10-KPeriod: FY2000

Prologis, Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2000

Filed March 28, 2001For Securities:PLDPLDGP

Summary

Prologis, Inc. (formerly AMB Property Corporation) is a leading owner and operator of industrial real estate, managing 92 million square feet across 27 metropolitan markets as of December 31, 2000. The company demonstrated strong operational performance with a 96.3% overall leased rate for its industrial properties. Investment strategy focuses on High Throughput Distribution (HTD) properties located near key transportation hubs, aiming for internal growth through rent increases and external growth via acquisitions and development. The company maintained a healthy financial position, with a debt-to-total market capitalization ratio of 37.9% and access to a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility. Prologis actively managed its portfolio, investing $730 million in operating properties during 2000 and planning to dispose of non-strategic assets to redeploy capital. The company also has a robust development pipeline with 19 industrial projects underway, indicating a commitment to future expansion and value creation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Operates a significant industrial real estate portfolio totaling 92 million square feet across 27 markets, with a high occupancy rate of 96.3% as of December 31, 2000.
  • 2Focuses on a strategic investment approach targeting High Throughput Distribution (HTD) properties in supply-constrained, in-fill submarkets near major transportation infrastructure.
  • 3Demonstrated strong rental revenue growth, with same-store cash basis net operating income (NOI) growing by 8.5% for industrial properties in 2000.
  • 4Maintained a healthy financial structure with a debt-to-total market capitalization ratio of 37.9% and access to a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
  • 5Actively managed its portfolio through significant investments ($730 million in 2000) and strategic dispositions of non-core assets.
  • 6Possesses a substantial development pipeline, with 19 industrial projects (5.5 million sq ft) and 3 retail projects (0.5 million sq ft) underway, signaling future growth potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prologis, Inc. (formerly AMB Property Corporation) is primarily engaged in the acquisition, ownership, operation, management, renovation, expansion, and development of industrial properties. As of December 31, 2000, the company operated in 27 metropolitan markets nationwide, with a strategic focus on 'in-fill' submarkets near key transportation hubs like airports, highways, and ports.

As of December 31, 2000, Prologis maintained a solid financial position with a debt-to-total market capitalization ratio of 37.9% and a debt-to-total book capitalization ratio of 44.6%. The company had $20.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $284.0 million available under its $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, providing significant liquidity.

In 2000, Prologis achieved a high occupancy rate of 96.3% for its industrial properties. The company also demonstrated strong rental growth, with a 26.5% increase in average base rental rates on leases entered into or renewed during the year. Same-store cash basis net operating income (NOI) growth for industrial properties was 8.5%.

Prologis employs a multi-faceted growth strategy. This includes focusing on High Throughput Distribution (HTD) properties, growing through acquisitions and capital redeployment from non-strategic assets, and developing new properties. They also leverage their co-investment program and AMB Investment Management services to attract capital and expand their portfolio.