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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-K
x  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
OR
o  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission file number 1-10093
RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
     
Maryland
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  13-6908486
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
31500 Northwestern Highway
Farmington Hills, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  48334
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 248-350-9900
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
     
    Name of Each Exchange
Title of Each Class   On Which Registered
     
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest,
$0.01 Par Value Per Share
  New York Stock Exchange
9.5% Series B Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Shares, $0.01 Par Value Per Share
  New York Stock Exchange
7.95% Series C Cumulative Convertible
Preferred Shares, $0.01 Par Value Per Share
  New York Stock Exchange
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
None
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is well-known seasoned issuer, as define in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.     Yes o  No x
      Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.     Yes o  No x
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes x  No o
      Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     x
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated flier” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
     Large Accelerated Filer o  Accelerated Filer x  Non-Accelerated Filer o
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes o  No x
      The aggregate market value of the common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2005) was $493,014,912
      Number of common shares outstanding as of March 1, 2006: 16,847,441
DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
      Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held June 14th, 2006 are in incorporated by reference into Parts II and III of this Form 10-K.
 
 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
                     
    Item       Page
             
   1.    Business     2  
     1A.    Risk Factors     5  
     1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments     12  
     2.    Properties     12  
     3.    Legal Proceedings     19  
     4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     19  
   5.    Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities     19  
     6.    Selected Financial Data     20  
     7.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     22  
     7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk     34  
     8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data     35  
     9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure     35  
     9A.    Controls and Procedures     36  
     9B.    Other Information     38  
   10.    Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant     38  
     11.    Executive Compensation     38  
     12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters     38  
     13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions     38  
     14.    Principal Accountant Fees and Services     38  
   15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules     38  
 Unsecured Term Loan Agreement, dated 12/21/05
 Unconditional Guaranty of Payment and Performance, dated 12/21/05
 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
 Subsidiaries
 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP
 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906

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Forward-Looking Statements
      This document contains forward-looking statements with respect to the operation of certain of our properties. The forward-looking statements are identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “predict” or similar terms. We believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements made in this document are based on reasonable assumptions. Certain factors could cause actual results to vary. These include: our success or failure in implementing our business strategy; economic conditions generally and in the commercial real estate and finance markets specifically; our cost of capital, which depends in part on our asset quality, our relationships with lenders and other capital providers; our business prospects and outlook and general market conditions; changes in governmental regulations, tax rates and similar matters; our continuing to qualify as a REIT; and other factors discussed elsewhere in this document and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
PART I
Item 1. Business
General
      Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust is a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized on October 2, 1997. The terms “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” refer to Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and/or its predecessors. Our principal office is located at 31500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334. Our predecessor, RPS Realty Trust, a Massachusetts business trust, was formed on June 21, 1988 to be a diversified growth-oriented REIT. In May 1996, RPS Realty Trust acquired the Ramco-Gershenson interests through a reverse merger, including substantially all the shopping centers and retail properties as well as the management company and business operations of Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. and certain of its affiliates. The resulting trust changed its name to Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and Ramco-Gershenson, Inc.’s officers assumed management responsibility. The trust also changed its operations from a mortgage REIT to an equity REIT and contributed certain mortgage loans and real estate properties to Atlantic Realty Trust, an independent, newly formed liquidating REIT. In 1997, with approval from our shareholders, we changed our state of organization by terminating the Massachusetts trust and merging into a newly formed Maryland REIT.
      We conduct substantially all of our business, and hold substantially all of our interests in our properties, through our operating partnership, Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. (“Operating Partnership”), either directly or indirectly through partnerships or limited liability companies which hold fee title to the properties. We have the exclusive power to manage and conduct the business of the Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2005, we owned approximately 85.2% of the interests in the Operating Partnership.
      We are a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and are therefore required to satisfy various provisions under the Code and related Treasury regulations. We are generally required to distribute annually at least 90% of our “REIT taxable income” (as defined in the Code) to our shareholders. Additionally, at the end of each fiscal quarter, at least 75% of the value of our total assets must consist of real estate assets (including interests in mortgages on real property and interests in other REITs) as well as cash, cash equivalents and government securities. We are also subject to limits on the amount of certain types of securities we can hold. Furthermore, at least 75% of our gross income for the tax year must be derived from certain sources, which include “rents from real property” and interest on loans secured by mortgages on real property. An additional 20% of our gross income must be derived from these same sources or from dividends and interest from any source, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or any combination of the foregoing.

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      Certain of our operations (property management, asset management, etc.) are conducted through taxable REIT subsidiaries, (each, a “TRS”). A TRS is a C corporation that has not elected REIT status and, as such, is subject to federal corporate income tax. We use the TRS format to facilitate our ability to provide certain services and conduct certain activities that are not generally considered as qualifying REIT activities.
Operations of the Company
      We are a publicly-traded REIT which owns, develops, acquires, manages and leases community shopping centers (including power centers, as defined below, and single-tenant retail properties) and one regional mall, in the midwestern, southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. At December 31, 2005, our portfolio consisted of 83 community shopping centers, of which 15 are power centers and two are single tenant retail properties, and one enclosed regional mall, totaling approximately 18.4 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”), with the remaining portion owned by various anchor tenants.
      Shopping centers can generally be organized in five categories: convenience, neighborhood, community, regional and super regional centers. The shopping centers are distinguished by various characteristics, including center size, the number and type of anchor tenants and the types of products sold. Community shopping centers provide convenience goods and personal services offered by neighborhood centers, but with a wider range of soft and hard line goods. The community shopping center may include a grocery store, discount department store, super drug store, and several specialty stores. Average GLA of a community shopping center ranges between 100,000 and 500,000 square feet. A “power center” is a community shopping center that has over 500,000 square feet of GLA and includes several discount anchors of 20,000 or more square feet. These anchors typically emphasize hard goods such as consumer electronics, sporting goods, office supplies, home furnishings and home improvement goods.
Strategy
      We are predominantly a community shopping center company with a focus on acquiring, developing and managing centers primarily anchored by grocery stores and nationally recognized discount department stores. We believe that centers with a grocery and/or discount component attract consumers seeking value-priced products. Since these products are required to satisfy everyday needs, customers usually visit the centers on a weekly basis. Our anchor tenants include Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Kohl’s, Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Approximately 51% of our community shopping centers have grocery anchors, including Publix, Kroger, A&P, Super Value, Shop Rite, Kash ‘n Karry, Giant Eagle and Meijer.
      Our shopping centers are primarily located in major metropolitan areas in the midwestern and southeastern regions of the United States, although we also own and operate three centers in the mid-Atlantic region. By focusing our energies on these markets, we have developed a thorough understanding of the unique characteristics of these trade areas. In both of our primary regions we have concentrated a number of centers in reasonable proximity to each other in order to achieve market penetration as well as efficiencies in management, oversight and purchasing.
      Our business objective and operating strategy is to increase funds from operations and cash available for distribution per share through internal and external growth. We expect to achieve internal growth and to enhance the value of our properties by increasing their rental income over time through contractual rent increases, leasing and re-leasing of available space at higher rental levels, and the selective renovation of the properties. We intend to achieve external growth through the selective development of new shopping center properties, the acquisition of shopping center properties directly or through one or more joint venture entities, and the expansion and redevelopment of existing properties. From time to time we have sold mature properties, which have less potential for growth, and redeployed the proceeds from those sales to fund acquisition, development and redevelopment activities, to repay variable rate debt and to repurchase outstanding shares.
      As part of our ongoing business strategy, we continue to expand and redevelop existing properties in our shopping center portfolio, depending on tenant demands and market conditions. We plan to take advantage of attractive purchase opportunities by acquiring additional shopping center properties in underserved, attractive

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and/or expanding markets. We also seek to acquire strategically located, quality shopping centers that (i) have leases at rental rates below market rates, (ii) have potential for rental and/or occupancy increases or (iii) offer cash flow growth or capital appreciation potential where we have financial strength, or expansion or redevelopment capabilities which can enhance value, and provide anticipated total returns that will increase our cash available for distribution per share. We believe we have an aggressive approach to repositioning, renovating and expanding our shopping centers. Our management team assesses each of our centers annually to identify redevelopment opportunities and proactively engage in value-enhancing activities. Through these efforts, we have improved property values and increased operating income and funds from operations in each of the last four years. Our management team also keeps our centers attractive, well-tenanted and properly maintained. In addition, we will continue our strategy to sell non-core assets when properties are not viable redevelopment candidates.
     Developments
      During 2005, the Company commenced two new development projects, Rossford Pointe in Rossford, Ohio and The Shoppes of Fairlane Meadows in Dearborn, Michigan. Rossford Pointe is situated on a ten acre site adjacent to the Company’s 480,000 square foot Crossroads Centre. The Shoppes of Fairlane Meadows is being developed on 2.6 acres to complement the Company’s 313,000 square foot Fairlane Meadows shopping center.
      At year-end, the Company also had a number of substantial development projects in process that encompass over 1.6 million square feet of GLA. Beacon Square in Grand Haven, Michigan and Gaines Marketplace in Gaines Township, Michigan are essentially complete, except for ancillary retail space that needs to be leased, and all of the respective anchors are open and operating. The third development project, River City Marketplace in Jacksonville, Florida, is the largest center presently under construction. This shopping complex will have approximately 1 million square feet of GLA when completed and will be anchored by Wal-Mart and Lowe’s Home Improvement During the year, the Company leased over 230,000 square feet of retail space in River City Marketplace.
      As of December 31, 2005, the Company had paid $64.5 million on the five developments in progress. The Company estimates it will spend an additional $51.9 million to complete the outstanding developments.
Asset Management
      During 2005, the improvement of core shopping centers remained a vital part of the Company’s business plan. The Company completed value-added redevelopments of three shopping centers during the year: Jackson Crossing in Jackson, Michigan; New Towne Plaza in Canton, Michigan; and Spring Meadows in Holland, Ohio. The aggregate cost for the redevelopments was $6.9 million.
      In addition, the Company continued to identify areas within its core portfolio to add value. In 2005, the Company commenced the following redevelopment projects:
  •  Tel-Twelve in Southfield, Michigan: The Company terminated both the Media Play and Circuit City leases and in February 2006 announced that Best Buy and PetSmart signed leases as replacement anchor tenants.
 
  •  Northwest Crossing in Knoxville, Tennessee: H.H. Gregg executed a lease for 35,000 square foot of GLA. This is the second repositioning undertaken at the center in a little over a year, as Wal-Mart expanded to a 208,000 square foot supercenter in late 2004.
 
  •  Taylor Plaza in Taylor, Michigan: Home Depot executed a ground lease in connection with a 102,000 square foot store to replace the demolished Kmart at the site.
 
  •  Clinton Valley in Sterling Heights, Michigan: Big Lots recently opened a 30,847 square foot store, a majority of the former Service Merchandise space, and Save-A-Lot entered into a lease for 19,414 square feet.

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      At December 31, 2005, the Company had paid $9.3 million on the seven redevelopment projects in process. The Company estimates it will spend $7.3 million to complete the outstanding redevelopments.
Employment
      As of December 31, 2005, we had 155 full time corporate employees and 41 on-site shopping center maintenance personnel. None of our employees is represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe that our relations with our employees are good.
Available Information
      Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are available on our website at http://rgpt.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such reports with, or furnishes those reports to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Board of Trustees committee charters (including the charters of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Executive Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee) also are available at the same location on our website.
      Shareholders may request free copies of these documents from:
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
Attention: Investor Relations
31500 Northwestern Highway
Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
      The Company intends to post on its website the nature of any amendments to, and any waivers or implied waivers granted by the Company pursuant to, the Company’s Code of Ethics that apply to executive officers and trustees, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. The posting will appear on the Company’s website under “Corporate Profile,” under subsection “Governance,” and under the link “Corporate Governance Guidelines.”
Item 1A.     Risk Factors
      Many factors that affect our business involve risk and uncertainty. The factors described below are some of the risks that could materially harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Business Risks
Adverse market conditions and tenant bankruptcies could adversely affect our revenues.
      The economic performance and value of our real estate assets are subject to all the risks associated with owning and operating real estate, including risks related to adverse changes in national, regional and local economic and market conditions. Our current properties are located in 13 states in the midwestern, southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The economic condition of each of our markets may be dependent on one or more industries. An economic downturn in one of these industries may result in a business downturn for existing tenants, and as a result, these tenants may fail to make rental payments, decline to extend leases upon expiration, delay lease commencements or declare bankruptcy. In addition, we may have difficulty finding new tenants during economic downturns.
      Any tenant bankruptcies, leasing delays or failure to make rental payments when due could result in the termination of the tenant’s lease, causing material losses to us and adversely impacting our operating results. If our properties do not generate sufficient income to meet our operating expenses, including future debt service, our income and results of operations would be adversely affected.

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      The retail industry has experienced some financial difficulties during the past few years and certain local, regional and national retailers have filed for protection under bankruptcy laws. Any bankruptcy filings by or relating to one of our tenants or a lease guarantor would bar all efforts by us to collect pre-bankruptcy debts from that tenant, the lease guarantor or their property, unless we receive an order permitting us to do so from the bankruptcy court. A tenant or lease guarantor bankruptcy could delay our efforts to collect past due balances under the relevant leases and could ultimately preclude full collection of these sums. If a lease is assumed by the tenant in bankruptcy, all pre-bankruptcy balances due under the lease must be paid to us in full. However, if a lease is rejected by a tenant in bankruptcy, we would have only a general unsecured claim for damages. Any unsecured claim we hold may be paid only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of unsecured claims. It is possible that we may recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims we hold, if at all, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
      If any of our anchor tenants becomes insolvent, suffers a downturn in business, or decides not to renew its lease or vacates a property and prevents us from re-letting that property by continuing to pay rent for the balance of the term, it may adversely impact our business. In addition, a lease termination by an anchor tenant or a failure of an anchor tenant to occupy the premises could result in lease terminations or reductions in rent by some of our non-anchor tenants in the same shopping center pursuant to the terms of their leases. In that event, we may be unable to re-let the vacated space.
      Similarly, the leases of some anchor tenants may permit them to transfer their leases to other retailers. The transfer to a new anchor tenant could cause customer traffic in the retail center to decrease, which would reduce the income generated by that retail center. In addition, a transfer of a lease to a new anchor tenant could also give other tenants the right to make reduced rental payments or to terminate their leases with us.
Concentration of our credit risk could reduce our operating results.
      Several of our tenants represent a significant portion of our leasing revenues. As of December 31, 2005, we received 3.8% of our annualized base rent from each of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and TJX Operating Companies and 3.1% of our annualized base rent from Publix Super Markets, Inc. Three other tenants each represented at least 2.0% of our total annualized base rent. The concentration in our leasing revenue from a small number of tenants creates the risk that, should these tenants experience financial difficulties, our operating results could be adversely affected.
REIT distribution requirements limit our available cash.
      As a REIT, we are subject to annual distribution requirements, which limit the amount of cash we retain for other business purposes, including amounts to fund our growth. We generally must distribute annually at least 90% of our net REIT taxable income, excluding any net capital gain, in order for our distributed earnings not to be subject to corporate income tax. We intend to make distributions to our shareholders to comply with the requirements of the Code. However, differences in timing between the recognition of taxable income and the actual receipt of cash could require us to sell assets or borrow funds on a short-term or long-term basis to meet the 90% distribution requirement of the Code.
Our inability to successfully identify or complete suitable acquisitions and new developments would adversely affect our results of operations.
      Integral to our business strategy is our ability to continue to acquire and develop new properties. We may not be successful in identifying suitable real estate properties that meet our acquisition criteria and are compatible with our growth strategy or in consummating acquisitions or investments on satisfactory terms. We may not be successful in identifying suitable areas for new development, negotiating for the acquisition of the land, obtaining required permits and authorizations, or completing developments in accordance with our budgets and on a timely basis or leasing any newly-developed space. If we fail to identify or complete suitable acquisitions or developments on a timely basis and within our budget, our financial condition and results of

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operations could be adversely affected and our growth could slow, which in turn could adversely impact our share price.
Our redevelopment projects may not yield anticipated returns, which would adversely affect our operating results.
      A key component of our business strategy is exploring redevelopment opportunities at existing properties within our portfolio and in connection with property acquisitions. To the extent that we engage in these redevelopment activities, they will be subject to the risks normally associated with these projects, including, among others, cost overruns and timing delays as a result of the lack of availability of materials and labor, weather conditions and other factors outside of our control. Any substantial unanticipated delays or expenses could adversely affect the investment returns from these redevelopment projects and adversely impact our operating results.
We face competition for the acquisition and development of real estate properties, which may impede our ability to grow our operations or may increase the cost of these activities.
      We compete with many other entities for the acquisition of retail shopping centers and land that is appropriate for new developments, including other REITs, institutional pension funds and other owner-operators of shopping centers. These competitors may increase the price we pay to acquire properties or may succeed in acquiring those properties themselves. In addition, the sellers of properties we wish to acquire may find our competitors to be more attractive buyers because they may have greater resources, may be willing to pay more, or may have a more compatible operating philosophy. In particular, larger REITs may enjoy significant competitive advantages that result from, among other things, a lower cost of capital. In addition, the number of entities and the amount of funds competing for suitable properties may increase. This would increase demand for these properties and therefore increase the prices paid for them. If we pay higher prices for properties or are unable to acquire suitable properties at reasonable prices, our ability to grow may be adversely affected.
Competition may affect our ability to renew leases or re-let space on favorable terms and may require us to make unplanned capital improvements.
      We face competition from similar retail centers within the trade areas in which our centers operate to renew leases or re-let space as leases expire. Some of these competing properties may be newer and better located or have a better tenant mix than our properties, which would increase competition for customer traffic and creditworthy tenants. We may not be able to renew leases or obtain replacement tenants as leases expire, and the terms of renewals or new leases, including the cost of required renovations or concessions to tenants, may be less favorable to us than current lease terms. Increased competition for tenants may also require us to make capital improvements to properties which we would not have otherwise planned to make. In addition, we face competition from alternate forms of retailing, including home shopping networks, mail order catalogues and on-line based shopping services, which may limit the number of retail tenants that desire to seek space in shopping center properties generally. If we are unable to re-let substantial amounts of vacant space promptly, if the rental rates upon a renewal or new lease are significantly lower than expected, or if reserves for costs of re-letting prove inadequate, then our earnings and cash flow will decrease.
We may be restricted from re-letting space based on existing exclusivity lease provisions with some of our tenants.
      In a number of cases, our leases contain provisions giving the tenant the exclusive right to sell clearly identified types of merchandise or provide specific types of services within the particular retail center or limit the ability of other tenants to sell that merchandise or provide those services. When re-letting space after a vacancy, these provisions may limit the number and types of prospective tenants suitable for the vacant space. If we are unable to re-let space on satisfactory terms, our operating results would be adversely impacted.

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We hold investments in joint ventures in which we do not control all decisions, and we may have conflicts of interest with our joint venture partners.
      As of December 31, 2005, 16 of our shopping centers are partially owned by non-affiliated partners through joint venture arrangements, none of which we have a controlling interest in. We do not control all decisions in our joint ventures and may be required to take actions that are in the interest of the joint venture partners but not our best interests. Accordingly, we may not be able to favorably resolve any issues which arise, or we may have to provide financial or other inducements to our joint venture partners to obtain such resolution.
      Various restrictive provisions and rights govern sales or transfers of interests in our joint ventures. These may work to our disadvantage because, among other things, we may be required to make decisions as to the purchase or sale of interests in our joint ventures at a time that is disadvantageous to us.
Bankruptcy of our joint venture partners could adversely affect us.
      We could be adversely affected by the bankruptcy of one of our joint venture partners. The profitability of shopping centers held in a joint venture could also be adversely affected by the bankruptcy of one of the joint venture partners if, because of certain provisions of the bankruptcy laws, we were unable to make important decisions in a timely fashion or became subject to additional liabilities.
Rising operating expenses could adversely affect our operating results.
      Our properties are subject to increases in real estate and other tax rates, utility costs, insurance costs, repairs and maintenance and administrative expenses. Our current properties and any properties we acquire in the future may be subject to rising operating expenses, some or all of which may be out of our control. If any property is not fully occupied or if revenues are not sufficient to cover operating expenses, then we could be required to expend funds for that property’s operating expenses. In addition, while most of our leases require that tenants pay all or a portion of the applicable real estate taxes, insurance and operating and maintenance costs, renewals of leases or future leases may not be negotiated on these terms, in which event we will have to pay those costs. If we are unable to lease properties on a basis requiring the tenants to pay all or some of these costs, or if tenants fail to pay such costs, it could adversely affect our operating results.
The illiquidity of our real estate investments could significantly impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties, which could adversely impact our financial condition.
      Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, our ability to promptly sell one or more properties in our portfolio in response to changing economic, financial and investment conditions is limited. The real estate market is affected by many factors, such as general economic conditions, availability of financing, interest rates and other factors, including supply and demand, that are beyond our control. We cannot predict whether we will be able to sell any property for the price and other terms we seek, or whether any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us. We also cannot predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to complete the sale of a property. We may be required to expend funds to correct defects or to make improvements before a property can be sold, and we cannot assure you that we will have funds available to correct those defects or to make those improvements. These factors and any others that would impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties could significantly adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
If we suffer losses that are not covered by insurance or that are in excess of our insurance coverage limits, we could lose invested capital and anticipated profits.
      Catastrophic losses, such as losses resulting from wars, acts of terrorism, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes or other natural disasters, pollution or environmental matters, generally are either uninsurable or not economically insurable, or may be subject to insurance coverage limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments. Although we currently maintain “all risk” replacement cost insurance for our buildings, rents and personal property, commercial general liability insurance and pollution and environmental liability

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insurance, our insurance coverage may be inadequate if any of the events described above occurred to, or caused the destruction of, one or more of our properties. Under that scenario, we could lose both our invested capital and anticipated profits from that property.
Capitalization Risks
We have substantial debt obligations, including variable rate debt, which may impede our operating performance and put us at a competitive disadvantage.
      Required repayments of debt and related interest can adversely affect our operating performance. As of December 31, 2005, we had $724.8 million of outstanding indebtedness, of which $253.1 million bears interest at a variable rate, and we have the ability to borrow an additional $12 million under our existing Credit Facility and to increase the availability under our unsecured revolving credit facility by up to $100 million under terms of the Credit Facility. Increases in interest rates on our existing indebtedness would increase our interest expense, which could adversely affect our cash flow and our ability to pay dividends. For example, if market rates of interest on our variable rate debt outstanding as of December 31, 2005 increased by 1.00%, the increase in interest expense on our existing variable rate debt would decrease future earnings and cash flows by approximately $2.3 million annually.
      The amount of our debt may adversely affect our business and operating results by:
  •  requiring us to use a substantial portion of our funds from operations to pay interest, which reduces the amount available for dividends and working capital;
 
  •  placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt;
 
  •  making us more vulnerable to economic and industry downturns and reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions;
 
  •  limiting our ability to borrow more money for operations, capital or to finance acquisitions in the future; and
 
  •  limiting our ability to refinance or pay-off debt obligations when they become due.
      Subject to compliance with the financial covenants in our borrowing agreements, our management and board of trustees have discretion to increase the amount of our outstanding debt at any time. We could become more highly leveraged, resulting in an increase in debt service costs that could adversely affect our cash flow and the amount available for distribution to our shareholders. If we increase our debt, we may also increase the risk of default on our debt.
Because we must annually distribute a substantial portion of our income to maintain our REIT status, we will continue to need additional debt and/or equity capital to grow.
      In general, we must annually distribute at least 90% of our taxable net income to our shareholders to maintain our REIT status. As a result, those earnings will not be available to fund acquisition, development or redevelopment activities. We have historically funded acquisition, development and redevelopment activities by:
  •  retaining cash flow that we are not required to distribute to maintain our REIT status;
 
  •  borrowing from financial institutions;
 
  •  selling assets that we do not believe present the potential for significant future growth or that are no longer compatible with our business plan;
 
  •  selling common shares and preferred shares; and
 
  •  entering into joint venture transactions with third parties.

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      We expect to continue to fund our acquisition, development and redevelopment activities in this way. Our failure to obtain funds from these sources could limit our ability to grow, which could have a material adverse effect on the value of our securities.
Our financial covenants may restrict our operating or acquisition activities, which may adversely impact our financial condition and operating results.
      The financial covenants contained in our mortgages and debt agreements reduce our flexibility in conducting our operations and create a risk of default on our debt if we cannot continue to satisfy them. The mortgages on our properties contain customary negative covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the lender, to further mortgage the applicable property or to discontinue insurance coverage. In addition, if we breach covenants in our debt agreements, the lender can declare a default and require us to repay the debt immediately and, if the debt is secured, can ultimately take possession of the property securing the loan.
      In particular, our outstanding credit facilities contain customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness, including limitations on total liabilities to assets and minimum fixed charge coverage and tangible net worth ratios. Our ability to borrow under our credit facilities is subject to compliance with these financial and other covenants. We rely in part on borrowings under our credit facilities to finance acquisition, development and redevelopment activities and for working capital. If we are unable to borrow under our credit facilities or to refinance existing indebtedness, our financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely impacted.
Mortgage debt obligations expose us to increased risk of loss of property, which could adversely affect our financial condition.
      Incurring mortgage debt increases our risk of loss because defaults on indebtedness secured by properties may result in foreclosure actions by lenders and ultimately our loss of the related property. We have entered into mortgage loans which are secured by multiple properties and contain cross-collateralization and cross-default provisions. Cross-collateralization provisions allow a lender to foreclose on multiple properties in the event that we default under the loan. Cross-default provisions allow a lender to foreclose on the related property in the event a default is declared under another loan. For federal income tax purposes, a foreclosure of any of our properties would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage. If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize taxable income on foreclosure but would not receive any cash proceeds.
Tax Risks
Our failure to qualify as a REIT would result in higher taxes and reduced cash available for our shareholders.
      We believe that we currently operate in a manner so as to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Our continued qualification as a REIT will depend on our satisfaction of certain asset, income, investment, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a continuing basis. Our ability to satisfy the asset tests depends upon our analysis of the fair market values of our assets, some of which are not susceptible to a precise determination, and for which we will not obtain independent appraisals. Our compliance with the REIT income and quarterly asset requirements also depends upon our ability to manage successfully the composition of our income and assets on an ongoing basis. Moreover, the proper classification of an instrument as debt or equity for federal income tax purposes may be uncertain in some circumstances, which could affect the application of the REIT qualification requirements. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not contend that our interests in subsidiaries or other issuers constitute a violation of the REIT requirements. Moreover, future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us to fail to qualify as a REIT.

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      If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we would be subject to federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on our taxable income at regular corporate rates, and distributions to shareholders would not be deductible by us in computing our taxable income. Any such corporate tax liability could be substantial and would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders, which in turn could have an adverse impact on the value of, and trading prices for, our common shares. Unless entitled to relief under certain Code provisions, we also would be disqualified from taxation as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we ceased to qualify as a REIT.
      We have been and are currently under IRS examinations for prior years. The ultimate resolution of any tax liabilities arising pursuant to the IRS examinations may have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. See Footnote 20 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may be subject to various federal income and excise taxes, as well as state and local taxes.
      Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may be subject to federal income and excise taxes in various situations, such as if we fail to distribute all of our income. We also will be required to pay a 100% tax on non-arm’s length transactions between us and a TRS (described below) and on any net income from sales of property that the IRS successfully asserts was property held for sale to customers in the ordinary course. Additionally, we may be subject to state or local taxation in various state or local jurisdictions, including those in which we transact business. The state and local tax laws may not conform to the federal income tax treatment. Any taxes imposed on us would reduce our operating cash flow and net income.
Legislative or other actions affecting REITs could have a negative effect on us.
      The rules dealing with federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the IRS, and the United States Treasury Department. Changes to tax laws, which may have retroactive application, could adversely affect our shareholders or us. We cannot predict how changes in tax laws might affect our shareholders or us.
Environmental Matters
      Under various Federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the protection of the environment (“Environmental Laws”), a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances disposed, stored, released, generated, manufactured or discharged from, on, at, onto, under or in such property. Environmental Laws often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence or release of such hazardous or toxic substance. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate such substances when present, released or discharged, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral. The cost of any required remediation and the liability of the owner or operator therefore as to any property is generally not limited under such Environmental Laws and could exceed the value of the property and/or the aggregate assets of the owner or operator. Persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the cost of removal or remediation of such substances at a disposal or treatment facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such persons. In addition to any action required by Federal, state or local authorities, the presence or release of hazardous or toxic substances on or from any property could result in private plaintiffs bringing claims for personal injury or other causes of action.
      In connection with ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management and development of real properties, we may be potentially liable for remediation, releases or injury. In addition, Environmental Laws impose on owners or operators the requirement of ongoing compliance with rules and regulations regarding business-related activities that may affect the environment. Such activities include, for example, the ownership or use of transformers or underground tanks, the treatment or discharge of waste waters or other materials, the removal or abatement of asbestos-containing materials (“ACMs”) or lead-containing paint

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during renovations or otherwise, or notification to various parties concerning the potential presence of regulated matters, including ACMs. Failure to comply with such requirements could result in difficulty in the lease or sale of any affected property and/or the imposition of monetary penalties, fines or other sanctions in addition to the costs required to attain compliance. Several of our properties have or may contain ACMs or underground storage tanks (“USTs”); however, we are not aware of any potential environmental liability which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. No assurance can be given that future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental requirement or liability, or that a material adverse environmental condition does not otherwise exist.
Item 1B.     Unresolved Staff Comments.
      None.
Item 2. Properties.
      For all tables in Item 2, “Properties,” Annualized Base Rental Revenue is equal to December 2005 base rental revenue multiplied by 12.
      Our properties are located in 13 states primarily throughout the midwestern, southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States as follows:
                           
        Annualized Base    
    Number of   Rental Revenue At   Company
State   Properties   December 31, 2005   Owned GLA
             
Michigan
    33     $ 59,491,329       6,257,779  
Florida
    23       38,115,005       3,685,093  
Georgia
    7       7,033,204       1,026,246  
Ohio
    4       6,267,865       707,121  
Wisconsin
    2       3,931,327       538,573  
Tennessee
    6       3,830,406       863,246  
Indiana
    1       3,315,263       277,519  
New Jersey
    1       2,904,211       224,153  
South Carolina
    2       2,404,500       466,679  
Virginia
    1       2,375,418       240,042  
North Carolina
    2       2,008,503       361,133  
Maryland
    1       1,741,968       251,547  
Alabama
    1       706,262       100,501  
                   
 
Total
    84     $ 134,125,261       14,999,632  
                   
      The above table includes 16 properties owned by joint ventures in which we do not have a controlling interest.
      Our properties, by type of center, consist of the following:
                           
        Annualized Base    
    Number of   Rental Revenues At   Company
Type of Tenant   Properties   December 31, 2005   Owned GLA
             
Community shopping centers
    83     $ 130,646,948       14,600,865  
Enclosed regional mall
    1       3,478,313       398,767  
                   
 
Total
    84     $ 134,125,261       14,999,632  
                   
      See Note 21 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for a description of the encumbrances on each property. Additional information regarding the Properties is included in the Property Schedule on the following pages.

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Property Summary
As of December 31, 2005
                                                                                                         
                        Annualized Base    
                Total Shopping Center GLA:   Company Owned GLA   Rent    
                             
                Anchors:                
        Year Constructed/                        
        Acquired/ Year of           Total   Non-                
        Latest Renovation   Number   Anchor   Company   Anchor   Anchor                
Property   Location   or Expansion(3)   of Units   Owned   Owned   GLA   GLA   Total   Total   Leased   Occupancy   Total   PSF   Anchors [8]
                                                         
Alabama
                                                                                                       
Cox Creek Plaza
  Florence, AL     1984/1997/2000       5       102,445       92,901       195,346       7,600       202,946       100,501       100,501       100.0 %   $ 706,262     $ 7.03     Goody’s, Toy’s R Us, Old Navy, Home Depot [1]
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                5       102,445       92,901       195,346       7,600       202,946       100,501       100,501       100.0 %   $ 706,262     $ 7.03      
                                                                                 
Florida
                                                                                                       
Coral Creek Shops
  Coconut Creek, FL     1992/2002/NA       34               42,112       42,112       67,200       109,312       109,312       105,712       96.7 %   $ 1,492,867     $ 14.12     Publix
Crestview Corners
  Crestview, FL     1986/1997/1993       15               79,603       79,603       32,015       111,618       111,618       109,218       97.8 %   $ 508,024     $ 4.65     Big Lots, Beall’s Outlet, Ashley Home Center
Kissimmee West
  Kissimmee, FL     2005/2005       19       184,600       67,000       251,600       48,586       300,186       115,586       102,704       88.9 %   $ 1,223,870     $ 11.92     Jo- Ann, Marshalls,Target[1]
Lantana Shopping Center
  Lantana, FL     1959/1996/2002       22               61,166       61,166       61,848       123,014       123,014       123,014       100.0 %   $ 1,282,015     $ 10.42     Publix
Marketplace of Delray[13]
  Delray Beach, FL     1981/2005/NA       48               116,469       116,469       129,911       246,380       246,380       217,455       88.3 %   $ 2,537,850     $ 11.67     David Morgan Fine Arts, Office Depot, Winn-Dixie
Martin Square[13]
  Stuart, FL     1981/2005/NA       13               291,432       291,432       35,599       327,031       327,031       327,031       100.0 %   $ 2,032,426     $ 6.21     Home Depot, Howards Interiors, Kmart, Staples
Mission Bay Plaza
  Boca Raton, FL     1989/2004/NA       57               159,147       159,147       113,718       272,865       272,865       269,658       98.8 %   $ 4,670,342     $ 17.32     Albertsons, LA Fitness Sports Club, OfficeMax, Toys ’R’ Us
Naples Towne Centre
  Naples, FL     1982/1996/2003       15       32,680       102,027       134,707       32,680       167,387       134,707       131,594       97.7 %   $ 790,237     $ 6.01     Florida Food & Drug[1], Save-A-Lot, Beall’s
Pelican Plaza
  Sarasota, FL     1983/1997/NA       31               35,768       35,768       70,105       105,873       105,873       81,826       77.3 %   $ 865,248     $ 10.57     Linens ’n Things
Plaza at Delray
  Delray Beach, FL     1979/2004/NA       48               193,967       193,967       137,529       331,496       331,496       323,728       97.7 %   $ 4,607,903     $ 14.23     Books A Million, Linens ’n Things, Marshall’s Publix, Regal Cinemas, Staples
Publix at River Crossing
  New Port Richey, FL     1998/2003/NA       15               37,888       37,888       24,150       62,038       62,038       62,038       100.0 %   $ 711,650     $ 11.47     Publix
Rivertowne Square
  Deerfield Beach, FL     1980/1998/NA       23               70,948       70,948       65,699       136,647       136,647       128,600       94.1 %   $ 1,186,994     $ 9.23     Winn- Dixie, Office Depot
Shenandoah Square[7]
  Davie, FL     1989/2001/NA       44               42,112       42,112       81,500       123,612       123,612       118,012       95.5 %   $ 1,804,748     $ 15.29     Publix
Shoppes of Lakeland
  Lakeland, FL     1985/1996/NA       20       123,400       122,441       245,841       59,447       305,288       181,888       178,972       98.4 %   $ 1,952,748     $ 10.91     Michael’s, Ashley Furniture, Target[1], Linens ’n Things
Southbay Shopping Center
  Osprey, FL     1978/1998/NA       19               31,700       31,700       64,990       96,690       96,690       72,670       75.2 %   $ 498,337     $ 6.86     Beall’s Coastal Home
Sunshine Plaza
  Tamarac, FL     1972/1996/2001       30               146,409       146,409       97,920       244,329       244,329       243,129       99.5 %   $ 1,994,061     $ 8.20     Publix, Old Time Pottery
The Crossroads
  Royal Palm Beach, FL     1988/2002/NA       36               42,112       42,112       77,980       120,092       120,092       117,917       98.2 %   $ 1,648,159     $ 13.98     Publix
Treasure Coast Commons[13]
  Jensen Beach, FL     1996/2004/NA       3               92,979       92,979             92,979       92,979       92,979       100.0 %   $ 1,077,828     $ 11.59     Barnes & Noble, OfficeMax, Sports Authority
Village Lakes Shopping Center
  Land O’ Lakes, FL     1987/1997/NA       24               125,141       125,141       61,335       186,476       186,476       178,030       95.5 %   $ 1,017,936     $ 5.72     Kash ’N Karry Food Store, Wal-Mart
Village of Oriole Plaza[13]
  Delray Beach, FL     1986/2005/NA       39               42,112       42,112       113,640       155,752       155,752       154,752       99.4 %   $ 1,936,247     $ 12.51     Publix
Village Plaza[13]
  Lakeland, FL     1989/2004/NA       27               64,504       64,504       76,088       140,592       140,592       122,462       87.1 %   $ 1,328,303     $ 10.85     Circuit City, Staples

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                        Annualized Base    
                Total Shopping Center GLA:   Company Owned GLA   Rent    
                             
                Anchors:                
        Year Constructed/                        
        Acquired/ Year of           Total   Non-                
        Latest Renovation   Number   Anchor   Company   Anchor   Anchor                
Property   Location   or Expansion(3)   of Units   Owned   Owned   GLA   GLA   Total   Total   Leased   Occupancy   Total   PSF   Anchors [8]
                                                         
Vista Plaza[13]
  Jensen Beach, FL     1998/2004/NA       9               87,191       87,191       22,689       109,880       109,880       109,880       100.0 %   $ 1,415,233     $ 12.88     Bed, Bath & Beyond, Circuit City, Michael’s
West Broward Shopping Center[13]
  Plantation, FL     1965/2005/NA       19               81,801       81,801       74,435       156,236       156,236       156,236       100.0 %   $ 1,531,980     $ 9.81     Badcock, National Pawn Shop, Save- A-Lot, US Postal Service
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                610       340,680       2,136,029       2,476,709       1,549,064       4,025,773       3,685,093       3,527,617       95.7 %   $ 38,115,004     $ 10.80      
                                                                                 
Georgia
                                                                                                       
Centre at Woodstock
  Woodstock, GA     1997/2004/NA       14               51,420       51,420       35,328       86,748       86,748       83,448       96.2 %   $ 1,018,400     $ 12.20     Publix
Conyers Crossing
  Conyers, GA     1978/1998/1989       15               138,915       138,915       31,560       170,475       170,475       167,900       98.5 %   $ 886,848     $ 5.28     Burlington Coat Factory, Hobby Lobby
Holcomb Center
  Alpharetta, GA     1986/1996/NA       23               39,668       39,668       67,385       107,053       107,053       37,787       35.3 %   $ 377,311     $ 9.99      
Horizon Village
  Suwanee, GA     1996/2002/NA       22               47,955       47,955       49,046       97,001       97,001       90,461       93.3 %   $ 1,077,400     $ 11.91     Publix
Indian Hills
  Calhoun, GA     1988/1997/NA       18               97,930       97,930       35,200       133,130       133,130       120,330       90.4 %   $ 727,548     $ 6.05     Goody’s, Ingles Market, Tractor Supply
Mays Crossing
  Stockbridge, GA     1984/1997/1986       19               100,244       100,244       37,040       137,284       137,284       103,384       75.3 %   $ 638,723     $ 6.18     Big Lots, Dollar Tree
Promenade at Pleasant Hill
  Duluth, GA     1993/2004/NA       36               199,555       199,555       95,000       294,555       294,555       272,555       92.5 %   $ 2,306,974     $ 8.46     Old Time Pottery, Publix
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                147             675,687       675,687       350,559       1,026,246       1,026,246       875,865       85.3 %   $ 7,033,204     $ 8.03      
                                                                                 
Indiana
                                                                                                       
Merchants’ Square
  Carmel, IN     1970/2004/NA       51       80,000       69,504       149,504       208,015       357,519       277,519       261,420       94.2 %   $ 3,315,263     $ 12.68     Marsh [1], Cost Plus, Hobby Lobby
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                51       80,000       69,504       149,504       208,015       357,519       277,519       261,420       94.2 %   $ 3,315,263     $ 12.68      
                                                                                 
Maryland
                                                                                                       
Crofton Centre
  Crofton, MD     1974/1996/NA       17               176,376       176,376       75,171       251,547       251,547       251,547       100.0 %   $ 1,741,968     $ 6.93     Super Valu, Kmart, Leather Expo
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                17             176,376       176,376       75,171       251,547       251,547       251,547       100.0 %   $ 1,741,968     $ 6.93      
                                                                                 
Michigan
                                                                                                       
Auburn Mile
  Auburn Hills, MI     2000/1999/NA       8       533,659       64,298       597,957       29,134       627,091       93,432       93,432       100.0 %   $ 972,758     $ 10.41     Best Buy[1], Target[1], Meijer[1], Costco[1], Joann etc Staples
Beacon Square[12]
  Grand Haven, MI     2004/2004/NA       8       103,316             103,316       31,653       134,969       31,653       31,653       100.0 %   $ 506,352     $ 16.00     Home Depot[1]
Clinton Pointe
  Clinton Twp., MI     1992/2003/NA       14       112,000       65,735       177,735       69,595       247,330       135,330       109,030       80.6 %   $ 1,059,831     $ 9.72     OfficeMax, Sports Authority, Target[1]
Clinton Valley Mall
  Sterling Heights, MI     1977/1996/2002       8               55,175       55,175       52,571       107,746       107,746       104,897       97.4 %   $ 1,462,023     $ 13.94     Office Depot, DSW Shoe Warehouse
Clinton Valley
  Sterling Heights, MI     1985/1996/NA       12               50,262       50,262       51,160       101,422       101,422       71,647       70.6 %   $ 529,876     $ 7.40     Big Lots
Eastridge Commons
  Flint, MI     1990/1996/2001[10]       16       117,777       124,203       241,980       45,637       287,617       169,840       163,304       96.2 %   $ 1,651,247     $ 10.11     Farmer Jack (A&P)[5], Staples, Target[1], TJ Maxx
Edgewood Towne Center
  Lansing, MI     1990/1996/2001[10]       15       209,272       23,524       232,796       62,233       295,029       85,757       85,757       100.0 %   $ 855,352     $ 9.97     OfficeMax, Sam’s Club[1], Target[1]
Fairlane Meadows
  Dearborn, MI     1987/2003/NA       23       175,830       56,586       232,416       80,922       313,338       137,508       135,708       98.7 %   $ 2,055,465     $ 15.15     Best Buy, Office Depot[5], Target[1], Mervyn’s[1]
Fraser Shopping Center
  Fraser, MI     1977/1996/NA       8               52,784       52,784       23,915       76,699       76,699       71,735       93.5 %   $ 434,156     $ 6.05     Oakridge Market, Rite- Aid
Gaines Marketplace
  Gaines Twp., MI     2004/2004/NA       12               351,981       351,981       35,548       387,529       387,529       387,529       100.0 %   $ 1,608,585     $ 4.15     Meijer, Staples, Target

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                        Annualized Base    
                Total Shopping Center GLA:   Company Owned GLA   Rent    
                             
                Anchors:                
        Year Constructed/                        
        Acquired/ Year of           Total   Non-                
        Latest Renovation   Number   Anchor   Company   Anchor   Anchor                
Property   Location   or Expansion(3)   of Units   Owned   Owned   GLA   GLA   Total   Total   Leased   Occupancy   Total   PSF   Anchors [8]
                                                         
Gratiot Crossing[13]
  Chesterfield, MI     1980/2005       14               122,406       122,406       43,289       165,695       165,695       147,466       89.0 %   $ 1,263,840     $ 8.57     Jo- Ann, Kmart
Hoover Eleven
  Warren, MI     1989/2003/NA       56               138,361       138,361       150,571       288,932       288,932       271,666       94.0 %   $ 3,185,174     $ 11.72     Kroger, Marshall’s, OfficeMax, TJ Maxx
Hunter’s Square[13]
  Farmington Hills, MI     1988/2005/NA       32               189,132       189,132       164,205       353,337       353,337       346,617       98.1 %   $ 5,879,088     $ 16.96     Bed Bath & Beyond, Borders, Loehmann’s Marshall’s, TJ Maxx
Jackson Crossing
  Jackson, MI     1967/1996/2002       64       254,242       222,468       476,710       176,299       653,009       398,767       387,148       97.1 %   $ 3,478,313     $ 8.98     Kohl’s Department Store, Sears[1], Target[1], TJ Maxx Toys ’R’ Us, Best Buy, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Jackson 10
Jackson West
  Jackson, MI     1996/1996/1999       5               194,484       194,484       15,837       210,321       210,321       210,321       100.0 %   $ 1,600,582     $ 7.61     Circuit City, Lowe’s, Michael’s, OfficeMax
Kentwood Towne Centre[2]
  Kentwood, MI     1988/1996//NA       18       101,909       122,390       224,299       61,265       285,564       183,655       177,655       96.7 %   $ 1,402,365     $ 7.89     Hobby Lobby, OfficeMax, Target[1]
Lake Orion Plaza
  Lake Orion, MI     1977/1996/NA       9               114,574       114,574       14,878       129,452       129,452       127,132       98.2 %   $ 554,374     $ 4.36     Farmer Jack (A&P), Kmart
Lakeshore Marketplace
  Norton Shores, MI     1996/2003/NA       23               258,638       258,638       104,610       363,248       363,248       350,054       96.4 %   $ 2,566,927     $ 7.33     Barnes & Noble, Dunham’s, Elder- Beerman Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx, Toys ’R’ Us
Livonia Plaza
  Livonia, MI     1988/2003/NA       20               90,831       90,831       42,912       133,743       133,743       127,643       95.4 %   $ 1,304,667     $ 10.22     Kroger, TJ Maxx
Madison Center
  Madison Heights, MI     1965/1997/2000       14               167,830       167,830       59,258       227,088       227,088       214,734       94.6 %   $ 1,321,735     $ 6.16     Dunham’s, Kmart
Millennium Park[13]
  Livonia, MI     2000/2005/NA       13       352,641       241,850       594,491       33,700       628,191       275,550       275,550       100.0 %   $ 3,426,498     $ 12.44     Home Depot, Linens ’n Things, Marshall’s, Michael’s Petsmart, Costco[1], Meijer[1]
New Towne Plaza
  Canton Twp., MI     1975/1996/2005       15               126,425       126,425       59,943       186,368       186,368       186,368       100.0 %   $ 1,809,057     $ 9.71     Kohl’s Department Store, JoAnn
Oak Brook Square
  Flint, MI     1982/1996/NA       22               57,160       57,160       83,057       140,217       140,217       96,437       68. 8 %   $ 910,330     $ 9.44     TJ Maxx
Roseville Towne Center
  Roseville, MI     1963/1996/2004       12               211,166       211,166       45,249       256,415       256,415       231,017       90.1 %   $ 1,499,347     $ 6.49     Marshall’s, Wal- Mart
Southfield Plaza
  Southfield, MI     1969/1996/2003       14               128,340       128,340       37,660       166,000       166,000       162,000       97.6 %   $ 1,266,939     $ 7.82     Burlington Coat Factory, Marshall’s, Staples
Southfield Plaza Expansion[11]
  Southfield, MI     1987/1996/2003       11                           19,410       19,410       19,410       17,610       90.7 %   $ 271,593     $ 15.42     No Anchor
Taylor Plaza
  Taylor, MI     1970/1996/NA       1                                                   0.0 %   $     $     Turnover to Home Depot 11/29/05; in process of constructiong their own building
Tel-Twelve
  Southfield, MI     1968/1996/2003       21               443,044       443,044       47,550       490,594       490,594       453,491       92.4 %   $ 4,309,136     $ 9.50     Meijer, Lowe’s, Office Depot DSW Shoe Warehouse, Michael’s, MAJG Removed
Troy Marketplace[13]
  Troy, MI     2000/2005       8       113267       95,683       208,950       23,813       232,763       119,496       94,996       79.5 %   $ 1,889,848     $ 19.89     Linens N Things, Nordstom Rack, REI[1], Home Depot Expo Design[1]
West Acres Commons[7]
  Flint, MI     1998/2001/NA       14               59,889       59,889       35,200       95,089       95,089       93,689       98.5 %   $ 1,177,373     $ 12.57     Farmer Jack (A&P)[5]

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                        Annualized Base    
                Total Shopping Center GLA:   Company Owned GLA   Rent    
                             
                Anchors:                
        Year Constructed/                        
        Acquired/ Year of           Total   Non-                
        Latest Renovation   Number   Anchor   Company   Anchor   Anchor                
Property   Location   or Expansion(3)   of Units   Owned   Owned   GLA   GLA   Total   Total   Leased   Occupancy   Total   PSF   Anchors [8]
                                                         
West Oaks I
  Novi, MI     1979/1996/2004       7               226,839       226,839       19,028       245,867       245,867       245,867       100.0 %   $ 2,444,098     $ 9.94     Circuit City, OfficeMax, DSW Shoe Warehouse Home Goods, Michael’s, Gander Mountain
West Oaks II
  Novi, MI     1986/1996/2000       30       221,140       90,753       311,893       77,201       389,094       167,954       167,954       100.0 %   $ 2,685,007     $ 15.99     Value City Furniture[6], Bed Bath & Beyond[6], Marshall’s, Toys ’R’ Us[1], Petco[1], Kohl’s Department Store[1], Joann etc
Winchester Center[13]
  Rochester Hills, MI     1980/2005/NA       16               224,356       224,356       89,309       313,665       313,665       293,146       93.5 %   $ 4,109,393     $ 14.02     Borders, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Linens ’n Things Marshall’s, Michael’s, Petsmart
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                563       2,295,053       4,371,167       6,666,220       1,886,612       8,552,832       6,257,779       5,933,253       94.8 %   $ 59,491,329     $ 10.03      
                                                                                 
New Jersey
                                                                                                       
Chester Springs Shopping Center
  Chester, NJ     1970/1996/1999       40               81,760       81,760       142,393       224,153       224,153       217,773       97.2 %   $ 2,904,211     $ 13.34     Shop- Rite Supermarket, Staples
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                40             81,760       81,760       142,393       224,153       224,153       217,773       97.2 %   $ 2,904,211     $ 13.34      
                                                                                 
North Carolina
                                                                                                       
Holly Springs Plaza
  Franklin, NC     1988/1997/1992       16               124,484       124,484       31,100       155,584       155,584       155,584       100.0 %   $ 884,049     $ 5.68     Ingles Market, Wal- Mart
Ridgeview Crossing
  Elkin, NC     1989/1997/1995       16               168,659       168,659       36,890       205,549       205,549       205,549       100.0 %   $ 1,124,454     $ 5.47     Belk Department Store, Ingles Market, Wal- Mart
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                32             293,143       293,143       67,990       361,133       361,133       361,133       100.0 %   $ 2,008,503     $ 5.56      
                                                                                 
Ohio
                                                                                                       
Crossroads Centre
  Rossford, OH     2001/2001/NA       22       126,200       255,091       381,291       99,054       480,345       354,145       349,245       98.6 %   $ 3,331,791     $ 9.54     Home Depot, Target[1], Giant Eagle, Michael’s Linens ’n Things
OfficeMax Center
  Toledo, OH     1994/1996/NA       1               22,930       22,930             22,930       22,930       22,930       100.0 %   $ 265,988     $ 11.60     OfficeMax
Spring Meadows Place
  Holland, OH     1987/1996/2005       30       275,372       54,071       329,443       131,365       460,808       185,436       145,598       78.5 %   $ 1,715,295     $ 11.78     Dick’s Sporting Goods[6], Media Play[6], Kroger[1], Target[1], TJ Maxx, OfficeMax
Troy Towne Center
  Troy, OH     1990/1996/2003       17       90,921       107,584       198,505       37,026       235,531       144,610       141,970       98.2 %   $ 954,791     $ 6.73     Sears Hardware, Wal-Mart[1], Kohl’s
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                70       492,493       439,676       932,169       267,445       1,199,614       707,121       659,743       93.3 %   $ 6,267,865     $ 9.50      
                                                                                 
South Carolina
                                                                                                       
Edgewood Square
  North Augusta, SC     1989/1997/1997       15               207,829       207,829       20,375       228,204       228,204       177,704       77.9 %   $ 995,888     $ 5.60     Bi- Lo Grocery, Wal- Mart[5]
Taylors Square
  Taylors, SC     1989/1997/1995       13               207,454       207,454       31,021       238,475       238,475       238,475       100.0 %   $ 1,408,612     $ 5.91     Wal- Mart
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                28             415,283       415,283       51,396       466,679       466,679       416,179       89.2 %   $ 2,404,500     $ 5.78      
                                                                                 

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                        Annualized Base    
                Total Shopping Center GLA:   Company Owned GLA   Rent    
                             
                Anchors:                
        Year Constructed/                        
        Acquired/ Year of           Total   Non-                
        Latest Renovation   Number   Anchor   Company   Anchor   Anchor                
Property   Location   or Expansion(3)   of Units   Owned   Owned   GLA   GLA   Total   Total   Leased   Occupancy   Total   PSF   Anchors [8]
                                                         
Tennessee
                                                                                                       
Cumberland Gallery
  New Tazewell, TN     1988/1997/NA       15               73,304       73,304       24,851       98,155       98,155       82,555       84.1 %   $ 341,303     $ 4.13     Ingles Market, Wal- Mart
Highland Square
  Crossville, TN     1988/1997/2005       20               145,147       145,147       35,620       180,767       180,767       136,125       75.3 %   $ 834,272     $ 6.13     Kroger, Tractor Supply, Peebles
Northwest Crossing
  Knoxville, TN     1989/1997/1995       11               273,535       273,535       29,933       303,468       303,468       266,393       87.8 %   $ 1,353,319     $ 5.08     Wal- Mart, Ross Dress for Less
Northwest Crossing II
  Knoxville, TN     1999/1999/NA       2               23,500       23,500       4,674       28,174       28,174       28,174       100.0 %   $ 282,814     $ 10.04     OfficeMax
Stonegate Plaza
  Kingsport, TN     1984/1997/1993       7               127,042       127,042       11,448       138,490       138,490       102,042       73.7 %   $ 444,917     $ 4.36     Wal- Mart[5]
Tellico Plaza
  Lenoir City, TN     1989/1997/NA       13               94,805       94,805       19,387       114,192       114,192       111,730       97.8 %   $ 573,781     $ 5.14     Wal- Mart[4], Dollar General
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                68             737,333       737,333       125,913       863,246       863,246       727,019       84.2 %   $ 3,830,406     $ 5.27      
                                                                                 
Virginia
                                                                                                       
Aquia Towne Center
  Stafford, VA     1989/1998/NA       40               117,195       117,195       122,847       240,042       240,042       226,342       94.3 %   $ 2,375,418     $ 10.49     Super Valu[5], Big Lots, Northrop Grumman
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                40             117,195       117,195       122,847       240,042       240,042       226,342       94.3 %   $ 2,375,418     $ 10.49      
                                                                                 
Wisconsin
                                                                                                       
East Town Plaza
  Madison, WI     1992/2000/2000       18       132,995       144,685       277,680       64,274       341,954       208,959       201,291       96.3 %   $ 1,834,976     $ 9.12     Burlington, Marshalls, JoAnn, Borders, Toys R Us[1], Shopco[1]
West Allis Towne Centre
  West Allis, WI     1987/1996/NA       31               216,634       216,634       112,980       329,614       329,614       291,796       88.5 %   $ 2,096,351     $ 7.18     Kmart, Kohl’s Supermarket (A&P)[5], Dollar Tree Big Lots
                                                                                 
Total/ Weighted Average
                49       132,995       361,319       494,314       177,254       671,568       538,573       493,087       91.6 %   $ 3,931,326     $ 7.97      
                                                                                 
PORTFOLIO TOTAL/ WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                1720       3,443,666       9,967,373       13,411,039       5,032,259       18,443,298       14,999,632       14,051,479       93.7 %   $ 134,125,261     $ 9.55      
                                                                                 
 
  [1]  Anchor-owned store
 
  [2]  77.87896% general partner interest
 
  [3]  Represents year constructed/acquired/year of latest renovation or expansion by either the Company or the former Ramco Group, as applicable.
 
  [4]  Wal-Mart currently is not occupying its leased premises in this shopping center but remains obligated to pay under the terms of the respective lease agreement. The space leased by Wal-Mart has been subleased to third parties
 
  [5]  Tenant closed — lease obligated
 
  [6]  Owned by others
 
  [7]  40% joint venture interest
 
  [8]  We define anchor tenants as single tenants which lease 19,000 square feet or more at a property.
 
  [9]  50% general partner interest
[10]  10% joint venture interest
 
[11]  30% joint venture interest

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Tenant Information
      The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2005, information regarding space leased to tenants which in each case, individually account for 2% or more of total annualized base rental revenue from our properties:
                                         
    Total   Annualized   Annualized   Aggregate   % of Total
    Number of   Base Rental   Base Rental   GLA Leased   Company
Tenant   Stores   Revenue   Revenue   by Tenant   Owned GLA
                     
Wal-Mart
    10     $ 5.091,373       3.8%       1,170,636       7.7%  
TJ Maxx/Marshalls
    18       5,027,664       3.8%       579,613       3.8%  
Publix
    11       4,097,821       3.1%       523,374       3.5%  
Linens n’ Things
    7       2,911,789       2.2%       238,067       1.6%  
OfficeMax
    11       2,846,639       2.1%       254,020       1.7%  
Kmart
    6       2,717,603       2.0%       606,720       4.0%  
      Included in the 10 Wal-Mart locations listed in the above table are three locations (representing approximately 291,000 square feet of GLA) which are leased to, but not currently occupied by Wal-Mart, although Wal-Mart remains obligated under the respective lease agreements. The leases for these three Wal-Mart properties expire between 2008 and 2009. Wal-Mart has entered into various subleases with respect to certain of such locations, and sub-tenants currently occupy approximately 34,000 of the 291,000 square feet of GLA.
      The following table sets forth the total GLA leased to anchors, retail tenants, and available space, in the aggregate, of our properties as of December 31, 2005:
                                   
    Annualized   % of Annualized       % of Total
    Base Rental   Base Rental   Company   Company
Type of Tenant   Revenue   Revenue   Owned GLA   Owned GLA
                 
Anchor
  $ 69,098,541       51.5 %     9,589,032       63.9 %
Retail (non-anchor)
    65,026,720       48.5 %     4,462,447       29.8 %
Available
                948,153       6.3 %
                         
 
Total
  $ 134,125,261       100.0 %     14,999,632       100.0 %
                         
      The following table sets forth as of December 31, 2005, the total GLA leased to national, regional and local tenants, in the aggregate, of our properties.
                                   
                % of Total
    Annualized   % of Annualized   Aggregate   Company
    Base Rental   Base Rental   GLA Leased   Owned GLA
Type of Tenant   Revenue   Revenue   by Tenant   Leased
                 
National
  $ 91,206,808       68.0 %     9,757,151       69.4 %
Local
    24,123,858       18.0 %     1,756,459       12.5 %
Regional
    18,794,595       14.0 %     2,537,869       18.1 %
                         
 
Total
  $ 134,125,261       100.0 %     14,051,479       100.0 %
                         

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      The following table sets forth lease expirations for the next five years at our properties assuming that no renewal options are exercised.
                                                 
                % of       % of Total
                Annualized       Company
        Average Base   Annualized   Base Rental   Leased   Owned GLA
        Rental Revenue per   Base Rental   Revenue as of   Company   Leased
    No. of   sq. ft. as of   Revenue as of   12/31/05   Owned GLA   Represented
    Leases   12/31/05 Under   12/31/05 Under   Represented by   Expiring (in   by Expiring
Lease Expiration   Expiring   Expiring Leases   Expiring Leases   Expiring Leases   square feet)   Leases
                         
2006
    265     $ 12.14     $ 10,804,628       8.1 %     890,070       6.3 %
2007
    231       10.70       11,990,371       8.9 %     1,120,761       8.0 %
2008
    270       9.70       17,435,635       13.0 %     1,796,880       12.8 %
2009
    212       9.17       14,894,370       11.1 %     1,624,632       11.6 %
2010
    206       11.39       15,060,482       11.2 %     1,322,632       9.4 %
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
      The IRS is currently conducting an examination of us for our taxable years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997. On April 13, 2005, the IRS issued two examination reports to us with respect to this examination. The first examination report seeks to disallow certain deductions and losses we took in 1996 and to disqualify us as a REIT for the years 1996 and 1997. The second report also proposes to disqualify us as a REIT for our taxable years ended December 31, 1998 through 2000, years we had not previously been notified were under examination, and to not allow us to reelect REIT status for 2001 through 2004. See Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this report for a further description of these matters, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
      Except as stated above and for ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business, there are no material pending legal proceedings, or to our knowledge, threatened legal proceedings, against or involving us or our properties.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
      None
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
      Market Information — Our common shares are currently listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “RPT”. On March 1, 2006, the closing price of our common shares on the NYSE was $29.10.
      The following table shows high and low closing prices per share for each quarter in 2005 and 2004.
                 
    Share Price
     
Quarter Ended   High   Low
         
March 31, 2005
  $ 32.19     $ 26.98  
June 30, 2005
    29.28       26.45  
September 30, 2005
    30.14       28.02  
December 31, 2005
    29.06       25.81  
March 31, 2004
  $ 29.20     $ 26.98  
June 30, 2004
    29.00       22.50  
September 30, 2004
    27.90       24.45  
December 31, 2004
    32.87       26.41  
      Holders — The number of holders of record of our common shares was 2,447 as of March 1, 2006.

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      Dividends  — We declared the following cash distributions per share to our common shareholders for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004:
                 
    Dividend    
Record Date   Distribution   Payment Date
         
March 20, 2005
  $ 0.4375       April 1, 2005  
June 20, 2005
  $ 0.4375       July 1, 2005  
September 20, 2005
  $ 0.4375       October 3, 2005  
December 20, 2005
  $ 0.4375       January 3, 2006  
                 
    Dividend    
Record Date   Distribution   Payment Date
         
March 31, 2004
  $ 0.42       April 20, 2004  
June 20, 2004
  $ 0.42       July 1, 2004  
September 20, 2004
  $ 0.42       October 1, 2004  
December 20, 2004
  $ 0.42       January 3, 2005  
      Under the Code, a REIT must meet certain requirements, including a requirement that it distribute annually to its shareholders at least 90% of its taxable income. Distributions paid by us are at the discretion of our board of trustees and depend on our actual net income available to common shareholders, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as the board of trustees deems relevant.
      We have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “DRP”) which allows our common shareholders to acquire additional common shares by automatically reinvesting cash dividends. Shares are acquired pursuant to the DRP at a price equal to the prevailing market price of such common shares, without payment of any brokerage commission or service charge. Common shareholders who do not participate in the DRP continue to receive cash distributions, as declared.
      Equity compensation plan information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by reference from our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Annual Report.
      Issuer Repurchases — In December 2005, the Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to $15.0 million of the Company’s common shares. The program allows the Company to repurchase its common shares from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data (in thousands, except per share data and number of properties).
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information below gives effect to the discontinued operations discussed in Note 3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this report.
                                           
    Year Ended December 31,
     
    2005   2004   2003   2002   2001
                     
Operating Data:
                                       
Total revenue
  $ 141,623     $ 122,741     $ 98,589     $ 81,521     $ 79,559  
Operating income
    12,972       15,149       5,744       4,422       6,431  
Gain on sales of real estate
    1,136       2,408       263             5,550  
Income from continuing operations
    13,940       10,974       5,151       4,308       9,004  
Discontinued operations, net of minority interest(1)
                                       
 
Gain on sale of property
                897       2,164        
 
Income from operations
    4,553       4,146       4,430       4,091       4,941  
Net income
    18,493       15,120       10,478       10,563       13,945  
Preferred share dividends
    (6,655 )     (4,814 )     (2,375 )     (1,151 )     (3,360 )
Gain on redemption of preferred shares
                      2,425        
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 11,838     $ 10,306     $ 8,103     $ 11,837     $ 10,585  
Earnings Per Share Data:
                                       
From continuing operations:
                                       
 
Basic
  $ 0.43     $ 0.37     $ 0.20     $ 0.53     $ 0.79  
 
Diluted
    0.43       0.36       0.20       0.53       0.79  
Net income:
                                       
 
Basic
  $ 0.70     $ 0.61     $ 0.58     $ 1.12     $ 1.48  
 
Diluted
    0.70       0.60       0.57       1.11       1.47  
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $ 1.75     $ 1.68     $ 1.81     $ 1.68     $ 1.68  
Distributions to common shareholders
  $ 29,469     $ 28,249     $ 22,478     $ 16,249     $ 11,942  
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                                       
 
Basic
    16,837       16,816       13,955       10,529       7,105  
 
Diluted
    16,880       17,031       14,141       10,628       7,125  
Balance Sheet Data:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 14,929     $ 15,045     $ 19,883     $ 9,974     $ 5,542  
Accounts receivable, net
    32,341       26,845       30,109       21,299       17,427  
Investment in real estate (before accumulated depreciation)
    1,047,304       1,066,255       830,245       707,011       557,349  
Total assets
    1,125,275       1,043,778       826,279       697,770       552,529  
Mortgages and notes payable
    724,831       633,435       454,358       423,248       347,275  
Total liabilities
    774,442       673,401       489,318       451,169       371,167  
Minority interest
    38,423       40,364       42,643       46,358       48,157  
Shareholders’ equity
  $ 312,410     $ 330,013     $ 294,318     $ 200,242     $ 133,405  
Other Data:
                                       
Funds from operations available to common shareholders(2)
  $ 47,896     $ 41,379     $ 34,034     $ 27,883     $ 31,724  
Cash provided by operating activities
    44,560       46,387       26,685       19,266       25,359  
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (85,914 )     (105,563 )     (81,868 )     (81,125 )     4,971  
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    41,238       54,338       65,092       64,300       (27,727 )
Number of properties
    84       74       64       59       57  
Company owned GLA
    15,000       13,022       11,483       10,006       9,789  
Occupancy rate
    93.7 %     92.9 %     89.7 %     90.5 %     95.5 %

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(1)  In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” which we adopted on January 1, 2002, shopping centers that were sold or classified as held for sale subsequent to December 31, 2001 have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Shopping centers that were sold prior to January 1, 2002 are included in gain on sales of real estate.
 
(2)  We consider funds from operations, also known as “FFO,” an appropriate supplemental measure of the financial performance of an equity REIT. Under the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) definition, FFO represents net income, excluding extraordinary items (as defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”)) and gain (loss) on sales of depreciable property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of financing costs), and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. FFO should not be considered an alternative to GAAP net income as an indication of our performance. We consider FFO to be a useful measure for reviewing our comparative operating and financial performance between periods or to compare our performance to different REITs. However, our computation of FFO may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO utilized by other real estate companies, and therefore, may not be comparable to these other real estate companies. A reconciliation of FFO to net income is included under the heading, “Funds From Operations” in Item 7.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
      The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, the notes thereto, and the comparative summary of selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report. The financial information in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations gives effect to the discontinued operations discussed in Note 3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this report.
Overview
      We are a publicly-traded REIT which owns, develops, acquires, manages and leases community shopping centers (including power centers and single-tenant retail properties) and one regional mall in the midwestern, southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. At December 31, 2005, our portfolio consisted of 83 community shopping centers, of which fifteen are power centers and two are single tenant retail properties, as well as one enclosed regional mall, totaling approximately 18.6 million square feet of GLA. We own approximately 15.0 million square feet of such GLA, with the remaining portion owned by various anchor stores.
      Our corporate strategy is to maximize total return for our shareholders by improving operating income and enhancing asset value. We pursue our goal through:
  •  A proactive approach to redeveloping, renovating and expanding our shopping centers;
 
  •  The acquisition of community shopping centers, with a focus on grocery and nationally-recognized discount department store anchor tenants;
 
  •  The development of new shopping centers in metropolitan markets where we believe demand for a center exists; and
 
  •  A proactive approach to leasing vacant spaces and entering into new leases for occupied spaces when leases are about to expire.
      We have followed a disciplined approach to managing our operations by focusing primarily on enhancing the value of our existing portfolio through strategic sales and successful leasing efforts and by improving our capital structure through the refinancing of a portion of our variable rate debt with long-term fixed rate debt. We continue to selectively pursue new acquisitions and development opportunities.

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      The highlights of our 2005 activity reflect this strategy:
  •  We acquired nine properties through our joint venture with ING Clarion (bringing the total centers purchased to date to twelve) with an aggregate purchase price of $378.4 million and comprising over 2.4 million square feet of GLA.
 
  •  In December 2005, we purchased Kissimmee West, a 300,186 square foot community shopping center located in Kissimmee, Florida. The Center is anchored owned by a 184,600 square foot Super Target, and is also anchored by a 35,000 square foot JoAnn Fabrics and a 32,000 square foot Marshalls.
 
  •  We commenced the development of Rossford Pointe in Rossford, Ohio and The Shoppes of Fairlane Meadows in Dearborn, Michigan. At year-end, we also had a number of substantial development projects in process that encompass over 1.6 million square feet GLA. Beacon Square in Grand Haven, Michigan and Gaines Marketplace in Gaines Township, Michigan are substantially complete and the third development project, River City Marketplace in Jacksonville, Florida, is the largest center presently under construction and has over 230,000 square feet of GLA already leased.
 
  •  During 2005, we opened 105 new non-anchor stores, at an average base rent of $14.63 per square foot. We also renewed 144 non-anchor leases, at an average base rent of $13.88, achieving an increase of 4.2% over prior rental rates. Additionally, we signed eight new anchor leases during the year. Overall portfolio average base rents increased to $9.55 in 2005 from $8.83 in 2004. Same center net operating income increased 2.3% over 2004. The portfolio was 93.7% leased at 2005 year-end compared to 92.9% at 2004 year-end.
 
  •  In December 2005, we entered into a new $250 million unsecured credit facility.
 
  •  During 2005, we retired $99 million of long-term debt, with a blended interest rate of 8.3% and replaced the debt with new loans of $66 million, due in 2016, having a blended interest rate of approximately 5.2%.
 
  •  We increased the annual dividend to $1.75 per share.
 
  •  The strength of our portfolio combined with acquisitions brought into operation since January 1, 2004 allowed us to increase our total revenue by 15.4% in 2005.
Critical Accounting Policies
      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. It is our opinion that we fully disclose our significant accounting policies in the notes to our consolidated financial statements. The following discussion relates to what we believe to be our most critical accounting policies that require our most difficult, subjective or complex judgment.
Reserve for Bad Debts
      We provide for bad debt expense based upon the reserve method of accounting. We continuously monitor the collectibility of our accounts receivable (billed, unbilled and straight-line) from specific tenants, analyze historical bad debts, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in tenant payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for bad debts. When tenants are in bankruptcy, we make estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims. The ultimate resolution of these claims can exceed one year. Management believes the allowance is adequate to absorb currently estimated bad debts. However, if we experience bad debts in excess of the reserves we have established, our operating income would be reduced.
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
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estimated useful lives of those assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance of those assets may not be recoverable. If events and circumstances indicate that the long-lived assets should be reviewed for possible impairment, we use projections to assess whether future cash flows, on a non-discounted basis, for the related assets are likely to exceed the recorded carrying amount of those assets to determine if a write-down is appropriate. If we identify impairment, we will report a loss to the extent that the carrying value of an impaired asset exceeds its fair value as determined by valuation techniques appropriate in the circumstances.
      In determining the estimated useful lives of intangibles assets with finite lives, we consider the nature, life cycle position, and historical and expected future operating cash flows of each asset, as well as our commitment to support these assets through continued investment.
      During 2004, we recognized an impairment loss of $4.8 million related to our 10% investment in PLC Novi West Development. This investment was accounted for by the equity method of accounting. There were no impairment charges for the years ended December 31, 2005 or 2003. See Note 14 of the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this report.
Revenue Recognition
      Shopping center space is generally leased to retail tenants under leases which are accounted for as operating leases. We recognize minimum rents using the straight-line method over the terms of the leases commencing when the tenant takes possession of the space. Certain of the leases also provide for additional revenue based on contingent percentage income which is recorded on an accrual basis once the specified target that triggers this type of income is achieved. The leases also typically provide for tenant recoveries of common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other operating expenses. These recoveries are recognized as revenue in the period the applicable costs are incurred. Revenues from fees and management income are recognized in the period in which the services occur. Lease termination fees are recognized when a lease termination agreement is executed by the parties.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
      We have six off balance sheet investments in which we own 50% or less of the total ownership interests. We provide leasing, development and property management services to the joint ventures. These investments are accounted for by the equity method. Our level of control of these joint ventures is such that we are not required to include them as consolidated subsidiaries. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this report.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2005 to the Year Ended December 31, 2004
      For purposes of comparison between the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, “same center” refers to the shopping center properties owned as of January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005. We made eight acquisitions in 2004 and one acquisition in 2005. In addition, we increased our partnership interests in Ramco Gaines, LLC and 28th Street Kentwood Associates, which are now included in our consolidated financial statements. These properties are collectively referred to as “Acquisitions” in the following discussion.
     Revenues
      Total revenues increased 15.4%, or $18.9 million, to $141.6 million in 2005 as compared to $122.7 million in 2004. Of the increase, $8.1 million was the result of increased minimum rents, $5.4 million was the result of increased recoveries from tenants and $3.0 million was the result of increased fees and management income.

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      Minimum rents increased 9.6%, or $8.1 million, in 2005. Acquisitions contributed $9.2 million to the increase in minimum rents in 2005, as shown in the table below.
                 
    Increase
     
    Amount    
    (millions)   Percentage
         
Same Center
  $ (1.1 )     (1.2 )%
Acquisitions
    9.2       10.8  
             
    $ 8.1       9.6 %
             
      The decrease in same center minimum rents during 2005 is principally attributable to the termination of Media Play and Circuit City leases at our Tel-Twelve center and the redevelopment during 2005 of our Northwest Crossing and Spring Meadows shopping centers.
      Recoveries from tenants increased $5.4 million, or 16.4%, to $38.5 million in 2005 as compared to $33.1 million in 2004. Acquisitions contributed $3.5 million of the increase. The balance of the increase is primarily attributable to the increase in recoverable operating expenses in 2005 when compared to the same period in 2004. The overall recovery ratio was 97.9% in 2005, compared to 94.5% in 2004. The increase in this ratio is a result of increased occupancy levels during 2005 compared to the prior year. The following two tables include recovery revenues and related expenses that comprise the recovery ratio.
      The net increase in recoveries from tenants is comprised of the following:
                 
    Increase (Decrease)
     
    Amount    
    (millions)   Percentage
         
Same Center
  $ 1.9       5.8 %
Acquisitions
    3.5       10.6  
             
    $ 5.4       16.4 %
             
      Recoverable operating expenses, including real estate taxes, is a component of our recovery ratio. These expenses increased $4.4 million, or 12.4%, in 2005.
                 
    Increase
     
    Amount    
    (millions)   Percentage
         
Same Center
  $ 1.3       3.6 %
Acquisitions
    3.1       8.8  
             
    $ 4.4       12.4 %
             
      Fees and management income was $3.0 million higher in 2005 compared to 2004. Acquisition and development fees earned from our joint ventures increased $2.1 million to $3.4 million in 2005, compared to $1.3 million in 2004. Management fees, earned principally from our joint ventures, increased $0.6 million in 2005 compared to 2004. Construction coordination fee earned at the Jacksonville joint venture amounted to $0.2 million in 2005.
      Other income increased $2.4 million to $4.0 million in 2005, and the increase was primarily attributable to higher lease termination fees earned during 2005 compared to the same period in 2004.
     Expenses
      Total expenses for 2005 increased $21.1 million, or 19.6%, to $128.7 million as compared to $107.6 million for 2004. The increase consists of a $4.4 million increase in total recoverable expenses (see table above), including recoverable operating expenses and real estate taxes, a $4.9 million increase in depreciation expense, a $7.9 million increase in interest expense, and a $2.4 million increase in general and administrative expenses. Acquisitions accounted for $11.2 million of the increase in total expenses.

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      Other operating expenses increased $1.6 million from $1.6 million in 2004 to $3.2 million in 2005. Acquisitions accounted for $1.4 million of the increase.
      Depreciation and amortization expense increased $4.9 million, or 19.4%, to $30.2 million for 2005. Depreciation expense related to our Acquisitions contributed $3.1 million of the increase. Depreciation expense also increased as a result of the write-off of $1.0 million of unamortized tenant improvement costs related to the termination of a tenant at the Tel-Twelve shopping center.
      General and administrative expenses increased $2.4 million to $13.5 million in 2005, as compared to $11.1 million in 2004. The increase is principally attributable to increases in audit and tax fees, as well as increased salaries and benefits during 2005 compared to 2004. Contributing to the increase in salaries and benefits was the impact of a reduction in the capitalization of these costs as a result of more development projects with joint venture partners during the current year and an increase in the write-off of proposed development costs.
      Interest expense increased 22.9% or $7.9 million in 2005. The summary below identifies the increase by its various components.
                         
            Increase
    2005   2004   (Decrease)
             
Average total loan balance
  $ 674,360     $ 527,201     $ 147,159  
Average rate
    6.1 %     6.4 %     (0.3 )%
Total Interest
  $ 41,042     $ 33,936     $ 7,106  
Amortization of loan fees
    2,283       1,292       991  
Capitalized interest and other
    (904 )     (703 )     (201 )
                   
    $ 42,421     $ 34,525     $ 7,896  
                   
      Income from discontinued operations in 2005 and 2004 consists of the nine properties classified as real estate assets held for sale.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2004 to the Year Ended December 31, 2003
      For purposes of comparison between the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, “same center” refers to the shopping center properties owned as of January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2004. We made six acquisitions during 2003 and eight acquisitions in 2004. In addition, we increased our partnership interest in 28th Street Kentwood Associates, which is now included in our consolidated financial statements. These properties are collectively referred to as “Acquisitions” in the following discussion.
     Revenues
      Total revenues increased 24.5%, or $24.1 million, to $122.7 million in 2004 as compared to $98.6 million in 2003. Of the increase, $18.7 million was the result of increased minimum rents and $5.3 million was the result of increased recoveries from tenants.
      Minimum rents increased 28.3%, or $18.7 million in 2004. The increase is primarily related to Acquisitions, as shown in the table below.
                 
    Increase
     
    Amount    
    (millions)   Percentage
         
Same Center
  $ 2.5       3.8 %
Acquisitions
    16.2       24.5  
             
    $ 18.7       28.3 %
             
      The increase in same center minimum rents is principally attributable to the leases of new tenants throughout our same center portfolio in 2004.

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      Recoveries from tenants increased 19.1%, or $5.3 million, in 2004. The increase is primarily related to Acquisitions. The overall recovery ratio was 94.5% in 2004 compared to 93.4% in 2003. The increase in this ratio is primarily related to the completion of various redevelopment projects during 2004. The following two tables include recovery revenues and related expenses that comprise the recovery ratio.
      The net increase in recoveries from tenants is comprised of the following:
                 
    Increase
     
    Amount    
    (millions)   Percentage
         
Same Center
  $ 0.1       0.5 %
Acquisitions
    5.2       18.6  
             
    $ 5.3       19.1 %
             
      Recoverable operating expenses, including real estate taxes, is a component of our recovery ratio. These expenses increased 17.7%, or $5.3 million, in 2004.
                 
    Increase (Decrease)
     
    Amount    
    (millions)   Percentage
         
Same Center
  $ (0.1 )     (0.5 )%
Acquisitions
    5.4       18.2  
             
    $ 5.3       17.7 %
             
      Fees and management income increased $1.1 million to $2.5 million in 2004 from $1.4 million for 2003. The increase is primarily due to leasing fees earned from our joint venture entity, Ramco Gaines, LLC, the owner of the Gaines Marketplace center. Other income decreased $747,000 to $1.6 million in 2004 from $2.3 million for 2003. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower termination fees earned in 2004 when compared to 2003 offset by $336,000 of bankruptcy distributions received from Kmart Corporation during 2004 for rental expense that was previously written off.
     Expenses
      Total expenses increased 15.9%, or $14.7 million, in 2004, as compared to 2003. Real estate taxes and recoverable operating expenses increased $5.3 million, depreciation and amortization increased $4.5 million and general and administrative expenses increased $2.4 million. The increase in real estate taxes and recoverable operating expenses and depreciation and amortization expense is primarily attributable to Acquisitions.
      Other operating expenses decreased $2.4 million from $4.0 million in 2003 to $1.6 million in 2004. The decrease is principally related to a lease assignment made by Kmart Corporation at our Tel-Twelve shopping center that was accounted for as a lease termination in 2003. As a result, the straight-line rent receivable of approximately $3.0 million was written off in the second quarter of 2003.
      Depreciation and amortization expense increased $4.5 million to $25.3 million in 2004 as compared to $20.8 million in 2003. Depreciation expense related to Acquisitions contributed $4.2 million of the increase. Depreciation expense related to same centers contributed $0.3 million of the increase, and such increase primarily related to redevelopment projects completed during 2003 and 2004.
      General and administrative expenses were $11.1 million in 2004, as compared to $8.8 million in 2003. Due to our growth, primarily related to shopping center acquisitions, expansions and developments during the past two years, salaries, bonuses and benefits increased $1.1 million. During 2004, state and local taxes also increased $1.4 million which was primarily the result of utilizing various tax credits in 2003 reducing the Michigan Single Business Tax for that year.
      In 2004, we incurred an impairment loss of $4.8 million related to our equity investment in PLC Novi West Development.

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      Interest expense increased 17.3%, or $5.1 million, in 2004. The increase was primarily due to a higher average total loan balance in 2004 than in 2003.
      Income from discontinued operations in 2004 and 2003 consists of the nine properties classified as real estate assets held for sale. In addition, income from discontinued operations in 2004 consists of $15,000 of percentage rent revenues net of minority interest for Ferndale Plaza shopping center, which was sold in December 2003. In 2003, income from discontinued operations included operating income of Ferndale Plaza for 12 months and the gain on sale of Ferndale of $897,000, net of minority interest.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
      The acquisitions, developments and redevelopments, including expansion and renovation programs, that we made during 2005 generally were financed though cash provided from operating activities, credit facilities, mortgage refinancings, and mortgage assumptions (as a result of acquisitions). Total debt outstanding was approximately $724.8 million at December 31, 2005 as compared to $633.4 million at December 31, 2004. In 2005, the increase in our debt was due primarily to the funding of acquisitions, development and expansion activity.
      At December 31, 2005, our market capitalization amounted to $1.3 billion. Market capitalization consisted of $724.8 million of debt (including property-specific mortgages, an unsecured credit facility consisting of a term loan facility and a revolving credit facility, and a bridge term loan), $25.0 million of Series B Preferred Shares, $53.8 million of Series C Preferred Shares, and $527.0 million of Common Shares and Operating Partnership Units at market value. Our debt to total market capitalization was 54.5% at December 31, 2005, as compared to 46.5% at December 31, 2004. After taking into account the impact of converting our variable rate debt into fixed rate debt by use of interest rate swap agreements, our outstanding debt at December 31, 2005 had a weighted average interest rate of 6.0% and consisted of $471.8 million of fixed rate debt and $253.0 million of variable rate debt. Outstanding letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility total approximately $2.1 million.
      The principal uses of our liquidity and capital resources are for operations, acquisitions, developments, redevelopments, including expansion and renovation programs, and debt repayment, as well as dividend payments in accordance with REIT requirements and repurchase of our common shares. We anticipate that the combination of cash on hand, the availability under our Credit Facility, possible equity and debt offerings and the sale of existing properties will satisfy our expected working capital requirements through at least the next 12 months and allow us to achieve continued growth. Although we believe that the combination of factors discussed above will provide sufficient liquidity, no such assurance can be given.
      The following is a summary of our cash flow activities (dollars in thousands):
                         
    Year Ended December 31,
     
    2005   2004   2003
             
Cash provided by operating activities
  $ 44,605     $ 46,387     $ 26,685  
Cash used in investing activities
    (85,959 )     (105,563 )     (81,868 )
Cash provided by financing activities
    41,238       54,338       65,092  
      To maintain our qualification as a REIT under the Code, we are required to distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our “Real Estate Investment Trust Taxable Income” as defined in the Code. We satisfied the REIT requirement with distributed common and preferred share dividends of $36.1 million in 2005, $32.0 million in 2004 and $24.9 million in 2003.
Financing Activity
      On December 13, 2005, the Company entered into a $250 million unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) consisting of a $100 million unsecured term loan facility and a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The Credit Facility provides that the unsecured revolving credit facility may be increased by up to $100 million at the Company’s request, for a total unsecured revolving credit facility commitment of

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$250 million. The unsecured term loan matures in December 2010 and bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 130 to 165 basis points. The unsecured revolving credit facility matures in December 2008 and bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 115 to 150 basis points. The Company has the option to extend the maturity date of the unsecured revolving credit facility to December 2010. The proceeds were used to retire borrowings under the Company’s previous unsecured revolving credit facility and secured revolving credit facility, a bridge loan and a construction loan. It is anticipated that funds borrowed under the Credit Facility will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, the repayment of indebtedness or other corporate activities.
      The new facility replaces the Company’s $160 million secured revolving credit facility and $40 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which were due to expire on December 29, 2005.
      During 2005, the Company repaid $99.3 million in mortgage loans on ten shopping centers with a weighted average interest rate of 8.3%. The loans were repaid through an interim unsecured bridge term loan, which was subsequently reduced by proceeds from new secured long-term financing and our Credit Facility. The Company entered into long term loans for three of the ten shopping centers with total borrowings of $64.3 million. Each of the loans has a ten year maturity, with five years of interest only payments, and has a blended fixed interest rate of approximately 5.2%.
      Under terms of various debt agreements, we may be required to maintain interest rate swap agreements to reduce the impact of changes in interest rate on our floating rate debt. We have interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $20.0 million at December 31, 2005. Based on rates in effect at December 31, 2005, the agreements for notional amounts aggregating $20.0 million provide for fixed rates of 6.3% and expire in December 2008.
      After taking into account the impact of converting our variable rate debt into fixed rate debt by use of the interest rate swap agreements, at December 31, 2005, our variable rate debt accounted for approximately $253.0 million of outstanding debt with a weighted average interest rate of 5.8%. Variable rate debt accounted for approximately 34.9% of our total debt and 19.0% of our total capitalization.
      The properties in which Operating Partnership owns an interest and which are accounted for by the equity method of accounting are subject to non-recourse mortgage indebtedness. At December 31, 2005, our pro rata share of non-recourse mortgage debt on the unconsolidated properties (accounted for by the equity method) was $79.1 million with a weighted average interest rate of 7.1%. Fixed rate debt amounted to $76.1 million, or 96.2%, of our pro rata share.
      The mortgage loans encumbering our properties, including properties held by our unconsolidated joint ventures, are generally non-recourse, subject to certain exceptions for which we would be liable for any resulting losses incurred by the lender. These exceptions vary from loan to loan but generally include fraud or a material misrepresentation, misstatement or omission by the borrower, intentional or grossly negligent conduct by the borrower that harms the property or results in a loss to the lender, filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, either directly or indirectly, and certain environmental liabilities. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain of such events, such as fraud or filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, we would be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the loan, all interest accrued thereon and certain other costs, penalties and expenses.
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
      In March 2004, we formed Beacon Square Development LLC (“Beacon Square”) and invested $50,000 for a 10% interest in Beacon Square and an unrelated party contributed capital of $450,000 for a 90% interest. We also transferred land and certain improvements to the joint venture for an amount equal to our cost and received a note receivable from the joint venture in the same amount, which was subsequently repaid. In June 2004, Beacon Square obtained a variable rate construction loan from a financial institution, in an amount not to exceed $6.8 million, which loan is due in August 2007. The joint venture also has mezzanine fixed rate debt from a financial institution, in the amount of $1.3 million, due August 2007. Beacon Square has an investment

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in real estate assets of approximately $5.0 million and other liabilities of $2.0 million, as of December 31, 2005.
      In June 2004, we formed Ramco Gaines LLC (“Gaines”) and invested $50,000 for a 10% interest in Gaines, and an unrelated party contributed $450,000 for a 90% interest. We also transferred land and certain improvements to the joint venture for an amount equal to our cost and received a note receivable from the joint venture in the same amount, which was subsequently repaid. Prior to September 30, 2004, we had substantial continuing involvement in the property, and accordingly, we consolidated Gaines in our June 30, 2004 financial statements. In September 2004, due to changes in the joint venture agreement and financing arrangements, we did not have substantial continuing involvement and accordingly accounted for the investment on the equity method. This entity is developing a shopping center located in Gaines Township, Michigan. In September 2004, Gaines obtained a variable rate construction loan from a financial institution, in an amount not to exceed approximately $8.0 million, which loan is due in September 2007. The joint venture also has mezzanine fixed rate debt from a financial institution, in the amount of $1.5 million, due September 2007. Gaines had an investment in real estate assets of approximately $7.9 million, and other liabilities of $2.3 million, as of December 31, 2005.
      In December 2004, we formed Ramco Lion/ Venture LP (the “Venture”) with affiliates of Clarion Lion Properties Fund (“Clarion”), a private equity real estate fund and advised by ING Clarion Partners. We own 30% of the equity in the Venture and Clarion owns 70%. The Venture plans to acquire up to $450.0 million of stable, well — located community shopping centers located in the Southeast and Midwestern United States. The Company and Clarion have committed to contribute to the Venture up to $54.0 million and $126.0 million, respectively, of equity capital to acquire properties through September 2006. As of December 31, 2005, the Venture had acquired 12 shopping centers with an aggregate purchase price of $378.4 million.
      In March 2005, we formed Ramco Jacksonville, LLC (“Jacksonville”) to develop a shopping center in Jacksonville, Florida. We invested approximately $900,000 for a 20% interest in Jacksonville and an unrelated party contributed capital of approximately $3.7 million for an 80% interest. We also transferred land and certain improvements to the joint venture in the amount of approximately $8.0 million and $1.1 million of cash, respectively, for a note receivable from the joint venture in the aggregate amount of approximately $9.1 million.
      On November 10, 2005, we acquired an additional 90.0% interest in Gaines for (1) $586,000 in cash, (2) the assumption of a variable rate construction loan due in September 2007 in an amount not to exceed approximately $8.0 million, of which $7.8 million was outstanding and (3) a mezzanine fixed rate debt instrument due in September 2007 in the amount of $1.5 million, increasing our ownership interest in this entity to 100%.
Capital Expenditures
      During 2005, we spent approximately $9.9 million on revenue-generating capital expenditures, including tenant allowances, leasing commissions paid to third-party brokers, legal costs relative to lease documents and capitalized leasing and construction costs. These types of costs generate a return through rents from tenants over the terms of their leases. Revenue-enhancing capital expenditures, including expansions, renovations and repositionings, were approximately $28.4 million. Revenue neutral capital expenditures, such as roof and parking lot repairs, which are anticipated to be recovered from tenants, amounted to approximately $2.1 million.
      In 2006, we anticipate spending approximately $31.4 million for revenue-generating, revenue-enhancing and revenue neutral capital expenditures.
Real Estate Assets Held for Sale
      As of December 31, 2005, the Company had nine properties classified as real estate assets held for sale on its Consolidated Balance Sheet. The nine properties were reclassified to real estate assets held for sale when it was determined that the assets are in markets which are no longer consistent with the long-term objectives of

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the Company. The properties have an aggregate cost of approximately $75.8 million and are net of accumulated depreciation of approximately $13.8 million as of December 31, 2005. All periods presented reflect the operations of these nine properties as discontinued operations in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”
      On January 23, 2006, the Company sold seven of these shopping centers for the aggregate sale price of approximately $47.0 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $1.2 million. The shopping centers, which were sold as a portfolio to an unrelated third party, include: Cox Creek Plaza in Florence, Alabama; Crestview Corners in Crestview, Florida; Cumberland Gallery in New Tazewell, Tennessee; Holly Springs Plaza in Franklin, North Carolina; Indian Hills in Calhoun, Georgia; Edgewood Square in North Augusta, South Carolina; and Tellico Plaza in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The proceeds from the sale were used to pay down the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facility. The Company continues to actively market for sale the two remaining unsold properties.
Contractual Obligations
      The following are our contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2005 (dollars in thousands):
                                           
        Payments Due by Period
         
        Less than   1 - 3   4 - 5   After 5
Contractual Obligations   Total   1 year   years   years   years
                     
Mortgages and notes payable, excluding interest
  $ 724,831     $ 29,784     $ 359,303     $ 151,697     $ 184,047  
Employment contracts
    345       345                    
Capital lease
    11,522       630       1,890       1,260       7,742  
Operating leases
    8,102       805       2,547       1,663       3,087  
Unconditional construction cost obligations
    26,594       26,594                    
                               
 
Total contractual cash obligations
  $ 771,394     $ 58,158     $ 363,740     $ 154,620     $ 194,876  
                               
      At December 31, 2005, we did not have any contractual obligations that required or allowed settlement, in whole or in part, with consideration other than cash.
Mortgages and notes payable
      See the analysis of our debt included in “Financing Activity” above.
Employment Contracts
      We have employment contracts with various officers. See our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the year covered by this Annual Report for a discussion of these agreements.
Operating and Capital Leases
      We lease office space for our corporate headquarters and our Florida office under operating leases. We also have an operating and a capital ground lease at our Taylors Square and Gaines Marketplace shopping centers.
Construction Costs
      In connection with the development and expansion of various shopping centers as of December 31, 2005, we have entered into agreements for construction with an aggregate cost of approximately $26.6 million.
Capitalization
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Preferred Shares, our Series C Preferred Shares, our Common Shares and a minority interest in the Operating Partnership. At December 31, 2005, the minority interest in the Operating Partnership represented a 14.8% ownership in the Operating Partnership which, may under certain conditions, be exchanged for an aggregate of 2,929,000 Common Shares.
      As of December 31, 2005, the units in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”) were exchangeable for our Common Shares on a one-for-one basis. We, as sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, have the option, but not the obligation, to settle exchanged OP Units held by others in cash based on the current trading price of our Common Shares. Assuming the exchange of all OP Units, there would have been 19,776,703 of our Common Shares outstanding at December 31, 2005, with a market value of approximately $527.0 million (based on the closing price of $26.65 per share on December 31, 2005).
      As part of our business plan to improve our capital structure and reduce debt, we will continue to pursue the strategy of selling fully-valued properties and to dispose of shopping centers that no longer meet the criteria established for our portfolio. Our ability to obtain acceptable selling prices and satisfactory terms will impact the timing of future sales. Net proceeds from the sale of properties are expected to reduce outstanding debt and to fund any future acquisitions.
Funds From Operations
      We consider funds from operations, also known as “FFO,” an appropriate supplemental measure of the financial performance of an equity REIT. Under the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT, definition, FFO represents net income, excluding extraordinary items (as defined under GAAP) and gain (loss) on sales of depreciable property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of financing costs), and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. FFO is intended to exclude GAAP historical cost depreciation and amortization of real estate investments, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions and many companies utilize different depreciable lives and methods. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization unique to real estate, gains and losses from depreciable property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, acquisition and development activities and interest costs, which provides a perspective of our financial performance not immediately apparent from net income determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, FFO does not include the cost of capital improvements, including capitalized interest.
      For the reasons described above we believe that FFO provides us and our investors with an important indicator of our operating performance. This measure of performance is used by us for several business purposes and for REITs it provides a recognized measure of performance other than GAAP net income, which may include non-cash items. Other real estate companies may calculate FFO in a different manner.
      We recognize FFO’s limitations when compared to GAAP’s net income. FFO does not represent amounts available for needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties. We do not use FFO as an indicator of our cash obligations and funding requirements for future commitments, acquisition or development activities. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, including the payment of dividends. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. FFO is simply used as an additional indicator of our operating performance.

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      The following table illustrates the calculations of FFO (in thousands, except per share data):
                             
    Years Ended December 31,
     
    2005   2004   2003
             
Net income
  $ 18,493     $ 15,120     $ 10,478  
Add:
                       
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
    33,335       27,250       23,225  
 
(Gain) Loss on sale of depreciable property
    (637 )     1,115       1,590  
 
Minority interest in partnership:
                       
   
Continuing operations
    2,556       1,988       1,108  
   
Discontinued operations
    804       720       905  
Less:
                       
   
Discontinued operations, gain on sale of property, net of minority interest
                (897 )
                   
Funds from operations
    54,551       46,193       36,409  
Less:
                       
   
Preferred stock dividends
    (6,655 )     (4,814 )     (2,375 )
                   
Funds from operations available to common shareholders
  $ 47,896     $ 41,379     $ 34,034  
                   
Weighted average equivalent shares outstanding, diluted
    19,810       19,961       17,072  
                   
Funds from operations available for common shareholders, per diluted share
  $ 2.42     $ 2.07     $ 1.99  
                   
Inflation
      Inflation has been relatively low in recent years and has not had a significant detrimental impact on our results of our operation. Should inflation rates increase in the future, substantially all of our tenant leases contain provisions designed to partially mitigate the negative impact of inflation. Such lease provisions include clauses that require our tenants to reimburse us for real estate taxes and many of the operating expenses we incur. Also, many of our leases provide for periodic increases in base rent which are either of a fixed amount or based on changes in the consumer price index and/or percentage rents (where the tenant pays us rent based on a percentage of its sales). We believe that any inflationary increases in our expenses should be substantially offset by increased expense reimbursements, contractual rent increases and/or increased receipts from percentage rents. Therefore, we expect the effects of inflation and other changes in prices would not have a material impact on the results of our operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
      In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”). This statement supersedes Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and its related implementation guidance. SFAS 123(R) established standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. SFAS 123(R) focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS 123(R) is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123(R) is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
      In March 2005, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143 (“Fin 47”). Fin 47 clarifies the term conditional asset retirement obligation and requires a liability to be recorded if the fair value of the obligation can be reasonable estimated. The types of asset retirement obligations that are covered by Fin 47 are those for which

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an entity has a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity; however, the timing and/or method of settling the obligation are conditional on a future event that may not be within the control of the entity. Fin 47 also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. Fin 47 is effective for fiscal years ending December 31, 2005. The adoption of Fin 47 did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
      In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3” (“SFAS No. 154”). SFAS No. 154 provides guidance on the accounting for and reporting of accounting changes and error corrections, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. Early adoption is permitted. SFAS No. 154 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
      In October 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 13-1, “Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred during a Construction Period” (“FSP 13-1”). FSP 13-1 requires rental costs associated with ground or building operating leases that are incurred during a construction period be recognized as rental expense. The guidance in FSP 13-1 is applicable for the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of FSP 13-1 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
      In February 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-4, “Classification of Options and Similar Instruments Issued as Employee Compensation That Allow for Cash Settlement upon the Occurrence of a Contingent Event” (FSP FAS 123(R)-4). According to SFAS No. 123(R), options that can be settled in cash upon the occurrence of certain contingent events, including a change of control, must be classified as liabilities. FSP FAS 123(R)-4 amends SFAS No. 123(R) so that liability classification is not required if the occurrence of the contingent event is outside the employees control, until such time that the occurrence of the event is probable. The new rule will allow the Company’s stock options that contain a change in control provision to be classified as equity until such time a change in control is deemed probable. FSP 123(R)-4 is effective upon the Company’s adoption of FAS 123(R).
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
      We have exposure to interest rate risk on our variable rate debt obligations. We are not subject to any foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk, or other material rate or price risks. Based on our debt and interest rates and the interest rate swap agreements in effect at December 31, 2005, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would affect our annual earnings and cash flows by approximately $2.3 million. We believe that a 100 base point change in interest rates would not have a material impact on the fair value of our total outstanding debt.
      Under terms of various debt agreements, we may be required to maintain interest rate swap agreements to reduce the impact of changes in interest rate on our floating rate debt. We have interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $20.0 million at December 31, 2005. Based on rates in effect at December 31, 2005, the agreements for notional amounts aggregating $20.0 million provide for fixed rates of 6.3% and expire in December 2008.
      The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2005 concerning our long-term debt obligations, including principal cash flows by scheduled maturity, weighted average interest rates of maturing amounts and fair market value.
                                                                 
                                Fair
    2006   2007   2008   2009   2010   Thereafter   Total   Value
                                 
Fixed-rate debt
  $ 6,704     $ 61,709     $ 102,688     $ 48,053     $ 40,171     $ 212,452     $ 471,777     $ 481,248  
Average interest rate
    6.9 %     7.1 %     5.4 %     7.0 %     6.9 %     5.9 %     6.1 %     5.5 %
Variable-rate debt
  $ 23,080     $ 8,334     $ 138,080     $ 440     $ 83,120     $     $ 253,054     $ 253,054  
Average interest rate
    5.7 %     6.0 %     5.8 %     6.1 %     5.8 %     5.8 %     5.8 %     5.8 %
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table incorporates only those exposures that exist at December 31, 2005 and does not consider those exposures or positions which could arise after that date or firm commitments as of such date. Therefore, the information presented therein has limited predictive value. Our actual interest rate fluctuations will depend on the exposures that arise during the period and interest rates.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
      The information required by Item 8 is included in the consolidated financial statements on pages F-1 through F-33 of this document.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
      On April 7, 2005, our Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees sent a Request for Proposal for auditing services to Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte & Touche”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee also sent the Request for Proposal to several other public accounting firms. Deloitte & Touche declined to participate in the Request for Proposal process, and instead, by a letter to the Company dated April 11, 2005, Deloitte & Touche declined to stand for re-election as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. On May 10, 2005, our Audit Committee engaged Grant Thornton LLP to be the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
      Deloitte & Touche’s reports on the Company’s financial statements for 2004 and 2003 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except that Deloitte & Touche’s report, dated March 25, 2005, on the Company’s December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 financial statements included an explanatory paragraph relating to the restatement of the Company’s 2003 and 2002 financial statements.
      During 2004 and 2003 and the interim period from January 1, 2005 to April 11, 2005 (the “Interim Period”), there were no disagreements with Deloitte & Touche on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Deloitte & Touche, would have caused it to make a reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports, except that Deloitte & Touche stated in a letter to our Audit Committee, dated March 25, 2005, that Deloitte & Touche had disagreements with the Company’s management relating to the classification of the loss on an interest in an unconsolidated entity as a loss on sale instead of an impairment loss and that Deloitte & Touche disagreed with the recognition of a gain on a transaction in the second quarter of 2004, but that management recorded adjustments to the Company’s financial statements to properly present those two items and the disagreements had been resolved. Our Audit Committee discussed the disagreements with Deloitte & Touche, and the Company has authorized Deloitte & Touche to respond fully to the inquiries of the Company’s successor accountants concerning the subject matter of the disagreements.
      During 2004 and 2004 and the Interim Period, there have been no events of the type required to be reported pursuant to Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except that Deloitte & Touche’s report dated March 25, 2005, regarding management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting, expressed an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting because of a material weakness identified in the financial closing process. Management and financial closing and reporting personnel had not evaluated events, subsequent to the balance sheet date, impacting the preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The material weakness resulted from a deficiency in the operation of internal control and resulted in a material misstatement of employee bonuses. The Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 were restated to correct the material misstatements of previously reported accrued expenses and general and administrative expenses for those periods. The material weakness had been identified and included in management’s assessment of internal controls. The material weakness was considered by Deloitte & Touche in determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests applied in its audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the

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year ended December 31, 2004, and the report did not affect Deloitte & Touche’s report on such financial statements and financial statement schedule. Our Audit Committee discussed the material weakness with Deloitte & Touche, and the Company had authorized Deloitte & Touche to respond fully to the inquiries of the Company’s successor accountants concerning the subject matter of the material weakness.
      Deloitte & Touche furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the SEC stating that it agreed with the foregoing summary. A copy of the letter, dated April 26, 2005, provided by Deloitte & Touche in response to such request is included as an exhibit to Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 26, 2005.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
      Our management, with the participation of our principal executive and financial officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on such evaluation, our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, has concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of December 31, 2005 (the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K).
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
      Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
      Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
      Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that pertain to the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report reliable financial data. Management recognizes that there are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any internal control and effective internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. Additionally, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time.
      Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
      Management of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust conducted an assessment of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005 using the framework established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2005.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees of
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
      We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, that Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and subsidiaries (the “Company”) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
      We conducted our audit 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 effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.
      A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
      Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
      In our opinion, management’s assessment that Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Also in our opinion, Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

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      We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended and our report dated March 6, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Southfield, Michigan
March 6, 2006
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
      There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information.
      Not applicable.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
      Information required by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) of this Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference from our definitive proxy statement for our annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 14, 2006. The proxy statement will be filed with the SEC, pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this report on Form 10-K.
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
      (1) Consolidated financial statements. See “Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
      (2) Financial statement schedule. See “Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

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      (3) Exhibits
         
  3 .1   Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Company, dated October 2, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
  3 .2   Articles Supplementary Classifying 1,150,000 Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest as 9.5% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Company, dated November 8, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report of the Company on Form 8-K dated November 5, 2002.
  3 .3   Articles Supplementary of the Registrant Classifying 2,018,250 7.95% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, dated May 31, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Current Report of the Company on Form 8-K dated June 1, 2004.
  3 .4   By-Laws of the Company adopted October 2, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
  10 .1   1996 Share Option Plan of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1996.
  10 .2   Employment Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1996, between the Company and Dennis Gershenson, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1996.**
  10 .3   Noncompetition Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1996, between Dennis Gershenson and the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1996.**
  10 .4   Loan Agreement dated as of November 26, 1997 between Ramco Properties Associates Limited Partnership and Secore Financial Corporation relating to a $50,000,000 loan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
  10 .5   Promissory Note dated November 26, 1997 in the aggregate principal amount of $50,000,000 made by Ramco Properties Associates Limited Partnership in favor of Secore Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
  10 .6   Change of Venue Merger Agreement dated as of October 2, 1997 between the Company (formerly known as RGPT Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust), and Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, a Massachusetts business trust, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997
  10 .7   Promissory Note dated as of February 27, 1998 in the principal face amount of $15,225,000 made by A.T.C., L.L.C. in favor of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1998.
  10 .8   Deed of Trust and Security Agreement dated as of February 27, 1998 by A.T.C., L.L.C to Lawyers Title Insurance Company for the benefit of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation relating to a $15,225,000 loan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1998.
  10 .9   Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated as of October 8, 1998 among A.T.C., L.L.C., Ramco Virginia Properties, L.L.C., A.T. Center, Inc., Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and LaSalle National Bank, as trustee for the registered holders of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1998.
  10 .10   Exchange Rights Agreement dated as of September 4, 1998 between Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, and A.T.C., L.L.C., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1998.

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  10 .11   Employment Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2001, between the Company and Joel Gershenson, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Period ended June 30, 2001.**
  10 .12   Employment Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2001, between the Company and Michael A. Ward, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Period ended June 30, 2001.**
  10 .13   Mortgage dated April 23, 2001 between Ramco Madison Center LLC and LaSalle Bank National Association relating to a $10,340,000 loan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Period ended June 30, 2001.
  10 .14   Promissory Note, dated April 23, 2001, in the principal amount of $10,340,000 made by Ramco Madison Center LLC in favor of LaSalle Bank National Association, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Period ended June 30, 2001.
  10 .15   Limited Liability Company Agreement of Ramco/West Acres LLC., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001.
  10 .16   Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated September 28, 2001 among Flint Retail, LLC and Ramco/ West Acres LLC and State Street Bank and Trust for holders of J.P. Mortgage Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001.
  10 .17   Limited Liability Company Agreement of Ramco/Shenandoah LLC., Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.
  10 .18   Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated April 17, 2002 in the Principle amount of $13,000,000 between Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. and Nationwide Life Insurance Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002.
  10 .19   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 21, 2002 between Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. and Shop Invest, LLC., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002.
  10 .20   Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rent, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by Ramco/Crossroads at Royal Palm, LLC, as Mortgagor for the benefit of Solomon Brothers Realty Corp., as Mortgagee, for a $12,300,000 note, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
  10 .21   Fixed rate note dated July 12, 2002 made by Ramco/Crossroads at Royal Palm, LLC, as Maker, and Solomon Brothers Realty Corp., as payee in the amount of $12,300,000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
  10 .22   Assumption and Modification Agreement dated May 6, 2003, in the amount of $4,161,352.92, between Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. the mortgagor and Jackson National Life Insurance Company, mortgagee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2003.
  10 .23   First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated May 6, 2003, among Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. and Jackson National Life Insurance Company relating to a $4,161,352.92 loan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2003.
  10 .24   Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Company’s 2003 Proxy Statement filed on April 28, 2003.**
  10 .25   Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust 2003 Non-Employee Trustee Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix C of the Company’s 2003 Proxy Statement filed on April 28, 2003.**
  10 .26   Fixed rate note dated June 30, 2003, between East Town Plaza, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. in the amount of $12,100,000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2003.

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  10 .27   Mortgage dated July 29, 2004 between Ramco Lantana LLC and KeyBank National Association relating to a $11,000,000 loan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.57 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
  10 .28   Consent and Assumption Agreement dated August 19, 2003, in the amount of $15,731,557, between Lakeshore Marketplace, LLC, and the seller, Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. the guarantor and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., Trustee for the registered holders of Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.58 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
  10 .29   Loan Assumption Agreement dated December 18, 2003 in the amount of $8,880,865, between Hoover Eleven Center Company, the original borrower, Hoover Eleven Center Acquisition LLC and Hoover Eleven Center Investment LLC, new borrowers, Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., sole member of new borrowers and Canada Life Insurance Company of America, the lender, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.59 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
  10 .30   Loan Assumption Agreement dated December 18, 2003 in the amount of $3,500,000, between Hoover Annex Associates Limited Partnership, the original borrower, Hoover Annex Acquisition LLC and Hoover Annex Investment LLC, new borrowers, Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., sole member of new borrowers and Canada Life Insurance Company of America, the lender, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.60 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
  10 .31   Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated October 1, 2003, in the amount of $25,000,000, between Chester Springs SC, LLC the mortgagor, and for the benefit of Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp., the mortgagee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.61 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
  10 .32   First Modification Agreement dated January 15, 2004, between Ben Mar, LLC, the old borrower, Ramco-Merchants Square LLC, the new borrower and Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America the lender, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.61 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2004.
  10 .33   Guaranty agreement dated January 15, 2004 between Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., the Guarantor, and Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, the Lender, in connection with the modification agreement dated January 15, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.62 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2004.
  10 .34   First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated April 24, 2003 between Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and Bruce Gershenson, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.63 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2004.**
  10 .35   Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated April 14, 2004 between Ramco Auburn Crossroads SPE LLC, as Mortgagor and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp as Mortgagee in the amount of $26,960,000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.64 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004.
  10 .36   Fixed rate note dated April 14, 2004 between Ramco Auburn Crossroads SPE LLC as Maker and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp as payee in the amount of $26,960,000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.65 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004.
  10 .37   Mortgage dated April 14, 2004 between Ramco Auburn Crossroads SPE LLC as Mortgagor and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp as Mortgagee in the amount of $7,740,000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.66 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004.
  10 .38   Fixed rate note dated April 14, 2004 between Ramco Auburn Crossroads SPE LLC as Maker and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp as payee in the amount of $7,740,000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.67 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004.

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  10 .39   Contract of Sale and Purchase dated June 29, 2004 between Ramco Development LLC and NWC Glades 441, Inc., Diversified Invest II, LLC and Diversified Invest III, LLC in the amount of $126,000,000 to purchase Mission Bay Plaza and Plaza at Delray shopping centers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.68 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
  10 .40   Assumption of Liability and Modification Agreement dated August 12, 2004 in the amount of $7,000,000, between Centre at Woodstock, LLC (“Borrower”), Ramco Woodstock LLC (“Purchaser”) and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for registered holders of First Union Commercial Mortgage Trust Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Fund Series 1999-C1 (“Lender”), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.69 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
  10 .41   Substitution of Guarantor, dated August 12, 2004 by Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., James C. Wallace, Jr., and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for registered holders of First Union Commercial Mortgage Trust Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Fund Series 1999-C1 (“Lender”), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.70 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
  10 .42   Consent to Transfer of Property and Assumption of Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note, Amended and Restated Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement, dated August 13, 2004, in the original amount of $14,216,000, by LaSalle Bank National Association, Trustee for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc.; Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2001-TOP1, Lender; The Promenade at Pleasant Hill, L.P. as current Borrower; Ramco Promenade LLC, proposed Borrower, James C. Wallace, Current Guarantor and Ramco-Gershenson Properties L.P., the Proposed Guarantor, incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.59 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
  10 .43   Reaffirmation and Consent to Transfer and Substitution of Indemnitor Agreement, dated September 7, 2004, in the original amount of $40,500,000, by Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. as purchased and substitute indemnitor, Boca Mission, LLC, the original borrower, Investcorp Properties Limited, the original indemnitor, Diversified Invest II, LLC, the seller, NWC Glades 441, Inc. original principal, Ramco Boca SPC, Inc, the substitute principal, and LaSalle Bank National Association, the lender, incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.60 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
  10 .44   Reaffirmation and Consent to Transfer and Substitution of Indemnitor Agreement, dated September 7, 2004, in the original amount of $43,250,000, by Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. as purchaser and substitute indemnitor, Linton Delray, LLC, the borrower, Investcorp Properties Limited, the original indemnitor, Diversified Invest III, LLC, the seller, Delray Rental, Inc., original principal, Ramco Delray SPC, Inc, the substitute principal, and LaSalle Bank National Association, the lender, incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.61 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
  10 .45   Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Ramco/ Lion Venture LP, dated as of December 29, 2004, by Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., as a limited partner, Ramco Lion LLC, as a general partner, CLPF-Ramco, L.P. as a limited partner, and CLPF-Ramco GP, LLC as a general partner, incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.62 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
  10 .46   Summary of Trustee Compensation Structure, incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.65 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
  10 .47   Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement, incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.66 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
  10 .48   Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Ramco Jacksonville LLC, dated March 1, 2005, by Ramco-Gershenson Properties , L.P. and SGC Equities LLC., incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.65 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005.

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  10 .49   Letter of Agreement, dated June 1, 2005, between Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and Richard Gershenson, incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.66 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2005.
  10 .50   Unsecured Master Loan Agreement, dated December 13, 2005 among Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., as Borrower, Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, as Guarantor, KeyBank National Association, as Bank, The Other Banks Which are a Party or may become Parties to this Agreement, KeyBank National Association, as Agent, KeyBank Capital Markets, as Sole Lead Manager and Arranger, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A. as Co-Syndication Agents, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Documentation Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10-1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated December 13, 2005.
  10 .51   Unconditional Guaranty of Payment and Performance, dated December 13, 2005, between Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, the Guarantor and KeyBank National Association, and certain other lenders, as Banks, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10-2 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated December 13, 2005.
  10 .52*   Unsecured Term Loan Agreement, dated December 21, 2005 among Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., as Borrower, Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, as Guarantor, KeyBank National Association, as a Bank, The Other Banks Which are a Party or may become Parties to this Agreement, KeyBank National Association, as Agent, KeyBank Capital Markets, as Sole Lead Manager and Arranger, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A. as Co-Syndication Agents.
  10 .53*   Unconditional Guaranty of Payment and Performance, dated December 21, 2005, between Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, the Guarantor and KeyBank National Association, and certain other lenders, as Banks.
  12 .1*   Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
  14 .1   Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  21 .1*   Subsidiaries
  23 .1*   Consent of Grant Thornton LLP.
  23 .2*   Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
  31 .1*   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31 .2*   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32 .1*   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32 .2*   Certification of Chief Financial Officers pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
*   Filed herewith
 
**  Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

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SIGNATURES
      Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
     
    Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
 
Dated: February 28, 2006
  By: /s/ Joel D. Gershenson

Joel D. Gershenson,
Chairman
      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
     
Dated: February 28, 2006   By: /s/ Joel D. Gershenson

Joel D. Gershenson,
Trustee and Chairman
 
Dated: February 28, 2006   By: /s/ Dennis E. Gershenson

Dennis E. Gershenson,
Trustee and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
Dated: February 28, 2006   By: /s/ Stephen R. Blank

Stephen R. Blank,
Trustee
 
Dated: February 28, 2006   By: /s/ Arthur H. Goldberg

Arthur H. Goldberg,
Trustee
 
Dated: February 28, 2006   By: /s/ Robert A. Meister

Robert A. Meister,
Trustee
 
Dated: February 28, 2006   By: /s/ Joel M. Pashcow

Joel M. Pashcow, Trustee
 
Dated: February 28, 2006   By: /s/ Mark K. Rosenfeld

Mark K. Rosenfeld,
Trustee
 
Dated: February 28, 2006   By: /s/ Richard J. Smith

Richard J. Smith,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees of
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
      We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented separately herein). These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
      We conducted our audit 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. 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, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
      In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005, 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.
      Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. The schedules included at Item 15 are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic consolidated financial statements. The information included in these schedules for the year ended December 31, 2005 has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
      We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 6, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Southfield, Michigan
March 6, 2006

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees of
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
Farmington Hills, Michigan
      We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the two years then ended. Our audits also included the 2003 and 2004 information included in the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These consolidated financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.
      We conducted our audits 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. 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, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
      In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the 2003 and 2004 information included in such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic 2003 and 2004 consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Detroit, Michigan
March 25, 2005 (March 6, 2006 as to the effects of the
discontinued operations described in Note 3)

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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       
    December 31,
     
    2005   2004
         
    (In thousands, except
    per share amounts)
ASSETS
Investment in real estate, net
  $ 922,103     $ 951,176  
Real estate assets held for sale
    61,995        
Cash and cash equivalents
    14,929       15,045  
Accounts receivable, net
    32,341       26,845  
Equity investments in unconsolidated entities
    53,398       9,182  
Other assets, net
    40,509       41,530  
             
   
Total Assets
  $ 1,125,275     $ 1,043,778  
             
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Mortgages and notes payable
  $ 724,831     $ 633,435  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    31,353       30,003  
Distributions payable
    10,316       9,963  
Capital lease obligation
    7,942        
             
   
Total Liabilities
    774,442       673,401  
Minority Interest
    38,423       40,364  
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, par value $.01, 10,000 shares authorized:
               
   
9.5% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares; 1,000 issued and outstanding, liquidation value of $25,000
    23,804       23,804  
   
7.95% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares; 1,889 issued and outstanding, liquidation value of $53,837
    51,741       51,741  
 
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, par value $.01, 45,000 shares authorized; 16,847 and 16,829 issued and outstanding, as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively
    168       168  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    343,011       342,719  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (44 )     220  
 
Cumulative distributions in excess of net income
    (106,270 )     (88,639 )
             
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    312,410       330,013  
             
     
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 1,125,275     $ 1,043,778  
             
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                               
    Year Ended December 31,
     
    2005   2004   2003
             
    (In thousands, except
    per share amounts)
REVENUES
                       
 
Minimum rents
  $ 92,841     $ 84,719     $ 66,015  
 
Percentage rents
    733       810       978  
 
Recoveries from tenants
    38,548       33,116       27,804  
 
Fees and management income
    5,478       2,506       1,455  
 
Other income
    4,023       1,590       2,337  
                   
     
Total revenues
    141,623       122,741       98,589  
                   
EXPENSES
                       
 
Real estate taxes
    17,785       16,107       13,725  
 
Recoverable operating expenses
    21,600       18,928       16,055  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    30,134       25,312       20,851  
 
Other operating
    3,202       1,575       3,990  
 
General and administrative
    13,509       11,145       8,792  
 
Interest expense
    42,421       34,525       29,432  
                   
     
Total expenses
    128,651       107,592       92,845  
                   
Operating income
    12,972       15,149       5,744  
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entity
          (4,775 )      
                   
Income from continuing operations before gain on sale of real estate assets, minority interest and earnings from unconsolidated entities
    12,972       10,374       5,744  
Gain on sale of real estate assets
    1,136       2,408       263  
Minority interest
    (2,568 )     (1,988 )     (1,108 )
Earnings from unconsolidated entities
    2,400       180       252  
                   
Income from continuing operations
    13,940       10,974       5,151  
                   
Discontinued operations, net of minority interest:
                       
 
Gain on sale of property
                897  
 
Income from operations
    4,553       4,146       4,430  
                   
Income from discontinued operations
    4,553       4,146       5,327  
                   
Net income
    18,493       15,120       10,478  
Preferred stock dividends
    (6,655 )     (4,814 )     (2,375 )
                   
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 11,838     $ 10,306     $ 8,103  
                   
Basic earnings per share:
                       
 
Income from continuing operations
  $ 0.43     $ 0.37     $ 0.20  
 
Income from discontinued operations
    0.27       0.24       0.38  
                   
 
Net income
  $ 0.70     $ 0.61     $ 0.58  
                   
Diluted earnings per share:
                       
 
Income from continuing operations
  $ 0.43     $ 0.36     $ 0.20  
 
Income from discontinued operations
    0.27       0.24       0.37  
                   
 
Net income
  $ 0.70     $ 0.60     $ 0.57  
                   
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    16,837       16,816       13,955  
                   
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    16,880       17,031       14,141  
                   
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                       
 
Net income
  $ 18,493     $ 15,120     $ 10,478  
 
Other comprehensive income:
                       
   
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps
    (264 )     1,318       1,832  
                   
Comprehensive income
  $ 18,229     $ 16,438     $ 12,310  
                   
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except share amounts)
                                                   
                Accumulated   Cumulative    
        Common   Additional   Other   Distributions   Total
    Preferred   Stock Par   Paid-In   Comprehensive   in Excess of   Shareholders’
    Stock   Value   Capital   Income(Loss)   Net Income   Equity
                         
Balance, December 31, 2002
    23,804       122       233,648       (2,930 )     (54,402 )     200,242  
 
Cash distributions declared
                                    (24,382 )     (24,382 )
 
Preferred shares dividends declared
                                    (2,376 )     (2,376 )
 
Deficiency dividend declared — See Note 20
                                    (2,200 )     (2,200 )
 
Reimbursement of deficiency dividend
                                    2,200       2,200  
 
Conversion of Operating Partnership Units to common shares
                    28                       28  
 
Issuance of common stock
            45       107,160                       107,205  
 
Stock options exercised
                    1,291                       1,291  
 
Net income and comprehensive income (as restated)
                            1,832       10,478       12,310  
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2003
    23,804       167       342,127       (1,098 )     (70,682 )     294,318  
 
Cash distributions declared
                                    (28,263 )     (28,263 )
 
Preferred shares dividends declared
                                    (4,814 )     (4,814 )
 
Stock options exercised
            1       592                       593  
 
Issuance of Series C Preferred Shares
    51,741                                       51,741  
 
Net income and comprehensive income
                            1,318       15,120       16,438  
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2004
    75,545       168       342,719       220       (88,639 )     330,013  
 
Cash distributions declared
                                    (29,469 )     (29,469 )
 
Preferred shares dividends declared
                                    (6,655 )     (6,655 )
 
Stock options exercised
                    292                       292  
 
Net income and comprehensive income
                            (264 )     18,493       18,229  
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2005
  $ 75,545     $ 168     $ 343,011     $ (44 )   $ (106,270 )   $ 312,410  
                                     
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               
    Year Ended December 31,
     
    2005   2004   2003
             
    (In thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                       
 
Net income
  $ 18,493     $ 15,120     $ 10,478  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
   
Depreciation and amortization
    30,134       25,312       20,919  
   
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    2,286       1,291       991  
   
Write-off of straight line rent receivable
                2,982  
   
Gain on sale of real estate assets
    (1,136 )     (2,408 )     (263 )
   
Write-off of development costs
    926              
   
Earnings from unconsolidated entities
    (2,400 )     (180 )     (252 )
   
Discontinued operations
    (4,553 )     (4,146 )     (5,327 )
   
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entity
          4,775        
   
Minority interest
    2,568       1,988       1,108  
   
Distributions received from unconsolidated entities
    1,964       468       656  
   
Lease incentive received
          713        
   
Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:
                       
     
Accounts receivable
    (5,062 )     (177 )     (9,591 )
     
Other assets
    (4,266 )     (4,972 )     (7,277 )
     
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (1,153 )     1,558       4,767  
                   
Net Cash Provided by Continuing Operating Activities
    37,801       39,342       19,191  
Operating Cash from Discontinued Operations
    6,804       7,045       7,494  
                   
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    44,605       46,387       26,685  
                   
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                       
 
Real estate developed or acquired, net of liabilities assumed
    (59,468 )     (119,084 )     (96,194 )
 
Investment in unconsolidated entities
    (44,311 )     (6,547 )      
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate assets
    9,441       20,068       11,058  
 
Increase in note receivable from joint venture
    (1,072 )            
 
Payments on note receivable from joint venture
    9,451              
                   
Net Cash Used in Continuing Investing Activities
    (85,959 )     (105,563 )     (85,136 )
Investing Cash from Discontinued Operations
                3,268  
                   
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (85,959 )     (105,563 )     (81,868 )
                   
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
 
Cash distributions to shareholders
    (29,167 )     (28,249 )     (22,478 )
 
Cash distributions to operating partnership unit holders
    (5,075 )     (4,920 )     (4,922 )
 
Cash dividends paid on preferred shares
    (6,655 )     (3,744 )     (2,376 )
 
Repayment of credit facilities
    (40,950 )     (46,050 )     (72,846 )
 
Principal repayments on mortgages payable
    (290,277 )     (50,792 )     (46,243 )
 
Payment of deferred financing costs
    (1,526 )     (3,175 )     (991 )
 
Distributions to minority partners
    (175 )     (66 )      
 
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares
                107,205  
 
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred shares
          51,741        
 
Proceeds from mortgages payable
    191,871       34,700       48,100  
 
Borrowings on credit facilities
    222,900       104,300       56,846  
 
Borrowings on construction loan
                1,506  
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    292       593       1,291  
                   
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    41,238       54,338       65,092  
                   
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (116 )     (4,838 )     9,909  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
    15,045       19,883       9,974  
                   
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
  $ 14,929     $ 15,045     $ 19,883  
                   
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure, including Non-Cash Activities:
                       
 
Cash paid for interest during the period
  $ 40,453     $ 33,742     $ 29,206  
 
Capitalized interest
    267       692       575  
 
Assumed debt of acquired property and joint venture interests
          136,919       43,747  
 
Assets contributed to joint venture entity
    7,994                  
 
Deficiency dividend declared
                2,196  
 
(Decrease) Increase in fair value of interest rate swaps
    (264 )     1,318       1,832  
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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Dollars in thousands)
1.  Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
      Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, together with its subsidiaries (the “Company”), is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) engaged in the business of owning, developing, acquiring, managing and leasing community shopping centers, regional malls and single tenant retail properties. At December 31, 2005, we had a portfolio of 84 shopping centers, with approximately 18,600,000 square feet of gross leasable area, located in the midwestern, southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Our centers are usually anchored by discount department stores or supermarkets and the tenant base consists primarily of national and regional retail chains and local retailers. Our credit risk, therefore, is concentrated in the retail industry.
      The economic performance and value of our real estate assets are subject to all the risks associated with owning and operating real estate, including risks related to adverse changes in national, regional and local economic and market conditions. The economic condition of each of our markets may be dependent on one or more industries. An economic downturn in one of these industries may result in a business downturn for our tenants, and as a result, these tenants may fail to make rental payments, decline to extend leases upon expiration, delay lease commencements or declare bankruptcy.
Principles of Consolidation
      The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our majority owned subsidiary, the Operating Partnership, Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. (85.2% owned by us at December 31, 2005 and 2004), and all wholly owned subsidiaries, including bankruptcy remote single purpose entities and all majority owned joint ventures over which we have control. Investments in real estate joint ventures for which we have the ability to exercise significant influence over, but we do not have financial or operating control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, our share of the earnings of these joint ventures is included in consolidated net income. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
      Through the Operating Partnership we own 100% of the non-voting and voting common stock of Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. (“Ramco”), and therefore it is included in the consolidated financial statements. Ramco has elected to be a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. Ramco provides property management services to us and other entities. See Note 19 for management fees earned from related parties.
Use of Estimates
      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and reported amounts that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
      Listed below are certain significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements.
      Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — We provide for bad debt expense based upon the reserve method of accounting. We monitor the collectibility of our accounts receivable (billed, unbilled and straight-line) from specific tenants, and analyze historical bad debts, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in tenant payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for bad debts. When tenants

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are in bankruptcy, we make estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims. The ultimate resolution of these claims can exceed one year. Accounts receivable in the accompanying balance sheet is shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,017 and $1,143 as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
                         
    2005   2004   2003
             
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
                       
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 1,143     $ 873     $ 1,573  
Charged to Expense
    1,315       410       3,031  
Write offs
    (441 )     (140 )     (3,731 )
                   
Balance at end of year
  $ 2,017     $ 1,143     $ 873  
                   
      During the second quarter of 2003, Kmart Corporation assigned its lease at our Tel-Twelve shopping center to Meijer, Inc. The assignment of this lease was accounted for as a lease termination and we wrote off the straight-line rent receivable of $2,982. The provision for doubtful accounts is included in other operating expenses.
      Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Equity Investments — We periodically review whether events and circumstances subsequent to the acquisition or development of long-term assets, or intangible assets subject to amortization, have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful lives of those assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance of those assets may not be recoverable. If events and circumstances indicate that the long-lived assets should be reviewed for possible impairment, we use projections to assess whether future cash flows, on a non-discounted basis, for the related assets are likely to exceed the recorded carrying amount of those assets to determine if a write-down is appropriate. For investments accounted for on the equity method, we consider whether declines in the fair value of the investment below its carrying amount are other than temporary. If we identify impairment, we report a loss to the extent that the carrying value of an impaired asset exceeds its fair value as determined by valuation techniques appropriate in the circumstances.
      In determining the estimated useful lives of intangibles assets with finite lives, we consider the nature, life cycle position, and historical and expected future operating cash flows of each asset, as well as our commitment to support these assets through continued investment.
      During 2004, we recognized an impairment loss of $4,775 related to our 10% investment in PLC Novi West Development. This investment was accounted for on the equity method of accounting. There were no impairment charges for the years ended December 31, 2005 or 2003. See Note 14.
Revenue Recognition
      Shopping center space is generally leased to retail tenants under leases which are accounted for as operating leases. We recognize minimum rents on the straight-line method over the terms of the leases, as required under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 13. Certain of the leases also provide for additional revenue based on contingent percentage income, which is recorded on an accrual basis once the specified target that triggers this type of income is achieved. The leases also typically provide for tenant recoveries of common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other operating expenses. These recoveries are recognized as revenue in the period the applicable costs are incurred. Revenue from fees and management income are recognized in the period in which the earnings process is complete. Lease termination fees are recognized when a lease termination agreement is executed by the parties.
      Straight line rental income was greater than the current amount required to be paid by our tenants by $1,328, 1,914 and $1,645 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
      Revenues from our largest tenant, Wal-Mart, amounted to 3.8%, 5.1% and 6.7% of our annualized base rent for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

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      Gain on sale of properties and other real estate assets are recognized when it is determined that the sale has been consummated, the buyer’s initial and continuing investment is adequate, our receivable, if any, is not subject to future subordination, and the buyer has assumed the usual risks and rewards of ownership of the assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
      We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2005, $7,235 has been restricted by the Company for capital and maintenance expenditures.
Income Tax Status
      We conduct our operations with the intent of meeting the requirements applicable to a REIT under sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code. In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required to distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our shareholders. As long as we qualify as a REIT, we will generally not be liable for federal corporate income taxes. Thus, no provision for federal income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements.
Real Estate
      We record real estate assets at cost less accumulated depreciation. Direct costs incurred for the acquisition, development and construction of properties are capitalized. For redevelopment of an existing operating property, the undepreciated net book value plus the direct costs for the construction incurred in connection with the redevelopment are capitalized to the extent such costs do not exceed the estimated fair value when complete.
      Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives for buildings and improvements of 40 years and equipment and fixtures of 5 to 10 years. Expenditures for improvements are capitalized and amortized over the remaining life of the initial terms of each lease. Occasionally, we provide allowances for costs incurred by new tenants for the improvements to the leased property. We record this cost as part of buildings and improvements and depreciate it over the term of the lease. We commence depreciation of the asset once the lessee has completed the agreed-upon improvements and the premise is ready to open. Expenditures for normal, recurring, or periodic maintenance and planned major maintenance activities are charged to expense when incurred. Renovations which improve or extend the life of the asset are capitalized.
Real Estate Assets Held for Sale
      The Company classifies real estate assets as held for sale only after the Company has received approval by its Board of Trustees, has commenced an active program to sell the assets, and in the opinion of the Company’s management it is probable the asset will be sold within the next 12 months.
Other Assets
      Other assets consist primarily of prepaid expenses, development and acquisition costs, and financing and leasing costs which are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the respective agreements. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the leasing costs is charged to expense. Unamortized financing costs are expensed when the related agreements are terminated before their scheduled maturity dates. Proposed development and acquisition costs are deferred and transferred to construction in progress when development commences or expensed if development is not considered probable.
Purchase Accounting for Acquisitions of Real Estate and Other Assets
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the respective dates of acquisition. We allocated the purchase price to (i) land and buildings based on management’s internally prepared estimates and (ii) identifiable intangible assets or liabilities generally consisting of above-market and below-market leases and in-place leases, which are included in other assets or other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We use estimates of fair value based on estimated cash flows, using appropriate discount rates, and other valuation techniques, including management’s analysis of comparable properties in the existing portfolio, to allocate the purchase price to acquired tangible and intangible assets. Liabilities assumed generally consist of mortgage debt on the real estate assets acquired. Assumed debt with a stated interest rate that is significantly different from market interest rates for similar debt instruments is recorded at its fair value based on estimated market interest rates at the date of acquisition.
      The estimated fair value of above-market and below-market in-place leases for acquired properties is recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease.
      The aggregate fair value of other intangible assets (consisting of in-place, at market leases) is estimated based on internally developed methods to determine the respective property values. Factors considered by management in their analysis include an estimate of costs to execute similar leases and operating costs saved.
      The fair value of above-market in-place leases and the fair value of other intangible assets acquired are recorded as identified intangible assets, included in other assets, and are amortized as reductions of rental revenue over the initial term of the respective leases. The fair value of below-market in-place leases are recorded as deferred credits and are amortized as additions to rental income over the initial terms of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value would be written-off.
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
      The Company accounts for its investments in unconsolidated entities using the equity method of accounting, as the Company exercises significant influence over, but does not control, and is not the primary beneficiary of these entities. In assessing whether or not the Company is the primary beneficiary, we apply the criteria of FIN 46R. These investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions.
Derivative Financial Instruments
      The Company recognizes all derivative financial instruments in the consolidated financial statements at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in stockholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
      In managing interest rate exposure on certain floating rate debt, we at times enter into interest rate protection agreements. We do not utilize these arrangements for trading or speculative purposes. The differential between fixed and variable rates to be paid or received is accrued monthly, and recognized currently in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. We are exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counter party to the interest rate swap agreements, however, we do not anticipate non-performance by the counter party.
Stock-Based Compensation
      We have two stock-based compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 16. We account for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB No. 25”) and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under the plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common shares on the date of grant, except for amounts received by certain executives for dividend equivalent payments under our stock option gain

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deferral plan. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to stock-based employee compensation.
                           
    Years Ended December 31,
     
    2005   2004   2003
             
Net Income, as reported
  $ 18,493     $ 15,120     $ 10,478  
Less total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards
    (86 )     (54 )     (21 )
                   
Pro forma net income
  $ 18,407     $ 15,066     $ 10,457  
                   
Earnings per share:
                       
 
Basic — as reported
  $ 0.70     $ 0.61     $ 0.58  
                   
 
Basic — pro forma
  $ 0.70     $ 0.61     $ 0.58  
                   
 
Diluted — as reported
  $ 0.70     $ 0.60     $ 0.57  
                   
 
Diluted — pro forma
  $ 0.70     $ 0.60     $ 0.57  
                   
      The following are the assumptions used to compute the amounts above:
                         
    2005   2004   2003
             
Risk-free interest rate
    4.1 %     3.2 %     2.3 %
Dividend yield
    6.8 %     6.8 %     7.1 %
Volatility
    20.6 %     20.6 %     22.0 %
Weighted average expected life
    5.0       5.0       5.0  
Reclassifications
      Certain reclassifications of 2004 and 2003 amounts have been made in order to conform to 2005 presentation.
2.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements
      In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”). This statement supersedes Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and its related implementation guidance. SFAS 123(R) established standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. SFAS 123(R) focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS 123(R) is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123(R) is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
      In March 2005, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143 (“Fin 47”). Fin 47 clarifies the term conditional asset retirement obligation and requires a liability to be recorded if the fair value of the obligation can be reasonable estimated. The types of asset retirement obligations that are covered by Fin 47 are those for which an entity has a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity; however, the timing and/or method of settling the obligation are conditional on a future event that may not be within the control of the entity. Fin 47 also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. Fin 47 is effective for fiscal years ending December 31, 2005. The adoption of Fin 47 did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

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      In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3” (“SFAS No. 154”). SFAS No. 154 provides guidance on the accounting for and reporting of accounting changes and error corrections, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. Early adoption is permitted. SFAS No. 154 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
      In October 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 13-1, “Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred during a Construction Period” (“FSP 13-1”). FSP 13-1 requires rental costs associated with ground or building operating leases that are incurred during a construction period be recognized as rental expense. The guidance in FSP 13-1 is applicable for the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of FSP 13-1 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
      In February 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-4, “Classification of Options and Similar Instruments Issued as Employee Compensation That Allow for Cash Settlement upon the Occurrence of a Contingent Event” (FSP FAS 123(R)-4). According to SFAS No. 123(R), options that can be settled in cash upon the occurrence of certain contingent events, including a change of control, must be classified as liabilities. FSP FAS 123(R)-4 amends SFAS No. 123(R) so that liability classification is not required if the occurrence of the contingent event is outside the employees control, until such time that the occurrence of the event is probable. The new rule will allow the Company’s stock options that contain a change in control provision to be classified as equity until such time a change in control is deemed probable. FSP 123(R)-4 is effective upon the Company’s adoption of FAS 123(R).
3.  Real Estate Assets Held for Sale
      As of December 31, 2005, nine properties were classified as Real Estate Assets Held for Sale when it was determined that the assets are in markets which are no longer consistent with the long-term objectives of the Company and a formal plan to sell the properties was initiated. These properties are located in eight states and have an aggregate GLA of approximately 1.3 million square feet The properties have an aggregate cost of $75,794 and are net of accumulated depreciation of $13,799 as of December 31, 2005. All periods presented reflect the operations of these nine properties as discontinued operations in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” Total revenue for the nine properties was $8,970, $9,154 and $9,468 for the year ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
      On January 23, 2006, the Company sold seven shopping centers for the aggregate sale price of $47,000, resulting in a gain of approximately $1,200. The shopping centers, which were sold as a portfolio to an unrelated third party, include: Cox Creek Plaza in Florence, Alabama; Crestview Corners in Crestview, Florida; Cumberland Gallery in New Tazewell, Tennessee; Holly Springs Plaza in Franklin, North Carolina; Indian Hills in Calhoun, Georgia; Edgewood Square in North Augusta, South Carolina; and Tellico Plaza in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The proceeds from the sale were used to pay down the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facility. The Company continues to actively market for sale the two remaining unsold properties.
4.  Accounts Receivable — Net
      Accounts receivable at December 31, 2005 and 2004 includes $4,129 due from Atlantic Realty Trust (“Atlantic”) for reimbursement of tax deficiencies and interest related to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) examination of our taxable years ended December 31, 1991 through 1995. Under terms of the tax agreement we entered into with Atlantic (“Tax Agreement”), Atlantic assumed all of our liability for tax and interest arising out of that IRS examination. See Note 20.
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5.  Investment in Real Estate
      Investment in real estate at December 31, consists of the following:
                 
    2005   2004
         
Land
  $ 136,843     $ 141,736  
Buildings and improvements
    887,251       908,304  
Construction in progress
    23,210       16,215  
             
      1,047,304       1,066,255  
Less: accumulated depreciation
    (125,201 )     (115,079 )
             
Investment in real estate — net
  $ 922,103     $ 951,176  
             
6.  Property Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions:
      We acquired one property during 2005 at an aggregate cost of $22,400 and eight properties during 2004 at an aggregate cost of $248,400, including the assumption of approximately $126,500 of mortgage indebtedness. We allocated the purchase price of acquired property between land, building and other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities, such as amounts related to in-place leases and acquired below-market leases. See Note 7 for a discussion of acquisitions made by our unconsolidated entities.
      At December 31, 2005, $5,263 of intangible assets related to acquisitions made in 2005 and 2004 are included in Other Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of this amount, approximately $3,556 was attributable to in-place leases, principally lease origination costs, such as legal fees and leasing commissions, and $1,707 was attributable to above-market leases. Included in accrued expenses are intangible liabilities related to below-market leases of $1,381 and an adjustment to increase debt to fair market value in the amount of $2,384. The lease-related intangible assets and liabilities are being amortized over the terms of the acquired leases which resulted in additional expense of approximately $435 and an increase in revenue of $39 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005. The fair market value adjustment of debt decreased interest expense by $274 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005. Due to existing contacts and relationships with tenants at our currently owned properties, no value has been ascribed to tenant relationships at the acquired properties.
                           
            Purchase   Debt
Acquisition Date   Property Name   Property Location   Price   Assumed
                 
2005:
                       
 
December
  Kissimmee West   Kissimmee, FL   $ 22,400     $  
2004:
                       
 
January
  Merchants’ Square   Carmel, IN     37,300       23,100  
 
August
  Promenade at Pleasant Hill   Duluth, GA     24,500       13,800  
 
August
  Centre at Woodstock   Woodstock, GA     12,000       5,800  
 
September
  Mission Bay Plaza   Boca Raton, FL     60,800       40,500  
 
September
  Plaza at Delray   Delray Beach, FL     65,800       43,300  
 
December
  Village Plaza*   Lakeland, FL     15,500        
 
December
  Treasure Coast Commons*   Jensen Beach, FL     14,000        
 
December
  Vista Plaza*   Jensen Beach, FL     18,500        
 
Ramco/ Lion Venture LP acquired the three Florida properties in December 2004. Subsequent to the acquisitions, we admitted an investor into the entity and our ownership percentage in Ramco/ Lion Venture LP decreased to 30%. See Note 7.

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Dispositions:
      In July 2005, we sold land to an existing tenant at our Auburn Mile shopping center and land and building to an existing tenant at our Crossroads shopping center. In addition, in December we sold land adjacent to our River City shopping center. The sale of these assets resulted in a net gain of $1,053.
      During June 2004 and November 2004, we sold two parcels of land and two buildings at our Auburn Mile shopping center to existing tenants. In addition, at our Cox Creek shopping center, we sold a portion of the existing shopping center and land located immediately adjacent to the center in June 2004 to a retailer that will construct its own store. During 2004, we also sold five parcels of land. The sale of these parcels resulted in a net gain of $2,408.
      In December 2003, we sold Ferndale Plaza for cash of $3,268, resulting in a gain on sale of approximately $897, net of minority interest. Ferndale Plaza’s results of operations and the gain on sale have been included in income from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2003. During 2004 we recognized $15 of percentage rent revenues net of minority interest. In addition, during 2003, we sold six parcels of land and recognized an aggregate gain of $263.
7.  Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
      As of December 31, 2005 we had investments in the following unconsolidated entities:
         
    Ownership as of
Unconsolidated Entities   December 31, 2005
     
S-12 Associates
    50%  
Ramco/ West Acres LLC
    40%  
Ramco/ Shenandoah LLC
    40%  
Beacon Square Development LLC
    10%  
Ramco Lion Venture, LP
    30%  
Ramco Jacksonville LLC
    20%  
      In December 2004, we formed Ramco/ Lion Venture LP (the “Venture”) with affiliates of Clarion Lion Properties Fund (“Clarion”), a private equity real estate fund sponsored by ING Clarion Partners. We own 30% of the equity in the Venture and Clarion owns 70%. The Venture plans to acquire up to $450,000 of stable, well-located community shopping centers located in the southeast and midwestern United States. The Company and Clarion have committed to contribute to the Venture up to $54,000 and $126,000, respectively, of equity capital to acquire properties through September 2006. As of December 31, 2005, we have invested approximately $42,200 of our total commitment to the Venture and Clarion has contributed $98,400 of their commitment.
      In 2004, the Venture acquired three shopping centers located in Florida with an aggregate purchase price of $48,000. During 2005, the Venture acquired the following nine shopping centers:
                 
            Purchase   Debt
Acquisition Date   Property Name   Property Location   Price   Assumed
                 
January
  Oriole Plaza   Delray Beach, FL   $23,200   $12,334
February
  Martin Square   Stuart, FL   23,200   14,364
February
  West Broward Shopping Center   Plantation, FL   15,800   10,201
February
  Marketplace of Delray   Delray Beach, FL   28,100   17,482
March
  Winchester Square   Rochester, MI   53,000   31,189
March
  Hunter’s Square   Farmington Hills, MI   75,000   40,450
May
  Millennium Park   Livonia, MI   53,100  
December
  Troy Marketplace   Troy, MI   36,500  
December
  Gratiot Crossing   Chesterfield Township, MI   22,500  
                 
            $330,400   $126,020
                 

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      We do not have a controlling interest in the Venture, and we will record our 30% share of the joint venture’s operating results using the equity method. Under terms of an agreement with the Venture, we are the manager of the Venture and its properties, earning fees for acquisitions, construction, management, leasing, financing and dispositions. We earned acquisition fees of $1,457 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, which has been reported in fees and management income during 2005. We also have the opportunity to receive performance-based earnings through our interest in the Venture.
      In September 2005 the Venture replaced a $41,280 variable rate bridge loan with two ten year mortgage loans with principal amounts of $9,300 and $32,000. Both mortgage loans carry an interest rate of 5.0% and are interest only for the first five years. In December 2005 the Venture entered into two secured promissory notes with Clarion for the purchase of Troy Marketplace and Gratiot Crossing. The loans were to assist in the purchase of the properties. It is the Venture’s intention to replace the loans with permanent financing from a third party before maturity. The notes are secured by collateral assignments of interests in RLV Troy Marketplace, LP and RLV Gratiot Crossing, LP.
      In March 2005, we formed Ramco Jacksonville, LLC (“Jacksonville”) to develop a shopping center in Jacksonville, Florida. We invested $929 for a 20% interest in Jacksonville and an unrelated party contributed capital of $3,715 for an 80% interest. We also transferred land and certain improvements to the joint venture in the amount of $7,994 and $1,072 of cash for a note receivable from the joint venture in the aggregate amount of $9,066. The note receivable was paid by Jacksonville in 2005. On June 30, 2005, Jacksonville obtained a construction loan and mezzanine financing from a financial institution, in the amount of $58,772.
      We do not have a controlling interest in Jacksonville, and we will record our 20% share of the joint venture’s operating results using the equity method. Under terms of an agreement with Jacksonville, we are responsible for development, construction, leasing and management of the project, for which we will earn fees. Our maximum exposure to loss is our investment of $929 at December 31, 2005.
      In March 2004, we formed Beacon Square Development LLC (“Beacon Square”) and invested $50 for a 10% interest in Beacon Square and an unrelated party contributed capital of $450 for a 90% interest. We also transferred land and certain improvements to the joint venture for an amount equal to our cost and received a note receivable from the joint venture in the same amount, which was subsequently repaid. In June 2004, Beacon Square obtained a variable rate construction loan from a financial institution, in an amount not to exceed $6,800, which loan is due in August 2007. The joint venture also has mezzanine fixed rate debt from a financial institution, in the amount of $1,300, due August 2007. Beacon Square has an investment in real estate assets of approximately $8,000 and other liabilities of $2,000 as of December 31, 2005.
      We do not have a controlling interest in Beacon Square, and we record our 10% share of the joint venture’s operating results using the equity method. Under the terms of an agreement with Beacon Square, we are responsible for the predevelopment, construction, leasing and management of the project, for which we earned a predevelopment fee of $28 and $125 during 2005 and 2004, respectively, and management fees of $61 and $334 during 2005 and 2004, respectively, which have been reported in fees and management income during such periods. Our maximum exposure to loss is our investment of $50 and any unpaid management fees as of December 31, 2005.

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      Our unconsolidated entities had the following debt outstanding at December 31, 2005:
                         
    Balance   Interest    
Unconsolidated Entities   outstanding   Rate   Maturity Date
             
S-12 Associates
  $ 1,157       7.5%       May 2016  
Ramco/ West Acres LLC
    9,040       8.1%       April 2030 (1)  
Ramco/ Shenandoah LLC
    12,517       7.3%       February 2012  
Beacon Square Development LLC
    5,963       5.8%       August 2007  
Beacon Square Development LLC
    1,300       13.0%       August 2007  
Ramco Jacksonville LLC
    12,007       9.5%       June, 2008  
Ramco Jacksonville LLC
    1,900       18.5%       June, 2008  
Ramco Lion Venture LP
    221,189               Various (2)  
                   
    $ 265,073                  
                   
 
(1)  Under terms of the note, the anticipated payment date is April 2010.
 
(2)  Interest rates range from 5.0% to 8.3% with maturities ranging from June 2006 to June 2020.
      Combined condensed financial information of our unconsolidated entities is summarized as follows:
                             
    2005   2004   2003
             
ASSETS
                       
Investment in real estate, net
  $ 437,763     $ 90,828     $ 133,282  
Other assets
    27,042       4,858       6,273  
                   
 
Total Assets
  $ 464,805     $ 95,686     $ 139,555  
                   
LIABILITIES
                       
Mortgage notes payable
  $ 265,067     $ 64,425     $ 99,720  
Other liabilities
    26,260       5,540       3,994  
                   
Owners’ equity
    173,478       25,721       35,841  
                   
   
Total Liabilities and Owners’ Equity
  $ 464,805     $ 95,686     $ 139,555  
                   
   
Company’s Equity Investments in and Advances to
Unconsolidated Entities
  $ 53,398     $ 9,182     $ 9,091  
                   
TOTAL REVENUES
  $ 36,124     $ 9,164     $ 11,736  
TOTAL EXPENSES
    29,381       9,496       12,516  
                   
NET (LOSS) INCOME
  $ 6,743     $ (332 )   $ (780 )
                   
COMPANY’S SHARE OF INCOME
  $ 2,400     $ 180     $ 252  
                   
8.  Acquisition of Joint Venture Properties
      In June 2004, we formed Ramco Gaines LLC (“Gaines”) and invested $50 for a 10% interest in Gaines, and an unrelated party contributed $450 for a 90% interest. We also transferred land and certain improvements to the joint venture for an amount equal to our cost and received a note receivable from the joint venture in the same amount, which was subsequently repaid. Prior to September 30, 2004, we had substantial continuing involvement in the property, and accordingly, we consolidated Gaines in our June 30, 2004 financial statements. In September 2004, due to changes in the joint venture agreement and financing arrangements, we did not have substantial continuing involvement and accordingly accounted for the investment on the equity method. This entity is developing a shopping center located in Gaines Township, Michigan. In September 2004, Gaines obtained a variable rate construction loan from a financial institution, in an amount not to exceed $8,025, which loan is due in September 2007. The joint venture also has mezzanine fixed rate debt from a financial institution, in the amount of $1,500, due September 2007. Gaines had an investment in real estate assets of approximately $7,900, and other liabilities of $2,300, as of December 31, 2004.

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      On November 10, 2005, we acquired an additional 90.0% interest in Gaines for (1) $568 in cash (2) assumption of $7,942 capitalized lease (3) the assumption of a variable rate construction loan due in September 2007 in the amount not to exceed $8,025, of which $7,855 was outstanding (4) and a mezzanine fixed rate debt instrument due September 2007 in the amount of $1,500, increasing our ownership interest in this entity to 100%. The share of net income for the period January 1, 2005 through November 10, 2005 which relates to our 10% interest is included in earnings from unconsolidated entities in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The additional investment in Gaines resulted in this entity being consolidated as of November 11, 2005.
      Under the terms of an agreement with Gaines, we are responsible for the predevelopment, construction, leasing and management of the project, for which we earned predevelopment fees of $506 and $250 during 2005 and 2004, respectively, and management fees of $87 and $1,447 during 2005 and 2004, respectively, which were reported in fees and management income for such periods.
      On May 14, 2004, we acquired an additional 27.9% interest in 28th Street Kentwood Associates for $1,300 in cash, increasing our ownership interest in this entity to 77.9%. The share of net income for the period January 1, 2004 through May 13, 2004 which relates to our 50% interest is included in earnings from unconsolidated entities in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The additional investment in 28th Street Kentwood Associates resulted in this entity being consolidated as of May 14, 2004.
      Prior to acquiring the 100% interest in the above mentioned shopping centers, we accounted for the shopping centers using the equity method of accounting.
      The acquisitions of these interests in these above-mentioned shopping centers were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisitions. The excess of the fair value over the net book basis of the interest in the above-mentioned shopping centers have been allocated to land, buildings and, as applicable, identifiable intangibles. No goodwill was recorded as a result of these acquisitions.
9.  Other Assets
      Other assets at December 31 are as follows:
                 
    2005   2004
         
Leasing costs
  $ 28,695     $ 20,956  
Intangible assets
    11,048       4,804  
Deferred financing costs
    13,742       13,227  
Other
    5,469       9,693  
             
      58,954       48,680  
Less: accumulated amortization
    (30,726 )     (23,507 )
             
      28,228       25,173  
Prepaid expenses and other
    11,172       13,397  
Proposed development and acquisition costs
    1,109       2,960  
             
Other assets — net
  $ 40,509     $ 41,530  
             
      Intangible assets at December 31, 2005 include $6,985 of lease origination costs and $3,008 of favorable leases related to the allocation of the purchase prices for acquisitions made since 2002. These assets are being amortized over the lives of the applicable leases. The weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets attributable to lease origination costs and favorable leases is approximately 6 years.

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      The following table represents estimated aggregate amortization expense related to other assets as of December 31, 2005:
           
Year Ending December 31,    
     
2006
  $ 5,914  
2007
    5,181  
2008
    4,223  
2009
    3,062  
2010
    2,229  
Thereafter
    7,619  
       
 
Total
  $ 28,228  
       
10. Mortgages and Notes Payable
      Mortgages and notes payable at December 31 consist of the following:
                 
    2005   2004
         
Fixed rate mortgages with interest rates ranging from 4.8 to 8.4%, due at various dates through 2018
  $ 451,777     $ 494,715  
Floating rate mortgages with interest rates ranging from 6.0% to 6.1%, due at various dates through 2010
    12,854       5,470  
Unsecured term loan Credit Facility, with an interest rate at LIBOR plus 130 to 165 basis points, due December 2010, maximum borrowings $100,000. The effective rate at December 31, 2005 was 5.9%
    100,000        
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility, with an interest rate at LIBOR plus 115 to 150 basis points, due December 2008, maximum borrowings $150,000. The effective rate at December 31, 2005 was 5.8%
    137,600        
Unsecured Bridge Term Loan, with an interest rate at LIBOR plus 135 basis points, due September 2006. The effective rate at December 31, 2005 was 5.7%
    22,600        
Unsecured revolving credit facility, with an interest rate at LIBOR plus 185 to 225 basis points, paid in full in December 2005
          17,300  
Secured revolving credit facility, with an interest rate at LIBOR plus 115 to 155 basis points, paid in full in December 2005
          115,950  
             
    $ 724,831     $ 633,435  
             
      The mortgage notes are secured by mortgages on properties that have an approximate net book value of $597,187 as of December 31, 2005.
      On December 13, 2005, the Company entered into a $250 million unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) consisting of a $100 million unsecured term loan facility and a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The Credit Facility provides that the unsecured revolving credit facility may be increased by up to $100 million at the Company’s request, for a total unsecured revolving credit facility commitment of $250 million. The unsecured term loan matures in December 2010 and bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 130 to 165 basis points. The unsecured revolving credit facility matures in December 2008 and bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 115 to 150 basis points. The Company has the option to extend the maturity date of the unsecured revolving credit facility to December 2010. The proceeds were used to retire borrowings under the Company’s previous unsecured revolving credit facility and secured revolving credit facility, a bridge loan and a construction loan. It is anticipated that funds borrowed under the Credit Facility will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, the repayment of indebtedness or other corporate activities.

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      The new facility replaces the Company’s $160 million secured revolving credit facility and $40 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which were due to expire on December 29, 2005.
      During 2005, the Company prepaid $99.3 million in mortgage loans on ten shopping centers with a weighted average interest rate of 8.3%. As part of this refinancing, the Company entered into long term loans for three of the ten shopping centers with total borrowings of $64,280. Each of the loans has a ten year maturity, with five years of interest only payments, and carry a blended fixed interest rate of approximately 5.2%
      At December 31, 2005, outstanding letters of credit issued under the Secured Revolving Credit Facility, not reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, totaled approximately $2,110.
      The Credit Facility contains financial covenants relating to total leverage, fixed charge coverage ratio, loan to asset value, tangible net worth and various other calculations. As of December 31, 2005, we were in compliance with the covenant terms.
      The mortgage loans encumbering our properties, including properties held by our unconsolidated joint ventures, are generally non-recourse, subject to certain exceptions for which we would be liable for any resulting losses incurred by the lender. These exceptions vary from loan to loan but generally include fraud or a material misrepresentation, misstatement or omission by the borrower, intentional or grossly negligent conduct by the borrower that harms the property or results in a loss to the lender, filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, either directly or indirectly, and certain environmental liabilities. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain of such events, such as fraud or filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, we would be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the loan, all interest accrued thereon and certain other costs, penalties and expenses.
      The following table presents scheduled principal payments on mortgages and notes payable as of December 31, 2005:
           
Year Ending December 31,    
     
2006
  $ 29,784  
2007
    70,042  
2008
    240,768  
2009
    48,493  
2010
    123,291  
Thereafter
    212,453  
       
 
Total
  $ 724,831  
       
11. Interest Rate Swap Agreements
      As of December 31, 2005, the Company has $20,000 interest rate swap agreements in effect. Under the terms of certain debt agreements, we are required to maintain interest rate swap agreements in the amount necessary to insure that the Company’s variable rate debt does not exceed 25% of its assets, as computed under the agreement, to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on our variable rate debt. Based on rates in effect at December 31, 2005, the agreements for notional amounts aggregating $20,000 provide for fixed rates of 6.32% on a portion of our unsecured Credit Facility and expire in December 2008.
      On the date we enter into an interest rate swap, we designate the derivative as a hedge against the variability of cash flows that are to be paid in connection with a recognized liability. Subsequent changes in the fair value of a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge that is determined to be highly effective are recorded in Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. The differential between fixed and variable rates to be paid or received is accrued, as interest rates change, and recognized currently in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

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      The following table summarizes the notional values and fair values of our derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2005 (dollars in thousands):
                                         
    Hedge   Notional   Fixed   Fair   Expiration
Underlying Debt   Type   Value   Rate   Value   Date
                     
Credit Facility
    Cash Flow       10,000       4.8%       (22 )     12/2008  
Credit Facility
    Cash Flow       10,000       4.8%       (22 )     12/2008  
                               
            $ 20,000             $ (44 )        
                               
      The change in fair market value of the interest rate swap agreements in effect at the time increased the charge to accumulated OCI by $264 for the year ended December 31, 2005 and decreased the charge to accumulated OCI by $1,318 and $1,832 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. One interest rate swap, which expired on January 4, 2004, was not designated as a hedge, and therefore, the change in fair value associated with this swap agreement was recorded in the statement of operations as a component of interest expense and amounted to approximately $394 in 2003.
12. Leases
      Approximate future minimum revenues from rentals under noncancelable operating leases in effect at December 31, 2005, assuming no new or renegotiated leases or option extensions on lease agreements, are as follows:
           
Year Ending December 31,    
     
2006
  $ 98,536  
2007
    91,302  
2008
    80,827  
2009
    64,874  
2010
    55,550  
Thereafter
    294,941  
       
 
Total
  $ 686,030  
       
      We relocated our corporate offices during the third quarter of 2004 and entered into a new ten year operating lease agreement that became effective August 15, 2004. Under terms of the agreement, our annual straight-line rent expense will be approximately $754. We have an option to renew this lease for two consecutive periods of five years each. During 2005, we entered into two leases for offices in Florida. Office rent expense, net, as $722, $485 and $363 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
      Capitalized lease property consists of land having a net book value of $7,942 as of December 31, 2005.
      Approximate future minimum rental expense under our noncancelable office leases, assuming no option extensions, are as follows:
                   
    Operating   Capital
Year Ending December 31, 2005   Leases   Lease
         
2006
  $ 805     $ 630  
2007
    827       630  
2008
    849       630  
2009
    871       630  
2010
    840       630  
Thereafter
    3,910       8,372  
             
Total minimum lease payments
    8,102       11,522  
Less: amounts representing interest
          (3,580 )
             
 
Total
  $ 8,102     $ 7,942  
             

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13. Earnings per Share
      The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) (in thousands, except per share data):
                         
    2005   2004   2003
             
Numerator:
                       
Net Income
  $ 18,493     $ 15,120     $ 10,478  
Preferred stock dividends
    (6,655 )     (4,814 )     (2,375 )
                   
Income available to common shareholders for basic and diluted EPS
  $ 11,838     $ 10,306     $ 8,103  
                   
Denominator:
                       
Weighted-average common shares for basic EPS
    16,837       16,816       13,955  
Effect of dilutive securities:
                       
Options outstanding
    43       215       186  
                   
Weighted-average common shares for diluted EPS
    16,880       17,031       14,141  
                   
Basic EPS
  $ 0.70     $ 0.61     $ 0.58  
                   
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.70     $ 0.60     $ 0.57  
                   
14. Impairment of Investment in Unconsolidated Entity
      Prior to 1999, we completed significant pre-development work such as optioning land, obtaining governmental entitlements, negotiating leases with several anchor tenants and developed a preliminary site plan to build and own a lifestyle shopping center in Novi, Michigan. During 1999, we contributed our pre-development expenditures, at cost, for a 10% interest in a new joint venture entity, PLC Novi West Development (“PLC Novi”). This investment was accounted for on the equity method. In reporting periods prior to August 2004, based on projections provided by our joint venture partner, and other information available to us, we estimated that the fair value of our investment exceeded its carrying value of approximately $5.0 million. In August 2004, we were informed by our partner that they were not extending the construction loan with the bank, and were requesting a reduction of the principal due under the loan. Later that month, we sold our interest to a third party investor for $25 and recorded a $4,775 impairment loss. Subsequent to our sale we learned that PLC Novi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. We believe we have no further liabilities with respect to this investment.
15. Shareholders’ Equity
      On July 1, 2004, we completed a $54,000 public offering of 1,889,000 shares of 7.95% Series C cumulative, convertible Preferred Shares of beneficial interest. The aggregate net proceeds of this offering were $51,741. A portion of the net proceeds from this offering were used to pay down outstanding balances under our secured revolving credit facilities by approximately $10,100 and the remaining proceeds invested in short-term investments. In August 2004, we utilized the invested proceeds to fund acquisitions and development projects as well as expand or renovate existing shopping centers. Dividends on the Series C Preferred Shares are payable quarterly in arrears and amounted to $2.27 per share in 2005. We may, but we are not required to, redeem the Series C Preferred Shares any time after June 1, 2009, at a redemption price of $28.50 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends. In addition, on or after June 1, 2007 and before June 1, 2009, we may redeem the Series C Preferred Shares in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days written notice, if such notice is given within 15 trading days of the end of a 30 trading day period in which the closing price of our Common Shares equal or exceed 125% of the applicable conversion price for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. The redemption price shall be paid in cash at $28.50 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.

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      The Series C Preferred Shares rank senior to the common shares with respect to dividends and the distribution of assets in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up and on a parity to our Series B cumulative Preferred Shares.
      Holders of Series C Preferred Shares generally have no voting rights. However, if we do not pay dividends on the Series C Preferred Shares for six or more quarterly periods (whether or not consecutive), the holders of the Series C Preferred Shares will be entitled to vote at the next annual meeting of shareholders for the election of two additional trustees to serve on the board of trustees until we pay all dividends which we owe on Series C Preferred Shares.
      On June 10, 2003, we issued 2,150,000 common shares of beneficial interest in a public offering. We received total net proceeds of $50,646, based on a net offering price of $23.65 per share. The net proceeds from the offering were used to pay down amounts outstanding under our two credit facilities and partially finance two acquisitions.
      On October 20, 2003, we issued 2,300,000 common shares of beneficial interest in a public offering. Net proceeds amounted to $56,559, based on a net offering price of $24.70 per share. The net proceeds were used to pay down outstanding balances under our secured and unsecured credit facilities and invest in short-term investments.
      On November 5, 2002, we completed a $25,000 public offering of 1,000,000 shares of 9.5% Series B cumulative Preferred Shares of beneficial interest. The aggregate net proceeds of this offering were $23,804. Dividends on the Series B Preferred Shares are payable quarterly in arrears and amounted to $2.38 per share in 2005 and 2004. We may, but we are not required to, redeem the Series B Preferred Shares any time after November 5, 2007, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
      The Series B Preferred Shares rank senior to the common shares with respect to dividends and the distribution of assets in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up and on a parity to our Series C cumulative, convertible Preferred Shares. The Series B Preferred Shares are not convertible into or exchangeable for any of our other securities or property.
      Holders of Series B Preferred Shares generally have no voting rights. However, if we do not pay dividends on the Series B Preferred Shares for six or more quarterly periods (whether or not consecutive), the holders of the Series B Preferred Shares will be entitled to vote at the next annual meeting of shareholders for the election of two additional trustees to serve on the board of trustees until we pay all dividends which we owe on Series B Preferred Shares.
      We have a dividend reinvestment plan that allows for participating shareholders to have their dividend distributions automatically invested in additional shares of beneficial interest in us based on the average price of the shares acquired for the distribution.
16. Benefit Plans
Incentive Plan and Stock Option Plans
2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan
      In June 2003, our shareholders approved the 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to allow for the grant to employees the following: incentive or non-qualified stock options to purchase common shares of the Company, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, awards of performance shares and performance units issuable in the future upon satisfaction of certain conditions and rights, as well as other stock-based awards as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees. The effective date of the Plan was March 5, 2003. Under terms of the Plan, awards may be granted with respect to an aggregate of not more than 700,000 shares, provided that no more than 300,000 shares may be issued in the form of incentive stock options. Options may be granted at per share prices not less than fair market value at the date of grant, and in the case of incentive options, must be exercisable within ten years thereof. Options granted under the Plan generally become exercisable one year after the date of grant as to one-third of the optioned shares, with the remaining options being exercisable over the following two-year period.

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Ramco-Gershenson 2003 Non-Employee Trustee Stock Option Plan
      During 2003, we adopted the 2003 Non-Employee Trustee Stock Option Plan (the “Trustees’ Plan”) which permits us to grant non-qualified options to purchase up to 100,000 common shares of beneficial interest in the Company at the fair market value at the date of grant. Each Non-Employee Trustee will be granted an option to purchase 2,000 shares annually on our annual meeting date, beginning with the first annual meeting after March 5, 2003. Stock options granted to participants vest and become exercisable in installments on each of the first two anniversaries of the date of grant and expire ten years after the date of grant.
1996 Share Option Plan
      Effective March 5, 2003, this plan was terminated, except with respect to awards outstanding. This plan allowed for the grant of stock options to executive officers and employees of the Company. Shares subject to outstanding awards under the 1996 Share Option Plan are not available for re-grant if the awards are forfeited or cancelled.
      In December 2003, the Company amended the plan to allow vested options to be exercised by tendering mature shares with a market value equal to the exercise price of the options. In December 2004, seven executives executed an option deferral election with regards to approximately 395,000 options at an average exercise price of $15.51 per option. These elections allowed the employees to defer the receipt of the net shares they would receive at exercise. The deferred gain will remain in a deferred compensation account for the benefit of the employees for a period of five years, with up to two additional 24 month deferred periods.
      The seven employees exercised 395,000 options by tendering approximately 190,000 mature shares and deferring receipt of approximately 204,900 shares under the option deferral election. As the Company declares dividend distributions on its common shares, the deferred options will receive their proportionate share of the distribution in the form of dividend equivalent cash payments that will be accounted for as compensation to the employees.
1997 Non-Employee Trustee Stock Option Plan
      This plan was terminated on March 5, 2003, except with respect to awards outstanding. Shares subject to outstanding awards under the 1997 Non-Employee Trustee Stock Option Plan are not available for re-grant if the awards are forfeited or cancelled.
      The following table reflects the stock option activity at December 31:
                                                 
    2005   2004   2003
             
        Weighted       Weighted       Weighted
        Average       Average       Average
    Number of   Exercise   Number of   Exercise   Number of   Exercise
    Shares   Price   Shares   Price   Shares   Price
                         
Outstanding at beginning of year
    160,371     $ 20.28       540,200     $ 15.93       608,275     $ 15.96  
Granted
    86,850       27.31       50,646       27.18       12,000       23.77  
Cancelled or expired
    (23,855 )     16.25       (625 )     17.35       (5,375 )     18.01  
Exercised
    (18,000 )     26.89       (429,850 )     15.63       (74,700 )     17.29  
                                     
      205,366     $ 22.84       160,371     $ 20.28       540,200     $ 15.93  
                                     
Options exercisable at year end
    105,912               103,725               523,200          
                                     
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year
  $ 2.53             $ 2.78             $ 1.85          
                                     

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      The following table summarizes the characteristics of the options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2005:
                                         
        Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable
             
        Weighted-Average        
        Remaining   Weighted-Average       Weighted-Average
Range of Exercise Price   Outstanding   Contractual Life   Exercise Price   Exercisable   Exercise Price
                     
$14.06-$14.75
    27,000       4.2     $ 14.11       27,000     $ 14.11  
$16.38-$17.87
    40,725       2.6       16.79       40,725       16.79  
$19.35-$28.80
    137,641       8.4       26.34       38,187       23.75  
                               
      205,366       6.7     $ 22.84       105,912     $ 18.62  
                               
401(k) Plan
      We sponsor a 401(k) defined contribution plan covering substantially all officers and employees of the Company which allows participants to defer a percentage of compensation on a pre-tax basis up to a statutory limit. We contribute up to a maximum of 50% of the employee’s contribution, up to a maximum of 5% of an employee’s annual compensation. During 2005, 2004 and 2003 our matching cash contributions were $186, $171 and $176, respectively.
17. Financial Instruments
      The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable are reasonable estimates of their fair values because of the short maturity of these financial instruments. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004 the carrying amounts of our borrowings under variable rate debt approximated fair value. Interest rate swaps are recorded at their fair value.
      We estimated the fair value of fixed rate mortgages using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on our incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements with the same remaining maturity. The fair value of our fixed rate debt was $481,248 and $521,952 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
      Considerable judgment is required to develop estimated fair values of financial instruments. The fair value of our fixed rate debt is greater than the carrying amount, settlement at the reported fair value may not be possible or may not be a prudent management decision. The estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts we could realize on disposition of the financial instruments.

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18. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
      The following table sets forth the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
                                 
    Quarters ended 2005
     
    March 31   June 30   September 30   December 31
                 
Revenue
  $ 36,023     $ 35,715     $ 34,529     $ 35,356  
Operating income
    4,321       3,103       3,134       2,414  
Income from continuing operations
    3,924       3,168       3,675       3,173  
Discontinued operations
    987       971       1,129       1,466  
                         
Net income
  $ 4,911     $ 4,139     $ 4,804     $ 4,639  
                         
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Income from continuing operations
  $ 0.13     $ 0.09     $ 0.12     $ 0.09  
Discontinued operations
    0.06       0.06       0.07       0.09  
                         
Net income
  $ 0.19     $ 0.15     $ 0.19     $ 0.18  
                         
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Income from continuing operations
  $ 0.13     $ 0.09     $ 0.12     $ 0.09  
Discontinued operations
    0.06       0.06       0.07       0.09  
                         
Net income
  $ 0.19     $ 0.15     $ 0.19     $ 0.18  
                         
                                 
    Quarters ended 2004
     
    March 31   June 30   September 30   December 31
                 
Revenue
  $ 28,910     $ 27,817     $ 31,474     $ 34,540  
Operating income
    3,966       3,153       4,552       3,478  
Income from continuing operations
    3,439       2,447       282       4,806  
Discontinued operations
    965       1,151       1,212       818  
                         
Net income
  $ 4,404     $ 3,598     $ 1,494     $ 5,624  
                         
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.17     $ 0.09     $ (0.08 )   $ 0.19  
Discontinued operations
    0.06       0.07       0.07       0.05  
                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.23     $ 0.16     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.24  
                         
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.17     $ 0.09     $ (0.08 )   $ 0.19  
Discontinued operations
    0.06       0.07       0.07       0.05  
                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.23     $ 0.16     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.24  
                         
      During the third quarter of 2004, we sold our interest in PLC Novi West Development (“PLC Novi”) to a third party investor for $25 and recorded a $4,775 impairment loss.
      Earnings per share, as reported in the above table, are based on weighted average common shares outstanding during the quarter and, therefore, may not agree with the earnings per share calculated for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.

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19. Transactions With Related Parties
      We have management agreements with various partnerships and perform certain administrative functions on behalf of entities owned in part by certain trustees and/or officers of the Company. The following revenue was earned during the three years ended December 31 from these related parties:
                           
    2005   2004   2003
             
Management fees
  $ 234     $ 287     $ 367  
Leasing fee income
    42       62       64  
Brokerage commission and other
                15  
Payroll reimbursement
    30       36       142  
                   
 
Total
  $ 306     $ 385     $ 588  
                   
      During 2003, Kmart Corporation agreed to convey to us a certain parcel of land in connection with a settlement of certain disputes with us. We entered into an agreement with Ramco Clinton Development Company (“Partnership”) that caused Kmart to convey the parcel directly to the Partnership, in exchange for a cash payment to us in the amount of $175 from the Partnership. Various executive officers/trustees of the Company are partners in that Partnership. This transaction with the Partnership was entered into upon the unanimous approval of the independent members of our Board of Trustees.
      We had receivables from related entities in the amount of $45 at December 31, 2005 and $54 at December 31, 2004.
20. Commitments and Contingencies
Construction Costs
      In connection with the development and expansion of various shopping centers as of December 31, 2005, we have entered into agreements for construction costs of approximately $26,594, including approximately $17,100 for costs related to the development of Ramco Jacksonville, LLC’s shopping center.
Internal Revenue Service Examinations
IRS Audit Resolution for Years 1991 to 1995
      We were the subject of an IRS examination of our taxable years ended December 31, 1991 through 1995. We refer to this examination as the IRS Audit. On December 4, 2003, we reached an agreement with the IRS with respect to the IRS Audit. We refer to this agreement as the Closing Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Closing Agreement (i) our “REIT taxable income” was adjusted for each of 1991, 1992, and 1993; (ii) our election to be taxed as a REIT was terminated for 1994; (iii) we were not permitted to reelect REIT status for 1995; (iv) we were permitted to reelect REIT status for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1996; (v) our timely filing of IRS Form 1120-REIT for 1996 was treated, for all purposes of the Code, as an election to be taxed as a REIT; (vi) the provisions of the Closing Agreement were expressly contingent upon our payment of “deficiency dividends” (that is, our declaration and payment of a distribution that is permitted to relate back to the year for which the IRS determines a deficiency in order to satisfy the requirement for REIT qualification that we distribute a certain minimum amount of our “REIT taxable income” for such year) in amounts not less than $1.387 million and $809 for our 1992 and 1993 taxable years respectively; (vii) we consented to the assessment and collection, by the IRS, of $770 in tax deficiencies; (viii) we consented to the assessment and collection, by the IRS, of interest on such tax deficiencies and deficiency dividends and (ix) we agreed that no penalties or other “additions to tax” would be asserted with respect to any adjustments to taxable income required pursuant to the Closing Agreement.
      In addition, because we lost our REIT status for 1994, and reelected REIT status for the taxable year which began January 1, 1996, we were required to have distributed to our shareholders by the close of the taxable year which began January 1, 1996, any earnings and profits we accumulated as a subchapter C corporation for 1994 and 1995. Because we did not accumulate (but rather distributed) any profits we earned

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during the taxable years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995, we did not have any accumulated earnings and profits that we were required to distribute by the close of the taxable year which began January 1, 1996.
      In connection with the incorporation, and distribution of all of the shares, of Atlantic, in May 1996, we entered into the Tax Agreement with Atlantic under which Atlantic assumed all of our tax liabilities arising out of the IRS’ then ongoing examination (which included, but is not otherwise limited to, the IRS Audit), excluding any tax liability relating to any actions or events occurring, or any tax return position taken, after May 10, 1996, but including liabilities for additions to tax, interest, penalties and costs relating to covered taxes. In addition, the Tax Agreement provides that, to the extent any tax which Atlantic is obligated to pay under the Tax Agreement can be avoided through the declaration of a deficiency dividend, we will make, and Atlantic will reimburse us for the amount of, such deficiency dividend.
      On December 15, 2003, our Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend in the amount of $2.2 million, payable on January 20, 2004, to common shareholders of record on December 31, 2003. Immediately following the payment of such dividend, we timely filed IRS Form 976, Claim for Deficiency Dividends Deductions by a Real Estate Investment Trust, claiming deductions in the amount of $1.387 million and $809 for our 1992 and 1993 taxable years respectively. Our payment of the deficiency dividend was both consistent with the terms of the Closing Agreement and necessary to retain our status as a REIT for each of the taxable years ended December 31, 1992 and 1993. On January 21, 2004, pursuant to the Tax Agreement, Atlantic reimbursed us $2.2 million in recognition of our payment of the deficiency dividend.
      In the notes to the consolidated financial statements of Atlantic’s most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, Atlantic has disclosed its liability under the Tax Agreement for the tax deficiencies, deficiency dividend, and interest reflected in the Closing Agreement. As discussed above, on January 21, 2004, Atlantic reimbursed us $2.2 million in recognition of our payment of the deficiency dividend. Atlantic has also paid all other amounts, on behalf of the Company, assessed by the IRS to date.
      Subsequent to year end, Atlantic made additional interest payments to the IRS in relation to the 1991-1995 audit. It is management’s belief that any other liabilities that may exist in relation to the 1991-1995 audit will be covered under the Tax Agreement.
Current IRS Examination
      The IRS is currently conducting an examination of us for our taxable years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997. We refer to this examination as the IRS Examination. On April 13, 2005, the IRS issued two examination reports to us with respect to the IRS Examination. The first examination report seeks to disallow certain deductions and losses we took in 1996 and to disqualify us as a REIT for the years 1996 and 1997. The second report also proposes to disqualify us as a REIT for our taxable years ended December 31, 1998 through 2000, years we had not previously been notified were under examination, and to not allow us to reelect REIT status for 2001 through 2004. Insofar as the reports seek to disqualify us as a REIT, we vigorously dispute the IRS’ positions, and we have been advised by legal counsel that the IRS’ positions set forth in the reports with respect to our disqualification as a REIT are unsupported by the facts and applicable law. We discuss this issue in greater detail below under the subheading “Disqualification as a REIT”. We dispute the disallowance of certain deductions and losses for 1996 and believe that amounts which may be assessed against us with respect to any such disallowance would constitute items covered under the Tax Agreement. We discuss this issue in greater detail below under the subheading “Disallowance of Certain Deductions and Losses”. We have contested the reports by filing a protest with the Appeals Office of the IRS on May 31, 2005. Although Atlantic has filed a Form 8-K with the SEC stating that it has been advised by counsel that it would not have any obligation to indemnify us with respect to any tax, interest or penalty which may be assessed against us in connection with the IRS Examination, we disagree with such position and, if the need arises, intend to pursue collection of amounts related to the 1996 tax year from Atlantic under the Tax Agreement.

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Disqualification as a REIT
      The examination reports propose to disqualify us as a REIT for our taxable years 1996 through 2000 for reasons relating to our ownership of stock in Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. and for our alleged failure to meet the requirement to demand from record holders of our shares certain information regarding the actual ownership of those shares. The reports also propose not to allow us to reelect REIT status for 2001 through 2004. As described below, we believe, and have been advised by legal counsel, that the positions set forth in the examination reports pursuant to which the IRS proposes to disqualify us as a REIT are unsupported by the facts and applicable law.
      First, the IRS asserts that a “commonality of interests and control” between us and Ramco Gershenson, Inc., by reason of the ownership of voting stock in Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. by certain of our trustees and members of our management, resulted in our “deemed” prohibited ownership of more than 10% of the voting stock in Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. We have been advised by counsel that the structure of our ownership of stock in Ramco-Gershenson, Inc., and the governance thereof, are consistent with the form and structure of similar subsidiaries used by other large REITs and should not provide a valid basis for the disqualification of the Company as a REIT for any of the tax years covered by the examination reports.
      Secondly, the IRS proposes to disqualify us as a REIT for 1996 through 2000 for our alleged failure to meet the shareholder-record keeping requirement because we did not request certain information from holders of interests in our operating partnership. We have been advised by counsel that the IRS has erred in their determination that we were required to make such a demand from our partners merely by reason of their ownership of interests in our operating partnership.
      Finally, the IRS proposes not to allow us to reelect to be a REIT for 2001 through 2004 based on our alleged failure to qualify as a REIT for 2000. We believe, based on the advice of counsel, that if we were disqualified for 1996, we would be allowed to reelect REIT status for our 2001 tax year.
Disallowance of Certain Deductions and Losses
      The examination reports also propose to disallow certain deductions and losses taken in 1996. We believe that, in many material respects, the positions based on which the IRS proposes to disallow such deductions and losses are unsupported by the facts and applicable law.
Protest; Potential Impact
      We have contested the positions taken in the examination reports through the filing of a protest with the Appeals Office of the IRS on May 31, 2005. A preliminary conference with an IRS appeals officer has been scheduled for the end of the first quarter of 2006. If we cannot obtain a satisfactory result through the administrative appeals process, we may pursue judicial review of the determination.
      If all of the positions taken (exclusive of the proposed revocation of our REIT status for 2001 through 2004) and adjustments proposed in the examination reports were sustained, then we would be liable for approximately $22.9 million in combined tax, penalties and interest as calculated by the IRS with interest updated through December 31, 2005. If we were successful in opposing the positions taken in the first examination report (which relates to 1996 and 1997) and the second examination report (which relates to 1998 through 2000), other than the proposed increase in our REIT taxable income resulting from disallowance of certain deductions for 1996, then we could avoid being disqualified as a REIT by paying a deficiency dividend in the amount (if any) necessary to satisfy the requirement that we distribute each year a certain minimum amount of our REIT taxable income for such year. In the event we were required to pay a deficiency dividend, such dividend would be treated as an addition to tax for the year to which it relates, and we would be subject to the assessment and collection by the IRS of interest on such addition to tax. The second examination report (which relates to 1998 through 2000) does not quantify our potential liability for combined tax, penalties and interest resulting from the proposed revocation of our REIT status for 2001 through 2004. Such potential liability could be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

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      If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT for any taxable year, we would be subject to federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on our taxable income at regular corporate rates for such year, and distributions to shareholders would not be deductible by us in computing our taxable income. Any such corporate tax liability could be substantial and, to the extent we were not indemnified against such liability by Atlantic under the Tax Agreement, would reduce the amount of our cash available for distribution to our shareholders, which in turn could have a material adverse impact on the value of, and trading prices for, our common shares. In addition, we would not be able to reelect REIT status until the fifth taxable year following the initial year of disqualification unless we were to qualify for relief under applicable provisions of the Code. Upon a new REIT election, we would be required to distribute any earnings and profits that we had accumulated during the taxable years in which we failed to qualify as a REIT. If we failed to qualify as a REIT for more than two taxable years, we would be subject to corporate level tax during the ten-year period beginning on the first day of our REIT year with respect to any built-in gain we recognize on the disposition of any asset held on such date.
Tax Agreement with Atlantic
      Certain tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties, which may be assessed against us in connection with the IRS Examination, may constitute covered items under the Tax Agreement. Atlantic has filed a Form 8-K in which it disclosed that it has been advised by counsel that it does not have any obligation to make any payment to or indemnify us in any manner for any tax, interest or penalty set forth in the examination report relating to 1996 and 1997. We disagree with this position and believe that some or all of the amounts which may be assessed against us with respect to the disallowance of certain deductions and losses for 1996 would constitute covered items under the Tax Agreement. If Atlantic prevails in its position that it is not required to indemnify us under the Tax Agreement with respect to liabilities we incur as a result of the IRS Examination, then we would be required to pay for such liabilities out of our own funds. Even if we prevail in our position that Atlantic is required to indemnify us under the Tax Agreement with respect to such liabilities, Atlantic may not have sufficient assets at the time to reimburse us for all amounts we must pay to the IRS, and we would be required to pay the difference out of our own funds. According to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed by Atlantic for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, Atlantic had net assets of approximately $82.3 million (as determined pursuant to the liquidation basis of accounting). The IRS may also assess taxes against us that Atlantic is not required to pay. Accordingly, the ultimate resolution of any tax liabilities arising pursuant to the IRS Audit and the IRS Examination may have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows, particularly if we are required to distribute deficiency dividends to our shareholders and/or pay additional taxes, interest and penalties to the IRS in amounts that exceed any indemnification payments we receive from Atlantic.
Operating Partnership Examination Report
      In connection with an ongoing IRS examination of one of our operating partnerships we have also received an examination report, which relates to such partnership’s taxable year ended December 31, 1997, which proposes to increase the income of certain of the operating partnership’s partners other than us. As such, the proposed adjustments would not result in our being liable for additional tax, penalties or interest.
Litigation
      We are currently involved in certain litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that this litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Environmental Matters
      Under various Federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the protection of the environment (“Environmental Laws”), a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances disposed, stored, released, generated, manufactured or discharged from, on, at, onto, under or in such property. Environmental Laws often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the

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presence or release of such hazardous or toxic substance. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate such substances when present, released or discharged, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral. The cost of any required remediation and the liability of the owner or operator therefore as to any property is generally not limited under such Environmental Laws and could exceed the value of the property and/or the aggregate assets of the owner or operator. Persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the cost of removal or remediation of such substances at a disposal or treatment facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such persons. In addition to any action required by Federal, state or local authorities, the presence or release of hazardous or toxic substances on or from any property could result in private plaintiffs bringing claims for personal injury or other causes of action.
      In connection with ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management and development of real properties, we may be potentially liable for remediation, releases or injury. In addition, Environmental Laws impose on owners or operators the requirement of on-going compliance with rules and regulations regarding business-related activities that may affect the environment. Such activities include, for example, the ownership or use of transformers or underground tanks, the treatment or discharge of waste waters or other materials, the removal or abatement of asbestos-containing materials (“ACMs”) or lead-containing paint during renovations or otherwise, or notification to various parties concerning the potential presence of regulated matters, including ACMs. Failure to comply with such requirements could result in difficulty in the lease or sale of any affected property and/or the imposition of monetary penalties, fines or other sanctions in addition to the costs required to attain compliance. Several of our properties have or may contain ACMs or underground storage tanks (“USTs”); however, we are not aware of any potential environmental liability which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. No assurance can be given that future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental requirement or liability, or that a material adverse environmental condition does not otherwise exist.
Common Shares Repurchase
      In December 2005 the Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to $15,000 of the Company’s common shares. The program allows the Company to repurchase its common shares from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.

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21. REAL ESTATE ASSETS
Net Investment in Real Estate Assets at December 31, 2005
                                                                                             
                                Gross Cost at End of            
                        Initial Cost to Company       Period(b)            
                            Subsequent                
                            Building &   Additions                
            Year   Year   Year       Improvements   (Retirements),       Building &       Accumulated    
Property   Location       Constructed(a)   Acquired   Renovated   Land   (f)   Net   Land   Improvements   Total   Depreciation(c)   Encumbrances
                                                     
Alabama
                                                                                           
Cox Creek Plaza
  Florence   Alabama     1984       1997       2000       589       5,336       (408 )     426       5,091       5,517       1,384     (d)
Florida
                                                                                           
Coral Creek Shops
  Coconut Creek   Florida     1992       2002               1,565       14,085       (56 )     1,572       14,022       15,594       1,256     (e)
Crestview Corners
  Crestview   Florida     1986       1997       1993       400       3,602       2,435       400       6,037       6,437       809     (d)
Kissimmee West
  Kissimmee   Florida     2005       2005               3,268       19,113       0       3,268       19,113       22,381       20      
Lantana Shopping Center
  Lantana   Florida     1959       1996       2002       2,590       2,600       7,020       2,590       9,620       12,210       1,812     (e)
Mission Bay Plaza
  Boca Raton   Florida     1989       2004               8,766       49,867       (292 )     9,754       48,587       58,341       1,581     (e)
Naples Towne Center
  Naples   Florida     1982       1996       2003       218       1,964       4,516       807       5,891       6,698       1,145     (d)
Pelican Plaza
  Sarasota   Florida     1983       1997               710       6,404       207       710       6,611       7,321       1,429     (d)
Plaza at Delray
  Delray Beach   Florida     1979       2004               9,513       55,271       116       8,795       56,105       64,900       1,812     (e)
Publix at River Crossing
  New Port Richey   Florida     1998       2003               728       6,459       (49 )     728       6,410       7,138       421     (e)
River City
  Jacksonville   Florida     2005       2005               8,628       14,583       0       8,628       14,583       23,211              
Rivertowne Square
  Deerfield Beach   Florida     1980       1998               951       8,587       261       951       8,848       9,799       1,329     (d)
Shoppes of Lakeland
  Lakeland   Florida     1985       1996               1,279       11,543       8,375       1,871       19,326       21,197       2,394     (d)
Southbay Shopping Center
  Osprey   Florida     1978       1998               597       5,355       329       597       5,684       6,281       1,167     (d)
Sunshine Plaza
  Tamarac   Florida     1972       1996       2001       1,748       7,452       12,037       1,748       19,489       21,237       4,817     (e)
The Crossroads
  Royal Palm Beach   Florida     1988       2002               1,850       16,650       78       1,857       16,721       18,578       1,533     (e)
Village Lakes Shopping Center
  Land O’ Lakes   Florida     1987       1997               862       7,768       124       862       7,892       8,754       1,605     (d)
Georgia
                                                                                           
Centre at Woodstock
  Woodstock   Georgia     1997       2004               1,880       10,801       (384 )     1,987       10,310       12,297       356     (e)
Conyers Crossing
  Conyers   Georgia     1978       1998       1989       729       6,562       669       729       7,231       7,960       1,493     (d)
Holcomb Center
  Alpharetta   Georgia     1986       1996               658       5,953       1,285       658       7,238       7,896       1,564     (d)
Horizon Village
  Suwanee   Georgia     1996       2002               1,133       10,200       42       1,143       10,232       11,375       938     (d)
Indian Hills
  Calhoun   Georgia     1988       1997               706       6,355       1,792       707       8,146       8,853       1,348     (d)
Mays Crossing
  Stockbridge   Georgia     1984       1997       1986       725       6,532       1,439       725       7,971       8,696       1,510     (d)
Promenade at Pleasant Hill
  Duluth   Georgia     1993       2004               3,891       22,520       (768 )     3,650       21,993       25,643       758     (e)
Indiana
                                                                                           
Merchants Square
  Carmel   Indiana     1970       2004               5,804       33,738       (678 )     5,737       33,127       38,864       1,601     (e)
Maryland
                                                                                           
Crofton Centre
  Crofton   Maryland     1974       1996               3,201       6,499       2,846       3,201       9,345       12,546       2,939     (d)
Michigan
                                                                                           
Auburn Mile
  Auburn Hills   Michigan     2000       1999               15,704       0       (6,608 )     6,495       2,601       9,096       719     (e)
Clinton Pointe
  Clinton Township   Michigan     1992       2003               1,175       10,499       (145 )     1,175       10,354       11,529       634     (d)
Clinton Valley Mall
  Sterling Heights   Michigan     1977       1996       2002       1,101       9,910       6,287       1,101       16,197       17,298       3,307     (d)
Clinton Valley
  Sterling Heights   Michigan     1985       1996               399       3,588       3,086       523       6,550       7,073       1,328     (d)
Eastridge Commons
  Flint   Michigan     1990       1996       2001       1,086       9,775       2,072       1,086       11,847       12,933       3,273     (d)
Edgewood Towne Center
  Lansing   Michigan     1990       1996       2001       665       5,981       36       645       6,037       6,682       1,482     (d)
Fairlane Meadows
  Dearborn   Michigan     1987       2003               1,955       17,557       1,559       3,256       17,815       21,071       1,030     (e)
Fraser Shopping Center
  Fraser   Michigan     1977       1996               363       3,263       941       363       4,204       4,567       988     (e)
Gaines Marketplace
  Gaines Twp.   Michigan     2005       2005               226       6,782       7,942       8,168       6,782       14,950       69     (e)
Hoover Eleven
  Warren   Michigan     1989       2003               3,308       29,778       (754 )     3,304       29,028       32,332       1,472     (e)
Jackson Crossing
  Jackson   Michigan     1967       1996       2002       2,249       20,237       12,658       2,249       32,895       35,144       7,153     (d)
Jackson West
  Jackson   Michigan     1996       1996       1999       2,806       6,270       6,126       2,691       12,511       15,202       3,136     (e)
Kentwood Towne Center
  Kentwood   Michigan     1988       1996               2,799       9,484       (213 )     2,799       9,271       12,070       464     (e)
Lake Orion Plaza
  Lake Orion   Michigan     1977       1996               470       4,234       1,209       1,222       4,691       5,913       1,105     (d)
Lakeshore Marketplace
  Norton Shores   Michigan     1996       2003               2,018       18,114       1,710       4,518       17,324       21,842       1,061     (e)
Livonia Plaza
  Livonia   Michigan     1988       2003               1,317       11,786       (15 )     1,317       11,771       13,088       891     (d)
Madison Center
  Madison Heights   Michigan     1965       1997       2000       817       7,366       2,755       817       10,121       10,938       2,270     (e)
New Towne Plaza
  Canton Twp.   Michigan     1975       1996       2005       817       7,354       3,047       817       10,401       11,218       2,188     (e)
Oak Brook Square
  Flint   Michigan     1982       1996               955       8,591       1,700       955       10,291       11,246       2,424     (e)
Roseville Towne Center
  Roseville   Michigan     1963       1996       2004       1,403       13,195       6,368       1,403       19,563       20,966       4,059     (d)
Southfield Plaza
  Southfield   Michigan     1969       1996       2003       1,121       10,090       4,393       1,121       14,483       15,604       2,816     (d)
Taylor Plaza
  Taylor   Michigan     1970       1996               400       1,930       266       400       2,196       2,596       478     (d)
Tel-Twelve
  Southfield   Michigan     1968       1996       2003       3,819       43,181       28,203       3,819       71,384       75,203       12,891     (d)
West Oaks I
  Novi   Michigan     1979       1996       2004       0       6,304       10,497       1,768       15,033       16,801       2,578     (e)
West Oaks II
  Novi   Michigan     1986       1996       2000       1,391       12,519       5,792       1,391       18,311       19,702       4,103     (e)
White Lake Marketplace
  White Lake Township   Michigan     1999       1998               2,965       0       (2,441 )     194       330       524       0      

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                                Gross Cost at End of            
                        Initial Cost to Company       Period(b)            
                            Subsequent                
                            Building &   Additions                
            Year   Year   Year       Improvements   (Retirements),       Building &       Accumulated    
Property   Location       Constructed(a)   Acquired   Renovated   Land   (f)   Net   Land   Improvements   Total   Depreciation(c)   Encumbrances
                                                     
New Jersey
                                                                                           
Chester Springs Shopping Center
  Chester   New Jersey     1970       1996       1999       2,409       21,786       314       2,416       22,093       24,509       3,390     (e)
North Carolina
                                                                                           
Holly Springs Plaza
  Franklin   North Carolina     1988       1997       1992       829       7,470       138       829       7,608       8,437       1,551     (d)
Ridgeview Crossing
  Elkin   North Carolina     1989       1997       1995       1,054       9,494       220       1,054       9,714       10,768       1,979     (e)
Ohio
                                                                                           
Office Max Center
  Toledo   Ohio     1994       1996               227       2,042       0       227       2,042       2,269       477     (d)
Crossroads Centre
  Rossford   Ohio     2001       2001               5,800       20,709       1,203       4,898       22,814       27,712       2,856     (e)
Crossroads West
  Rossford   Ohio     2005       2005               796       3,087       0       796       3,087       3,883       0      
Spring Meadows Place
  Holland   Ohio     1987       1996       2005       1,662       14,959       3,543       1,653       18,511       20,164       4,179     (e)
Troy Towne Center
  Troy   Ohio     1990       1996       2003       930       8,372       (870 )     813       7,619       8,432       2,041     (e)
South Carolina
                                                                                           
Edgewood Square
  North Augusta   South Carolina     1989       1997       1997       1,358       12,229       200       1,358       12,429       13,787       2,429     (d)
Taylors Square
  Taylors   South Carolina     1989       1997       1995       1,581       14,237       2,875       1,721       16,972       18,693       3,064     (e)
Tennessee
                                                                                           
Cumberland Gallery
  New Tazewell   Tennessee     1988       1997               327       2,944       55       327       2,999       3,326       612     (d)
Highland Square
  Crossville   Tennessee     1988       1997       2005       913       8,189       3,293       913       11,482       12,395       2,115     (e)
Northwest Crossing
  Knoxville   Tennessee     1989       1997       1995       1,284       11,566       3,884       1,284       15,450       16,734       2,623     (e)
Northwest Crossing II
  Knoxville   Tennessee     1999       1999               570       0       1,627       570       1,627       2,197       252     (d)
Stonegate Plaza
  Kingsport   Tennessee     1984       1997       1993       606       5,454       433       606       5,887       6,493       1,262     (e)
Tellico Plaza
  Lenoir City   Tennessee     1989       1997               611       5,510       1,003       611       6,513       7,124       1,109     (d)
Virginia
                                                                                           
Aquia Towne Center
  Stafford   Virginia     1989       1998               2,187       19,776       816       2,187       20,592       22,779       3,769     (e)
Wisconsin
                                                                                           
East Town Plaza
  Madison   Wisconsin     1992       2000       2000       1,768       16,216       58       1,768       16,274       18,042       2,271     (e)
West Allis Towne Centre
  West Allis   Wisconsin     1987       1996               1,866       16,789       1,387       1,866       18,176       20,042       4,081     (e)
                                                                         
Totals
                                  $ 141,096     $ 824,416     $ 157,586     $ 143,595     $ 979,503     $ 1,123,098     $ 139,000      
Discontinued Operations
                                    (6,913 )     (62,277 )     (6,602 )     (6,751 )     (69,043 )     (75,794 )     (13,799 )    
                                                                         
Grand Total
                                  $ 134,183     $ 762,139     $ 150,984     $ 136,844     $ 910,460     $ 1,047,304     $ 125,201     (g)
                                                                         
 
(a) If prior to May 1996, constructed by a predecessor of the Company.
(b) The aggregate cost of land and buildings and improvements for federal income tax purposes is approximately $889 million.
(c) Depreciation for all properties is computed over the useful life which is generally forty years.
(d) The property is pledged as collateral on the unsecured credit facility.
(e) The property is pledged as collateral on secured mortgages.
(f) Refer to Footnote 1 for a summary of the Company’s capitalization policies.
(g) Costs are reduced by assets classified as discontinued operations.
The changes in real estate assets and accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2005, and 2004 are as follows:
                 
    2005   2004
         
Real Estate Assets
               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 1,066,255     $ 830,245  
Land Development/ Acquisitions
    37,302       229,641  
Discontinued Operations
    (75,794 )      
Capital Improvements
    36,745       25,487  
Sale/ Retirements of Assets
    (17,204 )     (19,118 )
             
Balance at end of period
  $ 1,047,304     $ 1,066,255  
             
                 
    2005   2004
         
Accumulated Depreciation
               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 115,079     $ 93,600  
Sales/ Retirements
    (1,103 )     (896 )
Discontinued Operations
    (13,799 )      
Depreciation
    25,024       22,375  
             
Balance at end of period
  $ 125,201     $ 115,079  
             

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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Dollars in thousands)
                                 
    Balance at            
    Beginning   Charged       Balance at
    of Year   to Expense   Deductions   End of Year
                 
Year ended December 31, 2005 —
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  $ 1,143     $ 1,315     $ 441     $ 2,017  
Year ended December 31, 2004 —
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  $ 873     $ 410     $ 140     $ 1,143  
Year ended December 31, 2003 —
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  $ 1,573     $ 3,031     $ 3,731     $ 873  

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