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Sources: Simon eyeing Anson for outlet mall

The Indianapolis-based mall developer is planning to build on 50 acres near Interstate 65 and Whitestown Parkway in Boone County, sources say, and could have a deal finalized early next year.

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Shopping malls brace for wave of consolidation

There’s a hunger in the retail industry for lower-tier, “B” shopping centers, seen as a bargain by potential owners. A $4.3 billion deal in the works involving a Simon Property Group spinoff could trigger more transactions.

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Simon spinoff plans $4.3B merger with Ohio mall firm

Washington Prime Group Inc. has agreed to buy Glimcher Realty Trust of Columbus, Ohio, in a deal valued at about $4.3 billion when including assumed debt. As part of the transaction, Simon Property Group will acquire two malls for $1.09 billion in cash.

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Simon estate in Carmel hits market for $25 million

The 106-acre property includes a 50,000-square-foot mansion and private, 18-hole golf course. Mel Simon and his wife, Bren, had been working on disposing of the home even before the billionaire’s death in September 2009.

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Shopping mall owner offers $5.6B for competitor

Klepierre SA, which is partly owned by Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, has offered to buy Dutch competitor Corio NV to solidify its position as Europe’s second-largest publicly traded-shopping mall operator.

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