Simon Announces Opening of Jakarta Premium Outlets in Indonesia

Core Insights - Simon Property Group (SPG) has opened the Jakarta Premium Outlets in Indonesia, marking its first Premium Outlet in the country and eighth globally [1] - The outlet spans over 302,000 square feet and features more than 150 global and local brands, catering to the Greater Jakarta area [2] - The shopping center is located in the Alam Sutera Township central business district, which has a population exceeding two million [3] Management Commentary - The president of Development at Simon, Mark Silvestri, emphasized the company's strategy to provide exceptional value while honoring Indonesia's character, creating a world-class shopping destination [4] - SPG maintains a diversified portfolio of premium retail assets, with solid demand expected to drive leasing activity and rent growth in the upcoming quarters [4] Leasing Activity - In 2024, SPG signed 1,149 new leases and 2,549 renewal leases across its U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets portfolio [5] - The company's shares have decreased by 1.7% over the past three months, compared to a 3.6% decline in the industry [5] Market Comparisons - Other retail REITs with better rankings include Regency Centers and Tanger, Inc., both currently rated as Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [7] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Regency's 2025 FFO per share is $4.54, indicating a year-over-year growth of 5.6$2.26, reflecting a 6.1% increase from the previous year [7]