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Prologis, Inc. 8-K Report (Apr 15, 2004)

Filed April 15, 2004For Securities:PLDPLDGP

Summary

Prologis, Inc. (PLD), in its April 14, 2004, 8-K filing, reported first-quarter 2004 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19, a significant decrease from $0.69 in the prior year's first quarter. This reduction was primarily due to the absence of substantial net gains from real estate dispositions and lease termination fees that boosted the prior year's results. The company's core industrial operating portfolio remained highly occupied at 92.7% leased, slightly down from the previous quarter but outperforming the national industrial occupancy rate of 88.3% as reported by Torto Wheaton Research. Despite the lower EPS, Prologis demonstrated active investment and development. The company acquired 1.3 million square feet of industrial space for $134.2 million, including strategic additions to its International Airport Centers portfolio and expansion in key distribution markets. Development starts totaled 1.8 million square feet, with significant projects underway in Mexico City and Tokyo, underscoring a global growth strategy. The company also successfully raised $100 million through fixed-rate senior unsecured notes. Funds From Operations (FFO) per share, a key metric for REITs, was $0.53, down from $0.60 in the prior year, also impacted by lower lease termination fees.

Key Highlights

  • 1First quarter 2004 EPS was $0.19, compared to $0.69 in the prior year, with the prior year benefiting from significant real estate disposition gains.
  • 2Industrial operating portfolio occupancy was 92.7% as of March 31, 2004, exceeding the national average of 88.3%.
  • 3Cash-basis same-store net operating income decreased 3.1% year-over-year, influenced by lower occupancy and rental rate declines (-14.7% on renewals/rollovers).
  • 4The company acquired 1.3 million square feet for $134.2 million, including key assets in Boston, Los Angeles, and expansion in other global distribution hubs.
  • 5Development pipeline includes 1.8 million square feet in new projects, with significant initiatives in Mexico City and Tokyo.
  • 6Prologis issued $100 million in fixed-rate senior unsecured notes maturing in 2009 with a 3.5% annual interest rate.
  • 7First quarter 2004 Funds From Operations (FFO) per share was $0.53, down from $0.60 in the prior year, with lower lease termination fees being a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The substantial decrease in EPS from $0.69 in Q1 2003 to $0.19 in Q1 2004 was primarily due to the absence of significant one-time gains from real estate dispositions and net lease termination fees that were recognized in the prior year's first quarter. The underlying operational performance metrics, while showing some pressures, were not the sole driver of the reported EPS drop.

The industrial operating portfolio maintained a strong occupancy rate of 92.7% as of March 31, 2004, which was slightly down from the prior quarter but outperformed the national industrial average. However, rental rates on lease renewals and rollovers saw a decline of 14.7% during the quarter, reflecting challenging market conditions. Cash-basis same-store net operating income decreased by 3.1%.

Prologis actively invested in its portfolio, acquiring 1.3 million square feet of industrial space for $134.2 million, including properties in Boston and Los Angeles that are part of the International Airport Centers portfolio. The company also started development on approximately 1.8 million square feet across six projects, with a focus on strategic international markets like Mexico City and Tokyo, and a total development pipeline of 6.7 million square feet.

Prologis successfully raised $100 million by issuing fixed-rate senior unsecured notes under its medium-term note program. These notes mature on March 1, 2009, and carry an annual interest rate of 3.5%, indicating the company's ability to access capital markets at favorable terms.