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Prologis, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Obligation (Aug 19, 2020)

Filed August 19, 2020For Securities:PLDPLDGP

Summary

This 8-K filing by Prologis, Inc. (PLD) on August 19, 2020, primarily details a significant debt offering by its operating partnership, Prologis, L.P. The company successfully priced an offering of $750 million in 1.250% Notes due 2030 and $500 million in 2.125% Notes due 2050, totaling $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount. The net proceeds, estimated at approximately $1.2 billion after expenses, are intended for strategic uses including financing or refinancing eligible green projects, general corporate purposes, and specifically, to redeem the company's 4.250% notes due 2023. This debt issuance allows Prologis to secure long-term financing at attractive interest rates, particularly for its 2030 notes which are designated to fund eligible green projects, aligning with sustainability initiatives. The proceeds will also provide financial flexibility for general corporate needs and debt management. Investors should note the maturity dates and interest rates of these new notes, as well as the intended uses of the capital raised, which aim to optimize the company's capital structure and support its growth and sustainability objectives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Prologis, L.P. priced an offering of $750 million in 1.250% Notes due 2030.
  • 2Prologis, L.P. priced an offering of $500 million in 2.125% Notes due 2050.
  • 3Total aggregate principal amount of the notes offered is $1.25 billion.
  • 4Net proceeds from the offering are estimated to be approximately $1.2 billion.
  • 5Proceeds from the 2030 Notes are intended to finance or refinance Eligible Green Project Portfolio, with pending allocation for general corporate purposes including debt repayment.
  • 6Proceeds from the 2050 Notes are intended for redeeming 4.250% notes due 2023 and potentially other general corporate purposes and debt repayment.
  • 7The new notes will be redeemable, with specific call provisions and redemption prices detailed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prologis, L.P. is issuing a total of $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of new notes, consisting of $750 million of 1.250% Notes due 2030 and $500 million of 2.125% Notes due 2050.

The net proceeds are intended for several key purposes. The proceeds from the 2030 Notes are designated for financing or refinancing eligible green projects, and pending allocation, for general corporate purposes including debt repayment. The proceeds from the 2050 Notes are primarily intended to redeem the company's 4.250% notes due 2023, with a portion also available for general corporate purposes and other debt repayment.

The 1.250% Notes due 2030 will mature on October 15, 2030, bearing a coupon of 1.250%. The 2.125% Notes due 2050 will mature on October 15, 2050, bearing a coupon of 2.125%. Both series of notes are redeemable at the Operating Partnership's option under specific conditions, including a par call option after a certain date.

This offering aims to optimize Prologis's capital structure. Specifically, a significant portion of the proceeds from the 2050 Notes is earmarked for the redemption of the company's 4.250% notes due 2023. The issuance also provides funds for general corporate purposes and potential repayment of other indebtedness, potentially lowering overall interest expense and extending maturity profiles.