Report: Simon attempts to sell holdings in rival Macerich
If true, the move could signal that Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group no longer is interested in acquiring the rival shopping-mall owner.
If true, the move could signal that Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group no longer is interested in acquiring the rival shopping-mall owner.
Non-anchor retail occupancy for the mall declined from 90.5 percent in 2013 to 89.5 percent last year, while profit and revenue climbed, Simon Property Group Inc. said in an annual operating report to the city.
The purchase of Metro AG’s Galeria Kaufhof stores is Hudson’s Bay’s first under its joint venture with Simon Property Group, marking a new era of real-estate fueled growth as retailers try to squeeze more value from their property.
Indianapolis-based mall owner Simon Property Group reported higher profit and revenue on improving occupancy and rents at its properties.
Land & Buildings Investment Management is teaming with fellow activist firm Orange Capital to push for changes at Macerich Co., the mall owner that rejected a $16.8 billion takeover bid from Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc.
The company missed out on a rare opportunity that would have brought dozens of high-end malls into the fold, but it still has solid growth opportunities without the $23.2 billion deal, analysts say.
The Indianapolis-based landlord will either purchase the shares on the open market or in privately negotiated deals, Simon said.
An analyst predicted Macerich Co. could face a sustained period of underperformance after the shopping mall owner spurned the $16.8 billion offer from Simon Property Group Inc.
Simon Property Group has been awarded a major victory in a nearly five-year legal battle following a flood that severely damaged one of Simon's shopping malls in May 2010.
By buying Macerich, the largest U.S. mall owner would expand its holdings on the West Coast and add top-tier properties that rarely come up for sale. The offer will be withdrawn if Simon is unable to meet with Macerich to negotiate terms of an agreement by April 1.
Macerich Co.’s rejection of a $16 billion buyout offer and adoption of takeover defenses leaves Simon Property Group Inc. with few options but to make a higher bid to win the mall landlord.
California-based mall owner Macerich Co. has rebuffed an unsolicited takeover bid from Simon Property Group Inc., saying it substantially undervalues the company and raises antitrust concerns. Analysts and investors expect Simon will make a higher bid.
Analysts say Simon has reason to covet Macerich, whose 40 best malls have lofty sales per square foot of $618.
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.
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.
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.
Simon, the biggest U.S. mall owner, will contribute $278.5 million and have a stake of 20 percent in the joint venture with Canada’s oldest company.
Cache Inc., which has a store in the Fashion Mall at Keystone, has filed for Chapter 11 protection and might liquidate its inventory. Simon Property Group is the retailer’s largest creditor.
Quarterly profit grew to $405 million, as occupancy in Simon Property Group’s retail properties increased to 97.1 percent, a company record for year-end occupancy.
Just call 2014 the year of the corporate spinoff frenzy. And 2015 might be just as crazy.