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First Industrial Realty Trust - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

/ / Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934


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Commission File Number 1-13102
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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)



MARYLAND 36-3935116
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


311 S. WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 4000, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606



(312) 344-4300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)





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, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No

Number of shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of August 5,
1998: 37,851,115.
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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

INDEX

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998 and
December 31, 1997................................................. 2

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997.............................. 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months
Ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997.............................. 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997............................. 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................... 6 - 14


Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations........................ 15 - 22



PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.......................................... 23
Item 2. Changes in Securities...................................... 23
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities............................ 23
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders........ 23
Item 5. Other Information.......................................... 23
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K and 8-K/A................. 23 - 24

SIGNATURE............................................................ 25

EXHIBIT INDEX........................................................ 26


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Assets:
Investment in Real Estate:
Land................................................................................$ 373,483 $ 299,020
Buildings and Improvements.......................................................... 2,023,697 1,663,731
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment................................................... 1,482 1,437
Construction in Progress............................................................ 65,928 30,158
Less: Accumulated Depreciation...................................................... (146,464) (121,030)
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Net Investment in Real Estate................................................... 2,318,126 1,873,316

Cash and Cash Equivalents........................................................... 13,139 13,222
Restricted Cash..................................................................... 2,895 313,060
Tenant Accounts Receivable, Net..................................................... 9,106 6,280
Deferred Rent Receivable............................................................ 11,909 10,144
Deferred Financing Costs, Net....................................................... 9,649 8,594
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net............................................. 59,035 47,547
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Total Assets....................................................................$ 2,423,859 $ 2,272,163
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Mortgage Loans Payable..............................................................$ 102,785 $ 101,198
Defeased Mortgage Loan Payable...................................................... --- 300,000
Senior Unsecured Debt, Net.......................................................... 748,785 648,994
Acquisition Facility Payable........................................................ 230,100 129,400
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses............................................... 45,183 50,373
Rents Received in Advance and Security Deposits..................................... 16,277 14,104
Dividends/Distributions Payable..................................................... 23,553 22,010
--------------- ----------------
Total Liabilities............................................................... 1,166,683 1,266,079
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Minority Interest.................................................................... 179,624 151,494
Commitments and Contingencies........................................................ --- ---
Stockholders' Equity:

Preferred Stock ($.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 1,650,000,
40,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 30,000 shares of Series A, B, C, D and E
Cumulative Preferred Stock, respectively, issued and outstanding at June
30, 1998 having a liquidating preference of $25 per share ($41,250),
$2,500 per share ($100,000), $2,500 per share ($50,000), $2,500 per share
($125,000) and $2,500 per share ($75,000), respectively, and 1,650,000,
40,000 and 20,000 shares of Series A, B and C Cumulative Preferred Stock,
respectively, issued and outstanding at December 31, 1997 having a
liquidation preference of $25 per share ($41,250), $2,500 per share
($100,000) and $2,500 per share ($50,000), respectively)........................ 18 17
Common Stock ($.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 37,850,407 and
36,433,859 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 1998 and December 31,
1997, respectively)......................... 378 364
Additional Paid-in-Capital........................................................... 1,169,850 934,622
Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings...................................... (87,809) (76,996)
Unamortized Value of Restricted Stock Grants......................................... (4,885) (3,417)
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Total Stockholders' Equity....................................................... 1,077,552 854,590
--------------- ----------------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity.......................................$ 2,423,859 $ 2,272,163
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.




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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Rental Income........................................................$ 132,127 $ 74,709
Tenant Recoveries and Other Income................................... 31,392 19,925
Interest Income on U.S. Government Securities........................ --- 4,157
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Total Revenues.................................................... 163,519 98,791
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Expenses:
Real Estate Taxes.................................................... 25,921 15,647
Repairs and Maintenance.............................................. 7,221 4,286
Property Management.................................................. 6,424 3,519
Utilities............................................................ 4,483 2,825
Insurance............................................................ 452 276
Other................................................................ 2,698 854
General and Administrative........................................... 6,299 2,690
Interest............................................................. 32,013 21,321
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements
and Deferred Financing Costs......................................... 401 1,380
Depreciation and Other Amortization.................................. 30,328 17,712
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Total Expenses.................................................... 116,240 70,510
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Income from Operations Before Income Allocated to Minority
Interest and Disposition of Interest Rate Protection Agreements...... 47,279 28,281
Income Allocated to Minority Interest................................. (4,843) (1,950)
Disposition of Interest Rate Protection Agreements.................... --- 1,430
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Income from Operations................................................ 42,436 27,761
Gain on Sales of Real Estate, Net..................................... 2,376 3,999
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Income Before Extraordinary Loss and Cumulative Effect of Change in
Accounting Principle................................................. 44,812 31,760
Extraordinary Loss.................................................... --- (12,563)
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle................... (1,976) ---
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Net Income............................................................ 42,836 19,197
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends...................................... (14,188) (3,365)
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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders..........................$ 28,648 $ 15,832
========== ===========

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Before Extraordinary
Loss and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle per
Weighted Average Common Share Outstanding:
Basic............................................................. $ .83 $ .94
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Diluted........................................................... $ .82 $ .94
========== ===========
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Per Weighted Average
Common Share Outstanding:
Basic............................................................. $ .77 $ .53
========== ===========
Diluted........................................................... $ .77 $ .52
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Rental Income....................................................... $ 70,246 $ 39,291
Tenant Recoveries and Other Income.................................. 17,059 9,200
Interest Income on U.S. Government Securities....................... --- 4,157
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Total Revenues.................................................... 87,305 52,648
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Expenses:
Real Estate Taxes................................................... 13,532 8,100
Repairs and Maintenance............................................. 3,829 1,624
Property Management................................................. 3,515 1,841
Utilities........................................................... 2,220 1,215
Insurance........................................................... 240 137
Other............................................................... 1,768 345
General and Administrative.......................................... 3,665 1,426
Interest............................................................ 17,252 12,990
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements and
Deferred Financing Costs........................................... 224 784
Depreciation and Other Amortization................................. 16,609 9,095
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Total Expenses.................................................... 62,854 37,557
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Income from Operations Before Income Allocated to Minority
Interest and Disposition of Interest Rate Protection Agreements..... 24,451 15,091
Income Allocated to Minority Interest................................ (2,186) (594)
Disposition of Interest Rate Protection Agreements................... --- 1,430
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Income from Operations............................................... 22,265 15,927
Gain on Sales of Real Estate, Net.................................... 16 3,999
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Income Before Extraordinary Loss and Cumulative Effect of
Change in Accounting Principle...................................... 22,281 19,926
Extraordinary Loss................................................... --- (12,563)
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle.................. (1,976) ---
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Net Income........................................................... 20,305 7,363
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends..................................... (8,210) (2,385)
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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders.......................... $ 12,095 $ 4,978
============== =============

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Before
Extraordinary Loss and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting
Principle per Weighted Average Common Share Outstanding:
Basic............................................................. $ .38 $ .58
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Diluted........................................................... $ .37 $ .58
============== =============
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Per Weighted Average
Common Share Outstanding:
Basic............................................................. $ .32 $ .17
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Diluted........................................................... $ .32 $ .16
============== =============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
------------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income.................................................... $ 42,836 $ 19,197
Income Allocated to Minority Interest......................... 4,843 1,950
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Income Before Minority Interest............................... 47,679 21,147

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation.................................................. 27,134 15,828
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements and
Deferred Financing Costs..................................... 401 1,380
Other Amortization............................................ 3,568 1,922
Disposition of Interest Rate Protection Agreements............ --- (1,430)
Gain on Sales of Properties, Net.............................. (2,376) (3,999)
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle......... 1,976 ---
Extraordinary Loss............................................ --- 12,563
Provision for Bad Debts....................................... 300 150
Increase in Tenant Accounts Receivable and Prepaid
Expenses and Other Assets................................... (16,728) (16,166)
Increase in Deferred Rent Receivable.......................... (1,956) (1,122)
(Decrease) Increase in Accounts Payable and Accrued
Expenses and Rents Received in Advance and Security
Deposits..................................................... (855) 4,092
Increase in Organization Costs................................ (396) (62)
Decrease in Restricted Cash................................... 3,898 4,443
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities................... 62,645 38,746
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases and Additions to Investment in Real Estate and
Closing Costs of Sales of Real Estate......................... (460,575) (216,882)
Proceeds from Sales of Investment in Real Estate.............. 29,256 21,879
Repayment of Mortgage Loans Receivable........................ 1,017 ---
Funding of Mortgage Loans Receivable.......................... --- (17,667)
Decrease (Increase) in Restricted Cash........................ 267 (19,763)
------------------- ------------------
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities....................... (430,035) (232,433)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from Sale of Common Stock............................ 36,300 ---
Common Stock Underwriting Discounts/Offering Costs............ (2,934) ---
Proceeds from Exercise of Employee Stock Options.............. 1,968 1,214
Proceeds from Sale of Preferred Stock......................... 200,000 150,000
Preferred Stock Offering Costs................................ (7,300) (4,734)
Proceeds from Mortgage Loans Payable.......................... --- ---
Repayments on Mortgage Loans Payable.......................... (300,939) (525)
Repayment of Promissory Notes Payable......................... --- (9,919)
Proceeds from Acquisition Facilities Payable.................. 411,200 220,200
Repayments on Acquisition Facilities Payable.................. (310,500) (169,600)
Proceeds from Senior Unsecured Debt........................... 99,753 349,150
Proceeds from Defeasance Loans................................ --- 309,800
Repayment of Defeasance Loan.................................. --- (309,800)
Other Proceeds from Senior Unsecured Debt..................... 2,760 2,246
Other Costs of Senior Unsecured Debt.......................... (2,565) ---
Purchase of Interest Rate Protection Agreements............... --- (150)
Proceeds from Sale of Interest Rate Protection Agreements..... --- 9,950
Purchase of U.S. Government Securities........................ --- (300,000)
Decrease (Increase) in Restricted Cash........................ 306,000 (6,000)
Dividends/Distributions....................................... (44,502) (33,185)
Preferred Stock Dividends..................................... (14,188) (3,077)
Debt Issuance Costs and Prepayment Fees....................... (7,746) (7,070)
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities................... 367,307 198,500
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Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents........... (83) 4,813
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period................. 13,222 7,646
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period....................... $ 13,139 $ 12,459
=================== ==================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

1. ORGANIZATION AND FORMATION OF COMPANY

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") was organized in the
state of Maryland on August 10, 1993. The Company is a real estate investment
trust ("REIT") as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. The Company's
operations are conducted primarily through First Industrial, L.P. (the
"Operating Partnership") of which the Company is the sole general partner with
an approximate 84.9% ownership interest at June 30, 1998. As of June 30, 1998,
the Company owned 953 in-service properties located in 24 states, containing an
aggregate of approximately 67.7 million square feet of gross leasable area
("GLA"). Of the 953 properties owned by the Company, 812 are held by the
Operating Partnership, 23 are held by First Industrial Financing Partnership,
L.P., 19 are held by First Industrial Securities, L.P., 23 are held by First
Industrial Mortgage Partnership, L.P., 21 are held by First Industrial
Pennsylvania, L.P., five are held by First Industrial Harrisburg, L.P., four
are held by First Industrial Indianapolis, L.P., 45 are held by limited
liability corporations of which the Operating Partnership is the sole member,
and one is held by First Industrial Development Services, L.P. Minority
interest in the Company at June 30, 1998 represents the approximate 15.1%
aggregate partnership interest in the Operating Partnership held by the limited
partners thereof.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with the accounting policies described in the financial statements
and related notes included in the Company's 1997 Form 10-K and should be read
in conjunction with such financial statements and related notes. The following
notes to these interim financial statements highlight significant changes to
the notes included in the December 31, 1997 audited financial statements
included in the Company's 1997 Form 10-K and present interim disclosures as
required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In order to conform with generally accepted accounting principles,
management, in preparation of the Company's financial statements, is required
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments consist of normal recurring
adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company
as of June 30, 1998 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
each of the six months and three months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997.


Tenant Accounts Receivable, net:

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts against the
portion of tenants accounts receivable which is estimated to be uncollectible.
Tenant accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets are shown net of
an allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,750 and $1,450 as of June 30, 1998 and
December 31, 1997, respectively.



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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income". This statement, effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997, requires the Company to report components of comprehensive income in a
financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other
financial statements. Comprehensive income is defined by Concepts Statement No.
6, "Elements of Financial Statements" as the change in the equity of a business
enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances
from non-owner sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period
except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.
The Company's net income available to common stockholders approximates its
comprehensive income as defined in Concepts Statement No. 6, "Elements of
Financial Statements".

In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information".
This statement, effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1997, requires that a public business enterprise report
financial and descriptive information about its reportable operating segments.
Generally, financial information is required to be reported on the basis that it
is used internally for evaluating segment performance and deciding how to
allocate resources to segments. The Company has not yet determined the impact
of this statement on its financial statements.

In March 1998, the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force (the "Task Force")
issued Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 97-11, "Accounting for Internal
Costs Relating to Real Estate Property Acquisitions" ("EITF 97-11"). EITF
97-11, effective March 19, 1998, requires that internal costs of preacquisition
activities incurred in connection with the acquisition of an operating property
should be expensed as incurred. The Task Force concluded that a property is
considered operating if, at the date of acquisition, major construction activity
is substantially completed on the property and (a) it is held available for
occupancy upon completion of tenant improvements by the acquirer or (b) it is
already income producing. The Company adopted EITF 97-11 as of March 19, 1998.
Prior to March 19, 1998, the Company capitalized internal costs of
preacquisition activities incurred in connection with the acquisition of
operating properties. The Company estimates that the adoption of EITF 97-11
will result in a cumulative increase of approximately $2,500 to $3,000 in the
amount of general and administrative expense reflected in the Company's
consolidated statement of operations in 1998.

In April 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position 98-5,
"Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" ("SOP 98-5"). SOP 98-5 requires
that the net unamortized balance of all start-up costs and organizational costs
be written off as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and
all future start-up costs and organizational costs be expensed. In the second
quarter of 1998, the Company reported a cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle of approximately $1,976 to reflect the write-off of the
unamortized balance of organizational costs on the Company's balance sheet.

During the second quarter of 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities". This statement, effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999, establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring
that every derivative instrument, including certain derivative instruments
imbedded in other contracts, be recorded in the balance sheet as either an
asset or liability measured at its fair value. The statement also requires
that the changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized in earnings
unless specific hedge accounting


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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)


2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED

criteria are met. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this new
statement on its consolidated financial position, liquidity, and results of
operations.


3. MORTGAGE LOANS, SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT AND ACQUISITION FACILITY PAYABLE

On March 31, 1998, the Company, through the Operating Partnership, issued
$100,000 of Dealer remarketable securities which mature on April 5, 2011 and
bear a coupon interest rate of 6.50% (the "2011 Drs."). The issue price of the
2011 Drs. was 99.753%. Interest is paid semi-annually in arrears on April 5 and
October 5. The 2011 Drs. are callable (the "Call Option"), at the option of
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., as Remarketing Dealer (the "Remarketing Dealer"),
on April 5, 2001 (the "Remarketing Date"). The Company received approximately
$2,760 of proceeds from the Remarketing Dealer as consideration for the Call
Option. The Company will amortize these proceeds over the life of the Call
Option as an adjustment to interest expense. If the holder of the Call Option
calls the 2011 Drs. and elects to remarket the 2011 Drs., then after the
Remarketing Date, the interest rate on the 2011 Drs. will be reset at a fixed
rate until April 5, 2011 based upon a predetermined formula as disclosed in the
related Prospectus Supplement. If the Remarketing Dealer elects not to remarket
the 2011 Drs., then the Operating Partnership will be required to repurchase, on
the Remarketing Date, any 2011 Drs. that have not been purchased by the
Remarketing Dealer at 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and
unpaid interest, if any. The Company also settled an interest rate protection
agreement which was used to fix the interest rate on the 2011 Drs. prior to
issuance. The debt issue discount and the settlement amount of the interest
rate protection agreement are being amortized over the life of the 2011 Drs. as
an adjustment to interest expense. The 2011 Drs. contain certain covenants
including limitations on incurrence of debt and debt service coverage.

On April 16, 1998, the Company, through the Operating Partnership, assumed
a mortgage loan in the amount of $2,525 (the "Acquisition Mortgage Loan IV").
The Acquisition Mortgage Loan IV is collateralized by one property in Baltimore,
Maryland, bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.95% and provides for monthly
principal and interest payments based on a 20-year amortization schedule. The
Acquisition Mortgage Loan IV matures on October 1, 2006. The Acquisition
Mortgage Loan IV may be prepaid only after October 1, 2001 in exchange for the
greater of a 1% prepayment fee or a yield maintenance premium.



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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)


3. MORTGAGE LOANS, SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT AND ACQUISITION FACILITY PAYABLE,
CONTINUED

The following table discloses certain information regarding the Company's
mortgage loans, senior unsecured debt and acquisition facility payable:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

OUTSTANDING BALANCE AT ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE AT INTEREST RATE AT
------------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, MATURITY
1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 DATE
------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- --------------- ----------
MORTGAGE LOANS PAYABLE
<S> <C> C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995 Mortgage Loan..............$ 39,784 $ 40,000 $ 160 $ 168 7.220% 1/11/26
CIGNA Loan...................... 35,522 35,813 --- --- 7.500% 4/01/03
Assumed Loans................... 8,809 8,950 --- --- 9.250% 1/01/13
LB Mortgage Loan II............ 705 705 --- --- 8.000% (1)
Acquisition Mortgage Loan I..... 3,993 4,135 --- 29 8.500% 8/01/08
Acquisition Mortgage Loan II.... 7,913 7,997 51 52 7.750% 4/01/06
Acquisition Mortgage Loan III... 3,543 3,598 26 27 8.875% 6/01/03
Acquisition Mortgage Loan IV.... 2,516 --- 19 --- 8.950% 10/01/06
------------ ---------- ---------- ---------
Total...........................$ 102,785 $ 101,198 $ 256 $ 276
============ ========== ========== =========
DEFEASED MORTGAGE LOAN
- ----------------------
1994 Mortgage Loan..............$ --- $ 300,000 $ --- $ 1,831 (2) (2)
============ ========== ========== =========
SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT
- ---------------------
2005 Notes......................$ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 383 $ 393 6.900% 11/21/05
2006 Notes...................... 150,000 150,000 875 671 7.000% 12/01/06
2007 Notes...................... 149,953(3) 149,951 1,457 1,457 7.600% 5/15/07
2011 Notes...................... 99,400(3) 99,377 942 942 7.375% 5/15/11(4)
2017 Notes...................... 99,814(3) 99,809 625 479 7.500% 12/01/17(5)
2027 Notes ..................... 99,859(3) 99,857 914 914 7.150% 5/15/27(6)
2011 Drs........................ 99,759(3) --- 1,625 --- 6.500%(8) 4/05/11(7)
------------ ---------- ---------- ---------
Total...........................$ 748,785 $ 648,994 $ 6,821 $ 4,856
============ ========== ========== =========
ACQUISITION FACILITY PAYABLE
- ----------------------------
1997 Unsecured Acquisition
Facility........................$ 230,100 $ 129,400 $ 695 $ 297 6.510% 4/30/01
============ ========== ========== =========
</TABLE>

(1) The maturity date of the LB Mortgage Loan II is based on a contingent
event relating to the environmental status of the property collateralizing
the loan.

(2) The 1994 Defeased Mortgage Loan was paid off and retired on January 2,
1998.

(3) The 2007 Notes, 2011 Notes, 2017 Notes, 2027 Notes and the 2011 Drs. are
net of unamortized discounts of $47, $600, $186, $141 and $241,
respectively.

(4) The 2011 Notes are redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, on May
15, 2004.

(5) The 2017 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company at any time
based upon a predetermined formula.

(6) The 2027 Notes are redeemable at the option of the holders thereof, on
May 15, 2002.

(7) The 2011 Drs. are required to be redeemed by the Operating Partnership on
April 5, 2001 if the Remarketing Dealer elects not to remarket the 2011
Drs.

(8) The 2011 Drs. bear interest at an annual rate of 6.50% to the Remarketing
Date. If the holder of the Call Option calls the 2011 Drs. and elects to
remarket the 2011 Drs., then after the Remarketing Date, the interest rate
on the 2011 Drs. will be reset at a fixed rate until April 5, 2011 based
on a predetermined formula as disclosed in the related Prospectus
Supplement.

The following is a schedule of the stated maturities of the mortgage
loans, senior unsecured debt and acquisition facility payable for the next five
years ending December 31, and thereafter:


<TABLE>
Amount
----------
<S> <C>
1998 $ 919
1999 2,080
2000 2,252
2001 232,538
2002 2,640
Thereafter 841,751
----------
Total $1,082,180
==========
</TABLE>

The maturity date of the LB Mortgage Loan II is based on a contingent event.
As a result, this loan is not included in the above table.



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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

3. MORTGAGE LOANS, SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT AND ACQUISITION FACILITY PAYABLE,
CONTINUED

The Company, from time to time, enters into interest rate protection
agreements which are used to lock into a fixed interest rate on anticipated
offerings of senior unsecured debt. At June 30, 1998, the following interest
rate protection agreements were outstanding:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Notional Origination Settlement
Amount Date Interest Rate Valuation Basis Date
- ---------- ----------------- ------------- ----------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 50,000 January 2, 1998 5.937% 30-Year Treasury October 1, 1998
$ 100,000 October 28, 1997 6.317% 30-Year Treasury July 1, 1998
$ 100,000 December 19, 1997 5.994% 30-Year Treasury January 4, 1999
</TABLE>

4. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock

On April 23, 1998, the Company issued, in a private placement, 1,112,644
shares of $.01 par value Common Stock (the "April 1998 Equity Offering"). The
price per share in the April 1998 Equity Offering was $32.625, resulting in
gross offering proceeds of $36,300. Proceeds to the Company, net of purchaser's
discount and total offering expenses, were approximately $34,100.

Preferred Stock:

On February 4, 1998, the Company issued 5,000,000 Depositary Shares, each
representing 1/100th of a share of the Company's 7.95%, $.01 par value, Series D
Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock"), at an initial
offering price of $25 per Depositary Share. Dividends on the Series D
Preferred Stock represented by the Depositary Shares are cumulative from the
date of initial issuance and are payable quarterly in arrears. With respect to
the dividends and amounts upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the
Series D Preferred Stock ranks senior to payments on the Company's $.01 par
value common stock ("Common Stock") and pari passu with the Company's 91/2%,
$.01 par value, Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred
Stock"), 83/4%, $.01 par value, Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series
B Preferred Stock"), 85/8%, $.01 par value, Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock
(the "Series C Preferred Stock") and Series E Preferred Stock (defined below);
however, the Series A Preferred Stock has the benefit of a guarantee by First
Industrial Securities, L.P. The Series D Preferred Stock is not redeemable
prior to February 4, 2003. On and after February 4, 2003, the Series D
Preferred Stock is redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, in whole or
part, at a redemption price equivalent to $25 per Depositary Share, or $125,000
in the aggregate, plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the redemption date. The
Series D Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not convertible into any
other securities of the Company.

On March 18, 1998, the Company issued 3,000,000 Depositary Shares, each
representing 1/100th of a share of the Company's 7.90%, $.01 par value, Series E
Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series E Preferred Stock"), at an initial
offering price of $25 per Depositary Share. Dividends on the Series E Preferred
Stock represented by the Depositary Shares are cumulative from the date
of initial issuance and are payable quarterly in arrears. With respect to the
payment of dividends and amounts upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up,
the Series E Preferred Stock ranks senior to payments on the Company's Common
Stock and pari passu with the Company's Series A Preferred Stock, Series B
Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock;
however, the Series A Preferred Stock has the benefit of a guarantee by First
Industrial Securities, L.P. The Series E Preferred Stock is not redeemable
prior to March 18, 2003. On and after March 18, 2003, the Series E Preferred
Stock is redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, in whole or in part,
at a redemption price equivalent to $25 per Depositary Share, or $75,000 in the
aggregate, plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the redemption date. The Series
E Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not convertible into any other
securities of the Company.





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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

4. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, CONTINUED

Restricted Stock:

During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company awarded 51,850
shares of restricted Common Stock to certain employees and 1,179 shares of
restricted Common Stock to certain Directors. Another employee of the Company
converted certain employee stock options to 6,123 shares of restricted Common
Stock. These shares of restricted Common Stock had a fair value of $2,095 on
the date of grant. The restricted Common Stock vests over a period from five to
ten years. Compensation expense will be charged to earnings over the respective
vesting period.

Non-Qualified Employee Stock Options:

On January 2, 1998, the Company granted 4,370,000 non-qualified employee
stock options. These stock options vest over three years based upon certain
performance measures. The stock options have a strike price of $35.8125 per
share and expire ten years from the date of grant.

On May 14, 1998, the Company granted 899,000 non-qualified employee stock
options. These stock-options vest over one year and have a strike price of
$31.13 per share. These stock options expire between seven and ten years from
the date of grant.

Dividends/Distributions:

The following table summarizes dividends/distributions for the six months
ended June 30, 1998:

COMMON STOCK/OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Dividend/Distribution Total
Record Date Payable Date per Share/Unit Dividend/Distribution
----------- ------------- --------------- ----------------------
Fourth Quarter 1997 December 31, 1997 January 20, 1998 $ .53000 $ 22,010
First Quarter 1998 March 31, 1998 April 20, 1998 $ .53000 $ 22,492
Second Quarter 1998 June 30, 1998 July 20, 1998 $ .53000 $ 23,553

SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK

Dividend Total
Record Date Payable Date per Share Dividend
----------- ------------- --------------- ----------------------
First Quarter 1998 March 13, 1998 March 31, 1998 $ .59375 $ 980
Second Quarter 1998 June 15, 1998 June 30, 1998 $ .59375 $ 980


SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK

Dividend Total
Record Date Payable Date per Share Dividend
----------- ------------- --------------- ----------------------
First Quarter 1998 March 13, 1998 March 31, 1998 $ 54.68750 $ 2,188
Second Quarter 1998 June 15, 1998 June 30, 1998 $ 54.68750 $ 2,188

SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK
Dividend Total
Record Date Payable Date per Share Dividend
----------- ------------- --------------- ----------------------
First Quarter 1998 March 13, 1998 March 31, 1998 $ 53.90600 $ 1,078
Second Quarter 1998 June 15, 1998 June 30, 1998 $ 53.90600 $ 1,078

SERIES D PREFERRED STOCK
Dividend Total
Record Date Payable Date per Share Dividend
----------- ------------- --------------- ----------------------
First Quarter 1998 March 13, 1998 March 31, 1998 $ 30.36500 $ 1,518
Second Quarter 1998 June 15, 1998 June 30, 1998 $ 49.68700 $ 2,484

SERIES E PREFERRED STOCK
Dividend Total
Record Date Payable Date per Share Dividend
------------ ------------- --------------- ----------------------
First Quarter 1998 June 15, 1998 June 30, 1998 $ 7.13194 $ 214
Second Quarter 1998 June 15, 1998 June 30, 1998 $ 49.37500 $ 1,480
</TABLE>




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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

5. ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE

During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company acquired 186
existing industrial properties and several land parcels. The aggregate purchase
price for these acquisitions totaled approximately $418,399, excluding costs
incurred in conjunction with the acquisition of the properties.

Of the 186 existing industrial properties and several land parcels
purchased by the Company during the six months ended June 30, 1998, four
existing industrial properties were purchased from Western Suburban Industrial
Investments Limited Partnership ("Western") in which the sole general partner,
having a 5% interest, was Tomasz/Shidler Investment Corporation, of which the
sole shareholders were a Director and Director/Officer of the Company who also
had a 53% and 32% limited partnership interest in Western, respectively.
Further, an additional Director/Officer of the Company was a limited partner in
Western having an interest of 2%. The aggregate purchase price for this
acquisition totaled approximately $7,900, excluding costs incurred in
conjunction with the acquisition of the properties.

During the second quarter of 1998, the Company, through the Operating
Partnership, completed an acquisition of a real estate firm for which an officer
and an employee of the Company owned a 77.5% interest. Gross proceeds to the
real estate firm totaled approximately $2,349.

6. SALES OF REAL ESTATE

During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company sold seven existing
industrial properties and three land parcels. Gross proceeds from these sales
were approximately $29,256. The gain on sales of real state was approximately
$2,376, net of federal income taxes.


7. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended
------------------------------------
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
--------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest.................... $ 31,501 $ 18,048
=============== ==============
Interest capitalized.......................................... $ 1,907 $ 294
=============== ==============

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividend/Distribution payable on Common Stock/Units .......... $ 23,553 $ 17,510
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, THE
FOLLOWING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES WERE ASSUMED AND
OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS EXCHANGED:
Purchase of real estate........................................$ 418,399 $ 253,484
Accrued real estate taxes and security deposits............... (4,137) (2,473)
Mortgage loans................................................ (2,525) (4,505)
Operating Partnership Units................................... (33,802) (53,471)
--------------- --------------
$ 377,935 $ 193,035
=============== ==============
</TABLE>



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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share amounts are based on the weighted average amount of
Common Stock and Common Stock equivalents (employee stock options) outstanding.
The outstanding units in the Operating Partnership (the "Units") have been
excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as there would be no
effect on the earnings per share amounts since the minority interests' share of
income would also be added back to net income. The computation of basic and
diluted EPS is presented below:





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Six Months Six Months Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997 June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
---------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Numerator:
- ----------
Income Before Extraordinary Loss and Cumulative
Effect of Change in Accounting Principle............. $ 44,812 $ 31,760 $ 22,281 $ 19,926
Less: Preferred Dividends............................. (14,188) (3,365) (8,210) (2,385)
---------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Before
Extraordinary Loss and Cumulative Effect of Change
in Accounting Principle - For Basic and Diluted EPS. 30,624 28,395 14,071 17,541

Extraordinary Loss.................................... --- (12,563) --- (12,563)

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle... (1,976) --- (1,976) ---
---------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders- For
Basic and Diluted EPS............................... $ 28,648 $ 15,832 $ 12,095 $ 4,978
================ ============== ============== ==============

Denominator:
- ------------
Weighted Average Shares - Basic...................... 36,982 30,080 37,433 30,132
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Employee and Director Common Stock Options.......... 338 283 264 271
---------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Weighted Average Shares- Diluted..................... 37,320 30,363 37,697 30,403
================ ============== ============== ==============

Basic EPS:
- ----------

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Before
Extraordinary Loss and Cumulative Effect of Change
in Accounting Principle.............................. $ .83 $ .94 $ .38 $ .58
================ ============== ============== ==============

Extraordinary Loss.................................... $ --- $ (.41) $ --- $ (.41)
================ ============== ============== ==============

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle... $ (.05) $ --- $ (.05) $ ---
================ ============== ============== ==============

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders........... $ .77 $ .53 $ .32 $ .17
================ ============== ============== ==============

Diluted EPS:
- ------------

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Before
Extraordinary Loss and Cumulative Effect of Change
in Accounting Principle.............................. $ .82 $ .94 $ .37 $ .58
================ ============== ============== ==============

Extraordinary Loss.................................... $ --- $ (.41) $ --- $ (.41)
================ ============== ============== ==============

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle... $ (.05) $ --- $ (.05) $ ---
================ ============== ============== ==============

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders........... $ .77 $ .52 $ .32 $ .16
================ ============== ============== ==============
</TABLE>


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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in legal actions
arising from the operation of its business. In management's opinion, the
liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not
expected to have a materially adverse effect on the consolidated financial
position, operations or liquidity of the Company.

The Company has committed to the construction of 17 development projects
totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet of GLA. The estimated total
construction costs are approximately $75,486. These developments are expected
to be funded with cash flow from operations as well as borrowings under the
Company's $300,000 unsecured revolving credit facility (the "1997 Unsecured
Acquisition Facility").

In the second quarter of 1998, the Company, through the Operating
Partnership, entered into a non-binding letter of intent with an institutional
investor to create a joint venture that would invest in industrial properties.
The venture is subject, among other contingencies, to due diligence and the
negotiation of definitive documentation. There can be no assurance that such
venture will be created, or if created, will be successful.

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

From July 1, 1998 to August 5, 1998, the Company acquired five industrial
properties. The aggregate purchase price for these acquisitions totaled
approximately $22,362, excluding costs incurred in conjunction with the
acquisition of the properties.

On July 20, 1998, the Company and the Operating Partnership paid a second
quarter 1998 dividend/distribution of $.53 per common share/Unit, totaling
approximately $23,553.

On July 14, 1998, the Company, through the Operating Partnership, issued
$200,000 of senior unsecured debt which matures on July 15, 2028 and bears a
coupon interest rate of 7.60% (the "2028 Notes"). The issue price of the 2028
Notes was 99.882%. Interest is paid semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and
July 15. The Company also settled interest rate protection agreements, in the
notional amount of $150,000, which were used to fix the interest rate on the
2028 Notes prior to issuance. The debt issue discount and the settlement amount
of the interest rate protection agreements are being amortized over the life of
the 2028 Notes as an adjustment to the interest expense. The 2028 Notes contain
certain covenants including limitation on incurrence of debt and debt service
coverage.



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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of First Industrial Realty Trust,
Inc.'s (the "Company") financial condition and results of operations should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing
elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

At June 30, 1998, the Company owned 953 in-service properties with
approximately 67.7 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA"), compared
to 454 in-service properties with approximately 39.1 million square feet of GLA
at June 30, 1997. The addition of 511 properties acquired or developed between
July 1, 1997 and June 30, 1998 included the acquisitions of 502 properties
totaling approximately 26.9 million square feet of GLA and the completed
development of nine properties totaling approximately 2.2 million square feet of
GLA. The Company also completed the expansion of two properties totaling
approximately .1 million square feet of GLA and the sale of 12 in-service
properties totaling approximately .6 million square feet of GLA, one property
held for redevelopment and several land parcels.

COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1997

Rental income and tenant recoveries and other income increased by
approximately $68.9 million or 72.8% due primarily to the properties acquired or
developed after June 30, 1997. Rental income and tenant recoveries and other
income from properties owned prior to January 1, 1997, decreased by
approximately $.2 million or .3% due primarily to general rent increases offset
by a decrease in tenant recovery income charges related to the decrease in
operating expenses as discussed below.

Interest income on U.S. Government securities in 1997 represents interest
income earned on U.S. Government securities that were pledged as collateral to
legally defease the Company's $300 million mortgage loan (the "1994 Mortgage
Loan").

Property expenses, which include real estate taxes, repairs and
maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses,
increased by approximately $19.8 million or 72.2% due primarily to the
properties acquired or developed after June 30, 1997. Expenses from properties
owned prior to January 1, 1997, decreased by approximately $.7 million or 3.1%
due primarily to a decrease in snow removal and related expenses incurred for
properties located in certain of the Company's metropolitan areas during the six
months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 1997.

General and administrative expense increased by approximately $3.6 million,
of which, approximately $2.5 million is due primarily to the additional expenses
associated with managing the Company's growing operations including additional
professional fees relating to additional properties owned and additional
personnel to manage and expand the Company's business. Approximately $1.1
million of the increase is the result of the adoption of Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue No. 97-11, "Accounting for Internal Costs Relating to Real Estate
Property Acquisitions" ("EITF 97-11"), which requires that internal costs of
preacquisition activities incurred in connection with the acquisition of an
operating property should be expensed as incurred. The Company adopted EITF
97-11 on March 19, 1998.

Interest expense increased by approximately $10.7 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 compared to the six months ended June 30, 1997 due
primarily to a higher average debt balance outstanding resulting from the
issuance of unsecured debt to fund the acquisition and development of additional
properties.





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Amortization of interest rate protection agreements and deferred financing
costs decreased by approximately $1.0 million due primarily to the full
amortization of the deferred financing costs relating to the Company's 1994
Mortgage Loan which was paid off and retired on January 2, 1998.

Depreciation and other amortization increased by approximately $12.6
million due primarily to the additional depreciation and amortization related to
the properties acquired or developed after June 30, 1997.

The $2.4 million gain on sales of properties, net of federal income tax,
resulted from the sale of seven existing industrial properties and three land
parcels. Gross proceeds from these sales were approximately $29.3 million.

The $2.0 million cumulative effect of change in accounting principle is the
result of the write-off of the unamortized balance of organizational costs on
the Company's balance sheet due to the early adoption of Statement of Position
98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" ("SOP 98-5"), as further
discussed later in this Management's Discussion and Analysis.


COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE
30, 1997

Rental income and tenant recoveries and other income increased by
approximately $38.8 million or 80.0%, due primarily to the properties acquired
or developed after June 30, 1997. Rental income and tenant recoveries and other
income from properties owned prior to April 1, 1997, increased by approximately
$1.2 million or 2.7% due to general rent increases and an increase in tenant
recovery income charges due to an increase in property operating expenses as
discussed below.

Interest income on U.S. government securities for 1997 represents interest
income earned on U.S. Government securities that were pledged as collateral to
legally defease the 1994 Mortgage Loan.

Property expenses, which include real estate taxes, repairs and
maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses,
increased by approximately $11.8 million or 89.3% due primarily to the
properties acquired or developed after June 30, 1997. Expenses from properties
owned prior to April 1, 1997, increased by approximately $.4 million or 3.5% due
to an increase in real estate tax expense, utilities and other expense in the
majority of the Company's geographical markets.

General and administrative expense increased by approximately $2.2 million,
of which, approximately $1.4 million is due primarily to the additional expenses
associated with managing the Company's growing operations including additional
professional fees relating to additional properties owned and additional
personnel to manage and expand the Company's business. Approximately $.8 million
of the increase is the result of the adoption of EITF 97-11.

Interest expense increased by approximately $4.3 million for the three
months ended June 30, 1998 compared to the three months ended June 30, 1997 due
primarily to a higher average debt balance outstanding resulting from the
issuance of unsecured debt to fund the acquisition and development of additional
properties.

Amortization of interest rate protection agreements and deferred financing
costs decreased by approximately $.6 million due primarily to the full
amortization of the deferred financing costs relating to the Company's 1994
Mortgage Loan which was paid off and retired on January 2, 1998.

Depreciation and other amortization increased by approximately $7.5 million
due primarily to the additional depreciation and amortization related to the
properties acquired or developed after June 30, 1997.



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The $2.0 million cumulative effect of change in accounting principle is the
result of the write-off of the unamortized balance of organizational costs on
the Company's balance sheet due to the early adoption of SOP 98-5, as further
discussed later in this Management's Discussion and Analysis.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At June 30, 1998, the Company's unrestricted cash and cash equivalents was
approximately $13.1 million and restricted cash was approximately $2.9 million.
The restricted cash reserves are required to be set aside under the Company's
$40.0 million mortgage loan (the "1995 Mortgage Loan") for payments of security
deposit refunds, tenant improvements, capital expenditures, interest, real
estate taxes, and insurance. The portion of the cash reserve relating to
payments for capital expenditures, interest, real estate taxes, and insurance
for properties collateralizing the 1995 Mortgage Loan is established monthly,
distributed to the Company as such expenditures are made and is replenished to a
level adequate to make the next periodic payment of such expenditures. The
portion of the cash reserve relating to security deposit refunds for the tenants
occupying the properties collateralizing the 1995 Mortgage Loan is adjusted as
tenants turn over.

Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $62.6 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1998 compared to approximately $38.7 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This increase is due primarily to an
increase in net operating income (which is defined as total revenues less
property related expenses) which is partially offset by an increase in interest
expense and general and administrative expense as discussed in "Results of
Operations" above.

Net cash used in investing activities increased to approximately $430.0
million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 from approximately $232.4
million for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This increase is due primarily
to an increase in the acquisition of properties, a decrease in the net sales of
real estate and a decrease in the funding of mortgage loans receivable.

Net cash provided by financing activities increased to approximately $367.3
million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 from approximately $198.5 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 due to the issuance of common stock,
preferred stock and senior unsecured borrowings during the six months ended June
30, 1998. These proceeds were partially offset by an increase in dividends and
distributions for the six months ended June 30, 1998 due to the issuance of
additional common and preferred shares of the Company and First Industrial, L.P.
partnership units (the "Units") after June 30, 1997 and an increase in per
common share/Unit distributions.

Funds from operations for the six months ended June 30, 1998 were $63.0
million, as compared to $42.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 1997, as
a result of the factors discussed in the analysis of operating results above.
Management considers funds from operations to be one measure of the financial
performance of an equity REIT that provides a relevant basis for comparison
among REITs, and it is presented to assist investors in analyzing the
performance of the Company. In accordance with the National Association of Real
Estate Investment Trusts' definition of funds from operations, the Company
calculates funds from operations to be equal to net income, excluding gains (or
losses) from debt restructuring and sales of property, plus depreciation and
amortization, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and interest
rate protection agreements, and after adjustments for unconsolidated
partnerships and joint ventures. Funds from operations do not represent cash
generated from operating activities in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to
fund cash needs, including the payment of dividends and distributions. Funds
from operations should not be considered as a substitute for net income as a
measure of results of operations or for cash flow from operating activities
calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as a
measure of liquidity. Funds from operations as calculated by the Company may
not be comparable to similarly titled, but differently calculated, measures of
other REITs.



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The following is a reconciliation of net income to funds from operations:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
---------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net Income Available to
Common Stockholders...................... $ 28,648 $ 15,832
Adjustments:
Depreciation and Other
Amortization............................. 29,958 17,613
Extraordinary Items........................ --- 12,563
Cumulative Effect of Change in
Accounting Principle..................... 1,976 ---
Minority Interest.......................... 4,843 1,950
Gain on Sales of Properties................ (2,376) (3,999)
Gain on disposition of IRPA................ --- (1,430)
---------------- ----------------
Funds From Operations.................... $ 63,049 $ 42,529
================ ================
</TABLE>

The ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends was
1.64 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 compared to 1.93 for the six months
ended June 30, 1997. The decrease is primarily due to additional interest
expense and preferred stock dividends incurred during the six months ended June
30, 1998 from additional debt and preferred stock issued to fund property
acquisitions and developments, which is partially offset by higher net operating
income from property acquisitions as discussed in the "Results of Operations"
above.

Between January 1, 1998 and June 30, 1998, the Company purchased 186
industrial properties and several land parcels, for an aggregate purchase price
of approximately $418.4 million, excluding costs incurred in conjunction with
the acquisition of the properties.

Of the 186 existing industrial properties and several land parcels
purchased by the Company during the six months ended June 30, 1998, four
existing industrial properties were purchased from Western Suburban Industrial
Investments Limited Partnership ("Western") in which the sole general partner,
having a 5% interest, was Tomasz/Shidler Investment Corporation, of which the
sole shareholders were a Director and Director/Officer of the Company who also
had a 53% and 32% limited partnership interest in Western, respectively.
Further, an additional Director/Officer of the Company was a limited partner in
Western having an interest of 2%. The aggregate purchase price for this
acquisition totaled approximately $7.9 million, excluding costs incurred in
conjunction with the acquisition of the properties.

During the second quarter of 1998, the Company, through the Operating
Partnership, completed an acquisition of a real estate firm for which an officer
and an employee of the Company owned a 77.5% interest. Gross proceeds to the
real estate firm totaled approximately $2.3 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company sold seven existing
industrial properties and three land parcels. Gross proceeds from these sales
were approximately $29.3 million. The gain on sales of real estate was
approximately $2.4 million, net of federal income taxes.

The Company has committed to the construction of 17 development projects
totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet of GLA. The estimated total
construction costs are approximately $75.5 million. These developments are
expected to be funded with cash flow from operations as well as borrowings under
the Company's $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "1997
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From July 1, 1998 to August 5, 1998, the Company acquired five industrial
properties. The aggregate purchase price for these acquisitions totaled
approximately $22.4 million, excluding costs incurred in conjunction with the
acquisition of the properties.

On March 31, 1998, the Company, through the Operating Partnership, issued
$100 million of Dealer remarketable securities which mature on April 5, 2011 and
bear a coupon interest rate of 6.50% (the "2011 Drs."). The issue price of the
2011 Drs. was 99.753%. Interest is paid semi-annually in arrears on April 5 and
October 5. The 2011 Drs. are callable (the "Call Option"), at the option of
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., as Remarketing Dealer (the "Remarketing Dealer"),
on April 5, 2001 (the "Remarketing Date"). The Company received approximately
$2.8 million of proceeds from the Remarketing Dealer as consideration for the
Call Option. The Company will amortize these proceeds over the life of the Call
Option as an adjustment to interest expense. If the holder of the Call Option
calls the 2011 Drs. and elects to remarket the 2011 Drs., then after the
Remarketing Date, the interest rate on the 2011 Drs. will be reset at a fixed
rate until April 5, 2011 based upon a predetermined formula as disclosed in the
related Prospectus Supplement. If the Remarketing Dealer elects not to remarket
the 2011 Drs., then the Operating Partnership will be required to repurchase, on
the Remarketing Date, any 2011 Drs. that have not been purchased by the
Remarketing Dealer at 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and
unpaid interest, if any. The Company also settled an interest rate protection
agreement which was used to fix the interest rate on the 2011 Drs. prior to
issuance. The debt issue discount and the settlement amount of the interest
rate protection agreement are being amortized over the life of the 2011 Drs. as
an adjustment to interest expense. The 2011 Drs. contain certain covenants
including limitations on incurrence of debt and debt service coverage.

On April 16, 1998, the Company, through the Operating Partnership, assumed
a mortgage loan in the amount of $2.5 million (the "Acquisition Mortgage Loan
IV"). The Acquisition Mortgage Loan IV is collateralized by one property in
Baltimore, Maryland, bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.95% and provides for
monthly principle and interest payments based on a 20-year amortization
schedule. The Acquisition Mortgage Loan IV matures October 1, 2006. The
Acquisition Mortgage Loan IV may be prepaid only after October 1, 2001 in
exchange for the greater of a 1% prepayment fee or a yield maintenance premium.

On July 14, 1998, the Company through the Operating Partnership, issued
$200 million of senior unsecured debt which matures on July 15, 2028 and bears a
coupon interest rate of 7.60% (the "2028 Notes"). The issue price of the 2028
Notes was 99.882%. Interest is paid semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and
July 15. The Company also settled interest rate protection agreements, in the
notional amount of $150 million, which were used to fix the interest rate on the
2028 Notes prior to issuance. The debt issue discount and the settlement amount
of the interest rate protection agreements are being amortized over the life of
the 2028 Notes as an adjustment to the interest expense. The 2028 Notes contain
certain covenants including limitation on incurrence of debt and debt service
coverage.

On February 4, 1998, the Company issued 5,000,000 Depositary Shares, each
representing 1/100th of a share of the Company's 7.95%, $.01 par value, Series
D Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock"), at an initial
offering price of $25 per Depositary Share. Dividends on the Series D
Preferred Stock represented by the Depositary Shares are cumulative from the
date of initial issuance and are payable quarterly in arrears. With respect to
the dividends and amounts upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the
Series D Preferred Stock ranks senior to payments on the Company's $.01 par
value common stock ("Common Stock") and pari passu with the Company's 91/2%,
$.01 par value, Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred
Stock"), 83/4%, $.01 par value, Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock (the
"Series B Preferred Stock"), 85/8%, $.01 par value, Series C Cumulative
Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") and Series E Preferred Stock
(defined below); however, the Series A Preferred Stock has the benefit of a
guarantee by First Industrial Securities, L.P. The Series D Preferred Stock
is not redeemable prior to February 4, 2003. On and after February 4, 2003,
the Series D Preferred Stock is redeemable for cash at the option of the
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price equivalent to $25 per Depositary Share, or $125.0 million in the
aggregate, plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the redemption date. The Series
D Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not convertible into any other
securities of the Company.

On March 18, 1998, the Company issued 3,000,000 Depositary Shares, each
representing 1/100th of a share of the Company's 7.90%, $.01 par value, Series E
Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series E Preferred Stock"), at an initial
offering price of $25 per Depositary Share. Dividends on the Series E Preferred
Stock represented by the Depositary Shares are cumulative from the date of
initial issuance and are payable quarterly in arrears. With respect to the
payment of dividends and amounts upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up,
the Series E Preferred Stock ranks senior to payments on the Company's Common
Stock and pari passu with the Company's Series A Preferred Stock, Series B
Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock; however,
the Series A Preferred Stock has the benefit of a guarantee by First Industrial
Securities, L.P. The Series E Preferred Stock is not redeemable prior to March
18, 2003. On and after March 18, 2003, the Series E Preferred Stock is
redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at a
redemption price equivalent to $25 per Depositary Share, or $75.0 million in the
aggregate, plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the redemption date. The Series
E Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not convertible into any other
securities of the Company.

On April 23, 1998, the Company issued, in a private placement, 1,112,644
shares of $.01 par value Common Stock (the "April 1998 Equity Offering"). The
price per share in the April 1998 Equity Offering was $32.625, resulting in
gross offering proceeds of $36.3 million. Proceeds to the Company, net of
purchaser's discount and total offering expenses, were approximately $34.1
million.

During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company awarded 51,850
shares of restricted Common Stock to certain employees and 1,179 shares of
restricted Common Stock to certain Directors. Another employee of the Company
converted certain employee stock options to 6,123 shares of restricted Common
Stock. These shares of restricted Common Stock had a fair value of $2.1 million
on the date of grant. The restricted Common Stock vests over a period from five
to ten years. Compensation expense will be charged to earnings over the
respective vesting period.

On January 2, 1998, the Company granted 4,370,000 non-qualified employee
stock options. These stock options vest over three years based upon certain
performance measures. The stock options have a strike price of $35.8125 per
share and expire ten years from the date of grant.

On May 14, 1998, the Company granted 899,000 non-qualified employee stock
options. These stock-options vest over one year and have a strike price of
$31.13 per share. These stock options expire between seven and ten years from
the date of grant.

On January 20, 1998, the Company and the Operating Partnership paid a
fourth quarter 1997 distribution of $.53 per common share/Unit, totaling
approximately $22.0 million. On April 20, 1998, the Company and Operating
Partnership paid a first quarter 1998 distribution of $.53 per common
share/Unit, totaling approximately $22.5 million. On July 20, 1998, the Company
and the Operating Partnership paid a second quarter 1998 distribution of $.53
per common share/Unit, totaling approximately $23.6 million.

On March 31, 1998, the Company paid first quarter preferred stock dividends
of $.59375 per share on its 9.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, $54.688
per share (equivalent to $.54688 per Depositary Share) on its 8.75% Series B
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $53.906 per share (equivalent to $.53906 per
Depositary Share) on its 8.63% Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock and a period
prorated first quarter preferred stock dividend of $30.365 per share (equivalent
to $.30365 per Depositary Share) on its 7.95% Series D Cumulative Preferred
Stock. The preferred stock dividends paid on March 31, 1998 totaled, in the
aggregate, approximately $5.8 million. On March 31, 1998, the Company accrued a
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period prorated preferred stock dividend of $7.13194 per share (equivalent to
$.0713194 per Depositary Share), totaling $.2 million, on its 7.90% Series E
Cumulative Preferred Stock.

On June 30, 1998, the Company paid second quarter preferred stock dividends
of $.59375 per share on its 9.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, $54.688
per share (equivalent to $.54688 per Depositary Share) on its 8.75% Series B
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $53.906 per share (equivalent to $.53906 per
Depositary Share) on its 8.63% Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock and $49.687
per share (equivalent to $.49687 per Depositary Share) on its 7.95% Series D
Cumulative Preferred Stock and a period prorated first quarter dividend and a
second quarter dividend totaling $56.5069 per share (equivalent to $.565069 per
Depositary Share) on its 7.90% Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock. The
preferred stock dividends paid on June 30, 1998 totaled, in the aggregate,
approximately $8.4 million.

In the second quarter of 1998, the Company, through the Operating
Partnership, entered into a non-binding letter of intent with an institutional
investor to create a joint venture that would invest in industrial properties.
The venture is subject, among other contingencies, to due diligence and the
negotiation of definitive documentation. There can be no assurance that such
venture will be created, or if created, will be successful.

The Company has considered its short-term (one year or less) liquidity
needs and the adequacy of its estimated cash flow from operations and other
expected liquidity sources to meet these needs. The Company believes that its
principal short-term liquidity needs are to fund normal recurring expenses,
debt service requirements and the minimum distribution required to maintain the
Company's REIT qualification under the Internal Revenue Code. The Company
anticipates that these needs will be met with cash flows provided by operating
activities.

The Company expects to meet long-term (greater than one year) liquidity
requirements such as property acquisitions, scheduled debt maturities, major
renovations, expansions and other nonrecurring capital improvements through
long-term secured and unsecured indebtedness and the issuance of additional
equity securities. On June 30, 1998, the Company had registered under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), approximately $589.2
million of common stock, preferred stock and depositary shares and $300.0
million of debt securities. As of August 5, 1998, $589.2 million of common
stock, preferred stock and depositary shares and $100.0 million of debt
securities remained registered under the Securities Act and were unissued. The
Company may finance the development or acquisition of additional properties
through borrowings under the 1997 Unsecured Acquisition Facility. At June 30,
1998, borrowings under the 1997 Unsecured Acquisition Facility bore interest at
a weighted average interest rate of 6.51%. As of August 5, 1998, the Company
had approximately $231.9 million available in additional borrowings under the
1997 Unsecured Acquisition Facility. Along with the Company's current strategy
of meeting long-term liquidity requirements through the issuance, from time to
time, of long-term secured and unsecured indebtedness and additional equity
securities, the Company is actively considering joint ventures with various
institutional partners and the disposition of select assets as additional
financing strategies.


OTHER

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income". This statement, effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997, requires the Company to report components of comprehensive income in a
financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other
financial statements. Comprehensive income is defined by Concepts Statement No.
6, "Elements of Financial Statements" as the change in the equity of a business
enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances
from non-owner sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period
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resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The Company's
net income available to common stockholders approximates its comprehensive
income as defined in Concepts Statement No. 6, "Elements of Financial
Statements".

In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information".
This statement, effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1997, requires that a public business enterprise report
financial and descriptive information about its reportable operating segments.
Generally, financial information is required to be reported on the basis that it
is used internally for evaluating segment performance and deciding how to
allocate resources to segments. The Company has not yet determined the impact
of this statement on its financial statements.

In March 1998, the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force (the "Task Force")
issued Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 97-11, "Accounting for Internal
Costs Relating to Real Estate Property Acquisitions" ("EITF 97-11"). EITF
97-11, effective March 19, 1998, requires that internal costs of preacquisition
activities incurred in connection with the acquisition of an operating property
should be expensed as incurred. The Task Force concluded that a property is
considered operating if, at the date of acquisition, major construction activity
is substantially completed on the property and (a) it is held available for
occupancy upon completion of tenant improvements by the acquirer or (b) it is
already income producing. The Company adopted EITF 97-11 as of March 19, 1998.
Prior to March 19, 1998, the Company capitalized internal costs of
preacquisition activities incurred in connection with the acquisition of
operating properties. The Company estimates that the adoption of EITF 97-11 will
result in a cumulative increase of approximately $2.5 million to $3.0 million in
the amount of general and administrative expense reflected in the Company's
consolidated statement of operations in 1998.

In April 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position 98-5,
"Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" ("SOP 98-5"). SOP 98-5 requires
that the net unamortized balance of all start up costs and organizational costs
be written off as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and
all future start-up costs and organizational costs be expensed. In the second
quarter of 1998, the Company reported a cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle in the amount of approximately $2.0 million to reflect the
write-off of the unamortized balance of organizational costs on the Company's
balance sheet.

During the second quarter of 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities". This statement, effective for fiscal years beginning after June
15, 1999, establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every
derivative instrument, including certain derivative instruments imbedded in
other contracts, be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value. The statement also requires that the
changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized in earnings unless specific
hedge accounting criteria are met. The Company is currently assessing the
impact of this new statement on its consolidated financial position, liquidity,
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION



ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

On April 23, 1998, the Company issued, in a private placement, 1,112,644
shares of $.01 par value Common Stock (the "April 1998 Equity Offering") to
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. The price per share in
the April 1998 Equity Offering was $32.625, resulting in gross offering
proceeds of $36.3 million. Proceeds to the Company, net of purchaser's
discount and total offering expenses, were approximately $34.1 million.

All of the shares issued in the April 1998 Equity Offering were issued in
reliance on Section 4 (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
including Regulation D promulgated thereunder. No underwriter was used in
connection with such issuance.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K AND FORM 8-K/A

Exhibit No. Description

4.1 Supplemental Indenture No.5, dated as of July 14, 1998, between the
Operating Partnership and the U.S. Bank Trust National Association,
relating to the Operating Partnership's 7.60% Notes due July 15, 2008
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Form 8-K of First
Industrial, L.P. dated July 15, 1998, File No. 333-21873)

10.1 Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of First
Industrial, L.P. (the "L.P. Agreement"), dated March 18, 1998
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, File No.
1-13102)

10.2 * Fourth Amendment to the L.P. Agreement dated June 24, 1998

10.3 * Fifth Amendment to the L.P. Agreement dated July 16, 1998

27.1 * Financial Data Schedule for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998

27.2 * Financial Data Schedule for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
(Restated)

* Filed herewith.

Reports on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A:

Report on Form 8-K dated April 6, 1998, filed April 20, 1998, as amended
by the report on Form 8-K/A No. 1 filed June 16, 1998, relating to the
acquisition of 167 properties and seven land parcels for future
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Revenues and Certain Expenses for the acquired and to be acquired
properties and Pro Forma Balance Sheet and Pro Forma Statements of
Operations for the Company.

Report on Form 8-K dated April 24, 1998, filed April 27, 1998, and the
report on Form 8-K filed May 5, 1998, each relating to the Company's
offering of 1,112,644 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share.

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The Company has prepared supplemental financial and operating information
which is available without charge upon request to the Company. Please direct
requests as follows:


First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
311 S. Wacker, Suite 4000
Chicago, IL 60606
Attention: Investor Relations






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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.



Date: August 13, 1998 By: /s/ Michael J. Havala
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Michael J. Havala
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)



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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

4.1 Supplemental Indenture No.5, dated as of July 14, 1998, between
the Operating Partnership and the U.S. Bank Trust National
Association, relating to the Operating Partnership's 7.60% Notes
due July 15, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of
the Form 8-K of First Industrial, L.P. dated July 15, 1998, File
No. 333-21873)

10.1 Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of First
Industrial, L.P. (the "L.P. Agreement"), dated March 18, 1998
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997,
File No. 1-13102)

10.2* Fourth Amendment to the L.P. Agreement dated June 24, 1998

10.3* Fifth Amendment to the L.P. Agreement dated July 16, 1998

27.1* Financial Data Schedule for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998

27.2* Financial Data Schedule for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
(Restated)

* Filed herewith.


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