UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 10, 2015

 

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

001-14469

 

04-6268599

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

File Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

225 WEST WASHINGTON STREET

 

 

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

 

46204

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  317.636.1600

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

x          Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

ITEM 7.01                                  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

 

On March 10, 2015, Simon Property Group (or “Simon”) posted an Investor Presentation on its website highlighting the compelling value of its proposal to acquire all of the outstanding stock of the Macerich Company for $91.00 per share in cash and Simon shares.

 

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and the attached Exhibit 99.1 is furnished to and not filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  A copy of the Investor Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference and constitutes part of this report.

 

ITEM 8.01                                  OTHER EVENTS

 

On March 10, 2015, Simon issued a Press Release highlighting the compelling value of its proposal to acquire all of the outstanding stock of the Macerich Company for $91.00 per share in cash and Simon shares.

 

A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, and is incorporated herein by reference and constitutes part of this report.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. This communication relates to a proposal which Simon Property Group, Inc. (“Simon”) has made for a business combination transaction with The Macerich Company (“Macerich”). In furtherance of this proposal and subject to future developments, Simon (and, if a negotiated transaction is agreed, Macerich) may file one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender offer statements or other documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement, registration statement, tender offer statement, prospectus or other document Simon and/or Macerich may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction.  INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SIMON AND MACERICH ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT(S), REGISTRATION STATEMENT, TENDER OFFER STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.  Any definitive proxy statement(s) or prospectus(es) (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of Macerich and/or Simon, as applicable. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Simon through the web site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Simon and/or Macerich and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. You can find information about Simon’s executive officers and directors in Simon’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 10, 2014. You can find information about Macerich’s executive officers and directors in Macerich’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 18, 2014. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender offer statements or other documents filed with the SEC if and when they become available. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above.

 

This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This communication may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Simon Property Group, Inc.’s (“Simon”) offer to acquire

 

2



 

The Macerich Company (“Macerich”), its financing of the proposed transaction, its expected future performance (including expected results of operations and financial guidance), and the combined company’s future financial condition, operating results, strategy and plans. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “target,” “opportunity,” “tentative,” “positioning,” “designed,” “create,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “ongoing,” “upside,” “increases” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, assumptions, risks and uncertainties discussed in Simon’s most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and assumptions, risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed transaction, as detailed from time to time in Simon’s and/or Macerich’s filings with the SEC, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this communication are set forth in other reports or documents that we may file from time to time with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to: (i) the ultimate outcome of any possible transaction between Simon and Macerich, including the possibilities that Macerich will reject a transaction with Simon, (ii) the ultimate outcome and results of integrating the operations of Simon and Macerich if a transaction is consummated, (iii) the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to any possible transaction, including the necessary stockholder approvals, (iv) if a transaction with Macerich is consummated, the ability of Simon and General Growth Properties to reach a definitive agreement related to, and complete, the sale of certain assets of Macerich, as such sales would not be a condition to the Macerich transaction, and (v) the risks and uncertainties detailed by Macerich with respect to its business as described in its reports and documents filed with the SEC.  All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Simon undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication or to reflect actual outcomes.

 

ITEM 9.01                                  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Investor Presentation Regarding Macerich Proposal dated March 10, 2015.

 

 

 

99.2

 

Press Release, dated March 10, 2015 issued by Simon Property Group, Inc.

 

3



 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:  March 10, 2015

 

 

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ James M. Barkley

 

 

James M. Barkley

 

 

General Counsel and Secretary

 

4


Exhibit 99.1

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING SIMON PROPOSAL TO MACERICH MARCH 10, 2015

 


A COMPELLING PROPOSAL 2 Transaction Premium Recent Private Market Asset Sale Transactions Asset / Portfolio Transaction Closing Date Sales PSF (est.) Cap Rate (est.) Ala Moana Center (8) March 2015 $1,350+ 3.9% Jersey Gardens (9) January 2015 $788 4.8% Ontario Teachers’ (Macerich) (10) November 2014 $763 4.75% $587 4.0% ____________________ Source: Company filings and Wall Street Research. Calculations based on Simon proposal of $91.00 per share. Based on Macerich’s closing stock price of $69.88 on November 18, 2014, which represents the last trading day prior to the public announcement by Simon of its ownership stake in Macerich. Reflects the $71.00 stock price underlying the agreement by Macerich’s Board of Directors to issue 10.9% of Macerich’s shares to Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in exchange for certain joint venture interests in November 2014. Per SNL Financial, reflects consensus NAV per share of $74.63 as of March 6, 2015. Universe of REIT M&A transactions includes 12 acquisitions occurring from 2012 to present and where the target was a publicly traded U.S. REIT. Unaffected stock price represents the last closing price prior to the announcement of the transaction except in instances where unsolicited bids were received, in which case the unaffected stock price represents the last closing price prior to receipt of the bid. Per SNL Financial, reflects consensus NAV per share one trading day prior to the announcement of the transaction. Based upon GGP’s sale of a 25% interest in the asset. Tenant sales PSF based on GGP press release as of March 2, 2015. Cap rate based on Wall Street Research. Sales PSF based upon 2013 average sales PSF for in-line stores of less than 10,000 square feet per Glimcher 2013 Annual Report. Cap rate based upon Simon underwriting at the time of the acquisition. Based upon Macerich’s acquisition of Ontario Teachers’ 49% interest in a portfolio of five super-regional malls. Sales PSF based upon Macerich’s press release in connection with the acquisition on November 17, 2014. Cap rate based upon management commentary at Macerich’s 2014 Investor Day conference. Sales PSF based upon 2014 sales PSF for regional shopping centers for tenants of less than 10,000 square feet per Macerich’s 4Q14 financial supplement. Cap rate based upon consensus 2015E NOI of $889.6 million per SNL Financial as of March 9, 2015. Simon Proposal (1) Recent REIT M&A Transactions (5) 30.2% (2) Unaffected Stock Price 15.7% (6) 28.2% (3) Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Issuance - 21.9% (4) SNL Financial Consensus NAV 12.4% (7) Cap rate of the Simon proposal is generally lower than those of recent high-end mall sales, despite those transactions having higher sales productivity Simon Proposal to Macerich (11)

 


WALL STREET IS SUPPORTIVE OF A TRANSACTION 3 ____________________ Source: Wall Street Research. “We think a transaction makes sense.” – Citi (March 9, 2015) “At $91/sh, the implied cap rate that Simon is willing to pay is around 4.3%. Assuming that the cap rates we ascribe to ‘A’ malls are appropriate, synergies must explain the 60-basis point gap between what we believe to be a fair value for Macerich’s portfolio and what Simon can justify paying.” – Green Street Advisors (March 10, 2015) “Macerich’s value as part of Simon would be higher than as a standalone business because of potential synergies and improved portfolio performance” – Morningstar (March 9, 2015) “Simon’s initial offer comes at a sizable premium to NAV and likely relies on significant synergies being realized.” – Green Street Advisors (March 10, 2015) “Simon is the best in class operator, in our view, and the REIT would realize significant fundamental synergies operating the MAC portfolio.” – Stifel (March 9, 2015) “The upside for SPG in acquiring MAC is related to the ability to improve EBITDA margins via G&A and property operating costs. Currently, MAC operates at a 55% EBITDA margin vs. SPG’s 68% margin.” – SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (March 9, 2015)

 


SIMON'S DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS 4 One of only 3 retail real estate companies with an A or better credit rating Low cost of capital enhanced by unparalleled access to a variety of funding sources Extensive capital liquidity and flexibility Deep pool of attractive unencumbered assets Largest REIT in the Sector Leading Track Record Fortress Balance Sheet Attractive Property Operating Performance Sole REIT constituent of the S&P 100 index and the largest member of the RMZ index Property diversity across the retail platform – track record of success outside of traditional malls including Premium Outlets, The Mills and lifestyle centers Largest retail landlord with deep relationships with key retailers and other critical retail constituents Broad operating footprint & platform leading to greater tenant and geographic diversity – both globally and in the U.S. Recent spin-off of Washington Prime Group optimizes portfolio for continued strong out-performance Unmatched operating margins and overhead efficiency Mall sales in excess of $600PSF Consistently the leader in comparable NOI and FFO per share growth Demonstrated consolidator with successful history of integrating & optimizing acquisitions Outstanding reputation among the investor and analyst communities Proven developer of new, ground-up development projects Attractive total shareholder returns across multiple time periods with consistent track record of growing cash flow, including dividends per share

 


KEY SUMMARY COMPARISON 5 Simon is widely recognized for its high quality portfolio, fortress balance sheet and ‘best-in-class’ management and operating platform which have led to sector-leading shareholder returns ____________________ Source: Company filings. Based on closing prices per share as of December 31, 2014. All figures presented on a pro rata basis. Macerich’s 4Q14 LQA EBITDA includes an estimate of the EBITDA related to the 49% interest held by Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board until November 14, 2014, when the interest was acquired by Macerich. Estimated EBITDA based on figures for the 9 month period ended September 30, 2014, as disclosed in Macerich’s 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) to their 8-K filed on November 18, 2014. Based on the period ending November 18, 2014, which represents the last closing price prior to the public announcement by Simon of its ownership stake in Macerich. Simon's 2014 FFO per share as reported excludes FFO from Washington Prime Group subsequent to the effective date of the spin-off. Simon's common dividend excludes the special distribution to Simon shareholders of Washington Prime Group’s stock related to its spin-off from Simon in May 2014. SIMON PROPERTY OPERATING PERFORMANCE MACERICH 3.8% Long-Term Comparable NOI Growth (2006 - 2014) 2.7% $619 Sales PSF (4Q14) $587 97.1% Small Shop Occupancy (4Q14) 95.8% OPERATING EFFICIENCY 3.5% Total Overhead Costs as % of Total Revenues (2014) 8.7% 71% EBITDA Margin (2014) 59% BALANCE SHEET (AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014) (1) 28.2% (Net Debt + Pref.) / TEV 32.7% 5.5x (Net Debt + Pref.) / 4Q14 LQA EBITDA 7.2x 13.5% Secured Debt / TEV 29.0% 46.0% Secured Debt / Total Debt 87.4% A (stable) / A2 (stable) Senior Unsecured Credit Rating (S&P / Moody's) Not Rated STOCK PRICE PERFORMANCE 2,502% (Dec-'93) Total Shareholder Return Since IPO (Pre-Announcement) (3) 1,313% (Mar-'94) 50% Return on Book Equity (2014) 11% FFO per Share CAGR 6.5% 2006 - 2014 (2.5%) 15.3% 2010 - 2014 7.4% Common Dividend per Share CAGR 7.0% 2006 - 2015 (1Q15 Ann.) (0.6%) 16.6% 2010 - 2015 (1Q15 Ann.) 4.4% (4) (5) (2) (5) (4)

 


PROPERTY OPERATING METRICS 6 Comparable NOI Growth (1) Sales PSF (2) Occupancy (3) Simon Macerich Simon's operating expertise and platform have allowed it to regularly outperform Macerich in key operating metrics ____________________ Source: FactSet and SNL Financial. Note: Simon’s 2013 and 2014 figures exclude impact of assets spun-off to Washington Prime Group. All figures prior to 2013 include impact of assets spun-off to Washington Prime Group. Simon includes U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets owned under comparable periods; excludes lease termination income, interest income, land sale gains and the impact of significant redevelopment activities. Macerich same-center NOI excludes EBITDA from non-comparable centers, the management companies, the company's G&A expenses, the impact of straight-line and above/below market adjustments to minimum rents. Simon defines sales PSF as total reported tenant sales on a trailing 12-month basis at owned GLA (for mall stores with less than 10,000 sq. ft.) in the malls as well as all reporting tenants at the Premium Outlets. For Macerich, sales PSF based on trailing 12-months for tenants 10,000 sq. ft. and under which have occupied the space for a minimum of 12-months. From 2011 to 4Q14, Simon data includes U.S. Malls, Premium Outlets, the Prime portfolio and malls from The Mills Limited Partnership. Prior to January 1, 2011, Simon excludes malls from The Mills Limited Partnership. Prior to January 1, 2010, Simon excludes the Prime portfolio. Simon defines occupancy as the percentage of GLA leased on the last day of the reporting period for all Simon owned space except for mall anchors, mall majors, mall freestanding and mall outlets. For Macerich, occupancy is based on the percentage of mall and free standing GLA leased on the last day of the reporting period. Occupancy excludes centers under development and redevelopment. From 2011 to 1Q15, Simon data includes U.S. Malls, Premium Outlets, the Prime portfolio and malls from The Mills Limited Partnership. Prior to January 1, 2011, Simon excludes malls from The Mills Limited Partnership. Prior to January 1, 2010, Simon excludes the Prime portfolio. 93.2% 93.5% 93.8% 93.4% 94.5% 94.6% 95.3% 96.1% 97.1% 93.4% 93.1% 92.3% 91.3% 93.1% 92.7% 93.8% 94.6% 95.8% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 $476 $491 $480 $452 $484 $533 $568 $582 $619 $452 $472 $441 $407 $433 $489 $517 $562 $587 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 5.0% 5.1% 1.8% 1.1% 2.9% 3.4% 4.8% 5.2% 5.1% 5.0% 2.4% 1.4% (0.7%) 2.0% 2.5% 2.9% 4.1% 4.2% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

 


OPERATING EFFICIENCY 7 TOTAL OVERHEAD COSTS AS % OF TOTAL REVENUES (AT SHARE) TOTAL ENTERPRISE VALUE (1) EBITDA MARGINS (2) Simon's scale and ‘best-in-class’ platform facilitate a very high level of operational efficiency ____________________ Source: Company filings. Note: Balance sheet items utilized in calculations are as of the period end for each respective time period. Total Enterprise Value based on capital structure and closing price per share as of the period end for each respective time period. Reflects the ratio of EBITDA at share to total revenues at share. Simon Macerich 64% 65% 65% 63% 67% 68% 70% 71% 71% 62% 61% 60% 59% 58% 58% 59% 58% 59% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 3.6% 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.5% 3.1% 3.0% 3.1% 3.5% 5.8% 7.0% 7.0% 8.4% 8.9% 8.3% 8.5% 9.2% 8.7% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 0.31% 0.32% 0.42% 0.26% 0.22% 0.25% 0.21% 0.24% 0.24% 0.49% 0.64% 0.96% 0.97% 0.87% 0.79% 0.67% 0.78% 0.56% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

 


BALANCE SHEET 8 Simon provides shareholders with a strong, investment grade balance sheet and broad access to capital to pursue accretive investments ____________________ Source: Company filings and FactSet. Note: Based on company filings for the period ending December 31, 2014. All figures presented on a pro rata basis. Based on closing price per share as of December 31, 2014. Macerich’s 4Q14 LQA EBITDA includes an estimate of the EBITDA related to the 49% interest held by Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board until November 14, 2014, when the interest was acquired by Macerich. Estimated EBITDA based on figures for the 9 month period ended September 30, 2014, as disclosed in Macerich’s 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) to their 8-K filed on November 18, 2014. Total gross assets calculated as total assets (per GAAP) plus accumulated depreciation and pro rata share of JV debt. Calculated as 4Q14 LQA EBITDA divided by the sum of 4Q14 LQA interest expense and capitalized interest. SIMON CREDIT METRICS (AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014) MACERICH 28.2% (Net Debt + Pref.) / TEV (1) 32.7% 5.5x (Net Debt + Pref.) / 4Q14 LQA EBITDA 7.2x 13.5% Secured Debt / TEV (1) 29.0% 46.0% Secured Debt / Total Debt 87.4% 27.8% Secured Debt / Total Gross Assets (3) 38.6% 3.8x 4Q14 LQA Interest Coverage (4) 3.5x 6.1 years Wtd. Avg. Debt Maturity 5.2 years A (stable) / A2 (stable) Senior Unsecured Credit Rating (S&P / Moody's) Not Rated (2)

 


TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURNS 9 TRAILING 5 YEARS TRAILING 10 YEARS SINCE IPO TRAILING 1 YEAR December 13, 1993 March 9, 1994 PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT (1) JANUARY 1, 2014 – NOVEMBER 18, 2014 Over a variety of time periods, Simon has consistently generated attractive total returns for its shareholders ____________________ Note: Total returns include reinvestment of all dividends on the ex-dividend date, including the spin-off distribution of Washington Prime Group. Based on the period ending November 18, 2014, which represents the last trading day prior to the public announcement by Simon of its ownership stake in Macerich. PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT (1) PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT (1) TRAILING 3 YEARS PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT (1) PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT (1) PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT (1) 2,502% 1,313% Simon Macerich 192% 170% Simon Macerich 29% 25% Simon Macerich 351% 100% Simon Macerich 29% 23% Simon Macerich

 


FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS PER SHARE (AS REPORTED) 10 ____________________ Source: Company filings and FactSet. Note: Reflects each company’s FFO per share as reported. Simon's 2014 FFO per share as reported excludes FFO from Washington Prime Group subsequent to the effective date of the spin-off. Comparable FFO per share growth as compared to 2013 was 13.9%. Simon Macerich $5.39 $5.90 $6.45 $5.50 $5.03 $6.89 $7.98 $8.85 $8.90 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 (1) $4.35 $4.49 $5.53 $4.09 $2.66 $2.79 $3.99 $3.53 $3.54 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

 


FFO PER SHARE REPORTING TRACK RECORD (AS REPORTED) 11 Simon (1) Macerich Consensus FFO per Share Estimates Beat Meet Miss Reported FFO per Share (vs. Consensus) Simon has met or beat consensus estimates 34 of the last 36 quarters (94.4%) Macerich has missed consensus estimates 20 of the last 36 quarters (55.6%) Simon's long-term track record of consistently meeting or beating consensus FFO estimates has contributed to its strong credibility with the investor and analyst communities ____________________ Source: Company filings and FactSet. Note: Based on consensus FFO per share estimates and as reported FFO per share results for each respective period. Simon's 2014 FFO per share as reported excludes FFO from Washington Prime Group subsequent to the effective date of the spin-off. $0.00 $0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 4Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 4Q07 1Q08 2Q08 3Q08 4Q08 1Q09 2Q09 3Q09 4Q09 1Q10 2Q10 3Q10 4Q10 1Q11 2Q11 3Q11 4Q11 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 $0.00 $0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 4Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 4Q07 1Q08 2Q08 3Q08 4Q08 1Q09 2Q09 3Q09 4Q09 1Q10 2Q10 3Q10 4Q10 1Q11 2Q11 3Q11 4Q11 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14

 


IMPORTANT REPORTING DIFFERENCES 12 Excludes only areas of the center directly impacted by redevelopment activity – balance of the center remains in statistics Same Center NOI Growth Average Base Minimum Rent and Re-Leasing Spreads Sales Per Square Foot Reported Debt Reported Comparable NOI excludes lease termination income Only excludes assets if a major development / redevelopment is active, under construction (or recently completed) and disclosed Reported debt balances and interest rates reflect contractual figures with additional disclosure for non-cash fair market adjustments Provides data for a more representative calculation of cash interest expense and average borrowing rate Average base minimum rent excludes only mall anchors, mall majors, mall freestanding and mall outlots Re-leasing spreads include spaces greater than 10,000 square feet and is consistent with average base minimum rent exclusions Reported Same Center NOI growth rates include non-recurring, low-quality lease termination income (e.g. 4Q14 as reported: +5.8% vs. ex. lease terminations: +2.7%) Excludes centers deemed “under redevelopment” as opposed to major projects actively under construction with disclosed development details (e.g., SouthPark, Paradise Valley) SIMON SIMON SIMON SIMON MACERICH MACERICH MACERICH MACERICH Excludes all mall tenants greater than 10,000 square feet (~ 35% of their Mall & Freestanding Store space) in its calculation of average minimum rent and re-leasing spreads Excludes certain below average centers deemed to be “under redevelopment” from its reported operating statistics including average sales per square foot, though several of the “under redevelopment” assets do not have active development activities based upon the company’s filings Debt disclosures incorporate fair market value adjustments to the debt balance, as well as effective interest rates, for debt on acquired properties This methodology reflects GAAP interest expense only Exclusion of lease termination income Inclusion of certain tenant types greater than 10,000 square feet Exclusion only of portions of centers that are directly deemed to be under redevelopment Disclosure of cash interest expense and average borrowing rate

 


RETURN ON BOOK EQUITY (AS REPORTED) 13 Simon (1) Macerich Simon has consistently generated attractive earnings growth while prudently managing its equity base ____________________ Source: Company filings. Note: Return on book equity calculated as aggregate FFO as reported for the respective period divided by average total book equity less preferred plus limited partners’ interests over the respective period. Simon's 2014 FFO as reported excludes FFO from Washington Prime Group subsequent to the effective date of the spin-off. 36% 43% 50% 39% 31% 43% 45% 46% 50% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 24% 22% 29% 20% 13% 13% 18% 15% 11% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

 


COMMON DIVIDEND PER SHARE 14 Simon (1) Macerich ____________________ Source: Company filings. Excludes the special distribution to Simon shareholders of Washington Prime Group stock in connection with its spin-off from Simon. Includes a $0.20 per share special dividend paid during 4Q11. For purposes of calculating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR), it is assumed that the 2015 dividend amount is equal to the most recently declared quarterly common dividend annualized. Simon has a demonstrated track record of sustained dividend per share growth $2.75 $2.93 $3.20 $2.60 $2.10 $2.05 $2.23 $2.36 $2.51 $2.60 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (1Q15 Ann.) (3)

 


SIMON'S GROUND-UP DEVELOPMENT TRACK RECORD 15 ____________________ Note: Dollars in millions. Date opened reflects opening of the first phase for multi-phase projects. Amount invested reflects investment as of December 31, 2013, per Schedule III to 2013 10-K less land sale gains and estimated value of projected proceeds from public financing. Approximate return on investment reflects the quotient of 2014 actual NOI and amount invested as of December 31, 2013. Properties spun-off into Washington Prime Group in May 2014. Simon no longer has an ownership interest in these properties. Excludes investment in adjoining Westin hotel. Excludes adjacent land held for development. Outlet Center Development – Investment & Approximate ROI Full Price Retail Development – Investment & Approximate ROI Since 2001, Simon has successfully developed over $2.6 billion of full price retail and outlet center properties generating an approximate 12.6% return on investment $79 $99 $98 $185 $70 $226 $113 $49 $330 $62 $96 $122 Bowie Town Center Waterford Lakes Town Center Clay Terrace St. Johns Town Center Wolf Ranch Coconut Point Firewheel Town Center Shops @ Arbor Walk The Domain Palms Crossing Hamilton Town Center Pier Park Date Opened: Oct - 01 Oct - 01 Oct - 04 Mar - 05 Jul - 05 Nov - 06 Nov - 06 Mar - 07 Mar - 07 Nov - 07 May - 08 May - 08 Approximate ROI: 9.5% 15.0% 10.9% 15.8% 10.2% 7.5% 11.6% 11.0% 8.3% 9.2% 11.1% 10.0% Full Price Retail Development Total Adjusted Net investment: $1,530 million Approximate ROI: 10.5% (3) (3) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) $96 $83 $138 $107 $141 $90 $136 $57 $64 $99 $130 Round Rock Premium Outlets Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets Philadelphia Premium Outlets Houston Premium Outlets Jersey Shore Premium Outlets Cincinnati Premium Outlets Merrimack Premium Outlets Tanger Outlets Galveston Phoenix Premium Outlets St. Louis Premium Outlets Toronto Premium Outlets Date Opened: Aug - 06 Nov - 06 Nov - 07 May - 08 Nov - 08 Aug - 09 Jun - 12 Oct - 12 Apr - 13 Aug - 13 Aug - 13 Approximate ROI: 15.9% 27.0% 16.9% 26.1% 14.8% 13.3% 10.1% 15.8% 12.0% 8.6% 11.5% Outlet Center Development Total Adjusted Net investment: $1,141 million Estimated ROI: 15.4% (3)

 


SIMON'S M&A TRACK RECORD 16 1996 August 1996 Acquisition of DeBartolo Realty – 50 Malls and 11 Community Centers $3.1BN 1998 September 1998 Acquisition of Corporate Property Investors – 23 Malls & 4 Office Buildings $5.8BN 2000 2002 May 2002 Consortium Acquisition of Rodamco North America – 13 Malls $1.6BN 2004 October 2004 Acquisition of Chelsea Property Group – 36 Premium Outlets $4.9BN 2006 April 2007 Acquisition of The Mills in a JV with Farallon Capital $7.9BN 2008 May 2014 Spin-off of 98 Malls and Strip Centers ~$5.5BN 2010 August 2010 Acquisition of Prime Outlets – 22 Retail Outlet Centers $2.3BN 2012 March 2012 Acquisition of 28.7% Equity Stake from BNP Paribas $2.0BN 2014 June 2013 Investment in Europe’s Largest Factory Outlet Operator ~$850MM 2015 January 2015 Acquisition of Jersey Gardens and University Park Village $1.1BN DeBartolo Realty WASHINGTON PRIME GROUP March 2012 Acquisition of Farallon Capital’s Stake in The Mills JV $3.6BN Rodamco North America ____________________ Source: Company filings, FactSet and SNL Financial. Note: Transaction dates represent completion dates for each transaction. Deal value reflects gross value (at share for stake transactions), unless otherwise noted. Simon has successfully orchestrated nearly $40 billion of corporate real estate M&A transactions during its 21 years as a public company

 


SIMON'S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES 17 Proven Ground-Up Developer Stronger Balance Sheet Broader Capital Access Global Platform Higher Total Shareholder Return Strong Management Track Record & Credibility Greater Geographic & Tenant Diversity Stronger Retailer Relationships Better Overhead Efficiency Proven Consolidator Better Operating Margins Better Comp NOI Growth

 


APPENDIX

 


MACERICH NET ASSET VALUE ESTIMATES 19 ____________________ Source: Wall Street Research. Estimated NAV per share based upon an ascribed premium, as denoted in respective research reports, to a specific stock prices as denoted in the respective research report. Calculations based on Simon proposal of $91.00 per share. ANALYSTS ESTIMATES SUMMARY NAV Proposed Offer Date Firm per Share Premium (2) 2/4 Bank of America Merrill Lynch $82.79 9.9% 2/9 BMO Capital Markets $73.54 23.7% 3/9 Citi $75.00 21.3% 3/9 Cowen $70.38 29.3% 2/4 Credit Suisse $74.31 22.5% 2/8 Deutsche Bank $79.25 14.8% 3/9 Evercore ISI $87.82 3.6% 3/9 Green Street Advisors $77.50 17.4% 2/9 JPMorgan $72.16 26.1% 2/9 KeyBanc $76.37 19.2% 2/6 MLV $70.10 29.8% 2/9 RBC $79.79 14.0% 3/9 Sandler O'Neill $73.30 24.1% 2/5 Stifel $72.00 26.4% 3/9 UBS $75.70 20.2% 2/5 Wells Fargo $77.00 18.2% Wall Street Average $76.06 19.6% (1) (1) (1) NAV Proposed Offer Date Source per Share Premium (2) 3/9 SNL Financial $74.63 21.9% 3/9 FactSet $75.81 20.0% - Wall Street Average $76.06 19.6%

 


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 20 This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. This communication relates to a proposal which Simon Property Group, Inc. ("Simon") has made for a business combination transaction with The Macerich Company ("Macerich"). In furtherance of this proposal and subject to future developments, Simon (and, if a negotiated transaction is agreed, Macerich) may file one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender offer statements or other documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement, registration statement, tender offer statement, prospectus or other document Simon and/or Macerich may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SIMON AND MACERICH ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT(S), REGISTRATION STATEMENT, TENDER OFFER STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Any definitive proxy statement(s) or prospectus(es) (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of Macerich and/or Simon, as applicable. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Simon through the web site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Simon and/or Macerich and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. You can find information about Simon’s executive officers and directors in Simon’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 10, 2014. You can find information about Macerich’s executive officers and directors in Macerich’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 18, 2014. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender offer statements or other documents filed with the SEC if and when they become available. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above. This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward Looking Statements This communication may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Simon Property Group, Inc.’s ("Simon") offer to acquire The Macerich Company ("Macerich"), its financing of the proposed transaction, its expected future performance (including expected results of operations and financial guidance), and the combined company’s future financial condition, operating results, strategy and plans. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “target,” “opportunity,” “tentative,” “positioning,” “designed,” “create,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “ongoing,” “upside,” “increases” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, assumptions, risks and uncertainties discussed in Simon’s most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and assumptions, risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed transaction, as detailed from time to time in Simon’s and/or Macerich’s filings with the SEC, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this communication are set forth in other reports or documents that we may file from time to time with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to: (i) the ultimate outcome of any possible transaction between Simon and Macerich, including the possibilities that Macerich will reject a transaction with Simon, (ii) the ultimate outcome and results of integrating the operations of Simon and Macerich if a transaction is consummated, (iii) the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to any possible transaction, including the necessary stockholder approvals, (iv) if a transaction with Macerich is consummated, the ability of Simon and General Growth Properties to reach a definitive agreement related to, and complete, the sale of certain assets of Macerich, as such sales would not be a condition to the Macerich transaction, and (v) the risks and uncertainties detailed by Macerich with respect to its business as described in its reports and documents filed with the SEC. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Simon undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication or to reflect actual outcomes.

 


[LOGO]

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Investor Contact:

Tom Ward

317-685-7330

 

Media Contacts:

Les Morris

317-263-7711

 

George Sard/Hugh Burns/Brooke Gordon/Nat Garnick

Sard Verbinnen & Co.

212-687-8080

 

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP FILES INVESTOR PRESENTATION
HIGHLIGHTING COMPELLING VALUE OF MACERICH PROPOSAL

 

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — MARCH 10, 2015 — Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) today posted an investor presentation to its website highlighting the compelling value of its proposal to acquire all of the outstanding stock of The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) for $91.00 per share in cash and Simon shares.  The presentation is available at http://investors.simon.com.  Simon also will file a copy of the presentation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

 

David Simon, Simon’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are encouraged by the market’s positive response to the strong strategic logic underlying a combination of Simon and Macerich. The presentation we have released today demonstrates the compelling nature of our offer based on a wide range of financial and operational metrics. Macerich shareholders interested in a significant cash premium and the upside potential of an investment in Simon should communicate their views.”

 

The presentation highlights the compelling value of Simon’s proposal relative to:

 

·                  SNL’s Financial Consensus NAV on recent REIT M&A transactions;

·                  Estimated Cap Rates in recent private market, high-end mall sales; and

·                  Macerich’s unaffected share price prior to the disclosure of Simon’s ownership stake.

 

The presentation also highlights the factors underlying the long-term value of an investment in Simon based upon its:

 

·                  Track record of outperforming Macerich in virtually every key operating and financial category; and

 



 

·                  Outperformance of Macerich in Total Shareholder Returns over 1, 3, 5, and 10 year periods prior to the announcement of Simon’s investment in Macerich.

 

BofA Merrill Lynch is acting as financial advisor to Simon and Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal counsel to Simon in connection with this transaction.

 

About Simon

 

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. This communication relates to a proposal which Simon Property Group, Inc. (“Simon”) has made for a business combination transaction with The Macerich Company (“Macerich”). In furtherance of this proposal and subject to future developments, Simon (and, if a negotiated transaction is agreed, Macerich) may file one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender offer statements or other documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement, registration statement, tender offer statement, prospectus or other document Simon and/or Macerich may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction.  INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SIMON AND MACERICH ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT(S), REGISTRATION STATEMENT, TENDER OFFER STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.  Any definitive proxy statement(s) or prospectus(es) (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of Macerich and/or Simon, as applicable. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Simon through the web site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Simon and/or Macerich and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. You can find information about Simon’s executive officers and directors in Simon’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 10, 2014. You can find information about Macerich’s executive officers and directors in Macerich’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 18, 2014. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender offer statements or other documents filed with the SEC if and when they become

 



 

available. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above.

 

This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This communication may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Simon Property Group, Inc.’s (“Simon”) offer to acquire The Macerich Company (“Macerich”), its financing of the proposed transaction, its expected future performance (including expected results of operations and financial guidance), and the combined company’s future financial condition, operating results, strategy and plans. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “target,” “opportunity,” “tentative,” “positioning,” “designed,” “create,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “ongoing,” “upside,” “increases” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, assumptions, risks and uncertainties discussed in Simon’s most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and assumptions, risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed transaction, as detailed from time to time in Simon’s and/or Macerich’s filings with the SEC, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this communication are set forth in other reports or documents that we may file from time to time with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to: (i) the ultimate outcome of any possible transaction between Simon and Macerich, including the possibilities that Macerich will reject a transaction with Simon, (ii) the ultimate outcome and results of integrating the operations of Simon and Macerich if a transaction is consummated, (iii) the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to any possible transaction, including the necessary stockholder approvals, (iv) if a transaction with Macerich is consummated, the ability of Simon and General Growth Properties to reach a definitive agreement related to, and complete, the sale of certain assets of Macerich, as such sales would not be a condition to the Macerich transaction, and (v) the risks and uncertainties detailed by Macerich with respect to its business as described in its reports and documents filed with the SEC.  All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified

 



 

in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Simon undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication or to reflect actual outcomes.