
Sept. 30 - In this edition of Equity Forum, S&P Equity analyst Robert McMillan notes that Simon Property Group is a real estate investment trust
that owns, develops, manages, leases and acquires primarily regional malls and community shopping centers. It is one of the largest owners of shopping centers in the world. At June 30, 2009, SPG owned or held an interest in 385 properties around the world, but primarily in the US, comprising 262 million square feet of gross leasable space. He currently has a "5-Star" Strong Buy recommendation for Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG).