The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) (the "Company" or "Macerich") announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 14,000,000 shares of common stock in connection with the forward sale agreement described below. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as the lead bookrunner and representative of the underwriters of the offering. In connection with the offering, the Company intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,100,000 shares of common stock.