Kimco Realty - 10-K annual report

 

(Mark One)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (516) 869-9000

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

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

None

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     Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of 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. Yes þ

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     The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $9.8 billion based upon the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange for such stock on January 31, 2007.

(APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

251,162,635 shares as of January 31, 2007.

 

Part III incorporates certain information by reference to the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with respect to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders expected to be held on May 17, 2007.

Index to Exhibits begins on page 63.

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This annual report on Form 10-K, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by Kimco Realty Corporation (the “Company” or “Kimco”) contains 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. The Company intends 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 includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company’s future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements. Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, (i) general economic and local real estate conditions, (ii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or general downturn in their business, (iii) financing risks, such as the inability to obtain equity, debt, or other sources of financing on favorable terms, (iv) changes in governmental laws and regulations, (v) the level and volatility of interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (vi) the availability of suitable acquisition opportunities and (vii) increases in operating costs. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company’s expectations will be realized.

As of August 23, 2005, the Company effected a two-for-one split (the “Stock Split”) of the Company’s common stock in the form of a stock dividend paid to stockholders of record on August 8, 2005. All common share and per common share data included in this annual report on Form 10-K and the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto have been adjusted to reflect this Stock Split.

General Kimco Realty Corporation, a Maryland corporation, is one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of neighborhood and community shopping centers. The Company is a self-administered real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and manages its properties through present management, which has owned and operated neighborhood and community shopping centers for over 45 years. The Company has not engaged, nor does it expect to retain, any REIT advisors in connection with the operation of its properties. As of January 31, 2007, the Company had interests in 1,348 properties, totaling approximately 175.4 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”) located in 45 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Company’s ownership interests in real estate consist of its consolidated portfolio and in portfolios where the Company owns an economic interest, such as properties in the Company’s investment management program, where the Company partners with institutional investors and also retains management (See Recent Developments — Operating Real Estate Joint Venture Investments and Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K). The Company believes its portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping center properties is the largest (measured by GLA) currently held by any publicly-traded REIT.

The Company’s executive offices are located at 3333 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, New York 11042-0020 and its telephone number is (516) 869-9000. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term the “Company” as used herein is intended to include all subsidiaries of the Company.

The Company’s web site is located at http://www.kimcorealty.com. The information contained on our web site does not constitute part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. On the Company’s web site you can obtain, free of charge, a copy of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after we file such material electronically with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

History The Company began operations through its predecessor, The Kimco Corporation, which was organized in 1966 upon the contribution of several shopping center properties owned by its principal stockholders. In 1973, these principals formed the Company as a Delaware corporation, and in 1985, the operations of The Kimco Corporation were merged into the Company. The Company completed its initial public stock offering (the “IPO”) in November 1991, and commencing with its taxable year which began January 1, 1992, elected to qualify as a REIT in accordance with Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). In 1994, the Company reorganized as a Maryland corporation.

The Company’s growth through its first 15 years resulted primarily from the ground-up development and construction of its shopping centers. By 1981, the Company had assembled a portfolio of 77 properties that provided an established source of income and positioned the Company for an expansion of its asset base. At that time, the Company revised its growth strategy to focus on the acquisition of existing shopping centers and creating value through the redevelopment and re-tenanting of those properties. As a result of this strategy, a majority of the operating shopping centers added to the Company’s portfolio since 1981 have been through the acquisition of existing shopping centers.

During 1998, the Company, through a merger transaction, completed the acquisition of The Price REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation, (the “Price REIT”). Prior to the merger, Price REIT was a self-administered and self-managed equity REIT that was primarily focused on the acquisition, development, management and redevelopment of large retail community shopping center properties concentrated in the western part of the United States. In connection with the merger, the Company acquired interests in 43 properties, located in 17 states. With the completion of the Price REIT merger, the Company expanded its presence in certain western states including California, Arizona and Washington. In addition, Price REIT had strong ground-up development capabilities. These development capabilities, coupled with the Company’s own construction management expertise, provide the Company, on a selective basis, the ability to pursue ground-up development opportunities.

Also during 1998, the Company formed Kimco Income REIT (“KIR”), an entity in which the Company held a 99.99% limited partnership interest. KIR was established for the purpose of investing in high-quality properties financed primarily with individual non-recourse mortgages. The Company believed that these properties were appropriate for financing with greater leverage than the Company traditionally used. At the time of formation, the Company contributed 19 properties to KIR, each encumbered by an individual non-recourse mortgage. During 1999, KIR sold a significant interest in the partnership to institutional investors. As of December 31, 2006, the Company holds a 45.0% non-controlling limited partnership interest in KIR and accounts for its investment in KIR under the equity method of accounting. (See Recent Developments — Operating Real Estate Joint Venture Investments and Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K.)

The Company has expanded its management business through the establishment of other various institutional joint venture programs in which the Company has non-controlling interests ranging generally from 5% to 45%. The Company’s largest joint venture, Kimco Prudential Joint Venture (“KimPru”), was formed in 2006, in connection with the Pan Pacific Retail Properties Inc. (“Pan Pacific”) merger transaction, with Prudential Real Estate Investors (“PREI”), which holds approximately $4.1 billion in assets. The Company earns management fees, acquisition fees, disposition fees and promoted interests based on value creation. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s assets under management were valued at approximately $14.0 billion, comprising 458 of properties. (See Recent Developments — Operating Real Estate Joint Venture Investments and Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K.)

In connection with the Tax Relief Extension Act of 1999 (the “RMA”) which became effective January 1, 2001, the Company is permitted to participate in activities which it was precluded from previously 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 subsidiaries under the Code, subject to certain limitations. As such, the Company, through its taxable REIT subsidiaries, is engaged in various retail real estate related opportunities, including (i) merchant building through its wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, Kimco Developers, Inc. (“KDI”), which is primarily engaged in the ground-up development of neighborhood and community shopping centers and subsequent sale thereof upon completion (see Recent Developments — Ground-Up Development), (ii) retail real estate advisory and disposition services, which primarily focus on leasing and disposition strategies for real estate property interests of both healthy and distressed retailers and

(iii) acting as an agent or principal in connection with tax deferred exchange transactions. The Company will consider other investments through taxable REIT subsidiaries should suitable opportunities arise.

The Company has continued its geographic expansion with investments in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. During October 2001, the Company formed the RioCan Venture with (“RioCan Venture”) RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”, Canada’s largest publicly traded REIT measured by GLA) in which the Company has a 50% non-controlling interest, to acquire retail properties and development projects in Canada. The Company accounts for this investment under the equity method of accounting. The Company has expanded its presence in Canada with the establishment of other joint venture arrangements. During 2002, the Company, along with various strategic co-investment partners, began acquiring operating and development properties located in Mexico. During 2006, the Company acquired interests in shopping center properties located in Puerto Rico through joint ventures in which the Company holds controlling ownership interests. (See Recent Developments — Operating Properties and Operating Real Estate Joint Venture Investments and Notes 3 and 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K.)

The Company generated equity in income from its unconsolidated Canadian investments in real estate joint ventures of approximately $21.1 million and $21.6 million during 2006 and 2005, respectively. In addition, income from other unconsolidated Canadian real estate investments approximately $13.9 million and $6.6 million during 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Company recognized equity in income from its unconsolidated Mexican investments in real estate joint ventures of approximately $11.8 million and $2.2 million during 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Company’s revenues from its consolidated Mexican subsidiaries aggregated approximately $2.4 million and $1.2 million during 2006 and 2005, respectively.

In addition, the Company continues to capitalize on its established expertise in retail real estate by establishing other ventures in which the Company owns a smaller equity interest and provides management, leasing and operational support for those properties. The Company also provides preferred equity capital for real estate entrepreneurs and provides real estate capital and advisory services to both healthy and distressed retailers. The Company also makes selective investments in secondary market opportunities where a security or other investment is, in management’s judgment, priced below the value of the underlying real estate.

Investment and Operating Strategy The Company’s investment objective has been to increase cash flow, current income and, consequently, the value of its existing portfolio of properties, and to seek continued growth through (i) the strategic re-tenanting, renovation and expansion of its existing centers and (ii) the selective acquisition of established income-producing real estate properties and properties requiring significant re-tenanting and redevelopment, primarily in neighborhood and community shopping centers in geographic regions in which the Company presently operates. The Company has and will continue to consider investments in other real estate sectors and in geographic markets where it does not presently operate should suitable opportunities arise.

The Company’s neighborhood and community shopping center properties are designed to attract local area customers and typically are anchored by a discount department store, a supermarket or a drugstore tenant offering day-to-day necessities rather than high-priced luxury items. The Company may either purchase or lease income-producing properties in the future and may also participate with other entities in property ownership through partnerships, joint ventures or similar types of co-ownership. Equity investments may be subject to existing mortgage financing and/or other indebtedness. Financing or other indebtedness may be incurred simultaneously or subsequently in connection with such investments. Any such financing or indebtedness will have priority over the Company’s equity interest in such property. The Company may make loans to joint ventures in which it may or may not participate.

In addition to property or equity ownership, the Company provides property management services for fees relating to the management, leasing, operation, supervision and maintenance of real estate properties.

While the Company has historically held its properties for long-term investment, and accordingly has placed strong emphasis on its ongoing program of regular maintenance, periodic renovation and capital improvement, it is possible that properties in the portfolio may be sold, in whole or in part, as circumstances warrant, subject to REIT qualification rules.

The Company seeks to reduce its operating and leasing risks through diversification achieved by the geographic distribution of its properties and a large tenant base. At December 31, 2006, the Company’s single largest neighborhood and community shopping center accounted for only 1.6% of the Company’s annualized base rental revenues and only 0.8% of the Company’s total shopping center GLA. At December 31, 2006, the Company’s five largest tenants were The Home Depot, TJX Companies, Sears Holdings, Kohl’s, and Wal-Mart, which represent approximately 3.5%, 2.9%, 2.5%, 2.2% and 2.1%, respectively, of the Company’s annualized base rental revenues, including the proportionate share of base rental revenues from properties in which the Company has less than a 100% economic interest.

In connection with the RMA, which became effective January 1, 2001, the Company has expanded its investment and operating strategy to include new real estate related opportunities which the Company was precluded from previously in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT. As such, the Company, has established a merchant building business through its KDI subsidiary. KDI makes selective acquisitions of land parcels for the ground-up development of neighborhood and community shopping centers and subsequent sale thereof upon completion. Additionally, the Company has developed a business which specializes in providing capital, real estate advisory services and disposition services of real estate controlled by both healthy and distressed and/or bankrupt retailers. These services may include assistance with inventory and fixture liquidation in connection with going-out-of-business sales. The Company may participate with other entities in providing these advisory services through partnerships, joint ventures or other co-ownership arrangements. The Company, as a regular part of its investment strategy, will continue to actively seek investments for its taxable REIT subsidiaries.

The Company emphasizes equity real estate investments including preferred equity investments, but may, at its discretion, invest in mortgages, other real estate interests and other investments. The mortgages in which the Company may invest may be either first mortgages, junior mortgages or other mortgage-related securities. The Company provides mortgage financing to retailers with significant real estate assets, in the form of lease- hold interests or fee-owned properties, where the Company believes the underlying value of the real estate collateral is in excess of its loan balance. In addition, the Company will acquire debt instruments at a discount in the secondary market where the Company believes the real estate value of the enterprise is substantially greater than the current value.

The Company may legally invest in the securities of other issuers, for the purpose, among others, of exercising control over such entities, subject to the gross income and asset tests necessary for REIT qualification. The Company may, on a selective basis, acquire all or substantially all securities or assets of other REITs or similar entities where such investments would be consistent with the Company’s investment policies. In any event, the Company does not intend that its investments in securities will require it to register as an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

The Company has authority to offer shares of capital stock or other senior securities in exchange for property and to repurchase or otherwise reacquire its common stock or any other securities and may engage in such activities in the future. At all times, the Company intends to make investments in such a manner as to be consistent with the requirements of the Code to qualify as a REIT unless, because of circumstances or changes in the Code (or in Treasury Regulations), the Board of Directors determines that it is no longer in the best interests of the Company to qualify as a REIT.

The Company’s policies with respect to the aforementioned activities may be reviewed and modified from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors without the vote of the Company’s stockholders.

Capital Strategy and Resources The Company intends to operate with and maintain a conservative capital structure with a level of debt to total market capitalization of approximately 50% or less. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s level of debt to total market capitalization was 23%. In addition, the Company intends to maintain strong debt service coverage and fixed charge coverage ratios as part of its commitment to maintaining its investment-grade debt ratings. It is management’s intention that the Company continually have access to the capital resources necessary to expand and develop its business. Accordingly, the Company may, from time to time, seek to obtain funds through additional equity offerings, unsecured debt financings and/or mortgage/construction loan financings and other capital alternatives in a manner consistent with its intention to operate with a conservative debt structure.

Since the completion of the Company’s IPO in 1991, the Company has utilized the public debt and equity markets as its principal source of capital for its expansion needs. Since

the IPO, the Company has completed additional offerings of its public unsecured debt and equity, raising in the aggregate over $4.9 billion. Proceeds from public capital market activities have been used for among other things, repaying indebtedness, acquiring interests in neighborhood and community shopping centers, funding ground-up development projects, expanding and improving properties in the portfolio and other investments. In March 2006, the Company was added to the S & P 500 Index, an index containing the stock of 500 Large Cap corporations, most of which are U.S. corporations.

The Company has an $850.0 million unsecured credit facility, (the “Credit Facility”) which is scheduled to expire in July 2008. Under the Credit Facility, funds may be borrowed for general corporate purposes, including the funding of (i) property acquisitions, (ii) development and redevelopment costs and (iii) any short-term working capital requirements. Interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility accrue at a spread (currently 0.45%) to LIBOR and fluctuates in accordance with changes in the Company’s senior debt ratings. As part of this Credit Facility, the Company has a competitive bid option whereby the Company may auction up to $425.0 million of its requested borrowings to the bank group. This competitive bid option provides the Company the opportunity to obtain pricing below the currently stated spread to LIBOR of 0.45%. A facility fee of 0.125% per annum is payable quarterly in arrears. In addition, the Company has a $200.0 million sub-limit which provides it the opportunity to borrow in alternative currencies such as Pounds Sterling, Japanese Yen or Euros. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company, among other things, is (i) subject to maintaining certain maximum leverage ratios on both unsecured senior corporate debt and minimum unencumbered asset and equity levels, and (ii) restricted from paying dividends in amounts that exceed 95% of funds from operations, as defined. As of December 31, 2006, there was no outstanding balance under this credit facility.

Additionally, the Company has a Canadian denominated (“CAD”) $250.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with a group of banks. This facility originally bore interest at the CDOR Rate, as defined therein, plus 0.50% and is scheduled to expire in March 2008. During January 2006, the facility was amended to reduce the borrowing spread to 0.45% and to modify the covenant package to conform to the Company’s $850.0 million U.S. Credit Facility. Proceeds from this facility are used for general corporate purposes including the funding of Canadian denominated investments. As of December 31, 2006, there was no outstanding balance under this facility.

The Company also has a three-year Mexican Peso denominated (“MXP”) 500.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility. This facility bears interest at the TIIE Rate, as defined therein, plus 1.00% and is scheduled to expire in May 2008. Proceeds from this facility are used to fund peso denominated investments. As of December 31, 2006, there was no outstanding balance under this facility.

The Company also has a medium-term notes (“MTN”) program pursuant to which it may, from time to time, offer for sale its senior unsecured debt for any general corporate purpose, including (i) funding specific liquidity requirements in its business, including property acquisitions, development and redevelopment costs, and (ii) managing the Company’s debt maturities. (See Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K.)

During March 2006, the Company issued $300.0 million of fixed rate unsecured senior notes under its MTN program. This fixed rate MTN matures March 15, 2016 and bears interest at 5.783% per annum. The proceeds from this MTN issuance were primarily used to repay a portion of the outstanding balance under the Company’s U.S. revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

During June 2006, the Company entered into a third supplemental indenture, under the indenture governing its medium-term notes and senior notes, which amended the (i) total debt test and secured debt test by changing the asset value definition from undepreciated real estate assets to total assets, with total assets being defined as undepreciated real estate assets, plus other assets (but excluding goodwill and amortized debt costs) and (ii) maintenance of unencumbered total asset value covenant by increasing the requirement of the ratio of unencumbered total asset value to outstanding unsecured debt from 1 to 1 to 1.5 to 1. Additionally, the same amended covenants were adopted within the Canadian supplemental indenture, which governs the 4.45% Canadian Debentures due in 2010. As a result of the amended covenants, the Company has increased its borrowing capacity by approximately $2.0 billion.

During August 2006, Kimco North Trust III, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the issuance of $200.0 million Canadian denominated senior unsecured notes. The notes bear interest at 5.18% and mature on August 16, 2013. The proceeds were used by Kimco North Trust III to pay down outstanding indebtedness under the existing credit

facility, to fund long-term investments in Canadian real estate and for general corporate purposes.

In connection with the October 31, 2006, Pan Pacific merger transaction, the Company assumed $630.0 million of unsecured notes payable. These notes bear interest at fixed rates ranging from 4.70% to 7.95% per annum and have maturity dates ranging from June 29, 2007 to September 1, 2015 (see Recent Developments — Operating Real Estate Joint Venture Investments — Pan Pacific Retail Properties Inc., and Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K).

During 2006, the Company repaid its $30.0 million 6.93% fixed rate notes, which matured on July 20, 2006, $100.0 million floating rate notes, which matured on August 1, 2006, and $55.0 million 7.50% fixed rate notes, which matured on November 5, 2006.

In addition to the public debt and equity markets as capital sources, the Company may, from time-to-time, obtain mortgage financing on selected properties and construction loans to partially fund the capital needs of ground-up development projects. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s consolidated property portfolio had over 390 unencumbered property interests representing over 81% of the Company’s 2006 net operating income.

During March 2006, the Company completed a primary public stock offering of 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”). The net proceeds from this sale of Common Stock, totaling approximately $405.5 million (after related transaction costs of $2.5 million) were primarily used to repay the outstanding balance under the Company’s U.S. revolving credit facility, partial repayment of the outstanding balance under the Company’s Canadian denominated credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

During March 2006, the shareholders of Atlantic Realty Trust (“Atlantic Realty”) approved a proposed merger with the Company and the closing occurred on March 31, 2006. As consideration for this transaction, the Company issued Atlantic Realty shareholders 1,274,420 shares of Common Stock, excluding 748,510 shares of Common Stock that were to be received by the Company, at a price of $40.41 per share. (See Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K.)

During May 2006, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR, which is effective for a three year term, for the unlimited future offerings, from time to time, of debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares, common stock and common stock warrants.

On September 25, 2006, Pan Pacific stockholders approved the proposed merger with the Company and the closing occurred on October 31, 2006. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Pan Pacific for a total merger consideration of $70.00 per share. As permitted under the merger agreement, the Company elected to issue $10.00 per share of the total merger consideration in the form of Common Stock. As such, the Company issued 9,185,847 shares of Common Stock valued at $407.7 million, which was based upon the average closing price of the Common Stock over the ten trading days immediately preceding the closing date. (See Recent Developments — Operating Real Estate Joint Venture Investment — Pan Pacific Retail Properties Inc. and Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.)

The Company anticipates that cash flows from operating activities will continue to provide adequate capital to fund its operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service obligations and the payment of dividends in accordance with REIT requirements in both the short term and long term. In addition, the Company anticipates that cash on hand, free cash flow generated by the operating business, availability under its revolving credit facilities, and issuance of equity and public debt, as well as other debt and equity alternatives, will provide the necessary capital required by the Company. Cash flow from operating activities (see Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows) was $455.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2006, as compared to $410.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Competition As one of the original participants in the growth of the shopping center industry and one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of neighborhood and community shopping centers, the Company has established close relationships with a large number of major national and regional retailers and maintains a broad network of industry contacts. Management is associated with and/or actively participates in many shopping center and REIT industry organizations. Notwithstanding these relationships, there are numerous regional and local commercial developers, real estate companies, financial institutions and other investors who compete with the Company for the acquisition of properties and other investment opportunities and in seeking tenants who will lease space

in the Company’s properties.

Inflation and Other Business Issues Many of the Company’s leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses enabling the Company to receive payment of additional rent calculated as a percentage of tenants’ gross sales above predetermined thresholds (“Percentage Rents”), which generally increase as prices rise, and/or escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases. Such escalation clauses include increases in the consumer price index or similar inflation indices. In addition, many of the Company’s leases are for terms of less than 10 years, which permits the Company to seek to increase rents upon renewal to market rates. Most of the Company’s leases require tenants to reimburse the Company for their allocable share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance costs, real estate taxes and insurance, thereby reducing the Company’s exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation. The Company periodically evaluates its exposure to short-term interest rates and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and will, from time-to-time, enter into interest rate protection agreements and foreign currency hedge agreements which mitigate, but do not eliminate, the effect of changes in interest rates on its floating-rate debt and changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Operating Practices Nearly all operating functions, including leasing, legal, construction, data processing, maintenance, finance and accounting, are administered by the Company from its executive offices in New Hyde Park, New York and supported by the Company’s regional offices. The Company believes it is critical to have a management presence in its principal areas of operation and accordingly, the Company maintains regional offices in various cities throughout the United States. A total of 618 persons are employed at the Company’s executive and regional offices.

The Company’s regional offices are generally staffed by a regional business leader and the operating personnel necessary to both function as local representatives for leasing and promotional purposes, to complement the corporate office’s administrative and accounting efforts and to ensure that property inspection and maintenance objectives are achieved. The regional offices are important in reducing the time necessary to respond to the needs of the Company’s tenants. Leasing and maintenance personnel from the corporate office also conduct regular inspections of each shopping center.

The Company also employs a total of 14 persons at several of its larger properties in order to more effectively administer its maintenance and security responsibilities.

Qualification as a REIT The Company has elected, commencing with its taxable year which began January 1, 1992, to qualify as a REIT under the Code. If, as the Company believes, it is organized and operates in such a manner so as to qualify and remain qualified as a REIT under the Code, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax, provided that distributions to its stockholders equal at least the amount of its REIT taxable income as defined under the Code.

In connection with the RMA, which became effective January 1, 2001, the Company is permitted to participate in activities which the Company was precluded from previously 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 subsidiaries under the Code, subject to certain limitations. The primary activities conducted by the Company in its taxable REIT subsidiaries during 2006 included, but were not limited to, (i) the ground-up development of shopping center properties and subsequent sale thereof upon completion (see Recent Developments — Ground-Up Development), (ii) real estate advisory and disposition services, and (iii) acting as an agent or principal in connection with tax deferred exchange transactions. As such, the Company was subject to federal and state income taxes on the income from these activities.

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During 2006, the Company acquired, in separate transactions, 40 operating properties, comprising an aggregate 4.8 million square feet of GLA, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.1 billion, including the assumption of approximately $297.7 million of non-recourse mortgage debt encumbering 20 of the properties, issuance of approximately $247.6 million of redeemable units relating to 10 properties and issuance of approximately $51.5 million of Common Stock relating to one property. Details of these transactions are as follows (in thousands):

During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company acquired interests in seven shopping center properties, included in the table above, located in Caguas, Carolina, Mayaguez, Trujillo Alto, Ponce, Manati, and Bayamon, Puerto Rico, valued at an aggregate $451.9 million. The properties were acquired through the issuance of units from a consolidated subsidiary and consist of approximately $158.6 million of floating and fixed rate redeemable units, approximately $45.8 million of redeemable units, which are redeemable at the option of the holder, the assumption of approximately $131.2 million of non-recourse mortgage debt encumbering six of the properties and approximately $116.3 million in cash. The Company has the option to settle the redemption of the $45.8 million redeemable units with Common Stock or cash. The aggregate value of the units is included in Minority interests on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During April 2006, the Company acquired interests in two shopping center properties, included in the table above, located in Bay Shore and Centereach, NY, valued at an aggregate $61.6 million. The properties were acquired through the issuance of units from a consolidated subsidiary and consist of approximately $24.2 million of redeemable units, which are redeemable at the option of the holder, approximately $14.0 million of fixed rate redeemable units and the assumption of approximately $23.4 million of non-recourse mortgage debt. The Company has the option to settle the redemption of the $24.2 million redeemable units with Common Stock or cash. The aggregate value of the units is included in Minority interests on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During June 2006, the Company acquired an interest in an office property, included in the table above, located in Albany, NY, valued at approximately $39.9 million. The property was acquired through the issuance of approximately $5.0 million of redeemable units from a consolidated subsidiary, which are redeemable at the option of the holder after one year, and the assumption of approximately $34.9 million of non-recourse mortgage debt. The Company has the option to settle the redemption of the redeemable units with Common Stock or cash. The aggregate value of the units is included in Minority interests on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

     Dispositions - 

During 2006, the Company (i) disposed of, in separate transactions, 28 operating properties and one ground lease for an aggregate sales price of approximately $270.5 million, which resulted in a net gain of $71.7 million, net of income taxes of $2.8 million relating to the sale of two properties, and (ii) transferred five operating properties to joint ventures in which the Company has 20% non-controlling interests for an aggregate price of approximately $95.4 million, which resulted in a gain of approximately $1.4 million from one transferred property.

During November 2006, the Company disposed of a vacant land parcel located in Bel Air, MD, for approximately $1.8 million resulting in a $1.6 million gain on sale. This gain is included in Other income, net on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.

     Redevelopments - 

The Company has an ongoing program to reformat and re-tenant its properties to maintain or enhance its competitive position in the marketplace. During 2006, the Company substantially completed the redevelopment and re-tenanting of various operating properties. The Company expended approximately $62.2 million in connection with these major redevelopments and re-tenanting projects during 2006. The Company is currently involved in redeveloping several other shopping centers in the existing portfolio. The

Company anticipates its capital commitment toward these and other redevelopment projects will be approximately $125.0 million to $150.0 million during 2007.

Ground-Up Development - 

The Company is engaged in ground-up development projects which consist of (i) merchant building through the Company’s wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, KDI, which develops neighborhood and community shopping centers and the subsequent sale thereof upon completion, (ii) U.S. ground-up development projects which will be held as long-term investments by the Company and (iii) various ground-up development projects located in Mexico and Canada for long-term investment (see Recent Developments — International Real Estate Investments and Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K). The ground-up development projects generally have substantial pre-leasing prior to the commencement of construction. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had in progress a total of 45 ground-up development projects including 23 merchant building projects, six domestic ground-up development projects, and 16 ground-up development projects located throughout Mexico. These projects are currently proceeding on schedule and substantially in line with the Company’s budgeted costs of approximately $1.8 billion.

     KDI - 

As of December 31, 2006, KDI had in progress 23 ground-up development projects located in ten states. In addition, KDI manages the construction of five domestic projects for the Company. During 2006, KDI expended approximately $468.7 million in connection with the purchase of land and construction costs related to these projects and those sold during 2006. These projects are currently proceeding on schedule and substantially in line with the Company’s budgeted costs. The Company anticipates its capital commitment toward these development projects will be approximately $400 million to $450 million during 2007. The proceeds from the sale of completed ground-up development projects during 2007, proceeds from construction loans and availability under the Company’s revolving lines of credit are expected to be sufficient to fund these anticipated capital requirements.

      Acquisitions - 

During 2006, KDI acquired various land parcels, in separate transactions, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $101.0 million. The estimated project costs for these newly acquired parcels are approximately $194.3 million with completion dates ranging from June 2007 to June 2009. Details of these acquisitions are as follows:

During 2006, the Company obtained individual construction loans on three ground-up development projects and repaid construction loans on five ground-up development projects. In addition, the Company assigned a $7.2 million construction loan, which bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% and was scheduled to mature in November 2006, in connection with the sale of its partnership interest in one project. At December 31, 2006, total loan commitments on the Company’s 13 outstanding construction loans aggregated approximately $330.9 million of which approximately $271.0 million has been funded. These loans have maturities ranging from two months to 31 months and bear interest at rates ranging from 6.87% to 7.32% at December 31, 2006.

      Dispositions - 

During 2006, KDI sold, in separate transactions, six of its recently completed projects, its partnership interest in one project and 30 out-parcels for approximately $260.0 million. These sales resulted in pre-tax gains of approximately $37.3 million. Details are as follows:

     Long-Term Investment Project - 

During 2006, the Company acquired land in Chambersburg, PA, for a purchase price of approximately $8.9 million. The land will be developed into a 0.4 million square foot retail center with a total estimated project cost of approximately $31.6 million.

Operating Real Estate Joint Venture Investments -

      Kimco Prudential Joint Venture (“KimPru”) - 

On July 9, 2006, the Company entered into a definitive merger agreement with Pan Pacific. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Pan Pacific for total merger consideration of $70.00 per share. As permitted under the merger agreement, the Company elected to issue $10.00 per share of the total merger consideration in the form of Common Stock to be based upon the average closing price of the Common Stock over ten trading days immediately preceding the closing date.

On September 25, 2006, Pan Pacific stockholders approved the proposed merger and the closing occurred on October 31, 2006. In addition to the merger consideration of $70.00 per share, Pan Pacific stockholders also received $0.2365 per share as a pro-rata portion of Pan Pacific’s regular $0.64 per share dividend for each day between September 26, 2006 and the closing date.

The transaction had a total value of approximately $4.1 billion, including Pan Pacific’s outstanding loans totaling approximately $1.1 billion. As of October 31, 2006, Pan Pacific owned interests in 138 operating properties, which comprised approximately 19.9 million square feet of GLA, located primarily in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada.

Funding for this transaction was provided by approximately $1.3 billion of new individual non-recourse mortgage loans encumbering 51 properties, a $1.2 billion two year credit facility provided by a consortium of banks and guaranteed by the joint venture partners described below and the Company, the issuance of 9,185,847 shares of Common Stock valued at approximately $407.7 million, the assumption of approximately $630.0 million of unsecured bonds and approximately $289.4 million of existing non-recourse mortgage debt encumbering 23 properties and approximately $300.0 million in cash. With respect to the $1.2 billion guarantee by the Company, PREI, as defined below, guaranteed reimbursement to the Company of 85% of any guaranty payment the Company is obligated to make.

Immediately following the merger, the Company commenced its joint venture agreements with Prudential Real Estate Investors (“PREI”) through three separate accounts managed by PREI. In accordance with the joint venture agreements, all Pan Pacific assets, the respective non-recourse mortgage debt and the $1.2 billion credit facility mentioned above were transferred to the separate accounts. PREI contributed approximately $1.1 billion on

behalf of institutional investors in three of its portfolios. The Company holds 15% non-controlling ownership interests in each of these joint ventures, collectively KimPru, with a total aggregate investment of approximately $194.8 million, and will account for these investments under the equity method of accounting. In addition, the Company will manage the portfolios and earn acquisition fees, leasing commissions, property management fees and construction management fees.

During November 2006, KimPru sold an operating property for a sales price of approximately $5.3 million. There was no gain or loss recognized in connection with this sale.

     Kimco Income REIT (“KIR”) - 

The Company has a non-controlling limited partnership interest in KIR, manages the portfolio and accounts for its investment under the equity method of accounting. Effective July 1, 2006, the Company acquired an additional 1.7% limited partnership interest in KIR, which increased the Company’s total non-controlling interest to approximately 45.0%.

During 2006, KIR disposed of two operating properties and one land parcel, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of approximately $15.2 million. These sales resulted in an aggregate gain of approximately $4.4 million of which the Company’s share of the gain was approximately $1.9 million.

In April 2005, KIR entered into a three-year $30.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.40%. As of December 31, 2006, there was $14.0 million outstanding under this facility.

As of December 31, 2006, the KIR portfolio was comprised of 66 operating properties aggregating approximately 14.0 million square feet of GLA located in 19 states.

      KROP Venture (“KROP”) - 

During 2001, the Company formed the KROP joint venture with GE Capital Real Estate (“GECRE”), in which the Company has a 20% non-controlling interest and manages the portfolio. The Company accounts for its investment in KROP under the equity method of accounting.

During 2006, the Company recognized equity in income of KROP of approximately $34.0 million, including profit participation of approximately $22.2 million.

During 2006, KROP acquired one operating property from the Company for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $3.5 million.

During 2006, KROP sold three operating properties to a joint venture in which the Company has a 20% non-controlling interest for an aggregate sales price of approximately $62.2 million. These sales resulted in an aggregate gain of approximately $26.7 million. As a result of its continued 20% ownership interest in these properties, the Company deferred recognition of its share of these gains. In addition, KROP sold one operating property to a joint venture in which the Company has a 19% non-controlling interest for a sales price of $96.0 million. This sale resulted in a gain of approximately $42.3 million, of which the Company deferred 19% of its share of the gain as a result of its continued ownership interest in the property.

Also during 2006, KROP sold nine operating properties, one out-parcel and one land parcel, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of approximately $171.4 million. These sales resulted in an aggregate gain of approximately $49.6 million of which the Company’s share was approximately $9.9 million.

During 2006, KROP obtained one non-recourse, non-cross collateralized variable rate mortgage for $14.0 million on a property previously unencumbered with a rate of LIBOR plus 1.10%.

Additionally during 2006, KROP obtained a one-year $15.0 million unsecured term loan, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.5%. This loan is guaranteed by the Company and GECRE has guaranteed reimbursement to the Company of 80% of any guaranty payment the Company is obligated to make.

As of December 31, 2006, the KROP portfolio was comprised of 25 operating properties aggregating approximately 3.6 million square feet of GLA located in 10 states.

During August 2006, the Company and GECRE agreed to market for sale the remaining properties within the KROP venture.

      PL Retail LLC (“PL Retail”) - 

The Company has a 15% non-controlling limited partnership interest in PL Retail, manages the portfolio and accounts for its investment under the equity method of accounting.

During May 2006, PL Retail sold one operating property for a sales price of approximately $42.1 million, which resulted in a gain of approximately $3.9 million of which the Company’s share was approximately $0.6 million.

Additionally during 2006, PL Retail sold one of its operating properties to a newly formed joint venture in which the Company has a 19% non-controlling interest for a sales price of approximately $109.0 million. No gain was recognized by the Company from this transaction as a result of its continued ownership interest.

Proceeds of approximately $17.0 million from these sales were used by PL Retail to fully repay the remaining balance of mezzanine financing and a promissory note that were previously provided by the Company.

During 2005, PL Retail entered into a $39.5 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.675% and was scheduled to mature in February 2007. During 2007, the loan was extended to February 2008 at a reduced rate of LIBOR plus 0.45%. This facility is guaranteed by the Company and the joint venture partner has guaranteed reimbursement to the Company of 85% of any guaranty payment the Company is obligated to make. As of December 31, 2006, there was $39.5 million outstanding under this facility.

As of December 31, 2006, the PL Retail portfolio was comprised of 23 operating properties aggregating approximately 5.8 million square feet of GLA located in seven states.

      Kimco/UBS Joint Ventures (“KUBS”) - 

The Company has joint venture investments with UBS Wealth Management North American Property Fund Limited (“UBS”) in which the Company has non-controlling interests ranging from 15% to 20%. These joint ventures, (collectively “KUBS”), were established to acquire high quality retail properties primarily financed through the use of individual non-recourse mortgages. Capital contributions are only required as suitable opportunities arise and are agreed to by the Company and UBS. The Company manages the properties and accounts for its investments under the equity method of accounting.

During 2006, KUBS acquired 15 operating properties for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $447.8 million, which included approximately $136.8 million of non-recourse debt encumbering 13 properties, with maturities ranging from three to ten years with interest rates ranging from 4.74% to 6.20%.

Additionally during 2006, KUBS acquired one operating property from the Company, and five operating properties from joint ventures in which the Company has 15% to 20% non-controlling interests, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $297.0 million, including the assumption of approximately $93.2 million of non-recourse mortgage debt, encumbering two of the properties, with maturities ranging from six to seven years with interest rates ranging from 5.64% to 5.88%.

As of December 31, 2006, the KUBS portfolio was comprised of 31 operating center properties aggregating approximately 5.0 million square feet of GLA located in 11 states.

      Other Real Estate Joint Ventures — 

During 2006, the Company acquired, in separate transactions, 18 operating properties and one ground lease, through joint ventures in which the Company has non-controlling interests. These properties were acquired for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $606.0 million, including approximately $349.9 million of non-recourse mortgage debt encumbering 12 of the properties. The Company’s aggregate investment in these joint ventures was approximately $48.9 million. The Company accounts for its investment in these joint ventures under the equity method of accounting. Details of these transactions are as follows (in thousands):

During 2006, joint ventures, in which the Company has non-controlling interests ranging from 10% to 50%, disposed of, in separate transactions, six properties for an aggregate sales price of approximately $62.4 million. These sales resulted in an aggregate gain of approximately $8.1 million, of which the Company’s share was approximately $2.0 million.

The Company’s maximum exposure to losses associated with its unconsolidated joint ventures is primarily limited to its carrying value in these investments. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s carrying value of its investments and advances in real estate joint ventures was approximately $1.1 billion.

      International Real Estate Investments - 

           Canadian Investments - 

During March 2006, the Company acquired an interest in a portfolio of eight properties located in various cities throughout Canada through a newly formed joint venture in which the Company has a non-controlling interest. The Company’s investment in the joint venture was approximately CAD $28.0 million (approximately USD $24.0 million), which includes funding for various renovation costs. The joint venture purchased the properties for approximately CAD $100.0 million (approximately USD $86.0 million), subject to approximately CAD $81.2 million (USD $69.6 million) of cross-collateralized mortgage debt.

During 2006, the Company provided through 12 separate Canadian preferred equity investments, an aggregate of approximately CAD $121.3 million (approximately USD $104.0 million) to developers and owners of 32 real estate properties.

The Company applies the equity method of accounting for the Canadian investments described above.

     Mexican Investments - 

During January 2006, the Company transferred 50% of its 60% interest in an operating property in Guadalajara, Mexico, to a joint venture partner for approximately $12.8 million, which approximated its carrying value. As a result of this transaction, the Company now holds a 30% non-controlling interest and continues to account for its investment under the equity method of accounting.

During June 2006, the Company acquired, through a newly formed joint venture, in which the Company has a non-controlling interest, a 0.1 million square foot development project in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, for a purchase price of MXP 65.4 million (approximately USD $5.7 million). Total estimated project costs are approximately USD $7.3 million. The Company accounts for this investment under the equity method of accounting.

Additionally, during June 2006, the Company transferred 50% of its 60% interest in a development property located in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, to a joint venture partner for approximately $6.4 million, which approximated its carrying value. As a result of this transaction, the Company now holds a 30% non-controlling interest and continues to account for its investment under the equity method of accounting.

During July 2006, the Company acquired the completed improvements on a recently acquired development property located in Saltillo, Mexico, for approximately MXP 43.6 million (approximately USD $4.0 million).

During August 2006, the Company sold 50% of its 100% interest in a development property located in Monterrey, Mexico, to a joint venture partner for approximately $9.6 million, which approximated its carrying value. The Company accounts for its remaining 50% non-controlling interest under the equity method of accounting.

During November 2006, the Company acquired an operating property for a purchase price of MXP 180.0 million (approximately USD $16.5 million) in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, comprising approximately 0.1 million square feet of GLA.

During 2006, the Company acquired, in separate transactions, ten operating properties, through a joint venture in which the Company has a 50% non-controlling interest. These properties were acquired for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $35.1 million. The Company accounts for its investment in this joint venture under the equity method of accounting.

During 2006, the Company acquired, in separate transactions, nine parcels of land in various cities throughout Mexico for an aggregate purchase price of approximately MXP 1.3 billion (approximately USD $119.3 million). The properties were at various stages of construction at acquisition and will be developed into retail centers aggregating approximately 3.4 million square feet. Total estimated remaining project costs are approximately USD $324.2 million.

Other Real Estate Investments -

     Preferred Equity Capital - 

The Company maintains a Preferred Equity program, which provides capital to developers and owners of real estate properties. During 2006, the Company provided in separate transactions, an aggregate of approximately $223.9 million in investment capital to developers and owners of 101 real estate properties, including the Canadian investments described above. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s net investment under the Preferred Equity program was approximately $400.4 million relating to 215 properties. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company earned approximately $40.1 million, including $12.2 million of profit participation earned from 16 capital transactions from these investments.

Other Investments - 

     Kimsouth -

During November 2002, the Company, through its taxable REIT subsidiary, together with Prometheus Southeast Retail Trust, completed the merger and privatization of Konover Property Trust, which was renamed Kimsouth Realty, Inc., (“Kimsouth”). As of January 1, 2006, Kimsouth consisted of five properties.

During May 2006, the Company acquired an additional 48% interest in Kimsouth for approximately $22.9 million, which increased the Company’s total ownership to 92.5%. As a result of this transaction, the Company became the controlling shareholder and had, therefore, commenced consolidation of Kimsouth upon the closing date.

During June 2006, Kimsouth contributed approximately $51.0 million, of which $47.2 million, or 92.5% was provided by the Company to fund its 15% non-controlling interest in a newly formed joint venture with an investment group to acquire a portion of Albertson’s Inc. To maximize investment returns, the investment group’s strategy, with respect to this joint venture, includes refinancing, selling selected stores and the enhancement of operations at the remaining stores. This investment is included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During February 2007, this joint venture completed the disposition of certain operating stores and a refinancing of the remaining assets held in the joint venture. As a result of these transactions, Kimsouth received a cash distribution of approximately $121.3 million.

During July 2006, Kimsouth contributed approximately $3.7 million to fund its 15% non-controlling interest in a newly formed joint venture with an investment group to acquire 50 grocery anchored operating properties. During September 2006, Kimsouth contributed an additional $2.2 million to this joint venture to acquire an operating property in Sacramento, CA, comprising approximately 0.1 million square feet of GLA, for a purchase price of approximately $14.5 million. This joint venture investment is included in Investment and advances in real estate joint ventures in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

During 2006, Kimsouth sold two properties for an aggregate sales price of approximately $9.8 million and transferred two properties to a joint venture in which the Company has an 18% non-controlling interest for an aggregate price of approximately $54.0 million, which included the repayment of approximately $23.1 million in mortgage debt.

Mortgages and Other Financing Receivables -

During January 2006, the Company provided approximately $16.0 million as its share of a $50.0 million junior participation in a $700.0 million first mortgage loan in connection with a private investment firm’s acquisition of a retailer. This loan participation bore interest at LIBOR plus 7.75% per annum and had a two-year term with a one-year extension option and was collateralized by certain real estate interests of the retailer. During June 2006, the borrower elected to pre-pay the outstanding loan balance of approximately $16.0 million in full satisfaction of this loan.

Additionally, during January 2006, the Company provided approximately $5.2 million as its share of an $11.5 million term loan to a real estate developer for the acquisition of a 59-acre land parcel located in San Antonio, TX. This loan is interest only at a fixed rate of 11.0% for a term of two years payable monthly and collateralized by a first mortgage on the subject property. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance on this loan was approximately $5.2 million.

During February 2006, the Company committed to provide a one-year $17.2 million credit facility at a fixed rate of 8.0% for a term of nine months and 9.0% for the remaining term to a real estate investor for the recapitalization of a discount and entertainment mall that it currently owns. During 2006, this facility was fully paid and terminated.

During April 2006, the Company provided two separate mortgages aggregating $14.5 million on a property owned by a real estate investor. Proceeds were used to pay off the existing first mortgage, buyout the existing partner and for redevelopment of the property. The mortgages bear interest at 8.0% per annum and mature in 2008 and 2013. These mortgages are collateralized by the subject property. As of December 31, 2006, the aggregate outstanding balance on these mortgages was approximately $15.0 million, including $0.5 million of accrued interest.

During May 2006, the Company provided a CAD $23.5 million collateralized credit facility at a fixed rate of 8.5% per annum for a term of two years to a real estate company for the execution of its property acquisitions program. The credit facility is guaranteed by the real estate company. The Company was issued 9,811 units, valued at approximately USD $0.1 million, and warrants to purchase up to 0.1 million shares of the real estate company as a loan origination fee. During August 2006, the Company increased the credit facility to CAD $45.0 million and received an additional 9,811 units, valued at approximately USD $0.1 million, and warrants to purchase up to 0.1 million shares of the real estate company. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance on this credit facility was approximately CAD $3.6 million (approximately USD $3.1 million).

During September 2005, a newly formed joint venture, in which the Company had an 80% interest, acquired a 90% interest in a $48.4 million mortgage receivable for a purchase price of approximately $34.2 million. This loan bore interest at a rate of three-month LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum and was scheduled to mature on January 12, 2010. A 626-room hotel located in Lake Buena Vista, FL, collateralized the loan. The Company had determined that this joint venture entity was a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) and had further determined that the Company was the primary beneficiary of this VIE and had, therefore, consolidated it for financial reporting purposes. During March 2006, the joint venture acquired the remaining 10% of this mortgage receivable for a purchase price of approximately $3.8 million. During June 2006, the joint venture accepted a pre-payment of approximately $45.2 million from the borrower as full satisfaction of this loan.

During August 2006, the Company provided $8.8 million as its share of a $13.2 million 12-month term loan to a retailer for general corporate purposes. This loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 12.50% with interest payable monthly and a balloon payment for the principal balance at maturity. The loan is collateralized by the underlying real estate of the retailer. Additionally, the Company funded $13.3 million as its share of a $20.0 million revolving Debtor-in-Possession facility to this retailer. The facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 3.00% and has an unused line fee of 0.375%. This credit facility is collateralized by a first priority lien on all the retailer’s assets. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s share of the outstanding balance on this loan and credit facility was approximately $7.6 million and $4.9 million, respectively.

During September 2006, the Company provided a MXP 57.3 million (approximately USD $5.3 million) loan to an owner of an operating property in Mexico. The loan, which is collateralized by the property, bears interest at 12.0% per annum and matures in 2016. The Company is entitled to a participation feature of 25% of annual cash flows after debt service and 20% of the gain on sale of the property. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance on this loan was approximately MXP 57.8 million (approximately USD $5.3 million).

During November 2006, the Company committed to provide a MXP 124.8 million (approximately USD $11.5 million) loan to an owner of a land parcel in Acapulco, Mexico. The loan, which is collateralized with an operating property owned by the borrower, bears interest at 10% per annum and matures in 2016. The Company is entitled to a participation feature of 20% of excess cash flows and 20% of the gain on sale of the property. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance on this loan was approximately MXP 12.8 million (approximately USD $1.2 million).

During December 2006, the Company provided $5.0 million as its share of a one-year $27.5 million mortgage loan to a real estate developer. The proceeds were used to pay off the existing debt. The loan is collateralized by a parcel of land and bears interest at a fixed rate of 13%, which is payable monthly with any unpaid accrued interest and principal payable at maturity. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance on this loan was approximately $5.0 million.

Financing Transactions - 

     Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt - 

During 2006, the Company (i) obtained an aggregate of approximately $52.7 million of individual non-recourse mortgage debt on five operating properties, (ii) assumed approximately $253.6 million of individual non-recourse mortgage debt relating to the acquisition of 19 operating properties, including approximately $2.9 million of fair value debt adjustments, (iii) consolidated approximately $27.1 million of non-recourse mortgage debt relating to the purchase of additional ownership interests in various entities, (iv) paid off approximately $61.9 million of individual non-recourse mortgage debt that encumbered 16 operating properties and (v) assigned approximately $3.9 million of non-recourse mortgage debt relating to the sale of one operating property.

     Unsecured Debt - 

During March 2006, the Company issued $300.0 million of fixed rate unsecured senior notes under its MTN program. This fixed rate MTN matures March 15, 2016, and bears interest at 5.783% per annum. The proceeds from this MTN issuance were primarily used to repay a portion of the outstanding balance under the Company’s U.S. revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

During June 2006, the Company entered into a third supplemental indenture, under the indenture governing its medium-term notes and senior notes. This amended the (i) total debt test and secured debt test by changing the asset value definition from undepreciated

real estate assets to total assets, with total assets being defined as undepreciated real estate assets, plus other assets (but excluding goodwill and amortized debt costs) and (ii) maintenance of unencumbered total asset value covenant by increasing the requirement of the ratio of unencumbered total asset value to outstanding unsecured debt from 1 to 1 to 1.5 to 1. Additionally, the same amended covenants were adopted within the Canadian supplemental indenture, which governs the 4.45% Canadian Debentures due in 2010. In connection with the consent solicitation, the Company incurred costs aggregating approximately $5.8 million, of which $1.8 million was related to costs paid to third parties, which were expensed. The remaining $4.0 million was related to fees paid to note holders, which were capitalized and are being amortized over the remaining term of the notes.

During 2006, the Company repaid its $30.0 million 6.93% fixed rate notes, which matured on July 20, 2006, $100.0 million floating rate notes, which matured August 1, 2006, and $55.0 million 7.50% fixed rate notes, which matured on November 5, 2006.

During August 2006, Kimco North Trust III, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the issuance of $200.0 million Canadian denominated senior unsecured notes. The notes bear interest at 5.18% and mature on August 16, 2013. The proceeds were used by Kimco North Trust III, to pay down outstanding indebtedness under the existing Canadian credit facility and to fund long-term investments in Canadian real estate.

In connection with the October 31, 2006, Pan Pacific merger transaction, the Company assumed $650.0 million of unsecured notes payable, including $20.0 million of fair value debt premiums. These notes bear interest at fixed rates ranging from 4.70% to 7.95% per annum and have maturity dates ranging from June 29, 2007, to September 1, 2015.

     Construction Loans - 

During 2006, the Company obtained construction financing on three ground-up development projects for an original loan commitment of up to $83.8 million, of which approximately $36.0 million was funded as of December 31, 2006. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had a total of 13 construction loans with commitments of up to $330.9 million, of which $271.0 million had been funded to the Company. These loans had maturities ranging from two months to 31 months and variable interest rates ranging from 6.87% to 7.32% at December 31, 2006.

      Credit Facility - 

The Company has a CAD $250.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with a group of banks. This facility originally bore interest at the CDOR Rate, as defined, plus 0.50% and is scheduled to expire in March 2008. During January 2006, the facility was amended to reduce the borrowing spread to 0.45% and to modify the covenant package to conform to the Company’s $850.0 million U.S. Credit Facility. Proceeds from this facility are used for general corporate purposes including the funding of Canadian denominated investments. As of December 31, 2006, there was no outstanding balance under this facility.

      Equity - 

During March 2006, the Company completed a primary public stock offering of 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock. The net proceeds from this sale of Common Stock, totaling approximately $405.5 million (after related transaction costs of $2.5 million) were primarily used to repay the outstanding balance under the Company’s U.S. revolving credit facility, partial repayment of the outstanding balance under the Company’s Canadian denominated credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

During March 2006, the shareholders of Atlantic Realty approved a proposed merger with the Company, and the closing occurred on March 31, 2006. As consideration for this transaction, the Company issued Atlantic Realty shareholders 1,274,420 shares of Common Stock, excluding 748,510 shares of Common Stock that were to be received by the Company, at a price of $40.41 per share. (See Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.)

During May 2006, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR, which is effective for a three-year term, for the unlimited future offerings, from time to time, of debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares, common stock and common stock warrants.

On September 25, 2006, Pan Pacific stockholders approved the proposed merger with the

Company and the closing occurred on October 31, 2006. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Pan Pacific for total merger consideration of $70.00 per share. As permitted under the merger agreement, the Company elected to issue $10.00 per share of the total merger consideration in the form of Common Stock. As such, the Company issued 9,185,847 shares of Common Stock valued at $407.7 million, which was based upon the average closing price of the Common Stock over the ten trading days immediately preceding the closing date. (See Recent Developments — Operating Real Estate Joint Venture Investments — Pan Pacific Retail Properties Inc. and Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.)

During 2006, the Company received approximately $43.8 million through employee stock option exercises and the dividend reinvestment program.

The Company’s common stock and Class F Depositary Shares are traded on the NYSE under the trading symbols “KIM” and “KIMprF”, respectively.

Set forth below are the material risks associated with the purchase and ownership of the Company’s equity and debt securities. As an owner of real estate, the Company is subject to certain business risks arising in connection with the underlying real estate, including, among other factors, the following:

i) Loss of the Company’s tax status as a real estate investment trust could have significant adverse consequences to the Company and the value of its securities.

The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes under the Code commencing with the taxable year beginning January 1, 1992. The Company currently intends to operate so as to qualify as a REIT and believes that the Company’s current organization and method of operation comply with the rules and regulations promulgated under the Code to enable us to qualify as a REIT.

Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Code provisions for which there are only limited judicial and administrative interpretations. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within the Company’s control may affect the Company’s ability to qualify as a REIT. For example, in order to qualify as a REIT, at least 95% of the Company’s gross income in any year must be derived from qualifying sources, and the Company must satisfy a number of requirements regarding the composition of the Company’s assets. Also, the Company must make distributions to stockholders aggregating annually at least 90% of the Company’s net taxable income, excluding capital gains. In addition, new legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could significantly change the tax laws with respect to qualification as a REIT, the federal income tax consequences of such qualification or the desirability of an investment in a REIT relative to other investments. Although the Company believes that it is organized and has operated in such a manner, the Company can give no assurance that it has qualified or will continue to qualify as a REIT for tax purposes.

If the Company loses its REIT status, it will face serious tax consequences that will substantially reduce the funds available to pay dividends to Company stockholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT:

In addition, if the Company fails to qualify as a REIT, it would not be required to make distributions to stockholders.

As a result of all these factors, the Company’s failure to qualify as a REIT could impair its ability to expand its business and raise capital, and could adversely affect the value

of the Company’s securities.

ii) Adverse market conditions and competition may impede the Company’s ability to generate sufficient income to pay expenses and maintain properties.

The economic performance and value of the Company’s properties are subject to all of the risks associated with owning and operating real estate including:

iii) Downturns in the retailing industry likely will have a direct impact on the Company’s performance.

The Company’s properties consist primarily of community and neighborhood shopping centers and other retail properties. The Company’s performance therefore is linked to economic conditions in the market for retail space generally. The market for retail space has been or could be adversely affected by weakness in the national, regional and local economies, the adverse financial condition of some large retailing companies, the ongoing consolidation in the retail sector, the excess amount of retail space in a number of markets, and increasing consumer purchases through catalogues and the internet. To the extent that any of these conditions occur, they are likely to impact market rents for retail space.

iv) Failure by any anchor tenant with leases in multiple locations to make rental payments to the Company because of a deterioration of its financial condition or otherwise, could impact the Company’s performance.

The Company’s performance depends on its ability to collect rent from tenants. At any time, the Company’s tenants may experience a downturn in their business that may significantly weaken their financial condition. As a result, the Company’s tenants may delay a number of lease commencements, decline to extend or renew leases upon expiration, fail to make rental payments when due, close stores or declare bankruptcy. Any of these actions could result in the termination of the tenants’ leases and the loss of rental income attributable to the terminated leases. In addition, lease terminations by an anchor tenant or a failure by that anchor tenant to occupy the premises could result in lease terminations or reductions in rent by other tenants in the same shopping centers under the terms of some leases. In that event, the Company may be unable to re-lease the vacated space at attractive rents or at all. The occurrence of any of the situations described above, particularly if it involves a substantial tenant with leases in multiple locations, could impact the Company’s performance.

v) The Company may be unable to collect balances due from tenants in bankruptcy.

The Company cannot give assurance that any tenant that files for bankruptcy protection will continue to pay rent. A bankruptcy filing by or relating to one of the Company’s tenants or a lease guarantor would bar all efforts by the Company to collect pre- 

bankruptcy debts from the tenant or the lease guarantor, or their property, unless the Company receives an order permitting it to do so from the bankruptcy court. A tenant or lease guarantor bankruptcy could delay the Company’s efforts to collect past due balances under the relevant leases and could ultimately preclude collection of these sums. If a lease is assumed by the tenant in bankruptcy, all pre-bankruptcy balances due under the lease must be paid to the Company in full. However, if a lease is rejected by a tenant in bankruptcy, the Company would have only a general unsecured claim for damages. Any unsecured claim the Company holds may be paid only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of unsecured claims, and there are restrictions under bankruptcy laws which limit the amount of the claim the Company can make if a lease is rejected. As a result, it is likely that the Company will recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims it holds.

vi) Real estate property investments are illiquid, and therefore the Company may not be able to dispose of properties when appropriate or on favorable terms.

Real estate property investments generally cannot be disposed of quickly. In addition, the federal tax code imposes restrictions on a REIT’s ability to dispose of properties that are not applicable to other types of real estate companies. Therefore, the Company may not be able to vary its portfolio in response to economic or other conditions promptly or on favorable terms.

vii) We may acquire or develop properties or acquire other real estate related companies and this may create risks.

We may acquire or develop properties or acquire other real estate related companies when we believe that an acquisition or development is consistent with our business strategies. We may not, however, succeed in consummating desired acquisitions or in completing developments on time or within budget. In addition, we may face competition in pursuing acquisition or development opportunities that could increase our costs. When we do pursue a project or acquisition, we may not succeed in leasing newly developed or acquired properties at rents sufficient to cover their costs of acquisition or development and operations. Difficulties in integrating acquisitions may prove costly or time-consuming and could divert management’s attention. Acquisitions or developments in new markets or industries where we do not have the same level of market knowledge may result in poorer than anticipated performance. We may also abandon acquisition or development opportunities that we have begun pursuing and consequently fail to recover expenses already incurred and have devoted management time to a matter not consummated. Furthermore, our acquisitions of new properties or companies will expose us to the liabilities of those properties or companies, some of which we may not be aware at the time of acquisition. In addition, development of our existing properties presents similar risks.

viii) There is a lack of operating history with respect to our recent acquisitions and development of properties and we may not succeed in the integration or management of additional properties.

These properties may not have characteristics or deficiencies currently unknown to us that affect their value or revenue potential. It is also possible that the operating performance of these properties may decline under our management. As we acquire additional properties, we will be subject to risks associated with managing new properties, including lease-up and tenant retention. In addition, our ability to manage our growth effectively will require us to successfully integrate our new acquisitions into our existing management structure. We may not succeed with this integration or effectively manage additional properties. Also, newly acquired properties may not perform as expected.

ix) The Company does not have exclusive control over its joint venture investments, so the Company is unable to ensure that its objectives will be pursued.

The Company has invested in some cases as a co-venturer or partner in properties, instead of owning directly. These investments involve risks not present in a wholly-owned ownership structure. In these investments, the Company does not have exclusive control over the development, financing, leasing, management and other aspects of these investments. As a result, the co-venturer or partner might have interests or goals that are inconsistent with the Company’s interests or goals, take action contrary to the Company’s interests or otherwise impede the Company’s objectives. The co-venturer or partner also might become insolvent or bankrupt.

x) We have significant international operations that carry additional risks.

We invest in, and conduct, operations outside the United States. The inherent risks that we face in international business operations include, but are not limited to:

Each of these risks might impact our cash flow or impair our ability to borrow funds, which ultimately could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.

xi) The Company’s financial covenants may restrict its operating and acquisition activities.

The Company’s revolving credit facilities and the indentures under which the Company’s senior unsecured debt is issued contain certain financial and operating covenants, including, among other things, certain coverage ratios, as well as limitations on the Company’s ability to incur secured and unsecured debt, make dividend payments, sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and engage in mergers and consolidations and certain acquisitions. These covenants may restrict the Company’s ability to pursue certain business initiatives or certain acquisition transactions. In addition, failure to meet any of the financial covenants could cause an event of default under and/or accelerate some or all of the Company’s indebtedness, which would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

xii) The Company may be subject to environmental regulations.

Under various federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations, the Company may be considered an owner or operator of real property and may be responsible for paying for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances released on or in the Company’s property, as well as certain other potential costs which could relate to hazardous or toxic substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property). This liability may be imposed whether or not the Company knew about, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous or toxic substances.

xiii) The Company’s ability to lease or develop properties is subject to competitive pressures.

The Company faces competition in the acquisition, development, operation and sale of real property from individuals and businesses who own real estate, fiduciary accounts and plans and other entities engaged in real estate investment. Some of these competitors have greater financial resources than the Company does. This results in competition for the acquisition of properties, for tenants who lease or consider leasing space in the Company’s existing and subsequently acquired properties and for other real estate investment opportunities.

xiv) Changes in market conditions could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s publicly traded securities.

As with other publicly traded securities, the market price of the Company’s publicly traded securities depends on various market conditions, which may change from time-to-time. Among the market conditions that may affect the market price of the Company’s publicly traded securities are the following:

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Real Estate Portfolio As of January 1, 2007, the Company’s real estate portfolio was comprised of interests in approximately 138.0 million square feet of GLA (not including 36 properties under development comprising 3.5 million square feet of GLA related to the Preferred Equity program, 38 property interests comprising 0.7 million square feet of GLA related to FNC Realty, 61 property interests comprising 6.4 million square feet of GLA related to the American Industries portfolio, 51 property interests comprising 2.5 million square feet of GLA related to the NewKirk Portfolio and 22.4 million square feet of planned GLA for the 77 ground-up development projects and undeveloped land parcels) in 1,061 operating properties primarily consisting of neighborhood and community shopping centers, and 20 retail store leases located in 45 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Company’s portfolio includes interests ranging from 5% to 50% in 397 shopping center properties comprising approximately 63.7 million square feet of GLA relating to the Company’s investment management program. Neighborhood and community shopping centers comprise the primary focus of the Company’s current portfolio. As of January 1, 2007, approximately 95.5% of the Company’s neighborhood and community shopping center space (excluding the Pan Pacific, KIR, KROP and other institutional co-investment program portfolios) was leased, and the average annualized base rent per leased square foot of the portfolio was $10.19.

The Company’s neighborhood and community shopping center properties, generally owned and operated through subsidiaries or joint ventures, had an average size of approximately 131,000 square feet as of January 1, 2007. The Company generally retains its shopping centers for long-term investment and consequently pursues a program of regular physical maintenance together with major renovations and refurbishing to preserve and increase the value of its properties. These projects usually include renovating existing facades, installing uniform signage, resurfacing parking lots and enhancing parking lot lighting. During 2006, the Company capitalized approximately $8.4 million in connection with these property improvements and expensed to operations approximately $14.6 million.

The Company’s neighborhood and community shopping centers are usually “anchored” by a national or regional discount department store, supermarket or drugstore. As one of the original participants in the growth of the shopping center industry and one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of shopping centers, the Company has established close relationships with a large number of major national and regional retailers. Some of the major national and regional companies that are tenants in the Company’s shopping center properties include The Home Depot, TJX Companies, Sears Holdings, Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, Value City, Linens N Things, Burlington Coat, Royal Ahold and Costco.

A substantial portion of the Company’s income consists of rent received under long-term leases. Most of the leases provide for the payment of fixed base rentals monthly in advance and for the payment by tenants of an allocable share of the real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and common area maintenance expenses incurred in operating the shopping centers. Although many of the leases require the Company to make roof and structural repairs as needed, a number of tenant leases place that responsibility on the tenant, and the Company’s standard small store lease provides for roof repairs to be reimbursed by the tenant as part of common area maintenance. The Company’s management places a strong emphasis on sound construction and safety at its properties.

Approximately 1,960 of the Company’s 8,260 leases also contain provisions requiring the payment of additional rent calculated as a percentage of tenants’ gross sales above predetermined thresholds. Percentage rents accounted for approximately 1% of the Company’s revenues from rental property for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Minimum base rental revenues and operating expense reimbursements accounted for approximately 99% of the Company’s total revenues from rental property for the year ended December 31, 2006. The Company’s management believes that the base rent per leased square foot for many of the Company’s existing leases is generally lower than the prevailing market-rate base rents in the geographic regions where the Company operates, reflecting the potential for future growth.

For the period January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006, the Company increased the average base rent per leased square foot in its portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping centers from $9.44 to $10.19, an increase of $0.75. This increase primarily consists of (i) a $0.40 increase relating to acquisitions, (ii) a $0.05 increase relating to dispositions or the transfer of properties to various joint venture entities, (iii) a $0.02 increase related to the fluctuation in exchange rates related to Canadian and Mexican-denominated leases and (iv) a $0.28 increase relating to new leases signed net of leases vacated and rent step-ups within the portfolio.

The Company seeks to reduce its operating and leasing risks through geographic and tenant diversity. No single neighborhood and community shopping center accounted for more than 0.8% of the Company’s total shopping center GLA or more than 1.6% of total annualized base rental revenues as of December 31, 2006. The Company’s five largest tenants at December 31, 2006, were The Home Depot, TJX Companies, Sears Holdings, Kohl’s and Wal-Mart, which represent approximately 3.5%, 2.9%, 2.5%, 2.2% and 2.1%, respectively, of the Company’s annualized base rental revenues, including the proportionate share of base rental revenues from properties in which the Company has less than a 100% economic interest. The Company maintains an active leasing and capital improvement program that, combined with the high quality of the locations, has made, in management’s opinion, the Company’s properties attractive to tenants.

The Company’s management believes its experience in the real estate industry and its relationships with numerous national and regional tenants gives it an advantage in an industry where ownership is fragmented among a large number of property owners.

Retail Store Leases In addition to neighborhood and community shopping centers, as of January 1, 2007, the Company had interests in retail store leases totaling approximately 1.8 million square feet of anchor stores in 20 neighborhood and community shopping centers located in 14 states. As of January 1, 2007, approximately 99.8% of the space in these anchor stores had been sublet to retailers that lease the stores under net lease agreements providing for average annualized base rental payments of $4.02 per square foot. The average annualized base rental payments under the Company’s retail store leases to the landowners of such subleased stores are approximately $2.41 per square foot. The average remaining primary term of the retail store leases (and, similarly, the remaining primary term of the sublease agreements with the tenants currently leasing such space) is approximately three years, excluding options to renew the leases for terms which generally range from 5 years to 20 years. The Company’s investment in retail store leases is included in the caption Other real estate investments on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Ground-Leased Properties The Company has interests in 83 shopping center properties that are subject to long-term ground leases where a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to the Company (or an affiliated joint venture) to construct and/or operate a shopping center. The Company or the joint venture pays rent for the use of the land and generally is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the building and improvements. At the end of these long-term leases, unless extended, the land together with all improvements revert to the landowner.

Ground-Up Development Properties The Company is engaged in ground-up development projects which consists of (i) merchant building through the Company’s wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary KDI, which develops neighborhood and community shopping centers and the subsequent sale thereof upon completion, (ii) U.S. ground-up development projects which will be held as long-term investments by the Company and (iii) various ground-up development projects located in Mexico and Canada for long-term investment (see RecentDevelopments — International Real Estate Investments and Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K). The ground-up development projects generally have substantial pre-leasing prior to the commencement of the construction. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had in progress a

total of 45 ground-up development projects including 23 merchant building projects, six domestic ground-up development projects, and 16 ground-up development projects located throughout Mexico.

As of January 1, 2007, KDI has currently in progress 23 ground-up development projects located in ten states, which are expected to be sold upon completion. These projects had substantial pre-leasing prior to the commencement of construction. As of January 1, 2007, the average annual base rent per leased square foot for the KDI portfolio was $15.91 and the average annual base rent per leased square foot for new leases executed in 2006 was $15.75.

Undeveloped Land The Company owns certain unimproved land tracts and parcels of land adjacent to certain of its existing shopping centers that are held for possible expansion. At times, should circumstances warrant, the Company may develop or dispose of these parcels.

The table on pages 29 to 41 sets forth more specific information with respect to each of the Company’s property interests.

The Company is not presently involved in any litigation nor, to its knowledge, is any litigation threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries that, in management’s opinion, would result in any material adverse effect on the Company’s ownership, management or operation of its properties, or which is not covered by the Company’s liability insurance.

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