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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)

333-11491
(Commission file number)

34-1755769
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

115 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(Address of principal executive offices)

(317) 636-1600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES ý NO o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. N/A

Documents Incorporated By Reference

Portions of Simon Property Group, Inc.'s Proxy Statement in connection with its 2002 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III.

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
December 31, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Part I

Item 1.    Business

Background and Description of the Business

              Who we are - Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "SPG Operating Partnership"), a Delaware limited partnership, is a majority owned subsidiary of Simon Property Group, Inc. ("SPG"), a Delaware corporation. SPG is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Each share of common stock of SPG is paired ("Paired Shares") with 1/100^th of a share of common stock of SPG Realty Consultants, Inc. ("SRC" and together with SPG, the "Companies"). Units of partnership interests ("Units") in the SPG Operating Partnership are paired ("Paired Units") with Units in SPG Realty Consultants, L.P. (the "SRC Operating Partnership" and together with the SPG Operating Partnership, the "Operating Partnerships"). The SRC Operating Partnership is the primary subsidiary of SRC. In this report, the terms "we", "us" and "our" refer to the SPG Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries.

              As of December 31, 2001, we owned or held an interest in 251 income-producing properties in the United States, which consisted of 165 regional malls, 72 community shopping centers, five specialty retail centers, four office and mixed-use properties and five value-oriented super-regional malls in 36 states (the "Properties"). We also own 11 parcels of land held for future development (together with the Properties, the "Portfolio" or the "Portfolio Properties"). In addition, we have ownership interests in seven additional retail real estate properties operating in Europe and Canada.

Mergers and Acquisitions

              Mergers and acquisitions have been a significant component of the growth and development of our business. Beginning with the merger with DeBartolo Realty Corporation in August of 1996 for approximately $3.0 billion, we have completed five major mergers and/or acquisitions that have helped shape the current organization. These acquisitions included the merger with Corporate Property Investors, Inc. in 1998 for approximately $5.9 billion. Information regarding the mergers and acquisitions required by this item are included in the Notes to Financial Statements of the attached audited financial statements, Notes 3 and 4 (acquisitions portion only), included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

              Subsequent to December 31, 2001, we signed a definitive agreement to purchase, jointly with Westfield America Trust and The Rouse Company, the assets of Rodamco North America N.V. for $5.3 billion. Our portion of the acquisition includes the purchase of the remaining ownership interests in four of our existing joint venture assets and new ownership interests in nine additional properties. Our share of the purchase price is $1.55 billion including $570.0 million in debt and perpetual preferred stock assumed.

General

              During 2001, regional malls (including specialty retail centers and retail space in the mixed-use Properties), community centers and the remaining Portfolio comprised 92.2%, 4.9%, and 2.9%, respectively, of consolidated rent revenues and tenant reimbursements. The Properties contain an aggregate of approximately 186.5 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA"), of which we own 110.9 million square feet ("Owned GLA"). More than 3,970 different retailers occupy more than 19,950 stores in the Properties. Total estimated retail sales at the Properties in 2001 were approximately $39 billion.

Operating Strategies

              Our primary business objectives are to increase cash generated from operations per Paired Unit and to increase the value of the Portfolio Properties. We plan to achieve these objectives through a variety of methods discussed below, although we cannot assure you that that we will achieve such objectives.

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Leasing.    We pursue an active leasing strategy that includes:

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aggressively marketing available space

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renewing existing leases at higher base rents per square foot, and

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originating leases that provide for percentage or overage rents and/or regular or periodic fixed contractual increases in base rents.

Management.    We draw upon our expertise gained through management of a geographically diverse Portfolio nationally recognized as high quality retail and mixed-use Properties. In doing so, we seek to maximize cash flow through a combination of:

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an active merchandising program to maintain our shopping centers as inviting shopping destinations

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efforts to minimize overhead and operating costs

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coordinated marketing and promotional activities that establish and maintain customer loyalty, and

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systematic planning and monitoring of results.

Acquisitions.    As noted above, we expect to acquire certain assets from Rodamco North America, N.V. in 2002. We may selectively acquire other individual properties and portfolios of properties that meet our investment criteria as opportunities arise. We continue to review and evaluate a limited number of acquisition opportunities and will continue our focus on acquiring highly productive, market dominant malls. We believe that acquisition activity is a component of our growth strategy

Development in the United States.    Our strategy is to selectively develop new properties in major metropolitan areas that exhibit strong population and economic growth. We opened one regional mall during 2001. This addition added approximately 0.6 million square feet of GLA to the Portfolio at a cost of approximately $68.8 million. Currently, there are no new developments under construction. We believe given the current economic environment there are no new developments that meet our risk-reward criteria in order to commence development in the near term, especially in a weakening leasing economic environment.

              We also have direct or indirect interests in eleven parcels of land being held for future development in eight states totaling approximately 772 acres. We believe that we are well positioned to pursue future development opportunities as conditions warrant.

Strategic Expansions and Renovations.    One of our key objectives is to increase the profitability and market share of the Properties through strategic renovations and expansions. We invested approximately $118.2 million on redevelopment projects during 2001. We also have a number of renovation and/or expansion projects currently either under construction or in preconstruction development. However, for the same reasons we are limiting development activities, we have reduced our renovation and expansion plans for the near term.

International Expansion.    We believe the expertise we have gained through the development and management of our domestic Properties can be utilized in retail properties throughout the world. We intend to continue pursuing international opportunities on a selected basis to enhance Unitholder value. There are risks inherent in international business that may be

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beyond our control. These risks include the following risks that may have a negative impact on our results of operations:

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changes in foreign currency exchange rates

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declines in economic conditions abroad

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changes in foreign political environments, and

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changes in foreign laws.

Other Revenues.    We also generate revenues due to our size and tenant relationships from:

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mall marketing initiatives

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consumer focused strategic corporate alliances, and

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delivering competitively priced property operating services to our tenants.

Competition

              We believe that we have a competitive advantage in the retail real estate business as a result of:

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the size, quality and diversity of our Properties

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our management and operational expertise

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our use of innovative retailing concepts

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our extensive experience and relationships with retailers and lenders

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our mall marketing initiatives and consumer focused strategic corporate alliances, and

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our ability to use our size to deliver competitively priced property operating services to our tenants.

              We believe that the Portfolio is the largest, as measured by GLA, of any publicly traded REIT. In addition, we own more regional malls than any other publicly traded REIT. For these reasons, we believe that we are the leader in our industry.

              All of the Portfolio Properties are located in developed areas. Certain of our Properties are of the same type and are within the same market area as other competitive properties. The existence of competitive properties could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease space and on the level of rents we can obtain.

              There are numerous other commercial developers, real estate companies and other owners of real estate that compete with us in our trade areas. This results in competition for both acquisition of prime sites (including land for development and operating properties) and for tenants to occupy the space that we and our competitors develop and manage.

Environmental Matters

              General Compliance.    We believe that the Portfolio Properties are in compliance, in all material respects, with all Federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances. Nearly all of the Portfolio Properties have been subjected to Phase I or similar environmental audits (which generally involve only a review of records and visual inspection of the property without soil sampling or ground water analysis) by independent environmental consultants. Phase I environmental audits are intended to discover information regarding, and to evaluate the environmental condition of, the surveyed properties and surrounding properties. These environmental audits have not revealed, nor are we aware of, any environmental liability that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We cannot assure you that:

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existing environmental studies with respect to the Portfolio Properties reveal all potential environmental liabilities

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any previous owner, occupant or tenant of a Portfolio Property created any material environmental condition not known to us

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the current environmental condition of the Portfolio Properties will not be affected by tenants and occupants, by the condition of nearby properties, or by unrelated third parties, or

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future uses or condition (including, without limitation, changes in applicable environmental laws and regulations or the interpretation thereof) will not result in environmental liabilities.

              Asbestos-Containing Materials.    Asbestos-containing materials are present in most of the Properties, primarily in the form of vinyl asbestos tile, mastics and roofing materials, which we believe are generally in good condition. Fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos is also present in certain Properties in limited concentrations or in limited areas. The presence of such asbestos-containing materials does not violate currently applicable laws. Generally, we remove asbestos-containing materials as required in the ordinary course of any renovation, reconstruction and expansion, and in connection with the retenanting of space.

              Underground Storage Tanks.    Several of the Portfolio Properties contain, or at one time contained, underground storage tanks used to store waste oils or other petroleum products primarily related to auto services center establishments or emergency electrical generation equipment. We believe that regulated tanks have been removed, upgraded or abandoned in place in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Site assessments have revealed certain soil and groundwater contamination associated with such tanks at some of these Properties. Subsurface investigations (Phase II assessments) and remediation activities are either completed, ongoing, or scheduled to be conducted at such Properties. The cost of remediation with respect to such matters has not been material and we do not expect these costs will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

              Properties to be Developed or Acquired.    Land held for shopping mall development or that may be acquired for development may contain residues or debris associated with the use of the land by prior owners or third parties. In certain instances, such residues or debris could be or contain hazardous wastes or hazardous substances. Prior to exercising any option to acquire any of the optioned properties, we will conduct environmental due diligence consistent with acceptable industry standards.

Employees

              At February 28, 2002 we and our affiliates employed approximately 4,160 persons at various centers and offices throughout the United States, of which approximately 1,580 were part-time. Approximately 940 of these employees were located at our headquarters.

Insurance

              We have comprehensive liability, fire, flood, extended coverage and rental loss insurance with respect to our Properties. The impact of the events of September 11, 2001 has affected our insurance programs. Our insurance programs are discussed in detail in Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Form 10-K.

Corporate Headquarters

              Our executive offices are located at National City Center, 115 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, and its telephone number is (317) 636-1600.

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Executive Officers of the Registrant

              The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the executive officers of SPG, which is the managing general partner of the SPG Operating Partnership, as of December 31, 2001.

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Melvin Simon is the brother of Herbert Simon and the father of David Simon.

              Set forth below is a summary of the business experience of the executive officers of the Companies. The executive officers of the Companies serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. For biographical information of Melvin Simon, Herbert Simon, David Simon, Hans C. Mautner, and Richard Sokolov, see Item 10 of this report.

              Mr. Foxworthy is the Executive Vice President - Corporate Development of the Companies. Mr. Foxworthy joined Melvin Simon & Associates, Inc. ("MSA") in 1980 and has been an Executive Vice President in charge of Corporate Development of MSA since 1986 and has held the same position with the Companies since 1993.

              Mr. Garvey is the Executive Vice President - Property Development of the Companies. Mr. Garvey, who was Executive Vice President and Director of Development at MSA, joined MSA in 1979 and held various positions with MSA.

              Mr. Napoli is the Executive Vice President - Leasing of the Companies. Mr. Napoli also served as Executive Vice President and Director of Leasing of MSA, which he joined in 1989.

              Mr. Neutzling is the Executive Vice President - Property Management of the Companies. Mr. Neutzling has also been an Executive Vice President of MSA since 1992 overseeing all property and asset management functions. He joined MSA in 1974 and has held various positions with MSA.

              Mr. Barkley serves as the Companies' General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Barkley holds the same position for MSA. He joined MSA in 1978 as Assistant General Counsel for Development Activity.

              Mr. Sterrett serves as the Companies' Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. He joined MSA in 1989 and has held various positions with MSA.

              Mr. Mumphrey holds the position of President - Simon Business Network. He joined MSA in 1974 and has held various property and asset management positions with MSA

              Mr. Juster serves as the Companies' Senior Vice-President and Treasurer. He joined MSA in 1989 and has held various financial positions with MSA.

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              Mr. Rulli serves as the Companies' Senior Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer. He joined MSA in 1988 and has held various positions with MSA.

              Mr. Sheinman holds the position of President - Simon Brand Ventures. He joined the Companies' in 1998 as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.

              Mr. Schacht serves as the Companies' Senior Vice-President and Chief Information Officer. He joined the Companies in 1997 and has held various information technology positions.

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Item 2.    Properties

Portfolio Properties

              Our Properties primarily consist of regional malls and community shopping centers. Regional malls generally contain two or more anchors and a wide variety of smaller stores ("Mall" stores) located in enclosed malls connecting the anchors. Additional stores ("Freestanding" stores) are usually located along the perimeter of the parking area. Our 165 regional malls range in size from approximately 300,000 to 2.8 million square feet of GLA, with all but four regional malls over 400,000 square feet. These regional malls contain in the aggregate more than 17,000 occupied stores, including over 650 anchors, which are mostly national retailers. As of December 31, 2001, regional malls (including specialty retail centers and retail space in the mixed-use Properties) represented 84.7% of total GLA, 79.2% of Owned GLA and 86.3% of total annualized base rent of the Properties.

              Community shopping centers are generally unenclosed and smaller than regional malls. Most of our 72 community shopping centers in the Properties range in size from approximately 50,000 to 600,000 square feet of GLA. Community shopping centers generally are of two types. First, we own traditional community centers that focus primarily on value-oriented and convenience goods and services. These centers are usually anchored by a supermarket, drugstore or discount retailer and are designed to service a neighborhood area. Second, we own "power centers" that are designed to serve a larger trade area and contain at least two anchors that are usually national retailers among the leaders in their markets and occupy more than 70% of the GLA in the center. As of December 31, 2001, community shopping centers represented 9.2% of total GLA, 10.8% of Owned GLA and 5.9% of the total annualized base rent of the Properties.

              We also have interests in five specialty retail centers, four office and mixed-use Properties and five value-oriented super-regional malls. The specialty retail centers contain approximately 1,843,000 square feet of GLA and do not have anchors. These properties feature retailers and entertainment facilities in a distinctive shopping environment and location. The four office and mixed-use Properties range in size from approximately 512,000 to 1,030,000 square feet of GLA. Two of these Properties are regional malls with connected office buildings, and two are located in mixed-use developments and contain primarily office space. The value-oriented super-regional malls range in size from approximately 1.0 million to 1.6 million square feet of GLA. These Properties combine retail outlets, manufacturers' off-price stores and other value-oriented tenants. As of December 31, 2001, value-oriented super-regional malls represented 3.5% of total GLA, 5.9% of Owned GLA and 5.5% of the total annualized base rent of the Properties.

              As of December 31, 2001, approximately 91.9% of the Mall and Freestanding Owned GLA in regional malls, specialty retail centers and the retail space in the mixed use Properties was leased, approximately 93.7% of the Owned GLA in the value-oriented super-regional malls was leased, and approximately 89.3% of Owned GLA in the community shopping centers was leased.

              Of the 251 Properties, we own 100% of 170 of the Properties and the remainder are held as joint venture interests. We are the managing or co-managing general partner or member of all but 15 of the Properties held as joint venture interests.

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Additional Information

              The following table sets forth certain information, as of December 31, 2001, regarding the Properties:

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