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): | August 15, 2007 |
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.
Effective August 15, 2007, Matthew Bucksbaum, Chairman of the Board of Directors of General Growth Properties, Inc. ("GGP") since July 9, 1995, advised the Board that he had decided to retire as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Matthew Bucksbaum will continue to serve as a director of GGP and will serve as Chairman Emeritus. The Board extended its gratitude and appreciation for his leadership and looks forward to his continued participation on the Board. The Board of Directors elected John Bucksbaum to serve as Chairman of the Board.
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. | ||||
| August 21, 2007 | By: | Robert A. Michaels | ||
| Name: Robert A. Michaels | ||||
| Title: President and Chief Operating Officer | ||||