Interim Financial Statements (Policy)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Interim Financial Statements

Business

Business

Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code. We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership and development of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948. Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping and industrial centers we own or lease. We also manage centers for joint ventures in which we are partners or for other outside owners for which we charge fees.

We operate a portfolio of properties that include neighborhood and community shopping centers and industrial properties of approximately 73.4 million square feet. We have a diversified tenant base with our largest tenant comprising only 3.1% of total rental revenues during the first six months of 2011.

We currently operate, and intend to operate in the future, as a REIT.

Basis Of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our subsidiaries, certain partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships and variable interest entities which meet the guidelines for consolidation. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report are unaudited; however, amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 are derived from our audited financial statements at that date. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and certain information included in our annual financial statements and notes has been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Such statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts on our consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Impairment

Impairment

Our property is reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property, including any capitalized costs and any identifiable intangible assets, may not be recoverable.

If such an event occurs, a comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows of each such property into the foreseeable future, with consideration of applicable holding periods, on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If we determine the carrying amount is not recoverable, our basis in the property is reduced to its estimated fair value to reflect impairment in the value of the asset. Fair values are determined by management utilizing cash flow models, market capitalization rates and market discount rates, or by obtaining third-party broker or appraisal estimates in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy.

We continuously review economic considerations at each reporting period, including the effects of tenant bankruptcies, the suspension of tenant expansion plans for new development projects, declines in real estate values, and any changes to plans related to our new development properties including land held for development, to identify properties where we believe market values may be deteriorating. Impairments of $2.6 million and $3.8 million were recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. No impairment was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2010, and $.3 million were recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Determining whether a property is impaired and, if impaired, the amount of write-down to fair value requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation. If market conditions deteriorate or management's plans for certain properties change, additional write-downs could be required in the future.

Our investment in partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships is reviewed for impairment each reporting period. The ultimate realization is dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment and market conditions. We will record an impairment charge if we determine that a decline in the estimated fair value of an investment below its carrying amount is other than temporary. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, an impairment loss of $15.8 million was recognized in connection with the revaluation of our 50% equity interest in a development project in Sheridan, Colorado, as a result of our assumption of control of the project as of April 1, 2010. See Note 4 for additional information. No impairment on these investments was recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. However, there is no certainty that impairments would not occur in the future.

Our investments in tax increment revenue bonds are reviewed for impairment, if events or circumstances change indicating that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. Realization is dependent on a number of factors, including investment performance, market conditions and payment structure. We will record an impairment charge if we determine that a decline in the value of the investment below its carrying amount is other than temporary, recovery of its cost basis is uncertain, and/or it is uncertain if the investment will be held to maturity. On April 28, 2011, the tax increment revenue bonds were remarketed by the issuer, all of the outstanding bonds were recalled and new bonds were issued. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded an $18.7 million net credit loss on the exchange of bonds associated with our investment in the subordinated tax increment revenue bonds (see Notes 15 and 16 for further information). As of June 30, 2011, the reissued tax increment revenue bonds have been classified as held to maturity.

Restricted Deposits And Mortgage Escrows

Restricted Deposits and Mortgage Escrows

Restricted deposits and mortgage escrows consist of escrow deposits held by lenders primarily for property taxes, insurance and replacement reserves and restricted cash that is held for a specific use or in a qualified escrow account for the purposes of completing like-kind exchange transactions. At June 30, 2011, we had $2.0 million of restricted cash and $30.0 million held in escrow related to our mortgages and dispositions. At December 31, 2010, we had $1.8 million of restricted cash and $8.4 million held in escrow related to our mortgages.

Per Share Data

Per Share Data

Earnings per common share – basic is computed using net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average shares outstanding. Earnings per common share – diluted include the effect of potentially dilutive securities. (Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders includes gain on sale of property in accordance with SEC guidelines. Earnings per common share – basic and diluted components for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Numerator:
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders – basic and diluted	$	(7,166)	$	(5,566)	$	61	$	4,673
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		120,345		119,936		120,244		119,858
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share options and awards						967		797
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted		120,345		119,936		121,211		120,655

Options to purchase 2.4 million and 3.6 million common shares of beneficial interest ("common shares") for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were not included in the calculation of net (loss) income per common share - diluted as the exercise prices were greater than the average market price for the period. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, 1.6 million and 1.7 million, respectively, of operating partnership units and 1.0 million and .8 million, respectively, of share options and awards were not included in the calculation of net (loss) income per common share – diluted because these items had an anti-dilutive effect. For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, 1.6 million and 1.7 million, respectively, of operating partnership units were not included in the calculation of net (loss) income per common share – diluted because these units had an anti-dilutive effect.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

As of June 30, 2011, the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to derivatives and our retirement liability was $10.7 million and $10.1 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to derivatives and our retirement liability was $11.7 million and $10.1 million, respectively.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

The reclassification of prior years' operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 for certain properties to discontinued operations was made to conform to the current year presentation. This reclassification had no impact on previously reported net income, earnings per share, the consolidated balance sheet or cash flows.