Combining Value and Fun, Simon's Shop Smarter Marketing Initiative Strikes the Right Chord This

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov 24, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the nation's largest developer, owner and operator of shopping centers, is making it easier for shoppers to get the most out of the holiday season.

Consumers will receive information about an abundance of promotional offers from retailers at their local Simon(R) mall, by going online at www.simon.com, and through flyers available throughout each participating property. "Our shoppers will be surprised and delighted by the value and deals they will find at our shopping centers this holiday season," said Mikael Thygesen, chief marketing officer of Simon Property Group. The 'Shop Smarter Savings' program, involving thousands of local, regional and national retailers, will entice holiday shoppers with attractive offers throughout the holiday season, beginning on 'Black Friday.'

    --  Holiday Entertainment.  Choral groups, school bands and other
        entertainment offerings will add to the festive holiday family
        environment at Simon properties.
    --  Santa. The tradition of Santa will continue this season and add to the
        festive holiday environment.  Santa and holiday pet photos (at select
        malls) will be available for families to capture the moment.
    --  Prize Patrols.  Roaming Prize Patrols will comb the mall looking for
        smart shoppers and reward them with the new American Express(R)/Simon
        Giftcard, the groundbreaking gift card which features no monthly fees or
        other charges after purchase. The American Express(R)/Simon Giftcard can
        be purchased in any denomination between $20 and $500.
    --  Rejuvenations Stations.  Enormously popular last year, 'Rejuvenation
        Stations' will be back offering shoppers the ability to take a break.
        These soft-seating lounge areas will be stocked with various amenities
        including free coffee and beverages, concierge services, and big screen
        TV's showing classic holiday programming throughout the holiday season.
    --  Simon Giftcards.   The groundbreaking new American Express(R)/Simon
        Giftcard, with no fees after purchase and no expiration of funds, is
        available in four new holiday designs and makes the perfect gift this
        season.  In addition, customers purchasing three American
        Express(R)/Simon Giftcards will receive three decorative tin holders for
        them, a perfect package for a very smart gift.
    --  Holiday Giving.  Simon is committed to each community in which it is
        located. Select charities will be present during the holiday shopping
        season to provide information about their services and provide an
        opportunity for shoppers to give back to others in need.
    --  Kids Events.  At over 100 malls, the Simon Kidgits Club(TM), which has
        delighted over 1.5 million children and their parents since its
        inception, will be throwing its annual Kidgits Holiday Celebration
        sponsored by Nestle, Oriental Trading(R) Company, and Nintendo(R). During
        the event, kids can make reindeer food and write letters to Santa, while
        their parents pick up coupons and information from the sponsors.

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Simon Property Group (SPG) Trading Near 52-Week High With Bullish Technical Indicators - Zibb.com

Nov 16, 2009 (Fresh Brewed Media via COMTEX) --

Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) ended the last trading session at $72.29. So far the stock has hit a 52-week low of $24.27 and 52-week high of $76.05. Simon Property Group stock has been showing support around 70.91 and resistance in the 73.53 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bullish and S&P gives SPG a very positive 5 STAR (out of 5) strong buy rating. SPG appears on the Investors Observer Hedged Dividend Income list. For a hedged play on this stock, look at a Jan '10 70 covered call (SPG AN) for a net debit in the $66.19 area. That is also the break even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a 61 day duration, provides 8.44% downside protection and a 5.76% assigned return rate for a 34.44% annualized return rate (comparison purposes only). A lower cost hedged play for this stock would use a longer term call option in place of the covered call stock purchase. To use this strategy look at going long the SPG Jan '11 30 Call (OVR AF) and selling the Jan '10 70 call (SPG AN) for a $36.85 debit. The trade has a 61 day life and would provide 7.53% downside protection and an 8.55% assigned return rate for a 51.00% annualized return rate (for comparison purposes only). Simon Property Group has a current annual dividend yield of 1.24%.

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Simon Property Group (SPG) Down Over 2% Yesterday And On Investors Observer Hedged Dividend Income

Nov 05, 2009 (Fresh Brewed Media via COMTEX) --

Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) closed yesterday at $67.56. So far the stock has hit a 52-week low of $24.27 and 52-week high of $76.05. Simon Property Group stock has been showing support around 65.29 and resistance in the 71.59 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bullish and S&P gives SPG a very positive 5 STAR (out of 5) strong buy rating. SPG appears on the Investors Observer Hedged Dividend Income list. For a hedged play on this stock, look at a Jan '10 65 covered call (SPG AM) for a net debit in the $61.06 area. That is also the break even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a 72 day duration, provides 9.62% downside protection and a 6.45% assigned return rate for a 32.71% annualized return rate (comparison purposes only). A lower cost hedged play for this stock would use a longer term call option in place of the covered call stock purchase. To use this strategy look at going long the SPG Jan '11 40 Call (OVR AW) and selling the Jan '10 65 call (SPG AM) for a $22.80 debit. The trade has a 72 day life and would provide 7.05% downside protection and a 9.65% assigned return rate for a 49.00% annualized return rate (for comparison purposes only). Simon Property Group has a current annual dividend yield of 1.32%.

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Simon Property Group (SPG) Fell Over 2% Yesterday And Stock Has Bullish Technicals - Zibb.com

Oct 28, 2009 (Fresh Brewed Media via COMTEX) --

Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) closed yesterday at $67.35. So far the stock has hit a 52-week low of $24.27 and 52-week high of $76.05. Simon Property Group stock has been showing support around 65.96 and resistance in the 69.56 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bullish and S&P gives SPG a very positive 5 STAR (out of 5) strong buy rating. SPG appears on the Investors Observer Hedged Dividend Income list. For a hedged play on this stock, look at a Dec '09 65 covered call (SPG LM) for a net debit in the $62.05 area. That is also the break even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a 52 day duration, provides 7.87% downside protection and a 4.75% assigned return rate for a 33.37% annualized return rate (comparison purposes only). A lower cost hedged play for this stock would use a longer term call option in place of the covered call stock purchase. To use this strategy look at going long the SPG Jan '11 30 Call (OVR AF) and selling the Dec '09 65 call (SPG LM) for a $32.90 debit. The trade has a 52 day life and would provide 6.61% downside protection and a 6.38% assigned return rate for a 45.00% annualized return rate (for comparison purposes only). Simon Property Group has a current annual dividend yield of 1.31%.

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