THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) (the “Company” or “HHH”) announced that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”) responded to Pershing Square Capital Management L.P. (“Pershing Square”) indicating that the proposal received on February 13, 2025 (the “Revised Proposal”) is not acceptable in its current form. The Special Committee also announced that it has entered into a standstill agreement with Pershing Square to facilitate further discussions to explore potential alternatives. The standstill agreement will remain in effect until March 13, 2025, unless otherwise extended.

There can be no assurance that the foregoing will result in any particular outcome, and HHH does not intend to comment further on these matters until HHH determines that additional disclosure is appropriate or required by law. The Board and the Special Committee remain committed to acting in the best interests of HHH and its stockholders.

The Revised Proposal materials are included in the Schedule 13D/A filed by Pershing Square, which is publicly available with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and can be found here.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as financial advisor to the Special Committee, and Hogan Lovells US LLP and Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. are acting as legal counsel.

About Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country’s preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including Downtown Columbia^® in Maryland; The Woodlands^®, Bridgeland^® and The Woodlands Hills^® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin^® in Las Vegas; Ward Village^® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The Howard Hughes portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHH. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.

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Contacts:

Media Relations
Andrew Siegel / Lyle Weston
Joele Frank
212-355-4449

Investor Relations
Eric Holcomb, 281-475-2144
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
eric.holcomb@howardhughes.com