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Exhibit 99.1

(FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES LOGO)
     
CONTACT:
  FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC.
 
  Thomas E. Wirth—President & Chief Financial Officer
 
  -or-
 
  Larry Feldman — Chairman
 
  (516) 684 -1239
 
  1010 Northern Blvd, Suite 314
 
  Great Neck, NY 11021
 
   
 
  FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD
 
  Scott Eckstein
 
  (212) 827-3766
 
  seckstein@frbir.com


FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2007 FINANCIAL RESULTS
***
Conference Call to Discuss Results Will Be Held at 10:00AM EDT, October 29, 2007
Dial in: (800) 257-1836 or go to www.feldmanmall.com
GREAT NECK, N.Y.—October 26, 2007
RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS
    2nd quarter FFO was $(0.12) per (diluted) share as compared to $0.20 per share (diluted) in 2nd quarter 2006
 
    Executive management restructuring
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. (NYSE:FMP) today reported Funds From Operations (“FFO”) totaling $(1.7) million, or $(0.12) per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $3.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The Company’s net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was $4.9 million, or $0.40 per share, as compared to net income of $24.4 million, or $1.86 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2006. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2006 included a $30.0 million gain, or $2.04 per diluted share, on the partial sale of the Foothills Mall. The Company had 14.5 and 14.7 million weighted average common shares and operating partnership units outstanding during the second quarters ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Second quarter results were negatively impacted by a number of non-recurring expenses, including professional fees, incurred in connection with the strategic alternatives process. Management believes that these non-recurring expenses will also impact the third quarter but to a lesser extent. The sale of joint venture interests in the Foothills Mall and Colonie Center during the second and third quarters of 2006, respectively, while having a negative impact on year-over-year comparisons from an operating income standpoint (as per the chart below), generated $80.3 million in cash proceeds. The Company has redeployed those proceeds into capital expenditures for the redevelopment of its existing mall properties and believes that continued redevelopment of its malls will lead to increased shop lease-up, increased shopper traffic and consequently stronger revenues.
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The following items represent changes in income and expense that impacted the Company’s FFO results for the periods indicated (in millions):
                 
    June 30, 2007  
    Three     Six  
    Months     Months  
Property Level Net Operating Income (“NOI”):
               
Lower rental revenue
  $ (0.3 )   $ (0.1 )
Higher operating expenses
    (0.6 )     (1.1 )
 
           
Same store NOI variance (1)
    (0.9 )     (1.2 )
 
           
 
               
G&A Expense:
               
Executive severance (non-recurring)
    (0.6 )     (0.6 )
Strategic alternative costs (non-recurring)
    (0.4 )     (0.4 )
Other recurring G&A expense (2)
    (1.5 )     (2.6 )
 
           
Total G&A variance
    (2.5 )     (3.6 )
 
           
 
               
Effect of Sale to JVs: Colonie & Foothills:
               
Net operating Income
    (3.3 )     (6.1 )
Decrease in interest expense
    1.4       2.9  
Increase in management, leasing and development fees
    0.8       1.4  
 
           
Total effect of sale of JV interests
    (1.1 )     (1.8 )
Other:
               
Golden Triangle Mall NOI (acquired 4/06)
          0.4  
Change in Harrisburg earnout liability
          2.3  
Other income and expense, net
          (0.7 )
Preferred stock dividends
    (0.2 )     (0.2 )
 
           
Decrease in FFO
  $ (4.7 )   $ (4.8 )
 
           
 
(1)   The decrease in NOI for properties that were owned during both the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 periods was due to (i) lower revenue ($0.3 million) primarily due to lower reimbursement revenue as the Company’s average expense recovery ratio decreased from 60% to 56% due to more percentage rent leases that exclude recovery provisions, and (ii) higher operating expenses ($0.6 million) primarily due to higher provision for bad debts, salary and wages, and professional fees.
 
(2)   Other expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2007 increased $1.5 million due to (i) higher professional fees, SOX-related fees, and construction management fees ($0.9 million), (ii) costs associated with special construction audits and lease audits ($0.3 million) and (iii) higher personnel costs ($0.3 million).
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, FFO totaled $1.3 million, or $0.09 per diluted share as compared to $6.0 million, or $0.41 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The Company’s net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was $5.8 million, or $0.46 per share, as compared to net income of $23.0 million, or $1.75 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The 2007 period includes a non-cash reduction in the Company’s earnout obligation due to affiliates, increasing miscellaneous income in the first quarter by $2.3 million. The Company had 14.5 and 14.7 million weighted average common shares and operating partnership units outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
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OTHER
Strategic Alternatives
On June 5, 2007, the Company announced that it has retained Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. to assist the Company in exploring strategic alternatives in order to enhance shareholder value. These strategic alternatives included the raising of capital through the sale of assets of the Company, joint ventures or strategic partnerships, selective acquisitions or dispositions, and the combination, sale or merger of the Company with another entity. While the Company remains committed to exploring strategic alternatives, it does not believe a sale, merger or other strategic alternative is imminent under the current market conditions. During the Company’s second quarter conference call management will update investors on the strategic alternative process.
Deferred Dividend
In light of current market conditions and to enhance the redevelopment of the Company’s malls, the Company has suspended the common dividend and does not expect to declare any additional common dividends in the foreseeable future except as may be required to maintain REIT status.
Executive Management Restructuring
The Company announces the following management restructuring which is effective immediately:
    Larry Feldman will give up his position as CEO and the accompanying management responsibilities so that he may focus significantly all of his energy on the critical real estate imperatives facing the Company including leasing, anchor tenant retention and replacement, redevelopment and construction, and strategic direction and planning for the Company. He remains Chairman of the Board.
 
    Tom Wirth has been named President and remains CFO. Tom will assume management responsibilities for the Company with a focus on public company obligations including timely financial reporting.
 
    Jim Bourg retains his position as Chief Operating Officer.
 
    To provide support to, and more direct oversight of management, the independent board members have formed an executive committee led by Bruce Moore. The executive committee will remain in place until such time as the Company has retained additional executive talent, or the committee deems its assistance is no longer required.
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company’s executive management team will host a conference call and audio web cast on October 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM EDT to discuss the financial results. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (800) 257-1836. No pass code is required. The live conference will be simultaneously broadcast in a listen-only mode on the Company’s website at www.feldmanmall.com.
A replay of the call will be available through November 5, 2007 by dialing (800) 405-2236 using pass code 11101247, or individuals may access the replay via the Company’s web site.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Feldman Mall Properties, Inc., consistent with real estate industry and investment community preferences, uses FFO as a supplemental measure of operating performance. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)), excluding gains (or losses) from cumulative effects of accounting changes, extraordinary items
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and sales of depreciable properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.
The Company considers FFO a supplemental measure for equity REITs and a complement to GAAP measures because it facilitates an understanding of the operating performance of the Company’s properties. FFO does not give effect to real estate depreciation and amortization since these amounts are computed to allocate the cost of a property over its useful life. Since values for well-maintained real estate assets have historically increased or decreased based upon prevailing market conditions, the Company believes that FFO provides investors with a clearer view of the Company’s operating performance.
In order to provide a better understanding of the relationship with FFO and GAAP net income, a reconciliation of FFO to GAAP net income has been provided on page 7 of this release. FFO does not represent cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.
During the October 29, 2007 conference call, the Company may discuss non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. In addition, the Company has used a non-GAAP financial measure and the comparable GAAP financial measure (net income/loss) can be found on page 7 of this release.
*Financial Tables Attached
About Feldman Mall Properties
Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. acquires, renovates and repositions enclosed regional shopping malls. Feldman Mall Properties Inc.’s investment strategy is to opportunistically acquire underperforming malls and transform them into physically attractive and profitable Class A malls through comprehensive renovation and re-tenanting efforts aimed at increasing shopper traffic and tenant sales. For more information on Feldman Mall Properties Inc., visit the Company’s website at www.feldmanmall.com.
The Company’s portfolio, including non-owned anchor tenants, consists of seven regional malls aggregating approximately 7.0 million square feet of which the Company owns approximately 4.1 million square feet.
To receive the Company’s latest news release and other corporate documents, please contact the Company at (516) 684-1239. All releases and supplemental data can also be downloaded directly from the Feldman Mall Properties website at: www.feldmanmall.com.
Forward-looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties regarding various matters, including, without limitation, the success of our business strategy, including our acquisition, renovation and repositioning plans; our ability to close pending acquisitions and the timing of those acquisitions; our ability to obtain required financing; our understanding of our competition; market trends; our ability to implement our repositioning plans on time and within our budgets; projected capital and renovation expenditures; demand for shop space and the success of our lease-up plans; availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants; and lease rates and terms. The forward-looking statements are based on our assumptions and current expectations of future performance. These assumptions and expectations may be inaccurate or may change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If there is any inaccuracy or change, actual results may vary materially from our forward-looking statements.
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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
                 
    June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
    (Unaudited)          
 
               
ASSETS:
               
Investments in real estate, net
  $ 339,265     $ 318,440  
Investment in unconsolidated real estate partnerships
    36,461       32,833  
Cash and cash equivalents
    3,962       13,036  
Restricted cash
    31,115       8,159  
Rents, deferred rents and other receivables, net
    6,433       5,718  
Acquired below-market ground lease, net
    7,606       7,674  
Acquired lease rights, net
    8,211       9,262  
Acquired in-place lease values, net
    7,706       10,049  
Deferred charges, net
    4,289       3,284  
Other assets, net
    6,397       5,396  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 451,445     $ 413,851  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Mortgage loans payable
  $ 235,291     $ 211,451  
Junior subordinated debt obligation
    29,380       29,380  
Secured line of credit
    13,000        
Due to affiliates
    1,654       3,891  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    27,500       25,832  
Dividends and distributions payable
    175       3,315  
Acquired lease obligations, net
    5,903       6,823  
Deferred gain on partial sale of real estate
    3,515       3,515  
Negative carrying value of investment in unconsolidated partnership
    4,450       4,450  
 
           
Total liabilities
    320,868       288,657  
Minority interest
    10,719       11,649  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Series A 6.85% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 600,000 shares issued and outstanding; $25.00 liquidation preference
    14,599        
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 13,047,370 and 13,155,062 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively)
    131       132  
Additional paid-in capital
    120,453       120,163  
Distributions in excess of earnings
    (16,463 )     (7,637 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,138       887  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    119,858       113,545  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 451,445     $ 413,851  
 
           
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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Revenue:
                               
Rental
  $ 7,687     $ 11,787     $ 15,396     $ 22,477  
Tenant reimbursements
    3,417       6,326       6,997       11,665  
Management, leasing and development services
    875       112       1,698       257  
Interest and other income
    457       265       3,105       769  
 
                       
Total revenue
    12,436       18,490       27,196       35,168  
 
                       
Expenses:
                               
Rental property operating and maintenance
    4,462       5,701       8,793       11,225  
Real estate taxes
    1,463       2,518       3,041       4,570  
Interest (including amortization of deferred financing costs)
    3,529       5,129       6,640       9,303  
Loss from early extinguishment of debt
    379       357       379       357  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,451       5,500       6,856       9,947  
General and administrative
    4,302       1,800       7,239       3,681  
 
                       
Total expenses
    17,586       21,005       32,948       39,083  
 
                       
Loss from operations
    (5,150 )     (2,515 )     (5,752 )     (3,915 )
Equity in loss of unconsolidated real estate partnerships
    (300 )     (139 )     (655 )     (284 )
Gain on partial sale of real estate
          29,968             29,968  
 
                       
Income (loss) before minority interest
    (5,450 )     27,314       (6,407 )     25,769  
Minority interest
    515       (2,962 )     608       (2,795 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ (4,935 )   $ 24,352     $ (5,799 )   $ 22,974  
Less preferred stock dividends, net of minority interest
    (158 )           (158 )      
 
                       
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders — basic
    (5,093 )     24,352       (5,957 )     22,974  
 
                       
Basic income (loss) per share
  $ (0.40 )   $ 1.90     $ (0.46 )   $ 1.79  
Diluted income (loss) per share
    (0.40 )     1.86       (0.46 )     1.75  
 
                               
Funds From Operations (FFO) Calculation:
                               
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (5,093 )   $ 24,352     $ (5,957 )   $ 22,974  
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    3,451       5,500       6,856       9,947  
Joint venture FFO adjustment
    622       209       1,247       388  
Minority interest
    (515 )     2,962       (608 )     2,795  
Less:
                               
Gain on partial sale of real estate
          (29,968 )           (29,968 )
Depreciation of non-real estate assets
    (134 )     (46 )     (242 )     (88 )
 
                       
 
                               
FFO, diluted
  $ (1,669 )   $ 3,009     $ 1,296     $ 6,048  
 
                       
 
                               
FFO per share
  $ (0.12 )   $ 0.20     $ 0.09     $ 0.41  
 
                               
Ownership interests:
                               
Weighted average REIT common shares for basic net income per share
    12,862       12,802       12,862       12,800  
Weighted average common stock equivalents and partnership units
    1,613       1,891       1,642       1,884  
 
                       
Weighted average shares and units outstanding
    14,475       14,693       14,504       14,684  
 
                       
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OPERATING STATISTICS
June 30, 2007
                                                         
                                                    Shop  
                                            Shop     Tenant  
Property   Total     Rentable             Annualized     Shop     Tenants     Base Rent  
(Ownership   Square     Square     Mall     Base     Tenant     Percentage     Per Leased  
Interest)   Feet     Feet     Occupancy     Rent     Square Feet     Leased (A)     Sq. Ft.  
Stratford Square (100%)
    1,300,000       629,000       94.8 %   $ 8,083,572       384,000       68.34 %   $ 23.85  
Tallahassee Mall (100%)
    966,000       966,000       92.75       7,416,224       204,000       73.13       22.62  
Northgate Mall (100%)
    1,100,000       577,000       91.67       7,953,772       315,000       63.36       24.19  
Golden Triangle Mall (100%)
    765,000       288,000       98.06       3,065,867       171,000       69.85       19.40  
Foothills Mall (30.8%)
    711,000       502,000       96.72       8,209,269       230,000       91.80       19.24  
Colonie Center Mall (25.0%)
    1,200,000       668,000       91.95       6,916,906       336,000       80.34       26.34  
Harrisburg Mall (25.0%)
    922,000       922,000       83.10       5,292,389       270,000       55.64       21.34  
 
                                         
Total/Weighted Avg.
    6,964,000       4,552,000       92.72 %   $ 46,937,999       1,910,000       71.78 %   $ 22.43  
 
                                         
 
(A)   — Excludes temporary tenants
                                                         
Lease   Number of     Expiring     % of Total     Expiring     Annualized             Expiring  
Expiration   Expiring     Rentable     Sq. Ft.     Base     Base     % of Total     Base Rent  
Year   Leases     Area     Expiring     Rent     Rent     Base Rent     Per Sq. Ft.  
2007
    50       127,347       3.61 %   $ 198,757     $ 2,385,059       5.1 %   $ 18.73  
2008
    86       368,141       10.43       372,900       4,474,766       9.5       12.16  
2009
    67       190,152       5.38       327,875       3,934,473       8.4       20.69  
2010
    64       221,114       6.26       365,301       4,383,585       9.3       19.82  
2011
    62       249,735       7.07       415,015       4,980,190       10.6       19.94  
2012
    42       290,219       8.22       302,900       3,634,757       7.7       12.52  
2013
    36       326,865       9.26       336,162       4,033,883       8.6       12.34  
2014
    34       308,591       8.74       363,065       4,356,782       9.3       14.12  
2015
    22       90,651       2.57       147,336       1,768,042       3.8       19.50  
2016 and thereafter
    59       1,358,497       38.47       1,082,210       12,986,462       27.7       9.56  
 
                                         
Total/Weighted Average
    522       3,531,312       100.0 %   $ 3,911,521     $ 46,937,999       100.0 %   $ 13.29  
 
                                         
Sales Per Square Foot
Trailing Twelve Months Ending
                                         
    6/30/2007     3/31/2007     12/31/2006     9/30/2006     6/30/2006  
Stratford Square Mall
  $ 286.93       288.77       284.51       283.33       282.70  
Tallahassee Mall
    325.00       327.45       320.32       329.34       329.64  
Northgate Mall
    317.56       320.38       308.42       309.63       308.27  
Golden Triangle Mall
    293.02       295.70       283.95       278.54          
Foothills Mall
    308.47       310.35       305.77       306.03       302.35  
Colonie Center Mall
    303.43       303.33       308.02       299.71       299.95  
Harrisburg Mall
    270.44       269.92       266.61       260.31       255.03  
 
                             
Total/Weighted Average
  $ 300.69     $ 302.27     $ 296.80     $ 295.27     $ 296.32  
 
                             
Shop Occupancy with Temporary Tenants
Trailing Twelve Months Ending
                                         
    6/30/2007     3/31/2007     12/31/2006     9/30/2006     6/30/2006  
Stratford Square Mall
    82.74 %     83.19 %     82.28 %     75.89 %     73.76 %
Tallahassee Mall
    85.98       86.61       88.00       88.00       88.19  
Northgate Mall
    78.65       84.26       90.18       90.91       84.75  
Golden Triangle Mall
    91.76       95.26       95.63       78.41          
Foothills Mall
    87.37       92.71       100.00       96.50       96.52  
Colonie Center Mall
    87.10       87.18       89.19       90.46       88.96  
Harrisburg Mall
    77.03       80.72       75.15       80.80       77.90  
 
                             
Total/Weighted Average
    84.38 %     87.13 %     88.63 %     85.85 %     85.01 %
 
                             
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