UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 15, 2012
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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1-34948 |
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27-2963337 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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110 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois |
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60606 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(312) 960-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 15, 2012, General Growth Properties, Inc. (“GGP”) issued a press release announcing its agreement to purchase additional shares of Aliansce Shopping Centers S.A. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 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 August 15, 2012 “General Growth Properties Increases Investment in Aliansce Shopping Centers” |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC. | |
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/s/ Stacie L. Herron |
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Name: |
Stacie L. Herron |
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Vice President and Secretary |
Date: August 15, 2012