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): January 5, 2009
THE MACERICH COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Maryland |
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| 95-4448705 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of |
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401 Wilshire Boulevard |
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Suite 700 |
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Santa Monica, California |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(310) 394-6000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 9.01 |
| Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| Exhibits |
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Exhibit |
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5.1 |
| Opinion of Venable LLP as to the validity of the shares |
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23.1 |
| Consent of Venable LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1) |
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SIGNATURE
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.
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| THE MACERICH COMPANY | |
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| By: | /s/ Thomas E. O’Hern | |
Date: | January 5, 2009 |
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| Thomas E. O’Hern |
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| Senior Executive Vice President, | |
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| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
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5.1 |
| Opinion of Venable LLP as to the validity of the shares |
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23.1 |
| Consent of Venable LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1) |