[Form 4] SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC /DE/ Insider Trading Activity
Gary M. Rodkin, identified as a director of Simon Property Group, acquired 219 shares of SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC /DE/ (SPG) common stock on 09/30/2025. The shares were purchased at an indicated price of $185.95 and were acquired through reinvestment of dividends paid on restricted stock awarded as non-cash compensation under the Simon Property Group, L.P. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 19,229 shares. The Form 4 was filed as a single reporting person filing and signed via attorney-in-fact.
- Insider ownership increased by 219 shares through dividend reinvestment, showing alignment with shareholder interests
- Transaction disclosed under Section 16, demonstrating compliance with insider reporting requirements
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Small dividend-reinvestment purchase by a director, modestly increases insider stake without a cash purchase signal.
The reported acquisition of 219 shares via dividend reinvestment represents a routine, non-cash increase in insider holdings under the companys stock incentive plan. The transaction price of $185.95 reflects the reinvestment valuation rather than an open-market trade. The change raises beneficial ownership to 19,229 shares, which is a marginal ownership increase and unlikely to materially affect control or valuation. No derivative transactions or disposals were reported.
TL;DR: Administrative insider activity tied to compensation plan; standard disclosure consistent with Section 16 requirements.
This Form 4 documents a compensatory mechanism (dividend reinvestment on restricted stock) rather than an opportunistic market purchase. Such filings are common for directors receiving restricted stock and demonstrate compliance with reporting obligations. The filing being by one reporting person and executed by an attorney-in-fact is procedural and not indicative of governance changes.