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PREIT company history timeline

1960

1960: Founded as one of the first publicly held REITs in the US

1970

1970: Started trading on the American Stock Exchange under ticker symbol PEI

1997

1997: Merged with The Rubin Organization, with Ronald Rubin named CEO; Trading moved to the New York Stock Exchange

2003

2003: Strategic focus changes from a diversified property base to one focused on retail; Acquired six-mall portfolio from The Rouse Company; Sold all multi-family properties; Completed merger with Crown American Trust, acquiring 26 retail assets

2012

2012: Joseph F. Coradino named CEO; Outlined strategy focused on improving portfolio quality and the balance sheet while enhancing operating performance to position company for growth

2013

2013: Beginning of asset disposition program, aimed at improving overall portfolio quality

2014

2014: Formed joint-venture with Macerich to redevelop the Gallery at Market East into the Fashion District Philadelphia

2015

2015: Acquired Springfield Town Center in Fairfax County, VA from Vornado Realty Trust; Philadelphia City Council approves legislation leading to the redevelopment of Fashion District Philadelphia; Century 21 opens 1st store outside of New York Metro at Fashion District Philadelphia

2016

2016: Relaunched the new and improved PREIT.com to coincide with the company’s enhanced portfolio

2017

2017: Sold 17th low-productivity mall revealing high-quality platform with improved growth profile.

2019

2019: Fashion District Philadelphia officially opened in September 2019 with a successful four-day launch weekend to celebrate Philadelphia’s newest shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural destination.

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