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): | November 12, 2004 |
General Growth Properties, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-11656 | 42-1283895 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 110 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois | 60606 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 312.960.5000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
On November 12, 2004, General Growth Properties, Inc. completed its previously announced merger with The Rouse Company ("Rouse"). A copy of the related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a), (b) The requisite financial information with respect to the Rouse acquisition will be filed under cover of Form 8-K/A as soon as practicable, and in any event not later than 71 days after the closing date of acquisition on November 12, 2004.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated November 12, 2004 entitled "General Growth Properties, Inc. Completes Acquisition of The Rouse Company" (furnished herewith)
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| General Growth Properties, Inc. | ||||
| November 12, 2004 | By: | Bernard Freibaum | ||
| Name: Bernard Freibaum | ||||
| Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release |