Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) refreshes $2.0B stock repurchase authorization
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Simon Property Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new common stock repurchase program allowing the company to buy back up to $2.0 billion of its common stock through February 29, 2028, depending on market conditions.
The company may repurchase shares in open market or privately negotiated transactions at prices it deems appropriate, subject to market conditions, applicable law and other factors. The program does not require any minimum repurchases and can be suspended or discontinued at any time.
This new $2.0 billion authorization replaces a prior $2.0 billion program that was scheduled to expire on February 15, 2026, which still had approximately $1.7 billion remaining, effectively extending Simon’s flexibility to buy back shares over a longer period.
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Simon refreshes a $2.0B buyback, extending repurchase flexibility.
Simon Property Group has authorized a new common stock repurchase program of up to
The authorization permits open market and privately negotiated repurchases at prices the company deems appropriate, subject to market conditions, applicable law and other relevant factors. There is no obligation to repurchase any specific amount, and the program can be suspended or discontinued, so actual activity will depend on future management decisions and market dynamics.
The key takeaway is an extension of board-approved capacity for share repurchases over several years. Future disclosures in periodic reports and updates on capital deployment will show how much of this authorization is ultimately used and how it interacts with other funding needs and balance sheet considerations.
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ITEM 8.01 Other Events.
On February 5, 2026, Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new common stock repurchase program. Under the new program, the Company may purchase up to $2.0 billion of its common stock through February 29, 2028, as market conditions warrant. The shares may be repurchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, at prices that the Company deems appropriate and subject to market conditions, applicable law and other factors deemed relevant in the Company’s sole discretion. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock, and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. This new $2.0 billion program replaces the previous $2.0 billion program that had been scheduled to expire on February 15, 2026, of which approximately $1.7 billion remained available.
A copy of the press release announcing the new repurchase program is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated by reference and constitutes a part of this report.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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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: February 5, 2026
| SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. | |||
| By: | /s/ Steven E. Fivel | ||
| Steven E. Fivel | |||
| Secretary and General Counsel | |||
Exhibit 99.1
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Simon® Announces New $2.0 Billion Common Stock Repurchase Program
INDIANAPOLIS, February 5, 2026 — Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced that the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new common stock repurchase program. Under the new program, the Company may purchase up to $2.0 billion of its common stock through February 29, 2028, as market conditions warrant. The shares may be repurchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, at prices that the Company deems appropriate and subject to market conditions, applicable law and other factors deemed relevant in the Company's sole discretion. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock, and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. This new $2.0 billion program replaces the previous $2.0 billion program that had been scheduled to expire on February 15, 2026, of which approximately $1.7 billion remained available.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained, and it is possible that the Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward–looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the intensely competitive market environment in the retail real estate industry and the retail industry, including e-commerce; the inability to renew leases and relet vacant space at existing properties on favorable terms; the inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise; the potential loss of anchor stores or major tenants; an increase in vacant space at our properties; the loss of key management personnel; changes in economic and market conditions that may adversely affect the general retail environment, including but not limited to those caused by inflation, the impact of tariffs and global trade disruptions on us to the extent impacting our tenants, recessionary pressures, wars, escalating geopolitical tensions as a result of the war in Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East, and supply chain disruptions; the potential for violence, civil unrest, criminal activity or terrorist activities at our properties; the availability of comprehensive insurance coverage; security breaches that could compromise our information technology or infrastructure; changes in market rates of interest; our international activities subjecting us to risks that are different from or greater than those associated with our domestic operations, including changes in foreign exchange rates; the impact of our substantial indebtedness on our future operations, including covenants in the governing agreements that impose restrictions on us that may affect our ability to operate freely; any disruption in the financial markets that may adversely affect our ability to access capital for growth and satisfy our ongoing debt service requirements; any change in our credit rating; our continued ability to maintain our status as a REIT; changes in tax laws or regulations that result in adverse tax consequences; risks associated with the acquisition, development, redevelopment, expansion, leasing and management of properties; the inability to lease newly developed properties on favorable terms; risks relating to our joint venture properties, including guarantees of certain joint venture indebtedness; the effects of climate change; environmental liabilities; natural or other disasters; uncertainties regarding the impact of pandemics, epidemics or public health crises, and the associated governmental restrictions on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and liquidity; and general risks related to real estate investments, including the illiquidity of real estate investments.
The Company discusses these and other risks and uncertainties under the heading "Risk Factors" in its annual and quarterly periodic reports filed with the SEC. The Company may update that discussion in subsequent other periodic reports, but except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
About Simon
Simon® is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales.
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