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Prologis, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Obligation (Aug 9, 2010)

Filed August 9, 2010For Securities:PLDPLDGP

Summary

Prologis, Inc. (operating as AMB Property Corporation at the time of this filing) announced the issuance of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of new 4.500% notes due 2017 by its operating partnership, AMB Property, L.P. These notes are senior unsecured obligations, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AMB Property Corporation. The primary purpose of this offering is to strengthen the company's balance sheet and manage its debt obligations. The net proceeds of approximately $294.2 million are earmarked for significant debt reduction. A substantial portion, about $205 million, will be used to pay down borrowings under a multi-currency senior unsecured term loan facility. An additional $65.8 million will be used to repay a secured mortgage instrument, and $10 million will reduce borrowings on its unsecured revolving credit facility. The remaining proceeds are allocated for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions, development activities, and working capital needs, indicating a strategic approach to capital allocation and financial flexibility.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMB Property, L.P. issued $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.500% notes due 2017.
  • 2The notes are senior unsecured obligations and are fully guaranteed by AMB Property Corporation.
  • 3Net proceeds from the offering are approximately $294.2 million after underwriting discounts and expenses.
  • 4A significant portion of the proceeds ($205 million) will be used to reduce U.S. dollar borrowings under a senior unsecured term loan facility.
  • 5Approximately $65.8 million will be used to repay a secured mortgage instrument.
  • 6The company intends to use $10 million to reduce borrowings on its unsecured revolving credit facility.
  • 7Remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential investments, acquisitions, development, and working capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this debt issuance is to refinance existing debt, strengthen the company's balance sheet, and provide capital for general corporate purposes. Specifically, a large portion of the net proceeds will be used to reduce outstanding borrowings under term loan and revolving credit facilities, as well as repay a secured mortgage instrument.

The new notes are senior unsecured obligations of AMB Property, L.P., with a principal amount of $300 million and a coupon rate of 4.500% due in 2017. They are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company, AMB Property Corporation.

The net proceeds of approximately $294.2 million will be allocated towards debt reduction. This includes $205 million for U.S. dollar borrowings under a multi-currency senior unsecured term loan facility, $65.8 million for a secured mortgage instrument, and $10 million for U.S. dollar borrowings under an unsecured revolving credit facility. Any remaining funds are designated for general corporate purposes.

The full and unconditional guarantee by AMB Property Corporation enhances the creditworthiness of the notes. It means that AMB Property Corporation is legally bound to ensure that the obligations under the notes are met, providing additional security to the noteholders.