Macerich - 10-K annual report

THE MACERICH COMPANY

Annual Report on Form 10-K

For the Year Ended December 31, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I.

Item 1. Business

General

The Macerich Company (the "Company") is involved in the acquisition, ownership, development, redevelopment, management and leasing of regional and community shopping centers located throughout the United States. The Company is the sole general partner of, and owns a majority of the ownership interests in, The Macerich Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). As of December 31, 2004, the Operating Partnership owned or had an ownership interest in 60 regional shopping centers, 18 community shopping centers and six development/redevelopment properties aggregating approximately 62.5 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA"). These 84 regional, community and development shopping centers are referred to hereinafter as the "Centers", unless the context otherwise requires. The Company is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") and conducts all of its operations through the Operating Partnership and the Company's management companies, Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, a single-member Delaware limited liability company, Macerich Management Company, a California corporation, Westcor Partners, LLC, a single member Arizona limited liability company, Macerich Westcor Management, LLC, a single member Delaware limited liability company and Westcor Partners of Colorado, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. The three Westcor management companies are collectively referred to as the "Westcor Management Companies."

The Company was organized as a Maryland corporation in September 1993 to continue and expand the shopping center operations of Mace Siegel, Arthur M. Coppola, Dana K. Anderson and Edward C. Coppola and certain of their business associates.

All references to the Company in this Form 10-K include the Company, those entities owned or controlled by the Company and predecessors of the Company, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Recent Developments

A.    Acquisitions

On January 30, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company, acquired Inland Center, a 1 million square foot super-regional mall in San Bernardino, California. The total purchase price was $63.3 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $54.0 million fixed rate loan on the property. The balance of the Company's pro rata share of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

On May 11, 2004, the Company acquired an ownership interest in NorthPark Center, a 1.3 million square foot regional mall in Dallas, Texas. The Company's initial investment in the property was $30.0 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. In addition, the Company assumed a pro rata share of debt of $86.6 million and has committed to fund an additional $45.0 million. As of December 31, 2004, the Company's total investment in the joint venture was $49.1 million.

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On July 1, 2004, the Company acquired the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, California and on July 20, 2004, the Company acquired La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara, California. The Mall of Victor Valley is a 508,000 square foot regional mall and La Cumbre Plaza is a 494,000 square foot regional mall. The combined total purchase price was $151.3 million. The purchase price for the Mall of Victor Valley included the assumption of an existing fixed rate loan of $54.0 million at 5.25% maturing in March, 2008. Concurrent with the closing of La Cumbre Plaza, a $30.0 million floating rate loan was placed on the property with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's revolving line of credit.

On November 16, 2004, the Company acquired Fiesta Mall, a 1 million square foot super regional mall in Mesa, Arizona. The total purchase price was $135.2 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. On December 2, 2004, the Company placed a ten year $84.0 million fixed rate loan at 4.88% on the property.

On December 23, 2004, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilmorite Properties, Inc. and Wilmorite Holdings L.P. ("Wilmorite"). The total purchase price will be approximately $2.33 billion, including the assumption of approximately $878 million of existing debt at an average interest rate of 6.43% and the issuance of convertible preferred units and common units totaling an estimated $320 million. Approximately $210 million of the convertible preferred units can be redeemed, subject to certain conditions, for that portion of the Wilmorite portfolio generally located in the greater Rochester area. The balance of the consideration to Wilmorite's equity holders will be paid in cash. This transaction has been approved by each company's Board of Directors, subject to customary closing conditions. A majority-in-interest of the limited partners of Wilmorite Holdings L.P. and of the stockholders of its general partner, Wilmorite Properties, Inc., have also approved this acquisition. It is currently anticipated that this transaction will be completed in April, 2005. Wilmorite's existing portfolio includes interests in 11 regional malls and two open-air community centers, with 13.4 million square feet of space located in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky and Virginia. Approximately 5 million square feet of gross leaseable area is located at three premier regional malls: Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Virginia, Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, New Jersey and Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Connecticut.

On December 30, 2004, the Company purchased the unaffiliated owners' 50% tenants in common interest in Paradise Village Ground Leases, Village Center, Village Crossroads, Village Fair and Paradise Village Office Park II. All of these assets are located in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $50 million which included the assumption of the unaffiliated owners' share of debt of $15.2 million. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's line of credit. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of these assets.

On January 11, 2005, the Company became a 15% owner in a joint venture that acquired Metrocenter, a 1.4 million square foot super-regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $160 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $112 million loan on the property. The Company's share of the purchase price, net of the debt, was $7.2 million which was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

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Effective January 21, 2005, the Company formed a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company. The joint venture acquired a 49% interest in Kierland Commons, a 320,000 square foot mixed use center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The joint venture's purchase price for the interest in the center was $49.0 million. The Company assumed its share of the underlying property debt and funded the remainder of its share of the purchase price by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

B.    Financing Activity

On February 18, 2004, the Company placed a $79.9 million floating rate loan on the Center at Salisbury. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 1.375% and matures February 20, 2006.

On June 30, 2004, the Company placed a new $85.0 million loan maturing in 2009 on Northridge Mall. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converts to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%.

On July 19, 2004, the Company placed a new $75.0 million fixed rate loan on Redmond Town Center. The new fixed rate loan bears interest at 4.81%. The proceeds were used to pay off the old $58.4 million loan and a $10.6 million loan at Washington Square. Both loans which were paid off had interest rates of 6.5%.

On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded its revolving line of credit from $425.0 million to $1.0 billion and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007, plus a one year extension. The interest rate was reduced to 1.5% over LIBOR based on the Company's current leverage level.

On October 7, 2004, the Company placed an additional loan for $35.0 million at Washington Square. The loan will mature February 1, 2009 and the interest rate floats at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The proceeds from this loan paid off existing loans at Cascade Mall and Northpoint Plaza totaling $24.0 million at fixed interest rates of 6.5%.

C.    Redevelopment and Development Activity

At Queens Center, the multi-phased $275 million redevelopment and expansion had its grand opening the weekend of November 19, 2004. The project increased the size of the center from 620,000 square feet to approximately 1 million square feet.

At Washington Square in suburban Portland, the Company is proceeding with an expansion project which consists of the addition of 80,000 square feet of shop space. The expansion is underway with substantial completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2005.

In Boulder, Colorado, the Company has received final approval from the City of Boulder's Planning Board for its proposal to transform Crossroads Mall into "Twenty Ninth Street"—an open-air retail, entertainment, restaurant and office district. Macerich has reached agreement with anchors, Century Theatres, Home Depot and Wild Oats Market. Wild Oats and Century will join existing anchor Foley's which is the remaining retailer from the original mall. Twenty Ninth Street is expected to represent approximately 816,000 square feet of GLA upon completion of the project.

The development of San Tan Village progresses. The 500 acre master planned Gilbert project will unfold during several phases of development which will be driven by market and retailers' needs. Upon full

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completion, San Tan Village is expected to represent approximately 3 million square feet of retail space. Phase I, featuring a 29 acre full service power center, will open a Wal-Mart in January 2005, followed by a Sam's Club later in the year. Phase II represents an additional 308,000 square feet of gross leaseable area. Phase II is projected to open September 2005. The regional shopping center component of San Tan Village lies on 120 acres and will represent approximately 1.3 million square feet. Infrastructure improvements are underway. The entertainment district could open as early as 2006 followed by a projected Fall 2007 opening for the majority of the balance of the center.

At NorthPark Center in Dallas, Texas, the joint venture is proceeding with an expansion project which consists of the addition of Nordstrom, AMC Theatres and new specialty retail space which will increase the size of the center from 1.3 million square feet to more than 1.9 million square feet. The project is being built in phases and is being managed by the Company's joint venture partner.

D.    Dispositions

On December 16, 2004, the Company sold the Westbar property, a Phoenix area property that consisted of a collection of ground leases, a shopping center, and land for $47.5 million. The sale resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $6.8 million.

The Shopping Center Industry

General

There are several types of retail shopping centers, which are differentiated primarily based on size and marketing strategy. Regional shopping centers generally contain in excess of 400,000 square feet of GLA and are typically anchored by two or more department or large retail stores ("Anchors") and are referred to as "Regional Shopping Centers" or "Malls". Regional Shopping Centers also typically contain numerous diversified retail stores ("Mall Stores"), most of which are national or regional retailers typically located along corridors connecting the Anchors. Community Shopping Centers, also referred to as "strip centers" or "urban villages" or "specialty centers" are retail shopping centers that are designed to attract local or neighborhood customers and are typically anchored by one or more supermarkets, discount department stores and/or drug stores. Community Shopping Centers typically contain 100,000 square feet to 400,000 square feet of GLA. In addition, freestanding retail stores are located along the perimeter of the shopping centers ("Freestanding Stores"). Anchors, Mall and Freestanding Stores and other tenants typically contribute funds for the maintenance of the common areas, property taxes, insurance, advertising and other expenditures related to the operation of the shopping center.

Regional Shopping Centers

A Regional Shopping Center draws from its trade area by offering a variety of fashion merchandise, hard goods and services and entertainment, often in an enclosed, climate controlled environment with convenient parking. Regional Shopping Centers provide an array of retail shops and entertainment facilities and often serve as the town center and the preferred gathering place for community, charity, and promotional events.

Regional Shopping Centers have generally provided owners with relatively stable growth in income despite the cyclical nature of the retail business. This stability is due both to the diversity of tenants and to the typical dominance of Regional Shopping Centers in their trade areas.

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Regional Shopping Centers have different strategies with regard to price, merchandise offered and tenant mix, and are generally tailored to meet the needs of their trade areas. Anchor tenants are located along common areas in a configuration designed to maximize consumer traffic for the benefit of the Mall Stores. Mall GLA, which generally refers to gross leasable area contiguous to the Anchors for tenants other than Anchors, is leased to a wide variety of smaller retailers. Mall Stores typically account for the majority of the revenues of a Regional Shopping Center.

Business of the Company

The Company has a four-pronged business strategy which focuses on the acquisition, leasing and management, redevelopment and development of Regional Shopping Centers.

Acquisitions.    The Company focuses on well-located, quality regional shopping centers that are or can be dominant in their trade area and have strong revenue enhancement potential. The Company subsequently improves operating performance and returns from these properties through leasing, management and redevelopment. Since its initial public offering ("IPO"), the Company has acquired interests in shopping centers nationwide. The Company believes that it is geographically well positioned to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with potential sellers and financial institutions and to act quickly when acquisition opportunities arise. (See "Recent Developments—Acquisitions").

Leasing and Management.    The Company believes that the shopping center business requires specialized skills across a broad array of disciplines for effective and profitable operations. For this reason, the Company has developed a fully integrated real estate organization with in-house acquisition, accounting, development, finance, leasing, legal, marketing, property management and redevelopment expertise. In addition, the Company emphasizes a philosophy of decentralized property management, leasing and marketing performed by on-site professionals. The Company believes that this strategy results in the optimal operation, tenant mix and drawing power of each Center as well as the ability to quickly respond to changing competitive conditions of the Center's trade area.

The Company believes that on-site property managers can most effectively operate the Centers. Each Center's property manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, marketing, maintenance and security functions at the Center. Property managers focus special attention on controlling operating costs, a key element in the profitability of the Centers, and seek to develop strong relationships with and to be responsive to the needs of retailers.

Similarly, the Company generally utilizes on-site and regionally located leasing managers to better understand the market and the community in which a Center is located. Leasing managers are charged with more than the responsibility of leasing space. The Company continually assesses and fine tunes each Center's tenant mix, identifies and replaces underperforming tenants and seeks to optimize existing tenant sizes and configurations.

On a selective basis, the Company also does property management and leasing for third parties. The Company currently manages four malls for third party owners on a fee basis. In addition, the Company manages eight community centers for a related party. (See—"Item 13—Certain Relationships and Related Transactions").

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Redevelopment.    One of the major components of the Company's growth strategy is its ability to redevelop acquired properties. For this reason, the Company has built a staff of redevelopment professionals who have primary responsibility for identifying redevelopment opportunities that will result in enhanced long-term financial returns and market position for the Centers. The redevelopment professionals oversee the design and construction of the projects in addition to obtaining required governmental approvals. (See "Recent Developments—Redevelopment and Development Activity").

Development.    The Company is pursuing ground-up development projects on a selective basis. The Company believes it can supplement its strong acquisition, operations and redevelopment skills with its ground-up development expertise to further increase growth opportunities. (See "Recent Developments—Redevelopment and Development Activity").

The Centers

As of December 31, 2004, the Centers consist of 60 Regional Shopping Centers, 18 Community Shopping Centers and six development properties aggregating approximately 62.5 million square feet of GLA. The 60 Regional Shopping Centers in the Company's portfolio average approximately 942,388 square feet of GLA and range in size from 2.1 million square feet of GLA at Lakewood Mall to 323,438 square feet of GLA at Panorama Mall. The Company's 18 Community Shopping Centers have an average of 215,170 square feet of GLA. The Centers presently include 254 Anchors totaling approximately 34.2 million square feet of GLA and approximately 8,000 Mall and Freestanding Stores totaling approximately 28.3 million square feet of GLA.

Total consolidated revenues increased to $547.3 million in 2004 from $483.6 million in 2003 primarily due to the 2003 and 2004 acquisitions. Total revenues from joint ventures, at the Company's pro rata share, was $268.6 million in 2004 compared to $242.5 million in 2003. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." No Center generated more than 10% of total shopping center revenues during 2004 and 2003.

Cost of Occupancy

The Company's management believes that in order to maximize the Company's operating cash flow, the Centers' Mall Store tenants must be able to operate profitably. A major factor contributing to tenant

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profitability is cost of occupancy. The following tables summarize occupancy costs for Mall Store tenants in the Centers as a percentage of total Mall Store sales for the last three years:

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Represents real estate tax and common area maintenance charges.

Competition

There are numerous owners and developers of real estate that compete with the Company in its trade areas. There are eight other publicly traded mall companies and several large private mall companies, any of which under certain circumstances could compete against the Company for an acquisition, an Anchor or a tenant. This results in competition for both acquisition of centers and for tenants or Anchors to occupy space. The existence of competing shopping centers could have a material impact on the Company's ability to lease space and on the level of rent that can be achieved. There is also increasing competition from other retail formats and technologies, such as lifestyle centers, power centers, internet shopping and home shopping networks, factory outlet centers, discount shopping clubs and mail-order services that could adversely affect the Company's revenues.

Major Tenants

The Centers derived approximately 93.8% of their total rents for the year ended December 31, 2004 from Mall and Freestanding Stores. One tenant accounted for approximately 3.6% of minimum rents of the Company, and no other single tenant accounted for more than 3.2% as of December 31, 2004.

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The following tenants (including their subsidiaries) represent the 10 largest tenants in the Company's portfolio (including joint ventures) based upon minimum rents in place as of December 31, 2004:

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Includes Cingular Wireless office headquarters located at Redmond Town Center.

Mall and Freestanding Stores

Mall and Freestanding Store leases generally provide for tenants to pay rent comprised of a fixed base (or "minimum") rent and a percentage rent based on sales. In some cases, tenants pay only a fixed minimum rent, and in some cases, tenants pay only percentage rents. Historically, most leases for Mall and Freestanding Stores contain provisions that allow the Centers to recover their costs for maintenance of the common areas, property taxes, insurance, advertising and other expenditures related to the operations of the Center. Recently, the Company began entering into leases requiring tenants to pay a stated amount for such operating expenses, generally excluding property taxes, regardless of the expenses the Company actually incurs at any center.

The Company uses tenant spaces of 10,000 square feet and under for comparing rental rate activity. Tenant space of 10,000 square feet and under in the portfolio at December 31, 2004 comprises 69.4% of all Mall and Freestanding Store space. The Company believes that to include space over 10,000 square feet would provide a less meaningful comparison.

When an existing lease expires, the Company is often able to enter into a new lease with a higher base rent component. The average base rent for new Mall and Freestanding Store leases at the consolidated Centers, 10,000 square feet and under, commencing during 2004 was $35.31 per square foot, or 22% higher than the average base rent for all Mall and Freestanding Stores at the consolidated Centers, 10,000 square feet and under, expiring during 2004 of $28.84 per square foot.

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The following tables set forth for the Centers the average base rent per square foot of Mall and Freestanding GLA, for tenants 10,000 square feet and under, as of December 31 for each of the past three years on a prorata basis:

(1)

Average base rent per square foot is based on Mall and Freestanding Store GLA for spaces 10,000 square feet and under occupied as of December 31 for each of the Centers owned by the Company in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

(2)

The average base rent on lease signings commencing during the year represents the actual rent to be paid on a per square foot basis during the first twelve months. Additionally, lease signings for the expansion area of Queens Center and La Encantada are excluded.

(3)

The average base rent per square foot on leases expiring during the year represents the final year minimum rent, on a cash basis, for all tenant leases 10,000 square feet and under expiring during the year.

Bankruptcy and/or Closure of Retail Stores

A decision by an Anchor or a significant tenant to cease operations at a Center could have an adverse effect on the Company's financial condition. The bankruptcy and/or closure of an Anchor, or its sale to a less desirable retailer, could adversely affect customer traffic in a Center and thereby reduce the income generated by that Center or otherwise adversely affect the Company's financial position. Furthermore, the closing of an Anchor could, under certain circumstances, allow certain other Anchors or other tenants to terminate their leases or cease operating their stores at the Center or otherwise adversely affect occupancy at the Center. In addition, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations or dispositions in the retail industry could result in the loss of

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Anchors or tenants at one or more Centers. Certain Anchors or tenants recently have announced pending mergers or have been acquired by another entity. Although such transactions may result in the subsequent closure of some of their stores at the Centers, the Company does not believe that any such closures will have a material adverse impact on its operations. See "—Anchor Table."

Retail stores at the Centers other than Anchors may also seek the protection of the bankruptcy laws and/or close stores, which could result in the termination of such tenants' leases and thus cause a reduction in the cash flow generated by the Centers. Although no single retailer accounts for greater than 3.6% of total minimum rents, the bankruptcy and/or closure of stores could result in decreased occupancy levels, reduced rental income or otherwise adversely impact the Centers. Although certain tenants have filed for bankruptcy, the Company does not believe such filings and any subsequent closures of their stores will have a material adverse impact on its operations.

Lease Expirations

The following tables show scheduled lease expirations (for Centers owned as of December 31, 2004 of Mall and Freestanding Stores 10,000 square feet and under for the next ten years, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options:

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(1)

Currently, 52% of leases have provisions for future consumer price index increases which are not reflected in ending lease rent.

(2)

For leases 10,000 square feet and under. Leases for the expansion area of Queens Center and La Encantada are excluded.

Anchors

Anchors have traditionally been a major factor in the public's identification with Regional Shopping Centers. Anchors are generally department stores whose merchandise appeals to a broad range of shoppers. Although the Centers receive a smaller percentage of their operating income from Anchors than from Mall and Freestanding Stores, strong Anchors play an important part in maintaining customer traffic and making the Centers desirable locations for Mall and Freestanding Store tenants.

Anchors either own their stores, the land under them and in some cases adjacent parking areas, or enter into long-term leases with an owner at rates that are lower than the rents charged to tenants of Mall and Freestanding Stores. Each Anchor, which owns its own store, and certain Anchors which lease their stores, enter into reciprocal easement agreements with the owner of the Center covering among other things, operational matters, initial construction and future expansion.

Anchors accounted for approximately 6.2% of the Company's total rent for the year ended December 31, 2004.

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The following table identifies each Anchor, each parent company that owns multiple Anchors and the number of square feet owned or leased by each such Anchor or parent company in the Company's portfolio at December 31, 2004:

(1)

On November 17, 2004, Kmart Holding Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. signed a merger agreement that will combine Sears and Kmart into a new retail company named Sears Holding Corporation. The merger is expected to close at the end of March 2005. See "—Bankruptcy and/or Closure of Retail Stores."

(2)

Federated Department Stores, Inc. and The May Department Stores Company announced on February 28, 2005 that they have agreed to merge with Federated becoming the surviving company. The merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2005. See "—Bankruptcy and/or Closure of Retail Stores."

(3)

Lord and Taylor closed their FlatIron Crossing store in January 2005.

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(4)

Mervyn's was acquired by an investor group, including Sun Capital Partners, Inc. on September 2, 2004.

(5)

Target is scheduled to open at Valley Mall in Summer 2005.

(6)

Wal-Mart opened at San Tan Village in January 2005.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or prior owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in such property. Such laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of investigation, removal or remediation of such substances may be substantial, and the presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate such substances, may adversely affect the owner's or operator's ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral. Persons or entities who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of a release of such substances at a disposal or treatment facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such person or entity. Certain environmental laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials ("ACMs") into the air and third parties may seek recovery from owners or operators of real properties for personal injury associated with exposure to ACMs. In connection with the ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management, development and redevelopment of real properties, the Company may be considered an owner or operator of such properties or as having arranged for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances and therefore potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other related costs, including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property.

Each of the Centers has been subjected to a Phase I audit (which involves review of publicly available information and general property inspections, but does not involve soil sampling or ground water analysis) completed by an environmental consultant.

Based on these audits, and on other information, the Company is aware of the following environmental issues that may reasonably result in costs associated with future investigation or remediation, or in environmental liability:

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Asbestos. The Company has conducted ACM surveys at various locations within the Centers. The surveys indicate that ACMs are present or suspected in certain areas, primarily vinyl floor tiles, mastics, roofing materials, drywall tape and joint compounds. The identified ACMs are generally non-friable, in good condition, and possess low probabilities for disturbance. At certain Centers where ACMs are present or suspected, however, some ACMs have been or may be classified as "friable," and ultimately may require removal under certain conditions. The Company has developed and implemented an operations and maintenance ("O&M") plan to manage ACMs in place.



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Underground Storage Tanks. Underground storage tanks ("USTs") are or were present at certain of the Centers, often in connection with tenant operations at gasoline stations or automotive tire, battery and accessory service centers located at such Centers. USTs also may be or have been present at properties neighboring certain Centers. Some of these tanks have either leaked or are suspected to have leaked. Where leakage has occurred, investigation, remediation, and monitoring costs may be incurred by the

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Company if responsible current or former tenants, or other responsible parties, are unavailable to pay such costs.

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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons. The presence of chlorinated hydrocarbons such as perchloroethylene ("PCE") and its degradation byproducts have been detected at certain of the Centers, often in connection with tenant dry cleaning operations. Where PCE has been detected, the Company may incur investigation, remediation and monitoring costs if responsible current or former tenants, or other responsible parties, are unavailable to pay such costs.

PCE has been detected in soil and groundwater in the vicinity of a dry cleaning establishment at North Valley Plaza, formerly owned by a joint venture of which the Company was a 50% member. The property was sold on December 18, 1997. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control ("DTSC") advised the Company in 1995 that very low levels of Dichloroethylene ("1,2 DCE"), a degradation byproduct of PCE, had been detected in a municipal water well located ¹/4 mile west of the dry cleaners, and that the dry cleaning facility may have contributed to the introduction of 1,2 DCE into the water well. According to the DTSC, the maximum contaminant level ("MCL") for 1,2 DCE which is permitted in drinking water is 6 parts per billion ("ppb"). The 1,2 DCE was detected in the water well at a concentration of 1.2 ppb, which is below the MCL. The Company has retained an environmental consultant and has initiated extensive testing of the site. The joint venture agreed (between itself and the buyer) that it would be responsible for continuing to pursue the investigation and remediation of impacted soil and groundwater resulting from releases of PCE from the former dry cleaner. A total of $97,603 and $77,803 have already been incurred by the joint venture for remediation, professional and legal fees for the years ending December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Company has been sharing costs with former owners of the property. An additional $83,715 remains reserved at December 31, 2004.

The Company acquired Fresno Fashion Fair in December 1996. Asbestos was detected in structural fireproofing throughout much of the Center. Testing data conducted by professional environmental consulting firms indicates that the fireproofing is largely inaccessible to building occupants and is well adhered to the structural members. Additionally, airborne concentrations of asbestos were well within OSHA's permissible exposure limit of .1 fcc. The accounting at acquisition included a reserve of $3.3 million to cover future removal of this asbestos, as necessary. The Center was recently renovated and a substantial amount of the asbestos was removed. The Company incurred $121,565 and $1,622,269 in remediation costs for the years ending December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. An additional $618,518 remains reserved at December 31, 2004.

Insurance

The Centers have comprehensive liability, fire, flood, terrorism, extended coverage and rental loss insurance. The Company or the joint venture owner, as applicable, also currently carries earthquake insurance covering the Centers located in California. Such policies are subject to a deductible equal to 5% of the total insured value of each Center, a $100,000 per occurrence minimum and a combined annual aggregate loss limit of $200 million on the Centers located in California. While the Company or the relevant joint venture also carries terrorism insurance on the Centers, the policies are subject to a $10,000 deductible and a combined annual aggregate loss limit of $400 million for both certified and non-certified acts of terrorism. Management believes that such insurance policies have specifications and insured limits customarily carried for similar

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properties. See—"Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Uninsured Losses."

Qualification as a Real Estate Investment Trust

The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), commencing with its first taxable year ended December 31, 1994, and intends to conduct its operations so as to continue to qualify as a REIT under the Code. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal and state income taxes on its net taxable income that it currently distributes to stockholders. Qualification and taxation as a REIT depends on the Company's ability to meet certain dividend distribution tests, share ownership requirements and various qualification tests prescribed in the Code.

Employees

As of December 31, 2004, the Company and the management companies employ 2,148 persons, including eight executive officers, personnel in the areas of acquisitions and business development (5), property management (872), leasing (102), redevelopment/development (54), financial services (155) and legal affairs (36). In addition, in an effort to minimize operating costs, the Company generally maintains its own security staff (895) and in some cases a maintenance staff (21). The Company primarily engages a third party to handle maintenance at the Centers. Unions represent 29 of these employees. The Company believes that relations with its employees are good.

Available Information; Website Disclosure; Corporate Governance Documents

The Company's corporate website address is www.macerich.com. The Company makes available free of charge through this website its reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and all amendments thereto, as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports have been filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports are available under the heading "Investing—SEC Filings," through a free hyperlink to a third-party service.

The following documents relating to Corporate Governance are available on the Company's website at www.macerich.com under "Corporate Governance":

Guidelines on Corporate Governance
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Code of Ethics for CEO and Senior Financial Officers
Audit Committee Charter
Compensation Committee Charter
Executive Committee Charter
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter

You may also request copies of any of these documents by writing to:

Attention: Corporate Secretary
The Macerich Company
401 North Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Item 2. Properties

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(1)

With respect to 67 Centers, the underlying land controlled by the Company is owned in fee entirely by the Company, or, in the case of jointly-owned Centers, by the joint venture property partnership or limited liability company. With respect to the remaining Centers, the underlying land controlled by the Company is owned by third parties and leased to the Company, the property partnership or the limited liability company pursuant to long-term ground leases. Under the terms of a typical ground lease, the Company, the property partnership or the limited liability company pays rent for the use of the land and is generally responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the building and improvements. In some cases, the Company, the property partnership or the limited liability company has an option or right of first refusal to purchase the land. The termination dates of the ground leases range from 2013 to 2132.

(2)

Includes GLA attributable to Anchors (whether owned or non-owned) and Mall and Freestanding Stores as of December 31, 2004.

(3)

Sales are based on reports by retailers leasing Mall and Freestanding Stores for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004 for tenants which have occupied such stores for a minimum of 12 months. Sales per square foot are based on tenants 10,000 square feet and under, excluding theaters.

(4)

Portions of the land on which the Center is situated are subject to one or more ground leases.

(5)

Dillard's consolidated their two anchors stores into one in February 2005.

(6)

Steve & Barry's University Sportswear opened at Desert Sky in August 2004 and at Crossroads Oklahoma in November 2004.

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(7)

Lord & Taylor closed their 120,000 square foot store in January 2005.

(8)

Dillard's is scheduled to complete a 58,000 square foot expansion in March 2005.

(9)

Federated Department Stores opened a new 107,000 square foot Macy's store in July 2004.

(10)

The office portion of this mixed-use development does not have retail sales.

(11)

J.C. Penney opened a new 100,000 square foot store in August 2004.

(12)

Dillard's opened a new 128,000 square foot store in October 2004.

(13)

Target is scheduled to open a new 116,000 square foot store in Summer 2005.

(14)

On December 31, 2004, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 50% interest in these Centers.

(15)

Tenant spaces have been intentionally held off the market and remain vacant because of major development or redevelopment plans. As a result, the Company believes the percentage of mall and freestanding GLA leased and the sales per square foot at these major redevelopment properties is not meaningful data.

(16)

Wal-Mart opened in January 2005.

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Mortgage Debt

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the mortgages encumbering the Centers, including those Centers in which the Company has less than a 100% interest. The information set forth below is as of December 31, 2004.

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(A)

The mortgage notes payable balances include the unamortized debt premiums. These debt premiums represent the excess of the fair value of debt over the principal value of debt assumed in various acquisitions subsequent to March, 1994 (with interest rates ranging from 3.81% to 7.68%). The debt premiums are being amortized into interest expense over the term of the related debt, in a manner which approximates the effective interest method.

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The debt premiums as of December 31, 2004 consist of the following (000's):

Notes:

(1)

This annual debt service represents the payment of principal and interest. In addition, contingent interest, as defined in the loan agreement, may be due to the extent that 35% of the amount by which the property's gross receipts (as defined in the loan agreement) exceeds a base amount specified therein. Contingent interest expense recognized by the Company was $658,492 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004.

(2)

On December 2, 2004, the Company placed this ten year fixed rate loan at 4.88%.

(3)

Concurrent with the acquisition of this property, the Company placed a $30.0 million floating rate loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 0.88% with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The loan matures August 9, 2007 with two one-year extensions through August 9, 2009. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 3.28%. This variable rent debt is covered by an interest rate cap agreement over the loan term which effectively prevents the interest rate from exceeding 7.12%.

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(4)

This represents a construction loan which shall not exceed $51.0 million bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.03%.

(5)

On June 30, 2004, the Company placed a new $85.0 million loan maturing in 2009. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converts to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%. At December 31, 2004, the effective interest rate over the loan term is 4.84%.

(6)

The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.65%.

(7)

This represented a construction loan which was not to exceed $46.3 million and bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. Effective February 18, 2004, the loan commitment was reduced to $44.3 million. On July 31, 2004, this construction loan matured and was replaced with a three-year loan, plus two one-year extension options at LIBOR plus 1.65%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 3.63%.

(8)

This represents a $225.0 million construction loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The loan converts to a permanent fixed rate loan at 7%, subject to certain conditions including completion and stabilization of the expansion and redevelopment project. As of December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.78%. NML is the lender for 50% of the construction loan. The funds advanced by NML are considered related party debt as they are a joint venture partner with the Company in Macerich Northwestern Associates.

(9)

This floating rate loan was issued on February 18, 2004. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.375% and matures February 20, 2006 with a one-year extension option. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 2.75%.

(10)

The property has a construction note payable which shall not exceed $54.0 million, bearing an interest rate at LIBOR plus 2.00%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.14%.

(11)

Concurrent with the acquisition of the mall, the Company placed a $108.0 million loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.15% and maturing July 1, 2004 with three consecutive one year options. $92.0 million of the loan is at LIBOR plus 0.7% and $16.0 million is at LIBOR plus 3.75%. In July 2004, the Company extended the loan maturity to July 2005. This variable rate debt is covered by an interest rate cap agreement over the loan term which effectively prevents the interest rate from exceeding 7.10%. At December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total weighted average interest rate was 2.64% and 2.32%, respectively.

(12)

The property has a construction note payable which shall not exceed $13.3 million at December 31, 2003 bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.28%. Effective January 2004, the loan commitment was reduced to $11.4 million.

(13)

This note was assumed at acquisition. The loan consists of 3 traunches, with a range of maturities from 36 months (with two 18-month extension options) to 60 months. The variable rate debt ranges from LIBOR plus 60 basis points to LIBOR plus 250 basis points, and fixed rate debt ranges from

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5.01% to 6.18%. This loan is part of a larger loan group, and is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with the other properties in that group, which are unaffiliated with the Company. An interest rate swap was entered into to convert $1.5 million of floating rate debt with a weighted average interest rate of 3.97% to a fixed rate of 5.39%. The interest rate swap has been designated as a hedge in accordance with SFAS 133. Additionally, interest rate caps were entered into on a portion of the debt and reverse interest rate caps were simultaneously sold to offset the effect of the interest rate cap agreements. These interest rate caps do not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133.

(14)

The annual debt service represents the payment of principal and interest. In addition, contingent interest, as defined in the loan agreement, is due upon the occurrence of certain capital events and is equal to 15% of proceeds less the base amount.

(15)

In connection with the acquisition of this property, the joint venture assumed $127.0 million of collateralized fixed rate notes (the "Notes"). The Notes bear interest at an average fixed rate of 7.20% and mature in August 2005. The Notes require the joint venture to deposit all cash flow from the property operations with a trustee to meet its obligations under the Notes. Cash in excess of the required amount, as defined, is released. Included in restricted cash is $750,000 of restricted cash deposited with the trustee at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003.

(16)

On July 28, 2000, the joint venture placed a $16.1 million floating rate note on the property bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% and maturing July 2003. On August 24, 2003, the joint venture negotiated a two-year loan extension with the lender and the loan was increased to $17.1 million. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the total interest rate was 3.93% and 2.93%, respectively.

(17)

On July 19, 2004, the joint venture placed a new $75.0 million fixed rate loan on this property. The new fixed year loan bears interest at 4.81%. The proceeds were used to payoff the old $58.4 million loan which bore interest at 6.5%.

(18)

On October 7, 2004, the joint venture placed an additional loan on this property. The loan matures February 1, 2009 and the interest rate floats at LIBOR plus 2.0%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.17%.

(19)

The property has a construction note payable which shall not exceed $26.8 million bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 5.25%.

(20)

In connection with the acquisition of these Centers, the joint venture assumed $485.0 million of mortgage notes payable which are collateralized by the properties. At acquisition, the $300.0 million fixed rate portion of this debt reflected a fair value of $322.7 million, which included an unamortized premium of $22.7 million. This premium is being amortized as interest expense over the life of the loan using the effective interest method. At December 31, 2004, the unamortized balance of the debt premium was $4.7 million. This debt is due in May 2006 and requires monthly payments of $1.9 million based on the fixed rate debt in place as of December 31, 2004. $184.5 million of this debt was refinanced in May 2003 with a new loan of $186.5 million that requires monthly interest

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payments at a variable weighted average rate (based on LIBOR) of 2.81% December 31, 2004. This variable rate debt is covered by interest rate cap agreements, which effectively prevents the interest rate from exceeding 10.63%.

On

April 12, 2000, the joint venture issued $138.5 million of additional mortgage notes, which are collateralized by the properties and are due in May 2006. $57.1 million of this debt requires fixed monthly interest payments of $387,000 at a weighted average rate of 8.13% while the floating rate notes of $81.4 million require monthly interest payments at a variable weighted average rate (based on LIBOR) of 2.77% at December 31, 2004. This variable rate debt is covered by an interest rate cap agreement which effectively prevents the interest rate from exceeding 11.83%.

(21)

This note was assumed at acquisition. The loan consists of 3 tranches, with a range of maturities from 36 months (with two 18-month extension options) to 60 months. The variable rate debt ranges from LIBOR plus 60 basis points to LIBOR plus 250 basis points, and fixed rate debt ranges from 5.01% to 6.18%. This loan is part of a larger loan group, and is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with the other properties in that group, which are unaffiliated with the Company. An interest rate swap was entered into to convert $11.4 million of floating rate debt with a weighted average interest rate of 3.97% to a fixed rate of 5.39%. The interest rate swap has been designated as a hedge in accordance with SFAS 133. Additionally, interest rate caps were entered into on a portion of the debt and reverse interest rate caps were simultaneously sold to offset the effect of the interest rate cap agreements. These interest rate caps do not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133.

The Company had a $425.0 million revolving line of credit. This revolving line of credit had a three-year term through July 26, 2005 with a one-year extension option. The interest rate fluctuated from LIBOR plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. As of December 31, 2003, $319.0 million of borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility at an average interest rate of 3.69%. On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded the revolving line of credit to $1.0 billion and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007 plus a one-year extension. The interest rate has been reduced to 1.50% over LIBOR based on the Company's current leverage level. The interest rate fluctuates from LIBOR plus 1.15% to LIBOR plus 1.70% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. As of December 31, 2004, $643.0 million of borrowings were outstanding at an average interest rate of 3.81%.

On July 26, 2002, the Company placed a $250.0 million term loan with a maturity of up to three years with two one-year extension options and an interest rate ranging from LIBOR plus 2.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. At December 31, 2003, $196.8 million of the term loan was outstanding at an interest rate of 3.95%. On July 30, 2004, the entire term loan was paid off in full from the Company's amended and expanded line of credit.

On May 13, 2003, the Company issued $250.0 million in unsecured notes maturing in May 2007 with a one-year extension option bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The proceeds were used to pay down and create more availability under the Company's line of credit. At December 31, 2004, $250.0 million was

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outstanding at an interest rate of 4.45%. In October 2003, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2004, the Company has contingent obligations of $6.9 million in letters of credit guaranteeing performance by the Company of certain obligations relating to the Centers. The Company does not believe that these letters of credit will result in a liability to the Company.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

None of the Company, the Operating Partnership, Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, Macerich Management Company, the Westcor Management Companies or their respective affiliates are currently involved in any material litigation nor, to the Company's knowledge, is any material litigation currently threatened against such entities or the Centers, other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, most of which is expected to be covered by liability insurance. For information about certain environmental matters, see "Business—Environmental Matters."

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

None.

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Part II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

The common stock of the Company is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MAC". The common stock began trading on March 10, 1994 at a price of $19 per share. In 2004, the Company's shares traded at a high of $64.66 and a low of $38.90.

As of February 22, 2005, there were approximately 726 stockholders of record. The following table shows high and low closing prices per share of common stock during each quarter in 2003 and 2004 and dividends/distributions per share of common stock declared and paid by quarter:

The Company issued 3,627,131 shares of its Series A cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock ("Series A Preferred Stock"), and 5,487,471 shares of its Series B cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock ("Series B Preferred Stock"). There is no established public trading market for either the Series A Preferred Stock or the Series B Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock were issued on February 25, 1998 and June 16, 1998, respectively. On September 9, 2003, all of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted to common stock. Preferred stock dividends are accrued quarterly and paid in arrears. The Series A Preferred Stock can be converted on a one for one basis into common stock and will pay a quarterly dividend equal to the greater of $0.46 per share, or the dividend then payable on a share of common stock. No dividends will be declared or paid on any class of common or other junior stock to the extent that dividends on Series A Preferred Stock have not been declared and/or paid. The

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following table shows the dividends per share of preferred stock declared and paid for each quarter in 2004 and 2003:

The Company's existing financing agreements limit, and any other financing agreements that the Company enters into in the future will likely limit, the Company's ability to pay cash dividends. Specifically, the Company may pay cash dividends and make other distributions based on a formula derived from Funds from Operations (See Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Funds From Operations) and only if no event of default under the financing agreements has occurred, unless, under certain circumstances, payment of the distribution is necessary to enable the Company to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

(1)

1,643 shares of the Company's Common Stock were delivered by an executive officer to pay the purchase price for the shares acquired upon exercise of his Company employee stock option. This tender of shares feature is permitted under the Company's equity incentive plans. The plans allow each participant to use the tender of shares feature upon exercise of any outstanding stock option granted under the plans provided such participant has held such stock for six months.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

The following sets forth selected financial data for the Company on a historical basis. The following data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements (and the notes thereto) of the Company and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" each included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

The Selected Financial Data is presented on a consolidated basis. The limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership (not owned by the REIT) are reflected as minority interest. Centers and entities in which the Company does not have a controlling ownership interest, even though in some cases the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies (Biltmore Fashion Park, Broadway Plaza, the Village at Corte Madera, Inland Center, NorthPark Center, Pacific Premier Retail Trust, SDG Macerich Properties, L.P., West Acres Shopping Center and certain Centers and entities in the Westcor portfolio) are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and are referred to as the "Joint Venture Centers."

Effective March 29, 2001, the Macerich Property Management Company merged with and into Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership ("MPMC, LLC") and the Company began consolidating the accounts of MPMC, LLC. Effective July 1, 2003, the Company began consolidating the accounts of Macerich Management Company, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation Number ("FIN") 46 (See Note 2 of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements). Effective July 26, 2002, the acquisition date of the Westcor portfolio, the Company began consolidating the Westcor Management Companies. Prior to March 29, 2001 and July 1, 2003, the Company accounted for Macerich Property Management Company and Macerich Management Company under the equity method of accounting, respectively. Accordingly, the net income that was allocable to the Company from Macerich Property Management Company prior to March 29, 2001 and Macerich Management Company prior to July 1, 2003 is included in the consolidated statements of operations as "Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures and management companies." Once each of these management companies was consolidated, including Westcor Management Companies, their respective revenues and expenses were included in the consolidated statements of operations as "Revenues—Management Companies" and "Management Companies' operating expenses", respectively.

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(1)

During 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, Business Combinations ("SFAS 141"). (See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Statement on Critical Accounting Policies"). The amortization of below market leases, which is recorded in minimum rents, was $9.2 million, $6.1 million and $1.1 million for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

(2)

Unconsolidated joint ventures include all Centers and entities in which the Company does not have a controlling ownership interest and for Macerich Management Company through June 30, 2003 and for Macerich Property Management Company through March 28, 2001. Effective March 29, 2001, the Macerich Property Management Company merged with and into MPMC, LLC. The Company accounts for the joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. Effective March 29, 2001, the Company began consolidating the accounts for MPMC, LLC. Effective July 1, 2003, the Company began consolidating the accounts of Macerich Management Company, in accordance with FIN 46. (See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—New Pronouncements Issued"). Effective July 26, 2002, the Company consolidated the accounts of the Westcor Management Companies.

(3)

"Minority Interest" reflects the ownership interest in the Operating Partnership or other unconsolidated entities not owned by the REIT.

(4)

In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" ("SAB 101"), which became effective for periods beginning after December 15, 1999. SAB 101 modified the timing of revenue recognition for percentage rent received from tenants. This change will defer recognition of a significant amount of percentage rent for the first three calendar quarters into the fourth quarter. The Company applied this change in accounting principle as of January 1, 2000. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle at the adoption date of January 1, 2000, including the pro rata share of joint ventures of $0.8 million, was approximately $1.8 million.

(5)

In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144"). SFAS 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. This statement supersedes SFAS 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" ("SFAS 121"). SFAS 144 establishes a single accounting model, based on the framework established in SFAS 121, for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. The Company adopted SFAS 144 on January 1, 2002.

The Company sold Boulder Plaza on March 19, 2002 and in accordance with SFAS 144 the results of Boulder Plaza for the periods from January 1, 2002 to March 19, 2002 and for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 have been reclassified into discontinued operations. Total revenues associated with Boulder Plaza were approximately $0.5 million for the period January 1, 2002 to March 19, 2002 and $2.1 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Additionally, the Company sold its 67% interest in Paradise Village Gateway on January 2, 2003 (acquired in July 2002), and the loss on sale of $0.2 million has been reclassified to discontinued operations in 2003. Total revenues associated with

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Paradise Village Gateway for the period ending December 31, 2002 were $2.4 million. The Company sold Bristol Center on August 4, 2003, and the results for the period January 1, 2003 to August 4, 2003 and for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. The sale of Bristol Center resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $22.2 million in 2003. Total revenues associated with Bristol Center were approximately $2.5 million for the period January 1, 2003 to August 4, 2003 and $4.0 million, $3.3 million and $3.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

The Company sold Westbar on December 16, 2004, and the results for the period January 1, 2004 to December 16, 2004 and for the year ended December 31, 2003 and for the period July 26, 2002 to December 31, 2002 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. The sale of Westbar resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $6.8 million. Total revenues associated with Westbar was approximately $4.8 million for the period January 1, 2004 to December 17, 2004 and $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and $2.1 million for the period July 26, 2002 to December 31, 2002.

Additionally, the results of Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. The Company has identified this asset for disposition. Total revenues associated with Crossroads Mall was approximately $11.2 million, $12.2 million, $11.8 million, $12.0 million and $11.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

(6)

Earnings per share are based on SFAS No. 128 for all years presented.

(7)

The Company uses Funds from Operations ("FFO") in addition to net income to report its operating and financial results and considers FFO and FFO-diluted as supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary items and sales of depreciated operating properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. FFO and FFO on a fully diluted basis are useful to investors in comparing operating and financial results between periods. This is especially true since FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization, as the Company believes real estate values fluctuate based on market conditions rather than depreciating in value ratably on a straight-line basis over time. FFO on a fully diluted basis is one of the measures investors find most useful in measuring the dilutive impact of outstanding convertible securities. FFO does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to net income as defined by GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs. FFO as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate investment trusts. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income see "Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Funds from Operations."

In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation G and Amended Item 10 of Regulation S-K relating to non-GAAP financial measures, the Company has revised its FFO definition as of January 1, 2003 and for all periods presented, to include gain or loss on sales of peripheral land, impairment of assets, losses on debt-related transactions and the effect of SFAS No. 141 to amortize the below market leases which are recorded in minimum rents. The Company's revised definition is in accordance with the definition provided by NAREIT.

The inclusion of gains (losses) on sales of peripheral land included in FFO for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 were $4.4 million (including $3.5 million from joint ventures at pro rata),$1.4 million (including $0.4 million from joint ventures at pro rata), $2.5 million (including $2.4 million from joint ventures at pro rata), $0.3 million (including $0.1 million from joint ventures at pro rata and ($0.7) million (including ($0.7) million from joint ventures at pro rata, respectively.

FFO for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 have been restated to reflect the Company's share of impairment of assets and losses on debt-related transactions, the latter of which was previously reported as extraordinary items under GAAP. The Company's write-off of impairment of assets for 2002 was $13.3 million (including $10.2 million from joint ventures at pro rata). There were no write-offs of impairment of assets for the years ended December 31, 2001 or 2000. The Company's losses on debt-related transactions for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 were $3.6 million, $2.0 million and $0.5 million (including $0.2 million from joint ventures at pro rata), respectively.

The computation of FFO-diluted includes the effect of outstanding common stock options and restricted stock using the treasury method. The Company had $125.1 million of convertible subordinated debentures (the "Debentures") which matured December 15, 2002. The Debentures were dilutive for the twelve month periods ending December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 and were included in the FFO calculation. The Debentures were paid off in full on December 13, 2002. On February 25, 1998, the Company sold $100 million of its Series A Preferred Stock. On June 16, 1998, the Company sold $150 million of its Series B Preferred Stock. The preferred stock can be converted on a one-for-one basis for common stock. The preferred stock was dilutive to FFO in 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 and the preferred stock were dilutive to net income in 2003. All of the Series B Preferred Stock were converted to common stock on September 9, 2003.

(8)

Assumes that all OP Units and Westcor partnership units are converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Westcor partnership units were converted into OP Units on July 27, 2004.

(9)

Assumes issuance of common stock for in-the-money options and restricted stock calculated using the Treasury method in accordance with SFAS No. 128 for all years presented.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General Background and Performance Measurement

The Company uses Funds from Operations ("FFO") in addition to net income to report its operating and financial results and considers FFO and FFO-diluted as supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary items and sales of depreciated operating properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. FFO and FFO on a fully dilutive basis are useful to investors in comparing operating and financial results between periods. This is especially true since FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization, as the Company believes real estate values fluctuate based on market conditions rather than depreciating in value ratably on a straight-line basis over time. FFO on a fully diluted basis is one of the measures investors find most useful in measuring the dilutive impact of outstanding convertible securities. FFO does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to net income as defined by GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs. FFO, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate investment trusts. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders, see "Funds from Operations."

In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's Registration G and Amended Item 10 of Registration S-K relating to non-GAAP financial measures, the Company has revised its FFO definition as of January 1, 2003 and for all periods presented, to include gain or loss or sales of peripheral land, impairment of assets, losses on debt-related transactions and the effect of SFAS No. 141 to amortize the market leases which are recorded in minimum rents. The Company's revised definition is in accordance with the definition provided by NAREIT.

Percentage rents generally increase or decrease with changes in tenant sales. As leases roll over, however, a portion of historical percentage rent is often converted to minimum rent. It is therefore common for percentage rents to decrease as minimum rents increase. Accordingly, in discussing financial performance, the Company combines minimum and percentage rents in order to better measure revenue growth.

The following discussion is based primarily on the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. The following discussion compares the activity for the year ended December 31, 2004 to results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2003. Also included is a comparison of the activities for the year ended December 31, 2003 to the results for the year ended December 31, 2002. This information should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains or incorporates statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Those statements appear in a number of places in this Form 10-K and include statements regarding, among other matters, the Company's growth, acquisition, redevelopment and development

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opportunities, the Company's acquisition and other strategies, regulatory matters pertaining to compliance with governmental regulations and other factors affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "projects," "predicts," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," and "should" and variations of these words and similar expressions, are used in many cases to identify these forward-looking statements. Stockholders are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or industry to vary materially from the Company's future results, performance or achievements, or those of the industry, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include the matters described herein and the following factors among others: general industry, economic and business conditions, which will, among other things, affect demand for retail space or retail goods, availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants, Anchor or tenant bankruptcies, closures, mergers or consolidations, lease rates and terms, availability and cost of financing, interest rate fluctuations and operating expenses; adverse changes in the real estate markets including, among other things, competition from other companies, retail formats and technologies, risks of real estate redevelopment, development, acquisitions and dispositions; governmental actions and initiatives (including legislative and regulatory changes); environmental and safety requirements; and terrorist activities that could adversely affect all of the above factors. The Company will not update any forward-looking information to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking information.

Statement on Critical Accounting Policies

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") defines "critical accounting policies" as those that require application of management's most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Some of these estimates and assumptions include judgements on revenue recognition, estimates for common area maintenance and real estate tax accruals, provisions for uncollectable accounts, impairment of long-lived assets, the allocation of purchase price between tangible and intangible assets, and estimates for environmental matters. The Company's significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. However, the following policies could be deemed to be critical within the SEC definition.

Revenue Recognition:

Minimum rental revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related lease. The difference between the amount of rent due in a year and the amount recorded as rental income is referred to as the "straight lining of rent adjustment." Currently, 52% of the mall and freestanding leases contain provisions for Consumer Price Index ("CPI") rent increases periodically throughout the term of the lease. The Company believes that using an annual multiple of CPI increases, rather than fixed contractual rent increases, results in revenue recognition that more closely matches the cash revenue from each lease and will provide

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more consistent rent growth throughout the term of the leases. Percentage rents are recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 101. Percentage rents are accrued when the tenants' specified sales targets have been met. Estimated recoveries from tenants for real estate taxes, insurance and other shopping center operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable expenses are incurred.

Property:

Costs related to the development, redevelopment, construction and improvement of properties are capitalized. Interest incurred or imputed on development, redevelopment and construction projects is capitalized until construction is substantially complete.

Maintenance and repairs expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Costs for major replacements and betterments, which includes HVAC equipment, roofs, parking lots, etc. are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Gains and losses are recognized upon disposal or retirement of the related assets and are reflected in earnings.

Property is recorded at cost and is depreciated using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

The Company accounts for all acquisitions entered into subsequent to June 30, 2001 in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, Business Combinations ("SFAS 141"). The Company will first determine the value of the land and buildings utilizing an "as if vacant" methodology. The Company will then assign a fair value to any debt assumed at acquisition. The balance of the purchase price will be allocated to tenant improvements and identifiable intangible assets or liabilities. Tenant improvements represent the tangible assets associated with the existing leases valued on a fair market value basis at acquisition date prorated over the remaining lease terms. The tenant improvements are classified as an asset under real estate investments and are depreciated over the remaining lease terms. Identifiable intangible assets and liabilities relate to the value of in-place operating leases which come in three forms: (i) origination value, which represents the value associated with "cost avoidance" of acquiring in-place leases, such as lease commissions paid under terms generally experienced in our markets; (ii) value of in-place leases, which represents the estimated loss of revenue and of costs incurred for the period required to lease the "assumed vacant" property to the occupancy level when purchased; and (iii) above or below market value of in-place leases, which represents the difference between the contractual rents and market rents at the time of the acquisition, discounted for tenant credit risks. Origination value is recorded as an other asset and is amortized over the remaining lease terms. Value of in-place leases is recorded as another asset and amortized over the remaining lease term plus an estimate of renewal of the acquired leases. Above or below market leases are classified as an other asset or liability, depending on whether the contractual terms are above or below market, and the asset or liability is amortized to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the leases.

When the Company acquires real estate properties, the Company allocates the components of these acquisitions using relative fair values computed using its estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions impact the amount of costs allocated between various components as well as the amount of costs

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assigned to individual properties in multiple property acquisitions. These allocations also impact depreciation expense and gains or loses recorded on future sales of properties.

Generally, the Company engages a valuation firm to assist with the allocation.

The Company adopted SFAS 144 on January 1, 2002 which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.

The Company assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of its long-lived assets by considering factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. Such factors include the tenant's ability to perform their duties and pay rent under the terms of the leases. The Company may recognize an impairment loss if the cash flows are not sufficient to cover its investment. Such a loss would be determined as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of a center.

Deferred Charges:

Costs relating to obtaining tenant leases are deferred and amortized over the initial term of the agreement using the straight-line method. Cost relating to financing of shopping center properties are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. In-place lease values are amortized over the remaining lease term plus an estimate of renewal. Leasing commissions and legal costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the individual remaining lease years. The range of the terms of the agreements are as follows:

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:

The Company has an ownership interest in a number of joint ventures as detailed in Note 3 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. The Company accounts for those investments using the equity method of accounting and those investments are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Company as "Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures." A pro rata share of the mortgage debt on these properties is shown in Item 2. Properties—Mortgage Debt. In addition, the following joint ventures also have debt that could become recourse debt to the Company or its subsidiaries, in excess of its pro rata share, should the partnership be unable to discharge the obligations of the related debt:

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The above amounts decreased by $13.2 million from December 31, 2003.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2004, the Company has certain obligations of $6.9 million in letters of credit guaranteeing performance by the Company of certain obligations relating to the Centers. The Company does not believe that these letters of credit will result in a liability to the Company.

Long-term contractual obligations:

The following is a schedule of long-term contractual obligations (as of December 31, 2004) for the consolidated Centers over the periods in which they are expected to be paid:

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The following table reflects the Company's acquisitions in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

The financial statements reflect the following acquisitions, dispositions and changes in ownership subsequent to the occurrence of each transaction.

On March 19, 2002, the Company sold Boulder Plaza, a 159,238 square foot community center in Boulder, Colorado for $24.7 million. The proceeds from the sale were used for general corporate purposes.

On June 10, 2002, the Company acquired The Oaks, a 1.1 million square foot super-regional mall in Thousand Oaks, California. The total purchase price was $152.5 million and was funded with $108.0 million of debt, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.15%, placed concurrently with the acquisition. The balance of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit. The Oaks is referred to herein as the "2002 Acquisition Center."

On July 26, 2002, the Operating Partnership acquired Westcor Realty Limited Partnership and its affiliated companies ("Westcor"). The total purchase price was approximately $1.475 billion including the assumption of $733 million in existing debt and the issuance of approximately $72 million of convertible

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preferred partnership units of the Operating Partnership at a price of $36.55 per unit. Additionally, $18.9 million of partnership units of Westcor Realty Limited Partnership were issued to limited partners of Westcor which, subject to certain conditions, can be converted on a one for one basis into partnership units of the Operating Partnership. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash which was provided primarily from a $380.0 million interim credit facility, which was subsequently paid in full in 2002 and a $250.0 million term loan, which was subsequently paid in full in 2004.

On November 8, 2002, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's interest in Panorama City Associates, which owns Panorama Mall in Panorama, California. The purchase price was approximately $23.7 million.

On December 24, 2002, the former Montgomery Ward site at Pacific View Mall in Ventura, California was sold for approximately $15.4 million. The proceeds from the sale were used to repay a portion of the term loan.

On January 2, 2003, the Company sold its 67% interest in Paradise Village Gateway, a 296,153 square foot Phoenix area urban village, for approximately $29.4 million. The proceeds from the sale were used to repay a portion of the term loan. The sale resulted in a loss on sale of asset of $0.2 million.

On January 31, 2003, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing. The purchase price consisted of approximately $68.3 million in cash plus the assumption of the joint venture partner's share of debt of $90.0 million.

On May 15, 2003, the Company sold 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera for a total purchase price of approximately $65.9 million, which included the assumption of a proportionate amount of the partnership debt in the amount of approximately $34.7 million. The Company retained a 50.1% partnership interest and has continued leasing and managing the asset. The sale resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $8.8 million.

On June 6, 2003, the Shops at Gainey Village, a 138,000 square foot Phoenix area specialty center, was sold for $55.7 million. The Company, which owned 50% of this property, received total proceeds of $15.8 million and recorded a gain on sale of asset of $2.8 million.

On August 4, 2003, the Company sold Bristol Center, a 161,000 square foot community center in Santa Ana, California. The sales price was approximately $30.0 million and the Company recorded a gain on sale of asset of $22.2 million which is reflected in discontinued operations.

On September 15, 2003, the Company acquired Northridge Mall, an 863,832 square foot super-regional mall in Salinas, California. The total purchase price was $128.5 million and was funded by sale proceeds from Bristol Center and borrowings under the Company's line of credit. Northridge Mall is referred herein as the "2003 Acquisition Center."

On December 18, 2003, the Company acquired Biltmore Fashion Park, a 608,976 square foot regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $158.5 million, which included the assumption of $77.4 million of debt. The Company also issued 705,636 partnership units of the Operating Partnership at a price of $42.80 per unit. The balance of the Company's 50% share of the purchase price of

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$10.5 million was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit. The mall is owned in a 50/50 joint venture with an institutional partner.

On January 30, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company, acquired Inland Center, a 1 million square foot super-regional mall in San Bernardino, California. The total purchase price was $63.3 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $54.0 million fixed rate loan on the property. The Company's share of the remainder of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

On May 11, 2004, the Company acquired an ownership interest in NorthPark Center, a 1.3 million square foot regional mall in Dallas, Texas. The Company's initial investment in the property was $30.0 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. In addition, the Company assumed a pro rata share of debt of $86.6 million and has committed to fund an additional $45.0 million. As of December 31, 2004, the Company's total investment in the joint venture was $49.1 million.

On July 1, 2004, the Company acquired the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, California and on July 20, 2004, the Company acquired La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara, California. The Mall of Victor Valley is a 508,000 square foot regional mall and La Cumbre Plaza is a 494,000 square foot regional mall. The combined total purchase price was $151.3 million. The purchase price for the Mall of Victor Valley included the assumption of an existing fixed rate loan of $54.0 million at 5.25% maturing in March, 2008. Concurrent with the closing of La Cumbre Plaza, a $30.0 million floating rate loan was placed on the property with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's revolving line of credit.

On November 16, 2004, the Company acquired Fiesta Mall, a 1 million square foot super regional mall in Mesa, Arizona. The total purchase price was $135.2 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. On December 2, 2004, the Company placed a ten year $84.0 million fixed rate loan at 4.88% on the property.

On December 16, 2004, the Company sold the Westbar property, a Phoenix area property that consisted of a collection of ground leases, a shopping center, and land for $47.5 million. The sale resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $6.8 million.

On December 30, 2004, the Company purchased the unaffiliated owners' 50% tenants in common interest in Paradise Village Ground Leases, Village Center, Village Crossroads, Village Fair and Paradise Village Office Park II. All of these assets are located in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $50.0 million which included the assumption of the unaffiliated owners' share of debt of $15.2 million. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's line of credit. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of these assets.

The Mall of Victor Valley, La Cumbre Plaza and Fiesta Mall are referred to herein as the "2004 Acquisition Centers."

Biltmore Fashion Park, Inland Center and NorthPark Center are joint ventures and these properties are reflected using the equity method of accounting. The Company's share of these results of these

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acquisitions are reflected in the consolidated results of operations of the Company in the income statement line item entitled "Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management company."

Many of the variations in the results of operations, discussed below, occurred due to the transactions described above including the acquisition of the Westcor portfolio, the 2002 Acquisition Center, the 2003 Acquisition Center and the 2004 Acquisition Centers. Biltmore Fashion Park, Inland Center and NorthPark Center are referred to herein as the "Joint Venture Acquisition Centers." 29^th Street, Parklane Mall, Santa Monica Place and Queens Center are currently under redevelopment and are referred to herein as the "Redevelopment Centers." La Encantada and Scottsdale 101 are currently under development and are referred herein as the "Development Properties." All other Centers, excluding the Redevelopment Centers, the Development Properties, the Village at Corte Madera, FlatIron Crossing, the 2002 Acquisition Center, the Westcor portfolio, the 2003 Acquisition Center, the 2004 Acquisition Centers and the Joint Venture Acquisition Centers, are referred to herein as the "Same Centers," unless the context otherwise requires.

Revenues include rents attributable to the accounting practice of straight-lining of rents which requires rent to be recognized each year in an amount equal to the average rent over the term of the lease, including fixed rent increases over that period. The amount of straight-lined rents, included in consolidated revenues, recognized in 2004 was $1.0 million compared to $2.9 million in 2003 and $1.2 million in 2002. Additionally, the Company recognized through equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures, $1.0 million as its pro rata share of straight-lined rents from joint ventures in 2004 compared to $1.9 million in 2003 and $2.3 million in 2002. These variances resulted from the Company structuring the majority of its new leases using an annual multiple of CPI increases, which generally do not require straight-lining treatment. Currently, 52% of the mall and freestanding leases contain provisions for CPI rent increases periodically throughout the term of the lease. The Company believes that using an annual multiple of CPI increases, rather than fixed contractual rent increases, results in revenue recognition that more closely matches the cash revenue from each lease and will provide more consistent rent growth throughout the term of the leases.

The Company's historical growth in revenues, net income and Funds From Operations have been closely tied to the acquisition and redevelopment of shopping centers. Many factors, including the availability and cost of capital, the Company's total amount of debt outstanding, interest rates and the availability of attractive acquisition targets, among others, will affect the Company's ability to acquire and redevelop additional properties in the future. The Company may not be successful in pursuing acquisition opportunities and newly acquired properties may not perform as well as expected in terms of achieving the anticipated financial and operating results. Acquiring a portfolio of properties increases the risk associated with new acquisitions. Increased competition for acquisitions may impact adversely the Company's ability to acquire additional properties on favorable terms. Expenses arising from the Company's efforts to complete acquisitions, redevelop properties or increase its market penetration may have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the following describes some of the other significant factors that may impact the Company's future results of operations.

General Factors Affecting the Centers; Competition:    Real property investments are subject to varying degrees of risk that may affect the ability of the Centers to generate sufficient revenues to meet operating and other expenses, including debt service, lease payments, capital expenditures and tenant improvements, and to make

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distributions to the Company and the Company's stockholders. Income from shopping center properties may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including: the national economic climate; the regional and local economy (which may be adversely impacted by plant closings, industry slowdowns, union activities, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist activities, and other factors); local real estate conditions (such as an oversupply of, or a reduction in demand for, retail space or retail goods and the availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants); perceptions by retailers or shoppers of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the shopping center; and increased costs of maintenance, insurance and operations (including real estate taxes). A significant percentage of the Centers are located in California, the Westcor centers are concentrated in Arizona and upon completion of the Wilmorite acquisition, 12 centers will be located in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. To the extent that economic or other factors affect California, Arizona, New York, New Jersey or Connecticut (or their respective regions generally) more severely than other areas of the country, the negative impact on the Company's economic performance could be significant. There are numerous shopping facilities that compete with the Centers in attracting tenants to lease space, and an increasing number of new retail formats and technologies other than retail shopping centers that compete with the Centers for retail sales (see "Business—Competition"). Increased competition could adversely affect the Company's revenues. Income from shopping center properties and shopping center values are also affected by such factors as applicable laws and regulations, including tax, environmental, safety and zoning laws (see "Business—Environmental Matters"), interest rate levels and the availability and cost of financing.

Dependence on Anchors/Tenants:    The Company's revenues and funds available for distribution would be adversely affected if a significant number of the Company's tenants were unable (due to poor operating results, bankruptcy, terrorist activities or other reasons) to meet their obligations, if the Company were unable to lease a significant amount of space in the Centers on economically favorable terms, or if for any reason, the Company were unable to collect a significant amount of rental payments. A decision by an Anchor or a significant tenant to cease operations at a Center could also have an adverse effect on the Company. In addition, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, dispositions or bankruptcies in the retail industry could result in the loss of Anchors or tenants at one or more Centers. The bankruptcy and/or closure of retail stores, or sale of a store or stores to a less desirable retailer, may reduce occupany levels and rental income, or otherwise adversely affect the Company's financial performance. (See "Business—Bankruptcy and/or Closure of Retail Stores.") Furthermore, if the store sales of retailers operating in the Centers were to decline sufficiently, tenants might be unable to pay their minimum rents or expense recovery charges. In the event of a default by a tenant, the Center may also experience delays and costs in enforcing its rights as landlord.

Real Estate Development Risks:    The Company's business strategy includes the selective development and construction of retail properties. Any development, redevelopment and construction activities that the Company undertakes will be subject to the risks of real estate development, including lack of financing, construction delays, environmental requirements, budget overruns, sunk costs and lease-up. Furthermore, occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed property may not be sufficient to make the property profitable. Real estate development activities are also subject to risks relating to the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations. If any of the above events occur, the ability to pay distributions and service the Company's indebtedness could be adversely affected.

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Joint Venture Centers:    The Company indirectly owns partial interests in 38 Joint Venture Centers as well as fee title to a site that is ground leased to the entity that owns a Joint Venture Center and several development sites. The Company may also acquire partial interests in additional properties through joint venture arrangements. Investments in Joint Venture Centers involve risks different from those of investments in wholly-owned Centers. The Company may have fiduciary responsibilities to its partners that could affect decisions concerning the Joint Venture Centers. In certain cases, third parties share with the Company or have (with respect to one Joint Venture Center) control of major decisions relating to the Joint Venture Centers, including decisions with respect to sales, financings and the timing and amount of additional capital contributions, as well as decisions that could have an adverse impact on the Company's REIT status. In addition, some of the Company's outside partners control the day-to-day operations of eight Joint Venture Centers. The Company therefore does not control cash distributions from these Centers and the lack of cash distributions from these Centers could jeopardize the Company's ability to maintain its qualification as a REIT.

Uninsured Losses:    Each of the Centers has comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage and rental loss insurance with insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. The Company does not insure certain types of losses (such as losses from wars), because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. In addition, while the Company or the relevant joint venture, as applicable, carries earthquake insurance on the Centers located in California, the policies are subject to a deductible equal to 5% of the total insured value of each Center, a $100,000 per occurrence minimum and a combined annual aggregate loss limit of $200 million on these Centers. While the Company or the relevant joint venture also carries terrorism insurance on the Centers, the policies are subject to a $10,000 deductible and a combined annual aggregate loss of $400 million for both certified and non-certified acts of terrorism. Furthermore, the Company carries title insurance on substantially all of the Centers for less than their full value. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occurs, the Operating Partnership or the entity, as the case may be, that owns the affected Center could lose its capital invested in the Center, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the Center, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the Center. There is also no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain its current insurance coverage. An uninsured loss or loss in excess of insured limits may negatively impact the Company's financial condition.

REIT Qualification:    Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Internal Revenue Code provisions for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. The complexity of these provisions and of the applicable income tax regulations is greater in the case of a REIT such as the Company that holds its assets in partnership form. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within the Company's control, including by the Company's partners in the Joint Venture Centers, may affect its ability to qualify as a REIT. In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could significantly change the tax laws with respect to the Company's qualification as a REIT or the federal income tax consequences of that qualification.

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If in any taxable year the Company fails to qualify as a REIT, the Company will suffer the following negative results:

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the Company will not be allowed a deduction for distributions to stockholders in computing its taxable income; and



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the Company will be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates.

In addition, the Company will be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which the qualification was lost, unless the Company was entitled to relief under statutory provisions. As a result, net income and the funds available for distribution to the Company's stockholders will be reduced for five years. Furthermore, the Internal Revenue Service could challenge the Company's REIT status for post periods, which if successful, could result in the Company owing a material amount of tax for prior periods. It is also possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations might cause the Board of Directors to revoke the Company's REIT election.

Potential Conflicts of Interest.    Each of Mace Siegel, Arthur Coppola, Dana Anderson and Edward Coppola (the "principals") serve as executive officers of the Company and are members of its board of directors. Accordingly, these principals have substantial influence over its management and the management of the Operating Partnership. Certain interests of the principals may cause a potential conflict of interest with the Company and its stockholders. The principals will experience negative tax consequences if some of the Centers are sold. As a result, the principals may not favor a sale of these Centers even though such a sale may benefit other Company stockholders. The principals also have guaranteed mortgage loans encumbering one of the Centers in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $21.75 million. The existence of these loans by the principals could result in the principals having interests that are inconsistent with the interests of the Company and its stockholders. Finally, the principals may have different interests than the Company's stockholders in certain corporate transactions because they are significant OP Unit holders in the Operating Partnership.

Assets and Liabilities

Total assets increased to $4.6 billion at December 31, 2004 compared to $4.1 billion at December 31, 2003 and $3.7 billion at December 31, 2002. During that same period, total liabilities were $3.4 billion in 2004, $2.9 billion in 2003, and $2.4 billion in 2002. These changes were primarily a result of the 2004, 2003 and 2002 acquisitions and various debt and equity transactions.

Recent Developments

A. Acquisitions

On January 30, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company, acquired Inland Center, a 1 million square foot super-regional mall in San Bernardino, California. The total purchase price was $63.3 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $54.0 million fixed rate loan on the property. The balance of the Company's pro rata share of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

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On May 11, 2004, the Company acquired an ownership interest in NorthPark Center, a 1.3 million square foot regional mall in Dallas, Texas. The Company's initial investment in the property was $30.0 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. In addition, the Company assumed a pro rata share of debt of $86.6 million and has committed to fund an additional $45.0 million. As of December 31, 2004, the Company's total investment in the joint venture was $49.1 million.

On July 1, 2004, the Company acquired the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, California and on July 20, 2004, the Company acquired La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara, California. The Mall of Victor Valley is a 508,000 square foot regional mall and La Cumbre Plaza is a 494,000 square foot regional mall. The combined total purchase price was $151.3 million. The purchase price for the Mall of Victor Valley included the assumption of an existing fixed rate loan of $54.0 million at 5.25% maturing in March, 2008. Concurrent with the closing of La Cumbre Plaza, a $30.0 million floating rate loan was placed on the property with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's revolving line of credit.

On November 16, 2004, the Company acquired Fiesta Mall, a 1 million square foot super regional mall in Mesa, Arizona. The total purchase price was $135.2 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. On December 2, 2004, the Company placed a ten year $84.0 million fixed rate loan at 4.88% on the property.

On December 23, 2004, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilmorite Properties, Inc. and Wilmorite Holdings L.P. ("Wilmorite"). The total purchase price will be approximately $2.33 billion, including the assumption of approximately $878 million of existing debt at an average interest rate of 6.43% and the issuance of convertible preferred units and common units totaling an estimated $320 million. Approximately $210 million of the convertible preferred units can be redeemed, subject to certain conditions, for that portion of the Wilmorite portfolio generally located in the greater Rochester area. The balance of the consideration to Wilmorite's equity holders will be paid in cash. This transaction has been approved by each company's Board of Directors, subject to customary closing conditions. A majority-in-interest of the limited partners of Wilmorite Holdings L.P. and of the stockholders of its general partner, Wilmorite Properties, Inc., have also approved this acquisition. It is currently anticipated that this transaction will be completed in April, 2005. Wilmorite's existing portfolio includes interests in 11 regional malls and two open-air community centers, with 13.4 million square feet of space located in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky and Virginia. Approximately 5 million square feet of gross leaseable area is located at three premier regional malls: Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Virginia, Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, New Jersey and Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Connecticut.

On December 30, 2004, the Company purchased the unaffiliated owners' 50% tenants in common interest in Paradise Village Ground Leases, Village Center, Village Crossroads, Village Fair and Paradise Village Office Park II. All of these assets are located in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $50.0 million which included the assumption of the unaffiliated owners' share of debt of $15.2 million. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's line of credit. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of these assets.

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On January 11, 2005, the Company became a 15% owner in a joint venture that acquired Metrocenter, a 1.4 million square foot super-regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $160 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $112 million loan on the property. The Company's share of the purchase price, net of the debt, was $7.2 million which was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

Effective January 21, 2005, the Company formed a ⁵⁰/50 joint venture with a private investment company. The joint venture acquired a 49% interest in Kierland Commons, a 320,000 square foot mixed use center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The joint venture's purchase price for the interest in the center was $49.0 million. The Company assumed its share of the underlying property debt and funded the remainder of its share of the purchase price by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

B. Financing Activity

On February 18, 2004, the Company placed a $79.9 million floating rate loan on the Center at Salisbury. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 1.375% and matures February 20, 2006.

On June 30, 2004, the Company placed a new $85.0 million loan maturing in 2009 on Northridge Mall. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converts to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%.

On July 19, 2004, the Company placed a new $75.0 million fixed rate loan on Redmond Town Center. The new fixed rate loan bears interest at 4.81%. The proceeds were used to pay off the old $58.4 million loan and a $10.6 million loan at Washington Square. Both loans which were paid off had interest rates of 6.5%.

On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded its revolving line of credit from $425.0 million to $1.0 billion and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007, plus a one year extension. The interest rate was reduced to 1.5% over LIBOR based on the Company's current leverage level.

On October 7, 2004, the Company placed an additional loan for $35.0 million at Washington Square. The loan will mature February 1, 2009 and the interest rate floats at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The proceeds from this loan paid off existing loans at Cascade Mall and Northpoint Plaza totaling $24.0 million at fixed interest rates of 6.5%.

C. Redevelopment and Development Activity

At Queens Center, the multi-phased $275 million redevelopment and expansion had its grand opening the weekend of November 19, 2004. The project increased the size of the center from 620,000 square feet to approximately 1 million square feet.

At Washington Square in suburban Portland, the Company is proceeding with an expansion project which consists of the addition of 80,000 square feet of shop space. The expansion is underway with substantial completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2005.

In Boulder, Colorado, the Company has received final approval from the City of Boulder's Planning Board for its proposal to transform Crossroads Mall into "Twenty Ninth Street"—an open-air retail, entertainment, restaurant and office district. Macerich has reached agreement with anchors, Century

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Theatres, Home Depot and Wild Oats Market. Wild Oats and Century will join existing anchor Foley's which is the remaining retailer from the original mall. Twenty Ninth Street is expected to represent approximately 816,000 square feet of GLA upon completion of the project.

The development of San Tan Village progresses. The 500 acre master planned Gilbert project will unfold during several phases of development which will be driven by market and retailers' needs. Upon full completion, San Tan Village is expected to represent approximately 3 million square feet of retail space. Phase I, featuring a 29 acre full service power center, will open a Wal-Mart in 2005 followed by a Sam's Club later in the year. Phase II represents an additional 308,000 square feet of gross leaseable area. Phase II is projected to open September 2005. The regional shopping center component of San Tan Village lies on 120 acres and will represent approximately 1.3 million square feet. Infrastructure improvements are underway. The entertainment district could open as early as 2006 followed by a projected fall 2007 opening for the majority of the balance of the center.

At NorthPark Center in Dallas, Texas, the joint venture is proceeding with an expansion project which consists of the addition of Nordstrom, AMC Theatres and new specialty retail space which will increase the size of the center from 1.3 million square feet to more than 1.9 million square feet. The project is being built in phases and is being managed by the Company's joint venture partner.

D. Dispositions

On December 16, 2004, the Company sold the Westbar property, a Phoenix area property that consisted of a collection of ground leases, a shopping center, and land for $47.5 million. The sale resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $6.8 million.

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003

Revenues

Minimum and percentage rents increased by 16.3% to $347.3 million in 2004 from $298.7 million in 2003. Approximately $11.7 million of the increase relates to the Same Centers, $0.8 million of the increase relates to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing, $7.4 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $10.1 million relates to the 2004 Acquisition Centers and $22.0 million relates to the Redevelopment and Development Centers, primarily Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101 where phases of the developments have been completed. Additionally, these increases in minimum and percentage rents are offset by decreasing revenues of $3.4 million related to the Company's sale of a 49.9% interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

During 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 141. (See "Statement on Critical Accounting Policies"). The amortization of below market leases, which is recorded in minimum rents, increased to $9.2 million in 2004 from $6.1 million in 2003. The increase is primarily due to the 2003 Acquisition Center, 2004 Acquisition Centers and the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing.

Tenant recoveries increased to $159.0 million in 2004 from $152.7 in 2003. Approximately $0.1 million relates to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing,

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$3.4 million relates to the Redevelopment and Development Centers, primarily Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101, $4.4 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center and $3.7 million relates to the 2004 Acquisition Centers. This is offset by a $3.8 million decrease due to a change in estimated recovery rates at the Same Centers and a $1.1 million decrease relating to the Company's sale of a 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

Management Companies

Revenues increased by 49.3% to $21.8 million in 2004 compared to $14.6 million in 2003 primarily due to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 in accordance with FIN 46. Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Expenses

Shopping center and operating expenses increased to $165.0 million in 2004 compared to $151.3 million in 2003. The increase is a result of $4.6 million related to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $4.2 million due to the 2004 Acquisition Centers, $7.3 million related to the Redevelopment and Development Centers, primarily Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101, $0.1 million related to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing and $5.3 million relating to the Same Centers due to increases in recoverable and non-recoverable expenses. This is offset by a decrease of non-recoverable expenses due to a write-off of a $6.4 million compensation liability and a $1.4 million decrease related to the Company's sale of a 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

Management Companies' Operating Expenses

Expenses increased by 21.2% to $38.3 million in 2004 from $31.6 million in 2003 primarily due to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 in accordance with FIN 46. Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

REIT General and Administrative Expenses

REIT general and administrative expenses increased to $11.1 million in 2004 from $8.5 million in 2003, primarily due to increases in professional services and stock-based compensation expense.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased to $142.1 million in 2004 from $104.9 million in 2003. Approximately $3.3 million of the increase relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $7.8 million relates to the 2004 Acquisition Centers, $2.0 million relates to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003, $3.8 million relates to additional capital expenditures at the Same Centers and $8.5 million relates to Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101. As a result of SFAS 141, an additional $12.9 million of depreciation and amortization was recorded for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to the reclassification of the purchase price of 2002, 2003 and 2004 acquisitions between buildings and into the value of in-place leases, tenant improvements and lease commissions all of which have shorter depreciable lives than buildings. This is offset by a $1.1 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to $146.3 million in 2004 from $130.7 million in 2003. Approximately $4.5 million of the increase relates to the refinancing of FlatIron Crossing on November 4, 2003, $4.8 million relates to the $250 million of unsecured notes issued on May 13, 2003, $5.3 million relates to increased borrowings on the Company's line of credit, $2.0 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $2.0 million relates to the 2004 Acquisition Centers and $8.7 million relates primarily to Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101. These increases are offset by $2.0 million, which relates to the Company's sale of a 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera, $4.1 million relates to the payoff of the $196.5 million term loan on July 30, 2004, $2.5 million relates to the payoff of the 29^th Street loan on February 3, 2004 and $5.9 million relates to other financing activity at the Same Centers. Capitalized interest was $8.9 million in 2004, down from $12.1 million in 2003.

Minority Interest

The minority interest represents the 19.5% weighted average interest of the Operating Partnership not owned by the Company during 2004. This compares to 20.74% not owned by the Company during 2003.

Equity in Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Macerich Management Company

The income from unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Company was $54.9 million for 2004, compared to income of $59.3 million in 2003. This decrease is primarily due to increased depreciation relating to SFAS 141 on the Joint Venture Acquisition Centers and consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 in accordance with FIN 46. Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

In 2004, the Company recorded a loss from early extinguishment of debt of $1.6 million related to the payoff of a loan at one of the Redevelopment Centers and the payoff of the $196.8 million term loan.

Gain on Sale of Assets

In 2004, a gain of $0.9 million was recorded relating to land sales compared to $1.0 million of land sales in 2003. A gain of $12.4 million in 2003 represents primarily the Company's sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera on May 15, 2003 and the sale of the Shops at Gainey Village.

Discontinued Operations

In 2004, the $7.1 million gain on sale relates primarily to the sale of the Westbar property. The gain on sale of $22.0 million in 2003 relates primarily to the sale of Bristol Center on August 4, 2003.

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

Primarily as a result of the sale of Bristol Center in 2003, the purchase of the 2003 Acquisition Center and the 2004 Acquisition Centers, the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera, the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing, the change in depreciation expense due to SFAS 141, the redevelopment of Queens Center, the developments of La Encantada and Scottsdale 101 and the foregoing results, net income available to common stockholders decreased to $82.5 million in 2004 from $113.2 million in 2003.

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Operating Activities

Cash flow from operations was $194.4 million in 2004 compared to $202.8 million in 2003. The decrease is primarily due to the foregoing results at the Centers as mentioned above.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $479.3 million in 2004 compared to cash used in investing activities of $328.4 million in 2003. The change resulted primarily from the proceeds of $107.2 million received in 2003 from the sale of Paradise Village Gateway, the Shops at Gainey Village, Bristol Center and the 49.9% interest in the Village at Corte Madera which is offset by increased contributions to joint ventures and acquisitions of joint ventures, $291.5 million relating to the 2004 Acquisition Centers and by the Company's purchase of its joint venture partner's 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing on January 31, 2003.

Financing Activities

Cash flow provided by financing activities was $316.6 million in 2004 compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $115.7 million in 2003. The 2004 increase compared to 2003 resulted primarily from $94.1 million of additional funding relating to Queens construction loan, the $85.0 million Northridge loan, the new $84.0 million loan at Fiesta Mall and increased borrowings under the Company's line of credit, which is offset by the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing in January 2003, the $32.3 million funding of the Panorama loan in the first quarter of 2003 and increased dividends being paid in 2004 compared to 2003.

Funds From Operations

Primarily as a result of the factors mentioned above, Funds from Operations—Diluted increased 11.1% to $299.2 million in 2004 from $269.1 million in 2003. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders, see "Funds from Operations."

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2003 and 2002

Revenues

Minimum and percentage rents increased by 29.7% to $298.7 million in 2003 from $230.3 million in 2002. Approximately $60.1 million of the increase relates to the Westcor portfolio, $6.7 million of the increase relates to the 2002 Acquisition Center, $4.2 million relates to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in Panorama and $2.9 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center. Additionally, the Redevelopment Centers offset the increase in minimum and percentage rents by decreasing revenues by $1.0 million in 2003 compared to 2002 and a $5.3 million offset related to the Company's sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

During 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 141. (See "Statement on Critical Accounting Policies"). The amortization of below market leases, which is recorded in minimum rents, increased to $6.1 million in 2003 from $1.1 million in 2002. The increase is primarily due to a full year's amortization in 2003 from the acquisitions during 2002 compared to a partial year in 2002.

Tenant recoveries increased to $152.7 million in 2003 from $116.0 in 2002. Approximately $31.8 million relates to the Westcor portfolio, $3.9 million relates to the 2002 Acquisition Center, $4.7 million relates to

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the Same Centers, $1.9 million relates to Panorama Mall and $1.3 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center. This is offset by a $1.0 million decrease relating to the Redevelopment Centers and a $2.3 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

Management Companies

Revenues increased to $14.6 million in 2003 compared to $4.8 million in 2002. This is primarily a result of Macerich Management Company being accounted for under the equity method of accounting for all of 2002. Effective July 1, 2003, in accordance with FIN 46, the Company began consolidating Macerich Management Company. Additionally, the Westcor Management Companies were consolidated for an entire year in 2003 compared to a partial year of 2002, beginning July 27, 2002, effective with the Westcor portfolio acquisition.

Expenses

Shopping center and operating expenses increased to $151.3 million in 2003 compared to $113.8 million in 2002. The increase is a result of $30.3 million related to the Westcor Portfolio, the 2002 Acquisition Center accounted for $3.1 million of the increase in expenses, $1.6 million relates to Panorama Mall, $1.4 million relates to increased property taxes, recoverable expenses and bad debt expense at the Redevelopment Centers and $3.1 million represents increased property taxes, insurance and other recoverable and non-recoverable expenses at the Same Centers. This is offset by a $2.0 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

Management Companies' Operating Expenses

Expenses in 2003 are $31.6 million compared to $13.2 million in 2002. This is primarily a result of Macerich Management Company being accounted for under the equity method of accounting for all of 2002. Effective July 1, 2003, in accordance with FIN 46, the Company began consolidating Macerich Management Company. Additionally, the Westcor Management Companies were consolidated for an entire year in 2003 compared to a partial year of 2002, beginning July 26, 2002, effective with the Westcor portfolio acquisition.

REIT General and Administrative Expenses

REIT general and administrative expenses increased to $8.5 million in 2003 from $7.4 million in 2002, primarily due to increases in professional services and stock-based compensation expense.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased to $104.9 million in 2003 from $74.5 million in 2002. Approximately $1.6 million relates to additional capital costs at the Same Centers, $2.0 million relates to the 2002 Acquisition Center, $0.9 million relating to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $1.3 million relating to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003, $0.4 million relates to Panorama Mall and $16.8 million relates to the Westcor portfolio. As a result of SFAS 141, an additional $9.5 million of depreciation and amortization was recorded based on a reclassification of the purchase price of the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers and the Westcor portfolio between buildings and into the value of in-place leases, tenant improvements and lease commissions all of which have shorter depreciable lives than buildings. This is offset by a $1.9 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to $130.7 million in 2003 from $120.3 million in 2002. Approximately $16.8 million of the increase is related to the debt from the Westcor portfolio, $0.5 million from the 2002 Acquisition Center, $1.0 million relates to the new $32.3 million loan placed on Panorama Mall in January 2003 and $6.5 million is related to the $250.0 million of unsecured notes issued on May 13, 2003. In addition, the interest expense relating to the debentures paid off in December 2002 reduced interest expense by $8.6 million in 2003 compared to 2002 and the sale of 49.9% of the Company's partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera resulted in a decrease of $3.4 million compared to 2002. Capitalized interest was $12.1 million in 2003, up from $7.8 million in 2002 primarily due to the redevelopment and expansion of Queens Center.

Minority Interest

The minority interest represents the 20.3% weighted average interest of the Operating Partnership not owned by the Company during 2003. This compares to 24.7% not owned by the Company during 2002.

Equity in Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Macerich Management Companies

The income from unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Companies was $59.3 million for 2003, compared to income of $43.0 million in 2002. $5.6 million was attributed to the acquisition of certain joint ventures in the Westcor portfolio and $0.5 million relating to the sale of a 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera. Additionally in 2002, a loss of $11.3 million was included in unconsolidated joint ventures relating to the Company's investment in MerchantWired, LLC which included a $10.2 million write down of assets.

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets

A gain of $12.4 million in 2003 represents $8.5 million from the Company's sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera on May 15, 2003, $2.8 million relates to the Company's sale of Gainey Village on June 6, 2003 and $1.0 million relates to gains on sales of peripheral land. This is compared to a loss of $3.8 million in 2002 representing primarily the write down of assets from the Company's various technology investments.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

In 2003, the Company recorded a loss from early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million compared to $3.6 million in 2002.

Discontinued Operations

A gain of $22.0 million in 2003 relates to the gain on sale of Bristol Mall on August 4, 2003 of $22.2 million and $0.2 million relates to a loss on the Company's sale of its 67% interest in Paradise Village Gateway on January 2, 2003. This is compared to a gain of $26.1 million in 2002 as a result of the Company selling Boulder Plaza on March 19, 2002 and recognizing a gain on sale of $13.9 million and the Company recognizing a gain of $12.2 million as a result of the Company selling the former Montgomery Ward site at Pacific View Mall.

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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

Primarily as a result of the purchase of the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers, the Westcor portfolio, the Bristol, the Village at Corte Madera and Gainey Village sales, the issuance of $420.3 million of equity in November 2002 which was used to pay off debt, and the foregoing results, net income available to common stockholders increased to $113.2 million in 2003 from $61.0 million in 2002. In 2002, the sales of Boulder Plaza and the former Montgomery Ward site at Pacific View Mall resulting in a total gain of $26.1 million and significantly increased net income available to common stockholders for the year ending December 31, 2002.

Operating Activities

Cash flow from operations was $202.8 million in 2003 compared to $163.2 million in 2002. The increase is primarily due to the Westcor portfolio, the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers and increased net operating income at the Centers as mentioned above.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $328.4 million in 2003 compared to cash used in investing activities of $875.0 million in 2002. The change resulted primarily from the acquisitions of the Westcor portfolio and 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers, the Company's purchase of its joint venture partner's 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing, the Company's sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera, an increase in equity of income of unconsolidated joint ventures due to the Westcor portfolio, the loss of $10.2 million in 2002 from the Company's investment in Merchant Wired, LLC and a $126.6 million increase in development, redevelopment and expansion of Centers primarily due to the Queens Center expansion. This is offset by $107.2 million of proceeds received from the sale of Paradise Village Gateway, the Shops at Gainey Village, Bristol Center and the 49.9% interest in the Village at Corte Madera and increased distributions from joint ventures primarily as a result of the Westcor portfolio.

Financing Activities

Cash flow provided by financing activities was $115.7 million in 2003 compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $739.1 million in 2002. The change resulted primarily from the acquisitions of the Westcor portfolio in 2002 and the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers, the construction loan at Queens Center of $101.3 million, the new loan of $32.2 million at Panorama Mall and the $250.0 million of unsecured notes issued on May 13, 2003. This is offset by $471.9 million of net proceeds from equity offerings in 2002 and a $108.0 million loan placed on the 2002 Acquisition Center.

Funds From Operations

Primarily as a result of the acquisitions of the Westcor portfolio, the purchase of the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers and the other factors mentioned above, Funds from Operations—Diluted increased 38.3% to $269.1 million in 2003 from $194.6 million in 2002. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders, see "Funds from Operations."

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company intends to meet its short term liquidity requirements through cash generated from operations, working capital reserves, property secured borrowings, unsecured corporate borrowing and borrowing under the new revolving line of credit. The Company anticipates that revenues will continue to

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provide necessary funds for its operating expenses and debt service requirements, and to pay dividends to stockholders in accordance with REIT requirements. The Company anticipates that cash generated from operations, together with cash on hand, will be adequate to fund capital expenditures which will not be reimbursed by tenants, other than non-recurring capital expenditures. The following tables summarize capital expenditures incurred at the Centers for the twelve months ending December 31: