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): | December 22, 2005 |
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 8.01 Other Events.
On December 22, 2005, General Growth Properties, Inc. (the "Company") disposed of 14 office properties located in Maryland through the sale of certain indirect subsidiaries which wholly owned the properties. The aggregate sale price was $124.5 million.
In a separate transaction, on December 23, 2005, the Company disposed of 16 industrial properties located in Maryland through the sale of certain indirect subsidiaries which wholly owned the properties. The aggregate sale price was $56.8 million.
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. | ||||
December 23, 2005 | By: | Bernard Freibaum | ||
Name: Bernard Freibaum | ||||
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |