Exhibit 99.2

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
AND QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS
Indianapolis, Indiana—April 27, 2007...Simon Property Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Simon”) (NYSE:SPG) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007:
· Funds from operations (“FFO”) of the Simon portfolio for the quarter increased 9.3% to $392.4 million from $358.9 million in the first quarter of 2006. On a diluted per share basis the increase was 8.7% to $1.37 from $1.26 in 2006.
· Net income available to common stockholders for the quarter decreased 5.4% to $98.4 million from $104.0 million in the first quarter of 2006. On a diluted per share basis the decrease was 6.4% to $0.44 from $0.47 in 2006. The decrease in net income is primarily the result of gains recognized in 2006 on the sale of interests in unconsolidated entities. Gains from real estate transactions do not impact FFO.
U.S. Portfolio Statistics
| | As of | | As of | | | |
| | March 31, 2007 | | March 31, 2006 | | Change | |
Occupancy | | | | | | | | | | | |
Regional Malls(1) | | | 91.8 | % | | | 91.6 | % | | 20 basis point increase | |
Premium Outlet® Centers(2) | | | 99.1 | % | | | 99.3 | % | | 20 basis point decrease | |
Community/Lifestyle Centers(2) | | | 93.1 | % | | | 90.3 | % | | 280 basis point increase | |
Comparable Sales per Sq. Ft. | | | | | | | | | | | |
Regional Malls(3) | | | $ | 487 | | | | $ | 461 | | | 5.6% increase | |
Premium Outlet Centers(2) | | | $ | 485 | | | | $ | 444 | | | 9.2% increase | |
Average Rent per Sq. Ft. | | | | | | | | | | | |
Regional Malls(1) | | | $ | 36.18 | | | | $ | 34.83 | | | 3.9% increase | |
Premium Outlet Centers(2) | | | $ | 24.84 | | | | $ | 23.85 | | | 4.1% increase | |
Community/Lifestyle Centers(2) | | | $ | 11.94 | | | | $ | 11.47 | | | 4.1% increase | |
(1) For mall and freestanding stores.
(2) For all owned gross leasable area (GLA).
(3) For mall and freestanding stores with less than 10,000 square feet.
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Dividends
Today the Company announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.84 per share. This dividend will be paid on May 31, 2007 to stockholders of record on May 17, 2007.
The Company also declared dividends on its three outstanding public issues of preferred stock:
· 7.89% Series G Cumulative Preferred (NYSE:SPGPrG) dividend of $0.98625 per share is payable on June 29, 2007 to stockholders of record on June 15, 2007.
· 6% Series I Convertible Perpetual Preferred (NYSE:SPGPrI) dividend of $0.75 per share is payable on May 31, 2007 to stockholders of record on May 17, 2007.
· 8 3/8% Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred (NYSE:SPGPrJ) dividend of $1.046875 per share is payable on June 29, 2007 to stockholders of record on June 15, 2007.
U.S. Development Activity
On March 9th, the Company opened The Domain, an open-air town center which combines 700,000 square feet of luxury fashion, retail and restaurant space; 75,000 square feet of Class A office space; and 390 high-end apartments in Austin, Texas.
The Domain is anchored by Macy’s and the first Neiman Marcus in central Texas. Of The Domain’s 75 retailers, more than 30 high-end retailers and restaurants make their Austin-area debuts at the property. Stores range from innovative home décor retailers such as Z Gallerie to fashion retailers Lilly Pulitzer and Juicy Couture. Other exclusive retailers include Tiffany, Intermix and Louis Vuitton. New restaurants include Kona Grill, North, Daily Grill, Jasper’s, Joe DiMaggio’s Italian Chophouse, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and California Pizza Kitchen.
On March 15th, the Company announced the start of construction on Houston Premium Outlets. This 430,000 square-foot outlet center will bring upscale outlet shopping to the Houston market. The 75 acre property is located in northwest Houston off of U.S. Highway 290 between Mason Road and Fairfield Drive in Cypress, Texas. The center will be a single-level, village-style project with a Southwest architectural theme. Houston Premium Outlets will house 120 outlet stores and will feature high-quality designer and name brands serving the area’s permanent population as well as visitors to the area.
The Company continues construction on:
· The Village at SouthPark—a mixed-use project comprised of residential and retail components located adjacent to Simon’s highly successful SouthPark in Charlotte, North Carolina. Crate & Barrel opened in November of 2006, with the remaining retail and the residential component of 150 luxury apartments scheduled to open this summer.
· Palms Crossing—a community center in McAllen, Texas. The 385,000 square foot first phase of the center is scheduled to open in November of 2007.
· Philadelphia Premium Outlets—a 430,000 square foot upscale manufacturers’ outlet center located in Limerick, Pennsylvania, 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The center is scheduled to open in November of 2007.
· Hamilton Town Center—a 950,000 square foot open-air retail center located in Noblesville, Indiana. The center is scheduled to open in May of 2008.
· Pier Park—a 920,000 square foot community/lifestyle center located in Panama City Beach, Florida. Target has already opened at the center and a 16-screen theater is scheduled to open in May of 2007. The remainder of the project is scheduled to open in March of 2008.
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International Activity
On April 4th, GCI (the Italian joint venture in which the Company owns a 49% interest) acquired the remaining 60% interest in the venture’s shopping center in Giugliano (a suburb of Naples).
On April 17th, the Company’s Simon Ivanhoe joint venture signed a definitive agreement to sell five non-core assets in Poland. Proceeds are expected to approximate 183 million euros, net of debt and transaction costs. The transaction is expected to close within the next 60 days, after customary regulatory approvals are obtained.
Development Projects:
· Construction continues on four shopping center projects in Italy, fully or partially owned by GCI. Three of the shopping centers are expected to open in 2007 and are located in Cinisello (Milan), Nola (Naples) and Porta di Roma (Rome). Our project in Argine (Naples) is scheduled to open in 2008.
· Yeoju Premium Outlets is a 253,000 square foot upscale outlet center that will serve the greater Seoul, South Korea market. The Company owns 50% of this project, which is scheduled to open on June 1, 2007.
· Construction continues on the Company’s sixth Premium Outlet in Japan—Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets—located in the Kobe/Osaka market, 22 miles north of downtown Kobe. The Company owns 40% of this project, which is scheduled to open in July of 2007.
· Construction also continues on four projects in China located in Changshu, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Zhengzhou. The centers range in size from 300,000 to 720,000 square feet and will be anchored by Wal-Mart. 2008 openings are scheduled for Changshu, Hangzhou and Zhengzhou, followed by an anticipated early 2009 opening for Suzhou. Simon owns 32.5% of these projects through its partnership with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund and Shenzhen International Trust and Investment Company CP.
Acquisition Activity
On March 1st, the Company acquired the remaining 40% ownership interest in University Park Mall and University Center. University Park Mall is an 819,000 square foot regional mall located in Mishawaka, Indiana, anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney and Sears. The mall is 94% occupied and generates sales of approximately $400 per square foot. University Center is a 150,000 square foot community center located adjacent to the mall.
The Mills Corporation
On March 29th, the Company announced the successful completion of the $25.25 per share cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Mills Corporation (NYSE: MLS) (“The Mills”) by SPG-FCM Ventures, LLC, a joint venture between an entity owned by Simon and funds managed by Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. On April 3rd, the acquisition of The Mills by SPG-FCM Ventures, LLC was completed by means of a merger of a subsidiary of SPG-FCM Ventures and The Mills.
As of March 31st, the Company and its partner had each invested $475 million to acquire 75.38% of The Mills’ common equity. The Company and its partner will each invest an additional $175 million during the second quarter to acquire the remaining equity of The Mills. The Company also provided a $1.187 billion mezzanine loan to The Mills that bears interest at LIBOR plus 270 basis points and also funded a $286 million loan to SPG-FCM Ventures, LLC. The Mills portfolio of 40 assets consists primarily of two distinctive types of assets—regional malls and Mills properties. A Mills property typically comprises over one million square feet of gross leasable area with a combination of traditional mall, outlet center and big box retailers and entertainment uses, all focused on delivering value for the consumer.
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2007 Guidance
Today the Company increased its guidance for 2007. The Company expects diluted FFO to be within a range of $5.75 to $5.85 per share for the year ending December 31, 2007, and diluted net income available to common stockholders to be within a range of $1.87 to $1.97 per share.
The following table provides the reconciliation of the range of estimated diluted net income available to common stockholders per share to estimated diluted FFO per share.
For the year ending December 31, 2007
| | Low | | High | |
| | End | | End | |
Estimated diluted net income available to common stockholders per share | | $ | 1.87 | | $ | 1.97 | |
Depreciation and amortization including our share of joint ventures | | 3.99 | | 3.99 | |
Impact of additional dilutive securities | | (0.11 | ) | (0.11 | ) |
Estimated diluted FFO per share | | $ | 5.75 | | $ | 5.85 | |
Conference Call
The Company will provide an online simulcast of its quarterly conference call at www.simon.com (Investor Relations section), www.earnings.com, and www.streetevents.com. To listen to the live call, please go to any of these websites at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The call will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today, April 27, 2007. An online replay will be available for approximately 90 days at www.simon.com, www.earnings.com and www.streetevents.com. A fully searchable podcast of the conference call will also be available at www.REITcafe.com shortly after completion of the call.
Supplemental Materials
The Company will publish a supplemental information package which will be available at www.simon.com in the Investor Relations section, Financial Information tab. It will also be furnished to the SEC as part of a current report on Form 8-K. If you wish to receive a copy via mail or email, please call 800-461-3439.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained, and it is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to meet debt service requirements, the availability of financing, changes in the Company’s credit rating, changes in market rates of interest and foreign exchange rates for foreign currencies, the ability to hedge interest rate risk, risks associated with the acquisition, development and expansion of properties, general risks related to retail real estate, the liquidity of real estate investments, environmental liabilities, international, national, regional and local economic climates, changes in market rental rates, trends in the retail industry, relationships with anchor tenants, the inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise, risks relating to joint venture properties, costs of common area maintenance, competitive market forces, risks related to international activities, insurance costs and coverage, impact of terrorist activities, inflation and maintenance of REIT status. The Company discusses these and other risks and uncertainties under the heading “Risk Factors” in its annual and quarterly periodic reports filed with the SEC that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that the Company makes. The Company may update that discussion in its periodic reports, but otherwise the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
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Funds from Operations (“FFO”)
The Company considers FFO a key measure of its operating performance that is not specifically defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The Company believes that FFO is helpful to investors because it is a widely recognized measure of the performance of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and provides a relevant basis for comparison among REITs. The Company determines FFO in accordance with the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”).
About Simon Property Group
Simon Property Group, Inc., an S&P 500 company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, development and management of retail real estate, primarily regional malls, Premium Outlet Centers® and community/lifestyle centers. The Company’s current total market capitalization is approximately $56 billion. Through its subsidiary partnership, it currently owns or has an interest in 323 properties in the United States containing an aggregate of 244 million square feet of gross leasable area in 41 states plus Puerto Rico. Simon also owns interests in 53 European shopping centers in France, Italy, and Poland; 5 Premium Outlet Centers in Japan; and one Premium Outlet Center in Mexico. Additional Simon Property Group information is available at www.simon.com. Simon Property Group, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SPG.
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