Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 14, 2012, Regency Centers Corporation (the "Company") announced that it is calling for redemption on September 13, 2012 all issued and outstanding shares of its 6.70% Series 5 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE:REGPrE) at $25.34431 per share, which is equal to $25.00 plus accrued and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the redemption date. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On August 14, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing the pricing of its offering of the Series 7 Preferred Shares, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated August 14, 2012 relating to redemption of Series 5 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. 99.2 Press Release dated August 14, 2012 relating to issuance of Series 7 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

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