FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST INC
10-Q, 2000-05-15
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 MARCH 31, 2000
/ /  Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934

                           --------------------------
                         Commission File Number 1-13102
                           --------------------------


                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


             MARYLAND                                      36-3935116
  (State or Other Jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
   Incorporation or Organization)                       Identification No.)



            311 S. WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 4000, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606
                    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)


                                 (312) 344-4300
              (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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / /

Number of shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of
May 8, 2000: 38,735,321








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                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                                    FORM 10-Q
                       FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2000

                                      INDEX




                                                                          PAGE
PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                            ----

    Item 1.  Financial Statements


     Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2000 and
     December 31, 1999.................................................... 2

     Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three
     Months Ended March 31, 2000 and March 31, 1999....................... 3

     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three
     Months Ended March 31, 2000 and March 31, 1999....................... 4

     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .......................... 5-11


   Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
            Condition and Results of Operations .......................... 12-17

   Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk..... 17


PART II:  OTHER INFORMATION

  Item 1. Legal Proceedings .............................................. 18
  Item 2. Changes in Securities .......................................... 18
  Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities................................. 18
  Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ............ 18
  Item 5. Other Information .............................................. 18
  Item 6. Exhibits and Report on Form 8-K................................. 18



SIGNATURE ................................................................ 20


EXHIBIT INDEX ............................................................ 21









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                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                          ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       March 31,       December 31,
                                                                         2000             1999
                                                                     ------------      ------------
                                     ASSETS
Assets:
<S>                                                                   <C>              <C>
  Investment in Real Estate:
    Land............................................................  $   388,535      $   383,938
    Buildings and Improvements......................................    2,160,569        2,131,807
    Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment...............................        1,437            1,437
    Construction in Progress........................................       70,348           80,410
    Less: Accumulated Depreciation..................................     (225,915)        (211,456)
                                                                      -----------      -----------
         Net Investment in Real Estate..............................  $ 2,394,974      $ 2,386,136

  Cash and Cash Equivalents.........................................        4,368            2,609
  Restricted Cash...................................................        6,734            2,352
  Tenant Accounts Receivable, Net...................................       11,917            9,924
  Investments in Joint Ventures.....................................        6,202            6,408
  Deferred Rent Receivable..........................................       17,240           17,137
  Deferred Financing Costs, Net.....................................       11,316           11,581
  Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net............................       98,108           90,816
                                                                      -----------      -----------
         Total Assets...............................................  $ 2,550,859      $ 2,526,963
                                                                      ===========      ===========


                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
  Mortgage Loans Payable, Net.......................................  $   104,385      $   104,951
  Senior Unsecured Debt, Net........................................      948,711          948,688
  Acquisition Facility Payable......................................      112,500           94,000
  Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses.............................       86,505           78,946
  Rents Received in Advance and Security Deposits...................       22,435           22,014
  Dividends/Distributions Payable...................................       28,462           28,164
                                                                      -----------      -----------
         Total Liabilities..........................................    1,302,998        1,276,763
                                                                      -----------      -----------
Minority Interest...................................................      190,541          190,974
Commitments and Contingencies.......................................          ---              ---

Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock ($.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
      1,650,000, 40,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 30,000 shares of Series
      A, B, C, D and E Cumulative Preferred Stock, respectively,
      issued and outstanding at March 31, 2000 and December 31,
      1999, having a liquidation preference of $25 per share
      ($41,250), $2,500 per share ($100,000), $2,500 per share
      ($50,000), $2,500 per share ($125,000) and  $2,500 per share
      ($75,000), respectively.......................................           18               18
Common Stock ($.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized,
      38,594,219 and 38,152,811 shares issued and outstanding at
      March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively)...........          386              382
Additional Paid-in-Capital..........................................    1,188,197        1,177,364
Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings.....................     (118,251)        (114,451)
Unearned Value of Restricted Stock Grants...........................      (13,030)          (4,087)
                                                                      -----------      -----------
         Total Stockholders' Equity.................................    1,057,320        1,059,226
                                                                      -----------      -----------
         Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity.................  $ 2,550,859      $ 2,526,963
                                                                      ===========      ===========

</TABLE>




    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


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                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          Three Months         Three Months
                                                                             Ended                 Ended
                                                                         March 31,2000         March 31,1999
                                                                        ---------------       ---------------
<S>                                                                        <C>                    <C>
Revenues:
  Rental Income.......................................................     $  74,129              $  75,287
  Tenant Recoveries and Other Income..................................        21,019                 20,141
                                                                           ---------              ---------
       Total Revenues.................................................        95,148                 95,428
                                                                           ---------              ---------
Expenses:
  Real Estate Taxes...................................................        15,305                 14,828
  Repairs and Maintenance.............................................         4,554                  5,713
  Property Management.................................................         3,304                  2,806
  Utilities...........................................................         2,615                  2,920
  Insurance...........................................................           188                    232
  Other...............................................................         1,454                  1,015
  General and Administrative..........................................         3,661                  3,094
  Interest Expense....................................................        19,785                 20,079
  Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs............................           428                    265
  Depreciation and Other Amortization.................................        17,621                 17,069
                                                                           ---------              ---------
       Total Expenses.................................................        68,915                 68,021
                                                                           ---------              ---------

Income from Operations Before Equity in Income of Joint
   Ventures and Income Allocated to Minority Interest ................        26,233                 27,407
Equity in Income of Joint Ventures....................................            31                    126
Income Allocated to Minority Interest ................................        (3,799)                (3,443)
                                                                           ---------              ---------
Income from Operations................................................        22,465                 24,090

Gain on Sales of Real Estate..........................................         5,874                  1,545
                                                                           ---------              ---------
Net Income............................................................        28,339                 25,635
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends.......................................        (8,211)                (8,211)
                                                                           ---------              ---------
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders...........................        20,128                 17,424
                                                                           =========              =========
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Per Weighted
Average Common Share Outstanding:
       Basic .........................................................     $     .52              $     .46
                                                                           =========              =========
       Diluted .......................................................     $     .52              $     .46
                                                                           =========              =========
</TABLE>










    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.




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                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended
                                                              March 31, 2000        March 31, 1999
                                                            ------------------    ------------------
<S>                                                             <C>                  <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 Net Income.................................................    $  28,339            $  25,635
 Income Allocated to Minority Interest .....................        3,799                3,443
                                                                ---------            ---------
 Income Before Minority Interest............................       32,138               29,078

 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided
 by Operating Activities:
   Depreciation.............................................       15,814               15,671
   Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs.................          428                  265
   Other Amortization ......................................        2,045                1,419
   Provision for Bad Debts..................................           50                  ---
   Equity in Income of Joint Ventures.......................          (31)                (126)
   Distributions from Joint Ventures........................           31                  126
   Gain on Sales of Properties..............................       (5,874)              (1,545)
   Increase in Tenant Accounts Receivable and Prepaid
     Expenses and Other Assets, Net.........................      (12,325)              (9,597)
   Increase in Deferred Rent Receivable.....................         (403)              (1,641)
   Increase in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses and
     Rents Received in Advance and Security Deposits........       10,649                5,641
     Decrease (Increase) in Restricted Cash.................          114                  (83)
                                                                ---------            ---------
         Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities..........       42,636               39,208
                                                                ---------            ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 Purchases of and Additions to Investment in Real Estate....      (73,153)             (51,019)
 Net Proceeds from Sales of Investment in Real Estate.......       52,976               23,806
 Contributions to and Investments in Joint Venture..........          ---                 (750)
 Distributions from Joint Venture...........................          206                   54
 Repayment of Mortgage Loans Receivable.....................        1,179                   87
 Increase in Restricted Cash ...............................       (4,496)              (2,661)
                                                                ---------            ---------
         Net Cash Used in Investing Activities..............      (23,288)             (30,483)
                                                                ---------            ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 Net Proceeds from Exercise of Employee Stock Options.......          996                  ---
 Repayments on Mortgage Loans Payable.......................         (547)                (526)
 Proceeds from Acquisition Facility Payable ................       51,700               29,300
 Repayments on Acquisition Facility Payable.................      (33,200)             (22,500)
 Dividends/Distributions ...................................      (28,164)             (27,074)
 Preferred Stock Dividends .................................       (8,211)              (8,211)
 Cost of Debt Issuance and Retirement of Debt ..............         (163)                (230)
                                                                ---------            ---------
         Net Cash Used in Financing Activities..............      (17,589)             (29,241)
                                                                ---------            ---------
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents........        1,759              (20,516)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period..............        2,609               21,823
                                                                ---------            ---------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period ...................    $   4,368            $   1,307
                                                                =========            =========
</TABLE>







    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.



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                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)


1.   ORGANIZATION AND FORMATION OF COMPANY

     First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") was organized in the
state of Maryland on August 10, 1993. The Company is a real estate investment
trust ("REIT") as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. The Company's operations
are conducted primarily through First Industrial, L.P. (the "Operating
Partnership") of which the Company is the sole general partner with an
approximate 84.1% ownership interest at March 31, 2000. As of March 31, 2000,
the Company owned 973 in-service properties located in 25 states, containing an
aggregate of approximately 68.0 million square feet of gross leasable area
("GLA") and two properties held for redevelopment. Of the 973 in-service
properties owned by the Company, 818 are held by the Operating Partnership, 101
are held by limited partnerships in which the Operating Partnership is the
limited partner and wholly-owned subsidiaries of the REIT are the general
partners and 54 are held by limited liability companies of which the Operating
Partnership is the sole member. The Company, through wholly-owned limited
liability companies of which the Operating Partnership is the sole member, also
owns 10% equity interests in, and provides asset and property management
services to, two joint ventures which invest in industrial properties (the
"September 1998 Joint Venture" and the "September 1999 Joint Venture"). Minority
interest in the Company at March 31, 2000 represents the approximate 15.9%
aggregate partnership interest in the Operating Partnership held by the limited
partners thereof.

2.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with the accounting policies described in the financial statements
and related notes included in the Company's 1999 Form 10-K and should be read in
conjunction with such financial statements and related notes. The following
notes to these interim financial statements highlight significant changes to the
notes included in the December 31, 1999 audited financial statements included in
the Company's 1999 Form 10-K and present interim disclosures as required by the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

     In order to conform with generally accepted accounting principles,
management, in preparation of the Company's financial statements, is required to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of March 31,
2000 and December 31, 1999, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
for each of the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.

     In the opinion of management, all adjustments consist of normal recurring
adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position of the
Company as of March 31, 2000 and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999.

Tenant Accounts Receivable, Net:

     The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts against the portion
of tenant accounts receivable which is estimated to be uncollectible. Tenant
accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets are shown net of an
allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $2,050 and $2,000 as of March
31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively.

Reclassification:

     Certain 1999 items have been reclassified to conform to the 2000
presentation.






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                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)


3.   INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES

     During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company, through
wholly-owned limited liability companies in which the Operating Partnership is
the sole member, received, in the aggregate, approximately $720 (net of the
intercompany elimination) in asset management and property management fees from
the September 1998 Joint Venture and the September 1999 Joint Venture. The
Company, through a wholly-owned limited liability company in which the Operating
Partnership is the sole member, received distributions of approximately $237
from the September 1998 Joint Venture. As of March 31, 2000, the September 1998
Joint Venture owned 146 industrial properties comprising approximately 7.5
million square feet of GLA and the September 1999 Joint Venture owned 39
industrial properties comprising approximately 1.2 million square feet of GLA.

4.   MORTGAGE LOANS, NET, SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT, NET AND ACQUISITION FACILITY
     PAYABLE

     The following table discloses certain information regarding the Company's
mortgage loans, senior unsecured debt and acquisition facility payable:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  OUTSTANDING  BALANCE AT           ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE AT     INTEREST RATE AT
                              --------------------------------     -----------------------------    ----------------
                                   MARCH 31,      DECEMBER 31,       MARCH 31,      DECEMBER 31,        MARCH 31,       MATURITY
                                     2000            1999              2000            1999               2000            DATE
                              ---------------    -------------     -------------    ------------       ----------     -----------
<S>                               <C>             <C>               <C>              <C>             <C>              <C>
MORTGAGE LOANS PAYABLE, NET
1995 Mortgage Loan..............  $  38,975       $   39,099        $      164       $    165             7.220%         1/11/26
CIGNA Loan......................     34,470           34,636               215            216             7.500%         4/01/03
Assumed Loans...................      8,259            8,343               ---            ---             9.250%         1/01/13
LB Mortgage Loan  II............        705              705               ---            ---             8.000%             (1)
Acquisition Mortgage Loan I ....      3,519            3,591               ---            ---             8.500%         8/01/08
Acquisition Mortgage Loan II ...      7,598            7,630                49            ---             7.750%         4/01/06
Acquisition Mortgage Loan III...      3,317            3,350               ---            ---             8.875%         6/01/03
Acquisition Mortgage Loan IV ...      2,408            2,423               ---            ---             8.950%        10/01/06
Acquisition Mortgage Loan V ....      2,777   (2)      2,793   (2)         ---            ---             9.010%         9/01/06
Acquisition Mortgage Loan VI ...        982   (2)        991   (2)         ---            ---             8.875%        11/01/06
Acquisition Mortgage Loan VII...      1,375   (2)      1,390   (2)         ---            ---             9.750%         3/15/02
                                  ---------       ----------        ----------       --------
Total...........................  $ 104,385       $  104,951        $      428       $    381
                                  =========       ==========        ==========       ========

SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT, NET
2005 Notes......................  $  50,000       $   50,000        $    1,246       $    383             6.900%        11/21/05
2006 Notes......................    150,000          150,000             3,500            875             7.000%        12/01/06
2007 Notes......................    149,963   (3)    149,961   (3)       4,307          1,457             7.600%         5/15/07
2011 Notes......................     99,482   (3)     99,470   (3)       2,786            942             7.375%         5/15/11 (4)
2017 Notes......................     99,830   (3)     99,828   (3)       2,500            625             7.500%        12/01/17
2027 Notes......................     99,868   (3)     99,867   (3)       2,701            914             7.150%         5/15/27 (5)
2028 Notes......................    199,777   (3)    199,776   (3)       3,209          7,009             7.600%         7/15/28
2011 Drs........................     99,791   (3)     99,786   (3)       3,178          1,553             6.500% (7)     4/05/11 (6)
                                  ---------       ----------        ----------       --------
Total...........................  $ 948,711       $  948,688        $   23,427       $ 13,758
                                  =========       ==========        ==========       ========

ACQUISITION FACILITY PAYABLE
1997 Unsecured Acquisition
   Facility.....................  $ 112,500       $   94,000        $      692       $    663              6.84%         4/30/01
                                  =========       ==========        ==========       ========
</TABLE>


(1)  The maturity date of the LB Mortgage Loan II is based on a contingent event
     relating to the environmental status of the property collateralizing the
     loan.
(2)  At March 31, 2000, the Acquisition Mortgage Loan V, the Acquisition
     Mortgage Loan VI and the Acquisition Mortgage Loan VII are net of
     unamortized premiums of $249, $55 and $57, respectively. At December 31,
     1999, the Acquisition Mortgage Loan V, the Acquisition Mortgage Loan VI and
     the Acquisition Mortgage Loan VII are net of unamortized premiums of $258,
     $57 and $64, respectively.
(3)  At March 31, 2000, the 2007 Notes, 2011 Notes, 2017 Notes, 2027 Notes, 2028
     Notes and the 2011 Drs. are net of unamortized discounts of $37, $518,
     $170, $132, $223 and $209, respectively. At December 31, 1999, the 2007
     Notes, 2011 Notes, 2017 Notes, 2027 Notes, 2028 Notes and the 2011 Drs. are
     net of unamortized discounts of $39, $530, $172, $133, $224 and $214,
     respectively.
(4)  The 2011 Notes are redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, on May
     15, 2004.
(5)  The 2027 Notes are redeemable at the option of the holders thereof, on May
     15, 2002.
(6)  The 2011 Drs. are required to be redeemed by the Operating Partnership on
     April 5, 2001 if the Remarketing Dealer elects not to remarket the 2011
     Drs.
(7)  The 2011 Drs. bear interest at an annual rate of 6.50% to the Remarketing
     Date. If the holder of the Call Option calls the 2011 Drs. and elects to
     remarket the 2011 Drs., then after the Remarketing Date, the interest rate
     on the 2011 Drs. will be reset at a fixed rate until April 5, 2011 based on
     a predetermined formula as disclosed in the related Prospectus Supplement.







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                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

4.   MORTGAGE LOANS, NET, SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT, NET AND ACQUISITION FACILITY
     PAYABLE, CONTINUED

     The following is a schedule of the stated maturities and scheduled
principal payments of the mortgage loans, senior unsecured debt and acquisition
facility payable for the next five years ending December 31, and thereafter:

                                            Amount
                                        -------------
                 Remainder of 2000       $    1,757
                 2001                       115,007
                 2002                         3,935
                 2003                        37,189
                 2004                         2,019
                 Thereafter               1,005,912
                                         ----------
                 Total                   $1,165,819
                                         ==========

     The maturity date of the LB Mortgage Loan II is based on a contingent
event. As a result, this loan is not included in the preceding table.

5.   STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Restricted Stock:

     During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company awarded 353,139
shares of restricted common stock to certain employees and 825 shares of
restricted common stock to certain Directors. Other employees of the Company
converted certain in-the-money employee stock options to 14,903 shares of
restricted common stock. These shares of restricted common stock had a fair
value of approximately $9,551 on the date of grant. The restricted common stock
vests over periods from one to ten years. Compensation expense will be charged
to earnings over the respective vesting period.

Dividends/Distributions:

     The following table summarizes dividends/distributions for the three months
ended March 31, 2000

COMMON STOCK/OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              Dividend/Distribution              Total
                                   Record Date           Payable Date             Per Share/Unit        Dividend/Distribution
                                -----------------     ------------------     -----------------------    ---------------------
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                         <C>                      <C>
Fourth Quarter 1999             December 31, 1999      January 24, 2000             $    .6200               $    28,164
First Quarter 2000                March 31, 2000        April 17, 2000              $    .6200               $    28,462



PREFERRED STOCK
First Quarter:

<CAPTION>                                                                           Dividend                Total Quarterly
                                   Record Date           Payable Date               per Share                   Dividend
                                 -----------------     ------------------     -----------------------    ---------------------
Series A Preferred Stock          March 15, 2000        March 31, 2000              $   .59375               $       980
Series B Preferred Stock          March 15, 2000        March 31, 2000              $ 54.68750               $     2,188
Series C Preferred Stock          March 15, 2000        March 31, 2000              $ 53.90600               $     1,078
Series D Preferred Stock          March 15, 2000        March 31, 2000              $ 49.68700               $     2,485
Series E Preferred Stock          March 15, 2000        March 31, 2000              $ 49.37500               $     1,480
</TABLE>


6.   ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF REAL ESTATE

     During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company acquired nine
industrial properties and several land parcels. The aggregate purchase price for
these acquisitions totaled approximately $31,598, excluding costs incurred in
conjunction with the acquisition of the properties. The Company also completed
the development of seven industrial properties comprising approximately 1.3
million square feet of GLA at a cost of approximately $46,034.







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                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)


7.   SALES OF REAL ESTATE

     During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company sold 11
industrial properties and several land parcels. Gross proceeds from these sales
were approximately $55,094. The gain on sales of real estate was approximately
$5,874.


8.   REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE

     The Company has an active sales program through which it is continually
engaged in identifying and evaluating its current portfolio for potential sales
candidates. At March 31, 2000, the Company had five industrial properties
comprising approximately 1.0 million square feet of GLA held for sale. Four of
five of these properties were identified as held for sale during the three
months ended March 31, 2000. There can be no assurance that such properties held
for sale will be sold.

     The following table discloses certain information regarding the five
industrial properties held for sale by the Company.

                                                THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                     MARCH 31,
                                           ------------------------------
                                               2000             1999
                                           -------------    -------------
     Total Revenues                          $   1,408        $  1,143
     Operating Expenses                           (372)           (378)
     Depreciation and Amortization                (116)           (182)
                                             ---------        --------
     Income from Operations                  $     920        $    583
                                             =========        ========

     Net Carrying Value                      $  30,611
                                             =========









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                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)




9.   SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

     SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                Three Months Ended
                                                                       ----------------------------------
                                                                          March 31,            March 31,
                                                                            2000                 1999
                                                                       -------------        -------------

<S>                                                                     <C>                   <C>
   Interest paid, net of capitalized interest ..................        $   10,040            $  10,352
                                                                        ==========            =========
   Interest capitalized.........................................        $    1,376            $   1,229
                                                                        ==========            =========
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing
activities:
   Distribution payable on common stock/units...................        $   28,462            $  27,157
                                                                        ==========            =========

Issuance of units in exchange for property......................        $      301            $     ---
                                                                        ==========            =========
Exchange of units for common shares:
   Minority interest............................................               ---                 (255)
   Common stock.................................................               ---                  ---
   Additional paid-in capital...................................               ---                  255
                                                                        ----------            ---------
                                                                        $      ---            $     ---
                                                                        ==========            =========

In conjunction with the property and land acquisitions, the
following assets and liabilities were assumed:
   Purchase of real estate .....................................        $  31,598             $  18,925
   (Accrued) Prepaid real estate taxes and security deposits....             (201)                   13
                                                                        ----------            ---------
                                                                        $  31,397             $  18,938
                                                                        =========             =========

</TABLE>













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<PAGE>   11
                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)



10.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

     Earnings per share ("EPS") amounts are based on the weighted average amount
of common stock and common stock equivalents (employee stock options)
outstanding. The outstanding units in the Operating Partnership (the "Units")
have been excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as there
would be no effect on the earnings per share amounts since the minority
interests' share of income would also be added back to net income. The
computation of basic and diluted EPS is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Three Months       Three Months
                                                             Ended              Ended
                                                         March 31, 2000     March 31, 1999
                                                         --------------     --------------
<S>                                                      <C>                <C>
   Numerator:
     Net Income......................................    $     28,339       $     25,635
     Less: Preferred Stock Dividends.................          (8,211)            (8,211)
                                                         ------------       ------------
     Net Income Available to Common Stockholders
      - For Basic and Diluted  EPS...................    $     20,128       $     17,424
                                                         ============       ============

   Denominator:
     Weighted Average Shares - Basic.................      38,380,636         37,963,720

     Effect of Dilutive Securities:
        Employee and Director Common Stock Options...         159,712             84,166
                                                         ------------       ------------
     Weighted Average Shares - Diluted...............      38,540,348         38,047,886
                                                         ============       ============
   Basic EPS:

    Net Income Available to Common Stockholders.....     $        .52       $        .46
                                                         ============       ============
   Diluted EPS:

     Net Income Available to Common Stockholders.....    $        .52       $        .46
                                                         ============       ============
</TABLE>






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<PAGE>   12
                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)


11.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in legal actions
arising from the operation of its business. In management's opinion, the
liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not
expected to have a materially adverse effect on the consolidated financial
position, operations or liquidity of the Company.

     The Company has committed to the construction of 22 development projects
totaling approximately 2.8 million square feet of GLA for an estimated
investment of approximately $127.3 million. Of this amount, approximately $64.4
million remains to be funded. These developments are expected to be funded with
cash flows from operations, borrowings under the Company's $300,000 unsecured
revolving credit facility and proceeds from the sale of select properties of the
Company.

12.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     From April 1, 2000 to May 8, 2000, the Company acquired two industrial
properties and one land parcel for an aggregate purchase price of
approximately $7,035, excluding costs incurred in conjunction with the
acquisition of these industrial properties and land parcel. The Company also
sold one industrial property and one land parcel for approximately $7,550 of
gross proceeds.

     From April 1, 2000 to May 8, 2000, the Company repurchased 12,000
shares of its common stock at a weighted average price per share of
approximately $26.49.

     On April 17, 2000, the Company and the Operating Partnership paid a first
quarter 2000 dividend/distribution of $.62 per common share/Unit, totaling
approximately $28,462.






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<PAGE>   13
                       FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.

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

     The following discussion and analysis of First Industrial Realty Trust,
Inc.'s (the "Company") financial condition and results of operations should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing
elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

     This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such
forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of complying with
those safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on
certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of
the Company, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe", "expect",
"intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "project" or similar expressions. The
Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or
strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse
affect on the operations and future prospects of the Company on a consolidated
basis include, but are not limited to, changes in: economic conditions generally
and the real estate market specifically, legislative/regulatory changes
(including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment
trusts), availability of capital, interest rates, competition, supply and demand
for industrial properties in the Company's current and proposed market areas and
general accounting principles, policies and guidelines applicable to real estate
investment trusts. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in
evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on
such statements. Further information concerning the Company and its business,
including additional factors that could materially affect the Company's
financial results, is included herein and in the Company's other filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     The Company was organized in the state of Maryland on August 10, 1993. The
Company is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") as defined in the Internal
Revenue Code. The Company's operations are conducted primarily through First
Industrial, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership") of which the Company is the sole
general partner with an approximate 84.1% ownership interest at March 31, 2000.
As of March 31, 2000, the Company owned 973 in-service properties located in 25
states, containing an aggregate of approximately 68.0 million square feet of
gross leasable area ("GLA") and two properties held for redevelopment. Of the
973 in-service properties owned by the Company, 818 are held by the Operating
Partnership, 101 are held by limited partnerships in which the Operating
Partnership is the limited partner and wholly-owned subsidiaries of the REIT are
the general partners and 54 are held by limited liability companies of which the
Operating Partnership is the sole member. The Company, through wholly-owned
limited liability companies of which the Operating Partnership is the sole
member, also owns 10% equity interests in, and provides asset and property
management services to, two joint ventures which invest in industrial properties
(the "September 1998 Joint Venture" and the "September 1999 Joint Venture").
Minority interest in the Company at March 31, 2000 represents the approximate
15.9% aggregate partnership interest in the Operating Partnership held by the
limited partners thereof.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     At March 31, 2000, the Company owned 973 in-service properties with
approximately 68.0 million square feet of GLA, compared to 978 in-service
properties with approximately 68.8 million square feet of GLA at March 31, 1999.
During the period between April 1, 1999 and March 31, 2000, the Company acquired
28 properties containing approximately 2.3 million square feet of GLA, completed
development of 24 properties and expansion of one property totaling
approximately 4.1 million square feet of GLA and sold 56 in-service properties
totaling approximately 6.8 million square feet of GLA and several land parcels.
The Company also took one property out of service which was subsequently sold
comprising approximately .4 million square feet of GLA.






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<PAGE>   14
COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 TO THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1999

     Rental income and tenant recoveries and other income decreased by
approximately $.3 million or .3% due primarily to a decrease in average GLA for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 compared to the three months ended March
31, 1999, offset by an increase in same store revenue. Rental income and tenant
recoveries and other income from properties owned prior to January 1, 1999
increased by approximately $3.0 million or 3.7% due primarily to general rent
increases.

     Property expenses, which include real estate taxes, repairs and
maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses
remained relatively unchanged. Property expenses from properties owned prior to
January 1, 1999 remained relatively unchanged.

     General and administrative expense increased by approximately $.6 million
due primarily to general pay increases and additional employees.

     Interest expense decreased by approximately $.3 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 compared to the three months ended March 31, 1999
due primarily to a lower average debt balance outstanding and an increase in
capitalized interest for the three months ended March 31, 2000 due to an
increase in development activities. This was slightly offset by an increase in
the weighted average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2000
(7.28%) compared to the three months ended March 31, 1999 (7.16%). The average
debt balance outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was
approximately $1.17 billion and $1.20 billion, respectively.

     Amortization of deferred financing costs increased by approximately $.2
million due primarily to amortization of additional deferred financing costs
relating to the Company's $300 million unsecured line of credit (the "1997
Unsecured Acquisition Facility").

     Depreciation and other amortization increased by approximately $.6 million
due primarily to depreciation and amortization related to leasing commissions
and tenant improvements incurred subsequent to December 31, 1998.

     Equity in income of joint ventures remained relatively unchanged.

     The $5.9 million gain on sales of properties for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 resulted from the sale of 11 industrial properties and several
land parcels. Gross proceeds from these sales were approximately $55.1 million.

     The $1.5 million gain on sales of properties for the three months ended
March 31,1999 resulted from the sale of ten industrial properties and one land
parcel. Gross proceeds from these sales were approximately $23.9 million.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     At March 31, 2000, the Company's cash and cash equivalents was
approximately $4.4 million and restricted cash was approximately $6.7 million.
Included in restricted cash are approximately $1.3 million of cash reserves
required to be set aside under the Company's $40.0 million mortgage loan (the
"1995 Mortgage Loan") for payments of security deposit refunds, tenant
improvements, capital expenditures, interest, real estate taxes, and insurance.
The portion of the cash reserve relating to payments for capital expenditures,
interest, real estate taxes, and insurance for properties collateralizing the
1995 Mortgage Loan is established monthly, distributed to the Company as such
expenditures are made and is replenished to a level adequate to make the next
periodic payment of such expenditures. The portion of the cash reserve relating
to security deposit refunds for the tenants occupying the properties
collateralizing the 1995 Mortgage Loan is adjusted as tenants turn over. Also
included in restricted cash is approximately $5.4 million of gross proceeds from
the sales of certain properties. These sales proceeds will be disbursed as the
Company exchanges into properties under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue
Code.







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<PAGE>   15
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000

     Net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $42.6 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2000 was comprised primarily of net income
before minority interest of approximately $32.1 million and adjustments for
non-cash items of approximately $12.1 million, offset by the net change in
operating assets and liabilities of approximately $1.6 million. The adjustments
for the non-cash items of approximately $12.1 million are primarily comprised of
depreciation and amortization of approximately $18.3 million and a provision for
bad debts of approximately $.1 million, offset by the gain on sales of
properties of approximately $5.9 million and the effect of the straight-lining
of rental income of approximately $.4 million.

     Net cash used in investing activities of approximately $23.3 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 was comprised primarily of the acquisition
of real estate, development of real estate, capital expenditures related to the
expansion and improvement of existing real estate and an increase in restricted
cash from sales proceeds deposited with an intermediary for Section 1031
exchange purposes, offset by the net proceeds from the sales of real estate,
distributions from the September 1998 Joint Venture and the repayment of
mortgage loans receivable.

     Net cash used in financing activities of approximately $17.6 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 was comprised primarily of repayments on
mortgage loans payable and common and preferred stock dividends and unit
distributions, offset by the net borrowings under the Company's 1997 Unsecured
Acquisition Facility and proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options.

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999

     Net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $39.2 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1999 was comprised primarily of net income
before minority interest of approximately $29.1 million and adjustments for
non-cash items of approximately $14.2 million, offset by the net change in
operating assets and liabilities of approximately $3.9 million. The adjustments
for the non-cash items of approximately $14.2 million are primarily comprised of
depreciation and amortization of approximately $17.3 million, offset by the gain
on sales of properties of approximately $1.5 million and the effect of the
straight-lining of rental income of approximately $1.6 million.

     Net cash used in investing activities of approximately $30.5 million for
the three months ended March 31, 1999 was comprised primarily of the acquisition
of real estate, development of real estate, capital expenditures related to the
expansion and improvement of existing real estate, investment in the September
1998 Joint Venture and an increase in restricted cash from sales proceeds
deposited with an intermediary for Section 1031 exchange purposes, offset by the
net proceeds from the sales of real estate, distributions from the September
1998 Joint Venture and the repayment of mortgage loans receivable.

     Net cash used in financing activities of approximately $29.2 million for
the three months ended March 31, 1999 was comprised primarily of repayments on
mortgage loans payable and common and preferred stock dividends and unit
distributions, offset by the net borrowings under the Company's 1997 Unsecured
Acquisition Facility.

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS AND RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

     Funds from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2000 was $40.4
million, as compared to $36.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999,
as a result of the factors discussed in the analysis of operating results above
as well as an increase in income generated from Integrated Industrial
Solutions(TM) activities. Management considers funds from operations to be one
financial measure of the operating performance of an equity REIT that provides a
relevant basis for comparison among REITs and it is presented to assist
investors in analyzing the performance of the Company. The Company calculates
funds from operations to be equal to net income, excluding gains (or losses)
from debt restructuring and sales of depreciated property (the Company includes
in funds from operations the gain from sales of land and sale of undepreciated
property related to the Company's Integrated Industrial Solutions(TM)
activities), plus depreciation and amortization, excluding amortization of
deferred financing costs and interest rate protection agreements, and after
adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Funds from
operations do not represent cash generated from operating activities in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and is not necessarily
indicative of cash available to fund cash needs,







                                       14
<PAGE>   16

including the payment of dividends and distributions. Funds from operations
should not be considered as a substitute for net income as a measure of results
of operations or for cash flow from operating activities (calculated in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) as a measure of
liquidity. Funds from operations as calculated by the Company may not be
comparable to similarly titled, but differently calculated, measures of other
REITs.

     The following is a reconciliation of net income to funds from operations:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Three Months Ended       Three Months Ended
                                            March 31, 2000            March 31, 1999
                                         ---------------------    --------------------
<S>                                         <C>                       <C>
Net Income Available to
  Common Stockholders...........            $  20,128                 $ 17,424
Adjustments:
 Depreciation and Other
  Amortization .................               17,350                   16,819
 Equity in Depreciation and
  Other Amortization of Joint
  Ventures......................                  252                      128
 Minority Interest..............                3,799                    3,443
 Gain on Sales of Properties....               (1,128)                  (1,545)
                                            ---------                ---------
  Funds From Operations.........            $  40,401                $  36,269
                                            =========                =========
</TABLE>

     The ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends was
1.56 for the three months ended March 31, 2000 compared to 1.61 for the three
months ended March 31, 1999. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in
income from operations due to an increase in general and administrative expense
and depreciation and amortization, as discussed in the "Results of Operations"
above.

MARKET RISK

     The following discussion about the Company's risk-management activities
includes "forward-looking statements" that involve risk and uncertainties.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements.

     This analysis presents the hypothetical gain or loss in earnings, cash
flows or fair value of the financial instruments and derivative instruments
which are held by the Company at March 31, 2000 that are sensitive to changes in
the interest rates. While this analysis may have some use as a benchmark, it
should not be viewed as a forecast.

     In the normal course of business, the Company also faces risks that are
either non-financial or non-quantifiable. Such risks principally include credit
risk and legal risk and are not represented in the following analysis.

     At March 31, 2000, $112.5 million (approximately 9.7% of total debt at
March 31, 2000) of the Company's debt was variable rate debt (all of the
variable rate debt relates to the Company's 1997 Unsecured Acquisition Facility)
and $1,053.1 million (approximately 90.3% of total debt at March 31, 2000) was
fixed rate debt. The Company also had outstanding a written put and a written
call option (collectively, the "Written Options") which were issued in
conjunction with the initial offering of two tranches of unsecured debt. The
Company's past practice has been to lock into fixed interest rates at issuance
or fix the rate of variable rate debt through the use of interest rate
protection agreements when interest rate market conditions dictate it is
advantageous to do so. Currently, the Company does not enter into financial
instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.

     For fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the fair
value of the debt, but not earnings or cash flows of the Company. Conversely,
for variable rate debt, changes in the interest rate generally do not impact the
fair value of the debt, but would affect the Company's future earnings and cash
flows. The interest rate risk and changes in fair market value of fixed rate
debt generally do not have a significant impact on the Company until the Company
is required to refinance such debt. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial
statements for a discussion of the maturity dates of the Company's various fixed
rate debt.








                                       15

<PAGE>   17

     Based upon the amount of variable rate debt outstanding at March 31, 2000,
a 10% increase or decrease in the interest rate on the Company's variable rate
debt would decrease or increase, respectively, future net income and cash flows
by approximately $.8 million per year. A 10% increase in interest rates would
decrease the fair value of the fixed rate debt at March 31, 2000 by
approximately $49.8 million to $923.9 million. A 10% decrease in interest rates
would increase the fair value of the fixed rate debt at March 31, 2000 by
approximately $55.9 million to $1,029.6 million. A 10% increase in interest
rates would decrease the fair value of the Written Options at March 31, 2000 by
approximately $2.1 million to $3.5 million. A 10% decrease in interest rates
would increase the fair value of the Written Options at March 31, 2000 by
approximately $3.3 million to $8.9 million.

INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE, DEVELOPMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND SALES OF REAL ESTATE

     During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company purchased nine
industrial properties and several land parcels, for an aggregate purchase price
of approximately $31.6 million, excluding costs incurred in conjunction with the
acquisition of the properties. The Company also completed the development of
seven industrial properties comprising approximately 1.3 million square feet of
GLA at a cost of approximately $46.0 million.

     During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company sold 11
industrial properties and several land parcels. Gross proceeds from these sales
were approximately $55.1 million.

     The Company has committed to the construction of 22 development projects
totaling approximately 2.8 million square feet of GLA for an estimated
investment of approximately $127.3 million. Of this amount, approximately $64.4
million remains to be funded. These developments are expected to be funded with
cash flows from operations, borrowings under the Company's 1997 Unsecured
Acquisition Facility and proceeds from the sale of select properties of the
Company.

REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE

     The Company has an active sales program through which it is continually
engaged in identifying and evaluating its current portfolio for potential sales
candidates. At March 31, 2000, the Company had five industrial properties
comprising approximately 1.0 million square feet of GLA held for sale. Income
from operations of the five industrial properties held for sale for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 is approximately $.9 million and $.6
million, respectively. Net carrying value of the five industrial properties held
for sale at March 31, 2000 is approximately $30.6 million. Four of five of these
properties were identified as held for sale during the three months ended March
31, 2000. There can be no assurance that such properties held for sale will be
sold.

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES

     During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company, through
wholly-owned limited liability companies in which the Operating Partnership is
the sole member, received, in the aggregate, approximately $.7 million (net of
the intercompany elimination) in asset management and property management fees
from the September 1998 Joint Venture and the September 1999 Joint Venture. The
Company, through a wholly-owned limited liability company in which the Operating
Partnership is the sole member, received distributions of approximately $.2
million from the September 1998 Joint Venture. As of March 31, 2000, the
September 1998 Joint Venture owned 146 industrial properties comprising
approximately 7.5 million square feet of GLA and the September 1999 Joint
Venture owned 39 industrial properties comprising approximately 1.2 million
square feet of GLA.

ISSUANCE OF RESTRICTED STOCK

     During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company awarded 353,139
shares of restricted common stock to certain employees and 825 shares of
restricted common stock to certain Directors. Other employees of the Company
converted certain in-the-money employee stock options to 14,903 shares of
restricted common stock. These shares of restricted common stock had a fair
value of approximately $9.6 million on the date of grant. The restricted common
stock vests over periods from one to ten years. Compensation expense will be
charged to earnings over the respective vesting period.





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<PAGE>   18
DIVIDENDS/DISTRIBUTIONS

     On January 24, 2000, the Company and the Operating Partnership paid a
fourth quarter 1999 distribution of $.62 per common share/Unit, totaling
approximately $28.2 million.

     On March 31, 2000, the Company paid first quarter preferred stock dividends
of $.59375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock, $54.688 per share
(equivalent to $.54688 per Depositary Share) on its Series B Preferred Stock,
$53.906 per share (equivalent to $.53906 per Depositary Share) on its Series C
Preferred Stock, $49.687 per share (equivalent to $.49687 per Depositary Share)
on its Series D Preferred Stock and $49.375 per share (equivalent to $.49375 per
Depositary Share) on its Series E Preferred Stock. The preferred stock dividends
paid on March 31, 2000 totaled, in the aggregate, approximately $8.2 million.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     From April 1, 2000 to May 8, 2000, the Company acquired two industrial
properties and one land parcel for an aggregate purchase price of
approximately $7.0 million excluding costs incurred in conjunction with the
acquisition of these industrial properties and land parcel. The Company also
sold one industrial property and one land parcel for approximately $7.6 million
of gross proceeds.


     From April 1, 2000 to May 8, 2000, the Company repurchased 12,000 shares of
its common stock at a weighted average price per share of approximately $26.49.

     On April 17, 2000, the Company and the Operating Partnership paid a first
quarter 2000 dividend/distribution of $.62 per common share/Unit, totaling
approximately $28.5 million.

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM LIQUIDITY NEEDS

     The Company has considered its short-term (one year or less) liquidity
needs and the adequacy of its estimated cash flow from operations and other
expected liquidity sources to meet these needs. The Company believes that its
principal short-term liquidity needs are to fund normal recurring expenses, debt
service requirements and the minimum distribution required to maintain the
Company's REIT qualification under the Internal Revenue Code. The Company
anticipates that these needs will be met with cash flows provided by operating
activities.

     The Company expects to meet long-term (greater than one year) liquidity
requirements such as property acquisitions, developments, scheduled debt
maturities, major renovations, expansions and other nonrecurring capital
improvements through the disposition of select assets, long-term secured and
unsecured indebtedness and the issuance of additional equity securities. As of
March 31, 2000 and May 8, 2000, $589.2 million of common stock, preferred
stock and depositary shares and $100.0 million of debt securities were
registered and unissued under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
Company also may finance the development or acquisition of additional properties
through borrowings under the 1997 Unsecured Acquisition Facility. At March 31,
2000, borrowings under the 1997 Unsecured Acquisition Facility bore interest at
a weighted average interest rate of 6.84%. As of May 8, 2000, the Company had
approximately $142.7 million available for additional borrowings under the 1997
Unsecured Acquisition Facility.


ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

         Response to this item is included in Item 2. "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" above.







                                       17
<PAGE>   19
                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
  None.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
  None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
  None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
  None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
  Not Applicable

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORT ON FORM 8-K


Exhibit No.    Description
- -----------    -----------
  27*          Financial Data Schedule

*  Filed herewith.

Report on Form 8-K:

  None.








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<PAGE>   20
===============================================================================

         The Company has prepared supplemental financial and operating
information which is available without charge upon request to the Company.
Please direct requests as follows:


                       First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
                       311 S. Wacker, Suite 4000
                       Chicago, IL  60606
                       Attention:  Investor Relations










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<PAGE>   21
                                    SIGNATURE

         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 INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.


Date: May 11, 2000          By: /s/ Michael J. Havala
                                -----------------------------------------------
                                Michael J. Havala
                                Chief Financial Officer
                                (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)







                                       20
<PAGE>   22
                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.    Description
- -----------    -----------

  27*          Financial Data Schedule

*   Filed herewith.










                                       21

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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC. FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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