SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                          WASHINGTON, DC  20549

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                                 FORM 8-K/A

                               AMENDMENT NO. 1

                               CURRENT REPORT
                    PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



  Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 15, 1997
                              (August 6, 1997)

                            THE MACERICH COMPANY                 
                (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 


       Maryland                 1-12504              95-4448705     
(State or Other Jurisdiction  (Commission            (IRS Employer
   of Incorporation)          File Number)           Identification No.)



         233 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA  90401  
                  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)



      Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310)394-6911



                                    N/A                          
        (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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    	This Form 8-K/A, Amendment No. 1, is being filed for the 
purpose of filing the financial statements and pro forma financial 
information required by Item 7 with respect to the Current Report 
on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on August 15, 1997 regarding 
the acquisition of Stonewood Mall.  The financial information also 
includes financial statements for South Towne Center, acquired on 
March 26, 1997.


Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial      
         Information and Exhibits

(a)  Financial Statement of Business Acquired.

     SOUTH TOWNE CENTER AND SOUTH TOWNE MARKETPLACE

     Report of Independent Accountants			              F-1

     Statement of Revenues and 
     Certain Expenses for the year 
     ended December 31, 1996 (audited)                 F-2

     Notes to Financial Statements                     F-3 to F-5

(b)  Pro Forma Financial Information (Unaudited).

     Condensed Combined Statement of Income for 
     the year ended December 31, 1996                  F-6

     Condensed Combined Statement of Operations 
     for the six months ended June 30, 1997            F-7


     Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of 
     June 30, 1997                                     F-8


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                               SIGNATURES


	Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange 
Act of 1934, The Macerich Company has duly caused this report to be 
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized, 
in the City of Santa Monica, State of California, on October 
15,1997.





                              							THE MACERICH COMPANY



                               						By:  /s/Thomas E. O'Hern
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                             							     Thomas E. O'Hern
                                         Senior Vice President and
                             							     Chief Financial Officer














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                       Report of Independent Auditors


To the Management of Macerich, Inc.  

We have audited the combined statement of revenue and certain 
expenses of South Towne Center and South Towne Marketplace ("the 
Properties") as described in Note 1 for the year ended December 31, 
1996.  The combined statement of revenue and certain expenses is 
the responsibility of the Properties' management.  Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on the combined statement 
of revenue and certain expenses based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted 
auditing standards.  Those standards require that we plan and 
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the 
combined financial statement is free of material misstatement.  An 
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the 
amounts and disclosures made in the combined statement of revenue 
and certain expenses.  An audit also includes assessing the 
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall combined financial 
statement presentation.  We believe that our audit provides a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

The accompanying combined statement of revenue and certain expenses 
was prepared for the purpose of complying with the rules and 
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, as described 
in Note 1, and is not intended to be a complete presentation of the 
Properties' revenue and expenses.

In our opinion, the combined statement of revenue and certain 
expenses referred to above presents fairly, in all material 
respects, the combined revenue and certain expenses, as  described 
in Note 1, for the year ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with 
generally accepted accounting principles.


ERNST & YOUNG LLP
February 13, 1997

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                         South Towne Center
                                and
                       South Towne Marketplace

           Combined Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses

                 For the Year Ended December 31, 1996

                                	
Revenue:	
Base rents                         $5,220,424
Percentage rents	                   1,399,844
Expense reimbursements	             2,022,291
Other 	                               995,889
	
Total revenue	                      9,638,448
	
Expenses:	
Repair and maintenance             	1,086,263
Property operating                   	774,569
Property taxes	                       692,709
Promotion	                            477,819
Insurance	                             67,359

Total expenses                     	3,098,719
	
Revenue in excess of 
  certain expenses                	$6,539,729

See accompanying notes. F-2 South Towne Investors (an Illinois Limited Partnership) and ZML-South Towne Vacant, Inc. ("Marketplace") Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 1996 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The following is a summary of certain significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the accompanying combined statement of revenue and certain expenses (the "Statement"). The Statement is a representation of the management of South Towne Center and South Towne Marketplace (the "Properties"), which is responsible for its integrity and objectivity. For the year ended December 31, 1996, South Towne Center contained approximately 695,000 square feet and was 94% occupied. South Towne Marketplace contained approximately 305,000 square feet and was 100% occupied. The Properties, which are shopping centers, are located in Sandy, Utah. Basis of Presentation The Statement includes the combined revenue and certain expenses of the Properties. The Statement has been prepared for the purpose of complying with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, depreciation, interest and management fees are not presented. Use of Estimates The preparation of the Statement in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenue and certain expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. F-3 South Towne Investors (an Illinois Limited Partnership) and ZML-South Towne Vacant, Inc. ("Marketplace") Notes to Financial Statements (continued) December 31, 1996 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Business Activity Equities Properties and Development L.P., an affiliate of the Properties, manages the shopping centers and, on behalf of the Properties, leases tenant space under noncancellable operating leases. The terms of the leases vary with the tenants. Legal fees of $98,000 were paid to Rosenberg & Liebentritt P.C., an affiliate of the Properties, related to tenant matters. Revenue Recognition Base rents attributable to leases are recorded when due from tenants and are recorded on a straight-line basis. For the year ended December 31, 1996, $453,000 of base rents in excess of amounts billed were recognized as revenue. Certain of the leases provide for additional rental revenue ("Percentage Rents") to be paid based upon the level of sales achieved by the lessee. These Percentage Rents are reflected on the accrual basis. The leases also typically provide for tenant reimbursement of common area maintenance and other operating expenses, which are included in the accompanying Statement as expense reimbursements. Development of South Towne Marketplace For the first nine months of 1996, South Towne Marketplace was under development. The shopping center was considered substantially complete on September 30, 1996. All costs, including real estate taxes and operating costs, were capitalized prior to September 30, 1996, and the accompanying Statement only includes the operations of South Towne Marketplace for the period from October 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996, which includes revenue of $523,000, expenses of $96,000 and revenues in excess of certain expenses of $427,000. F-4 South Towne Investors (an Illinois Limited Partnership) and ZML-South Towne Vacant, Inc. ("Marketplace") Notes to Financial Statements (continued) December 31, 1996 1. Minimum Future Rentals Minimum future rental revenue for the five years subsequent to December 31, 1996, under noncancellable operating lease agreements, are as follows (dollars in thousands): 1997 $ 6,632 1998 6,913 1999 7,224 2000 7,213 2001 7,113 Thereafter 49,993 $85,088 F-5 The following unaudited pro forma statement of operations has been prepared for the year ended December 31, 1996. This statement gives effect to the acquisitions of South Towne Center and Stonewood Mall (the "Acquisition Centers") as if the acquisitions were completed on January 1, 1996. This statement does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted if the Registrant had owned those malls throughout the period presented. This statement should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere herein. The Macerich Company Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations (all amounts in thousands) Company results Pro forma Pro forma Pro forma For the year Adjustment- Adjustment- Results Ended South Towne Stonewood (Including the December 31, Center Mall Acquisition Mall) 1996 Acquisition Acquisition December 31, 1996 (A) Revenues: Minimum Rents 99,061 5,220 8,491 112,772 Percentage Rents 6,142 1,400 469 8,011 Tenant Recoveries 47,648 2,022 2,868 52,538 Other 2,208 996 235 3,439 ------------- -------- --------- ----------- Total revenues 155,059 9,638 12,063 176,760 Shopping center expenses 50,792 3,099 3,202 57,093 REIT general and administrative expenses 2,378 2,378 Depreciation and amortization 32,591 1,885 (B) 1,769 (B) 36,245 Interest expense 42,353 6,615 (c) 6,210 (c) 55,178 ------------- -------- --------- ----------- Net income (loss) before minority interest,extraordinary items and uncombined joint ventures and management companies 26,945 (1,961) 882 25,866 Minority interest (D)(10,975) 720 (324) (10,579) Income from uncombined joint ventures and management companies 3,256 0 0 3,256 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt (315) (315) -------- ------- ------- -------- Net income 18,911 (1,241) 558 18,228 -------- ------- ------- -------- -------- ------- ------- -------- Net income per share - before extraordinary items $0.92 $0.89 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income per share $0.91 $0.88 -------- -------- -------- -------- Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding 20,781 20,781 --------- -------- --------- -------- (A) This information should be read in conjunction with The Macerich Company's (the "Company") report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 1996. (A) Depreciation on the Acquisition malls is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 39 years. (C) Interest expense is calculated assuming the entire purchase price was debt at a rate of Libor plus 1.25%. (D) Minority interest represents the limited partners ownership interest in the Operating Partnership.
F-6 The following unaudited pro forma statement of operations has been prepared for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This statement gives effect to the acquisitions of South Towne Center and Stonewood Mall (the "Acquisition Centers")as if the acquisitions were completed on January 1, 1997. This statement does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted if the Registrant had owned those malls throughout the period presented. This statement should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere herein. The Macerich Company Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations (all amounts in thousands) Pro forma Results (Including the Company results Pro forma Pro forma Acquisiton Centers) for the six Adjustment- Adjustment- for the six months ended South Towne Center Stonewood Mall months ended June 30, 1997 Acquisition Acquisition June 30 , 1997 (A) (B) (B) Revenues: Minimum Rents 65,554 1,419 4,322 71,295 Percentage Rents 4,157 93 50 4,300 Tenant Recoveries 30,913 507 1,428 32,848 Other 2,029 19 72 2,120 ------------- ----------- --------- ----------- Total revenues 102,653 2,038 5,872 110,563 Shopping center expenses 31,934 728 1,445 34,107 REIT general and administrative expenses 1,189 1,189 Depreciation and amortization 19,681 471 (C) 885 (C) 21,037 Interest expense 31,163 1,654 (D) 3,105 (D) 35,922 ------------ ------------- ------- ----------- Net income (loss) before minority interest, uncombined joint ventures and extraordinary loss 18,686 (815) 437 18,308 Minority interest (E) (6,323) 260 (139) (6,203) Income from uncombined joint ventures and management companies 1,073 1,073 Extraorindary loss on early retirement of debt (512) (512) ------------ ------------- ------- ----------- Net income 12,924 (555) 298 12,667 ------------ ------------- ------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------- ----------- Net income per share before extraordinary loss $0.51 $0.50 ------------ ------------- ------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------- ----------- Net income per share $0.50 $0.49 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Weighted average number of shares outstanding 25,901 25,901 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- (A) This information should be read in conjunction with The Macerich Company's (the "Company") report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1997. (B) Reflects results of operations on South Towne Center from January 1 to March 26, 1997. The mall was acquired on March 27, 1997. Stonewood Mall was acquired on August 6, 1997. The pro forma results above include Stonewood Mall from January 1 to June 30, 1997. (C) Depreciation on the Acquisition malls is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 39 years. (D) Interest expense is calculated assuming the entire purchase price was debt at a rate of Libor plus 1.25%. (E) Minority interest represents the 38% ownership interest in the Operating Partnership not owned by the Company
F-7 The Macerich Company Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet (all amounts in thousands) Pro forma Condensed Pro forma Balance Sheet The Macerich Adjustment- (Including Stonewood Company Stonewood Mall and South Towne as reported Mall Center Acquisitions) June 30, 1997 Acquisition June 30, 1997 Gross property 1,381,577 92,000 1,473,577 Total assets 1,269,800 92,000 1,361,800 Mortgages and loans 891,851 92,000 983,851 Minority interest 107,750 107,750 Common stock 257 257 Additional paid in capital 231,616 231,616 Total liabilities and shareholder equity 1,269,800 92,000 1,361,800
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