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    ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-18-032187
    CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
    PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		7
    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180205
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
    FILED AS OF DATE:		20180205
    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180205

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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MACERICH CO
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000912242
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
    		IRS NUMBER:				954448705
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		FORM TYPE:		8-K
    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
    		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12504
    		FILM NUMBER:		18574622

    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		401 WILSHIRE BLVD
    		STREET 2:		STE 700
    		CITY:			SANTA MONICA
    		STATE:			CA
    		ZIP:			90401
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		3103946000

    	MAIL ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		401 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 700
    		CITY:			SANTA MONICA
    		STATE:			CA
    		ZIP:			90401
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