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Prologis, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Feb 18, 2014)

Filed February 18, 2014For Securities:PLDPLDGP

Summary

Prologis, Inc. (PLD), through its operating partnership Prologis, L.P., announced the pricing of a significant debt offering on February 11, 2014. The company is issuing €700,000,000 (approximately $938 million) in aggregate principal amount of 3.375% senior unsecured notes due 2024. These notes are guaranteed by Prologis, Inc. and are expected to close on February 20, 2014. The net proceeds from this offering are intended for general corporate purposes, with a near-term focus on repaying existing indebtedness, including borrowings under its multi-currency senior term loan and/or global line of credit. This move indicates Prologis's strategy to manage its debt structure, potentially lowering borrowing costs or extending its debt maturity profile. Investors should note the fixed coupon rate and the senior unsecured nature of these notes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Prologis's operating partnership priced a €700 million (approx. $938 million) offering of 3.375% notes due 2024.
  • 2The notes are senior unsecured obligations of Prologis, L.P. and are fully guaranteed by Prologis, Inc.
  • 3The offering is expected to close on February 20, 2014.
  • 4Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repaying or repurchasing other indebtedness.
  • 5In the short term, proceeds will be used to repay borrowings under existing credit facilities.
  • 6The notes carry a fixed annual interest rate of 3.375% and mature on February 20, 2024.
  • 7The indenture governing the notes contains covenants that may restrict the company's ability to incur additional debt or dispose of assets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this debt offering is to raise capital for general corporate purposes. Specifically, Prologis intends to use the net proceeds to repay or repurchase existing indebtedness, and in the short term, to repay borrowings under its multi-currency senior term loan and/or global line of credit.

Prologis, L.P. is issuing €700,000,000 of notes with a coupon rate of 3.375% per annum. These notes mature on February 20, 2024. They are senior unsecured obligations of the operating partnership and are fully guaranteed by Prologis, Inc.

By using the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness, Prologis is aiming to manage its debt structure. This could potentially lead to an extension of its debt maturity profile or a reduction in overall borrowing costs, depending on the terms of the debt being refinanced. The specific impact on leverage ratios will depend on the amount and cost of the debt repaid.

Yes, the indenture governing these notes includes covenants that restrict the operating partnership's ability to incur additional indebtedness and to merge, consolidate, or dispose of substantially all of its assets. These restrictions are common in debt agreements and are designed to protect the noteholders.