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Director Daniel C. Smith adds SPG (NYSE: SPG) shares through dividend reinvestment

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Simon Property Group director Daniel C. Smith increased his direct holdings through a small automatic share acquisition. On this Form 4, he acquired 355 shares of common stock at an indicated price of $183.80 per share. Following this transaction, he directly owns 33,035 shares of Simon Property Group common stock.

According to the footnote, these shares were acquired through the reinvestment of dividends received on restricted stock previously awarded to him as non-cash compensation under the Simon Property Group, L.P. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. This indicates the transaction was driven by a dividend reinvestment feature on existing awards rather than a discretionary open-market purchase.

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Insider Smith Daniel C.
Role Director
Bought 355 shs ($65K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 355 $183.80 $65K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,035 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares acquired 355 shares Common Stock acquired on March 31, 2026
Indicated price per share $183.80 per share Value used for the 355-share acquisition
Shares owned after transaction 33,035 shares Direct holdings following the reported acquisition
Net buy shares in filing 355 shares Net change across all reported transactions
restricted stock financial
"restricted stock awarded to the Reporting Person as non-cash compensation"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
non-cash compensation financial
"restricted stock awarded to the Reporting Person as non-cash compensation"
dividend reinvestment financial
"acquired through the reinvestment of dividends received on restricted stock"
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
2019 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"under the Simon Property Group, L.P. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Smith Daniel C.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5510 N. SHERIDAN ROAD
APT. 10B

(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60640

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC. [ SPG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock03/31/2026P(1)355A$183.8(1)33,035D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of common stock acquired through the reinvestment of dividends received on restricted stock awarded to the Reporting Person as non-cash compensation under the Simon Property Group, L.P. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.
/s/ Daniel C. Smith by his attorney-in-fact, Steven E. Fivel04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SPG director Daniel C. Smith report?

Daniel C. Smith reported acquiring 355 shares of Simon Property Group common stock. The shares came from dividend reinvestment on previously granted restricted stock, reflecting an automatic increase in his equity position rather than a discretionary cash purchase in the open market.

How many Simon Property Group (SPG) shares does Daniel C. Smith now hold?

After this transaction, Daniel C. Smith directly holds 33,035 shares of Simon Property Group common stock. This reflects the addition of 355 shares acquired via dividend reinvestment on restricted stock granted as non-cash compensation under the company’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.

What was the price associated with Daniel C. Smith’s SPG share acquisition?

The filing reports an indicated price of $183.80 per Simon Property Group share for the 355 shares. This price is used to value the dividend reinvestment transaction tied to restricted stock awards, rather than representing a separate negotiated or discretionary open-market trade.

Was Daniel C. Smith’s SPG transaction an open-market insider buy?

Although coded as a purchase, the footnote explains the 355 shares were acquired via reinvestment of dividends on restricted stock awards. That means the increase in holdings stems from plan mechanics and non-cash compensation, not a newly initiated open-market buying decision with fresh capital.

What plan governed the SPG shares acquired by Daniel C. Smith?

The acquired shares are linked to the Simon Property Group, L.P. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. Dividends on restricted stock granted as non-cash compensation under this plan were reinvested into additional common shares, automatically increasing Smith’s direct ownership position in the company.