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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 4, 2009)

Filed August 4, 2009For Securities:SPGSPG-PJ

Summary

Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2009, reporting on its financial condition and operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release and a supplemental information package, which contain key financial data and operational details. A significant aspect of the disclosure involves the use of non-GAAP financial measures, specifically Funds from Operations (FFO) and Net Operating Income (NOI), which the company presents as crucial indicators of REIT performance and uses internally for performance measurement. Investors should note that these measures are not defined by GAAP but are considered industry standard for REITs and are provided to facilitate comparison among peers. The supplemental information package also provides detailed ownership and operational data as of June 30, 2009, for SPG and its subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. While the 8-K itself does not contain new audited financial statements, it directs investors to these attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's recent financial results and operational status during a period of economic uncertainty. The company emphasizes that this information is furnished, not filed, with the SEC.

Key Highlights

  • 1SPG filed an 8-K on August 4, 2009, reporting Q2 2009 earnings and operational data.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.2) with Q2 2009 earnings information.
  • 3A Supplemental Information package (Exhibit 99.1) provides detailed ownership and operational data as of June 30, 2009.
  • 4The company utilized non-GAAP measures like Funds from Operations (FFO) and Net Operating Income (NOI) to report performance.
  • 5SPG considers FFO and NOI key performance indicators for REITs and uses them for internal measurement and comparison.
  • 6Reconciliations for FFO and NOI from GAAP net income are provided within the referenced exhibits.
  • 7The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' with the SEC and is intended for informational purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Simon Property Group's (SPG) financial results and operational updates for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. It incorporates by reference a press release containing earnings information and a supplemental package with detailed ownership and operational data.

FFO and NOI are non-GAAP financial measures commonly used by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to measure operating performance. SPG uses them because they are widely recognized industry metrics that provide a basis for comparison among REITs and are also used internally to assess portfolio performance, offering a different perspective than GAAP net income.

The detailed information is provided in Exhibits 99.1 (Supplemental Information package as of June 30, 2009) and 99.2 (Earnings Release for the quarter ended June 30, 2009), which are attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the company states that the information contained in this 8-K, including the exhibits, is being 'furnished' pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 of Form 8-K. This means it is made available to the public but is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC for purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.