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Exhibit 99.1
(FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES INC LOGO)
FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2007 FINANCIAL RESULTS
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Conference Call to Discuss Results Will Be Held at 1:00PM EST, December 21, 2007
Dial in: (800) 218-4007 or go to www.feldmanmall.com
GREAT NECK, N.Y.—December 21, 2007
RELEASE HIGHLIGHT
    3rd quarter FFO was $0.04 per diluted share as compared to $0.21 per diluted share in the 3rd quarter of 2006.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. (NYSE:FMP) today reported Funds From Operations (“FFO”) totaling $0.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $3.0 million, or $0.21 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The Company’s net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $3.1 million, or $0.26 per share, as compared to a net loss of $1.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2006. The Company had 14.5 and 14.7 million weighted average common shares and operating partnership units outstanding during the third quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Third quarter results were negatively impacted by a number of non-recurring expenses, including professional fees, incurred in connection with the strategic alternatives process. Management believes that these non-recurring expenses will also impact the fourth quarter. The sale of joint venture interests in the Foothills Mall and Colonie Center during the second and third quarters of 2006, respectively, while having a negative impact on year-over-year comparisons from an operating income standpoint (as per the chart below), generated $80.3 million in cash proceeds. The Company has redeployed those proceeds into capital expenditures for the redevelopment of its existing mall properties and believes that continued redevelopment of its malls will lead to increased shop lease-up, increased shopper traffic and consequently stronger revenues. Third quarter results were positively impacted by a non-cash reduction in obligation to affiliates totaling $1.6 million.
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The following items represent variances in income and expense that impacted the Company’s FFO results for the periods indicated compared to the prior year periods (in millions):
                 
    September 30, 2007  
    Months     Nine  
    Months     Months  
Property Level Net Operating Income (“NOI”):
               
Higher rental revenue
  $ 1.1     $ 0.7  
Higher operating expenses
    (0.8 )     (2.2 )
 
           
Same store NOI variance (1)
    0.3       (1.5 )
 
           
G&A Expense:
               
Executive severance (non-recurring)
          (0.6 )
Strategic alternative costs (non-recurring)
    (0.3 )     (0.7 )
Other G&A expense (2)
    (1.5 )     (4.0 )
 
           
Total G&A variance
    (1.8 )     (5.3 )
 
           
Effect of Sale to JVs: Colonie & Foothills:
               
Net operating income
    (1.6 )     (7.8 )
Decrease in interest expense
    0.6       3.5  
Increase in management, leasing and development fee income
    0.9       2.4  
 
           
Total effect of sale to joint ventures
    (0.1 )     (1.9 )
Other:
               
Three months Golden Triangle Mall NOI (acquired 4/06)
          0.7  
Decrease in Harrisburg earnout liability
    0.4       2.8  
Increase in interest expense
    (0.8 )     (1.1 )
Other income and expense, net
    (0.2 )     (0.5 )
Preferred stock dividends
    (0.2 )     (0.4 )
 
           
Decrease in FFO allocated to common stockholders
  $ (2.4 )   $ (7.2 )
 
           
(1)   The increase in NOI for properties that were wholly-owned during both the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 periods was due to (i) higher revenue ($1.1 million) primarily due to the opening of a theater at the Stratford Square Mall, offset by (ii) higher operating expenses ($0.8 million) primarily due to higher salary, wages, provision for bad debt and professional fees.
(2)   Other expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2007 increased $1.5 million due to (i) higher professional fees, SOX-related fees, and construction management expense ($1.1 million), (ii) costs associated with special construction audits and lease audits ($0.2 million) and (iii) higher personnel costs ($0.2 million).
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, FFO totaled $1.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share as compared to $9.1 million, or $0.62 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The Company’s net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $8.9 million, or $0.73 per share, as compared to net income of $21.2 million, or $1.62 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The 2007 periods include non-cash reductions in the Company’s earnout obligation due to affiliates, included in miscellaneous income in the first quarter in the amount of $2.3 million and in the third quarter in the amount of $1.6 million. The Company had 14.5 and 14.7 million weighted average common shares and operating partnership units outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 


 

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OTHER
Management Changes
The Company is concentrating on expense reduction both at the property and corporate levels and has initiated programs including outsourcing to achieve certain economies of scale. In conjunction with the Company’s continuing efforts to restructure, the Phoenix office will be closed except for a minimal leasing staff. In addition, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Director, James Bourg, announced that he will be leaving the Company. The Company anticipates that Mr. Bourg’s departure and the closure of the Phoenix office will take place during the second quarter of 2008. In connection with Mr. Bourg’s departure, the Company will incur a one-time severance charge of approximately $1.3 million that will be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Strategic Alternatives
On June 5, 2007, the Company announced that it retained Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. to assist the Company in exploring strategic alternatives in order to enhance shareholder value. These strategic alternatives included the raising of capital through the sale of assets of the Company, joint ventures or strategic partnerships, selective acquisitions or dispositions, and the combination, sale or merger of the Company with another entity. While the Company remains committed to exploring strategic alternatives, it does not believe that a sale, merger or other strategic alternative is imminent under the current market conditions. During the Company’s third quarter conference call management will update investors on the strategic alternative process.
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company’s executive management team will host a conference call and audio web cast on December 21, 2007 at 1:00 PM EST to discuss the financial results. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (800) 218-4007. No pass code is required. The live conference will be simultaneously broadcast in a listen-only mode on the Company’s website at www.feldmanmall.com.
A replay of the call will be available through December 28, 2007 by dialing (800) 405-2236 using pass code 11105154, or individuals may access the replay via the Company’s web site.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Feldman Mall Properties, Inc., consistent with real estate industry and investment community preferences, uses FFO as a supplemental measure of operating performance. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)), excluding gains (or losses) from cumulative effects of accounting changes, extraordinary items and sales of depreciable properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.
The Company considers FFO a supplemental measure for equity REITs and a complement to GAAP measures because it facilitates an understanding of the operating performance of the Company’s properties. FFO does not give effect to real estate depreciation and amortization since these amounts are computed to allocate the cost of a property over its useful life. Since values for well-maintained real estate assets have historically increased or decreased based upon prevailing market conditions, the Company believes that FFO provides investors with a clearer view of the Company’s operating performance.
In order to provide a better understanding of the relationship with FFO and GAAP net income, a reconciliation of FFO to GAAP net income has been provided on page 7 of this release. FFO does not represent cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.
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During the December 21, 2007 conference call, the Company may discuss non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. In addition, the Company has used a non-GAAP financial measure and the comparable GAAP financial measure (net income/loss) can be found on page 7 of this release.
*Financial Tables Attached
About Feldman Mall Properties
Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. acquires, renovates and repositions enclosed regional shopping malls. Feldman Mall Properties Inc.’s investment strategy is to opportunistically acquire underperforming malls and transform them into physically attractive and profitable Class A malls through comprehensive renovation and re-tenanting efforts aimed at increasing shopper traffic and tenant sales. For more information on Feldman Mall Properties Inc., visit the Company’s website at www.feldmanmall.com.
The Company’s portfolio, including non-owned anchor tenants, consists of seven regional malls aggregating approximately 7.0 million square feet of which the Company owns approximately 4.1 million square feet.
To receive the Company’s latest news release and other corporate documents, please contact the Company at (516) 684-1239. All releases and supplemental data can also be downloaded directly from the Feldman Mall Properties website at: www.feldmanmall.com.
Forward-looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties regarding various matters, including, without limitation, the success of our business strategy, including our acquisition, renovation and repositioning plans; our ability to close pending acquisitions and the timing of those acquisitions; our ability to obtain required financing; our understanding of our competition; market trends; our ability to implement our repositioning plans on time and within our budgets; projected capital and renovation expenditures; demand for shop space and the success of our lease-up plans; availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants; and lease rates and terms. The forward-looking statements are based on our assumptions and current expectations of future performance. These assumptions and expectations may be inaccurate or may change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If there is any inaccuracy or change, actual results may vary materially from our forward-looking statements.

 


 

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
                 
    September 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
    (Unaudited)          
ASSETS:
               
Investments in real estate, net
  $ 342,288     $ 318,440  
Investment in unconsolidated real estate partnerships
    37,931       32,833  
Cash and cash equivalents
    1,804       13,036  
Restricted cash
    21,136       8,159  
Rents, deferred rents and other receivables, net
    7,090       5,718  
Acquired below-market ground lease, net
    7,572       7,674  
Acquired lease rights, net
    7,753       9,262  
Acquired in-place lease values, net
    7,030       10,049  
Deferred charges, net
    4,029       3,284  
Other assets, net
    4,507       5,396  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 441,140     $ 413,851  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Mortgage loans payable
  $ 234,099     $ 211,451  
Junior subordinated debt obligation
    29,380       29,380  
Secured line of credit
    17,000        
Due to affiliates
          3,891  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    22,366       25,832  
Dividends and distributions payable
    259       3,315  
Acquired lease obligations, net
    5,458       6,823  
Deferred gain on partial sale of real estate
    3,515       3,515  
Negative carrying value of investment in unconsolidated partnership.
    4,450       4,450  
 
           
Total liabilities
    316,527       288,657  
Minority interest
    10,409       11,649  
Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ Equity
               
Series A 6.85% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 600,000 shares issued and outstanding; $25.00 liquidation preference
    14,580        
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 13,034,331 and 13,155,062 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively)
    130       132  
Additional paid-in capital
    120,562       120,163  
Distributions in excess of earnings
    (19,827 )     (7,637 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (1,241 )     887  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    114,204       113,545  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 441,140     $ 413,851  
 
           
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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Revenue:
                               
Rental
  $ 7,898     $ 9,643     $ 23,294     $ 32,120  
Tenant reimbursements
    3,596       4,030       10,593       15,695  
Management, leasing and development services
    1,094       183       2,792       440  
Interest and other income
    2,285       1,532       5,390       2,301  
 
                       
Total revenue
    14,873       15,388       42,069       50,556  
 
                       
Expenses:
                               
Rental property operating and maintenance
    4,595       5,023       13,388       16,248  
Real estate taxes
    1,516       1,661       4,557       6,231  
Interest (including amortization of deferred financing costs)
    4,114       3,880       10,754       13,183  
Loss from early extinguishment of debt
                379       357  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,826       3,892       10,682       13,839  
General and administrative
    3,754       1,973       10,993       5,654  
 
                       
Total expenses
    17,805       16,429       50,753       55,512  
 
                       
Equity in loss of unconsolidated real estate partnerships
    (508 )     (370 )     (1,163 )     (654 )
(Loss) gain on partial sale of real estate
          (571 )           29,397  
(Loss) income before minority interest
    (3,440 )     (1,982 )     (9,847 )     23,787  
Minority interest
    311       214       919       (2,580 )
 
                       
Net (loss) income
    (3,129 )     (1,768 )     (8,928 )     21,207  
Less preferred stock dividends, net of minority interest
    (233 )           (391 )      
 
                       
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders’ basic
  $ (3,362 )   $ (1,768 )   $ (9,319 )   $ 21,207  
 
                       
Basic (loss) earnings per share
  $ (0.26 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.73 )   $ 1.66  
 
                       
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
  $ (0.26 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.73 )   $ 1.62  
 
                       
Funds From Operations (FFO) Calculation:
                               
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (3,362 )   $ (1,768 )   $ (9,319 )   $ 21,207  
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    3,826       3,892       10,682       13,839  
Joint venture FFO adjustment
    590       651       1,837       1,039  
Minority interest
    (311 )     (214 )     (919 )     2,580  
Less:
                               
Gain on partial sale of real estate
          571             (29,397 )
Depreciation of non-real estate assets
    (135 )     (113 )     (377 )     (201 )
 
                       
FFO, diluted
  $ 608     $ 3,019     $ 1,904     $ 9,067  
 
                       
FFO per share
  $ 0.04     $ 0.21     $ 0.13     $ 0.62  
Ownership interests:
                               
Weighted average REIT common shares for basic net income per share
    12,868       12,811       12,864       12,804  
Weighted average common stock equivalents and partnership units
    1,587       1,900       1,624       1,889  
 
                       
Weighted average shares and units outstanding
    14,455       14,711       14,488       14,693  
 
                       
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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC.
OPERATING STATISTICS
September 30, 2007
                                                         
                                                    Shop  
                                            Shop     Tenant  
Property   Total     Rentable             Annualized     Shop     Tenants     Base Rent  
(Ownership   Square     Square     Mall     Base     Tenant     Percentage     Per Leased  
Interest)   Feet     Feet     Occupancy     Rent     Square Feet     Leased (A)     Sq. Ft.  
Stratford Square (100%)
    1,300,000       629,000       93.81 %   $ 8,058,324       383,614       66.49 %   $ 24.07  
Tallahassee Mall (100%)
    966,000       966,000       92.86 %     7,418,237       204,000       74.19 %     23.99  
Northgate Mall (100%)
    1,100,000       577,000       89.03 %     8,038,751       315,000       74.15 %     24.32  
Golden Triangle Mall (100%)
    765,000       288,000       97.15 %     3,023,115       171,000       68.71 %     19.00  
Foothills Mall (30.6%)
    711,000       502,000       97.41 %     8,215,865       230,000       91.80 %     19.27  
Colonie Center Mall (25%)
    1,200,000       668,000       91.07 %     6,797,747       36,000       69.35 %     28.03  
Harrisburg Mall (25%)
    922,000       922,000       83.41 %     5,237,889       270,000       56.63 %     21.47  
 
                                         
Total/Weighted Avg.
    6,964,000       4,552,000       92.11 %   $ 46,789,928       1,909,614       71.11 %   $ 22.88  
 
                                         
(A) — Excludes temporary tenants
                                                         
Lease           Expiring     % of Total     Expiring     Annualized                
Expiration   Number of Expiring     Rentable     Sq. Ft.     Base     Base             Expiring Base Rent  
Year   Leases     Area     Expiring     Rent     Rent     % of Total Base Rent     Per Sq. Ft.  
2007
    46       124,180       3.48 %   $ 179,346     $ 2,152,120       4.6 %   $ 17.33  
2008
    89       370,286       10.36 %     363,142       4,357,676       9.3 %   $ 11.77  
2009
    68       184,352       5.16 %     317,872       3,814,443       8.2 %   $ 20.69  
2010
    66       226,780       6.35 %     368,801       4,425,585       9.5 %   $ 19.51  
2011
    62       248,370       6.95 %     414,223       4,970,690       10.6 %   $ 20.01  
2012
    40       285,993       8.00 %     296,568       3,558,782       7.6 %   $ 12.44  
2013
    37       331,602       9.28 %     346,426       4,157,045       8.9 %   $ 12.54  
2014
    34       308,510       8.63 %     363,065       4,356,782       9.3 %   $ 14.12  
2015
    22       90,651       2.54 %     147,336       1,768,042       3.8 %   $ 19.50  
2016 and thereafter
    65       1,402,776       39.25 %     1,102,403       13,228,763       28.3 %   $ 9.43  
 
                                         
Portfolio Total
    529       3,573,500       100.00 %   $ 3,899,182     $ 46,789,928       100 %   $ 13.09  
 
                                         
Sales Per Square Foot
Trailing Twelve Months Ending
                                         
    9/30/2007     6/30/2007     3/31/2007     12/31/2006     9/30/2006  
Stratford Square Mall
  $ 284.71     $ 286.93       288.77       284.51       283.33  
Tallahassee Mall
    315.13       325.00       327.45       320.32       329.34  
Northgate Mall
    323.48       317.56       320.38       308.42       309.63  
Golden Triangle Mall
    292.96       293.02       295.70       283.95       278.54  
Foothills Mall
    302.79       308.47       310.35       305.77       306.03  
Colonie Center Mall
    305.31       303.43       303.33       308.02       299.71  
Harrisburg Mall
    269.73       270.44       269.92       266.61       260.31  
 
                             
Total/Weighted Average
  $ 299.16     $ 300.69     $ 302.27     $ 296.80     $ 295.27  
 
                             
Shop Occupancy with Temporary Tenants
Trailing Twelve Months Ending
                                         
    9/30/2007     6/30/2007     3/31/2007     12/31/2006     9/30/2006  
Stratford Square Mall
    87.44 %     82.74 %     83.19 %     82.28 %     75.89 %
Tallahassee Mall
    85.45       85.98       86.61       88.00       88.00  
Northgate Mall
    85.50       78.65       84.26       90.18       90.91  
Golden Triangle Mall
    87.90       91.76       95.26       95.63       78.41  
Foothills Mall
    93.89       91.80       92.71       100.00       96.50  
Colonie Center Mall
    87.90       87.10       87.18       89.19       90.46  
Harrisburg Mall
    77.88       77.03       80.72       75.15       80.80  
 
                             
Total/Weighted Average
    85.12 %     84.38 %     87.13 %     88.63 %     85.85 %