KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (Form: 10-Q, Received: 11/10/2014 11:32:42)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)
x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

OR


o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-32268

Kite Realty Group Trust
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland		11-3715772
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 1100 Indianapolis, Indiana		46204
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Telephone: (317) 577-5600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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The number of Common Shares outstanding as of November 3, 2014 was 83,471,205 ($.01 par value)

KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Kite Realty Group Trust

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

	September 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013
Assets:
Investment properties, at cost	$	3,673,832		$	1,877,057
Less: accumulated depreciation		(282,693	)		(232,580	)
		3,391,139			1,644,477

Cash and cash equivalents		31,213			18,134
Tenant receivables, including accrued straight-line rent of $17,304 and $14,490, respectively, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts		38,623			24,768
Other receivables		4,891			4,567
Restricted cash and escrow deposits		17,442			11,046
Deferred costs, net		168,237			56,388
Prepaid and other assets		12,073			4,547
Assets held for sale (see Note 10)		344,466			-
Total Assets	$	4,008,084		$	1,763,927

Liabilities and Equity:
Mortgage and other indebtedness	$	1,556,496		$	857,144
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		87,823			61,437
Deferred revenue and other liabilities		141,865			44,313
Liabilities held for sale (see Note 10)		176,636			-
Total Liabilities		1,962,820			962,894
Commitments and contingencies
Limited partners' interests in Operating Partnership and other redeemable noncontrolling interests		109,554			43,928
Equity:
Kite Realty Group Trust Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred Shares, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 4,100,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, with a liquidation value of $102,500		102,500			102,500
Common Shares, $.01 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized, 83,459,618 shares and 32,706,554 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively		835			327
Additional paid in capital and other		2,059,063			822,507
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,151			1,353
Accumulated deficit		(231,203	)		(173,130	)
Total Kite Realty Group Trust Shareholders' Equity		1,932,346			753,557
Noncontrolling Interests		3,364			3,548
Total Equity		1,935,710			757,105
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,008,084		$	1,763,927

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

Kite Realty Group Trust

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

	Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
Revenue:
Minimum rent		$	69,033		$	23,726			$	131,515		$	66,859
Tenant reimbursements			17,605			6,258				35,083			17,351
Other property related revenue			1,938			2,569				5,481			9,300
Total revenue			88,576			32,553				172,079			93,510
Expenses:
Property operating			11,850			5,449				26,057			15,582
Real estate taxes			10,632			3,724				20,048			10,685
General, administrative, and other			3,939			2,115				9,358			6,069
Merger and acquisition costs			19,088			153				26,849			567
Depreciation and amortization			44,383			15,374				81,559			40,566
Total expenses			89,892			26,815				163,871			73,469
Operating (loss) income			(1,316	)		5,738				8,208			20,041
Interest expense			(15,386	)		(7,541	)			(30,291	)		(20,812	)
Income tax expense of taxable REIT subsidiary			(14	)		(31	)			(37	)		(107	)
Other expense			(13	)		(47	)			(119	)		(39	)
Loss from continuing operations			(16,729	)		(1,881	)			(22,239	)		(917	)
Discontinued operations:
Discontinued operations			—			1,394				—			604
Impairment charge			—			—				—			(5,371	)
Non-cash gain on debt extinguishment			—			1,242				—			1,242
Gain on sale of operating property, net			—			486				3,199			486
Income (loss) from discontinued operations			—			3,122				3,199			(3,039	)
(Loss) income before gain on sale of operating properties, net			(16,729	)		1,241				(19,040	)		(3,956	)
Gain on sale of operating properties, net			2,749			—				6,336			—
Consolidated net (loss) income			(13,980	)		1,241				(12,704	)		(3,956	)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(304	)		15				(224	)		651
Net (loss) income attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust		$	(14,284	)	$	1,256			$	(12,928	)	$	(3,305	)
Dividends on preferred shares			(2,114	)		(2,114	)			(6,342	)		(6,342	)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders		$	(16,398	)	$	(858	)		$	(19,270	)	$	(9,647	)

Net loss per common share - basic & diluted:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders		$	(0.20	)	$	(0.16	)		$	(0.45	)	$	(0.31	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders			0.00			0.12				0.06			(0.13	)
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders		$	(0.20	)	$	(0.04	)		$	(0.39	)	$	(0.44	)

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted			83,455,900			23,450,974				49,884,469			21,906,686

Dividends declared per common share		$	0.26		$	0.24			$	0.76		$	0.72

Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations		$	(16,398	)	$	(3,772	)		$	(22,366	)	$	(6,824	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations			—			2,914				3,096			(2,823	)
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders		$	(16,398	)	$	(858	)		$	(19,270	)	$	(9,647	)

Consolidated net (loss) income		$	(13,980	)	$	1,241			$	(12,704	)	$	(3,956	)
Change in fair value of derivatives			2,671			(1,107	)			(249	)		5,469
Total comprehensive loss			(11,309	)		134				(12,953	)		1,513
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(400	)		89				(177	)		212
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust		$	(11,709	)	$	223			$	(13,130	)	$	1,725

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

Kite Realty Group Trust

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

													Accumulated
													Other
	Preferred Shares				Common Shares					Additional			Comprehensive			Accumulated
	Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount		Paid-in Capital			Income			Deficit			Total

Balances, December 31, 2013		4,100,000	$	102,500		32,706,554		$	327	$	822,507		$	1,353		$	(173,130	)	$	753,557
Common shares issued under employee share purchase plan		—		—		571			—		14			—			—			14
Common shares issued as part of merger, net of offering costs		—		—		50,272,308			503		1,232,829			—			—			1,233,332
Common shares retired in connection with reverse share split		—		—		(2,436	)		—		(60	)		—			—			(60	)
Stock compensation activity		—		—		478,121			5		2,110			—			—			2,115
Other comprehensive loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust		—		—		—			—		—			(202	)		—			(202	)
Distributions declared to common shareholders		—		—		—			—		—			—			(38,803	)		(38,803	)
Distributions to preferred shareholders		—		—		—			—		—			—			(6,342	)		(6,342	)
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust		—		—		—			—		—			—			(12,928	)		(12,928	)
Exchange of redeemable noncontrolling interests for common shares		—		—		4,500			—		113			—			—			113
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests - Operating Partnership		—		—		—			—		1,550			—			—			1,550
Balances, September 30, 2014		4,100,000	$	102,500		83,459,618		$	835	$	2,059,063		$	1,151		$	(231,203	)	$	1,932,346

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

Kite Realty Group Trust

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net loss	$	(12,704	)	$	(3,956	)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Straight-line rent		(3,351	)		(2,539	)
Depreciation and amortization		83,472			43,313
Impairment charge		—			5,371
Gain on debt extinguishment		—			(1,242	)
Gain on sale of operating properties, net		(9,535	)		(487	)
Provision for credit losses		1,206			255
Compensation expense for equity awards		1,336			1,044
Amortization of debt fair value adjustment		(1,663	)		(125	)
Amortization of in-place lease liabilities, net		(3,582	)		(1,912	)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Tenant receivables and other		(6,811	)		542
Deferred costs and other assets		(5,542	)		(11,029	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, deferred revenue and other liabilities		(32,258	)		7,784
Net cash provided by operating activities		10,568			37,019
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of interests in properties		—			(102,685	)
Capital expenditures, net		(72,345	)		(75,077	)
Net proceeds from sales of operating properties		40,771			7,293
Net proceeds from sales of marketable securities acquired from merger		18,601			—
Net cash received from merger		108,666			—
Change in construction payables		(7,075	)		(12,970	)
Collection of note receivable		542			—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		89,160			(183,439	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common share issuance proceeds, net of issuance costs		(46	)		97,185
Offering costs		(1,819	)		—
Loan proceeds		84,207			290,071
Loan transaction costs		(3,709	)		(1,942	)
Loan payments		(131,786	)		(216,675	)
Distributions paid – common shareholders		(24,953	)		(14,963	)
Distributions paid - preferred shareholders		(6,342	)		(6,342	)
Distributions paid – redeemable noncontrolling interests		(1,914	)		(1,185	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in properties		(287	)		(82	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(86,649	)		146,067
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		13,079			(353	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		18,134			12,483
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	31,213		$	12,130


Non-cash investing and financing activities
Extinguishment of mortgage upon transfer of Kedron Village operating property to lender	$	—		$	29,195
Assumption of mortgages upon completion of merger including debt premium of $33,298		892,909			—
Properties and other assets added upon completion of merger		2,367,600			—
Marketable securities added upon completion of merger		18,602			—

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

Kite Realty Group Trust

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 1. Organization

Kite Realty Group Trust (the “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our”), through its majority-owned subsidiary, Kite Realty Group, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), is engaged in the ownership, operation, management, leasing, acquisition, redevelopment and development of neighborhood and community shopping centers and certain office real estate properties in select markets in the United States.

On July 1, 2014, we completed a merger with Inland Diversified Real Estate Trust, Inc. (“Inland Diversified”), in which Inland Diversified merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours in a stock-for-stock exchange with a transaction value of approximately $2.1 billion, including the assumption of approximately $0.9 billion of debt. See Note 11 for additional details.

The retail portfolio we acquired through the merger with Inland Diversified was comprised of 60 properties in 23 states. The properties are located in a number of our existing markets and in various new markets including Westchester, New York; Bayonne, New Jersey; Las Vegas, Nevada; Virginia Beach, Virginia;and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, Inland Diversified shareholders received 1.707 newly issued common shares of the Company for each outstanding common share of Inland Diversified, resulting in a total issuance of approximately 201.1 million of our common shares. The transaction had a value of approximately $1.2 billion based on the closing price of our common shares on the day preceding the merger of $6.14. The terms are prior to the one for four reverse share split completed in August 2014.

At September 30, 2014, we owned interests in 129 operating properties (consisting of 127 retail properties and two office properties) and three development properties under construction.

Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Consolidation, Investments in Joint Ventures, and Noncontrolling Interests

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) may have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the presentation not misleading. The unaudited financial statements as of September 30, 2014 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary in the opinion of management to present fairly the financial information set forth therein. The consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected on an annual basis.

Components of Investment Properties

The Company’s investment properties as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

	Balance at
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Investment properties, at cost:
Land	$	763,563	$	333,458
Buildings and improvements		2,749,023		1,351,642
Furniture, equipment and other		6,315		4,970
Land held for development		54,778		56,078
Construction in progress		100,153		130,909
	$	3,673,832	$	1,877,057

Consolidation and Investments in Joint Ventures

The accompanying financial statements of the Company are presented on a consolidated basis and include all accounts of the Company, the Operating Partnership, the taxable REIT subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, subsidiaries of the Company or the Operating Partnership that are controlled and any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. In general, a VIE is a corporation, partnership, trust or any other legal structure used for business purposes that either (a) has equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities, (b) does not have equity investors with voting rights or (c) has equity investors whose votes are disproportionate from their economics and substantially all of the activities are conducted on behalf of the investor with disproportionately fewer voting rights. The Company consolidates properties that are wholly owned as well as properties it controls but in which it owns less than a 100% interest. Control of a property is demonstrated by, among other factors:

our ability to refinance debt and sell the property without the consent of any other partner or owner;

the inability of any other partner or owner to replace the Company as manager of the property; or

being the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The primary beneficiary is defined as the entity that has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

As of September 30, 2014, we had investments in two joint ventures that are VIEs in which we are the primary beneficiary. As of this date, these VIEs had total debt of $65.9 million which is secured by assets of the VIEs totaling $115.9 million. The Operating Partnership guarantees the debt of these VIEs.

We consider all relationships between the Company and the VIE, including development agreements, management agreements and other contractual arrangements, in determining whether we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s performance. We also continuously reassess primary beneficiary status. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, there were no changes to our conclusions regarding whether an entity qualifies as a VIE or whether we are the primary beneficiary of any previously identified VIE.

Noncontrolling Interests

We report the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries as equity and the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests is set forth separately in the consolidated financial statements. The noncontrolling interests in consolidated properties for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

	2014			2013
Noncontrolling interests balance January 1	$	3,548		$	3,535
Net income allocable to noncontrolling interests, excluding redeemable noncontrolling interests		103			90
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		(287	)		(82	)
Noncontrolling interests balance at September 30	$	3,364		$	3,543

We classify redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets outside of permanent equity because we may be required to pay cash to unitholders upon redemption of their interests in the Operating Partnership under certain circumstances, such as the delivery of registered shares upon conversion. The carrying amount of the redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership is required to be reflected at the greater of historical book value or redemption value with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests exceeded the historical book value, and the balance was accordingly adjusted to redemption value.

We allocate net operating results of the Operating Partnership after preferred dividends and noncontrolling interest in the consolidated properties based on the partners’ respective weighted average ownership interest. We adjust the redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership at the end of each period to reflect their interests in the Operating Partnership. This adjustment is reflected in our shareholders’ equity. The Company’s and the limited partners’ weighted average interests in the Operating Partnership for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Company’s weighted average basic interest in Operating Partnership		98.1	%		93.3	%		96.8	%		92.9	%
Limited partners' redeemable noncontrolling weighted average basic interests in Operating Partnership		1.9	%		6.7	%		3.2	%		7.1	%

At September 30, 2014, our interest and the redeemable noncontrolling ownership interests in the Operating Partnership were 98.1% and 1.9%, respectively. At December 31, 2013, our interest and the redeemable noncontrolling ownership interests in the Operating Partnership were 95.2% and 4.8%, respectively.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Subsidiaries

Prior to the merger, Inland Diversified formed joint ventures with the previous owners of certain properties and issued Class B units in three joint ventures that indirectly own those properties. The Class B units remain outstanding subsequent to the merger with Inland Diversified and are accounted for as noncontrolling interests in these properties. The Class B units will become redeemable at our applicable partner’s election at future dates generally beginning in September 2015, March 2017 or October 2022 based on the applicable joint venture and the fulfillment of certain redemption criteria. Beginning in June 2018, October 2022 and November 2022, with respect to our Inland Territory, City Center and Crossing at Killingly joint ventures, respectively, the applicable Class B units can be redeemed at either our applicable partner’s or our election. None of the issued units have a maturity date and none are mandatorily redeemable.

We consolidate each of these joint ventures because we control the decision making of each of the joint ventures and our joint venture partners have limited protective rights.

We classify redeemable noncontrolling interests in certain subsidiaries in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets outside of permanent equity because, under certain circumstances, we may be required to pay cash to Class B unitholders in specific subsidiaries upon redemption of their interests. The carrying amount of these redeemable noncontrolling interests is required to be reflected at the greater of initial book value or redemption value with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. As of September 30, 2014, the redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests did not exceed the initial book value recorded upon our acquisition of Inland Diversified.

The redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership and other subsidiaries for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

	2014			2013
Redeemable noncontrolling interests balance January 1	$	43,928		$	37,670
Acquired redeemable noncontrolling interests from merger		69,356			—
Net income allocable to redeemable noncontrolling interests		118			(741	)
Distributions declared to redeemable noncontrolling interests		(1,946	)		(1,189	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income allocable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 1		(47	)		440
Exchange of redeemable noncontrolling interest for common stock		(113	)		(73	)
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests - Operating Partnership and other		(1,742	)		4,007
Total Limited partners' interests in Operating Partnership and other redeemable noncontrolling interests balance at September 30	$	109,554		$	40,114


Limited partners' interests in Operating Partnership		40,198			40,114
Other redeemable noncontrolling interests in certain subsidiaries		69,356			—
Total Limited partners' interests in Operating Partnership and other redeemable noncontrolling interests balance at September 30	$	109,554		$	40,114

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1	Represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of the changes in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges (see Note 5).

The following sets forth accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income allocable to noncontrolling interests for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	2014			2013
Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) balance at January 1	$	69		$	(456	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income allocable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 1		(47	)		440
Accumulated comprehensive (loss) income balance at September 30	$	22		$	(16	)

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1	Represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of the changes in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges (see Note 5).

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-08 , Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (the “Update”). The Update changes the definition of discontinued operations by limiting discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components of an entity or assets that meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale and that represent strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The Update also requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations and requires an entity to disclose the pretax profit or loss of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting in the period in which it is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and for all prior periods that are presented in the statement where net income is reported . The Update is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted for disposals of assets that were not held for sale as of December 31, 2013. The Company adopted the Update in the first quarter of 2014. In March 2014, the Company disposed of its 50 th and 12 th operating property which had been classified as held for sale at December 31, 2013. Accordingly, the revenues and expenses of this property and the associated gain on sale have been classified in discontinued operations in the 2014 consolidated statements of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing GAAP revenue recognition guidance as well as impact the existing GAAP guidance governing the sale of nonfinancial assets. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it satisfies performance obligations, by transferring promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for fulfilling those performance obligations. In doing so, companies will need to exercise more judgment and make more estimates than under existing GAAP guidance.

ASU 2014-09 will be effective for public entities for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is not permitted. ASU 2014-09 allows for either recognizing the cumulative effect of application (i) at the start of the earliest comparative period presented (with the option to use any or all of three practical expedients) or (ii) at the date of initial application, with no restatement of comparative periods presented.

We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of ASU 2014-09 on our ongoing financial reporting.

Note 3. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding combined with the incremental average shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all potentially dilutive shares into common shares as of the earliest date possible.

Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding options to acquire common shares, units in the Operating Partnership, which may be exchanged for either cash or common shares, at the Company’s option, under certain circumstances, units under our outperformance plan (see Note 6), potential settlement of redeemable noncontrolling interests in certain joint ventures and deferred common share units, which may be credited to the personal accounts of non-employee trustees in lieu of the payment of cash compensation or the issuance of common shares to such trustees. Due to our net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the potentially dilutive securities were not dilutive for those periods.

Approximately 1.0 million and 1.6 million outstanding options to acquire common shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their impact was not dilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

On August 11, 2014, we completed a one-for-four reverse share split of our common shares. As a result of the reverse share split, the number of outstanding common shares of the Company was reduced from approximately 332.7 million to approximately 83.2 million. All common share and per share information contained herein has been restated to reflect the reverse share split as if it had occurred as of the beginning of the first period presented.

Note 4. Mortgage and Other Indebtedness

Mortgage and other indebtedness consisted of the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	Balance at
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Unsecured revolving credit facility	$	113,000	$	145,000
Unsecured term loan		230,000		230,000
Notes payable secured by properties under construction - variable rate		147,041		144,389
Mortgage notes payable - fixed rate		800,078		276,504
Mortgage notes payable - variable rate		238,916		61,185
Net premiums on acquired debt		27,461		66
Total mortgage and other indebtedness		1,556,496		857,144
Mortgage notes - properties held for sale 1		144,316		—
Total	$	1,700,812	$	857,144

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1	Includes net premiums on acquired debt of $4.2 million.

Consolidated indebtedness (excluding properties held for sale), including weighted average maturities and weighted average interest rates at September 30, 2014, is summarized below:

	Amount			Weighted Average Maturity (Years)		Weighted Average Interest Rate			Percentage of Total
Fixed rate debt	$	800,078			5.6		5.06	%		52	%
Floating rate debt (hedged to fixed)		456,275			3.6		3.25	%		30	%
Total fixed rate debt, considering hedges		1,256,353			4.9		4.40	%		82	%
Notes payable secured by properties under construction - variable rate		147,041			1.0		2.15	%		10	%
Other variable rate debt		238,916			4.8		2.42	%		16	%
Corporate unsecured variable rate debt		343,000			5.1		1.52	%		22	%
Floating rate debt (hedged to fixed)		(456,275	)		-3.6		-1.94	%		-30	%
Total variable rate debt, considering hedges		272,682			5.2		1.94	%		18	%
Net premiums on acquired debt		27,461			N/A		N/A			N/A
Total debt	$	1,556,496			4.9		3.96	%		100	%

Mortgage and construction loans are collateralized by certain real estate properties and leases. Mortgage loans are generally due in monthly installments of interest and principal and mature over various terms through 2022.

Variable interest rates on mortgage and construction loans are based on LIBOR plus spreads ranging from 135 to 275 basis points. At September 30, 2014, the one-month LIBOR interest rate was 0.15%. Fixed interest rates on mortgage loans range from 3.81% to 6.78%.

Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and Unsecured Term Loan

On July 1, 2014, we amended the terms of our unsecured revolving credit facility (the “amended facility”) and increased the total borrowing capacity from $200 million to $500 million. The amended terms also include an extension of the maturity date to July 1, 2018, which may be further extended at our option for up to two additional periods of six months, subject to certain conditions, and a reduction in the interest rate to LIBOR plus 140 to 200 basis points, depending on our leverage, from LIBOR plus 165 to 250 basis points. The amended facility has a fee of 15 to 25 basis points on unused borrowings. We may increase our borrowings under the amended facility up to $750 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from any one or more lenders, whether or not currently party to the amended facility, to provide such increased amounts.

On July 1, 2014, we also amended the terms of our $230 million Term Loan (the “amended Term Loan”). The amended Term Loan has a maturity date of July 1, 2019, which may be extended for an additional six months at the Company’s option subject to certain conditions. The interest rate applicable to the amended Term Loan was reduced to LIBOR plus 135 to 190 basis points, depending on the Company’s leverage, a decrease of between 10 and 55 basis points across the leverage grid. The amended Term Loan also provides for an increase in total borrowing of up to an additional $170 million ($400 million in total), subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from any one or more lenders.

The amount that we may borrow under our amended facility is based on the value of assets in our unencumbered property pool. As of September 30, 2014, the full amount of our amended facility, or $500 million, was available for draw based on the unencumbered property pool allocated to the facility. Taking into account outstanding draws and letters of credit, as of September 30, 2014, we had $380 million available for future borrowings under our amended facility. In addition, our unencumbered assets could provide approximately $65 million of additional borrowing capacity under our amended facility. As of September 30, 2014, we had 84 unencumbered properties, of which 76 were wholly-owned by subsidiaries which are guarantors under the amended facility and the amended Term Loan.

As of September 30, 2014, $113 million was outstanding under the amended facility and $230 million was outstanding under the amended Term Loan. Additionally, we had letters of credit outstanding which totaled $7 million, against which no amounts were advanced as of September 30, 2014.

Our ability to borrow under the amended facility is subject to our compliance with various restrictive covenants, including with respect to liens, indebtedness, investments, dividends, mergers and asset sales. The amended facility and the amended Term Loan also require us to satisfy certain financial covenants. As of September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all such covenants on the amended facility and the amended Term Loan.

Debt Activity

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we had total loan borrowings of $84.2 million, total loan assumptions of $859.6 million and total loan repayments of $131.8 million. The major components of this activity are as follows:

·	In January 2014, we paid off the $4.0 million loan secured by the 50 th and 12 th operating property using a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the property (see Note 10);

·	In February 2014, we drew $14.7 million on the unsecured revolving credit facility to fund redevelopment and tenant improvement costs;

·	In March 2014, we paid down $14.7 million on the unsecured revolving credit facility utilizing a portion of proceeds from property sales;

·	In March 2014, we refinanced the $6.9 million Beacon Hill variable rate loan and extended the maturity of the loan to April 2018;

·	In May 2014, we paid down $1.2 million on the loan secured by Delray Marketplace operating property;

·	In July 2014, we retired the $17.7 million loan secured by our Rangeline Crossing operating property, the $18.9 million loan secured by our Four Corner Square operating property and the $5.0 million loan secured by land at 951 and 41 in Naples, Florida using cash acquired as part of the merger;

In July 2014, as a result of the merger with Inland Diversified, we assumed $859.6 million in debt secured by 41 properties. As part of the purchase price allocation, a debt premium of $33.3 million was recorded. The variable interest rates on these mortgage loans are based on LIBOR plus spreads ranging from 175 to 275 basis points. The fixed interest rates on these mortgage loans range from 3.81% to 6.19% and mature over various terms through 2022;

·	We paid down $32 million on the unsecured revolving credit facility during the third quarter utilizing cash on hand;

·	In September 2014, we retired the $4.5 million loan secured by the Zionsville Walgreens operating property upon the sale of the asset (see Note 10);

·	We drew $40.5 million during the period on construction loans related to the Holly Springs – Phase I and Parkside – Phases I and II development projects; and

·	We made scheduled principal payments on indebtedness totaling $4.7 million.

Fair Value of Fixed and Variable Rate Debt

As of September 30, 2014, the fair value of fixed rate debt, including properties held for sale, was $956.6 million compared to the book value of $893.5 million. The fair value was estimated using Level 2 and 3 inputs with cash flows discounted at current borrowing rates for similar instruments which ranged from 3.81% to 6.78%. As of September 30, 2014, the fair value of variable rate debt, including properties held for sale, was $811.8 million compared to the book value of $775.6 million. The fair value was estimated using Level 2 and 3 inputs with cash flows discounted at current borrowing rates for similar instruments which ranged from 1.50% to 2.90%.

Note 5. Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Other Comprehensive Income

In order to manage volatility relating to variable interest rate risk, we enter into interest rate hedging agreements from time to time. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes nor do we have any derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges. We have agreements with each of our derivative counterparties that contain a provision that in the event of default on any of our indebtedness, we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations. As of September 30, 2014, we were party to various cash flow hedge agreements with notional amounts totaling $456.3 million. These hedge agreements effectively fix the interest rate indices underlying certain variable rate debt instruments over terms ranging from 2014 through 2020. Utilizing a weighted average interest rate spread over LIBOR on all variable rate debt resulted in fixing the weighted average interest rate at 3.25%.

These interest rate hedge agreements are the only assets or liabilities that we record at fair value on a recurring basis. The valuation of these assets and liabilities is determined using widely accepted techniques including discounted cash flow analysis. These techniques consider the contractual terms of the derivatives (including the period to maturity) and use observable market-based inputs such as interest rate curves and implied volatilities. We also incorporate credit valuation adjustments into the fair value measurements to reflect nonperformance risk on both our part and that of the respective counterparties.

In the merger with Inland Diversified we assumed seven interest rate swaps. The notional amount of the instruments was $163.3 million and the fair value was a net liability of $3.7 million on the merger date. Three of these swaps with a combined notional amount of $34.2 million did not meet the requirements for hedge accounting. The change in the fair value of those interest rate agreements of $0.2 million for the three months ending September 30, 2014 was shown as a reduction to interest expense.

As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs for identical instruments that are classified within Level 1 and observable inputs for similar instruments that are classified within Level 2) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3). In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and our counterparties. However, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that our derivative valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

As of September 30, 2014 the fair value of our interest rate hedges was a net liability of $2.8 million, including accrued interest of $0.5 million. As of September 30, 2014, $2.3 million is recorded in prepaid and other assets and $5.1 million is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2013 the net fair value of our interest rate hedge assets was $1.1 million, including accrued interest of $0.3 million. As of December 31, 2013, $2.8 million is recorded in prepaid and other assets and $1.7 million is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

We currently expect the impact to interest expense over the next 12 months as the hedged forecasted interest payments occur to be $4.9 million. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to earnings over time as the hedged items are recognized in earnings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, $3.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively, were reclassified as a reduction to earnings.

Our share of net unrealized gains and losses on our interest rate hedge agreements are the only components of the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The following sets forth comprehensive loss allocable to us for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders	$	(16,398	)	$	(858	)	$	(19,270	)	$	(9,647	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) allocable to Kite Realty Group Trust 1		2,576			(1,033	)		(202	)		5,030
Comprehensive loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders	$	(13,822	)	$	(1,891	)	$	(19,472	)	$	(4,617	)

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1	Reflects our share of the net change in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges.

Note 6. Shareholders’ Equity

Merger with Inland Diversified

In preparation for our merger with Inland Diversified and upon approval from shareholders, we filed an amendment to our Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust, as amended, with the State of Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation to increase the total number of authorized common shares of beneficial interest from 200,000,000 to 450,000,000.

On July 1, 2014, we issued approximately 50.3 million of our common shares to the existing Inland Diversified stockholders as consideration in connection with the merger transaction. For purposes of financial statement presentation, the shares were valued based on the closing price of our common shares immediately prior to the closing date.

Share Grants to Employees

In July 2014, a total of 0.3 million restricted shares were granted to members of executive management and certain other employees in connection with the successful closing of the merger with Inland Diversified and in recognition of the increase in the size of the Company and the scale of its operations and in anticipation of new three year employment agreements that were subsequently entered into with members of executive management. These shares will vest ratably over periods of up to four years, and in the case of members of executive management there is generally a three year no-sell restriction after the shares have vested. The restricted shares were granted at fair values ranging from $21.24 to $25.00

In July 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees adopted the Kite Realty Group Trust 2014 Outperformance Plan for members of executive management and certain other employees, pursuant to which grantees are eligible to earn units in the Operating Partnership based on the achievement of certain performance criteria of the Company’s common shares. Participants in the 2014 Outperformance Plan may earn, in the aggregate, up to$7.5 million of share-settled awards based on our total shareholder return (“TSR”) for the three-year period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2017.

At the end of the three-year performance period, participants will be paid their percentage interest in the bonus pool as units in the Operating Partnership that vest over an additional two-year service period. The compensation cost of the 2014 Outperformance Plan is fixed as of the grant date and is recognized regardless of whether the units are ultimately earned.

The 2014 Outperformance Plan was valued at an aggregate value of $2.4 million utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation. The value of the awards will be amortized to expense through the final vesting date of June 30, 2019 based upon a graded vesting schedule.

Reverse Share Split

On August 11, 2014, we completed a reverse share split of our common shares at a ratio of one new share for each four shares then outstanding. As a result of the reverse share split, the number of outstanding common shares was reduced from approximately 332.7 million shares to approximately 83.2 million shares.

Distribution Payments

Our Board of Trustees declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.515625 per Series A Preferred Share covering the period from June 2, 2014 to September 1, 2014. This distribution was paid on September 1, 2014 to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2014.

Our Board of Trustees declared a cash distribution of $0.26 per common share for the third quarter of 2014. This distribution was paid on October 13, 2014 to common shareholders and operating partnership unit holders of record as of October 6, 2014.

Note 7. Deferred Costs

Deferred costs consist primarily of financing fees incurred to obtain long-term financing, acquired lease intangible assets, and broker fees and capitalized salaries and related benefits incurred in connection with lease originations. Deferred financing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective loan agreements. Deferred leasing costs, lease intangibles and similar costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deferred costs consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Deferred financing costs	$	14,341		$	11,293
Acquired lease intangible assets		162,542			24,930
Deferred leasing costs and other		44,449			41,626
		221,332			77,849
Less—accumulated amortization		(31,139	)		(21,461	)
Total		190,193			56,388
Deferred costs – properties held for sale		(21,956	)		--
Total	$	168,237		$	56,388

The accompanying consolidated statements of operations include amortization expense as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
Amortization of deferred financing costs	$	1,912	$	1,923
Amortization of deferred leasing costs, lease intangibles and other		11,501		3,891

Amortization of deferred leasing costs, leasing intangibles and other is included in depreciation and amortization expense, while the amortization of deferred financing costs is included in interest expense.

Note 8. Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities

Deferred revenue and other liabilities consist of unamortized fair value of in-place lease liabilities recorded in connection with purchase accounting, earnout components related to property acquisitions, retainage payables for development and redevelopment projects, and tenant rents received in advance. The amortization of in-place lease liabilities is recognized as revenue over the remaining life of the leases (including option periods for leases with below market renewal options) through 2036. Tenant rents received in advance are recognized as revenue in the period to which they apply, usually the month following their receipt.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deferred revenue and other liabilities consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Unamortized in-place lease liabilities	$	140,830	$	36,173
Retainages payable and other		4,261		2,982
Seller earnout (Note 9)		14,973	─
Tenant rents received in advance		10,364		5,158
Total		170,428		44,313
Deferred revenue and other liabilities – liabilities held for sale		28,563	─
Total	$	141,865	$	44,313

Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies

Other Commitments and Contingencies

We are not subject to any material litigation nor, to management’s knowledge, is any material litigation currently threatened against us other than routine litigation, claims, and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that such routine litigation, claims, and administrative proceedings will not have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements.

We are obligated under various completion guarantees with certain lenders and lease agreements with tenants to complete all or portions of the development and redevelopment projects. We believe we currently have sufficient financing in place to fund these projects and expect to do so primarily through existing construction loans. In addition, if necessary, we may make draws on our unsecured revolving credit facility.

We have guaranteed a loan in the amount of $26.6 million on behalf of LC White Plains Retail, LLC and LC White Plains Recreation, LLC (collectively, the “LC Partners”). Along with our guarantee of the loan the LC Partners pledged their Class B units as collateral for the loan. If payment of the loan is required and the value of the Class B units does not fully service the loan, the Company will be required to retire the remaining amount.

As of September 30, 2014, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $7 million. At that date, there were no amounts advanced against these instruments.

Earnout Liability

Nine of our properties, which properties were acquired by Inland Diversified prior to the date of the merger, have earnout components whereby the Company is required to pay the seller additional consideration based on subsequent leasing activity of vacant space. The maximum potential earnout payment was $15.0 million at September 30, 2014. The table below presents the change in our earnout liability for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
Earnout liability – beginning of period	$	16,593
Decreases:
Payments to settle earnouts		(1,620	)
Earnout liability – end of period	$	14,973

The expiration dates of the remaining earnouts range from October 3, 2014 through December 28, 2015.

Note 10. Disposals of Operating Properties and Investment Properties Held for Sale

During the first quarter of 2014, we sold our Red Bank Commons operating property in Evansville, Indiana, our Ridge Plaza operating property in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, and our 50 th and 12 th operating property in Seattle, Washington for aggregate proceeds of $35.2 million and a net gain of $6.7 million.

During the third quarter of 2014, we sold our Zionsville Walgreens operating property in Zionsville, Indiana for aggregate proceeds of $7.3 million and a net gain of $2.9 million.

The Red Bank Commons, Ridge Plaza and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties are not included in discontinued operations in the accompanying Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, as the disposals individually or in the aggregate did not represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on our operations and financial results (see Note 2).

The 50 th and 12 th operating property is included in discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, as the property was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2013.

Sale of Properties to Inland Real Estate Income Trust

On September 16, 2014, we entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“Inland Real Estate”), which provides for the sale of 15 of our operating properties (the “Portfolio”) to Inland Real Estate with the option for the sale of a 16 th property, Village at Bay Park.

The Purchase and Sale Agreement provides that the Portfolio will be sold to Inland Real Estate in two separate tranches. The sale of the first tranche (“Tranche I”) will consist of nine retail operating properties to be sold for approximately $163.1 million and is expected to occur on or before December 15, 2014. The sale of the second tranche (“Tranche II”) will consist of six retail operating properties to be sold for a sales price of approximately $155.1 million and is expected to occur on or before March 16, 2015. The closing of the Village at Bay Park operating retail property would occur on June 15, 2015, for a sales price of approximately $19.7 million; however, the Company and Inland Real Estate each has the right to opt out of this transaction for any reason. The deadline for the decision to either opt out or irrevocably commit to purchasing the Village at Bay Park property is June 8, 2015. One of the Company’s trustees also serves as a director of Inland Real Estate, and therefore recused himself from any consideration by the Board of Trustees of the transaction.

The expected timing of the sale of the Portfolio is as follows:

Transaction	Sale Date	Number of Properties	Aggregate Purchase Price

Tranche I	December 15, 2014	9	$	163,054
Tranche II	March 15, 2015	6		155,076
			$	318,130

The operating properties to be sold are as f ollows:

Property Name		MSA

Tranche I:
Copps Grocery		Stevens Point, WI
Eastside Junction 1		Athens, AL
Fox Point		Neenah, WI
Harvest Square		Harvest, AL
Landing at Ocean Isle Beach		Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Branson Hills Plaza		Branson, MO
Shoppes at Branson Hills		Branson, MO
Shoppes at Prairie Ridge		Pleasant Prairie, WI
Heritage Square		Conyers, GA

Tranche II:
Fairgrounds Crossing		Hot Springs, AR
Hawk Ridge		Saint Louis, MO
Prattville Town Center		Prattville, AL
Regal Court		Shreveport, LA
Whispering Ridge		Omaha, NE
Walgreens Plaza		Jacksonville, NC

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1	Subsequent to the signing of the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Inland Real Estate, Publix exercised its right of first offer to purchase the property. The sale of this property may be delayed from the December 15 closing date.

The operating properties listed above are not included in discontinued operations in the accompanying Statements of Operations as the disposals neither individually nor in the aggregate represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on our operations or financial results (see Note 2). The Portfolio met the requirements to present as held for sale as of September 30, 2014. The sale of the Village at Bay Park property does not meet the held for sale criteria. Upon meeting the held-for-sale criteria, depreciation and amortization ceased for these operating properties. The assets and liabilities associated with these properties are separately classified as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014.

The following table presents the assets and liabilities associated with the held for sale properties:

	September 30,
	2014
Assets:
Investment properties, at cost	$	323,571
Less: accumulated depreciation		(3,050	)
		320,521

Accounts receivable, prepaids and other assets		1,989
Deferred costs, net		21,956
Total assets held for sale	$	344,466

Liabilities:
Mortgage and other indebtedness	$	144,316
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		3,757
Deferred revenue and other liabilities		28,563
Total liabilities held for sale	$	176,636

The results of operations for the investment properties that are classified as held for sale are presented in the table below:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
Revenue:
Minimum rent 1	$	5,867
Tenant reimbursements		1,190
Total revenue		7,057
Expenses:
Property operating		922
Real estate taxes		746
Depreciation and amortization		3,520
Total expenses		5,188
Operating income		1,869
Interest expense		(1,428	)
Income from continuing operations	$	441

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1	Minimum rent includes $175,000 of non-cash straight-line and market rent revenue.

Note 11. Acquisitions

Upon completion of the merger with Inland Diversified, we acquired 60 operating properties. In the year ended December 31, 2013, we acquired thirteen properties. Preliminary purchase price allocations were made at the date of acquisition, primarily to the fair value of tangible assets (land, building, and improvements) as well as to intangibles. The estimated purchase price allocations remain preliminary at September 30, 2014 and are subject to revision within the measurement period, not to exceed one year.

We measure identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interests in an acquiree at fair value on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value over the net identifiable assets acquired. In making estimates of fair values for the purpose of allocating purchase price, a number of sources are utilized, including information obtained as a result of pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities.

A portion of the purchase price is allocated to tangible assets and intangibles, including:

·	the fair value of the building on an as-if-vacant basis and to land determined either by comparable market data, real estate tax assessments, independent appraisals or other relevant data;

above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases. Any below-market renewal options are also considered in the in-place lease values. The capitalized above-market and below-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of or addition to rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. Should a tenant vacate, terminate its lease, or otherwise notify us of its intent to do so, the unamortized portion of the lease intangibles would be charged or credited to income; and

the value of leases acquired. We utilize independent sources for our estimates to determine the respective in-place lease values. Our estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors we consider in our analysis include an estimate of costs to execute similar leases including tenant improvements, leasing commissions and foregone costs and rent received during the estimated lease-up period as if the space was vacant. The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases.

We also consider whether a portion of the purchase price should be allocated to in-place leases that have a related customer relationship intangible value. Characteristics we consider in allocating these values include the nature and extent of existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality, and expectations of lease renewals, among other factors. To date, a tenant relationship has not been developed that is considered to have a current intangible value. The estimates of fair value were determined to have primarily relied upon Level 2 and Level 3 inputs.

The Company determined that it was the acquirer for accounting purposes in the merger with Inland Diversified. We considered the continuation of the Company’s existing management and a majority of the existing board members as the most significant considerations in our analysis. Additionally, Inland Diversified had previously announced the transaction as a liquidation event and we believe this transaction was an acquisition of Inland Diversified by the Company.

Following is a summary of our 2013 and 2014 operating property acquisitions.

Property Name	MSA	Acquisition Date	Acquisition Cost (millions)

Shoppes of Eastwood	Orlando, FL	January 2013	$	11.6
Cool Springs Market	Nashville, TN	April 2013		37.6
Castleton Crossing	Indianapolis, IN	May 2013		39.0
Toringdon Market	Charlotte, NC	August 2013		15.9

Nine Property Portfolio		November 2013		304.0

Merger with Inland Diversified		July 2014		2,128.6

Since the merger date with Inland Diversified the 60 operating properties acquired generated total revenue of $46.2 million and consolidated net income of $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

The following table presents pro forma combined total revenue and consolidated net (loss) income for the nine months ending September 30, 2014 and 2013 as if the merger had been consummated on January 1, 2013. Adjustments have been made to the Kite Realty Group Trust results to reflect the effects of 2013 and 2014 property acquisitions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2013. The pro forma results have been calculated under our accounting policies and adjusted to reflect the results of Inland Diversified’s additional depreciation and amortization that would have been recorded assuming the allocation of the purchase price to investment properties, intangible assets and indebtedness had been applied on January 1, 2013. The pro forma results exclude merger costs and reflect the termination of management agreements with affiliates of Inland Diversified as neither are expected to have a continuing impact on the results of the operations following the merger. The results also reflect the pay down of certain debt, which was contemplated as part of the merger.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, (unaudited)
	2014		2013
Total Revenue	$	266,044	$	265,637
Consolidated net income		16,009		1,330

The fair value of the real estate and related assets acquired were primarily determined using the income approach. The income approach required us to make assumptions about market leasing rates, tenant-related costs, discount rates, and disposal values. The estimates of fair value were determined to have primarily relied upon Level 2 and Level 3 inputs, as previously defined. The ranges of the most significant Level 3 assumptions utilized in determining the value of the real estate and related assets of each building acquired during the 2014 merger are as follows:

	Low			High
Lease-up period (months)		6			18
Net rental rate per square foot – Anchor (greater than 10,000 square feet)	$	5.00		$	30.00
Net rental rate per square foot – Small Shops	$	11.00		$	53.00
Discount rate		5.75	%		9.25	%

The following table summarizes the aggregate purchase price allocation for the properties acquired as part of the merger with Inland Diversified as of July 1, 2014:

Assets:
Investment properties, net	$	2,095,567
Deferred costs, net		143,210
Investments in marketable securities		18,602
Cash and cash equivalents		108,666
Accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and other		20,157
Total assets	$	2,386,202

Liabilities:
Mortgage and other indebtedness, including debt premium of $33,300	$	892,909
Deferred revenue and other liabilities		129,935
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		59,314
Total Liabilities		1,082,158

Noncontrolling interests		69,356
Common stock issued		1,234,688
Total purchase price	$	2,386,202

Merger and acquisition costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to our merger with Inland Diversified totaled $26.8 million compared to $0.6 million of costs for property acquisitions for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The majority of the $26.8 million related to investment banking, lender, due diligence, legal, and professional expenses.

There were no material adjustments to the purchase price allocations for our 2013 acquisitions during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

Note 12. Development and Redevelopment Activities

Development Activities

In 2014, we expect to substantially complete construction on Parkside Town Commons – Phase I near Raleigh, North Carolina, which is anchored by Harris Teeter, Petco and a non-owned Target. Parkside Town Commons – Phase II is under construction as of September 30, 2014. Field & Stream and Golf Galaxy opened in September 2014 and will be joined by Frank Theatres and Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill in the first half of 2015.

Redevelopment Activities

In January 2013, we completed plans for a redevelopment project at Bolton Plaza and reduced the estimated useful lives of certain assets that were demolished as part of this project. As a result of this change in estimate, $0.8 million of additional depreciation expense was recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2013. The center is anchored by Academy Sports and Outdoors, LA Fitness, and Panera Bread. We transitioned this project to the operating portfolio in the third quarter of 2014.

In July 2013, we completed plans for a redevelopment project at King’s Lake Square and reduced the estimated useful lives of certain assets that were demolished as part of this project. As a result of this change in estimate, $2.5 million of additional depreciation expense was recognized in 2013. This center is anchored by Publix Supermarkets which opened in April of 2014. We transitioned this project to the operating portfolio in the second quarter of 2014.

Note 13. Kedron Village

In 2013, foreclosure proceedings were completed by the mortgage lender on the indebtedness secured by the Company’s Kedron Village operating property and the mortgage lender took title to the property in satisfaction of principal and interest due on the loan.

We reevaluated the Kedron Village property for impairment as of June 30, 2013 and determined that, based on the developments, the carrying value of the property was no longer fully recoverable considering the reduced holding period that considers the foreclosure proceedings. Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $5.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 based upon the estimated fair value of the asset of $25.5 million.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized a non-cash gain of $1.2 million resulting from the transfer of the Kedron Village assets to the lender in satisfaction of the debt. Also, in the third quarter, the Company reversed an accrual of unpaid interest (primarily default interest) of approximately $1.1 million.

The operations of Kedron Village were classified as Discontinued Operations in the consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Item 2.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by Kite Realty Group Trust (the “Company”), contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial or otherwise, may differ materially from the results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial or otherwise, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that might cause such differences, some of which could be material, include but are not limited to:

·	national and local economic, business, real estate and other market conditions, particularly in light of low growth in the U.S. economy;

·	financing risks, including the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity;

·	the Company’s ability to refinance, or extend the maturity dates of, its indebtedness;

·	the level and volatility of interest rates;

·	the financial stability of tenants, including their ability to pay rent and the risk of tenant bankruptcies;

·	the competitive environment in which the Company operates;

·	acquisition, disposition, development and joint venture risks, including the merger transaction with Inland Diversified;

·	property ownership and management risks;

·	the Company’s ability to maintain its status as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes;

·	potential environmental and other liabilities;

·	impairment in the value of real estate property the Company owns;

·	risks related to the geographical concentration of our properties in Indiana, Florida and Texas;

·	other factors affecting the real estate industry generally; and

other uncertainties and factors identified in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and, from time to time, in other reports we file with the SEC or in other documents that we publicly disseminate, including, in particular, the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in connection with the accompanying historical financial statements and related notes thereto. In this discussion, unless the context suggests otherwise, references to “our Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean Kite Realty Group Trust and its subsidiaries.

Overview

Our Business and Properties

Kite Realty Group Trust, through its majority-owned subsidiary, Kite Realty Group, L.P., is engaged in the ownership, operation, management, leasing, acquisition, redevelopment, and development of neighborhood and community shopping centers in selected markets in the United States. We derive revenues primarily from rents and reimbursement payments received from tenants under leases at our properties. Our operating results therefore depend materially on the ability of our tenants to make required rental payments, conditions in the United States retail sector, and overall economic and real estate market conditions.

At September 30, 2014, we owned interests in 129 operating properties (consisting of 127 retail properties and two office properties) and three development properties under construction. In addition, we also owned interests in other land parcels comprising 131 acres that may be used for future expansion of existing properties, development of new retail or office properties or sold to third parties.

Merger with Inland Diversified

On July 1, 2014, we completed a merger with Inland Diversified in which Inland Diversified merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours in a stock-for-stock exchange with a transaction value of approximately $2.1 billion, including the assumption of approximately $0.9 billion of debt.

The merger increased our geographical diversity, enhanced our asset quality, and provided a number of financial and operational benefits including a substantial increase in cash flow and liquidity and a lower cost of capital. As of September 30, 2014, we have approximately $0.5 billion of liquidity if we elected to increase the size of our unsecured revolving credit facility. Additionally, the merger and subsequent activities have strengthened our balance sheet by improving our debt to EBITDA metrics, lowering our overall borrowing costs, and reducing our development exposure. The increased cash flow from operations also provides us with additional flexibility to fund future growth initiatives.

The operational benefits include improved synergies from an expanded platform, redevelopment opportunities, and enhanced relationships with tenants. Additionally, our scalable platform enables us to achieve administrative and operating synergies. We estimate we will be able to achieve $17 million in savings from Inland Diversified’s operating expense on an annual basis as a result of the termination of certain contracts and other cost savings initiatives.

The retail portfolio we acquired through the merger with Inland Diversified is comprised of 60 properties in 23 states. The properties are located in a number of our existing markets and in various new markets including Westchester, New York; Bayonne, New Jersey; Las Vegas, Nevada; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Salt Lake City, Utah. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Inland Diversified shareholders received 1.707 newly issued common shares of the Company for each outstanding common share of Inland Diversified, resulting in a total issuance of approximately 50.3 million of our common shares.

Current Business Environment

Most elements of the U.S. economy continued to recover during the third quarter of 2014. The economy continued to create jobs at a consistent pace in September 2014, with 248,000 jobs being added and the unemployment rate declining to 5.9%. However, uncertainty surrounding regulatory, fiscal, and monetary policy continues to negatively affect job creation, capital pricing, and the cost of doing business. Additional uncertainty surrounds the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s policy of quantitative easing of the money supply and the long-term effects of maintaining interest rates at historically low levels to encourage consumer and business spending.

In light of the economic uncertainty noted above, some retailers are considering limited expansion of their businesses while others have expressed optimism through expansion plans and capital allocation decisions. Where prudent, we will seek to capitalize on our relationships with tenants to maximize our growth opportunities including maximizing our expanded operating platform. We believe there will continue to be additional leasing opportunities during the remainder of 2014 and into 2015 as tenants seek to lease new space or renew existing space in connection with lease expirations, expansions, and other considerations. In addition, we have continued to see redevelopment opportunities in our existing properties along with recently acquired properties.

The prolonged uncertainty in the U.S. economy has led to conditions that may continue to impact our business in a number of ways, including soft consumer demand; high levels of tenant bankruptcies; curtailment of operations by certain of our tenants; delays or postponements from entering into long-term leases with us by current or potential tenants; decreased demand for retail space; difficulty in collecting rent from tenants; our need to make rent concessions in light of tenant’s financial difficulties; the possible need to outlay additional capital to assist tenants in the opening of their businesses; and possible termination by our tenants of their leases with us.

Ongoing Actions Taken to Capitalize on the Current Business Environment

In addition to the merger with Inland Diversified, we continue to execute on our strategy to maximize shareholder value, including:

Capital Activity. Upon completion of the merger, we amended the terms of our unsecured revolving credit facility and Term Loan. The borrowing capacity of the unsecured revolving credit facility was increased from $200 million to $500 million, and the interest rates were reduced for both instruments. These amendments increased the amount of our liquidity to approximately $411 million with an additional $65 million available if the expansion feature on the unsecured revolving credit facility is exercised, providing significant flexibility in funding future acquisition, development and redevelopment activities and maturing debt if appropriate.

On October 30, 2014, we received investment grade credit ratings of Baa3 from Moody’s Investor Service and BBB- from Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services. Both credit ratings have a stable outlook.

Development, and Redevelopment Activities. During the third quarter of 2014, Field & Stream and Golf Galaxy opened at Phase II of Parkside Town Commons near Raleigh, North Carolina to join a non-owned Target store and Harris Teeter. Also, during the quarter, Burlington Coat Factory opened at Gainesville Plaza.

Operational Activities. During the third quarter of 2014, we executed 64 new and renewal leases totaling 424,000 square feet. New leases were signed with 23 tenants for 162,000 square feet of GLA while renewal leases were signed with 41 tenants for 262,000 square feet of GLA. We achieved a blended rent spread of 14.4% on comparable leases signed in the quarter.

Our same property net operating income improved 4.7% and 4.6%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods of the prior year, primarily due to increased occupancy, rental rate growth, and improved expense recoveries. In addition, our annualized base rent per square foot improved to $14.98 per square foot as of September 30, 2014 from $13.17 as of September 30, 2013.

Results of Operations

At September 30, 2014, we owned interests in 129 properties consisting of 124 retail operating properties (including 15 properties held for sale), two operating office properties and three retail properties under redevelopment. As of this date, we also owned interests in three retail development properties under construction.

At September 30, 2013, we owned interests in 62 properties consisting of 55 retail operating properties, five retail properties under redevelopment, and two operating office properties. As of this date, we also owned interests in three retail development properties under construction.

The comparability of results of operations in 2013 and 2014 is significantly affected by our merger with Inland Diversified on July 1, 2014 and by our development, redevelopment, and operating property acquisition and disposition activities during these periods. Therefore, we believe it is useful to review the comparisons of our results of operations for these periods in conjunction with the discussion of these activities during those periods, which is set forth below.

Property Acquisitions

The following properties were acquired between January 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014:

Property Name	MSA	Acquisition Date	Acquisition Cost (millions)		Owned GLA

Shoppes of Eastwood	Orlando, FL	January 2013	$	11.6	69,037
Cool Springs Market	Nashville, TN	April 2013		37.6	223,912
Castleton Crossing	Indianapolis, IN	May 2013		39.0	277,812
Toringdon Market	Charlotte, NC	August 2013		15.9	60,464

Nine Property Portfolio		November 2013		304.0	1,977,711

Merger with Inland Diversified		July 2014		2,128.6	10,719,471

Property Dispositions

In 2014, we sold the following operating properties:

·	50 th and 12 th (Walgreens), Seattle, Washington in January 2014, which was held for sale at December 31, 2013 and reflected in discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013;

·	Red Bank Commons, Evansville, Indiana in March 2014; and

·	Ridge Plaza, Oak Ridge, New Jersey in March 2014; and

·	Zionsville Walgreens, Zionsville, Indiana in September 2014

In September 2013, we sold our Cedar Hill Village property in Dallas, Texas. In July 2013, foreclosure proceedings were completed on the Kedron Village property and the mortgage lender took title to the property in satisfaction of principal and interest due on the mortgage. The results from these properties are reflected in discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Development Activities

The following development properties were partially operational at various times from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014:

Property Name	MSA	Economic Occupancy Date 1	Owned GLA

Delray Marketplace	Delray Beach, FL	January 2013	260,153
Holly Springs Towne Center – Phase I	Raleigh, NC	March 2013	207,589
Parkside Town Commons – Phase I	Raleigh, NC	March 2014	104,978
Parkside Town Commons – Phase II	Raleigh, NC	September 2014	275,432

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1	Represents the date on which we started receiving rental payments under tenant leases or ground leases at the property or the tenant took possession of the property, whichever was earlier.

Redevelopment Activities

The following properties were under redevelopment at various times during the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014:

Property Name	MSA	Transition to Redevelopment 1	Transition to Operations	Owned GLA

Four Corner Square	Maple Valley, Washington	September 2008	December 2013	107,998
Bolton Plaza 2	Jacksonville, Florida	June 2008	September 2014	155,637
Rangeline Crossing	Carmel, Indiana	June 2012	June 2013	97,511
Gainesville Plaza 3	Gainesville, Florida	June 2013	Pending	162,693
King’s Lake Square 4	Naples, Florida	July 2013	April 2014	88,153
Hamilton Crossing	Carmel, Indiana	July 2014	Pending	69,596

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1	Transition date represents the date the property was transferred from our operating portfolio into redevelopment status.
2	Panera Bread opened in June 2014 to join Academy Sports & Outdoors and LA Fitness and the project was transitioned back to the operating portfolio. The project is currently 85.4% leased.
3	In March 2014, we signed leases with Ross Dress and Burlington Coat Factory to anchor the project. Burlington Coat Factory opened in September 2014 and Ross Dress is expected to open in the first half of 2015. The project is currently 81.6% leased or committed.
4	The new Publix grocery store opened in April 2014 and the project was transitioned back to the operating portfolio. The project is currently 88.8% leased.

Anchor Tenant Openings

Included below is a list of anchor tenants that opened in 2014.

Tenant Name	Property Name	MSA	Owned GLA

LA Fitness	Bolton Plaza	Jacksonville, FL	38,000
Sprouts Farmers Market	Sunland Towne Center	El Paso, TX	31,541
Fresh Market	Lithia Crossing	Tampa Bay, FL	18,091
Walgreens	Rangeline Crossing	Indianapolis, IN	15,300
Publix	King’s Lake Square	Naples, FL	88,153
Target 1	Parkside Town Commons – Phase I	Raleigh, NC	─
Harris Teeter 2	Parkside Town Commons – Phase I	Raleigh, NC	53,000
Total Wine and More	International Speedway Square	Daytona, FL	23,942
Walgreens	Four Corner Square	Maple Valley, WA	14,820
Petco	Parkside Town Commons – Phase I	Raleigh, NC	12,500
Field and Stream	Parkside Town Commons – Phase II	Raleigh, NC	50,000
Golf Galaxy	Parkside Town Commons – Phase II	Raleigh, NC	35,000
Burlington Coat Factory	Gainesville Plaza	Gainesville, FL	65,000

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1	Target is an anchor that owns its 135,300 square foot store.
2	Owned GLA includes a 53,000 square foot ground lease with Harris Teeter.

Same Property Net Operating Income

We believe that net operating income (“NOI”) is helpful to investors as a measure of our operating performance because it excludes various items included in net income that do not relate to or are not indicative of our operating performance, such as depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and asset impairment, if any. We believe that NOI for our “same properties” (“Same Property NOI”) is helpful to investors as a measure of our operating performance because it includes only the NOI of properties that have been owned for the full periods presented, which eliminates disparities in net income due to the redevelopment, acquisition or disposition of properties during the particular period presented, and thus provides a more consistent metric for the comparison of our properties. NOI and Same Property NOI should not, however, be considered as alternatives to net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) as indicators of our financial performance.

The following table reflects same property net operating income (and reconciliation to net loss attributable to common shareholders) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
( $ in thousands)	2014			2013			% Change			2014			2013			% Change
Number of properties at period end 1		50			50						50			50

Leased percentage at period-end		96.4	%		96.1	%					96.4	%		96.1	%
Economic occupancy percentage at period end 2		94.9	%		92.8	%					94.9	%		92.8	%

Net operating income – same properties (50 properties) 3	$	17,561		$	16,779			4.7	%	$	49,789		$	47,601			4.6	%

Reconciliation to Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measure:

Net operating income – same properties	$	17,561		$	16,779					$	49,789		$	47,601
Net operating income – non-same activity		48,533			6,601						76,187			19,642
Other expense		(27	)		(78	)					(156	)		(146	)
General and administrative expenses		(3,939	)		(2,115	)					(9,358	)		(6,069	)
Merger and acquisition costs		(19,088	)		(153	)					(26,849	)		(567	)
Impairment charge	─			─						─				(5,371	)
Depreciation expense		(44,383	)		(15,374	)					(81,560	)		(40,566	)
Interest expense		(15,386	)		(7,541	)					(30,291	)		(20,812	)
Discontinued operations	─				3,122					─				2,332
Gain on sale of operating properties, net		2,749		─							9,534		─
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(304	)		15						(224	)		651
Dividends on preferred shares		(2,114	)		(2,114	)					(6,342	)		(6,342	)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$	(16,398	)	$	(858	)				$	(19,270	)	$	(9,647	)

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1	Same Property NOI analysis excludes operating properties in redevelopment.
2	Excludes leases that are signed but for which tenants have not commenced payment of cash rent.
3	Same Property net operating income excludes net gains from outlot sales, straight-line rent revenue, bad debt expense and related recoveries, lease termination fees, amortization of lease intangibles and significant prior year expense recoveries and adjustments, if any.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

The following table reflects our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited). The comparability of the periods is impacted by the merger, acquisitions, dispositions, and redevelopments previously described.

(in thousands)	2014			2013			Net change 2013 to 2014
Revenue:
Rental income (including tenant reimbursements)	$	86,638		$	29,984		$	56,654
Other property related revenue		1,938			2,569			(631	)
Total revenue		88,576			32,553			56,023
Expenses:
Property operating		11,850			5,449			6,401
Real estate taxes		10,632			3,724			6,908
General, administrative, and other		3,939			2,115			1,824
Merger and acquisition costs		19,088			153			18,935
Depreciation and amortization		44,383			15,374			29,009
Total Expenses		89,892			26,815			63,077
Operating income		(1,316	)		5,738			(7,054	)
Interest expense		(15,386	)		(7,541	)		(7,845	)
Income tax expense of taxable REIT subsidiary		(14	)		(31	)		17
Other expense		(13	)		(47	)		34
Loss from continuing operations		(16,729	)		(1,881	)		(14,848	)
Discontinued operations:
Discontinued operations		—			1,394			(1,394	)
Non-cash gain on debt extinguishment		—			1,242			(1,242	)
Gain on sale of operating property, net		—			486			(486	)
Income from discontinued operations		—			3,122			(3,122	)
(Loss) income before gain on sale of operating properties, net		(16,729	)		1,241			(17,970	)
Gain on sale of operating properties, net		2,749			—			2,749
Consolidated net (loss) income		(13,980	)		1,241			(15,221	)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(304	)		15			(319	)
Net (loss) income attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust		(14,284	)		1,256			(15,540	)
Dividends on preferred shares		(2,114	)		(2,114	)		—
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$	(16,398	)	$	(858	)	$	(15,540	)

Rental income (including tenant reimbursements) increased $56.7 million, or 188.9%, due to the following:

(in thousands)	Net change 2013 to 2014
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified	$	46,166
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014		858
Properties acquired during 2013		8,703
Properties sold during 2014		(791	)
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014		533
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other		1,185
Total	$	56,654

The increase of $1.2 million in rental income for fully operational properties was primarily attributable to anchor tenant openings at certain operating properties and an improvement in expense recoveries from tenants. For the total portfolio, the overall recovery ratio for reimbursable expenses improved to 86.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 78.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Other property related revenue primarily consists of parking revenues, overage rent, lease termination income and gains related to land sales. This revenue decreased by $0.6 million, primarily as a result of lower lease termination income of $0.4 million.

Property operating expenses increased $6.4 million, or 117.5%, due to the following:

(in thousands)	Net change 2013 to 2014
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified	$	4,492
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014		168
Properties acquired during 2013		1,505
Properties sold during 2014		(126	)
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014		56
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other		306
Total	$	6,401

The increase of $0.3 million in property operating expenses at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to higher landscaping and insurance costs.

Real estate taxes increased $6.9 million, or 185.5%, due to the following:

(in thousands)	Net change 2013 to 2014
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified	$	5,696
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014		126
Properties acquired during 2013		980
Properties sold during 2014		(126	)
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014		(13	)
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other		245
Total	$	6,908

The net $0.2 million increase in real estate taxes at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to higher assessments at certain properties in Florida. The majority of changes in our real estate tax expense is recoverable from tenants and, therefore, reflected in tenant reimbursement revenue.

General, administrative and other expenses increased $1.8 million, or 86.2%, due to higher public company and personnel costs associated with the completion of the merger with Inland Diversified.

Merger and acquisition costs for the three months ended September 30, 2014 related to our merger with Inland Diversified totaled $19.1 million compared to $0.2 million of costs for property acquisitions incurred in the three months ended September 30, 2013. The majority of the $19.1 million related to investment banking, lender, due diligence, legal, and professional expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $29.0 million, or 188.7%, due to the following:

(in thousands)	Net change 2013 to 2014
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified	$	24,005
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014		2,023
Properties acquired during 2013		5,132
Properties sold during 2014		(242	)
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014		(2,069	)
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other		160
Total	$	29,009

The net $0.2 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to an increase in anchor tenant openings.

Interest expense increased $7.8 million or 104.0%, largely as a result of our assuming $859.6 million of indebtedness as part of the merger with Inland Diversified.

The allocation to net income of noncontrolling interests increased due to allocations to joint venture partners in certain consolidated properties acquired as part of the merger. These partners receive a fixed quarterly return from the operations of the properties in which they hold an interest.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

The following table reflects our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited). The comparability of the periods is impacted by the merger, acquisitions, dispositions, and redevelopments previously described.

(in thousands)	2014			2013			Net change 2013 to 2014
Revenue:
Rental income (including tenant reimbursements)	$	166,598		$	84,210		$	82,388
Other property related revenue		5,481			9,300			(3,819	)
Total revenue		172,079			93,510			78,569
Expenses:
Property operating		26,056			15,582			10,474
Real estate taxes		20,048			10,685			9,363
General, administrative, and other		9,358			6,069			3,289
Merger and acquisition costs		26,849			567			26,282
Depreciation and amortization		81,560			40,566			40,994
Total Expenses		163,871			73,469			90,402
Operating income		8,208			20,041			(11,833	)
Interest expense		(30,291	)		(20,812	)		(9,479	)
Income tax benefit of taxable REIT subsidiary		(37	)		(106	)		69
Other expense		(119	)		(39	)		(80	)
Loss from continuing operations		(22,239	)		(916	)		(21,323	)
Discontinued operations:
Discontinued operations		—			604			(604	)
Impairment Charge		—			(5,372	)		5,372
Non-cash gain on debt extinguishment		—			1,242			(1,242	)
Gain on sale of operating property, net		3,199			487			2,712
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		3,199			(3,039	)		6,238
Loss before gain on sale of operating properties, net		(19,040	)		(3,955	)		(15,085	)
Gain on sale of operating properties, net		6,336			—			6,336
Consolidated net loss		(12,704	)		(3,955	)		(8,749	)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(224	)		651			(875	)
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust		(12,928	)		(3,304	)		(9,624	)
Dividends on preferred shares		(6,342	)		(6,342	)		—
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$	(19,270	)	$	(9,646	)	$	(9,624	)

Rental income (including tenant reimbursements) increased $82.4 million, or 97.8%, due to the following:

(in thousands)	Net change 2013 to 2014
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified	$	46,166
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014		3,793
Properties acquired during 2013		27,566
Properties sold during 2014		(1,554	)
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014		1,973
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other		4,444
Total	$	82,388

The net increase of $4.4 million in rental income for fully operational properties is primarily attributable to anchor tenant openings at certain operating properties and an improvement in expense recoveries from tenants. For the total portfolio, the overall recovery ratio for reimbursable expenses improved to 84.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 74.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Other property related revenue primarily consists of parking revenues, overage rent, lease settlement income and gains related to land sales. This revenue decreased by $3.8 million, primarily as a result of lower gains on land sales of $4.6 million partially offset by higher lease termination income of $0.5 million.

Property operating expenses increased $10.5 million, or 67.2%, due to the following:

(in thousands)	Net change 2013 to 2014
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified	$	3,766
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014		731
Properties acquired during 2013		4,707
Properties sold during 2014		(125	)
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014		369
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other		1,026
Total	$	10,474

The net $1.0 million increase in property operating expenses at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to higher maintenance, landscaping and insurance costs.

Real estate taxes increased $9.4 million, or 87.6%, due to the following:

(in thousands)	Net change 2013 to 2014
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified	$	5,696
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014		609
Properties acquired during 2013		3,110
Properties sold during 2014		(144	)
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014		(88	)
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other		180
Total	$	9,363

General, administrative and other expenses increased $3.3 million, or 54.2%, due primarily to higher public company and personnel costs associated with the merger with Inland Diversified.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $41.0 million, or 101.1%, due to the following:

(in thousands)	Net change 2013 to 2014
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified	$	24,005
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014		3,607
Properties acquired during 2013		16,985
Properties sold during 2014		(511	)
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014		(3,676	)
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other		584
Total	$	40,994

The net increase of $0.6 million in depreciation and amortization expense at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to an increase in anchor tenants openings.

Interest expense increased $9.5 million, or 45.5%. The increase partially resulted from our assumption of $859.6 million in debt as part of the merger with Inland Diversified. Further, the increase was due to the transfer of substantial portions of assets at Delray Marketplace, Holly Springs Towne Centre – Phase I, Rangeline Crossing, Four Corner Square, and Parkside Town Commons – Phase I from construction in progress to depreciable fixed assets, which resulted in a reduction in capitalized interest.

We recorded an impairment charge of $5.4 million related to our Kedron Village operating property for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. See additional discussion in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a non-cash gain of $1.2 million resulting from the transfer of the Kedron Village assets to the lender in satisfaction of the debt. See additional discussion in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

The Company had a gain from discontinued operations of $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to a loss of $0.5 million in the same period of 2013. The current year gain from discontinued operations relates to the sale of the 50 th and 12 th operating property, which was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2013. In the first quarter of 2014, we adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity and the discontinued operations from the prior year was reported under the former rules. See additional discussion regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements and the Company’s sales of its Red Bank Commons, Ridge Plaza, 50 th and 12 th and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 in Notes 2 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements.

In addition, the Company recorded gains on the sales of its Red Bank Commons, Ridge Plaza and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties of $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to no gain or loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Investment Properties Held for Sale

On September 16, 2014, we entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Inland Real Estate, which provides for the sale of 15 of our operating properties to Inland Real Estate, with the option for the sale of a 16 th property. The Purchase and Sale Agreement provides that the Portfolio will be sold to Inland Real Estate in two separate tranches (see Note 10).

The 15 operating properties that are classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2014 generated total revenue of $7.1 million and net income of $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. These properties generated approximately $5.2 million of operating cash flows during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our primary finance and capital strategy is to maintain a strong balance sheet with sufficient flexibility to fund our operating and investment activities in a cost-effective manner. We consider a number of factors when evaluating our level of indebtedness and when making decisions regarding additional borrowings or equity offerings, including the estimated value of properties to be developed or acquired, the estimated market value of our properties and the Company as a whole upon placement of the borrowing or offering, and the ability of particular properties to generate cash flow to cover debt service. We will continue to monitor the capital markets and may consider raising additional capital through the issuance of our common shares, preferred shares or other securities.

Our Principal Capital Resources

For a discussion of cash generated from operations, see “Cash Flows,” beginning on page 38. In addition to cash generated from operations, we discuss below our other principal capital resources.

As noted above, the merger with Inland Diversified and subsequent activities substantially improved our liquidity position along with reducing our borrowing costs and extending our debt maturities. The additional cash flows from operations allow us to maintain a balanced approach to growth in order to retain our financial flexibility.

On July 1, 2014, we also amended the terms of the $230 million Term Loan (the “amended Term Loan”). The amended Term Loan has a maturity date of July 1, 2019, which may be extended for an additional six months at the Company’s option subject to certain conditions. The interest rate applicable to the amended Term Loan was reduced to LIBOR plus 135 to 190 basis points, depending on the Company’s leverage, a decrease of between 10 and 55 basis points across the leverage grid. The amended Term Loan also provides for an increase in total borrowing of up to an additional $170 million ($400 million in total), subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from any one or more lenders.

As of September 30, 2014, we had approximately $380.2 million available for future borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility. In addition, our unencumbered assets could provide approximately $65 million of additional borrowing capacity under the unsecured revolving credit facility.

We were in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the unsecured revolving credit facility and the amended Term Loan as of September 30, 2014.

As part of the merger with Inland Diversified we acquired $18.6 million of investments in marketable securities. In July 2014, we sold all of these investments for a minimal gain.

Finally, we had $31.2 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2014.

Among the benefits we expect to realize from the merger with Inland Diversified is increased cash flow. In the future, we may raise capital by disposing of properties, land parcels or other assets that are no longer core components of our growth strategy. The sale price may differ from our carrying value at the time of sale. We will also continue to monitor the capital markets and may consider raising additional capital through the issuance of our common shares, preferred shares or other securities.

Our Principal Liquidity Needs

We derive the majority of our revenue from tenants who lease space from us at our properties. Therefore, our ability to generate cash from operations is dependent on the rents that we are able to charge and collect from our tenants. While we believe that the nature of the properties in which we typically invest—primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers—provides a relatively stable revenue flow in uncertain economic times, the recent economic downturn adversely affected the ability of some of our tenants to meet their lease obligations.

Short-Term Liquidity Needs

Near-Term Debt Maturities . As of September 30, 2014, we had a total of $59.1 million of property-level debt secured by our Delray Marketplace operating property with a scheduled maturity date in the fourth quarter of 2014. In addition, we have $123 million of debt scheduled to mature prior to September 30, 2015, excluding scheduled monthly principal payments. We are pursuing financing alternative to enable us to repay, refinance, or extend the maturity date of these loans.

Other Short-Term Liquidity Needs. The nature of our business, coupled with the requirements for qualifying for REIT status and in order to receive a tax deduction for some or all of the dividends paid to shareholders, necessitate that we distribute at least 90% of our taxable income on an annual basis, which will cause us to have substantial liquidity needs over both the short term and the long term. Our short-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay operating expenses associated with our operating properties, interest expense and scheduled principal payments on our debt, expected dividend payments to our common and preferred shareholders and to persons who hold units in our Operating Partnership, and recurring capital expenditures. In September 2014, our Board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.26 per common share and common operating partnership unit (totaling $22.1 million) for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. This distribution was paid on October 13, 2014 to common shareholders of record as of October 6, 2014. In August 2014, our Board declared a quarterly preferred share cash distribution of $0.515625 per Series A Preferred Share (or $2.1 million) covering the distribution period from June 2, 2014 to September 1, 2014 payable to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2014. This distribution was paid on September 1, 2014.

When we lease space to new tenants, or renew leases for existing tenants, we also incur expenditures for tenant improvements and external leasing commissions. These amounts, as well as the amount of recurring capital expenditures that we incur, will vary from period to period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we incurred $1.7 million of costs for recurring capital expenditures on operating properties and also incurred $3.8 million of costs for tenant improvements and external leasing commissions (excluding first generation space and development and redevelopment properties). We currently anticipate incurring approximately $12 million to $14 million of additional major tenant improvements and renovation costs within the next twelve months at several of our operating properties, including properties acquired as part of the merger with Inland Diversified. We believe we currently have sufficient financing in place to fund our investment in these projects through cash from operations and borrowings on our unsecured revolving credit facility. In certain circumstances, we may seek to place specific construction financing on the redevelopment projects.

As of September 30, 2014, we had four development and redevelopment projects under construction. The total estimated cost of these projects is approximately $171 million, of which $117 million had been incurred as of September 30, 2014. We currently anticipate incurring the remaining $54 million of costs over the next eighteen months. We believe we currently have sufficient financing in place to fund the projects and expect to do so primarily through existing or new construction loans or borrowings on our unsecured revolving credit facility.

Long-Term Liquidity Needs

Our long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for the development of new properties, redevelopment of existing properties, non-recurring capital expenditures, acquisitions of properties, and payment of indebtedness at maturity.

Redevelopment Properties Pending Commencement of Construction. As of September 30, 2014 two of our properties (Courthouse Shadows and Hamilton Crossing) were undergoing preparation for redevelopment and leasing activity. We are currently evaluating our total incremental investment in these redevelopment projects of which $0.7 million had been incurred as of September 30, 2014. Our anticipated total investment could change based upon negotiations with prospective tenants. We believe we currently have sufficient financing in place to fund our investment in these projects through borrowings on our unsecured revolving credit facility. In certain circumstances, we may seek to place specific construction financing on these redevelopment projects.

Selective Acquisitions, Developments and Joint Ventures . We may selectively pursue the acquisition and development of other properties, which would require additional capital. It is unlikely that we would have sufficient funds on hand to meet these long-term capital requirements. We would have to satisfy these needs through additional borrowings, sales of common or preferred shares, cash generated through property dispositions and/or participation in potential joint venture arrangements. We cannot be certain that we would have access to these sources of capital on satisfactory terms, if at all, to fund our long-term liquidity requirements. We evaluate all future opportunities against pre-established criteria including, but not limited to, location, demographics, tenant credit quality, tenant relationships, and amount of existing retail space. Our ability to access the capital markets will be dependent on a number of factors, including general capital market conditions.

Capitalized Expenditures on Consolidated Properties

The following table summarizes cash capital expenditures for our development and redevelopment properties and capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and on a cumulative basis since the project’s inception:

(in thousands)	Year to Date – September 30, 2014		Cumulative – September 30, 2014
Under Construction - Developments	$	35,327	$	110,798
Under Construction - Redevelopments		5,755		6,023
Pending Construction - Redevelopments		183		669
Total for Development Activity		41,265		117,490
Recently Completed Developments 1		10,961		N/A
Miscellaneous Other Activity, net		15,386		N/A
Recurring Operating Capital Expenditures (Primarily Tenant Improvement Payments)		4,733		N/A
Total	$	72,345	$	117,490

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1	This classification includes Delray Marketplace, Holly Springs Towne Center – Phase I, Rangeline Crossing, Four Corner Square, Bolton Plaza, and King’s Lake Square.

The Company capitalizes certain indirect costs such as interest, payroll, and other general and administrative costs related to these development activities. If the Company were to experience a 10% reduction in development activities, without a corresponding decrease in indirect project costs, the Company would have recorded additional expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

Debt Maturities

The table below presents scheduled principal repayments (including scheduled monthly principal payments) on mortgage and other indebtedness as of September 30, 2014 (excluding loans related to properties classified as “held for sale”):

(in thousands)	Annual Principal Payments		Term Maturity		Total
2014	$	1,657	$	59,138	$	60,795
2015		6,484		146,392		152,876
2016		5,607		197,238		202,845
2017		4,502		65,106		69,608
2018		4,550		181,694		186,244
Thereafter		11,793		844,874		856,667
	$	34,593	$	1,494,442	$	1,529,035
Unamortized Premiums						27,461
Total					$	1,556,496

Failure to comply with our obligations under our loan agreements (including our payment obligations) could cause an event of default under such debt, which, among other things, could result in the loss of title to assets securing such loans, the acceleration of principal and interest payments or the termination of the debt facilities, or exposure to the risk of foreclosure. In addition, certain of our variable rate loans and construction loans contain cross-default provisions which provide that a violation by us of any financial covenant set forth in our unsecured revolving credit facility agreement will constitute an event of default under the loans, which could allow the lenders to accelerate the amounts due under the loans if we fail to satisfy these financial covenants. See “Item 1.A Risk Factors – Risks Related to Our Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for more information related to the risks associated with our indebtedness.

Cash Flows

As of September 30, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $31.2 million. We may be subject to concentrations of credit risk with regard to our cash and cash equivalents. We place our cash and short-term cash investments with high-credit-quality financial institutions. While we attempt to limit our exposure at any point in time, occasionally, such cash and investments may temporarily be in excess of FDIC and SIPC insurance limits. We also maintain certain compensating balances in several financial institutions in support of borrowings from those institutions. Such compensating balances were not material to the consolidated balance sheets.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Cash provided by operating activities was $10.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $26.5 million from the same period of 2013. The decrease was primarily due to outflows for merger costs incurred by Inland Diversified prior to the merger that were paid by the Company subsequent to June 30, 2014.

Cash provided by investing activities was $89.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to cash used in investing activities of $183.4 million in the same period of 2013. Highlights of significant cash sources and uses are as follows:

·	Net proceeds of $40.8 million related to the sales of the Red Bank Commons, Ridge Plaza, 50 th and 12 th and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties in the first and third quarters of 2014 compared to net proceeds of only $7.3 million over the same period in 2013;

·	Net proceeds of $18.6 million related to the sale of marketable securities in the third quarter of 2014. These securities were acquired as part of the merger;

·	Net cash acquired of $108.7 million upon completion of the merger with Inland Diversified. A portion of this cash was utilized to retire construction loans and other indebtedness while the remainder was retained for working capital including payment of merger related costs;

·	Acquisition of Toringdon Market, Castleton Crossing, Cool Springs Market, and Shoppes of Eastwood in 2013 for net cash outflow of $102.7 million while there were no acquisitions in the same period of 2014; and

Decrease in capital expenditures of $2.7 million, in addition to a decrease in construction payables of $5.9 million as construction was ongoing at Gainesville Plaza and Parkside Town Commons – Phase II in the third quarter of 2014. In the third quarter of 2013, there was significant construction activity at Four Corner Square, Parkside Town Commons – Phase I, King’s Lake Square and Holly Springs Towne Center – Phase I, which are all now substantially complete.

Cash used in financing activities was $86.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to cash provided by financing activities of $146.1 million in the same period of 2013. Highlights of significant cash sources and uses in 2014 are as follows:

·	In the first quarter, draws totaling $14.7 million were made on the unsecured revolving credit facility that were primarily utilized to fund redevelopment and tenant improvement costs for new anchor tenants;

·	Draws of $40.5 million were made on construction loans related to Parkside Town Commons, Delray Marketplace, and Rangeline Crossing;

·	In March, the Company paid down its unsecured revolving credit facility by $14.7 million utilizing a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its Ridge Plaza operating property;

·	In July, the Company retired loans totaling $41.6 million that were secured by land at 951 and 41 in Naples, Florida, Four Corner Square, and Rangeline Crossing utilizing cash on hand obtained as part of the merger;

·	The Company retired loans totaling $8.6 million that were secured by the 50 th and 12 th and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties upon the sale of these properties;

·	In the third quarter, the Company paid down its unsecured revolving credit facility by $32.0 million from cash on hand;

·	Distributions to common shareholders and operating partnership unit holders of $27.2 million; and

·	Distributions to preferred shareholders of $6.3 million.

Funds From Operations

Funds From Operations (“FFO”), is a widely used performance measure for real estate companies and is provided here as a supplemental measure of operating performance. We calculate FFO in accordance with the best practices described in the April 2002 National Policy Bulletin of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) and related revisions, which we refer to as the White Paper. The White Paper defines FFO as consolidated net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales and impairments of depreciated property, less preferred dividends, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for third-party shares of appropriate items.

Given the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that FFO is helpful to investors as a starting point in measuring our operational performance because it excludes various items included in consolidated net income that do not relate to or are not indicative of our operating performance, such as gains (or losses) from sales and impairment of depreciated property and depreciation and amortization, which can make periodic and peer analyses of operating performance more difficult. For informational purposes, we have also provided FFO adjusted for 2014 costs associated with the merger with Inland Diversified, accelerated amortization of deferred financing fees in 2013, and a non-cash gain on debt extinguishment in 2013. We believe this supplemental information provides a meaningful measure of our operating performance. We believe that our presentation of adjusted FFO provides investors with another financial measure that may facilitate comparison of operating performance between periods and compared to our peers. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to consolidated net income (loss) (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our financial performance, is not an alternative to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, and is not indicative of funds available to satisfy our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions. Our computation of FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs.

Our calculation of FFO (and reconciliation to consolidated net income or loss, as applicable) and adjusted FFO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited) is as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)		2014			2013			2014			2013
Consolidated (loss) net income		$	(13,980	)	$	1,241		$	(12,704	)	$	(3,956	)
Less dividends on preferred shares			(2,114	)		(2,114	)		(6,342	)		(6,342	)
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in properties			(679	)		(28	)		(757	)		(90	)
Less gain on sale of operating properties			(2,749	)		(487	)		(9,534	)		(486	)
Add impairment charge			—			—			—			5,371
Add depreciation and amortization of consolidated entities, net of noncontrolling interests			44,208			15,380			81,160			41,019
Funds From Operations allocable to the Company 1			24,686			13,992			51,823			35,516
Less Limited Partners' interest in Funds From Operations			(354	)		(943	)		(1,658	)		(2,526	)
Funds From Operations allocable to the Company 1		$	24,332		$	13,049		$	50,165		$	32,990

Funds From Operations of the Operating Partnership 1		$	24,686		$	13,992		$	51,823		$	35,516
Add Write-off of loan fees on early repayment of debt			—			317			—			489
Add Merger related costs			19,089			—			26,849			—
Less Gain on debt extinguishment			—			(1,242	)		—			(1,242	)
From Operations of the Kite Portfolio as adjusted 1		$	43,775		$	13,067		$	78,672		$	34,763

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“Funds From Operations of the Kite Portfolio” measures 100% of the operating performance of the Operating Partnership’s real estate properties and construction and service subsidiaries in which the Company owns an interest. “Funds From Operations allocable to the Company” reflects a reduction for the redeemable noncontrolling weighted average diluted interest in the Operating Partnership.

Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization

We define EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net income before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income tax expense of taxable REIT subsidiary, gains (losses) on sales of operating properties, other expenses. For informational purposes, we have also provided Adjusted EBITDA, which we define as EBITDA less (i) minority interest EBITDA and (ii) merger costs. Annualized Adjusted EBITDA is Adjusted EBITDA for the most recent quarter multiplied by four. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Annualized Adjusted EBITDA, as calculated by us, are not comparable to EBITDA reported by other REITs that do not define EBITDA exactly as we do. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Annualized Adjusted EBITDA do not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered alternatives to net income as an indicator of performance or as alternatives to cash flows from operating activities as an indicator of liquidity.

Given the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are helpful to investors when measuring operating performance because they exclude various items included in net income or loss that do not relate to or are not indicative of operating performance, such as impairments of operating properties and depreciation and amortization, which can make periodic and peer analyses of operating performance more difficult. For informational purposes, we have also provided Annualized Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted as described above. We believe this supplemental information provides a meaningful measure of our operating performance. We believe presenting EBITDA in this manner allows investors and other interested parties to form a more meaningful assessment of our operating results.

A reconciliation of our EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Annualized Adjusted EBITDA to net loss (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) is included in the below table.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Consolidated net loss	$	(13,980	)
Adjustments to net income
Depreciation and amortization		44,383
Interest expense		15,386
Merger and acquisition costs		19,088
Income tax expense of taxable REIT subsidiary		14
Gain on sale of operating properties		(2,749	)
Other expense		13
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization		62,155
—minority interest EBITDA		(679	)
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization		61,476

Annualized Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (1)	$	245,904

Ratio of Company share of net debt:
Mortgage and other indebtedness		1,556,496
Indebtedness of assets held for sale		144,316
Less: Partner share of consolidated joint venture debt		(24,122	)
Less: Cash		(31,213	)
Less: Debt Premium		(31,700	)

Company Share of Net Debt		1,613,777

Ratio of Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA		6.56	x

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1	Represents Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2014 (as shown in the table above) multiplied by four.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements that in our opinion have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. We do, however, have certain obligations related to some of the projects in our operating and development properties.

Contractual Obligations

Except with respect to our debt maturities as discussed on page 31, there have been no significant changes to our contractual obligations disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk Related to Fixed and Variable Rate Debt

We had $1.7 billion of outstanding consolidated indebtedness as of September 30, 2014 (inclusive of net premiums on acquired debt of $31.7 million). As of this date, we were party to various consolidated interest rate hedge agreements totaling $456.3 million, with maturities over various terms from 2014 through 2020. Including the effects of these hedge agreements, our fixed and variable rate debt would have been $1.4 billion (83%) and $285.0 million (17%), respectively, of our total consolidated indebtedness at September 30, 2014.

We have $38.8 million of fixed rate debt maturing within the next twelve months. A 100 basis point increase in market interest rates would not materially impact the annual cash flows associated with these loans. A 100 basis point change in interest rates on our unhedged variable rate debt as of September 30, 2014 would change our annual cash flow by $2.9 million. Based upon the terms of our variable rate debt, we are most vulnerable to change in short-term LIBOR interest rates. The sensitivity analysis was estimated using cash flows discounted at current borrowing rates adjusted by 100 basis points.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of September 30, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is party to various legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business. None of these actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows taken as a whole.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Not Applicable

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not Applicable

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5.

Other Information

Not Applicable

Item 6.

Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description	Location
3.1	Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust of the Company	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on August 20, 2004

3.2	Articles Supplementary designating Kite Realty Group Trust’ s 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, par value $0.01 per share	Incorporate by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on March 12, 2012

3.3	Articles Supplementary establishing additional shares of Kite Realty Group Trust’ s 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, par value $0.01 per share	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Kite Realty Group Trust’ s registration statement of Form 8-A filed on December 7, 2010

3.4	Articles of Amendment to Kite Realty Group Trust Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust, dated June 26, 2014	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on June 27, 2014

3.5	Articles of Amendment to Kite Realty Group Trust Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust, dated August 11, 2014	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on August 12, 2014

3.6	First Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Kite Realty Group Trust for the period ended June 30, 2012

4.1	Form of Common Share Certificate	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Kite Realty Group Trust's registration statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-114224) declared effective by the SEC on August 10, 2004

4.2	Form of share certificate evidencing the 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, per value $0.01 per share	Incorporate by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Kite Realty Group Trust’s registration statement on Form 8-A filed on December 7, 2010

10.1	Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2014, by and among the Operating Partnership, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent with respect to the Revolving Facility, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent with respect to the Term Loan, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and U.S. Bank National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents with respect to the Revolving Facility, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents with respect to the Term Loan, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as Co-Lead Arrangers with respect to the Revolving Facility, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Co-Lead Arrangers with respect to the Term Loan, and the other lenders party thereto	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 8, 2014

10.2	Third Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated as of July 1, 2014, by KRG Magellan, LLC and certain subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership party thereto	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 8, 2014

10.3	Springing Guaranty, dated as of July 1, 2014, by the Company	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 8, 2014

10.4	Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Kite Realty Group, L.P.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.5	Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2014, by and between the Company and John A. Kite	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.6	Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2014, by and between the Company and Thomas K. McGowan	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.7	Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2014, by and between the Company and Daniel R. Sink	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.8	Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2014, by and between the Company and Scott E. Murray	Filed herewith

10.9	Form of 2014 Outperformance LTIP Unit Award Agreement	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.10	Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 16, 2014, by and among Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. and the subsidiaries of Kite Realty Group Trust party thereto	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on September 22, 2014

10.11	Schedule of Non-Employee Trustee Fees and Other Compensation	Filed herewith

31.1	Certification of principal executive officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed herewith

31.2	Certification of principal financial officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed herewith

32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed herewith

101.INS	XBRL Instance Document	Filed herewith

101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document	Filed herewith

101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document	Filed herewith

101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document	Filed herewith

101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document	Filed herewith

101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document	Filed herewith

SIGNATURES

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

	KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST

November 10, 2014	By:	/s/ John A. Kite
(Date)		John A. Kite
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)


November 10, 2014	By:	/s/ Daniel R. Sink
(Date)		Daniel R. Sink
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description	Location
3.1	Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust of the Company	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on August 20, 2004

3.2	Articles Supplementary designating Kite Realty Group Trust’ s 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, par value $0.01 per share	Incorporate by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on March 12, 2012

3.3	Articles Supplementary establishing additional shares of Kite Realty Group Trust’ s 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, par value $0.01 per share	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Kite Realty Group Trust’ s registration statement of Form 8-A filed on December 7, 2010

3.4	Articles of Amendment to Kite Realty Group Trust Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust, dated June 26, 2014	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on June 27, 2014

3.5	Articles of Amendment to Kite Realty Group Trust Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust, dated August 11, 2014	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on August 12, 2014

3.6	First Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Kite Realty Group Trust for the period ended June 30, 2012

4.1	Form of Common Share Certificate	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Kite Realty Group Trust's registration statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-114224) declared effective by the SEC on August 10, 2004

4.2	Form of share certificate evidencing the 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, per value $0.01 per share	Incorporate by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Kite Realty Group Trust’s registration statement on Form 8-A filed on December 7, 2010

10.1	Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2014, by and among the Operating Partnership, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent with respect to the Revolving Facility, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent with respect to the Term Loan, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and U.S. Bank National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents with respect to the Revolving Facility, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents with respect to the Term Loan, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as Co-Lead Arrangers with respect to the Revolving Facility, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Co-Lead Arrangers with respect to the Term Loan, and the other lenders party thereto	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 8, 2014

10.2	Third Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated as of July 1, 2014, by KRG Magellan, LLC and certain subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership party thereto	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 8, 2014

10.3	Springing Guaranty, dated as of July 1, 2014, by the Company	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 8, 2014

10.4	Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Kite Realty Group, L.P.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.5	Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2014, by and between the Company and John A. Kite	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.6	Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2014, by and between the Company and Thomas K. McGowan	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.7	Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2014, by and between the Company and Daniel R. Sink	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.8	Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2014, by and between the Company and Scott E. Murray	Filed herewith

10.9	Form of 2014 Outperformance LTIP Unit Award Agreement	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014

10.10	Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 16, 2014, by and among Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. and the subsidiaries of Kite Realty Group Trust party thereto	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Kite Realty Group Trust filed with the SEC on September 22, 2014

10.11	Schedule of Non-Employee Trustee Fees and Other Compensation	Filed herewith

31.1	Certification of principal executive officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed herewith

31.2	Certification of principal financial officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed herewith

32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed herewith

101.INS	XBRL Instance Document	Filed herewith

101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document	Filed herewith

101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document	Filed herewith

101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document	Filed herewith

101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document	Filed herewith

101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document	Filed herewith

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of August 6, 2014, by and between Kite Realty Group Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the “ Company ”), and Scott Murray (the “ Executive ”) and shall be effective as of August 18, 2014 .

1. P ositions, Duties and Term. The Company hereby agrees to employ the Executive as its Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and the Executive hereby accepts such employment, on the terms and conditions set forth below.

1.1 Term. The Executive’s employment hereunder shall be for a term commencing as of August 18, 2014 and ending as of the earlier of (i) June 30, 2017 or such later date to which the term of this Agreement may be extended pursuant to Section 1.1(a) or (ii) the Termination Date determined in accordance with Section 12.9 .

(a) Extension of Term . Unless the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates earlier in accordance with Subsections (c) or (d) , or the parties pursuant to Subsection (b) elect not to extend the term, the term of this Agreement automatically shall be extended as of July 1 , 2017, and each July 1st thereafter, such that on each such date the term of employment under this Agreement shall be for a one-year period.

(b) Election Not to Extend Term . The Executive or the Board of Trustees of the Company (the “ Board ”), by written notice delivered to the other, may at any time elect to terminate the automatic extension provision of Subsection (a) . Any such election may be made at any time until the ninety (90) days prior to the date as of which the term would otherwise be extended for an additional one year. The parties agree that the expiration of this Agreement resulting from the Executive’s notice to the Company in accordance with this Subsection (b) shall not be considered a termination by the Executive for Good Reason or by the Company without Cause under this Agreement; however, the expiration of this Agreement resulting from the Company’s notice to the Executive in accordance with this Subsection (b) shall be treated as a termination by the Company without Cause under this Agreement.

(c) Early Termination. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment with or without Cause or on account of Disability, with written notice delivered to the Executive from the Board; provided, that, the Company shall have no right to terminate the Executive’s employment on account of Disability if, in the opinion of a qualified physician reasonably acceptable to the Company, it is reasonably certain that the Executive will be able to resume the Executive’s duties on a regular full-time basis within ninety (90) days of the date the Executive receives notice of such termination on account of Disability . Any termination in accordance with this Section 1.1(c) shall not be, nor shall it be deemed to be, a breach of this Agreement .

(d) Early Resignation. The Executive may resign from the Company for any reason, including Good Reason. The Executive shall effect a Good Reason termination by providing at least thirty (30) days’ written notice to the Board of the applicable Good Reason criteria ; provided that the Executive provided written notice of the existence of the condition that is the basis for such Good Reason within ninety (90) days of the first occurrence of such condition; and further provided that if the basis for such Good Reason is correctible and the Company corrects the basis for such Good Reason within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice of the occurrence of the condition, the Good Reason defect shall be cured , and Executive shall not then have the right to terminate his employment for Good Reason with respect to the occurrence addressed in the written notice. Notwithstanding the prior sentence, in no event may the Executive effect a Good Reason termination for a condition that is the basis for such Good Reason more than one year after the first occurrence of such condition .

(e) Termination and Offices Held. At the time that the Executive ceases to be an employee of the Company, the Executive agrees that he shall resign from any offices he holds with the Company and any affiliate, including any boards of directors or boards of trustees .

1.2 Duties. The Executive shall faithfully perform for the Company the duties incident to the office of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and shall perform such other duties of an executive, managerial or administrative nature as shall be specified and designated from time to time by the Board, the Executive’s “Reporting Officer” as designated in Schedule 1 and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (including the performance of services for, and serving on the board of directors of, any affiliate of the Company without any additional compensation). The Executive shall report to the “Reporting Officer” designated in Schedule 1 subject to the power of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer to change the designated “Reporting Officer.” The Executive shall devote substantially all of the Executive’s business time and effort to the performance of the Executive’s duties hereunder, provided that in no event shall this sentence prohibit the Executive from performing personal and charitable activities and any other activities approved by the Board, so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the Executive’s duties for the Company. The Board may delegate its authority to take any action under this Agreement to the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “ Committee ”) .

2.1 Salary. During the term of his employment under this Agreement, the Company shall pay the Executive at an annual rate of $320,000 (the “ Base Salary ”). The Base Salary shall be reviewed no less frequently than annually and may be increased at the discretion of the Board or the Committee, as applicable. Except as otherwise agreed in writing by the Executive, the Base Salary shall not be reduced from the amount previously in effect. Upon any such increase, the increased amount shall thereafter be deemed to be the Base Salary for purposes of this Agreement. The Base Salary shall be payable in such installments as shall be consistent with the Company’s payroll procedures for senior executives generally . Notwithstanding the employment of the Executive by the Company, the Company shall be entitled to pay the Executive from the payroll of any subsidiary of the Company.

2.2 Annual Cash Incentive . The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual cash bonus for the Company’s fiscal years ending December 31, 2015 and each December 31 thereafter based on performance objectives established by the Committee each such fiscal year (the “ Annual Cash Incentive ”). The Executive’s target Annual Cash Incentive amount for such fiscal years will be the percentage of Base Salary designated as the target by the Committee, which amount shall be at least sixty percent (60%) of the Base Salary then in effect for each applicable year (the “ Full-Year Target ”). Notwithstanding the preceding, the Executive’s Annual Cash Incentive, if any, may be below (including zero), at, or above, the target based upon the achievement of the performance objectives , and payment of any such Annual Cash Incentive shall be in accordance with the terms of such program . Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no Annual Cash Incentive will be payable following the Executive’s Termination Date .

2.3 Equity Awards. The Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Kite Realty Group Trust 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time, and any successor plan thereto, and to receive awards of equity (the “ Equity Awards ”) pursuant thereto. Except as provided in Section 4 and Section 5 , all other terms of the equity awards shall be governed by the plans and programs and the agreements and other documents pursuant to which such awards were granted.

(a) Restricted Share Award. Subject to approval by the Committee and the terms of the applicable award agreement, promptly following the Executive’s commencement of employment with the Company, the Executive shall receive an Equity Award grant of restricted common shares of the Company in a number substantially equivalent to a value of $300,000 (disregarding any fractional share), as determined by the closing price of a common share of the Company on the New York Stock Exchange on the date that the Executive commences employment with the Company. The award agreement for this grant of restricted common shares shall provide that twenty percent (20%) of the granted restricted shares will vest on the first anniversary of the date of this grant and on each of the subsequent four (4) anniversary dates, subject to the Executive’s continued employment with the Company on such dates .

2.4 Benefits. During the term of his employment under this Agreement, the Executive shall be permitted to participate in any group life, hospitalization or disability insurance plans, health programs, pension and profit sharing plans and similar benefits that may be available to other senior executives of the Company generally, on the same terms as may be applicable to such other executives, in each case to the extent that the Executive is eligible under the terms of such plans or programs. During the term of his employment under this Agreement, the Company shall maintain customary liability insurance for trustees and officers and list the Executive as a covered officer.

2.5 Vacation. During the term of his employment under this Agreement, the Executive shall be entitled to vacation in accordance with the Company’s policy .

2.6 Expenses. The Company shall pay or reimburse the Executive for all ordinary and reasonable out-of pocket expenses actually incurred (and, in the case of reimbursement, paid) by the Executive during the term of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement, provided that the Executive submits such expenses in accordance with the policies applicable to senior executives of the Company generally.

3. Termination for Cause, Executive’s Election Not to Extend Term, or Resignation by the Executive Other than for Good Reason. In the event of the Executive’s resignation other than for Good Reason, his termination of employment due to his election not to extend the term in accordance with Section 1.1(b) , or his termination by the Company for Cause, all obligations of the Company under Sections 1 and 2 will immediately cease as of the Executive’s Termination Date. In connection with this resignation or termination, within ten (10) days of the Executive’s Termination Date, the Company will pay the Executive the amount of the Executive’s Compensation Accrued at Termination , and the Executive’s rights, if any, under any Company benefit plan or program shall be governed by such plan or program.

4. Termination On Account of Death or Disability . In the event of the Executive’s termination of employment with the Company on account of death or Disability, all obligations of the Company under Sections 1 and 2 will immediately cease as of the Executive’s Termination Date. In connection with this termination, (a) within ten (10) days of the Executive’s Termination Date, the Company will pay the Executive (or, in the case of the Executive’s death, the Executive’s beneficiary or, if none has been designated in accordance with Section 10.3 , the Executive’s estate), (i) the amount of the Executive’s Compensation Accrued at Termination and (ii) a single sum cash payment equal to the Partial Year Bonus; (b) all Equity Awards held by the Executive, other than any Performance-Based Award (defined in Section 5.3(b) ) that is designated an “out-performance” award and that references and proclaims to supersede this Agreement and as to which the provisions of such Equity Award shall control, shall become fully vested and exercisable; (c) the benefits described in Section 5.2 ; and (d) the Executive’s rights, if any, under any Company benefit plan or program shall be governed by such plan or program. A Performance-Based Award becoming vested under this Section 4 (rather than pursuant to the Equity Award agreement) shall vest at the target level.

5. Termination Without Cause or for Good Reason. If during the term of his employment under this Agreement, the Executive is terminated by the Company without Cause (which includes the Company’s election not to extend the term of this Agreement in accordance with Section 1.1(b) ) or resigns from the Company for Good Reason, all obligations of the Company under Sections 1 and 2 will immediately cease as of the Executive’s Termination Date. In connection with this resignation or termination, within ten (10) days of the Executive’s Termination Date, the Company will pay the Executive the amount of the Executive’s Compensation Accrued at Termination , and the Executive’s rights, if any, under any Company benefit plan or program shall be governed by such plan or program. In addition, in connection with a resignation or termination described in this Section 5 , subject to the requirements of Section 5.4 , the Executive shall be entitled to the benefits described in Section 5.1 , Section 5.2 , and to the extent applicable, Section 5.3 .

5.1 Severance and Bonus . With respect to a termination of employment under this Section 5 only, the benefits under this Section 5.1 shall consist of the following:

(a) A single sum severance cash payment equal to two (2) times the sum of: (i) the Executive’s Base Salary in effect on the Termination Date and (ii) the average Annual Cash Incentive actually paid to the Executive with respect to the prior three (3) fiscal years, which shall be paid to the Executive within sixty (60) days of the Executive’s Termination Date; and

(b) A single sum cash payment equal to the Partial Year Bonus; provided, that, no amount may be paid under this Section 5.1(b) unless the Company performance criteria for payment of an Annual Cash Incentive are achieved at the level required for a payout at the Full-Year Target level or above as of the close of the fiscal year in which the Termination Date occurs; and provided, further, that if the Executive’s resignation or termination under this Section 5 follows a Change in Control and occurs during the performance year that includes the Change in Control, the Partial Year Bonus shall be payable without regard to achievement of the performance criteria.

5.2 Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits . With respect to a termination of employment under Section 4 and this Section 5 only, the benefits under this Section 5.2 shall consist of continued medical, prescription , and dental benefits to the Executive and/or the Executive’s family at least equal to those which would have been provided to them in accordance with the welfare benefit plans, practices, policies , and programs provided by the Company to the extent applicable generally to other peer employees of the Company and its affiliated companies, as if the Executive’s employment had not been terminated, for eighteen (18) months after the Executive’s Termination Date; provided, however, that if the Executive becomes reemployed with another employer and is eligible to receive medical, prescription , and dental benefits under another employer-provided plan, the medical, prescription , and dental benefits described herein shall be secondary to those provided under such other plan during such applicable period of eligibility .

5.3 Accelerated Vesting of Equity Awards . With respect to a termination of employment under this Section 5 and as otherwise provided in this Employment Agreement, the benefits under this Section 5.3 shall consist of the following:

(a) All equity or equity-based awards held by the Executive at termination of employment, including but not limited to, stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units, whether or not granted as performance-based awards, and which at the time of termination of employment are subject only to time-vesting based on service (the “ Time Vested Awards ”), shall become fully vested and non-forfeitable to the extent not already so vested;

(b) Subject to Section 5.3(c) and the clarification described in the next sentence, with respect to all equity and equity-based awards held by the Executive at termination of employment which are subject to cancellation in the event the stated performance objectives are not satisfied, including but not limited to, stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units, and for which at the time of the Executive’s termination of employment, the performance objectives have not been satisfied (the “ Performance-Based Awards ”), the Performance-Based Awards shall become vested and non-forfeitable on a Pro-Rata Basis, but only if at the end of the performance period, the performance objectives are achieved; provided, however, that if the Executive’s resignation or termination under this Section 5 follows a Change in Control, the Performance-Based Awards outstanding as of such Change in Control and remaining outstanding as of the Executive’s resignation or termination under this Section 5 shall become fully vested and non-forfeitable. With respect to the provision for vesting and non-forfeiture of an award on a Pro-Rata Basis as described herein, only the performance periods under the award that have already commenced as of the Termination Date shall be taken into account to determine whether the performance objectives ultimately are achieved, and any performance period that has not commenced as of the Termination Date shall be disregarded for purposes of determining whether the award becomes vested and non-forfeitable on a Pro-Rata Basis; and

(c) The amount of Performance-Based Awards eligible to become vested under Section 5.3(b) shall be determined by the level of achievement of the performance objectives; provided, however, that if the Performance-Based Award is becoming fully vested and non-forfeitable under Section 5.3(b) on account of a Change in Control, the earnings level shall not be conditioned on awaiting the end of the performance period and achievement of the performance objectives, and instead the performance objectives upon which the earning of the Performance-Based Award is conditioned shall be deemed to have been met at the greater of (i) target level at the Termination Date, or (ii) actual performance at the Termination Date.

To the extent that any Performance-Based Award references and proclaims to supersede this Agreement, the provisions of such Equity Awards shall control and supersede this Section 5.3 .

5.4 Waiver and Release Agreement. The Executive agrees to execute at the time of the Executive’s termination of employment a Waiver and Release Agreement in a form provided to the Executive by the Company(the “ Waiver and Release Agreement ”), consistent with the form attached hereto as Exhibit C , the terms and conditions of which are specifically incorporated herein by reference. The execution and delivery of the Waiver and Release Agreement shall be made within forty-five (45) days of delivery to the Executive of the Waiver and Release Agreement , and the Company shall (a) pay the benefits under Section 5.1(a) and, the event that the Executive’s resignation or termination under this Section 5 results in payment of a Change in Control year Partial Year Bonus, under Section 5.1(b) within ten (10) days after the Waiver and Release Agreement is no longer revocable by the Executive and (b) in the event that the Executive’s resignation or termination under this Section 5 results in payment of a Change in Control year Partial Year Bonus, pay the benefits under Section 5.1(b) within ten (10) days after the Waiver and Release Agreement is no longer revocable by the Executive or, if later, at the same time as payment is made to all other participants under the Annual Cash Incentive program following the close of the fiscal year in which the Termination Date occurs. If the Waiver and Release Agreement is not executed within the forty-five (45)-day period post-delivery, the Executive will forfeit all benefits provided pursuant to Section 5.1 , Section 5.2 , and Section 5.3 . If the Waiver and Release Agreement is not received by the Executive within five (5) days of the Executive’s Termination Date it shall not be required and this Section 5.4 shall be null and void.

6. Nature of Payments . For the avoidance of doubt, the Executive acknowledges and agrees that the payments set forth in Section 3 , Section 4 , and Section 5 constitute liquidated damages for termination of his employment during the term of this Agreement (including any extensions thereof) .

7. Golden Parachute Excise Tax Provisions. In the event it is determined that any payment or benefit (within the meaning of Section 280G(B)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “ Code ”)), to the Executive or for his or her benefit paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise in connection with, or arising out of, his or her employment (“ Payments ”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any interest or penalties are incurred by the Executive with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest and penalties, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Excise Tax ”), then the total Payments shall be reduced to the extent the payment of such amounts would cause the Executive’s total termination benefits to constitute an “excess parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Code and by reason of such excess parachute payment the Executive would be subject to an excise tax under Section 4999(a) of the Code, but only if the Executive (or the Executive’s tax advisor) determines that the after-tax value of the termination benefits calculated with the foregoing restriction exceed those calculated without the foregoing restriction. In that event, the Executive shall designate those rights, payments, or benefits under this Agreement, any other agreements, and any benefit arrangements that should be reduced or eliminated so as to avoid having the payment or benefit to the Executive under this Agreement be deemed to be an excess parachute payment; provided, however, that in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code, the reduction or elimination will be performed in the order in which each dollar of value subject to a right, payment, or benefit reduces the parachute payment to the greatest extent. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all determinations under this Section 7 shall be made at the expense of the Company by a nationally recognized public accounting or consulting firm selected by the Company and subject to the approval of the Executive, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such determination shall be binding upon the Executive and the Company .

7.1 Company Withholding. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that, according to the determinations in the paragraph above, an Excise Tax will be imposed on any Payment or Payments, the Company shall pay to the applicable government taxing authorities as Excise Tax withholding, the amount of the Excise Tax that the Company has actually withheld from the Payment or Payments.

8. Confidentiality; Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure; Executive Cooperation; Non-Disparagement.

8.1 Confidential Information. The Executive acknowledges that, during the course of his employment with the Company, the Executive will be given or will become acquainted with Confidential Information (as hereinafter defined) of the Company. As used in this Section 8.1 , “ Confidential Information ” of the Company means all confidential information, knowledge , or data relating to the Company or any of its affiliates, or to the Company’s or any such affiliate’s respective businesses and investments (including confidential information of others that has come into the possession of the Company or any such affiliate), learned by the Executive heretofore or hereafter directly or indirectly from the Company or any of its affiliates and which is not generally available lawfully and without breach of confidential or other fiduciary obligation to the general public without restriction, except with the Company’s express written consent or as may otherwise be required by law or any legal process .

The Executive acknowledges that the Confidential Information of the Company, as such may exist from time to time, is a valuable, confidential, special, and unique asset of the Company and its affiliates, expensive to produce and maintain , and essential for the profitable operation of their respective businesses. The Executive agrees that, during the course of his employment with the Company, or at any time thereafter, he shall not, directly or indirectly, communicate, disclose , or divulge to any Person (as such term is hereinafter defined), or use for his benefit or the benefit of any Person, in any manner, any Confidential Information of the Company or its affiliates, acquired during his employment with the Company or any other confidential information concerning the conduct and details of the businesses of the Company and its affiliates, except as required in the course of his employment with the Company or as otherwise may be required by law. For the purposes of this Agreement, “ Person ” shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company , or other entity or any government, governmental agency , or political subdivision.

All documents relating to the businesses of the Company and its affiliates including, without limitation, Confidential Information of the Company, whether prepared by the Executive or otherwise coming into the Executive’s possession, are the exclusive property of the Company and such respective affiliates and must not be removed from the premises of the Company, except as required in the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company. The Executive shall return all such documents (including any copies thereof) to the Company when the Executive ceases to be employed by the Company or upon the earlier request of the Company or the Board.

This confidentiality provision shall not restrict the Executive’s right to practice law after the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason in violation of Rule 5.6 of Indiana’s Rules of Professional Conduct (“ RPCs ”), and this confidentiality provision shall be interpreted to be consistent with the applicable RPCs. This confidentiality provision shall not expand the scope of the Executive’s duties to maintain privileged or confidential information in his capacity as an attorney-at-law under Rule 1.6 of the RPCs, Rule 1.9 of the RPCs, or other applicable RPCs to the extent that any such expansion would be inconsistent or in conflict with Rule 5.6 of the RPCs .

8.2 Noncompetition. During the term of this Agreement (including any extensions thereof) and, subject to the exceptions set forth in this Section 8.2, for a period of twelve (12) months following the termination of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement for any reason (the “ Restricted Period ”), the Executive shall not, except with the Company’s express prior written consent, (a) directly or indirectly, engage in any non-legal business employment for any business involving real property development, construction, acquisition, ownership , or operation, whether such business is conducted by the Executive individually or as a principal, partner, member, stockholder, director, trustee, officer, employee , or independent contractor of any Person or (b) own any interests in real property which are competitive, directly or indirectly, with any business carried on by the Company; provided, however, that this Section 8.2 shall not be deemed to prohibit any of the following: (i) any of the real estate (and real estate-related) activities listed on Exhibit A hereto, the Executive’s ownership, marketing, sale, transfer, or exchange of any of the Executive’s interests in any of the properties or entities listed on Exhibit A hereto , or any other permitted activities listed on Exhibit A hereto; and (ii) the direct or indirect ownership by the Executive of up to five percent (5%) of the outstanding equity interests of any public company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the twelve (12)-month “tail” period included in the Restricted Period, the restrictions set forth in this Section 8.2 shall apply only to non-legal business employment (i) with respect to any Person that has been designated as being part of the Company’s peer group, as determined by the Committee and set forth in the most recent proxy statement filed by the Company, or (ii) with respect to any other Person that owns neighborhood or community shopping centers and with respect to (i) and (ii) only within the following “ Restricted Areas ”: (A) the states of Indiana, Florida , and Texas; (B) the area within a ten (10)-mile radius of any property owned or leased by the Company, as of the Executive’s Termination Date; (C) each county in each state in which the Company owns or leases property as of the Executive’s Termination Date; and (D) in any state in which the Company owns or leases at least five (5) properties as of the Executive’s Termination Date, the area within a fifty (50)-mile radius of any property owned or leased by the Company, as of the Executive’s Termination Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8.2, during the period beginning twelve (12) months following a Change in Control consummated on or after the date of signing this Agreement (the “ Effective Time ”), and ending twelve (12) months after such Effective Time, the Executive may resign without Good Reason, and this Section 8.2 shall not apply. For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 8.2 shall apply in all events if the Executive’s resignation is on account of Good Reason or if the Executive is terminated by the Company for any reason whether before or following a Change in Control.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8.2 , in compliance with Rule 5.6 of the RPCs, this noncompetition provision does not apply to the Executive’s ability to practice law on behalf of any future client, including as in-house or general counsel, so long as such practice of law is otherwise consistent with the RPCs governing duties to former clients. Rather, this noncompetition provision only applies to limit the Executive’s ability to work in a non-legal business capacity subject to the requirements and exceptions as stated in this Section 8.2 .

8.3 Non-Solicitation. During the term of this Agreement (including any extensions thereof) and for a period of two (2) years following the termination of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement for any reason, the Executive shall not, except with the Company’s express prior written consent, for the benefit of any entity or Person (including the Executive) (a) solicit, induce , or encourage any employee of the Company, or any of its affiliates, to leave the employment of the Company, or solicit, induce , or encourage any customer, client , or independent contractor of the Company, or any of its affiliates, to cease or reduce its business with or services rendered to the Company or its affiliates or (b) hire (on behalf of the Executive or any other person or entity) any employee or independent contractor who has left the employment or other service of the Company (or any predecessor thereof) within one year of the termination of such employee’s or independent contractor’s employment or other service with the Company .

8.4 Cooperation With Regard to Litigation. The Executive agrees to cooperate with the Company, during the term and thereafter (including following the Executive’s termination of employment for any reason), by making himself available to testify on behalf of the Company or any affiliate of the Company, in any action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, and to assist the Company, or any affiliate of the Company, in any such action, suit, or proceeding, by providing information and meeting and consulting with the Board or its representatives or counsel, or representatives or counsel to the Company or any affiliate of the Company, as may be reasonably requested and after taking into account the Executive’s post-termination responsibilities and obligations. The Company agrees to reimburse the Executive, on an after-tax basis, for all reasonable expenses actually incurred in connection with his provision of testimony or assistance.

8.5 Non-Disparagement. The Executive shall not, at any time during the term of his employment and thereafter disparage the Company, its affiliates or their respective officers, directors or trustees, nor shall the Company, its affiliates or their respective officers, directors or trustees disparage Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Executive or his successor or members of the Board from making truthful statements that are required by applicable law, regulation or legal process.

8.6 Survival. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.

8.7 Remedies. The Executive agrees that any breach of the terms of this Section 8 would result in irreparable injury and damage to the Company for which the Company would have no adequate remedy at law; the Executive therefore also agrees that , in the event of said breach or any threat of breach and notwithstanding Section 9 , the Company shall be entitled to an immediate injunction and restraining order from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent such breach and/or threatened breach and/or continued breach by the Executive and/or any and all persons and/or entities acting for and/or with the Executive, without having to prove damages. The availability of injunctive relief shall be in addition to any other remedies to which the Company may be entitled at law or in equity, but remedies other than injunctive relief may only be pursued in an arbitration brought in accordance with Section 9 . The terms of this paragraph shall not prevent the Company from pursuing any other available remedies for any breach or threatened breach of this Section 8 , including but not limited to the recovery of damages from the Executive.

9. Governing Law; Disputes; Arbitration .

9.1 Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and is to be construed, administered , and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflicts of law principles. If under the governing law, any portion of this Agreement is at any time deemed to be in conflict with any applicable statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, or other principle of law, such portion shall be deemed to be modified or altered to the extent necessary to conform thereto or, if that is not possible, to be omitted from this Agreement. The invalidity of any such portion shall not affect the force, effect, and validity of the remaining portion hereof. If any court determines that any provision of Section 8 is unenforceable because of the duration or geographic scope of such provision, it is the parties’ intent that such court shall have the power to modify the duration or geographic scope of such provision, as the case may be, to the extent necessary to render the provision enforceable, and in its modified form, such provision shall be enforced. If the courts of any one or more of jurisdictions hold Section 8 to be wholly unenforceable by reason of breadth of scope or otherwise , it is the intention of the Company and the Executive that such determination not bar or in any way affect the Company’s right, or the right of any of its affiliates, to the relief provided above in the courts of any other jurisdiction within the geographical scope of the provisions of Section 8 , as to breaches of such provisions in such other respective jurisdictions, such provisions as they relate to each jurisdiction’s being, for this purpose, severable, diverse , and independent covenants, subject, where appropriate, to the doctrine of res judicata .

9.2 Arbitration . Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration in Indianapolis, Indiana by three (3) arbitrators. The Executive and the Company shall each select one arbitrator and those two designated arbitrators shall select a third arbitrator. The arbitration shall not be administered by the American Arbitration Association; however, the arbitration shall be conducted by the three selected arbitrators using the procedural rules of the Employment Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time of submission to arbitration. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators’ award in any court having jurisdiction. For purposes of entering any judgment upon an award rendered by the arbitrators, the Company and the Executive hereby consent to the jurisdiction of any or all of the following courts: (i) the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, (ii) any of the courts of the State of Indiana, or (iii) any other court having jurisdiction. The Company and the Executive further agree that any service of process or notice requirements in any such proceeding shall be satisfied if the rules of such court relating thereto have been substantially satisfied. The Company and the Executive hereby waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to such jurisdiction and any defense of inconvenient forum. The Company and the Executive hereby agree that a judgment upon an award rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Each party shall bear its or his costs and expenses arising in connection with any arbitration proceeding pursuant to this Section 9 . Notwithstanding any provision in this Section 9 , the Executive shall be paid compensation due and owing under this Agreement during the pendency of any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

9.3 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL . TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, EACH OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY AGREES TO WAIVE ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL FOR ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY DEALINGS BETWEEN THEM RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

10.1 Integration. This Agreement cancels and supersedes any and all prior agreements and understandings between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of the Executive by the Company, any parent or predecessor company, and the Company’s affiliates during the term, but excluding existing contracts relating to compensation under executive compensation and employment benefit plans of the Company and its affiliates. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the matters herein provided, and no modification or waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto. The Executive shall not be entitled to any payment or benefit under this Agreement which duplicates a payment or benefit received or receivable by the Executive under such prior agreements and understandings or under any benefit or compensation plan of the Company.

10.2 Successors; Transferability. The Company shall require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, and whether or not the corporate existence of the Company continues) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place. As used in this Agreement, “ Company ” shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, or otherwise, and in the case of an acquisition of the Company in which the corporate existence of the Company continues, the ultimate parent company following such acquisition. Subject to the foregoing, the Company may transfer and assign this Agreement and the Company’s rights and obligations hereunder to another entity that is substantially comparable to the Company in its financial strength and ability to perform the Company’s obligations under this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor the rights or obligations hereunder of the parties hereto shall be transferable or assignable by the Executive, except in accordance with the laws of the descent and distribution or as specified in Section 10.3 .

10.3 Beneficiaries. The Executive shall be entitled to designate (and change, to the extent permitted under applicable law) a beneficiary or beneficiaries to receive any compensation or benefits provided hereunder following the Executive’s death.

10.4 No Duty to Mitigate . The Executive shall not be required to mitigate damages or the amount of any payment provided for under this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor will any payments or benefits hereunder be subject to offset in the event the Executive does mitigate, except as provided in Section 5.2 .

10.5 Notices. Whenever under this Agreement it becomes necessary to give notice, such notice shall be in writing, signed by the party or parties giving or making the same, and shall be served on the person or persons for whom it is intended or who should be advised or notified, by Federal Express or other similar overnight service or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed to such party at the address set forth below or at such address as may be designated by such party by like notice:

If to the Company or the Board:

Kite Realty Group Trust

30 S. Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Attn: Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees, Chairperson

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, NW

Washington, DC 20004

Attn: David Bonser, Esq.

If to Executive, to the address set forth in the records of the Company .

If the parties by mutual agreement supply each other with fax numbers for the purpose of providing notice by facsimile, such notice shall also be proper notice under this Agreement. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly delivered (i) two (2) business days after it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (ii) when received if it is sent by fax communication during normal business hours on a business day or one business day after it is sent by fax and received if sent other than during business hours on a business day, (iii) one business day after it is sent via a reputable overnight courier service, charges prepaid, or (iv) when received if it is delivered by hand.

10.6 Headings. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not constitute a part hereof.

10.7 Attorneys’ Fees . In the event of any legal proceeding relating to this Agreement or any term or provision thereof, the losing party shall be responsible to pay or reimburse the prevailing party for all reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the prevailing party in connection with such proceeding; provided, however, the Executive shall not be required to pay or reimburse the Company unless the claim or defense asserted by the Executive was unreasonable.

10.8 No General Waivers. The failure of any party at any time to require performance by any other party of any provision hereof or to resort to any remedy provided herein or at law or in equity shall in no way affect the right of such party to require such performance or to resort to such remedy at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver by any party of a breach of any of the provisions hereof be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of such provisions. No such waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced.

10.9 Offsets; Withholding. The amounts required to be paid by the Company to the Executive pursuant to this Agreement shall not be subject to offset. The foregoing and other provisions of this Agreement notwithstanding, all payments to be made to Executive under this Agreement, including under Section 3 , Section 4 , and Section 5 , or otherwise by the Company, will be subject to withholding to satisfy required withholding taxes and other required deductions.

10.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

10.11 Representations of the Executive. The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that (a) the information that he provided to the Company in connection with his application for employment with the Company is true and correct in all material respects, (b) he has the legal right to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of the obligations on his part to be performed hereunder in accordance with its terms and that (c) he is not a party to any agreement or understanding, written or oral, which prevents him from entering into this Agreement or performing all of his obligations hereunder.

10.12 Conflicting Terms . Except as provided in Section 4 and Section 5.3 , in the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of any other compensation plan, agreement or award (including, without limitation, any annual or long term bonus and any equity based award), the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall govern and control .

11. Section 409A Savings Provisions . It is intended that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement shall be exempt from the application of the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and other guidance issued thereunder (collectively, “ Section 409A ”). Specifically, any taxable benefits or payments provided under this Agreement are intended to be separate payments that qualify for the “short term deferral” exception to Section 409A to the maximum extent possible, and to the extent they do not so qualify, are intended to qualify for the separation pay exceptions to Section 409A, to the maximum extent possible .

11.1 Separation from Service . The Executive will be deemed to have a termination of employment for purposes of determining the timing of any payments or benefits hereunder that are classified as deferred compensation only upon a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A.

11.2 Specified Employee Provisions . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if at the time of the Executive’s separation from service, (i) the Executive is a specified employee (within the meaning of Section 409A and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time), and (ii) the Company makes a good faith determination that an amount payable on account of such separation from service to the Executive constitutes deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) the payment of which is required to be delayed pursuant to the six (6)-month delay rule set forth in Section 409A in order to avoid taxes or penalties under Section 409A (the “ Delay Period ”), then the Company will not pay such amount on the otherwise scheduled payment date but will instead pay it in a lump sum on the first business day after such Delay Period (or upon the Executive’s death, if earlier), together with interest for the period of delay, compounded annually, equal to the prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal) in effect as of the dates the payments should otherwise have been provided. To the extent that any benefits to be provided during the Delay Period are considered deferred compensation under Section 409A provided on account of a “separation from service,” and such benefits are not otherwise exempt from Section 409A, the Executive shall pay the cost of such benefit during the Delay Period, and the Company shall reimburse the Executive, to the extent that such costs would otherwise have been paid by the Company or to the extent that such benefits would otherwise have been provided by the Company at no cost to the Executive, the Company’s share of the cost of such benefits upon expiration of the Delay Period, and any remaining benefits shall be reimbursed or provided by the Company in accordance with the procedures specified herein.

11.3 Expense Reimbursements . (a) Any amount that the Executive is entitled to be reimbursed under this Agreement will be reimbursed to the Executive as promptly as practical and in any event not later than the last day of the calendar year after the calendar year in which the expenses are incurred; (b) any right to reimbursement or in kind benefits will not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit; and (c) the amount of the expenses eligible for reimbursement during any taxable year will not affect the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year.

12. Definitions Relating to Termination Events .

12.1 Affiliate . For purposes of this Agreement, an “ affiliate ” of any person means another person that , directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such first person, and includes subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the persons listed on Exhibit B , as such Exhibit B is updated from time to time by the mutual agreement of the parties, shall not be affiliates of the Company .

12.2 Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, “ Cause ” shall mean Executive’s:

(a) Conviction for (or pleading nolo contendere to) any felony;

(b) Commission of any act of fraud, theft, or dishonesty related to the business of the Company or its affiliates or the performance of the Executive’s duties hereunder;

(d) Material violation of the covenants contained in Section 8 ; or

(e) Willful and continuing material breach of this Agreement .

For purposes of this Section 12.2 , no act, or failure to act, by the Executive shall be considered “willful” unless committed in bad faith and without a reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the best interests of the Company or its affiliates.

12.3 Change in Control . For purposes of this Agreement, “ Change in Control ” shall mean:

(a) The dissolution or liquidation of the Company;

(b) The merger, consolidation, or reorganization of the Company with one or more other entities in which the Company is not the surviving entity or immediately following which the persons or entities who were beneficial owners (as determined pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act ”)) of voting securities of the Company immediately prior thereto cease to beneficially own more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting securities of the surviving entity immediately thereafter;

(d) Any transaction (including without limitation a merger or reorganization in which the Company is the surviving entity) that results in any person or entity or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) (other than persons who are shareholders or affiliates immediately prior to the transaction) owning thirty percent (30%) or more of the combined voting power of all classes of shares of the Company; or

(e) Individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute the Board (the “ Incumbent Board ”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a trustee subsequent to the date hereof whose election, or nomination for election by the Company’s shareholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the trustees then comprising the Incumbent Board (either by a specific vote or by approval of the proxy statement of the Company in which such person is named as a nominee for trustee, without written objection to such nomination) shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of trustees or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or contests by or on behalf of a person other than the Board .

12.4 Compensation Accrued at Termination . For purposes of this Agreement, “ Compensation Accrued at Termination ” means the following:

(a) The unpaid portion of annual Base Salary at the rate payable, in accordance with Section 2.1 hereof, at the Executive’s Termination Date, pro - rated through such Termination Date, payable in accordance with the Company’s regular pay schedule;

(b) Payment for vacation accrued under this Agreement but unused as of the Executive’s Termination Date;

(c) Except in the event the Executive’s employment is terminated for Cause (except to the extent otherwise required by law), all earned and unpaid and/or vested, nonforfeitable amounts owing or accrued at the Executive’s Termination Date under any compensation and benefit plans, programs, and arrangements set forth or referred to in Sections 2.2 and 2.3 hereof (including any earned and vested Annual Cash Incentive which the Company agrees is earned for purposes of this definition as of the close of business on the last day of the fiscal year) in which the Executive theretofore participated, payable (except as otherwise provided in Section 3 , Section 4 and Section 5 of this Agreement) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the plans, programs, and arrangements (and agreements and documents thereunder) pursuant to which such compensation and benefits were granted or accrued; and

(d) Reasonable business expenses and disbursements incurred by the Executive prior to the Executive’s termination of employment, to be reimbursed to the Executive, as authorized under Section 2.6 , in accordance with the Company’s reimbursement policies as in effect at the Executive’s Termination Date .

12.5 Disability . For purposes of this Agreement, “ Disability ” means the Executive becomes eligible for disability benefits under the Company’s long-term disability plans and arrangements (or, if none apply, would have been so eligible under the most recent plan or arrangement). This definition shall be interpreted and applied consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Section 409A of the Code , and other applicable law.

12.6 Good Reason . For purposes of this Agreement, “ Good Reason ” shall mean, without the Executive’s express written consent, the occurrence of any of the following circumstances:

(a) The material reduction of the Executive’s authority, duties , and responsibilities, or the assignment to the Executive of duties materially and adversely inconsistent with the Executive’s position or positions with the Company and its affiliates;

(b) A material reduction in Base Salary of the Executive except in connection with a reduction in compensation generally applicable to senior management employees of the Company;

(c) The Company requiring the Executive to relocate his principal place of business for the Company to a location more than fifty (50) miles from the Company’s principal place of business in Indianapolis, Indiana;

(d) The failure by the Company to obtain an agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Executive from any successor to the business of the Company to assume and agree to perform this Agreement; or

(e) The Company’s material breach of this Agreement .

12.7 Partial Year Bonus . For purposes of this Agreement, “ Partial Year Bonus ” shall mean an amount equal to the product of (a) the Executive’s Full-Year Target Annual Cash Incentive for the fiscal year in which the Executive’s employment terminates and (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the current fiscal year through the Executive’s Termination Date, and the denominator of which is 365 .

12.8 Pro-Rata Basis. For purposes of this Agreement, vesting on a “ Pro-Rata Basis ” shall mean vesting in an amount equal to a fraction not to exceed one (1), the numerator of which is the number of days the Executive was employed by the Company from the grant date for such award to the Termination Date, and the denominator of which is the number of total days from the grant date to the date that otherwise would have resulted in full vesting of the award .

12.9 Termination Date . For purposes of this Agreement, “ Termination Date ” shall mean:

(a) The date that the Board delivers written notice to the Executive of his termination of employment for Cause or on account of Disability;

(b) The date set forth in a written notice delivered to the Executive of his termination of employment without Cause, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days after the date of such notice or more than sixty (60) days after the date of such notice;

(c) The date set forth in a written notice delivered to the Board of the Executive’s resignation, with or without Good Reason, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days after the date of such notice, except as otherwise mutually agreed to by the Company and the Executive;

(d) The June 30 th following the date that the Executive or the Board provides the other party with notice of an election to terminate the automatic extension provision of Section 1.1(a) , except as otherwise mutually agreed to by the Company and the Executive; or

(e) The date of the Executive’s death.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed their names as of the day and year first written above.

KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST

By: _/s/ John A. Kite_ ___________________________

Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

_/s/ Scott Murray_______________________________

EXCLUDED ACTIVITIES, PROPERTIES , AND INTERESTS

EXCLUSION FROM AFFILIATES

WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT is entered into as of [ TO BE DETERMINATED AT TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT ] , by Scott Murray (the “ Executive ”) in consideration of the severance pay and severance benefits to be provided to the Executive by Kite Realty Group Trust (the “ Company ”) pursuant to Section 5 of the Executive Employment Agreement (the “ Employment Agreement ”) by and between the Company and the Executive (the “ Severance Payment ”).

1. Waiver and Release.

(a) Subject to Section 1(b) of this Waiver and Release Agreement, the Executive, on his or her own behalf and on behalf of his or her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys , and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives , and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims , and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his or her signing of the Waiver and Release Agreement, concerning his or her employment or separation from employment. Subject to Section 1(b) of this Waiver and Release Agreement, this release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits , or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances , or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances , or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy , or loss of consortium.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Waiver and Release Agreement to the contrary, this Waiver and Release Agreement does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (i) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement or any other agreement with Executive, (ii) under any award agreement entered into with the Executive pursuant to the Kite Realty Group Trust 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time, and any successor plan thereto, (iii) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive, or (iv) under this Waiver and Release Agreement.

(c) The Executive understands that by signing this Waiver and Release Agreement that he or she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He or she is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state , or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his or her behalf arising out of or related to his or her employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company (other than with respect to those matters described in Section 1(b) of this Waiver and Release Agreement ) .

(d) The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to sue the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Waiver and Release Agreement.

The Executive is signing this Waiver and Release Agreement knowingly and voluntarily. He or she acknowledges that:

(a) He or she is hereby advised in writing to consult an attorney before signing this Waiver and Release Agreement;

(b) He or she has relied solely on his or her own judgment and/or that of his or her attorney regarding the consideration for and the terms of the Waiver and Release Agreement and is signing this Waiver and Release Agreement knowingly and voluntarily of his or her own free will;

(c) He or she is not entitled to the Severance Payment unless he or she agrees to and honors the terms of this Waiver and Release Agreement and continues to honor the surviving terms of the Employment Agreement, including, but not limited to, Section 8 (Confidentiality; Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure; Executive Cooperation; Non-Disparagement) of the Employment Agreement ;

(d) He or she has been given at least forty-five (45) calendar days to consider this Waiver and Release Agreement, or he or she expressly waives his or her right to have at least forty-five (45) days to consider this Waiver and Release Agreement;

(e) He or she may revoke this Waiver and Release Agreement within seven (7) calendar days after signing it by submitting a written notice of revocation to the Company. He or she further understands that this Waiver and Release Agreement is not effective or enforceable until after the seven (7) day period of revocation has expired without revocation, and that if he or she revokes this Waiver and Release Agreement within the seven (7) day revocation period, he or she will not receive the Severance Payment;

(f) He or she has read and understands the Waiver and Release Agreement and further understands that, subject to the limitations contained herein, it includes a general release of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen claims presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his or her signing of this Waiver and Release Agreement that he or she may have against the Employer; and

(g) No statements made or conduct by the Employer has in any way coerced or unduly influenced him or her to execute this Waiver and Release Agreement.

3. No Admission of Liability.

This Waiver and Release Agreement does not constitute an admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Employer; the Employer does not admit there has been any wrongdoing whatsoever against the Executive; and the Employer expressly denies that any wrongdoing has occurred.

4. Entire Agreement.

There are no other agreements of any nature between the Employer and the Executive with respect to the matters discussed in this Waiver and Release Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, and in signing this Waiver and Release Agreement, the Executive is not relying on any agreements or representations, except those expressly contained in this Waiver and Release Agreement.

It is not necessary that the Employer sign this Waiver and Release Agreement following the Executive’s full and complete execution of it for it to become fully effective and enforceable.

If any provision of this Waiver and Release Agreement is found, held , or deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unlawful , or unenforceable under any applicable statute or controlling law, the remainder of this Waiver and Release Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

This Waiver and Release Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, excluding the choice of law rules thereof.

Section and subsection headings contained in this Waiver and Release Agreement are inserted for the convenience of reference only. Section and subsection headings shall not be deemed to be a part of this Waiver and Release Agreement for any purpose, and they shall not in any way define or affect the meaning, construction , or scope of any of the provisions hereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Waiver and Release Agreement as of the day and year first herein above written.

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KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST

Schedule of Non-Employee Trustee Fees and Other Compensation

Annual Retainer		$55,000

Committee Chair Annual Retainer		Audit Committee: $20,000 Compensation Committee: $15,000 Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee: $10,000

Committee Member Annual Retainer		Audit Committee: $10,000 Compensation Committee: $7,500 Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee: $5,000

Lead Trustee Annual Retainer		$20,000

Annual Restricted Share Awards		Each trustee will receive restricted common shares with a value of $75,000 on an annual basis, which shares will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date. In addition, upon initial election each trustee will receive a one-time grant of 750 restricted common shares, which shares will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date.

Effective: October 2014

I, John A. Kite, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Kite Realty Group Trust;

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

	a.	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

	b.	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

	c.	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

	d.	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

	a.	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

	b.	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 10, 2014
	By:	/s/ John A. Kite
		John A. Kite
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

I, Daniel R. Sink, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Kite Realty Group Trust;

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

	a.	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

	b.	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

	c.	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

	d.	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

	a.	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

	b.	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 10, 2014

	By:	/s/ Daniel R. Sink
		Daniel R. Sink
		Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT 32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The undersigned, John A. Kite, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kite Realty Group Trust (the “Company”), and Daniel R. Sink, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies based on his knowledge, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

1.	The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m); and

2.	The information in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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Part I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

		Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 20 13	3

		Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 20 13	4

		Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	5

		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	6

		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7

Item 2.	Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements		23

	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		24

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk		41

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		41

Part II.	OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		41

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		41

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		41

Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities		41

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		42

Item 5.	Other Information		42

Item 6.	Exhibits		42

SIGNATURES			45