2005
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                   
Net income
 
$
27,538
 
$
11,220
 
$
(5,197
)
Adjustments:
               
 
 
Depreciation
   
8,554
   
8,650
   
6,594
 
Amortization
   
5,975
   
5,559
   
4,024
 
Bad debt (recovery)expense
   
(637
)
 
2,196
   
-
 
Gain on sale of properties
   
(37,823
)
 
(23,939
)
 
-
 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of property additions and deletions:
                   
Tenant receivables
   
175
   
396
   
(1,387
)
Deferred rent receviable
   
(233
)
 
167
   
(684
)
Lease commissions
   
(6,274
)
 
(6,318
)
 
(1,940
)
Prepaid expenses
   
(184
)
 
(52
)
 
36
 
Other assets
   
965
   
(977
)
 
35
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
(811
)
 
958
   
5,510
 
Tenant security deposits and advanced rental deposits
   
(1,407
)
 
(1,126
)
 
819
 
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(4,162
)
 
(3,266
)
 
7,810
 
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
                   
Purchase of investments in real estate
   
(37,873
)
 
(14,828
)
 
(5,556
)
Proceeds from sale of properties
   
47,819
   
33,987
   
-
 
Decrease(increase) in restricted cash
   
(2,367
)
 
156
   
(1,165
)
Net cash provided by investing activities
   
7,579
   
19,315
   
(6,721
)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                   
Proceeds from mortgages and notes payable
   
94,465
   
30,659
   
9,227
 
Principal payments on mortgage payable
   
(75,144
)
 
(37,257
)
 
(511
)
Payment of loan fees
   
(1
)
 
(264
)
 
-
 
Contributions from members
   
4,746
   
938
   
-
 
Distributions to members
   
(26,054
)
 
(11,439
)
 
(9,843
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(1,988
)
 
(17,363
)
 
(1,127
)
                     
NET INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH
   
1,429
   
(1,314
)
 
(38
)
                     
OPERATING CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR
   
1,861
   
3,175
   
3,213
 
                     
OPERATING CASH, END OF YEAR
 
$
3,290
 
$
1,861
   
3,175
 
                     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
                   
                     
Cash paid for interest
  $ 17,560  
$
 17,331
   
10,725
 

See independent auditors’ report and accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the year and the period then ended not covered by Auditor’s Report)

NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying financial statements include the operations of 24 properties for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 27 properties for the year ended December 31, 2006. One property was acquired and two properties were sold during 2007. Two properties were acquired and four properties were sold during 2006. The 22 properties owned as of December 31, 2007 contain approximately 3,564,000 square feet, substantially all of which are located in the Chicago metropolitan and suburban area (the “Chicago Properties”). The individual entities are combined on the basis of common ownership and management. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The carrying values of the assets are at historical cost.

On April 19, 2005, FT-MARC Loan LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Winthrop Realty Trust (formerly First Union Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Investments) (the “Trust”), made convertible mezzanine loans (the "Loans") to 22 non-affiliated third party borrowers in the aggregate amount of $69,326,000. Each of the borrowers is owned primarily by the principals of Marc Realty, a Chicago-based real estate company. Each of the Loans is secured by the applicable borrower's ownership interest in a limited liability company, which we refer to as a Property Owner, which in turn owns an office building/complex. One Loan is further secured by a second mortgage directly on the Property. Each borrower holds a 100% interest in the Property Owner other than with respect to two properties, in which the borrower holds a 75% interest in the Property Owner and one property in which the borrower holds a 90% interest in the Property Owner. Each of the Loans bears interest at 7.65%, matures on April 18, 2012 and requires monthly payments of interest only. The amount advanced under each Loan together with the equity investment, as described below, was equal to 49% of the difference between the agreed upon value of the property and the existing debt encumbering the property. The Loans may be converted into an equity interest in the applicable borrower after one year at the request of the Trust or three years at the option of the borrower. No such conversions have been made.

On February 21, 2006, the Trust made a loan in the amount of $1,484,000 with respect to an additional property on the same terms as the Loans except that the amount advanced under the Loans together with the equity investment, as described below, was equal to 60% of the difference between the agreed upon value of the property and the existing debt encumbering the property.

On December 28, 2006, the Trust made a loan in the amount of $351,000 with respect to an additional property on the same terms as the Loans except that the amount advanced under the Loans together with the equity investment, as described below, was equal to 60% of the difference between the agreed upon value of the property and the existing debt encumbering the property.

On June 20, 2007, the Trust made a loan in the amount of $17,669,000 with respect to an additional property. The loan is secured by a first mortgage on the property, bears interest at 7.32%, requires monthly payments of interest only and matures on June 20, 2008.

As part of the above transactions, the Trust acquired an equity interest in each of the borrowers in the form of Class B equity. The original owners maintained a Class A interest in the properties which receive the net income or loss from the properties after the mezzanine and tenant improvement loans have been serviced. The Class B equity interest entitles the Trust to participate in capital proceeds derived from the sale or refinancing of the applicable property to the extent such proceeds generate amounts sufficient to fully satisfy all of the debt encumbering the property, including the Trust’s loan and a return to the borrower of its deemed equity plus a 7.65% return thereon. The agreement between the Trust and Marc Realty related to the Chicago Properties will terminate April 19, 2025.
 
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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the year and the period then ended not covered by Auditor’s Report)

NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)
 
In addition, in connection with the original Marc Realty transaction both the Trust and Marc Realty each committed to provide up to $7,350,000 in additional financing to cover the costs of tenant improvements and capital expenditures at the Chicago Properties. During 2007, advances in excess of the $7,350,000 commitment were required. Accordingly, although neither the Trust nor Marc Realty has committed to provide additional advances, at December 31, 2007 both the Trust and Marc Realty had each advanced approximately $12,444,000. The advances bear interest of 8.50% per annum and are secured by a subordinate loan on the applicable property.

The Trust elected to redeem its Class B interest in two properties on September 12 and 13, 2006 for $450,000 and the properties were subsequently sold on September 14 and 15, 2006 for $19,800,000.

The Trust also elected to redeem its Class B interest in two additional properties on November 22, 2006, one for $630,000 and the other for $0, and the properties were subsequently sold on December 7 and 14, 2006 for $29,125,000.

During 2007, the Trust elected to redeem its Class B interest in two properties. On February 13, 2007, the Trust redeemed its interest in one property for $4,919,000 and the property was subsequently sold on February 14, 2007 for $34,000,000. On September 10, 2007, the Trust redeemed its interest in one property for $1,614,000 and the property was subsequently sold on September 11, 2007 for $22,650,000.

The Trust also has the right to co-invest in all other office properties acquired by Marc Realty and their affiliates in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan and suburban areas.

Chicago Properties included assets and liabilities of properties for which the assets of the properties were sold in its December 31, 2006 balance sheet. Management determined that a change in accounting entity was appropriate during 2007 in order to better represent the assets and liabilities of the properties for which the loans are outstanding. Going forward, when properties are sold any remaining assets and liabilities in the underlying entity which held the property will be removed from the financial statements presented. As such, these combined financial statements reflect the financial position, results of operations and cash flows if the remaining assets and underlying entity which held the property were removed upon sale of the property during 2006. The effect of the change was to decrease 2006 assets by $10,760,000 and to decrease liabilities and members’ deficit by $389,000 and $10,371,000, respectively. The change had no effect on 2006 income. The change had the following effect on the 2006 balance sheet:

Cash
 
$
(590
)
Restricted Cash
 
$
(9,673
)
Tenant Receivable
 
$
(497
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
(373
)
Tenant security deposits and advanced rental deposits
 
$
(16
)
         
Members’ deficit
 
$
(10,371
)

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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the year and the period then ended not covered by Auditor’s Report)

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Investments in Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Significant renovations that extend the useful life of the properties are capitalized. Depreciation for financial reporting purposes is computed using the straight-line method. Buildings and building improvements are depreciated over their estimated useful lives of 5 to 39 years based on the property’s age, overall physical condition, type of construction materials and intended use. Tenant improvements, which at December 31, 2007 amounted to $43,495,000, are depreciated over the term of the lease of the tenant.

Cash

Cash balances are maintained with financial institutions and at times may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. Restricted cash consists of real estate tax reserves, various deposits and construction reserves.

Tenant Receivables

Tenant receivables are stated at the amount that management expects to collect. Management evaluates accounts receivable for each property to provide an allowance for uncollectible amounts at the time payment becomes unlikely. The estimate is based on the history of tenant payment experience, tenant creditworthiness and a review of current economic developments.

Lease commissions and loan fees

Lease commissions and loan fees are capitalized and amortized over the periods to which the underlying loan is outstanding or the lease is in effect. Amortization expense related to lease commissions and loan costs was $3,284,000, $2,243,000 and $1,007,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the period fromApril 19, 2005 to December 31, 2005, respectively.

Revenue Recognition 

The Trust accounts for its leases with tenants as operating leases with rental revenue recognized on a straight-line basis from the later of the date of the commencement of the lease or the date of acquisition of the property subject to existing leases, which averages minimum rents over the terms of the leases. The cumulative difference between lease revenue recognized under this method and contractual lease payment terms is recorded as deferred rent receivable on the accompanying balance sheets. Accordingly, deferred rent receivables are recorded from tenants for the amount that is expected to be collected over the lease term rather than currently. When a property is acquired, the term of existing leases is considered to commence as of the acquisition date.

Property Operating Expense 

Property operating expense consists of direct expenses of the underlying properties which include utilities, insurance, repairs and maintenance, security and safety, cleaning, bad debt expense, and other expenses.
 
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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the year and the period then ended not covered by Auditor’s Report)

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Income Taxes

No provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements since income taxes are assessed at the individual member level.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts for cash, restricted cash, tenant receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value as they are short-term in nature. The fair market value of the debt instruments approximates the carrying value as the applicable interest rates on the majority of the debt instruments are at or near current market rates.

Management’s Use of Estimates 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
NOTE C - LEASE INTANGIBLES
 
Upon the acquisition of certain properties, the acquisition value was allocated to the land, buildings and other assets acquired using an “as if vacant” methodology. As a result, an asset is recorded for the value of the in-place operating leases. This asset’s value is comprised of (i) origination value, which represents the “cost avoidance” value associated with acquired in-place leases; and (ii) value of the renewal of in-place leases, which represents the estimated loss of revenue and costs incurred to renew the operating leases following its expiration. The origination value and the value of the renewal of in-place tenant leases are recorded as a deferred charge and are amortized over the remaining lease term.

The gross amount allocated to the acquired in-place leases was $17,438,000 and $14,253,000 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $10,814,000 and $8,126,000.

The estimated future amortization expense by year is as follows ($ in thousands):

2008
 
$
2,090
 
2009
   
1,503
 
2010
   
1,056
 
2011
   
834
 
2012
   
538
 
Thereafter
   
629
 
Total
 
$
6,650
 
 
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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the year and the period then ended not covered by Auditor’s Report)

NOTE D - RENTAL REVENUES

Rental revenues are obtained from tenant operating leases. The leases mature on various dates from January 31, 2008 to December 31, 2035. Future minimum base rental payments during the primary terms of all tenant operating leases as of December 31, 2007 are as follows ($ in thousands):

2008
 
$
50,847
 
2009
   
43,740
 
2010
   
36,218
 
2011
   
29,494
 
2012
   
22,859
 
Thereafter
   
68,439
 
Total
 
$
251,597
 

NOTE E - MORTGAGES & OTHER NOTES PAYABLE

Mortgages and other notes payable consisted of the following ($ in thousands):

Mortgage notes payable, stated interest rates ranging from 5.2% to 8.18%, various maturities from June 20, 2008 through December 31, 2017, secured by land and buildings
 
$
187,574
 
         
FT-Marc Loans, bearing interest at 7.65%, monthly interest only payments, maturing April 18, 2012, secured by borrower’s interest in the LLC
   
55,577
 
         
Wraparound mortgages with NW Loan, LLC, an affiliate of Marc Realty, variable interest rate with a floor of 5.5% and a ceiling of 6.5%, monthly interest only payments, secured by the land and buildings, maturing April 30, 2008
   
11,010
 
         
Tenant improvement and capital expenditure loans from FT-Marc Loan, bearing interest at 8.5%, monthly interest only payments, maturing in 2012
   
24,707
 
         
Total
 
$
278,868
 

Required principal payments for the next five years and in total thereafter are as follows ($ in thousands):

2008
 
$
75,931
 
2009
   
9,854
 
2010
   
2,632
 
2011
   
16,334
 
2012
   
91,729
 
Thereafter
   
82,388
 
Total
 
$
278,868
 
 
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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the year and the period then ended not covered by Auditor’s Report)

NOTE F - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Properties are managed by Marc Realty. The management fee is equal to 5% of rental revenue, expense recoveries and other miscellaneous charges paid by tenants. Total fees incurred were $3,042,000 for 2007, $3,163,000 for 2006 and $2,096,000 for the period from April 19 to December 31, 2005.

Marc Realty also receives a fee for construction management services of 8% for the first $250,000 of construction costs incurred during the applicable Chicago Properties owner’s fiscal year, 7% for the next $750,000 of costs and 6% for costs over $1,000,000. Construction management fees were $1,268,000 for 2007, $494,000 for 2006, and $423,000 for the period from April 19 to December 31, 2005.

Marc Realty was reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the Chicago Properties’ operating activities under the terms of the management agreement. The Chicago Properties paid reimbursements for payroll and overhead expenses of approximately $3,117,000 for 2007, $3,511,000 for 2006 and $2,370,000 for the period from April 19 to December 31, 2005. These reimbursements are recorded as revenue.

Marc Realty also receives lease commissions for new leases signed and tenant lease renewals. The commissions are based on the square footage rented for office leases and on a percentage of the average annual rent for retail leases. These amounts are capitalized and were included in lease commissions and fees at December 31, 2007 and 2006. Marc Realty receives lease administration fees of up to $1,500 per renewal of a lease and $5,000 per new lease rental to cover its internal legal expenses. Lease administration fees were $1,352,000 for 2007, $854,000 for 2006, and $823,000 for the period from April 19 to December 31, 2005.

The Chicago Properties owed Marc Realty approximately $1,685,000 and $110,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, for expenses paid by Marc Realty on their behalf. This amount is included in accounts payable.

NOTE G - GAIN ON SALE OF PROPERTIES

The land, buildings and associated improvements for two properties were sold during 2007 and for four properties were sold in 2006. A gain was recorded as follows:

   
2007
 
2006
 
Sales price of land, buildings and associated improvements
 
$
56,650,000
 
$
48,925,000
 
Closing costs, credits and prorations associated with sales
   
(8,831,000
)
 
(14,938,000
)
Net book value of land, building and associated improvements
   
(9,996,000
)
 
(10,048,000
)
               
Gain on sale of properties
 
$
37,823,000
 
$
23,939,000
 

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CHICAGO PROPERTIES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the year and the period then ended not covered by Auditor’s Report)

NOTE H - LITIGATION

The Chicago Properties are exposed to various risks of loss related to torts, theft, damage to and destruction of assets, errors and omissions and natural disasters for which the Chicago Properties carry commercial insurance. The Chicago Properties are a party to certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. Marc Realty, after consulting with legal counsel, currently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Chicago Properties’ financial position or results of operations.

NOTE I - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On January 1, 2008, one of the Chicago Properties was transferred pursuant to an installment sales contract. Upon satisfaction of the remaining condition, the property will be conveyed for a purchase price of $14,500,000, subject to adjustment. The entity that holds title to the property has already received $1,000,000 as partial payment of the purchase price. It is presently anticipated that the remaining condition will be satisfied during the second quarter of 2008. The Trust will redeem its Class B interest in the property upon payment of the final installment related to the sale.

Also during the first quarter of 2008, a contract was entered into for the sale of one of the Chicago Properties for a gross purchase price of $11,600,000.  It is expected that the sale of this property will be completed in March, 2008.
 
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