Simon Property Group, Inc. is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning, developing, and managing upscale shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use properties. The company primarily operates a diverse portfolio of 195 income-generating properties across the U.S., including malls, Premium Outlets®, and The Mills®. It also has international interests in Premium Outlets in Asia, Europe, and Canada, and has a significant stake in Klépierre SA, a European shopping center operator. The company benefits from its structure as a REIT, which allows it to pass on earnings to shareholders while maintaining tax advantages.
As part of its operations, Simon Property Group engages in various investment strategies, including equity investments in its own properties as well as in non-real estate activities through taxable REIT subsidiaries. The company is committed to enhancing its properties' value through redevelopment and acquisitions, supported by its sizable unsecured credit facilities. The retail real estate sector is competitive, affected by evolving consumer preferences and the impact of digital retailing. Nevertheless, Simon Property Group differentiates itself through property quality, location, and extensive retail relationships.