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Prologis, Inc. 8-K Report (Nov 21, 2003)

Filed November 21, 2003For Securities:PLDPLDGP

Summary

This 8-K filing by Prologis, Inc. (PLD) on November 21, 2003, reports on a significant financing event for its subsidiary, AMB Property, L.P. The subsidiary successfully priced and closed the issuance of $50 million in floating rate senior unsecured notes. These notes mature in November 2006 and carry an interest rate tied to 3-month LIBOR plus a spread, resetting quarterly. Prologis, Inc. has provided a full guarantee for both the principal and interest payments on these notes, indicating a strong commitment to this debt issuance. The net proceeds from this offering, estimated at approximately $49.79 million after fees, are intended for AMB Property, L.P.'s general corporate purposes. This may include strategic initiatives such as acquiring or developing new properties, or repaying existing indebtedness, potentially including inter-company obligations. The company may also temporarily invest these proceeds in short-term securities before deployment. Investors should note the inclusion of standard forward-looking statements and associated risks, typical for such disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMB Property, L.P. (a Prologis subsidiary) issued $50 million in floating rate senior unsecured notes.
  • 2The notes mature on November 21, 2006, with interest resetting quarterly at 3-month LIBOR plus 40 basis points.
  • 3Prologis, Inc. has fully guaranteed the principal and interest payments of the notes.
  • 4Net proceeds are approximately $49.79 million, to be used for general corporate purposes, including property acquisition/development and debt repayment.
  • 5The financing is structured under AMB Property, L.P.'s existing medium-term note program.
  • 6Key agents for the issuance included J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and PNC Capital Markets, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on the pricing and closing of a $50 million floating rate senior unsecured notes issuance by Prologis, Inc.'s subsidiary, AMB Property, L.P., and to disclose the guarantee provided by Prologis, Inc.

The net proceeds, approximately $49.79 million, are intended for AMB Property, L.P.'s general purposes. This may include the acquisition or development of additional properties and the repayment of indebtedness, potentially including inter-company obligations. The proceeds may also be temporarily invested in short-term securities.

The notes bear interest at a floating rate of 3-month LIBOR plus 40 basis points, which resets quarterly. This structure means the interest expense will fluctuate based on market conditions.

Yes, Prologis, Inc. has provided a full guarantee for the $50 million aggregate principal amount and all interest payments on the notes issued by its subsidiary, AMB Property, L.P. This means Prologis, Inc. is directly responsible for these obligations if AMB Property, L.P. defaults.