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First Industrial Realty Trust - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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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 JUNE 30, 1996
/ / Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934


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Commission File Number 1-13102
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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.)



150 N. WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 150, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606
(Address of principal executive offices)



(312) 704-9000
(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 August 8,
1996: 24,137,881.
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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

INDEX




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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION ----
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Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30,1996 and December 31, 1995.......... 2

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Six Month Periods Ended
June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995............................................... 3

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Month Periods Ended
June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995............................................... 4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Month Periods Ended
June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995............................................... 5

Notes to Financial Statements................................................. 6-16

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.....................................................17-19


PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings........................................................ 20
Item 2. Changes in Securities.................................................... 20
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.......................................... 20
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders...................... 20
Item 5. Other Information........................................................ 20
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K......................................... 21


SIGNATURE............................................................................ 22


EXHIBIT INDEX........................................................................ 23

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)




<TABLE>
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June 30, December 31,
1996 1995
ASSETS ---------- -----------
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Assets:
Investment in Real Estate:
Land................................................ $131,508 $109,227
Buildings and Improvements.......................... 770,271 645,872
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment................... 1,672 2,024
Construction in Progress............................ 2,561 393
Less: Accumulated Depreciation...................... (78,893) (68,749)
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Net Investment in Real Estate..................... 827,119 688,767

Cash and Cash Equivalents............................ 5,538 8,919
Restricted Cash...................................... 9,032 11,732
Tenant Accounts Receivable, Net...................... 4,410 2,561
Deferred Rent Receivable............................. 8,108 7,676
Interest Rate Protection Agreement, Net.............. 8,453 8,529
Deferred Financing Costs, Net........................ 8,564 9,422
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net............... 13,076 16,298

Total Assets...................................... $884,300 $753,904
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER EQUITY
Liabilities:
Mortgage Loans Payable............................... $392,590 $346,850
Construction Loans Payable........................... --- 4,873
Acquisition Facilities Payable....................... 19,660 48,235
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses................ 15,858 12,468
Rents Received in Advance and Security Deposits...... 4,225 4,124
Dividends/Distributions Payable...................... 12,759 10,422
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Total Liabilities.................................. 445,092 426,972
-------- --------

Minority Interest..................................... 34,492 20,909

Commitments and Contingencies......................... --- ---

Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock ($.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares
1,650,000 shares issued and outstanding)........... 17 17
Common Stock ($.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized, 24,137,881 and 18,881,399 shares issued
and outstanding at June 30, 1996 and December 31,
1995, respectively)................................ 241 190
Additional Paid-in-Capital.......................... 445,402 338,907
Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings..... (40,944) (33,091)
-------- --------
Total Stockholders' Equity.......................... 404,716 306,023
-------- --------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity.......... $884,300 $753,904
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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)





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Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
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June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
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Revenues:
Rental Income........................................... $49,881 $40,277
Tenant Recoveries and Other Income...................... 15,543 11,196
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Total Revenues.................................. 65,424 51,473
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Expenses:
Real Estate Taxes....................................... 10,905 8,179
Repairs and Maintenance................................. 2,859 1,955
Property Management..................................... 2,327 1,635
Utilities............................................... 1,818 1,083
Insurance............................................... 538 446
Other................................................... 549 343
General and Administrative.............................. 1,901 1,465
Interest................................................ 13,997 13,764
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements and
Deferred Financing Costs............................... 1,574 2,979
Depreciation and Other Amortization..................... 13,412 10,756
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Total Expenses.................................. 49,880 42,605
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Income Before Gain on Sales of Properties, Minority
Interest and Extraordinary Loss........................ 15,544 8,868
Gain on Sales of Properties............................. 4,320 ---
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Income Before Minority Interest and Extraordinary Loss.. 19,864 8,868
Income Allocated to Minority Interest................... (1,405) (668)
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Income Before Extraordinary Loss........................ 18,459 8,200
Extraordinary Loss...................................... (821) ---
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Net Income.............................................. 17,638 8,200
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends........................ (1,960) ---
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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders........... $15,678 $ 8,200
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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Before
Extraordinary Loss Per Weighted Average Common
Share Outstanding (23,221,635 and 18,881,399 as of $ .71 $ .43
June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively).................. ======= =======

Extraordinary Loss Per Weighted Average Common Share
Outstanding (23,221,635 and 18,881,399 as of June 30,
1996 and 1995, respectively)........................... $ . 03 $ ---
======= =======

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Per
Weighted Average Common Share Outstanding (23,221,635
and 8,881,399 as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, $ .68 $ .43
respectively).......................................... ======= =======

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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)




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Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
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June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
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Revenues:
Rental Income.................................................. $26,755 $20,487
Tenant Recoveries and Other Income............................. 8,024 5,639
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Total Revenues............................................ 34,779 26,126
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Expenses:
Real Estate Taxes.............................................. 5,759 4,143
Repairs and Maintenance........................................ 1,440 1,006
Property Management............................................ 1,268 768
Utilities...................................................... 947 501
Insurance...................................................... 337 228
Other.......................................................... 281 145
General and Administrative..................................... 967 738
Interest....................................................... 7,359 7,186
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements and
Deferred Financing Costs..................................... 799 1,501
Depreciation and Other Amortization............................ 7,064 5,557
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Total Expenses........................................... 26,221 21,773
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Income Before Gain on Sales of Properties and Minority Interest 8,558 4,353
Gain on Sales of Properties.................................... 4,320 -
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Income Before Minority Interest................................ 12,878 4,353
Income Allocated to Minority Interest.......................... (1,001) (328)
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Net Income..................................................... 11,877 4,025
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends................................ (980) -
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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders.................... $10,897 $ 4,025
======= =======
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Per Weighted
Average Common Share Outstanding (24,137,615 and
18,881,399 as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively)........ $ .45 $ .21
======= =======

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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)






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Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
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June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income........................................................ $ 17,638 $ 8,200
Income Allocated to Minority Interest............................. 1,405 668
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Income Before Minority Interest................................... 19,043 8,868

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided
by Operating Activities:
Depreciation...................................................... 11,687 9,524
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements and
Deferred Financing Costs......................................... 1,574 2,979
Other Amortization................................................ 1,725 1,232
Gain on Sales of Properties....................................... (4,320) ---
Extraordinary Loss................................................ 821 ---
Provision for Bad Debts........................................... 150 105
(Increase) in Tenant Accounts Receivable and Prepaid
Expenses and Other Assets........................................ (501) (1,333)
(Increase) in Deferred Rent Receivable............................ (432) (831)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued
Expenses and Rents Received in Advance and
Security Deposits................................................ 2,617 (128)
(Increase) Decrease in Restricted Cash............................ 1,819 (189)
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities...................... 34,183 20,227
--------- ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases and Additions to Investment in Real Estate.... (133,605) (51,554)
Proceeds from Sales of Investment in Real Estate................... 12,119 ---
Decrease in Restricted Cash........................................ 881 1,481
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities.......................... (120,605) (50,073)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from Sale of Common Stock................................. 113,850 ---
Common Stock Underwriting Discounts/Offering Costs................. (6,957) ---
Preferred Stock Offering Costs..................................... (408) ---
Proceeds from Acquisition Facilities Payable....................... 29,348 48,800
Repayments on Acquisition Facilities Payable....................... (57,922) ---
Proceeds from Mortgage Loans Payable............................... 36,750 ---
Repayments on Mortgage Loans Payable............................... (427) ---
Proceeds from Construction Loans Payable........................... --- 1,160
Repayments on Construction Loans Payable........................... (4,873) ---
Dividends/Distributions............................................ (22,431) (19,296)
Preferred Stock Dividends.......................................... (2,427) ---
Debt Issuance Costs................................................ (1,462) (2,039)
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities...................... 83,041 28,625
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Net (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents......................... (3,381) (1,221)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period...................... 8,919 9,117
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period............................ $ 5,538 $ 7,896
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</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 PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)


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 is
continuing and expanding the Midwestern industrial property business of The
Shidler Group and the properties and businesses contributed by three other
contributing businesses (the "Contributing Businesses"). The Company's
operations are conducted primarily through First Industrial, L.P. (the
"Operating Partnership") of which the Company is the sole general partner. As
of June 30, 1996, the Company owned 320 in-service properties located in 14
states, containing an aggregate of approximately 28.3 million square feet of
gross leasable area. Of the 320 properties owned by the Company, 195 are held
by First Industrial Financing Partnership, L.P. (the "Financing Partnership"),
82 are held by the Operating Partnership or the Operating Partnership's
Pennsylvania subsidiaries, 19 are held by First Industrial Securities, L.P.
(the "Securities Partnership"), 23 are held by First Industrial Mortgage
Partnership, L.P. (the "Mortgage Partnership") and 1 is held by First
Industrial Indianapolis, L.P. (the "Indianapolis Partnership").

On June 30, 1994, the Company completed its initial public offering of
15,175,000 shares of $.01 par value common stock (the "Initial Offering") and,
in July 1994, issued an additional 1,400,000 shares pursuant to an
over-allotment option. The price per share in the Initial Offering and the
over-allotment option was $23.50, resulting in gross offering proceeds of
approximately $389,512. Net of underwriters' discount and total offering
expenses, the Company received approximately $355,217 in proceeds from the
Initial Offering and the over-allotment option. On June 30, 1994, the Company
(through the Financing Partnership) borrowed $300,000 (the "1994 Mortgage
Loan") from an institutional lender. The net proceeds from the Initial
Offering and 1994 Mortgage Loan were used primarily to acquire properties,
repay indebtedness and pay certain fees and expenses. The Company began
operations on July 1, 1994.

On February 2, 1996, the Company issued an additional 5,175,000 shares of
$.01 par value common stock (the "1996 Equity Offering") inclusive of the
underwriters' over-allotment option. The price per share in the 1996 Equity
Offering was $22, resulting in gross offering proceeds of $113,850. Net of
underwriters' discount and total offering expenses, the Company received
approximately $106,291. The net proceeds from the 1996 Equity Offering were
used to pay down the 1994 Acquisition Facility, 1995 Acquisition Facility and
Construction Loans (hereinafter defined) and fund properties subsequently
acquired.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. is the sole general partner of the
Operating Partnership, with an approximate 91.9% ownership interest at June 30,
1996. First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. is the sole stockholder of First
Industrial Finance Corporation, First Industrial Securities Corporation, First
Industrial Mortgage Corporation and First Industrial Indianapolis Corporation,
which are the sole general partners of the Financing Partnership, the
Securities Partnership, the Mortgage Partnership and the Indianapolis
Partnership, respectively. The Operating Partnership is the sole limited
partner of the Financing Partnership, the Securities Partnership, the Mortgage
Partnership and the Indianapolis Partnership. All significant intercompany
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Purchase accounting has
been applied when ownership interests in properties were acquired for cash.
The historical cost basis of properties has been carried over when the
Contributing Businesses' ownership interests were exchanged for Operating
Partnership units and purchase accounting has been used for all other
properties that were acquired for Operating Partnership units.





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



In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position of
the Company as of June 30, 1996 and the results of operations and cash flows
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, and for the three months ended
June 30, 1996 and 1995, have been included.

Minority interest in the Company at June 30, 1996 represents the
approximately 8.1% aggregate partnership interest in the Operating Partnership
held by the limited partners thereof.

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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 June
30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, and for the three
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

Revenue Recognition:

Rental income is recognized on a straight-line method under which
contractual rent increases are recognized evenly over the lease term. Tenant
recovery income includes payments from tenants for taxes, insurance and other
property operating expenses and is recognized as revenues in the same period
the related expenses are incurred by the Company.

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts against the
portion of tenant accounts receivable which is estimated to be uncollectible.
Accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets are shown net of an
allowance for doubtful accounts of $500 as of June 30, 1996 and December 31,
1995.

Investment in Real Estate and Depreciation:

Real estate assets are carried at the lower of depreciated cost or fair
value as determined by the Company. The Company reviews its properties on a
quarterly basis for impairment and provides a provision if impairments are
determined. First, to determine if impairment may exist, the Company reviews
its properties and identifies those which have had either an event of change or
event of circumstances warranting further assessment of recoverability. Then,
the Company estimates the fair value of those properties on an individual basis
by capitalizing the expected net operating income and discounting the expected
cash flows of the properties. Such amounts are then compared to the property's
depreciated cost to determine whether an impairment exists. Interest expense,
real estate taxes and other directly related expenses incurred during
construction periods are capitalized and depreciated commencing with the date
placed in service, on the same basis as the related assets. Depreciation
expense is computed using the straight-line method based on the following
useful lives:


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Years
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Buildings and Improvements................. 31.5 to 40
Land Improvements.......................... 15
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment.......... 5 to 10
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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)


Construction expenditures for tenant improvements and leasing commissions
are capitalized and amortized over the terms of each specific lease.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred. Expenditures for
improvements are capitalized.

When assets are sold or retired, their costs and related accumulated
depreciation are removed from the accounts with the resulting gains or losses
reflected in net income or loss.

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Cash and Cash Equivalents include all cash and liquid investments with an
initial maturity of three months or less. The carrying amount approximates
fair value due to the short maturity of these investments.

Income Taxes:

The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through
860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). As a
result, the Company generally is not subject to federal income taxation at the
corporate level to the extent it distributes annually at least 95% of its REIT
taxable income, as defined in the Code, to its stockholders and satisfies
certain other requirements. Accordingly, no provision has been made for
federal income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are subject to certain state
and local income, excise and franchise taxes. The provision for such state and
local taxes has been reflected in general and administrative expense in the
consolidated statement of operations and has not been separately stated due to
its insignificance.

For federal income tax purposes, the cash distributions paid to
stockholders may be characterized as ordinary income, return of capital
(generally non-taxable) or capital gains.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

The Company's financial instruments include short-term investments, tenant
accounts receivable, accounts payable, other accrued expenses, mortgage loans
payable and acquisition facilities payable. The fair values of these financial
instruments were not materially different from their carrying or contract
values. The Company's financial instruments also include interest rate
protection agreements (see Note 4).

Deferred Financing Costs:

Deferred financing costs include fees and costs incurred to obtain
long-term financing. These fees and costs are being amortized over the terms of
the respective loans. Accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs was
$5,075 and $3,593, at June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively.
Unamortized deferred financing fees are written-off when debt is retired before
the maturity date (see Note 11).

Earnings Per Common Share:

Net income per share amounts are based on the weighted average of common
and common stock equivalent (stock options) shares outstanding. As of June 30,
1996 and 1995, the number of shares of common stock outstanding was 24,137,881
and 18,881,399, respectively.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)





4. MORTGAGE LOANS, ACQUISITION FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION LOANS PAYABLE

Mortgage Loans:

Concurrent with the Initial Offering, the Company (through the Financing
Partnership) borrowed $300,000 under a mortgage loan (the "1994 Mortgage
Loan"). The 1994 Mortgage Loan is cross-collateralized by, among other things,
first mortgage liens on the 195 properties owned by the Financing Partnership.
The 1994 Mortgage Loan will mature on June 30, 1999, unless extended by the
Company, subject to certain conditions, for an additional two-year period,
thereby maturing on June 30, 2001. The Operating Partnership has guaranteed
certain obligations of the Financing Partnership under the 1994 Mortgage Loan.
The 1994 Mortgage Loan provides for interest only payments which have been
effectively fixed at a rate of 6.97% through June 30, 2001 by certain interest
rate protection agreements. Interest payable related to the 1994 Mortgage Loan
was $1,709 and $1,905 at June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively.
Payments to (from) the Company under the interest rate protection agreements
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 totaled ($143) and $406,
respectively, and for the three months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 totaled
($101) and $215, respectively, which have been included as a component of
interest expense.

In conjunction with obtaining the 1994 Mortgage Loan, the Company
purchased an interest rate protection agreement which effectively limited the
interest rate during the initial five-year term of the 1994 Mortgage Loan to
7.2% per annum. Prior to the subsequent replacement of this interest rate
protection agreement, its cost of $18,450 had been capitalized and was being
amortized over the five-year term of the agreement.

Effective July 1, 1995, the Company replaced such interest rate protection
agreement with new interest rate protection agreements and entered into
interest rate swap agreements, which together effectively fix the annual
interest rate on the 1994 Mortgage Loan at 6.97% for six years through June 30,
2001. As a result of the replacement of the interest rate protection
agreement, the Company incurred a one-time loss of $6.4 million, of which $6.3
million represents the difference between the unamortized cost of the replaced
interest rate protection agreement and the cost of the new agreements. In the
event that the Company does not exercise the two-year option to extend the 1994
Mortgage Loan, the risk associated with the interest rate protection agreements
is that the Company would be obligated to perform its obligations under the
terms or would either pay or receive cash to terminate the agreement. In
either event, the impact of such transaction would be reflected in the
Company's financial statements. The costs of the new interest rate protection
agreements have been capitalized and are being amortized over the respective
terms of the agreements. Under the terms of the new interest rate protection
agreements, certain collateral may be required to be set aside for amounts that
could become due under the agreements. At June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995,
cash collateral of $0 and $2,557, respectively, was included in restricted
cash. Accumulated amortization on the interest protection agreements was $146
and $60 as of June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively.

At June 30, 1996, the fair market value of the interest rate protection
agreements was approximately $12,510, which exceeded the $8,453 net book value
by approximately $4,057. The fair market value was determined by a third party
evaluation and is based on estimated discounted future cash flows.




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)


Under the terms of the 1994 Mortgage Loan, certain cash reserves are
required to be and have been set aside for payments of tenant improvements,
capital expenditures, interest, real estate taxes, insurance and potential
environmental costs. The amount of cash reserves for payments of tenant
improvements, capital expenditures and potential environmental costs were
determined by the lender and were established at the closing of the 1994
Mortgage Loan. The amounts included in the cash reserves relating to payments
of interest, real estate taxes and insurance were determined by the lender and
approximate the next periodic payment of such item. At June 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, these reserves totaled $7,733 and $8,552, respectively, and
are included in Restricted Cash. Such cash reserves were invested in a money
market fund at June 30, 1996. The maturity of these investments is one day.
Accordingly, cost approximates fair market value.

On December 29, 1995 the Mortgage Partnership borrowed $40,200 under a
mortgage loan (the "1995 Mortgage Loan") from an institutional lender. In the
first quarter of 1996, the Company made a one time paydown of $200. The 1995
Mortgage Loan matures on January 11, 2026 and provides for interest only
payments through January 11, 1998, after which monthly principal and interest
payments are required based on a 28-year amortization schedule. The interest
rate under the 1995 Mortgage Loan is fixed at 7.22% per annum through January
11, 2003. After January 11, 2003, the interest rate adjusts through a
predetermined formula based on the applicable Treasury rate. Interest payable
related to the 1995 Mortgage Loan was $168 and $24 at June 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, respectively. The 1995 Mortgage Loan is collateralized by
23 properties held by the Mortgage Partnership.

Under the terms of the 1995 Mortgage Loan, certain cash reserves are
required to be and have been set aside for payments of security deposits,
capital expenditures, interest, real estate taxes and insurance. The amount of
cash reserves segregated for security deposits is adjusted as tenants turnover.
The amounts included in the cash reserves relating to payments of capital
expenditures, interest, real estate taxes and insurance were determined by the
lender and approximate the next periodic payment of such items. At June 30,
1996 and December 31, 1995, these reserves totaled $1,299 and $388,
respectively, and are included in Restricted Cash. Such cash reserves were
invested in a money market fund at June 30, 1996. The maturity of these
investments is one day. Accordingly, cost approximates fair market value.

On December 14, 1995, the Company, through First Industrial Harrisburg,
L.P., entered into a $6,650 mortgage loan (the "Harrisburg Mortgage Loan") that
is collateralized by three properties in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The
Harrisburg Mortgage Loan bears interest at a rate based on LIBOR plus 1.5% or
prime plus 2.25%, at the Company's option, and provides for interest only
payments through May 31, 1996, with monthly principal and interest payments
required subsequently based on a 26.5-year amortization schedule. At June 30,
1996, the interest rate was 7.0%. The Harrisburg Mortgage Loan will mature on
December 15, 2000. Interest payable related to the Harrisburg Mortgage Loan
was $36 and $0 at June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively.

On March 20, 1996, the Company, through the Operating Partnership and the
Indianapolis Partnership, entered into a $36,750 mortgage loan (the "CIGNA
Loan") that is collateralized by seven properties in Indianapolis, Indiana and
three properties in Cincinnati, Ohio. The CIGNA Loan bears interest at a fixed
interest rate of 7.5% and provides for monthly principal and interest payments
based on a 25-year amortization schedule. The CIGNA Loan will mature on April
1, 2003. Interest payable related to the CIGNA Loan was $0 at June 30, 1996.


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



On March 20, 1996, the Company, through the Operating Partnership assumed
a $6,424 mortgage loan and a $2,993 mortgage loan (together, the "Assumed
Loans") that are collateralized by 13 properties in Indianapolis, Indiana and
one property in Indianapolis, Indiana, respectively. The Assumed Loans bear
interest at a fixed rate of 9.25% and provide for monthly principal and
interest payments based on a 16.75-year amortization schedule. The Assumed
Loans will mature on January 1, 2013. Interest payable related to the Assumed
Loans was $0 at June 30, 1996.

Acquisition Facilities:

In connection with the Initial Offering, the Operating Partnership entered
into a three-year, $100,000 collateralized revolving credit facility (the "1994
Acquisition Facility"). During the quarter ended June 30, 1995, the capacity
of the 1994 Acquisition Facility was increased to $150,000. The Operating
Partnership may borrow under the facility to finance the acquisition of
additional properties and for other corporate purposes, including to obtain
additional working capital. The Company has guaranteed repayment of the 1994
Acquisition Facility. The 1994 Acquisition Facility will mature on June 29,
1997. As of June 30, 1996, borrowings under the 1994 Acquisition Facility
totaled $19,660. Borrowings under the 1994 Acquisition Facility bear interest
at a floating rate equal to LIBOR plus 2.0% or a "Corporate Base Rate" plus
.5%, at the Company's election. Effective July 12, 1996, the lenders reduced
the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.75%. Under the 1994 Acquisition Facility,
LIBOR contracts are entered into by the Company as draws are made. At June 30,
1996, the weighted average interest rate was approximately 7.5%. Interest
payable related to the 1994 Acquisition Facility was $114 and $488 at June 30,
1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively. The borrowings under the 1994
Acquisition Facility are cross-collateralized by 25 properties held by the
Operating Partnership. The 1994 Acquisition Facility contains certain
financial covenants relating to debt service coverage, market value net worth,
dividend payout ratio, and total funded indebtedness.

In addition, in December 1995, the Operating Partnership entered into a
$24,219 collateralized revolving credit facility (the "1995 Acquisition
Facility") with a commercial bank. The 1995 Acquisition Facility was paid off
in full and retired in February 1996 with a portion of the proceeds of the 1996
Equity Offering. The 1995 Acquisition Facility was collateralized by six
properties held by the Operating Partnership and bore interest at a floating
rate of LIBOR plus 2.45%. As of December 31, 1995, borrowings under the 1995
Acquisition Facility were $11,294 and bore interest at a rate of 8.3%.
Interest payable related to the 1995 Acquisition Facility was $27 at December
31, 1995.

In May 1996, the Operating Partnership entered into a $10,000
collateralized revolving credit facility (the "1996 Credit Line") with a
commercial bank. The 1996 Credit Line is collateralized by three properties
held by the Operating Partnership. The Company has guaranteed repayment of the
1996 Credit Line. Borrowings under the 1996 Credit Line bear interest at a
floating rate from LIBOR plus 2.45% to LIBOR plus 2.75%, depending on the term
of the interest rate option. The 1996 Credit Line will mature on December 14,
1998. As of June 30, 1996, borrowings under the 1996 Credit Line totaled $0.





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


Construction Loans:

In 1995, the Operating Partnership entered into two construction loans
(together the "Construction Loans") with commercial banks providing total
funding commitments of $5,860. Both construction loans were paid off in full
and retired in February 1996 with a portion of the proceeds of the 1996 Equity
Offering. At December 31, 1995, the Operating Partnership had borrowed $4,873
under such construction loans which were collateralized by two properties held
by the Operating Partnership. Such borrowings bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%
and provided for interest only payments.

The following is a schedule of maturities of the mortgage loans and
acquisition facilities for the next five years ending December 31, and
thereafter:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amount
--------
<S> <C>
1996 $ 444
1997 20,720
1998 1,563
1999 301,710
2000 7,327
Thereafter 80,486
--------
Total $412,250
========
</TABLE>

The 1994 Mortgage Loan matures in 1999 but may be extended at the
Company's option, subject to certain conditions, for an additional two years,
thereby maturing on June 30, 2001.

5. PREFERRED STOCK

In 1995, the Company issued 1.65 million shares of 9.5% Series A
Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") at a purchase price
of $25 per share, and used the $41,250 of gross proceeds to pay down debt
outstanding under the 1994 Acquisition Facility. Dividends on the Series A
Preferred Stock are cumulative from the date of initial issuance and are
payable quarterly. The payment of dividends and amounts upon liquidation,
dissolution or winding-up ranks senior to the payments on the Company's common
stock. The Series A Preferred Stock are not redeemable prior to November 17,
2000. On or after November 17, 2000, the Series A Preferred Stock is
redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at
$25.00 per share, or $41,250 in the aggregate, plus dividends accrued and
unpaid to the redemption date. The Series A Preferred Stock has no stated
maturity and is not convertible into any other securities of the Company.

The payment of dividends on, and payments on liquidation or redemption of,
the Series A Preferred Stock are guaranteed by the Securities Partnership (the
"Guarantor") pursuant to a Guarantee and Payment Agreement (the "Guarantee
Agreement"). The Series A Preferred Stock is the only class of securities of
the Company which have the benefit of such guarantee. To the extent the
Company fails to make any payment of dividend or pay any portion of the
liquidation preference on or the redemption price of any shares of Series A
Preferred Stock, the Guarantor will be obligated to pay an amount to each
holder of Series A Preferred Stock equal to any such shortfall.

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


6. ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE

During the three months ended June 30, 1996, through the Operating
Partnership or a subsidiary thereof, the Company acquired 11 existing
buildings. The aggregate purchase price for these properties totaled
approximately $28,521, excluding costs incurred subsequent to the acquisition
of the properties. These acquisitions are as follows:

* On April 10, 1996, the Company purchased four light industrial
properties totaling 212,293 square feet located in Plymouth, Minnesota
for approximately $12,735.

* On June 19, 1996, the Company purchased a 327,997 square foot bulk
warehouse property located in Indianapolis, Indiana for approximately
$5,600.

* On June 25, 1996, the Company purchased a 78,000 square foot light
industrial property located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for approximately
$2,500.

* On June 26, 1996, the Company purchased a 78,029 square foot light
industrial property located in Chaska, Minnesota for approximately
$2,660.

* On June 28, 1996, the Company purchased four light industrial
properties totaling 180,000 square feet located in Dayton, Ohio for
approximately $3,022 in cash and 84,500 Operating Partnership units
valued at $2,004 in the aggregate ($23.72 per unit).

7. SALES OF REAL ESTATE

On April 4, 1996, the Operating Partnership sold a property located in
suburban Detroit, Michigan. Gross proceeds from the transaction were
approximately $616. The gain on the sale was approximately $186.

On April 26, 1996, the Operating Partnership sold three properties located
in Huntsville, Alabama. Gross proceeds from the transaction were approximately
$10,025. The gain on the sale was approximately $4,105.

On May 31, 1996, the Operating Partnership sold a property located in
Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gross proceeds from the transaction were approximately
$1,478. The gain on the sale was approximately $29.

8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company leases office space in Chicago, Illinois from an affiliate of
The Shidler Group at an aggregate annual cost of approximately $131.

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company maintains a Stock Incentive Plan which is administered by the
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Only officers and other key
employees of the Company and its affiliates generally are eligible to
participate in the Stock Incentive Plan. However, independent Directors of the
Company receive automatic annual grants of options to purchase 7,500 shares at
a per share exercise price equal to the fair market value of a share on the
date of grant.
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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)


The Stock Incentive Plan authorizes (i) the grant of stock options that
qualify as incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Code, (ii) the
grant of stock options that do not so qualify, (iii) restricted stock awards,
(iv) performance share awards and (v) dividend equivalent rights. The exercise
price of stock options will be determined by the Compensation Committee, but
may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares on the date of
grant. Special provisions apply to awards granted under the Stock Incentive
Plan in the event of a change in control in the Company. The Company has
reserved 1,200,000 shares for issuance under the Stock Incentive Plan. At June
30, 1996, options covering 877,500 shares had been granted, remained
outstanding and had not been exercised. During the six months ended June 30,
1996, options covering 37,500 shares were granted, options covering 12,000
shares were terminated and options covering 6,000 shares were exercised.
Options covering 316,500 shares are available for future grants. The following
table details the outstanding options as of June 30, 1996:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Granted, Exercise
Unexpired and Options Price
Date of Grant Not Exercised Exercisable Per Share
------------- -------------- ------------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
June 23, 1994 528,000 528,000 (1) $23.50
July 30, 1994 37,500 37,500 (2) 23.50
May 26, 1995 37,500 37,500 (3) 18.25
July 17, 1995 237,000 118,500 (4) 20.25
May 22, 1996 37,500 --- (5) 23.50
-------- -------
Total 877,500 721,500
======== =======
</TABLE>
(1) Options became exercisable in three equal installments on
December 31, 1994, June 23, 1995 and June 23, 1996.
(2) Options became exercisable on July 30, 1995.
(3) Options became exercisable on May 26, 1996.
(4) Remaining options will become exercisable on July 17, 1996
(5) Options will become exercisable on May 22, 1997.

In 1995, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (SFAS 123). Under the
provisions of SFAS 123, companies can elect to account for stock-based
compensation plans using a fair-value-based method or continue measuring
compensation expense for those plans using the intrinsic value based method
prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees". SFAS 123 requires that companies electing to continue
using the intrinsic value based method must make pro forma disclosures of net
income and earnings per share as if the fair-value-based method of accounting
had been applied.

The Company has elected to continue to account for stock-based
compensation using the intrinsic value method. As such, SFAS 123 did not have
an impact on the Company's second quarter results of operations or financial
position. The pro-forma information required by SFAS 123 will be included in
the footnotes to the Company's 1996 year end consolidated financial statements.


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

In September 1994, the Board of Directors approved and the Company adopted
a 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan. Under the Company's 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan,
all eligible employees may participate by making voluntary contributions. The
Company may make, but is not required to make matching contributions. For the
three months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, the Company did not make any
matching contributions. In March 1996, the Board of Directors approved and the
Company adopted a Deferred Income Plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan, 138,500
unit awards were granted, providing the recipients with deferred income
benefits which vest in three equal annual installments.

10. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended
--------------------------------
June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest............................ $ 14,414 $13,156
========= =======
Interest capitalized.................................................. $ 88 $ 184
========= =======

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distribution payable on common stock/units............................ $ 12,759 $ 9,648

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, THE FOLLOWING
LIABILITIES WERE ASSUMED AND OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS EXCHANGED:

Mortgage loans........................................................ 9,417 ---
Operating Partnership units........................................... 14,085 ---
-------- -------
$ 23,502 $ ---
======== =======
</TABLE>

11. EXTRAORDINARY ITEM

A portion of the net proceeds from the 1996 Equity Offering was used to
pay off in full and retire the 1995 Acquisition Facility and the Construction
Loans. The resulting write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and
prepayment fee incurred to retire the 1995 Acquisition Facility and
Construction Loans are shown as an extraordinary loss in the consolidated
statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 1996.

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in legal actions
arising from the ownership of its properties. 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.

Sixteen properties have leases granting the tenants options to purchase
the property. Such options are exercisable at various times and at appraised
fair market value or at a fixed purchase price generally in excess of the
Company's purchase price.

The Company has committed to the construction of four light industrial
properties totaling 732,604 square feet. The estimated total construction
costs are approximately $17.2 million. The Company is not acting as the
general contractor for these construction projects.

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


13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 9, 1996, the Operating Partnership purchased one light industrial
property in Bloomington, Minnesota totaling 125,950 square feet for
approximately $3,512.

On July 10, 1996, the Operating Partnership purchased for approximately
$2,700 approximately 10.7 acres of land in suburban Detroit, Michigan where it
is constructing a 140,365 square foot bulk warehouse facility.

On July 24, 1996, the Operating Partnership purchased one light industrial
property in Indianapolis, Indiana totaling 70,560 square feet for approximately
$1,410.



14. PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Due to the acquisition of 74 properties between January 1, 1995 and June
30, 1996 and the 1996 Equity Offering, the historical results of operations are
not indicative of future results of operations. The following Pro Forma
Condensed Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and
1995 are presented as if the property acquisitions and the 1996 Equity Offering
had occurred at January 1, 1995, and therefore include pro forma information.
The pro forma information is based upon historical information and does not
purport to present what actual results would have been had such transactions,
in fact, occurred at January 1, 1995, or to project results for any future
period.





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended
--------------------------------
June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Total Revenues.............................................. $69,477 $63,108
Property Expenses........................................... 20,179 17,560
General and Administrative Expense.......................... 1,901 1,465
Interest Expense............................................ 15,285 15,308
Depreciation and Amortization............................... 15,517 15,599
------- -------
Income Before Gain on Sales of Properties,
Minority Interest and Extraordinary Loss.................... 16,595 13,176
Gain on Sales of Properties................................. 4,320 ---
------- -------
Income Before Minority Interest and Extraordinary Loss...... 20,915 13,176
Income Allocated to Minority Interest....................... (1,483) (992)
------- -------
Income Before Extraordinary Loss............................ 19,432 12,184
Extraordinary Loss.......................................... (821) ---
------- -------
Net Income.................................................. 18,611 12,184
Preferred Stock Dividends................................... (1,960) ---
------- -------
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders................. $16,651 $12,184
======= =======
Net Income Per Share........................................ $ .69 $ .51
======= =======

</TABLE>


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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 the Company's 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.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995

At June 30, 1996, the Company owned 320 in-service properties with
approximately 28.3 million square feet, compared to 261 in-service properties
with approximately 20.8 million square feet at June 30, 1995. The addition of
64 properties acquired or developed between July 1, 1995 and June 30, 1996
included the acquisitions of 61 properties comprising approximately 7.4 million
square feet and the completed construction of 3 build-to-suit properties
containing a total of approximately .4 million square feet. The sale of five
properties comprised of approximately .3 million square feet were also
completed between July 1, 1995 and June 30, 1996.

Revenues increased by $14.0 million or 27.1%, due primarily to the
properties acquired or developed after June 30, 1995. Revenues from properties
owned prior to January 1, 1995, increased by approximately $1.6 million or 3.3%
due to general rent increases and additional tenant recovery income charges for
additional property expenses incurred for the six months ended June 30, 1996.

Property expenses, which include real estate taxes, repairs and
maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses,
increased by $5.4 million or 39.3% due primarily to the properties acquired or
developed after June 30, 1995. Expenses from properties owned prior to January
1, 1995, increased by approximately $1.3 million or 10.3% due to additional
snow removal expenses incurred in the Minneapolis and Harrisburg metropolitan
areas and general real estate tax increases.

General and administrative expense increased by $.4 million due primarily
to the additional expenses associated with managing the Company's growing
operations (including additional professional fees relating to additional
properties owned and personnel to manage and expand the Company's business).

Interest expense increased by $.2 million for the six month period ended
June 30, 1996 compared to the six month period ended June 30, 1995. The average
outstanding debt balance was $19.2 million higher during the six months ended
June 30, 1996, due to the additional properties acquired after June 30, 1995,
however, the impact on interest expense was partially offset by lower interest
rates on the 1994 Mortgage Loan as a result of certain interest rate protection
agreements entered into July 1995 (the "Rate Agreements").

Depreciation and other amortization increased by $2.7 million due
primarily to the additional depreciation and amortization related to the
properties acquired after June 30, 1995.

The $4.3 million gain on sales of properties resulted from the sale of
three properties located in Huntsville, Alabama; one property located in
Detroit, Michigan and one property located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gross
proceeds for all sales totaled $12.1 million.

The $.8 million extraordinary item in 1996 represents the write-off of
unamortized deferred financing costs and a prepayment fee for loans that were
paid off in full and retired in 1996.

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COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1995

Revenues increased by $8.7 million or 33.1%, due primarily to the
properties acquired or developed after June 30, 1995. Revenues from properties
owned prior to April 1, 1995, increased by approximately $.8 million or 3.4%
due to general rent increases and additional tenant recovery income charges for
additional property expenses incurred for the three months ended June 30, 1996.

Property expenses, which include real estate taxes, repairs and
maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses,
increased by $3.2 million or 47.7% due primarily to the properties acquired or
developed after June 30, 1995. Expenses from properties owned prior to April
1, 1995, increased by approximately $.4 million or 5.5% due to general real
estate tax increases.

General and administrative expense increased by $.2 million due primarily
to the additional expenses associated with managing the Company's growing
operations (including additional professional fees relating to additional
properties owned and personnel to manage and expand the Company's business).

Interest expense increased by $.2 million for the three month period ended
June 30, 1996 compared to the three month period ended June 30, 1995. The
average outstanding debt balance was $23.4 million higher during the three
months ended June 30, 1996, due to the additional properties acquired after
June 30, 1995, however, the impact on interest expense was partially offset by
lower interest rates on the 1994 Mortgage Loan as a result of the Rate
Agreements.

Depreciation and other amortization increased by $1.5 million due
primarily to the additional depreciation and amortization related to the
properties acquired after June 30, 1995.

The $4.3 million gain on sales of properties resulted from the sale of
three properties located in Huntsville, Alabama; one property located in
Detroit, Michigan and one property located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gross
proceeds for all sales totaled $12.1 million.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At June 30, 1996, the Company's unrestricted cash and cash equivalents was
$5.5 million and restricted cash was $9.0 million. Restricted cash includes
reserves required to be set aside under certain of the Company's loans for
payments of security deposit refunds, tenant improvements, capital
expenditures, interest, real estate taxes, insurance and potential
environmental costs. A portion of the cash reserve relating to payments for
tenant improvements, capital expenditures and potential environmental costs was
established at the closing of the $300 million mortgage loan (the "1994
Mortgage Loan") and is distributed to the Company as such expenditures are
made, and is not required to be replenished to its original level. The portion
of the cash reserve on the 1994 Mortgage Loan relating to payments for
interest, real estate taxes and insurance 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 on the $40 million
mortgage loan ("1995 Mortgage Loan") is adjusted as tenants turnover. The
portion of the cash reserve relating to payments for capital expenditures,
interest, real estate taxes and insurance on 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.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $34.2 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 compared to $20.2 million for the six months ended
June 30,1995. This increase is due primarily to the operations from the
acquisition or development of properties between July 1, 1995 and June 30,
1996.

Net cash used in investing activities increased to $120.6 million from
$50.1 million due to an increase in the acquisition of properties. Net cash
provided by financing activities increased to $83.0 million from $28.6 million
primarily due to the Company's issuance of 5,175,000 shares of $.01 par value
common stock
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in February 1996 (the "1996 Equity Offering"), the consummation of
a $36.7 million mortgage loan offset by a net decrease in acquisition line
borrowings.

Funds from operations for the six months ended June 30, 1996 were $26.9
million, as compared to $19.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 1995,
as a result of the factors discussed in the analysis of operating results
above. Management considers funds from operations to be one measure of the
financial 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. Funds from operations is equal to net income,
excluding gains (or losses) from debt restructuring and sales of property, 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 does 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, 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.

On January 22, 1996, the Company and Operating Partnership paid a fourth
quarter 1995 distribution of 48.75 cents per common share/unit, totaling
approximately $10.4 million. On April 22, 1996, the Company and Operating
Partnership paid a first quarter 1996 distribution of 48.75 cents per
share/unit, totaling approximately $12.5 million. On July 22, 1996, the
Company and Operating Partnership paid a second quarter 1996 distribution of
48.75 cents per common share/unit, totaling approximately $12.8 million. On
January 2, 1996, the Company paid a preferred stock dividend of 28.37 cents per
share, totaling approximately $.5 million. On March 29, 1996, the Company paid
a preferred stock dividend of 59.375 cents per share, totaling approximately
$1.0 million. On June 28, 1996, the Company paid a preferred stock dividend of
59.375 cents per share, totaling approximately $1.0 million.

Between January 1, 1996 and June 30, 1996, the Company purchased 54
industrial properties comprising approximately 6.0 million square feet and one
11.3 acre parcel of land for an aggregate purchase price of approximately
$144.8 million. The Company also sold 5 properties comprising approximately .3
million square feet and continued or began construction on 4 light industrial
properties comprising .7 million square feet. The acquisitions and development
activity were financed with proceeds from the 1996 Equity Offering, borrowings
under the Company's $150 million collateralized acquisition facility ("1994
Acquisition Facility") and $46.2 million of indebtedness incurred or assumed in
connection with property acquisitions.

The Company has considered its short-term 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 liquidity requirements such as
property acquisitions, scheduled debt maturities, major renovations, expansions
and other nonrecurring capital improvements through long-term secured and
unsecured indebtedness and the issuance of additional equity securities. The
Company may finance the development or acquisition of additional properties
through borrowings under the 1994 Acquisition Facility. At June 30, 1996,
borrowings under the 1994 Acquisition Facility bore interest at a weighted
average interest rate of 7.5%. As of June 30, 1996, including properties in
the process of being added to the collateral base, the Company had
approximately $60 million available in additional borrowings under the 1994
Acquisition Facility. While the Company may sell properties if property or
market conditions make it desirable, the Company does not expect to sell assets
in the foreseeable future to satisfy its liquidity requirements.

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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

On May 21, 1996, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

At the meeting, three Class II directors of the Company were elected to
serve until the 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective
successors are duly elected and qualified. The votes cast for each director
were:

For election of Michael G. Damone:
Votes for: 21,918,020
Votes withheld: 62,654

For election of Kevin W. Lynch:
Votes for: 21,918,170
Votes withheld: 62,504

For election of Michael W. Brennan:
Votes for: 21,433,290
Votes withheld: 547,384

In addition, the stockholders approved an amendment to amend the Company's
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the maximum number
of members of the Company's Board of Directors from nine (9) to twelve (12)
with 21,161,285 shares voting in favor, 732,474 shares voting against and
86,915 shares abstaining.

In addition, the appointment of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. as independent
auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1996 was
ratified at the meeting with 21,911,859 shares voting in favor, 22,463 shares
voting against and 46,352 shares abstaining.


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

Exhibits


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description
----------- ------------
<S> <C>
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
3.2 Articles of Amendment dated June 20, 1994
3.3 Articles of Amendment dated May 31, 1996
3.4 Articles Supplementary relating to the Company's 9.5% Series A Cumulative
Preferred Stock
10.1 First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of First Industrial, L.P. dated November 17, 1995
10.2 Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of First Industrial, L.P. dated March 20, 1996
10.3 Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of First Industrial, L.P. dated June 28, 1996
27 Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>


Reports on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A:

Report on Form 8-K dated March 20, 1996, as amended by report on Form
8-K/A No. 1 filed May 17, 1996, relating to the acquisition of 47 industrial
properties. The reports included Combined Historical Statements of Revenues
and Certain Expenses for the acquired properties and Pro Forma Statements of
Operations for First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

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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.
150 N. Wacker, Suite 150
Chicago, IL 60606
Attention: Investor Relations

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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: August 14, 1996 By: /s/ Michael J. Havala
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Michael J. Havala
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)


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EXHIBIT INDEX



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Exhibit No. Description
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EX-3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
EX-3.2 Articles of Amendment dated June 20, 1994
EX-3.3 Articles of Amendment dated May 31, 1996
EX-3.4 Articles Supplementary relating to the Company's 9.5% Series A Cumulative
Preferred Stock
EX-10.1 First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of First Industrial, L.P. dated November 17, 1995
EX-10.2 Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of First Industrial, L.P. dated March 20, 1996
EX-10.3 Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of First Industrial, L.P. dated June 28, 1996
EX-27 Financial Data Schedule
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