QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The following are answers to some questions that you, as a stockholder of Regency Centers Corporation, a Florida corporation (which we refer to as “Regency”), or a stockholder of Equity One, Inc., a Maryland corporation (which we refer to as “Equity One”), may have regarding the proposed transactions between Regency and Equity One and the other matters being considered at the special meeting of Regency and at the special meeting of Equity One. Regency and Equity One urge you to carefully read this joint proxy statement/prospectus because the information in this section does not provide all the information that might be important to you with respect to the merger and the other matters being considered at the special meetings. Additional important information is also contained in the annexes to and the documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Pursuant to the merger agreement, Equity One will merge with and into Regency, with Regency continuing as the surviving corporation of the merger (which we refer to as the “merger”).

In connection with the merger, the Equity One stockholders will have the right to receive 0.45 of a newly issued share of Regency common stock, par value $0.01 per share (which we refer to as “Regency common stock”) for each share of Equity One common stock, par value $0.01 per share (which we refer to as “Equity One common stock”), that they own immediately prior to the effective time of the merger (which we refer to as the “exchange ratio”). The exchange ratio is fixed and will not be adjusted to reflect stock price changes prior to the closing of the merger.

Q: How will Regency operate after the merger?

Each of Regency and Equity One will hold separate special meetings of their stockholders to obtain approvals for these and other related proposals as described herein.

This joint proxy statement/prospectus contains important information about the merger and the other proposals being voted on at the special meetings, and you should read it carefully. It is a joint proxy statement because the Regency board of directors is soliciting proxies from its stockholders and the Equity One board of directors is soliciting proxies from its stockholders. It is a prospectus because Regency will issue shares of its common stock in connection with the merger. The enclosed voting materials allow you to vote your shares without attending your respective meeting.

Your vote is important. We encourage you to vote as soon as possible.

The Equity One special meeting will be held at the offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022, on February 24, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., local time.

If you hold Regency common stock in the name of a broker, bank or nominee, please follow the voting instructions provided by your broker, bank or nominee to ensure that your shares are represented at the Regency special meeting.

Equity One. If you are a holder of record of Equity One common stock as of the record date for the Equity One special meeting, you may vote on the applicable proposal by:

If you hold shares of Equity One common stock in the name of a broker, bank or nominee, please follow the voting instructions provided by your broker, bank or nominee to ensure that your shares are represented at the Equity One special meeting.

Equity One. Equity One stockholders are being asked to vote to approve the Equity One merger proposal. Equity One stockholders are also being asked to approve, by advisory (nonbinding) vote, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Equity One in connection with the merger (which we refer to as the “Equity One compensation proposal”) and to approve a proposal to adjourn the Equity One special meeting from time to time, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional proxies in favor of the Equity One merger proposal, if there are insufficient votes at the time of such adjournment to approve such proposal (which we refer to as the “Equity One adjournment proposal”).

The merger cannot be completed without the approval by Regency stockholders of the Regency merger proposal, the Regency articles amendment proposal and the Regency increase in board size proposal and the approval by Equity One stockholders of the Equity One merger proposal.

Equity One.

Equity One. The Equity One board of directors unanimously recommends that holders of Equity One common stock vote “FOR” the Equity One merger proposal, “FOR” the Equity One compensation proposal and “FOR” the Equity One adjournment proposal.

Equity One. You are entitled to one vote for each share of Equity One common stock that you owned as of the close of business on January 23, 2017, the record date for the Equity One special meeting. As of the close of business on the record date for the Equity One special meeting, there were [●] outstanding shares of Equity One common stock, [●]% of which were beneficially owned by the directors and executive officers of Equity One.

Equity One. Stockholders who hold a majority of the Equity One common stock outstanding on the record date and who are entitled to vote must be present in person or represented by proxy to constitute a quorum at the Equity One special meeting.

Equity One. If you are an Equity One stockholder and you fail to instruct your broker, bank or nominee to vote your shares of Equity One common stock, your broker may not vote your shares on any of the Equity One proposals. This will have the same effect as a vote against the Equity One merger proposal, but it will have no effect on the Equity One compensation proposal or the Equity One adjournment proposal, assuming a quorum is present. If a quorum is not present, and you are not present in person or by proxy at the Equity One special meeting, failure to instruct your broker, bank or nominee will have no effect on the Equity One adjournment proposal, and if you are present in person or by proxy, failure to instruct your broker, bank or nominee will have the same effect as a vote against the Equity One adjournment proposal.

Equity One. If you are an Equity One stockholder and fail to vote or abstain from voting, it will have the same effect as a vote against the Equity One merger proposal, but it will have no effect on the Equity One compensation proposal or the Equity One adjournment proposal, assuming a quorum is present. If a quorum is not present, the holders of a majority of Equity One common stock present in person or by proxy at the Equity One special meeting may adjourn the meeting.

Attending the Regency special meeting or the Equity One special meeting without voting will not, by itself, revoke your proxy. If your shares of Regency common stock or Equity One common stock are held by a bank, broker or nominee, you should follow the instructions provided by the bank, broker or nominee.

If you choose either of the first two methods, you must submit your notice of revocation or your new proxy to the secretary of Regency or secretary of Equity One, as appropriate, no later than the beginning of the applicable special meeting. If your shares of Regency common stock or Equity One common stock are held in street name by your broker, bank or nominee, you should contact your broker, bank or nominee to change your vote.

The particular consequences of the merger to each Equity One stockholder depend on such holder’s particular facts and circumstances. Equity One stockholders are urged to consult their tax advisors to understand fully the consequences to them of the merger in their specific circumstances. For more information, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger.”

In order for your shares to be voted at the Regency special meeting or the Equity One special meeting:

Regency. If you are a Regency stockholder, you are not required to take any action with respect to your Regency stock certificates. Such certificates will continue to represent shares of Regency common stock after the merger.

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SUMMARY

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and may not contain all of the information that is important to you. Regency and Equity One urge you to read carefully this joint proxy statement/prospectus, including the attached annexes, and the other documents to which we have referred you because this section does not provide all of the information that might be important to you with respect to the merger and the related matters being considered at the applicable special meeting. See also “Where You Can Find More Information.” We have included page references to direct you to a more complete description of the topics presented in this summary.

Information about the Companies

Regency Centers Corporation (See page 42)

Regency, a Florida corporation, is a self-administered and self-managed REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As of September 30, 2016, Regency owned direct or partial interests in 307 shopping centers, the majority of which are grocery-anchored community and neighborhood centers. Regency’s centers are located in the top markets of 25 states and the District of Columbia, and contain approximately 38 million square feet of gross leasable area. All of Regency’s operating, investing, and financing activities are performed through Regency Centers, L.P. (which we refer to as the “Regency operating partnership”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries and its investment partnerships. As of September 30, 2016, Regency owned approximately 99.9% of the general and limited common partnership units in the Regency operating partnership and the remaining limited common partnership units were owned by investors.

As a result of the merger, Regency’s portfolio is expected to include 429 properties encompassing more than 57 million square feet of gross leasable area, located primarily in high-density in-fill and affluent trade regions, including co-investment partnerships. Following the completion of the merger, Regency will contribute all of the Equity One properties and other assets to the Regency operating partnership and continue to operate substantially all of its business through the Regency operating partnership.

The principal executive offices of Regency are located at One Independent Drive, Suite 114, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, and its telephone number is (904) 598-7000.

Regency common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (which we refer to as the “NYSE”), trading under the symbol “REG.”

Additional information about Regency and its subsidiaries is included in documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. For more information, see “Where You Can Find More Information.”

Equity One, Inc. (See page 42)

Equity One, a Maryland corporation, is a self-administered and self-managed REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Equity One owns, manages, acquires, develops and redevelops shopping centers and retail properties located primarily in supply constrained suburban and urban communities. As of September 30, 2016, Equity One’s portfolio comprised 122 properties, including 98 retail properties and five non-retail properties totaling approximately 12.3 million square feet of gross leasable area, 13 development or redevelopment properties with approximately 2.8 million square feet of gross leasable area, and six land parcels. Additionally, Equity One had joint venture interests in six retail properties and two office buildings totaling approximately 1.4 million square feet of gross leasable area.

The principal executive offices of Equity One are located at 410 Park Avenue, Suite 1220, New York, New York 10022, and its telephone number is (212) 796-1760.

Equity One common stock is listed on the NYSE, trading under the symbol “EQY.”

Additional information about Equity One and its subsidiaries is included in documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus and “Where You Can Find More Information.”

Risk Factors (See page 30)

Before voting at the Regency special meeting or the Equity One special meeting, you should carefully consider all of the information contained in or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as the specific factors under the heading “Risk Factors” beginning on page 30, including the risks that:

The Merger

The Merger Agreement (See page 94)

Regency and Equity One have entered into the merger agreement attached as Annex A to this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The Regency board of directors and the Equity One board of directors have both unanimously approved the merger of Regency and Equity One. Regency and Equity One encourage you to read the entire merger agreement carefully because it is the principal legal document governing the merger.

Form of the Merger (See page 94)

Pursuant to the merger agreement, Equity One will merge with and into Regency, with Regency surviving the merger.

Upon completion of the merger, we expect that the stockholders of Regency prior to the merger and the legacy stockholders of Equity One will own approximately 62% and 38%, respectively, of the outstanding shares of Regency common stock.

Consideration to Equity One Stockholders in the Merger (See page 94)

Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, upon consummation of the merger, each share of Equity One common stock (other than any shares owned directly by Regency or Equity One and in each case not held on behalf of third parties) outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger will be converted into

the right to receive 0.45 of a newly issued share of Regency common stock (which we refer to as the “exchange ratio”), with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. The exchange ratio in the merger is fixed and will not be adjusted for changes in the market value of Regency common stock or Equity One common stock. Because of this, the implied value of the consideration to Equity One stockholders in the merger will fluctuate between now and the completion of the merger. Based on the closing price of Regency common stock on the NYSE of $69.86 on November 14, 2016, the last trading day before public announcement of the merger following the closing of trading on that day, the exchange ratio represented approximately $31.44 in Regency common stock for each share of Equity One common stock. Based on the closing price of Regency common stock on the NYSE of $[●] on January [●], 2017, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, the exchange ratio represented approximately $[●] in Regency common stock for each share of Equity One common stock. For more information, see “Comparative Stock Prices and Dividends.”

The following table presents trading information for Regency common stock and Equity One common stock on November 14, 2016, the last trading day before public announcement of the merger following the closing of trading on that day, and January [●], 2017, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Equivalent per share value of the merger consideration for Equity One stockholders, giving effect to the exchange ratio of 0.45, is also provided for each of these dates.

The market prices of Regency common stock and Equity One common stock fluctuate. As a result, we urge you to obtain current market quotations of Regency common stock and Equity One common stock.

Treatment of Equity One Stock Options, Restricted Stock and Other Equity-Based Awards in the Merger (See page 91)

At the effective time of the merger, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the merger agreement, outstanding Equity One equity awards will be treated as follows:

Recommendations of the Regency Board of Directors (See page 54)

After careful consideration, the Regency board of directors, on November 14, 2016, unanimously approved the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger, and declared the merger agreement and such transactions (including the Regency articles amendment proposal and Regency increase in board size proposal) to be advisable and in the best interests of Regency and the stockholders of Regency.

The Regency board of directors unanimously recommends that holders of Regency common stock vote “FOR” the Regency merger proposal, “FOR” the Regency articles amendment proposal, “FOR” the Regency increase in board size proposal and “FOR” the Regency adjournment proposal.

For the factors considered by the Regency board of directors in reaching its decision to approve the merger agreement and make the foregoing recommendations, see “The Merger—Regency’s Reasons for the Merger; Recommendations of the Regency Board of Directors.”

Recommendation of the Equity One Board of Directors (See page 57)

After careful consideration, the Equity One board of directors, on November 14, 2016, unanimously approved the merger agreement and declared the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby to be advisable and in the best interests of Equity One and the stockholders of Equity One.

The Equity One board of directors unanimously recommends that the Equity One stockholders vote “FOR” the Equity One merger proposal, “FOR” the Equity One compensation proposal and “FOR” the Equity One adjournment proposal.

For the factors considered by the Equity One board of directors in reaching its decision to approve the merger agreement and make the foregoing recommendations, see “The Merger—Equity One’s Reasons for the Merger; Recommendations of the Equity One Board of Directors.”

Opinion of Regency’s Financial Advisor, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (See page 60)

On November 14, 2016, at the meeting of the Regency board of directors at which the merger was approved, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (which we refer to as “J.P. Morgan”), the financial advisor of Regency in connection with the merger, rendered to the Regency board of directors an oral opinion, confirmed by delivery of a written opinion, dated November 14, 2016, to the effect that, as of such date and based upon and subject to the factors, assumptions, qualifications and any limitations set forth in its written opinion, the exchange ratio in the merger was fair, from a financial point of view, to Regency.

The full text of J.P. Morgan’s written opinion, dated as of November 14, 2016, is attached as Annex B to this joint proxy statement/prospectus and is incorporated herein by reference. The full text of the opinion contains a discussion of, among other things, the assumptions made, matters considered, and qualifications and any limitations on the opinion and the review undertaken by J.P. Morgan in connection with rendering its

opinion. The summary of the opinion of J.P. Morgan set forth in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such opinion. Regency stockholders are urged to read the opinion carefully and in its entirety. J.P. Morgan’s written opinion was addressed to the Regency board of directors (in its capacity as such) in connection with and for the purposes of its evaluation of the merger, was directed only to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to Regency of the exchange ratio in the merger and did not address any other aspect of the merger or the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. J.P. Morgan expressed no opinion as to the fairness of the exchange ratio to the holders of any class of securities, creditors or other constituencies of Regency or as to the underlying decision by Regency to engage in the merger. The opinion does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder of Regency as to how such stockholder should vote with respect to the merger or any other matter.

For a description of the opinion that the Regency board of directors received from J.P. Morgan, see “The Merger—Opinion of Regency’s Financial Advisor, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.”

Opinion of Equity One’s Financial Advisor, Barclays Capital Inc. (See page 69)

Equity One engaged Barclays Capital Inc. (which we refer to as “Barclays”) to act as financial advisor to Equity One in connection with a potential sale of Equity One. At the Equity One board of directors meeting on November 14, 2016, Barclays rendered its oral opinion (which was subsequently confirmed in writing) to the Equity One board of directors that, as of such date and based upon and subject to the qualifications, limitations and assumptions set forth in the written opinion, from a financial point of view, the exchange ratio of 0.45 shares of Regency common stock per share of Equity One common stock to be offered to the stockholders of Equity One pursuant to the merger agreement was fair to such stockholders.

The full text of Barclays’ written opinion, dated as of November 14, 2016, is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex C. Barclays’ written opinion sets forth, among other things, the assumptions made, procedures followed, factors considered and limitations upon the review undertaken by Barclays in rendering its opinion. You are encouraged to read the opinion carefully in its entirety. The summary of Barclays’ opinion set forth in this document is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. Barclays’ opinion is addressed to the Equity One board of directors, addresses only the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the exchange ratio to be offered to the stockholders of Equity One and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder of Equity One as to how such stockholder should vote with respect to the merger or any other matter.

For more information, see “The Merger—Opinion of Equity One’s Financial Advisor, Barclays Capital Inc.” and Annex C.

Interests of Regency Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (See page 83)

In addition to their interests in the merger as stockholders, the directors and executive officers of Regency have interests in the merger that may be different from, or in addition to, those of Regency stockholders generally. The Regency board of directors was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters, in approving the merger agreement.

Pursuant to the merger agreement, immediately after the effective time of the merger, the Regency board of directors will have 12 members, nine of whom were directors of Regency immediately prior to the effective time of the merger, with Mr. Martin E. “Hap” Stein, Jr. continuing as the Chairman of the Regency board of directors. The current senior leadership team of Regency is not expected to change as a result of the merger.

Interests of Equity One Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (See page 83)

In addition to their interests in the merger as stockholders, the directors and executive officers of Equity One have interests in the merger that may be different from, or in addition to, those of Equity One stockholders generally. The Equity One board of directors was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters, in approving the merger agreement.

These interests include (i) the accelerated vesting and/or payment of Equity One equity awards, (ii) certain severance and other separation benefits that may be payable upon the effective time of the merger or upon termination of employment following the effective time of the merger, (iii) entitlement to continued indemnification and insurance coverage under the merger agreement, (iv) that the chairman of Equity One’s board of directors is expected to become non-executive vice chairman of the Regency board after closing and two other Equity One independent directors are expected to join the Regency board after closing, and (v) that two Equity One directors also serve as directors of Gazit and have material financial interests in Gazit, which is the largest stockholder of Equity One, and entered into a voting agreement and a governance agreement with Regency in connection with the merger.

Directors and Management Following the Merger; Governance Agreement (See pages 90 and 112)

Pursuant to the merger agreement, immediately after the effective time of the merger, the Regency board of directors will have 12 members, nine of whom were directors of Regency immediately prior to the effective time of the merger, with Mr. Stein continuing as the Chairman of the Regency board of directors, and three of whom will be current directors of Equity One, including Mr. Chaim Katzman, chairman of the Equity One board of directors, who will also be the designee of the Gazit Parties and the non-executive Vice Chairman of the Regency board of directors. The other two Equity One directors expected to join the Regency board of directors are Joseph Azrack and Peter Linneman. For additional information regarding the directors and executive officers of Regency following the merger, including the directors designated by Equity One, please refer to Regency’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 14, 2016 and Equity One’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 1, 2016, respectively, the relevant portions of which are incorporated into this document by reference through their respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The current senior leadership team of Regency is not expected to change as a result of the merger and will be led by Mr. Stein, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Regency.

On November 14, 2016, in connection with the execution of the merger agreement, Regency entered into a governance agreement (which we refer to as the “governance agreement”) with the Gazit Parties. In connection with the closing of the merger and as required by the governance agreement, the Regency board of directors will appoint Mr. Katzman, as the designee of the Gazit Parties, as a director, non-executive Vice Chairman and member of the investment committee of the Regency board of directors. Under the governance agreement, Regency is required to nominate Mr. Katzman to the Regency board of directors and solicit votes for his election for so long as the Gazit Parties beneficially own 7% or more of the Regency common stock outstanding as of immediately after the effective time of the merger. The governance agreement also provides that, in the event of Mr. Katzman’s death, disability, resignation or removal, or failure of Mr. Katzman to be re-elected, the Gazit Parties will have the right to designate another person to be appointed to the Regency board of directors, which person must be reasonably acceptable to the Regency board of directors. For more information, see “Agreements with the Gazit Parties—Governance Agreement.”

Accounting Treatment (See page 91)

Regency and Equity One prepare their financial statements, respectively, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (which we refer to as “GAAP”). The merger will be accounted

for by applying the acquisition method of accounting, with Regency treated as the acquirer. For more information, see “The Merger—Accounting Treatment.”

Regulatory Approvals (See page 91)

In connection with the issuance of Regency common stock in the merger, pursuant to the merger agreement, as a condition to the closing of the merger, Regency must file a registration statement with the SEC under the Securities Act, of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, that is declared effective by the SEC and not be the subject of any stop order or proceedings seeking a stop order.

Expected Timing of the Merger (See page 30)

Regency and Equity One are working to complete the merger in the first or early second quarter of 2017. However, the merger is subject to various conditions, and it is possible that factors outside the control of both companies could result in the merger being completed at a later time, or not at all. For more information, see “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Merger.”

Conditions to Completion of the Merger (See page 103)

As more fully described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and in the merger agreement, the completion of the merger depends on a number of conditions being satisfied or, where legally permissible, waived. These conditions include:

We cannot be certain when, or if, the conditions to the merger will be satisfied or waived, or that the merger will be completed.

No Solicitation (See page 105)

Regency and Equity One are each subject to a customary “no-shop” provision that requires them to refrain from, and to cease discussions or solicitations with respect to, alternative transactions and subjects them to certain restrictions in considering and negotiating alternative transactions. If either of the parties receives a

superior proposal (as defined in “The Merger Agreement—No Solicitation”) or an acquisition proposal (as defined in “The Merger Agreement—No Solicitation”) that is reasonably likely to result in a superior proposal, the receiving party may, subject to specified conditions and requirements, provide nonpublic information to the proposing party and engage in discussions or negotiations with the party making such a proposal. Each party shall promptly notify the other party of any proposal for an alternative transaction within 24 hours and provide the other party with a copy of such proposal.

In response to a superior proposal, the board of directors of the party receiving such a superior proposal may, subject to specified conditions and requirements, change its recommendation with respect to such party’s stockholder vote, and such party may terminate the merger agreement in order to accept such proposal. Prior to effecting such change or terminating the merger agreement, the board of directors of the party receiving the superior proposal must provide the other party with notice, reasons for such action and five business days of good-faith negotiations to counter such proposal.

Termination of the Merger Agreement (See page 108)

The merger agreement may be terminated prior to the effective time of the merger, whether before or after the required approvals of the Regency stockholders and Equity One stockholders are obtained:

Expenses and Termination Fees (See pages 107 and 108)

Generally, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the merger and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be paid by the party incurring those expenses. For more information, see “The Merger Agreement—Fees and Expenses.”

The merger agreement further provides that, upon termination of the merger agreement under specified circumstances, Equity One may be required to pay Regency a termination fee of $150 million and Regency may

be required to pay Equity One a termination fee of $240 million. In addition, if the merger agreement is terminated because of a failure by Equity One’s stockholders to approve the Equity One merger proposal, Equity One will be required to reimburse Regency for transaction expenses subject to a cap of $45 million. If the merger agreement is terminated because of a failure by Regency’s stockholders to approve the Regency merger proposal, the Regency articles amendment proposal or the Regency increase in board size proposal, Regency will be required to reimburse Equity One for transaction expenses subject to a cap of $45 million. For more information, see “The Merger—The Merger Agreement—Termination of the Merger Agreement.”

No Appraisal or Dissenters’ Rights (See page 93)

Under Maryland and Florida law, the holders of Equity One common stock and Regency common stock, respectively, are not entitled to appraisal or dissenters’ rights in connection with the merger. For more information, see “The Merger—No Appraisal or Dissenters’ Rights.”

Agreements with the Gazit Parties (See page 112)

Concurrently with the execution of the merger agreement, Regency entered into a voting agreement with the Gazit Parties, pursuant to which the Gazit Parties have agreed to vote in favor of the merger agreement and the merger and any proposal to adjourn or postpone the Equity One special meeting to a later date if there are not sufficient votes to approve the merger, and against any alternative acquisition proposals or agreements, any action which would reasonably be expected to materially delay, materially postpone or materially adversely affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including the merger, and any action which would reasonably be expected to result in a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Equity One in the merger agreement, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of the voting agreement. The voting agreement terminates upon the earliest of (i) the effective time of the merger, (ii) the delivery of written notice from the Gazit Parties to Regency at any time following a change in recommendation of the Equity One board of directors in favor of the approval of the Equity One merger proposal, (iii) the termination of the merger agreement or (iv) the date Regency and the Gazit Parties mutually consent in writing to such termination. As of November 14, 2016, the Gazit Parties collectively beneficially owned approximately 34% of Equity One’s outstanding common stock.

Also concurrently with the execution of the merger agreement, Regency entered into the governance agreement with the Gazit Parties. In connection with the closing of the merger and as required by the governance agreement, the Regency board of directors will appoint Mr. Katzman, as the designee of the Gazit Parties, as a director, non-executive Vice Chairman and member of the investment committee of the Regency board of directors. Under the governance agreement, Regency is required to nominate Mr. Katzman to the Regency board of directors and solicit votes for his election for so long as the Gazit Parties beneficially own 7% or more of the number of shares of Regency common stock outstanding as of immediately following the effective time of the merger. The governance agreement also provides that, in the event of Mr. Katzman’s death, disability, resignation or removal, or failure of Mr. Katzman to be re-elected, the Gazit Parties will have the right to designate another person to be appointed to the Regency board of directors, which person must be reasonably acceptable to the Regency board of directors.

Under the governance agreement, the Gazit Parties will be subject to customary standstill restrictions until the later to occur of (i) two years after the effective time of the merger, (ii) six months after the date the Gazit Parties beneficially own less than 7% of the number of shares of Regency common stock outstanding as of immediately following the effective time of the merger, and (iii) six months after the date that no director designated by the Gazit Parties is serving on the Regency board of directors (we refer to the period of time between the effective time of the merger and such date as the “standstill period”).

The standstill restrictions will limit the Gazit Parties’ purchases of Regency common stock to the lesser of (i) 5% of the outstanding shares of Regency common stock as of immediately following the effective time of the merger, less such number of shares of Regency common stock that the Gazit Parties or any of their affiliates receive as a result of the merger in respect of any shares of Equity One common stock acquired after the execution of the merger agreement, and (ii) such number of shares of Regency common stock that would cause the collective beneficial ownership of Regency common stock of the Gazit Parties and their affiliates to exceed 18% of the then-outstanding shares of Regency common stock.

During the standstill period, the Gazit Parties will be required to vote all shares of Regency common stock beneficially owned by them in favor of all director nominees recommended by the Regency board of directors and against any proposals to remove any of the Regency directors. In addition, pursuant to the governance agreement, the Gazit Parties will be entitled to customary registration rights and information rights.

Effectiveness of these provisions of the governance agreement is conditioned on the closing of the merger.

For more information, see “Agreements with the Gazit Parties.”

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger (See page 114)

Regency and Equity One intend for the merger to qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. It is a condition to Regency’s obligation to complete the merger that Regency receive an opinion from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, special counsel to Regency, to the effect that the merger will qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, and it is a condition to Equity One’s obligation to complete the merger that Equity One receive an opinion from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, special counsel to Equity One, to the effect that the merger will qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. In addition, in connection with the filing of the registration statement of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus is a part, each of Regency and Equity One has received a legal opinion to the same effect. Accordingly, a U.S. holder of Equity One common stock generally will not recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the receipt of shares of Regency common stock in exchange for Equity One common stock in the merger (other than gain or loss with respect to cash received in lieu of a fractional share of Regency common stock, if any).

You should read “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger” for a more complete discussion of the U.S. federal income tax considerations relevant to the merger. The tax consequences of the merger to you will depend on your particular facts and circumstances. You should consult your tax advisor to determine the particular tax consequences of the merger to you.

The Regency Special Meeting (See page 117)

The Regency special meeting will be held at The River Club in the Wells Fargo Building, Florida Room 1, 35th Floor, One Independent Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, at 9:30 a.m. local time, on February 24, 2017. You may vote at the Regency special meeting if you owned shares of Regency common stock at the close of business on January 23, 2017, the record date for the Regency special meeting. On the record date for the Regency special meeting, there were [●] shares of Regency common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Regency special meeting. You may cast one vote for each share of Regency common stock that you owned on that date.

At the Regency special meeting, Regency stockholders will be asked to consider and vote upon:

The approval of each of the Regency merger proposal, the Regency articles amendment proposal and the Regency increase in board size proposal is a condition to the completion of the merger. If the Regency merger proposal or the Regency articles amendment proposal or the Regency increase in board size proposal is not approved and the condition in the merger agreement is not waived, the merger and related transactions will not be completed.

Each of the Regency merger proposal and the Regency articles amendment proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Regency common stock. Each of the Regency increase in board size proposal and the Regency adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the shares of Regency common stock cast in favor of such proposal at the Regency special meeting, assuming a quorum is present. If a quorum is not present, the holders of a majority of shares of Regency common stock present in person or by proxy at the Regency special meeting may adjourn the meeting.

As of the record date for the Regency special meeting, approximately [●]% of the outstanding shares of Regency common stock was held by Regency directors and executive officers and their affiliates. Regency currently expects that the Regency directors and executive officers will vote their shares in favor of all of the proposals set forth above, although none has entered into any agreements obligating them to do so.

The Regency board of directors unanimously recommends that Regency stockholders vote “FOR” all of the proposals set forth above. For more information, see “The Regency Special Meeting.”

The Equity One Special Meeting (See page 124)

The Equity One special meeting will be held at the offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022, at 9:30 a.m. local time, on February 24, 2017. You may vote at the Equity One special meeting if you owned Equity One common stock at the close of business on January 23, 2017, the record date for the Equity One special meeting. On the record date for the Equity One special meeting, there were [●] shares of Equity One common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Equity One special meeting. Each share of Equity One common stock is entitled to cast one vote on all matters that come before the Equity One special meeting.

At the Equity One special meeting, stockholders of Equity One will be asked to consider and vote upon:

The approval of the Equity One merger proposal is a condition to the completion of the merger. If the Equity One merger proposal is not approved, the merger and related transactions will not be completed.

Since the vote on the Equity One compensation proposal is advisory only, it will not be binding on Equity One or Regency. Accordingly, if the merger agreement is approved and adopted and the merger is completed, the compensation will be payable, subject only to the conditions applicable thereto, regardless of the outcome of the vote on the Equity One compensation proposal.

The approval of the Equity One merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of shares of Equity One common stock entitled to cast a majority of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the proposal, assuming a quorum is present. The approval of the Equity One compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes cast by holders of Equity One common stock at the Equity One special meeting, assuming a quorum is present. The Equity One adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes cast by holders of Equity One common stock at the Equity One

special meeting, assuming a quorum is present. If a quorum is not present, the holders of a majority of Equity One common stock present in person or by proxy at the Equity One special meeting may adjourn the meeting.

As of the record date for the Equity One special meeting, approximately [●]% of the outstanding shares of Equity One common stock was held by Equity One directors and executive officers and their affiliates. Equity One currently expects that the directors and executive officers of Equity One will vote their shares in favor of the Equity One merger proposal, the Equity One compensation proposal and the Equity One adjournment proposal, although, other than the Gazit Parties, none has entered into any agreements obligating them to do so. The Gazit Parties, which owned approximately 34% of the outstanding shares of Equity One common stock as of the date of the merger agreement, have agreed to vote in favor of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including the Equity One merger proposal, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the voting agreement. For more information, see “Agreements with the Gazit Parties—Voting Agreement.”

The Equity One board of directors unanimously recommends that Equity One stockholders vote “FOR” all of the proposals set forth above. For more information, see “The Equity One Special Meeting.”

Rights of Equity One Stockholders Will Change as a Result of the Merger (See page 152)

Equity One stockholders will have different rights once they become stockholders of Regency, due to differences between the governing documents of Regency and Equity One and differences between Florida and Maryland corporate law. These differences are described in detail under “Comparison of Rights of Regency Stockholders and Equity One Stockholders.”

SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF REGENCY

The following tables set forth selected consolidated financial information for Regency as of and for each of the five years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and as of and for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

The selected consolidated financial information for Regency as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Regency contained in Regency’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 18, 2016, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, were derived from Regency’s audited consolidated financial statements not included or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

The selected historical financial information for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was derived from Regency’s unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine-months ended September 30, 2016 contained in Regency’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, filed with the SEC on November 4, 2016, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

The following information should be read together with the consolidated financial statements of Regency, the notes related thereto and the related reports of management on the financial condition and performance of Regency, all of which are contained in the reports of Regency filed with the SEC and incorporated herein by reference. For more information, see “Where You Can Find More Information.”

SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF EQUITY ONE

The following tables set forth selected consolidated financial information for Equity One as of and for each of the five years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and as of and for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

The selected consolidated financial information for Equity One as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was derived from the consolidated financial statements of Equity One, contained in Equity One’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2016, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, were derived from Equity One’s audited consolidated financial statements not included or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

The selected historical financial information for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was derived from Equity One’s unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, contained in Equity One’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine-months ended September 30, 2016, filed with the SEC on November 9, 2016, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

The following information should be read together with the consolidated financial statements of Equity One, the notes related thereto, and the related reports of management on the financial condition and performance of Equity One, all of which are contained in the reports of Equity One filed with the SEC and incorporated herein by reference. For more information, see “Where You Can Find More Information.”

SUMMARY UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following tables show summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information about the combined financial condition and operating results of Regency and Equity One after giving effect to the merger. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information assumes that the merger is accounted for by applying the acquisition method of accounting with Regency treated as the acquirer. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet data gives effect to the merger as if it had occurred on September 30, 2016. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations data gives effect to the merger as if it had become effective at January 1, 2015, based on the most recent valuation data available. The summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information listed below has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with (i) the more detailed unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and the related notes of both Regency and Equity One contained in their respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016 and in their respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, all of which are incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. For more information, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements” and “Where You Can Find More Information.”

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the combined operating results or financial position that would have occurred if such transactions had been consummated on the dates and in accordance with the assumptions described herein, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future operating results or financial position of Regency. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statement does not give effect to any transaction or integration costs relating to the merger. In addition, as explained in more detail in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, the preliminary allocation of the pro forma purchase price reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is subject to adjustment and may vary significantly from the definitive allocation of the final purchase price that will be recorded subsequent to completion of the merger. The determination of the final purchase price will be based on the number of shares of Equity One common stock outstanding and the trading price of Regency’s common stock at closing.

REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (in thousands, except per share data)

REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands, except per share data)

REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 (in thousands, except per share data)

EQUIVALENT AND COMPARATIVE PER SHARE INFORMATION

The following table sets forth, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the year ended December 31, 2015, selected per share information for Regency common stock on a historical and pro forma combined basis and for Equity One common stock on a historical and pro forma equivalent basis. You should read the table below together with the historical consolidated financial statements and related notes of Regency and Equity One contained in their respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016 and Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, all of which are incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. For more information, see “Where You Can Find More Information.”

The Regency pro forma combined earnings per share were calculated using the methodology as described above under the heading “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information Giving Effect to the Merger,” and are subject to all the assumptions, adjustments and limitations described thereunder. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet data gives effect to the merger as if it had occurred on September 30, 2016. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations data gives effect to the merger as if it had become effective at January 1, 2015, based on the most recent valuation data available. The Equity One pro forma equivalent per common share amounts were calculated by multiplying the Regency pro forma combined per share amounts by the exchange ratio of 0.45. You should not rely on the pro forma amounts as being indicative of the financial position or results of operations of Regency that actually would have occurred had the merger been completed as of the date indicated above, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future operating results or financial position of the Regency.