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Macerich investors want more to clinch mall megadeal

Simon’s acquisition offer is only 6.6 percent higher than Macerich’s average price in the previous 20 days. One reason the premium looks miniscule is because Macerich’s stock had already jumped 24 percent since November on takeover speculation fanned by Simon.

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Macerich, Simon shares rise on talk of acquisition

Macerich Co. shares had their biggest increase in three months Thursday morning after the Wall Street Journal reported that Simon Property Group Inc., the largest U.S. mall owner, has made approaches to buy the company.

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Simon interested in acquiring West Coast mall owner

Simon Property Group Inc. has approached Santa Monica, California-based Macerich Co. about an acquisition after taking a stake in the company last year, sources say. Macerich, with a market value of $13.3 billion, has a high concentration of West Coast properties.

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Strong local economy driving real estate sectors

Leaders of the local office of the DTZ real estate services firm delivered an optimistic message at the firm’s annual State of Real Estate outlook, as the city’s economy drives growth within the real estate market.

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