CLEVELAND, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Forest City Enterprises, Inc., (NYSE: FCEA and FCEB) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new $100 million common share repurchase program to replace its prior program. The shares, including both the company’s Class A and Class B common shares, may be repurchased, in light of prevailing market and economic conditions, to take advantage of investment opportunities at times when the Board and company management believe the market price of the common stock does not accurately reflect the underlying value of the company; indicate to investors the company’s confidence in its business; enhance shareholder value; and reduce dilution.

Purchases may be made in the open market or otherwise, and in such amounts and at such times and prices as the company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer shall determine, provided that all purchases comply with regulations and guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Rules 10b-5, 10b-6 and 10b-18, under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

Repurchase of shares under the program will be subject to the limitations and requirements set forth in the Company’s credit facility and indentures, including the current $24 million aggregate limitation on stock repurchases during any four consecutive fiscal quarters set forth in the Company’s credit facility.

This program does not obligate the company to acquire any particular amount of common stock. The program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time at the discretion of company management as conditions change as to the market price, need or other factors. The program has no set expiration date.

About Forest City
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is an NYSE-listed national real estate company with $10.7 billion in total assets. The company is principally engaged in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.forestcity.net.

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SOURCE Forest City Enterprises, Inc.