JOHNSON CREEK PREMIUM OUTLETS RECOGNIZED AS 'STORMREADY' BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

JOHNSON CREEK, Wis. (June 27, 2016) – Johnson Creek Premium Outlets is pleased to announce that, through continued efforts to increase shopper safety in the face of severe weather, it has been awarded the designations of being “StormReady®” and ”Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors™” by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service.

The designations recognize Johnson Creek Premium Outlets for its preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situations through communications infrastructures, community outreach and hazardous weather training. Simon is the first REIT to achieve this status at all of its locations nationwide.

“We are grateful to the National Weather Service for providing us with this distinction,” said Bonnie Hertel, area manager of Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. “Our center plays a key role in the Johnson Creek community, and the safety and security of area residents and visitors is of utmost importance. Leading by example, our hope is that other organizations that serve as community gathering places will follow suit.”

"Simon Property Group proactively shares NOAA’s vision of building a Weather-Ready Nation," said Chris Maier, national warning coordination meteorologist of NOAA's National Weather Service. "We welcome Johnson Creek Premium Outlets as a StormReady and Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador partner. Their comprehensive emergency management and security program helps their tenants and patrons stay ready, responsive and resilient to extreme weather events."

The National Weather Service’s StormReady program is a partnership with emergency management that helps reduce risk and increases community resilience to hazards. For more information, please visit www.stormready.noaa.gov.

About Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

Johnson Creek Premium Outlets is conveniently located off Interstate 94, approximately 45 minutes west of Milwaukee, at Highway 26 in Johnson Creek, Wis. The centers’ 60 brand-name retailers include popular designers such as Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Carter's, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Gymboree Outlet, Loft Outlet, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots and more. For more information on Johnson Creek Premium Outlets or to join the Premium Outlets VIP Shopper Club, visit premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek.

About Simon

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.