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Macerich rejects Simon Property’s $22.4B takeover bid

California-based mall owner Macerich Co. has rebuffed an unsolicited takeover bid from Simon Property Group Inc., saying it substantially undervalues the company and raises antitrust concerns. Analysts and investors expect Simon will make a higher bid.

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Historic downtown temple gets reprieve, again

Indianapolis Public Schools has threatened to tear it down to make way for more parking. But now it looks as though it’s giving Indiana Landmarks carte blanche to find a buyer to save the structure.

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Judge dismisses open door challenge against Westfield

The complaint, which was filed by Republican mayoral challenger Jeff Harpe, argued that Westfield officials violated Indiana’s Open Door Law during the process of approving plans to build an indoor soccer facility at Grand Park sports campus.

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Macerich investors want more to clinch mall megadeal

Simon’s acquisition offer is only 6.6 percent higher than Macerich’s average price in the previous 20 days. One reason the premium looks miniscule is because Macerich’s stock had already jumped 24 percent since November on takeover speculation fanned by Simon.

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