Macerich Announces Public Offering of 16 Million Shares to Fund Acquisition Debt Repayment

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Macerich announced a public offering of 16 million shares, potentially raising up to $350 million, with proceeds primarily used to repay debt incurred from the recent Annapolis Mall acquisition and for general corporate purposes.

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• Public Offering Details

  Macerich is offering 16,000,000 shares of common stock. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 2,400,000 shares.

• Potential Proceeds

  Based on the last reported sale price of $21.87 per share on May 8, 2026, the offering could potentially raise approximately $349.9 million, or up to $402.4 million if the underwriters' option is fully exercised. The final offering price will be determined at the time of sale.

• Dilution Impact

  The offering represents a potential dilution of approximately 6.12% (or 7.04% with the option) to the 261.38 million shares outstanding as of May 8, 2026.

• Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds will primarily repay $150 million in revolving credit facility borrowings used for the Annapolis Mall acquisition and fund strategic leasing capital investments at the mall, along with general corporate purposes. As of May 8, 2026, $250 million was outstanding on the revolving credit facility.

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This public offering represents a significant capital raise for Macerich, leading to substantial dilution for existing shareholders. While dilutive, the proceeds are earmarked for strategic purposes, specifically to repay borrowings from the recent $272 million Annapolis Mall acquisition and to fund further investments in that property, as well as for general corporate needs. This move aims to strengthen the balance sheet following a major investment and provides financial flexibility, but at the cost of immediate shareholder dilution. The offering price reference of $21.87 is above the $19.99 weighted average price of shares issued under the ATM program between March 31 and May 8, 2026.