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): October 25, 2007

 

 

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

 

001-14469

 

04-6268599

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

File Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

225 WEST WASHINGTON STREET

 

 

 

 

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

 

 

 

46204

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 317.636.1600

 

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))

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 



 

ITEM 5.02  Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

 

                On October 25, 2007, the Board of Directors of Simon Property Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed David Simon Chairman of the Board of Directors effective October 25, 2007.  Melvin Simon and Herbert Simon, who had been serving as Co-Chairmen of the Board, have been named Chairmen Emeriti, also effective October 25, 2007.  David Simon will also continue to hold the office of Chief Executive Officer.  There is no change in compensation for David Simon in connection with his appointment as Chairman.

 

                The Company issued a press release on October 25, 2007 announcing the changes in its Executive Officers.  The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and the information set forth therein is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 5.03  Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

                On October 25, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Company amended Article VI of the Company’s By-Laws to allow for the issuance of uncertificated shares.

 

                The By-Laws, as amended, are being filed as Exhibit 3.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)  Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

Exhibit 3.2

 

By-Laws, as amended

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Press Release issued on October 25, 2007

 

 

 

2



 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Date:  October 26, 2007

 

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 /s/ Stephen E. Sterrett

 

 

Stephen E. Sterrett

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief

 

 

Financial Officer

 

 

3