UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
August 18, 2015
General Growth Properties, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-34948 | 27-2963337 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) | ||
110 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 960-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 18, 2015, the Board of Directors of General Growth Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) authorized an increase of $500 million to the Company's existing share repurchase program (the "Program"). Together with amounts previously authorized that have not been used for repurchases, the Company has approximately $600 million available for repurchases under the Program. The Program has no expiration date.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.
By: /s/ Michael B. Berman
Michael B. Berman
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 26, 2015