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 Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
General Growth Properties, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-11656
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42-1283895 |
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(State or other
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer |
jurisdiction of
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File Number)
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Identification |
incorporation)
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110 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 960-5000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(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))
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ITEM 5.02 |
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DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS |
(d) On July 9, 2009, General Growth Properties, Inc. (the Company) expanded the size of the
board of directors of the Company (the Board) from eight to nine directors (by increasing the
number of Class II directors from two to three) and appointed Glenn J. Rufrano to fill the newly
created vacancy. The term of the Class II directors, including Mr. Rufranos, expires at the 2011
annual meeting of the Companys stockholders. Mr. Rufrano is the Chief Executive Officer of Centro Properties Group, a retail investment organization
specializing in the ownership, management, and development of retail shopping centers with an
extensive portfolio of centers across Australia, New Zealand and the
United States, which does not compete directly with the Company. A
copy of the press release dated July 9, 2009 announcing Mr. Rufranos appointment to the Board is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Rufrano is entitled to the
same compensation, director indemnity and insurance and other benefits as are accorded to the
non-employee directors of the Company.
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ITEM 9.01 |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1
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Press release dated July 9, 2009. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.
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By: |
/s/
Edmund Hoyt
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Edmund Hoyt |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: July 9, 2009