SIMON DEBARTOLO GROUP INC
10-Q/A, 1998-02-24
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
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                              UNITED STATES
                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                         Washington, D.C.  20549
                                    
                                    
                                FORM 10-Q/A

                             (Amendment No. 1)
                                    
                                    
        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
                     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997


Commission file number 1-12618
                                    
                                    
                       SIMON DeBARTOLO GROUP, INC.
         (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
                                    
                                    
                  Maryland                  35-1901999
          -------------------------     ------------------
               (State or other           (I.R.S. Employer
                jurisdiction
             of incorporation or        Identification No.)
                organization)
                                                 
          115 West Washington Street             
            Indianapolis, Indiana              46204
          -------------------------     ------------------
            (Address of principal           (Zip Code)
             executive offices)
                                    
                                    
   Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (317) 636-1600
                                    


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [x] NO [ ]


As of November 7, 1997, 100,457,225 shares of common stock, par value
$0.0001 per share, 3,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value
$0.0001 per share and 4,000 shares of Class C common stock, par value
$0.0001 were outstanding.
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                       SIMON DeBARTOLO GROUP, INC.
                                FORM 10-Q
                                    
                                  INDEX


Part I - Financial Information                             Page

    Item 1:  Financial Statements

         Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
         as of September 30, 1997 and December
         31, 1996                                          3

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of
         Operations for the three-month and
         nine-month periods ended September
         30, 1997 and 1996                                 4

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of
         Cash Flows for the nine-month periods
         ended September 30, 1997 and 1996                 5

         Notes to Unaudited Consolidated
         Condensed Financial Statements                    6

          Item 2:  Management's Discussion and
          Analysis of Financial Condition and
          Results of Operations                           15

Part II - Other Information

    Items 1 through 6                                     23

Signatures                                                24
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<TABLE>
SIMON DeBARTOLO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts  
<CAPTION>
                                            
                                                        September 30,   December 31,
                                                            1997           1996
                                                       -------------   ------------                                       
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>
ASSETS:                                                                                                
Investment properties, at cost                           $5,521,523      $5,301,021
  Less - accumulated depreciation                           403,741         279,072
                                                         ----------      ----------
                                                          5,117,782       5,021,949
Acquisition of The Retail Property Trust  (Note 4)        1,086,526              --
Cash and cash equivalents                                    50,879          64,309
Restricted cash                                              14,939           6,110
Tenant receivables and accrued revenue, net                 177,563         166,119
Notes and advances receivable from Management Company
 and affiliate                                               96,142          75,452 
Investment in partnerships and joint ventures, at equity    620,624         394,409
Other investments                                            58,803              --
Deferred costs and other assets                             156,319         138,492
Minority interest                                            27,383          29,070
                                                         ----------      ----------
Total assets                                             $7,406,960      $5,895,910
                                                         ==========      ==========
              
LIABILITIES:                                                                                           
Mortgages and other indebtedness                         $4,720,885      $3,681,984
Accrued acquisition costs                                   212,429              --
Accounts payable and accrued expenses                       186,939         170,203
Cash distributions and losses in partnerships and joint      19,730          17,106
ventures, at equity
Investment in Management Company and affiliates               2,971           8,567
Other liabilities                                            68,793          72,876
                                                         ----------       ---------
Total liabilities                                         5,211,747       3,950,736
                                                         ----------       ---------                                                
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)                                                                
                                                                                                       
LIMITED PARTNERS' INTEREST IN THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP     656,117         640,283
                                                                                                       
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                             
                                                                                                       
Series A convertible preferred stock, 4,000,000 shares                                                 
authorized, issued and outstanding                           99,923          99,923
                                                                                                       
Series B cumulative redeemable preferred stock, 
9,200,000 shares authorized, 8,000,000 issued 
and outstanding                                             192,989         192,989
                                                                                                       
Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock,
3,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding         146,178             --
                                                                                                       
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 371,796,000 and 
374,796,000 shares authorized, and 100,459,845 and 
93,676,415 issued and outstanding at September 30,                                           
1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively                          9              9
                                                                                                      
Class B common stock, $.0001 par value, 12,000,000                                               
shares authorized, 3,200,000 issued and outstanding               1              1
                                                                                                       
Class C common stock, $.0001 par value, 4,000 shares
 authorized, issued and outstanding                              --             --
                                                                                                       
Unrealized gain on long-term investment                       5,542             --
Capital in excess of par value                            1,350,402      1,189,919
Accumulated deficit                                       (241,119)      (172,596)
Unamortized restricted stock award                         (14,829)        (5,354)
                                                         ----------      ---------
Total shareholders' equity                                1,539,096      1,304,891
                                                         ----------      ---------
Total liabilities, limited partners' interest and                                         
shareholders' equity                                     $7,406,960     $5,895,910
                                                         ==========     ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
SIMON DeBARTOLO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                    
                                    For the Three Months      For the Nine Months
                                    Ended September 30,       Ended September 30,
                                    --------------------      -------------------                      
                                      1997         1996         1997        1996                      
                                    --------     -------      --------     ------                                        

<S>                                  <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
REVENUE:                                   
Minimum rent                         $152,320    $117,375     $449,693     $277,313
Overage                                 8,650       6,987       26,214       17,738
Tenant Reimbursements                  81,413      63,512      231,444      157,738
Other income                           17,400      14,562       39,901       32,851
                                    ---------    --------     --------     --------
  Total revenue                       259,783     202,436      747,252      485,640
                                    ---------    --------     --------     --------         
                                                                                                
EXPENSES:                                                                                       
Property operating                     46,203      35,002      130,228       85,608
Depreciation and amortization          48,185      37,606      135,668       88,913
Real estate taxes                      23,816      19,676       73,166       48,040
Repairs and maintenance                11,107      10,005       28,653       22,546
Advertising and promotion               8,396       5,542       20,296       14,439
Merger integration costs                   --       7,236           --        7,236
Provision for credit losses             (135)       1,116        2,690        2,867
Other                                   4,639       3,538       12,818        9,152     
                                      -------     -------      -------      -------
Total operating expenses              142,211     119,721      403,519      278,801
                                      -------     -------      -------      -------

                                                                                                
OPERATING INCOME                      117,572      82,715      343,733      206,839
                                                                                                
INTEREST EXPENSE                       68,940      56,212      203,934      135,346
                                     --------    --------     --------      ------
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST        48,632      26,503      139,799       71,493
                                                                                                
MINORITY INTEREST                     (1,423)     (1,219)      (3,648)      (2,394)
GAINS ON SALES OF ASSETS, NET              --          88           20           88
                                      -------     -------      -------     --------
INCOME BEFORE UNCONSOLIDATED 
ENTITIES                               47,209      25,372      136,171       69,187
                                                                                                
INCOME FROM UNCONSOLIDATED 
ENTITIES                                7,077       3,467        9,590        7,452
                                      -------      ------      -------       ------
                                   
INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS      54,286      28,839      145,761       76,639
                                      
                                                                                                
EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS                     27,215     (2,530)       2,501      (2,795)
                                      --------     -------     --------     -------
INCOME OF THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP     81,501      26,309     148,262       73,844
                                                                                                
LESS--LIMITED PARTNERS' INTEREST IN                                                             
THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP               27,758       9,301       48,522      26,208
                                      --------     -------      -------     -------
                                                                                                
NET INCOME                              53,743      17,008       99,740       47,636
                                                                                              
PREFERRED DIVIDENDS                    (9,101)     (2,224)     (21,914)      (6,286)
                                      --------    --------     --------      -------
                                                                                                
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON 
SHAREHOLDERS                           $44,642     $14,784      $77,826      $41,350
                                     =========   =========    =========     ========
                                                                                                
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:                                                                      
Income before extraordinary items        $0.28       $0.20        $0.78        $0.65
Extraordinary items                       0.17      (0.02)         0.02       (0.02)                  
                                     ---------   ---------    ---------      -------    
                                             
Net income                               $0.45       $0.18        $0.80        $0.63
                                     =========   =========    =========      =======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
SIMON DeBARTOLO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands)

                                                       For the Nine Months Ended
                                                            September 30,
                                                       --------------------------  
                                                              1997        1996  
                                                       -------------- -----------  
                                                                                 
<S>                                                        <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                                             
  Net income                                                $99,740     $47,636  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided            
  by operating activities-                                                                
Limited partners' interest in the Operating Partnership      48,522      26,208  
Extraordinary items                                         (2,501)       2,795  
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities                 (9,590)     (7,452)  
Gains on sales of assets, net                                  (20)        (88)  
Minority interest                                             3,648       2,394  
Depreciation and amortization                               140,927      94,976  
Straight-line rent                                          (6,378)       1,754  
Changes in assets and liabilities-                                                                
Tenant receivables and accrued revenue                      (1,341)       9,034  
Deferred costs and other assets                            (18,906)     (4,200)  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities      8,151    (29,767)  
                                                          ---------   ---------  
  Net cash provided by operating activities                 262,252     143,290  
                                                          ---------   ---------  
                                                                                  
                                                                                                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                                             
Acquisitions                                              (736,600)    (43,941)  
Capital expenditures                                      (219,672)   (112,419)  
Cash from consolidation of joint venture                         --      66,736  
Increase in restricted cash                                 (8,829)          --  
Proceeds from sale of assets                                    599         399  
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities     (63,656)    (54,442)  
Distributions from unconsolidated entities                   22,199      45,403  
Loan repayment from Management Company                           --      38,553  
Other investing activities                                 (55,400)          --  
                                                        -----------    ---------  
Net cash used in investing activities                   (1,061,359)    (59,711)  
                                                        -----------    ---------
                                                                                                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                                             
 Proceeds from sales of common and convertible preferred 
 stock, net                                                 327,101     195,205  
                                                           
Minority interest distributions                             (2,825)     (3,810)  
Distributions to shareholders                             (168,263)   (103,395)  
Distributions to limited partners                          (91,632)    (67,951)  
Mortgage and other indebtedness proceeds, net of 
transaction costs                                           272,945   1,595,202
Mortgage and other indebtedness principal payments        (852,906)   (346,719)  
Other refinancing transaction                              (21,000)          --  
                                                         ----------   ---------  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities         785,677    (53,725)  
                                                         ----------   ---------  
                                                                                                  
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS           (13,430)      29,854  
                                                                                                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period               64,309      62,721  
                                                          ----------   -------- 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period                    $50,879     $92,575  
                                                          ==========   ========  
                                                                                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
</TABLE>
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                       SIMON DeBARTOLO GROUP, INC.
                                    
     Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
                                    
                         (Dollars in thousands)


Note 1 - Organization

     Simon DeBartolo Group, Inc. (the "Company"), formerly known as
Simon Property Group, Inc., is a self-administered and self-managed real
estate investment trust ("REIT").  On August 9, 1996 (the "Merger
Date"), the Company acquired, through merger (the "Merger") the national
shopping center business of DeBartolo Realty Corporation ("DRC") (See
Note 3).

     Simon DeBartolo Group, L.P. ("SDG, LP") is a subsidiary partnership
of the Company.  Simon Property Group, L.P. ("SPG, LP") is a subsidiary
partnership of SDG, LP and of the Company.  SDG, LP and SPG, LP are
hereafter collectively referred to as the "Operating Partnership."
Prior to the Merger Date, references to the Operating Partnership refer
to SPG, LP only.  The Company, through the Operating Partnership, is
engaged primarily in the ownership, operation, management, leasing,
acquisition, expansion and development of real estate properties,
primarily regional malls and community shopping centers.  As of
September 30, 1997, the Operating Partnership owned or held an interest
in 200 income-producing properties, consisting of 124 regional malls, 66
community shopping centers, four specialty retail centers, five mixed-
use properties and one value-oriented super-regional mall in 33 states
(the "Properties").  The Operating Partnership also owns interests in
five properties under construction, six parcels of land held for future
development and substantially all of the economic interest in M.S.
Management Associates, Inc. (the "Management Company" - See Note 8).
The Company owned 63.0% and 61.5% of the Operating Partnership as of
September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively.

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

     The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements are
unaudited; however, they have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and in
conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC").  Accordingly, they do not include all of
the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for
complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring matters) necessary
for a fair presentation of the consolidated condensed financial
statements for these interim periods have been included.  The results
for the interim period ended September 30, 1997 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be obtained for the full fiscal year.
These unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the December 31, 1996 audited financial
statements and notes thereto included in the Simon DeBartolo Group, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K.

     The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements of the
Company include all accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned qualified
REIT subsidiaries and the Operating Partnership.  All significant
intercompany amounts have been eliminated.  The accompanying
consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of the Company's assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses
during the reported periods.  Actual results could differ from these
estimates.

     Properties which are wholly-owned or owned less than 100% and are
controlled by the Operating Partnership have been consolidated.  The
Operating Partnership's equity interests in certain partnerships and
joint ventures which represent noncontrolling 14.7% to 50.0% ownership
interests and the investment in the Management Company are accounted for
under the equity method of accounting.  These investments are recorded
initially at cost and subsequently adjusted for net equity in income
(loss) and cash contributions and distributions.

     Net operating results of the Operating Partnership are allocated to
the Company based first on the Company's preferred unit preference and
then on its remaining ownership interest in the Operating Partnership
during the period.  The Company's remaining weighted average ownership
interest in the Operating Partnership for the three-month periods ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996 was 61.8% and 61.3%, respectively. The
Company's remaining weighted average ownership interest in the Operating
Partnership for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996
was 61.6% and 61.2%, respectively.

Note 3 - The Merger

     On August 9, 1996, the Company acquired the national shopping
center business of DRC for an aggregate value of approximately $3.0
billion.  The acquired portfolio consisted of 49 regional malls, 11
community centers and 1 mixed-use Property.  These Properties included
47,052,267 square feet of retail space gross leasable area ("GLA") and
558,636 square feet of office GLA.  The Merger was accounted for using
the purchase method of accounting.  Of these Properties, 40 regional
malls, 10 community centers and the mixed-use Property are being
accounted for using the consolidated method of accounting.  The
remaining Properties are being accounted for using the equity method of
accounting.

          Pro Forma

     The following unaudited pro forma summary financial information
combines the consolidated results of operations of the Company as if the
Merger had occurred as of January 1, 1996, and was carried forward
through September 30, 1996.  Preparation of the pro forma summary
information was based upon assumptions deemed appropriate by the
Company.  The pro forma summary information is not necessarily
indicative of the results which actually would have occurred if the
Merger had been consummated at January 1, 1996, nor does it purport to
represent the future financial position and results of operations for
future periods.

                                                 Nine Months Ended
                                               September 30, 1996
                                              -----------------------
Revenue                                                $     694,343
                                              =======================
Income of the Operating Partnership                          113,669
                                              =======================
Net income available to common shareholders                   65,933
                                              =======================
Net income per common share                                    $0.68
                                              =======================
Weighted average number of shares of common              
stock outstanding                                         96,384,510
                                              =======================

Note 4 - Acquisition of The Retail Property Trust

     On September 29, 1997, the Operating Partnership completed its cash
tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of beneficial interests
of The Retail Property Trust, a private Massachusetts business trust
("RPT").  RPT owns 98.8% of Shopping Center Associates, a New York
general partnership ("SCA").  SCA owns or has interests in twelve
regional malls and one community center, comprising approximately twelve
million square feet of GLA in eight states.  The Operating Partnership
is negotiating the  purchase of the remaining 50% interests in two of
these  properties owned by a third party and to sell its 50% interests
in two of the other  properties to such third party.  The Operating
Partnership also intends to acquire the remaining 50% partnership
interest in another of these properties.  The Operating Partnership is
also in the process of finalizing an agreement to acquire the remaining
1.2% interest in SCA from its current managing general partner.  The
total cost for the acquisition of RPT is estimated at $1.2 billion,
which includes approximately $315,000 of SCA's debt and approximately
$154,000 of SCA's pro rata share of joint venture debt.  The Operating
Partnership funded this acquisition with aggregate borrowings of
$730,000 under the Credit Facility and a new $500,000 unsecured
revolving credit facility (see Note 10), which includes a $185,000 draw
on October 1, 1997.

     The cost of the acquisition of RPT is temporarily included in the
accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements as an
investment. Due to the close proximity of the acquisition to the end of
the reporting period, the Operating Partnership is still gathering
information necessary to allocate the purchase price to the fair value
of the assets acquired.  Management expects to finalize this allocation
during the fourth quarter and to properly reflect the costs of acquiring
RPT in the Company's 1997 annual report on Form 10-K.  Management
believes the impact of not applying purchase accounting to the
acquisition of RPT as of September 30, 1997 is immaterial to the
financial statements as a whole.

Note 5 - Cash Flow Information

     Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized, during the nine
months ended September 30, 1997 was $199,285, as compared to $127,464
for the same period in 1996.  All accrued distributions had been paid as
of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996.  See Notes 4, 7 and 11 for
information about non-cash transactions during the nine months ended
September 30, 1997.
Note 6 - Per Share Data

     Per share data is based on the weighted average number of shares of
common stock outstanding during the period.  The weighted average number
of shares of common stock used in the computation for the three-month
periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 was 98,785,776 and 80,397,469,
respectively.  The weighted average number of shares of common stock
used in the computation for the nine-month periods ended September 30,
1997 and 1996 was 97,766,243 and 65,833,305, respectively.  Units of
ownership in the Operating Partnership ("Units") may be exchanged for
shares of common stock of the Company on a one-for-one basis in certain
circumstances.  Additionally, shares of the Company's Series A preferred
stock are convertible into common stock of the Company.  The outstanding
stock options, Units and shares of Series A preferred stock have not
been included in the computations of per share data as they did not have
a dilutive effect.  The Company's Series B and Series C preferred stock
are not convertible into common stock.

Note 7 - Other Acquisitions and Development

West Town Mall

     On July 10, 1997, the Operating Partnership acquired a 48% interest
in West Town Mall in Knoxville, Tennessee for $69,930 in cash and 35,598
Units valued at approximately $1,100.  This transaction, which increased
the Operating Partnership's ownership of West Town Mall to 50%, was
financed using a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the
Company's Series C Preferred Stock described in Note 11.  Effective July
10, 1997, the property is being accounted for using the equity method of
accounting.  It was previously accounted for using the cost method.

Dadeland Mall

     On August 8, 1997, a subsidiary of the Operating Partnership
acquired a 50% interest in a trust that owns Dadeland Mall, a 1.4
million square foot super-regional mall in Miami, Florida.  Dadeland
Mall is a dominant mall in its trade area with small shop sales of $649
per square foot in 1996 and leased and committed occupancy of 94%.  A
portion of the $128,000 purchase price was paid in the form of 658,707
shares of the Company's common stock, valued at $20,000.  The remaining
portion of the purchase price was financed using borrowings from the
Credit Facility.  This joint venture is being accounted for using the
equity method of accounting.

The Source

     On September 5, 1997, the Operating Partnership opened The Source,
a 730,000-square-foot value-oriented retail and entertainment
development project in Westbury (Long Island), New York.  This
approximately $150,000 joint venture project is 50%-owned by the
Operating Partnership and is being accounted for using the equity method
of accounting.


Note 8 - Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

     Partnerships and Joint Ventures

     Summary financial information of partnerships and joint ventures
accounted for using the equity method of accounting, excluding the RPT
acquisition (See Note 4), and a summary of the Operating Partnership's
investment in and share of income from such partnerships and joint
ventures follow:

                                          September 30,     December 31,
BALANCE SHEETS                                 1997             1996
                                          --------------    -------------
Assets:                                                                  
  Investment properties at cost, net         $ 2,343,781      $ 1,887,555
  Cash and cash equivalents                       82,672           61,267
  Tenant receivables                              72,971           58,548
  Other assets                                    56,405           69,365
                                           -------------    -------------
          Total assets                       $ 2,555,829      $ 2,076,735
                                           =============    =============
Liabilities and Partners' Equity:                                        
  Mortgages and other indebtedness           $ 1,351,639      $ 1,121,804
  Accounts payable, accrued expenses and         
  other liabilities                              176,825          213,394
                                           -------------    -------------
                                               1,528,464        1,335,198
  Total liabilities Partners' equity           1,027,365          741,537
                                           -------------    -------------    
  Total liabilities and              
  partners' equity                           $ 2,555,829      $ 2,076,735
                                           =============    =============

The Operating Partnership's Share of:                                    
  Total assets                              $    817,061     $    602,084
                                           =============    =============
  Partners' equity                          $    290,219     $    144,376
  Add: Excess Investment (See below)             310,675          232,927
                                           -------------    -------------
  Operating Partnership's net Investment    
in Joint Ventures                           $    600,894     $    377,303
                                           =============    =============
        
<TABLE>
                                  For the three months ended    For the nine months ended
                                         September 30,                September 30,
                                 -----------------------------  -------------------------
<S>                                   <C>             <C>          <C>           <C>
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS              1997            1996         1997          1996                                       
                                 -------------    ------------  -----------  ------------
Revenue:                                                                                  
  Minimum rent                         $ 62,613       $ 37,295    $ 168,817       $ 91,334
  Overage rent                            2,319          2,057        5,633          3,746
  Tenant reimbursements                  27,913         18,487       77,491         46,000
  Other income                            5,384          2,903       12,747          9,061
                                     ----------      ---------    ---------      ---------
     Total revenue                       98,229         60,742      264,688        150,141
                                                                                          
Operating Expenses:                                                                       
  Operating expenses and other           33,660         22,888       94,575         55,737
  Depreciation and amortization          18,518         12,273       53,579         32,859
                                     ----------      ---------     --------      ---------
     Total operating expenses            52,178         35,161      148,154         88,596          
                                     ----------      ---------     --------      ---------
Operating Income                         46,051         25,581      116,534         61,545
Interest Expense                         21,577         14,555       63,155         28,689
Extraordinary Losses                         --             --        1,182             --
                                     ----------      ---------     --------      ---------
Net Income                               24,474         11,026       52,197         32,856
Third Party Investors' Share of          
 Net Income                              17,970          8,885       38,347         27,581
                                     ----------      ---------     --------      ---------
The Operating Partnership's           
Share of Net Income                   $   6,504       $  2,141    $  13,850      $   5,275
Amortization of Excess                  
Investment (See below)                  (2,823)             --      (8,792)             --
                                     ----------      ---------     --------      ---------
Income from Unconsolidated           
Entities                              $   3,681       $  2,141   $    5,058      $   5,275
                                     ==========      =========     ========      =========
</TABLE>

     As of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, the unamortized
excess of the Operating Partnership's investment over its share of the
equity in the underlying net assets of the partnerships and joint
ventures ("Excess Investment") was $310,675 and $232,927, respectively.
This Excess Investment, which resulted primarily from the Merger, is
being amortized generally over the life of the related Properties.
Amortization included in income from unconsolidated entities for the
three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 was $2,823
and $8,792, respectively.

     The net income or net loss for each partnership and joint venture
is allocated in accordance with the provisions of the applicable
partnership or joint venture agreement.  The allocation provisions in
these agreements are not always consistent with the ownership interest
held by each general or limited partner or joint venturer, primarily due
to partner preferences.

     The Management Company

     The Management Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
provides management, leasing, development, accounting, legal, marketing
and management information systems services to 34 non-wholly owned
Properties, Melvin Simon & Associates, Inc., and certain other nonowned
properties.  Certain subsidiaries of the Management Company  provide
architectural, design, construction, insurance and other services
primarily to certain of the Properties.  The Management Company also
invests in other businesses to provide other synergistic services to the
Properties.  The Operating Partnership's share of consolidated net
income of the Management Company, after intercompany profit
eliminations, was $3,396 and $1,326 for the three-month periods ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and was $4,532 and $2,177 for
the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

Note 9 - Other Investment

     On June 16, 1997, the Operating Partnership purchased 1,408,450
shares of common stock of Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc. ("Chelsea"), a
publicly traded REIT, for $50,000 using borrowings from the Operating
Partnership's Credit Facility (See below).  The shares purchased
represent approximately 9.2% of Chelsea's outstanding common stock.  In
addition, the Operating Partnership and Chelsea announced that they have
formed a strategic alliance to develop and acquire manufacturer's outlet
shopping centers with 500,000 square feet or more of GLA in the United
States.  In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities", the Operating Partnership's investment in Chelsea is being
reflected at its market value of $58,803, as of September 30, 1997, in
the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets in other investments.
The unrealized gain of $8,803, of which the Company's share was $5,542, 
which is reflected in shareholders' equity, with the remaining $3,261 being
reflected in the limited partners' interest in the Operating Partnership.  

Note 10 - Debt

     On January 31, 1997, the Operating Partnership completed a
refinancing transaction involving debt on four wholly-owned Properties.
The transaction consisted of the payoff of one loan totaling $43,375, a
restatement of the interest rate on the three remaining loans, the
acquisition of the contingent interest feature on all four loans for
$21,000, and $3,904 of principal reductions on two additional loans.
This transaction, which was funded using the Credit Facility (See
below), resulted in an extraordinary loss of $23,247, including the
write-off of deferred mortgage costs of $2,247.

     On April 14, 1997, the Operating Partnership obtained improvements
to its $750,000 unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit
Facility"), which has an initial maturity of September 1999, subject to
an automatic one-year extension.  The Credit Facility agreement was
amended to reduce the interest rate from LIBOR plus 0.90% to LIBOR plus
0.75%.  In addition, the Credit Facility's competitive bid feature,
which has further reduced interest costs, was increased from $150,000 to
$300,000.

     On May 15, 1997, the Operating Partnership established a Medium-
Term Note ("MTN") program.  On June 24, 1997, the Operating Partnership
completed the sale of $100,000 of notes under the MTN program.  The
notes sold bear interest at 7.125% and have a stated maturity of June
24, 2005.  The net proceeds of approximately $99,000 from this sale were
used primarily to pay down the Credit Facility.

     Also on May 15, 1997, the Operating Partnership refinanced
approximately $140,000 in existing debt on The Forum Shops at Caesar's.
The new debt consists of three classes of notes totaling $180,000, with
$90,000 bearing interest at 7.125% and $90,000 bearing interest at LIBOR
plus 0.30%, all of which mature on May 15, 2004.  Approximately $40,000
of the borrowings were placed in escrow to pay for construction costs
required in connection with the expansion of this project, which is
scheduled to open on August 28, 1997.  As of September 30, 1997, $14,939
remains in escrow, which is reflected in restricted cash in the
accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet.  This refinancing
resulted in an extraordinary loss of $1,461.

     On June 5, 1997, the Operating Partnership closed a $115,000
construction loan for The Shops at Sunset Place.  The loan initially
bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% and matures on June 30, 2000, with
two one-year extensions available, contingent upon certain conditions
and subject to extension fees.

     On June 30, 1997, the Operating Partnership closed an unsecured
loan which bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.75% and matures on September
29, 1998.  The proceeds were used to retire an existing $55,000 mortgage
on East Towne Mall, which bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.125%.

     On July 17, 1997, the Operating Partnership completed a $250,000
public offering of two tranches of its seven-year and twelve-year non-
convertible senior unsecured debt securities.  The first tranche was for
$100,000, bears interest at 6 3/4%, and matures on July 15, 2004.  The
second tranche was for $150,000, bears interest at 7%, and matures on
July 15, 2009.  The notes pay interest semi-annually, are guaranteed by
SPG, LP, and contain covenants relating to minimum leverage, earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and
unencumbered EBITDA ratios.  The Operating Partnership used $225,000 of
the net proceeds to reduce the amount outstanding on the Credit
Facility.

     On September 2, 1997, the Operating Partnership completed a
refinancing of $453,000 of commercial mortgage pass through certificates
and a $48,000 mortgage loan, resulting in releases of mortgages
encumbering 18 of the Properties.  The Operating Partnership funded this
refinancing with the proceeds of a $225,000 secured loan, which is
secured by cross-collateralized mortgages encumbering seven of the
Properties, and borrowings of $294,000 under the Credit Facility, which
were reduced with the proceeds from the sale of $180,000 of notes issued
on September 10, 1997, as described below.  The Operating Partnership
intends to refinance the $225,000 secured loan.  This refinancing
resulted in a net extraordinary loss of $3,462.

     On September 4, 1997, the Operating Partnership transferred
ownership of one Property and paid $6,600 to its lender, fully
satisfying the property's mortgage note payable of $42,000.  This
property no longer met the Operating Partnership's criteria for its
ongoing strategic plan.  The Operating Partnership recognized an
extraordinary gain on this transaction of approximately $31,136 in the
third quarter of 1997.

     On September 10, 1997, the Operating Partnership issued $180,000
principal amount of notes under its MTN program.  These notes mature on
September 20, 2007 and bear interest at 7.125% per annum.  The Operating
Partnership used the net proceeds of this offering to pay down the
borrowings made under the Credit Facility in connection with the
September 2, 1997 refinancing described above.

     On September 17, 1997, the Operating Partnership retired a $63,000
mortgage loan secured by Lincolnwood Towne Center with a new unsecured
loan, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.75% and has an initial
maturity of January 31, 1998.  The retired $63,000 mortgage bore
interest at LIBOR plus 1.25%, and had an initial maturity of January 31,
1998.

     On September 26, 1997, the Operating Partnership obtained an
additional unsecured revolving credit facility in the amount of $500,000
for the purpose of funding a portion of the cost of acquiring RPT.
This new credit facility has terms similar to the existing Credit
Facility, including an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.75% and an initial
maturity of September 1999, with an automatic one-year extension.

     At September 30, 1997, the Operating Partnership had consolidated
debt of $4,720,885, of which $3,194,731 was fixed-rate debt and
$1,526,154 was variable-rate debt.  The Operating Partnership's pro rata
share of indebtedness of the unconsolidated joint venture Properties as
of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 was $681,671 and $448,218,
respectively.  The Operating Partnership's pro rata share of the
September 30, 1997 joint-venture indebtedness includes $154,250 of SCA's
pro rata share of its joint venture debt.  As of September 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, the Operating Partnership had interest-rate
protection agreements related to $523,348 and $524,561 of its pro rata
share of indebtedness, respectively.  The agreements are generally in
effect until the related variable-rate debt matures.  As a result of the
various interest rate protection agreements, interest savings were $285
and $654 for the three months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, and $1,371 and $1,935 for the nine-month periods ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
<TABLE>
Note 11 - Shareholders' Equity

     The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's
shareholders' equity since December 31, 1996.

                                                       Capital                               
                                          Unrealized   in Excess                 Unamortized      Total          
                      Preferred  Common   Gain on      of Par       Accumulated   Restricted   Shareholders'
                        Stock     Stock   Investment   Value          Deficit    Stock Award      Equity
                      ---------  -------   ---------  ----------    -----------  -----------    ----------- 
                                                                
<S>                     <C>          <C>    <C>        <C>           <C>           <C>          <C>
Balance at                                                                 
December 31,                                                             
1996                    $292,912     $10          $0   $1,189,919    $(172,596)    $(5,354)     $1,304,891
                                                                            
Common stock                                                             
issued to the                                                               
public (5,247,000
shares)                                                   170,475                                  170,475
                                                                             
Common stock issued                                                          
in connection with
acquisition (658,707                                                  
shares)                                                    20,000                                   20,000
                                     
stock options               
exercised (336,355                                                           
shares)                                                     7,828                                    7,828
                                                                            
Other common stock issued                                                    
(82,484 shares)                                             2,423                                    2,423
                                                                            
Stock incentive program                                                      
(458,884 shares)                                           14,339                  (14,339)             --
                                                                                             
Amortization of                                                                              
stock incentive                                                                       4,864          4,864
                                                                            
Series C Preferred                                                           
stock issued (3,000,000                                                                                   
shares)                  146,178                                                                   146,178
                                                                                             
Transfer out of limited                                                                                      
partners' interest in                                                    
the Operating Partnership                                (54,582)                                 (54,582)

Unrealized gain
on investment                                5,542                                                   5,542
                                                                                          
Net income                                                               99,740                     99,740
                                                                                           
Distributions                                                         (168,263)                  (168,263)
                        ---------  -------  ------     ----------   -----------  ----------     ----------
Balance at                                            
September 30, 1997      $439,090     $10    $5,542     $1,350,402    $(241,119)   $(14,829)     $1,539,096
                        =========  =======  ======     ==========   ===========  ==========     ==========
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Stock Incentive Programs

     Under the terms of the Company's Stock Incentive Programs (the
"Plans"), eligible executives receive restricted stock, subject to
performance standards, vesting requirements and other terms of the
Plans.  On March 26, 1997, the compensation committee of the board of
directors of the Company approved the issuance of 458,884 shares, as
adjusted, under the Plans. As of September 30, 1997, there were a total
of 802,225 shares issued under the Plans, with 440,535 shares remaining
available for issuance, subject to applicable performance standards and
other terms of the Plans.  The value of shares issued under the Plans is
being amortized pro-rata over their respective vesting periods,
generally four years. Approximately $4,110 and $1,563 have been
amortized for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
     Series C Preferred Shares

     On July 9, 1997 the Company sold 3,000,000 shares of 7.89% Series C
Cumulative Step-Up Premium RateSM Preferred Stock (the "Series C
Preferred Shares") in a public offering at $50.00 per share.  Beginning
October 1, 2012, the rate increases to 9.89% per annum.  The Series C
Preferred Shares are not redeemable prior to September 30, 2007.
Beginning September 30, 2007, the Series C Preferred Shares may be
redeemed at the option of the Company in whole or in part, at a
redemption price of $50.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid
distributions, if any, thereon.  The redemption price of the Series C
Preferred Shares may only be paid from the sale proceeds of other
capital stock of the Company, which may include other classes or series
of preferred stock.  Additionally, the Series C Preferred Shares have no
stated maturity and are not subject to any mandatory redemption
provisions, nor are they convertible into any other securities of the
Company.  The Company contributed the net proceeds of this offering of
approximately $146,000 to the Operating Partnership in exchange for
preferred units, the economic terms of which are substantially identical
to the Series C Preferred Shares.  The Operating Partnership used the
proceeds to increase its  ownership interest in West Town Mall (See Note
7), to pay down the Credit Facility and for general working capital
purposes.

Common Stock Issuances

     On September 16, 1997, the Company issued 747,000 shares of its
Common Stock in a public offering.  The Company contributed the net
proceeds of approximately $23,685 to the Operating Partnership in
exchange for an equal number of Units.  The Operating Partnership
subsequently combined the net proceeds with approximately $4,200 of
working capital to retire an existing mortgage on O'Hare International
Center.

     On September 19, 1997, the Company issued 4,500,000 shares of its
Common Stock in a public offering.  The Company contributed the net
proceeds of approximately $146,790 to the Operating Partnership in
exchange for an equal number of Units.  The Operating Partnership used
the net proceeds to retire a portion of the outstanding balance on the
Credit Facility.

Note 12 -  Commitments and Contingencies

          Litigation

     Carlo Angostinelli et al. v. DeBartolo Realty Corp. et al.  On
October 16, 1996, a complaint was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of
Mahoning County, Ohio, captioned Carlo Angostinelli et al. v. DeBartolo
Realty Corp. et al.  The named defendants are SD Property Group, Inc., a
99%-owned subsidiary of the Company, and DeBartolo Properties
Management, Inc., and the plaintiffs are 27 former employees of the
defendants.  In the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that they were
recipients of deferred stock grants under the DRC stock incentive plan
(the "DRC Plan") and that these grants immediately vested under the DRC
Plan's "change in control" provision as a result of the Merger.
Plaintiffs assert that the defendants' refusal to issue them
approximately 661,000 shares of DRC common stock, which is equivalent to
approximately 450,000 shares of common stock of the Company computed at
the 0.68 Exchange Ratio used in the Merger, constitutes a breach of
contract and a breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair
dealing under Ohio law.  Plaintiffs seek damages equal to such number of
shares of DRC common stock, or cash in lieu thereof, equal to all
deferred stock ever granted to them under the DRC Plan, dividends on
such stock from the time of the grants, compensatory damages for breach
of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and punitive
damages.  The complaint was served on the defendants on October 28,
1996.  The plaintiffs and the Company each filed motions for summary
judgment.  On October 31, 1997, the Court entered a judgment in favor of
the Company granting the Company's motion for summary judgment.  The
plaintiffs may appeal this judgment. While it is difficult for the
Company to predict the ultimate outcome of this action, based on the
information known to the Company to date, the Company does not expect
this action will have a material adverse effect on the Company.

     Roel Vento et al v. Tom Taylor et al. An affiliate of the Company
is a defendant in litigation entitled Roel Vento et al v. Tom Taylor et
al, in the District Court of Cameron County, Texas, in which a judgment
in the amount of $7,800 has been entered against all defendants.  This
judgment includes approximately $6,500 of punitive damages and is based
upon a jury's findings on four separate theories of liability including
fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, tortuous
interference with contract and civil conspiracy arising out of the sale
of a business operating under a temporary license agreement at Valle
Vista Mall in Harlingen, Texas.  The Company is seeking to overturn the
award and has appealed the verdict.  The Company's appeal is pending.
Although the Company is optimistic that it may be able to reverse or
reduce the verdict, there can be no assurance thereof.  Management,
based upon the advice of counsel, believes that the ultimate outcome of
this action will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

     The Company currently is not subject to any other material
litigation other than routine litigation and administrative proceedings
arising in the ordinary course of business.  On the basis of
consultation with counsel, management believes that these items will not
have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.

Note 13 - Subsequent Events

     On October 15, 1997, the SEC declared effective SDG, LP's
$1,000,000 debt shelf registration, which provides for the offering,
from time to time, of up to $1,000,000 aggregate public offering price
of unsecured debt securities of SDG, LP.  The net proceeds of such
offerings may be used to fund property acquisition or development
activity, retire existing debt or for any other purpose deemed
appropriate by SDG, LP.  Securities issued under this registration are
guaranteed by SPG, LP.

     On October 22, 1997,  the Operating Partnership completed a
$150,000 public offering of eight-year non-convertible senior unsecured
debt securities.  The notes bear interest at 6 7/8%, and mature on
October 27, 2005.  The notes pay interest semi-annually, are guaranteed
by SPG, LP, and contain covenants relating to minimum leverage, EBITDA
and unencumbered EBITDA ratios.  The Operating Partnership used $114,750
of the net proceeds of approximately $147,000, along with an escrow
refund of approximately $4,000 to retire existing mortgages on Miller
Hill Mall, Muncie Mall, and Towne West Square, with the remaining
proceeds used to reduce the amount outstanding on the Credit Facility.

     On November 4, 1997, the Company announced the formation of a
strategic partnership with DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners, L.P.,
("DLJ") to acquire and develop entertainment-oriented real estate
properties, such as theaters and restaurants.  Each entity expects to
contribute equity capital to the partnership.

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of  Financial Condition
and Results of Operations

     Certain statements made in this report may constitute "forward-
looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act").  Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements
of the Operating Partnership to be materially different from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements.  Such factors include, among others, the
following: general economic and business conditions, which will, among
other things, affect demand for retail space or retail goods,
availability and creditworthiness of prospective tenants, lease rents
and the terms and availability of financing; changes in the real estate
and related markets including, among other things, competition with
other companies and technology; risks of real estate development and
acquisition; governmental actions and initiatives; and
environmental/safety requirements.

     Overview

     The financial results reported subsequent to August 9, 1996 reflect
the Merger of the Company and DRC, in accordance with the purchase
method of accounting utilized to record the transaction, valued at
approximately $3.0 billion.  The Merger resulted in the addition of 49
regional malls, 11 community centers and 1 mixed-use Property.  These
Properties included 47,052,267 square feet of retail space GLA and
558,636 of office GLA.  Of these Properties, 40 regional malls, 10
community centers and the mixed-use Property are being accounted for
using the consolidated method of accounting.  The remaining Properties
are being accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

     On September 29, 1997, the Operating Partnership completed its cash
tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of beneficial interests
of The Retail Property Trust, a Massachusetts business trust ("RPT").
RPT owns 98.8% of Shopping Center Associates, a New York general
partnership ("SCA").  SCA owns or has interests in twelve regional malls
and one community center, comprising approximately 12.0 million square
feet of GLA in eight states.  The Operating Partnership is in
negotiations to purchase the interests in two SCA properties owned by a
third party and sell its interests in two other SCA properties to such
third party.  The Operating Partnership is finalizing an agreement to
acquire the remaining 1.2% interest in SCA from its current managing
general partner.  As this acquisition occurred at the end of the third
quarter of 1997, it has not had a significant impact on the Company's
Statements of Operations in the comparative periods.  However, presently
seven of the SCA properties are being accounted for using the
consolidated method of accounting, which will have a significant impact
in future periods. The total cost for the acquisition of RPT is
estimated at $1.2 billion, which includes approximately $315 million of
SCA's debt and approximately $154 million of SCA's pro rata share of
joint venture debt.

     In addition, the following Property opening and ownership
acquisitions (the "Property Transactions"), collectively, had a
significant impact on the Operating Partnership's Statements of
Operations in the comparative periods.  On April 11, 1996, the Operating
Partnership acquired the remaining 50% economic ownership interest in
Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and subsequently began
accounting for the Property using the consolidated method of accounting.
On July 31, 1996, the Operating Partnership opened Cottonwood Mall in
Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The Operating Partnership owns 100% of this
regional mall and accounts for it using the consolidated method of
accounting.  On October 4, 1996, the Operating Partnership acquired the
remaining interest in North East Mall and subsequently began accounting
for the Property using the consolidated method of accounting.

     Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 1997 vs. the Three Months Ended
September 30, 1996

     Total revenue increased $57.3 million or 28.3% for the three months ended
September 30, 1997, as compared to the same period in 1996.  This increase is
primarily the result of the Merger ($48.3 million) and the Property Transactions
($3.3 million).  Excluding these transactions, total revenues increased $5.8
million, primarily due to a $4.5 million increase in minimum rent resulting from
increased occupancy levels and the replacement of expiring tenant leases with
renewal leases at higher minimum base rents.

     Total operating expenses increased $22.5 million, or 18.8%, for the three
months ended September 30, 1997, as compared to the same period in 1996.  This
increase is primarily the result of the Merger ($14.6 million), and the Property
Transactions ($2.3 million).

     Interest expense increased $12.7 million, or 22.6% for the three months
ended September 30, 1997, as compared to the same period in 1996.  This increase
is primarily as a result of the Merger ($9.8 million) and the Property
Transactions ($1.2 million).

     Income from unconsolidated entities increased $3.6 million for the three
months ended September 30, 1997, as compared to the same period in 1996.  This
increase is primarily due to an increase in the Operating Partnership's share of
income from unconsolidated joint-venture Properties ($4.4 million) and from the
Management Company ($2.1 million), partially offset by the amortization of the
Operating Partnership's excess investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
acquired in the Merger ($2.8 million).  The increased income from unconsolidated
joint-venture Properties includes $1.3 million from West Town Mall and $1.3
million Dadeland Mall, each of which the Operating Partnership acquired
ownership interest in during third quarter of 1997.

     The three months ended September 30, 1997 included a net extraordinary gain
of $27.2 million, as compared to an extraordinary loss of $2.5 million for the
same period in 1996.  The 1997 gain is the result of gains realized on the
forgiveness of debt ($31.1 million) and the write-off of net unamortized debt
premium ($8.4 million), partially offset by losses on the early extinguishment
of debt ($12.3 million).  The $2.5 million loss in 1996 is the result of early
extinguishments of debt.

     Income of the Operating Partnership was $81.5 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1997, as compared to $26.3 million for the same period in
1996, reflecting an increase of $55.2 million, for the reasons discussed above,
and was allocated to the Company based on the Company's preferred unit
preference and ownership interest in the Operating Partnership during the
period.

     Preferred distributions increased by $6.9 million to $9.1 million in 1997
as a result of the Company's issuance of $200 million of 8 3/4% Series B
cumulative redeemable preferred stock on September 27, 1996 and $150 million of
7.89% Series C Cumulative Step-Up Premium RateSM Preferred Stock on July 9,
1997.

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 vs. the Nine Months Ended September
30, 1996

     Total revenue increased $261.6 million or 53.9% for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997, as compared to the same period in 1996.  This increase is
primarily the result of the Merger ($234.1 million) and the Property
Transactions ($22.0 million).  Excluding these transactions, total revenues
increased $5.5 million, which includes a $7.8 million increase in minimum rent
and a $3.6 million increase in tenant reimbursements, partially offset by a $6.2
million decrease in other income.  The $7.8 million increase in minimum rents
results from increased occupancy levels, the replacement of expiring tenant
leases with renewal leases at higher minimum base rents, and a $2.1 million
increase in rents from tenants operating under license agreements.  The $6.1
million decrease in other income is primarily the result of decreases in lease
settlement income ($2.3 million), gains from sales of peripheral properties
($2.1 million) and interest income ($1.5 million).

     Total operating expenses increased $124.7 million, or 44.7%, for the nine
months ended September 30, 1997, as compared to the same period in 1996.  This
increase is primarily the result of the Merger ($113.5 million), and the
Property Transactions ($12.0 million).

     Interest expense increased $68.6 million, or 50.7% for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997, as compared to the same period in 1996.  This increase
is primarily as a result of the Merger ($61.5 million) and the Property
Transactions ($7.0 million).

     The $2.5 million gain from extraordinary items in 1997 is the result of
gains realized on the forgiveness of debt ($31.1 million) and the write-off of
net unamortized debt premium ($8.4 million), partially offset by the acquisition
of the contingent interest feature on four loans ($21.0 million) and prepayment
penalties and write-offs of mortgage costs associated with early extinguishments
of debt ($16.0 million).  The $2.8 million loss in 1996 is the result of early
extinguishments of debt.

     Income of the Operating Partnership was $148.3 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997, as compared to $73.8 million for the same period in
1996, reflecting an increase of $74.4 million, for the reasons discussed above,
and was allocated to the Company based on the Company's preferred unit
preference and ownership interest in the Operating Partnership during the
period.

     Preferred distributions increased by $15.6 million to $21.9 million in 1997
as a result of the Company's issuance of $200 million of 8 3/4% Series B
cumulative redeemable preferred stock on September 27, 1996 and $150 million of
7.89% Series C Cumulative Step-Up Premium RateSM Preferred Stock on July 9,
1997.

     Liquidity and Capital Resources

     As of September 30, 1997, the Operating Partnership's balance of
unrestricted cash and cash equivalents was $50.9 million.  In addition
to its cash balance, the Operating Partnership has a $750 million
unsecured revolving credit facility and a $500 million unsecured
revolving credit facility with approximately $269 million and $225
million available on September 30, 1997 after outstanding borrowings and
letters of credit, respectively.  Subsequent to September 30, 1997,
combined net borrowings of $110 million have been made on these credit
facilities, including a borrowing for acquisition of additional
interests in The Retail Property Trust ($185 million), partially offset
by a $40 million paydown primarily from the Operating Partnership's pro
rata share of the net proceeds of a mortgage obtained on West Town Mall
in October of 1997 and a $35 million paydown primarily from the net
proceeds from the sale of $150 million of unsecured notes (See Below).
Consequently, as of November 1, 1997, the amount of borrowing
availability under the Operating Partnership's unsecured revolving credit
facilities was approximately $384 million.

     The Company and the Operating Partnership also have access to
public equity and debt markets through various shelf registrations.  The
Company has active a $750 million equity shelf registration, of which
$226.7 million is remaining.  SDG, LP has a $1 billion debt shelf
registration, with $850 million remaining.

     Investment and Acquisitions.  On June 16, 1997, the Operating
Partnership purchased 1,408,450 shares of common stock of Chelsea GCA
Realty, Inc. ("Chelsea"), a publicly traded REIT, for approximately $50
million using borrowings from the Credit Facility.  The shares purchased
represent approximately 9.2% of Chelsea's outstanding common stock, and
had a market value of $58.8 million at September 30, 1997.  In addition,
the Operating Partnership and Chelsea have formed a strategic alliance
to develop and acquire manufacturer's outlet shopping centers with
500,000 square feet or more of GLA in the United States.

     On July 10, 1997, the Operating Partnership acquired a 48% interest
in West Town Mall in Knoxville, Tennessee for $69.9 million in cash and
35,598 Units valued at approximately $1.1 million.  This transaction
increased the Operating Partnership's ownership of West Town Mall to
50%.  Effective July 10, 1997, the property is being accounted for using
the equity method of accounting.  It was previously accounted for using
the cost method.

     On August 8, 1997, a subsidiary of the Operating Partnership
acquired a 50% interest in a trust that owns Dadeland Mall, a 1.4
million square foot super-regional mall in Miami, Florida for
approximately $128 million.  Dadeland Mall is a dominant mall in its
trade area with small shop sales of $649 per square foot in 1996 and
leased and committed occupancy of 94%.  A portion of the purchase price
was paid in the form of 658,707 shares of the Company's common stock,
valued at $20 million.  The remaining portion of the purchase price was
financed using borrowings from the Credit Facility.  This joint venture
is being accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

     In addition, as described previously, on September 29, 1997, the
Operating Partnership recently acquired RPT.  RPT owns 98.8% of SCA,
which owns or has interests in twelve regional malls and one community
center, comprising approximately twelve million square feet of GLA in
eight states.  The Operating Partnership is negotiating a  purchase of
the remaining 50% interests in two SCA properties owned by a third party
and sale of its 50% interests in two other SCA properties to such third
party.  In addition, the Operating Partnership is finalizing an
agreement to acquire the remaining 1.2% interest in SCA from its current
managing general partner.  The total cost of the acquisition of RPT is
estimated at $1.2 billion, which includes approximately $315 million of
SCA's debt and approximately $154 million of SCA's pro rata share of
joint venture debt.

     Financing and Debt.  The Company's ratio of consolidated debt-to-
market capitalization was 44.5% at September 30, 1997.

     At September 30, 1997, the Operating Partnership had consolidated
debt of $4,721 million, of which $3,195 million was fixed-rate debt and
$1,526 million was variable-rate debt.  The Operating Partnership's pro
rata share of indebtedness of the unconsolidated joint venture
Properties as of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 was $682
million and $448 million, respectively.  The Operating Partnership's pro
rata share of the September 30, 1997 joint-venture indebtedness includes
$154 million of SCA's pro rata share of its joint venture debt.  As of
September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, the Operating Partnership had
interest-rate protection agreements related to $523 million and $525
million of its pro rata share of indebtedness, respectively.  The
agreements are generally in effect until the related variable-rate debt
matures.

     On January 31, 1997, the Operating Partnership completed a
refinancing transaction involving debt on four wholly-owned Properties.
The transaction consisted of the payoff of one loan totaling $43.4
million, a restatement of the interest rate on the three remaining
loans, the acquisition of the contingent interest feature on all four
loans for $21.0 million, and $3.9 million of principal reductions on two
additional loans.  This transaction, which was funded using the Credit
Facility, resulted in an extraordinary loss of $23.2 million, including
the write-off of deferred mortgage costs of $2.2 million.

     On April 14, 1997, the Operating Partnership obtained improvements
to its Credit Facility.  The Credit Facility agreement was amended to
reduce the interest rate from LIBOR plus 0.90% to LIBOR plus 0.75%.  In
addition, the Credit Facility's competitive bid feature, which has
further reduced interest costs, was increased from $150 million to $300
million.

     On May 15, 1997, the Operating Partnership established a Medium-
Term Note ("MTN") program.  On June 24, 1997, the Operating Partnership
completed the sale of $100 million of notes under the MTN program.  The
notes sold bear interest at 7.125% and have a stated maturity of June
24, 2005.  The net proceeds of this sale were used primarily to pay down
the Credit Facility.

     Additionally, on May 15, 1997, the Operating Partnership refinanced
approximately $140 million in existing debt on The Forum Shops at
Caesar's.  The new debt consists of three classes of notes totaling $180
million, with $90 million bearing interest at 7.125% and the other $90
million bearing interest at LIBOR plus 0.30%, all of which will mature
on May 15, 2004.  Approximately $40 million of the borrowings were
placed in escrow to pay for construction costs required in connection
with the development of the expansion of this project, which is
scheduled to open on August 28, 1997.  As of September 30, 1997, $14.9
million remains in escrow.

     On June 5, 1997, the Operating Partnership closed a $115 million
construction loan for The Shops at Sunset Place.  The loan initially
bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% and matures on June 30, 2000, with
two one-year extensions available.

     On June 30, 1997, the Operating Partnership closed an unsecured
loan which bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.75% and matures on September
29, 1998.  The proceeds were used to retire an existing $55 million
mortgage on East Towne Mall, which bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.125%.

     On July 9, 1997 the Company sold 3,000,000 shares of 7.89% Series C
Cumulative Step-Up Premium RateSM Preferred Stock (the "Series C
Preferred Shares") in a public offering at $50.00 per share.  Beginning
October 1, 2012, the rate increases to 9.89% per annum.  The Series C
Preferred Shares are not redeemable prior to September 30, 2007.
Beginning September 30, 2007, the Series C Preferred Shares may be
redeemed at the option of the Company in whole or in part, at a
redemption price of $50.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid
distributions, if any, thereon.  The redemption price of the Series C
Preferred Shares may only be paid from the sale proceeds of other
capital stock of the Company, which may include other classes or series
of preferred stock.  Additionally, the Series C Preferred Share have no
stated maturity and are not subject to any mandatory redemption
provisions, nor are they convertible into any other securities of the
Company. The Company contributed the net proceeds of this offering of
approximately $146 million to the Operating Partnership in exchange for
preferred units, the economic terms of which are substantially identical
to the Series C Preferred Shares.  The Operating Partnership used the
net proceeds for the purchase of additional ownership interest in West
Town Mall, to pay down the Credit Facility and for general working
capital purposes.

     On July 17, 1997, the Operating Partnership completed a $250
million public offering, of two tranches of its seven-year and twelve-
year non-convertible senior unsecured debt securities.  The first
tranche was for $100 million at 6 3/4% with a maturity of July 15, 2004.
The second tranche was for $150 million at 7% with a maturity of July
15, 2009.  The notes pay interest semi-annually, are guaranteed by SPG,
LP, and contain covenants relating to minimum leverage, EBITDA and
unencumbered EBITDA ratios.

     On September 2, 1997, the Operating Partnership completed a
refinancing of $453 million of commercial mortgage pass through
certificates and a $48 million mortgage loan, resulting in releases of
mortgages encumbering 18 of the Properties.  The Operating Partnership
funded this refinancing with the proceeds of a $225 million secured
loan, which is secured by cross-collateralized mortgages encumbering
seven of the Properties, and borrowings of $294 million under the Credit
Facility, which were reduced with the proceeds from the sale of $180
million of notes issued on September 10, 1997, as described below.  The
Operating Partnership intends to refinance the $225 million secured
loan.

     On September 4, 1997, the Operating Partnership transferred
ownership of one Property and paid $6.6 million to its lender, fully
satisfying the property's mortgage note payable of $42 million.  This
property no longer met the Operating Partnership's criteria for its
ongoing strategic plan.  The Operating Partnership recognized a gain on
this transaction of approximately $31.1 million in the third quarter of
1997.

     On September 10, 1997, the Operating Partnership issued $180
million principal amount of notes under its MTN program.  These notes
mature on September 20, 2007 and bear interest at 7.125% per annum.  The
Operating Partnership used the net proceeds of this offering to pay down
the borrowings made under the Credit Facility in connection with the
September 2, 1997 refinancing described above.

     On September 16, 1997, the Company issued 747,000 shares of its
Common Stock in a public offering.  The Company contributed the net
proceeds of approximately $23.7 million to the Operating Partnership in
exchange for an equal number of Units.  The Operating Partnership
subsequently combined the net proceeds with approximately $4.2 million
of working capital to retire an existing mortgage on O'Hare
International Center.

     On September 17, 1997, the Operating Partnership retired a $63
million mortgage loan secured by Lincolnwood Towne Center with a new
unsecured loan, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.75%.  The retired
$63 million mortgage bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25%, and had an
initial maturity of January 31, 1998.

     On September 19, 1997, the Company issued 4,500,000 shares of its
Common Stock in a public offering.  The Company contributed the net
proceeds of approximately $146.8 million to the Operating Partnership in
exchange for an equal number of Units.  The Operating Partnership used
the net proceeds to retire a portion of the outstanding balance on the
Credit Facility.

     On September 26, 1997, the Operating Partnership obtained an
additional unsecured revolving credit facility in the amount of $500
million.  This new credit facility has terms similar to the existing
Credit Facility, including an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.75% and an
initial maturity of September 1999, with an automatic one-year
extension.  The primary reason for obtaining this facility was to fund a
portion of the cost of the acquisition of RPT.  This facility may,
however, be used to fund real estate acquisition, development and
general working capital requirements.

     On October 15, 1997, the SEC declared effective SDG, LP's $1
billion debt shelf registration, which provides for the offering, from
time to time, of up to $1 billion aggregate public offering price of
unsecured debt securities of SDG, LP.  The net proceeds of such
offerings may be used to fund property acquisition or development
activity, retire existing debt or for any other purpose deemed
appropriate by SDG, LP.  Securities issued under this registration are
guaranteed by SPG, LP.

     On October 22, 1997,  the Operating Partnership completed a $150
million public offering of its eight-year non-convertible senior
unsecured debt securities under its new $1 billion debt shelf
registration.  The notes bear interest at 6 7/8%, and mature on October
27, 2005.  The notes pay interest semi-annually, are guaranteed by SPG,
LP, and contain covenants relating to minimum leverage, EBITDA and
unencumbered EBITDA ratios.  The Operating Partnership used $114.8
million of the net proceeds of approximately $147 million, along with an
escrow refund of approximately $4 million to retire existing mortgages
on Miller Hill Mall, Muncie Mall, and Towne West Square, with the
remaining proceeds going to reduce the amount outstanding on the Credit
Facility.

     Development, Expansions and Renovations.  The Operating Partnership
is involved in several development, expansion and renovation efforts.

     In March 1997, the Operating Partnership opened Indian River
Commons, a 265,000 square foot community shopping center in Vero Beach,
Florida.  This 50%-owned joint venture is accounted for using the equity
method of accounting.

     On August 29, 1997, the Operating Partnership opened the $89
million phase II expansion of The Forum Shops at Caesar's ("Forum")
comprising an additional 235,000 square feet of GLA.  This expansion
nearly doubled the size of the existing center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Operating Partnership has a 60% ownership interest in the original
phase of Forum and a 55% ownership interest in this new expansion, and
accounts for both phases using the consolidated method of accounting.

     On September 5, 1997, the Operating Partnership opened The Source,
an approximately $150 million value-oriented retail and entertainment
development project containing 730,000 square feet of GLA in Westbury
(Long Island), New York. This 50%-owned joint venture is accounted for
using the equity method of accounting.
     
     On October 31, 1997 the Operating Partnership opened Grapevine
Mills, an approximately $200 million retail development project
containing approximately 1.4 million square feet of GLA in Grapevine
(Dallas/Fort Worth), Texas.  This 38%-owned joint venture is accounted
for using the equity method of accounting.

     Construction also continues on the following development projects:
Arizona Mills, an approximately $190 million retail development project
containing 1.2 million square feet of GLA, is expected to open in
November 1997 in Tempe, Arizona; The Shops at Sunset Place, an
approximately $150 million destination-oriented retail and entertainment
project containing approximately 500,000 square feet of GLA, and is
scheduled to open in 1998 in South Miami, Florida; Muncie Plaza, an
approximately $14 million, wholly-owned project, is scheduled to open in
April of 1998 in Muncie, Indiana; and Lakeline Plaza, an approximately
$34 million, 50%-owned joint venture project, is scheduled to open in
two phases in May and November of 1998 in Austin, Texas. Muncie Plaza
and Lakeline Plaza are both immediately adjacent to existing regional
mall Properties.

     A key objective of the Operating Partnership is to increase the
profitability and market share of its Properties through the completion
of strategic renovations and expansions.  The Operating Partnership
currently has a number of expansion projects under construction and in
the preconstruction development stage.  The Operating Partnership's
share of the projected costs to fund these projects for the year 1997 is
approximately $300 million.  It is anticipated that the cost of these
projects will be financed principally with the Credit Facility, project-
specific indebtedness, access to debt and equity markets, and cash flows
from operations.  Included in consolidated investment properties at
September 30, 1997 is approximately $185 million of construction in
progress, with another $346 million in the unconsolidated joint venture
investment properties.

     Distributions. During the first quarter of 1997, the Company paid a
distribution of $0.4925 per share to shareholders of record on February
7, 1997.  On each of May 6, 1997, July 28, 1997 and October 23, 1997,
the Company declared distributions of $0.505 per share of common stock,
an increase of $.0125 per share over the previous distributions.  Future
common stock distributions will be determined based on actual results of
operations and cash available for distribution.  In addition, preferred
dividends of $1.5234 per Series A preferred share, $1.6406 per Series B
preferred share and $0.8986 per Series C preferred share were paid
during the first nine months of 1997.  Dividends on the Series C
preferred shares were pro-rated due to the shares being issued during
the third quarter of 1997.  Quarterly distributions on the Series C
preferred shares through September 30, 2012 are set at $0.9863 per
share.

     Capital Resources.  Management anticipates that cash generated from
operating performance will provide the necessary funds on a short- and
long-term basis for its operating expenses, interest expense on
outstanding indebtedness, recurring capital expenditures, and
distributions to shareholders in accordance with tax requirements
applicable to REITs.  Sources of capital for nonrecurring capital
expenditures, such as major building renovations and expansions, as well
as for scheduled principal payments, including balloon payments, on
outstanding indebtedness are expected to be obtained from: (i) excess
cash generated from operating performance; (ii) working capital
reserves; (iii) additional debt financing; and (iv) additional equity
sold in the public markets.

     Management continues to actively review and evaluate a number of
individual property and portfolio acquisition opportunities.  Management
believes that funds on hand, amounts available under the Credit
Facility, and securities which may be issued under existing debt and
equity shelf registrations are sufficient to finance likely
acquisitions.  No assurance can be given that the Company will not be
required to, or will not elect to, even if not required to, obtain funds
from outside sources, including through the sale of debt or equity
securities, to finance significant acquisitions, if any.

     Investing and Financing Activities

     Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 of $1,061 million is primarily the result of
acquisitions of $736.6 million, $219.7 million of capital expenditures,
net investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities of $41.5
million and other investing activities including $50.0 million for the
purchase of Chelsea stock.  Acquisitions includes $558.9 million for the
acquisition of Shares of RPT, $108.0 million for ownership interests in
Dadeland Mall and $69.7 million for ownership interests in West Town
Mall.  Capital expenditures includes construction costs of $54.2
million, including $23.6 million at The Shops at Sunset Place and $9.2
million for the acquisition of the land for the construction of North
East Plaza.  Also included in capital expenditures is renovation and
expansion costs of approximately $129.6 million, including $34.7 million
for the phase II expansion of Forum Shops at Caesar's, and tenant costs
and other operational capital expenditures of approximately $35.9
million. Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities includes
$22.6 million, $14.3 million and $8.6 million to the Management Company,
Grapevine Mills and The Source, respectively.

     Cash flows from financing activities for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 includes net proceeds from the sales of the Company's
common stock and Series C preferred stock of $327.1 million,
distributions of $259.9 million, net borrowings of $742.3 million
primarily used to fund acquisition, development and investment activity,
and $21.0 million for the retirement of a contingent interest feature on
four mortgage loans.

     EBITDA-Earnings from Operating Results before Interest, Taxes,
Depreciation and Amortization

     Management believes that there are several important factors that
contribute to the ability of the Operating Partnership to increase rent
and improve profitability of its shopping centers, including aggregate
tenant sales volume, sales per square foot, occupancy levels and tenant
costs.  Each of these factors has a significant effect on EBITDA.
Management believes that EBITDA is an effective measure of shopping
center operating performance because: (i) it is industry practice to
evaluate real estate properties based on operating income before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, which is generally
equivalent to EBITDA; and (ii) EBITDA is unaffected by the debt and
equity structure of the property owner.  EBITDA: (i) does not represent
cash flow from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting
principles; (ii) should not be considered as an alternative to net
income as a measure of operating performance; (iii) is not indicative of
cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities; and (iv)
is not an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.

     Total EBITDA for the Properties increased from $390.2 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 1996 to $649.5 million for the same
period in 1997, representing a growth rate of 66.5%.  This increase is
primarily attributable to the Merger ($212.9 million) and the Properties
opened or acquired during 1996 and 1997 ($43.7 million).  During this
period, operating profit margin increased from 61.4% to 64.2%.

     FFO-Funds from Operations

     FFO, as defined by the National Association of Real Estate
Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), means the consolidated net income of the
Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries without giving effect to
depreciation and amortization, gains or losses from extraordinary items,
gains or losses on sales of real estate, gains or losses on investments
in marketable securities and any provision/benefit for income taxes for
such period, plus the allocable portion, based on the Operating
Partnership's ownership interest, of funds from operations of
unconsolidated joint ventures, all determined on a consistent basis in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Management
believes that FFO is an important and widely used measure of the
operating performance of REITs which provides a relevant basis for
comparison among REITs.  FFO is presented to assist investors in
analyzing the performance.  FFO: (i) does not represent cash flow from
operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles; (ii)
should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of
operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and
financing activities; and (iii) is not an alternative to cash flows as a
measure of liquidity.

     The following summarizes FFO of the Operating Partnership and
reconciles net income of the Operating Partnership to FFO for the
periods presented:

                               For the Three Months    For the Nine Months
                                Ended September 30,     Ended September 30,
                              ---------------------   ---------------------
                                 1997         1996       1997        1996
                              ---------    --------   ---------   ---------
(In thousands)                                                          
FFO of the Operating                                                         
 Partnership                  $ 102,189    $ 74,270   $ 283,413   $ 173,482
                              =========    ========   =========   ========= 
Reconciliation:                                                         
Income of the Operating                                                      
 Partnership before           
 extraordinary items           $ 54,286    $ 28,839   $ 145,761    $ 76,639
Plus:                                                                        
Depreciation and amortization                                                
 from consolidated Properties    47,981      37,469     135,067      88,507

The Operating Partnership's                                                  
 share of depreciation and                                                    
 amortization from
 unconsolidated affiliates        9,995       3,775      28,005       9,725


Merger integration costs            N/A       7,236         N/A       7,236

Less:
Gain on the sale of real             
 estate                              --        (88)        (20)        (88)
Minority interest portion of                                                 
 depreciation, amortization        
 and extraordinary items          (972)       (737)     (3,486)     (2,251)

Preferred dividends             (9,101)     (2,224)    (21,914)     (6,286)
                              ---------    --------     -------    --------  
FFO of the Operating          
Partnership                   $ 102,189    $ 74,270   $ 283,413   $ 173,482
                              =========    ========   =========   ========= 
FFO allocable to the Company  $  63,173    $ 45,604   $ 174,581   $ 106,223
                              =========    ========   =========   ========= 
                                                                              

     Portfolio Data

     Operating statistics give effect to the Merger and are based upon
the business and Properties of the Operating Partnership and DRC on a
combined basis for all periods presented.  The purpose of this
presentation is to provide a more comparable set of statistics on the
portfolio as a whole.  The following statistics exclude the Properties
owned by SCA (the "SCA Properties"), which the Operating Partnership
acquired a 98.8% ownership interest in, through the acquisition of RPT.
Due to the close proximity of the RPT acquisition to the end of the
third quarter, the Operating Partnership has not been able to compile
the information necessary to include the effects of the SCA Properties
in the following statistics.  The Operating Partnership intends to
present statistical information, which includes the SCA Properties in
its 1997 annual report.  Also excluded are Ontario Mills and Charles
Towne Square.  Ontario Mills is a new value-oriented super-regional mall
which management believes is not comparable to the remaining Properties.
The Operating Partnership intends to create a separate reporting
category for its Mills Properties in 1997, following the expected
openings of Grapevine Mills and Arizona Mills.  The Operating
Partnership is converting Charles Towne Square into a community center.

     Aggregate Tenant Sales Volume.  For the nine months ended September
30, 1997 compared to the same period in 1996, total reported retail
sales for mall and freestanding stores at the regional malls for GLA
owned by the Operating Partnership ("Owned GLA") increased 5.6% from
$4,302 million to $4,541 million.  Total reported sales for all stores
at the community shopping centers for Owned GLA decreased 1.9% from
$1,009 million to $990 million.  Retail sales at Owned GLA affect
revenue and profitability levels because they determine the amount of
minimum rent that can be charged, the percentage rent realized, and the
recoverable expenses (common area maintenance, real estate taxes, etc.)
the tenants can afford to pay.

     Occupancy Levels.  Occupancy levels for regional malls increased
1.7% to 86.0% at September 30, 1997 as compared to 84.3% at September
30, 1996.  Occupancy levels for community shopping centers increased
from 92.1% at September 30, 1996 to 93.1% at September 30, 1997.  Total
GLA has increased 3.7 million square feet from September 30, 1996 to
September 30, 1997, primarily as a result of the openings of Ontario
Mills, the Tower Shops, The Source, Indian River Mall and Indian River
Commons and the expansion of The Forum Shops at Caesar's, and the
acquisition of Dadeland Mall, partially offset by the sale of Bristol
Plaza and the transfer of Mall of the Mainland back to the lender.

     Average Base Rents.  Average base rents per square foot of mall and
freestanding stores at regional mall Owned GLA increased 8.1%, from
$20.18 at September 30, 1996 to $21.82 as of September 30, 1997.  In
community shopping centers, average base rents per square foot of Owned
GLA increased 3.9%, from $7.49 to $7.78 during this same period.

     Inflation
     
     Inflation has remained relatively low during the past three years
and has had a minimal impact on the operating performance of the
Properties.  Nonetheless, substantially all of the tenants' leases
contain provisions designed to lessen the impact of inflation.  Such
provisions include clauses enabling the Operating Partnership to receive
percentage rentals based on tenants' gross sales, which generally
increase as prices rise, and/or escalation clauses, which generally
increase rental rates during the terms of the leases.  In addition, many
of the leases are for terms of less than ten years, which may enable the
Operating Partnership to replace existing leases with new leases at
higher base and/or percentage rentals if rents of the existing leases
are below the then-existing market rate.  Substantially all of the
leases, other than those for anchors, require the tenants to pay a
proportionate share of operating expenses, including common area
maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance, thereby reducing the
Operating Partnership's exposure to increases in costs and operating
expenses resulting from inflation.

     However, inflation may have a negative impact on some of the
Operating Partnership's other operating items.  Interest and general and
administrative expenses may be adversely affected by inflation as these
specified costs could increase at a rate higher than rents.  Also, for
tenant leases with stated rent increases, inflation may have a negative
effect as the stated rent increases in these leases could be lower than
the increase in inflation at any given time.

     Other

     The shopping center industry is seasonal in nature, particularly in
the fourth quarter during the holiday season, when tenant occupancy and
retail sales are typically at their highest levels.  In addition,
shopping malls achieve most of their temporary tenant rents during the
holiday season.  As a result of the above, earnings are generally
highest in the fourth quarter of each year.

Part II - Other Information

     Item 1:  Legal Proceedings

          None.

     Item 6:  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

         (a) Exhibits
         
         None.
         

          (b) Reports on Form 8-K
               
               Five Forms 8-K were filed during the current period.
               
                    On July 8, 1997 under Item 5 - Other Events, the
               Company reported that it had agreed to sell 3,000,000
               shares of its 7.89% Series C Cumulative Step-Up Premium
               Rate Preferred Stock in a public offering at a price of
               $50.00 per share.  In addition, under Item 7 - Financial
               Statements and Exhibits, the Company made available, in
               the form of exhibits, certain documents relating to the
               issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock.
              
                    On July 23, 1997 under Item 5 - Other Events, the
               Company reported that on July 8, 1997 it had made
               application to list 3,000,000 shares of its 7.89% Series
               C Cumulative Step-Up Premium Rate Preferred Stock with
               the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange"), and that on
               July 22, 1997, the Company requested that its Listing
               Application be withdrawn from consideration by the
               Exchange.
               
                    On August 14, 1997 under Item 5 - Other Events, the
               Company reported that it made available additional
               ownership and operational information concerning the
               Company, the Operating Partnership, and the Properties
               owned or managed as of June  30, 1997, in the form of a
               Supplemental Information Package.  A copy of the package
               was included as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.
               
                    On September 15, 1997 under Item 5 - Other Events,
               the Company reported that on September 11, 1997 it had
               agreed to sell 747,000 shares of its Common Stock in a
               public offering at a price of $31.70625 per share.  In
               addition, under Item 7 - Financial Statements and
               Exhibits, the Company made available, in the form of
               exhibits, certain documents relating to the offering.
               
                    On September 17, 1997 under Item 5 - Other Events,
               the Company reported that on September 16, 1997 it had
               agreed to sell up to 5,000,000 shares of its Common Stock
               in a public offering at a price of $33.25 per share.  In
               addition, under Item 7 - Financial Statements and
               Exhibits, the Company made available, in the form of
               exhibits, certain documents relating to the offering.

                               SIGNATURES


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                        SIMON DEBARTOLO GROUP, INC.

Principal Financial Officers:

Date:  February 18, 1998  /s/ Stephen E. Sterrett    /s/ James R. Giuliano, III
                          Stephen E. Sterrett,       James R.Giuliano,III
                          Senior Vice President      Senior Vice President
                          and Treasurer            



Principal Accounting Officer:

Date: February 18, 1998                              /s/ John Dahl
                                                     John Dahl,
                                                     Senior Vice President and
                                                     Chief Accounting Officer
                                               



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<INCOME-TAX>                                   145,761
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                            145,761
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
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<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     0.80
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.80
<FN>
<F1>Receivables are stated net of allowances and also include accrued revenues.
<F2>The Company does not report using a classified balance sheet.
<F3>Includes limited partners' interest in the Operating Partnership
    of $656,117.
</FN>
        

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