RPS REALTY TRUST
10-Q, 1995-11-14
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
                                   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, 1995

                                       OR

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

For the transition period from ........... to ...........


Commission file number 1-10093
                      --------

                                RPS REALTY TRUST
                                ----------------
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)

MASSACHUSETTS                                                         13-6908486
- - -------------                                                         ----------
(State or other jurisdiction of                              (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                               Identification No.)


747 Third Avenue, New York, New York                                       10017
- - ------------------------------------                                       -----
(Address of principal executive offices)                              (Zip Code)


                                  212-355-1255
                                  ------------
              (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 
    -----         -----

Number of shares of beneficial interest ($.10 par value) of the Registrant
outstanding as of November 3, 1995: 28,492,421.
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RPS REALTY TRUST                   FORM 10-Q                  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995





                                   I N D E X


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                       PAGE NO.
                                                                                    --------
<S>                                                                                   <C>
Item 1. Financial Statements

  Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1995  and
   December 31, 1994 ......... ........................................................3


  Consolidated Statements of Operations  - Nine Months and Quarters Ended
   September 30, 1995 and 1994 ........................................................4


  Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity - Nine Months Ended
   September 30, 1995..................................................................5


  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended
   September 30, 1995 and 1994.........................................................6


  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...........................................7


Item 2.

  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
   and Results of Operations..........................................................12


Part II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..............................................14
</TABLE>





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RPS REALTY TRUST                   FORM 10-Q                  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995



                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              September 30,              December 31,
                                                                                   1995                     1994     
                                                                                -----------              ------------
<S>                                                                            <C>                       <C>
ASSETS:

Mortgage Loans Receivable
    (Net of allowance for possible loan losses of $12,781,336
    in 1995 and $11,657,236 in 1994)                                           $ 36,217,669              $ 41,891,769
Investment In Real Estate-Net                                                    56,220,040                56,109,381
REMIC Investments                                                                60,072,258                         -
Short-term Investments                                                           10,452,561                73,781,582
Interest and Accounts Receivable                                                  8,114,282                 8,607,992
Deferred Acquisition Expenses
    (Net of accumulated amortization of $1,468,104 in 1995
    and $1,319,706 in 1994)                                                       2,203,709                 2,352,107
Cash                                                                              1,583,597                   802,384
Transaction Advances                                                              2,471,100                         -
Other Assets                                                                      5,736,718                 2,625,607
                                                                               ------------              ------------

    TOTAL ASSETS                                                               $183,071,934              $186,170,822
                                                                               ============              ============


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


LIABILITIES:

Distributions Payable                                                          $  2,279,394              $  2,279,394
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses                                             1,502,825                 1,292,260
                                                                               ------------              ------------

    TOTAL LIABILITIES                                                             3,782,219                 3,571,654

    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                        179,289,715               182,599,168
                                                                               ------------              ------------

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                 $183,071,934              $186,170,822
                                                                               ============              ============
</TABLE>





                 See notes to consolidated financial statements

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RPS REALTY TRUST                   FORM 10-Q                  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995





                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              For the Quarter                           For the Nine Months
                                                   Ended                                       Ended
                                                September 30,                               September 30,  
                                            -------------------                         -------------------

                                         1995                  1994                   1995              1994
                                         ----                  ----                   ----              ----
<S>                                  <C>                   <C>                    <C>                <C>
Revenues:

Interest income:
 Mortgage loans                      $   884,155           $ 3,782,973            $ 2,717,440        $ 8,146,873
 Short-term investments                  404,558               684,134              2,404,825          1,677,138
 REMIC investments                       594,111                 -                    594,111              -
Rental income                          2,371,429             2,344,829              6,813,781          4,625,896
Additional contingent
   interest and prepayment
   premium income                         -                  8,405,813                      -          8,405,813
Other                                     -                     -                      49,173              -    
                                     -----------           -----------            -----------        -----------
                                       4,254,253            15,217,749             12,579,330         22,855,720
                                     -----------           -----------            -----------        -----------

Expenses:

Provision for possible
 loan losses                          $    -                $    -                $ 3,000,000        $     -
General and Administrative               452,622               449,578              1,587,370          1,511,316
Payroll and Related Expenses             429,388               509,566              1,268,567          1,328,735
Amortization of Deferred
 Acquisition Expenses                     49,466                49,466                148,398            148,398
Loss on disposition of
 real estate                               -                   227,708                  -                227,708
Interest on Mortgages                      -                   205,810                  -                426,414
Property Operating                       444,091               576,317              1,297,002          1,121,828
Real Estate Taxes                        327,974               273,345                987,589            617,933
Depreciation                             256,219               230,478                761,675            535,478
                                     -----------           -----------            -----------        -----------

                                       1,959,760             2,522,268              9,050,601          5,917,810
                                     -----------           -----------            -----------        -----------

Net Income                           $ 2,294,493           $12,695,481            $ 3,528,729        $16,937,910
                                     ===========           ===========            ===========        ===========

Net Earnings Per Share                      $.08                  $.44                   $.12               $.59
                                            ====                  ====                   ====               ====


Cash Dividend Declared                      $.08                  $.08                   $.24               $.24
                                            ====                  ====                   ====               ====
</TABLE>




                 See notes to consolidated financial statements



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RPS REALTY TRUST                   FORM 10-Q                  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995



                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        Additional       Cumulative          Total
                                        Shares of                         Paid-In          Earnings/    Shareholders'
                                 Beneficial Interest                     Capital      (Distributions)       Equity  
                             --------------------------------          -----------    ---------------    -----------
                                 Number               Amount 
                             -----------           ----------
<S>                            <C>                 <C>               <C>               <C>              <C>
Balance at
  January 1, 1995              28,492,421          $2,849,242        $194,924,231      ($15,174,305)    $182,599,168



Net income for the
 nine months ended
 September 30, 1995                    --                  --                  --         3,528,729        3,528,729


Cash distributions
 declared                              --                  --                  --        (6,838,182)      (6,838,182)


Balance at                                                                                                        
                               ----------          ----------        ------------      ------------     ------------
September 30, 1995             28,492,421          $2,849,242        $194,924,231      $(18,483,758)    $179,289,715
                               ==========          ==========        ============      ============     ============
</TABLE>





                 See notes to consolidated financial statements





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RPS REALTY TRUST                   FORM 10-Q                  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995



                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 For the Nine Months Ended
                                                                                        September 30,       
                                                                               --------------------------------
                                                                                   1995               1994     
                                                                               ------------       -------------
<S>                                                                           <C>                <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 Net Income                                                                   $  3,528,729       $ 16,937,910
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to
  Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
  Provision for possible loan losses                                             3,000,000                  -
  Loss on Disposition of Real Estate                                                -                 227,708
  Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Expense                                     148,398            148,398
  Depreciation                                                                     761,675            535,478
  Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
   Interest and Accounts Receivable                                                167,810         (1,066,415)
   Other Assets                                                                 (3,111,111)          (897,309)
   Transaction Advances                                                         (2,471,100)                 -
   Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses                                           210,565           (606,640)
                                                                              ------------       -------------
     Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                   2,234,966         15,279,130
                                                                              ------------       ------------

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
 Satisfaction of Mortgage Loans Receivable                                       3,000,000         44,522,430
 Investment in REMICs                                                          (60,072,258)                 -
 Sale of Real Estate                                                                 -                112,500
 Investments in Real Estate                                                       (872,334)        (8,590,097)
                                                                              -------------      -------------
    Net Cash Used in/Provided by Investing Activities                          (57,944,592)        36,044,833
                                                                              -------------      ------------

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
 Dividends Declared and Paid                                                    (6,838,182)        (6,843,846)
 Shares Repurchased                                                                  -               (237,734)
 Repayment of Mortgages Payable                                                    -               (6,490,854)
                                                                             -------------       -------------
      Net Cash Used in Financing Activities                                     (6,838,182)       (13,572,434)
                                                                              -------------      -------------

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents                           (62,547,808)        37,751,529
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period                                  74,583,966         38,800,763
                                                                              ------------       ------------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period                                      $ 12,036,158       $ 76,552,292
                                                                              ============       ============

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period:
 Cash                                                                         $  1,583,597       $    701,013
 Short-Term Investments                                                         10,452,561         75,851,279
                                                                              ------------       ------------
                                                                              $ 12,036,158       $ 76,552,292
                                                                              ============       ============
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
 Interest Paid                                                                $     -            $    426,414
                                                                              ============       ============

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and
 Financing Activities:
 Accounts Payable                                                                    -               (839,402)
 Interest and Accounts Receivable                                                 (325,900)        (1,761,023)
 Use of Allowance for Possible Loan Losses                                       1,875,900         14,567,301
 Mortgages Receivable                                                           (1,550,000)       (26,329,129)
 Deposit on Sale of Loans                                                            -              1,365,042
 Other Assets                                                                        -               (165,200)
 Investment in Real Estate                                                           -             14,626,242
 Mortgages Payable Assumed                                                           -             (1,463,831)
</TABLE>

                 See notes to consolidated financial statements

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RPS REALTY TRUST                   FORM 10-Q                  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995




                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.       GENERAL

         In the opinion of management of RPS Realty Trust (the "Trust"), the
         accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
         contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals)
         necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position as of
         September 30, 1995 and the results of operations for the nine months
         ended September 30, 1995 and September 30, 1994.  The financial
         statements, related footnotes and discussions should be read in
         conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, related
         footnotes and discussions contained in the Trust's annual report on
         Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.  Certain
         reclassifications have been made to prior year financial statements to
         conform with classifications adopted in the current year.

2.       EARNINGS PER SHARE

         The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the nine months
         ended September 30, 1995 and 1994 was 28,492,421 and 28,496,369,
         respectively. The weighted average number of shares outstanding for
         the quarters ended September 30, 1995 and 1994 was 28,492,421.

3.       MORTGAGE LOANS RECEIVABLE

         The following table summarizes the mortgage loans of the Trust as of
         September 30, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   NET
                             CURRENT   AVERAGE  MATURITY   AMOUNT     ALLOWANCE  CARRYING
DESCRIPTION                  RATE (A)  ACCRUED   DATE     ADVANCED    FOR LOSS    AMOUNT (1)
<S>                          <C>       <C>       <C>    <C>           <C>         <C>
Shopping Centers/Retail:
  Holiday Park                9.50%       -%     12/95   $ 1,916,564  $   -       $ 1,916,564
  Branhaven Plaza            10.50     2.25      12/95     2,800,000      -         2,800,000
  1733 Massachusetts Avenue   8.00     1.42       6/99     2,200,000      -         2,200,000
  Mt. Morris Commons         10.50     2.00       7/01     2,700,000  (1,000,000)   1,700,000
  Copps Hill Plaza            6.00     0.50       7/96     3,563,948    (350,000)   3,213,948
  Hylan Center                7.50     4.50       1/01    25,000,000  (6,000,336)  18,999,664

Office Buildings:
  NCR Building               10.00        -      12/95       468,493    (231,000)     237,493
  New England Telephone Co.   8.27     3.58      12/99     3,000,000  (3,200,000)    (200,000)
  1-5 Wabash Avenue           5.00        -       3/96     2,850,000      -         2,850,000
  Rector (e)                     -     6.00       4/04     3,000,000  (2,000,000)   1,000,000

Industrial/Commercial:
  Simmons Mfg. Warehouse     10.00     2.00       8/01     1,500,000      -         1,500,000
                                                        -----------  -----------  -----------

                                                        $48,999,005 $(12,781,336) $36,217,669
                                                        =========== ============= ===========
</TABLE>



(1) Before taking into consideration booked deferred interest as described on
    the following table.

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Deferred interest due at maturity of the mortgage loans is recognized as income
based on the interest method.  The amounts which have been recognized, are
included on the consolidated balance sheet in interest and accounts receivable
at September 30, 1995 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            DEFERRED INTEREST ACCRUED
                                            -------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>
Holiday Park                                         $   67,080
Branhaven Plaza                                         326,331
1733 Massachusetts Avenue                               332,792
Mt. Morris Commons                                       52,923
Copps Hill Plaza                                           -
Hylan Center                                          6,275,000
NCR Building                                               -
New England Telephone Co.                               407,284
1-5 Wabash Avenue                                          -
Simmons Mfg. Warehouse                                  121,753
Rector                                                     -   
                                                     ----------

Balance, end of period                               $7,583,163
                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

(a)      In addition to fixed interest, the Trust is entitled to contingent
         interest on certain loans in an amount equal to a percentage of the
         gross rent received by the borrower from the property securing the
         mortgage above a base amount, payable annually, and additional
         contingent interest (equity participation) based on a predetermined
         multiple of the contingent interest or a percentage of the net value
         of the property at such date payable at maturity.  Contingent interest
         in the amount of $43,862 and $440,688 was received in the nine months
         ended September 30, 1995 and 1994 respectively.

(b)      As of September 30, 1995, the Trust had 6 loans that were in arrears
         (three monthly payments or more) or otherwise considered to be
         "problem loans" by the Trust.  The aggregate gross principal amounts
         of these loans, together with receivables relating to such loans
         comprised of accrued interest and payments made on behalf of the
         borrowers for mortgage payments relating to such properties, totaled
         approximately $44,467,648, representing 24.3% of the Trust's total
         assets, at September 30, 1995.  At September 30, 1995 and 1994, the
         Trust was not accruing current and deferred interest on two and four
         of the above-mentioned loans, in the aggregate approximate principal
         amount of $5,700,000 and $10,250,000, respectively. In addition, as of
         September 30, 1995 and 1994 respectively, the Trust was not accruing
         deferred interest on three and two additional loans, in the aggregate
         approximate principal amount of $31,563,948 and 28,000,000.

(c)      On February 14, 1995, the holder of the first mortgage loan secured by
         the Madison Heights Shopping Center, whose loan was superior to the
         Trust's wraparound mortgage loan with respect to such property,
         foreclosed upon such property.  The shopping center has been sold at
         auction and the interest of the Trust has thereby been eliminated.

(d)      On March 1, 1995, the Trust received proceeds of $3,021,000 from the
         prepayment of the Coral Way Shopping Center mortgage loan.  The
         proceeds consisted of the repayment of the principal loan balance of
         $3,000,000 and current interest of $21,000.

(e)      Pursuant to the terms of the restructuring of the collateral
         assignment loan which was partially secured by a security interest in
         a mortgage of 19 Rector Street, the interest held by the Trust was
         converted to a direct first mortgage lien by delivery to the Trust on
         September 21, 1995 of an Assignment of Senior Participation in the
         mortgage loan which formerly had been only collaterally assigned by
         its mortgagee to the Trust.

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4.       INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

         The following table summarizes the Trust's equity investments in real
         properties, and the carrying amount, net of accumulated depreciation
         of such properties, as of September 30, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Property                          Location                     Carrying Value
- - --------                          --------                     --------------
<S>                               <C>                          <C>
Sunshine Plaza                    Tamarac, FL                  $ 9,061,131
Shopping Center

Crofton Shopping Center           Crofton, MD                    9,929,276

Trinity Corners                   Pound Ridge, NY                2,883,523
Shopping Center

Commack Property                  Commack, NY                    2,778,562
Retail Center

Chester Shopping Center           Chester, NJ                   18,429,972

Lantana Plaza                     Lantana, FL                    5,444,171
Shopping Center

9 North Wabash                    Chicago,IL                     3,244,505
Retail Building

Norgate Shopping Center           Indianapolis, IN               4,448,900
                                                               -----------

                                  Total                        $56,220,040
                                                               ===========
</TABLE>

5.       REMIC INVESTMENTS

         REMIC Investments at September 30, 1995 consist of collateralized
         mortgage backed securities which are guaranteed by the Federal
         National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), Government National Mortgage
         Association ("GNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
         ("FMLMC").  These investments bear interest from 40-50 basis points
         above the 1 month libor rate and have average lives of 3 to 5 years.

6.       SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

         Short-term investments at September 30, 1995 consist primarily of U.S.
         Treasuries instruments.

7.       DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS
         Under the Internal Revenue Code, a REIT must meet certain
         qualifications including a requirement that it distribute annually to
         its shareholders at least 95% of its taxable income.  The Trust's
         policy is to distribute to shareholders all taxable income.  Dividends
         declared for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 are summarized
         below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                  RECORD DATE               DIVIDEND          PAYMENT DATE 
                 -------------             ----------        --------------
                 <S>                         <C>              <C>
                 April 27, 1995              $ .08            May 17, 1995
                 July 28, 1995               $ .08            August 17, 1995
                 October 27, 1995            $ .08            November 17, 1995
</TABLE>



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         The difference, if any, between dividends and net income result from
         timing differences related to the recognition of income and expense
         between financial reporting and income tax purposes.

         During 1995, the Trust will have tax write-offs on certain of the
         mortgages which write-offs were previously recognized for financial
         reporting purposes in prior years.

8.       INCOME TAXES

         The Trust has entered into a closing agreement with the Internal
         Revenue Service ("IRS") pursuant to which the IRS agreed that the
         status of the Trust as a REIT will not be lost solely because of its
         failure to satisfy certain shareholder notice requirements for its
         taxable years 1988-1992.  Nothing in the closing agreement affects the
         rights of the IRS to assess a deficiency on other grounds or to
         challenge the characterization of the Trust as a REIT on other
         grounds.  During the third quarter of 1994, the Trust held more than
         25% of the value of its gross assets in Treasury Bill repurchase
         transactions which the IRS may view as non-qualifying assets for the
         purposes of the 75% Asset Test.  The Trust expects to receive an
         opinion from legal counsel that its investment in short-term
         repurchase obligations constitutes qualifying assets for purposes of
         determining whether it has satisfied the 75% Asset Test.
         Additionally, the IRS has commenced an examination of the tax returns
         of the Trust for its 1991-1994 taxable years.  If the Transaction
         occurs, it is contemplated that the Spin-Off Company as defined in
         Note 9 will assume all tax liabilities attributable to tax claims
         against the Trust arising out of the IRS examination (other than the
         liability that relates to events occurring or actions taken by RPS
         following the date of the Transaction).  The Trust also expects to
         receive an opinion from legal counsel that, to the extent there is a
         deficiency in the Trust's taxable income arising out of the IRS
         examination and provided the Trust timely makes a deficiency dividend
         (i.e. - declares and pays a distribution which is permitted to relate
         back to the year for which each deficiency was determined to satisfy
         the requirement that a REIT distribute 95 percent of its taxable
         income), the classification of the Trust as a REIT for the taxable
         years under examination would not be affected.  If, notwithstanding
         the above described opinions of legal counsel, the IRS successfully
         challenged the status of the Trust as a REIT, the REIT status of the
         Trust could be affected.  In addition, management estimates that this
         would result in the Trust incurring a tax liability for 1994 of
         approximately $400,000.  The possible effect of the loss of REIT
         status of the Trust for subsequent periods could be significant
         depending on the income of the Trust in such periods.

9.       RAMCO TRANSACTION

         On April 10, 1995, the Trust and Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. ("Ramco") and
         its affiliates (the "Ramco Group") entered into an agreement (the
         "Transaction Agreement") relating to the acquisition through an
         operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership") controlled by the
         Trust of substantially all of the real estate assets as well as the
         business operations of Ramco (the "Transaction").  The Trust and the
         Ramco Group are currently negotiating certain amended terms to the
         Transaction Agreement as a result of events which have occurred since
         the date the Transaction Agreement was signed.  As part of the
         Transaction, the Trust will succeed to the ownership of interests in
         22 shopping center and retail properties (the "Ramco Properties"), as
         well as 100% of the non-voting stock and 5% of the voting stock of
         Ramco (representing in excess of 95% of the economic interests of
         Ramco).  Under the proposed revised structure to the Transaction, the
         Trust will contribute to the Operating Partnership six retail
         properties (the "RPS Properties") and $68,000,000 in cash and will be
         liable for approximately $7,000,000 of Transaction expenses.  
         Following the closing of the Transaction, Ramco will manage the Ramco
         properties, the RPS properties and properties of certain third 
         parties and other Ramco affiliates.

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RPS REALTY TRUST                   FORM 10-Q                  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995



         Upon consummation of the Transaction, the Trust will be the sole
         general partner of and a limited partner in the Operating Partnership
         and under the proposed revised structure to the Transaction will
         initially hold approximately 77.7% of the interests therein.  The
         members of the Ramco Group will be limited partners in the Operating
         Partnership and will initially hold, in the aggregate, approximately
         22.3% of the interests therein.  Under the proposed revised structure
         to the Transaction, the Ramco Group could also increase its interest
         in the Operating Partnership based on the future performance of
         certain of the Ramco Properties; such performance incentives could
         increase the Ramco Group's interest in the Operating Partnership to
         approximately 28.7% in the aggregate.  The Ramco Group's units in the
         Operating Partnership will be exchangeable for shares of the Trust
         commencing one year after consummation of the Transaction, subject to
         purchase of such OP Units for cash by the Trust, at the Trust's
         option.

         As part of the Transaction, it is also anticipated that the Trust will
         change its name to Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and will
         implement a one for four reverse share split.

         Upon consummation of the Transaction, it is contemplated that four of
         the nine current members of the Board of Trustees will resign and will
         be replaced by four individuals designated by the Ramco Group, two of
         whom will be independent of the Trust, Ramco and their respective
         affiliates.  In addition, the five current principal executive
         officers of Ramco will become executive officers of the Trust and will
         be responsible for the management of the Trust's real estate
         operations.

         In connection with the Transaction, and as a condition thereto, the
         Trust will transfer its remaining mortgage loan portfolio, as well as
         certain other assets, to a newly-formed Maryland real estate
         investment trust (the "Spin-Off Company"), and thereafter will
         distribute the shares after taking into account the reverse stock
         split referred to above, of the Spin-Off Company to the Trust's
         shareholders.

         The Transaction is currently expected to close late in the fourth
         quarter of 1995 or in the first quarter of 1996, is subject to a
         number of conditions, including the successful negotiation of an
         amendment to the Transaction Agreement that is currently being
         discussed by the parties.  Additional significant closing conditions
         include shareholder approval and refinancing of certain Ramco property
         debt.  Although the Trust has no reason to believe that the conditions
         to closing (including entering into an amendment to the Transaction
         Agreement) will not be satisfied, there can be no assurance that the
         transaction will be consummated.

10.      TRANSACTION ADVANCES 

         In connection with the transaction with Ramco, the Trust advanced the
         sum of $2,471,100 to the members of the Ramco Group (the "Ramco
         Advance") to be used for the sole purpose of paying application fees,
         commitment fees and other fees and charges in connection with a
         refinancing loan to be obtained in connection with the Transaction.
         The Ramco Advance is evidenced by a promissory note (the "Ramco Note")
         which accrues interest at a per annum rate equal to the prime rate of
         the Bank of Boston, and matures on April 13, 1996; the Ramco Note is
         secured by the pledge of certain partnership and stock interests owned
         by the members of the Ramco Group who are the obligors under the Ramco
         Note.  Upon the occurrence of certain events, the Ramco Advance will
         be converted into a Transaction expense of the Trust, and the Ramco
         Note will be cancelled.  In such event, the $68,000,000 to be
         contributed by the Trust to the Operating Partnership will be reduced
         by the amount of the Ramco Advance.


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11.      SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

         On October 18, 1995 Norgate Shops, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of
         the Trust entered into a contract for the sale of the Norgate Shopping
         Center.  The purchase price is $4,950,000.  The closing of the
         transaction is contingent upon the purchaser's satisfaction with
         various matters relative to which the purchaser is conducting due
         diligence reviews as well as the satisfaction of other conditions
         usual to most contracts for the sale of real property.  Accordingly,
         there is no assurance that the sale will be consummated.


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

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

As of December 31, 1994 the Trust had $41,891,769 invested in mortgage loans
(after deducting allowance for possible loan losses of $11,657,236),
$56,109,381 invested in real properties and $73,781,582 in short-term
investments.  During the first quarter of 1995 the Trust received proceeds of
$3,021,000 from the prepayment of the Coral Way Shopping Center loan.
Additionally during the first quarter the Trust added $3,000,000 to its
allowance for possible loan losses bringing the allowance to $12,781,336.
During future periods additional provisions for loan losses may be required, as
loans are re-valued. As of September 30, 1995 the Trust had $36,217,669
invested in mortgage loans (after deducting allowance for possible loan losses
of $12,781,336), $56,220,040 invested in real properties, $60,072,258 invested
in REMICs and $10,452,561 in short-term investments. It is anticipated that the
Trust will have to borrow approximately $6,500,000 to fund severance payments
and certain expenses if the Transaction closes without additional prepayments
or sales. If such borrowing occurs, such obligation will be assumed by the
Spin-Off Company.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Nine months ended September 30, 1995 compared to nine months ended September
30, 1994.

Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 (before rental
income) decreased $12,464,275 or 68% as compared to the nine months ended
September 30, 1994.  During the nine month period of 1994 the Trust received
$8,405,813 in additional contingent interest and pre-payment premium income as
compared to none in the current nine month period.  Interest from mortgage
loans decreased in the nine months ended September 30, 1995 as compared to the
nine months ended September 30, 1994 by $5,429,433 or 67%.  The reduction in
interest from mortgage loans is attributable to the reduction in the size of
the Trust's mortgage loan portfolio from 16 loans during the 1994 period as
compared to 11 loans during the 1995 period.  Interest from short-term
investments increased $727,687 or 43% as a result of the Trust having higher
balances in short-term investments during the nine month period of 1995.
Income from Mortgage Backed Securities increased 100% or $594,111 as a result
of the Trust investing in Mortgage Backed Securities to maintain REIT
qualifying income.

During the nine months ended September 30, 1995 expenses (excluding property
operating, real estate taxes, interest on mortgages and depreciation expenses)
increased $2,788,178 or 87% as compared to the nine months ended September 30,
1994.  This increase was primarily due to the additional provision for possible
loan losses in the first quarter of $3,000,000 based on an offer for the sale of
the Hylan mortgage loan.  During the nine month period of 1994 the Trust
recognized a loss of $227,708 as a result of selling its capital stock of the
Saratoga Building, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust.

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During the nine months of 1995, the Trust recognized rental income of
$6,813,781 as compared to $4,625,896 for the nine months of 1994.  This
increase of $2,187,885 or 47% is primarily as a result of the Trust receiving
rental income on 8 properties during the 1995 period compared to 6 during the
1994 period.  Interest expense on mortgages payable in 1995 decreased 100% or
$426,414 due to the Trust exercising its right to prepay the first mortgage
loan relating to the Crofton Plaza Shopping Center property on September 30,
1994.  Property operating expenses, real estate taxes and depreciation expense
increased during the 1995 period by $175,174 or 16%, $369,656 or 60% and
$226,197 or 42% respectively over the 1994 period due to the aforementioned
increase in number of properties.  For the nine months ended September 30,
1995, the Trust recognized net income from the investment of real estate of
$3,767,515 as compared to $1,924,243 for the nine months of 1994.

As a result of the foregoing factors, the Trust net income for the nine months
of 1995 as compared to the nine months of 1994 decreased $13,409,181 or 79%.

Three months ended September 30, 1995 compared to three months ended September
30, 1994.

Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1995 (before rental
income) decreased $10,990,096 or 85% as compared to the three months ended
September 30, 1994.  During the three month period of 1994 the Trust received
$8,405,813 in additional contingent interest and pre-payment premium income as
compared to none in the current three month period.  Interest from mortgage
loans decreased in the three months ended September 30, 1995 as compared to the
three months ended September 30, 1994 by $2,898,818 or 77%.  The reduction in
interest from mortgage loans is attributable to the reduction in the size of
the Trust's mortgage loan portfolio from 16 loans during the 1994 period as
compared to 11 loans during the 1995 period.  Interest from short-term
investments decreased $279,576 or 41% as a result of the Trust having lower
balances in short-term investments during the three month period of 1995.
Income from Mortgage Backed Securities increased 100% or $594,111 as a result
of the Trust investing in Mortgage Backed Securities to maintain REIT
qualifying income.

During the three months ended September 30, 1995 expenses (excluding property
operating, real estate taxes, interest on mortgages and depreciation expenses)
decreased $304,842 or 25% as compared to the three months ended September 30,
1994.  The decrease was primarily due to the Trust recognizing a loss of
$227,708 as a result of selling its capital stock of the Saratoga Building,
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust.

During the three months of 1995, the Trust recognized rental income of
$2,371,429 as compared to $2,344,829 for the three months of 1994.  This
resulted in an increase of $26,600 or 1%.  Interest expense on mortgages
payable in 1995 decreased 100% or $205,810 due to the Trust exercising its
right to prepay the first mortgage loan relating to the Crofton Plaza Shopping
Center property on September 30, 1994.  Real estate taxes and depreciation
expense increased $54,629 or 20% and $25,471 or 11% respectively over the 1994
period.  The increase in real estate tax expense is as a result of a change in
the Lane Bryant lease at the 9 North Wabash property.  For the three months
ended September 30, 1995, the Trust recognized net income from the investment
of real estate of $1,343,145 as compared to $1,058,879 for the three months of
1994.

As a result of the foregoing factors, the Trust net income for the three months
of 1995 as compared to the three months of 1994 decreased $10,400,988 or 82%.


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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION




ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

A.       No exhibits are filed with this report.

B.       No Reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter.





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RPS REALTY TRUST                   FORM 10-Q                  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995





                                   SIGNATURES


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




                                         RPS REALTY TRUST





                                         By:/s/ Joel M. Pashcow           
                                            ------------------------------
                                            Joel M. Pashcow
                                            Chairman and Trustee
                                            (Principal Executive Officer)




                                         By:/s/ Herbert Liechtung         
                                            ------------------------------
                                            Herbert Liechtung
                                            President and Trustee
                                            (Principal Executive Officer)





                                         By:/s/ Edwin R. Frankel        
                                            ----------------------------
                                            Edwin R. Frankel
                                            Senior Vice President and Treasurer
                                            (Chief Financial Officer)





Date: November 14, 1995
<PAGE>   16
                                EXHIBIT INDEX


                     Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule



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