10-Q/APeriod: Q2 FY2004

Prologis, Inc. Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2004

Filed November 9, 2004For Securities:PLDPLDGP

Summary

AMB Property Corporation (AMB) reported its financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2004. The company is focused on industrial properties and its strategy involves operating in key distribution markets globally. Despite a restatement impacting prior period depreciation expenses, the company demonstrated revenue growth year-over-year, driven by increased rental revenues from its expanding industrial portfolio, particularly in international markets. AMB also reported a decrease in rent on lease renewals, reflecting current market conditions, but managed to increase overall occupancy rates. The company continues to execute its growth strategy through acquisitions, development, and co-investments with institutional partners. Financially, AMB increased its total debt but maintained a manageable debt-to-market capitalization ratio. Significant activity included debt refinancing and renewal of credit facilities to ensure liquidity and support future growth initiatives. Investors should note the ongoing focus on portfolio repositioning and international expansion, alongside efforts to remediate internal control deficiencies related to depreciation accounting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 11.1% to $165.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, compared to $149.0 million in the prior year period.
  • 2Net income available to common stockholders was $17.1 million ($0.21 per basic share) for the three months ended June 30, 2004, a 16.2% increase from $14.7 million ($0.18 per basic share) in the same period of 2003.
  • 3The company's industrial portfolio occupancy rate increased to 93.6% as of June 30, 2004, up from 91.5% as of June 30, 2003.
  • 4AMB Property Corporation experienced a 13.7% decrease in rents on industrial lease renewals and rollovers during the quarter, reflecting market trends.
  • 5Total debt increased to $3.01 billion as of June 30, 2004, from $2.57 billion as of December 31, 2003, while the company maintained its debt-to-market capitalization ratio at 41.1%.
  • 6A material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting related to ground lease depreciation was identified and is being remediated.
  • 7The company initiated new development projects in North America and Japan, increasing its development pipeline to $353.8 million upon completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the three months ended June 30, 2004, AMB Property Corporation reported an 11.1% increase in total revenues to $165.6 million and a 16.2% increase in net income available to common stockholders to $17.1 million, or $0.21 per basic share. The six-month period also showed revenue growth. This performance reflects growth in rental revenues, partially offset by a decline in rental rates on renewals.

Revenue growth is primarily driven by an increase in rental revenues from AMB's industrial properties. This includes contributions from acquisitions and international expansion, as well as an increase in the overall occupancy rate of the industrial portfolio to 93.6%.

Total debt increased to $3.01 billion as of June 30, 2004. However, the company maintains a debt-to-market capitalization ratio of 41.1% and has access to significant credit facilities, totaling $326 million in available borrowings. The company anticipates meeting its liquidity requirements through various sources, including operations, credit facilities, debt/equity offerings, and proceeds from divestitures.

Yes, AMB Property Corporation identified a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting related to the depreciation of buildings on leased land (ground leases). This led to a restatement of prior period financial results. The company is implementing remediation measures to address this issue.