# Saks Global

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-24**: Passing of David Simon — The company announces the death of David Simon at age 64 after a battle with cancer.
- **2025**: Saks Global Formation — Simon spearheads a strategic partnership to consolidate luxury retail under the Saks Global banner.
- **2020**: Taubman Acquisition — SPG completes a $3.4 billion deal to acquire a majority stake in rival Taubman Centers.
- **1995**: Appointed CEO — David Simon succeeds his father, Melvin Simon, as CEO of the company.
- **1993**: Record-Breaking IPO — David Simon serves as CFO during SPG's initial public offering, the largest in REIT history.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### David Simon, Architect of the Modern Mall REIT, Dies at 64
2026-03-24 16:58:59 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

David Simon, the long-time CEO of Simon Property Group, has passed away at 64 after a battle with cancer. His tenure transformed the company into the largest mall owner in the United States and a dominant force in global retail real estate.
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