FIRST UNION REAL ESTATE EQUITY & MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS
10-Q, 1999-08-13
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 10-Q

                   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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For Quarter Ended June 30, 1999                 Commission File Number 1-6249
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             First Union Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Investments
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

               Ohio                                              34-6513657
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(State or other jurisdiction of                               (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                               Identification No.)

    Suite 1900, 55 Public Square
            Cleveland, Ohio                                       44113-1937
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(Address of principal executive offices)                          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:              (216) 781-4030
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Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report.

         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 [ ]


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

    43,925,550 Shares of Beneficial Interest outstanding as of June 30, 1999
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               Total number of pages contained in this report: 14
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1.  Financial Statements.
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         The financial statements represent the combined results of First Union
Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Investments (the "registrant") and First Union
Management Inc., ("Company"). Under a trust agreement, the shares of the Company
are held for the benefit of the shareholders of the registrant. Accordingly, the
financial statements of the Company and the registrant have been combined.
Additionally, as the Company owns voting control of Imperial Parking Limited
("Impark"), the financial statements of Impark are consolidated with those of
the Company.

         The combined financial statements included herein have been prepared by
the registrant, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such
rules and regulations, although the registrant believes that the disclosures
contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
These combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
combined financial statements and the notes thereto included in the registrant's
latest annual report on Form 10-K/A.

         The "Combined Balance Sheets" as of June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and
December 31, 1998 (audited) and "Combined Statements of Operations, Combined
Statements of Comprehensive Income and Combined Statements of Changes in Cash"
for the periods ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and 1998 (unaudited and
restated), of the registrant, and "Notes to Combined Financial Statements," are
included herein. These financial statements reflect, in the opinion of the
registrant, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary
to present fairly the combined financial position and results of operations for
the respective periods in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied.


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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         of Operations.
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Restatement of Combined Financial Statements
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         The registrant has restated its combined financial statements for the
quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998 as a result of changing the lives of
assets used to calculate depreciation expense.

Financial Condition
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         The registrant sold a shopping center in February 1999 for $21.6
million resulting in net proceeds of $9.3 million after assumption of $11.5
million of mortgage debt by the purchaser. The registrant sold an office
building in March 1999 for $1.8 million in net proceeds. Also, the registrant
sold eight apartment complexes in May 1999 for $86 million resulting in net
proceeds of $46.7 million after the assumption of $37.5 million in debt by the
purchaser. Additionally, in May and June 1999, the registrant sold five shopping
malls and a shopping center for $59.4 million resulting in net proceeds of $57.8
million. The registrant also sold an office property, parking lot and shopping
mall in the second quarter of 1999 for $8.1 million, resulting in $7.7 million
of net proceeds.

         Accounts receivable and prepayments decreased by $12.9 million when
comparing the June 30, 1999 balance to the balance outstanding as of December
31, 1998 primarily due to reduced receivables at Impark's equipment subsidiary
and collection of annual participation rent billings by the registrant in the
first half of 1999.



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         The net proceeds from the above sales of $123.3 million were used to
repay $37.3 million of the registrant's note payable and $86 million of bank
loans.

         Unrestricted cash decreased by approximately $8.7 million when
comparing June 30, 1999 to the balance outstanding as of December 31, 1998. The
cash was used to repay the registrant's bank credit facility.

         In May 1999 the registrant distributed approximately 12.5 million
rights to purchase shares of beneficial interest of the registrant at $4.00 per
share, raising approximately $46.7 million net of offering costs. The registrant
used the net proceeds of the rights offering to repay $37.7 million of its note
payable and $9 million of its bank loans.

         In the second quarter of 1999, Impark sold a parking subsidiary to its
former president for a $3.1 million Canadian, ten year note bearing interest at
8% per annum. The registrant sold a building to the former president of Impark
for a $480,000 Canadian ten-year mortgage note bearing interest at 8% per annum
for the first five years and 9.25% per annum for the second five years. Impark
in the second quarter of 1999, sold its security subsidiary to a former employee
for a $750,000 Canadian note and $950,000 Canadian in cash which was received in
the third quarter of 1999 and was utilized to repay Impark's credit facility.
The note is for two years and bears interest at 12% per annum for the first year
and 16% per annum for the second year.


Year 2000
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         In June 1998, the registrant implemented a multi-step Year 2000
Compliance Project (the "Project"). The Project addresses the issue of computer
systems and embedded computer chips that may not be able to properly recognize
dates prior to, on, or after January 1, 2000.

         The general phases of the Project are as follows: (1) inventorying
systems and equipment that may be affected by the Year 2000 issue; (2) assigning
priorities to the items identified; (3) evaluating the Year 2000 compliance of
items deemed to be critical to the registrant's operations; (4) testing critical
items; (5) repairing or replacing critical items that are not Year 2000
compliant and (6) developing and implementing contingency plans for each
location.

         As of December 31, 1998, the inventory and priority assessment phases
of the Project were completed. Critical items are those believed by the
registrant to involve a risk to the safety of individuals, or that may cause
damage to property, or affect revenues. Testing of critical items was performed
and was completed in the first quarter of 1999. During the second quarter of
1999, the registrant repaired and replaced certain critical items, and will
continue repairing and replacing other items into the fourth quarter. The
registrant has also prepared contingency plans for each location.

         The Project addresses three main sections: (a) Information Technology
Systems; (b) Process Control and Instrumentation; and (c) Third Party Tenants,
Suppliers and Customers.

         The Information Technology Systems section consists of all computer
hardware and software. These systems are primarily used for accounting and
financial reporting as well as for some property management functions throughout
the registrant's operations. Impark uses other systems mainly, for revenue
control purposes at the parking facilities. Impark's accounting and financial
reporting systems are not Year 2000 compliant; these systems are being replaced
by a new general-purpose financial reporting and general ledger package. This
system is currently being implemented and tested, and is scheduled for
completion by October 31, 1999. Additionally, new hardware and software are
being installed at various properties and subsidiaries, and such installations
are anticipated to be completed by September 30, 1999.

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         The Process Control and Instrumentation section includes the hardware,
software and associated embedded computer chips that are used in the operations
of certain facilities owned by the registrant. Testing of this equipment has
been completed. The registrant's evaluation of these items and communications
with manufacturers and suppliers revealed that the majority of this equipment is
mechanical in nature and is not date-sensitive, and accordingly will not require
remediation or replacement to function properly in the Year 2000. Contingency
planning is being performed, as well as repairing and testing is being done, all
of which are expected to be completed by September 30, 1999.

         The Third Party Tenants, Suppliers and Customers section includes the
process of identifying critical suppliers and customers and obtaining
information from them regarding their plans and progress in addressing the Year
2000 issue. A written notice regarding the Year 2000 issue was sent to all
tenants occupying space at properties owned by the registrant and to landlords
of parking facilities operated by Impark. Additionally, inquiries have been
forwarded to critical third parties (primarily financial institutions and
utility service providers), and responses have been obtained and evaluated.
These evaluations have been the basis for the development of contingency plans.
All activities for this section are expected to be completed by September 30,
1999.

         The total cost of required modifications to achieve Year 2000
compliance is not expected to be material to the registrant's financial
position. Estimated total costs are expected to be between $1.0 million and $2.0
million, including enhancements to software programs and upgrades to hardware,
some portion of which would have been done irrespective of the Year 2000
problem.

         The failure to correct a material Year 2000 issue could result in the
interruption or failure of certain normal business activities or operations. The
most reasonable worst case scenarios for the registrant are

         -  A significant number of tenants at shopping centers will not
            be able to record sales transactions using their automated
            equipment or accept credit card transactions, and
         -  Electric utility companies will not be able to provide power
            to operate shopping centers, office buildings or parking
            facilities.

         The most reasonable worst case scenarios for Impark are

         -  Its financial reporting system will not work on or after January 1,
            2000, and
         -  Parking equipment that has been identified as non-compliant will not
            accept credit cards from parking patrons at the facilities it
            manages.

         The registrant's contingency plans include securing malls and office
properties if electric power is not available and operating parking facilities
manually.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
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         Net cash provided by operations was $12 million as compared to $5.6
million when comparing the first six months of 1999 to the same period of the
prior year. The increase is primarily attributed to a reduction in the loss
before capital gains when comparing the first six months of 1999 to that of
1998. The reduction in the loss was primarily attributed to the non-recurrence
of several expenses totaling $17.3 million during the first half of 1998 and
further described in "Results of Operations".

         The registrant sold a shopping center in February 1999 for $21.6
million resulting in net proceeds of $9.3 million after assumption of $11.5
million of mortgage debt by the purchaser. The registrant also sold in March
1999, an office building for $1.8 million in


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net proceeds. Also, the registrant in May 1999 sold eight apartment complexes
for $86 million resulting in net proceeds of $46.7 million after the assumption
of $37.5 million in debt by the purchaser. Additionally, in May and June 1999
the registrant sold five shopping malls and a shopping center for $59.4 million
resulting in net proceeds of $57.8 million. The registrant also sold an office
property, parking lot and shopping mall in the second quarter of 1999 for $8.1
million resulting in $7.7 million of net proceeds.

         During the first six months of 1999, the registrant invested $3.7
million in capital and tenant improvements. The investment was made primarily
for tenant improvements to continue to tenant the former retail center in
Denver, CO. which has been converted into an office technology center, and to
build an anchor tenant store in Abilene, TX.

         The registrant repaid approximately $104 million of bank loans by using
approximately $86 million from proceeds of property sales, $9 million from the
sale of shares of beneficial interest from the rights offering and $9 million
from cash available and funds generated from operations.

         During the first six months of 1999, the registrant used $37.3 million
from property sales and $37.7 million from the rights offering and $2.8 million
in cash generated from operations to repay its note payable.

         In July 1999, the registrant sold two shopping malls, resulting in
$30.3 million in net proceeds. The registrant subsequently repaid the remaining
$12.2 million of its note payable with proceeds from the property sales.
Additionally, the registrant obtained two mortgage loans, resulting in
approximately $37 million of proceeds in July and August 1999. The mortgages are
secured by office properties in Cleveland, OH and Denver, CO.

         The registrant did not pay a dividend to common shareholders of
beneficial interest in the first half of 1999.

Results of Operations
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         Net income applicable to common shares for the six months ended June
30, 1999 was $10.1 million as compared to a net loss of $16.2 million for the
same period of 1998. The six-month period ending June 30, 1999 included $27.8
million of capital gains compared to $10.2 million in 1998. Capital gains for
the six months ended June 30, 1999 included $8.7 million from the sale of eight
apartment complexes and $19.1 million in capital gains from the sale of six
shopping malls and one shopping center. In 1998, capital gains included the sale
of land in Cleveland, OH for $1.7 million, recognition of a $7.7 million capital
gain which had been deferred from a sale in 1982 when the registrant received a
mortgage note as part of the sale consideration which was repaid in May 1998,
and $.8 million from the sale of a forward exchange agreement.

         Net income for the second quarter of 1999 and six months ended June 30,
1999 included a $9 million impairment loss which was recorded because the
registrant entered into a contract in July 1999 to sell six shopping malls. The
sale price for these malls was below net book value at June 30, 1999.

         Net income for the second quarter of 1999 was $15.4 million as compared
to a net loss of $11.8 million for the same period of 1998. As noted previously,
the second quarter of 1999 included a $9 million impairment loss and $8.7
million in capital gains from the sale of eight apartment complexes and $18.6
million in capital gains from the sale of five shopping malls and one shopping
center.

         The net loss for the comparable three and six month periods of 1998
included a $2.3 million loss for a forfeited deposit for a property acquisition
which was terminated, a $5.3 million expense due to lifting of restrictions on
restricted shares which vested upon the change in the majority of the Board of
Trustees in June 1998, a $3.4 million payment to


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the registrant's former chairman, president and chief executive officer, $.9
million and $3.9 million in proxy and litigation expenses for the three and six
month periods ended June 30, 1998, respectively, $1.5 million in professional
fees incurred to avoid a change in the composition of the Board of Trustees and
$1.5 million in foreign currency mark-to-market losses. The second quarter of
1998 included capital gains, as noted previously, from the sale of land in
Cleveland, OH for $1.7 million, the recognition of a deferred capital gain of
$7.7 million and $.8 million from the sale of a forward exchange contract.

         Mortgage loan investment income declined when comparing both the six
months and second quarter of 1999 to the same periods of 1998. The decline in
interest income was caused by the repayment of two mortgage investments in 1998.

         Property net operating income, which is defined as rent less operating
expenses and real estate taxes for the second quarter of 1999 decreased by $1.6
million when compared to the same period last year. The decrease was attributed
to the following:

                                                          EFFECT ON PROPERTY NET
                                                             OPERATING INCOME
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                                                               (In millions)

         Properties sold in 1999                                    $(3.7)

         Reduction in losses at Impark's equipment
            subsidiary primarily from cost reductions and
            reduction in Canadian income taxes                        1.2

         Effect of adoption of EITF 98-9 "Accounting for
            Contingent Rent in Interim Financial Periods"
            which delays recognition of participation
            rentals until the fourth quarter of 1999                  (.4)

         Comparable retail properties in portfolio in 1999
            and 1998 primarily due to reduced expenses and
            increased tenant expense recovery                          .8

         Leasing of North Valley Tech Center, Westgate Towne
            Centre and Two Rivers                                      .5

         Parking facility purchased 7/1/98                             .1

         Increase in results of parking assets in portfolio
            for both 1999 and 1998 primarily due to new
            contacts with third party operators                        .1

         Decrease in occupancy at 55 Public Square in 1999            (.2)
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     Property net operating income for the six months of 1999 decreased by $.1
million when compared to the same period of 1998. The decrease was caused by the
following:

                                                          EFFECT ON PROPERTY NET
                                                             OPERATING INCOME
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                                                                (In millions)

      Sale of properties in 1999                                    $(3.8)

      Reduction in losses at Impark's equipment subsidiary
         primarily from cost reductions and reduction in
         Canadian income taxes                                        1.7

      Leasing of North Valley Tech Center, Westgate Towne
         Centre and Two Rivers                                        1.0

      Comparable retail properties in portfolio for 1999 and
         1998 primarily due to reduced expenses and
         increased tenant expense recovery                            1.5

      Effect of EITF 98-9 "Accounting for Contingent Rent in
         Interim Financial Periods" which delays recognition
         of participation rentals until the fourth quarter
         of 1999                                                      (.9)

      Parking facilities purchased in 1998 with results for
         a full six months in 1999                                     .8

      Increase in results of parking assets in portfolio for
         both 1999 and 1998 due to new contracts with third
         party operators                                               .1

      Decreased occupancy in 1999 at 55 Public Square office
         building                                                     (.3)
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                                                                     $(.1)
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         Depreciation and amortization expense increased when comparing the
second quarter of 1999 to the same period of 1998 primarily due to $.9 million
of amortization expense related to the registrant's note payable and bank loans
and $.4 million in depreciation expense from tenant alterations completed in the
fourth quarter of 1998 at the registrant's properties. The increase of $1.3
million is partially offset by a $1 million decrease in depreciation expense
resulting from the sale of properties during 1999. Depreciation expense
increased when comparing the first half of 1999 to that of 1998. The increase
was caused primarily by $2.4 million of amortization associated with the
registrant's note payable and bank loans and $.8 million in depreciation for
tenant alterations which were completed in the second half of 1998. This
increase is partially offset by $1 million in reduced depreciation expense for
properties which were sold during 1999.

         Notes payable interest expense increased while senior note interest
decreased when comparing 1999 to 1998 due to the registrant, in August 1998,
repaying $87.5 million, in 8 7/8% senior notes with a $90 million note payable
that bears interest at 14.2% per annum as of June 30, 1999.

         Bank loan interest expense decreased when comparing both the second
quarter and six months of 1999 to the same period of 1998. The decrease was
primarily due to repayment of the registrant's bank facility in the second
quarter of 1999 from proceeds from property sales and decreased interest rates
of approximately 100 basis points on Impark's bank

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credit facility when comparing 1999 to 1998. Additionally, in June 1998 the
registrant recorded $.6 million and $.1 million of bank covenant waiver fees as
interest expense for the registrant and Impark, respectively.

         General and administrative expense declined when comparing the second
quarter and six months of 1999 to the same periods of the prior year. The
decline is primarily the result of expenses recorded in 1998 that did not recur
in 1999. These expenses included:

         -  $3.4 million payment to the registrant's former Chairman, President
            and Chief Executive due to his termination.

         -  $5.3 million for the vesting of restricted shares upon the change in
            the majority of the Board of Trustees.

         -  $1.5 million in professional fees to avoid a change in the
            composition of the Board of Trustees.

         -  $2.3 million for a forfeited deposit for a property acquisition
            which was terminated.

         -  $.4 million expense to reserve for the termination of a software
            project.

         -  $.7 million in expansion costs into U.S. markets by Impark.

Additionally, the registrant has downsized its operations resulting in reduced
salary expense of $.6 million and $.9 million for the three and six month
periods of 1999, when compared to 1998, respectively. However, this decrease is
offset by approximately $1 million of professional fee expenses relating to
developing strategic alternatives for the registrant and Impark during the first
half of 1999.

         The registrant entered into a contract in July 1999 to sell six
shopping malls for $191.5 million. As the sale price is below the net book value
of these six malls, the registrant recorded a $9 million unrealized loss on the
carrying value of these assets in the second quarter of 1999.

         The registrant recorded $1.5 million of foreign currency mark-to-market
losses in June 1998 due to the decline of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S.
dollar. Previous to June 1998, the registrant had hedged its exposure to
Canadian currency. During 1999, as the Canadian dollar strengthened versus the
U.S. dollar, the registrant has recorded foreign currency mark-to-market gains
of $.4 million and $.7 million in the second quarter and first six months of
1999, respectively.

         The registrant accrued $3.9 million of expense related to litigation
and proxy solicitation in the second quarter of 1998 and $4.8 million in the
first six months of 1998, which included the proxy expenses of Gotham Partners
L.P. of $3.1 million.

         Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are forward-looking
are based on current expectations that are subject to a number of uncertainties
and risks, and actual results may differ materially. The uncertainties and risks
include, but are not limited to, changes in market activity, changes in local
real estate conditions and markets, actions by competitors, interest rate
movements and general economic conditions. Further information about these
matters can be found in the registrant's Annual Report filed with the SEC on
Form 10K/A.



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Item 3.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures of Market Risk
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Interest Rate Risk
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         The registrant and Impark have entered into certain financing
arrangements that require interest payments based on variable interest rates. As
such, the combined financial statements are subject to changes in the market
rate of interest. To reduce the exposure to changes in the market rate of
interest, the registrant has entered into a rate guarantee contract (also known
as an interest rate cap) for a portion of its floating rate financing
arrangements. The registrant does not enter into rate guarantee contracts for
trading purposes.

         The table below provides information about the registrant's and
Impark's financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest
rates. Weighted average variable rates are based on the rates in effect at
June 30, 1999. No assumptions have been made about future interest rates. The
Canadian dollar denominated obligation is presented in U.S. dollar
equivalents, which is the registrant's reporting currency.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
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                                                            EXPECTED MATURITY DATES (AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------                FAIR
                                                       1999     2000     2001    2002      2003     THEREAFTER     TOTAL      VALUE
                                                       ----     ----     ----    ----      ----     ----------     -----      -----
LIABILITIES
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Bank loans at variable rates
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<S>                                                 <C>       <C>      <C>     <C>      <C>       <C>            <C>       <C>
   - Impark ($US)                                   $22.7                                                          $22.7     $22.7
      Weighted average interest rate                 6.75%

Mortgage loans
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   - Fixed rate                                      $1.6      $3.5     $3.8    $49.5    $4.2      $197.5         $260.1    $260.1
      Average interest rate                          8.93%     8.93%    8.93%    8.93%   9.28%       9.07%
   - Variable rate (based on LIBOR)                                    $34.0                                       $34.0     $34.0
      Weighted average interest rate                                   6.75%

Senior notes
- ------------
   - Fixed rate                                                                         $12.5                      $12.5     $12.5
      Interest rate                                                                     8.875%

Notes payable
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   -  Note payable                                  $12.3                                                          $12.3     $12.3
       Fixed interest rate                           14.2%


Exchange Rate Risk
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</TABLE>

         Impark operates internationally and enters into transactions
denominated mainly in Canadian currency. As a result, the registrant and its
affiliated management company are subject to the variability that arises from
exchange rate movements. The registrant and its affiliated management company do
not hedge risks in foreign currency exchange rate movements and do not intend to
do so in the foreseeable future.

         The only Canadian denominated debt obligation that is sensitive to
foreign currency exchange rates is the Impark bank loan. The table above
presents its principal cash flow, weighted average interest rate and maturity
date for this bank loan. The weighted average variable rate is based on the rate
in effect at June 30, 1999. No assumptions have been made about future interest
rates. The information is presented in U.S. dollar equivalents, which is the
registrant's reporting currency.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.
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              None


Item 2.  Changes in Securities.
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              None.


Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
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              None.


Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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         The following matters were considered at the 1999 Special Meeting of
         Beneficiaries on May 17, 1999.

         A) Election of members to the Board of Trustees:


             Class III

                                                              Number of Votes
                                       ----------------------------------------
                                           For                    Withheld
                                       ----------                 --------
             Daniel J. Altobello       28,988,264                 548,685
                                            98.14%                   1.86%

                                           For                     Withheld
                                       ----------                 --------
             David S. Klafter          28,991,566                 545,383
                                            98.15%                   1.85%

                                           For                     Withheld
                                       ----------                 --------
             William A. Scully         28,998,593                 538,356
                                            98.18%                   1.92%

              The following Members of the Board of Trustees are continuing
their terms:

                    William Ackman                     Daniel Shuchman
                    David P. Berkowitz                 Stephen S. Snider
                    Allen H. Ford                      Mary Ann Tighe
                    Daniel P. Friedman                 James A. Williams
                    Stephen J. Garchik

              B) Proposal to adopt certain amendments to the registrant's 1994
Long-Term Incentive Performance Plan.

                             For                   Against             Withheld
                         ----------               ---------            --------
                         12,697,393               4,846,050            374,634
                              70.86%                  27.04%              2.70%

              C) Proposal to adopt the 1999 Share Option Plan for Trustees.

                            For                    Against             Withheld
                         ----------               ---------            --------
                         13,164,103               4,353,206            400,768
                              73.50%                  24.30%              2.20%


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Item 5.  Other Information.
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              None.


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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         (a)  Exhibits:
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              Exhibit (20)  -   Financial Statements
                                    Combined Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1999
                                    (unaudited) and December 31, 1998 (audited).

                                    Combined Statements of Operations for the
                                    Three and Six Months ended June 30, 1999
                                    (unaudited) and 1998 (unaudited and
                                    restated).

                                    Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income
                                    for the Three and Six Months ended June 30,
                                    1999 (unaudited) and 1998 (unaudited and
                                    restated).

                                    Combined Statements of Changes in Cash for
                                    the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 1999
                                    (unaudited) and 1998 (unaudited and
                                    restated).

                                    Notes to Combined Financial Statements.

              Exhibit (27) -        Financial Data Schedules
                                    - Six months ended June 30, 1999
                                      (unaudited)

                                    - Six months ended June 30, 1998
                                      (unaudited and restated)



         (b)  Reports on Form 8-K and 8-K/A
              -----------------------------
                         8-K
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                         April 15, 1999      -   Item 5 -   Registrant entered
                                                            into contracts to
                                                            sell nine shopping
                                                            centers and eight
                                                            apartment complexes
                                                            and sold a shopping
                                                            center and two
                                                            office buildings.

                                             -   Item 7(b) - Proforma Financial
                                                             Information.

                                             -   Proforma Combined Balance Sheet
                                                       as of December 31, 1998.

                                             -   Proforma Combined Statement of
                                                       Operations for the twelve
                                                       months ended December 31,
                                                       1998.

                         April 29, 1999      -   Amendment No. 3, dated as
                                                 March 1, 1999, to Amended and
                                                 Restated Credit Agreement,
                                                 dated as of November 1, 1997,
                                                 among the Company, First Union
                                                 Management, Inc., the lenders
                                                 party hereto, and National City
                                                 Bank, as Administrative Agent
                                                 for the lenders.

                                       11
<PAGE>   12

                                              -  Second Amendment of Fixed Rate
                                                 Loan Agreement, dated as of
                                                 April 19, 1999, among the
                                                 Company, BankBoston, N.A.,
                                                 Wellsford Capital and Bankers
                                                 Trust Company, as lenders, and
                                                 Bankers Trust Company, as
                                                 Agent for the lenders.



                                              -  Second Amendment of Fixed Rate
                                                 Loan Agreement, dated as of
                                                 April 19, 1999, among the
                                                 Company, Ableco Finance LLC,
                                                 for its own account and an
                                                 agent for the other lenders,
                                                 Gotham Partners, L.P., Gotham
                                                 Partners III, L.P. and Elliott
                                                 Associates, L.P., as lenders
                                                 and Bankers Trust Company for
                                                 its own account and, as Agent
                                                 for certain lenders.



                                               - Letter Agreement, dated April
                                                 19, 1999, among the Company,
                                                 Gotham Partners, L.P., Gotham
                                                 Partners III, L.P. and Gotham
                                                 Partners International, Ltd.



                                  May 27, 1999 - Item 2 - Registrant's sale of
                                                       certain assets.

                                               - Item 7(b) - Proforma Financial
                                                       Information.

                                               - Proforma Combined Balance Sheet
                                                       as of March 31, 1999.

                                               - Proforma Combined Statement of
                                                       Operations for the twelve
                                                       months ended December 31,
                                                       1998.

                                               - Proforma Combined Statement of
                                                       Operations for the three
                                                       months ended March 31,
                                                       1999.


                                8-K/A
                                -----
                                April 30, 1999 - Letter Agreement between First
                                                 Union Real Estate Equity and
                                                 Mortgage Investments, as
                                                 Borrower; and Blackacre Bridge
                                                 Capital, L.L.C., Gotham
                                                 Partners, L.P., Gotham
                                                 Partners III, L.P. and Elliott
                                                 Associates, L.P., as Lenders,
                                                 dated January 8, 1999.

                                  12

<PAGE>   13



                              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.


                                           First Union Real Estate Equity and
                                                  Mortgage Investments
                                           ----------------------------------
                                                      (Registrant)





Date: August 13, 1999                      By: /s/Brenda J. Mixson
                                           ----------------------------------
                                           Brenda J. Mixson, Interim Chief
                                           Financial Officer




Date: August 13, 1999                      By: /s/Gregory C. Scott
                                           ----------------------------------
                                           Gregory C. Scott
                                           Controller




                                  13
<PAGE>   14



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<CAPTION>


                                                    Index to Exhibits
                                                    -----------------



                                                                                                          Page
                                                                                                         Number

Exhibit (20) - Financial Statements
<S>                                                                                                      <C>
                   Combined Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1999
                   (unaudited) and December 31, 1998 (audited).....................................       _____

                   Combined Statements of Operations for the Three and Six
                   Months ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and 1998
                   (unaudited and restated)........................................................       _____

                   Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income for the
                   Three and Six Months ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and
                   1998 (unaudited and restated)...................................................       _____

                   Combined Statements of Changes in Cash for the
                   Three and Six Months ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and
                   1998 (unaudited and restated)...................................................       _____

                   Notes to Combined Financial Statements..........................................       _____

Exhibit (27) --  Financial Data Schedules
             --  Six months ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited)
             --  Six months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited and restated)

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<PAGE>   1
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                EXHIBIT 20
FIRST UNION REAL ESTATE EQUITY and MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS
- -------------------------------------------------------

Combined Balance Sheets


Unaudited (In thousands, except shares)                                              June 30,    December 31,
                                                                                      1999           1998
                                                                                   ---------     -----------
<S>                                                                                <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Investments in real estate
  Land                                                                             $ 101,800       $ 130,340
  Buildings and improvements                                                         482,717         676,519
                                                                                   ---------       ---------
                                                                                     584,517         806,859
  Less - Accumulated depreciation                                                   (105,632)       (165,357)
                                                                                   ---------       ---------
    Total investments in real estate                                                 478,885         641,502

Investment in joint venture                                                            1,749           1,722

Mortgage loans and notes receivable                                                    8,428           5,508

Other assets
  Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted                                            19,912          28,654
                            - restricted                                              16,138          16,526
  Accounts receivable and prepayments                                                  8,872          21,809
  Inventory                                                                            2,513           2,798
  Goodwill, net                                                                       43,852          45,379
  Management and lease agreements, net                                                   706           1,852
  Deferred charges and other, net                                                      5,985           6,864
  Unamortized debt issue costs                                                         4,142           7,758
  Other                                                                                6,641           6,312
                                                                                   ---------       ---------
    Total assets                                                                   $ 597,823       $ 786,684
                                                                                   =========       =========


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Liabilities
  Mortgage loans                                                                   $ 294,148       $ 345,042
  Notes payable                                                                       12,308          94,996
  Senior notes                                                                        12,538          12,538
  Bank loans                                                                          22,650         125,821
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                                            35,519          42,659
  Deferred obligations                                                                10,591          10,602
  Deferred income                                                                      2,285           3,283
                                                                                   ---------       ---------
    Total liabilities                                                                390,039         634,941
                                                                                   ---------       ---------

Minority interest                                                                        460           1,047

Shareholders' equity
  Preferred shares of beneficial interest, $25 liquidation preference,
    2,300,000 shares authorized and 1,349,000 outstanding                             31,737          31,737
  Shares of beneficial interest, $1 par, unlimited authorization, outstanding         43,943          31,416
  Paid-in capital                                                                    224,651         190,679
  Undistributed loss from operations                                                (105,970)       (115,968)
  Undistributed capital gains                                                         14,949          14,949
  Accumulated other comprehensive income
    Foreign currency translation adjustment                                           (1,986)         (2,117)
                                                                                   ---------       ---------
    Total shareholders' equity                                                       207,324         150,696
                                                                                   ---------       ---------
                                                                                   $ 597,823       $ 786,684
                                                                                   =========       =========
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<PAGE>   2

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                Exhibit 20
Combined Statements of Operations


Unaudited (In thousands, except per share data)                             Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                                                                  June 30,                    June 30,
                                                                          -----------------------     -----------------------
                                                                                        Restated                    Restated
                                                                            1999          1998          1999          1998

                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
Revenues
<S>                                                                       <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
  Rents                                                                   $  77,714     $  80,678     $ 156,593     $ 159,782
  Interest - Mortgage loans                                                     115           356           230           975
               - Short-term investments                                         367           455           601           684
               - Investments                                                                  110                         300
  Equity in income from joint venture                                            17            11            27            35
  Management fees                                                                68            80           162           178
  Other income                                                                   67           157           148           247
                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
                                                                             78,348        81,847       157,761       162,201
                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------

Expenses
  Property operating                                                         54,780        56,006       110,166       113,292
  Real estate taxes                                                           2,886         3,068         6,046         6,066
  Depreciation and amortization                                               8,309         7,664        17,798        15,220
  Interest - Mortgage loans                                                   6,751         7,124        14,003        13,992
               - Notes payable                                                1,593                       4,132
               - Senior notes                                                   278         2,218           556         4,437
               - Bank loans and other                                         1,880         4,005         4,985         6,820
  General and administrative                                                  4,403        17,576         8,126        21,013
  Foreign currency (gain) loss                                                 (405)        1,563          (738)        1,386
  Litigation and proxy expenses                                                             3,917                       4,848
  Unrealized loss on carrying value of assets identified for disposition      9,000                       9,000
                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
                                                                             89,475       103,141       174,074       187,074
                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
Loss before capital gains                                                   (11,127)      (21,294)      (16,313)      (24,873)
   Capital gains                                                             27,265        10,218        27,788        10,218

                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
Net income (loss ) before preferred dividend                                 16,138       (11,076)       11,475       (14,655)
  Preferred dividend                                                           (708)         (708)       (1,416)       (1,583)
                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
Net income (loss ) applicable to shares of beneficial interest            $  15,430     $ (11,784)    $  10,059     $ (16,238)
                                                                          =========     =========     =========     =========

Per share data

Basic weighted average shares                                                37,582        31,017        34,536        30,128
Stock options, treasury method                                                                                              1
Restricted shares, treasury method                                                            14                           95
                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
Diluted weighted average shares                                              37,582        31,031        34,536        30,224
                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------


Loss applicable to shares of beneficial interest before capital gain      $    (.31)    $    (.71)    $    (.51)    $    (.88)
                                                                          =========     =========     =========     =========
Net income (loss) applicable to shares of beneficial interest, basic
 and diluted                                                              $     .41     $    (.38)    $     .29     $    (.54)
                                                                          =========     =========     =========     =========

Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income

Net income (loss)                                                         $  15,430     $ (11,784)    $  10,059     $ (16,238)

Other comprehensive income
   Foreign currency translation adjustment                                       (8)         (289)          131          (300)
                                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------

Comprehensive income (loss)                                               $  15,422     $ (12,073)    $  10,190     $ (16,538)
                                                                          =========     =========     =========     =========
</TABLE>

<PAGE>   3


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                           Exhibit 20

Combined Statements of Changes in Cash

(In thousands)                                                          Three Months               Six Months
                                                                       Ended June 30,             Ended June 30,
                                                                 -----------------------     -----------------------
                                                                                Restated                    Restated
                                                                    1999          1998          1999           1998
                                                                 ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
<S>                                                              <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Cash provided by operations
  Net income (loss) before preferred dividend                    $  16,138     $ (11,076)    $  11,475     $ (14,655)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) before preferred
    dividend to net cash provided by operations --
      Depreciation and amortization                                  8,309         7,664        17,798        15,220
      Capital gains, net                                           (27,265)      (10,218)      (27,788)      (10,218)
      Unrealized loss on carrying value of assets
        identified for disposition A61                               9,000                       9,000
      Foreign currency (gain) loss                                    (405)        1,563          (738)        1,386
      Vesting of restricted shares                                                 5,304                       5,304
      Increase in deferred charges and other, net                     (261)         (254)         (649)       (1,234)
      Decrease in deferred income                                      474          (274)         (998)       (1,296)
      Decrease in deferred obligations                                  (6)           (5)          (11)          (10)
      Net changes in other assets and liabilities                    1,347         2,866         3,918        11,064
                                                                   -------        ------       -------        ------
        Net cash provided by operations                              7,331        (4,430)       12,007         5,561
                                                                   -------        ------       -------        ------

Cash provided by (used for) investing
  Repayment of mortgage investment and note receivable                            18,839                      25,045
  Principal received from mortgage investments                          13            31            28           113
  Proceeds from sale of properties                                 112,172         6,042       123,264         6,042
  Purchase of investments                                                         (1,635)                     (1,781)
  Investments in properties                                                         (374)                    (60,814)
  Investments in capital and tenant improvements                    (1,831)       (6,976)       (3,692)      (14,238)
  Investments in Impark                                                          (11,195)                    (11,195)
  Deposit for property acquisitions                                                  (40)                       (720)
  Sale of investments                                                             13,520                      13,520
                                                                   -------        ------       -------        ------
        Net cash provided by (used for) investing                  110,354        18,212       119,600       (44,028)
                                                                   -------        ------       -------        ------

Cash (used for) provided by financing
  Decrease in short-term loans                                     (91,828)      (35,162)     (104,036)       25,371
  Increase in mortgage loans                                                      30,000                      30,000
  Decrease in note payable                                         (66,729)                    (77,821)
  Repayment of mortgage loans - Normal payments                       (898)         (981)       (1,901)       (1,927)
  Sale of hedge agreement                                                            825                         825
  Purchase of First Union shares                                                  (1,829)         (233)       (1,829)
  Sale and employee option exercises of First Union shares          46,654         2,594        46,654         2,995
  Debt issue costs paid                                               (634)         (852)       (1,979)         (960)
  Dividends paid to shares of beneficial interest                                 (3,478)                     (6,577)
  Dividends paid to preferred shares of beneficial interest           (708)         (709)       (1,416)       (1,916)
                                                                   -------        ------       -------        ------
        Net cash (used for) provided by financing                 (114,143)       (9,592)     (140,732)       45,982
                                                                   -------        ------       -------        ------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                     3,542         4,190        (9,125)        7,515
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                    32,508        20,189        45,175        16,864
                                                                   -------        ------       -------        ------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                       $  36,050     $  24,379     $  36,050     $  24,379
                                                                   =======        ======       =======        ======
</TABLE>

Notes to the Combined Financial Statements
- ------------------------------------------

       The registrant sold a shopping center in February 1999 for $21.6 million
resulting in net proceeds of $9.3 million after assumption of $11.5 million of
mortgage debt by the purchaser and a capital gain of $.3 million. Additionally,
the registrant sold an office building in March 1999 for $1.8 million in net
proceeds.

       Also, the registrant in May 1999 sold eight apartment complexes for $86
million resulting in net proceeds of $46.7 million after the assumption of $37.5
million debt by the purchaser. The capital gain recognized from the sale of the
apartment complexes was $8.7 million. Additionally, in May and June 1999 the
registrant sold five shopping malls and a strip shopping center for $59.4
million resulting in net proceeds of $57.8 million an capital gains of $18.6
million. The registrant also sold an office building, parking lot and shopping
mall in the second quarter of 1999 for $8.1 million resulting in $7.7 million of
net proceeds.

       In May 1998, the registrant sold its investment in the land beneath the
Huntington Building in Cleveland, Ohio for $6.0 million resulting in a capital
gain of $1.7 million. Additionally, an $18.9 million mortgage investment secured
by the Huntington Building was repaid in 1998 resulting in the recognition of a
$7.7 million capital gain which was deferred when the building was sold in 1982
since the registrant received the mortgage note as consideration. In June 1998,
the registrant sold a forward exchange agreement resulting in a gain of $.8
million. The forward exchange contract was purchased to protect the registrant
from foreign currency fluctuations resulting from notes issued in conjunction
with the acquisition of Impark.

     As a result of the registrant signing a contract in July 1999 for the sale
of six shopping malls, a $9 million impairment loss was recorded as of June 30,
1999 as the sales price was below the net book value of these properties.
<PAGE>   4
     The registrant adopted EITF 98-9 "Accounting for Contingent Rent in Interim
Financial Periods" in the third quarter of 1998. Consequently percent rent
recorded for the first quarter and six months of 1999 decreased by $.5 million
and $1 million, respectively when compared to the same periods of 1998.

     The registrant restated its 1998 combined financial statements as a result
of changing the estimated useful lives used to calculate depreciation expense.

     The registrant and Impark have paid $2.2 million in severance payments
durng the first six months of 1999. These payments, which had been accrued in
1998, reduced the severance accrual from $5.1 million at December 31, 1998 to $3
million at June 30, 1999.



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                                 31,737,000
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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<RESTATED>
<CIK> 0000037008
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<CURRENCY> DOLLARS

<S>                             <C>
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                                0
                                 31,736,000
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