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Prologis, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 19, 2007)

Filed April 19, 2007For Securities:PLDPLDGP

Summary

This 8-K filing from AMB Property Corporation (now Prologis, Inc.) on April 19, 2007, details the company's financial and operational performance for the first quarter of 2007. Key highlights include a year-over-year increase in Funds from Operations (FFO) per share, driven by a significant rise in development profits and positive rental rate growth on lease renewals. However, net income per share saw a slight decrease due to lower gains from property dispositions. The company also provided updates on its strategic growth initiatives, including accelerated development starts in North America and Asia, and expansion into new international markets like Korea and Japan. Significant investment activity was noted, with new development and renovation projects initiated and acquisitions made for co-investment funds. The filing also details the redemption of preferred partnership units and personnel changes, including the appointment of a new CFO.

Key Highlights

  • 1Funds From Operations (FFO) per diluted share increased to $0.57 in Q1 2007 from $0.52 in Q1 2006, benefiting from a substantial increase in development profits.
  • 2Rents on lease renewals and rollovers in the operating portfolio increased by 2.8% in Q1 2007, a significant improvement from a 11.5% decline in the same quarter of 2006.
  • 3Occupancy in the operating portfolio stood at 95.2% at the end of Q1 2007, up from 94.3% in Q4 2006 and 94.3% in Q1 2006.
  • 4AMB Property Corporation is accelerating its development starts, projecting $1.6 billion in 2007, up from a prior projection of $1.1 billion, and plans to expand into new global markets.
  • 5The company initiated new development and renovation projects totaling 1.9 million square feet with an estimated investment of $191 million in Q1 2007.
  • 6During Q1 2007, AMB Property Corporation issued approximately 8.4 million shares of common stock to fund general corporate purposes and business expansion.
  • 7The company announced the departure of executive vice president Michael A. Coke, effective May 1, 2007, with provisions for consulting services and accelerated vesting of stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the first quarter of 2007, AMB Property Corporation reported an increase in Funds from Operations (FFO) per diluted share to $0.57, up from $0.52 in the first quarter of 2006. This growth was significantly boosted by higher development profits. However, net income available to common stockholders per diluted share decreased slightly to $0.23 from $0.26, primarily due to a lower level of gains from the disposition of operating properties.

The company reported positive trends in rental rates, with rents on lease renewals and rollovers in its operating portfolio increasing by 2.8% in Q1 2007, a substantial improvement from a decline of 11.5% in Q1 2006. Operating portfolio occupancy was 95.2% at the end of Q1 2007, showing an improvement year-over-year.

AMB Property Corporation plans to accelerate its development activities, increasing projected starts from $1.1 billion in 2007 to $1.6 billion by 2010, and expanding into new global markets such as Korea and Japan. The company also acquired industrial distribution space and initiated new development and renovation projects totaling approximately 1.9 million square feet with an investment of $191 million.

Yes, the filing notes that Michael A. Coke, executive vice president, intends to leave his employment on May 1, 2007, but will be available to the company on a consulting basis. The company also announced the appointment of Thomas Olinger as Chief Financial Officer and Nina Tran as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, among other key hires and promotions.