UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
   
 
or
   
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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 1-12386
 
LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
13-3717318
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
One Penn Plaza, Suite 4015
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
New York, NY
10119-4015
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 692-7200

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class
 
Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Shares of beneficial interests, par value $0.0001, classified as Common Stock
 
New York Stock Exchange
8.05% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock,
par value $0.0001
 
New York Stock Exchange
6.50% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock,
par value $0.0001
 
New York Stock Exchange
7.55% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock,
par value $0.0001
 
New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes ¨  No þ.

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 þ.

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 þ  No o.
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of 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.  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer þ     Accelerated filer ¨     Non-accelerated filer ¨     Smaller reporting company ¨

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes ¨  No þ.

The aggregate market value of the voting shares held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 2008, which was the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $846,151,259 based on the closing price of common shares as of that date, which was $13.63 per share.

Number of common shares outstanding as of February 23, 2009 was 100,641,638.

Certain information contained in the Definitive Proxy Statement for Registrant’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on May 19, 2009 is incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K in response to Part III, Item 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
 


 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item of
Form 10-K
 
Description
 
Page
         
   
PART I
   
1
 
Business
 
1
1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
9
1B.
 
Unresolved Staff Comments
 
19
2.
 
Properties
 
20
3.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
32
4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
32
   
PART II
   
5.
 
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
34
6.
 
Selected Financial Data
 
37
7.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
37
7A.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
58
8.
 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
60
9.
 
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
101
9A.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
101
9B.
 
Other Information
 
101
   
PART III
   
10.
 
Trustees and Executive Officers of the Registrant
 
101
11.
 
Executive Compensation
 
101
12.
 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 
101
13.
 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
 
102
14.
 
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
 
102
   
PART IV
   
15.
 
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
102
Signatures
 
106
 
 
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PART I.

Introduction

When we use the terms “Lexington,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our,” we mean Lexington Realty Trust and all entities owned by us, including non-consolidated entities, except where it is clear that the term means only the parent company. References herein to our Annual Report are to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

All references to 2008, 2007 and 2006 refer to our fiscal years ended, or the dates, as the context requires, December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007, and December 31, 2006, respectively.

Newkirk Realty Trust, Inc., or Newkirk, was merged with and into us on December 31, 2006, which we refer to as the Newkirk Merger. Unless otherwise noted, (A) the information in this Annual Report regarding items in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as of December 31, 2006 and prior, does not include the business and operations of Newkirk, and (B) the information in this Annual Report regarding items in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2005 and prior, does not include the assets, liabilities and minority interests of Newkirk.

Cautionary Statements Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by us contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” or similar expressions. Readers should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements. In particular, among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, those risks discussed below and under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Annual Report and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Annual Report. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect occurrence of unanticipated events. Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized.

Item 1.  Business

General

We are a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, or REIT, formed under the laws of the State of Maryland. Our primary business is the acquisition, ownership and management of a geographically diverse portfolio of net leased office, industrial and retail properties. Substantially all of these properties are subject to triple net leases, which are generally characterized as leases in which the tenant bears all or substantially all of the costs and/or cost increases for real estate taxes, utilities, insurance and ordinary repairs. In addition, we acquire and hold investments in loan assets and debt securities related to real estate, which are primarily acquired and held through our 50% interest in Lex-Win Concord LLC, which we refer to as Lex-Win Concord.

As of December 31, 2008, we had ownership interests in approximately 225 consolidated real estate assets, located in 41 states and the Netherlands and containing an aggregate of approximately 40.2 million square feet of space, approximately 93.3% of which was subject to a lease.  In 2008, 2007 and 2006, no tenant/guarantor represented greater than 10% of our annual base rental revenue.

In addition to our shares of beneficial interests, par value $0.0001 per share, which we refer to as common shares, we have three outstanding classes of beneficial interests classified as preferred stock, which we refer to as preferred shares: (1) 8.05% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, which we refer to as our Series B Preferred Shares, (2) 6.50% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, which we refer to as our Series C Preferred Shares, and (3) 7.55% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, which we refer to as our Series D Preferred Shares. Our common shares, Series B Preferred Shares, Series C Preferred Shares and Series D Preferred Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, under the symbols “LXP”, “LXP pb”, “LXP pc” and “LXP pd”, respectively.

 
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We elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which we refer to as the Code, commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993. If we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income taxes on our net income that is currently distributed to shareholders.

History

Our predecessor was organized in October 1993 upon the combination of two investment programs, Lepercq Corporate Income Fund L.P. and Lepercq Corporate Income Fund II L.P., which were formed to acquire net lease real estate assets that would provide current income.  Our predecessor was merged into Lexington Corporate Properties Trust on December 31, 1997. On December 31, 2006, Lexington Corporate Properties Trust completed the Newkirk Merger. Newkirk’s primary business was similar to our primary business. All of Newkirk’s operations were conducted and all of its assets were held through its master limited partnership, The Newkirk Master Limited Partnership, which we refer to as the MLP. Newkirk was the general partner and owned, at the time of completion of the Newkirk Merger, a 31.0% general partner interest in the MLP. In connection with the Newkirk Merger, Lexington Corporate Properties Trust changed its name to Lexington Realty Trust, the MLP was renamed The Lexington Master Limited Partnership and one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries became the sole general partner of the MLP and another one of our wholly-owned susidiaries became the holder of a 31.0% limited partner interest in the MLP.

In the Newkirk Merger, each share of Newkirk’s common stock was exchanged for 0.80 of our common shares and the MLP effected a 1.0 for 0.80 reverse unit-split.  Each MLP unit, other than the MLP units held directly or indirectly by us, was redeemable at the option of the holder for cash based on a value of our common shares or, if we elected, for our common shares on a one-for-one basis.  As of December 31, 2007, we owned approximately 50% of the limited partner interest in the MLP.  As of December 31, 2008, the MLP was merged with and into us and we issued 6.4 million common shares for the MLP units we did not already own.

We are structured as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT, and a portion of our business is conducted through our three operating partnership subsidiaries: (1) Lepercq Corporate Income Fund L.P.; (2) Lepercq Corporate Income Fund II L.P.; and (3) Net 3 Acquisition L.P. We refer to these subsidiaries as our operating partnerships and to limited partner interests in these operating partnerships as OP units. The UPREIT structure enables us to acquire properties through our operating partnerships by issuing to a property owner, as a form of consideration in exchange for the property, OP units. The OP units are generally redeemable, after certain dates, for our common shares or cash in certain instances. We believe that this structure facilitates our ability to raise capital and to acquire portfolio and individual properties by enabling us to structure transactions which may defer tax gains for a contributor of property. As of December 31, 2008, there were approximately 5.3 million OP units outstanding, other than OP units held directly or indirectly by us.

Global Credit and Financial Crisis

There is considerable uncertainty as to how severe the current global credit and financial crisis may be and how long it may continue. The crisis has impacted our acquisition activity and our financing ability and has strained the resources of certain of our tenants and their customers.  It is difficult for us to predict how severe the impact of the crisis will be to our business.

We lease our properties to tenants in various industries, including finance/insurance, aerospace/defense, energy, technology and automotive. Tenant defaults at our properties could negatively impact our operating results.  Leased space was approximately 93.3% at December 31, 2008, down approximately 2.3% from last year. We expect to lose occupancy during 2009 due to  non-renewals and current economic factors which may include increased tenant bankruptcies or government conservatorship of tenants.

Our principal sources of liquidity have been (1) undistributed cash flows generated from our investments, (2) the public and private equity and debt markets, including issuances of OP units (3) property specific debt, (4) corporate level borrowings, and (5) commitments from co-investment partners.

On February 13, 2009, we refinanced our (1) unsecured revolving credit facility, with $25.0 million outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which was scheduled to expire in June 2009, and (2) secured term loan, with $174.3 million outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which was scheduled to mature in June 2009 (but could have been extended to December 2009 at our option), with a secured credit facility consisting of a $165.0 million term loan and a $85.0 million revolving credit agreement with KeyBank National Association, which we refer to as KeyBank, as agent.  The new facility bears interest at 2.85% over LIBOR and matures in February 2011, but can be extended until February 2012 at our option.  The new credit facility is secured by ownership interest pledges and guarantees by certain of our subsidiaries that in the aggregate own interests in a borrowing base consisting of 72 properties.  With the consent of the lenders, we can increase the size of (1) the term loan by $135.0 million and (2) the revolving loan by $115.0 million (or $250.0 million in the aggregate, for a total facility size of $500.0 million) by adding properties to the borrowing base.

 
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 We have consolidated property specific non-recourse debt with an aggregate of $60.3 million of balloon payments that mature in 2009.  We also have (1) interest rate swap agreements directly and through our investment in Lex-Win Concord and (2) a direct forward equity commitment. The counterparties of these arrangements are major financial institutions; however, we are exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties.  In addition, we may be required to make additional prepayments pursuant to our forward equity commitment.

Objectives and Strategy

  General. As part of our ongoing business efforts, we expect to continue to (1) recycle capital in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements; (2) refinance or repurchase outstanding indebtedness when advisable; (3) effect strategic transactions and portfolio and individual property acquisitions and dispositions; (4) expand existing properties; (5) execute new leases with tenants; (6) extend lease maturities in advance of expiration; and (7) explore new business lines and operating platforms. Additionally, we may continue to enter into joint ventures and co-investment programs with third-party investors as a means of creating additional growth and expanding the revenue realized from advisory and asset management activities as situations warrant.

 Strategic Restructuring Plan. In June 2007, we announced a strategic restructuring plan. The plan was intended to restructure us into a company consisting primarily of:

 
a wholly-owned portfolio of core office assets;

 
a wholly-owned portfolio of core warehouse/distribution assets;

 
a continuing 50% interest in a co-investment program that invests in senior and subordinated debt interests secured by real estate collateral;

 
an interest in a co-investment program that invests in specialty single tenant real estate assets; and

 
equity securities in other net lease companies owned either individually or through an interest in one or more joint ventures or co-investment programs.

 During 2007, in connection with the strategic restructuring plan, we:

 
acquired all of the outstanding interests not otherwise owned by us in Triple Net Investment Company LLC, one of our  former co-investment programs, which resulted in us becoming the sole owner of the co-investment program’s 15 primarily single tenant net leased properties;

 
acquired all of the outstanding interests not otherwise owned by us in Lexington Acquiport Company, LLC and Lexington Acquiport Company II, LLC, two of our former co-investment programs, which resulted in us becoming the sole owner of the co-investment programs’ 26 primarily single tenant net leased properties;

 
terminated Lexington/Lion Venture L.P., one of our former co-investment programs, and received a distribution in-kind of seven primarily single tenant net leased properties owned by the co-investment program;

 
commenced a disposition program, whereby we began marketing non-core assets for sale; and

 
formed a co-investment program, Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund LP, which we refer to as NLS, with a subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc., which has acquired primarily 43 net leased assets plus a 40% interest in one property previously owned by us.

Capital Recycling.  As part of our strategic restructuring plan, we began to dispose of non-core assets for sale.  Following the completion of the strategic restructuring plan, we have continued to dispose of non-core assets and core assets, subject to regulatory and contractual requirements.  During 2008, we primarily used the proceeds from such dispositions, to the extent permitted under our secured term loan agreements, to retire senior debt and preferred securities at what we believe are favorable spreads.

 
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Acquisition Strategies.  When market conditions warrant, we seek to enhance our net lease property portfolio through acquisitions of “core” assets, which we believe are general purpose, efficient, well-located assets in growing markets. Prior to effecting any acquisitions, we analyze the (1) property’s design, construction quality, efficiency, functionality and location with respect to the immediate sub-market, city and region; (2) lease integrity with respect to term, rental rate increases, corporate guarantees and property maintenance provisions; (3) present and anticipated conditions in the local real estate market; and (4) prospects for selling or re-leasing the property on favorable terms in the event of a vacancy. We also evaluate each potential tenant’s financial strength, growth prospects, competitive position within its respective industry and a property’s strategic location and function within a tenant’s operations or distribution systems. We believe that our comprehensive underwriting process is critical to the assessment of long-term profitability of any investment by us.

During 2002-2005, our acquisition volume increased significantly due primarily to the availability of low-cost long-term financing.  As competition for single tenant net lease properties increased, the volume of our acquisitions decreased. This decrease became noticeable during the fourth quarter of 2006.  At such time, we were preparing for the integration of the operations of Newkirk with our operations. During 2007, acquisition activity was low, except for the acquisition of 48 primarily single-tenant net lease assets from our co-investment programs.  During 2008, acquisition activity continued to decrease as we focused on retiring senior debt and preferred securities at a discount. We expect acquisition activity to increase if and when general market conditions improve.

In the Newkirk Merger, we succeeded Newkirk to an agreement with a third party pursuant to which we will pay the third party for properties acquired by us and identified by the third party in an amount equal to (1) 1.5% of the gross purchase price and (2) 25% of the net proceeds and net cash flow (as defined) after we receive all of our invested capital plus a 12% internal rate of return.  As of December 31, 2008, only one property, which was acquired in 2006, has been acquired subject to these terms.  We have no other sourcing agreements.

Strategic Transactions with Other Real Estate Investment Companies.  We seek to capitalize on the unique investment experience of our executive management team as well as its network of relationships in the industry to achieve appropriate risk-adjusted yields through strategic transactions. Accordingly, we endeavor to pursue the (1) acquisition of portfolios of assets and equity interests in companies with a significant number of single-tenant assets, including through mergers and acquisitions activity, and (2) participation in strategic partnerships, co-investment programs and joint ventures.

In 1999, we established our first co-investment program with the New York State Common Retirement Fund.  Following a second co-investment program with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, we established co-investment programs with ING Clarion Lion Properties Fund, the Utah State Retirement Investment Fund and Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc.  In addition, in the Newkirk Merger, we acquired an interest in a co-investment program with Winthrop Realty Trust, which we refer to as Winthrop.

During 2007, we acquired the interests of the New York State Common Retirement Fund and the Utah State Retirement Investment Fund in certain of the co-investment programs and we distributed the properties in the co-investment program with ING Clarion Lion Properties Fund to us and ING Clarion Lion Properties Fund, and terminated all of our co-investment programs except for NLS and Lex-Win Concord, our co-investment program with Winthrop.

We believe that entering into co-investment programs and joint ventures with institutional investors and other real estate investment companies may mitigate our risk in certain assets and increase our return on equity to the extent we earn management or other fees.

Acquisitions of Portfolios and Individual Net Lease Properties.  We seek to acquire portfolios and individual properties from (1) creditworthy corporations and other entities in sale/leaseback transactions for properties that are integral to the sellers’/tenants’ ongoing operations; (2) developers of newly-constructed properties built to suit the needs of a corporate tenant generally after construction has been completed to avoid the risks associated with the construction phase of a project; (3) other real estate investment companies through strategic transactions; and (4) sellers of properties subject to an existing lease. We believe that our geographical diversification and acquisition experience will allow us to compete effectively for the acquisition of such net leased properties.

Debt Investments.  We originate and invest in real estate loan assets either directly or indirectly through our 50% interest in Lex-Win Concord.  Lex-Win Concord’s primary asset is its interest in Concord Debt Holdings LLC, which we refer to as Concord.  Our direct originations of loan assets primarily involve purchase money financing provided to purchasers of certain properties we have sold.

At December 31, 2008, of our approximately $4.1 billion of total assets, (1) $84.3 million consisted of directly held loan assets and (2) $114.6 million consisted of our investment in and advances to Lex-Win Concord.  Lex-Win Concord is obligated to make additional capital contributions to Concord of up to $75.0 million only if such capital contributions are necessary under certain circumstances, of which our proportionate share is up to $37.5 million.

 
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 Competition

Through our predecessor entities we have been in the net lease business for over 35 years. Over this period, we have established a broad network of contacts, including major corporate tenants, developers, brokers and lenders. In addition, our management is associated with and/or participates in many industry organizations. Notwithstanding these relationships, there are numerous commercial developers, real estate companies, financial institutions and other investors with greater financial or other resources that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants who will lease space in these properties. Our competitors include other REITs, pension funds, private companies and individuals.

Co-Investment Programs and Other Equity Method Investment Limited Partnerships

Lex-Win Concord LLC.  We acquired a 50% common interest in Concord through the Newkirk Merger.  Concord acquires and originates loans and debt securities secured, directly and indirectly, by real estate assets.

During 2008, we restructured our investment in Concord by contributing our common interest, together with Winthrop, the holder of the other 50% common interest in Concord, to Lex-Win Concord.  Our former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions is the chairman and chief executive officer of Winthrop.  Following these contributions, Lex-Win Concord became the managing member of Concord and holder of all of the common equity in Concord.

In addition, a subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc., which we refer to as Inland Concord, committed to contribute $100.0 million over an 18 month period in exchange for preferred equity in Concord, of which $76.0 million has been contributed as of December 31, 2008.  Under the terms of the limited liability company agreement of Concord, Inland Concord’s capital is to be used primarily for the origination and acquisition of additional loan assets and debt securities and, with Inland Concord’s consent, to meet margin calls. Lex-Win Concord may be required to fund up to $75.0 million of additional capital in certain circumstances, including to meet margin calls; our proportionate share of which is $37.5 million.

If certain terms and conditions are met, including payment to Inland Concord of a 10% priority return, both us and Winthrop may elect to reduce our aggregate capital investment in Concord to $200.0 million (or $100.0 million each) through distributions of principal payments from the maturity of existing loan assets and debt securities in Concord’s portfolio.

Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund L.P.  NLS was formed in 2007 by us and a subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc., which we refer to as Inland NLS.  NLS’s portfolio consists of 43 specialty net leased assets and a 40% interest in another property, which include data centers, light manufacturing facilities, medical office facilities, a car dealership and a golf course.

Since its formation, Inland NLS has contributed $216.0 million in cash to NLS and we have contributed 19 primarily net leased properties, having an agreed upon value of $318.1 million, and $15.0 million in cash to NLS, and we sold fee and leasehold interests in 24 primarily net leased properties and a 40% tenant-in-common interest in a property, having an agreed upon value of $425.4 million, to NLS.  The properties we contributed and sold were encumbered by $339.5 million of mortgage debt with stated interest rates ranging from 5.1% to 8.5%, a weighted average interest rate of 6.1% and maturity dates ranging from 2009 to 2025.  The mortgage debt was assumed by NLS.

At December 31, 2008, Inland NLS owned 85% and we owned 15% of NLS’s common equity and we owned 100% of NLS’s preferred equity.

Lex-Win Acquisition LLC.  During 2007, Lex-Win Acquisition LLC, which we refer to as Lex-Win, an entity in which we hold a 28% ownership interest, acquired 3.9 million shares of common stock in Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (formerly known as Wells Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., or Wells), a non-exchange traded entity, at a price per share of $9.30, in a tender offer. During 2007, we funded $12.5 million relating to this tender and received $1.9 million relating to an adjustment of the number of shares tendered. Winthrop and three other members hold the remaining interests in Lex-Win. Profits, losses and cash flows of Lex-Win are allocated in accordance with the membership interests pursuant to its limited liability agreement.  During 2008, Lex-Win sold its entire interest in Wells for $8.31 per share.

 
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Other Equity Method Investment Limited Partnerships. We are a partner in eight other partnerships with ownership percentages ranging between 26% and 40%, which own primarily net leased properties. All profits, losses and cash flows are distributed in accordance with the respective partnership agreements. As of December 31, 2008, the partnerships had $73.2 million in mortgage debt (our proportionate share was $23.5 million) with interest rates ranging from 6.7% to 15.0% with a weighted average rate of 9.9% and maturity dates ranging from 2009 to 2018.

Internal Growth and Effectively Managing Assets

Tenant Relations and Lease Compliance.  We maintain close contact with our tenants in order to understand their future real estate needs.  In addition to our headquarters in New York City, we have regional offices, located in properties we own, in Chicago and Dallas.

 We monitor the financial, property maintenance and other lease obligations of our tenants through a variety of means, including periodic reviews of financial statements and physical inspections of the properties. We generally perform annual inspections of those properties where we have an ongoing obligation with respect to the maintenance of the property. Biannual physical inspections are generally undertaken for all other properties.

Extending Lease Maturities.  We seek to extend our leases in advance of their expiration in order to maintain a balanced lease rollover schedule and high occupancy levels.

Revenue Enhancing Property Expansions.  We undertake expansions of our properties based on tenant requirements or marketing opportunities. We believe that selective property expansions can provide us with attractive rates of return and actively seek such opportunities.

Property Sales.  Subject to regulatory requirements, we sell properties when we believe that the return realized from selling a property will exceed the expected return from continuing to hold such property.

Conversion to Multi-Tenant.  If we are unable to renew a single-tenant net lease or if we are unable to find a replacement single tenant, we either attempt to sell the property or convert the property for multi-tenant use and begin the process of leasing space.  When appropriate, we seek to sell our multi-tenant properties. 

Financing Strategy

 General.  Since becoming a public company, our principal sources of financing have been the public and private equity and debt markets, property specific debt, our credit facility and term loans, issuance of OP units and undistributed cash flows.

Mortgage Debt. Generally, we seek to finance our assets with non-recourse secured debt that has amortization, term and interest rate characteristics matched to the term and characteristics of the cash flows from the underlying investments.

Corporate Level Borrowings.  We also use corporate level borrowings, such as revolving loans and term loans, as needed when other forms of financing are not available or appropriate.
 
Deleveraging. Our primary focus for 2008 was, and our primary focus for 2009 is, to effectively use our capital to deleverage our balance sheet by refinancing and repurchasing our indebtedness, at discounts, on what we believe are favorable terms.

Common Share Repurchases.  

Our Board of Trustees has approved a share repurchase program.  During 2008 and 2007, approximately 1.2 million and 9.8 million common shares/OP units, respectively, were repurchased under this program at an average cost of $14.28 and $19.83 per share/OP unit, respectively, in the open market and through private transactions with our employees and OP unitholders.  During 2008, we entered into a forward equity commitment to purchase 3.5 million common shares at a price of $5.60 per share.  We have prepaid $12.8 million of the $19.6 million purchase price.  The contract is required to be settled no later than October 2011.  As of December 31, 2008, 1.1 million common shares/OP units remained eligible for repurchase under the authorization.

 
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Advisory Contracts

General. Members of our management have been in the business of investing in single-tenant net lease properties since 1973. This experience has enabled us to provide advisory services to various net lease investors.

Third Party Investors.  In 2001, Lexington Realty Advisors Inc., a wholly-owned, taxable REIT subsidiary, which we refer to as LRA, entered into an advisory and asset management agreement to invest and manage an equity commitment of up to $50.0 million on behalf of a private third party investment fund. The investment fund could, depending on leverage utilized, acquire up to $140.0 million in single tenant, net leased office, industrial and retail properties in the United States. LRA earns acquisition fees (90 basis points of total acquisition costs), annual asset management fees (30 basis points of gross asset value) and an incentive fee of 16% of the return in excess of an internal rate of return of 10% earned by the investment fund. During 2007, the investment fund sold one of its two properties and LRA recognized an incentive fee of $1.1 million and an additional $0.4 million was held back by the investment fund pursuant to the agreement. The investment fund made no purchases in 2008 or 2007.

Affiliated Investors.  We provided advisory services to our former co-investment programs.  We also provide advisory services to NLS and certain equity method investment limited partnerships.

In exchange for providing advisory services to NLS, LRA receives (1) a management fee of 0.375% of the equity capital, (2) a property management fee of up to 3.0% of actual gross revenues from certain assets for which the landlord is obligated to provide property management services (contingent upon the recoverability of such fees from the tenant under the applicable lease), and (3) an acquisition fee of 0.5% of the gross purchase price of each acquired asset by NLS.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, an owner of real property may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under such property as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances. These liabilities may include government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property. Such laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence or disposal of such substances. Although generally our tenants are primarily responsible for any environmental damage and claims related to the leased premises, in the event of the bankruptcy or inability of a tenant of such premises to satisfy any obligations with respect to such environmental liability, we may be required to satisfy such obligations. In addition, as the owner of such properties, we may be held directly liable for any such damages or claims irrespective of the provisions of any lease.

From time to time, in connection with the conduct of our business and generally upon acquisition of a property, we authorize the preparation of Phase I and, when necessary, Phase II environmental reports with respect to our properties. Based upon such environmental reports and our ongoing review of our properties, as of the date of this Annual Report, we are not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of our properties which we believe would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and/or results of operations. There can be no assurance, however, that (1) the discovery of environmental conditions, the existence or severity of which were previously unknown; (2) changes in law; (3) the conduct of tenants; or (4) activities relating to properties in the vicinity of our properties, will not expose us to material liability in the future. Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of our tenants, which would adversely affect our financial condition and/or results of operations.
 
Recent Developments
 
The following summarizes our significant transactions during 2008.
 
Sales. We sold 40 properties to unaffiliated third parties for an aggregate gross sales price of $242.3 million.  In addition, we disposed of one property through a foreclosure with a lender and we contributed or sold 13 properties to NLS.  We also sold our entire interest in Wells for $8.31 per share.
 
Acquisitions.  We acquired two office properties in Kansas and Colorado for an aggregate capitalized cost of $56.1 million.
 
Expansions.  We funded the expansion of two properties for an aggregate capitalized costs of $9.4 million.

 
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Leasing.  We entered into 103 lease extensions and new leases encompassing an aggregate 5.1 million square feet and we received $28.7 million from two lease terminations and land valued at $16.0 million which we recorded as non-operating income.
 
Investments. In addition to the properties we contributed to NLS, we invested  $8.3 million in cash to NLS.  In addition, we restructured our investment in Concord by forming Lex-Win Concord.  During 2008, Lex-Win Concord recognized $104.9 million of other-than-temporary impairments and loan loss reserves of which our share was $52.4 million before minority interest.
 
Financing. With respect to financing activities, we:
 
 
-
repurchased, with cash and issuance of common shares, $239.0  million original principal amount of our 5.45%  Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes at an average discount of  19.3%;
 
 
-
retired $70.9 million face of our Trust Preferred Securities at a discount of 37.1%;
 
 
-
entered into $25.0 million and $45.0 million original principal amount secured term loans with KeyBank and used the net proceeds of $68.0 million to partially repay and refinance indebtedness on three cross-collateralized mortgages;
 
 
-
made balloon payments of $39.6 million on property specific, non-recourse mortgage debt;
 
 
-
retired $86.5 million in property non-recourse mortgage debt due to sale of properties to unrelated third parties;
 
 
-
retired $48.6 million in corporate level secured borrowings;
 
 
-
obtained two non-recourse mortgages, one of which was assumed, with an aggregate principal balance of $21.2 million and a weighted average interest rate of 6.0%; and
 
 
-
borrowed $25.0 million under our unsecured revolving credit facility.
 
Capital.  With respect to capital activities, we:
 
 
-
repurchased 1.2 million common shares under our share repurchase program;
 
 
-
entered into a forward equity commitment to purchase 3.5 million of our common shares at a price of $5.60 per share and prepaid in cash $12.8 million of the $19.6 million purchase price;
 
 
-
merged the MLP into us by acquiring the remaining limited partner interests that we did not already own;
 
 
-
repurchased and retired 0.5 million of our Series C Preferred Shares by issuing 0.7 million common shares and $7.5 million in cash; and
 
 
-
issued approximately 3.5 million common shares (exclusive of shares issued in connection with debt repurchases) raising net proceeds of approximately $47.2 million.
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2008, we:
 
 
-
refinanced our (1) unsecured revolving credit facility, with $25.0 million outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which was scheduled to expire in June 2009, and (2) secured term loan, with $174.3 million outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which was scheduled to mature in June 2009 (or December 2009 at our option), with a secured credit facility consisting of a $165.0 million term loan and a $85.0 million revolving credit agreement with KeyBank, as agent;
 
 
-
sold one property for an aggregate gross sale price of $11.4 million and satisfied the $5.3 million non-recourse mortgage note encumbering the property; and
 
 
-
repurchased $13.0 million face of 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes at a discount of 34.2%.
 
 
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Other

Employees.  As of December 31, 2008, we had 65 full-time employees.

Industry Segments.  We operate in primarily one industry segment, investment in net leased real estate assets.

Web Site.  Our Internet address is www.lxp.com and the investor relations section of our web site is located at http://www.snl.com/irweblinkx/corporateprofile.aspx?iid=103128. We make available, free of charge, on or through the investor relations section of our web site or by contacting our Investor Relations Department, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as proxy statements, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which we refer to as the SEC. Also posted on our web site, and available in print upon request of any shareholder to our Investor Relations Department, are our amended and restated declaration of trust and amended and restated by-laws, charters for our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics governing our trustees, officers and employees, and our Complaint Procedures Regarding Accounting and Auditing Matters. Within the time period required by the SEC and the NYSE, we will post on our web site any amendment to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and any waiver applicable to any of our trustees or executive officers. In addition, our web site includes information concerning purchases and sales of our equity securities by our executive officers and trustees, as well as disclosure relating to certain non-GAAP financial measures (as defined in the SEC’s Regulation G) that we may make public orally, telephonically, by webcast, by broadcast or by similar means from time to time.  Information contained on our web site or the web site of any other person is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report.

Our Investor Relations Department can be contacted at Lexington Realty Trust, One Penn Plaza, Suite 4015, New York, NY 10119-4015, Attn: Investor Relations, telephone: 212-692-7200, e-mail: ir@lxp.com.

Principal Executive Offices.  Our principal executive offices are located at One Penn Plaza, Suite 4015, New York, NY 10119-4015; our telephone number is (212) 692-7200.

NYSE CEO Certification.  Our Chief Executive Officer made an unqualified certification to the NYSE with respect to our compliance with the NYSE corporate governance listing standards in June 2008.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Set forth below are material factors that may adversely affect our business and operations.

We are subject to risks involved in single tenant leases.

We focus our acquisition activities on real properties that are net leased to single tenants. Therefore, the financial failure of, or other default by, a single tenant under its lease is likely to cause a significant reduction in the operating cash flow generated by the property leased to that tenant and might decrease the value of that property.  In addition, we will be responsible for 100% of the operating costs following a vacancy at a single tenant building.

We rely on revenues derived from major tenants.

Revenues from several of our tenants and/or their guarantors constitute a significant percentage of our base rental revenues.  The default, financial distress or bankruptcy of any of the tenants and/or guarantors of these properties could cause interruptions in the receipt of lease revenues and/or result in vacancies, which would reduce our revenues and increase operating costs until the affected property is re-let, and could decrease the ultimate sales value of that property. Upon the expiration or other termination of the leases that are currently in place with respect to these properties, we may not be able to re-lease the vacant property at a comparable lease rate, or at all, or without incurring additional expenditures in connection with the re-leasing.  See Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations – Overview – Leasing Objectives, for a discussion of our tenants currently in bankruptcy.

 
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We face uncertainties relating to lease renewals and re-letting of space.

Upon the expiration of current leases for space located in our properties, we may not be able to re-let all or a portion of that space, or the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than current lease terms or market rates. If we are unable to re-let promptly all or a substantial portion of the space located in our properties or if the rental rates we receive upon re-letting are significantly lower than current rates, our earnings and ability to make expected distributions to our shareholders will be adversely affected due to the resulting reduction in rent receipts and increase in our property operating costs. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain tenants in any of our properties upon the expiration of their leases.

We could become more highly leveraged, resulting in increased risk of default on our obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to pay distributions.

We have incurred, and may continue to incur, indebtedness in furtherance of our activities. Neither our amended and restated declaration of trust nor any policy statement formally adopted by our Board of Trustees limits either the total amount of indebtedness or the specified percentage of indebtedness that we may incur. Accordingly, we could become more highly leveraged, resulting in an increased risk of default on our obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to pay distributions.

Market interest rates could have an adverse effect on our borrowing costs and profitability and can adversely affect our share price.

We have exposure to market risks relating to increases in interest rates due to our variable-rate debt. An increase in interest rates may increase our costs of borrowing on existing variable-rate indebtedness, leading to a reduction in our earnings. As of December 31, 2008, we had outstanding $199.3 million in consolidated variable-rate indebtedness, not subject to an interest-rate swap agreement. The level of our variable-rate indebtedness, along with the interest rate associated with such variable-rate indebtedness, may change in the future and materially affect our interest costs and earnings. In addition, our interest costs on our fixed-rate indebtedness can increase if we are required to refinance our fixed-rate indebtedness at maturity at higher interest rates.

Furthermore, the public valuation of our common shares is related primarily to the earnings that we derive from rental income with respect to our properties and not from the underlying appraised value of the properties themselves. As a result, interest rate fluctuations and capital market conditions can affect the market value of our common shares. For instance, if interest rates rise, the market price of our common shares may decrease because potential investors seeking a higher dividend yield than they would receive from our common shares may sell our common shares in favor of higher rate interest-bearing securities.

Recent disruptions in the financial markets could affect our ability to obtain debt financing on reasonable terms and have other adverse effects on us.

The United States credit markets have experienced significant dislocations and liquidity disruptions which have caused the spreads on prospective debt financings to widen considerably. These circumstances have materially impacted liquidity in the debt markets, making financing terms for borrowers less attractive, and in certain cases have resulted in the unavailability of certain types of debt financing. Continued uncertainty in the credit markets may negatively impact our ability to access additional debt financing at reasonable terms, which may negatively affect our ability to make acquisitions. A prolonged downturn in the credit markets may cause us to seek alternative sources of potentially less attractive financing, and may require us to adjust our business plan accordingly. In addition, these factors may make it more difficult for us to sell properties or may adversely affect the price we receive for properties that we do sell, as prospective buyers may experience increased costs of debt financing or difficulties in obtaining debt financing. These events in the credit markets have also had an adverse effect on other financial markets in the United States, which may make it more difficult or costly for us to raise capital through the issuance of our common shares or preferred shares. These disruptions in the financial markets may have other adverse effects on us or the economy generally.

We also have interest rate swap agreements directly and through our investment in Lex-Win Concord and have a direct forward equity commitment. The counterparties of these arrangements are major financial institutions; however, we are exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties.  In addition, we may be required to make additional prepayments pursuant to our forward equity commitment.

 
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We face risks associated with refinancings.

A significant number of our properties, as well as corporate level borrowings, are subject to mortgage or other secured notes with balloon payments due at maturity. As of December 31, 2008, the consolidated scheduled balloon payments, including discontinued operations, for the next five calendar years, are as follows:

Year
  Balloon Payments
2009 (1)
 
$
259.6 million
2010
 
$
110.6 million
2011
 
$
88.8 million
2012
 
$
402.0 million
2013
 
$
295.7 million

(1)    Subsequent to December 31, 2008, $199.3 million of the debt has been extended to 2011.

As of December 31, 2008, the scheduled balloon payments for our non-consolidated entities for the next five calendar years are as follows:
 
Year
  Balloon Payments  
Balloon Payments – our
Proportionate Share
2009
  $
 69.3 million
  $
32.2 million
2010
  $
87.6 million
  $
43.6 million
2011
  $
190.5 million
  $
94.3 million
2012
  $
81.8 million
  $
40.4 million
2013
  $
16.6 million
  $
8.0 million

Our ability to make the scheduled balloon payments will depend upon our cash balances, the amount available under our credit facility and our ability either to refinance the related mortgage debt or to sell the related property.

Certain of our properties are cross-collateralized and certain of our indebtedness is cross-defaulted.

As of December 31, 2008, the mortgages on two sets of two properties, one set of four properties and one set of three properties are cross-collateralized. In addition, (1) our new credit facility is secured by a borrowing base of interests in 72 properties, (2) our $45.0 million original principal amount secured term loan (of which $35.7 million was outstanding at December 31, 2008) is secured by a borrowing base of interests in 35 properties, and (3) our $25.0 million secured term loan is secured by a borrowing base of interests in three properties. To the extent that any of our properties are cross-collateralized, any default by us under the mortgage note relating to one property will result in a default under the financing arrangements relating to any other property that also provides security for that mortgage note or is cross-collateralized with such mortgage note.

In addition, our credit facility, secured term loans and 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes contain cross-default provisions which may be triggered if we default on indebtedness in excess of certain thresholds.

We face possible liability relating to environmental matters.

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, as an owner of real property, we may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under our properties, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances. These liabilities may include government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property. These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances. This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the activities of an operator of, or tenant at, the property. The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and/or our aggregate assets. In addition, the presence of those substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove those substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent that property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, would reduce our revenues and ability to make distributions.

 
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A property can also be adversely affected either through physical contamination or by virtue of an adverse effect upon value attributable to the migration of hazardous or toxic substances, or other contaminants that have or may have emanated from other properties. Although our tenants are primarily responsible for any environmental damages and claims related to the leased premises, in the event of the bankruptcy or inability of any of our tenants to satisfy any obligations with respect to the property leased to that tenant, we may be required to satisfy such obligations. In addition, we may be held directly liable for any such damages or claims irrespective of the provisions of any lease.

From time to time, in connection with the conduct of our business, we authorize the preparation of Phase I environmental reports and, when necessary, Phase II environmental reports, with respect to our properties. Based upon these environmental reports and our ongoing review of our properties, as of the date of this Annual Report, we are not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of our properties that we believe would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us.

There can be no assurance, however, that the environmental reports will reveal all environmental conditions at our properties or that the following will not expose us to material liability in the future:

 
·
the discovery of previously unknown environmental conditions;
 
·
changes in law;
 
·
activities of tenants; or
 
·
activities relating to properties in the vicinity of our properties.

Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of our tenants, which could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Uninsured losses or a loss in excess of insured limits could adversely affect our financial condition.

We carry comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage and rent loss insurance on most of our properties, with policy specifications and insured limits that we believe are customary for similar properties. However, with respect to those properties where the leases do not provide for abatement of rent under any circumstances, we generally do not maintain rent loss insurance. In addition, there are certain types of losses, such as losses resulting from wars, terrorism or certain acts of God that generally are not insured because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose capital invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenues from a property, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the property. Any loss of these types would adversely affect our financial condition.

Future terrorist attacks and the military conflicts could have a material adverse effect on general economic conditions, consumer confidence and market liquidity.

Among other things, it is possible that interest rates may be affected by these events. An increase in interest rates may increase our costs of borrowing, leading to a reduction in our earnings. These types of terrorist acts could also result in significant damages to, or loss of, our properties.

We and our tenants may be unable to obtain adequate insurance coverage on acceptable economic terms for losses resulting from acts of terrorism. Our lenders may require that we carry terrorism insurance even if we do not believe this insurance is necessary or cost effective. We may also be prohibited under the applicable lease from passing all or a portion of the cost of such insurance through to the tenant. Should an act of terrorism result in an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits, we could lose capital invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenues from a property, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the property. Any loss of these types would adversely affect our financial condition.

 
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Competition may adversely affect our ability to purchase properties.

There are numerous commercial developers, real estate companies, financial institutions and other investors with greater financial resources than we have that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants who will lease space in our properties. Due to our focus on net lease properties located throughout the United States, and because most competitors are locally and/or regionally focused, we do not encounter the same competitors in each market. Our competitors include other real estate investment trusts, or REITs, financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, private companies and individuals. This competition may result in a higher cost for properties that we wish to purchase.

Our failure to maintain effective internal controls could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and share price.

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such standards may be modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Moreover, effective internal controls, particularly those related to revenue recognition, are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and to maintain our qualification as a REIT and are important to helping prevent financial fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, our REIT qualification could be jeopardized, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our shares could drop significantly.

We may have limited control over our co-investment programs and joint venture investments.

Our co-investment programs and joint venture investments may involve risks not otherwise present for investments made solely by us, including the possibility that our partner might, at any time, become bankrupt, have different interests or goals than we do, or take action contrary to our instructions, requests, policies or objectives, including our policy with respect to maintaining our qualification as a REIT. Other risks of co-investment programs and joint venture investments include impasse on decisions, such as a sale, because neither we nor our partner have full control over the co-investment programs or joint venture. Also, there is no limitation under our organizational documents as to the amount of funds that may be invested in co-investment programs and joint ventures.

One of our co-investment programs, Lex-Win Concord, is owned equally by us and Winthrop. This co-investment program is managed by the members.  Material actions taken by Lex-Win Concord require the consent of each of us and Winthrop. Accordingly, Lex-Win Concord may not take certain actions or invest in certain assets even if we believe it to be in its best interest. Michael L. Ashner, our former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of each of Winthrop and WRP Sub-Management LLC, the administrative manager of Lex-Win Concord.

Another co-investment program, NLS, is managed by an Executive Committee comprised of three persons appointed by us and two persons appointed by our partner. With few exceptions, the vote of four members of the Executive Committee is required to conduct business. Accordingly, we do not control the business decisions of this co-investment.

Investments by our co-investment programs may conflict with our ability to make attractive investments.

Under the terms of the limited partnership agreement governing NLS, we are required to first offer to NLS all opportunities to acquire real estate assets which, among other criteria, are specialty in nature and net leased. Only if NLS elects not to approve the acquisition opportunity or the applicable exclusivity conditions have expired, may we pursue the opportunity directly. As a result, we may not be able to make attractive acquisitions directly and may only receive an interest in such acquisitions through our interest in NLS.

In addition, the agreements governing Lex-Win Concord and Concord may restrict our ability to make certain debt investments.

Certain of our trustees and officers may face conflicts of interest with respect to sales and refinancings.

E. Robert Roskind and Richard J. Rouse, our Chairman, and Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, respectively, each own limited partner interests in certain of our operating partnerships, and as a result, may face different and more adverse tax consequences than our other shareholders will if we sell certain properties or reduce mortgage indebtedness on certain properties. Those individuals may, therefore, have different objectives than our other shareholders regarding the appropriate pricing and timing of any sale of such properties or reduction of mortgage debt.

 
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Accordingly, there may be instances in which we may not sell a property or pay down the debt on a property even though doing so would be advantageous to our other shareholders. In the event of an appearance of a conflict of interest, the conflicted trustee or officer must recuse himself or herself from any decision making or seek a waiver of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Our ability to change our portfolio is limited because real estate investments are illiquid.

Equity investments in real estate are relatively illiquid and, therefore, our ability to change our portfolio promptly in response to  changed conditions will be limited. Our Board of Trustees may establish investment criteria or limitations as it deems appropriate, but currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest or on the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. We could change our investment, disposition and financing policies without a vote of our shareholders.

There can be no assurance that we will remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

We believe that we have met the requirements for qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes beginning with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993, and we intend to continue to meet these requirements in the future. However, qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Code, for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. No assurance can be given that we have qualified or will remain qualified as a REIT. The Code provisions and income tax regulations applicable to REITs are more complex than those applicable to corporations. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control may affect our ability to continue to qualify as a REIT. In addition, no assurance can be given that legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions will not significantly change the requirements for qualification as a REIT or the federal income tax consequences of such qualification. If we do not qualify as a REIT, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing our net taxable income. In addition, our income would be subject to tax at the regular corporate rates. We also could be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost. Cash available for distribution to our shareholders would be significantly reduced for each year in which we do not qualify as a REIT. In that event, we would not be required to continue to make distributions. Although we currently intend to continue to qualify as a REIT, it is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us, without the consent of the shareholders, to revoke the REIT election or to otherwise take action that would result in disqualification.

We may be subject to the REIT prohibited transactions tax, which could result in significant U.S. federal income tax liability to us.

We previously announced a restructuring of our investment strategy, focusing on core and core plus assets.  A real estate investment trust will incur a 100% tax on the net income from a prohibited transaction.  Generally, a prohibited transaction includes a sale or disposition of property held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business.  While we believe that the dispositions of our assets pursuant to the restructuring of our investment strategy should not be treated as prohibited transactions, whether a particular sale will be treated as a prohibited transaction depends on the underlying facts and circumstances.  We have not sought and do not intend to seek a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding any dispositions.  Accordingly, there can be no assurance that our dispositions of such assets will not be subject to the prohibited transactions tax.  If all or a significant portion of those dispositions were treated as prohibited transactions, we would incur a significant U.S. federal income tax liability, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Distribution requirements imposed by law limit our flexibility.

To maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we are generally required to distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our taxable income for that calendar year. Our taxable income is determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid and by excluding net capital gains. To the extent that we satisfy the distribution requirement, but distribute less than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to federal corporate income tax on our undistributed income. In addition, we will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which our distributions in any year are less than the sum of (i) 85% of our ordinary income for that year, (ii) 95% of our capital gain net income for that year and (iii) 100% of our undistributed taxable income from prior years. We intend to continue to make distributions to our shareholders to comply with the distribution requirements of the Code and to reduce exposure to federal income and nondeductible excise taxes. Differences in timing between the receipt of income and the payment of expenses in determining our income and the effect of required debt amortization payments could require us to borrow funds on a short-term basis in order to meet the distribution requirements that are necessary to achieve the tax benefits associated with qualifying as a REIT.

 
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Certain limitations limit a third party’s ability to acquire us or effectuate a change in our control.

Limitations imposed to protect our REIT status.  In order to protect us against the loss of our REIT status, our declaration of trust limits any shareholder from owning more than 9.8% in value of any class of our outstanding shares, subject to certain exceptions. The ownership limit may have the effect of precluding acquisition of control of us.

Severance payments under employment agreements.  Substantial termination payments may be required to be paid under the provisions of employment agreements with certain of our executives upon a change of control. We have entered into employment agreements with four of our executive officers which provide that, upon the occurrence of a change in control of us (including a change in ownership of more than 50% of the total combined voting power of our outstanding securities, the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, dissolution, the acquisition, except from us, of 20% or more of our voting shares or a change in the majority of our Board of Trustees), those executive officers may be entitled to severance benefits based on their current annual base salaries, recent annual cash bonuses and the average of the value of the two most recent long-term incentive awards as defined in the employment agreements. Accordingly, these payments may discourage a third party from acquiring us.

Limitation due to our ability to issue preferred shares.  Our amended and restated declaration of trust authorizes our Board of Trustees to issue preferred shares, without shareholder approval. The Board of Trustees is able to establish the preferences and rights of any preferred shares issued which could have the effect of delaying or preventing someone from taking control of us, even if a change in control were in shareholders’ best interests. At December 31, 2008, we had outstanding 3,160,000 Series B Preferred Shares, that we issued in June 2003, 2,598,300 Series C Preferred Shares, that we issued in December 2004 and January 2005, and 6,200,000 Series D Preferred Shares, that we issued in February 2007. Our Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Shares include provisions that may deter a change of control. The establishment and issuance of shares of our existing series of preferred shares or a future series of preferred shares could make a change of control of us more difficult.

Limitation imposed by the Maryland Business Combination Act.  The Maryland General Corporation Law, as applicable to Maryland REITs, establishes special restrictions against “business combinations” between a Maryland REIT and “interested shareholders” or their affiliates unless an exemption is applicable. An interested shareholder includes a person who beneficially owns, and an affiliate or associate of the trust who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of our then-outstanding voting shares, but a person is not an interested shareholder if the Board of Trustees approved in advance the transaction by which he otherwise would have been an interested shareholder. Among other things, Maryland law prohibits (for a period of five years) a merger and certain other transactions between a Maryland REIT and an interested shareholder. The five-year period runs from the most recent date on which the interested shareholder became an interested shareholder. Thereafter, any such business combination must be recommended by the Board of Trustees and approved by two super-majority shareholder votes unless, among other conditions, the common shareholders receive a minimum price for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for its shares. The statute permits various exemptions from its provisions, including business combinations that are exempted by the Board of Trustees prior to the time that the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder. The business combination statute could have the effect of discouraging offers to acquire us and of increasing the difficulty of consummating any such offers, even if such acquisition would be in shareholders’ best interests. In connection with our merger with Newkirk, Vornado Realty Trust, which we refer to as Vornado, was granted a limited exemption from the definition of “interested shareholder.”

Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act.  Maryland law provides that “control shares” of a Maryland REIT acquired in a “control share acquisition” shall have no voting rights except to the extent approved by a vote of two-thirds of the vote entitled to be cast on the matter under the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act. Shares owned by the acquiror, by our officers or by employees who are our trustees are excluded from shares entitled to vote on the matter. “Control Shares” means shares that, if aggregated with all other shares previously acquired by the acquiror or in respect of which the acquiror is able to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power (except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy), would entitle the acquiror to exercise voting power in electing trustees within one of the following ranges of voting power: one-tenth or more but less than one-third, one-third or more but less than a majority or a majority or more of all voting power. Control shares do not include shares the acquiring person is then entitled to vote as a result of having previously obtained shareholder approval. A “control share acquisition” means the acquisition of control shares, subject to certain exceptions. If voting rights of control shares acquired in a control share acquisition are not approved at a shareholders’ meeting, then subject to certain conditions and limitations the issuer may redeem any or all of the control shares for fair value. If voting rights of such control shares are approved at a shareholders’ meeting and the acquiror becomes entitled to vote a majority of the shares entitled to vote, all other shareholders may exercise appraisal rights. Any control shares acquired in a control share acquisition which are not exempt under our by-laws will be subject to the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act. Our amended and restated by-laws contain a provision exempting from the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act any and all acquisitions by any person of our shares. We cannot assure you that this provision will not be amended or eliminated at any time in the future.

 
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Limits on ownership of our capital shares may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing someone from taking control of us.

For us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, among other requirements, not more than 50% of the value of our outstanding capital shares may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined for federal income tax purposes to include certain entities) during the last half of each taxable year, and these capital shares must be beneficially owned by 100 or more persons during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months or during a proportionate part of a shorter taxable year (in each case, other than the first such year for which a REIT election is made). Our amended and restated declaration of trust includes certain restrictions regarding transfers of our capital shares and ownership limits.

Actual or constructive ownership of our capital shares in excess of the share ownership limits contained in its declaration of trust would cause the violative transfer or ownership to be void or cause the shares to be transferred to a charitable trust and then sold to a person or entity who can own the shares without violating these limits. As a result, if a violative transfer were made, the recipient of the shares would not acquire any economic or voting rights attributable to the transferred shares. Additionally, the constructive ownership rules for these limits are complex and groups of related individuals or entities may be deemed a single owner and consequently in violation of the share ownership limits.

These restrictions and limits may not be adequate in all cases, however, to prevent the transfer of our capital shares in violation of the ownership limitations. The ownership limits discussed above may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing someone from taking control of us, even though a change of control could involve a premium price for the common shares or otherwise be in shareholders’ best interests.

Legislative or regulatory tax changes could have an adverse effect on us.

At any time, the federal income tax laws governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended. Any of those new laws or interpretations may take effect retroactively and could adversely affect us or you as a shareholder. REIT dividends generally are not eligible for the reduced rates currently applicable to certain corporate dividends (unless attributable to dividends from taxable REIT subsidiaries and otherwise eligible for such rates). As a result, investment in non-REIT corporations may be relatively more attractive than investment in REITs. This could adversely affect the market price of our shares.

Our Board of Trustees may change our investment policy without shareholders’ approval.

Subject to our fundamental investment policy to maintain our qualification as a REIT, our Board of Trustees will determine its investment and financing policies, growth strategy and its debt, capitalization, distribution, acquisition, disposition and operating policies.

Our Board of Trustees may revise or amend these strategies and policies at any time without a vote by shareholders. Accordingly, shareholders’ control over changes in our strategies and policies is limited to the election of trustees, and changes made by our Board of Trustees may not serve the interests of shareholders and could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations, including our ability to distribute cash to shareholders or qualify as a REIT.

Our inability to carry out our growth strategy could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our growth strategy is based on the acquisition and development of additional properties and related assets, including acquisitions of large portfolios and real estate companies and acquisitions through co-investment programs such as joint ventures. In the context of our business plan, “development” generally means an expansion or renovation of an existing property or the acquisition of a newly constructed property. We may provide a developer with a commitment to acquire a property upon completion of construction of a property and commencement of rent from the tenant. Our plan to grow through the acquisition and development of new properties could be adversely affected by trends in the real estate and financing businesses. The consummation of any future acquisitions will be subject to satisfactory completion of an extensive valuation analysis and due diligence review and to the negotiation of definitive documentation. Our ability to implement our strategy may be impeded because we may have difficulty finding new properties and investments at attractive prices that meet our investment criteria, negotiating with new or existing tenants or securing acceptable financing. If we are unable to carry out our strategy, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 
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Acquisitions of additional properties entail the risk that investments will fail to perform in accordance with expectations, including operating and leasing expectations. Redevelopment and new project development are subject to numerous risks, including risks of construction delays, cost overruns or force majeure events that may increase project costs, new project commencement risks such as the receipt of zoning, occupancy and other required governmental approvals and permits, and the incurrence of development costs in connection with projects that are not pursued to completion.

Some of our acquisitions and developments may be financed using the proceeds of periodic equity or debt offerings, lines of credit or other forms of secured or unsecured financing that may result in a risk that permanent financing for newly acquired projects might not be available or would be available only on disadvantageous terms. If permanent debt or equity financing is not available on acceptable terms to refinance acquisitions undertaken without permanent financing, further acquisitions may be curtailed or cash available for distribution to shareholders may be adversely affected.

The concentration of ownership by certain investors may limit other shareholders from influencing significant corporate decisions.

At December 31, 2008, Vornado beneficially owned 16.1 million common shares and E. Robert Roskind, our Chairman, beneficially owned 0.9 million of our common shares and 1.5 million units of limited partner interest in our operating partnerships, which are redeemable for our common shares on a one for one basis, or with respect to a portion of the units, at our election, cash.  Each of Vornado and Mr. Roskind may have substantial influence over us and on the outcome of any matters submitted to our shareholders for approval. In addition, certain decisions concerning our operations or financial structure may present conflicts of interest between each of Vornado and Mr. Roskind and our other equity or debt holders. In addition, Vornado engages in a wide variety of activities in the real estate business and may engage in activities that result in conflicts of interest with respect to matters affecting us, such as competition for properties and tenants.

Securities eligible for future sale may have adverse effects on our share price.

An aggregate of approximately 7.3 million of our common shares are issuable upon the exercise of employee share options and the exchange of units of limited partnership interests in our operating partnership subsidiaries. Depending upon the number of such securities exercised or exchanged at one time, an exercise or exchange of such securities could be dilutive to or otherwise adversely affect the interests of holders of our common shares.

We are dependent upon our key personnel.

We are dependent upon key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed. We are dependent on our executive officers for business direction. We have entered into employment agreements with certain employees, including E. Robert Roskind, our Chairman, Richard J. Rouse, our Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, T. Wilson Eglin, our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Patrick Carroll, our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Our inability to retain the services of any of our key personnel or our loss of any of their services could adversely impact our operations. We do not have key man life insurance coverage on our executive officers.

Risks Specific to Our Investment in Concord

In addition to the risks described above, our investment in Concord is subject to the following additional risks:

Concord engages in hedging transactions that may limit gains or result in losses.

Concord uses derivatives to hedge its liabilities and this has certain risks, including losses on a hedge position, which have in the past and may in the future reduce the return on our investment in Concord and such losses may exceed the amount invested in such instruments.  In addition, counterparties to a hedging arrangement could default on their obligations.  Concord may have to pay certain costs, such as transaction fees or brokerage costs related to its hedging transactions.

 
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The loans Concord invests in are subject to delinquency, foreclosure and loss.

Concord’s commercial real estate loans and loan securities are directly and indirectly secured by income producing property.  These loans are subject to risks of delinquency and foreclosure as well as risk associated with the capital markets.  The ability of a borrower to repay a loan secured by an income-producing property typically is dependent primarily upon the successful operation of such property rather than upon the existence of independent income or assets of the borrower.  If a borrower were to default on a loan, it is possible that Concord would not recover the full value of the loan.

The subordinate loan assets Concord invests in may be subject to risks relating to the structure and terms of the transactions, and there may not be sufficient funds or assets remaining to satisfy our subordinate notes, which may result in losses to Concord.
 
Concord invests in loan assets that are subordinate in payment and collateral to more senior loans.  If a borrower defaults or declares bankruptcy, after the more senior obligations are satisfied, there may not be sufficient funds or assets remaining to satisfy Concord’s subordinate notes.  Because each transaction is privately negotiated, subordinate loan assets can vary in their structural characteristics and lender rights including Concord’s rights to control the default or bankruptcy process varies from transaction to transaction.  The subordinate loan assets that Concord invests in may not give Concord the right to demand foreclosure as a subordinate debtholder.  Furthermore, the presence of intercreditor agreements may limit Concord’s ability to amend the loan documents, assign the loans, accept prepayments, exercise remedies and control decisions made in bankruptcy proceedings relating to borrowers.  Bankruptcy and borrower litigation can significantly increase the time needed for Concord to acquire possession of underlying collateral in the event of a default, during which time the collateral may decline in value.  In addition, there are significant costs and delays associated with the foreclosure process.
 
Concord invests in subordinate mortgage-backed securities which are subject to a greater risk of loss than senior securities. Concord may hold the most junior class of mortgage-backed securities which are subject to the first risk of loss if any losses are realized on the underlying mortgage loans.
 
Concord invests in a variety of subordinate loan securities, and sometimes hold a “first loss” subordinate holder position. The ability of a borrower to make payments on the loan underlying these securities is dependent primarily upon the successful operation of the property rather than upon the existence of independent income or assets of the borrower since the underlying loans are generally non-recourse in nature. In the event of default and the exhaustion of any equity support, reserve funds, letters of credit and any classes of securities junior to those in which Concord invests, Concord will not be able to recover all of its investment in the securities purchased.
 
The widening of credit spreads has had and will continue to have a negative impact on the value of Concord’s assets.
 
Although Concord acquired its loan assets and loan securities with the intent to hold them to maturity, the value of Concord’s loan assets and loan securities is dependent upon the yield demanded on these assets by the market based on the underlying credit.  A large supply of these loan securities combined with reduced demand will generally cause the market to require a higher yield on these loan securities, resulting in a higher, or “wider,” spread over the benchmark rate of such loan securities.  Under these conditions such as those that we are currently experiencing, the value of loan securities in Concord’s portfolio has and will tend to decline.  Such changes in the market value of Concord’s portfolio has and will adversely affect Concord’s net equity through their impact on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale loan securities, and therefore Concord’s cash flow since Concord would be unable to realize gains through sale of such loan securities.  Also, they have and could continue to adversely affect Concord’s ability to borrow and access capital.
 
Concord prices its assets based on its assumptions about future credit spreads for financing of those assets.  Concord has obtained in the past longer term financing for its assets using structured financing techniques such as collateralized debt obligations (CDOs).  Such issuances entail interest rates set at a spread over a certain benchmark, such as the yield on United States Treasury obligations, swaps or LIBOR.  If the spread that investors are paying on structured finance vehicles over the benchmark widens and the rates Concord charges on its securitized assets are not increased accordingly, this may reduce Concord’s income or cause losses.

 
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The deterioration of the credit markets has had an adverse impact on the ability of Concord’s borrowers to obtain replacement financing.
 
The deterioration of credit markets has made it extremely difficult for borrowers to obtain mortgage financing.  The inability of Concord’s borrowers to obtain replacement financing has led and will likely continue to lead to more loan defaults thereby resulting in expensive and time consuming foreclosure actions and/or negotiated extensions to existing loans beyond their current expirations on terms which may not be as favorable to Concord as the existing loans.
 
The repurchase agreements that Concord uses to finance its investments may require it to provide additional collateral.
 
If the market value of the loan assets and loan securities pledged or sold by Concord to repurchase counterparties decline in value, which decline is determined, in most cases, by the repurchase counterparties, Concord may be required by the repurchase counterparties to provide additional collateral or pay down a portion of the funds advanced.  Posting additional collateral to support its repurchase facilities will reduce Concord’s return on assets and liquidity as well as limit its ability to leverage its assets.  If Concord cannot post additional collateral, Concord will be required to satisfy the margin calls in cash.  Accordingly, if Concord is required to use its cash, or if it does not have sufficient cash, to meet such requirements, it will result in a rapid deterioration of Concord’s financial condition and solvency as well as the loss of assets to the repurchase counterparties, thereby adversely affecting our investment in Concord.
 
The credit and capital market deterioration has significantly strained Concord’s liquidity.
 
The inability of Concord to obtain replacement financing coupled with pending maturities and margin calls on its repurchase obligations has significantly strained Concord’s liquidity as cash from operations is required to be used primarily to satisfy repayments under repurchase agreements and margin calls.  Until there is a recovery in the credit and capital markets and depending on the length of the extent of margin calls and loan defaults, Concord will likely have to utilize its cash flow to meet regular debt service payments as well as margin calls on its repurchase facilities and preferred distribution payments thereby reducing distributions to members.  In addition, if alternative financing is not available or the level of defaults on Concord’s loan assets and loan securities increases, Concord may not have sufficient liquidity to satisfy its debt obligations which may require Concord to liquidate assets at unfavorable pricing.
 
Credit ratings assigned to Concord’s investments are subject to ongoing evaluations and we cannot be sure that the ratings currently assigned to Concord’s investments will not be downgraded.
 
Some of Concord’s investments are rated by the major rating agencies.  The credit ratings on these investments are subject to ongoing evaluation by credit rating agencies.  If rating agencies assign a lower rating or reduce, or indicate that they may reduce, their ratings of Concord’s investments, the market value of those investments could significantly decline, which could have an adverse affect on Concord’s financial condition.
 
The coverage tests in Concord’s existing CDO may have a negative impact on Concord’s operating results and cash flows.
 
Concord’s current CDO contains coverage tests, including over-collateralization tests, which are used primarily to determine whether and to what extent principal and interest proceeds on the underlying collateral debt securities and other assets may be used to pay principal and interest on the subordinate classes of bonds in the CDO.  In the event the coverage tests are not met, distributions otherwise payable to Concord may be re-directed to pay principal on the bond classes senior to Concord’s.  Therefore, Concord’s failure to satisfy the coverage tests could adversely affect Concord’s operating results and cash flows.
 
Certain coverage tests which may be applicable to Concord’s interest in its CDOs (based on delinquency levels or other criteria) may also restrict Concord’s ability to receive net income from assets pledged to secure the CDO.  If Concord’s assets fail to perform as anticipated, Concord’s over-collateralization or other credit enhancement expense associated with its CDOs will increase.

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments

There are no unresolved written comments that were received from the SEC staff 180 days or more before the end of our fiscal year relating to our periodic or current reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 
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Item 2.  Properties

Real Estate Portfolio

General.  As of December 31, 2008, we had ownership interests in approximately 40.2 million square feet of rentable space in approximately 225 consolidated office, industrial and retail properties. As of December 31, 2008, our properties were approximately 93.3% leased based upon net rentable square feet.

Our properties are generally subject to net leases; however, in certain leases we are responsible for roof and structural repairs. In such situations, we perform annual inspections of the properties. In addition, certain of our properties (including those held through non-consolidated entities) are subject to leases in which the landlord is responsible for a portion of the real estate taxes, utilities and general maintenance. We are responsible for all operating expenses of any vacant properties and we may be responsible for a significant amount of operating expenses of multi-tenant properties.

Ground Leases.  Certain of our properties are subject to long-term ground leases where a third party owns and leases the underlying land to us. Certain of these properties are economically owned through the holding of industrial revenue bonds and as such neither ground lease payments nor bond interest payments are made or received, respectively. For certain of the properties held under a ground lease, we have a purchase option. At the end of these long-term ground leases, unless extended or the purchase option exercised, the land together with all improvements thereon reverts to the landowner. In addition, we have one property in which a portion of the land, on which a portion of the parking lot is located, is subject to a ground lease. At expiration of the ground lease, only that portion of the parking lot reverts to the landowner.

Leverage.  As of December 31, 2008, we had outstanding mortgages and notes payable, including mortgages classified as discontinued operations, of $2.4 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 5.6%.

 
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Table Regarding Real Estate Holdings

LEXINGTON CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY CHART
OFFICE
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net 
Rentable
 Square
 Feet
 
Current 
Lease
 Term
 Expiration
 
Percent
 Leased
 
12209 W. Markham St.
 
Little Rock
 
AR
 
Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    36,311  
10/31/2010
    100 %
13430 N. Black Canyon Fwy
 
Phoenix
 
AZ
 
Bull HN Information Systems, Inc.
    138,430  
10/31/2015
    82 %
2211 S. 47th St.
 
Phoenix
 
AZ
 
Avnet, Inc.
    176,402  
11/14/2012
    100 %
2005 E. Technology Circle
 
Tempe
 
AZ
 
(i) Structure, LLC (Infocrossing, Inc.)
    60,000  
12/31/2025
    100 %
275 S. Valencia Ave
 
Brea
 
CA
 
Bank of America NT & SA
    637,503  
6/30/2012
    100 %
1770 Cartwright Rd
 
Irvine
 
CA
 
Multi-tenanted
    149,194  
Various
    74 %
26210 & 26220 Enterprise Court
 
Lake Forest
 
CA
 
Apria Healthcare, Inc. (Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.)
    100,012  
1/31/2012
    100 %
1500 Hughes Way
 
Long Beach
 
CA
 
Multi-tenanted
    490,054  
Various
    67 %
2706 Media Center Dr.
 
Los Angeles
 
CA
 
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
    83,252  
11/7/2012
    100 %
3333 Coyote Hill Road
 
Palo Alto
 
CA
 
Xerox Corporation
    202,000  
12/13/2013
    100 %
5724 W. Las Positas Blvd.
 
Pleasanton
 
CA
 
NK Leasehold
    40,914  
11/30/2009
    100 %
255 California St.
 
San Francisco
 
CA
 
Multi-tenanted
    169,927  
Various
    93 %
9201 E. Dry Creek Rd
 
Centennial
 
CO
 
The Shaw Group, Inc.
    128,500  
9/30/2017
    100 %
1110 Bayfield Dr.
 
Colorado Springs
 
CO
 
Honeywell International, Inc.
    166,575  
11/30/2013
    100 %
5550 Tech Center Dr.
 
Colorado Springs
 
CO
 
Federal Express Corporation
    61,690  
4/30/2009
    100 %
3940 S. Teller St.
 
Lakewood
 
CO
 
Travelers Express Company, Inc.
    68,165  
3/31/2012
    100 %
1315 W. Century Dr.
 
Louisville
 
CO
 
Global Healthcare Exchange
    106,877  
4/30/2017
    100 %
10 John St.
 
Clinton
 
CT
 
Vacant
    41,188  
None
    0 %
200 Executive Blvd. S.
 
Southington
 
CT
 
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    153,364  
12/31/2012
    100 %
100 Barnes Rd
 
Wallingford
 
CT
 
3M Company
    44,400  
12/31/2010
    100 %
5600 Broken Sound Blvd.
 
Boca Raton
 
FL
 
Océ Printing Systems USA, Inc. (Océ -USA Holding, Inc.)
    136,789  
2/14/2020
    100 %
12600 Gateway Blvd.
 
Fort Meyers
 
FL
 
Gartner, Inc.
    62,400  
1/31/2013
    100 %
550 Business Center Dr.
 
Lake Mary
 
FL
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
    125,920  
9/30/2015
    100 %
600 Business Center Dr.
 
Lake Mary
 
FL
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
    125,155  
9/30/2015
    100 %

 
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LEXINGTON CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY CHART
OFFICE
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net
 Rentable
 Square
 Feet
 
Current
 Lease
 Term
 Expiration
 
Percent
 Leased
 
6277 Sea Harbor Dr.
 
Orlando
 
FL
 
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
    355,840  
3/31/2009
    100 %
9200 S. Park Center Loop
 
Orlando
 
FL
 
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
    59,927  
9/30/2013
    100 %
Sandlake Rd./Kirkman Rd
 
Orlando
 
FL
 
Lockheed Martin Corporation
    184,000  
4/30/2013
    100 %
4200 RCA Blvd.
 
Palm Beach Gardens
 
FL
 
The Wackenhut Corporation
    114,518  
2/28/2011
    100 %
6303 Barfield Rd
 
Atlanta
 
GA
 
International Business Machines Corporation (Internet Security Systems, Inc.)
    238,600  
5/31/2013
    100 %
859 Mount Vernon Hwy
 
Atlanta
 
GA
 
International Business Machines Corporation (Internet Security Systems, Inc.)
    50,400  
5/31/2013
    100 %
160 Clairemont Ave
 
Decatur
 
GA
 
Multi-tenanted
    121,686  
Various
    47 %
4000 Johns Creek Pkwy
 
Suwanee
 
GA
 
Kraft Foods N.A., Inc.
    87,219  
1/31/2012
    100 %
King St.
 
Honolulu
 
HI
 
Multi-tenanted
    239,291  
Various
    87 %
1275 N.W. 128th St.
 
Clive
 
IA
 
Principal Life Insurance Company
    61,180  
1/31/2012
    100 %
101 E. Erie St.
 
Chicago
 
IL
 
Draftfcb, Inc. (Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.)
    230,684  
3/15/2014
    100 %
850 & 950 Warrenville Rd
 
Lisle
 
IL
 
National Louis University
    99,329  
12/31/2019
    100 %
500 Jackson St.
 
Columbus
 
IN
 
Cummins, Inc.
    390,100  
7/31/2019
    100 %
10300 Kincaid Dr.
 
Fishers
 
IN
 
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    193,000  
10/31/2009
    100 %
10475 Crosspoint Blvd.
 
Fishers
 
IN
 
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
    141,047  
10/31/2019
    100 %
5757 Decatur Blvd.
 
Indianapolis
 
IN
 
Allstate Insurance Company
    89,956  
8/31/2012
    100 %
11201 Renner Blvd.
 
Lenexa
 
KS
 
Applebee’s Services, Inc. (DineEquity, Inc.)
    178,000  
7/31/2023
    100 %
5200 Metcalf Ave
 
Overland Park
 
KS
 
Swiss Re American Holding Corporation
    320,198  
12/22/2018
    100 %
2300 Litton Lane
 
Hebron
 
KY
 
Zwicker & Associates, P.C.
    83,441  
8/31/2012
    100 %
4455 American Way
 
Baton Rouge
 
LA
 
Bell South Mobility, Inc.
    70,100  
10/31/2012
    100 %
147 Milk St.
 
Boston
 
MA
 
Harvard Vanguard Medical Association
    52,337  
12/31/2022
    100 %
33 Commercial St.
 
Foxboro
 
MA
 
Invensys Systems, Inc. (Siebe, Inc.)
    164,689  
7/1/2015
    100 %
100 Light St.
 
Baltimore
 
MD
 
Multi-tenanted
    523,240  
Various
    98 %
37101 Corporate Dr.
 
Farmington Hills
 
MI
 
TEMIC Automotive of North America, Inc.
    119,829  
12/31/2016
    100 %
26555 Northwestern Hwy
 
Southfield
 
MI
 
Federal-Mogul Corporation
    187,163  
1/31/2015
    100 %
3165 McKelvey Rd
 
Bridgeton
 
MO
 
BJC Health System
    52,994  
3/31/2013
    100 %
9201 Stateline Rd
 
Kansas City
 
MO
 
Swiss Re American Holding Corporation
    155,925  
4/1/2019
    100 %
200 Lucent Lane
 
Cary
 
NC
 
Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.
    124,944  
9/30/2011
    100 %
11707 Miracle Hills Dr.
 
Omaha
 
NE
 
Infocrossing, LLC (Infocrossing, Inc.)
    85,200  
11/30/2025
    100 %
700 US Hwy. Route 202-206
 
Bridgewater
 
NJ
 
Biovail Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Biovail Corporation)
    115,558  
10/31/2014
    100 %
389 & 399 Interpace Hwy
 
Parsippany
 
NJ
 
Sanofi-aventis U.S., Inc. (Aventis, Inc. & Aventis Pharma Holding GmbH)
    340,240  
1/31/2010
    100 %
333 Mount Hope Ave
 
Rockaway
 
NJ
 
BASF Corporation
    95,500  
9/30/2014
    100 %
1415 Wyckoff Rd
 
Wall
 
NJ
 
New Jersey Natural Gas Company
    157,511  
6/30/2021
    100 %
29 S. Jefferson Rd
 
Whippany
 
NJ
 
CAE SimuFlite, Inc.
    123,734  
11/30/2021
    100 %
 
 
 
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LEXINGTON CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY CHART
OFFICE
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net
Rentable
Square
Feet
 
Current
Lease
Term
Expiration
 
Percent
Leased
 
6226 W. Sahara Ave
 
Las Vegas
 
NV
 
Nevada Power Company
    282,000  
1/31/2014
    100 %
180 S. Clinton St.
 
Rochester
 
NY
 
Frontier Corporation
    226,000  
12/31/2014
    100 %
5550 Britton Pkwy
 
Hilliard
 
OH
 
BMW Financial Services NA, LLC
    220,966  
2/28/2021
    100 %
2000 Eastman Dr.
 
Milford
 
OH
 
Siemens Product Lifestyle Management Software, Inc.
    221,215  
4/30/2016
    100 %
500 Olde Worthington Rd
 
Westerville
 
OH
 
InVentiv Communications, Inc.
    97,000  
9/30/2015
    100 %
4848 129th E. Ave
 
Tulsa
 
OK
 
Metris Direct, Inc. (Metris Companies, Inc.)
    101,100  
1/31/2010
    100 %
180 Rittenhouse Circle
 
Bristol
 
PA
 
Jones Management Service Company
    96,000  
7/31/2018
    100 %
275 Technology Dr.
 
Canonsburg
 
PA
 
ANSYS, Inc.
    107,872  
12/31/2014
    100 %
2550 Interstate Dr.
 
Harrisburg
 
PA
 
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
    81,859  
12/13/2013
    100 %
1701 Market St.
 
Philadelphia
 
PA
 
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLC
    307,775  
1/31/2014
    100 %
1460 Tobias Gadsen Blvd.
 
Charleston
 
SC
 
Hagemeyer North America, Inc.
    50,076  
7/8/2020
    100 %
2210 Enterprise Dr.
 
Florence
 
SC
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
    179,300  
6/30/2013
    100 %
3476 Stateview Blvd.
 
Fort Mill
 
SC
 
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
    169,083  
1/30/2013
    100 %
3480 Stateview Blvd.
 
Fort Mill
 
SC
 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    169,218  
5/31/2014
    100 %
15 Nijborg
 
3927 DA Renswoude
 
The Netherlands
 
AS Watson (Health & Beauty Continental Europe, BV)
    17,610  
12/20/2011
    100 %
17 Nijborg
 
3927 DA Renswoude
 
The Netherlands
 
AS Watson (Health & Beauty Continental Europe, BV)
    114,195  
6/14/2018
    100 %
207 Mockingbird Lane
 
Johnson City
 
TN
 
Sun Trust Bank
    63,800  
11/30/2011
    100 %
1409 Centerpoint Blvd.
 
Knoxville
 
TN
 
Alstom Power, Inc.
    84,404  
10/31/2014
    100 %
104 & 110 S. Front St.
 
Memphis
 
TN
 
Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc.
    37,229  
10/31/2016
    100 %
3965 Airways Blvd.
 
Memphis
 
TN
 
Federal Express Corporation
    521,286  
6/19/2019
    100 %
350 Pine St.
 
Beaumont
 
TX
 
Multi-tenanted
    425,198  
Various
    79 %
3535 Calder Ave
 
Beaumont
 
TX
 
Compass Bank
    49,639  
12/31/2014
    100 %
4001 International Pkwy
 
Carrollton
 
TX
 
Motel 6 Operating, LP (Accor S.A.)
    138,443  
7/31/2015
    100 %
4201 Marsh Lane
 
Carrollton
 
TX
 
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, Inc. (Carlson Companies, Inc.)
    130,000  
11/30/2018
    100 %
555 Dividend Dr.
 
Coppell
 
TX
 
Brinks, Inc.
    101,844  
4/30/2017
    100 %
1600 Viceroy Dr.
 
Dallas
 
TX
 
TFC Services, Inc. (Freeman Decorating Company)
    212,744  
1/31/2019
    74 %
6301 Gaston Ave
 
Dallas
 
TX
 
Multi-tenanted
    173,855  
Various
    60 %
11511 Luna Rd
 
Farmers Branch
 
TX
 
Haggar Clothing Company (Texas Holding Clothing Corporation & Haggar Corporation)
    180,507  
4/30/2016
    100 %
10001 Richmond Ave
 
Houston
 
TX
 
Baker Hughes, Inc.
    554,385  
9/27/2015
    100 %
1311 Broadfield Blvd.
 
Houston
 
TX
 
Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc. (Transocean Sedco Forex, Inc.)
    155,991  
3/31/2011
    100 %
15375 Memorial Dr.
 
Houston
 
TX
 
BP America Production Company
    349,674  
9/15/2009
    100 %
 
 
23

 
 
LEXINGTON CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY CHART
OFFICE
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net
Rentable
Square
Feet
 
Current
Lease
Term
Expiration
 
Percent
Leased
 
16676 Northchase Dr.
 
Houston
 
TX
 
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
    101,111  
7/31/2014
    100 %
810 & 820 Gears Rd
 
Houston
 
TX
 
IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
    157,790  
1/31/2013
    100 %
6555 Sierra Dr.
 
Irving
 
TX
 
TXU Energy Retail Company, LLC (Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Company, LLC)
    247,254  
3/31/2023
    100 %
8900 Freeport Pkwy
 
Irving
 
TX
 
Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (Nissan North America, Inc.)
    268,445  
3/31/2013
    100 %
6200 Northwest Pkwy
 
San Antonio
 
TX
 
United Healthcare Services, Inc.
    142,500  
11/30/2010
    100 %
12645 W. Airport Rd
 
Sugar Land
 
TX
 
Baker Hughes, Inc.
    165,836  
9/27/2015
    100 %
2050 Roanoke Rd
 
Westlake
 
TX
 
Daimler Chrysler Services North America, LLC
    130,290  
12/31/2011
    100 %
295 Chipeta Way
 
Salt Lake City
 
UT
 
Northwest Pipeline Corporation
    295,000  
9/15/2018
    100 %
100 E. Shore Dr.
 
Glen Allen
 
VA
 
Multi-tenanted
    67,508  
Various
    95 %
120 E. Shore Dr.
 
Glen Allen
 
VA
 
Capital One Services, Inc.
    77,045  
3/31/2010
    100 %
130 E. Shore Dr.
 
Glen Allen
 
VA
 
Capital One Services, Inc.
    79,675  
2/10/2010
    100 %
400 Butler Farm Rd
 
Hampton
 
VA
 
Nextel Communications of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. (Nextel Finance Company)
    100,632  
12/31/2014
    100 %
421 Butler Farm Rd
 
Hampton
 
VA
 
Nextel Communications of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. (Nextel Finance Company)
    56,515  
1/14/2010
    100 %
13651 McLearen Rd
 
Herndon
 
VA
 
US Government
    159,664  
5/30/2018
    100 %
13775 McLearen Rd
 
Herndon
 
VA
 
Equant, Inc. (Equant N.V.)
    125,293  
4/30/2015
    100 %
2800 Waterford Lake Dr.
 
Richmond
 
VA
 
Alstom Power, Inc.
    99,057  
10/31/2014
    100 %
9950 Mayland Dr.
 
Richmond
 
VA
 
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
    288,000  
2/28/2010
    100 %
22011 S.E. 51st St.
 
Issaquah
 
WA
 
OSI Systems, Inc. (Instrumentarium Corporation)
    95,600  
12/14/2014
    100 %
5150 220th Ave
 
Issaquah
 
WA
 
OSI Systems, Inc. (Instrumentarium Corporation)
    106,944  
12/14/2014
    100 %
           
Office Total
    17,496,829            

 
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LEXINGTON CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY CHART
INDUSTRIAL

Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net 
Rentable 
Square 
Feet
 
Current 
Lease 
Term 
Expiration
 
Percent 
Leased
 
2415 U.S. Hwy 78 E.
 
Moody
 
AL
 
CEVA Logistics U.S., Inc. (TNT Holdings B.V.)
    595,346  
1/2/2014
    100 %
1665 Hughes Way
 
Long Beach
 
CA
 
Vacant
    200,541  
None
    0 %
2455 Premier Dr.
 
Orlando
 
FL
 
Walgreen Company
    205,016  
3/31/2011
    100 %
3102 Queen Palm Dr.
 
Tampa
 
FL
 
Time Customer Service, Inc. (Time, Inc.)
    229,605  
6/30/2020
    100 %
1420 Greenwood Rd
 
McDonough
 
GA
 
Versacold USA, Inc.
    296,972  
10/31/2017
    100 %
7500 Chavenelle Rd
 
Dubuque
 
IA
 
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
    330,988  
6/30/2017
    100 %
3600 Southgate Dr.
 
Danville
 
IL
 
The Sygma Network, Inc. (Sysco Corporation)
    201,369  
9/30/2023
    100 %
3686 S. Central Ave
 
Rockford
 
IL
 
Jacobson Warehouse Company, Inc. (Jacobson Distribution Company, Inc. and Jacobson Transportation Company, Inc.)
    90,000  
12/31/2014
    100 %
749 Southrock Dr.
 
Rockford
 
IL
 
Jacobson Warehouse Company, Inc. (Jacobson Distribution Company, Inc. and Jacobson Transportation Company, Inc.)
    150,000  
12/31/2015
    100 %
10000 Business Blvd.
 
Dry Ridge
 
KY
 
Dana Light Axle Products, LLC (Dana Limited)
    336,350  
6/30/2025
    100 %
730 N. Black Branch Rd
 
Elizabethtown
 
KY
 
Dana Structural Products, LLC (Dana Limited)
    167,770  
6/30/2025
    100 %
750 N. Black Branch Rd
 
Elizabethtown
 
KY
 
Dana Structural Products, LLC (Dana Limited)
    539,592  
6/30/2025
    100 %
301 Bill Bryan Rd
 
Hopkinsville
 
KY
 
Dana Structural Products, LLC (Dana Limited)
    424,904  
6/30/2025
    100 %
1901 Ragu Dr.
 
Owensboro
 
KY
 
Unilever Supply Chain, Inc. (Unilever United States, Inc.)
    443,380  
12/19/2020
    100 %
4010 Airpark Dr.
 
Owensboro
 
KY
 
Dana Structural Products, LLC (Dana Limited)
    211,598  
6/30/2025
    100 %
7150 Exchequer Dr.
 
Baton Rouge
 
LA
 
Corporate Express Office Products, Inc. (Corporate Express US, Inc.)
    79,086  
10/31/2013
    100 %
5001 Greenwood Rd
 
Shreveport
 
LA
 
Libbey Glass, Inc. (Libbey, Inc.)
    646,000  
10/31/2026
    100 %
113 Wells St.
 
North Berwick
 
ME
 
United Technologies Corporation
    820,868  
12/31/2010
    100 %
1601 Pratt Ave
 
Marshall
 
MI
 
Joseph Campbell Company
    58,300  
9/30/2011
    100 %
43955 Plymouth Oaks Blvd.
 
Plymouth
 
MI
 
Tower Automotive Operations USA I, LLC (Tower Automotive Holdings I, LLC)
    290,133  
10/31/2012
    100 %
46600 Port St.
 
Plymouth
 
MI
 
Vacant
    134,160  
None
    0 %
7111 Crabb Rd
 
Temperance
 
MI
 
CEVA Logistics U.S., Inc. (TNT Holdings B.V.)
    744,570  
8/4/2012
    100 %
7670 Hacks Cross Rd
 
Olive Branch
 
MS
 
MAHLE Clevite, Inc. (MAHLE Industries, Inc,)
    268,104  
2/28/2016
    100 %
1133 Poplar Creek Rd
 
Henderson
 
NC
 
Corporate Express Office Products, Inc. (Corporate Express US, Inc.)
    196,946  
1/31/2014
    100 %
250 Swathmore Ave
 
High Point
 
NC
 
Steelcase, Inc.
    244,851  
9/30/2017
    100 %
2880 Kenny Biggs Rd
 
Lumberton
 
NC
 
Quickie Manufacturing Corporation
    423,280  
11/30/2021
    100 %
2203 Sherrill Dr.
 
Statesville
 
NC
 
LA-Z-Boy Greensboro, Inc. (LA-Z-Boy, Inc.)
    639,600  
4/30/2010
    100 %
121 Technology Dr.
 
Durham
 
NH
 
Heidelberg Web Systems, Inc.
    500,500  
3/30/2021
    100 %
1109 Commerce Blvd.
 
Swedesboro
 
NJ
 
Vacant
    262,644  
None
    0 %
75 N. St.
 
Saugerties
 
NY
 
Rotron, Inc. (EG&G)
    52,000  
12/31/2009
    100 %
10590 Hamilton Ave
 
Cincinnati
 
OH
 
The Hillman Group, Inc.
    247,088  
8/31/2016
    100 %
1650 - 1654 Williams Rd
 
Columbus
 
OH
 
ODW Logistics, Inc.
    772,450  
6/30/2018
    100 %
7005 Cochran Rd
 
Glenwillow
 
OH
 
Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company
    458,000  
7/31/2025
    100 %

 
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LEXINGTON CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY CHART
INDUSTRIAL

Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net
 Rentable 
Square 
Feet
 
Current 
Lease 
Term 
Expiration
 
Percent
 Leased
 
191 Arrowhead Dr.
 
Hebron
 
OH
 
Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC
    250,410  
Month to Month
    41 %
200 Arrowhead Dr.
 
Hebron
 
OH
 
Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC
    401,260  
5/31/2009
    100 %
10345 Philipp Pkwy
 
Streetsboro
 
OH
 
L'Oreal USA S/D, Inc. (L’Oreal USA, Inc.)
    649,250  
10/17/2019
    100 %
250 Rittenhouse Circle
 
Bristol
 
PA
 
Vacant
    255,019  
None
    0 %
245 Salem Church Rd
 
Mechanicsburg
 
PA
 
Exel Logistics, Inc. (NFC plc)
    252,000  
12/31/2012
    100 %
34 E. Main St.
 
New Kingston
 
PA
 
Vacant
    179,200  
None
    0 %
6 Doughten Rd
 
New Kingston
 
PA
 
Vacant
    330,000  
None
    0 %
224 Harbor Freight Rd.
 
Dillon
 
SC
 
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Central Purchasing, Inc.)
    1,010,859  
12/31/2021
    100 %
50 Tyger River Dr.
 
Duncan
 
SC
 
Plastic Omnium Exteriors, LLC
    221,833  
9/30/2018
    100 %
101 Michelin Dr.
 
Laurens
 
SC
 
CEVA Logistics U.S., Inc. (TNT Holdings B.V.)
    1,164,000  
8/4/2012
    100 %
6050 Dana Way
 
Antioch
 
TN
 
W.M. Wright Company
    677,400  
3/31/2021
    50 %
477 Distribution Pkwy
 
Collierville
 
TN
 
Federal Express Corporation
    120,000  
5/31/2021
    100 %
900 Industrial Blvd.
 
Crossville
 
TN
 
Dana Commercial Vehicle Products, LLC (Dana Limited)
    222,200  
9/30/2016
    100 %
3350 Miac Cove Rd
 
Memphis
 
TN
 
Mimeo.com, Inc.
    141,359  
9/30/2020
    84 %
3456 Meyers Ave
 
Memphis
 
TN
 
Sears, Roebuck & Company
    780,000  
2/28/2017
    100 %
3820 Micro Dr.
 
Millington
 
TN
 
Ingram Micro, LP (Ingram Micro, Inc.)
    701,819  
9/25/2011
    100 %
19500 Bulverde Rd
 
San Antonio
 
TX
 
Harcourt, Inc. (Harcourt General, Inc.)
    559,258  
3/31/2016
    100 %
2425 Hwy 77 N.
 
Waxahachie
 
TX
 
James Hardie Building Products, Inc. (James Hardie N.V.)
    335,610  
3/31/2020
    100 %
291 Park Center Dr.
 
Winchester
 
VA
 
Kraft Foods North America, Inc.
    344,700  
5/31/2011
    100 %
           
Industrial Total
    19,858,188            

 
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LEXINGTON CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY CHART
RETAIL/OTHER
 
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net 
Rentable 
Square 
Feet
 
Current 
Lease 
Term 
Expiration
 
 
Percent 
Leased
 
302 Coxcreek Pkwy
 
Florence
 
AL
 
The Kroger Company
    42,130  
7/1/2013
    100 %
5544 Atlanta Hwy
 
Montgomery
 
AL
 
Vacant
    60,698  
None
    0 %
10415 Grande Ave
 
Sun City
 
AZ
 
Cafeteria Operators, LP (Furrs Restaurant Group, Inc.)
    10,000  
4/30/2012
    100 %
255 Northgate Dr.
 
Manteca
 
CA
 
Kmart Corporation
    107,489  
12/31/2018
    100 %
12080 Carmel Mountain Rd
 
San Diego
 
CA
 
Sears Holding Corporation
    107,210  
12/31/2018
    100 %
10340 U.S. 19
 
Port Richey
 
FL
 
Kingswere Furniture
    53,820  
11/30/2017
    100 %
2010 Apalachee Pkwy
 
Tallahassee
 
FL
 
Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.
    102,381  
1/31/2028
    100 %
2223 N. Druid Hills Rd
 
Atlanta
 
GA
 
Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America Corporation)
    6,260  
12/31/2014
    100 %
956 Ponce de Leon Ave
 
Atlanta
 
GA
 
Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America Corporation)
    3,900  
12/31/2014
    100 %
4545 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd
 
Chamblee
 
GA
 
Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America Corporation)
    4,565  
12/31/2014
    100 %
201 W. Main St.
 
Cumming
 
GA
 
Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America Corporation)
    14,208  
12/31/2014
    100 %
3468 Georgia Hwy 120
 
Duluth
 
GA
 
Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America Corporation)
    9,300  
12/31/2009
    100 %
1066 Main St.
 
Forest Park
 
GA
 
Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America Corporation)
    14,859  
12/31/2014
    100 %
825 Southway Dr. Blvd.
 
Jonesboro
 
GA
 
Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America Corporation)
    4,894  
12/31/2014
    100 %
1698 Mountain Industrial
 
Stone Mountain
 
GA
 
Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America Corporation)
    5,704  
12/31/2014
    100 %
1032 Fort St. Mall
 
Honolulu
 
HI
 
Macy’s Department Stores, Inc.
    85,610  
9/30/2009
    100 %
1150 W. Carl Sandburg Dr.
 
Galesburg
 
IL
 
Kmart Corporation
    94,970  
12/31/2018
    100 %
928 First Ave
 
Rock Falls
 
IL
 
Rock Falls Country Market, LLC (Rock Island Country Market, LLC)
    27,650  
9/30/2011
    100 %
5104 N. Franklin Rd
 
Lawrence
 
IN
 
Marsh Supermarkets, Inc.
    28,721  
10/31/2013
    100 %
205 Homer Rd
 
Minden
 
LA
 
Brookshire Grocery
    35,000  
11/30/2012
    100 %
35400 Cowan Rd
 
Westland
 
MI
 
Sam’s Real Estate Business Trust
    101,402  
1/31/2009
    100 %
24th St. W. & St. John’s Ave
 
Billings
 
MT
 
Safeway Stores, Inc.
    40,800  
5/31/2010
    100 %
2526 Little Rock Rd
 
Charlotte
 
NC
 
Food Lion, Inc.
    33,640  
10/31/2013
    100 %
3501 U.S. 601 S.
 
Concord
 
NC
 
Food Lion, Inc.
    32,259  
10/31/2013
    100 %
104 Branchwood Shopping Center
 
Jacksonville
 
NC
 
Food Lion, Inc.
    23,000  
2/28/2013
    100 %
US 221 & Hospital Rd
 
Jefferson
 
NC
 
Food Lion, Inc.
    23,000  
2/28/2013
    100 %
291 Talbert Blvd.
 
Lexington
 
NC
 
Food Lion, Inc.
    23,000  
2/28/2013
    100 %
835 Julian Ave
 
Thomasville
 
NC
 
Mighty Dollar, LLC
    23,767  
9/30/2018
    100 %
900 S. Canal St.
 
Carlsbad
 
NM
 
Cafeteria Operators, LP (Furrs Restaurant Group, Inc.)
    10,000  
4/30/2012
    100 %
130 Midland Ave
 
Port Chester
 
NY
 
Pathmark Stores, Inc.
    59,000  
10/31/2013
    100 %
21082 Pioneer Plaza Dr.
 
Watertown
 
NY
 
Kmart Corporation
    120,727  
12/31/2018
    100 %
4733 Hills and Dales Rd
 
Canton
 
OH
 
Bally’s Total Fitness of the Midwest (Bally’s Health & Tennis Corporation)
    37,214  
12/31/2009
    100 %
4831 Whipple Avenue N.W.
 
Canton
 
OH
 
Best Buy Company, Inc.
    46,350  
2/26/2018
    100 %

 
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LEXINGTON CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY CHART
RETAIL/OTHER
 
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net
Rentable
Square
Feet
 
Current
Lease
Term
Expiration
 
Percent Leased
 
1084 E. Second St.
 
Franklin
 
OH
 
Marsh Supermarkets, Inc.
    29,119  
10/31/2013
    100 %
5350 Leavitt Rd
 
Lorain
 
OH
 
Kmart Corporation
    193,193  
12/31/2018
    100 %
N.E.C. 45th Street & Lee Blvd.
 
Lawton
 
OK
 
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
    30,757  
3/31/2014
    100 %
6910 S. Memorial Hwy
 
Tulsa
 
OK
 
Toys “R” Us, Inc.
    43,123  
5/31/2011
    100 %
12535 S.E. 82nd Ave
 
Clackamas
 
OR
 
Toys “R” Us, Inc.
    42,842  
5/31/2011
    100 %
S. Carolina 52/52 Bypass
 
Moncks Corner
 
SC
 
Food Lion, Inc.
    23,000  
2/28/2013
    100 %
811 U.S. Highway 17
 
North Myrtle Beach
 
SC
 
Vacant
    41,021  
None
    0 %
399 Peach Wood Centre Dr.
 
Spartanburg
 
SC
 
Best Buy Company, Inc.
    45,800  
2/26/2018
    100 %
1600 E. 23rd St.
 
Chattanooga
 
TN
 
BI- LO, LLC
    42,130  
7/1/2010
    100 %
1053 Mineral Springs Rd
 
Paris
 
TN
 
The Kroger Company
    31,170  
7/1/2013
    100 %
3040 Josey Ln.
 
Carrollton
 
TX
 
Ong’s Family, Inc.
    61,000  
1/31/2021
    100 %
4121 S. Port Ave
 
Corpus Christi
 
TX
 
Cafeteria Operators, LP (Furr’s Restaurant Group, Inc.)
    10,000  
4/30/2012
    100 %
1610 S. Westmoreland Ave
 
Dallas
 
TX
 
Malone’s Food Stores
    68,024  
3/31/2017
    100 %
119 N. Balboa Rd
 
El Paso
 
TX
 
Cafeteria Operators, LP (Furrs Restaurant Group, Inc.)
    10,000  
4/30/2012
    100 %
3451 Alta Mesa Blvd.
 
Fort Worth
 
TX
 
Minyard Food Stores, Inc.
    44,000  
5/31/2012
    100 %
101 W. Buckingham Rd
 
Garland
 
TX
 
Minyard Food Stores, Inc.
    40,000  
11/30/2012
    100 %
1415 Highway 377 E.
 
Granbury
 
TX
 
The Kroger Company
    65,417  
11/30/2012
    100 %
2500 E. Carrier Pkwy
 
Grand Prairie
 
TX
 
Grocer's Supply
    49,349  
3/31/2009
    100 %
4811 Wesley St.
 
Greenville
 
TX
 
Safeway Stores, Inc.
    48,492  
5/31/2011
    100 %
120 S. Waco St.
 
Hillsboro
 
TX
 
Brookshire Grocery
    35,000  
11/30/2012
    100 %
13133 Steubner Ave
 
Houston
 
TX
 
The Kroger Company
    52,200  
12/29/2011
    100 %
5402 4th St.
 
Lubbock
 
TX
 
Vacant
    53,820  
None
    0 %
901 W. Expressway
 
McAllen
 
TX
 
Cafeteria Operators, LP (Furrs Restaurant Group, Inc.)
    10,000  
4/30/2012
    100 %
402 E. Crestwood Dr.
 
Victoria
 
TX
 
Cafeteria Operators, LP (Furrs Restaurant Group, Inc.)
    10,000  
4/30/2012
    100 %
 9400 S. 755 E  
Sandy
 
UT
 
Vacant
    41,612  
None
    0 %
3211 W. Beverly St.
 
Staunton
 
VA
 
Food Lion, Inc.
    23,000  
2/28/2013
    100 %
9803 Edmonds Way
 
Edmonds
 
WA
 
PCC Natural Markets
    34,459  
8/31/2028
    100 %
18601 Alderwood Mall Blvd.
 
Lynnwood
 
WA
 
Toys “R” Us, Inc.
    43,105  
5/31/2011
    100 %
1700 State Route 160
 
Port Orchard
 
WA
 
Save-A-Lot, Ltd.
    27,968  
1/31/2015
    57 %
3711 Gateway Dr.
 
Eau Claire
 
WI
 
Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.
    76,164  
1/25/2015
    100 %
97 Seneca Trail
 
Fairlea
 
WV
 
Kmart Corporation
    90,933  
12/31/2018
    100 %
           
Retail/Other Subtotal
    2,810,226            
           
Grand Total
    40,165,243            

 
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LEXINGTON
NON-CONSOLIDATED PROPERTY
CHART
 
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net
Rentable
Square
Feet
 
Current
Lease
Term
Expiration
 
Percent
Leased
 
OFFICE
                         
5201 W. Barraque St.
 
Pine Bluff
 
AR
 
Entergy Services, Inc.
    27,189  
10/31/2010
    100 %
Route 64 W. & Junction 333
 
Russellville
 
AR
 
Entergy Gulf States
    191,950  
5/9/2016
    100 %
19019 N. 59th Ave
 
Glendale
 
AZ
 
Honeywell International, Inc.
    252,300  
7/15/2011
    100 %
8555 S. River Pkwy
 
Tempe
 
AZ
 
ASM Lithography, Inc. (ASM Lithography Holding NV)
    95,133  
6/30/2013
    100 %
1440 E. 15th St.
 
Tucson
 
AZ
 
Cox Communications, Inc.
    28,591  
9/30/2016
    100 %
10419 N. 30th St.
 
Tampa
 
FL
 
Time Customer Service, Inc.
    132,981  
6/30/2020
    100 %
2500 Patrick Henry Pkwy
 
McDonough
 
GA
 
Georgia Power Company
    111,911  
6/30/2015
    100 %
3500 N. Loop Court
 
McDonough
 
GA
 
Litton Loan Servicing, LP
    62,218  
8/31/2018
    100 %
3265 E. Goldstone Dr.
 
Meridian
 
ID
 
VoiceStream PCS Holding, LLC  (T-Mobile USA, Inc.)
    77,484  
6/28/2019
    100 %
101 E. Washington Blvd.
 
Fort Wayne
 
IN
 
American Electric Power
    348,452  
10/31/2016
    100 %
9601 Renner Blvd
 
Lenexa
 
KS
 
Voicestream PCS II Corporation (T-Mobile USA, Inc.)
    77,484  
10/31/2019
    100 %
70 Mechanic St.
 
Foxboro
 
MA
 
Invensys Systems, Inc. (Siebe, Inc.)
    251,914  
6/30/2014
    100 %
First Park Dr.
 
Oakland
 
ME
 
Omnipoint Holdings, Inc. (T-Mobile USA, Inc.)
    78,610  
8/31/2020
    100 %
12000 & 12025 Tech Center Dr.
 
Livonia
 
MI
 
Kelsey-Hayes Company (TRW Automotive, Inc.)
    180,230  
4/30/2014
    100 %
3943 Denny Ave
 
Pascagoula
 
MS
 
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    94,841  
10/14/2013
    100 %
3201 Quail Springs Pkwy
 
Oklahoma City
 
OK
 
AT& T Wireless Services, Inc.
    128,500  
11/30/2010
    100 %
2999 SW 6th St.
 
Redmond
 
OR
 
VoiceStream PCS I, LLC (T-Mobile USA, Inc.)
    77,484  
1/31/2019
    100 %
265 Lehigh St.
 
Allentown
 
PA
 
Wachovia Bank N.A.
    71,230  
10/31/2010
    100 %
17 Technology Circle
 
Columbia
 
SC
 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, Inc.
    456,304  
9/30/2010
    100 %
420 Riverport Rd
 
Kingport
 
TN
 
Kingsport Power Company
    42,770  
6/30/2013
    100 %
2401 Cherahala Blvd.
 
Knoxville
 
TN
 
Advance PCS, Inc.
    59,748  
5/31/2013
    100 %
601 & 701 Experian Pkwy
 
Allen
 
TX
 
Experian Information Solutions, Inc. (Experian North America)
    292,700  
3/14/2018
    100 %
1401 & 1501 Nolan Ryan Pkwy
 
Arlington
 
TX
 
Siemens Dematic Postal Automation, LP
    236,547  
1/31/2014
    100 %
1200 Jupiter Rd
 
Garland
 
TX
 
Raytheon Company
    278,759  
5/31/2011
    100 %
2529 W. Thorne Dr.
 
Houston
 
TX
 
Baker Hughes, Inc.
    66,243  
9/27/2015
    100 %
26410 McDonald Rd
 
Houston
 
TX
 
Montgomery County Management Company, LLC
    41,000  
10/31/2019
    100 %
3711 San Gabriel
 
Mission
 
TX
 
VoiceStream PCS II Corporation (T-Mobile USA, Inc.)
    75,016  
6/30/2015
    100 %
11555 University Blvd.
 
Sugar Land
 
TX
 
KS Management Services, LLP (St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System Corporation)
    72,683  
11/30/2020
    100 %
1600 Eberhardt Rd
 
Temple
 
TX
 
Nextel of Texas
    108,800  
1/31/2016
    100 %
6455 State Hwy 303 N.E.
 
Bremerton
 
WA
 
Nextel West Corporation
    60,200  
5/14/2016
    100 %
           
Office Total
    4,079,272            
 
 
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LEXINGTON
NON-CONSOLIDATED PROPERTY
CHART
 
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net
Rentable
Square
Feet
 
Current
Lease
Term
Expiration
 
Percent
Leased
 
INDUSTRIAL
                         
109 Stevens St.
 
Jacksonville
 
FL
 
Unisource Worldwide, Inc.
    168,800  
9/30/2009
    100 %
359 Gateway Dr.
 
Livonia
 
GA
 
TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC (TI Automotive Ltd.)
    133,221  
5/31/2020
    100 %
3600 Army Post Rd
 
Des Moines
 
IA
 
Electronic Data Systems LLC
    405,000  
4/30/2012
    100 %
2935 Van Vactor Way
 
Plymouth
 
IN
 
Bay Valley Foods, LLC
    300,500  
6/30/2015
    100 %
6938 Elm Valley Dr.
 
Kalamazoo
 
MI
 
Dana Commercial Vehicle Products, LLC (Dana Limited)
    150,945  
10/25/2021
    100 %
904 Industrial Rd
 
Marshall
 
MI
 
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company, Inc. (Tenneco, Inc.)
    246,508  
8/17/2010
    100 %
1901 49th Ave
 
Minneapolis
 
MN
 
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC
    18,620  
6/30/2015
    100 %
324 Industrial Park Rd
 
Franklin
 
NC
 
SKF USA, Inc.
    72,868  
12/31/2014
    100 %
736 Addison Rd
 
Erwin
 
NY
 
Corning, Inc.
    408,000  
11/30/2016
    100 %
590 Ecology Lane
 
Chester
 
SC
 
Owens Corning, Inc.
    420,597  
7/14/2025
    100 %
120 S.E. Pkwy Dr.
 
Franklin
 
TN
 
Essex Group, Inc. (United Technologies Corporation)
    289,330  
12/31/2013
    100 %
9110 Grogans Mill Rd
 
Houston
 
TX
 
Baker Hughes, Inc.
    275,750  
9/27/2015
    100 %
2424 Alpine Rd
 
Eau Claire
 
WI
 
Silver Spring Gardens, Inc. (Huntsinger Farms, Inc.)
    159,000  
4/30/2027
    100 %
           
Industrial Total
    3,049,139            

 
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LEXINGTON
NON-CONSOLIDATED PROPERTY
CHART
 
 
 
Property Location
 
City
 
State
 
Primary Tenant (Guarantor)
 
Net
Rentable
Square
Feet
 
Current
Lease
Term
Expiration
 
Percent
Leased
 
RETAIL/OTHER
                         
101 Creger Dr.
 
Ft. Collins
 
CO
 
Lithia Motors
    10,000  
5/31/2012
    100 %
11411 N. Kelly Ave
 
Oklahoma City
 
OK
 
American Golf Corporation
    13,924  
12/31/2017
    100 %
1321 Commerce St.
 
Dallas
 
TX
 
Adolphus Associates (Met Life)
    498,122  
6/15/2009
    100 %
25500 State Hwy 249
 
Tomball
 
TX
 
Parkway Chevrolet, Inc. (R. Durdin, J. Durdin)
    77,076  
8/31/2026
    100 %
           
Retail/Other Total
    599,122            
           
Grand Total
    7,727,533            

 
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Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

From time to time we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. In our management’s opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters, including the matters set forth below, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our ownership, financial condition, management or operation of our properties or business.

Lexington Streetsboro LLC v. Alfred Geis, et al.  

Beginning in January 2005, on behalf of one of our co-investment programs, we received notices from the tenant in our Streetsboro, Ohio facility regarding certain alleged deficiencies in the construction of the facility as compared to the original building specifications. Upon acquisition of the facility from the developer, the then owner of the facility obtained an indemnity from the principals of the developer covering a breach of construction warranties, the construction and/or the condition of the premises. After two years of correspondence among the owner of the facility, the developer and the tenant, we (after our acquisition of the facility from our co-investment program) entered into an amendment to the lease with the tenant providing for the repair of a portion of the alleged deficiencies and commenced such repairs beginning in the summer of 2007.

Following a demand for reimbursement under the indemnity agreement, we filed suit against the developer and the principals of the developer in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on August 10, 2007 for breach of the indemnity agreement, declaratory judgment, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and negligent design (Lexington Streestboro LLC v. Alfred Geis, et al., Case No. 5:07CV2450). On November 1, 2007, the developer filed (1) counter-claims against us for unjust enrichment regarding the repair work performed and for a declaration of its obligations under the indemnity agreement and (2) multiple cross-claims against its sub-contractors asking to be reimbursed for any deficiencies in the building specifications for which they are held liable. The developer was also permitted by the Court to file a claim against the tenant. The claim against the tenant was withdrawn after a settlement of a portion of our claim against the developer.

As of December 31, 2008, we have incurred $4.9 million of costs in connection with repair and other work at the facility.

In August and October 2008, we participated in a court ordered mediation, which did not result in a final settlement.  The suit is ongoing and trial is scheduled for October 2009.  We have reached a preliminary agreement to settle all claims for a $2.0 million cash payment to us.  The agreement is being documented and it is expected that we will execute a settlement agreement within the next 30 days.  We can give no assurance that we will receive the $2.0 million cash payment or enter into the settlement agreement.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. and SPCP Group LLC v. Lexington Drake, L.P., et al.

On June 30, 2006, we, including a co-investment program as it relates to the Antioch claim, sold to Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., which we refer to as Deutsche Bank, (1) a $7.7 million bankruptcy damage claim against Dana Corporation for $5.4 million, which we refer to as the Farmington Hills claim, and (2) a $7.7 million bankruptcy damage claim against Dana Corporation for $5.7 million, which we refer to as the Antioch claim. Under the terms of the agreements covering the sale of the claims, we are obligated to reimburse Deutsche Bank should the claim ever be disallowed, subordinated or otherwise impaired, to the extent of such disallowance, subordination or impairment, plus interest at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of payment of the purchase price by Deutsche Bank to us. On October 12, 2007, Dana Corporation filed an objection to both claims. We assisted Deutsche Bank and the then holders of the claims in the preparation and filing of a response to the objection. Despite a belief by us that the objections were without merit, the holders of the claims, without our consent, settled the allowed amount of the claims at $6.5 million for the Farmington Hills claim and $7.2 million for the Antioch claim. Deutsche Bank made a formal demand with respect to the Farmington Hills claim in the amount of $0.8 million plus interest, but did not make a formal demand with respect to the Antioch claim.  Following a rejection of the demand, Deutsche Bank and SPCP Group, LLC filed a summons and complaint with the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York for the Farmington Hills and Antioch claims, and claimed damages of $1.2 million plus interest and expenses.

We answered the complaint on November 26, 2008 and served numerous discovery requests.  We intend to continue to vigorously defend the claims for a variety of reasons, including that (1) the holders of the claims arbitrarily settled the claims for reasons based on factors other than the merits and (2) the holders of the claims voluntarily reduced the claims to participate in certain settlement pools.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 
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Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following sets forth certain information relating to our executive officers:

Name
 
Business Experience
E. Robert Roskind
 Age 63
 
Mr. Roskind became our Chairman again on March 21, 2008, having previously served as our Co-Vice Chairman from December 31, 2006 to March 21, 2008, our Chairman from October 1993 to December 31, 2006 and our Co-Chief Executive Officer from October 1993 to January 2003. He founded The LCP Group, L.P., a real estate advisory firm, in 1973 and has been its Chairman since 1976. Mr. Roskind also serves as Chairman of Crescent Hotels and Resorts, as a member of the Board of Directors of LCP Investment Corporation, a Japanese real estate investment trust listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and as a member of the Board of Directors of LCP Reit Advisors, the external advisor to LCP Investment Corporation, each of which is an affiliate of the LCP Group L.P. Mr. Roskind spends approximately one-third of his business time on the affairs of The LCP Group L.P. and its affiliates; however, Mr. Roskind prioritizes his business time to address our needs ahead of The LCP Group L.P.
     
Richard J. Rouse
 Age 63
 
Mr. Rouse became our Vice Chairman again on March 21, 2008, having previously served as our Co-Vice Chairman from December 31, 2006 to March 21, 2008, our President from October 1993 to April 1996 and our Co-Chief Executive Officer from October 1993 to January 2003, and continues to serve as our Chief Investment Officer since January 2003 and as one of our trustees since October 1993.
     
T. Wilson Eglin
 Age 44
 
Mr. Eglin has served as our Chief Executive Officer since January 2003, our Chief Operating Officer since October 1993, our President since April 1996 and as a trustee since May 1994. He served as one of our Executive Vice Presidents from October 1993 to April 1996. Mr. Eglin is a member of the Investment Committee of Concord appointed by us.
     
Patrick Carroll
 Age 45
 
Mr. Carroll has served as our Chief Financial Officer since May 1998, our Treasurer since January 1999 and one of our Executive Vice Presidents since January 2003. Prior to joining us, Mr. Carroll was, from 1986 to 1998, in the real estate practice of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., a public accounting firm that was one of the predecessors of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.
     
Paul R. Wood
 Age 48
 
Mr. Wood has served as one of our Vice Presidents, and our Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary since October 1993.

 
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PART II.

Item 5.  Market For The Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters And Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information.  Our common shares are listed for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “LXP”. The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices as reported by the NYSE for our common shares for each of the periods indicated below:

For the Quarters Ended:
 
High
   
Low
 
December 31, 2008
  $ 16.85     $ 2.99  
September 30, 2008
    17.24       11.82  
June 30, 2008
    15.77       13.55  
March 31, 2008
    16.11       12.40  
December 31, 2007
    20.90       14.52  
September 30, 2007
    21.54       18.78  
June 30, 2007
    21.65       20.38  
March 31, 2007
    22.42       20.02  

The per share closing price of our common shares was $3.17 on February 23, 2009.

Holders.  As of February 23, 2009, we had approximately 3,621 common shareholders of record.

Dividends.  We have made quarterly distributions since October 1986 without interruption.

The common share dividends paid in each quarter for the last five years are as follows:

Quarters Ended
 
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
   
2004
 
March 31,
  $ 2.475     $ 0.5975     $ 0.365     $ 0.360     $ 0.350  
June 30,
  $ 0.33     $ 0.375     $ 0.365     $ 0.360     $ 0.350  
September 30,
  $ 0.33     $ 0.375     $ 0.365     $ 0.360     $ 0.350  
December 31,
  $ 0.33     $ 0.375     $ 0.365     $ 0.360     $ 0.350  

During the fourth quarter of 2007, we declared a special dividend of $2.10 per common share which was paid in January 2008. During the fourth quarter 2006, we declared a special dividend of $0.2325 per common share which was paid in January 2007.

Due to the sale of properties during 2007 and the distribution of such proceeds via the special dividend, the recurring quarterly common share dividend paid in 2008 had been reduced from $0.375 per share to $0.33 per share. Due to the continued sale of properties, a reduction in estimated taxable income and to retain capital and strengthen our balance sheet, the dividend per share has been further reduced to $0.18 per quarter for 2009.

While we intend to continue paying regular quarterly dividends to holders of our common shares, future dividend declarations will be at the discretion of our Board of Trustees and will depend on our actual cash flow, our financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as our Board of Trustees deems relevant. The actual cash flow available to pay dividends will be affected by a number of factors, including, among others, the risks discussed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report.

We do not believe that the financial covenants contained in our loan agreements will have any adverse impact on our ability to pay dividends in the normal course of business to our common and preferred shareholders or to distribute amounts necessary to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

We maintain a dividend reinvestment program pursuant to which our common shareholders and holders of OP units may elect to automatically reinvest their dividends and distributions to purchase our common shares free of commissions and other charges.  We currently offer a 2.5% discount on the common shares purchased under the plan. We may, from time to time, either repurchase common shares in the open market, or issue new common shares, for the purpose of fulfilling our obligations under the dividend reinvestment program. Currently all of the common shares issued under this program are new common shares issued by us.

 
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Equity Compensation Plan Information.  The following table sets forth certain information, as of December 31, 2008, with respect to the compensation plan under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.

   
 
Number of Securities
to be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
   
 
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
   
Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities Reflected in
Column (a))
 
Plan Category
 
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c)
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
    2,000,000     $ 5.60       2,756,099  
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
    0       0        
Total
    2,000,000     $ 5.60    
2,756,099
 
 
Comparison of Cumulative Five Year Total Return
 
 
Company / Index
 
2003
   
2004
   
2005
   
2006
   
2007
   
2008
 
Lexington Realty Trust
    100       119.76       120.38       139.28       111.57       42.44  
S&P 500 Index
    100       110.88       116.33       134.70       142.10       89.53  
Russell 2000 Index
    100       118.33       123.72       146.44       144.15       95.44  
NAREIT Equity REIT Index
    100       131.58       147.58       199.32       168.05       104.65  

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

    During the year ended December 31, 2008, in connection with repurchases of an aggregate of $32.5 million original principal amount of the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes issued by the MLP, we issued an aggregate of 1.6 million common shares (at an average price of approximately $14.50 per share) and $5.4 million in cash representing a total value of approximately $28.9 million.

 
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Share Repurchase Program.

The following table summarizes repurchases of our common shares/units during the fourth quarter of 2008 pursuant to publicly announced repurchase plans:

Period
 
Total Number of
Shares/Units
Purchased
   
Average Price
Paid per
Share/Unit ($)
   
Total Number of
Shares/Units
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs (1)
   
Maximum Number of
Shares That May Yet
Be Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
 
October 1 — 31, 2008
    58,900       9.89       58,900       4,556,731  
November 1 — 30, 2008
    3,500,000 (2)     5.60       3,500,000       1,056,731  
December 1 — 31, 2008
                      1,056,731  
Fourth Quarter 2008
    3,558,900    
 5.67
      3,558,900       1,056,731  


(1) Share repurchase plan most recently announced on December 17, 2007.
(2) Represents common shares subject to a forward equity commitment, with a purchase price of $5.60 per share (or $19.6 million in the aggregate). We paid $12.8 million during 2008 and must settle the forward commitment by October 2011.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, we repurchased $88.5 million original principal amount of our 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes for $60.5 million, consisting of $51.7 million in cash and 597,826 common shares at $14.72 per share.

 
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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data

The following sets forth our selected consolidated financial data as of and for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2008. The selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. ($000’s, except per share data)

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
   
2004
 
Total gross revenues
  $ 441,231     $ 419,658     $ 185,963     $ 157,941     $ 107,144  
Expenses applicable to revenues
    (322,086 )     (286,814 )     (104,548 )     (80,290 )     (36,870 )
Interest and amortization expense
    (156,063 )     (162,028 )     (63,282 )     (54,464 )     (35,495 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    9,124       3,874       (9,785 )     16,369       26,035  
Total discontinued operations
    (659 )     72,977       17,538       16,326       18,772  
Net income (loss)
    8,465       76,851       7,753       32,695       44,807  
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
    (12,772 )     50,118       (8,682 )     16,260       37,862  
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share — basic
    (0.18 )     (0.35 )     (0.50 )           0.41  
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share — diluted
    (0.18 )     (0.35 )     (0.50 )           0.39  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations — basic
    (0.01 )     1.12       0.33       0.33       0.40  
Income from (loss) discontinued operations — diluted
    (0.01 )     1.12       0.33       0.33       0.41  
Net income (loss) per common share — basic
    (0.19 )     0.77       (0.17 )     0.33       0.81  
Net income (loss) per common share — diluted
    (0.19 )     0.77       (0.17 )     0.33       0.80  
Cash dividends declared per common share
    1.17       3.60       2.0575       1.445       1.410  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    230,201       287,651       108,020       105,457       90,736  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    230,128       (31,490 )     (154,080 )     (643,777 )     (202,425 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (804,637 )     38,973       483       444,878       242,723  
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends
    1.18       N/A       N/A       1.13       1.45  
Real estate assets, net
    3,294,527       3,729,266       3,475,073       1,651,200       1,240,479  
Investments in non-consolidated entities
    179,133       226,476       247,045       191,146       132,738  
Total assets
    4,105,888       5,265,163       4,624,857       2,160,232       1,697,086  
Mortgages, notes payable and credit facility, including discontinued operations
    2,379,249       3,047,550       2,132,661       1,170,560       765,909  
Shareholders’ equity
    1,399,312       939,071       1,122,444       891,310       847,290  
Preferred share liquidation preference
    363,915       389,000       234,000       234,000       214,000  
 

 
 
N/A — Ratio is below 1.0, deficit of $67,901 and $8,621 exists at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
All years have been adjusted to reflect the impact of operating properties sold during the years ended December 31,2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and properties classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2008, which are reflected in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In this discussion, we have included statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside our control. These statements may relate to our future plans and objectives, among other things. By identifying these statements for you in this manner, we are alerting you to the possibility that our actual results may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results indicated in these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our results to differ, possibly materially, from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, those discussed below under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report and “Cautionary Statements Concerning Forward Looking Statements” in Part I, of this Annual Report.

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Liquidity
 
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Capital Resources
 
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Results of Operations
 
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
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Contractual Obligations
 
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Overview

General. We are a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust formed under the laws of the State of Maryland. We operate primarily in one segment and our primary business is the investment in and the acquisition, ownership and management of a geographically diverse portfolio of net leased office, industrial and retail properties. Substantially all of our properties are subject to triple net leases, which are generally characterized as leases in which the tenant bears all or substantially all of the costs and/or cost increases for real estate taxes, utilities, insurance and ordinary repairs.

As of December 31, 2008, we had ownership interests in approximately 225 consolidated real estate assets, located in 41 states and the Netherlands and encompassing approximately 40.2 million square feet. We lease our properties to tenants in various industries, including finance/insurance, automotive, aerospace/defense, energy and technology.

Our revenues and cash flows are generated predominantly from property rent receipts. As a result, growth in revenues and cash flows is directly correlated to our ability to (1) acquire income producing real estate assets, (2) to re-lease properties that are vacant, or may become vacant at favorable rental rates and (3) earn fee income.

Global Credit and Financial Crisis. The current global credit and financial crisis intensified near the end of the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and continues with such intensity today.  The crisis has impacted our business in a number of ways, including (1) a significant decrease in property acquisitions, (2) tenant defaults and bankruptcies, and (3) difficulty obtaining financing.  The specific impacts and expected impacts of the crisis are discussed in detail below.

Acquisition Objectives. Acquiring income producing real estate assets is one of our primary focuses.  The challenge we face is finding investments that will provide an attractive return without compromising our real estate underwriting criteria. While we believe we have access to acquisition opportunities due to our relationship with developers, brokers, corporate users and sellers, our acquisition activity decreased during the last few years as a result of market conditions.

As capitalization rates on investment opportunities began to compress at the end of 2006, we began to decrease our acquisition activity.  Following the Newkirk Merger, our real estate acquisition activity consisted primarily of acquiring the interests that we did not already own in certain of our co-investment programs.
 
In response to the compression in capitalization rates, we refocused our efforts into (1) repurchasing our senior debt at what we believe are attractive and secure yields to maturity and (2) disposing of real estate assets in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.  We believe we have benefited from this refocusing during the global credit and financial crisis.

Despite the global credit and financial crisis, we continue to review single acquisitions and strategic transactions including forming new co-investment programs and joint ventures.  Capitalization rates have begun to decompress; however, the difficulty has been obtaining attractive financing during the crisis.  We believe we are prepared to take advantage of opportunities when the financing markets rebound.

When we do acquire real estate assets, we look for general purpose office and industrial real estate assets subject to a long-term net lease which have one or more of the following characteristics (1) a credit-worthy tenant; (2) adaptability to a variety of users, including multi-tenant use; and (3) an attractive geographic location.

During 2008, we purchased two properties from unrelated parties, for an aggregate capitalized cost of $56.1 million.

Capital Recycling.  During 2008, we continued to dispose of non-core and core assets, subject to regulatory and contractual requirements, in order to increase liquidity.  We were, and believe we still are, able to dispose of these assets at prices that allow us to realize an attractive internal rate of return.

During 2008, we (1) sold 40 properties to unrelated third parties for an aggregate sales price of $242.3 million; disposed of one property through foreclosure, (2) contributed/sold 13 properties to NLS with an agreed upon value of $335.0 million and (3) sold our interest in Wells for $8.31 per share.

We primarily used the proceeds to repurchase senior debt and preferred securities at what we believe are favorable spreads.  We believe this capital recycling provides us with enhanced return rates while allowing us to deleverage.

 
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During 2008, we retired a total of $309.9 million of 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes and Trust Preferred Securities at a discounted cost to us of approximately $237.5 million, which we funded with $214.0 million in cash and through the issuance of 1.6 million common shares, at an average price of approximately $14.50 per share and an aggregate value at issuance of $23.5 million.

Leasing Objectives.  Re-leasing properties as leases expire and properties currently vacant at favorable effective rates is one of our primary focuses. The primary risks associated with re-tenanting properties are (1) the period of time required to find a new tenant, (2) whether rental rates will be lower than previously received, (3) the significant leasing costs such as commissions and tenant improvement allowances and (4) the payment of operating costs such as real estate taxes and insurance while there is no offsetting revenue.

We try to mitigate these risks by contacting tenants well in advance of lease maturity to get an understanding of their occupancy needs, contacting local brokers to determine the depth of the rental market and retaining local expertise to assist in the re-tenanting of a property.  However, no assurance can be given that once a property becomes vacant it will subsequently be re-let.

We continue to monitor the credit of our tenants and are particularly focused on our tenants in the financial, retail and automotive industries.  During the year ended December 31, 2008, certain of our tenants filed for bankruptcy, including Linens’n Things, Inc., which we refer to as Linens, Circuit City Stores, Inc., which we refer to as Circuit City, and Bally’s Total Fitness of the Midwest, which we refer to as Bally’s.  Under current bankruptcy law, a tenant can generally assume or reject a lease within a certain number of days of filing its bankruptcy petition.  If a tenant rejects the lease, our damages are generally limited to the greater of (1) one year’s rent and (2) the rent for 15%, not to exceed three years, of the remaining term of the lease.

Linens was the tenant at our 262,644 square foot distribution/warehouse facility located in Swedesboro, New Jersey.  Linens rejected its lease for our facility and vacated the facility on December 31, 2008.  The lease provided for annual rental revenue of $1.3 million and was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2010.  The facility is subject to non-recourse first mortgage financing with a principal amount of $7.5 million as of December 31, 2008 and a fixed interest rate of 4.76%.  We are seeking recovery of our damages; however, we do not anticipate recovering the entire amount.

Circuit City is currently the tenant in our 288,000 square foot office building located in Richmond, Virginia, which is part of its headquarter campus.  On January 16, 2009, Circuit City announced that it has begun the process to liquidate its assets.  Circuit City rejected its lease for our facility.  We expect Circuit City to vacate the premises by the end of the first quarter of 2009.  The lease provides for annual rental revenue of $2.9 million and expires on February 28, 2010.  We are seeking recovery of our damages; however, we do not anticipate recovering the entire amount.

Bally’s is currently the tenant in our 37,214 square foot health club facility located in Canton, Ohio.  As of the date of this Annual Report, Bally’s has yet to assume or reject the lease. The lease provides for annual rental revenue of $0.4 million and expires on December 31, 2009.  In addition, we hold a mortgage note of approximately $3.2 million at December 31, 2008, which is secured by a facility leased to Bally’s in Vorhees, New Jersey.  The borrower is current in its obligations under the mortgage note.

We own 16 consolidated properties totaling approximately 4.0 million square feet with aggregate rental revenues of approximately $31.6 million that are leased to tenants in the automotive industry.  The primary business of these tenants is supply, manufacturing and installation.  We are closely monitoring the automotive industry in general and our tenants within that industry.

If a property cannot be re-let to a single user and the property can be adapted to multi-tenant use, we determine whether the costs of adapting the property to multi-tenant use outweigh the benefit of funding operating costs while searching for a single-tenant.  During 2008, two properties were converted to multi-tenant use following expiration of a lease with a single-tenant user.

Certain of the long-term leases on our properties contain provisions that may mitigate the adverse impact of inflation on our operating results. Such provisions include clauses entitling us to receive (1) scheduled fixed base rent increases and (2) base rent increases based upon the consumer price index. In addition, a majority of the leases on our properties require tenants to pay operating expenses, including maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses. In addition, the leases on our properties are generally structured in a way that minimizes our responsibility for capital improvements.

Critical Accounting Policies  and Recently Issued Accounting Standards.  Our accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require our management to make estimates that affect the amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities reported. A summary of our significant accounting policies and recently issued accounting standards which are important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations is set forth in note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page 68 of this Annual Report and incorporated herein.
 
 
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The following is a summary of our critical accounting policies, which require some of management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation.  Our consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. The financial statements reflect our accounts and the accounts of our consolidated subsidiaries.  We determine whether an entity for which we hold an interest should be consolidated pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board, which we refer to as FASB, Interpretation No. 46 (Revised), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, which we refer to as FIN 46R, and/or Emerging Issues Task Force, which we refer to as EITF, 04-05, Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights, which we refer to as EITF 04-05. FIN 46R requires us to evaluate whether we have a controlling financial interest in an entity through means other than voting rights. If the entity is not a variable interest entity we apply the guidance in EITF 04-05, and if we control the entity’s voting shares or similar rights as determined in EITF 04-05, the entity is consolidated.

Use of Estimates.  Our management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  These estimates and assumptions are based on our management’s best estimates and judgment.  Our management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment.  The current economic environment has increased the degree of uncertainty inherent in these estimates and assumptions.  Our management adjusts such estimates when facts and circumstances dictate.  The most significant estimates made include the recoverability of accounts receivable, allocation of property purchase price to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the determination of impairment of long-lived assets and equity method investments, valuation and impairment of assets held by equity method investees, valuation of derivative financial instruments, and the useful lives of long-lived assets. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Business Combinations.  We follow the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, which we refer to as SFAS, No. 141, Business Combinations, which we refer to as SFAS 141, and record all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value. On December 31, 2006, we acquired Newkirk, which was a variable interest entity (VIE). We follow the provisions of FIN 46R, and as a result have recorded the minority interest in Newkirk at estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. The value of the consideration issued in common shares is based upon a reasonable period before and after the date that the terms of the Newkirk Merger were agreed to and announced.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations, which we refer to as SFAS 141R. SFAS 141R requires most identifiable assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be recorded at “full fair value” and acquisition related costs will generally be expensed rather than included as part of the basis of the acquisition.  SFAS 141R expands required disclosures to improve the ability to evaluate the nature and financial effects of business combinations.  SFAS 141R is effective for acquisitions in periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this standard could materially impact our future financial results to the extent that we acquire significant amounts of real estate, as related acquisition costs will be expensed as incurred compared to current practice of capitalizing such costs and amortizing them over the estimated useful life of the assets acquired.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Real Estate.  The fair value of the real estate acquired, which includes the impact of fair value adjustments for assumed mortgage debt related to property acquisitions, is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, other value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building and improvements and fixtures and equipment) is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and improvements based on our management’s determination of relative fair values of these assets. Factors considered by our management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, our management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Our management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions.

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In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market lease values are recorded based on the difference between the current in-place lease rent and  management’s estimate of current market rents. Below-market lease intangibles are recorded as part of deferred revenue and amortized into rental revenue over the non-cancelable periods and bargain renewal periods of the respective leases. Above-market leases are recorded as part of intangible assets and amortized as a direct charge against rental revenue over the non-cancelable portion of the respective leases.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases and customer relationships, is measured by the excess of (1) the purchase price paid for a property over (2) the estimated fair value of the property as if vacant, determined as set forth above. This aggregate value is allocated between in-place lease values and customer relationships based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease. The value of in-place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods and any bargain renewal periods of the respective leases. Customer relationships are amortized to expense over the applicable lease term plus expected renewal periods.

Revenue Recognition.  We recognize revenue in accordance with SFAS No. 13 Accounting for Leases, as amended, which we refer to as SFAS 13. SFAS 13 requires that revenue be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic and rational basis is more representative of the time pattern in which the use benefit is derived from the leased property. Renewal options in leases with rental terms that are lower than those in the primary term are excluded from the calculation of straight line rent if the renewals are not reasonably assured. In those instances in which we fund tenant improvements and the improvements are deemed to be owned by us, revenue recognition will commence when the improvements are substantially completed and possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant. When we determine that the tenant allowances are lease incentives, we commence revenue recognition when possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for tenant work to begin. The lease incentive is recorded as a deferred expense and amortized as a reduction of revenue on a straight-line basis over the respective lease term. We recognize lease termination payments  as a component of rental revenue in the period received, provided that there are no further obligations under the lease. All above market lease assets, below market lease liabilities and deferred rent assets or liabilities for terminated leases are charged against or credited to rental revenue in the period the lease is terminated. All other capitalized lease costs and lease intangibles are accelerated via amortization expense to the date of termination.

Gains on sales of real estate are recognized pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 66 Accounting for Sales of Real Estate, as amended, which we refer to as SFAS 66. The specific timing of the sale is measured against various criteria in SFAS 66 related to the terms of the transactions and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria are not met, the gain is deferred and the finance, installment or cost recovery method, as appropriate, is applied until the sales criteria are met. To the extent we sell a property and retain a partial ownership interest in the property, we recognize gain to the extent of the third party ownership interest in accordance with SFAS 66.

Accounts Receivable.  We continuously monitor collections from our tenants and would make a provision for estimated losses based upon historical experience and any specific tenant collection issues that we have identified. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, our allowance for doubtful accounts was not significant.

Impairment of Real Estate.  We evaluate the carrying value of all tangible and intangible assets held when a triggering event under SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, as amended, which we refer to as SFAS 144,  has occurred to determine if an impairment has occurred which would require the recognition of a loss. The evaluation includes estimating and reviewing anticipated future cash flows to be derived from the asset. However, estimating future cash flows is highly subjective and such estimates could differ materially from actual results

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Depreciation is determined by the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic useful lives of the properties. We generally depreciate buildings and building improvements over periods ranging from 8 to 40 years, land improvements from 15 to 20 years, and fixtures and equipment from 2 to 16 years.

Only costs incurred to third parties in acquiring properties are capitalized. No internal costs (rents, salaries, overhead) are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Significant renovations which extend the useful life of the properties are capitalized.
 
Impairment of Equity Method Investments.  We assess whether there are indicators that the value of our equity method investments may be impaired.  An investment’s value is impaired if we determine that a decline in the value of the investment below its carrying value is other than temporary.   To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the investment over the estimated value of the investment.

Properties Held For Sale.  We account for properties held for sale in accordance with SFAS 144. SFAS 144 requires that the assets and liabilities of properties that meet various criteria in SFAS 144 be presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with assets and liabilities being separately stated. The operating results of these properties are reflected as discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Properties that do not meet the held for sale criteria of SFAS 144 are accounted for as operating properties.

Investments in Non-consolidated Entities.  We account for our investments in 50% or less owned entities under the equity method, unless pursuant to FIN 46R consolidation is required or if our investment in the entity is less than 3% and we have no influence over the control of the entity then the entity is accounted for under the cost method.

Marketable Equity Securities.  We classify our existing marketable equity securities as available-for-sale in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. These securities are carried at fair market value, with unrealized gains and losses, including our proportionate share of the unrealized gains or losses from non-consolidated entities, reported in shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses on securities sold and other than temporary impairments are included in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. Sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and gains and losses are generally determined by the specific identification method.

Investments in Debt Securities.  Investments in debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity, reported at amortized cost and are included with other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. A decline in the market value of any held-to-maturity security below cost that is deemed to be other-than-temporary results in an impairment and would reduce the carrying amount to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established. To determine whether an impairment is other-than-temporary, we consider whether it has the ability and intent to hold the investment until a market price recovery and considers whether evidence indicating the cost of the investment is recoverable outweighs evidence to the contrary. Evidence considered in this assessment includes the reasons for the impairment, the severity and duration of the impairment, changes in value subsequent to year-end, forecasted performance of the investee, and the general market condition in the geographic area or industry the investee operates in.

Notes Receivable.  We evaluate the collectability of both interest and principal of each of our notes, if circumstances warrant, to determine whether it is impaired. A note is considered to be impaired, when based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. When a note is considered to be impaired, the amount of the loss accrual is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the note’s effective interest rate. Interest on impaired notes is recognized on a cash basis.

Deferred Expenses.  Deferred expenses consist primarily of debt and leasing costs. Debt costs are amortized using the straight-line method, which approximates the interest method, over the terms of the debt instruments and leasing costs are amortized over the term of the related lease.

Derivative Financial Instruments.  We account for our interest rate swap agreements in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted, which we refer to as SFAS 133. In accordance with SFAS 133, these agreements are carried on the balance sheet at their fair value, as an asset, if their fair value is positive, or as a liability, if their fair value is negative. If the interest rate swap is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the swap’s change in fair value is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and the ineffective portion, if any, is recognized in earnings as an increase or decrease to interest expense.

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Upon entering into hedging transactions, we document the relationship between the interest rate swap agreements and the hedged liability. We also document our risk-management policies, including objectives and strategies, as they relate to our hedging activities. We assess, both at inception of a hedge and on an on-going basis, whether or not the hedge is highly effective, as defined by SFAS 133. We will discontinue hedge accounting on a prospective basis with changes in the estimated fair value reflected in earnings when: (1) it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting cash flows of a hedge item (including forecasted transactions); (2) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; or (3) it is determined that designating the derivative as an interest rate swap is no longer appropriate. We may utilize interest rate swap and cap agreements to manage interest rate risk and do not anticipate entering into derivative transactions for speculative trading purposes.

Stock Compensation.  We maintain an equity participation plan.  Options granted under the plan in 2008 vest upon attainment of certain market performance measures and expire ten years from the date of grant.  Non-vest share grants generally vest either based upon (i) time (ii) performance and/or (iii) market conditions.

Prior to January 1, 2003, we accounted for the plan under the intrinsic value-based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board, which we refer to as APB, Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations including FASB Interpretation No. 44, Accounting for Certain Transactions involving Stock Compensation (an interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25).  Effective January 1, 2003, we adopted the prospective method provisions of SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123, which we refer to as SFAS No. 148, which applies the recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which we refer to as SFAS No. 123, to all employee awards granted, modified or settled after January 1, 2003.

During December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which we refer to as SFAS No. 123(R), and which is a revision of Statement 123.  SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion 25.  Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123.  However, SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values.  Pro-forma disclosure is no longer an alternative under SFAS No. 123(R).  SFAS No. 123(R) was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2005.  We began expensing stock based employee compensation with our adoption of the prospective method provisions of SFAS No. 148, effective January 1, 2003, as a result, the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Tax Matters.  We have made an election to qualify, and believes we are operating so as to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax, provided that distributions to our shareholders equal at least the amount of our REIT taxable income as defined under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code.

We are permitted to participate in certain activities from which we were previously precluded in order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, so long as these activities are conducted in entities which elect to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries under the Code.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

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In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which we refer to as FIN 48. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, which we refer to as SFAS 109. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Fair Value Measurements. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, as amended, which we refer to as SFAS 157. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS 157 were effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years, except for those relating to non-financial assets and liabilities, which were deferred for one additional year, and a scope exception for purposes of fair value measurements affecting lease classification or measurement under SFAS No. 13 and related standards.  SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available.  The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. The adoption of the effective portions of this statement did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The implementation of this statement as it relates to non-financial assets and liabilities is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-3, which we refer to as FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market For That Asset is Not Active, which clarifies the application of FASB 157, Fair Value Measurements, in a market that is not active.  Among other things, FSP FAS 157-3 clarifies that determination of fair value in a dislocated market depends on facts and circumstances and may require the use of significant judgment about whether individual transactions are forced liquidations or distressed sales.  In cases where the volume and level of trading activity for an asset have declined significantly, the available prices vary significantly over time or among market participants, or the prices are not current, observable inputs might not be relevant and could require significant adjustment.  In addition, FSP FAS 157-3 also clarifies that broker or pricing service quotes may be appropriate inputs when measuring fair value, but are not necessarily determinative if an active market does not exist for the financial asset.  Regardless of the valuation techniques used, FSP FAS 157-3 requires that an entity include appropriate risk adjustments that market participants would make for nonperformance and liquidity risks.  FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance and includes prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued.  We have adopted FSP FAS 157-3, which did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities- an amendment of SFAS No.133,which we refer to as SFAS 161. SFAS 161, which amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires companies with derivative instruments to disclose information about how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The required disclosures include the fair value of derivative instruments and their gains or losses in tabular format, information about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements, counterparty, credit risk, and the company’s strategies and objectives for using derivative instruments. SFAS 161 is effective prospectively for periods beginning on or after November 15, 2008. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The following recently issued accounting standard is effective for fiscal years after December 31, 2008 and requires retroactive application.
 
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In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement), which we refer to as FSP 14-1.  FSP 14-1 is applicable to issuers of convertible debt that may be settled wholly or partly in cash.  The adoption of FSP 14-1 will affect the accounting for our 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes issued in 2007.  FSP 14-1 requires the initial proceeds from the sale of the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes to be allocated between a liability component representing debt and an equity component representing the conversion feature.  The resulting discount will be amortized using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to remain outstanding as additional interest expense.  FSP 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2008, and requires retroactive application.  The adoption of FSP 14-1 will result in recognition of an aggregate unamortized debt discount of approximately $6.9 million and approximately $19.5 million as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and additional interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years then ended.  The current estimate of the incremental interest expense and debt satisfaction gain reduction, net of minority interest, for each reporting period is as follows ($000s):

For the year ended
 December 31
 
Interest expense
   
Debt satisfaction gain
 reduction
 
2006
  $     $  
2007
  $ 1,602     $  
2008
  $ 1,997     $ (3,714 )

The accounting for these critical accounting policies and recently issued accounting standards involves the making of estimates based on current facts, circumstances and assumptions which could change in a manner that would materially affect management’s future estimates with respect to such matters. Accordingly, future reported financial conditions and results could differ materially from financial conditions and results reported based on management’s current estimates.

Liquidity

General.  Since becoming a public company, our principal sources of liquidity have been (1) undistributed cash flows generated from our investments, (2) the public and private equity and debt markets, including issuances of OP units (3) property specific debt, (4) corporate level borrowings, and (5) commitments from co-investment partners.

Our ability to incur additional debt to fund acquisitions is dependent upon our existing leverage, the value of the assets we are attempting to leverage and general economic and credit market conditions, which may be outside of management’s control or influence.

Cash Flows.  We believe that cash flows from operations will continue to provide adequate capital to fund our operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service obligations and all dividend payments in accordance with REIT requirements in both the short-term and long-term. In addition, we anticipate that cash on hand, borrowings under our credit facility, issuance of equity and debt and co-investment programs as well as other alternatives, will provide the necessary capital required by us.

Cash flows from operations as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows totaled $230.2 million for 2008, $287.7 million for 2007 and $108.0 million for 2006. The underlying drivers that impact working capital and therefore cash flows from operations are the timing of collection of rents, including reimbursements from tenants, the collection of advisory fees, payment of interest on mortgage debt and payment of operating and general and administrative costs. We believe the net lease structure of the majority of our tenants’ leases enhances cash flows from operations since the payment and timing of operating costs related to the properties are generally borne directly by the tenant. Collection and timing of tenant rents is closely monitored by management as part of our cash management program.

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities totaled $230.1 million in 2008, ($31.5) million in 2007 and ($154.1) million in 2006. Cash provided by investing activities related primarily to collection of notes receivable, distributions from non-consolidated entities in excess of accumulated earnings, proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities and proceeds from the sale of properties. Cash used in investing activities related primarily to investments in real estate properties, co-investment programs, notes receivable, an increase in deferred leasing costs and the purchase of minority interests.  Therefore, the fluctuation in investing activities relates primarily to the timing of investments and dispositions.

 
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities totaled ($804.6) million in 2008, $39.0 million in 2007 and $0.5 million in 2006. Cash provided by financing activities during each year was primarily attributable to proceeds from equity offerings, non-recourse mortgages and borrowings under our credit facility offset by dividend and distribution payments and debt payments and repurchases.

Public and Private Equity and Debt Markets.  We access the public and private equity and debt markets when we believe conditions are favorable and we have a compelling use of proceeds.  During 2008, we issued approximately 3.5 million common shares raising net proceeds of approximately $47.2 million.  We primarily used these proceeds to retire indebtedness.

In February 2007, we completed an offering of 6.2 million Series D Preferred Shares, having a liquidation amount of $25 per share and an annual dividend rate of 7.55%, raising net proceeds of $149.8 million.

During 2007, we issued, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, $200.0 million in Trust Preferred Securities, which bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.804% through April 2017 and thereafter at a variable rate of three month LIBOR plus 170 basis points through maturity.  These securities are (1) classified as debt; (2) due in 2037; and (3) redeemable by us commencing April 2012.  During 2008, we repurchased, through unsolicited offers, $70.9 million of these securities for $44.6 million in cash, which resulted in a gain on debt extinguishment of $24.7 million including a write off of $1.6 million in deferred financing costs.

During 2007, we issued an aggregate $450.0 million of 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes due in 2027.  These notes can be put to us commencing in 2012 and every five years thereafter through maturity.  The notes are exchangeable by the holders into common shares at a current price of $21.99 per share, subject to adjustment upon certain events, including increases in our dividend rate above a certain threshold.  Upon exchange, the holders of the notes would receive (1) cash equal to the principal amount of the note and (2) to the extent the exchange value exceeds the principal amount of the note, either cash or common shares at our option.  During 2008, we repurchased $239.0 million original principal amount of the notes for $169.5 million in cash and 1.6 million common shares having a value at issuance of $23.5 million (or $14.50 per share), which resulted in gains on debt extinguishment of $42.0 million, including write-offs of $4.0 million in deferred financing costs.

During 2008, we (1) repurchased 1.2 million common shares at an average price of $14.28 per share and (2) repurchased and retired 501,700 of our Series C Preferred Shares by issuing 0.7 million common shares and paying $7.5 million in cash. The difference between the cost to retire these Series C Preferred Shares and their historical cost was $5.7 million and is treated as an increase to shareholders equity and as a reduction in preferred dividends paid for calculating earnings per share.  We also entered into a forward equity commitment to purchase 3.5 million of our common shares at a price of $5.60 per share, we have prepaid in cash $12.8 million of the $19.6 million purchase price as of December 31, 2008, agreed to make floating payments during the term of the forward purchase at LIBOR plus 250 basis points per annum and we retain the dividends paid on the 3.5 million common shares.

Current market conditions are not favorable for accessing the public and private equity and debt markets.  Once market conditions improve, we intend to access the public and private equity markets to further our deleveraging efforts.

UPREIT Structure.  Our UPREIT structure permits us to effect acquisitions by issuing to a property owner, as a form of consideration in exchange for the property, OP units in our operating partnerships. Substantially all outstanding OP units are redeemable by the holder at certain times for common shares on a one-for-one basis or, at our election, with respect to certain OP units, cash. Substantially all outstanding OP units require us to pay quarterly distributions to the holders of such OP units equal to the dividends paid to our common shareholders and the remaining OP units have stated distributions in accordance with their respective partnership agreement. To the extent that our dividend per share is less than a stated distribution per unit per the applicable partnership agreement, the stated distributions per unit are reduced by the percentage reduction in our dividend. No OP units have a liquidation preference. We account for outstanding OP units in a manner similar to a minority interest holder. The number of common shares that will be outstanding in the future should be expected to increase, and minority interest expense should be expected to decrease, as such OP units are redeemed for our common shares.

On December 31, 2008, the MLP merged with and into us and 6.4 million OP units were exchanged into an equal number of common shares. As of December 31, 2008, there were 5.3 million OP units outstanding. Of the total OP units outstanding, approximately 1.6 million are held by related parties.

 
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Property Specific Debt.  We expect to continue to use property specific, non-recourse mortgages as we believe that by properly matching a debt obligation, including the balloon maturity risk, with a lease expiration, our cash-on-cash returns increase and the exposure to residual valuation risk is reduced. However, the global credit and financial crisis has impacted our ability to obtain property specific debt on favorable terms.

During 2008, we obtained or assumed $21.2 million in property specific non-recourse mortgage financings on two properties, which have a fixed weighted-average interest rate of 6.0%. The proceeds of the financing not assumed were used to retire existing indebtedness.

During 2008, we informed the lender for the mortgage secured by our property in Auburn Hills, Michigan that we would no longer make debt service payments and our intention to convey the property to the lender. Following discussion with the lender, the lender foreclosed on this property on December 23, 2008, and on December 31, 2008, we entered into a settlement agreement with the lender and we were released from obligations under the mortgage.

Corporate Borrowings.  We use corporate level borrowings, such as our unsecured revolving credit facility and secured term loans, to finance our investments and operations.

Our $200.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with Wachovia Bank N.A. and a consortium of other banks, (1) was scheduled to expire June 2009 and (2) bore interest at 120-170 basis points over LIBOR depending on our leverage (as defined) in the credit facility. The credit facility contained financial covenants including restrictions on the level of indebtedness, amount of variable debt to be borrowed and net worth maintenance provisions. As of December 31, 2008, we were in compliance with all covenants, $25.0 million of borrowings were outstanding, $173.3 million was available to be borrowed, and $1.7 million letters of credit were outstanding under the credit facility.  Upon entering into the new secured credit facility consisting of a term loan and revolving credit facility on February 13, 2009, the $25.0 million outstanding was satisfied and the credit agreement with Wachovia Bank N.A. was terminated.

We have three term loans with Key Bank, as of December 31,2008, which are secured by pledges of equity interests in subsidiaries that directly own property and guarantees from other subsidiaries.  In June 2007, we obtained a $225.0 million original principal amount secured term loan from Key Bank, which bore interest at LIBOR plus 60 basis points. As of December 31, 2008, $174.3 million was outstanding under the secured loan. The secured loan was scheduled to mature in June 2009, with our option to extend to December 2009. The secured loan required monthly payments of interest only. We were also required to make principal payments from the proceeds of certain property sales and certain refinancings if proceeds were not reinvested into net leased properties. The required principal payments were based on a minimum release price set forth in the secured loan agreement.  We were in compliance with the secured term loan covenants at December 31, 2008 and 2007.  Upon entering into the new secured credit facility on February 13, 2009, this loan was satisfied in full and the term loan was terminated.

In March 2008, we obtained $25.0 million and $45.0 million secured term loans from KeyBank. The loans are interest only at LIBOR plus 60 basis points, however we entered into an interest rate swap agreement which fixed the interest rate at 5.52%, and mature in 2013. The net proceeds of the loans of $68.0 million were used to partially repay indebtedness on three cross-collateralized mortgages. After such repayment, the amount owed on the three mortgages was $103.5 million, the three loans were combined into one loan, which is interest only instead of having a portion as self-amortizing and matures in September 2014. As of December 31, 2008, $25.0 million and $35.7 million was outstanding on each secured term loan and we were in compliance with the covenants contained in each loan.

As of December 31, 2008, the borrowing base for the $45.0 million and the $225.0 million original principal amount secured term loans was comprised of 35 properties.  As of December 31, 2008, the borrowing base for the $25.0 million original principal amount secured term loan was comprised of the three properties secured by the mortgages repaid at origination.

On February 13, 2009, we refinanced our (1) unsecured revolving credit facility, with $25.0 million outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which was scheduled to expire in June 2009, and (2) secured term loan, with $174.3 million outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which was scheduled to mature in 2009, with a secured credit facility consisting of a $165.0 million term loan and a $85.0 million revolving credit agreement with KeyBank, as agent.  The new facility bears interest at 2.85% over LIBOR and matures in February 2011, but can be extended until February 2012 at our option.  The new credit facility is secured by ownership interest pledges and guarantees by certain of our subsidiaries that in the aggregate own interests in a borrowing base consisting of 72 properties.  With the consent of the lenders, we can increase the size of (1) the term loan by $135.0 million and (2) the revolving loan by $115.0 million (or $250.0 million in the aggregate, for a total facility size of $500.0 million) by adding properties to the borrowing base.

 
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Liquidity Needs. Our principal liquidity needs are the contractual obligations set forth under the heading “Contractual Obligations,” below, and the payment of dividends to our shareholders and distributions to the holders of OP units.

As of December 31, 2008, there were $2.4 billion of mortgages and notes payable outstanding, 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes and Trust Preferred Securities, including discontinued operations, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 5.6%. Our ability to make debt service payments depends upon our rental revenues and our ability to refinance the mortgage related thereto, sell the related property, have available amounts under our credit facility or access other capital. Our ability to accomplish such goals will be affected by numerous economic factors affecting the real estate industry, including the availability and cost of mortgage debt at the time, our equity in the mortgaged properties, the financial condition and the operating history of the mortgaged properties, the then current tax laws and the general national, regional and local economic conditions.

If we are unable to satisfy our contractual obligations with our cash flow from operations, we intend to use borrowings under our secured credit facility and proceeds from issuances of equity or debt securities.

We elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code, commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993. If we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income taxes on our net taxable income that is currently distributed to shareholders.

In connection with our intention to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we expect to continue paying regular dividends to our shareholders. These dividends are expected to be paid from operating cash flows and/or from other sources. Since cash used to pay dividends reduces amounts available for capital investments, we generally intend to maintain a conservative dividend payout ratio or we may issue common shares in lieu of cash dividends as currently permitted under the Code, reserving such amounts as we consider necessary for the maintenance or expansion of properties in our portfolio, debt reduction, the acquisition of interests in new properties as suitable opportunities arise, and such other factors as our Board of Trustees considers appropriate.

We paid approximately $241.3 million in dividends to our common and preferred shareholders in 2008.  Although we receive the majority of our base rental payments on a monthly basis, we intend to continue paying dividends quarterly. Amounts accumulated in advance of each quarterly distribution are invested by us in short-term money market or other suitable instruments.

Capital Resources

General.  Due to the net lease structure, we historically have not incurred significant expenditures in the ordinary course of business to maintain our properties. However, as leases expire, we incur costs in extending the existing tenant leases, re-tenanting the properties with a single-tenant, or converting the property to multi-tenant. The amounts of these expenditures can vary significantly depending on tenant negotiations, market conditions and rental rates.

Single-Tenant Properties.  We do not anticipate significant capital expenditures at our properties that are subject to net leases since our tenants at these properties generally bear all or substantially all of the cost of property operations, maintenance and repairs.  At certain single-tenant properties that are not subject to a net lease, we have a level of property operating expense responsibility.

Multi-Tenant Properties.  Primarily as a result of non-renewals at single-tenant net lease properties, we have multi-tenant properties in our consolidated portfolio.  While tenants are generally responsible for increases over base year expenses, we are responsible for the base expenses and capital expenditures at the properties.

Our property in Baltimore, Maryland was previously net-leased to St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company.  In April 2008, we entered into a lease termination with St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, and we assumed the direct subleases for the property.  On September 30, 2009, the lease with the largest subtenant, Legg Mason, expires and we expect the building to be approximately 25% leased.

We will need to redevelop the property to assist with our leasing effort.  We expect to upgrade the exterior façade of the building and redesign the lobby and outside plaza.  We estimate these improvements will cost approximately $22.0 million and will be completed over the next several years.  We also own an adjacent parcel and are constructing a parking garage to increase the parking ratio at the property. 

Vacant Properties.  To the extent there is a vacancy in a property, we would be obligated for all operating expenses, including real estate taxes and insurance.

 
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Property Expansions.  Under certain leases, our tenants have the right to expand the facility located on our property.  In the past we have generally funded, and in the future we intend to generally fund, these property expansions with additional secured borrowings, the repayment of which was funded out of rental increases under the leases covering the expanded properties.

Ground Leases.  Our tenants generally pay the rental obligations on ground leases either directly to the fee holder or to us as increased rent.  However, we are responsible for these payments under certain leases and at vacant properties.

Environmental Matters. Based upon management’s ongoing review of our properties, management is not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of our properties, which would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us. There can be no assurance, however, that (1) the discovery of environmental conditions, which were previously unknown; (2) changes in law; (3) the conduct of tenants; or (4) activities relating to properties in the vicinity of our properties, will not expose us to material liability in the future. Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of our tenants, which would adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Results of Operations

Year ended December 31, 2008 compared with December 31, 2007.  Changes in our results of operations between these periods are primarily due to a decrease in earnings from non-consolidated entities and a decrease in gains on sales of properties, offset by an increase in debt satisfaction gains due to the repurchases of our 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes and Trust Preferred Securities at favorable rates. Of the increase in total gross revenues in 2008 of $21.6 million, $22.7 million is attributable to an increase in rental revenue, primarily due to $28.7 million recognized in connection with two lease terminations, and an $11.0 million increase in tenant reimbursements.  These increases were offset by a decrease of $12.1 million in advisory and incentive fees. The primary decrease in advisory and incentive fees relates to promoted interests ($11.7 million) earned in 2007 with respect to two former co-investment programs and one advisory agreement.

The decrease in interest and amortization expense of $6.0 million is due primarily to a decrease in long term debt.

The increase in property operating expense of $23.4 million is primarily due to an increase in properties for which we have operating expense responsibility, including vacancies and properties with tenant leases subject to expense stops and base year clauses.

The increase in depreciation and amortization of $11.8 million is due primarily to the growth in real estate and intangibles in 2007 through the acquisition of properties from our co-investment programs and the acceleration of amortization of certain intangible assets relating to lease terminations in 2008.  Intangible assets are amortized over a shorter period of time (generally the lease term) than real estate assets.

The decrease in general and administrative expenses of $8.8 million is due primarily to a reduction in (1) costs of severance agreements with former officers and (2) merger costs incurred in 2007.

Non-operating income increased $13.0 million due primarily to land received in connection with a lease termination.

Debt satisfaction gains (charges), net changed $66.9 million primarily due to gains recognized on the retirement of our 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes and Trust Preferred Securities at a discount in 2008.

The change in value of forward equity commitment represents the change in value of the prepaid portion of our forward purchase equity contract entered into in 2008.

The increase in gains on sale of properties— affiliates relates to the sale of properties  to NLS.

Minority interests’ share of (income) loss changed $2.0 million due primarily to the merger of the MLP with and into us and the exchange of OP units held by limited partners in the MLP for common shares.

The equity in earnings (losses) of non-consolidated entities changed $89.8 million and is primarily due to a decrease in earnings in our investment in Lex-Win Concord of $35.3 million due to impairment charges and loan loss reserves of $104.9 million recognized by Lex-Win Concord, our share of which was $52.4 million; losses of $16.9 million recognized on our investment in NLS in 2008; and gains on sale realized of $34.2 million in 2007 relating to the dissolution of one of our former co-investment programs.

 
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Net income decreased by $68.4 million primarily due to the net impact of items discussed above offset by a decrease of $73.6 million in income from discontinued operations.

In 2008, 42 properties were sold and/or foreclosed and classified as held for sale, compared to 56 properties sold and classified as held for sale in 2007. The total discontinued operations, which represents properties sold or held for sale, decreased $73.6 million due to a decrease in income from discontinued operations of $28.2 million and a decrease in gains on sales of properties of $79.7 million, offset by a decrease in impairment charges of $0.7 million, a decrease in the provision for income taxes of $2.9 million, a change in debt satisfaction gains (charges), net of $11.0 million and a change in minority interests’ share of income of $19.7 million.

Net loss applicable to common shareholders in 2008 was $12.8 million compared to net income applicable to common shareholders in 2007 of $50.1 million. The decrease is due to the items discussed above plus a reduction in Series C Preferred Share dividends of $1.2 million and a redemption discount of $5.7 million due to the repurchase of Series C Preferred Shares offset by an increase of $1.4 million in Series D Preferred Share dividends.  The increase in net income in future periods will be closely tied to the level of acquisitions made by us. Without acquisitions, the sources of growth in net income are limited to index adjusted rents (such as the consumer price index), percentage rents, reduced interest expense on amortizing mortgages and variable rate indebtedness and by controlling other variable overhead costs. However, there are many factors beyond management’s control that could offset these items including, without limitation, increased interest rates and tenant monetary defaults and the other risks described in this Annual Report.

Year ended December 31, 2007 compared with December 31, 2006.  Changes in our results of operations between these periods are primarily due to the Newkirk Merger, which was effective December 31, 2006, and the acquisition of the outstanding interests in our co-investment programs during the second quarter of 2007. Of the increase in total gross revenues in 2007 of $233.7 million, $209.3 million is attributable to rental revenue. The remaining $24.4 million increase was primarily attributable to an increase in tenant reimbursements of $15.4 million and an increase in advisory and incentive fees of $9.0 million. The primary increase in advisory and incentive fees relates to promoted interests ($11.7 million) earned with respect to two co-investment programs and one advisory agreement offset by reduced advisory fees due to the acquisition of the co-investment programs in 2007.

The increase in interest and amortization expense of $98.7 million is due to the increase in long-term debt due to the growth of our portfolio resulting from the Newkirk Merger and the acquisition of the outstanding interests in our co-investment programs.

The increase in property operating expense of $28.5 million is primarily due to an increase in properties for which we have operating expense responsibility, including an increase in vacancies.

The increase in depreciation and amortization of $153.8 million is due primarily to the growth in real estate and intangibles through the acquisition of properties in the Newkirk Merger and the acquisition of the outstanding interests in our co-investment programs. Intangible assets are amortized over a shorter period of time (generally the lease term) than real estate assets.

The increase in general and administrative expenses of $3.8 million is due primarily to (1) costs associated with the Newkirk Merger ($3.2 million); (2) the costs associated with the formation and dissolution of Lexington Strategic Assets Corp., which we refer to as LSAC, ($0.9 million); (3) costs incurred in the formation of NLS ($2.3 million); and (4) professional fees ($1.2 million) all of which is offset by a reduction in other costs including personnel costs ($5.1 million), which relates primarily to the accelerated amortization of non-vested common shares in 2006 of $10.8 million and an increase in severance costs in 2007 of $4.5 million.

Non-operating income increased $7.8 million due primarily to increased interest and dividends from investments.

Debt satisfaction gains (charges), net increased $1.0 million due to mortgages being satisfied at a loss in 2007 due to sales of properties to affiliates.

The increase in gains on sale of properties—affiliates relates to the sale of properties to NLS.

Benefit (provision) for income taxes increased $3.5 million due to the write-off deferred tax assets of LSAC, the gain realized due to the sale of properties to NLS and earnings of the taxable REIT subsidiaries.

Minority interests’ share of (income) loss changed $1.5 million due to an increase in minority interest in connection with the Newkirk Merger.

 
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The equity in earnings (losses) of non-consolidated entities increase of $42.2 million is primarily due to the gains on sale realized relating to the dissolution of one co-investment program ($34.2 million) and gain recognized relating to the sale of an investment to NLS ($1.6 million).

Net income increased by $69.1 million primarily due to the net impact of items discussed above coupled with an increase of $55.4 million in income from discontinued operations.

In 2007, 56 properties were sold and classified as held for sale. In 2006, 17 properties were sold and classified as held for sale. Discontinued operations represents properties sold or held for sale. The total discontinued operations increased $55.4 million due to an increase in income from discontinued operations of $12.6 million coupled with a reduction in impairment charges of $18.3 million and an increase in gains on sales of properties of $70.0 million offset by an increase in provision for income taxes of $3.4 million, change in debt satisfaction  gains (charges), net of $19.9 million and a change in minority interests’ share of income of $22.2 million.

Net income applicable to common shareholders in 2007 increased to $50.1 million compared to a net loss applicable to common shareholders in 2006 of $8.7 million. The increase is due to the items discussed above offset by an increase in preferred dividends of $10.3 million resulting from the issuance of Series D Preferred Shares.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

General.  As of December 31, 2008, we had investments in various real estate entities with varying structures. The real estate investments owned by the entities are financed with non-recourse debt. Non-recourse debt is generally defined as debt whereby the lenders’ sole recourse with respect to borrower defaults is limited to the value of the property collateralized by the mortgage. The lender generally does not have recourse against any other assets owned by the borrower or any of the members of the borrower, except for certain specified exceptions listed in the particular loan documents. These exceptions generally relate to limited circumstances including breaches of material representations.

Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund L.P.  NLS is a co-investment program with Inland NLS. NLS was established to acquire single-tenant net lease specialty real estate in the United States. Other than the acquisition of 43 properties and a 40% interest in a property from us, NLS has not acquired any additional properties.

Inland NLS and we are currently entitled to a return on/of each of our respective investments as follows: (1) Inland NLS, 9% on its common equity, (2) us, 6.5% on our preferred equity, (3) us, 9% on our common equity, (4) return of our preferred equity, (5) return of Inland NLS common equity (6) return of our common equity and (7) any remaining cash flow is allocated 65% to Inland NLS and 35% to us as long as we are the general partner, if not, allocations are 85% to Inland NLS and 15% to us.

In addition to the initial capital contributions, we and Inland NLS committed to invest up to an additional $22.5 million and $127.5 million, respectively, in NLS to acquire additional specialty single-tenant net leased assets.
 
LRA has entered into a management agreement with NLS whereby LRA will receive (1) a management fee of 0.375% of the equity capital, (2) a property management fee of up to 3.0% of actual gross revenues from certain assets for which the landlord is obligated to provide property management services (contingent upon the recoverability of such fees from the tenant under the applicable lease), and (3) an acquisition fee of 0.5% of the gross purchase price of each acquired asset by NLS.

Lex-Win Concord LLC.  We and Winthrop, have a co-investment program, Lex-Win Concord, to acquire and originate loans secured, directly and indirectly, by real estate assets through Concord.

General

Following the restructuring of our investment in Concord during the third quarter of 2008 and provided that certain terms and conditions are satisfied, including payment to Inland Concord of a 10% priority return, both us and Winthrop may elect to reduce our aggregate capital investment in Concord to $200.0 million through distributions of principal payments from the retirement of existing loans and bonds in Concord’s current portfolio. In addition, Lex-Win Concord is obligated to make additional capital contributions to Concord of up to $75.0 million, of which our proportionate share is $37.5 million, only if such capital contributions are necessary under certain circumstances.  We expect to only make further capital contributions in Lex-Win Concord, if a capital contribution is required under the limited liability company agreement or we believe it is appropriate to our overall investment strategy.
 
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Concord’s business has been to acquire and originate loan assets and loan securities collateralized by real estate assets including mortgage loans, subordinate interests in whole loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity and commercial real estate securities including CMBS and CDOs.  Concord sought to finances its loan assets and loan securities through various structures including repurchase facilities, credit lines, term loans and securitizations and, in this regard, Concord formed Concord Real Estate CDO 2006-1, Ltd., which we refer to as CDO-1, pursuant to which it has financed approximately $464.7 million of its loan assets and loan securities.  Concord has also sought additional capital through sales of preferred equity in Concord.

Concord’s loan assets are intended to be held to maturity and are carried at cost, net of unamortized loan origination costs and fees, repayments and unfunded commitments unless such loan is deemed to be impaired.  Concord’s loan securities are treated as available for sale securities and are marked-to-market on a quarterly basis based on management’s assessment.

Concord initially sought to produce a stable income stream from its investments in loan assets and loan securities by managing credit risk and interest rate risk. However, the disruption in the capital and credit markets increased margin calls on Concord’s repurchase agreements.  Furthermore, the ability to issue CDOs and the availability of new financing has effectively been eliminated, making the execution of Concord’s strategy unfeasible at this time.  Consequently, Concord will focus on the recovery of its equity investments by maximizing the value of its existing assets and toward that end, has worked to increase its liquidity and reduce exposure to maturing debt.

Concord began experiencing declines in the fair value of its loan securities in the fourth quarter of 2007 consistent with liquidity concerns impacting the commercial bond and real estate markets and the overall economy. As a result Concord recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of approximately $11.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2007.  With growing uncertainty in the commercial bond and real estate markets and the credit crunch impacting the overall financial markets during 2008, Concord assessed all its loan assets and loan securities and in 2008 recorded additional impairment charges and loan loss reserves of approximately $104.9 million.

CDO-1

On December 21, 2006, Concord formed CDO-1, pursuant to which it financed its loan assets by issuing an aggregate of approximately $376.7 million of investment grade debt.  Concord retained an equity and junior debt interest in the portfolio with a notional amount of $88.4 million, which it increased to $117.5 million when it repurchased $29.1 million in additional junior debt interest for $13.1 million. As a result, if CDO-1 does not ultimately have sufficient funds to satisfy all of its obligations to its noteholders, Concord will bear the first $117.5 million in loss, our proportionate share of which would be $58.7 million.

The financing through CDO-1 was intended to enhance Concord’s return on the loan assets and loan securities held in CDO-1 as the weighted average interest rate on the loan assets and loan securities held in CDO-1 at December 31, 2008 was 3.96% and the weighted average interest rate on the amount payable by Concord on its notes at December 31, 2008 was 0.95%. Accordingly, assuming the loan assets and loan securities are paid in accordance with their terms, Concord retains an average spread of the difference between the interest received on the loan assets and loan securities and the interest paid on the loan assets and loan securities.

The following tables provide detail on CDO-1 as of December 31, 2008:

CDO-1 loan assets, loan securities and note obligations at December 31, 2008 are summarized below (in thousands):

CDO Loan Assets and Loan Securities 
December 31, 2008
   
CDO Notes
December 31, 2008
 
Date
Closed
 
Par Value of
CDO
Collateral (2)
   
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
   
Weighted
Average
Life (years)
   
Outstanding
CDO Notes (1)
   
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
   
Stated
Maturity
   
Retained
Interests
 
                                           
12/21/06
  $ 464,744       3.96 %     2.81     $ 347,525       0.95 %     12/2016     $ 117,475  

(1)
Includes only notes held by third parties.
(2)
Consists of loan assets with a par value of $336,000 and loan securities with a par value of $128,744.

 
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The following table sets forth the aggregate carrying values, allocation by loan type and weighted average coupons of the loan assets and loan securities held in CDO-1 as of December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

   
Par Value
   
Carrying
Value (1)
   
Allocation by
Investment
Type
   
Fixed Rate:
Average
Yield
   
Floating Rate:
Average Spread
over LIBOR
 
                               
Whole loans, floating rate
  $ 20,000     $ 20,000       4.31 %     -    
195 bps
 
Whole loans, fixed rate
    30,267       30,140       6.51 %     6.36 %     -  
Subordinate interests in whole loans, floating rate
    108,864       108,847       23.42 %     -    
292 bps
 
Subordinate interests in whole loans, fixed rate
     27,451        25,082       5.91 %     7.45 %     -  
Mezzanine loans, floating rate
    81,410       81,410       17.52 %     -    
218bps
 
Mezzanine loans, fixed rate
    68,008       65,938       14.63 %     6.99 %     -  
Loan securities, floating rate
    106,368       75,240       22.89 %     -    
195 bps
 
Loan securities, fixed rate
    22,376       12,713       4.81 %     5.87 %     -  
                                         
Total/Average
  $ 464,744     $ 419,370       100.00 %     6.78 %  
227 bps
 

(1)
Net of unamortized fees, discounts, and unfunded commitments.

CDO-1 loan assets were diversified by industry as follows at December 31, 2008:

Industry
   
% of Par Value
 
Hospitality
    30.78 %
Office
    45.52 %
Mixed Use
    5.14 %
Retail
    4.46 %
Industrial
    7.13 %
Multi-family
    6.97 %
      100.00 %
 
The following table sets forth the maturity dates for the loan assets held in CDO-1 at December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

Year of Maturity (1)
 
Number of Loan
Assets Maturity
   
Carrying Value
   
% of Total
 
                   
2009
    9     $ 174,840       52.76 %
2010
    4       46,890       14.15 %
2011
    1       6,300       1.90 %
2012
    1       5,045       1.52 %
2013 and thereafter
    8       98,342       29.67 %
                         
Total
    23     $ 331,417       100.00 %
 
 
(1)
Weighted average maturity is 3.08 years. The calculation of weighted average maturity is based upon the remaining initial term and does not take into account any maturity extension periods or the ability to prepay the investment after a negotiated lock-out period, which may be available to the borrower.
 
 
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The following table sets forth the maturity dates, assuming remaining extensions are exercised by the applicable borrower, for the loan assets held in CDO-1 at December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

Year of Maturity (1)
   
Number of Loan
Assets Maturing
   
Carrying Value
   
% of Total
 
2009
    -     $ -       -  
2010
    3       26,472       7.99 %
2011
    9       177,963       53.70 %
2012
    3       28,640       8.64 %
2013 and thereafter
    8       98,342       29.67 %
                         
Total
    23     $ 331,417       100.00 %

(1)
Weighted average maturity is 3.94 years. The calculation of weighted average maturity is based upon the remaining initial term and the exercise of any extension options available to the borrower.
 
The following table sets forth a summary of the loan securities held in CDO-1 at December 31, 2008:

Description
 
Par
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross 
Unrealized Loss
   
Impairment
Loss
   
Carrying
Value
 
                               
Fixed rate
  $ 22,376     $ 20,481     $ -     $ (7,768 )   $ 12,713  
Floating rate
    106,368       106,325       (30 )     (31,055 )     75,240  
Total
  $ 128,744     $ 126,806     $ (30 )   $ (38,823 )   $ 87,953  

The following table sets forth a summary of the underlying Standard & Poor’s credit rating of the loan securities held in CDO-1 at December 31, 2008:

Rating
 
Par Value
   
Percentage
 
   
(In thousands)
       
A-
  $ 1,211       0.94 %
BBB+
    9,000       6.99 %
BBB
    13,376       10.39 %
BBB-
    36,004       27.97 %
BB+
    12,797       9.94 %
BB
    9,000       6.99 %
B+
    20,000       15.53 %
B-
    9,393       7.30 %
CCC-
    11,000       8.54 %
Not rated
    6,963       5.41 %
Total
  $ 128,744       100.00 %

Concord’s Other Loan Assets and Loan Securities

Concord acquired other loan assets and loan securities outside of CDO-1, which it originally intended to contribute to a second CDO.  As the market for bonds collateralized by debt obligations has declined, Concord has been unable to launch a second CDO platform.

 
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The following tables set forth the aggregate carrying values, allocation by investment type and weighted average yields of loan assets and loan securities held by Concord outside of CDO-1 as of December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

   
Par
Value
   
Carrying
Value (1)
   
Allocation by
Investment
Type
   
Fixed Rate: 
Average
Yield
   
Floating Rate: 
Average Spread
over LIBOR
 
                               
Whole loans, floating rate
  $ 109,172     $ 105,172       16.93 %     -    
182 bps
 
Whole loans, fixed rate
    39,900       30,000       6.19 %     9.15 %     -  
Subordinate interests in whole loans, floating rate
    148,645       144,577       23.05 %     -    
216 bps
 
Subordinate interests in whole loans, fixed rate
    15,750       14,291       2.44 %     8.63 %     -  
Mezzanine loans, floating rate
    190,334       188,621       29.52 %     -    
215 bps
 
Mezzanine loans, fixed rate
    65,702       54,098       10.19 %     8.35 %     -  
Loan securities, floating rate
    75,364       30,538       11.68 %     -    
141 bps
 
   Loan loss reserve
    -       (5,032 )     -       -       -  
                                         
Total/Average
  $ 644,867     $ 562,265       100.00 %     8.65 %  
198 bps
 

(1)
Net of unamortized fees and discounts, loan loss reserves, impairment charges and mark to market adjustments.

The following table sets forth the maturity dates, assuming no remaining extensions are exercised by the applicable borrower, for Concord’s other loan assets:

 
Year of Maturity (1)
 
Number of Loan
Assets Maturing
   
Carrying Value
(in thousands)
   
% of Total
 
                   
2009
    18     $ 254,355       47.84 %
2010
    5       154,164       28.98 %
2011
    1       16,000       3.01 %
2012
    3       70,576       13.27 %
2013 and thereafter
    8       41,664       7.84 %
   Loan loss reserve
            (5,032 )     (0.94 )%
Total
    35     $ 531,727       100.00 %

(1)
The calculation of weighted average maturity of 1.76 years is based upon the remaining initial term and does not take into account any maturity extension periods or the ability to prepay the investment after a negotiated lock-out period, which in either case may be available to the borrower.
 
The following table sets forth the maturity dates, assuming all remaining extensions are exercised, for Concord’s other loan assets:

Year of Maturity (1)
 
Number of Loan
Assets Maturing
   
Carrying Value
(in thousands)
   
% of Total
 
                   
2009
    1     $ 1,438       0.27 %
2010
    3       48,711       9.16 %
2011
    10       147,388       27.72 %
2012
    13       297,558       55.95 %
2013 and thereafter
    8       41,664       7.84 %
   Loan loss reserve
            (5,032 )     (0.94 )%
Total
    35     $ 531,727       100.00 %

(1)
The calculation of weighted average maturity of 3.24 years is based upon the remaining term, assuming the exercise of all extension options available to the borrower.
 
 
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Concord’s non CDO-1 loan assets were diversified by industry as follows at December 31, 2008:
 
Industry
 
% of Par Value
 
       
Hospitality
    41.65 %
Office
    43.88 %
Mixed Use
    5.88 %
Industrial
    0.26 %
Multi-family
     8.33 %
       100.00 %
 
The following tables summarize Concord’s other loan securities at December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

Description
 
Par
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gain
   
Impairment
Loss
   
Carrying
Value
 
Floating rate
  $ 75,364     $ 75,088     $ 120     $ (44,670 )   $ 30,538  

The following table sets forth a summary of the underlying Standard & Poor’s credit rating of Concord’s other loan securities at December 31, 2008:

Rating
 
Par Value
   
Percentage
 
BBB+
  $ 1,094       1.45 %
BBB
    6,260       8.31 %
BBB-
    22,280       29.56 %
BB
    4,700       6.24 %
B
    1,133       1.50 %
B-
    1,474       1.96 %
D
    14,246       18.90 %
Not rated
    24,177       32.08 %
Total
  $ 75,364       100.00 %

Credit Facilities

On March 7, 2008, Concord entered into a $100.0 million secured revolving credit facility with KeyBank.  The credit facility enables Concord to finance existing unlevered assets as well as new assets acquired by Concord.  The initial maximum borrowings under the loan are $100.0 million, expandable to $350.0 million upon compliance with certain conditions.  Borrowings under the facility bear interest at spreads over LIBOR ranging from 1.75% to 2.25%, depending on the underlying loan asset or debt security for which such borrowing is made.  At December 31, 2008, $80.0 million was outstanding on the credit facility, the weighted average interest rate on amounts outstanding during the year was 2.71%, and the carrying value of loan assets securing the facility was approximately $136.0 million.  The facility matures March 2010 and may be extended to March 2011.  The credit facility is subject to financial covenants and other covenants on an ongoing basis.

Under the terms of the facility, Concord is required to maintain minimum liquidity, comprised of cash and cash equivalents, of at least $10.0 million at all times.  At certain times during the year ended December 31, 2008 and at certain times subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2008, Concord’s cash balances declined to an amount below the $10.0 million liquidity requirements.  On February 24, 2009, Concord received a waiver of the retrospective covenant violation from KeyBank. In addition, the covenant will be waived through June 30, 2009.  In connection with the waiver, Concord agreed that all regular cash flow of Concord from interest payments on the KeyBank collateral shall be applied in the following manner:

a)  
first, to payments due to KeyBank;
b)  
second, together with other available cash flow of Concord, for distribution by Concord for payment of the preferred distribution to holders of preferred membership interests;
c)  
third, together with other available cash flow of Concord, up to $6.0 million annually for distribution by Concord for payment of common distribution to Lex-Win Concord;
d)  
fourth, available cash flow in an amount such that not less than $10.0 million shall have been deposited and maintained in account at KeyBank as a cash reserve; and
e)  
any remaining cash flow shall be paid to KeyBank to reduce the outstanding loan balance.
 
 
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Repurchase Facilities

Concord has financed certain of its loan assets and loan securities through credit facilities in the form of repurchase agreements.  In the repurchase agreements entered into by Concord to date, the lender, referred to as the repurchase counterparty, purchases the loan asset or loan security from or on behalf of Concord.  Concord then repurchases the loan asset or loan security in cash on a specific repurchase date or, at the election of Concord, an earlier date.  While the loan asset is held by the repurchase counterparty, the repurchase counterparty retains a portion of each interest payment made on such loan asset or loan security equal to the “price differential” which is effectively the interest rate on the purchase price paid the repurchase counterparty to Concord for the loan asset or loan security, with the balance of such payments being paid to Concord.  Pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreements, if the market value of the loan assets or loan securities pledged or sold by Concord decline, which decline is determined, in most cases, by the repurchase counterparty, Concord may be required to provide additional collateral or pay down a portion of the funds advanced.  During 2008, Concord was required to pay down an aggregate of $107.3 million against $412.7 million of outstanding repurchase obligations.  Concord satisfied these amounts with cash flow, borrowings under its KeyBank credit facility and capital contributions from Inland Concord.

All of Concord’s repurchase facilities are recourse to Concord and require Concord to maintain certain loan to asset value ratios, a minimum net worth and minimum liquidity. In addition, all of the repurchase facilities require that Concord pay down borrowings under these facilities as principal payments on the loan assets and loan securities pledged to these facilities are received.

Under the terms of three repurchase facilities, Concord is required to maintain minimum liquidity, comprised of cash and cash equivalents, of at least $10.0 million at all times.  At certain times during the year ended December 31, 2008 and at certain times subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2008, Concord’s cash balance declined to an amount below the $10.0 million minimum liquidity requirements.  On February 22, 2009, Concord modified its repurchase facilities with Column Financial Inc. to eliminate the liquidity covenant and on  February 24, 2009, Concord received a waiver of the retrospective covenant as well as a waiver of  the liquidity requirement through June 30, 2009 from Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc.

The following table summarizes Concord’s repurchase facilities at December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

Counterparty
 
Maximum
Outstanding
Balance
   
Outstanding
Balance
 
Interest
Rate –
LIBOR
Plus 
 
Maturity
Date
   
Carrying Value
of Loan Assets
Securing
Facility
 
Greenwich (1)
  $ 21,516     $ 21,516  
100 bps
    12/09     $ 36,452  
Greenwich (1)
    59,613       59,613  
100 bps
    2/12       71,417  
Column (1)
    15,000       15,000  
100 bps
    3/09 (4)     25,880  
Column (2)
    150,000 (4)     144,475  
 85-135 bps (3)
    3/11       261,981  

(1)
Repurchase facilities cover specific loan assets and may not be used for any other loan assets.
(2)
Repurchase facility may be used for multiple loan assets and loan securities subject to the repurchase counterparty’s consent.  Repurchase counterparties have advised that no additional advance will be made except, if at all, in connection with loans assets or debt securities acquired for the repurchase counterparty.
(3)
Interest rate is based on type of loan asset or loan security for which financing is provided.  Weighted average interest rate on the Column repurchase facility at December 31, 2008 was 1.49%.
(4)
In February 2009, the $15,000 asset-specific repurchase agreement was terminated and the asset which was subject to this repurchase agreement was added to the multiple loan asset repurchase agreement and the maximum outstanding balance was increased to $165,000.  The multiple loan asset repurchase agreement was modified to provide that the interest rate, maturity date and advance rate, with respect to the asset added to the multiple loan asset repurchase facility, would remain as it was under the specific repurchase agreement.

Concord utilizes interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk.  At December 31, 2008, Concord had $203.3 million of notional amounts of hedges.  The three counterparties of these arrangements are major financial institutions.  Concord is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by these counterparties.

 
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Contractual Obligations

The following summarizes the Company’s principal contractual obligations as of December 31, 2008 ($000’s):

   
2009
   
2010
   
2011
   
2012
   
2013
   
2014 and
Thereafter
   
Total
 
Notes payable(2)(3)(5)(6)
  $ 305,464     $ 145,151     $ 119,901     $ 433,159     $ 318,587     $ 1,056,987     $ 2,379,249  
Contract rights payable
    229       491       540       593       652       12,271       14,776  
Purchase obligations (4)
                6,802                         6,802  
Operating lease obligations(1)
    3,111       2,867       2,479       604       451       3,214       12,726  
    $ 308,804     $ 148,509     $ 129,722     $ 434,356     $ 319,690     $ 1,072,472     $ 2,413,553  
 

(1)
Includes ground lease payments and office rent. Amounts disclosed do not include rents that adjust to fair market value. In addition certain ground lease payments due under bond leases allow for a right of offset between the lease obligation and the debt service and accordingly are not included.

(2)
We have $1.7 million in outstanding letters of credit.

(3)
Includes balloon payments.

(4)
Represents the December 31, 2008 fair value of the remaining forward purchase equity commitment which must be settled by October 2011.

(5)
Subsequent to December 31, 2008, $199,280 of 2009 maturities have been extended to 2011.

(6)
2013 amounts are shown net of $4,158 discount.
 
We may be required to fund up to $37.5 million of additional capital to Lex-Win Concord as required by its limited liability company agreement.  We may be required to fund up to $22.5 million of additional capital to NLS as required by its limited partnership agreement.

Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

     Our exposure to market risk relates primarily to our variable rate and fixed rate debt.  As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, our consolidated variable rate indebtedness was approximately $199.3 million and $213.6 million, respectively, which represented 8.4% and 7.0% of total long-term indebtedness, respectively.  During 2008 and 2007, our variable rate indebtedness had a weighted average interest rate of 3.7% and 7.0%, respectively.  Had the weighted average interest rate been 100 basis points higher, our interest expense for 2008 and 2007 would have been increased by approximately $2.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, our consolidated fixed rate debt, including discontinued operations, was approximately $2.2 billion and $2.8 billion respectively, which represented 91.6% and 93.0%, respectively, of total long-term indebtedness.  

     For certain of our financial instruments, fair values are not readily available since there are no active trading markets as characterized by current exchanges between willing parties.  Accordingly, we derive or estimate fair values using various valuation techniques, such as computing the present value of estimated future cash flows using discount rates commensurate with the risks involved.  However, the determination of estimated cash flows may be subjective and imprecise.  Changes in assumptions or estimation methodologies can have a material effect on these estimated fair values.  The following fair values were determined using the interest rates that we believe our outstanding fixed rate debt would warrant as of December 31, 2008 and are indicative of the interest rate environment as of December 31, 2008, and do not take into consideration the effects of subsequent interest rate fluctuations.  Accordingly, we estimate that the fair value of our fixed rate debt is $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2008.

    Our interest rate risk objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate fluctuations on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, we manage our exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates through the use of fixed rate debt instruments to the extent that reasonably favorable rates are obtainable with such arrangements. We may enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps or caps to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument or to effectively lock the interest rate on a portion of our variable rate debt. Currently, we have one interest rate swap agreement.

 
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MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting. Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

In assessing the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, management used as guidance the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based upon the assessment performed, management believes that our internal controls over financial reporting are effective as of December 31, 2008.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and the members of our Board of Trustees; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Our independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, independently assessed the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. KPMG LLP has issued a report which is included on page 62 of this Annual Report.

 
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LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST
AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX

 
Page
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
61-62
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007
63
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
64
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
65
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
66
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
67
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
68-96
Financial Statement Schedule
 
Schedule III — Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
97-100
 
 
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The Trustees and Shareholders
Lexington Realty Trust:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Lexington Realty Trust and subsidiaries (the “Company”), as listed in the accompanying index. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedule as listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We did not audit the financial statements of Lex-Win Concord LLC (“Concord”), a 50 percent-owned investee company. The Company’s investment in Concord at December 31, 2008 was $109.6 million, and its equity in losses of Concord and other comprehensive loss attributable to Concord was $30.2 million and $6.1 million, respectively, for the year then ended. The financial statements of Concord were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Concord, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
 
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 and the report of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Lexington Realty Trust and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 1, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
(signed) KPMG LLP
 
New York, New York
March 1, 2009
 
 
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The Trustees and Shareholders
Lexington Realty Trust:

We have audited Lexington Realty Trust’s (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). 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, included in the accompanying management’s annual report on internal controls over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 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, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
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 trustees 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, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as listed in the accompanying index, and our report dated March 1, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
 
(signed) KPMG LLP
 
New York, New York
March 1, 2009
 
 
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AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets
($000 except per share amounts)
As of December 31,

   
2008
   
2007
 
ASSETS
           
Real estate, at cost:
           
Buildings and building improvements
  $ 3,106,784     $ 3,388,421  
Land and land estates
    617,762       694,020  
Land improvements
    797       893  
Fixtures and equipment
    8,089       11,944  
Construction in progress
    22,756       13,819  
      3,756,188       4,109,097  
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
    461,661       379,831  
      3,294,527       3,729,266  
Properties held for sale — discontinued operations
    8,150       150,907  
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $283,926 in 2008 and $181,190 in 2007)
    343,192       516,698  
Cash and cash equivalents
    67,798       412,106  
Restricted cash
    31,369       41,026  
Investment in and advances to non-consolidated entities
    179,133       226,476  
Deferred expenses (net of accumulated amortization of $13,994 in 2008 and $12,154 in 2007)
    35,904       42,040  
Notes receivable
    68,812       69,775  
Rent receivable — current
    19,829       25,289  
Rent receivable — deferred
    19,255       15,303  
Other assets, net
    37,919       36,277  
    $ 4,105,888     $ 5,265,163  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Liabilities:
               
Mortgages and notes payable
  $ 2,033,854     $ 2,312,422  
Exchangeable notes payable
    211,000       450,000  
Trust preferred securities
    129,120       200,000  
Contract rights payable
    14,776       13,444  
Dividends payable
    24,681       158,168  
Liabilities — discontinued operations
    6,142       119,093  
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    33,814       49,442  
Accrued interest payable
    16,345       23,507  
Deferred revenue – below market leases (net of accretion of $36,474 in 2008 and $14,076 in 2007)
    121,722       217,389  
Prepaid rent
    20,126       16,764  
      2,611,580       3,560,229  
Minority interests
    94,996       765,863  
      2,706,576       4,326,092  
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, & 16)
               
                 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred shares, par value $0.0001 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares;
               
Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, liquidation preference, $79,000, 3,160,000 shares issued and outstanding
    76,315       76,315  
Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred, liquidation preference $129,915 and $155,000; 2,598,300 and 3,100,000 shares issued and outstanding in 2008 and 2007, respectively
    126,217       150,589  
Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, liquidation preference $155,000; 6,200,000 shares issued and outstanding
    149,774       149,774  
Special Voting Preferred Share, par value $0.0001 per share; 1 share authorized, issued and outstanding in 2007
           
Common shares, par value $0.0001 per share, authorized 400,000,000 shares, 100,300,238 and 61,064,334 shares issued and outstanding in 2008 and 2007, respectively
    10       6  
Additional  paid-in-capital
    1,624,463       1,033,332  
Accumulated distributions in excess of net income
    (561,817 )     (468,167 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (15,650 )     (2,778 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    1,399,312       939,071  
    $ 4,105,888     $ 5,265,163  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
($000 except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31,

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Gross revenues:
                 
Rental
  $ 396,546     $ 373,877     $ 164,557  
Advisory and incentive fees
    1,432       13,567       4,555  
Tenant reimbursements
    43,253       32,214       16,851  
Total gross revenues
    441,231       419,658       185,963  
Expense applicable to revenues:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    (239,899 )     (228,050 )     (74,280 )
Property operating
    (82,187 )     (58,764 )     (30,268 )
General and administrative
    (30,515 )     (39,334 )     (35,500 )
Non-operating income
    24,410       11,448       3,671  
Interest and amortization expense
    (156,063 )     (162,028 )     (63,282 )
Debt satisfaction gains (charges), net
    65,651       (1,209 )     (216 )
Change in value of forward equity commitment
    (2,128 )            
Gains on sales of properties - affiliates
    31,806       17,864        
Income (loss) before benefit (provision) for income taxes, minority interests, equity in earnings (losses) of non-consolidated entities and discontinued operations
    52,306       (40,415 )     (13,912 )
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
    (3,008 )     (3,288 )     237  
Minority interests’ share of (income) loss
    3,131       1,110       (358 )
Equity in earnings (losses) of non-consolidated entities
    (43,305 )     46,467       4,248  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    9,124       3,874       (9,785 )
Discontinued operations
                       
Income from discontinued operations
    753       28,948       16,356  
Provision for income taxes
    (506 )     (3,413 )     (73 )
Debt satisfaction gains (charges), net
    3,062       (7,950 )     11,935  
Gains on sales of properties
    13,151       92,878       22,866  
Impairment charges
    (16,519 )     (17,170 )     (35,430 )
Minority interests’ share of (income) loss
    (600 )     (20,316 )     1,884  
Total discontinued operations
    (659 )     72,977       17,538  
Net income
    8,465       76,851       7,753  
Dividends attributable to preferred shares — Series B
    (6,360 )     (6,360 )     (6,360 )
Dividends attributable to preferred shares — Series C
    (8,852 )     (10,075 )     (10,075 )
Dividends attributable to preferred shares — Series D
    (11,703 )     (10,298 )      
Redemption discount – Series C
    5,678              
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
  $ (12,772 )   $ 50,118     $ (8,682 )
Income (loss) per common share — basic:
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations, after preferred dividends
  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.35 )   $ (0.50 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (0.01 )     1.12       0.33  
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.77     $ (0.17 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
    67,872,590       64,910,123       52,163,569  
Income (loss) per common share — diluted:
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations, after preferred dividends
  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.35 )   $ (0.50 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (0.01 )     1.12       0.33  
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.77     $ (0.17 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted
    67,872,590       64,910,123       52,163,569  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
($000)
Years ended December 31,

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net income
  $ 8,465     $ 76,851     $ 7,753  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                       
Change in unrealized gain (loss) in marketable equity securities, net
    107       (896 )     789  
Change in unrealized gain (loss) in foreign currency translation
    (96 )     371       484  
Change in share of unrealized loss on investments in non-consolidated entities, net of minority interest share, net
    (5,800 )     (3,526 )      
Change in unrealized loss on interest rate swap, net of minority interest share, net
    (2,064 )            
Less reclassification of minority interest accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (5,019 )            
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    (12,872 )     (4,051 )     1,273  
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (4,407 )   $ 72,800     $ 9,026  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
($000 except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31,

  
 
Number of
Preferred
Shares
   
Amount
   
Number of
Common
Shares
   
Amount
   
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Deferred
Compensation,
Net
   
Accumulated
Distributions
In Excess of
Net Income
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2005
    6,260,000     $ 226,904       52,155,855     $ 5     $ 848,564     $ (11,401 )   $ (172,762 )   $     $ 891,310  
Net income
                                        7,753             7,753  
Adoption of new accounting principle (Note 2)
                            (11,401 )     11,401                    
Dividends — common shareholders
                                        (109,088 )           (109,088 )
Dividends — preferred shareholders
                                        (20,543 )           (20,543 )
Issuance of common shares, net
                16,895,926       2       351,737                         351,739  
Issuance of special voting preferred
    1                                                  
Other comprehensive income
                                              1,273       1,273  
Balance at December 31, 2006
    6,260,001       226,904       69,051,781       7       1,188,900             (294,640 )     1,273       1,122,444  
Net income
                                        76,851             76,851  
Dividends — common shareholders
                                        (223,746 )           (223,746 )
Dividends — preferred shareholders
                                        (26,733 )           (26,733 )
Issuance of common shares, net
                1,608,369             34,554             101             34,655  
Repurchase of common shares
                (9,595,816 )     (1 )     (190,122 )                       (190,123 )
Issuance of preferred shares, net
    6,200,000       149,774                                           149,774  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
                                              (4,051 )     (4,051 )
Balance at December 31, 2007
    12,460,001       376,678       61,064,334       6       1,033,332             (468,167 )     (2,778 )     939,071  
Net income
                                        8,465             8,465  
Dividends — common shareholders
                                        (80,904 )           (80,904 )
Dividends — preferred shareholders
                                        (26,915 )           (26,915 )
Redemption discount – Series C
                                        5,678             5,678  
Retirement of special voting preferred
    (1 )                                                
Issuance of common shares, net
                40,415,704       4       607,984             26             608,014  
Repurchase of common shares
                (1,179,800 )           (16,853 )                       (16,853 )
Repurchase of preferred shares
    (501,700 )     (24,372 )                                         (24,372 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
                                              (12,872 )     (12,872 )
Balance at December 31, 2008
    11,958,300     $ 352,306       100,300,238     $ 10     $ 1,624,463     $     $ (561,817 )   $  (15,650 )   $ 1.399,312  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
($000 except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                 
Net income
  $ 8,465     $ 76,851     $ 7,753  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of effects from acquisitions:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    248,928       253,535       84,734  
Minority interests
    (2,531 )     19,206       (1,525 )
Gains on sales of properties
    (44,957 )     (110,742 )     (22,866 )
Debt satisfaction charges (gains), net
    (68,830 )     2,250       (14,761 )
Impairment charges
    16,519       17,170       35,430  
Straight-line rents
    2,114       16,151       (4,923 )
Other non-cash charges
    5,093       16,774       17,233  
Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities
    43,305       (46,474 )     (4,186 )
Distributions of accumulated earnings from non-consolidated entities
    1,697       7,930       8,058  
Deferred tax assets, net
    1,313       2,358       (738 )
(Decrease) increase  in accounts payable and other liabilities
    (9,129 )     4,999       1,999  
Change in rent receivable and prepaid rent, net
    22,829       12,378       (3,521 )
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable
    (6,026 )     15,193       1,383  
Other adjustments, net
    11,411       72       3,950  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    230,201       287,651       108,020  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Net proceeds from sales/transfers of properties
    238,600       423,634       76,627  
Net proceeds from sales of properties-affiliates
    95,576       126,628        
Purchase of minority interests
    (5,311 )            
Cash paid relating to Merger
                (12,395 )
Investments in real estate including intangible assets
    (94,610 )     (163,746 )     (173,661 )
Investments in and advances to non-consolidated entities
    (18,388 )     (97,942 )     (9,865 )
Acquisition of interest in certain non-consolidated entities
          (366,614 )      
Acquisition of additional interest in LSAC
          (24,199 )     (42,619 )
Collection of notes from affiliate
                8,300  
Issuance of notes receivable to affiliate
                (8,300 )
Principal payments received on loans receivable
    1,468       8,499        
Real estate deposits
    223       1,756       359  
Investment in notes receivable
    (1,000 )           (11,144 )
Proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities
    2,506       29,462        
Investment in marketable equity securities
          (723 )     (5,019 )
Distribution from non-consolidated entities in excess of accumulated earnings
    26,355       9,457       19,640  
Increase in deferred leasing costs
    (11,988 )     (5,713 )     (1,737 )
Change in escrow deposits and restricted cash
    (3,303 )     28,011       5,734  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    230,128       (31,490 )     (154,080 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Proceeds of mortgages and notes payable
    13,700       246,965       147,045  
Change in credit facility borrowing, net
    25,000       (65,194 )     65,194  
Dividends to common and preferred shareholders
    (241,306 )     (137,259 )     (93,681 )
Dividend reinvestment plan proceeds
          5,652       12,525  
Repurchase of exchangeable notes
    (169,479 )            
Repurchase of trust preferred securities
    (44,561 )            
Principal payments on debt, excluding normal amortization
    (242,679 )     (665,124 )     (82,010 )
Principal amortization payments
    (64,552 )     (73,351 )     (28,966 )
Debt deposits
                291  
Proceeds from term loan
    70,000       225,000        
Proceeds from trust preferred securities
          200,000        
Proceeds from exchangeable notes
          450,000        
Issuance of common/preferred shares
    47,014       149,898       272  
Repurchase of common and preferred shares
    (24,374 )     (190,123 )     (11,159 )
Contributions from minority partners
    1,957             810  
Cash distributions to minority partners
    (158,930 )     (84,858 )     (8,554 )
Increase in deferred financing costs
    (2,712 )     (18,707 )     (1,169 )
Swap termination costs
    (415 )            
Payments on forward purchase of common shares
    (12,825 )            
Purchases of partnership units
    (475 )     (3,926 )     (115 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (804,637 )     38,973       483  
Cash acquired in co-investment program acquisition
          20,867        
Cash associated with sale of interest in entity
          (1,442 )      
Cash attributable to newly consolidated entity
                31,985  
Cash attributable to Merger
                57,624  
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    (344,308 )     314,559       44,032  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    412,106       97,547       53,515  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
  $ 67,798     $ 412,106     $ 97,547  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
($000 except per share/unit amounts)
December 31, 2008 and 2007

(1)  The Company

Lexington Realty Trust, formerly Lexington Corporate Properties Trust (the “Company”), is a self-managed and self-administered Maryland statutory real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that acquires, owns, and manages a geographically diversified portfolio of net leased office, industrial and retail properties and provides investment advisory and asset management services to investors in the net lease area. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had ownership interests in approximately 225 consolidated properties located in 41 states and the Netherlands. The real properties owned by the Company are generally subject to triple net leases to tenants, which are generally characterized as leases in which the tenant pays all or substantially all of the cost and/or cost increases for real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and ordinary maintenance of the property. However, certain leases provide that the Company is responsible for certain operating expenses. As of December 31, 2007, the Company had ownership interests in approximately 280 consolidated properties in 42 states and the Netherlands.

On December 31, 2006, the Company completed its merger (the “Merger”) with Newkirk Realty Trust, Inc., (“Newkirk”). Newkirk’s primary business was similar to the primary business of the Company. All of Newkirk’s operations were conducted and all of its assets were held through its master limited partnership, The Newkirk Master Limited Partnership (“MLP). Newkirk was the general partner and owned 31.0% of the units of limited partner interest in the MLP (the “MLP units”). In connection with the Merger, the Company changed its name to Lexington Realty Trust, the MLP was renamed The Lexington Master Limited Partnership and an affiliate of the Company became the general partner of the MLP and another affiliate of the Company became the holder of a 31.0% ownership interest in the MLP.

In the Merger, Newkirk merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving entity. Each share of Newkirk’s common stock was exchanged for 0.80 common shares of the Company, and the MLP effected a 1.0 for 0.80 reverse unit-split, resulting in 35.5 million MLP units applicable to the minority interest being outstanding after the Merger. Each MLP unit was redeemable at the option of the holder for cash based on the value of a common share of the Company or, at the Company’s election, on a one-for-one basis into Lexington common shares. On December 31, 2008, the remaining 6.4 million MLP units were redeemed for Lexington common shares, the Company became the sole owner of the MLP and the MLP was merged into the Company and ceased to exist.  The acquisition of the remaining MLP units was recorded at the minority interests carrying value.

The Company believes it has qualified as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Accordingly, the Company will not be subject to federal income tax, provided that distributions to its shareholders equal at least the amount of its REIT taxable income as defined under the Code. The Company is permitted to participate in certain activities from which it was previously precluded in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, so long as these activities are conducted in entities which elect to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”) under the Code. As such, the TRS are subject to federal income taxes on the income from these activities.

The Company conducts its operations either directly or through operating partnerships in which the Company is the sole unit holder of the general partner and the sole unit holder of a limited partner that holds a majority of the limited partnership interests (“OP units”) or through Lexington Realty Advisors, Inc. (“LRA”), a wholly-owned TRS. As of December 31, 2008, there were three operating partnerships: (1) Lepercq Corporate Income Fund L.P. (“LCIF”), (2) Lepercq Corporate Income Fund II L.P. (“LCIF II”), and Net 3 Acquisition L.P. (“Net 3”).   

(2)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation.  The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. The financial statements reflect the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, including LCIF, LCIF II, Net 3, LRA and Six Penn Center L.P.  The MLP, formerly an operating partnership subsidiary, was merged with and into the Company as of December 31, 2008.  Lexington Contributions, Inc. (“LCI”) and Lexington Strategic Asset Corp. (“LSAC”), each a formerly majority owned TRS, were merged with and into the Company as of March 25, 2008 and June 30, 2007, respectively. The Company determines whether an entity for which it holds an interest should be consolidated pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46 (Revised), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“FIN 46R”) and/or Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 04-05, Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-05”). FIN 46R requires the Company to evaluate whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity through means other than voting rights. If the entity is not a variable interest entity the Company applies the guidance in EITF 04-05, and if the Company controls the entity’s voting shares or similar rights as determined in EITF 04-05, the entity is consolidated.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)
 
Earnings Per Share.  Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income reduced by preferred dividends, if applicable, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share amounts are similarly computed but include the effect, when dilutive, of in-the-money common share options, OP units, put options of certain partners’ interests in non-consolidated entities and convertible preferred shares.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards.  In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes (“SFAS 109”). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, as amended (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS 157 were effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years, except for those relating to non-financial assets and liabilities, which were deferred for one additional year, and a scope exception for purposes of fair value measurements affecting lease classification or measurement under SFAS No. 13 Accounting for Leases, as Amended (“SFAS 13”) and related standards.  SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available.  The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in the Companys assessment of fair value. The adoption of the effective portions of this statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The implementation of this statement as it relates to non-financial assets and liabilities is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2008, aggregated by the level within the SFAS 157 fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall:

Fair Value Measurements using


   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets and
Liabilities
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
Balance 
December 31, 2008
 
Forward purchase equity asset
  $     $ 10,698     $     $ 10,698  
                                 
Interest rate swap liability
  $     $ 7,055     $     $ 7,055  

Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its swap obligation fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation associated with the swap obligation utilizes Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, as of December 31, 2008, the Company has determined that the credit valuation adjustment relative to the overall swap obligation is not significant.  As a result, the entire swap obligation has been classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

The Company has determined that the forward purchase equity asset should fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as its value is based not only on the value of the Company’s common share price but other observable inputs.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year financial statements misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current period misstatement. In addition, upon adoption, SAB 108 permits the Company to adjust the cumulative effect of immaterial errors relating to prior years in the carrying amount of assets and liabilities as of the beginning of the current fiscal year, with an offsetting adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. SAB 108 also requires the adjustment of any prior quarterly financial statement within the fiscal year of adoption for the effects of such errors on the quarters when the information is next presented. The Company adopted SAB 108 for the year ended December 31, 2006, and its adoption had no impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and liabilities and certain other items at fair value. An enterprise will report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The fair value option may be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis, with several exceptions, such as investments accounted for by the equity method, and once elected, the option is irrevocable unless a new election date occurs. The fair value option can be applied only to entire instruments and not to portions thereof. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company did not elect to adopt the optional fair value provisions of this pronouncement and thus it did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2007, the SEC announced revisions to EITF Topic D-98 related to the release of SFAS 159, pursuant to which the SEC will no longer accept liability classification for financial instruments that meet the conditions for temporary equity classification under ASR 268, Presentation in Financial Statements of “Redeemable Preferred Stocks” and EITF Topic No. D-98. As a result, the fair value option under SFAS 159 may not be applied to any financial instrument (or host contract) that qualifies as temporary equity. This is effective for all instruments that are entered into, modified, or otherwise subject to a remeasurement event in the first fiscal quarter beginning after September 15, 2007. As the Company did not adopt the fair value provisions of SFAS 159, the adoption of this announcement did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial positions.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R requires most identifiable assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be recorded at “full fair value” and acquisition related costs will generally be expensed rather than included as part of the basis of the acquisition.  SFAS 141R expands required disclosures to improve the ability to evaluate the nature and financial effects of business combinations.  SFAS 141R is effective for acquisitions in periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this standard could materially impact the Company’s future financial results to the extent that the Company acquires significant amounts of real estate, as related acquisition costs will be expensed as incurred compared to current practice of capitalizing such costs and amortizing them over the estimated useful life of the assets acquired.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB 51 (“SFAS No. 160”). SFAS No. 160 will require noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interests) to be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability or other item outside of permanent equity. SFAS No. 160 is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this statement will result in the minority interest currently classified in the “mezzanine” section of the balance sheet to be reclassified as a component of shareholders’ equity, and minority interest’s share of income or loss will no longer be recorded in the statement of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB ratified EITF consensus on EITF 07-06, Accounting for the Sale of Real Estate Subject to the Requirements of FASB Statement No. 66, Accounting for Sales of Real Estate, When the Agreement Includes a Buy-Sell Clause (“EITF 07-06”). EITF 07-06 clarifies that a buy-sell clause in a sale of real estate that otherwise qualifies for partial sale accounting does not by itself constitute a form of continuing involvement that would preclude partial sale accounting under SFAS No. 66. EITF 07-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The adoption of EITF 07-06 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities- an amendment of SFAS No.133 (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161, which amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires companies with derivative instruments to disclose information about how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The required disclosures include the fair value of derivative instruments and their gains or losses in tabular format, information about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements, counterparty, credit risk, and the company’s strategies and objectives for using derivative instruments. SFAS 161 is effective prospectively for periods beginning on or after November 15, 2008. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) ("FSP 14-1").  FSP 14-1 is applicable to issuers of convertible debt that may be settled wholly or partly in cash.  The adoption of FSP 14-1 will affect the accounting for the Company’s 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes issued in 2007.  FSP 14-1 requires the initial proceeds from the sale of the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes to be allocated between a liability component representing debt and an equity component representing the conversion feature.  The resulting discount will be amortized using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to remain outstanding as additional interest expense.  FSP 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2008, and requires retroactive application.  The adoption of FSP 14-1 will result in recognition of an aggregate unamortized debt discount of $6,926 and $19,462 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and additional interest expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years then ended.  The current estimate of the incremental interest expense and debt satisfaction gain reduction, net of minority interest, for each reporting period is as follows:
 
For the year ended
December 31
 
Interest expense
   
Debt satisfaction gain
reduction
 
2006
  $     $  
2007
  $ 1,602     $  
2008
  $ 1,997     $ ( 3,714 )

In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities ("FSP 03-6-1").  FSP 03-6-1 requires unvested share based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents to be treated as participating securities as defined in EITF Issue No. 03-6, Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128, and, therefore, included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method described in FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share.  FSP 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years.  Management does not believe that the adoption of FSP 03-6-1 will have an impact on the Company’s financial statements as the number of unvested shares is not material.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-3 (“FSP FAS 157-3”), Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market For That Asset is Not Active, which clarifies the application of FASB 157, Fair Value Measurements, in a market that is not active.  Among other things, FSP FAS 157-3 clarifies that determination of fair value in a dislocated market depends on facts and circumstances and may require the use of significant judgment about whether individual transactions are forced liquidations or distressed sales.  In cases where the volume and level of trading activity for an asset have declined significantly, the available prices vary significantly over time or among market participants, or the prices are not current, observable inputs might not be relevant and could require significant adjustment.  In addition, FSP FAS 157-3 also clarifies that broker or pricing service quotes may be appropriate inputs when measuring fair value, but are not necessarily determinative if an active market does not exist for the financial asset.  Regardless of the valuation techniques used, FSP FAS 157-3 requires that an entity include appropriate risk adjustments that market participants would make for nonperformance and liquidity risks.  FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance and includes prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued.  The Company has adopted FSP FAS 157-3, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

On November 13, 2008, the FASB ratified EITF consensus on EITF Issue No. 08-6, “Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations” (“EITF 08-6”).  EITF 08-6 addresses questions about the potential effect of FASB Statement No. 141R, Business Combinations, and FASB Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51, on equity-method accounting under Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock (“APB 18”).  EITF 08-6 generally continues existing practices under APB 18 including the use of a cost-accumulation approach to initial measurement of the investment.  EITF 08-6 does not require the investor to perform a separate impairment test on the underlying assets of an equity method investment.  However, an equity-method investor is required to recognize its proportionate share of impairment charges recognized by the investee, adjusted for basis differences, if any, between the investee’s carrying amount for the impaired assets and the cost allocated to such assets by the investor.  The investor is also required to perform an overall other-than-temporary impairment test of its investment in accordance with APB 18.  EITF 08-6 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years and shall be applied prospectively.  The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On December 11, 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities (“FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46R-8”).  This FSP includes disclosure objectives and requires public entities to provide additional year-end and interim disclosures about transfers of financial assets and involvement with variable interest entities.  The requirements apply to transferors, sponsors, servicers, primary beneficiaries, and holders of significant variable interests in a variable-interest entity or qualifying special purpose entity.  FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 is effective for the first interim period or fiscal year ending after December 15, 2008.  The Company does not believe that the adoption of FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 will have an impact on the Company’s financial statements as the Company does not have significant variable interests.

Use of Estimates.  Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment.  Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment.  The current economic environment has increased the degree of uncertainty inherent in these estimates and assumptions.  Management adjusts such estimates when facts and circumstances dictate.  The most significant estimates made include the recoverability of accounts receivable, allocation of property purchase price to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the determination of impairment of long-lived assets and equity method investments, valuation and impairment of assets held by equity method investees, valuation of derivative financial instruments, and the useful lives of long-lived assets. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Business Combinations.  The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations (“SFAS 141”) and records all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value. On December 31, 2006, the Company acquired Newkirk which was a variable interest entity (VIE). The Company follows the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“FIN 46R”), and as a result has recorded the minority interest in Newkirk at estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. The value of the consideration issued in common shares is based upon a reasonable period before and after the date that the terms of the Merger were agreed to and announced.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Real Estate.  The fair value of the real estate acquired, which includes the impact of fair value adjustments for assumed mortgage debt related to property acquisitions, is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, other value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building and improvements and fixtures and equipment) is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and improvements based on management’s determination of relative fair values of these assets. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market lease values are recorded based on the difference between the current in-place lease rent and  management’s estimate of current market rents. Below-market lease intangibles are recorded as part of deferred revenue and amortized into rental revenue over the non-cancelable periods and bargain renewal periods of the respective leases. Above-market leases are recorded as part of intangible assets and amortized as a direct charge against rental revenue over the non-cancelable portion of the respective leases.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases and customer relationships, is measured by the excess of (1) the purchase price paid for a property over (2) the estimated fair value of the property as if vacant, determined as set forth above. This aggregate value is allocated between in-place lease values and customer relationships based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease. The value of in-place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods and any bargain renewal periods of the respective leases. Customer relationships are amortized to expense over the applicable lease term plus expected renewal periods.

Revenue Recognition.  The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SFAS 13. SFAS 13 requires that revenue be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic and rational basis is more representative of the time pattern in which the use benefit is derived from the leased property. Renewal options in leases with rental terms that are lower than those in the primary term are excluded from the calculation of straight line rent if the renewals are not reasonably assured. In those instances in which the Company funds tenant improvements and the improvements are deemed to be owned by the Company, revenue recognition will commence when the improvements are substantially completed and possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant. When the Company determines that the tenant allowances are lease incentives, the Company commences revenue recognition when possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for tenant work to begin. The lease incentive is recorded as a deferred expense and amortized as a reduction of revenue on a straight-line basis over the respective lease term. The Company recognizes lease termination payments  as a component of rental revenue in the period received, provided that there are no further obligations under the lease. All above market lease assets, below market lease liabilities and deferred rent assets or liabilities for terminated leases are charged against or credited to rental revenue in the period the lease is terminated. All other capitalized lease costs and lease intangibles are accelerated via amortization expense to the date of termination.

Gains on sales of real estate are recognized pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 66 Accounting for Sales of Real Estate, as amended (“SFAS 66”). The specific timing of the sale is measured against various criteria in SFAS 66 related to the terms of the transactions and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria are not met, the gain is deferred and the finance, installment or cost recovery method, as appropriate, is applied until the sales criteria are met. To the extent the Company sells a property and retains a partial ownership interest in the property, the Company recognizes gain to the extent of the third party ownership interest in accordance with SFAS 66.

Accounts Receivable.  The Company continuously monitors collections from its tenants and would make a provision for estimated losses based upon historical experience and any specific tenant collection issues that the Company has identified. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts was not significant.

Impairment of Real Estate.  The Company evaluates the carrying value of all tangible and intangible assets held when a triggering event under SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, as amended (“SFAS 144”) has occurred to determine if an impairment has occurred which would require the recognition of a loss. The evaluation includes estimating and reviewing anticipated future cash flows to be derived from the asset. However, estimating future cash flows is highly subjective and such estimates could differ materially from actual results.

Depreciation is determined by the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic useful lives of the properties. The Company generally depreciates buildings and building improvements over periods ranging from 8 to 40 years, land improvements from 15 to 20 years, and fixtures and equipment from 2 to 16 years.

Only costs incurred to third parties in acquiring properties are capitalized. No internal costs (rents, salaries, overhead) are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Significant renovations which extend the useful life of the properties are capitalized.
 
Impairment of Equity Method Investments.  The Company assesses whether there are indicators that the value of its equity method investments may be impaired.  An investment’s value is impaired if the Company determines that a decline in the value of the investment below its carrying value is other than temporary.   To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the investment over the estimated value of the investment.
 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Properties Held For Sale.  The Company accounts for properties held for sale in accordance with SFAS 144. SFAS 144 requires that the assets and liabilities of properties that meet various criteria in SFAS 144 be presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with assets and liabilities being separately stated. The operating results of these properties are reflected as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Properties that do not meet the held for sale criteria of SFAS 144 are accounted for as operating properties.

Investments in Non-consolidated Entities.  The Company accounts for its investments in 50% or less owned entities under the equity method, unless pursuant to FIN 46R consolidation is required or if its investment in the entity is less than 3% and it has no influence over the control of the entity then the entity is accounted for under the cost method.

Marketable Equity Securities.  The Company classifies its existing marketable equity securities as available-for-sale in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. These securities are carried at fair market value, with unrealized gains and losses, including the Company’s proportionate share of the unrealized gains or losses from non-consolidated entities, reported in shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses on securities sold and other than temporary impairments are included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and gains and losses are generally determined by the specific identification method.

Investments in Debt Securities.  Investments in debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity, reported at amortized cost and are included with other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and amounted to $15,447 and $15,926 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. A decline in the market value of any held-to-maturity security below cost that is deemed to be other-than-temporary results in an impairment and would reduce the carrying amount to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established. To determine whether an impairment is other-than-temporary, the Company considers whether it has the ability and intent to hold the investment until a market price recovery and considers whether evidence indicating the cost of the investment is recoverable outweighs evidence to the contrary. Evidence considered in this assessment includes the reasons for the impairment, the severity and duration of the impairment, changes in value subsequent to year-end, forecasted performance of the investee, and the general market condition in the geographic area or industry the investee operates in.

Notes Receivable.  The Company evaluates the collectability of both interest and principal of each of its notes, if circumstances warrant, to determine whether it is impaired. A note is considered to be impaired, when based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. When a note is considered to be impaired, the amount of the loss accrual is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the note’s effective interest rate. Interest on impaired notes is recognized on a cash basis.

Deferred Expenses.  Deferred expenses consist primarily of debt and leasing costs. Debt costs are amortized using the straight-line method, which approximates the interest method, over the terms of the debt instruments and leasing costs are amortized over the term of the related lease.

Derivative Financial Instruments.  The Company accounts for its interest rate swap agreements in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted (“SFAS 133”). In accordance with SFAS 133, these agreements are carried on the balance sheet at their fair value, as an asset, if their fair value is positive, or as a liability, if their fair value is negative. If the interest rate swap is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the swap’s change in fair value is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and the ineffective portion, if any, is recognized in earnings as an increase or decrease to interest expense.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Upon entering into hedging transactions, the Company documents the relationship between the interest rate swap agreements and the hedged liability. The Company also documents its risk-management policies, including objectives and strategies, as they relate to its hedging activities. The Company assesses, both at inception of a hedge and on an on-going basis, whether or not the hedge is highly effective, as defined by SFAS 133. The Company will discontinue hedge accounting on a prospective basis with changes in the estimated fair value reflected in earnings when: (1) it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting cash flows of a hedge item (including forecasted transactions); (2) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; or (3) it is determined that designating the derivative as an interest rate swap is no longer appropriate. The Company may utilize interest rate swap and cap agreements to manage interest rate risk and does not anticipate entering into derivative transactions for speculative trading purposes.

Stock Compensation.  The Company maintains an equity participation plan.  Options granted under the plan in 2008 vest upon attainment of certain market performance measures and expire ten years from the date of grant.  Non-vest share grants generally vest either based upon (i) time (ii) performance and/or (iii) market conditions.

Prior to January 1, 2003, the Company accounted for the plan under the intrinsic value-based method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations including FASB Interpretation No. 44, Accounting for Certain Transactions involving Stock Compensation (an interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25).  Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted the prospective method provisions of SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123 (“SFAS No. 148”), which applies the recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“SFAS No. 123”) to all employee awards granted, modified or settled after January 1, 2003.

During December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123(R)”), which is a revision of Statement 123.  SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion 25.  Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123.  However, SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values.  Pro-forma disclosure is no longer an alternative under SFAS No. 123(R).  SFAS No. 123(R) was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2005.  The Company began expensing stock based employee compensation with its adoption of the prospective method provisions of SFAS No. 148, effective January 1, 2003, as a result, the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Tax Status.  The Company has made an election to qualify, and believes it is operating so as to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax, provided that distributions to its shareholders equal at least the amount of its REIT taxable income as defined under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code.

The Company is permitted to participate in certain activities from which it was previously precluded in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, so long as these activities are conducted in entities which elect to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries under the Code. LRA is, and LCI and LSAC were, taxable REIT subsidiaries. As such, the Company is subject to federal and state income taxes on the income from these activities.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

During the fourth quarter of 2007, the Board of Trustees declared a special common share dividend of $2.10 per common share, which was paid in January 2008. During the fourth quarter of 2006, the Board of Trustees declared a special common share dividend of $0.2325 per common share, which was paid in January 2007.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

A summary of the average taxable nature of the Company’s common dividends for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2008, is as follows:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Total dividends per share
  $ 2.25408 (ii)   $ 2.93342 (i)(ii)   $ 1.46  
Ordinary income
    62.24 %     42.36 %     68.89 %
15% rate — qualifying dividend
    0.66 %     2.50       0.77  
15% rate gain
    14.12 %     35.62       7.97  
25% rate gain
    9.56 %     19.52       5.13  
Return of capital
    13.42 %           17.24  
      100.00 %     100.00 %     100.00 %

(i)
Includes the special dividend of $0.2325 paid in January 2007 and a portion of the special dividend of $2.10 paid in January 2008.
(ii) 
Of the total dividend paid in January 2008, $1.21092 is allocated to 2007 and $1.26408 is allocated to 2008. 

A summary of the average taxable nature of the Company’s dividend on Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2008, is as follows:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Total dividends per share
  $ 2.0125     $ 2.0125     $ 2.0125  
Ordinary income
    71.90 %     42.36 %     83.24 %
15% rate — qualifying dividend
    0.76 %     2.50       0.93  
15% rate gain
    16.30 %     35.62       9.63  
25% rate gain
    11.04 %     19.52       6.20  
      100.00 %     100.00 %     100.00 %

A summary of the average taxable nature of the Company’s dividend on Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2008, is as follows:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Total dividends per share
  $ 7.63976 (i)   $ 3.25     $ 3.25  
Ordinary income
    66.35 %     42.36 %     83.24 %
15% rate — qualifying dividend
    0.70 %     2.50       0.93  
15% rate gain
    15.05 %     35.62       9.63  
25% rate gain
    10.19 %     19.52       6.20  
Return of capital
    7.71 %            
      100.00 %     100.00 %     100.00 %
 
(i)
Includes deemed distribution of $4.38976 due to an adjustment to the conversion rate.

A summary of the average taxable nature of the Company’s dividend on Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred shares for the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2008, is as follows:

   
2008
   
2007
Total dividends per share
  $ 1.415625 (i)   $ 1.662049  
Ordinary income
    71.90 %     42.36 %
15% rate — qualifying dividend
    0.76 %     2.50  
15% rate gain
    16.30 %     35.62  
25% rate gain
    11.04 %     19.52  
      100.00 %     100.00 %
 
(i)
Dividend paid in January 2008 is allocated to 2007.

Cash and Cash Equivalents.  The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash.  Restricted cash is comprised primarily of cash balances held by lenders and amounts deposited to complete tax-free exchanges.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Foreign Currency.  The Company has determined that the functional currency of its foreign operations is the respective local currency. As such, assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations are translated using period-end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses are translated using exchange rates as determined throughout the period. Unrealized gains or losses resulting from translation are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and as a separate component of the Company’s shareholders’ equity.

Environmental Matters.  Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, an owner of real property may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under such property as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances. These liabilities may include government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property. Such laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence or disposal of such substances. Although the Company’s tenants are primarily responsible for any environmental damage and claims related to the leased premises, in the event of the bankruptcy or inability of the tenant of such premises to satisfy any obligations with respect to such environmental liability, the Company may be required to satisfy any obligations. In addition, the Company as the owner of such properties may be held directly liable for any such damages or claims irrespective of the provisions of any lease. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company was not aware of any environmental matter that could have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Segment Reporting.  The Company operates generally in one industry segment, investment in net-leased real properties.

Reclassifications.  Certain amounts included in prior years’ financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation, including reclassifying certain income statement captions for properties held for sale as of December 31, 2008 and properties sold during 2008, which are presented as discontinued operations.

 (3)  Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2008:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
BASIC
                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 9,124     $ 3,874     $ (9,785 )
Less preferred dividends
    (21,237 )     (26,733 )     (16,435 )
Income (loss) attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations
    (12,113 )     (22,859 )     (26,220 )
Total income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (659 )     72,977       17,538  
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
  $ (12,772 )   $ 50,118     $ (8,682 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic
    67,872,590       64,910,123       52,163,569  
Income (loss) per common share — basic:
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.35 )   $ (0.50 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (0.01 )     1.12       0.33  
Net income (loss)
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.77     $ (0.17 )
DILUTED
                       
Income (loss) attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations — basic
  $ (12,113 )   $ (22,859 )   $ (26,220 )
Add — incremental loss attributable to assumed conversion of dilutive securities
                 
Income (loss) attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations
    (12,113 )     (22,859 )     (26,220 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (659 )     72,977       17,538  
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
  $ (12,772 )   $ 50,118     $ (8,682 )
Weighted average number of shares used in calculation of basic earnings per share
    67,872,590       64,910,123       52,163,569  
Add — incremental shares representing:
                       
Shares issuable upon exercise of employee share options/non-vested shares
                 
Shares issuable upon conversion of dilutive securities
                 
Weighted average number of common shares – diluted
    67,872,590       64,910,123       52,163,569  
Income (loss) per common share — diluted:
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.35 )   $ (0.50 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (0.01 )     1.12       0.33  
Net income (loss)
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.77     $ (0.17 )

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

During the second quarter of 2008, the Company redeemed 501,700 shares of 6.50% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred stock (“Series C Preferred”) at a $5,678 discount to their historical cost basis.  In accordance with EITF D-42, The Effect on the Calculation of Earnings Per Share for the Redemption or Induced Conversion of Preferred Stock, this discount constitutes a deemed negative dividend, offsetting other dividends, and is accretive to the common shareholders and, accordingly, it has been added to net income to arrive at net income allocable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2008.

In accordance with EITF D-53, Computation of Earnings Per Share for a Period That Includes a Redemption or an Induced Conversion of a Portion of a Class of Preferred Stock, for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2008, the discount on redemption has been subtracted from net income allocable to common shareholders in the incremental loss attributed to assumed conversion of dilutive securities, and the Series C shares have been assumed redeemed for common shares at the beginning of the period.  The Company determined that the Series C Preferred shares that were not redeemed were not dilutive to basic earnings per share.

All incremental shares are considered anti-dilutive for periods that have a loss from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders. In addition, other common share equivalents may be anti-dilutive in certain periods.

(4)  Investments in Real Estate and Intangible Assets

During 2008 and 2007, the Company made acquisitions, excluding (1) properties acquired from the acquisition of the four former co-investment programs, and (2) acquisitions made directly by non-consolidated entities (including LSAC), totaling $57,488 and $131,532, respectively.

In 2007, the Company acquired additional shares in LSAC for $16,781 and LSAC paid $7,418 to repurchase its common stock in a tender offer. On June 30, 2007, LSAC was merged with and into the Company and ceased to exist.

During the second quarter of 2007, the Company, including through its consolidated subsidiaries, completed transactions with its joint venture partners as summarized as follows:

Triple Net Investment Company LLC (“TNI”)

On May 1, 2007, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with the Utah State Retirement Investment Fund, its partner in one of its co-investment programs, TNI, and acquired the 70% of TNI it did not already own through a cash payment of approximately $82,600 and the assumption of approximately $156,600 in non-recourse mortgage debt. Accordingly, the Company became the sole owner of the 15 primarily single tenant net leased real estate properties owned by TNI. The debt assumed by the Company bears stated interest at rates ranging from 4.9% to 9.4% with a weighted-average stated rate of 5.9% and matures at various dates ranging from 2010 to 2021. In connection with this transaction, the Company recognized $2,064 as an incentive fee in accordance with the TNI partnership agreement.

Lexington Acquiport Company LLC (“LAC”) and Lexington Acquiport Company II LLC (“LAC II”)

On June 1, 2007, the Company entered into purchase agreements with the Common Retirement Fund of the State of New York, its 66.67% partner in one of its co-investment programs, LAC, and 75% partner in another of its co-investment programs, LAC II, and acquired the interests in LAC and LAC II it did not already own through a cash payment of approximately $277,400 and the assumption of approximately $515,000 in non-recourse mortgage debt. Accordingly, the Company became the sole owner of the 26 primarily single tenant net leased real estate properties owned collectively by LAC and LAC II. The debt assumed by the Company bears interest at stated rates ranging from 5.0% to 8.2% with a weighted-average stated rate of 6.2% and matures at various dates ranging from 2009 to 2021.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Lexington/Lion Venture L.P. (“LION”)

Effective June 1, 2007, the Company and its 70% partner in LION agreed to terminate LION and distribute the 17 primarily net leased properties owned by LION. Accordingly, the Company was distributed seven of the properties, which are subject to non-recourse mortgage debt of approximately $112,500. The debt assumed by the Company bears interest at stated rates ranging from 4.8% to 6.2% with a weighted-average stated rate of 5.4% and matures at various dates ranging from 2012 to 2016. In addition, the Company paid approximately $6,600 of additional consideration to its former partner in connection with the termination. In connection with this transaction, the Company recognized $8,530 as an incentive fee in accordance with the LION partnership agreement and was allocated equity in earnings of $34,164 related to its share of earnings relating to the 10 properties transferred to the partner.

During 2007, the Company formed a new co-investment program. See note 8 for a discussion of this transaction.

For properties acquired during 2008, the components of intangible assets and their respective weighted average lives are as follows:

   
 
Costs
   
Weighted
Average
Life (yrs)
 
Lease origination costs
  $ 4,830       12.1  
Customer relationships
    2,161       10.8  
    $ 6,991          

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the components of intangible assets, are as follows:

   
2008
   
2007
 
Lease origination costs
  $ 362,712     $ 404,820  
Customer relationships
    165,009       178,716  
Above-market leases
    99,397       114,352  
    $ 627,118     $ 697,888  

The estimated amortization of the above intangibles for the next five years is $70,445 in 2009, $54,184 in 2010, $49,172 in 2011, $38,720 in 2012 and $27,529 in 2013.

Below-market leases, net of accretion, which are included in deferred revenue, are $121,284 and $216,923, respectively in 2008 and 2007. The estimated accretion for the next five years is $10,436 in 2009, $8,616 in 2010, $8,482 in 2011, $8,132 in 2012 and $7,680 in 2013.

(5)  Newkirk Merger

On December 31, 2006, Newkirk merged with and into the Company pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 23, 2006. The Company believes this strategic combination of two real estate companies achieved key elements of its then strategic business plan. The Company believed that the Merger enhanced its property portfolio in key markets, reduced its exposure to any one property or tenant credit, enabled the Company to gain immediate access to a debt platform and will allow it to build on its existing customer relationships. At the time of the Merger, Newkirk owned or held an ownership interest in approximately 170 industrial, office and retail properties.

In the Merger, each share of Newkirk common stock was exchanged for 0.8 common shares of the Company. Fractional shares, which were not material, were paid in cash. In connection with the Merger, the Company issued approximately 16.0 million common shares of the Company to former Newkirk stockholders.

The allocation of the purchase price was based upon estimates and assumptions.  The Company engaged a third party valuation expert to assist with the fair value assessment of the real estate.  During 2007, certain estimates were revised and these revisions did not have a significant impact on its financial position or results of operations.  The reallocation to real estate was $8,235 during 2007.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

The following unaudited pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31, 2006, gives effect to the Merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2005. The pro forma results are based on historical data and are not intended to be indicative of the results of future operations.

   
Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2006
 
Total gross revenues
  $ 376,659  
Income from continuing operations
    586  
Net income
    34,967  
Net income per common share — basic
    0.27  
Net income per common share — diluted
    0.27  

Certain non-recurring charges recognized historically by Newkirk have been eliminated for purposes of the unaudited pro forma consolidated information.

On December 31, 2008, the remaining MLP units were redeemed for common shares of the Company, the Company became the sole owner of the MLP, and the MLP ceased to exist.

(6)  Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale

At December 31, 2008, the Company had held for sale assets of $8,150, which represented the assets of one property and the receivables from recently sold properties.  The Company had held for sale liabilities of $6,142 as of December 31, 2008, which included the liabilities of one property and the payables of recently sold properties, including a mortgage note payable of $5,275 which was due to mature in 2009.  As of December 31, 2007, the Company had three properties held for sale, with aggregate assets of $150,907 and aggregate liabilities, principally mortgage notes payable and below market lease obligations, of $119,093. In 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded impairment charges of $16,519, $17,170 and $35,430, respectively, related to discontinued operations.

The Company sold, to unrelated parties, 41 properties in 2008, one of which was conveyed through foreclosure, 53 properties in 2007 and seven properties in 2006, for aggregate net proceeds of $238,600, $423,634 and $76,627, respectively, which resulted in gains in 2008, 2007 and 2006 of $13,151, $92,878 and $22,866, respectively.  These gains are included in discontinued operations.

The following presents the operating results for the properties sold and held for sale during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

   
Year Ending December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Total gross revenues
  $ 10,856     $ 65,703     $ 33,329  
Pre-tax income (loss), including gains on sales
  $ (153 )   $ 76,390     $ 17,611  

The provision for income taxes included in discontinued operations in 2007 of $3,413 relates primarily to taxes incurred on the sale of properties by taxable REIT subsidiaries, including C-Corp built in gain taxes. The federal and state portion of the $3,413 is $2,731 and $682, respectively.

During 2008, the Company conveyed one property to a lender in full satisfaction of the $6,516 non-recourse mortgage note payable.  The Company recorded a gain on debt satisfaction of $3,990 and an impairment loss of $4,488 relating to this transaction.

During 2007, the Company sold one property for a sale price of $35,700 and provided $27,700 in secured financing to the buyer at a rate of 6.45%. The note matures in 2015 when a balloon payment of $25,731 is due.

During 2006, the Company conveyed a property to a lender for full satisfaction of a loan and satisfied the related mortgages on properties sold, which resulted in a net debt satisfaction gain of $4,492. In addition, the Company sold one property for a sale price of $6,400 and provided $3,200 in interest only secured financing to the buyer at a rate of 6.0%, which matures in 2017.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

During 2006, the tenant in a property in Warren, Ohio exercised its option to purchase the property at fair market value, as defined in the lease. Based on the appraisals received and the procedure set forth in the lease, the Company estimated that the fair market value, as defined in the lease, would not exceed approximately $15,800. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $28,209 in the third quarter of 2006. The Company sold the property in 2007 for $15,800.

The Company has not treated properties sold to Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund L.P. as discontinued operations as it has continuing involvement with such assets through its partnership interest. In addition, management will not consider assets being marketed for sale as discontinued operations until all criteria of SFAS 144 have been met, including that it is probable that a sale will take place within 12 months.

(7)  Notes Receivable

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company’s notes receivable, including accrued interest, are comprised primarily of first and second mortgage loans on real estate aggregating $68,812 and $69,775, respectively, bearing interest, including imputed interest, at rates ranging from 3.5% to 16.0% and maturing at various dates between 2011 and 2022.

 (8)  Investment in Non-Consolidated Entities

In 2007 the Company acquired additional shares in LSAC for $16,781 and LSAC paid $7,418 to repurchase its common stock in a tender offer. On June 30, 2007, LSAC was merged with and into Company and ceased to exist.

During 2007, the Company acquired all the interests it did not already own in TNI, LAC, LACII and LION. See note 4.

The Company received a waiver from the SEC from the requirement in Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-K to  provide audited financial statements of LION, which was dissolved in June 2007, for the period January 1, 2007 through May 31, 2007, as long as summarized financial data of LION for such period is provided.

 The following is a summary income statement data for LION for the period January 1, 2007 through May 31, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006:

   
2007
   
2006
 
Gross rental revenues
  $ 21,883     $ 51,425  
Depreciation and amortization
    (9,349 )     (21,895 )
Interest expense
    (6,669 )     (15,657 )
Property operating and other
    (5,272 )     (12,461 )
Income before gain on sale
  $ 593     $ 1,412  
 
Concord Debt Holdings LLC (“Concord”) and Lex-Win Concord LLC (“Lex-Win Concord”)

The Company and WRT Realty L.P. (“Winthrop”) have a co-investment program to acquire and originate loans secured, directly and indirectly, by real estate assets through Concord. The Company’s former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the parent of Winthrop. The co-investment program was equally owned and controlled by the Company and Winthrop.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

During the third quarter of 2008, the Company and Winthrop formed a jointly-owned subsidiary, Lex-Win Concord LLC, and the Company and Winthrop each contributed to Lex-Win Concord all of their right, title, interest and obligations in Concord and WRP Management LLC, the entity that provides collateral management and asset management services to Concord and its existing CDO.  Immediately following the contribution, a subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust Inc. ("Inland Concord") entered into an agreement to contribute up to $100,000 in redeemable preferred membership interest over an 18 month period to Concord, of which $76,000 has been contributed as of December 31, 2008.  Lex-Win Concord, as managing member, and Inland Concord, as a preferred member, entered into the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Concord.  Under the terms of the agreement, additional contributions by Inland Concord are to be used primarily for the origination and acquisition of additional debt instruments including whole loans, B notes and mezzanine loans.  In addition, provided that certain terms and conditions are satisfied, including payment to Inland Concord of a 10% priority return, both the Company and Winthrop may elect to reduce their aggregate capital investment in Concord to $200,000 through distributions of principal payments from the retirement of existing loans and bonds in Concord's current portfolio.  In addition, Lex-Win Concord is obligated to make additional capital contributions to Concord of up to $75,000 only if such capital contributions are necessary under certain circumstances.

The Company and Winthrop have invested $162,500 each in Lex-Win Concord. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, $114,604 and $155,830, respectively, was the Company’s investment in and advances to Lex-Win Concord. All profits, losses and cash flows are distributed in accordance with the respective membership interests.

The following is summary balance sheet data as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and income statement data for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 for Lex-Win Concord:

   
As of 12/31/08
   
As of 12/31/07
 
Investments, net of impairments and reserves
  $ 981,635     $ 1,140,108  
Cash, including restricted cash
    15,134       19,554  
Warehouse debt and credit facilities obligations
    320,604       472,324  
Collateralized debt obligations
    347,525       376,650  
Minority interest
    76,555       102  
Members’ equity
    219,208       310,921  

   
For the Year
Ended 12/31/08
   
 For the Year
Ended 12/31/07
 
Interest and other income
  $ 71,733     $ 68,453  
Gain on debt extinguishment
    15,603        
Interest expense, including non-qualifying cash flow hedge
    (36,410 )     (41,675 )
Impairment charges and loan loss reserves
    (104,885 )     (11,028 )
Other expenses and minority interests
    (6,455 )     (5,554 )
Net income (loss)
    (60,414 )     10,196  
Other comprehensive loss
    (12,273 )     (17,932 )
Comprehensive loss
  $ (72,687 )   $ (7,736 )

Concord’s loan assets are intended to be held to maturity and, accordingly, are carried at cost, net of unamortized loan origination costs and fees, repayments and unfunded commitments unless such loan is deemed to be other-than-termporarily impaired. Concord’s bonds are treated as available for sale securities and, accordingly, are marked-to-market on a quarterly basis based on valuations performed by Concord’s management. During 2008, the management of Concord performed a complete evaluation of its bond and loan portfolio, including an analysis of any underlying collateral supporting these investments. This resulted in a charge to earnings at Concord of $104,885 for the year ended December 31, 2008 relating to other-than-temporary impairments and loan loss reserves.

The Company has determined that as of December 31, 2008, Lex-Win Concord met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X. The separate financial statements of Lex-Win Concord required pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X are filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund L.P. (“NLS”)

NLS is a co-investment program with a subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. (“Inland”). NLS was established to acquire single-tenant net lease specialty real estate in the United States. Since the formation of NLS in 2007, the Company has contributed fee and leasehold interests in 19 properties and $15,022 in cash to NLS, and Inland has contributed $216,004 in cash to NLS. In addition, the Company sold, for cash, leasehold interests in 24 properties, plus a 40% tenant-in-common interest in a property, to NLS and recorded an aggregate gain of $31,806 and $19,422 (including the Company’s share of gain on the 40% interest in a property) in 2008 and 2007, respectively, which was limited by the Company’s aggregate ownership interest in NLS’s common and preferred equity. The properties were subject to approximately $339,500 in mortgage debt, which was assumed by NLS.  The mortgage debt assumed by NLS has stated interest rates ranging from 5.1% to 8.5%, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.1%, and maturity dates ranging from 2009 to 2025.  After these transactions, Inland and the Company own 85% and 15%, respectively, of NLS’s common equity and the Company owns 100% of NLS’s preferred equity.

Inland and the Company are currently entitled to a return on/of their respective investments as follows: (1) Inland, 9% on its common equity, (2) the Company, 6.5% on its preferred equity, (3) the Company, 9% on its common equity, (4) return of the Company preferred equity, (5) return of Inland common equity (6) return of the Company common equity and (7) any remaining cash flow is allocated 65% to Inland and 35% to the Company as long as the Company is the general partner, if not, allocations are 85% to Inland and 15% to the Company.

In addition to the capital contributions described above, the Company and Inland have committed to invest up to an additional $22,500 and $127,500, respectively, in NLS to acquire additional specialty single-tenant net leased assets.

LRA has entered into a management agreement with NLS whereby LRA will receive (1) a management fee of 0.375% of the equity capital, (2) a property management fee of up to 3.0% of actual gross revenues from certain assets for which the landlord is obligated to provide property management services (contingent upon the recoverability of such fees from the tenant under the applicable lease), and (3) an acquisition fee of 0.5% of the gross purchase price of each acquired asset by NLS.

The following is summary historical cost basis selected balance sheet data as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and statement of operations data for the period December 20, 2007 (inception) to December 31, 2007 and for the year ended December 31, 2008.

   
As of 12/31/08
   
As of 12/31/07
 
Real estate, including intangibles, net
  $ 719,409     $ 405,834  
Cash, including restricted cash
    9,370       2,230  
Mortgages payable
    320,898       171,556  
Preferred equity
    170,772       87,802  
Partners’ capital
    233,281       143,854  

   
For the Year 
Ended
12/31/08
   
For the Period 
12/20/07 to
12/31/07
 
Total gross revenues
  $ 50,312     $ 951  
Depreciation and amortization
    (32,499 )      
Interest expense
    (17,667 )     (338 )
Other expenses, net
     (2,968 )      (14 )
Net income (loss)
  $  (2,822 )   $  599  
 
During the year  ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized $(16,902) equity in losses relating to NLS based upon the hypothetical liquidation book value method. The difference between the assets contributed to NLS and the fair value of the Company’s equity investment in NLS is $94,723 and is accreted into income over the estimated useful lives of NLSs assets. During 2008, the Company recorded earnings of $3,213 related to this difference, which is included in equity in earnings (losses) of non-consolidated entities on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

During 2008 and 2007, the Company incurred transaction costs relating to the formation of NLS of $1,138 and $2,316, respectively, which are included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company has determined that as of December 31, 2008, NLS met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X. The separate financial statements of NLS required pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X are filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Lex-Win Acquisition LLC (“Lex-Win”)
 
During 2007, Lex-Win, an entity in which the Company holds a 28% ownership interest, acquired 3.9 million shares of common stock in Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (formerly known as Wells Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.) (“Wells”), a non-exchange traded entity, at a price per share of $9.30 in a tender offer. During 2007, the Company funded $12,542 relating to this tender and received $1,890 relating to an adjustment of the number of shares tendered. Winthrop and three other members hold the remaining interests in Lex-Win. The Company’s former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions is the Chief Executive Officer of the parent of Winthrop. Profits, losses and cash flows of Lex-Win are allocated in accordance with the membership interests.  During 2008, Lex-Win incurred losses of $3,847 relating to its investment in Wells and sold its entire interest in Wells for $32,289.

Other Equity Method Investment Limited Partnerships

The Company is a partner in eight partnerships with ownership percentages ranging between 26% and 40%, which own primarily net leased properties. All profits, losses and cash flows are distributed in accordance with the respective partnership agreements. The partnerships are encumbered by $73,215 in mortgage debt (the Company’s proportionate share is $23,497) with interest rates ranging from 6.7% to 15.0% with a weighted average rate of 9.9% and maturity dates ranging from 2009 to 2018.

The Company, through LRA, earns advisory fees from certain of these non-consolidated entities for services related to acquisitions, asset management and debt placement. Advisory fees earned from these non-consolidated investments were $1,105, $1,226, and $3,815 in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In addition, the Company earned incentive fees in 2007 of $11,685.

(9)  Mortgages and Notes Payable and Contract Rights Payable

The Company had outstanding mortgages and notes payable of $2,033,854 and $2,312,422 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, excluding discontinued operations. Interest rates, including imputed rates on mortgages and notes payable, ranged from 2.0% to 10.5% at December 31, 2008 and the mortgages and notes payable mature between 2009 and 2022. Interest rates, including imputed rates, ranged from 3.9% to 10.5% at December 31, 2007. The weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2008 and 2007 was approximately 5.5% and 5.9%, respectively.

During 2008, the Company obtained $25,000 and $45,000 original principal amount secured term loans from KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”). The loans are interest only at LIBOR plus 60 basis points and mature in 2013. The net proceeds of the loans of $68,000 were used to partially repay indebtedness on three cross-collateralized mortgages. After such repayment, the amount owed on the three mortgages was $103,511, the three mortgages were combined into one mortgage, which is interest only instead of having a portion as self-amortizing and matures in September 2014.  The Company was in compliance with the loan covenants as of December 31, 2008.  These loans have an outstanding principal balance of $25,000 and $35,723, respectively, as of December 31, 2008.

Pursuant to the new loan agreements, the Company simultaneously entered into an interest-rate swap agreement with KeyBank to swap the LIBOR rate on the loans for a fixed rate of 4.9196% through March 18, 2013, and the Company assumed a liability for the fair value of the swap at inception of approximately $5,696 ($7,055 at December 31, 2008). The new debt is presented net of a discount at inception of $5,696 ($4,158 at December 31, 2008). The discount is being amortized as interest expense over the term of the loans.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Also at inception, in accordance with SFAS No. 133, as amended, the Company designated the swap as a cash flow hedge of the risk of variability attributable to changes in the LIBOR swap rate on $45,000 and $25,000 original principal amount of LIBOR-indexed variable-rate debt. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swap are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to earnings as interest becomes receivable or payable. Because the fair value of the swap at inception of the hedge was not zero, the Company cannot assume that there will be no ineffectiveness in the hedging relationship. However, the Company expects the hedging relationship to be highly effective and will measure and report any ineffectiveness in earnings.  During 2008, the Company terminated a portion of the swap for a notional amount of $9,277 due to required principal payments of the same amount on the $45,000 original principal amount secured term loan.  The Company recognized $253 of interest expense during 2008 due to the swap's ineffectiveness and forecasted transactions no longer being probable.

During 2008 and 2007, the Company obtained $21,245 and $246,965 original principal amount in non-recourse mortgages that bear interest at a weighted-average fixed rate of 6.0% and 6.1%, respectively, and have maturity dates ranging from 2012 to 2021.

The MLP had a secured loan, which bore interest, at the election of the MLP, at a rate equal to either (1) LIBOR plus 175 basis points or (2) the prime rate. This loan was fully repaid during 2007.

The Company had a $200,000 revolving credit facility, which was scheduled to expire in June 2009, bore interest at 120-170 basis points over LIBOR, depending on the amount of the Company’s leverage level and had an interest rate period of one, three or six months, at the option of the Company. The credit facility contained various leverage, debt service coverage, net worth maintenance and other covenants, which the Company was in compliance with as of December 31, 2008 and 2007. As of December 31, 2008, there were $25,000 in outstanding borrowings under the credit facility, approximately $173,327 was available to be borrowed and the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating $1,673. The Company paid an unused facility fee equal to 25 basis points if 50% or less of the credit facility is utilized and 15 basis points if greater than 50% of the credit facility is utilized.  This revolving credit facility was refinanced subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2008.  See note 22.

In June 2007, the Company obtained a $225,000 original principal amount secured term loan from KeyBank.  The interest only secured term loan was scheduled to mature in June 2009, with a six month extension option at the Company’s election, and bore interest at LIBOR plus 60 basis points. The Company was in compliance with the loan’s covenants as of December 31, 2008 and 2007. The loan required the Company to make principal payments from the proceeds of certain property sales, unless the proceeds were used to complete a tax-free exchange, and financing of certain properties. As of December 31, 2008, there was $174,280 outstanding relating to this note, which is included in the $2,033,854 above.  This secured term loan was refinanced subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2008.  See note 22.

During 2007, the Company settled an interest rate swap agreement for $1,870 in cash and recognized a loss of $649.

Included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, the Company recognized debt satisfaction gains (charges), excluding discontinued operations, of ($1,073), ($1,209) and ($216) for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, due to the satisfaction of mortgages and notes payable other than the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes and Trust Preferred Securities.

Contract right mortgage payable is a promissory note with a fixed interest rate of 9.68%, which provides for the following amortization payments:

Year ending
December 31,
 
Total
 
2009
  $ 229  
2010
    491  
2011
    540  
2012
    593  
2013
    652  
Thereafter
    12,271  
    $ 14,776  
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Mortgages payable and secured loans are generally collateralized by real estate and the related leases. Certain mortgages payable have yield maintenance or defeasance requirements relating to any repayments. In addition, certain mortgages are cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted.

Scheduled principal and balloon payments for mortgages and notes payable, excluding mortgages payable relating to discontinued operations, for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

Year ending
December 31,
 
Total
 
2009 (1)
  $ 300,189  
2010
    145,151  
2011
    119,901  
2012
    222,159  
2013
    318,587  
Thereafter
    927,867  
    $ 2,033,854  

(1)
Subsequent to December 31, 2008, $199,280 of 2009 maturities have been extended to 2011 – see note 22.

(10)  Exchangeable Notes and Trust Preferred Securities

During 2007, the Company issued an aggregate $450,000 original principal amount of 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes due in 2027. These notes can be put to the Company commencing in 2012 and every five years thereafter through maturity and upon certain events. The notes are exchangeable by the holders into common shares of the Company at a current price of $21.99 per share, subject to adjustment upon certain events. Upon exchange the holders of the notes would receive (1) cash equal to the principal amount of the note and (2) to the extent the exchange value exceeds the principal amount of the note, either cash or common shares of the Company at the Company’s option.

During 2008, the Company repurchased $239,000 original principal amount of the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes for cash payments and issuances of common shares of the Company of $192,984.  As a result, the Company recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of $41,982 during 2008, net of write-offs of $4,013 in deferred financing costs.  As of December 31, 2008, there were $211,000 original principal amount 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes outstanding.  See note 22 for repurchases subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2008.

During 2007, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, issued $200,000 original principal amount of Trust Preferred Securities. The Trust Preferred Securities, which are classified as debt, are due in 2037, are redeemable by the Company commencing April 2012 and bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.804% through April 2017 and thereafter, at a variable rate of three month LIBOR plus 170 basis points through maturity.  During 2008, the Company repurchased $70,880 original principal amount of the Trust Preferred Securities for a cash payment of $44,561, which resulted in a gain on debt extinguishment of $24,742 including a write-off of $1,577 in deferred financing costs.  As of December 31, 2008, there was $129,120 original principal amount of Trust Preferred Securities outstanding.

Scheduled principal payments for these debt instrument for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

Year ending
December 31,
 
Total
 
2009
  $  
2010
     
2011
     
2012 (1)
    211,000  
2013
     
Thereafter
    129,120  
    $ 340,120  
 


(1)
Although the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes mature in 2027, the notes can be put to the Company in 2012.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

The Company is in compliance with its obligations under the documents governing these debt instruments.

(11)  Leases

Lessor:

Minimum future rental receipts under the non-cancellable portion of tenant leases, including the lease on a property held for sale, assuming no new or re-negotiated leases, for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

Year ending
December 31,
 
Total
 
2009
  $ 338,585  
2010
    307,819  
2011
    293,217  
2012
    262,801  
2013
    223,679  
Thereafter
    845,047  
    $ 2,271,148  

The above minimum lease payments do not include reimbursements to be received from tenants for certain operating expenses and real estate taxes and do not include early termination payments provided for in certain leases.

Certain leases allow for the tenant to terminate the lease if the property is deemed obsolete, as defined, but must make a termination payment to the Company, as stipulated in the lease. In addition, certain leases provide the tenant with the right to purchase the leased property at fair market value or a stipulated price.

Lessee:

The Company holds leasehold interests in various properties. Generally, the ground rents on these properties are either paid directly by the tenants to the fee holder or reimbursed to the Company as additional rent. Certain properties are economically owned through the holding of industrial revenue bonds and as such neither ground lease payments nor bond debt service payments are made or received, respectively. For certain of these properties, the Company has an option to purchase the fee interest.

Minimum future rental payments under non-cancellable leasehold interests, excluding leases held through industrial revenue bonds and lease payments in the future that are based upon fair market value for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

Year ending
December 31,
 
Total
 
2009
  $ 1,811  
2010
    1,564  
2011
    1,173  
2012
    580  
2013
    451  
Thereafter
    3,214  
    $ 8,793  

Rent expense for the leasehold interests was $995, $1,481 and $604 in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company leases its corporate headquarters. The lease expires December 2015, with rent fixed at $1,211 per annum through December 2011 and will be adjusted to fair market value, as defined in the lease, thereafter. The Company is also responsible for its proportionate share of operating expenses and real estate taxes. As an incentive to enter the lease, the Company received a payment of $845 which it is amortizing as a reduction of rent expense. The Company also leases an office in San Francisco until March 2012, which it has subleased to a third-party. The minimum lease payments for these offices are $1,300 for 2009, $1,303 for 2010, $1,306 for 2011 and $24 for 2012. Rent expense for these offices for 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $958, $975 and $877, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

(12)  Minority Interests

In conjunction with several of the Company’s acquisitions in prior years, sellers were issued OP units as a form of consideration in exchange for the property. Substantially all OP units, other than the OP units held directly or indirectly by the Company, are redeemable at certain times, only at the option of the holders, for common shares of the Company or, on a one-for-one basis, at the Company’s option, cash at various dates and are not otherwise mandatorily redeemable by the Company. During 2006, one of the Company’s operating partnerships issued 33,954 OP units ($750) in connection with an acquisition.  As of December 31, 2007, there were 39.7 million OP units outstanding. Of the total OP units outstanding at December 31, 2007, 29.2 million were held by related parties.  During 2008, the remaining MLP units were redeemed and the MLP was merged into the Company and ceased to exist.  As of December 31, 2008, there were 5.3 million OP units outstanding, of which 1.6 million are held by related parties. Generally, holders of OP units are entitled to receive distributions equal to the dividends paid to the Company’s common shareholders, except that certain OP units have stated distributions in accordance with their respective partnership agreement. To the extent that the Company’s dividend per share is less than the stated distribution per unit per the applicable partnership agreement, the stated distributions per unit are reduced by the percentage reduction in the Company’s dividend. No OP units have a liquidation preference. As of December 31, 2008, the Company’s common shares had a closing price of $5.00 per share. Assuming all outstanding OP units not held by the Company were redeemed on such date, the estimated fair value of the OP units is $26,535. The Company has the ability and intent to settle such redemptions in common shares of the Company.

(13)  Shareholders’ Equity

During 2008, the Company repurchased and retired 501,700 shares of Series C Preferred by issuing 727,759 of its common shares and paying $7,522 in cash.  The difference between the cost to retire these shares of Series C Preferred and the historical cost of these shares was $5,678 and is treated as an increase to shareholders equity and as a reduction in preferred dividends paid for calculating earnings per share.

On June 30, 2008, the Company issued 3,450,000 of its common shares raising net proceeds of approximately $47,237.  The proceeds, along with cash held, were used to retire $25,000 original principal amount of the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes at a price plus accrued interest of $22,937, and $67,755 original principal amount of the Trust Preferred Securities at a price plus accrued interest of $43,454.

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company repurchased and retired 1,213,251, 9,784,062 and 522,969, respectively, of its common shares and OP units under a repurchase plan authorized by the Company’s Board of Trustees.  The common shares and OP units were repurchased in the open market and through private transactions with employees and third parties at an average price of $14.28, $19.83 and $21.15, respectively, per common share/OP unit.  As of December 31, 2008, approximately 1,057,000 common shares/OP units were eligible for repurchase under the current authorization adopted by the Company’s Board of Trustees.

During 2007, the Company issued 6,200,000 of its Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series D Preferred”) having a liquidation amount of $155,000 and annual dividends at a rate of 7.55%, raising net proceeds of $149,774. The Series D Preferred has no maturity date and the Company is not required to redeem the Series D Preferred at any time. Accordingly, the Series D Preferred will remain outstanding indefinitely, unless the Company decides at its option on or after February 14, 2012, to exercise its redemption right. If at any time following a change of control, the Series D Preferred are not listed on any of the national stock exchanges, the Company will have the option to redeem the Series D Preferred, in whole but not in part, within 90 days after the first date on which both the change of control has occurred and the Series D Preferred are not so listed, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not declared) up to but excluding the redemption date. If the Company does not redeem the Series D Preferred and the Series D Preferred are not so listed, the Series D Preferred will pay dividends at an annual rate of 8.55%.

During 2006, the Company issued 15,994,702 of its common shares relating to the Merger.

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, holders of an aggregate of 34,377,989, 1,283,629 and 96,205 OP units redeemed such OP units for common shares of the Company. These redemptions resulted in an aggregate increase in shareholders’ equity and corresponding decrease in minority interest of $517,736, $25,223 and $1,099, respectively.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company issued 211,125, 0 and 639,353 of its common shares, respectively, to certain employees. These common shares generally vest ratably, on anniversaries of the grant date, however in certain situations the vesting is cliff-based after a specific number of years and/or subject to meeting certain performance criteria.  See note 14.

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company issued 0, 282,051 and 627,497 common shares, respectively, under its dividend reinvestment plan which allows shareholders to reinvest dividends in common shares of the Company.

The Company has 2,598,300 shares of Series C Preferred, outstanding at December 31, 2008.  The shares have a dividend of $3.25 per share per annum, have a liquidation preference of $129,915, and the Company commencing November 2009, if certain common share prices are achieved, can force conversion into common shares of the Company.  The shares are currently convertible into 2.1683 common shares. This conversion ratio may increase over time if the Company’s common share dividend exceeds certain quarterly thresholds.

If certain fundamental changes occur, holders may require the Company, in certain circumstances, to repurchase all or part of their Series C Preferred. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes, the Company will under certain circumstances increase the conversion rate by a number of additional common shares or, in lieu thereof, may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate upon the Series C Preferred becoming convertible into shares of the public acquiring or surviving company.

On or after November 16, 2009, the Company may, at the Company’s option, cause the Series C Preferred to be automatically converted into that number of common shares that are issuable at the then prevailing conversion rate. The Company may exercise its conversion right only if, at certain times, the closing price of the Company’s common shares equals or exceeds 125% of the then prevailing conversion price of the Series C Preferred.

Investors in the Series C Preferred generally have no voting rights, but will have limited voting rights if the Company fails to pay dividends for six or more quarters and under certain other circumstances. Upon conversion the Company may choose to deliver the conversion value to investors in cash, common shares, or a combination of cash and common shares.

(14)  Benefit Plans

The Company maintains an equity award plan pursuant to which qualified and non-qualified options may be issued. Options granted under the plan prior to 2008 generally vested over a period of one to four years and expired five years from date of grant. No compensation cost was reflected in net income as all options granted under the plan prior to 2008 had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common shares on the date of grant.  The Company granted 2,000,000 common share options on December 31, 2008.  The options vest 50% following a 20-day trading period where the average closing price of a common share of the Company on the New York Stock Exchange is $8.00 or higher and 50% following a 20-day trading period where the average closing price is $10.00 or higher and expire 10 years from date of grant.

The Company engaged a third party to value the options as of December 31, 2008.  The third party determined the value to be $2,480 using the Monte Carlo simulation model.  The options are considered equity awards as the number of options issued is fixed and determinable at the date of grant.  As such, the options were valued as of the date of the grant and do not require subsequent remeasurement.  There were several assumptions used to fair value the options including the expected volatility in the Company’s common share price based upon the fluctuation in the Company’s historical common share price.  The more significant assumptions underlying the determination of fair value for options granted during 2008 were as follows:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2008
 
Weighted average fair value of options granted
  $ 1.24  
Weighted average risk-free interest rates
    1.33 %
Weighted average expected option lives (in years)
    3.60  
Weighted average expected volatility
    59.94 %
Weighted average expected dividend yield
    14.40 %
 
In addition, the Company has unrecognized compensation costs of $2,480 relating to the outstanding options issued on December 31, 2008 that will be charged to compensation expense over an average of approximately 3.6 years.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Share option activity during the years indicated is as follows:

   
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
 
Balance at December 31, 2005
    40,500     $ 14.71  
Granted
           
Exercised
    (20,500 )     14.15  
Forfeited
    (2,000 )     15.50  
Expired
    (1,500 )     11.82  
Balance at December 31, 2006
    16,500       15.56  
Granted
           
Exercised
    (15,500 )     15.56  
Forfeited
           
Expired
    (1,000 )     15.50  
Balance at December 31, 2007
           
Granted
    2,000,000       5.60  
Balance at December 31, 2008
    2,000,000     $ 5.60  

The Company sponsors a 401(k) retirement savings plan covering all eligible employees.  During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company matched 100% of the first 2.5% of employee contributions. In addition, based on its profitability, the Company may make a discretionary contribution at each fiscal year end to all eligible employees. The matching and discretionary contributions are subject to vesting under a schedule providing for 25% annual vesting starting with the first year of employment and 100% vesting after four years of employment. Approximately $366, $382 and $229 of contributions are applicable to 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Non-vested share activity for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, is as follows:

   
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted-Average
Value Per Share
 
Balance at December 31, 2006
    654,761     $ 21.52  
Granted
           
Forfeited
    (8,430 )     21.99  
Vested
    (224,608 )     20.48  
Balance at December 31, 2007
    421,723       22.06  
Granted
    211,125       13.47  
Forfeited
    (5,622 )     18.47  
Vested
    (139,682 )     17.54  
Balance at December 31, 2008
    487,544     $ 19.48  

As of December 31, 2008, of the remaining 487,544 non-vested shares, 253,105 are subject to time vesting and 234,439 are subject to performance vesting.  At December 31, 2008, there are 2,756,099 awards available for grant after the issuance of the 2,000,000 options. The Company has $5,731 in unrecognized compensation costs relating to the unvested shares that will be charged to compensation expense over an average of approximately 2.7 years.

In 2006, the Company’s Board of Trustees approved the accelerated vesting of certain time based non-vested shares, which resulted in a charge to earnings of $10,758, which is included in general and administrative expenses.

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized $3,980, $3,645 and $16,950 (including the $10,758 in accelerated amortization of non-vested shares), respectively, in compensation relating to share grants to trustees and employees.

The Company has established a trust for certain officers in which non-vested common shares, which generally vest ratably over five years, granted for the benefit of the officers are deposited. The officers exert no control over the common shares in the trust and the common shares are available to the general creditors of the Company. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, there were 427,531 common shares in the trust.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

On February 6, 2007, the Company’s Board of Trustees established the Lexington Realty Trust 2007 Outperformance Program, a long-term incentive compensation program. Under this program, participating officers will share in an “outperformance pool” if the Company’s total shareholder return for the three-year performance period beginning on the effective date of the program, January 1, 2007, exceeds the greater of an absolute compounded annual total shareholder return of 10% or 110% of the compounded annual return of the MSCI US REIT INDEX during the same period measured against a baseline value equal to the average of the ten consecutive trading days immediately prior to April 1, 2007. The size of the outperformance pool for this program will be 10% of the Company’s total shareholder return in excess of the performance hurdle, subject to a maximum amount of $40,000. On April 2, 2007, the Company’s Compensation Committee modified the effective date of the program from January 1, 2007 to April 1, 2007. On December 20, 2007, the program was modified to clarify the definition of annual shareholder return.

The awards are considered liability awards because the number of shares issued to the participants are not fixed and determinable as of the grant date. These awards contain both a service condition and a market condition. As these awards are liability based awards, the measurement date for liability instruments is the date of settlement. Accordingly, liabilities incurred under share-based payment arrangements were initially measured on the grant date of February 6, 2007 and are required to be measured at the end of each reporting period until settlement.

A third party was engaged to value the awards and the Monte Carlo simulation model was used to estimate the compensation expense of the outperformance pool. As of grant date, it was determined that the value of the awards was $1,901. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the value of the awards was $343 and $715, respectively. The Company recognized $15 and ($111) in compensation income (expense) relating to the award during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Each participating officer’s award under this program will be designated as a specified participation percentage of the aggregate outperformance pool. On February 6, 2007, the Company’s Compensation Committee allocated 83% of the outperformance pool to certain of the Company’s officers. During 2007 and 2008, two participating officers separated from the Company and the rights relating to their aggregate allocated 19% were forfeited. The remaining unallocated balance of 36% may be allocated by the Company’s Compensation Committee in its discretion.

If the performance hurdle is met, the Company will grant each participating officer non-vested common shares as of the end of the performance period with a value equal to such participating officer’s share of the outperformance pool. The non-vested common shares would vest in two equal installments on the first two anniversaries of the date the performance period ends provided the executive continues employment. Once issued, the non-vested common shares would be entitled to dividends and voting rights.

In the event of a change in control (as determined for purposes of the program) during the performance period, the performance period will be shortened to end on the date of the change in control and participating officers’ awards will be based on performance relative to the hurdle through the date of the change in control. Any common shares earned upon a change in control will be fully vested. In addition, the performance period will be shortened for an executive officer if he or she is terminated by the Company without “cause” or he or she resigns for “good reason,” as such terms are defined in the executive officer’s employment agreement. All determinations, interpretations, and assumptions relating to the vesting and the calculation of the awards under this program will be made by the Company’s Compensation Committee.

During 2008, the Company and a former executive officer and his affiliate entered into a Services and Non-Compete Agreement and a Separation and General Release.  In addition to an aggregate cash payment of $1,500 paid in 2008, non-vested common shares previously issued to the officer were accelerated and immediately vested which resulted in a charge of $265.

During the second quarter of 2007, the Company and an executive officer entered into an employment separation agreement. In addition to a cash payment of $3,600, non-vested common shares were accelerated and immediately vested which resulted in a charge of $933.

(15)  Income Taxes

The benefit (provision) for income taxes relates primarily to the taxable income of the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries. The earnings, other than in taxable REIT subsidiaries, of the Company are not generally subject to Federal income taxes at the Company level due to the REIT election made by the Company.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

Income taxes have been provided for on the asset and liability method as required by SFAS 109. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities.

The Company’s benefit (provision) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 is summarized as follows:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Current:
                 
Federal
  $ (395 )   $ (928 )   $ (139 )
State and local
    (1,889 )     (2,593 )     (332 )
NOL utilized
    629       799        
Deferred:
                       
Federal
    (972 )     (407 )     561  
State and local
    (381 )     (159 )     147  
    $ (3,008 )   $ (3,288 )   $ 237  

Deferred tax assets (liability) of ($442) and $872 are included in other assets (other liabilities) on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. These deferred tax assets relate primarily to differences in the timing of the recognition of income/(loss) between GAAP and tax, basis of real estate investments and net operating loss carry forwards.

The income tax benefit (provision) differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to pre-tax operating income as follows:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Federal benefit (provision) at statutory tax rate (34)%
  $ (397 )   $ 488     $ 548  
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit
    (45 )     4       86  
Other
    (2,566 )     (3,780 )     (397 )
    $ (3,008 )   $ (3,288 )   $ 237  

For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the “other” amount of $2,566 and $3,780, respectively, is comprised primarily of state taxes of $1,827 and $2,310, respectively, and the write-off of deferred tax assets of $742 and $1,605, respectively, relating to the dissolution of the Companys taxable subsidiaries.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company has estimated net operating loss carry forwards for federal income tax reporting purposes of $3,476 and $5,126, respectively, which would begin to expire in tax year 2025. No valuation allowances have been recorded against deferred tax assets as the Company believes they are fully realizable, based upon projected future taxable income.

 (16)  Commitments and Contingencies

In addition to the commitments and contingencies disclosed elsewhere, the Company has the following commitments and contingencies.

From time to time the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In management’s opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters, including the matters set forth below, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, result of operations or cash flows.
 
Lexington Streetsboro LLC v. Alfred Geis, et al. Beginning in January 2005, on behalf of one of the Company’s co-investment programs, the Company received notices from the tenant in its Streetsboro, Ohio facility regarding certain alleged deficiencies in the construction of the facility as compared to the original building specifications. Upon acquisition of the facility from the developer, the then owner of the facility obtained an indemnity from the principals of the developer covering a breach of construction warranties, the construction and/or the condition of the premises. After two years of correspondence among the owner of the facility, the developer and the tenant, the Company (after the Company’s acquisition of the facility from its co-investment program) entered into an amendment to the lease with the tenant providing for the repair of a portion of the alleged deficiencies and commenced such repairs beginning in the summer of 2007.

Following a demand for reimbursement under the indemnity agreement, the Company filed suit against the developer and the principals of the developer in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on August 10, 2007 for breach of the indemnity agreement, declaratory judgment, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and negligent design (Lexington Streestboro LLC v. Alfred Geis, et al., Case No. 5:07CV2450). On November 1, 2007, the developer filed (1) counter-claims against the Company for unjust enrichment regarding the repair work performed and for a declaration of its obligations under the indemnity agreement and (2) multiple cross-claims against its sub-contractors asking to be reimbursed for any deficiencies in the building specifications for which they are held liable. The developer was also permitted by the Court to file a claim against the tenant. The claim against the tenant was withdrawn after a settlement of a portion of the Company’s claim against the developer.

As of December 31, 2008, the Company has incurred $4,924 of costs in connection with repair and other work at the facility.

In August and October 2008, the Company participated in a court ordered mediation, which did not result in a final settlement. The suit is ongoing and trial is scheduled for October 2009. The Company has reached a preliminary agreement to settle all claims for a $2,000 cash payment to the Company. The agreement is being documented and it is expected that the Company will execute a settlement agreement within the next 30 days. The Company can give no assurance that it will receive the $2,000 cash payment or enter into the settlement agreement.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. and SPCP Group LLC v. Lexington Drake, L.P., et al. On June 30, 2006, the Company, including a co-investment program as it relates to the Antioch claim, sold to Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. ("Deutsche Bank"), (1) a $7,680 bankruptcy damage claim against Dana Corporation for $5,376 (the "Farmington Hills claim"), and (2) a $7,727 bankruptcy damage claim against Dana Corporation for $5,680 million (the "Antioch claim"). Under the terms of the agreements covering the sale of the claims, the Company is obligated to reimburse Deutsche Bank should the claim ever be disallowed, subordinated or otherwise impaired, to the extent of such disallowance, subordination or impairment, plus interest at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of payment of the purchase price by Deutsche Bank to the Company. On October 12, 2007, Dana Corporation filed an objection to both claims. The Company assisted Deutsche Bank and the then holders of the claims in the preparation and filing of a response to the objection. Despite a belief by the Company that the objections were without merit, the holders of the claims, without the Company’s consent, settled the allowed amount of the claims at $6,500 for the Farmington Hills claim and $7,200 for the Antioch claim. Deutsche Bank made a formal demand with respect to the Farmington Hills claim in the amount of $826 plus interest, but did not make a formal demand with respect to the Antioch claim. Following a rejection of the demand, Deutsche Bank and SPCP Group, LLC filed a summons and complaint with the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York for the Farmington Hills and Antioch claims, and claimed damages of approximately $1,200 plus interest and expenses.

The Company answered the complaint on November 26, 2008 and served numerous discovery requests. The Company intends to continue to vigorously defend the claims for a variety of reasons, including that (1) the holders of the claims arbitrarily settled the claims for reasons based on factors other than the merits and (2) the holders of the claims voluntarily reduced the claims to participate in certain settlement pools.
 
Certain employees have employment contracts and are entitled to severance benefits in the case of a change of control, as defined in the employment contract.

The Company, including its non-consolidated entities, are obligated under certain tenant leases to fund the expansion of the underlying leased properties.

During 2007, the Company wrote off approximately $431 relating to costs incurred for the LSAC initial public offering. The costs were written off when LSAC decided not to pursue an initial public offering of its shares.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

During 2008, the Company entered into a forward purchase equity commitment with a financial institution to purchase 3,500,000 common shares of the Company at $5.60 per share.  The Company has prepaid $12,798 with the remainder to be paid in October 2011 through (i) physical settlement or (ii) cash settlement, net share settlement or a combination of both, at the Company’s option. The Company agreed to make floating payments during the term of the forward purchase at LIBOR plus 250 basis points per annum and the Company retains the dividends paid on the common shares.  In addition, the Company may be required to make additional prepayments pursuant to the forward purchase equity commitment.  The Company’s third party consultant determined the fair value of this asset to be $10,698 at December 31, 2008 and the Company recognized a charge to earnings of $2,128 primarily relating to the decrease in the fair value.  The asset is included in other assets on the December 31, 2008 Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company has entered into sales agreements with two financial institutions to sell up to 9,000,000 common shares of the Company from time to time in controlled at-the-market equity offerings.  Sales of the common shares of the Company, if any, will depend on market conditions and other factors.  The Company has no obligations to sell any common shares of the Company covered by the sales agreements and may terminate the sales agreements at any time.

(17)  Related Party Transactions

In addition to related party transactions disclosed elsewhere, the Company was a party to the following related party transactions.

Certain officers of the Company own OP units or other interests in entities consolidated or accounted for under the equity method.

All related party acquisitions, sales and loans were approved by the independent members of the Company’s Board of Trustees or the Audit Committee.

The Company has an ownership interest in a securitized pool of first mortgages which included two mortgage loans encumbering Company properties as of December 31, 2007, the value of the ownership interest was $15,926, at December 31, 2007.

Entities partially owned and controlled by the Company’s former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions provide property management services at certain properties and co-investments owned by the Company.  These entities earned, including reimbursed expenses, $5,136 and $3,693 respectively, for these services for the years ended 2008 and 2007.

On March 20, 2008, the Company entered into a Services and Non-Compete Agreement with its former Executive Chairman and Director or Strategic Acquisitions and his affiliate, which provides that the Company’s former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions and his affiliate will provide the Company with certain asset management services in exchange for $1,500.  The $1,500 is included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2008.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, $4,102 and $21,378, respectively, in mortgage notes payable are due to entities owned by significant shareholders and the former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions. The mortgages were assumed in connection with the Merger. In addition, the Company leases four properties to entities owned by significant shareholders and/or the former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions. During 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized $1,575 per year in rental revenue from these properties. The Company leases its corporate office in New York City from Vornado, a significant shareholder. Rent expense for this property was $865 and $829 in 2008 and 2007, respectively.

During 2007, the Company repurchased common shares from two of its officers for an aggregate of $405 and purchased LSAC shares from several of its officers for $2,200.

During 2007, the Company and Winthrop, an entity affiliated with the Company’s former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions, entered into a joint venture with other unrelated partners, to acquire shares of Wells (see note 8).

Winthrop, an affiliate of the Company’s former Executive Chairman and Director of Strategic Acquisitions, is the 50% partner in Lex-Win Concord (see note 8).

In addition, the Company earns fees from certain of its non-consolidated investments (see note 8).

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

The Company has an indemnity obligation to one of its significant shareholders with respect to actions by the Company that affect the significant shareholder’s status as a REIT.

(18)  Fair Market Value of Financial Instruments

Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.  The Company estimates that the fair value approximates carrying value due to the relatively short maturity of the instruments.

Notes Receivable.  The Company determines the fair value of these instruments based upon a discounted cash flow analysis using a discount rate that approximates the current borrowing rates for instruments having similar maturities.  Based on this, the Company has determined that the fair value of these instruments was approximately $62,000 at December 31, 2008 and approximated carrying costs at December 31, 2007 as their interest rates approximated market.

Mortgages and Notes Payable, Exchangeable Notes and Trust Preferred Securities.  The Company determines the fair value of these instruments based on recent repurchases and/or on a discounted cash flow analysis using a discount rate that approximates the current borrowing rates for instruments of similar maturities. Based on this, the Company has determined that the fair value of these instruments was approximately $2,055,000 at December 31, 2008 and approximated carrying values at December 31, 2007.  The Company has applied SFAS 157 to evaluate the fair value of these instruments at December 31, 2008.  The Company has determined that the fair value of the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes of approximately $134,000 at December 31, 2008, falls within Level 2 of the SFAS 157 fair value hierarchy as the Company repurchased these instruments in December 2008 at a discount to original cost of 36.5%.  The fair value of the remaining mortgages and notes payable and Trust Preferred Securities of approximately $1,921,000 at December 31, 2008 falls within Level 3 of the SFAS 157 fair value hierarchy.

(19)  Concentration of Risk

The Company seeks to reduce its operating and leasing risks through diversification achieved by the geographic distribution of its properties, avoiding dependency on a single property and the creditworthiness of its tenants.

For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, no tenant represented 10% or more of gross revenues.

Cash and cash equivalent balances may exceed insurable amounts. The Company believes it mitigates risk by investing in or through major financial institutions.

(20)  Supplemental Disclosure of Statement of Cash Flow Information

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company paid $160,134, $154,917 and $70,256, respectively, for interest and $767, $3,452 and $273, respectively, for income taxes.

In connection with the formation of NLS in 2008 and 2007, the Company contributed real estate and intangibles, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, of $90,200 and $129,427, respectively, to NLS.  The Company’s contributed or sold properties to NLS with consolidated mortgage notes payable in the amount of $155,824 and $171,502, respectively, which were assumed by NLS.

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, holders of an aggregate of 34,377,989, 1,283,629 and 96,205 OP units, respectively, redeemed such units for common shares of the Company. These redemptions resulted in increases in shareholders’ equity and corresponding decreases in minority interests of $517,736, $25,223 and $1,099, respectively.

During 2008, the Company assumed a $7,545 mortgage note payable in connection with a property acquisition.
 
In 2008, the Company received land in a lease termination transaction with an appraised value of $16,000, which is included in non-operating income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

During 2008, the Company entered into a swap obligation with an initial value or $5,696, which was reflected as a reduction of mortgages payable and included in accounts payable and other liabilities.

During 2008, the Company sold one property through foreclosure with a mortgage principal balance of $6,516 and an asset carrying value of $6,488.

In 2008, the Company had a net decrease in the non-cash accruals for construction in progress, deferred leasing costs and deferred financing costs of $14,333.

 
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AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

During 2008, the Company issued 1,620,879 common shares (with a value at issuance of $23,505) and cash of $5,432 to repurchase $32,500 of 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes.

During 2007, the Company sold one property for a sale price of $35,700 and provided $27,700 in secured financing to the buyer.

In connection with the acquisition of the co-investment programs in 2007, the Company paid approximately $366,600 in cash and acquired approximately $1,071,000 in real estate, $264,000 in intangibles, $21,000 in cash, assumed $785,000 in mortgages payable, $40,000 in below-market leases and $14,000 in all other assets and liabilities (see note 8).

During 2006, the Company sold a property in which the purchaser assumed a mortgage note encumbering the property in the amount of $14,170. In addition, the Company provided a $3,200, 6.00% interest only mortgage due in 2017 relating to the sale of another property.

During 2006, the Company recorded a derivative asset of $2,745 and a derivative liability of $512.

During 2006, the Company issued 33,954 OP units valued at $750 to acquire a single net leased property.

Effective November 1, 2006, LSAC became a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. The assets and liabilities of LSAC are treated as non-cash activities for the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, were as follows:

Real estate
  $ 106,112  
Cash
  $ 31,985  
Other assets
  $ 23,476  
Mortgage payable
  $ 72,057  
Other liabilities
  $ 1,341  

See footnote 5 for discussion of the Merger.

(21)  Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data

   
2008
 
   
3/31/2008
   
6/30/2008
   
9/30/2008
   
12/31/2008
 
Total gross revenues(1)
  $ 105,522     $ 126,711     $ 103,901     $ 105,097  
Net income (loss)
  $ 7,812     $ 15,725     $ (3,717 )   $ (11,355 )
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders — basic
  $ 777     $ 14,777     $ (10,343 )   $ (17,983 )
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders — per share:
                               
Basic
  $ .01     $ .25     $ (.16 )   $ (.21 )
Diluted
  $ .01     $ (.04 )   $ (.16 )   $ (.21 )

   
2007
 
   
3/31/2007
   
6/30/2007
   
9/30/2007
   
12/31/2007
 
Total gross revenues(1)
  $ 78,850     $ 106,482     $ 115,026     $ 119,300  
Net income
  $ 2,215     $ 28,939     $ 14,463     $ 31,234  
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders — basic
  $ (3,416 )   $ 21,906     $ 7,429     $ 24,199  
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders — per share:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.05 )   $ 0.34     $ 0.12     $ 0.39  
Diluted
  $ (0.05 )   $ 0.34     $ 0.12     $ 0.39  
 


(1)
All periods have been adjusted to reflect the impact of properties sold during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, and properties classified as held for sale, which are reflected in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The sum of the quarterly income (loss) per common share amounts may not equal the full year amounts primarily because the computations of the weighted average number of common shares of the Company outstanding for each quarter and the full year are made independently.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
($000 except per share/unit amounts)

(22)  Subsequent Events

Subsequent to December 31, 2008, the Company:
 
 
Refinanced its (1) unsecured revolving credit facility, with $25,000 outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which was scheduled to expire in June 2009, and (2) secured term loan, with $174,280 outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which was scheduled to mature in 2009, with a secured credit facility consisting of a $165,000 term loan and a $85,000 revolving credit agreement with KeyBank, as agent.  The new facility bears interest at 2.85% over LIBOR and matures in February 2011, but can be extended until February 2012 at the Company’s option.  The new credit facility is secured by ownership interest pledges and guarantees by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries that in the aggregate own interests in a borrowing base consisting of 72 properties.  With the consent of the lenders, the Company can increase the size of (1) the term loan by $135,000 and (2) the revolving loan by $115,000 (or $250,000 in the aggregate, for a total facility size of $500,000) by adding properties to the borrowing base;

 
Sold one property, which was classified as held for sale at December 31, 2008, for an aggregate sales price of $11,386 and satisfied the $5,259 non-recourse mortgage note encumbering the property; and

 
Repurchased $13,000 face amount of the 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes for $8,860, including accrued interest.

 
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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Schedule III ($000)
 
Description
 
Location
       
Encumbrances
   
Land,
Improvements
and Land
Estates
   
Buildings and
Improvements
   
Total
   
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
Acquired
 
Date
Constructed
   
Useful life computing
depreciation in latest
income statements
(years)
 
Industrial
 
Marshall, MI
    2       0       40       900       940       548  
Aug-87
 
1979
   
12, 20 & 40
 
Office/Warehouse
 
Memphis, TN
    1,2       0       1,054       11,539       12,593       10,494  
Feb-88
 
1987
   
8 & 15
 
Office
 
Tampa, FL
            5,655       2,160       7,258       9,418       4,429  
Jul-88
 
1986
   
9, 10, 24, 26, 31 & 40
 
Retail/Health Club
 
Canton, OH
            64       603       3,819       4,422       1,241  
Dec-95
 
1987
      40  
Office
 
Salt Lake City, UT
            2,096       0       55,404       55,404       26,954  
May-96
 
1982
      26  
Retail
 
Honolulu, HI
    1,2       0       0       11,147       11,147       11,017  
Dec-96
 
1980
      5  
Retail
 
Tulsa, OK
    2       0       447       2,432       2,879       1,629  
Dec-96
 
1981
   
14 & 24
 
Retail
 
Clackamas, OR
    2       0       523       2,848       3,371       1,907  
Dec-96
 
1981
   
14 & 24
 
Retail
 
Lynnwood, WA
    2       0       488       2,658       3,146       1,780  
Dec-96
 
1981
   
14 & 24
 
Warehouse
 
New Kingston, PA
            3,161       674       5,360       6,034       1,580  
Mar-97
 
1981
      40  
Warehouse
 
Mechanicsburg, PA
            4,897       1,012       8,039       9,051       2,370  
Mar-97
 
1985
      40  
Warehouse
 
New Kingston, PA
            6,635       1,380       10,963       12,343       3,232  
Mar-97
 
1989
      40  
Office
 
Dallas, TX
            0       3,582       38,115       41,697       9,933  
Sep-97
 
1981
   
5, 12 & 40
 
Office
 
Decatur, GA
            0       975       14,910       15,885       3,874  
Dec-97
 
1983
   
4, 5, 6, 15 & 40
 
Office
 
Richmond, VA
            15,522       0       27,282       27,282       9,306  
Dec-97
 
1990
      32.25  
Office
 
Hebron, OH
    1       0       1,063       4,271       5,334       752  
Dec-97
 
2000
      40  
Office/Warehouse
 
Bristol, PA
            0       2,508       11,558       14,066       2,737  
Mar-98
 
1982
      40  
Office
 
Hebron, KY
    2       0       1,615       8,125       9,740       2,167  
Mar-98
 
1987
   
6, 10, 12 & 40
 
Office
 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
    2       0       3,578       15,478       19,056       3,844  
May-98
 
1996
   
10, 20 & 40
 
Warehouse/Distribution
 
Baton Rouge, LA
            1,487       685       3,316       4,001       881  
Oct-98
 
1998
   
9 & 40
 
Office
 
Herndon, VA
            17,809       5,127       20,730       25,857       4,654  
Dec-99
 
1987
      40  
Office
 
Hampton, VA
            6,891       2,333       9,352       11,685       1,665  
Mar-00
 
1999
      40  
Office
 
Phoenix, AZ
            18,449       4,666       19,966       24,632       4,391  
May-00
 
1997
   
6 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Danville, IL
            6,030       1,796       15,922       17,718       1,591  
Dec-00
 
2000
      40  
Retail
 
Eau Claire, WI
            1,406       860       3,441       4,301       613  
Nov-01
 
1994
      40  
Retail
 
Canton, OH
    2       0       884       3,534       4,418       629  
Nov-01
 
1995
      40  
Industrial
 
Plymouth, MI
            4,372       1,533       6,130       7,663       1,092  
Nov-01
 
1996
      40  
Retail
 
Spartanburg, SC
    2       0       833       3,334       4,167       594  
Nov-01
 
1996
      40  
Industrial
 
Henderson, NC
            3,887       1,488       5,953       7,441       1,060  
Nov-01
 
1998
      40  
Office
 
Hampton, VA
            4,225       1,353       5,441       6,794       1,196  
Nov-01
 
2000
      40  
Retail
 
Westland, MI
            490       1,444       5,777       7,221       1,029  
Nov-01
    1987/1997       40  
Office
 
Phoenix, AZ
    1,2       0       2,287       20,759       23,046       2,751  
Nov-01
    1995/1994    
5, 8, 10.5 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Hebron, OH
    1,2       0       1,681       6,779       8,460       1,212  
Dec-01
 
1999
   
5 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Dillon, SC
            22,501       3,223       26,054       29,277       4,090  
Dec-01
    2001/2005    
22 & 40
 
Office
 
Lake Forest, CA
            10,210       3,442       13,769       17,211       2,338  
Mar-02
 
2001
      40  
Office
 
Fort Mill, SC
            10,725       3,601       14,404       18,005       2,176  
Dec-02
 
2002
      40  
Office
 
Boca Raton, FL
            20,400       4,290       17,160       21,450       2,520  
Feb-03
    1983/2002       40  
Industrial
 
Dubuque, IA
            10,442       2,052       8,443       10,495       1,180  
Jul-03
 
2002
   
11, 12 & 40
 
Office
 
Wallingford, CT
            3,318       1,049       4,198       5,247       529  
Dec-03
    1978/1985       40  
Industrial
 
Waxahachie, TX
    2       0       652       13,045       13,697       4,625  
Dec-03
    1996/1997    
10, 16 & 40
 
Office
 
Wall Township, NJ
            28,891       8,985       26,961       35,946       5,212  
Jan-04
 
1983
   
22 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Moody, AL
            7,111       654       9,943       10,597       2,546  
Feb-04
 
2004
   
15 & 40
 
Office
 
Sugar Land, TX
            14,677       1,834       16,536       18,370       1,964  
Mar-04
 
1997
      40  
Office
 
Houston, TX
            56,740       16,613       52,682       69,295       6,256  
Mar-04
    1976/1984       40  
Office
 
Florence, SC
    2       0       3,235       12,941       16,176       2,244  
May-04
 
1998
      40  
Office
 
Clive, IA
            5,697       2,761       7,453       10,214       2,041  
Jun-04
 
2003
   
12, 13 & 40
 
Office
 
Carrollton, TX
            13,693       1,789       18,157       19,946       3,161  
Jun-04
 
2003
   
19 & 40
 
Industrial
 
High Point, NC
            7,928       1,330       11,183       12,513       2,215  
Jul-04
 
2002
   
18 & 40
 
Office
 
Southfield, MI
    1,2       0       0       12,124       12,124       3,472  
Jul-04
    1963/1965    
7, 16 & 40
 
Industrial
 
San Antonio, TX
            28,210       2,482       38,535       41,017       8,271  
Jul-04
 
2001
   
17 & 40
 
Office
 
Fort Mill, SC
            19,973       1,798       25,192       26,990       5,830  
Nov-04
 
2004
   
15 & 40
 
Office
 
Foxboro, MA
            16,120       2,231       25,653       27,884       5,251  
Dec-04
 
1982
   
16 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Olive Branch, MS
    2       0       198       10,276       10,474       3,034  
Dec-04
 
1989
   
8, 15 & 40
 
Office
 
Los Angeles, CA
            11,064       5,110       10,911       16,021       2,604  
Dec-04
 
2000
   
13 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Knoxville, TN
            7,525       1,079       10,762       11,841       2,170  
Mar-05
 
2001
   
14 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Millington, TN
            17,170       723       19,118       19,841       3,534  
Apr-05
 
1997
   
16 & 40
 
Office
 
Fort Meyers, FL
            8,912       1,820       10,198       12,018       2,251  
Apr-05
 
1997
   
13 & 40
 
Office
 
Harrisburg, PA
            8,832       900       10,556       11,456       3,295  
Apr-05
 
1998
   
9 & 40
 
Office
 
Indianapolis, IN
            12,688       1,700       16,448       18,148       4,685  
Apr-05
 
1999
   
10 & 40
 
Office
 
Tulsa, OK
            7,394       2,126       8,493       10,619       2,365  
Apr-05
 
2000
   
11 & 40
 
Office
 
Houston, TX
            17,005       3,750       21,149       24,899       4,669  
Apr-05
 
2000
   
13 & 40
 
Office
 
Houston, TX
            16,340       800       22,538       23,338       5,685  
Apr-05
 
2000
   
11 & 40
 
Office
 
San Antonio, TX
            12,598       2,800       14,587       17,387       3,780  
Apr-05
 
2000
   
11 & 40
 
Office
 
Richmond, VA
            10,222       1,100       11,919       13,019       2,361  
Apr-05
 
2000
   
15 & 40
 
Office
 
Suwannee, GA
            11,325       3,200       10,903       14,103       2,581  
Apr-05
 
2001
   
12 & 40
 
Office
 
Indianapolis, IN
            9,277       1,360       13,150       14,510       2,959  
Apr-05
 
2002
   
12 & 40
 
Office
 
Lakewood, CO
            8,364       1,400       8,653       10,053       2,024  
Apr-05
 
2002
   
12 & 40
 
Office
 
Atlanta, GA
            43,629       4,600       55,333       59,933       11,939  
Apr-05
 
2003
   
13 & 40
 
Office
 
Houston, TX
            12,762       1,500       14,581       16,081       2,939  
Apr-05
 
2003
   
14 & 40
 
Office
 
Philadelphia, PA
            48,040       13,209       50,999       64,208       10,214  
Jun-05
 
1957
   
5, 10, 14, 15 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Dry Ridge, KY
            6,701       560       12,553       13,113       1,527  
Jun-05
 
1988
   
25 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Elizabethtown, KY
            2,917       352       4,862       5,214       591  
Jun-05
 
2001
   
25 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Elizabethtown, KY
            15,463       890       26,868       27,758       3,268  
Jun-05
    1995/2001    
25 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Owensboro, KY
            5,967       393       11,956       12,349       1,508  
Jun-05
    1998/2000    
25 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Hopkinsville, KY
            9,063       631       16,154       16,785       1,964  
Jun-05
 
Various
   
25 & 40
 
Office
 
Southington, CT
            13,248       3,240       25,339       28,579       12,415  
Nov-05
 
1983
   
12, 28 & 40
 
Office
 
Omaha, NE
            8,680       2,566       8,324       10,890       791  
Nov-05
 
1995
   
20 & 40
 
Office
 
Tempe, AZ
            8,198       0       9,442       9,442       874  
Dec-05
 
1998
   
30 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Collierville, TN
    1,2       0       714       2,483       3,197       309  
Dec-05
 
2005
   
14, 20 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Crossville, TN
    2       0       545       6,999       7,544       1,042  
Jan-06
    1989/2006    
17 & 40
 

 
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LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Schedule III ($000) – (continued)

Description
 
Location
       
Encumbrances
   
Land,
Improvements
and Land
Estates
   
Buildings and
Improvements
   
Total
   
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date Acquired
 
Date
Constructed
   
Useful life computing
depreciation in latest
income statements
(years)
 
Office
 
Renswoude, Netherlands
          36,645       2,788       25,277       28,065       3,452  
Jan-06
    1994/2003    
17 & 40
 
Office
 
Memphis, TN
          3,951       464       4,467       4,931       392  
Nov-06
    1888    
20 & 40
 
Office
 
Charleston, SC
          7,350       1,189       8,724       9,913       807  
Nov-06
 
2006
      40  
Office
 
Hanover, NJ
          16,341       4,063       19,711       23,774       1,724  
Nov-06
 
2006
   
20 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Saugerties, NY
    2       0       508       2,837       3,345       147  
Dec-06
 
1979
      40  
Industrial
 
Owensboro, KY
    2       0       819       2,439       3,258       318  
Dec-06
 
1975
      40  
Industrial
 
Memphis, TN
    2       0       1,553       12,326       13,879       758  
Dec-06
 
1973
      40  
Industrial
 
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
    1       0       1,481       2,078       3,559       261  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Industrial
 
Long Beach, CA
    4       2,027       6,230       7,802       14,032       772  
Dec-06
 
1981
      40  
Industrial
 
Lumberton, NC
    1,2       0       405       12,049       12,454       775  
Dec-06
 
1998
      40  
Industrial
 
McDonough, GA
            23,000       2,463       24,291       26,754       1,240  
Dec-06
 
2000
      40  
Industrial
 
Columbus, OH
    1,2       0       1,990       10,580       12,570       696  
Dec-06
 
1973
      40  
Office
 
Palo Alto, CA
    1,2       0       12,398       16,977       29,375       4,448  
Dec-06
 
1974
      40  
Industrial
 
Rockford, IL
            0       371       2,573       2,944       151  
Dec-06
 
1998
      40  
Industrial
 
Rockford, IL
            6,876       509       5,289       5,798       290  
Dec-06
 
1992
      40  
Industrial
 
North Berwick, ME
    1,2       0       1,383       31,817       33,200       1,640  
Dec-06
 
1965
      40  
Industrial
 
Statesville, NC
            14,051       891       16,494       17,385       1,275  
Dec-06
 
1999
      40  
Industrial
 
Orlando, FL
    1,2       0       1,030       10,869       11,899       613  
Dec-06
 
1981
      40  
Industrial
 
Cincinnati, OH
    1,2       0       1,009       7,007       8,016       425  
Dec-06
 
1991
      40  
Land
 
Baltimore, MD
            0       4,605       0       4,605       0  
Dec-06
    N/A       N/A  
Office
 
Clinton, CT
            0       285       4,043       4,328       532  
Dec-06
 
1971
      40  
Office
 
Irvine, CA
            0       4,758       36,300       41,058       4,314  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Office
 
Lisle, IL
            10,390       3,236       13,667       16,903       901  
Dec-06
 
1985
      40  
Office
 
Dallas, TX
    1       0       4,042       16,961       21,003       997  
Dec-06
 
1981
      40  
Office
 
Beaumont, TX
            0       456       3,506       3,962       190  
Dec-06
 
1978
      40  
Office
 
Bridgewater, NJ
            14,805       4,738       27,331       32,069       1,449  
Dec-06
 
1986
      40  
Office
 
Pleasanton, CA
            4,101       2,671       2,839       5,510       554  
Dec-06
 
1984
      40  
Office
 
San Francisco, CA
            21,197       14,539       36,570       51,109       1,875  
Dec-06
 
1959
      40  
Office
 
Colorado Springs, CO
    1       0       1,018       2,459       3,477       205  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Office
 
Bridgeton, MO
    1,2       0       1,853       4,469       6,322       251  
Dec-06
 
1980
      40  
Office
 
Glenwillow, OH
            16,939       2,228       24,530       26,758       1,335  
Dec-06
 
1996
      40  
Office
 
Columbus, IN
    3       25,831       235       45,729       45,964       2,181  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Office
 
Johnson City, TN
    1,2       0       1,214       7,568       8,782       423  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Office
 
Memphis, TN
    3       46,252       5,291       97,032       102,323       5,054  
Dec-06
 
1985
      40  
Office
 
Orlando, FL
    1,2       0       586       35,012       35,598       1,817  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Office
 
Long Beach, CA
    4       5,472       19,672       67,478       87,150       5,003  
Dec-06
 
1981
      40  
Office
 
Little Rock, AR
    1,2       0       1,353       2,260       3,613       135  
Dec-06
 
1980
      40  
Office
 
Baltimore, MD
    1       0       32,959       78,959       111,918       21,221  
Dec-06
 
1973
      40  
Office
 
Rockaway, NJ
            14,900       4,646       20,428       25,074       1,296  
Dec-06
 
2002
      40  
Office
 
Orlando, FL
    1       0       11,498       33,671       45,169       3,748  
Dec-06
 
1984
      40  
Office
 
Beaumont, TX
    1,2       0       0       27,094       27,094       1,347  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Office
 
Rochester, NY
            18,734       645       25,892       26,537       1,404  
Dec-06
 
1988
      40  
Office
 
Las Vegas, NV
    3       31,428       8,824       53,164       61,988       2,718  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Other
 
Sun City, AZ
    2       0       2,154       2,775       4,929       142  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Other
 
Carlsbad, NM
    2       0       918       775       1,693       50  
Dec-06
 
1980
      40  
Other
 
Corpus Christi, TX
    2       0       987       974       1,961       52  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Other
 
El Paso, TX
    2       0       220       1,749       1,969       90  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Other
 
McAllen, TX
    2       0       606       1,257       1,863       66  
Dec-06
 
2004
      40  
Other
 
Victoria, TX
    2       0       300       1,149       1,449       61  
Dec-06
 
1981
      40  
Retail
 
Rock Falls, IL
    1,2       0       135       702       837       81  
Dec-06
 
1991
      40  
Retail
 
Florence, AL
    1,2       0       862       3,747       4,609       189  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Retail
 
Chattanooga, TN
    1,2       0       556       1,241       1,797       74  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Retail
 
Paris, TN
    1       0       247       547       794       41  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Retail
 
Carrollton, TX
    2       0       2,262       1,085       3,347       112  
Dec-06
 
1984
      40  
Retail
 
Atlanta, GA
    2       0       1,014       269       1,283       71  
Dec-06
 
1972
      40  
Retail
 
Atlanta, GA
    2       0       870       187       1,057       56  
Dec-06
 
1975
      40  
Retail
 
Chamblee, GA
    2       0       770       186       956       65  
Dec-06
 
1972
      40  
Retail
 
Cumming, GA
    2       0       1,558       1,368       2,926       152  
Dec-06
 
1968
      40  
Retail
 
Duluth, GA
    2       0       660       1,014       1,674       90  
Dec-06
 
1971
      40  
Retail
 
Forest Park, GA
    2       0       668       1,242       1,910       108  
Dec-06
 
1969
      40  
Retail
 
Jonesboro, GA
    2       0       778       146       924       50  
Dec-06
 
1971
      40  
Retail
 
Stone Mountain, GA
    2       0       672       276       948       52  
Dec-06
 
1973
      40  
Retail
 
Charlotte, NC
    1       0       606       2,561       3,167       128  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Retail
 
Concord, NC
    1       0       685       943       1,628       72  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Retail
 
Thomasville, NC
    1,2       0       610       1,854       2,464       94  
Dec-06
 
1998
      40  
Retail
 
Lawrence, IN
    2       0       404       1,737       2,141       97  
Dec-06
 
1983
      40  
Retail
 
Franklin, OH
    2       0       1,089       1,699       2,788       86  
Dec-06
 
1961
      40  
Retail
 
Houston, TX
            0       1,336       5,183       6,519       333  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Retail
 
Dallas, TX
    2       0       1,637       5,381       7,018       419  
Dec-06
 
1960
      40  
Retail
 
Port Richey, FL
            0       1,376       1,664       3,040       152  
Dec-06
 
1980
      40  
Retail
 
Billings, MT
    2       0       506       3,062       3,568       221  
Dec-06
 
1981
      40  
Retail
 
Fort Worth, TX
    2       0       1,003       3,304       4,307       257  
Dec-06
 
1985
      40  
Retail
 
Greenville, TX
    2       0       562       2,743       3,305       168  
Dec-06
 
1985
      40  
Retail
 
Lawton, OK
    2       0       663       1,288       1,951       99  
Dec-06
 
1984
      40  
Retail
 
Grand Prairie, TX
            0       1,132       4,754       5,886       574  
Dec-06
 
1984
      40  
Retail
 
Sandy, UT
    1       0       1,505       3,375       4,880       289  
Dec-06
 
1981
      40  
Retail
 
Jacksonville, NC
            0       1,151       221       1,372       40  
Dec-06
 
1982
      40  
Retail
 
Jefferson, NC
    2       0       71       884       955       52  
Dec-06
 
1979
      40  

 
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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Schedule III ($000) – (continued)

Description
 
Location
       
Encumbrances
   
Land,
Improvements
and Land
Estates
   
Buildings and 
Improvements
   
Total
   
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
Acquired  
 
Date 
Constructed
 
Useful life
computing
depreciation
in latest
income
statements
(years)
 
Retail
 
Lexington, NC
    2       0       832       1,429       2,261       73  
Dec-06
 
1983
    40  
Retail
 
Moncks Corner, SC
    2       0       13       1,510       1,523       81  
Dec-06
 
1982
    40  
Retail
 
Staunton, VA
    2       0       1,028       326       1,354       45  
Dec-06
 
1971
    40  
Retail
 
Montgomery, AL
            0       730       3,210       3,940       223  
Dec-06
 
1980
    40  
Retail
 
Port Orchard, WA
            0       2,167       1,399       3,566       205  
Dec-06
 
1983
    40  
Retail
 
Minden, LA
    2       0       334       4,888       5,222       246  
Dec-06
 
1982
    40  
Retail
 
Garland, TX
    1,2       0       905       3,448       4,353       641  
Dec-06
 
1983
    40  
Retail
 
Granbury, TX
            0       1,255       3,986       5,241       201  
Dec-06
 
1982
    40  
Retail
 
Hillsboro, TX
    2       0       139       1,581       1,720       87  
Dec-06
 
1982
    40  
Retail
 
Portchester, NY
    2       0       7,086       9,313       16,399       936  
Dec-06
 
1982
    40  
Retail
 
Tallahassee, FL
    2       0       0       3,700       3,700       185  
Dec-06
 
1980
    40  
Retail
 
Lubbock, TX
    1       0       417       1,783       2,200       110  
Dec-06
 
1978
    40  
Retail
 
Edmonds, WA
    1,2       0       0       3,947       3,947       152  
Dec-06
 
1981
    40  
Office
 
Hilliard, OH
            28,960       3,214       29,028       32,242       2,754  
Dec-06
 
2006
    40  
Retail, Office, Garage
 
Honolulu, HI
    1,2       0       21,094       13,217       34,311       656  
Dec-06
 
1917/1955/1960/1980
    40  
Office
 
Orlando, FL
            9,975       3,538       9,019       12,557       1,138  
Jan-07
 
2003
 
12 & 40
 
Office
 
Boston, MA
            13,700       3,814       14,728       18,542       660  
Mar-07
 
1910
    40  
Office
 
Coppell, TX
            14,400       2,470       12,793       15,263       574  
Mar-07
 
2002
    40  
Industrial
 
Shreveport, LA
            19,000       860       21,840       22,700       978  
Mar-07
 
2006
    40  
Office
 
Westlake, TX
            18,755       2,361       22,396       24,757       2,537  
May-07
 
2007
    5, 40  
Industrial
 
Antioch, TN
            14,123       5,568       16,610       22,178       1,660  
May-07
 
1983
 
14 & 40
 
Office
 
Canonsburg, PA
            9,073       1,055       10,910       11,965       1,195  
May-07
 
1997
 
8 & 40
 
Retail
 
Galesburg, IL
            989       560       2,366       2,926       197  
May-07
 
1992
 
12 & 40
 
Retail
 
Lewisburg, WV
            1,163       501       1,985       2,486       108  
May-07
 
1993
 
12 & 40
 
Retail
 
Lorain, OH
            2,493       1,893       7,024       8,917       451  
May-07
 
1993
 
23 &40
 
Retail
 
Manteca, CA
            1,761       2,082       6,464       8,546       413  
May-07
 
1993
 
23 & 40
 
Retail
 
San Diego, CA
            1,122       0       13,310       13,310       595  
May-07
 
1993
 
23 & 40
 
Retail
 
Watertown, NY
            1,656       386       5,162       5,548       368  
May-07
 
1993
 
23 & 40
 
Office
 
Irving, TX
            39,100       7,476       42,780       50,256       4,736  
May-07
 
1999
 
6 & 40
 
Office
 
Westerville, OH
    2       0       2,085       9,265       11,350       541  
May-07
 
2000
    40  
Office
 
Baton Rouge, LA
            6,366       1,252       10,244       11,496       1,007  
May-07
 
1997
 
6 & 40
 
Office
 
Centenial, CO
            15,013       4,851       15,187       20,038       1,705  
May-07
 
2001
 
10 & 40
 
Office
 
Overland Park, KS
            37,477       4,769       41,956       46,725       3,210  
Jun-07
 
1980
 
12 & 40
 
Office
 
Carrollton, TX
            20,305       3,427       22,050       25,477       1,889  
Jun-07
 
2003
 
8 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Durham, NH
            19,261       3,464       18,094       21,558       1,394  
Jun-07
 
1986
    40  
Office
 
Dallas, TX
            18,544       3,984       27,308       31,292       2,215  
Jun-07
 
2002
    40  
Office
 
Kansas City, MO
            17,880       2,433       20,154       22,587       1,531  
Jun-07
 
1980
 
12 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Streetsboro, OH
            19,428       2,441       22,171       24,612       1,734  
Jun-07
 
2004
 
12 & 40
 
Office
 
Issaquah, WA
            31,729       5,126       13,554       18,680       1,481  
Jun-07
 
1987
 
8 & 40
 
Office
 
Issaquah, WA
            0       6,268       16,058       22,326       1,697  
Jun-07
 
1987
 
8 & 40
 
Office
 
Houston, TX
            18,861       12,835       26,690       39,525       3,368  
Jun-07
 
2000
 
2 & 40
 
Industrial
 
Laurens, SC
            15,844       5,552       20,886       26,438       1,808  
Jun-07
 
1991
    40  
Industrial
 
Winchester, VA
            10,374       3,823       12,226       16,049       1,174  
Jun-07
 
2001
    40  
Industrial
 
Temperance, MI
            10,621       3,040       14,738       17,778       1,239  
Jun-07
 
1980
    40  
Industrial
 
Logan, NJ
            7,246       1,825       10,776       12,601       705  
Jun-07
 
1998
    40  
Industrial
 
Plymouth, MI
            11,519       2,296       13,398       15,694       1,701  
Jun-07
 
1996
    40  
Office
 
Fishers, IN
            13,745       2,808       18,661       21,469       2,245  
Jun-07
 
1999
    40  
Office
 
Irving, TX
            25,773       4,889       29,598       34,487       3,330  
Jun-07
 
1999
    40  
Office
 
Milford, OH
            15,375       3,124       15,726       18,850       2,173  
Jun-07
 
1991
    40  
Office
 
Lake Mary, FL
            12,722       4,535       13,950       18,485       1,773  
Jun-07
 
1997
    40  
Office
 
Lake Mary, FL
            12,712       4,438       14,202       18,640       1,713  
Jun-07
 
1999
    40  
Office
 
Parisppany, NJ
            39,239       7,478       84,051       91,529       8,098  
Jun-07
 
2000
    40  
Office
 
Colorado Springs, CO
            11,182       2,748       12,554       15,302       1,141  
Jun-07
 
1980
    40  
Office
 
Herndon, VA
            11,751       9,409       12,853       22,262       1,535  
Jun-07
 
1987
    40  
Office
 
Chicago, IL
            29,085       5,155       46,187       51,342       4,760  
Jun-07
 
1986
    40  
Office
 
Glen Allen, VA
            19,522       2,361       28,888       31,249       3,830  
Jun-07
 
1998
    40  
Office
 
Cary, NC
            12,656       5,342       14,866       20,208       1,752  
Jun-07
 
1999
    40  
Industrial
 
Duncan, SC
    2       0       884       8,626       9,510       340  
Jun-07
 
2005
    40  
Office
 
Farmington Hills, MI
            19,277       4,876       21,115       25,991       2,527  
Jun-07
 
1999
 
10 & 40
 
Office
 
Brea, CA
            77,326       37,269       45,695       82,964       5,053  
Jun-07
 
1983
    40  
Office
 
Lenexa, KS
    2       0       6,909       29,032       35,941       402  
Jul-08
 
2007
 
15 & 40
 
Office
 
Louisville, CO
            7,520       3,657       9,524       13,181       117  
Sep-08
 
1987
 
9 & 40
 
                                                               
Construction in progress
                            22,756       22,756                        
   
subtotal
            1,778,009       618,559       3,137,629       3,756,188       461,661                
   
1 (see note below)
            205,845                                                
   
3 (see note below)
            25,000                                                
   
Total
            2,008,854       618,559       3,137,629       3,756,188       461,661                

1) properties are collateral for $205,845 in secured term loans at December 31, 2008
2) properties are collateral for $165,000 secured term loan and $85,000 secured revolving credit facility entered into on February 13, 2009
3) properties are cross-collateralized for a $25,000 million secured term loan at 12/31/08
4) properties are encumbered by a $14,776 contract right payable.

 
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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Schedule III ($000) – (continued)

 (A) The initial cost includes the purchase price paid by the Company and acquisition fees and expenses. The total cost basis of the Company’s properties at December 31, 2008 for Federal income tax purposes was approximately $4.2 billion.

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Reconciliation of real estate owned:
                 
Balance at the beginning of year
  $ 4,109,097     $ 3,751,202     $ 1,883,115  
Merger basis reallocation
          8,235        
Additions during year
    101,038       146,252       1,918,700  
Properties sold during year
    (341,762 )     (634,560 )     (53,696 )
Property contributed to joint venture during year
    (100,415 )     (132,054 )      
Properties consolidated during the year
          1,109,064       110,728  
Reclassified held for sale properties
    (8,782 )     (138,163 )     (113,033 )
Properties impaired during the year
          (15,500 )     (6,100 )
Properties held for sale placed back in service
          1,830       7,442  
Translation adjustment on foreign currency
    (1,250 )     3,018        
Other reclassification
    (1,738 )            
Construction in progress reclassification
          9,773       4,046  
Balance at end of year
  $ 3,756,188     $ 4,109,097     $ 3,751,202  
                         
Reconciliation of accumulated depreciation and amortization:                        
Balance at the beginning of year
  $ 379,831     $ 276,129     $ 241,188  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    142,597       137,525       67,456  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization of properties sold and held for sale during year
    (15,859 )     (54,737 )     (37,178 )
Accumulated depreciation of property contributed to joint venture
    (43,018 )     (16,887 )      
Accumulated depreciation of properties consolidated during the year
          37,597       4,616  
Translation adjustment on foreign currency
    (152 )     204       47  
Other reclassification
    (1,738 )            
Balance at end of year
  $ 461,661     $ 379,831     $ 276,129  

 
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Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to as the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report was made under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is timely recorded, processed, summarized and reported and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, which appears on page 59 of this Annual Report, is incorporated herein by reference.

Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm.

The Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm constituting the Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm, which appears on page 62 of this Annual Report, is incorporated herein by reference.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Item 9B.  Other Information

Not applicable.

PART III.

Item 10.  Trustees and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information regarding our executive officers required to be furnished pursuant to this item is set forth in Part I following Item 4 of this Annual Report. Information relating to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, is included in Part I, Item 1 of this Annual Report. The information relating to our trustees, including the audit committee of our Board of Trustees and our Audit Committee financial expert, and certain information relating to our executive officers will be in our Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which we refer to as our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11.  Executive Compensation

The information required to be furnished pursuant to this item will be set forth under the appropriate captions in the Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required to be furnished pursuant to this item will be set forth under the appropriate captions in the Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

 
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Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required to be furnished pursuant to this item will be set forth under the appropriate captions in the Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.  In addition, certain information regarding related party transactions is set forth in note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 93 of this Annual Report.

Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information required to be furnished pursuant to this item will be set forth under the appropriate captions in the Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV.

Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

   
Page
(a)(1) Financial Statements
 
60
(2) Financial Statement Schedule
 
97
(3) Exhibits
  
102

Exhibit No.
     
Description
         
3.1
 
 
Articles of Merger and Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Company, dated December 31, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 8, 2007 (the “01/08/07 8-K”))(1)
3.2
 
 
Articles Supplementary Relating to the 7.55% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.0001 per share (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8A filed February 14, 2007 (the “02/14/07 Registration Statement”))(1)
3.3
 
 
Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the 01/08/07 8-K)(1)
3.4
 
 
Fifth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Lepercq Corporate Income Fund L.P. (“LCIF”), dated as of December 31, 1996, as supplemented (the “LCIF Partnership Agreement”) (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement of Form S-3/A filed September 10, 1999 (the “09/10/99 Registration Statement”))(1)
3.5
 
 
Amendment No. 1 to the LCIF Partnership Agreement dated as of December 31, 2000 (filed as Exhibit 3.11 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, filed February 26, 2004 (the “2003 10-K”))(1)
3.6
 
 
First Amendment to the LCIF Partnership Agreement effective as of June 19, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.12 to the 2003 10-K)(1)
3.7
 
 
Second Amendment to the LCIF Partnership Agreement effective as of June 30, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.13 to the 2003 10-K)(1)
3.8
 
 
Third Amendment to the LCIF Partnership Agreement effective as of December 31, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, filed on March 16, 2005 (the “2004 10-K”))(1)
3.9
 
 
Fourth Amendment to the LCIF Partnership Agreement effective as of October 28, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 4, 2004)(1)
3.10
 
 
Fifth Amendment to the LCIF Partnership Agreement effective as of December 8, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 14, 2004 (the “12/14/04 8-K”))(1)
3.11
 
 
Sixth Amendment to the LCIF Partnership Agreement effective as of June 30, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 3, 2005 (the “01/03/05 8-K”))(1)
3.12
 
 
Seventh Amendment to the LCIF Partnership Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 3, 2005)(1)
3.13
 
 
Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Lepercq Corporate Income Fund II L.P. (“LCIF II”), dated as of August 27, 1998 the (“LCIF II Partnership Agreement”) (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the 9/10/99 Registration Statement)(1)
3.14
 
 
First Amendment to the LCIF II Partnership Agreement effective as of June 19, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.14 to the 2003 10-K)(1)
3.15
 
 
Second Amendment to the LCIF II Partnership Agreement effective as of June 30, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.15 to the 2003 10-K)(1)
3.16
 
 
Third Amendment to the LCIF II Partnership Agreement effective as of December 8, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to 12/14/04 8-K)(1)

 
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Exhibit No.
     
Description
3.17
 
 
Fourth Amendment to the LCIF II Partnership Agreement effective as of January 3, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to 01/03/05 8-K)(1)
3.18
 
 
Fifth Amendment to the LCIF II Partnership Agreement effective as of July 23, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 99.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 24, 2006 (the “07/24/06 8-K”))(1)
3.19
 
 
Sixth Amendment to the LCIF II Partnership Agreement effective as of December 20, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 22, 2006)(1)
3.20
 
 
Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership (“the Net 3 Partnership Agreement”) of Net 3 Acquisition L.P. (“Net 3”) (filed as Exhibit 3.16 to the Company’s Registration Statement of Form S-3 filed November 16, 2006)(1)
3.21
 
 
First Amendment to the Net 3 Partnership Agreement effective as of November 29, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 3.17 to the 2003 10-K)(1)
3.22
 
 
Second Amendment to the Net 3 Partnership Agreement effective as of June 19, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.18 to the 2003 10-K)(1)
3.23
 
 
Third Amendment to the Net 3 Partnership Agreement effective as of June 30, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 3.19 to the 2003 10-K)(1)
3.24
 
 
Fourth Amendment to the Net 3 Partnership Agreement effective as of December 8, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to 12/14/04 8-K)(1)
3.25
 
 
Fifth Amendment to the Net 3 Partnership Agreement effective as of January 3, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to 01/03/05 8-K)(1)
4.1
 
 
Specimen of Common Shares Certificate of the Company (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (the “2006 10-K”))(1)
4.2
 
 
Form of 8.05% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8A filed June 17, 2003)(1)
4.3
 
 
Form of 6.50% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8A filed December 8, 2004)(1)
4.4
 
 
Form of 7.55% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the 02/14/07 Registration Statement)(1)
4.5
 
 
Indenture, dated as of January 29, 2007, among the Company (as successor to the MLP), the other guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 29, 2007 (the “01/29/07 8-K”))(1)
4.6
 
 
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 29, 2007, among the Company (as successor to the MLP), the other guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the Form of 5.45% Exchangeable Guaranteed Notes due 2027 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the 01/29/07 8-K)(1)
4.7
 
 
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 9, 2007, among the Company (as successor to the MLP), the other guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 9, 2007 (the “03/09/07 8-K”))(1)
4.8
 
 
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated March 21, 2007, among the Company, The Bank of New York Trust Company, National Association, The Bank of New York (Delaware), the Administrative Trustees (as named therein) and the several holders of the Preferred Securities from time to time (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 27, 2007 (the “03/27/2007 8-K”))(1)
4.9
 
 
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 19, 2007, among the Company (as successor to The Lexington Master Limited Partnership), the other guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed on June 22, 2007) (1)
4.10
 
 
Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of March 21, 2007, between Lexington Realty Trust and The Bank of New York Trust Company, National Association (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the 03/27/07 8-K)(1)
4.11
 
 
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 31, 2008, among the Company, the other guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed on January 2, 2009 (the “01/02/09 8-K”)) (1)
10.1
 
 
1994 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (filed as Exhibit D to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement dated April 12, 1994) (1, 4)
10.2
 
 
The Company’s 2007 Equity Award Plan (filed as Annex A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement dated April 19, 2007) (1,4)
10.3
 
 
2007 Outperformance Program (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2007) (1,4)
10.4
 
 
Amendment to 2007 Outperformance Program (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Current Report on form 8-K filed on December 20,2007 (the 12/26/07 8-K)) (1,4)

 
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Exhibit No.
     
Description
10.5
 
 
Form of Compensation Agreement (Long-Term Compensation) between the Company and each of the following officers: Richard J. Rouse and Patrick Carroll (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the 2004 10-K) (1, 4)
10.6
 
 
Form of Compensation Agreement (Bonus and Long-Term Compensation) between the Company and each of the following officers: E. Robert Roskind and T. Wilson Eglin (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the 2004 10-K) (1, 4)
10.7
 
 
Form of Nonvested Share Agreement (Performance Bonus Award) between the Company and each of the following officers: E. Robert Roskind, T. Wilson Eglin, Richard J. Rouse and Patrick Carroll (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 6, 2006 (the “02/06/06 8-K”)) (1, 4)
10.8
 
 
Form of Nonvested Share Agreement (Long-Term Incentive Award) between the Company and each of the following officers: E. Robert Roskind, T. Wilson Eglin, Richard J. Rouse and Patrick Carroll and (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the 02/06/06 8-K) (1, 4)
10.9
 
 
Form of the Company’s Nonvested Share Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 3, 2007 (the “01/03/07 8-K”)) (1,4)
10.10
 
 
Form of Lock-Up and Claw-Back Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the 01/03/07 8-K)(1)
10.11
 
 
Form of 2007 Annual Long-Term Incentive Award Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 11, 2008) (1,4)
10.12
 
 
Form of Share Option Award Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the 01/02/09 8-K) (1,4)
10.13
 
 
Amended and Restated Rabbi Trust Agreement, originally dated January 26, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the 01/02/09 8-K) (1,4)
10.14
 
 
Employment Agreement between the Company and E. Robert Roskind, dated May 4, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 5, 2006 (the “05/05/06 8-K”)) (1, 4)
10.15
 
 
Employment Agreement between the Company and T. Wilson Eglin, dated May 4, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the 05/05/06 8-K) (1, 4)
10.16
 
 
Employment Agreement between the Company and Richard J. Rouse, dated May 4, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 99.3 to the 05/05/06 8-K) (1, 4)
10.17
 
 
Employment Agreement between the Company and Patrick Carroll, dated May 4, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the 05/05/06 8-K) (1, 4)
10.18
 
 
Form of Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreements with E. Robert Roskind, T. Wilson Eglin, Richard J. Rouse and Patrick Carroll (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 01/02/09 8-K) (1, 4)
10.19
 
 
Waiver Letters, dated as of July 23, 2006 and delivered by each of E. Robert Roskind, Richard J. Rouse, T. Wilson Eglin and Patrick Carroll (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the 01/08/07 8-K)(1)
10.20
 
 
Form of Amended and Restated Indemnification Agreement between the Company and certain officers and trustees (1)
10.21
 
 
Credit Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2009 among the Company, LCIF, LCIF II, Net 3, jointly and severally as borrowers, certain subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, KeyBank National Association, as agent, and each of the financial institutions initially a signatory thereto together with their assignees pursuant to Section 12.5 therein (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 17, 2009)(1)
10.22
 
 
Master Repurchase Agreement, dated March 30, 2006, among Column Financial Inc., 111 Debt Acquisition LLC, 111 Debt Acquisition Mezz LLC and Newkirk (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Newkirk’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 5, 2006 (the “NKT 04/05/06 8-K”))(1)
10.23
 
 
Master Terms and Conditions for Issuer Forward Transactions between the Company and Citigroup Financial Products Inc., effective as of October 28, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 6, 2008 (the “11/06/08 8-K”))(1)
10.24
 
 
Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Concord Debt Holdings LLC, dated as of August 2, 2008, between Lex-Win Concord and Inland American (Concord) Sub, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2008 (the “08/04/08 8-K”)(1))
10.25
 
 
Limited Liability Company Agreement of Lex-Win Concord, dated as of August 2, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to 08/04/08 8-K)(1)
10.26
 
 
Administration and Advisory Agreement, dated as of August 2, 2008, among Lex-Win Concord, WRP Management LLC and WRP Sub-Management LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s 08/04/08 8-K)(1)
10.27
 
 
Funding Agreement, dated as of July 23, 2006, by and among LCIF, LCIF II and Net 3 Acquisition L.P. (“Net 3”) and the Company (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the 07/24/06 8-K)(1)
10.28
 
 
Letter Agreement among Newkirk, Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund III, L.P., the MLP, NKT Advisors LLC, Vornado Realty Trust, VNK Corp., Vornado Newkirk LLC, Vornado MLP GP LLC and WEM Bryn Mawr Associates LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to Amendment No. 5 to Newkirk Registration Statement on Form S-11/A filed October 28, 2005 (“Amendment No. 5 to NKT’s S-11”))(1)

 
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Exhibit No.
     
Description
10.29
 
 
Amendment to the Letter Agreement among Newkirk, Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund III, L.P., the MLP, NKT Advisors LLC, Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado Realty L.P., VNK Corp., Vornado Newkirk LLC, Vornado MLP GP LLC, and WEM-Brynmawr Associates LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.25 to Amendment No. 5 to Newkirk’s S-11)(1)
10.30
 
 
Amended and Restated Ownership Limit Waiver Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2008, between the Company and Vornado Realty, L.P. (together with certain affiliates) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the 11/06/08 8-K)(1)
10.31
 
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2006, between the Company and Michael L. Ashner (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the 01/08/07 8-K)(1)
10.32
 
 
Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 3, 2008, between the Company and Vornado Realty, L.P. and Vornado LXP LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the11/06/08 8-K)(1)
10.33
 
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2007, among the MLP, the Company, LCIF, LCIF II, Net 3, Lehman Brothers Inc. and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., for themselves and on behalf of the initial purchasers named therein (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the 01/29/07 8-K)(1)
10.34
 
 
Common Share Delivery Agreement, made as of January 29, 2007, between the MLP and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.77 to the 2006 10-K)(1)
10.35
 
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2007, among the MLP, the Company, LCIF, LCIF II, Net 3, Lehman Brothers Inc. and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., for themselves and on behalf of the initial purchasers named therein (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the 03/09/07 8-K)(1)
10.36
 
 
Common Share Delivery Agreement, made as of January 29, 2007 between the MLP and the Company (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the 03/09/2007 8-K)(1)
10.37
 
 
Second Amendment and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement, dated as of February 20, 2008, among LMLP GP LLC, The Lexington Master Limited Partnership and Inland American (Net Lease) Sub, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2008 (the “2/21/08 8-K”))(1)
10.38
 
 
Management Agreement, dated as of August 10, 2007, between Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund L.P. and Lexington Realty Advisors, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the 08/16/2007 8-K)(1)
10.39
 
 
Form of Contribution Agreement dated as of December 20, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the 12/26/07 8-K)(1)
10.40
 
 
Sales Agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., dated as of December 12, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2008 (the “12/12/08 8-K”))(1)
10.41
 
 
Sales Agreement with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, dated as of December 12, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the 12/12/08 8-K)(1)
12
 
 
Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends(2)
14.1
 
 
Amended and Restated Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (filed as Exhibit 14.1 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007)(1)
21
 
 
List of Subsidiaries(2)
23.1
 
 
Consent of KPMG LLP(2)
23.2
 
  Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP(2)
23.3
 
  Consent of KPMG LLP(2)
31.1
 
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(3)
31.2
 
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(3)
32.1
 
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(3)
32.2
 
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(3)
99.1
 
 
Financial statements and related financial statement schedule of Lex-Win Concord LLC(2)
99.2
     
Financial statements and related financial statement schedule of Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund L.P.(2)
__________

(1)        Incorporated by reference.

(2)        Filed herewith.

(3)        Furnished herewith.

(4)        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 Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Lexington Realty Trust
 
     
By:
/s/  T. Wilson Eglin
 
 
T. Wilson Eglin
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints T. Wilson Eglin and Patrick Carroll, and each of them severally, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact with power of substitution and resubstitution to sign in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to do any and all things and execute any and all instruments that such attorney may deem necessary or advisable under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any rules, regulations and requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with this Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all amendments hereto, as fully for all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, and hereby ratifies and confirms all said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, and his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the date indicated.

Signature
 
Title
     
/s/  E. Robert Roskind
 
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
     E. Robert Roskind
   
     
/s/  Richard J. Rouse
 
Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
     Richard J. Rouse
 
and Chief Investment Officer
     
/s/  T. Wilson Eglin
 
Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief
     T. Wilson Eglin
 
Operating Officer and Trustee
     
/s/  Patrick Carroll
 
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and
     Patrick Carroll
 
Executive Vice President
     
/s/  Paul R. Wood
 
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
      Paul R. Wood
 
and Secretary
     
/s/  Clifford Broser
 
Trustee
      Clifford Broser
   
     
/s/  Geoffrey Dohrmann
 
Trustee
      Geoffrey Dohrmann
   
      
/s/  Carl D. Glickman
 
Trustee
      Carl D. Glickman
   
     
/s/  James Grosfeld
 
Trustee
      James Grosfeld
   
     
/s/  Harold First
 
Trustee
      Harold First
   
     
/s/  Richard Frary
 
Trustee
      Richard Frary
   
     
/s/  Kevin W. Lynch
  
Trustee
      Kevin W. Lynch
   

DATE: March 2, 2009

 
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