Twin Securities Chief Seeks Ouster of American Realty’s Board “American Realty Capital Properties Inc. shareholder Twin Securities Inc. said that all but one of the company’s board members should refrain from seeking re-election this year in the wake of an accounting scandal that led to the departure of senior management.” (Bloomberg)

Mall King’s $22B Bid Tests Its Hostile Nature “Simon Property is putting its hostile tendencies to the test again. Frustrated by being ignored in private negotiations, the biggest U.S. shopping center owner unveiled to the public its $22 billion offer to buy rival Macerich.” (Reuters)

Neiman Marcus Gets Boost from MyTheresa Purchase “Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. swung to a profit in the January quarter, as the retailer reported revenue growth boosted by its acquisition of a German luxury retailer.” (Wall Street Journal)

CoStar Heavily Invests in Apartments.com “In an attempt to create the new go-to website for renters, CoStar Group Inc. spent millions on Apartments.com, with much more money to come.” (Front Street)

Barnes & Noble Profit Misses Expectations on Income Tax Expense “Barnes & Noble Inc. posted weaker-than-expected earnings in its January quarter amid an income tax expense, though the bookseller’s sales narrowly topped Wall Street expectations as margins widened.” (Wall Street Journal)

Donald Trump and Carl Icahn Just Struck a Deal to Keep Trump's Name in Atlantic City “The Donald Trump name will stay in Atlantic City.” (Business Insider)