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Financial backer agrees to drop suit against Lauth

Affiliates of Lauth’s largest financial backer, Inland American Real Estate Trust in Chicago, agree to dismiss their suit
against
the Indianapolis-based
developer, and also withdraw a request to have a Chapter 11 trustee appointed.

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Steak n Shake CEO woos investors in New York City

Steak n Shake Co. doesn't operate a single restaurant in New York City, where it is hosting its annual meeting Thursday.
But the world financial capital is chock full of high-profile investors intrigued by Steak n Shake CEO Sardar Biglari's
plans to harvest cash from the 485-location restaurant chain and deploy it on other investments.

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General Growth’s bankruptcy plan makes room for Simon

The provision would give General Growth time to explore a takeover bid from Simon Property Group Inc., whose $10 billion offer
was turned down by its rival in February. Simon is preparing a new bid, according to a person with knowledge of that plan.

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Severance boosts pay of former Duke Realty exec

Duke Realty’s former chief operating officer took home $3.1 million last year. The office, industrial and retail property
owner and manager
also awarded raises to its CEO and the rest of his management team.

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