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02/05/10Simon Property Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results, Announces All-Cash Quarterly Dividend and Provides 2010 Guidance
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. "I am very pleased with our fourth quarter and full year financial and operational performance," said David Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We reported funds from operations as adjusted per share of $1.66 for the quarter and $6.01 for the year. In addition, our regional mall and Premium Ou... 
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01/21/10Simon Property Group Announces Expiration and Results of Cash Tender Offer for Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced results of the cash tender offer made by Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), to purchase for cash any and all of the ten outstanding series of notes listed in the table below (the "Notes"). The tender offer expired yesterday at 5:00 p.m., New York City time. The total principal amount of Notes tendered and accepted for purchase was approximately $2.285 billion, wi... 
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01/19/10Simon Property Group Sells $2.25 Billion of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its majority-owned partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), has agreed to sell $2.25 billion of its senior unsecured notes in an underwritten public offering through Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, RBS Securities Inc. and Barclays Capital Inc., as joint book-running managers, and Calyon Securities (USA) I... 
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01/15/10Simon Property Group Announces Reporting Information for 2009 Distributions
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced 2009 year-end tax reporting information. Simon Property Group, Inc. Common Stock CUSIP 828806109 Ticker Symbol: SPG Record 2/12 Record 5/14 Record 8/17 Record 11/16 Dividend Dates Pmt 3/18 Pmt 6/19 Pmt 9/18 Pmt 12/18 -------- -------- -------- --------- ... 
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01/12/10Simon Property Group Announces Cash Tender Offer for Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 12, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), has commenced a tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of the ten outstanding notes listed in the table below (the "Notes") issued by the Operating Partnership or one of its subsidiaries. The terms and conditions of the tender offer are set forth in an Offer to Purchase dated Janu... 
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01/06/10Simon Property Group Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 06, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, will be released before the market opens on February 5, 2010. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on February 5th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investors tab), www.earnings.com and www.street... 
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01/04/10Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2010 First Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 04, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on January 4, 2010 and ending on March 31, 2010 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $74.179, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 ... 
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12/14/09Simon Property Group Announces Results of Dividend Elections and Details of Common Stock Dividend Payable on December 18, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today reported results of the stockholders' elections relating to the dividend announced on October 30, 2009. The quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock is payable on December 18, 2009 to stockholders of record on November 16, 2009. Summarized results of the dividend elections are as follows: -- Holders of 25.3 million shares elected to receive the dividen... 
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12/08/09Simon Property Group Announces New Corporate Credit Facility
$3.565 Billion Facility Matures in 2013 INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it has entered into a new unsecured corporate credit facility providing an initial revolving borrowing capacity of $3.565 billion. This initial borrowing capacity represents an increase to the Company's existing $3.5 billion revolver. The new facility contains an accordion feature up to $4.0 billion and will mature on March 31,... 
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12/08/09Simon Property Group to Acquire Prime Outlets
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("Simon") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement whereby Simon will acquire all of the outlet shopping center business of Prime Outlets Acquisition Company and certain of its affiliated entities ("Prime Outlets") in a transaction valued at approximately $2.325 billion, including the assumption of Prime Outlets' existing indebtedness and preferred stock. Under the terms of the agr... 
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11/24/09Combining Value and Fun, Simon's Shop Smarter Marketing Initiative Strikes the Right Chord This Holiday Season
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the nation's largest developer, owner and operator of shopping centers, is making it easier for shoppers to get the most out of the holiday season. Consumers will receive information about an abundance of promotional offers from retailers at their local Simon® mall, by going online at www.simon.com, and through flyers available throughout each participating property. "Our shoppers will be surprised an... 
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10/30/09Simon Property Group Announces Third Quarter Results
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. Funds from operations ("FFO") for the quarter increased 2.0% to $473.1 million, or $1.38 per share diluted. FFO for the third quarter of 2009 reflects dilution of $0.23 per share as a result of the issuance of 17.25 million shares of common stock by the Company in March and an additional 23 million shares in May of ... 
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10/29/09New National Crime Prevention Council Initiative Unveiled in Simon Property Group Malls Across America
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc., the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, (NYSE: SPG) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home of McGruff the Crime Dog®, announced today they have teamed up during Crime Prevention Month to unveil NCPC's new initiative called Circle of Respect in approximately 185 malls across the country. The goal of the Circle of Respect initiative is to beg... 
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10/01/09Simon Property Group to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Global Real Estate Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate on the panel "Appropriate Capital Structure and Funding It" at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Global Real Estate Conference. The panel is scheduled for today, Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 2:10 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of Mr. Sterrett's panel presentation will be available online in ... 
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09/29/09Simon Property Group Lauded for Climate Change Disclosure
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today its inclusion in the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) "Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index." The results were announced by the CDP at an event last week in New York. This index highlights companies that have displayed the most professional approach to corporate governance with res... 
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09/25/09Simon Property Group Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, will be released before the market opens on October 30, 2009. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on October 30th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investors tab), www.earnings.com and ... 
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09/14/09Simon Property Group Announces Results of Dividend Elections and Details of Common Stock Dividend Payable on September 18, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today reported results of the stockholders' elections relating to the dividend announced on August 4, 2009. The quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock is payable on September 18, 2009 to stockholders of record on August 17, 2009. Summarized results of the dividend elections are as follows: -- Holders of 27.5 million shares elected to receive the d... 
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09/10/09Simon Property Group Targets Fashion-Conscious, Budget-Savvy Consumers With Simon Fashion Now(TM)
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consumers are always looking for an enhanced shopping experience and once again this fall Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) delivers with Simon Fashion Now(TM), a free, high-energy celebration of style at all price ranges coming to six premier shopping centers. Runway shows, which feature production values similar to the famous fashion industry shows, will take place at signature Simon properties from coast-to-coast. However,... 
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08/06/09Simon Property Group Sells $500 Million of 5-Year Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its majority-owned partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., has agreed to sell $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.75% senior unsecured notes due 2014 in an underwritten offering through Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., and UBS Securities LLC, as joint book-running managers. The notes were priced at 105.029... 
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08/06/09Simon Property Group To Reopen 5-Year Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 06, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its majority-owned partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., subject to market conditions, intends to issue $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.75% notes due 2014. The issue would be a re-opening of the 6.75% notes due 2014 issued on May 15, 2009. Assuming a successful re-opening, there would be $1.1 billion of this series of senior notes outstandin... 
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08/06/09Simon Property Group Opens Cincinnati Premium Outlets(R)
MONROE, Ohio, Aug 06, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced today that its Chelsea outlet division opened Cincinnati Premium Outlets(R). Located on a 117-acre site in Monroe, north of Cincinnati, off Interstate 75 at exit 29 (Ohio 63) in Warren County, Cincinnati Premium Outlets contains 400,000 square feet of gross leasable area and 100 designer and name-b... 
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08/04/09Simon Property Group Announces Second Quarter Results
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 04, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Funds from operations ("FFO") for the quarter were $313.1 million, or $0.96 per share diluted. Results for the quarter were impacted by a non-cash impairment charge of $0.42 per share. Excluding the impact of this charge, FFO was $453.6 million, or $1.38 per share diluted. FFO for the second quarter of 2008 ... 
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07/09/09Simon's Chelsea Division Opens Ami Premium Outlets(R) in Japan
INDIANAPOLIS, July 9, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its 40%-owned joint venture, Chelsea Japan Co., Ltd., opened Ami Premium Outlets, the joint venture's eighth Premium Outlet Center(R) in Japan. Phase I, comprising 225,000 square feet of gross leasable area (GLA), opens with 100 tenants, including global brands, domestic brands and restaurants. The center is expandable to approximately 360,000 square feet of GLA. Ami Premi... 
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06/29/09Simon dTOUR Live(R) Presented by ABC Family Links Teens with Music, Fashion, and Extreme Sports
Free 10-City Concert Series at Simon Malls for Teens This Summer INDIANAPOLIS, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This summer, Simon malls across the country will "take it to the extreme" with BMX bike demos, hot music acts, and interactive games and contests all wrapped into one cool event set to energize teens. Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer, and manager of high quality retail real estate released details on the 2009 Simon d... 
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06/24/09Simon Adds Leasing, Management, and Marketing Duties at Two Centers
-- Nation's Largest U.S. Retail REIT Brings its Expertise to GalleriaINDIANAPOLIS, June 24, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Nation's Largest U.S. Retail REIT Brings its Expertise to Galleria Dallas and Novi Town Center - Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today that it will assume leasing, management, and marketing duties of two high-quality shopping centers, Galleria Dallas and Nov... 
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06/16/09Simon Property Group Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, will be released before the market opens on August 4, 2009. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on August 4th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab), www.earnings.co... 
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06/12/09Simon Property Group Announces Results of Dividend Elections and Details of Common Stock Dividend Payable on June 19, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today reported results of the stockholders' elections relating to the dividend announced on May 1, 2009. The quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock is payable on June 19, 2009 to stockholders of record on May 14, 2009. Summarized results of the dividend elections are as follows: -- Holders of 22.6 million shares elected to receive the dividend al... 
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05/28/09Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at NAREIT's Investor Forum
INDIANAPOLIS, May 28, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that members of senior management including David Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a company roundtable presentation to the investment community at NAREIT's Investor Forum in New York on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight ... 
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05/28/09Rising Country Artist Katie Armiger to Launch 24-City Summer Concert Tour at Simon Property Group Malls Across the Nation
Seventeen-year-old Singer/Songwriter to Showcase Her Critically Acclaimed Second Album "Believe" on Her First National Tour with The Simon dTOUR -Country Music Tour INDIANAPOLIS, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For music fans, the summer's next sensation could be as close as the neighborhood mall as Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), Great American Country (GAC) Television, F.Y.E., and Cold River Records today announced Katie Armiger will headline her first tour making stops... 
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05/12/09Simon Property Group Provides Update on 2009 Capital Market Activities
INDIANAPOLIS, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today provided an update on its 2009 capital market activities. Over the course of the last eight weeks, the Company and its majority-owned partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., have raised approximately $3.1 billion of capital. This total includes proceeds from the 23 million share common stock offering completed earlier today and the $600 million senior notes offering scheduled to clo... 
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05/11/09Simon Property Group Sells $600 Million of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its majority-owned partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., has agreed to sell $600 million of its 6.75% senior unsecured notes due 2014 in an underwritten public offering through Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., and UBS Securities LLC, as joint book-running managers. The notes were priced at 98.960% of the principal a... 
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05/07/09Simon Property Group Announces Terms of Public Offering of Common Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it had increased the public offering of common stock announced yesterday to 20,000,000 shares. The public offering price is $50.00 per share. Merrill Lynch & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley are the joint book-running managers of the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase 3,000,000 additional shares of common stock to co... 
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05/06/09Simon Property Group Announces Offering of Common Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it intends to conduct, subject to market and other conditions, an offering of 14,000,000 shares of common stock. The Company expects to grant the underwriters an overallotment option to purchase 2,100,000 additional shares of common stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. Merrill Lynch & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and Morg... 
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05/01/09Simon Property Group Announces First Quarter Results
INDIANAPOLIS, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009: -- Funds from operations ("FFO") for the quarter increased 13.5% to $476.8 million from $420.1 million in the first quarter of 2008. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 10.3% to $1.61 from $1.46 in 2008. -- Net income available to common stockholders for the quar... 
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04/27/09Simon Property Group Entertains Shoppers With Over Eleven Thousand Events in 2009
--Nation's Largest Mall Operator Unveils Unmatched Lineup of Marketing EventsINDIANAPOLIS, April 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today plans to enhance its already comprehensive marketing activities with the execution of over 11,000 events and activities in 2009. These free events are scheduled throughout the year and span a number of different c... 
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04/23/09Simon Expands Camarillo Premium Outlets(R)
INDIANAPOLIS, April 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced that it opened The Promenade at Camarillo Premium Outlets(R) this morning in Camarillo, California. The 220,000 square-foot expansion brings the property to a total of 674,000 square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) and 160 stores. A ribbon cutting ceremony with company and city officials was held kicking off a four-day 'Expansion Celebration' which will run through Sunday, April ... 
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04/08/09Simon Property Group Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, will be released before the market opens on May 1, 2009. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on May 1st at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab), www.earnings.com and... 
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03/31/09Simon Property Group Completes Two Secured Financings
INDIANAPOLIS, March 31, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today the completion of two asset financings: -- On March 20th, the Company completed a $97.5 million mortgage financing for Woodland Hills Mall in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The interest rate on the 10-year loan is 7.79%. The previous loan on this property was a $78.6 million, 7% mortgage. -- Today, the Company completed a $100 million mortgage ... 
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03/25/09Simon Property Group Announces Closing of Concurrent Equity and Debt Offerings
INDIANAPOLIS, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it and its majority-owned operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., have closed the equity and debt offerings announced last week. Simon also announced that the underwriters of the equity offering exercised their over-allotment option in full. As a result, the Company sold a total of 17,250,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $31.50... 
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03/20/09Simon Property Group Sells $650 Million of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it has agreed to sell $650 million of senior notes of its majority-owned partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., in an underwritten public offering through Banc of America Securities LLC, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as joint book-running managers and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. as co-managers. T... 
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03/20/09Simon Property Group Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today the pricing of its public offering of 15,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $31.50 per share. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and UBS Investment Bank acted as joint book-running managers of the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase 2,250,000 additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. ... 
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03/19/09Simon Property Group Announces Concurrent Offerings of Common Stock and Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it and its majority-owned operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., intend to conduct, subject to market and other conditions, concurrent offerings of approximately 15,000,000 shares of common stock and approximately $500 million principal amount of senior notes due 2019. The completion of either offering is not conditioned on the success of the other. The ... 
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03/13/09Simon Property Group Announces Results of Dividend Elections and Details of Common Stock Dividend Payable on March 18, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today reported results of the stockholders' elections relating to the dividend announced on January 30, 2009. The quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock is payable on March 18, 2009 to stockholders of record on February 12, 2009. Summarized results of the dividend elections are as follows: -- Holders of 15.2 million shares elected to receive the... 
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03/05/09Simon Property Group Finishes #1 Again as FORTUNE's Most Admired Real Estate Company
INDIANAPOLIS, March 5, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, has been named America's Most Admired Company in the real estate industry according to FORTUNE magazine. As part of FORTUNE's 27th annual list of America's Most Admired Companies in its March 16th issue, SPG emerged as the industry leader for the third time this decade. Simon Property Group, Inc. is a... 
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03/02/09Simon Fashion Now(TM) Brings Accessible Fashion and Free Entertainment to Consumers at Simon Malls Across the Nation
Fashion shows and events offer spring style at an array of price points INDIANAPOLIS, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon malls around the country are rolling out the runway to showcase this year's brightest spring styles at Simon Fashion Now(TM). Simon Fashion Now(TM) is a series of vibrant fashion shows designed and presented by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate. A celebration... 
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02/27/09Simon Property Group to Present at Citi Investment Research 2009 Global Property CEO Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that members of senior management including David Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a company roundtable presentation to the investment community at the Citi Investment Research 2009 Global Property CEO Conference on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 9:05... 
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02/04/09Simon Completes Solar Panel Installation at The Shops at Mission Viejo
- Largest Solar Installation by a Mall Owner in U.S. - INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, has just last month completed the largest solar installation by a mall owner in the U.S. Simon Property Group entered into a power purchase agreement with Element Markets, a Houston-based developer of clean energy, for the output of a 173kW solar fa... 
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01/30/09Simon Property Group Announces Fourth Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends and Provides 2009 Guidance
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2008: -- Funds from operations ("FFO") for the quarter increased 6.5% to $540.5 million from $507.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 5.7% to $1.86 from $1.76 in 2007. Included in fourth quarter 2008 FFO was an impairment charge of $21.2 millio... 
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01/12/09Simon Property Group Announces Reporting Information for 2008 Distributions
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2009--Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:SPG) today announced 2008 year-end tax reporting information. Simon Property Group, Inc. Common Stock CUSIP 828806109 Ticker Symbol: SPG Record Record Record Record % of 2/15 5/16 8/15 11/14 Annual Dividend ... 
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01/06/09Simon Property Group Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, will be released before the market opens on January 30, 2009. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on January 30th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com ... 
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11/25/08Simon Malls Launch 'Black Friday' and the 2008 Holiday Season, with Value, Variety, and Fun for Consumers Nationwide
A New Initiative and an Array of Perks Await Shoppers When Doors Open at 5 A.M. at Most Simon Properties the Day After ThanksgivingINDIANAPOLIS, Nov 25, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Early-bird shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving is an annual tradition for holiday bargain hunters across the country. This year Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) is opening its malls extra early to help consumers get an even faster jump on their holiday gift lists. Most Simon malls will ... 
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11/13/08Nation's Largest Mall Operator Launches Marketing Program to Help Consumers Make the Most of the Holiday Season
Campaign Emphasizes What Consumers Want: Retailer Sales, Convenience, Quality Stores and Brands, and a Festive Holiday Mall Environment INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2008--With nearly every American consumer planning to shop at a mall this holiday season, the nation's largest mall operator, Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), is launching a campaign designed to capture that holiday spirit and help consumers make the most of the hol... 
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11/13/08Simon's Chelsea Division Opens Jersey Shore Premium Outlets(R)
TINTON FALLS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2008--Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea outlet division opened Jersey Shore Premium Outlets(R). Located directly off the Garden State Parkway at exit 100A on Route 66 East in Tinton Falls, Jersey Shore Premium Outlets contains 435,000 square feet of gross leasable area and 120 designer and name-brand outlet stores. The Grand Opening celebration runs through Sunday, November 16 and features live ent... 
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11/06/08Simon's Chelsea Division Expands Orlando Premium Outlets(R)
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2008--Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea outlet division opened the second phase of Orlando Premium Outlets(R), in Orlando, Florida. The 114,000 square-foot expansion brings the property to a total of 550,000 square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) and 150 stores. It also includes the construction of a four-level parking garage which opened in 2007 in advance of the expansion. The center is located off ... 
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11/03/08Simon Property Group Announces Third Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simon Property Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Simon”) (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008: Funds from operations (“FFO”) for the quarter increased 10.8% to $463.9 million from $418.7 million in the third quarter of 2007. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 10.3% to $1.61 from $1.46 in 2007. FFO for the ni... 
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10/16/08Simon's Chelsea Division Opens Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets(R) in Japan
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea division opened Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets, the seventh Premium Outlet Center(R) in Japan. The center, which serves the Sendai market of northern Honshu Island, is located in Izumi Park Town, approximately three miles from Izumi Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway and is easily accessible from downtown Sendai via Ohira-Sendai Road (Route 264). A major upgrade of Ohira-Senda... 
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10/07/08Simon's Chelsea Outlet Division Begins Construction of Ami Premium Outlets(R)
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), announced today that its 40%-owned joint venture, Chelsea Japan Co., Ltd., began construction of Ami Premium Outlets, the joint venture's eighth project. Phase I, comprising 225,000 square feet of gross leasable area (GLA), is scheduled to open in the summer of 2009 with approximately 100 tenants, including global brands, domestic brands and restaurants. The center is expandable to approximately 360,000 square f... 
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09/30/08Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2008 Fourth Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE:SPGPrI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on October 1, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2008 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $78.10, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 trading days in a ... 
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09/19/08Simon Property Group Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Sep 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, will be released before the market opens on November 3, 2008. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on November 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investor... 
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09/09/08Simon Property Group Rolls Out Simon Fashion Now Across Runways in Six States
Stylist Robert Verdi Signs On For Tour Stops INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announces the launch of Simon Fashion Now in six states across the U.S. Simon Fashion Now is a celebration of style featuring runway fashion shows, the latest trends in cosmetics and the season's must-have accessories at signature Simon properties includ... 
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08/18/08Simon Property Group Class C Shareholder to Convert Holdings into Common Shares
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that an entity controlled by Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. has elected to convert its holdings of 4,000 shares of Class C common stock into 4,000 Class A common shares as permitted in the Company's charter. The shares held by Mr. DeBartolo's entity represented all of the outstanding Class C common shares. Upon conversion, all shares of Class C common stock were retired an... 
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07/31/08Visa Olympic Games-Themed Giftcards Available at Simon Malls
Limited Edition Giftcards and Coca-Cola Enable Consumers to Live the Excitement with Interactive CD, Prizes INDIANAPOLIS, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) has teamed with marketing allies Visa U.S.A. and Coca-Cola to create an innovative marketing campaign -- "The Gift That Takes The Gold" -- that promotes Coke and Visa's 2008 Olympic sponsorships exclusively at Simon Malls across the country. (Photo: http://www.new... 
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07/28/08Simon Property Group Announces Second Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008: -- Funds from operations ("FFO") for the quarter increased 14.7% to $427.9 million from $373.0 million in the second quarter of 2007. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 13.7% to $1.49 from $1.31 in 2007. FFO for the six months increased 10.8% to $847.9 million from $765.4 million in 2007. On a dilu... 
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07/15/08Simon's Chelsea Division Expands Sano Premium Outlets(R)
INDIANAPOLIS, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced today that its Chelsea outlet division opened the fourth phase of Sano Premium Outlets, near Tokyo, Japan. The 73,000 square-foot expansion brings the property to a total of 393,000 square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) containing 175 retail and restaurant tenants. Sano Premium Outlets opened in ... 
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07/14/08Simon Malls Brings Ticketmaster to Consumers
Ticket-buying convenience launched for Simon mall shoppers INDIANAPOLIS, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ticketmaster (Nasdaq: IACI), the world's connection to live entertainment, and Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high-quality shopping centers, today announced the launch of a program in which Ticketmaster will have an on-mall retail location at Simon's Gift Services Booth. The program will be Ticketmaster's... 
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06/30/08Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2008 Third Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the Company) (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrI) (Preferred Stock) may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on July 1, 2008 and ending on September 30, 2008 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $78.30, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 trading da... 
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06/25/08Simon Breaks Ground on Cincinnati Premium Outlets(R)
MONROE, Ohio, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced that its Chelsea outlet division held ceremonies today to mark the start of construction of Cincinnati Premium Outlets(R), a 400,000 square-foot upscale outlet shopping center serving the greater Cincinnati market. The center will be located on a 117-acre site in Monroe, north of Cincinnati, off Inte... 
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06/23/08Simon Deploys Revolutionary Law Enforcement Vehicles in Malls
- T3 Series Aids in Safety and is Environmentally Friendly - INDIANAPOLIS, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, and T3 Motion, Inc., manufacturers of the revolutionary T3 Series law enforcement vehicles, announced today the deployment of these vehicles at various Simon properties nationwide. The three-wheeled T3 makes officers more visible. The nine-i... 
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06/10/08Simon Property Group Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, June 10, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, will be released before the market opens on July 28, 2008. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on July 28th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investor Relations t... 
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06/02/08Simon dTOUR Live Presented by ABC Family Connects Pop Stars and Top Brands at Simon Malls
Free Concert Event Combines Music, Fashion, TechnologyINDIANAPOLIS, June 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Teens coast-to-coast will enjoy some of their favorite pop-music stars while exploring what's new in technology, fashion and fun during the 2008 Simon dTOUR Live Presented by ABC Family, a free, live concert and lifestyle event touring 24 Simon malls nationwide this summer, it was announced today. Simon dTOUR Live, developed by Simon Brand Ventures, the business... 
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06/02/08Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at NAREIT Investor Forum
INDIANAPOLIS, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a roundtable discussion at REIT Week 2008: NAREIT's Investor Forum on Thursday, June 5, 2008 in New York beginning at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live audio-only webcast will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.simon.com . An online replay will be avai... 
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05/19/08Simon Property Group Announces Domain II
- More World-Class Retail and Restaurants Will Open in Austin - - The Westin at The Domain Will Debut Too - AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today a second phase of its Domain project, a tremendously successful mixed-use shopping center which opened in March 2007 and has since garnered much acclaim as Aus... 
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05/13/08Simon Property Group Sells $1.5 Billion of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it has agreed to sell $1.5 billion of senior notes of its majority-owned partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., in an underwritten public offering through Banc of America Securities LLC, Citi Markets & Banking, Deutsche Bank Securities and Goldman, Sachs & Co., as joint book-running managers, and Daiwa Securities America Inc., ING Wholesale, Piper Jaffray and Scotia C... 
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05/02/08Hamilton Town Center Opens In Noblesville
- Simon Property Group and Gershman Brown Crowley Debut Hamilton County Shopping, Eating and Entertainment Landmark - NOBLESVILLE, Ind., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, and Gershman Brown Crowley, Inc., today announced the opening of Hamilton Town Center, a 950,000 square foot open-air retail center in Noblesville, IN. Hamilton Town Cent... 
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05/01/08Simon Property Group's Pier Park Opens in Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, today announced the opening of Pier Park, a 900,000 square-foot, open-air lifestyle center that combines the best in shopping, dining and entertainment -- all situated across the street from some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Pier Park is anchored by Dillard's, Target, JCPenney, Borders, Old ... 
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04/29/08Simon Property Group Announces First Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008: -- Funds from operations ("FFO") for the quarter increased 7.1% to $420.1 million from $392.4 million in the first quarter of 2007. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 6.6% to $1.46 from $1.37 in 2007. -- Net income available to common stockholders for the quarter decreased ... 
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04/08/08Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at 2008 Credit Suisse Global Real Estate Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of the Company's business and strategies at the 2008 Credit Suisse Global Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 8:40 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast of Mr. Sterrett's presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.s... 
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04/01/08Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2008 Second Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPG-PI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on April 1, 2008 and ending on June 30, 2008 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $78.54, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 trad... 
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03/27/08Boston Area Simon Malls Undergo Major Development Projects
Change is in Store as Expansions, Renovations and New Retailers Come to Simon Malls BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2008--Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) is undergoing large-scale renovations and expansions at several Boston-area properties. The $450 million investment in the region exemplifies Simon Malls as the leading retail provider in New England. "This is an exciting time for Simon properties across Massachusetts as we both commence and c... 
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03/27/08Simon Property Group Opens Houston Premium Outlets(R)
CYPRESS, Texas, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea outlet division opened Houston Premium Outlets(R), in Cypress, Texas. Located approximately 30 miles west of Houston off US Route 290 at the new Fairfield Place Drive exit, Houston Premium Outlets contains 427,000 square feet of gross leasable area and 120 designer and brand-name outlet stores. The Grand Opening celebration runs through Sunday, March 30 and fe... 
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03/25/08Simon Property Group Expands Gotemba Premium Outlets(R)
INDIANAPOLIS, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea outlet division opened the third phase of Gotemba Premium Outlets(R), near Tokyo, Japan. The 95,000 square-foot expansion brings the property to a total of 485,000 square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) containing 200 retail and restaurant tenants. The largest outlet center in Japan, Gotemba Premium Outlets is located approximately 60 miles west of Tokyo on th... 
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03/20/08Simon Property Group Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, will be released before the market opens on April 29, 2008. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on April 29th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab), http... 
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03/13/08Simon Property Group's Giftcard Program Receives Best Retail Gift Card Award
INDIANAPOLIS, March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Simon Giftcard Program has been awarded the distinction of Best in Category in the Retail Gift Card Program category at the 2008 Prepaid Card Expo in Las Vegas. The award is sponsored by Paybefore, the nation's leading provider of information to the rapidly growing prepaid and stored value card industry. At the 2007 Prepaid Card Expo, the inaugural year for both the industry meeting and the Paybefore Awards, the Simon Visa Giftc... 
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03/04/08EPA Names Simon Property Group 2008 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
Simon Earns Prestigious Award for Protecting the Environment Through Energy Efficiency INDIANAPOLIS, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) as a 2008 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions at its malls across the country. Simon Property Group is the first REIT to win the award in the last ... 
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03/03/08Simon Property Group to Present at Citi Investment Research 2008 Global Property CEO Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that members of senior management including David Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a company roundtable presentation to the investment community at the Citi Investment Research 2008 Global Property CEO Conference on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 11:0... 
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02/01/08Simon Property Group Announces Fourth Quarter Results, Declares Increase in Common Stock Dividend and Provides 2008 FFO and Earnings Guidance
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2007: -- Funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 12.7% to $507.7 million from $450.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 12.1% to $1.76 from $1.57 in 2006. Included in FFO for the qua... 
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01/10/08Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Deutsche Bank 2008 Real Estate Outlook Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that its chief financial officer, Stephen E. Sterrett, will participate in a panel discussion at the Deutsche Bank 2008 Real Estate Outlook Conference on Thursday, January 10, 2008 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast, including a question and answer session, will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.simon... 
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01/09/08Simon Property Group Announces Reporting Information for 2007 Distributions
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced 2007 year-end tax reporting information. Simon Property Group, Inc. Common Stock CUSIP 828806109 Ticker Symbol: SPG Record Record Record Record % of 2/14 5/17 8/17 11/16 Annual Dividend Dates Pmt 2/28 Pmt 5/31 Pmt 8/31 Pmt 11/30 Totals Total ... 
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12/31/07Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2008 First Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on January 2, 2008 and ending on March 31, 2008 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $78.71, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 trading... 
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12/13/07Simon Property Group Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007, will be released before the market opens on February 1, 2008. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on February 1st at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab... 
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12/07/07Simon Property Group Announces Write-Off of Arizona Land Investment and Provides Updated Guidance
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it expects to record a non-cash impairment charge during the fourth quarter of 2007 to write-off the value of its entire equity investment in a joint venture created to develop a master planned community of residential units in northwest Phoenix, Arizona. The Company's share of the impairment charge, net of tax benefits, will be approximately $26 million, and is expected to reduce... 
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12/03/07Simon Property Group To Webcast Management Presentations
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will provide an online simulcast of presentations to the investment community by Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer: - Bank of America's 2007 Consumer Holiday Mall Tour at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4th. - Wachovia Securities 11th Annual Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging Securities Conference at 3:55 p.m. Eastern Time... 
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11/19/07Simon Property Group Wins Top Real Estate Industry Award For Energy Efficiency
- Second Consecutive Year that Nation's Leading Retail Developer Takes Gold Award - INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the second consecutive year Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, has been selected to receive the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) Leader in the Light Gold Award. The award was presented to Simon of... 
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11/15/07Simon Opens Palms Crossing in McAllen, Texas
- New Community Center Offers Wide Array of Anchors, Shops and Restaurants - McALLEN, Texas, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, opened Palms Crossing this morning. Palms Crossing is a 396,000 square foot community center, located adjacent to the new McAllen Convention Center. Palms Crossing is anchored by Babies "R" Us, Barnes & Noble, Beall's, Cavender's... 
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11/08/07Simon's Chelsea Division Opens Philadelphia Premium Outlets(R)
LIMERICK, Pa., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chelsea Property Group, a division of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, opened Philadelphia Premium Outlets(R) this morning in Limerick, Pennsylvania. Located 35 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia off of Route 422 at the Sanatoga exit, Philadelphia Premium Outlets features 120 designer and name- brand outlet stores. The center covers 425,00... 
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11/07/07Simon Property Group Teams Up with Boston Celtics to Offer New Gift Card
Portion of Proceeds to be Donated to Shamrock Foundation, Simon Youth Foundation INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) and the Boston Celtics have teamed up to present the Simon Boston Celtics Giftcard(TM), just in time for the 2007-08 season. As part of this new relationship, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation and the Simon Youth Foundation, both of which provide ed... 
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10/30/07Simon Property Group and American Express Team Up To Create the Simon American Express® Giftcard
INDIANAPOLIS and NEW YORK – October 30, 2007 -- Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG), which markets the nation's largest bank-issued gift card program, and American Express (NYSE: AXP), the nation's largest issuer of open-system gift cards, announced today that they have joined forces to introduce the Simon American Express Giftcard, an open-system gift card, just in time for the 2007 holiday shopping season. “We are excited to team up with American Express to create a gift card product that... 
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10/29/07Simon Property Group Announces Third Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007: -- Funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 13.3% to $418.7 million from $369.5 million in the third quarter of 2006. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 12.3% to $1.46 from $1.30 in 2006. FFO of the Simon portfolio for the nine ... 
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10/25/07Simon Property Group Names David Simon Chairman of the Board
Melvin Simon and Herbert Simon to Become Chairmen Emeriti INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that CEO David Simon has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective as of October 25, 2007. Melvin Simon and Herbert Simon, who had been serving as Co-Chairmen of the Board, have been named Chairmen Emeriti, also effective as of October 25, 2007. David Simon will also continue... 
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10/11/07Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Jersey Shore Premium Outlets(R)
- Simon's Chelsea Division to Open Upscale Outlet Center in Fall 2008 -TINTON FALLS, N.J., Oct 11, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced that its Chelsea Property Group subsidiary held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for its newest development project, Jersey Shore Premium Outlets(R). The 435,000 square-foot outlet center will offer an upscale outlet shopping experience for area residents and visitors. Officials from... 
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10/04/07Simon Property Group Announces $500 Million Increase in Revolving Corporate Credit Facility
Borrowing Capacity of Facility Increased to $3.5 Billion INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it has successfully implemented the $500 million accordion feature in its existing unsecured corporate credit facility, thereby increasing the Company's revolving borrowing capacity from $3.0 billion to $3.5 billion. The expanded credit facility includes a larger $875 million multi-currency tranch... 
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10/04/07CORRECTING and REPLACING Webcast Alert: Simon Property Group Announces Its REIT/Real Estate On-line Forum Presentation
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 04, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The first graph of the release dated October 3, 2007 should read: Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of the Company's business and strategies as part of the REIT/Real Estate On-line Forum on October 4, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (sted Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will p... 
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10/03/07Webcast Alert: Simon Property Group Announces Its REIT/Real Estate On-line Forum Presentation
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2007--Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of the Company's business and strategies as part of the REIT/Real Estate On-line Forum on October 4, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. To access the presentation, log on to the web at the address below: http://www.investorcalendar.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=121538 If you are unable to participate during th... 
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10/02/07Simon Property Group Completes Redemption of 7.89% Series G Cumulative Step-Up Premium Rate Preferred Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today the completion of the redemption of all 3,000,000 of the outstanding shares of its 7.89% Series G Cumulative Step-Up Premium Rate Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrG) (CUSIP 828806505). The Series G Preferred was redeemed at a redemption price of $50.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid distributions to the redemption date, or a total of $50.011 per share. The Company sold a new issue of p... 
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09/28/07Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2007 Fourth Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on October 1, 2007 and ending on December 31, 2007 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $78.88, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 tra... 
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09/20/07Simon Property Group Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, will be released before the market opens on October 29, 2007. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on October 29th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab), www.e... 
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09/19/07Fashion Valley Adds Unique Luxury Stores to Strengthen Position as San Diego County's High Fashion Leader
- Simon Announces CH Carolina Herrera, Tourneau, Hermes, Michael Kors and More - SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today a wave of exciting tenants, almost all of them completely new to San Diego County, that will be coming to Fashion Valley. These new retailers position Fashion Valley as the unquestio... 
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09/18/07Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Merrill Lynch Global Real Estate Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a company roundtable discussion at the Merrill Lynch Global Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast of Mr. Simon's roundtable discussion will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.simon.com. An ... 
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09/06/07Simon Property Group and ConEdison Solutions Announce Energy Efficiency Program
- Partnering to Provide Energy Savings - INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2007--Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced today that it was expanding its energy efficiency program at Simon properties nationwide by teaming with ConEdison Solutions, one of America's leading energy services companies, to provide performance contracting services. Energy efficiency programs will incl... 
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08/29/07Simon Property Group Announces Redemption of 7.89% Series G Cumulative Step-Up Premium Rate Preferred Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 29, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it will redeem all of the outstanding shares of its 7.89% Series G Cumulative Step-Up Premium Rate Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrG) (CUSIP 828806505) on October 2, 2007. The Series G Preferred will be redeemed at a redemption price of $50.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid distributions to the redemption date, or a total of $50.011 per share. The notice ... 
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08/28/07Lehigh Valley Lifestyle Expansion to Open Beginning This Month
WHITEHALL, Pa., Aug 28, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: PEI) (PREIT) announced further details today on the Grand Opening of the lifestyle expansion at Lehigh Valley Mall and the renovations to the existing mall. Exciting new retailers will open their doors from the end of August through October with the Grand Opening scheduled for October 26 -- October 28. The redevelopment ... 
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08/23/07Simon Property Group Acquires The Shops at Las Americas
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of The Shops at Las Americas, an upscale outlet center in Southern California, from a joint venture between Stoltz Real Estate Partners and institutional investors advised by Pacific Coast Capital. The center will be renamed Las Americas Premium Outlets(R) and... 
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08/22/07Simon Property Group Announces Completion of Retail Syndication of Senior Loan Facility for The Mills Limited Partnership
$1.025 Billion Facility Matures in 2012INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 22, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. ("Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced the syndication of a senior loan facility for The Mills Limited Partnership ("TMLP"), an entity owned by SPG- FCM Ventures, LLC (a joint venture between a Simon subsidiary and funds managed by Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C.). The facility was initially closed for $925 million in June of 2007 by JPMorgan Chas... 
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07/30/07Simon Property Group Announces Second Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007: - Funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 4.1% to $373.0 million from $358.4 million in the second quarter of 2006. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 4.0% to $1.31 from $1.26 in 2006. FFO of the Simon portfolio for the six months ... 
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07/26/07Simon Property Group Announces $1 Billion Common Stock Repurchase Program
INDIANAPOLIS, July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced that the Company's Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program during its regular quarterly meeting earlier today. Under the program, the Company may purchase up to $1 billion of its common stock over the next 24 months as market conditions warrant. The shares may be repurchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Simon Property Group, Inc. ... 
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07/26/07Simon Property Group Opens Porta di Roma Shopping Center in Rome, Italy
Center Developed and Owned through the Company's Gallerie Commerciali Italia Joint VentureINDIANAPOLIS, July 26, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that the Porta di Roma shopping center in Rome, Italy has been opened to the public. The center is the joint development of the Lamaro Group, a major Rome-based construction and development organization, and Gallerie Commerciali Italia ("GCI"), SPG's Italian joint venture... 
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07/25/07Local Favorites Coming to Simon's Pier Park Development
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (July 25, 2007) – Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) announced a group of exciting local and regional retailers that have decided to join the outstanding merchandise mix at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Pier Park visitors will find their favorite stores in a dramatic setting including: Bebo'z Collectable's, Del Sol, Emerald Coast Photography, Fish Tales Gallery, Fresh Produce, Irene and Co., Resort Wear and Boutique, Jake at the Beach – A Life is Good Genuine Nei... 
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07/05/07Simon Property Group Opens Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets(R) in Japan
INDIANAPOLIS, July 5, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea division opened Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets, the sixth Premium Outlet Center(R) in Japan and the second in the Kansai region. The project is located 22 miles (a 50-minute drive) north of downtown Kobe and 30 miles northwest of central Osaka. It is accessible via the region's three most heavily traveled major highways -- the Chugoku Expressway... 
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07/05/07Emerging Pop Singing Talent, Hot Brands Connect with Teens Across the Country at Simon DTour Live! Presented by ABC Family
Free Concert Series at Simon Malls Features Plain White T's, Lloyd, and Brooke Hogan, Among Others INDIANAPOLIS, July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon malls will be transformed into a sizzling hot entertainment venue this summer as Simon Brand Ventures, the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) launches Simon DTour Live! (R) Presented by ABC Family, a free, live concert and lifestyle event at 20 Simon malls across the country t... 
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06/29/07Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2007 Third Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on July 2, 2007 and ending on September 28, 2007 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $79.02, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 tradin... 
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06/25/07Simon Property Group To Webcast Management Presentation at 17th Annual Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, June 25, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Michael P. McCarty, Senior Vice President of Research and Corporate Communications, will provide an overview of the Company's business and strategies at the 17th Annual Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast of Mr. McCarty's presentation will be available online in... 
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06/19/07Simon Property Group Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, June 19, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, will be released before the market opens on July 30, 2007. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on July 30th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investor Relations t... 
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06/01/07Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at NAREIT Investor Forum
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will webcast its company presentation to the investment community at the 2007 NAREIT (National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts) Investor Forum on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in New York beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, Richard Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen Sterret... 
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06/01/07Simon Property Group Opens First Premium Outlet Center(R) in South Korea
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea division opened Yeoju Premium Outlets, the first Premium Outlet Center(R) in South Korea. The project is located on Expressway 50 -- a heavily traveled east-west highway -- approximately 36 miles southeast of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province. Population within a 40-mile radius of Yeoju Premium Outlets is approximately nine million people. The 250,000 square-foot first... 
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05/18/07Dillard's, Dick's and Village Road Show First to Domain II
- Simon Property Group to Build Second Phase of Successful Project - AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on the success of Phase I of The Domain, Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that plans are well underway for Phase II, scheduled to open in spring 2009. Phase II of The Domain will feature Dillard's, Dick's Sporting Goods and a Village Road Show Gold Class Cinema complex. There will also be an additional 300,000 square feet of retail and... 
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04/27/07Simon Property Group Announces First Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007: -- Funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 9.3% to $392.4 million from $358.9 million in the first quarter of 2006. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 8.7% to $1.37 from $1.26 in 2006. -- Net income available to common stockholders f... 
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04/11/07Simon Property Group Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, will be released before the market opens on April 27, 2007. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on April 27th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab), www.earnings.... 
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04/06/07Simon Property Group and Farallon Capital Management Complete Acquisition of The Mills Corporation
INDIANAPOLIS and SAN FRANCISCO, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("SPG") and Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. ("Farallon"), announced that the acquisition of The Mills Corporation (NYSE: MLS) ("The Mills") by SPG-FCM Ventures, LLC, a joint venture between an entity owned by SPG and funds managed by Farallon, was completed on April 3, 2007. The acquisition was completed by means of a merger of a subsidiary of SPG-FCM Ventures and The Mills, fol... 
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04/03/07Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Credit Suisse 2007 Real Estate Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, April 3, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of the Company's business and strategies at the Credit Suisse 2007 Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 3:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast of Mr. Sterrett's presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Company's websit... 
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03/30/07Holders Of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect To Convert During 2007 Second Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on April 2, 2007 and ending on June 29, 2007 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $79.16, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 trading d... 
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03/29/07Tender Offer for Mills Common Shares Successfully Completed
INDIANAPOLIS and SAN FRANCISCO, March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("SPG") and Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. ("Farallon"), today announced that the $25.25 per share cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Mills Corporation (NYSE: MLS) ("The Mills") by SPG-FCM Ventures, LLC, a joint venture between an entity owned by SPG and funds managed by Farallon, has been successfully completed. A total of 48,935,908 Mill... 
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03/15/07Construction Begins on Houston Premium Outlets(R)
- Simon's Chelsea Division to Open Upscale Outlet Center in Spring 2008 -CYPRESS, Texas, March 15, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea Property Group division began construction on Houston Premium Outlets(R). The 430,000 square-foot outlet center will bring upscale outlet shopping to the Houston market. The 75 acre property is located in northwest Houston off of U.S. Highway 290 between Mason Road an... 
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03/09/07Simon Property Group Announces Opening of The Domain
- 700,000 Square Feet of Luxury Retail and Mixed-Use Debuts in Austin - AUSTIN, Texas, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced the opening of The Domain in Austin, Texas, which combines 700,000 square feet of luxury fashion and restaurant space, 75,000 square feet of Class A office space and 390 apartments catering to Austin's growing population. The Domain is anchored by central Texas' first Neiman Marcus and Macy's. Of The Doma... 
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03/02/07Simon Property Group to Present at Citigroup 2007 Global Property CEO Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that members of senior management including David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a company roundtable presentation to the investment community at the Citigroup 2007 Global Property CEO Conference on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 7:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Tim... 
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03/01/07Simon and Farallon Commence Tender Offer to Acquire The Mills Common Shares for $25.25 Per Share in Cash
INDIANAPOLIS and SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("SPG") and Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. ("Farallon"), today announced that a joint venture between an entity owned by SPG and funds managed by Farallon has commenced a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of The Mills Corporation (NYSE: MLS) ("The Mills") common stock for $25.25 per share in cash. The tender offer (the "Offer") is being made pursuant to... 
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02/20/07Simon Property Group Resolves Claims in New Hampshire Giftcard Litigation
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced a voluntary settlement with the New Hampshire Attorney General's office that resolves a major element of the litigation regarding the Simon Visa Giftcard program. In August 2006, the federal District Court in New Hampshire held that all Simon Visa Giftcards issued after September 1, 2005 comply with applicable law. The Court made no decision regarding the Bank of America-issued S... 
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02/16/07Simon Property Group and Farallon Capital Agree to Acquire The Mills For $25.25 Per Common Share
Cash Tender Offer for The Mills Common Shares to Commence by End of February INDIANAPOLIS, SAN FRANCISCO and CHEVY CHASE, Md., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("SPG"), Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. ("Farallon"), and The Mills Corporation (NYSE: MLS) ("The Mills") today announced that a joint venture between an entity owned by SPG and funds managed by Farallon has entered into a definitive merger agreement with The Mills under which it wil... 
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02/05/07Simon and Farallon Propose to Acquire Mills for $24.00 Per Share in Cash
Offer Provides Higher Price Than Brookfield Asset Management Agreement and Expedited Timetable INDIANAPOLIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("SPG") and Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. ("Farallon") today announced they have sent a letter to the Board of Directors of The Mills Corporation (NYSE: MLS) ("Mills") proposing to enter into a merger agreement to acquire Mills for $24.00 per share in ca... 
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02/02/07Simon Property Group Announces Fourth Quarter Results and Declares 10.5% Increase in Common Stock Dividend
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2006: - Funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 7.5% to $450.4 million from $419.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 6.8% to $1.57 from $1.47 in 2005. FFO of the Simon portfolio for ... 
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01/12/07Simon Property Group Provides 2007 FFO and Earnings Guidance
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 12, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today provided guidance for 2007 funds from operations ("FFO") per share and net income per share. The Company estimates that diluted FFO will be within a range of $5.70 to $5.80 per share for the year ending December 31, 2007, and diluted net income per share will be within a range of $1.82 to $1.92. The Company's 2007 guidance estimates are based ... 
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01/12/07Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Deutsche Bank Real Estate & Lodging Outlook Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that its chief financial officer, Stephen E. Sterrett, will participate in a panel discussion at the Deutsche Bank 2007 Real Estate & Lodging Outlook Conference on Thursday, January 18, 2007 beginning at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast, including a question and answer session, will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at... 
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01/09/07Simon Property Group Announces Reporting Information for 2006 Distributions
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 09, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced 2006 year-end tax reporting information. Simon Property Group, Inc. Common Stock CUSIP 828806109 Ticker Symbol: SPG Record 2/17 Record 5/17 Record 8/17 Record 11/16 % of Dividend Annual Dates Pmt 2/28 Pmt 5/31 Pmt 8/31 ... 
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12/29/06Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect To Convert During 2007 First Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 29, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on January 2, 2007 and ending on March 30, 2007 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $79.27, or 125% of the applicable conversion price... 
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12/21/06Simon Property Group Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 21, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, will be released before the market opens on February 2, 2007. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on February 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (Inves... 
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12/12/06Simon Property Group Announces Closing on Issuance of $1.25 Billion of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today the closing of an offering of $1.25 billion of senior notes by its operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"). The offering consisted of $600 million of 5.00% notes due 2012 and $650 million of 5.25% notes due 2016. The Operating Partnership intends to use the proceeds to pay off the $660 million U.S. dollar balance of it... 
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12/01/06Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentations
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 01, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will provide an online simulcast of the following presentations to the investment community on December 5, 2006: * David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a panel discussion at the Bear Stearns Real Estate: Year Ahead Conference at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. * Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating ... 
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11/29/06Nordstrom to Open at Simon's Fashion Mall at Keystone in Indianapolis
SEATTLE, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of quality retail real estate, to open a new Nordstrom store at Fashion Mall at Keystone in Indianapolis. The brand new two-level, 130,000 square foot store will be located in the space currently occupied by Parisian. Par... 
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11/10/06Simon Property Group Opens Coconut Point
- Signature Mixed-Use Project Debuts in Estero, Florida - ESTERO, Fla., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Coconut Point, Simon Property Group's (NYSE: SPG) eagerly-anticipated 1.2 million square-foot, open-air shopping center complex with village, lakefront and community center areas, opened this morning to enthusiastic shoppers. Coconut Point becomes the latest link in Simon's rich history of innovation and creativity in developing the highest quality retail properties in N... 
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11/06/06Construction Begins for Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets and Expansion of Gotemba Premium Outlets Announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), announced today that its 40%-owned joint venture, Chelsea Japan Co., Ltd., has commenced construction of Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets. The project is the sixth Premium Outlet Center(R) for the joint venture since its establishment in 1999, and is located approximately 22 miles (a 50-minute drive) north of central Kobe. Phase I, containing approximately 200,000 square feet of gross leasable area, is s... 
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11/02/06Simon's Chelsea Division Opens Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
Big Crowds from Texas and Mexico MERCEDES, Texas, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chelsea Property Group, a division of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, opened Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets(R) this morning in Mercedes, Texas. Located 20 miles east of McAllen and 10 miles from the Mexican border on 54 acres, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets features 100 designer an... 
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10/31/06Simon Property Group Announces Dates For Series I Preferred Stock Dividend
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 31, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today corrected the previously reported record and payment dates for its 6% Series I Convertible Perpetual Preferred (NYSE: SPGPrI) dividend. The dividend of $0.75 per share is payable on November 30, 2006 to stockholders of record on November 16, 2006. About Simon Simon Property Group, Inc., an S&P 500 company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a real estate inv... 
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10/31/06Simon Malls to Open Early Across the U.S. to Launch the Holiday Shopping Season
$500,000 sweepstakes and retailer specials await early shoppersINDIANAPOLIS, Oct 31, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- To welcome the Holiday Shopping Season, America's largest mall owner and operator -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) -- will throw open the doors of its shopping centers at 5 a.m. with retailers opening between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday, November 24 -- the day after Thanksgiving -- to give consumers an early jump on their holiday shopping, it was ann... 
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10/30/06Simon Property Group Announces Third Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 30, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006: * Funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 9.4% to $369.5 million from $337.7 million in the third quarter of 2005. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 9.2% to $1.30 from $1.19 in 2005. FFO of the Simon portfolio for the nine months ... 
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10/25/06Lifestyle Expansion Planned at Lehigh Valley Mall
Major Renovation of Existing Mall also Planned WHITEHALL, Pa., Oct 25, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE:PEI) (PREIT) announced that construction has begun on an approximately 110,000 square foot lifestyle expansion of Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall, Pennsylvania (Allentown). The new addition is scheduled to open in August 2007. The redevelopment efforts will be managed by Kravco Simon Company, the property man... 
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10/04/06Simon Property Group Completes Redemption of 8-3/4% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today the completion of the redemption of all 8,000,000 of the outstanding shares of its 8-3/4% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrF) (CUSIP 828806604) ("Series F Preferred Stock"). The Series F Preferred Stock was redeemed at a redemption price of $25.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid distributions to the redemption date, or a total of $25.01823 per share. The Co... 
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10/04/06Webcast Alert: Simon Property Group Announces Its InformedInvestors.com REIT/Real Estate On-line Forum Webcast
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2006--Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will webcast its company presentation given by Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, on October 5, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time as part of the InformedInvestors.com REIT/Real Estate Online Forum. To access the presentation, log on to the web at the address below: http://www.vcall.com/EventPage.asp?ID=109553 If you are unable to participate durin... 
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09/29/06Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2006 Fourth Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrI) ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on October 2, 2006 and ending on December 29, 2006 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $79.37, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 tra... 
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09/20/06Construction Begins for Philadelphia Premium Outlets(R)
Simon's Chelsea Division Breaks Ground on Upscale Outlet CenterLIMERICK TOWNSHIP, Pa., Sept 20, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea Property Group division broke ground on Philadelphia Premium Outlets(R) in a ceremony held this morning. Officials from Roseland, NJ-based Chelsea Property Group were on-hand as construction began on the 430,000-square-foot upscale, fashion-oriented manufacturers' outl... 
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09/14/06Simon Property Group Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, will be released after the market closes on October 30, 2006. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on October 31st at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab)... 
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09/14/06Simon Property Group Introduces 'Simon Pink Ribbon Giftcard' to Support Breast Cancer Research and Education
Each Purchase of the New Gift Card Will Support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation are teaming up to offer consumers a new way to support breast cancer research and education through purchase of the new Simon Pink Ribbon Giftcard. Beginning September 15, 2006, for every Simon Pink Ribbon Giftcard purchased, Simon... 
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09/12/06Southern Theatres Starts Construction at Peir Park
- Sixteen-Screen Multiplex to be Largest in Area - PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (September 12, 2006) – Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) announced today that Southern Theatres, LLC has begun construction on the Grand 16 Theatre at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, FL. The 16 screen-3,200-seat multiplex movie theatre will be the largest in the Panama City Beach, Panama City, Destin and Ft. Walton area. The Pier Park Grand Theatre will include stadium seating, digital sound, high back rocker seats ... 
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08/30/06Simon Property Group Announces Redemption of 8 3/4% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 30, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it will redeem all 8,000,000 of the outstanding shares of its 8 3/4% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrF) (CUSIP 828806604) on October 4, 2006. The Series F Preferred will be redeemed at a redemption price of $25.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid distributions to the redemption date, or a total of $25.01823 per share. The not... 
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08/29/06Simon Property Group Announces Closing on Issuance of $1.1 Billion of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today the closing of an offering of $1.1 billion of senior notes by its subsidiary operating partnership, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"). The offering consisted of $600 million of 5.60% notes due 2011 and $500 million of 5.875% notes due 2017. The Operating Partnership intends to use the net offering proceeds to reduce the outstanding balance of it... 
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08/04/06Simon's Chelsea Division Opens Round Rock Premium Outlets(R)
125 Stores Open to Big Crowds in Bright Texas Sunshine ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chelsea Property Group, a division of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the nation's largest real estate retail developer, opened Round Rock Premium Outlets(R) yesterday morning in Round Rock, Texas. Located just 20 minutes north of Austin on 80 acres, Round Rock Premium Outlets features 125 designer and name- branded outlet stores. It is Chelsea's 41st Premium... 
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08/04/06Simon Malls Are Hot Venue for Rising Stars Like Singer Mya, MTV's Cheyenne, Girl Group Cherish, Others
Simon DTour Live Combines Singing Sensations and Teen Entertainment INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Teens will soon be flocking to 23 Simon malls around the country as Simon Brand Ventures, the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) launches Simon DTour Live(R), a free live concert series featuring the hottest emerging singing talent, teen-oriented entertainment and retail brands. Now in its fourth year, Simon DTour Live has bec... 
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07/31/06Simon Property Group Announces Second Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006: * Funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 6.9% to $358.4 million from $335.2 million in the second quarter of 2005. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 6.8% to $1.26 from $1.18 in 2005. FFO of the Simon portfolio for the six month... 
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07/17/06Simon Property Group's 'Feelin' Groovy' - Presented by Radio Disney - Geared to Helping Kids Feel Good About Themselves
Radio Disney DJs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Winx Club Fairies, Cabbage Patch Kids to Visit Children at 63 Simon Malls INDIANAPOLIS, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) announced today that 63 Simon Malls around the country will play host to Feelin' Groovy, an event designed to encourage kids' eagerness to learn, strengthen their safety awareness skills, and build their confidence when faced with new and different situations. Pre... 
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06/30/06Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2006 Third Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on July 3, 2006 and ending on September 29, 2006 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $79.48, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 trading days in a per... 
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06/22/06Simon Property Group Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, will be released after the market closes on July 31, 2006. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on August 1st at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab), http://ww... 
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06/02/06Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at NAREIT Investor Forum
INDIANAPOLIS, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will webcast its company presentation to the investment community at the 2006 NAREIT (National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts) Investor Forum on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 in New York beginning at 3:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, Richard Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen Sterrett, Chief Financial Offic... 
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05/19/06Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Coming to Quaker Bridge Mall
- Additional Small Shop Space and Parking Area Also Announced - LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), and Kravco Simon Company announced today that two of America's premier retailers, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, plan to join the retail lineup at Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrenceville, N.J. "This is a milestone event for Quaker Bridge Mall," said Richard S. Sokolov, president and chief operating officer of SPG, the country... 
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05/15/06Simon Property Group Announces Closing on Issuance of $800 Million of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today the closing of an offering of $800 million of senior notes by its operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"). The offering consisted of $400 million of 5.75% notes due 2012 and $400 million of 6.10% notes due 2016. The Operating Partnership intends to use the proceeds to reduce the outstanding balance of its existing $3 b... 
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05/12/06Simon Property Group Announces $250 Million Common Stock Repurchase Program
INDIANAPOLIS, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to $250 million of its common stock over the next twelve months as market conditions warrant. The shares may be repurchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. This program replaces the common stock repurchase program which the Board authorized in... 
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05/12/06Simon Property Group and Publicis Groupe Launch
OnSpot Digital Network, Major New Digital Channel
First National Mall-based Digital Broadcast Network Aims to Revolutionize the Shopping Experience by Driving Marketing Closer to Upscale ConsumersPARIS and INDIANAPOLIS, May 12, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Publicis Groupe (NYSE: PUB), the world's fourth largest communications company, and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the largest publicly traded retail real estate company in North America, announced today the launch of a new, high- definition digital netw... 
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05/01/06Simon Purchases Seven Federated Buildings
- Also Announces Significant Redevelopment Plans at Each Property - INDIANAPOLIS, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today that it had signed a definitive agreement with Federated Department Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FD) to buy seven Federated buildings at seven SPG properties. Closing is expected to occur in July, 2006. Following is the list of bui... 
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04/28/06Simon Property Group Announces Strong First Quarter Results
INDIANAPOLIS, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006: * Funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio increased 12.3% to $358.9 million from $319.6 million in the first quarter of 2005. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 12.5% to $1.26 from $1.12 in 2005. * Net income available to common stockholders increased 82.1% to $104.0 million f... 
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04/11/06Simon Property Group Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, will be released before the market opens on April 28, 2006. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on April 28th at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (Investor Relations tab), http://... 
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04/05/06Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Credit Suisse Real Estate Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that its Vice President of Investor Relations, Shelly J. Doran, will provide an overview of the Company's business and strategies at the Credit Suisse 2006 Real Estate Conference on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast of Ms. Doran's presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://w... 
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03/31/06Holders of Simon Property Group Series I Preferred Stock May Elect to Convert During 2006 Second Fiscal Quarter
INDIANAPOLIS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that holders of the Company's Series I 6% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") may elect to convert their shares during the quarter beginning on April 3, 2006 and ending on June 30, 2006 because the closing sale price of the Company's Common Stock exceeded $79.59, or 125% of the applicable conversion price, for at least 20 trading days in a period... 
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03/28/06Books Come to Life at Simon Malls as Simon Kidgits Club Book Blast Gets Underway at 88 Malls and Simon Kidgits Club Publishes Its First Book!
Celebrity Readings of Popular Children's Books, Character Appearances and Children's Book Drive Help Make Reading a 'Blast' INDIANAPOLIS, March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) continues to support children's literacy by again hosting Simon Kidgits Club(R) Book Blast!, a free event that attracts tens of thousands of kids, all celebrating the joy of reading through April 29 at nearly 100 Simon malls around the country. Content partner Harper Co... 
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03/28/06Simon Inks National ATM Pact With Bank of America
INDIANAPOLIS, March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the nation's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today a new strategic agreement with Bank of America to place more than 360 of the bank's ATMs in 160 malls in 31 states. The installations will be largely completed by June of this year. Financial and other details about the agreement were not released. "As the largest financial institution ATM... 
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03/24/06Super Chefs Yan, Moulton, Esposito, and the Pences Sign On with Simon Super Chefs Live!
Signature mall event draws DASANI, Jacob's Creek, Bertolli Frozen Dinners, Uncle Ben's Brand, Waldenbooks, B. Dalton Bookseller, Barnes & Noble, Borders Express and other brands as key sponsors INDIANAPOLIS, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nationally-celebrated chefs Martin Yan, Sara Moulton, Mary Ann Esposito, and John and Caprial Pence will headline the 2006 edition of Simon Super Chefs Live! at Simon malls across the country from late March through mid-Au... 
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03/23/06Nordstrom to Open at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh
SEATTLE, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer announced it has signed a letter of intent with Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of quality retail real estate, to open a new Nordstrom store at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh. The brand new two-level, 144,000 square foot store will be built on the site where the Macy's store is currently located. This will... 
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03/22/06Nordstrom to Build New Store at Tacoma Mall
Simon Announces a Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Lifestyle Expansion Adding 105,000 Square Feet of Retail and Restaurants SEATTLE, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of quality retail real estate, to relocate and build a new store at the Tacoma Mall. ... 
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03/03/06Simon Property Group to Present at Citigroup REIT CEO Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, March 3, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that members of senior management including David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a company roundtable presentation to the investment community at the Citigroup 2006 REIT CEO Conference on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 10:15 a.m. Easter... 
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03/02/06Coach and Simon Announce Program to Advance Store Growth
Twenty New Coach Stores to Open at Simon Properties Over Two Years NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2006--Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH), a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today that they have formed an alliance to open or expand Coach retail stores in Simon's premiere malls and lifestyle centers over the next two years. Th... 
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02/22/06Simon Property Group Ranked #1 Most Admired Real Estate Company In FORTUNE's Annual Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) has been named America's Most Admired Company in the real estate industry according to FORTUNE magazine. As part of FORTUNE's 24th annual list of America's Most Admired Companies in its March 6th issue, SPG emerged as the industry leader for the second time in the past four years. "This recognition means a great deal," said David Simon, chief executive officer of SPG, "and is a direct result of ... 
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02/06/06Simon Property Group Announces Strong Fourth Quarter Results and Declares 8.6% Increase in Common Stock Dividend
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 06, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2005: * Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 9.0% to $433.2 million from $397.6 million in 2004. On a per share basis the increase was 8.1% to $1.47 from $1.36 in the fourth quarter of 2004. Diluted FFO of the Simon portf... 
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01/11/06Toll Brothers, Meritage Homes and Simon Property Group Joint Venture Purchases 5,485-Acre Land Parcel in Phoenix's Northwest Valley
-- $312 Million Transaction Is Largest In Arizona History -- Horsham, PA, January 11, 2006 -- A joint venture consisting of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), which is the managing member; Meritage Homes Corp. (NYSE: MTH); and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) has purchased a 5,485-acre land parcel in northwest Phoenix from DaimlerChrysler Corporation for $312 million. According to research published by The Arizona Republic, this represents the largest dollar value land transaction record... 
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01/11/06Simon Property Group Provides 2006 FFO and Earnings Guidance
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today provided estimates of 2006 funds from operations ("FFO") per share and net income per share. The Company expects diluted FFO to be within a range of $5.20 to $5.32 per share for the year ending December 31, 2006, and diluted net income per share to be within a range of $1.71 to $1.83. The Company considers FFO a key measure of its operating performance that is not s... 
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01/09/06Simon Property Group Announces Reporting Information for 2005 Distributions
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 09, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced 2005 year-end tax reporting information. Simon Property Group, Inc. Common Stock CUSIP 828806109 Ticker Symbol: SPG % of Record 2/21 Record 5/17 Record 8/17 Record 11/16 Annual Dividend Pmt 2/28 Pmt 5/31 Pmt 8/31 Pmt 11... 
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12/22/05Simon Property Group Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 22, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005, will be released before the market opens on February 6, 2006. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on February 6th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simo... 
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12/15/05Simon Property Group Announces Favorable Modifications to Corporate Credit Facility
New $3.0 Billion Facility Matures in 2010INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company")(NYSE: SPG) today announced that it has entered into a new unsecured corporate credit facility which increases the Company's revolving borrowing capacity from $2.0 to $3.0 billion. The facility, which can be increased to $3.5 billion during its term, will mature in January of 2010 and contains a one-year extension at the Company's so... 
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12/05/05Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will provide an online simulcast of its presentations to the investment community: * Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, will present at Bank of America's Retail REITs Mall Tour 2005 on December 7, 2005 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. * Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will present at Wachovia Securities 9th Annual Real Estate... 
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11/22/05Simon Property Group Acquires 50% Stake in Santa Rosa's Coddingtown Mall
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. ("Simon") (NYSE: SPG), announced today that it has acquired a 50% interest in Coddingtown Mall from Codding Enterprises, a holding company for the Codding family. The cost to acquire this 50% ownership interest was approximately $37 million, including the assumption of approximately $10.5 million of existing mortgage debt. Coddingtown Mall is an 827,000 square-foot center located in Santa Rosa, CA, approxi... 
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11/18/05Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and Kravco Simon Complete the Acquisition of Springfield Mall
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 18, 2005 - Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust ("PREIT") (NYSE: PEI) and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) ("Simon") announced today that they have completed the previously-announced acquisition of Springfield Mall in Springfield, Pennsylvania for approximately $103.5 million. PREIT and an affiliate of Kravco Simon Investments, L.P., each have a 50% ownership interest in the property. Springfield Mall is a 590,000 square foot regional mall located approximate... 
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11/15/05Simon Property Group Launches $500,000 Instant-Win Holiday Giftcard Sweepstakes
Double-Win for Consumers, Retailers with Simon Visa Giftcard PromotionINDIANAPOLIS, Nov 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Simon Brand Ventures, the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), is launching the Simon Visa Giftcard instant-win sweepstakes, a newly developed promotion with thousands of valuable prizes funded by Visa and a multitude of valuable discounts and special offers provided by ... 
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11/15/05Simon Property Group Announces Closing of Private Offering of $1.1 Billion of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today the closing of a private offering of $1.1 billion of senior notes by its operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"). The offering consisted of $500 million of 5.375% notes due 2011 and $600 million of 5.750% notes due 2015. The notes were offered in a private placement within the United States to qualified institutional... 
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11/01/05Simon Property Group and Smart Sign Launch Outdoor Digital Media
INDIANAPOLIS and SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Brand Ventures (SBV), the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc., (NYSE: SPG) and Smart Sign Media, LLC, in association with LED Partners VI, LLC, announced today the launch of one of the world's most technologically advanced outdoor digital video systems at Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta and Westminster Mall in Westminster (Orange County), CA beginning Nov. 1. This digital outdoor medium is ... 
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10/27/05Simon Property Group Announces Strong Third Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 27, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005: * Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 26.7% to $351.9 million from $277.7 million in 2004. On a per share basis the increase to $1.19 from $1.04 in the third quarter of 2004 was 14.4%. Diluted FFO of the Simon por... 
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10/21/05Ivanhoe Cambridge Partners With Simon Property Group in Europe Through Acquisition of Interest in ERE
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 21, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("Simon") and Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. ("Ivanhoe Cambridge") announced today that Ivanhoe Cambridge has acquired an ownership interest in European Retail Enterprises ("ERE"), a European joint venture in which Simon has an interest. ERE owns Groupe B.E.G. ("BEG"), a Paris-based developer, owner and manager of retail properties with over 40 years of experience in France, Italy, ... 
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10/07/05Simon Property Group Announces the Opening of Firewheel Town Center in Garland, Texas
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced the opening of Firewheel Town Center, a 785,000 square foot open-air regional shopping center located 15 miles northeast of downtown Dallas in Garland, Texas. Firewheel features Foley's, Dillard's, Barnes & Noble, Circuit City, Linens 'n Things, Old Navy, DSW, and Pier One Imports. An 18-screen AMC Theater is scheduled to open in December of 2005. Restaurants complementing the retail... 
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09/29/05Construction Begins for Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets(R)
Simon's Chelsea Division Breaks Ground on The Valley's First Outlet Center MERCEDES, Texas, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea Property Group division broke ground on Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets(R) in a ceremony held this morning. The project will be the first outlet center in The Valley and will position Mercedes, Texas as a destination for upscale outlet shopping. Officials from Roseland, NJ-based Ch... 
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09/19/05Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and Kravco Simon to Acquire Springfield Mall
PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 19, 2005 - Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust ("PREIT") (NYSE: PEI) and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) ("Simon") announced today that they have entered into agreements under which PREIT and Kravco Simon Investments, L.P., a Simon affiliate, will acquire Springfield Mall in Springfield, Pennsylvania for approximately $103.5 million. PREIT and Kravco Simon will each have a 50% ownership interest in the property. Springfield Mall is a 590,000 square foot reg... 
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09/07/05Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Banc of America Securities Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) chief executive officer, David Simon, will provide an update on the Company's business and strategies at the Banc of America Securities Investment Conference on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast of Mr. Simon's presentation, as well as a breakout session that will follow, will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Compa... 
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09/06/05Simon Property Group Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, will be released after the market closes on October 27, 2005. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on October 28th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (About Simon tab), http://w... 
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08/03/05Simon Ignites Youth Events With Hot Pop Talent For Teens, Radio Disney For Children
'Simon DTour Live' and 'Feelin' Groovy' Crank Up the Volume on Experiential Marketing INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Brand Ventures, the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), today announced the August 2005 launch of two major marketing events targeting teens and children: Simon DTour Live(TM), a national roadie trip of hot pop stars and hip brands, and Feelin' Groovy, an upbeat national celebration of 'health an... 
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07/28/05Simon Property Group Announces Second Quarter FFO Per Share Growth of 16.8% and Declares Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005: * Net income available to common stockholders for the quarter increased 119.0% to $154.8 million from $70.7 million in 2004. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 105.9% to $0.70 from $0.34 in the second quarter of 2004. Net income available to common stockholders for the six months in... 
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07/25/05Simon, SZITIC CP and MSREF Join Forces to Develop Retail in China
INDIANAPOLIS, SHENZHEN, China and HONG KONG, July 25 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), America's largest owner, developer and manager of retail real estate, has signed a Co-operation Framework Agreement with the Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds ("MSREF") and SZITIC Commercial Property Co. Ltd ("SZITIC CP"), retail property subsidiary of the Chinese state-owned trust and investment firm, Shenzhen International Trust & Investment Co., Ltd ("SZITIC"), to devel... 
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07/21/05Simon Property Group's Phipps Plaza Enters into Marketing Alliance with GM Naming Cadillac 'Official Vehicle of Phipps Plaza'
Deal Positions Mall as Major Marketing Platform for Luxury Auto Brand INDIANAPOLIS, July 21, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), the nation's largest owner, developer, manager and marketer of retail real estate, announced today a strategic alliance between Phipps Plaza, Atlanta's premier upscale shopping destination, and General Motors' Cadillac division. The program, which will utilize Atlanta as a test market, promises to combine the similarities ... 
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07/14/05Simon Announces Lifestyle Component at Edison Mall
- Multi-Million Dollar Renovation to be Complete in 2006 - FT. MYERS, Fla., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced today that it would create a 43,000 square foot lifestyle component at Edison Mall in Fort Myers, FL. This new development, which will face U.S. 41, will include upscale retail tenants and interesting restaurant concepts. Ft. Myers' la... 
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06/07/05Simon Property Group Announces Closing of Private Offering of $1 Billion of Senior Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today the closing of a private offering of $1 billion of senior notes by its operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"). The offering consisted of $400 million of 4.60% notes due 2010 and $600 million of 5.10% notes due 2015. The notes were offered in a private placement within the United States to qualified instit... 
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06/07/05Simon Property Group Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, will be released before the market opens on July 28, 2005. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on July 28th at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (About Simon tab), http://www.fulldisclo... 
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06/02/05Simon Property Group Sells Chicago Office Buildings
INDIANAPOLIS, June 2, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it has sold its Chicago office buildings -- three buildings at Riverway and two buildings at O'Hare International Center -- for $257 million. In addition, the Company expects to complete the sale of land at Riverway underlying two additional buildings owned by the current ground lessees for $19 million within the next 60 days. Net proceeds from th... 
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05/31/05Simon Property Group To Webcast Management Presentation At NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum
INDIANAPOLIS, May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will webcast its company presentation to the investment community at the 2005 NAREIT (National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts) Institutional Investor Forum on Thursday, June 9, 2005 in New York beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, Richard Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen Sterrett, Chief F... 
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05/23/05Simon Opens Office in Hong Kong
INDIANAPOLIS, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it will open a regional office in Hong Kong next month. Operating as Simon/Chelsea International Ltd., a newly formed subsidiary, the office will be responsible for Simon's retail real estate activities in east and southeast Asia. Chelsea Property Group, Simon's wholly-owned outlet division, currently operates five Premium Outlet(R) centers in Japan in partnership with Mitsubi... 
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05/13/05Simon Property Group Announces $250 Million Common Stock Repurchase Program
INDIANAPOLIS, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to $250 million of its common stock over the next twelve months as market conditions warrant. The shares may be repurchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Simon Property Group, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a real estat... 
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05/06/05Seattle Premium Outlets(R) Opens to Big Crowds
- Simon's Chelsea Division Brings Upscale Outlet Retailing to Washington - INDIANAPOLIS, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea Property Group division has successfully opened Seattle Premium Outlets(R). The center, located just 30 minutes north of Seattle in the Tulalip Tribes' Quil Ceda Village, drew larger-than-expected crowds to its 100 stores under bright blue skies. "We had a terrific day," said Michele Rot... 
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04/28/05Simon Property Group Announces First Quarter Results and Declares Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005: * Net income available to common stockholders for the quarter increased 18.0% to $57.1 million from $48.4 million in 2004. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 8.3% to $0.26 from $0.24 in the first quarter of 2004. * Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter... 
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04/19/05Chelsea, Unit of Simon, Forms Joint Venture With Shinsegae
- Partnership to Develop Premium Outlet(R) Centers in South Korea - INDIANAPOLIS, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chelsea Property Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), announced today that it signed an agreement with Seoul-based Shinsegae Co., Ltd. and Shinsegae International Co., Ltd. (together, "Shinsegae") to jointly develop Premium Outlet(R) centers in South Korea. The joint venture, known as Shinsegae Chelsea Co., Ltd., will adapt ... 
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04/14/05Neiman Marcus to Expand at Lenox Square
- Simon Property Group Also Announces 35,000 Square Foot Addition to Iconic Atlanta Property - INDIANAPOLIS, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced two significant expansions at Lenox Square, its extremely successful mall located in the Buckhead section of Atlanta. Neiman Marcus will add 52,000 square feet to its existing 153,722 square foot store. In addition, 35,000 square feet of small shops will be added in an ... 
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04/14/05Barneys Opening Flagship at Simon's Copley Place
- 46,000 Square Foot Store to Debut in Spring of 2006 - INDIANAPOLIS, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), America's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced today that Barneys New York will open a flagship store at its Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts. The two-level, 46,000 square foot store is scheduled to open in the spring of 2006. It represents Barneys New York's first new flagship store in ove... 
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04/08/05Simon Property Group Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, will be released after the market close on April 28, 2005. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on April 29th at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (About Simon tab), http://www.fulldi... 
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04/04/05Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Credit Suisse First Boston Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that its president and chief operating officer, Richard Sokolov, will provide an update on the company's business and strategies at the Credit Suisse First Boston 2005 Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast of Mr. Sokolov's presentation will be available online in the Presentations and Other Company Reports tab of the ... 
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03/30/05Simon Super Chefs Live! Returns For Encore Performance
Coast-to-Coast Tour Features Celebrity Chefs Alton Brown, Sara Moulton, Giada De Laurentiis, Jacques and Claudine Pepin and More Jacob's Creek, Bertolli, Dasani and KitchenAid to Serve as Major Sponsors INDIANAPOLIS, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Brand Ventures (SBV), the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), is sticking with its winning recipe and offering second helpings of Simon Super Chefs Live! -- a coast-to-coast mall t... 
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03/21/05Coca-Cola Presents 2004-2005 Past American Idol Finalists at Simon Malls
Leading Soft Drink and Leading Mall Owner and Marketer Bring TV's Red Hot Show Directly to Fans with a Multifaceted, Interactive Experience INDIANAPOLIS, and ATLANTA, March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Reality TV gets much more "real" in malls across the country this Spring, as Simon Brand Ventures, the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) launch a multi-mall event featuring live performances by 2004-2005 past American Idol ... 
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03/18/05Simon Property Group Announces the Opening of St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida
INDIANAPOLIS, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced the opening of St. Johns Town Center, a 1.5 million square foot open-air retail project comprised of a town center with a mainstreet design and a community center. St. Johns features Dillard's, Barnes & Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods, Target, Ashley Furniture, Designer Shoe Warehouse, JoAnn Fabrics, Old Navy, PetsMart, Pier One, Ross Dress for Less and Staples. Restaurants complementing ... 
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03/04/05Simon Opens Toki Premium Outlets(R)
- First Phase of Project Fully Leased To 85 Upscale Brands - - Nagoya-area Development is Part of Chelsea Japan's Fifth Center in Five Years - ROSELAND, N.J., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea Property Group division has opened Toki Premium Outlets(R), a new outlet center serving the greater Nagoya market. The new project is a development of Chelsea's Tokyo-ba... 
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03/03/05Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Smith Barney REIT CEO Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will webcast its company roundtable presentation to the investment community at the Smith Barney 2005 REIT CEO Conference on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Members of senior management including David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, Richard S. Sokolov, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will pa... 
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03/01/05Simon Property Group Resolves Giftcard Issues With New York Attorney General
INDIANAPOLIS, March 1, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it has voluntarily entered into a consent agreement with the New York Attorney General that will resolve the dispute regarding the Simon Visa Giftcard program. "The consent agreement provides for a quick and effective resolution of this matter," said Stewart Stockdale, chief marketing officer of Simon Property Group and president of Sim... 
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02/22/05Simon Property Group and Lamar Advertising Company Announce National Alliance
Outdoor Advertising Integral Part of Simon's Media Strategy INDIANAPOLIS and BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Brand Ventures (SBV), the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc., (NYSE: SPG) and Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), the third largest outdoor advertising company in the U.S., have announced an exclusive partnership to develop, place and market free-standing, static outdoor advertising units at Simon's vast portfolio of shopping... 
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02/10/05Simon Property Group Announces Fourth Quarter Results and Declares 7.7% Increase in Common Stock Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2004: -- Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 18.8% to $397.6 million from $334.8 million in 2003. On a per share basis the increase was 7.9% to $1.36 per share from $1.26 per share in the fourth quarter of 2003. Results for the quarter i... 
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01/13/05Simon Property Group Schedules 2004 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call and Provides 2005 FFO and Earnings Guidance
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 13, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004, will be released before the market opening on February 10, 2005. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on February 10th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.... 
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01/11/05Simon Property Group Refinances Corporate Credit Facility
New $2.0 Billion Facility Matures in 2008 INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company")(NYSE: SPG) today announced that it has closed a three-year refinancing of its existing unsecured corporate credit facility, expanding the facility from $1.25 to $2.0 billion. The facility, which can be increased to $2.5 billion during its term, now matures in January of 2008 and contains a one-year extension at the Company's sole option. The facility'... 
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01/10/05Simon Property Group Announces Reporting Information For 2004 Distributions
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 10, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced 2004 year-end tax reporting information. In October 2004, Simon Property Group acquired Chelsea Property Group (formerly NYSE: CPG). This announcement includes the tax reporting information for: -- Simon Property Group 2004 distributions paid to common stockholders and preferred stockholders, and -- Chelsea Property Group 2004 dist... 
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01/06/05Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Deutsche Bank Real Estate Outlook Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that its president and chief operating officer, Richard Sokolov, will participate on a panel at the Deutsche Bank 2005 Real Estate Outlook Conference on Thursday, January 13, 2005 beginning at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available online in the Presentations and Other Company Reports tab of the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at htt... 
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12/14/04Hauser Industries Joins SBN's Preferred Vendors
- Custom Interior and Exterior Seating Manufacturer Has More Than 50 Years of Experience - INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Business Network(R), the business-to-business division of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), announced today the addition of Hauser Industries to its list of over 100 preferred vendors of products and services. Hauser Industries, located in Waterloo, Ontario Canada, is a manufacturer of custom interior and ext... 
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12/13/04Simon Property Group To Partner With Acequia
- Irrigation Management Services For Simon Malls Nationwide - INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the nation's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced today that its business to business division, Simon Business Network(R), has entered into a new strategic partnership with Acequia, L.P., a manager of large commercial and institutional landscape irrigation systems, to provide irrigation manag... 
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12/10/04Simon Property Group Brings Unique Retail Concept to Mexico
Chelsea Property Group, a Simon Subsidiary, Opens Premium Outlets Punta Norte (mr) ROSELAND, N.J., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chelsea Property Group, has opened the first Premium Outlet center in Mexico, Premium Outlets Punta Norte. The center is owned by Premium Outlets de Mexico, a joint venture company led by Chelsea Property Group and Sordo Madal... 
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11/17/04Simon Property Group, in Association With Visa, Cotton Incorporated and American Airlines, Presents 'Simon Evening of Giving'
Go Shopping. Make A Difference. INDIANAPOLIS, Nov 17, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced their 2004 Simon Evening of Giving(TM) -- a festive night of private shopping at 63 Simon malls that benefits local charities and rewards consumers with retailer offers, gifts with purchase, prizes, refreshments and entertainment. Held annually for over a decade on the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving, Simon Evening of Giving raises million... 
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10/27/04Simon Property Group Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 27, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004: * Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 12.6% to $277.7 million from $246.7 million in 2003. On a per share basis the increase was 11.8% to $1.04 per share from $0.93 per share in the third quarter of 2003. Diluted FFO of the Si... 
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10/14/04Simon Property Group Completes Acquisition of Chelsea Property Group
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("Simon") announced today the completion of its acquisition of Chelsea Property Group, Inc. ("Chelsea"). Chelsea common shareholders will receive merger consideration of $36.00 in cash; 0.2936 of a share of Simon common stock; and 0.3000 of a share of Simon 6% Series I convertible perpetual preferred stock for each share of Chelsea common stock. This is a taxable transaction to Chelsea common shar... 
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10/04/04Simon Property Group Announces Dividend Related to Merger
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced a partial quarterly dividend on its common stock designed to align the time periods of dividend payments for Simon Property Group and Chelsea Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: CPG) under the definitive merger agreement entered into by the two companies. Payment of the dividend is subject to completion of the merger. The dividend record date will be the last business day prior to the effe... 
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09/14/04Simon Property Group to Webcast Management Presentation at Banc of America Securities Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Sep 14, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) chief executive officer, David Simon, will provide an update on the company's business and strategies at the Banc of America Securities Investment Conference on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast of Mr. Simon's presentation, as well as a breakout session that will follow, will be available online in the Presentations and Other... 
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09/10/04Scarborough Research and Arbitron, in conjunction with Simon Property Group, announce new initiative to develop reach and frequency metrics for the shopping center industry
NEW YORK, September 10, 2004 - Scarborough Research and Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced today that the two companies will begin a series of initiatives designed to significantly enhance Scarborough's shopping center audience measurements and metrics. The goal is to enhance the planning and buying of advertising in shopping centers. Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a current Scarborough client and recognized industry pioneer, has led industry efforts to systematically improve measurem... 
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09/08/04Simon Property Group Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, will be released after the market close on October 27, 2004. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on October 28th at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (About Simon tab), www.fulldisclosure.com and www.s... 
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08/25/04Simon, IU and Purdue Introduce Strategic Marketing Alliance to Promote Co-Branded Gift Cards
Affinity card is perfect for Hoosier and Boilermaker students and fans INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 25, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Fierce rivals in athletics, Indiana's two Big Ten universities, Indiana University and Purdue University, are teaming up for the first time in their prestigious histories to jointly market a product -- the Simon Giftcard. Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it is introducing the Simon Indiana University and Simon Purdue University G... 
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08/11/04Simon Property Group Announces Completion of $900 Million Sale of Senior Unsecured Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) (the "Company") announced today that its partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., has completed the sale of $900 million of debt securities. The issue included the following tranches of senior unsecured notes: $400 million of 4.875% Notes due 2010 $500 million of 5.625% Notes due 2014 The all-in effective yield is 4.965% for the six-year notes and 5.675% for the ten-year... 
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08/06/04Simon Property Group Announces Completion of Court-Ordered Sale of Partnership Interest in Mall of America
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced that the Court-ordered sale of its 27.5% partnership interest in Mall of America to Triple Five of Minnesota, Inc. was completed today. The Company has not recorded a contribution to net income and funds from operations for Mall of America since the court's decision in September 2003, and the Company will recognize no additional gain or loss from this forced sale. The Com... 
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07/28/04Simon Property Group Announces Second Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004: -- Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 5.5% to $268.5 million from $254.5 million in 2003. On a per share basis the increase was 5.2% to $1.01 per share from $0.96 per share in the second quarter of 2003. Diluted FFO of the Simon portfolio for the six mon... 
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07/28/04Simon Takes Aim at Marketing Bulls-Eye With Signature Events for Teens, Women
"Simon DTour Live" and "Simon Mall for You" Bring Interactive Branding to the Next Level INDIANAPOLIS, Jul 28, 2004 (PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX) -- Simon Brand Ventures, the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc. , today announced the August 2004 launch of major marketing events targeting teens and women: Simon DTour Live(TM), a national road trip of hip teen music and brands; and Simon Mall for You(TM), a uniquely branded tour about relaxation, fashion and rejuvenation -- ... 
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07/26/04Neiman Marcus is Coming to SouthPark in Charlotte
INDIANAPOLIS, July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that Neiman Marcus is joining the outstanding retail lineup at SouthPark in Charlotte, North Carolina. The legendary Dallas-based retailer is scheduled to occupy 80,000 square feet on two levels and joins in SouthPark's expansion, which began in 2001. "Neiman Marcus is very excited to become a part of the Charlotte community, and join the strong lineup of tenants at SouthPark," sai... 
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06/25/04Simon Property Group Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, will be released after the market close on July 28, 2004. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on July 29th at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at http://www.simon.com (About Simon tab), http://www.fulldisclosure.com and h... 
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06/21/04Simon Property Group to Acquire Chelsea Property Group
INDIANAPOLIS, June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) ("Simon") and Chelsea Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: CPG) ("Chelsea") announced today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement whereby Simon will acquire all of the outstanding common stock and operating partnership units of Chelsea in a transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion. Simon will also assume Chelsea's existing indebtedness and preferred stock, which totaled approximately $1.3 bi... 
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06/03/04Simon Property Group Management Presentation at NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum
INDIANAPOLIS, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will webcast its company presentation to the investment community at the 2004 NAREIT (National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts) Institutional Investor Forum on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 in New York beginning at 2:35 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. David Simon (Chief Executive Officer), Richard Sokolov (President and Chief Operating Officer), and Stephen Sterrett (Chief F... 
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06/01/04Energy Management Pact Announced by Simon Property Group and Ameresco
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the nation's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced today that its business to business division, Simon Business Network(R), has entered into a new strategic partnership with Ameresco, Inc., a Framingham, MA-based energy provider company. The agreement calls for Ameresco to identify, design, and install energy- efficient projects at selected SPG properties... 
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05/27/04Simon Property Group's Headquarters to Remain Downtown
Office Tower Planned for Capitol Commons Site INDIANAPOLIS, May 27, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it intends to relocate its international headquarters in August 2006. Plans call for Duke Realty Corporation to build a 12- to 14-story tower at the Capitol Commons site in downtown Indianapolis, on the southwest corner of Washington Street and Capitol Avenue. Subject to further procedural steps, SPG officials expect ... 
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05/20/04Simon Malls, an Attractive Alternative to Traditional Advertising
New Arbitron Study Shows Simon Rivals Print, Radio and TV INDIANAPOLIS, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Brand Ventures -- the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), the largest shopping mall owner, developer, manager and marketer in America -- provides an attractive alternative to traditional advertising. To prove the effectiveness of mall marketing, Simon worked with Arbitron, Inc. to develop a study detailing consumer profiles -- the format used ... 
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05/06/04Simon Property Group Announces Strong First Quarter Results And Declares Quarterly Dividends
INDIANAPOLIS, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004: Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 9.2% to $254.3 million from $232.8 million in 2003. On a per share basis the increase was 7.9% to $0.96 per share from $0.89 per share in the first quarter of 2003. Net income available to common sha... 
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05/06/04Simon Property Group Announces $250 Million Common Stock Repurchase Program
INDIANAPOLIS, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program under which the company may purchase up to $250 million of its common stock over the next twelve months as market conditions warrant. The shares may be repurchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a... 
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05/05/04Simon Property Group Announces Coconut Point 166-Acre Mixed-Use Project to Feature 1.2 Million Square Feet of Retail Space
INDIANAPOLIS, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) announced proceeding with the construction of Coconut Point today, green-lighting a much-anticipated 166-acre, mixed-use project in Estero/Bonita Springs, Florida, in one of the country's fastest-growing areas -- the west coast of Florida halfway between Ft. Myers and Naples. Coconut Point is a 500-acre community jointly planned and permitted by Oakbrook Properties and Simon. The Town Center will be the h... 
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05/04/04Simon Property Group Purchases 100% Stake in Puerto Rico's Plaza Carolina and Additional Interests in Bangor Mall and Montgomery Mall
INDIANAPOLIS, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) (the "Company" or "Simon") announced today that it has completed the purchase of a 100% interest in Plaza Carolina in San Juan, Puerto Rico for $309 million from a partnership owned 50% by the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") and 50% by the State of Michigan Treasury ("Michigan"). Credit Suisse First Boston principled the private placement of a five-year, $260 million loan in con... 
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04/19/04Simon Property Group Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Property From St. Joe to Develop Retail and Entertainment Complex at Panama City Beach
St. Joe and Simon to Jointly Develop Pier Park INDIANAPOLIS and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) and The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) announced today that they have agreed in principle to jointly develop Pier Park in Panama City Beach. SPG will purchase property from JOE to develop a retail, restaurant and entertainment project. Under the terms of the Letter of Intent, SPG would initially purchase approximately 90 ac... 
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04/15/04Environmental Services Program Announced By Simon Property Group and Waste Management
INDIANAPOLIS, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the nation's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate announced today that its business to business division, Simon Business Network(R), has entered into a new strategic partnership with Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WMI), the waste industry's leading provider of waste management services. The partnership includes waste removal and management for more than 190 Simon mall... 
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04/12/04Simon Super Chefs Live! To Tour Simon Malls Coast-To-Coast
'Food-As-Entertainment' Celebration to Feature Popular TV Chefs Alton Brown, Mary Ann Esposito, Sara Moulton, Jacques Pepin and Others INDIANAPOLIS, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Start your spatulas! Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) is inviting food fans across the country to get up close and personal with some of today's most popular TV chefs during Simon Super Chefs Live! - a unique culinary experience aimed at Americans' ever-growing fascination with food as an entertai... 
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04/07/04Simon Property Group Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, will be released after the market close on May 6, 2004. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on May 7th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (About Simon tab), www.companyboardroom.com and www.streetevents.... 
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04/06/04T.J. Maxx, Linens 'n Things, Michaels Coming to Wolf Ranch
INDIANAPOLIS, Apr 6, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that T.J. Maxx, Linens 'n Things, and Michaels are coming to its Wolf Ranch development in Georgetown, TX. This exciting group of retailers joins lead anchor Target whose 124,000 square foot store is scheduled to open in July 2005, prior to the Texas 'Tax-Free' weekend. Wolf Ranch is a 750,000 square foot retail-shopping complex located at the southwest corner of I-35 ... 
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03/05/04Lee County Commissioners Approve Plans for Coconut Point
INDIANAPOLIS, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lee County (FL) commissioners unanimously approved the Development Agreement last week addressing the allocations for offsite improvements for the planned Coconut Point project being co-developed by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) and Oakbrook Properties. Coconut Point is a planned 500-acre, mixed-use town center site located in Estero, FL. Phase I of the Town Center at Coconut Point is scheduled to open in October 2005 with Phase II... 
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02/27/04Simon Property Group Management Presentation At Smith Barney REIT CEO Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will webcast its company roundtable presentation to the investment community at the Smith Barney 2004 REIT CEO Conference on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 8:45 a.m. EST. David Simon, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a roundtable discussion with Smith Barney analysts. The live audio-only webcast will be available online in the Presentations tab of the Investor Relati... 
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02/26/04Simon Breaks Ground On Firewheel Town Center
GARLAND, Texas, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) broke ground on its Firewheel Town Center in a ceremony held here this morning and announced that Dillard's, Foley's and AMC Theaters will be the lead anchors of the project. The first phase of the Firewheel Town Center, scheduled to open in the fall of 2005, will include approximately 750,000 square feet of retail/entertainment uses and 75,000 square feet of high-end office space in an open-air... 
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02/23/04Simon Announces Kerasotes Theatres Coming to Muncie Plaza
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 23, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that Kerasotes Theatres is coming to Muncie Plaza. Kerasotes will build a 12-screen movie complex, a ShowPlace 12. Construction on the new theatre, which will occupy 43,000 square feet, is scheduled to commence this summer and be complete in the summer of 2005. "We're very pleased to have Kerasotes come to Muncie Plaza," said Scott Richardson, development director at ... 
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02/23/04Simon Introduces First Pro Sports Co-Branded Affinity Gift Cards
Simon Pacers and Simon Spurs Giftcards are Newest Way for Fans to Show Team Spirit INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 23, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- With gift card popularity on the rise, Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) (Simon) has taken its highly successful gift card program to the next level by introducing the nation's first professional sports co-branded affinity gift cards. Simon is launching co-branded affinity gift cards with two of the National Basketball Association's top te... 
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02/20/04Simon in Partnership to Acquire The Domain
Neiman Marcus to Place its First Full-Line Store in Austin at The Domain INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it is under contract to acquire The Domain shopping center site in Austin, Texas in partnership with Endeavor Real Estate Group, and that Neiman Marcus has selected The Domain as the location for its first full-line store in the Austin market. The legendary Dallas-based retailer is scheduled to occupy abou... 
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02/17/04Simon to Explore Options For Summit Site; Referendum Not Needed
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it would continue to explore all possible options for the sale or development of the Summit site in Little Rock, Arkansas. SPG has advised the city of Little Rock that it will not proceed with the development plan which has been subject to litigation and an impending referendum. "We are uncertain at this time about the best use for this site," said Tom Schneider, an executive... 
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02/05/04Simon Property Group Announces Fourth Quarter Results And Declares 8.3% Increase in Common Stock Dividend
Click here for a PDF version INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2003: * Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") per share for the quarter increased 6%, to $1.26 from $1.19 (as restated). * Diluted earnings per share for the quarter increased 60%, to $0.83 from $0.52. * Diluted FFO per share for the twelve months increase... 
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01/23/04Simon Property Group Management Presentation At CSFB REIT Conference to be Webcast
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will provide an online simulcast of its presentation to the investment community at the Credit Suisse First Boston 2004 REIT Conference. Stephen E. Sterrett, SPG's Chief Financial Officer, will conduct the presentation on January 27, 2004 beginning at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The live audio broadcast of SPG's presentation will be available online at www.simon.com (About Sim... 
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01/20/04Simon Property Group Announces Completion Of $500 Million Sale of Senior Unsecured Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) (the "Company") announced today that its partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., has completed the sale of $500 million of debt securities. The issue included the following tranches of senior unsecured notes: $300 million of 3.75% Notes due 2009 $200 million of 4.90% Notes due 2014 Concurrent with the bond pricing, the Company swapp... 
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01/19/04Simon Property Group Enters Into Agreement With City of McAllen - Studying Retail Development
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) (Simon) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the city of McAllen, Texas (the City) to control 70 acres for the purpose of developing Palms Crossing, a 650,000 square foot mixed-use project and has commenced customary due diligence procedures. The property is located on the northeast corner of Ware Road and Expressway 83. Simon is embarking on a due diligence period on a Maste... 
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01/13/04Nordstrom is Coming to Phipps Plaza
SEATTLE, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc., a leading fashion specialty retailer, (NYSE: JWN) and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), announced that they have signed a letter of intent to open at Phipps Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia. Nordstrom will take over space previously occupied by Lord and Taylor, a division of the May Department Stores Company. The Seattle-based retailer is scheduled to occupy about 135,000 square feet at Phipps Plaza where it will join Parisi... 
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01/09/04Neiman Marcus is Coming to Town Center at Boca
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that Neiman Marcus is joining the outstanding retail lineup at Town Center at Boca in Boca Raton, Florida. The legendary Dallas-based retailer is scheduled to occupy about 130,000 square feet and will join Bloomingdale's, Burdines, Nordstrom, Saks, and Sears as anchors. Neiman Marcus will take over space previously occupied by Lord and Taylor, a division of the May Department Stores Compa... 
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01/08/04Simon Property Group Provides 2004 FFO and Earnings Guidance
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01/07/04Simon Property Group Announces Reporting Information for 2003 Distributions
Click here for a PDF version INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced 2003 year-end tax reporting information. Simon Property Group, Inc. Common Stock CUSIP 828806109 Ticker Symbol: SPG Declaration 2/5 Declaration 5/7 Declaration 7/30 Record 2/18 Record 5/16 Record 8/15 Dividend Dates Payment 2/28 ... 
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12/30/03Nordstrom Coming to Dadeland Mall in Miami
SEATTLE, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), announced that they have signed a letter of intent to open a Nordstrom store at Dadeland Mall in Miami, Fla. Nordstrom will take over space previously occupied by the May Department Stores Company's Lord and Taylor store. Nordstrom at Dadeland Mall will be a two-level store with approximately 150,000 square feet. It... 
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12/30/03Simon Property Group Announces Completion of Joint Venture with Rinascente for the Ownership and Development of Shopping Malls
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced the closing of their joint venture with Rinascente Group. Gallerie Commerciali Italia S.p.A ("GCI") was created for the ownership, management and development of shopping malls in Italy. The Rinascente Group contributed its existing shopping center assets and development opportunities to GCI, and then sold 49% of the new company to an affiliate of Simon Property Group. The initial ... 
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12/23/03Simon Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Jointly Own and Operate Gateway Shopping Centers
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) and SMP Interests, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to jointly own and operate the Gateway Shopping Centers in Austin, Texas. This transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2004. The Gateway Shopping Centers are a 484,000 square-foot complex consisting of Gateway Square, Gateway Market, G... 
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12/22/03Port St. Lucie Family to Celebrate the Holidays in a Florida Mansion Complete with Chef, Shopping Spree, $30,000 Room Make Over
(DECEMBER 22, 2003) – What motivated millions of Simon Mall shoppers to participate in the “Thank You Very Much” holiday sweepstakes? Was it (A) The $30,000 room makeover? (B) A holiday feast prepared by a five-star gourmet chef? Or (C) The 18-room ocean-front Florida mansion? For one woman from Port St. Lucie, the motivation was simple: (D) All of the above. Miriam Negron, 21 years old, has won the Simon “Thank You Very Much” Sweepstakes and will be awarded a once-in-a-lifetime grand priz... 
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12/18/03Simon Property Group Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 18, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2003, will be released after the market close on February 5, 2004. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on February 6th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (About Simon tab), www.companyboardroo... 
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12/16/03Simon Property Group Completes Redemption of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that the holders of all but 18,340 shares of its approximately 4.3 million shares of 6.5% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrB) (CUSIP 828806406) (the "Preferred Stock") called for redemption on December 15, 2003, exercised their right to convert their Preferred Stock into common stock of SPG prior to the redemption. The Company issued approximately 11.1 million shares of co... 
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12/15/03Simon Property Group Sells Bergen Mall in Paramus, New Jersey
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it has sold its 100% interest in Bergen Mall for approximately $145 million. The transaction generated a gain on the sale of real estate of approximately $50 million. This sale has been included as part of a Section 1031 "like kind exchange" which will defer the recognition of the gain for tax purposes. Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), headquartered in ... 
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12/02/03Simon Property Group and MCI Enter Into Strategic Marketing Alliance
Telecom Leader Chooses Simon as a Strategic Partner to Market its Neighborhood(TM) Service Plans INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MCI has selected Simon Malls as its "neighborhood" of choice. Simon Brand Ventures, the business-to-consumer arm of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), today announced that they have entered into an integrated marketing alliance with MCI (WCOEQ, MCWEQ). Under the agreement, MCI will incorporate assets and resource... 
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11/21/03Muvico to Develop 20-Plex at Coconut Point
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) and Muvico Theaters, Inc. announced today that Muvico will build a 20-screen megaplex theater at Simon's new development, Coconut Point. Located in Bonita Springs, FL., Coconut Point is a planned 500-acre mixed-use town center site. Muvico's 20-screen movie theater -- consisting of 93,000 square feet -- will be unique to the area, featuring exciting themed architecture and the same innovative, signature... 
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11/17/03An American Partner for Rinascente for the Ownership and Development of Shopping Malls
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Rinascente Group and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture for the ownership, management and development of shopping malls in Italy. The agreement foresees the creation of a joint stock company to be called "Gallerie Commerciali Italia S.p.A" ("GCI"), to which the Rinascente Group will contribute its existing shopping mall assets and development ... 
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11/13/03Simon Property Group Issues Updated Release on Redemption of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it will redeem all 4,316,329 of the outstanding shares of its 6.5% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (NYSE: SPGPrB) (CUSIP 828806406) on December 15, 2003. The Series B Preferred will be redeemed at a redemption price of 105% of the liquidation value plus accrued and unpaid distributions to the redemption date or $106.34 per share. The notice of redemption will be mailed to recor... 
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11/12/03Simon Malls Set to Reward Holiday Shoppers
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amidst a climate of optimism surrounding the upcoming holiday season, Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), with the largest collection of malls in the country, plans to reward its shoppers this season by giving them the chance to win a "champagne wishes and caviar dreams" holiday through the Simon "Thank You Very Much" Sweepstakes -- complete with use of a Florida mansion, a personal gourmet chef and shopping sprees worth $5,000. "We grea... 
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11/11/03Simon Property Group Announces Increased Ownership in Kravco
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it has completed an initial series of transactions to increase its ownership interests in Kravco Investments L.P. (KI), a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based owner of seven regional malls, and Kravco Company (KC), its affiliated property management company. Definitive documents have been executed for the remaining transactions, which should be completed within the next ... 
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10/30/03Simon Property Group Announces Third Quarter Results And Declares Quarterly Dividends
Click here for PDF INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced diluted funds from operations ("FFO") per share for the third quarter of 2003 of $0.93, compared to $0.93 (as restated) for the third quarter of 2002. Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter was $0.22 per share, compared to $0.32 for the third quarter of 2002. Third quarter 2003 results were impacted by the following events: ... 
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09/19/03Simon Property Group Launches New 'More Choices' Brand Campaign
Unprecedented Campaign Changes the Face of Mall Advertising INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the bull sizes up the heifer; as the hound looks longingly at the hydrant; so too go shoppers with a passion for "more choices" in their mall. That's the positioning of a groundbreaking new advertising campaign from Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), which has staked its claim as a category leader and champion of mall shopping. The provocative television spots, ... 
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09/12/03Simon Property Group Clarifies Federal Court Ruling
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In an effort to correct misconceptions in the media and investment community regarding Wednesday's ruling in the Mall of America partnership litigation, Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) reiterated today that the decision of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota found that persons and entities OTHER THAN SPG had violated fiduciary duties owed to Triple Five of Minnesota, Inc. Further, SPG intends to appeal the ... 
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09/11/03Simon Property Group Comments on Federal Court Decision
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that on September 10, 2003, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota issued an order in an action commenced by Triple Five of Minnesota, Inc. challenging a 1999 restructuring transaction involving various Mall of America partnerships. Triple Five claimed it was denied the opportunity to participate in that restructuring transaction which involved a sale by Teachers ... 
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09/05/03Terron Schaefer Named Worldwide Creative Director at Simon Property Group
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) today announced the appointment of Terron Schaefer to the newly- created post of worldwide creative director. Schaefer's role will be to provide creative support across the Simon organization that will enhance the company's continuing leadership in cutting edge retail real estate strategies. Chief among Schaefer's duties will be to further the organization's creative capabilities as it relates to retaile... 
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08/28/03Simon Property Group to Broadcast Investor Presentation Live on the Internet
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will provide an online simulcast of its presentation to the investment community at the Banc of America Securities 33rd Annual Investment Conference on September 16, 2003 in San Francisco, California, beginning at 9:00 a.m. PDT. The live audio broadcast of SPG's presentation will be available online at www.simon.com (About Simon tab). An online replay of this presentation ... 
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08/26/03Simon and University of Texas Introduce Co-Branded Gift Card
First-of-its-kind affinity gift card is perfect for Longhorn and shopping fans alike INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) has introduced the country's first university affinity gift card, expected to be a hit among Texas Longhorn fans. The University of Texas-Austin and Simon are launching a co-branded gift card -- the first of its kind. The Simon Giftcard is already the largest Visa gift card pr... 
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08/25/03Simon Property Group Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2003--Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, will be released after the market close on October 30, 2003. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on October 31st at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (About Simon tab), www.companyboardroom.com and www.s... 
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08/20/03Simon Property Group Purchases Stanford Shopping Center from Stanford University
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 20, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it has completed its previously announced purchase of a 100 percent stake in Stanford Shopping Center for $333 million from Stanford University. As required under its Founding Grant, Stanford University will continue to hold, as lessor, a long-term ground lease underlying the asset. SPG also closed today on a $220 million, 3.60% interest only, 5-year fixed-rate mortgage arr... 
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08/08/03Simon DTour Live Brings Music and Fun to the Mall, Delivering Teen Segment to Top Brands
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced a national teen tour, Simon DTour Live, to launch August 15 in Atlanta and travel exclusively to Simon Malls across the country. Simon DTour Live, a key pillar of Simon's teen platform, is a proprietary teen marketing program that integrates tailored brand sponsorships with on-site contests, events and entertainment supported by online, in-school, traditional and location-based media... 
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07/31/03Simon Property Group Announces Dates for Common Stock Dividend
INDIANAPOLIS, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) common stock dividend declared today of $0.60 per share will be paid on August 29, 2003 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2003. Dates for the Company's preferred stock included in today's earnings release were correct. Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership and management of income-producing ... 
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07/31/03Simon Property Group Announces Second Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
Click here for PDF INDIANAPOLIS, Jul 31, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced diluted funds from operations ("FFO") per share of $0.96, a 19% increase, and diluted earnings per share of $0.26, a 73% decline, for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. Net income available to common shareholders totaled $50.3 million in the second quarter of 2003 as compared to $173.2 million in 2002. Diluted earnings per sh... 
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07/01/03Simon Property Group To Purchase Stanford Shopping Center In Palo Alto, California
--> INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jul 1, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it has agreed to purchase a 100 percent stake in Stanford Shopping Center for $333 million. Stanford University, as required under its Founding Grant, will continue to hold, as lessor, a long-term ground lease underlying the asset. This transaction, which is subject to customary due diligence and closing conditions, is expected to close in early August,... 
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06/20/03Simon Property Group Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
--> INDIANAPOLIS, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, will be released the morning of July 31, 2003. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on July 31st at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (About Simon tab), www.companyboardroom.com and www.str... 
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06/09/03Simon Malls Launch New National Club for Kids
--> Simon Kidgits Club Provides Platform to Reach Valuable Demographic INDIANAPOLIS, Jun 9, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Just in time for summer, Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) has introduced a new children's club, Simon Kidgits Club, designed to build consumer loyalty and reinforce the mall as a family destination, especially among the powerful 25- to 49-year-old female audience. The Simon Kidgits Club offers programs focused on health and wellness, e... 
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05/29/03Simon Property Group To Broadcast Investor Presentation Live on the Internet
--> INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2003--Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) today announced that it will provide an online simulcast of its presentation to the investment community at the 2003 NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum on June 4, 2003 in New York beginning at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time The live audio broadcast of SPG's presentation will be available online at www.simon.com (About Simon tab). An online replay of this presentation will be availabl... 
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05/07/03Simon Property Group Announces Strong First Quarter Results and Quarterly Dividends
Click here for PDF INDIANAPOLIS, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net income available to common shareholders increased 84% for the quarter to $55.1 million from $30.0 million in 2002. Diluted earnings per share increased 71% to $0.29 per share from $0.17 in 2002. Diluted funds from operations ("FFO") for the quarter increased 22% to $17... 
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05/01/03Simon Property Group Signs Agreement with Tecient Business Network
INDIANAPOLIS, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it entered into an agreement to become a shareholder in Tecient Business Network. Tecient, based in London, is an independent services company focusing on the creation of new cost savings for property owners and their tenants worldwide with an initial focus in Europe and Australia. Other Tecient shareholders include Grosvenor Ltd., AMP New Ventures Limited and Corpnex Ltd. Created to ... 
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04/17/03Simon Property Group Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Apr 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, will be released the morning of May 7, 2003. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on May 8th at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.simon.com (Corporate Info tab), www.companyboardroom.com and www.streete... 
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04/03/03Coca-Cola 'Behind-The-Scenes With American Idol' Tour Kicks Off
Coca-Cola Brings TV's Hottest Show Directly to its Fans with a Multifaceted, Interactive Experience Exclusively at Simon Malls INDIANAPOLIS and ATLANTA, Apr 3, 2003 /PRNewswire-Firstcall via COMTEX/ -- Reality TV is getting even more "real" this spring exclusively in Simon Malls across the country, as Coca-Cola embarks on a 21-mall "Behind-the-Scenes with American Idol" tour that launches simultaneously in early April from New York and Miami. The tour brings the excitement of the pop c... 
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03/31/03Simon Property Group To Broadcast Investor Presentation Live on the Internet
INDIANAPOLIS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that it will provide an online simulcast of its presentation to the investment community at the Banc of America Securities 2003 Consumer Conference on April 2, 2003 in New York beginning at 2:40 p.m. EST. The live audio broadcast of SPG's presentation will be available online at www.simon.com (Corporate Info tab). An online replay of this presentation will be available through Ap... 
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03/18/03Simon Property Group Announces Completion of $500 Million Sale of Senior Unsecured Notes
INDIANAPOLIS, Mar 18, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) (the "Company") announced today that its partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P., has completed the sale of $500 million of debt securities. The issue included the following tranches of senior unsecured notes: $300 million of 4.875% Notes due 2010 $200 million of 5.450% Notes due 2013 Including the effect of hedging activiti... 
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03/13/03Simon Property Group Senior Management To Present at REIT CEO Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Mar 13, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that members of its senior management team will present at the Salomon Smith Barney 2003 REIT CEO Conference on March 18, 2003 in Naples, Florida, beginning at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can listen to the presentation by dialing (212) 547-0138 and entering the passcode: REIT 1. A replay of this presentation will be available from March 20th to April 20th by dialing ... 
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02/25/03Simon Property Group and Park Place Entertainment Execute Ground Lease for Major Expansion of The Forum Shops at Caesars
Construction Underway with Completion Scheduled for Fall 2004 LAS VEGAS, Feb 25, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) and Park Place Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: PPE), parent company of Caesars Palace, today announced that the two parties have executed a ground lease for prized property fronting Las Vegas Blvd on the Las Vegas Strip. This lease execution allows for commencement of construction on the expansion of The Forum Shops at Ca... 
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02/19/03Simon Property Group Ranked #1 Most Admired Real Estate Company by Fortune
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 19, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) has been recognized as the top ranked real estate company in Fortune's 2003 List of America's Most Admired Companies. These rankings were based upon surveys of 10,000 executives, directors, and securities analysts who rated companies within each industry using eight criteria - social responsibility, innovation, long-term investment value, use of corporate assets, employee ... 
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02/06/03Simon Property Group Announces 8% Increase in 2002 FFO Per Share and Declares 9.1% Increase in Common Stock Dividend
Click here for a printer friendly version (PDF). INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 6, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SPG) today announced results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2002. Diluted funds from operations for the quarter increased 11% to $232.9 million from $209.9 million in 2001. On a per share basis, the increase was 4.5% to $1.17 per share from $1.12 per share in 2001. Net income availab... 
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02/03/03Jackson Hewitt Inc. Announces Renewed and Expanded Strategic Marketing Alliance With Simon Property Group
- Jackson Hewitt Inc. Again Taps Nation's Largest Mall Owner To Reach Its Target Audience - PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb 3, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --Jackson Hewitt Inc., a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD), with more than 4,100 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) locations nationwide, announced today that it has entered into an expanded marketing alliance with Simon Brand Ventures, the strategic marketing division of Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) (Simon), the nation'... 
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01/13/03Simon Gift Card Sales Soar During Holiday Season
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sales of the Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) Gift Card were very positive during the recently completed 2002 holiday season. In the 47 malls that offered the card in December, sales were up 30 percent compared to the sale of Simon gift certificates at those same properties in December 2001. "We are very excited about the successful results of the extended Simon Gift Card pilot in the 4th quarter 2002. It has pr... 
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01/09/03Simon Property Group Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2002, will be released after the New York Stock Exchange closes trading on February 6, 2003. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on February 7th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live webcast will be available in listen-only mode at www.shopsimon.com (C... 
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01/09/03Simon Property Group Announces Reporting Information for 2002 Distributions
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01/03/03Simon Property Group Announces Elimination of Paired Share Structure
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) (the "Company") today announced that it has eliminated its paired share structure. Effective December 31, 2002, SPG Realty Consultants, Inc. was merged into SPG, ending the "paired share" REIT structure that SPG had gained from its 1998 combination with Corporate Property Investors, Inc. All of the outstanding stock of SPG Realty Consultants was previously held in trust for the benefit of ... 
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12/31/02Simon Property Group Announces Changes in Senior Leadership Roles
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that William J. "Jerry" Garvey is retiring as executive vice president and director of development. Garvey joined