Simon 2018 Proxy Statement

................................................................................................ Summary Compensation Table ..................................................................................................................... 34 Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2017 ........................................................................................................... 34 Outstanding Equity Awards At 2017 Fiscal Year-End ...................................................................................... 35 Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2017 ................................................................................................... 36 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation in 2017 ................................................................................................ 36 Equity Compensation Plan Information .......................................................................................................... 37 Estimated Post-Employment Payments Under Alternative Termination Scenarios ............................................... 38 Employment Agreement with David Simon .................................................................................................... 39 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES 34

ASSESSMENT OF COMPENSATION-RELATED RISKS

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2017 PAY RATIO DISCLOSURE

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PROPOSAL 3:

Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm .........................

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

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PROPOSAL 4:

Shareholder Proposal .........................................................................................

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................................................................................................................ Annual Report ............................................................................................................................................ 48 Shareholder Proposals at Our 2019 Annual Meeting ....................................................................................... 48 Proxy Access Nominations ........................................................................................................................... 48 Where You Can Find More Information ......................................................................................................... 48 Incorporation by Reference .......................................................................................................................... 48 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 48

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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