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):  June 21, 2018

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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:

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

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1993 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12B-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

ITEM 5.02           DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

The Company announced today that effective October 1, 2018, Brian J. McDade, age 39, will succeed Andrew Juster, age 66, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Simon Property Group, Inc. (“Simon”).  Mr. McDade has been with Simon for more than 14 years and has served as Simon’s Senior Vice President and Treasurer since 2014, managing Simon’s capital market activities, maintaining banking and lending relationships, and leading the treasury function.  As previously announced, Mr. Juster will retire from Simon at the end of this year.

ITEM 9.01           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

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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:  June 21, 2018

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Exhibit 99.1

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP ANNOUNCES BRIAN MCDADE TO BE NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

INDIANAPOLIS, June 21, 2018 — Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced today that Brian McDade will succeed Andy Juster as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on October 1, 2018. Brian has been with the Company for 14 years, serving in various senior finance and accounting roles with increasing complexity and responsibility, most recently serving as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Treasurer.

As previously announced, Andy Juster will retire from the Company at the end of this year.  “We are fortunate to be in a position to have Brian succeed Andy in what will be a smooth transition in leadership,” said David Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  Andy will provide support through the end of the year as Brian assumes his new role.

About Simon

Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.