EOP OPERATING LTD PARTNERSHIP
10-Q, 1999-11-12
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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
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                                   FORM 10-Q

[X]             QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
              FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 OR
[ ]            TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                        COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-13625
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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

<TABLE>
<S>                                            <C>
                   DELAWARE                                      36-4156801
       (State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
        incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)
          TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA                                60606
        SUITE 2200, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS                            (Zip Code)
   (Address of principal executive offices)
</TABLE>

                                 (312) 466-3300
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
                             ---------------------

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  [X]  No  [ ]
                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
On November 2, 1999, 287,969,732 of the registrant's Units were outstanding.

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                                     PART I
                             FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              SEPTEMBER 30,   DECEMBER 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per Unit data)                      1999            1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------  -------------   ------------
                                                               (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
ASSETS:
  Investment in real estate.................................   $13,739,968    $13,349,627
  Developments in process...................................       196,072        268,373
  Land available for development............................       125,926         65,819
  Accumulated depreciation..................................      (599,993)      (352,259)
                                                               -----------    -----------
    Investment in real estate, net of accumulated
      depreciation..........................................    13,461,973     13,331,560
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................        19,749         67,080
  Tenant and other receivables (net of allowance for
    doubtful accounts of $797
    and $1,013, respectively)...............................        39,283         36,193
  Deferred rent receivable..................................       135,455         87,115
  Escrow deposits and restricted cash.......................        40,356        159,576
  Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures...............       404,525        378,534
  Deferred financing costs (net of accumulated amortization
    of $12,637 and
    $6,242, respectively)...................................        57,724         53,181
  Deferred leasing costs (net of accumulated amortization of
    $19,238 and $9,714,
    respectively)...........................................        86,418         65,090
  Prepaid expenses and other assets (net of discount on note
    receivable of $62,393
    and $0, respectively)...................................       157,559         82,962
                                                               -----------    -----------
       Total Assets.........................................   $14,403,042    $14,261,291
                                                               ===========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL:
  Mortgage debt (including a net premium of $10,751 and
    $13,517, respectively)..................................   $ 1,836,923    $ 2,350,088
  Unsecured notes (including a net premium of $0 and $4,317,
    respectively)...........................................     3,655,000      2,459,317
  Lines of credit...........................................       616,900      1,216,000
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................       330,383        347,970
  Due to affiliates.........................................           839          1,136
  Dividend/distribution payable.............................       124,478          5,080
  Other liabilities.........................................        97,788         93,022
                                                               -----------    -----------
       Total Liabilities....................................     6,662,311      6,472,613
                                                               -----------    -----------
  Commitments and contingencies
  Minority Interests -- partially owned properties..........        39,343         28,360
                                                               -----------    -----------
  Preferred Units:
    8.98% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units,
      liquidation preference $25.00 per unit, 8,000,000
      issued and outstanding................................       200,000        200,000
    5.25% Series B Convertible, Cumulative Redeemable
      Preferred Units,
       liquidation preference $50.00 per unit, 6,000,000
      issued and outstanding................................       300,000        300,000
    8.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units,
      liquidation
       preference $25.00 per unit, 4,600,000 issued and
      outstanding...........................................       115,000        115,000
  General Partners Capital..................................        58,639        118,309
  Limited Partners Capital..................................     7,027,749      7,027,009
                                                               -----------    -----------
       Total Partners' Capital..............................     7,701,388      7,760,318
                                                               -----------    -----------
       Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital..............   $14,403,042    $14,261,291
                                                               ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                       SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                ----------------------------
                                                                    1999            1998
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER UNIT DATA) ---------------    ------------    ------------
<S>                                                             <C>             <C>
REVENUES:
  Rental....................................................    $    374,428    $    339,169
  Tenant reimbursements.....................................          73,326          61,729
  Parking...................................................          28,942          24,659
  Other.....................................................           9,865           4,246
  Fee income................................................           1,580           5,102
  Interest/dividends........................................           3,216           2,028
                                                                ------------    ------------
          Total revenues....................................         491,357         436,933
                                                                ------------    ------------
EXPENSES:
  Interest:
     Expense incurred.......................................         103,035          91,240
     Amortization of deferred financing costs...............           1,540           1,073
  Depreciation..............................................          84,160          74,557
  Amortization..............................................           3,705           2,200
  Real estate taxes.........................................          63,288          51,197
  Insurance.................................................           2,461           1,832
  Repairs and maintenance...................................          51,775          48,033
  Property operating........................................          54,548          52,115
  Ground rent...............................................           1,728           1,813
  General and administrative................................          18,964          16,697
                                                                ------------    ------------
          Total expenses....................................         385,204         340,757
                                                                ------------    ------------
Income before allocation to minority interests, income from
  investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and
  extraordinary items.......................................         106,153          96,176
Minority Interests -- partially owned properties............            (500)           (572)
Income from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.....           3,031           3,129
                                                                ------------    ------------
Income before extraordinary items...........................         108,684          98,733
Extraordinary items.........................................            (230)             --
                                                                ------------    ------------
Net income..................................................         108,454          98,733
Put option settlement.......................................          (4,627)             --
Preferred distributions.....................................         (10,907)         (8,427)
                                                                ------------    ------------
Net income available for Units..............................    $     92,920    $     90,306
                                                                ============    ============
Net income available per weighted average Unit
  outstanding -- Basic......................................    $        .32    $        .32
                                                                ============    ============
Weighted average Units outstanding -- Basic.................     288,620,341     281,223,315
                                                                ============    ============
Net income available per weighted average Unit
  outstanding -- Diluted....................................    $        .32    $        .32
                                                                ============    ============
Weighted average Units outstanding -- Diluted...............     291,592,245     281,929,910
                                                                ============    ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                         SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                -------------------------------
        (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER UNIT DATA)                1999               1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------    ------------       ------------
<S>                                                             <C>                <C>
REVENUES:
  Rental....................................................    $  1,115,738       $    937,070
  Tenant reimbursements.....................................         210,953            170,472
  Parking...................................................          85,064             69,266
  Other.....................................................          22,225             17,886
  Fee income................................................           5,487              7,766
  Interest/dividends........................................           8,303              8,237
                                                                ------------       ------------
          Total revenues....................................       1,447,770          1,210,697
                                                                ------------       ------------
EXPENSES:
  Interest:
     Expense incurred.......................................         310,435            237,194
     Amortization of deferred financing costs...............           3,712              5,149
  Depreciation..............................................         250,698            207,987
  Amortization..............................................           9,723              4,947
  Real estate taxes.........................................         187,326            148,769
  Insurance.................................................           7,142              5,703
  Repairs and maintenance...................................         153,622            134,710
  Property operating........................................         151,089            137,330
  Ground rent...............................................           5,122              5,385
  General and administrative................................          57,928             45,137
                                                                ------------       ------------
          Total expenses....................................       1,136,797            932,311
                                                                ------------       ------------
Income before allocation to minority interests, income from
  investment in unconsolidated joint ventures, net gain on
  sales of real estate and extraordinary items..............         310,973            278,386
Minority Interests -- partially owned properties............          (1,398)            (1,608)
Income from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.....           8,081              8,155
Net gain on sales of real estate............................           8,085                 --
                                                                ------------       ------------
Income before extraordinary items...........................         325,741            284,933
Extraordinary items.........................................         (10,548)            (7,506)
                                                                ------------       ------------
Net income..................................................         315,193            277,427
Put option settlement.......................................          (4,627)                --
Preferred distributions.....................................         (32,695)           (23,130)
                                                                ------------       ------------
Net income available for Units..............................    $    277,871       $    254,297
                                                                ============       ============
Net income available per weighted average Unit outstanding
  -- Basic..................................................    $        .96       $        .91
                                                                ============       ============
Weighted average Units outstanding -- Basic.................     288,591,469        280,077,070
                                                                ============       ============
Net income available per weighted average Unit outstanding
  -- Diluted................................................    $        .95       $        .90
                                                                ============       ============
Weighted average Units outstanding -- Diluted...............     291,321,396        281,207,972
                                                                ============       ============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                              -------------------------
                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                        1999          1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------  -----------   -----------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income before put option settlement and preferred
     distributions..........................................  $   315,193   $   277,427
  Adjustments to reconcile net income before put option
     settlement and preferred distributions to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................      264,133       218,083
     Amortization of premiums/discounts on unsecured notes
      and terminated interest rate protection agreements....        2,757         2,083
     Compensation related to restricted shares issued to
      employees by the Trust................................        3,727         2,167
     Income from unconsolidated joint ventures..............       (8,081)       (8,155)
     Gain on sales of real estate...........................       (8,085)           --
     Extraordinary items....................................       10,548         7,506
     Provision for doubtful accounts........................          679           185
     Allocation to minority interests.......................        1,398         1,608
     Changes in assets and liabilities:
       (Increase) in rents receivable.......................       (3,769)      (10,472)
       (Increase) in deferred rent receivables..............      (48,340)      (50,288)
       Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets........        1,212         5,961
       (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued
        expenses............................................      (16,806)        9,581
       (Decrease) increase in due to affiliates.............         (297)          219
       Increase in other liabilities........................        4,204        50,235
                                                              -----------   -----------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.........      518,473       506,140
                                                              -----------   -----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Property acquisitions.....................................     (119,676)   (1,730,507)
  Payments for capital and tenant improvements..............     (155,857)     (116,122)
  Payments of disposition costs for sales of real estate....       (1,349)           --
  Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures..........       11,471        39,421
  Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures..............      (29,381)      (30,448)
  Payments of lease acquisition costs.......................      (30,852)      (29,210)
  Investment in common and preferred shares of ARC..........       (2,000)           --
  Contributions from minority interest partner in partially
     owned properties.......................................       11,000            --
  Investment in note receivable.............................      (73,860)           --
  Investment in preferred securities of Capital Trust.......           --       (48,500)
  Decrease (increase) in escrow deposits and restricted
     cash...................................................       22,749       (11,003)
                                                              -----------   -----------
          Net cash (used for) investing activities..........     (367,755)   (1,926,369)
                                                              -----------   -----------
</TABLE>

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                              -------------------------
                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                        1999          1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------  -----------   -----------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from the Trust related to the sale of Common
     Shares, net of offering costs..........................           --        43,985
  Proceeds from exercise of share options...................        2,051        15,024
  Conversion of Units.......................................           --           (33)
  Distributions to unitholders..............................     (215,161)     (179,737)
  Put option settlement.....................................      (11,338)           --
  Payment of preferred distributions........................      (32,914)      (21,124)
  Proceeds from sale of preferred units, net of offering
     costs..................................................           --       289,329
  Payment of offering costs.................................         (575)         (117)
  Distributions to minority interest in partially owned
     properties.............................................       (1,236)       (1,098)
  Proceeds from mortgage debt...............................        3,374         9,029
  Proceeds from unsecured notes.............................    1,195,587     2,279,572
  Proceeds from lines of credit.............................    1,291,600     3,915,500
  Principal payments on mortgage debt.......................     (513,773)      (23,567)
  Principal payments on lines of credit.....................   (1,890,700)   (4,934,885)
  Payments of loan costs....................................      (11,398)      (21,869)
  Termination of interest rate protection agreements........           --       (38,277)
  Prepayment penalties on early extinguishment of debt......      (13,566)           --
                                                              -----------   -----------
          Net cash (used for) provided by financing
            activities......................................     (198,049)    1,331,732
                                                              -----------   -----------
  Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents...............      (47,331)      (88,497)
  Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
     period.................................................       67,080       228,853
                                                              -----------   -----------
  Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period........  $    19,749   $   140,356
                                                              ===========   ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
  Interest paid during the period, including capitalized
     interest of $12,642 and $10,357, respectively..........  $   219,374   $   215,205
                                                              ===========   ===========
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Escrow deposits used for property acquisitions............  $  (192,427)  $        --
                                                              ===========   ===========
  Escrow deposits provided by property dispositions.........  $    95,956   $        --
                                                              ===========   ===========
  Units issued through property acquisition.................  $        --   $     4,698
                                                              ===========   ===========
  Mortgage loans assumed/promissory notes issued through
     property acquisition...................................  $        --   $   141,506
                                                              ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

     DEFINITION OF TERMS. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein are as
defined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1998 (the "Form 10-K").

     The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared
pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules and
regulations. The following notes highlight significant changes to the notes to
the December 31, 1998 audited consolidated and combined financial statements of
EOP Operating Limited Partnership and Equity Office Predecessors and should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in
the Form 10-K and present interim disclosures as required by the SEC.

NOTE 1 -- BUSINESS AND FORMATION OF THE COMPANY

     As used herein, "Company" means EOP Operating Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership, and Equity Office Predecessors. The Company is a
subsidiary of the Trust which was formed on October 9, 1996 to continue and
expand the national office property business organized by Mr. Samuel Zell,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, and to complete the
Consolidation of the Equity Office Predecessors and the Trust's IPO. The Company
is a fully integrated and self-managed real estate company engaged in acquiring,
owning, managing, leasing and renovating office properties and parking
facilities. The Trust's assets, which include investments in joint ventures, are
owned by, and substantially all of its operations are conducted through the
Company. The Trust is the managing general partner of the Company. The Trust
elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and generally will
not be subject to federal income tax if it distributes 100% of its taxable
income and complies with a number of organizational and operational
requirements.

     As of September 30, 1999, the Company owned or had an interest in 285
office properties (the "Office Properties") containing approximately 76.2
million rentable square feet of office space and 20 stand-alone parking
facilities (the "Parking Facilities" and, together with the Office Properties,
the "Properties") containing approximately 20,506 parking spaces. The weighted
average occupancy of the Office Properties at September 30, 1999 was
approximately 93.7%. The Office Properties are located in 80 submarkets in 35
markets in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Office Properties, by
rentable square feet, are located approximately 52% in CBDs and 48% in suburban
markets.

NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Basis of Presentation

     The consolidated financial statements represent the financial condition and
results of the Company and its subsidiaries.

  Use of Estimates

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

  Unaudited Interim Statements

     The consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 and related footnote
disclosures are unaudited. In the opinion of management, such financial
statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the
results of the interim periods. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring
nature.
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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

  Reclassifications

     Certain reclassifications have been made to the previously reported 1998
statements in order to provide comparability with the 1999 statements reported
herein. These reclassifications have not changed the 1998 results or partners'
capital.

NOTE 3 -- INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE

     During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the Company acquired the
Properties listed below. Each Property was purchased from an unaffiliated party
and was funded from working capital and credit facilities.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DATE                                                   RENTABLE             TOTAL
ACQUIRED  PROPERTY                   LOCATION         SQUARE FEET    ACQUISITION COST(1)
- --------  --------                   --------         -----------   ----------------------
                                                                    (Dollars in thousands)
<S>       <C>                        <C>              <C>           <C>
1/7/99    Texas Commerce Tower       Irving, TX          369,134           $ 55,254
1/7/99    Computer Associates Tower  Irving, TX          360,815             51,294
1/28/99   City Center Bellevue       Bellevue, WA        472,587            115,915(2)
4/30/99   517 Marquette Garage       Minneapolis, MN          --             19,284
7/13/99   Prominence in Buckhead     Atlanta, GA         424,635             71,793(3)
                                                       ---------           --------
                                     Total..........   1,627,171           $313,540
                                                       =========           ========
</TABLE>

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(1) Total acquisition cost includes the purchase price specified in the purchase
    contract, closing costs, acquisition costs and accounting adjustments
    recorded in accordance with GAAP.

(2) The total acquisition cost includes a vacant land parcel valued at $12.4
    million.

(3) The total acquisition cost includes a vacant land parcel valued at $7.8
    million.

NOTE 4 -- DISPOSITIONS

     During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the Company disposed of
the following office properties to unaffiliated parties.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   RENTABLE                   GAIN/(LOSS)
DATE SOLD  PROPERTY            LOCATION           SQUARE FEET   SALES PRICE     ON SALE
- ---------  --------            --------           -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                                 (Dollars in thousands)
<S>        <C>                 <C>                <C>           <C>           <C>
5/21/99    Atrium Towers       Oklahoma City, OK    155,865       $ 8,600       $  549
5/21/99    5100 Brookline      Oklahoma City, OK    105,459         4,400         (738)
6/30/99    215 Fremont Street  San Francisco, CA    265,000        33,500        6,214
6/30/99    One Columbus        Columbus, OH         407,472        51,500        2,060
                                                    -------       -------       ------
                               Total............    933,796       $98,000       $8,085
                                                    =======       =======       ======
</TABLE>

NOTE 5 -- INVESTMENT IN NOTE RECEIVABLE

     On September 2, 1999, the Company acquired a mezzanine level debt position
as part of a debt restructuring related to the Sun America Center office
property. The property is owned by an unaffiliated party and is located in
Century City, California. The Company invested approximately $73.9 million for a
67% share of a $202.2 million Tranche B note. The Company's share of the Tranche
B note is approximately $136.0 million. The discount to the face amount of the
note of approximately $62.4 million will be amortized to interest income based
on the estimated yield of the investment. The Company will also provide property
management and leasing services for the property.
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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

     The Tranche B Note accrues interest at 7.25% per annum compounded quarterly
and matures on August 31, 2014. Interest is payable on the Tranche B Note from
available cash flow from the property as defined in the Noteholder Agreement. In
addition, the Company previously had entered into two forward rate interest
protection agreements effectively hedging the investment. These agreements were
terminated prior to the Company's investment in the Tranche B Note for proceeds
to the Company of approximately $1.1 million. The proceeds will be amortized to
interest income over the term of the Tranche B Note.

     In addition, the Company has the option to acquire 67% of the aggregate
face amount of the Tranche D Note and the Tranche E Note debt position from the
current holder, an affiliate of the property owner. The current aggregate face
amount of the Tranche D Note and Tranche E Note is $15.0 million.

NOTE 6 -- INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES

     In August, 1999, the Company invested approximately $2.0 million in common
and preferred shares of Allied Riser Communications Corporation ("ARC"). This
investment was accounted for as an investment in securities at cost and is
included in other assets in the Company's consolidated balance sheet. A private
investment entity controlled by Mr. Samuel Zell previously made a substantial
investment in ARC. ARC is a provider of broadband data, video and voice
communications services to tenants of large- and medium-sized office buildings.
In August 1999, the Company and ARC also entered into various licensing
agreements allowing ARC to provide its services to tenants in certain Office
Properties containing approximately 66.7 million square feet upon execution of
licensing agreements for such properties. In exchange, ARC granted the Company
approximately 1.4 million warrants to acquire common shares of ARC for no
additional consideration. The Company may receive additional warrants from ARC
upon executing licensing agreements allowing ARC access to additional Office
Properties.

     On October 29, 1999, ARC completed an initial public offering of its common
shares at $18 per share ("ARC IPO"). In connection with the ARC IPO, the
preferred shares were converted to approximately 111,111 common shares. After
this conversion, the Company owns approximately 624,393 common shares of ARC and
continues to own the 1.4 million warrants described above.

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 7 -- INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

     The Company has several investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
consisting of Office Properties, Parking Facilities and a management company.
Combined summarized financial information of the unconsolidated joint ventures
is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1999    DECEMBER 31, 1998
- ----------------------                                          ------------------    -----------------
<S>                                                             <C>                   <C>
Balance Sheets:
  Real estate, net..........................................         $559,554             $488,997
  Other assets..............................................           81,522               78,623
                                                                     --------             --------
          Total Assets......................................         $641,076             $567,620
                                                                     ========             ========
  Mortgage debt.............................................         $290,100             $243,096
  Other liabilities.........................................           20,457               16,059
  Partners' and shareholders' equity........................          330,519              308,465
                                                                     --------             --------
          Total Liabilities and Partners' and Shareholders'
            Equity..........................................         $641,076             $567,620
                                                                     ========             ========
Company's share of equity...................................         $189,319             $159,092
Excess of cost of investments over the net book value of
  underlying net assets, net of accumulated depreciation of
  $10,090 and $5,854, respectively..........................          215,206              219,442
                                                                     --------             --------
Carrying value of investments in unconsolidated joint
  ventures..................................................         $404,525             $378,534
                                                                     ========             ========
Company's share of unconsolidated mortgage debt.............         $162,720             $124,282
                                                                     ========             ========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      FOR THE THREE MONTHS    FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                                      ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,     ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                      --------------------    --------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                  1999        1998        1999        1998
- ----------------------                                --------    --------    --------    --------
<S>                                                   <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Statements of Operations:
  Revenues........................................    $28,522     $26,297     $80,498     $82,319
                                                      -------     -------     -------     -------
  Expenses:
     Interest expense.............................      4,455       4,462      13,358      12,640
     Depreciation and amortization................      4,834       4,463      13,473      14,296
     Operating expenses...........................     10,352       9,999      30,776      28,923
                                                      -------     -------     -------     -------
       Total expenses.............................     19,641      18,924      57,607      55,859
                                                      -------     -------     -------     -------
  Net income......................................    $ 8,881     $ 7,373     $22,891     $26,460
                                                      =======     =======     =======     =======
Company's share of net income.....................    $ 3,031     $ 3,129     $ 8,081     $ 8,155
                                                      =======     =======     =======     =======
Company's share of interest expense...............    $ 2,198     $ 2,259     $ 6,595     $ 6,385
                                                      =======     =======     =======     =======
Company's share of depreciation and amortization
  (real estate related)...........................    $ 3,669     $ 3,513     $10,800     $10,729
                                                      =======     =======     =======     =======
</TABLE>

     On May 4, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement with Regus Business
Centres Corp. ("Regus") to provide fully furnished offices with short term,
flexible rental agreements to prospective tenants seeking this type of office
space. A subsidiary of the Company and Regus are equal members of Regus Equity
Business Centers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("REBC"). REBC will
enter into lease agreements with the Company in certain of the Company's Office
Properties. The economics from these operations will be shared equally by the
Company and Regus. The Company will record its share of REBC and its share of
the

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

economics of the operations under the equity method of accounting. As of
September 30, 1999, REBC had not yet begun operations.

NOTE 8 -- LINES OF CREDIT

     On August 9, 1999, the Company prepaid the $328 Million Credit Facility
with proceeds from the $1.0 Billion Credit Facility. Approximately $0.2 million
of unamortized loan costs were written-off and represent an extraordinary loss
for the three months ended September 30, 1999.

     On September 15, 1999, the Company repaid the $200 Million Credit Facility
upon its maturity with proceeds from the $1.0 Billion Credit Facility.

NOTE 9 -- PARTNERS' CAPITAL

  Units

     The following table presents the changes in the Company's issued and
outstanding Units since June 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
OUTSTANDING AT JUNE 30, 1999................................    288,613,520
Issued to the Trust related to Common Shares issued for
  share option exercises....................................         12,128
Retirement of Units.........................................             (4)
                                                                -----------
OUTSTANDING AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1999...........................    288,625,644
                                                                ===========
</TABLE>

  Distributions

     The following table summarizes the distributions paid or declared on Units
and preferred units during the three months ended September 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           DISTRIBUTION
                                                              AMOUNT       DATE PAID    RECORD DATE
                                                           ------------    ---------    -----------
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>          <C>
Units....................................................    $0.42000      10/13/99       9/30/99
Series A Preferred Units.................................    $0.56125       9/15/99        9/1/99
Series B Preferred Units.................................    $0.65625       8/16/99        8/2/99
Series C Preferred Units.................................    $0.53906       9/15/99        9/1/99
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 10 -- EARNINGS PER UNIT

     The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per Unit:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED     FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                     SEPTEMBER 30,                 SEPTEMBER 30,
                                              ---------------------------   ---------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER UNIT DATA)      1999           1998           1999           1998
- --------------------------------------------  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                           <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
NUMERATOR:
  Net income available for Units before
     extraordinary items................      $     93,150   $     90,306   $    288,419   $    261,803
  Extraordinary items...................              (230)            --        (10,548)        (7,506)
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
  Numerator for basic and diluted earnings
     per Unit -- net income available for
     Units..............................      $     92,920   $     90,306   $    277,871   $    254,297
                                              ============   ============   ============   ============
DENOMINATOR:
  Denominator for basic earnings per
     Unit -- weighted average Units.....       288,620,341    281,223,315    288,591,469    280,077,070
  Effect of dilutive securities:
     Units issuable upon exercise of share
       options and put options..........         2,971,904        706,595      2,729,927      1,130,902
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
  Denominator for diluted earnings per
     Unit -- adjusted weighted average Units
     and assumed conversions............       291,592,245    281,929,910    291,321,396    281,207,972
                                              ============   ============   ============   ============
BASIC EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR UNITS PER
  WEIGHTED AVERAGE UNIT:
  Net income before extraordinary items..     $        .32   $        .32   $       1.00   $        .94
  Extraordinary items...................                --             --           (.04)          (.03)
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
  Net income............................      $        .32   $        .32   $        .96   $        .91
                                              ============   ============   ============   ============
DILUTED EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR UNITS PER
  WEIGHTED AVERAGE UNIT:
  Net income before extraordinary items..     $        .32   $        .32   $        .99   $        .93
  Extraordinary items...................                --             --           (.04)          (.03)
                                              ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
  Net income............................      $        .32   $        .32   $        .95   $        .90
                                              ============   ============   ============   ============
</TABLE>

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

     The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted
earnings per Unit since they would have an antidilutive effect:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED    FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                         SEPTEMBER 30,                SEPTEMBER 30,
                               WEIGHTED AVERAGE   ---------------------------   -------------------------
ANTIDILUTIVE SECURITIES         EXERCISE PRICE        1999           1998          1999          1998
- -----------------------        ----------------   ------------   ------------   -----------   -----------
<S>                            <C>                <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>
Share options................      $30.040          3,462,383             --            --            --
Share options................      $30.260                 --      2,970,468            --            --
Share options................      $30.060                 --             --     3,445,883            --
Share options................      $30.310                 --             --            --     2,929,825
Series B Preferred Units.....      $35.700          6,000,000      6,000,000     6,000,000     6,000,000
Warrants.....................      $39.375          5,000,000      5,000,000     5,000,000     5,000,000
                                                   ----------     ----------    ----------    ----------
                                     Total         14,462,383     13,970,468    14,445,883    13,929,825
                                                   ==========     ==========    ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

     Upon exercise of the above antidilutive securities, the Company would issue
a corresponding number of Units to the Trust on a one-for-one basis.

NOTE 11 -- SEGMENT INFORMATION

     As discussed in Note 1, the Company's primary business is the ownership and
operation of Office Properties. The Company's long-term tenants are in a variety
of businesses and no single tenant, by itself, is material to the Company's
business. Information related to this segment for the three months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and
1998 is below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED                  FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                    SEPTEMBER 30, 1999                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
                                         ----------------------------------------    ----------------------------------------
                                                        CORPORATE                                   CORPORATE
                                           OFFICE          AND                         OFFICE          AND
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                   PROPERTIES       OTHER      CONSOLIDATED    PROPERTIES       OTHER      CONSOLIDATED
- -------------------------------------    -----------    ---------    ------------    -----------    ---------    ------------
<S>                                      <C>            <C>          <C>             <C>            <C>          <C>
Property Operating Revenues..........    $   476,282    $ 10,279     $   486,561     $   422,661    $  7,142     $   429,803
Property Operating Expenses..........       (170,026)     (2,046)       (172,072)       (151,359)     (1,818)       (153,177)
                                         -----------    --------     -----------     -----------    --------     -----------
  Net operating income...............        306,256       8,233         314,489         271,302       5,324         276,626
                                         -----------    --------     -----------     -----------    --------     -----------
Adjustments to arrive at net income:
  Other revenues.....................          1,125       3,671           4,796             499       6,631           7,130
  Interest expense(1)................        (30,663)    (72,372)       (103,035)        (35,731)    (55,509)        (91,240)
  Depreciation and amortization......        (85,905)     (3,500)        (89,405)        (75,724)     (2,106)        (77,830)
  Ground rent........................         (1,715)        (13)         (1,728)         (1,800)        (13)         (1,813)
  General and administrative.........             37     (19,001)        (18,964)             14     (16,711)        (16,697)
                                         -----------    --------     -----------     -----------    --------     -----------
  Total adjustments to arrive at net
    income...........................       (117,121)    (91,215)       (208,336)       (112,742)    (67,708)       (180,450)
                                         -----------    --------     -----------     -----------    --------     -----------
Income before allocation to minority
  interests, income from investment
  in unconsolidated joint ventures
  and extraordinary items............        189,135     (82,982)        106,153         158,560     (62,384)         96,176
Minority interests...................           (381)       (119)           (500)           (490)        (82)           (572)
Income from investment in
  unconsolidated joint ventures......          2,307         724           3,031           2,233         896           3,129
Extraordinary items..................             --        (230)           (230)             --          --              --
                                         -----------    --------     -----------     -----------    --------     -----------
Net income...........................    $   191,061    $(82,607)    $   108,454     $   160,303    $(61,570)    $    98,733
                                         ===========    ========     ===========     ===========    ========     ===========
Capital and tenant improvements......    $    49,775    $ 12,295     $    62,070     $    36,462    $  5,878     $    42,340
                                         ===========    ========     ===========     ===========    ========     ===========
Total Assets.........................    $13,908,710    $494,332     $14,403,042     $13,078,023    $553,811     $13,631,834
                                         ===========    ========     ===========     ===========    ========     ===========
</TABLE>

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED                   FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                    SEPTEMBER 30, 1999                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
                                         ----------------------------------------    ----------------------------------------
                                                        CORPORATE                                   CORPORATE
                                           OFFICE          AND                         OFFICE          AND
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                   PROPERTIES       OTHER      CONSOLIDATED    PROPERTIES       OTHER      CONSOLIDATED
- -------------------------------------    -----------    ---------    ------------    -----------    ---------    ------------
<S>                                      <C>            <C>          <C>             <C>            <C>          <C>
Property Operating Revenues..........    $ 1,405,954    $ 28,026     $ 1,433,980     $ 1,173,709    $ 20,985     $ 1,194,694
Property Operating Expenses..........       (493,114)     (6,065)       (499,179)       (420,828)     (5,684)       (426,512)
                                         -----------    ---------    -----------     -----------    ---------    -----------
  Net operating income...............        912,840      21,961         934,801         752,881      15,301         768,182
                                         -----------    ---------    -----------     -----------    ---------    -----------
Adjustments to arrive at net income:
  Other revenues.....................          2,217      11,573          13,790           1,172      14,831          16,003
  Interest expense(1)................        (99,515)   (210,920)       (310,435)       (104,940)   (132,254)       (237,194)
  Depreciation and amortization......       (254,371)     (9,762)       (264,133)       (209,398)     (8,685)       (218,083)
  Ground rent........................         (5,084)        (38)         (5,122)         (5,347)        (38)         (5,385)
  General and administrative.........           (413)    (57,515)        (57,928)           (228)    (44,909)        (45,137)
                                         -----------    ---------    -----------     -----------    ---------    -----------
  Total adjustments to arrive at net
    income...........................       (357,166)   (266,662)       (623,828)       (318,741)   (171,055)       (489,796)
                                         -----------    ---------    -----------     -----------    ---------    -----------
Income before allocation to minority
  interests, income from investment
  in unconsolidated joint ventures,
  net gain on sales of real estate
  and extraordinary items............        555,674    (244,701)        310,973         434,140    (155,754)        278,386
Minority interests...................         (1,086)       (312)         (1,398)         (1,380)       (228)         (1,608)
Income from investment in
  unconsolidated joint ventures......          6,724       1,357           8,081           5,477       2,678           8,155
Net gain on sales of real estate.....          8,085          --           8,085              --          --              --
Extraordinary items..................        (10,318)       (230)        (10,548)             --      (7,506)         (7,506)
                                         -----------    ---------    -----------     -----------    ---------    -----------
Net income...........................    $   559,079    $(243,886)   $   315,193     $   438,237    $(160,810)   $   277,427
                                         ===========    =========    ===========     ===========    =========    ===========
Capital and tenant improvements......    $   137,853    $ 18,004     $   155,857     $   106,934    $  9,188     $   116,122
                                         ===========    =========    ===========     ===========    =========    ===========
Total Assets.........................    $13,908,710    $494,332     $14,403,042     $13,078,023    $553,811     $13,631,834
                                         ===========    =========    ===========     ===========    =========    ===========
</TABLE>

- ---------------
(1) Interest expense for the Office Properties does not include an allocation of
    interest expense on corporate unsecured debt.

NOTE 12 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

  Concentration of Credit Risk

     The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents at financial
institutions. The combined account balances at each institution typically exceed
FDIC insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit
risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage.
Management of the Company believes that the risk is not significant.

     The Company from time to time enters into interest rate protection
agreements to effectively convert floating rate debt to a fixed rate basis, as
well as to hedge anticipated financing transactions. The Company believes it has
limited exposure to the risk of non-performance by the swap counterparties since
each counterparty is a major U.S. or foreign financial institution; management
does not anticipate any such non-performance. As of September 30, 1999, the
Company has one interest rate protection agreement which effectively fixed the
interest rate on a $93.6 million loan at 6.94% through the maturity of the loan
on June 30, 2000.

  Environmental

     The Company, as an owner of real estate, is subject to various
environmental laws of federal and local governments. Compliance by the Company
with existing laws has not had a material adverse effect on the

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

Company's financial condition and results of operations, and management does not
believe it will have such an impact in the future. However, the Company cannot
predict the impact of new or changed laws or regulations on its current
Properties or on properties that it may acquire in the future.

  Litigation

     The Company has become a party to various legal actions resulting from the
operational activities transferred to the Operating Partnership in connection
with the Consolidation and the Beacon Merger. These actions are incidental to
the transferred business and management does not believe that these actions will
have a material adverse effect on the Company.

     Neither the Company nor any of the Properties is presently subject to any
material litigation nor, to the Company's knowledge, is any litigation
threatened against the Company or any of the Properties, other than actions
which the Company does not believe to be material, or routine actions for
negligence and other claims and administrative proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by
liability insurance and all of which collectively are not expected to have a
material adverse effect on the liquidity, business, results of operations or
financial condition of the Company.

  Geographical

     The Company carries earthquake insurance on all of the Properties,
including those located in California, subject to coverage limitations which the
Company believes are commercially reasonable. In light of the California
earthquake risk, California building codes since the early 1970s have
established construction standards for all new buildings. The current and
strictest construction standards were adopted in 1987. Of the 43 Properties
located in California, 12 have been built since January 1, 1988 and the Company
believes that all of the Properties were constructed in full compliance with the
applicable standards existing at the time of construction. No assurance can be
given that material losses in excess of insurance proceeds will not occur in the
future.

  Commitments

     In July 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase the World
Trade Center project in Seattle, Washington. The property consists of
approximately 186,787 square feet of office space and is 100% preleased to a
single tenant. After the tenant takes full occupancy in early 2000, the Company
is expected to purchase the building for approximately $39.0 million. This
transaction is contingent upon certain terms and conditions as set forth in the
purchase agreement. There can be no assurance that this transaction will be
consummated as described above.

     In accordance with the agreement governing the Company's investment in
WRALP, the Company agreed to make available to WRALP up to $20.0 million in
additional financing or credit support for future development. As of September
30, 1999, no amounts have been funded pursuant to this agreement.

  Contingencies

     On August 12, 1999, the Company and the WR Holders amended their put option
agreement to defer to August 13, 2000 (or to August 13, 2001 at the option of
the WR Holders) the exercise date for 1,717,844 of the 3,435,688 Common Shares
affected by the put option agreement (a maximum exposure to the Company of
approximately $54.1 million when and if this put option is exercised). The
Company and the WR Holders also agreed to cancel the put option on the remaining
1,717,844 Common Shares in exchange for the Company's payment to the WR Holders
of approximately $11.3 million on September 13, 1999. The payment represented
the excess of (x) $31.50 over (y) $24.90 (the average price of a Common Share
calculated over

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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

the five trading days immediately prior to August 13, 1999), for each of
1,717,844 Common Shares affected by the put option agreement. The portion of the
amounts paid in excess of $29.10625 per Common Share totaling approximately $4.1
million were expensed by the Company. The remaining $7.2 million of the payment
was recorded as a reduction to partners' capital.

     On August 13, 2000, (or August 13, 2001 at the option of the WR Holders)
the WR Holders can require the Company to purchase all or a portion of the
remaining 1,717,844 Common Shares issued to them in the acquisition at a price
equal to $31.50 per Common Share. Prior to such date, if the WR Holders sell all
or a portion of their Common Shares to a third party for a price less than
$29.10625, then the Company is obligated to pay to the WR Holders for each
Common Share sold at such lower price an amount equal to the difference between
$29.10625 and such lower price, not to exceed $3.00 per Common Share. Any
amounts paid by the Company as a result of such sales will be recorded as a
reduction in partners' capital. For put options exercised, however, any amounts
paid up to $29.10625 per Common Share would be reflected as a reduction in
partners' capital; the portion of any amounts paid in excess of $29.10625 per
Common Share (not to exceed $2.39375 per Common Share up to an aggregate of
approximately $4.1 million) will be expensed. The $4.1 million portion of the
total potential payment is being amortized by the Company on a straight-line
basis over the period between August 13, 1999 and August 13, 2000. The Company
will not incur any loss on this transaction if the put option is not exercised.

     Effective as of September 3, 1998, the Company amended its pre-existing put
option agreement with the seller of the Columbus America Properties (the "CA
Holder") related to 1,692,546 Units issued at acquisition. The CA Holder has the
option at any time after January 1, 1999 until the earlier of (a) September 3,
2000 or (b) the date the CA Holder has converted all of its Units to Common
Shares, to require the Company to purchase the Units at a price equal to $29.00
per Unit. Under the terms of the agreement, prior to September 3, 1999, the
option shall be limited to an aggregate of 846,273 Units. In October 1999, the
CA Holder exercised its option to require the Company to purchase 1,675,000
Units at a price equal to $29.00 per Unit for a total of approximately $48.6
million. The Company recognized the $48.6 million payment as a reduction of
partners' capital and retired the Units.

     In connection with the acquisition of Worldwide Plaza on October 1, 1998,
the Company issued a transferable put option on the 6,861,166 Units issued at
acquisition which is exercisable only on the third anniversary of closing with
an estimated fair value of approximately $27.4 million. This option entitles its
holder to additional Common Shares, the number of which shall be determined
using a formula based on the extent, if any, that the Common Shares are then
trading at less than $29.05 per share.

NOTE 13 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     1. On October 1, 1999, the Company acquired Palo Alto Square located in
Palo Alto, California, from Palo Alto Square Limited Partnership for
approximately $78.3 million. Palo Alto Square Limited Partnership is a private
investment partnership controlled by Mr. Samuel Zell. The terms of the
acquisition were approved by a special subcommittee of the Board of Trustees
formed to review related party conflicts between trustees and their affiliates.
The purchase was funded with the assumption of $53.2 million in mortgage debt,
approximately $23.9 million in Units valued at $23.64 per Unit and approximately
$1.2 million in cash. Palo Alto Square consists of approximately 320,500 square
feet and was 100% occupied as of October 1, 1999. The property comprises two
10-story, two 2-story and one 1-story office buildings and a movie theater. The
property is subject to a ground lease held by a Stanford University endowment
through March 12, 2023. There is no contractual right to extend the ground
lease.

     2. In October 1999, the Board of Trustees of the Trust declared a third
quarter distribution for the Series B Preferred Units of $0.65625 per unit. The
distribution will be paid on November 15, 1999 to holders of record as of
November 1, 1999.
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                       EOP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

     3. In October 1999, the Company entered into an agreement with Lend Lease
US Office, Inc., providing for the investment of approximately $533.9 million in
seven Office Properties. Under the terms of the agreement, Lend Lease US Office,
Inc. will acquire an ownership interest in the following Office Properties, for
which the Company would retain management and leasing responsibilities:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               OCCUPIED AT        LEND LEASE
        OFFICE PROPERTY                  LOCATION         TOTAL SQUARE FEET      9/30/99      OWNERSHIP INTEREST
        ---------------             ------------------    -----------------    -----------    ------------------
<S>                                 <C>                   <C>                  <C>            <C>
10 & 30 South Wacker............    Chicago, IL               2,003,288          96.0%               25%
Bank One Center.................    Indianapolis, IN          1,057,877          93.7%               75%
SunTrust Center.................    Orlando, FL                 640,385          97.4%               75%
Promenade II....................    Atlanta, GA                 770,840          99.1%               50%
Pasadena Towers.................    Los Angeles, CA             439,367          88.8%               75%
Preston Commons.................    Dallas, TX                  418,604          83.8%               50%
Sterling Plaza..................    Dallas, TX                  302,747          80.9%               50%
                                                              ---------
                                    Total Square Feet         5,633,108
                                                              =========
</TABLE>

     Upon consummation of the investment the financial position and results of
operations of each Office Property will be accounted for under the equity method
of accounting. This transaction is contingent upon certain terms and conditions
as set forth in the purchase agreement. There can be no assurance that this
transaction will be consummated as described above.

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<PAGE>   18

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.

OVERVIEW

     The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial
condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and Notes thereto contained
herein. Terms employed herein as defined terms, but without definition, shall
have the meaning set forth in the financial statements. Statements contained in
this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" including without limitation, the "Developments" and "Year 2000"
disclosures, which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements.
Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements
which speak only as of September 30, 1999. Among the factors about which the
Company has made assumptions are the following:

     - Future economic conditions which may impact upon the demand for office
       space and tenant ability to pay rent, either at current or increased
       levels.

     - Prevailing interest rates.

     - The extent of any inflation on operating expenses.

     - The Company's ability to reduce various expenses as a percentage of
       revenues.

     - The Company's continuing ability to pay amounts due to its noteholders
       and preferred unitholders prior to any distribution to holders of its
       Units.

     - The cost to complete and lease-up pending developments.

     - The continued availability of the $1.0 Billion Credit Facility.

     During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the Company completed the
following key transactions:

     - Acquired four Office Properties containing approximately 1.6 million
       square feet and one Parking Facility for approximately $313.5 million.

     - Sold four Office Properties for approximately $98.0 million.

     - Issued the $1.0 Billion Notes in three tranches with an effective
       interest rate of 6.8% per annum and issued the $200 Million Notes with an
       effective interest rate of 7.6% per annum.

     - Repaid the $328 Million Credit Facility and the $200 Million Credit
       Facility.

     - Invested approximately $73.9 million in mezzanine debt financing
       pertaining to the Sun America Center office property.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

  GENERAL

     The following discussion is based primarily on the consolidated financial
statements of the Company as of September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998.

     The Company receives income primarily from rental revenue from the Office
Properties (including reimbursements from tenants for certain operating costs)
and from parking revenue from Office Properties and Parking Facilities.

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<PAGE>   19

     Below is a summary of the Company's acquisition and disposition activity
since December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           OFFICE PROPERTIES         PARKING FACILITIES
                                                     -----------------------------   ------------------
                                                     BUILDINGS   TOTAL SQUARE FEET   GARAGES    SPACES
                                                     ---------   -----------------   --------   -------
<S>                                                  <C>         <C>                 <C>        <C>
Properties owned as of:
December 31, 1997.................................      258         65,291,790          17      16,749
  Acquisitions....................................       28         10,425,595           2       1,310
  Developments placed in service..................        3            257,528          --          --
  Dispositions....................................       (5)          (986,391)         --          --
  Building remeasurements.........................       --            112,205          --          --
                                                        ---         ----------         ---      ------
December 31, 1998.................................      284         75,100,727          19      18,059
  Acquisitions....................................        4          1,627,171           2       3,164
  Developments placed in service..................        1            150,181          --          --
  Dispositions....................................       (4)          (668,796)         --          --
  Building remeasurements.........................       --             24,012          --          42
  Reclassifications(1)............................       --                 --          (1)       (759)
                                                        ---         ----------         ---      ------
September 30, 1999 ("Total Portfolio")............      285         76,233,295          20      20,506
                                                        ===         ==========         ===      ======
</TABLE>

- ---------------

(1) The 601 Tchoupitoulas garage was previously considered a stand-alone garage
    and included in the number of parking facilities owned by the Company.
    Effective with the second quarter of 1999, this garage is no longer
    considered a stand-alone parking facility.

     As a result of the acquisition and disposition of properties, the financial
data presented shows changes in revenues and expenses from period-to-period.
Therefore the Company does not believe its period to period financial data are
comparable. The following analysis shows changes resulting from Properties that
were held during the entire period for the periods being compared (the "Core
Portfolio") and the changes in the Total Portfolio.

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<PAGE>   20

  COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

     The table below represents selected operating information for the Total
Portfolio and for the Core Portfolio consisting of 261 Office Properties and 16
Parking Facilities acquired or placed in service prior to July 1, 1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   TOTAL PORTFOLIO                             CORE PORTFOLIO
                                      -----------------------------------------   -----------------------------------------
                                                            INCREASE/      %                            INCREASE/      %
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                  1999       1998     (DECREASE)   CHANGE     1999       1998     (DECREASE)   CHANGE
- ------------------------------------  --------   --------   ----------   ------   --------   --------   ----------   ------
<S>                                   <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>      <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>
Property revenues...................  $486,561   $429,803    $56,758      13.2%   $433,217   $407,855    $ 25,362      6.2%
Fee income..........................     1,580      5,102     (3,522)    (69.0)         --         --          --       --
Interest/dividend income............     3,216      2,028      1,188      58.6         343        497        (154)   (31.0)
                                      --------   --------    -------     -----    --------   --------    --------    -----
        Total revenues..............   491,357    436,933     54,424      12.5     433,560    408,352      25,208      6.2
                                      --------   --------    -------     -----    --------   --------    --------    -----
Interest expense....................   103,035     91,240     11,795      12.9      28,954     39,471     (10,517)   (26.6)
Depreciation and amortization.......    89,405     77,830     11,575      14.9      80,268     73,827       6,441      8.7
Property operating expenses.........   172,072    153,177     18,895      12.3     154,681    146,240       8,441      5.8
Ground rent.........................     1,728      1,813        (85)     (4.7)      1,728      1,839        (111)    (6.0)
General and administrative..........    18,964     16,697      2,267      13.6         (37)       (14)        (23)   164.3
                                      --------   --------    -------     -----    --------   --------    --------    -----
        Total expenses..............   385,204    340,757     44,447      13.0     265,594    261,363       4,231      1.6
                                      --------   --------    -------     -----    --------   --------    --------    -----
Income before allocation to minority
  interests, income from investment
  in unconsolidated joint ventures
  and extraordinary items...........  106,153..    96,176      9,977      10.4     167,966    146,989      20,977     14.3
Minority interests..................      (500)      (572)        72     (12.6)       (500)      (569)         69    (12.1)
Income from investment in
  unconsolidated joint ventures.....     3,031      3,129        (98)     (3.1)      2,209      2,597        (388)   (14.9)
Extraordinary items.................      (230)        --       (230)       --          --         --          --       --
                                      --------   --------    -------     -----    --------   --------    --------    -----
Net income..........................  $108,454   $ 98,733    $ 9,721       9.8%   $169,675   $149,017    $ 20,658     13.9%
                                      ========   ========    =======     =====    ========   ========    ========    =====
Property revenues less property
  operating expenses before
  depreciation and amortization,
  general and administrative, ground
  rent and interest expense.........  $314,489   $276,626    $37,863      13.7%   $278,536   $261,615    $ 16,921      6.5%
                                      ========   ========    =======     =====    ========   ========    ========    =====
</TABLE>

  Property Revenues

     The increase in rental revenues, tenant reimbursements, parking income and
other income ("Property Revenues") in the Core Portfolio resulted from an
increase in rental rates partially offset by a decrease in occupancy. The
weighted average occupancy of the Core Portfolio decreased from approximately
95.0% at July 1, 1998 to 94.5% as of September 30, 1999. This decrease
represents a loss of approximately .3 million square feet in the Core Portfolio
between July 1, 1998 and September 30, 1999.

     Property Revenues for the Total Portfolio include lease termination fees of
approximately $5.2 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended September
30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, substantially all of which is related to the
Core Portfolio (included in the "other revenue" category on the consolidated
statements of operations). These fees relate to specific tenants who have paid a
fee to terminate their lease obligations before the end of the contractual term
of their lease. Although the Company has historically experienced similar levels
of such termination fees, there is no way of predicting the timing or amounts of
future lease termination fees.

     Property Revenues for the Total Portfolio include straight-line rent
adjustments of approximately $17.1 million and $17.7 million for the three
months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Property Revenues for
the Core Portfolio include straight-line rent adjustments of approximately $14.8
million and $17.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and
1998, respectively.

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<PAGE>   21

  Interest Expense

     Total Portfolio interest expense increased from the prior period as a
result of having more debt outstanding primarily attributable to property
acquisitions. In addition, the following statistics for each period for the
Total Portfolio are as follows:

     - Total debt to total assets increased to 42.4% from 41.6%.

     - Interest coverage ratio remained stable at 2.9 times.

     - Weighted average interest rate increased to 7.1% from 7.0%.

     Core Portfolio interest expense decreased from the prior period due to the
paydown of mortgage debt with proceeds from various unsecured notes offerings
and draws on the lines of credit. Interest expense on the unsecured notes and
the lines of credit is not reflected in the Core Portfolio.

  Depreciation and Amortization

     Total Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased from the
prior period as a result of Properties acquired and capital and tenant
improvements made during 1999 and 1998. Core portfolio depreciation and
amortization expense increased as a result of capital and tenant improvements
made to the Properties.

  Property Operating Expenses

     Real estate taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance and other property
operating expenses ("Property Operating Expenses") increased for the Core
Portfolio primarily due to an increase in real estate tax expense.

  General and Administrative Expenses

     General and administrative expenses increased due to the size of the
Company's portfolio increasing and additional expenses associated with being a
public company. During 1999, the Company made significant investments in its
information systems, including the hiring of additional personnel, and also
established a real estate services group. While general and administrative
expenses will continue to increase should the size of the Company's portfolio
continue to increase, it is anticipated that the Company will realize economies
of scale with future growth, should it occur.

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<PAGE>   22

  COMPARISON OF THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

     The table below represents selected operating information for the Total
Portfolio and for the Core Portfolio consisting of 248 Office Properties and 16
Parking Facilities acquired or placed in service prior to January 1, 1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               TOTAL PORTFOLIO                                 CORE PORTFOLIO
                                ---------------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------------
                                                          INCREASE/      %                                INCREASE/      %
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)             1999         1998      (DECREASE)   CHANGE      1999         1998      (DECREASE)   CHANGE
- ------------------------------  ----------   ----------   ----------   ------   ----------   ----------   ----------   ------
<S>                             <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>      <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Property revenues.............  $1,433,980   $1,194,694    $239,286     20.0%   $1,154,224   $1,094,952    $59,272       5.4%
Fee income....................       5,487        7,766      (2,279)   (29.3)           --           --         --        --
Interest/dividend income......       8,303        8,237          66       .8         1,304        1,177        127      10.8
                                ----------   ----------    --------    -----    ----------   ----------    -------     -----
        Total revenues........   1,447,770    1,210,697     237,073     19.6     1,155,528    1,096,129     59,399       5.4
                                ----------   ----------    --------    -----    ----------   ----------    -------     -----
Interest expense..............     310,435      237,194      73,241     30.9        93,135      113,179    (20,044)    (17.7)
Depreciation and
  amortization................     264,133      218,083      46,050     21.1       214,376      196,732     17,644       9.0
Property operating expenses...     499,179      426,512      72,667     17.0       404,232      392,754     11,478       2.9
Ground rent...................       5,122        5,385        (263)    (4.9)        4,591        5,105       (514)    (10.1)
General and administrative....      57,928       45,137      12,791     28.3           492          271        221      81.5
                                ----------   ----------    --------    -----    ----------   ----------    -------     -----
        Total expenses........   1,136,797      932,311     204,486     21.9       716,826      708,041      8,785       1.2
                                ----------   ----------    --------    -----    ----------   ----------    -------     -----
Income before allocation to
  minority interests, income
  from investment in
  unconsolidated joint
  ventures, net gain on sales
  of real estate and
  extraordinary items.........     310,973      278,386      32,587     11.7       438,702      388,088     50,614      13.0
Minority interests............      (1,398)      (1,608)        210    (13.1)       (1,389)      (1,593)       204     (12.8)
Income from investment in
  unconsolidated joint
  ventures....................       8,081        8,155         (74)     (.9)        7,312        6,342        970      15.3
Net gain on sales of real
  estate......................       8,085           --       8,085       --            --           --         --        --
Extraordinary items...........     (10,548)      (7,506)     (3,042)    40.5        (9,527)          --     (9,527)       --
                                ----------   ----------    --------    -----    ----------   ----------    -------     -----
Net income....................  $  315,193   $  277,427    $ 37,766     13.6%   $  435,098   $  392,837    $42,261      10.8%
                                ==========   ==========    ========    =====    ==========   ==========    =======     =====
Property revenues less
  property operating expenses
  before depreciation and
  amortization, general and
  administrative, ground rent
  and interest expense........  $  934,801   $  768,182    $166,619     21.7%   $  749,992   $  702,198    $47,794       6.8%
                                ==========   ==========    ========    =====    ==========   ==========    =======     =====
</TABLE>

  Property Revenues

     The increase in rental revenues, tenant reimbursements, parking income and
other income ("Property Revenues") in the Core Portfolio resulted from a
combination of occupancy and rental rate increases. The weighted average
occupancy of the Core Portfolio increased from approximately 93.9% at January 1,
1998 to 94.7% as of September 30, 1999. This increase represents approximately
 .6 million square feet of additional occupancy in the Core Portfolio between
January 1, 1998 and September 30, 1999.

     Property Revenues for the Total Portfolio include lease termination fees of
approximately $10.5 million and $10.4 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, and Property Revenues for the Core
Portfolio include lease termination fees of approximately $10.1 million and
$10.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998,
respectively (included in the "other revenue" category on the consolidated
statements of operations). These fees relate to specific tenants who have paid a
fee to terminate their lease obligations before the end of the contractual term
of their lease. Although the Company has historically experienced similar levels
of such termination fees, there is no way of predicting the timing or amounts of
future lease termination fees.

     Property Revenues for the Total Portfolio include straight-line rent
adjustments of approximately $48.9 million and $50.4 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Property Revenues for the Core
Portfolio include straight-line rent adjustments of approximately $38.4 million
and $47.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
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<PAGE>   23

  Interest Expense

     Total Portfolio interest expense increased from the prior period as a
result of having more debt outstanding primarily attributable to property
acquisitions. In addition, the following statistics for each period for the
Total Portfolio are as follows:

     - Total debt to total assets increased to 42.4% from 41.6%.

     - Interest coverage ratio decreased to 2.9 times from 3.1 times.

     - Weighted average interest rate increased to 7.1% from 7.0%.

     Core Portfolio interest expense decreased from the prior period due to the
paydown of mortgage debt with proceeds from various unsecured notes offerings
and borrowings on the lines of credit. Interest expense on the unsecured notes
and the lines of credit is not reflected in the Core Portfolio.

  Depreciation and Amortization

     Total Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased as a result
of Properties acquired and capital and tenant improvements made during 1999 and
1998. Core Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased as a result
of capital and tenant improvements made to the Properties.

  Property Operating Expenses

     Real estate taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance and other property
operating expenses ("Property Operating Expenses") increased slightly for the
Core Portfolio primarily due to an increase in real estate tax expense.

  General and Administrative Expenses

     General and administrative expenses increased due to the size of the
Company's portfolio increasing and additional expenses associated with being a
public company. During 1999, the Company made significant investments in its
information systems, including the hiring of additional personnel, and also
established a real estate services group. In addition, the Company incurred
severance costs relating to the resignation of an employee. While general and
administrative expenses will continue to increase should the size of the
Company's portfolio continue to increase, it is anticipated that the Company
will realize economies of scale with future growth, should it occur.

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<PAGE>   24

PARKING OPERATIONS

     The Total Portfolio and Core Portfolio selected operating information for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 presented above
includes results of operations from the Parking Facilities. Summarized
information for the Parking Facilities is presented below.

  COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

     The table below represents selected operating information for the Total
Portfolio and the Core Portfolio consisting of 16 Parking Facilities acquired
prior to July 1, 1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         TOTAL PORTFOLIO                          CORE PORTFOLIO
                                             ---------------------------------------   -------------------------------------
                                                                INCREASE/       %                        INCREASE/      %
          (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)              1999      1998    (DECREASE)   CHANGE     1999     1998    (DECREASE)   CHANGE
- -------------------------------------------  -------   ------   ----------   -------   ------   ------   ----------   ------
<S>                                          <C>       <C>      <C>          <C>       <C>      <C>      <C>          <C>
Property revenues..........................  $10,279   $7,142     $3,137       43.9%   $8,512   $7,142     $1,370       19.2%
Interest/dividend income...................       76        2         74     3,700.0       --        2         (2)    (100.0)
                                             -------   ------     ------     -------   ------   ------     ------     ------
      Total revenues.......................   10,355    7,144      3,211       44.9     8,512    7,144      1,368       19.1
                                             -------   ------     ------     -------   ------   ------     ------     ------
Interest expense...........................      754    1,377       (623)     (45.2)      712    1,377       (665)     (48.3)
Depreciation and amortization..............    1,687    1,455        232       15.9     1,381    1,455        (74)      (5.1)
Property operating expenses................    2,046    1,818        228       12.5     1,976    1,818        158        8.7
Ground rent................................       13       13         --         --        13       13         --         --
                                             -------   ------     ------     -------   ------   ------     ------     ------
      Total expenses.......................    4,500    4,663       (163)      (3.5)    4,082    4,663       (581)     (12.5)
                                             -------   ------     ------     -------   ------   ------     ------     ------
Income before allocation to minority
  interests and income from investment in
  unconsolidated joint ventures............    5,855    2,481      3,374      136.0     4,430    2,481      1,949       78.6
Minority interests.........................     (119)     (84)       (35)      41.7      (119)     (84)       (35)      41.7
Income from investment in unconsolidated
  joint ventures...........................      374      363         11        3.0       374      363         11        3.0
                                             -------   ------     ------     -------   ------   ------     ------     ------
Net income.................................  $ 6,110   $2,760     $3,350      121.4%   $4,685   $2,760     $1,925       69.7%
                                             =======   ======     ======     =======   ======   ======     ======     ======
Property revenues less property operating
  expenses before depreciation and
  amortization, general and administrative,
  ground rent and interest expense.........  $ 8,233   $5,324     $2,909       54.6%   $6,536   $5,324     $1,212       22.8%
                                             =======   ======     ======     =======   ======   ======     ======     ======
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>   25

  COMPARISON OF THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

     The table below represents selected operating information for the Total
Portfolio and the Core Portfolio consisting of 16 Parking Facilities acquired
prior to January 1, 1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 TOTAL PORTFOLIO                                CORE PORTFOLIO
                                    ------------------------------------------    ------------------------------------------
                                                          INCREASE/       %                             INCREASE/       %
     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)          1999       1998      (DECREASE)    CHANGE     1999       1998      (DECREASE)    CHANGE
- --------------------------------    -------    -------    ----------    ------    -------    -------    ----------    ------
<S>                                 <C>        <C>        <C>           <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>           <C>
Property revenues...............    $28,026    $20,985      $7,041       33.6%    $24,338    $20,985     $ 3,353       16.0%
Interest/dividend income........        172         39         133      341.0          41         39           2        5.1
                                    -------    -------      ------      -----     -------    -------     -------      -----
        Total revenues..........     28,198     21,024       7,174       34.1      24,379     21,024       3,355       16.0
                                    -------    -------      ------      -----     -------    -------     -------      -----
Interest expense................      2,430      4,117      (1,687)     (41.0)      2,305      4,117      (1,812)     (44.0)
Depreciation and amortization...      4,981      4,127         854       20.7       4,191      4,127          64        1.6
Property operating expenses.....      6,065      5,684         381        6.7       5,904      5,684         220        3.9
Ground rent.....................         38         38          --         --          38         38          --         --
General and administrative......        125         71          54       76.1         124         71          53       74.7
                                    -------    -------      ------      -----     -------    -------     -------      -----
        Total expenses..........     13,639     14,037        (398)      (2.8)     12,562     14,037      (1,475)     (10.5)
                                    -------    -------      ------      -----     -------    -------     -------      -----
Income before allocation to
  minority interests and income
  from investment in
  unconsolidated joint
  ventures......................     14,559      6,987       7,572      108.4      11,817      6,987       4,830       69.1
Minority interests..............       (312)      (228)        (84)      36.8        (312)      (228)        (84)      36.8
Income from investment in
  unconsolidated joint
  ventures......................      1,141      1,474        (333)     (22.6)      1,141      1,474        (333)     (22.6)
                                    -------    -------      ------      -----     -------    -------     -------      -----
Net income......................    $15,388    $ 8,233      $7,155       86.9%    $12,646    $ 8,233     $ 4,413       53.6%
                                    =======    =======      ======      =====     =======    =======     =======      =====
Property revenues less property
  operating expenses before
  depreciation and amortization,
  general and administrative,
  ground rent and interest
  expense.......................    $21,961    $15,301      $6,660       43.5%    $18,434    $15,301     $ 3,133       20.5%
                                    =======    =======      ======      =====     =======    =======     =======      =====
</TABLE>

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

LIQUIDITY

     Net cash provided from operations represents the primary source of
liquidity to fund distributions, debt service, recurring capital costs and
non-revenue enhancing tenant improvements. The Company currently intends to
continue to make, but has not contractually bound itself to make, regular
quarterly distributions to holders of Units and preferred units. Subject to the
foregoing, the Company has established annual distribution rates as follows:

     - $1.68 per annum per Unit

     - 8.98% per annum ($2.245 per unit) for each Series A Preferred Unit

     - 5.25% per annum ($2.625 per unit) for each Series B Preferred Unit

     - 8.625% per annum ($2.15625 per unit) for each Series C Preferred Unit

     The Company intends to continue to fund distributions, debt service,
recurring capital costs and non-revenue enhancing tenant improvements from cash
from operations and draws under the $1.0 Billion Credit Facility. The Company
also expects that the $1.0 Billion Credit Facility will be a source of cash for
temporary working capital, the funding of capital improvements and revenue
enhancing tenant improvements, unanticipated cash needs, acquisitions and
development costs.

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<PAGE>   26

     Since the anticipated size of the Company's distributions will not allow
the Company, using only cash from operations, to retire all of its debt as it
comes due, the Company will be required to repay maturing debt with funds from
debt and/or equity financing.

DEBT FINANCING

     The table below summarizes the mortgage debt, unsecured notes and lines of
credit indebtedness outstanding at September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998,
including a net premium on mortgage debt and unsecured notes (net of accumulated
amortization of approximately $4.0 million and $2.7 million) of approximately
$10.8 million and $17.8 million, respectively, recorded in connection with the
Consolidation, debt assumed in connection with certain of the Company's
acquisitions, and issuance of unsecured notes.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,
                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                         1999             1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------  -------------    ------------
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>
DEBT SUMMARY:
BALANCE
  Fixed rate................................................   $5,418,163       $4,739,018
  Variable rate.............................................      690,660        1,286,387
                                                               ----------       ----------
          Total.............................................   $6,108,823       $6,025,405
                                                               ==========       ==========
PERCENT OF TOTAL DEBT:
  Fixed rate................................................         88.7%            78.7%
  Variable rate.............................................         11.3%            21.3%
                                                               ----------       ----------
          Total.............................................        100.0%           100.0%
                                                               ==========       ==========
EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE AT END OF PERIOD:
  Fixed rate................................................          7.2%             7.3%
  Variable rate.............................................          6.2%             6.4%
                                                               ----------       ----------
          Effective interest rate...........................          7.1%             7.1%
                                                               ==========       ==========
</TABLE>

     A majority of the variable rate debt shown above bears interest at an
interest rate based on LIBOR.

MORTGAGE FINANCING

     As of September 30, 1999, the Company's total mortgage debt (excluding the
Company's share of unconsolidated debt of approximately $162.7 million)
consisted of approximately $1.8 billion of fixed rate debt with an effective
interest rate of approximately 7.6% and $73.8 million of variable rate debt
based on various spreads over LIBOR. The Company's mortgage debt at September
30, 1999 will mature as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in thousands)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                             <C>
1999........................................................    $    5,903
2000........................................................       186,399
2001........................................................       198,088
2002........................................................        75,111
2003........................................................       186,573
Thereafter..................................................     1,174,098
                                                                ----------
Subtotal....................................................     1,826,172
Net premium (net of accumulated amortization of $4.2
  million)..................................................        10,751
                                                                ----------
          Total.............................................    $1,836,923
                                                                ==========
</TABLE>

     The instruments encumbering the Properties restrict transfer of the
mortgaged Properties subject to the terms of the mortgage indebtedness, prohibit
additional liens and require payment of taxes on the mortgaged

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<PAGE>   27

Properties, maintenance of the mortgaged Properties in good condition,
maintenance of insurance on the mortgaged Properties and obtaining lender
consent to leases with material tenants.

CREDIT FACILITIES

  Line of Credit

     The $1.0 Billion Credit Facility matures on May 29, 2001. The interest rate
is based on the Company's investment grade credit rating on its unsecured debt
and is currently LIBOR plus 60 basis points with a quarterly facility fee equal
to 20 basis points of the entire facility. In addition, a competitive bid
option, whereby the lenders participating in the facility bid on the interest
rate to be charged, is available for up to $350 million of the facility. The
amount outstanding on the $1.0 Billion Credit Facility as of October 29, 1999
was approximately $726.8 million.

UNSECURED NOTES

     The table below summarizes the Company's unsecured notes as of September
30, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TRANCHE                                          AMOUNT       STATED RATE    EFFECTIVE RATE(1)
- -------                                        -----------    -----------    -----------------
                                               (Dollars in
                                               thousands)
<S>                                            <C>            <C>            <C>
3 Year Notes due 2002(2).....................  $  200,000         6.4%              6.6%
4 Year MOPPRS due 2002(3)....................     250,000         6.4%              6.3%
5 Year Notes due 2003........................     300,000         6.4%              6.8%
5 Year Notes due 2004(2).....................     300,000         6.5%              6.7%
6 Year Notes due 2004........................     250,000         6.5%              6.7%
7 Year Notes due 2004........................      30,000         7.2%              7.3%
7 Year Notes due 2005........................     400,000         6.6%              7.0%
8 Year Notes due 2005........................      50,000         7.4%              7.7%
9 Year Notes due 2006........................      50,000         7.4%              7.7%
9 Year Notes due 2007(4).....................     300,000         6.8%              6.8%
10 Year Notes due 2007.......................      50,000         7.4%              7.7%
10 Year Notes due 2008.......................     300,000         6.8%              7.0%
10 Year Notes due 2009(2)....................     500,000         6.8%              6.9%
20 Year Notes due 2018.......................     250,000         7.3%              7.6%
30 Year Notes due 2028.......................     225,000         7.3%              7.3%
30 Year Notes due 2029(5)....................     200,000         7.5%              7.6%
                                               ----------         ---               ---
          Subtotal...........................  $3,655,000         6.8%              7.0%
                                               ==========         ===               ===
</TABLE>

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(1) Includes the cost of terminated interest rate protection agreements,
    offering and transaction costs, the premium on the warrants and the discount
    on unsecured notes.

(2) These notes were issued on January 26, 1999. The net proceeds of
    approximately $989.2 million were used to repay mortgage debt and amounts
    outstanding on the $1.0 Billion Credit Facility.

(3) The MOPPRS are subject to mandatory redemption in 2002 but do not mature
    until 2012.

(4) These notes were issued along with 300,000 warrants to purchase an
    additional $300 million in unsecured notes at a later date. Each warrant
    entitles its holder thereof to purchase a new $1,000 note at par on December
    15, 1999 (or in certain circumstances on January 18, 2000) at a stated rate
    of 6.763%, which will mature on June 15, 2008 and will have other terms
    substantially similar to the $300 million nine year notes due 2007.

(5) These notes were issued in April 1999. The net proceeds of approximately
    $196.6 million were used to repay amounts outstanding on the $1.0 Billion
    Credit Facility.

     The Company filed a shelf registration statement, which was declared
effective on July 22, 1998, relating to the potential issuance from time to time
of up to $2.0 billion of unsecured debt securities and warrants

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exercisable for debt securities in amounts, at initial prices and on terms to be
determined at the time of offering. The securities may be issued separately or
together, in separate series and in amounts, at prices and on terms to be
described in one or more supplements to the prospectus. The Company sold $1.0
billion of unsecured notes in January 1999 and $200 million of unsecured notes
in April 1999 under this registration statement.

  Restrictions and Covenants

     Agreements or instruments relating to the unsecured notes and the $1.0
Billion Credit Facility contain certain restrictions and requirements regarding
total debt to assets ratios, secured debt to total assets ratios, debt service
coverage ratios, minimum ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt and
other limitations.

EQUITY SECURITIES

     During the three months ended September 30, 1999, the Trust issued 12,128
Common Shares as a result of share options exercised and, as a result, the
Company issued a corresponding number of Units to the Trust. There were also
165,020 Units redeemed into Common Shares on a one-for-one basis and 4 Units
were retired.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

     The Company takes capital improvements and revenue enhancing tenant
improvements into consideration at the time of acquisition in determining the
amount of equity and debt financing required to purchase the property and fund
the improvements. Therefore, capital improvements made in the year of
acquisition and the two following years are treated separately from typical
recurring capital expenditures, non-revenue enhancing tenant improvements and
leasing commissions required once these Properties have reached stabilized
occupancy, and deferred maintenance and renovations planned at the time of
acquisition have been completed. Capital improvements (including tenant
improvements and leasing commissions for shell space) for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 were approximately $23.1 million or $0.30 per square foot.
These amounts exclude capital and tenant improvements of approximately $77.9
million for developments.

     The Company considers capital expenditures to be recurring expenditures
relating to the ongoing maintenance of the Office Properties. The table below
summarizes capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.
The capital expenditures set forth below are not necessarily indicative of
future capital expenditures.

<TABLE>
<S>                                                             <C>
Number of Office Properties.................................      285
Rentable square feet (in millions)..........................     76.2
Capital expenditures per square foot........................    $0.11
</TABLE>

TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AND LEASING COMMISSION COSTS

     The Company distinguishes its tenant improvements and leasing commissions
between those that are revenue enhancing (i.e., required for space which is
vacant at the time of acquisition or that has been vacant for nine months or
more) and non-revenue enhancing (i.e., required to maintain the revenue being
generated from currently leased space). The table below summarizes the revenue
enhancing and non-revenue enhancing tenant improvements and leasing commissions
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. The tenant improvement and leasing
commission costs set forth below are presented on an aggregate basis and do not

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reflect significant regional variations and, in any event, are not necessarily
indicative of future tenant improvements and leasing commission costs:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 (1)
- ------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------
<S>                                                           <C>
Number of Office Properties.................................               285
Rentable square feet (in millions)..........................              76.2
Revenue enhancing tenant improvements and leasing
  commissions:
  Amounts (in thousands)....................................           $16,606
  Per square foot improved..................................           $ 19.61
  Per total square foot.....................................           $   .29
Non-revenue enhancing tenant improvements and leasing
  commissions:
Renewal space:
  Amounts (in thousands)....................................           $23,329
  Per square foot improved..................................           $  6.84
  Per total square foot.....................................           $   .41
Retenanted space:
  Amounts (in thousands)....................................           $34,613
  Per square foot improved..................................           $ 13.19
  Per total square foot.....................................           $   .61
                                                                       -------
Total non-revenue enhancing (in thousands)..................           $57,942
Per square foot improved....................................           $  9.61
Per total square foot.......................................           $  1.02
</TABLE>

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(1) The per square foot calculations as of September 30, 1999 are calculated
    taking the total dollars anticipated to be incurred on tenant improvements
    for tenants taking occupancy during the nine months ended September 30,
    1999, divided by the total square footage being improved or total building
    square footage. The actual amounts incurred for the nine months ended
    September 30, 1999 for revenue enhancing, non-revenue enhancing renewal and
    retenanted space are summarized below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in thousands)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>
Revenue enhancing................................          $14,341
Non-revenue enhancing renewal....................          $15,662
Non-revenue enhancing retenanted.................          $36,881
</TABLE>

DEVELOPMENT

     In connection with the Beacon Merger and other acquisitions, the Company
acquired certain Properties that are currently in various stages of development
or pre-development. The Company funds these developments with proceeds from
working capital and the credit facilities. Specifically identifiable direct and
indirect acquisition, development and construction costs are capitalized
including, where applicable, salaries and related costs, real estate taxes,
interest and certain pre-construction costs essential to the development of a
property. As of September 30, 1999, the Company had incurred approximately
$198.4 million of costs in

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connection with the Properties being developed. The Properties under development
as of September 30, 1999 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 ESTIMATED
                                                                                 RENTABLE                       TOTAL
                                                   ESTIMATED PLACE IN   PERCENT   SQUARE                      ESTIMATED
PROPERTY                        LOCATION            SERVICE DATE (A)    LEASED    FOOTAGE    COSTS INCURRED   COSTS (A)
- --------                        --------           ------------------   -------  ---------   --------------   ---------
                                                                                               (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                             <C>                <C>                  <C>      <C>         <C>              <C>
Prominence in Buckhead (b)      Atlanta, GA             3Q/1999           47%     424,635       $ 66,486      $ 87,000
Reston Town Center Garage       Reston, VA              4Q/1999           N/A         (c)          8,794        13,000
150 California                  San Francisco, CA       1Q/2000           11%     201,554         35,483        66,000
John Marshall III               McLean, VA              1Q/2000          100%     180,000         35,593        48,000
Riverside Center                Newton, MA              2Q/2000           0%      494,710         51,953       112,000
                                                                                 --------       --------      --------
        Total                                                                   1,300,899       $198,309(d)   $326,000
                                                                                =========       ========      ========
</TABLE>

     In addition, the Company has entered into an agreement to acquire the
following property upon completion:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 ESTIMATED
                                                                                 RENTABLE                       TOTAL
                                                   ESTIMATED PLACE IN   PERCENT   SQUARE                      ESTIMATED
PROPERTY                        LOCATION            SERVICE DATE (A)    LEASED    FOOTAGE    COSTS INCURRED   COSTS (A)
- --------                        --------           ------------------   -------  ---------   --------------   ---------
                                                                                               (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                             <C>                <C>                  <C>      <C>         <C>              <C>
World Trade Center (e)          Seattle, WA             1Q/2000          100%     186,787         $66          $39,000
                                                                                  =======         ===          =======
</TABLE>

     The above transaction is contingent upon certain terms and conditions as
set forth its purchase agreement. There can be no assurance that this
transaction will be consummated as described above.

     In addition, the Company has entered into separate joint ventures to
develop the following properties:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 ESTIMATED
                                                                                 RENTABLE                       TOTAL
                                                   ESTIMATED PLACE IN   PERCENT   SQUARE                      ESTIMATED
PROPERTY                        LOCATION            SERVICE DATE (A)    LEASED    FOOTAGE    COSTS INCURRED   COSTS (A)
- --------                        --------           ------------------   -------  ---------   --------------   ---------
                                                                                               (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                             <C>                <C>                  <C>      <C>         <C>              <C>
Sunset North Corporate Campus
(f)                             Bellevue, WA            4Q/1999           53%     460,663       $69,735       $ 81,000
Three Bellevue Center (g)       Bellevue, WA            2Q/2000           19%     471,635        22,309         72,000
                                                                                  -------       -------       --------
        Total                                                                     932,298       $92,044       $153,000
                                                                                  =======       =======       ========
</TABLE>

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(a) The Estimated Place in Service Date represents the date the certificate of
    occupancy has been or is anticipated to be obtained. Subsequent to obtaining
    the certificate of occupancy, the Property will undergo a lease up period.
    The Total Estimated Costs include amounts attributable to tenanting the
    Property.

(b) The Total Estimated Cost of this property excludes a vacant land parcel
    valued at approximately $7.8 million. This property was acquired on July 13,
    1999 and is currently undergoing lease-up.

(c) This property is a parking facility that will consist of approximately 530
    parking spaces and 34,700 square feet of retail space.

(d) Includes $2,303 related to deferred leasing costs. Deferred leasing costs
    are classified separately on the Company's balance sheet.

(e) The Company expects to acquire this property upon full occupancy in 2000.

(f) The Costs Incurred and Total Estimated Costs reflect the Company's 80%
    interest in this project including the Company's share of the development
    loan. The total cost of the project including the joint venture partner's
    share is approximately $101 million of which $68 million will be funded by a

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    development loan. The Company's share of the development loan outstanding at
    September 30, 1999 is approximately $42.4 million.

(g) The Costs Incurred and Total Estimated Costs reflect the Company's 80%
    interest in this project including the Company's pro-rata share of the
    development loan. The total cost of the project including the joint venture
    partner's share is approximately $90 million of which up to $60 million will
    be funded by a development loan. The Company's share of the development loan
    outstanding at September 30, 1999 is approximately $.8 million.

     In addition to the properties described above, the Company owns various
land parcels available for development. However, no significant development
activity is taking place on these sites at this time.

YEAR 2000

  OVERVIEW OF Y2K PROBLEM

     The Year 2000 or "Y2K" problem refers to the inability of many existing
computer programs to properly recognize a year that begins with "20" instead of
the familiar "19". If left uncorrected, many computer programs having
time-sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather
than the year 2000. The failure to accurately recognize the year 2000 and other
key dates could result in a variety of problems from data miscalculations to the
failure of entire systems. Among the assumptions the Company has made in the
course of this discussion are the following:

     - The Company's ability to accurately determine its Y2K readiness on a
       cost-effective basis.

     - The availability of personnel and systems as required to correct any Y2K
       problems known to the Company.

     - The continued availability of such personnel and systems on a
       commercially reasonable basis throughout 1999.

  THE YEAR 2000 PROGRAM

     In the early months of 1998, the Company formed a Year 2000 committee for
the purpose of creating a program (the "Program") to identify, understand and
address the myriad of issues associated with the Y2K problem. Such committee is
comprised of representatives from senior management and various departments at
the home and regional offices, including the legal, engineering,
telecommunications, information technology and office services departments. Due
to the wide-ranging implications of the Y2K problem, management decided to carry
out the Program in multiple phases during 1998 and the remainder of 1999. What
follows is a description of the activities that have been or are expected to be
conducted in each phase of the Program, including a summary of the results
obtained to date and a time table for completion. Although many of the phases of
the Program are being carried out simultaneously, the various phases will be
discussed separately.

PHASE ONE -- ASSESSING THE COMPANY'S Y2K READINESS

     The initial step in assessing the Company's Y2K readiness consisted of
conducting a study to identify any systems and applications (collectively
referred to as "systems") that are date sensitive and, accordingly, could have
potential Y2K problems. The study included an examination of information
technology and non-information technology systems at the Company's home and
regional offices and at the Company's Properties. The initial step of
identifying potentially problematic systems was completed by the Company's
Information Systems department, building engineers and third party consultants
through a combination of physical inspections and informational interviews with
Company employees.

     After identifying systems that could have a potential Y2K problem, the
second step of Phase I focused on determining which of the systems actually have
a Y2K problem. Much of the required information was within the exclusive control
of the Company's vendors and manufacturers, who were contacted through standard
form letters and telephone calls requesting information. In many cases,
information was also available on vendor and manufacturer web sites. Even if a
particular system was represented to be Y2K ready or compliant,

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the Company, in many cases, did not consider the system to be Y2K ready until
after the Company confirmed the system's readiness by independent validation
testing. The Company currently plans to perform, or has already performed,
validation testing for: (i) all Building Management Systems (described below);
and (ii) with limited exceptions, all information systems (described below)
whose failure could have a catastrophic effect on the daily operation of the
Company. A standard questionnaire was developed for the purpose of assessing the
need to perform validation testing on information systems whose failure could
have a significant adverse effect on the daily operation of any of the Company's
departments. Based on the results of the questionnaire, the Company elected to
perform validation testing on certain systems that received a criticality rating
of significant. The decision of whether or not to perform validation testing
took into consideration a number of factors, including the reliability of vendor
information with respect to the system's Y2K readiness, the likelihood of a
system failure and the availability of workarounds. In addition to examining the
Company's systems for Y2K readiness, the Company continues to assess the
progress of the Building Owners and Managers Association ("BOMA"), the General
Services Administration ("GSA") and other industry leaders that are monitoring
the compliance efforts of the major utility and telecommunications companies.
The following is a summary of the Phase One results obtained to date.

  BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

     The Company has identified six categories of building management systems in
which it has the most exposure to potential Y2K problems. These categories
include:

     - Building automation (e.g. energy management, HVAC)

     - Security card access

     - Fire and life safety

     - Elevator

     - Garage revenue control

     - Telephone

     In the last quarter of 1998, the Company completed a preliminary Y2K
readiness study of the building management systems outlined above at each of the
Company's Properties. Based upon this study, the Company elected to upgrade or
replace specific building management systems that were represented not to be
Year 2000 ready or compliant. The estimated cost of such upgrades and
replacements is described in the Phase Two summary that follows. It is possible
that independent testing of the building management systems may reveal the need
for additional upgrades and replacements. As of October 26, 1999, the Company
has completed validation testing for approximately 92% of the Building
Management Systems. It should be noted that the garage revenue control systems
for the Equity Capital Holdings parking garages were inventoried, assessed and
tested separate from the Building Management Systems for the remainder of the
Company. The inventory and assessment phase for these systems was completed in
the third quarter of 1999. Validation testing was successfully completed in
October, 1999.

  INFORMATION SYSTEMS

     The Company's information systems falls into four general categories:
accounting and property management, network operating systems, desktop software
and secondary systems.

  ACCOUNTING AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

     Management believes that it has determined the Company's exposure with
respect to the Company's accounting and property management software (MRI).
Testing of the MRI software and installation of Y2K upgrades has been completed,
bringing that system to full Y2K readiness.

     The Company replaced the general ledger component of the MRI system during
Third Quarter 1999 to a new JD Edwards implementation. The software is certified
by the vendor to be fully Y2K compliant and is

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known to have successfully been tested for Y2K compliance by other companies.
Based on the available information, Management concluded that additional Y2K
testing of this system was not warranted. Accounts Payable and Property
Management modules of the JD Edwards software are currently being prepared for
future implementation. Those modules within MRI will continue to be used until
such replacement occurs.

NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS

     Management believes that the network operating systems on its servers are
currently 100% Y2K ready. All servers have to date been upgraded with a software
patch from the software manufacturer. There has very recently been a general
industry communication from the manufacturer, however, indicating possible Y2K
problems under certain circumstances. They are also providing additional
software patches to address these situations. Although it is considered unlikely
that these limited situations will affect the Company, this will continue to be
monitored and dealt with in the most appropriate manner prior to December 31,
1999.

  DESKTOP SOFTWARE

     Management believes that all of the Company's desktop systems and software
applications have been reviewed. Management has identified those that are not in
compliance and compiled a list of necessary upgrades. The efforts to ready the
Company's desktop systems for Y2K are being directed towards a broader Company
initiative referred to as EO2000. As part of the EO2000 program, the Company
currently intends to install Windows NT and Microsoft Office 97 on all field and
home office desktop systems. It is currently anticipated that all field
installations will be completed by the end of November 1999. The Company does
not intend to install Windows NT in the corporate office until the first and
second quarters of 2000. As such, a software patch will be installed to upgrade
the Windows95 operating system currently used in the corporate office and to
install Microsoft Office97 software.

     The Company's time frame for EO 2000 is expected to be as follows:

     - Systems (hardware and software) testing for Y2K readiness -- Complete

     - Install updated software that will also provide Y2K readiness -- In
       Progress

     - Complete installation/full Y2K readiness at Company
       Properties -- November 1999

     - Complete installation of software patches at corporate office -- November
       1999

  SECONDARY INFORMATION SYSTEMS

     The Company's "secondary" information systems include, but are not limited
to: payroll, human resources, fixed-asset system, forecasting modeling software,
and all types of internally developed software, such as the Company's budget
program and tenant-services system. The Company has retained a third party
consultant to assist in identifying and assessing the readiness of its
information systems, including the secondary systems. As mentioned above, the
Company tested a number of the systems, including secondary systems, that were
represented by the vendors or manufacturers to be Year 2000 ready or compliant.
With limited exceptions, all systems that received a criticality rating of
catastrophic will be (or have been) tested. In addition, based on the results of
questionnaires referred to above, the Company elected to perform validation
testing on certain systems that received a criticality rating of significant.

  TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

     Management generally believes that the Company's internal telephone system
is not date sensitive and should not be materially affected by Y2K problems.
Although there could be some convenience issues such as inaccurate voice-mail
message date stamps, such problems are not expected to be material and, in large
part, should be corrected prior to the year 2000.

     As a further note, a recent management decision was made to purchase and
install a new telephone system for the Corporate office. Plans are well under
way to install and convert to the new system (confirmed by the manufacturer to
be Y2K compliant) during the fourth quarter of 1999.
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PHASE TWO -- DETERMINING THE COST OF ACHIEVING Y2K READINESS AND IMPLEMENTING
THE Y2K ACTION PLAN

     Based upon the preliminary studies that were completed in January 1999, the
Company budgeted approximately $7.4 million for the upgrade and replacement of
building management systems having potential Y2K related problems. As of October
26, 1999, it appears that the actual cost will be closer to $4.5 million. This
amount equates to an average of approximately $.06 per rentable square foot at
each of the Company's Properties and does not include any costs to upgrade or
replace garage revenue control systems in the Equity Capital Holdings parking
garages. The Company spent approximately $0.3 million in connection with the
assessment and testing of the Equity Capital Holdings parking garage revenue
control systems. In addition, approximately $1.1 million was spent to upgrade
and replace garage revenue control systems. Although the upgrade or replacement
of garage revenue control systems corrected potential Y2K problems, many of the
systems were previously scheduled for replacement and the correction of
potential Y2K problems was not the primary reason for the upgrade or replacement
of the systems. It is management's belief that, with respect to the Company's
Office Properties, a large part of the cost of bringing the building management
systems into compliance will be considered to be reimbursable to the Company
under most tenant leases or is being incurred as part of a broader initiative to
improve building operating systems.

     The estimated cost of the EO2000 initiative is $5.5 million. The primary
purpose of EO2000 is to provide consistency across the Company, lower support
costs and provide for a standard operating system that will allow the Company to
efficiently roll out new systems and applications that are strategic to the
Company's business operations. Although the implementation of EO2000 will
correct some potential Y2K problems, the correction of such problems was not the
primary motivation behind the EO2000 initiative. The Company is still in the
process of completing Phases One and Two of the Program with respect to
Information Systems. Approximately $0.3 million was spent in Phase I to identify
Information Systems that could have potential Y2K problems and to obtain
information from the vendors and manufacturers of such systems concerning Y2K
readiness. The Company currently projects that it will cost approximately $0.65
million to complete testing, validation and remediation of all corporate and
desktop Information Systems.

PHASE THREE -- ASSESSING THE RISKS TO THE COMPANY OF NON-COMPLIANCE

     Management does not currently believe that the impact of the Y2K problem
will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and
results of operations. Such belief is based on management's analysis of the
risks to the Company related to the Company's own potential Y2K problems
discussed above, as well as its assessment of the Y2K problems of the Company's
vendors, suppliers and customers.

  FAILURE OF BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

     Management believes that the Y2K risks to the Company's financial condition
and operation associated with a failure of building management systems is
immaterial due to the fact that most building management systems can be operated
in a manual or by-pass mode, thereby negating the Y2K problem until it can be
corrected. In addition, each of the Company's Properties has, for the most part,
separate building management systems. Accordingly, a Y2K problem that is
experienced at one Property should have no effect on other Properties. In
addition, based upon the study results received to date, management believes
that the Company will have sufficient time to correct those system problems
within its control before the year 2000. The Company has currently performed
testing of building systems for approximately 92% of the Company's Properties.
There are several installation or upgrades that remain to be performed and
testing of the new or upgraded systems will continue throughout 1999.

     In the event the Company does experience a failure of essential building
management systems at one or more of the Company's buildings, whether due to a
failure of one of its systems or an interruption of utilities, management
believes that the individual tenant leases will protect the Company from claims
of constructive eviction or other remedies that could result in a termination of
lease rights. It is also management's belief that most of its leases eliminate,
limit or quantify the rights of a tenant to receive an abatement under such
circumstances. Although there is always a risk of claims being brought on a
non-contractual basis (e.g. in tort), it is the Company's belief that its
efforts to identify and solve Y2K problems will minimize such risk.

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The Company has also attempted to allocate the risk of non-compliance to the
vendors and manufacturers of the building management and information systems by
establishing standard riders and addenda to be attached to new contracts for
systems using time sensitive data.

  FAILURE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

     Since the Company's major source of income is rental payments under long
term leases, the failure of key information systems is not expected to have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of
operations. Even if the Company were to experience problems with its information
systems, the payment of rent under the leases would not be excused. In addition,
the Company expects to correct those information system problems within its
control before the year 2000, thereby minimizing or avoiding the increased cost
of correcting problems after the fact.

  THE Y2K PROBLEMS OF THE COMPANY'S VENDORS

     The success of the Company's business is not closely tied to the operations
of any one manufacturer, vendor or supplier. Accordingly, if any of the
Company's manufacturers, vendors or suppliers ceases to conduct business due to
Y2K related problems, the Company expects to be able to contract with alternate
providers without experiencing any material adverse effect on the Company's
financial condition and results of operations. The Company has received a Year
2000 Readiness Disclosure from its transfer agent, Equiserve, indicating that it
is on track with all of its system readiness and testing, as well as its
development of contingency plans.

  THE Y2K PROBLEMS OF THE COMPANY'S CUSTOMERS

     Due to our broad customer/tenant base, the success of the Company's
business is not closely tied to the success of any particular tenant.
Accordingly, management believes that there should not be a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations if any one
of its tenants ceased to conduct business (and pay rent) due to Y2K related
problems. This would not necessarily be the case, however, were Y2K problems
sufficiently pervasive as to affect the financial conditions of a material
number of the Company's tenants. As part of its efforts to keep its tenants
advised as to the steps the Company is taking to address potential Y2K problems,
the Company has also requested that its tenants provide it with periodic updates
as to their Y2K readiness.

  DOOMSDAY SCENARIO

     The Company is aware of the view that the world's Y2K problem, if
uncorrected, may result in an economic crisis of global proportions. The Company
is unable to determine whether such predictions are true or false. As mentioned
above, the Company expects that the nature of its income (rent from good credit
tenants under long term leases) should serve as a hedge against any short term
disruptions of business. However, if the doomsday scenarios prove true, all
companies (including Equity Office Properties Trust) will experience the
effects.

PHASE FOUR -- DEVELOPING CONTINGENCY PLANS

     A Y2K Operating Contingency Plan template and Y2K Systems Contingency Plan
template have been completed and distributed to all of the Company Properties.
The Operating Contingency Plan addresses a variety of issues involved with the
operation of the Company Properties, including a plan for communicating with our
tenants pre-millennium and post-millennium. The Systems Contingency Plan focuses
on a potential failure of building management systems. Based upon the templates,
the Company's office building managers and engineers will develop building
specific contingency plans. Upon completion, the individual building plans will
be subject to review and approval by each Regional Vice President of Management
and Regional Engineer. As of October 26, 1999, approximately 75% of the
contingency plans have been completed and submitted to the Regional Vice
Presidents of Management and Regional Engineers for review and approval. In
certain instances (e.g. third party operated garages), the Company has requested
that contingency plans be

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prepared by the third party managers for review and approval by the Company. The
determination of whether or not to develop contingency plans for specific
information systems was made on a case-by-case basis based upon the criticality
rating of the individual system (i.e. catastrophic or significant), the results
of the standard questionnaire referred to above and the likelihood that a
contingency plan could be successfully implemented. Using this criterion, the
Company has decided to develop contingency plans for 16 separate systems.

INFLATION

     Substantially all of the office leases require the tenant to pay, as
additional rent, a portion of any increases in real estate taxes (except, in the
case of certain California leases, which limit the ability of the landlord to
pass through to the tenants the effect of increased real estate taxes
attributable to a sale of real property interests) and operating expenses over a
base amount. In addition, many of the office leases provide for fixed increases
in base rent or indexed escalations (based on the Consumer Price Index or other
measures). The Company believes that inflationary increases in expenses will be
offset, in part, by the expense reimbursements and contractual rent increases
described above.

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

     Management of the Company believes Funds from Operations, as defined by the
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. ("NAREIT"), to be an
appropriate measure of performance for an equity REIT. While Funds from
Operations is a relevant and widely used measure of operating performance of
equity REITs, it does not represent cash flow from operations or net income as
defined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and it should not
be considered as an alternative to these indicators in evaluating liquidity or
operating performance of the Company.

     The following table reflects the calculation of the Company's Funds from
Operations for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 on a
historical basis:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                              -----------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                          1999          1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------  ---------     ---------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
Income before allocation to minority interests, income from
     investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and
     extraordinary items....................................  $ 106,153     $  96,176
Add back (deduct):
  (Income) allocated to minority interests for partially
     owned properties.......................................       (500)         (572)
  Income from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures...      3,031         3,129
  Depreciation and amortization (real estate related).......     91,171        80,388
  Net amortization of discount/premium on mortgage debt.....         77           285
  Put option settlement.....................................     (4,627)           --
  Preferred distributions...................................    (10,907)       (8,427)
                                                              ---------     ---------
Funds from Operations(1)....................................    184,398       170,979
  Less deferred rental revenue..............................    (17,122)      (17,686)
  Plus deferred rental expense..............................        466           654
                                                              ---------     ---------
Adjusted Funds from Operations..............................  $ 167,742     $ 153,947
                                                              =========     =========
Cash Flow Provided By (Used For):
  Operating Activities......................................  $ 177,750     $ 160,449
  Investing Activities......................................  $(126,977)    $(650,384)
  Financing Activities......................................  $ (66,941)    $ 577,540
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred
  share distributions.......................................        1.8           1.8
</TABLE>

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     The following table reflects the calculation of the Company's Funds from
Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 on a historical
basis:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                              -----------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                          1999         1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   -----------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
Income before allocation to minority interests, income from
investment in unconsolidated joint ventures, net gain on
sales of real estate and extraordinary items................  $ 310,973   $   278,386
Add back (deduct):
  (Income) allocated to minority interests for partially
     owned properties.......................................     (1,398)       (1,608)
  Income from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures...      8,081         8,155
  Depreciation and amortization (real estate related).......    270,402       223,386
  Net amortization of discount/premium on mortgage debt.....       (299)          816
  Put option settlement.....................................     (4,627)           --
  Preferred distributions...................................    (32,695)      (23,130)
                                                              ---------   -----------
Funds from Operations(1)....................................    550,437       486,005
  Less deferred rental revenue..............................    (48,895)      (50,406)
  Plus deferred rental expense..............................      1,582         1,960
                                                              ---------   -----------
Adjusted Funds from Operations..............................  $ 503,124   $   437,559
                                                              =========   ===========
Cash Flow Provided By (Used For):
  Operating Activities......................................  $ 518,473   $   506,140
  Investing Activities......................................  $(367,755)  $(1,926,369)
  Financing Activities......................................  $(198,049)  $ 1,331,732
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred
  share distributions.......................................        1.8           1.9
</TABLE>

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(1) The White Paper on Funds from Operations approved by the Board of Governors
    of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") in
    March 1995 defines Funds from Operations as net income (loss) (computed in
    accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from debt restructuring
    and sales of properties, plus real estate related depreciation and
    amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint
    ventures. The Company believes that Funds from Operations is helpful to
    investors as a measure of the performance of an equity REIT because, along
    with cash flow from operating activities, financing activities and investing
    activities, it provides investors with an indication of the ability of the
    Company to incur and service debt, to make capital expenditures and to fund
    other cash needs. The Company computes Funds from Operations in accordance
    with standards established by NAREIT which may not be comparable to Funds
    from Operations reported by other REITs that do not define the term in
    accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current
    NAREIT definition differently than the Company. Funds from Operations does
    not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with
    GAAP, nor does it represent cash available to pay distributions and should
    not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance
    with GAAP) as an indication of the Company's financial performance or to
    cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as
    a measure of the Company's liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds
    available to fund the Company's cash needs, including its ability to make
    cash distributions.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     Since December 31, 1998, there have been no material changes in the
information regarding market risk that was provided in the Company's Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998, except as provided below:

     On August 12, 1999, the Company and the WR Holders amended their put option
agreement to defer to August 13, 2000 (or to August 13, 2001 at the option of
the WR Holders) the exercise date for 1,717,844 of the 3,435,688 Common Shares
affected by the put option agreement (a maximum exposure to the Company of
approximately $54.1 million when and if this put option is exercised). The
Company and the WR Holders also agreed to cancel the put option on the remaining
1,717,844 Common Shares in exchange for the Company's payment to the WR Holders
of approximately $11.3 million on September 13, 1999. The payment represented
the excess of (x) $31.50 over (y) $24.90 (the average price of a Common Share
calculated over the five trading days immediately prior to August 13, 1999), for
each of the 1,717,844 Common Shares affected by the put option agreement. The
portion of the amounts paid in excess of $29.10625 per Common Share totaling
approximately $4.1 million were expensed by the Company. The remaining $7.2
million of the payment was recorded as a reduction to partners' capital.

     On August 13, 2000, (or August 13, 2001 at the option of the WR Holders),
the WR Holders can require the Company to purchase all or a portion of the
remaining 1,717,844 Common Shares issued to them in the acquisition at a price
equal to $31.50 per Common Share. Prior to such date, if the WR Holders sell all
or a portion of their Common Shares to a third party for a price less than
$29.10625, then the Company is obligated to pay to the WR Holders for each
Common Share sold at such lower price an amount equal to the difference between
$29.10625 and such lower price, not to exceed $3.00 per Common Share. Any
amounts paid by the Company as a result of such sales will be recorded as a
reduction in partners' capital. For put options exercised, however, any amounts
paid up to $29.10625 per Common Share would be reflected as a reduction in
partners' capital; the portion of any amounts paid in excess of $29.10625 per
Common Share (not to exceed $2.39375 per Common Share up to an aggregate of
approximately $4.1 million) will be expensed. The $4.1 million portion of the
total potential payment is being amortized by the Company on a straight-line
basis over the period between August 13, 1999 and August 13, 2000.

     The Company's cash flows could decrease by up to $5.2 million if, prior to
August 13, 2000, the WR Holders sell all their Common Shares to third parties.
Cash flows of the Company may decrease by up to approximately $54.1 million if
the WR Holders exercise their rights under the put option agreement on August
13, 2000 (or August 13, 2001, if extended at the option of the WR Holders).
There will be no impact on cash flows or net income from this transaction if the
put option is not exercised.

     Effective as of September 3, 1998, the Company amended its pre-existing put
option agreement with the seller of the Columbus America Properties (the "CA
Holder") related to 1,692,546 Units issued at acquisition. The CA Holder has the
option at any time after January 1, 1999 until the earlier of (a) September 3,
2000 or (b) the date the CA Holder has converted all of its Units to Common
Shares, to require the Company to purchase the Units at a price equal to $29.00
per Unit. Under the terms of the agreement, prior to September 3, 1999, the
option shall be limited to an aggregate of 846,273 Units. In October 1999, the
CA Holder excercised its option to require the Company to purchase 1,675,000
Units at a price equal to $29.00 per Unit for a total of approximately $48.6
million. The Company recognized the $48.6 million payment as a reduction of
partners' capital and retired the Units.

     The Company also terminated four forward rate interest protection
agreements during the third quarter for gross proceeds to the Company of
approximately $1.4 million. The Company currently has no outstanding interest
rate protection agreements.

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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS

     On September 24, 1999, Broadband Office, Inc. ("Broadband") and the Company
entered into an agreement whereby Broadband issued 2,391,180 voting common
shares to the Company on September 28, 1999, in exchange for the Company's
agreement to enter into telecommunications licensing agreements ("TLAs") with
Broadband. Broadband is a provider of broadband data, video and voice
communication services, delivered to office building tenants. The terms of the
agreement require the Company to use good faith efforts to finalize and enter
into TLAs with respect to certain Office Properties within a stated period of
time. The Company's ownership of the common shares is contingent on the future
execution of the TLAs in accordance with the agreement. The shares issued to the
Company are not currently registered, and Broadband is not currently qualified
as a public reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     (a) Exhibits:

          (27) Financial Data Schedule

     (b) Reports on Form 8-K:

         None.

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                                   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.

                                            EOP Operating Limited Partnership
                                            By: Equity Office Properties Trust
                                              its managing general partner

<TABLE>
<S>                                                <C>

Date: November 10, 1999                                     By: /s/ STANLEY M. STEVENS
                                                   --------------------------------------------
                                                                Stanley M. Stevens
                                                            Executive Vice President,
                                                        Chief Legal Counsel and Secretary

Date: November 10, 1999                                     By: /s/ RICHARD D. KINCAID
                                                   --------------------------------------------
                                                                Richard D. Kincaid
                                                            Executive Vice President,
                                                             Chief Financial Officer
</TABLE>

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