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SUSTAINABLE 
GROWTH

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SHareHolDerS letter

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Hamid r. Moghadam

Chairman and  

 Chief Executive Officer

 
 
 
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Dear FelloW SHareHolDerS,

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In 2013, we completed a plan that advanced our aspirations to be the leading global company in the real 

estate industry, measured by customer service, employee engagement and financial strength, and that 

paved the way for meaningful growth—growth supported by the strongest market conditions we have 

witnessed in a decade.

early CoMpletion oF a poWerFul plan

At completion of our merger in 2011, we established five strategic priorities to strengthen and simplify 

the new company. Our objectives were designed to make it easier for customers to do business with us 

and for our team to grow the company, both in profitability and in scale. We gave ourselves 10 quarters 

to reach our goals. We reached them in eight.  

AlIgnIng thE POrtFOlIO 

Our plan was to refine the combined portfolio, aligning it with our investment strategy of increased 

allocation to global markets. We targeted “regional” properties for disposition and worked to exit “other” 

markets entirely in an orderly, measured approach. At the time of the merger, 79% of the portfolio was 

allocated to global markets. By year-end 2013, we increased that allocation to 85%, through a series of 

transactions focused on profitable sales of assets in non-strategic locations with proceeds redeployed 

into developments and acquisitions in target markets.

to provide a sense of scale and profitability, in 2013, we: 

•	 sold or contributed $8.4 billion in assets at an average capitalization rate of 6.4%;

•	 started $1.8 billion of new developments at an estimated profit margin of more than 19%; and

•	

invested $2.4 billion in new properties and equity in six of our ventures. 

together, our 2013 transactions provided a more focused portfolio and grew our assets under 

management by 7.8%.

 
 
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to maximize the productivity of our assets, we needed to increase the occupancy of our portfolio, and 

put our land bank to work. Our global operations teams delivered outstanding results, leasing a record 

152 million square feet of space in 2013. their efforts drove global occupancy to 95.1% by year-end, with 

positive rent growth across all continents. 

During the year, we monetized $450 million of land through development starts and third-party sales. We 

stabilized $1.4 billion of development projects with an estimated value creation margin of more than 30%. 

While development margins at this level are not sustainable, they do highlight the value of our land bank. 

today we estimate the market value of our land is at least 20% greater than its book value.

strEAmlInIng InvEstmEnt mAnAgEmEnt

At the time of the merger, our combined private capital business was well regarded, but frankly, too 

complex. Our goal was to reduce the number of investment vehicles, each with a distinct focus, and 

to increase profitability. specifically, we worked to create long-duration ventures, open-end funds and 

geographically focused public entities. these types of vehicles now represent approximately 90% of our 

investment management revenues, versus 68% at the merger.  

Our approach enables us to tap capital in private markets as well as in public entities.  

2013 examples include:

•	 our Japan-focused J-rEIt, which completed its successful IPO and two secondary offerings;

•	 the launch of our $1 billion China Fund II with hIP China logistics Investments; and

•	 the signed $1 billion joint venture with norges Bank Investment management for investment in 

Prologis assets in u.s. markets. 

these successful ventures underscore the strength of our platform and partnerships. today we have 

$17.9 billion of third-party assets under management—a number we expect to grow from private and 

public sources across our global platform.

 
 
 
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strEngthEnIng Our FInAnCIAl POsItIOn

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the realignment of our assets played a pivotal role in our ability to build a strong balance sheet.  

We reduced our look-through leverage, including preferreds, from 50% at the merger to approximately 

37% at year end. looking forward, we expect this metric to further decline. During 2013, our capital 

markets activity focused on refinancing our unsecured bonds. Our activity lowered our average interest 

rate by more than 100 basis points to 4.5%, and extended our weighted average maturity to more than 

six years. We reduced our exposure to foreign currency risk by increasing our u.s. net equity from 45% 

at the time of the merger to 77% at year-end. this strong financial position enhances our ability to fund 

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BuIlDIng OrgAnIzAtIOnAl ExCEllEnCE

Our fifth objective was to build a highly effective and efficient organization, largely through systems 

implementations and the elimination of redundancies. soon after the merger, we reduced our annual 

operating expenses by $115 million. general and administrative (g&A) expenses as a percentage of 

assets under management have decreased from 113 basis points at the plan’s inception to 69 basis 

points at year-end 2013.

a neW CoMpany WortH a FreSH look 

Our team has built a strong foundation with the successful completion of our post-merger plan. We have 

an operating platform of unequaled scale and quality and an inspiring plan for future growth based on 

the following key elements:

First, we expect significant rent growth over the next four years. We have entered the “sweet spot” of 

the market cycle. the synchronized improvement we are seeing throughout our portfolio provides 

real visibility into market conditions. Demand is outpacing supply and is driving vacancy rates below 

historical lows. market rents have substantial room to increase, as they remain significantly below 

replacement-cost-justified rents.

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For example, in 2013, u.s. markets had net absorption of 233 million square feet of industrial space—the 

highest level since 2005. Despite this high level of demand, supply remains quite low. new deliveries 

totaled just 67 million square feet in 2013—significantly short of the 100 million square feet required each 

year just to replace obsolete stock. 

the gap between supply and demand for space is the widest in history. this imbalance has pushed 

u.s. market vacancy below prior-cycle lows to 7.2%—well below the long-run historical market norm 

of 8%. market conditions are also very strong in latin America. mexico continues to see growth both 

from domestic consumption and export activity. Brazil’s largest markets continue to demonstrate strong 

demand for modern logistics space, given the lack of supply.

Europe is building on an early-stage recovery with improved year-over-year occupancy and higher 

effective rents. It is in Asia, however, where we see some of the strongest market conditions. In 

China, new space requirements from domestic retailers and e-commerce customers pushed portfolio 

occupancy to 98%. Japan continues to see tightening of vacancy rates and upward pressure on rents, 

with significant constraints on new development. 

second, we want to use our land bank, development expertise and global customer relationships to 

create substantial value through development. the key to a successful development program is having 

strategic land control. In this regard, we are in an excellent position. We have the potential to build 

approximately 200 million square feet of additional space, or about $10 billion in new development, at 

high incremental returns on capital. We will be prudent with our development, with starts averaging in 

the $2.5 billion range annually. We expect the value creation potential on this level of starts will average 

between $300 million and $400 million a year, across the cycle.

third, our scale in existing markets allows us to grow with little incremental investment in overhead. 

Our platform is scaled for profitability, and our assets can grow by at least $10 billion with very small 

additions to g&A. Our acquisition pipeline is beginning to grow through proprietary opportunities, such 

as investing in our funds, and as more third-party transactions come to market.

We see several years of favorable market conditions, across our regions, pushing occupancies to levels 

last seen in the ’90s, supporting our thesis of an extended period of rental and earnings growth.

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On a closing note, I want to acknowledge and thank two remarkable executives who completed their 

planned transitions and took well-deserved retirements in 2013.

guy Jaquier joined us at AmB 13 years ago, playing a critical role in establishing and expanding our 

business outside the united states. he developed and mentored our global acquisition teams and 

helped to build a logistics real estate portfolio of unparalleled quality. In guy’s most recent role as chief 

executive officer, Private Capital, he re-energized our investment management business, enhancing its 

appeal to investors and its benefit to Prologis shareholders. 

nancy hemmenway joined AmB 13 years ago as a key member of our senior management team. she 

retired from Prologis as chief human resources officer, where she established herself as one of our most 

trusted advisors. nancy’s contributions and insights have been invaluable, whether guiding the human 

resources function or navigating our complex merger. she has put a lasting mark on our corporate culture. 

As we look to the future, Prologis has a very straightforward plan—a plan for growth that capitalizes 

rental recovery, value creation and scale. Our planned growth is supported by a strong balance sheet, 

ample liquidity and the best logistics real estate fundamentals in more than a decade.

We are energized by our prospects and are grateful for your support and confidence.

thank you,

Hamid r. Moghadam

Chairman and Chief executive officer

march 14, 2014

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hamid r. moghadam, chairman and CEO, talks about the major accomplishments of 2013 and what is 

driving the company’s plan for sustainable growth.

Senior leaDerSHip 

(left to right)

Hamid r. Moghadam

thomas S. olinger

edward S. nekritz

eugene F. reilly

Chairman and  

Chief Financial Officer

Chief legal Officer & 

Chief Executive Officer,  

 Chief Executive Officer

 general Counsel

 the Americas

Michael S. Curless

Chief Investment Officer

Diana l. Scott

gary e. anderson

Chief human  

resources Officer

Chief Executive Officer, 

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RISING RENTS

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RISING RENTS

We expect significant rent growth over the next four years. 

We have entered the “sweet spot” of the market cycle. the 

synchronized improvement we are seeing throughout our 

portfolio provides real visibility into market conditions. Demand 

is outpacing supply and is driving vacancy rates below historical 

lows. market rents have substantial room to increase, as they 

remain significantly below replacement-cost-justified rents.

95.1% 

occupied 

152m 

 square feet leased in 2013 

FFO growth 

all organic

 
 
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CREATING VALUE 
THROUGH  
DEVELOPMENT

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CREATING VALUE THROUGH 
DEVELOPMENT

$1.8B 

of development starts in 2013 

We want to use our land bank, development expertise and global 

customer relationships to create substantial value through 

development. the key to a successful development program is 

having strategic land control. In this regard, we are in an excellent 

position. We have the potential to build approximately 200 

million square feet of additional space, or about $10 billion in new 

development, at high incremental returns on capital. We will be 

prudent with our development, with starts averaging in the $2.5 

billion range annually. We expect the value creation potential on 

this level of starts will average between $300 million and $400 

million a year, across the cycle.

$450m 

 of land monetized in 2013 

30% margin 

on development stabilizations

 
 
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EFFICIENCIES 
FROM  
EXPANDING 
SCALE

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EFFICIENCIES FROM  
EXPANDING SCALE

21 

operating countries 

Our scale in existing markets allows us to grow with little 

incremental investment in overhead. Our platform is scaled for 

profitability, and our assets can grow by at least $10 billion with 

4,500 

very small additions to g&A. Our acquisition pipeline is beginning 

to grow through proprietary opportunities, such as investing in 

our funds, and as more third-party transactions  

come to market.

 customers across the globe 

$4.1B 

of third-party equity raised  

in 2013

 
 
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1983 marked the earliest foundations of Prologis 30 years ago. the company has become a global leader 

in real estate built for sustainable growth. Watch the above video and learn more about significant 

moments in our history at the 30th anniversary website.

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PROLOGIS 
ESTABLISHES 
REAL ESTATE 
INVESTMENT 
TRUST IN JAPAN
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9.6m

$2B

square feet (890,000 sQm)  

(JPY 173B) in appraised 

3.4 Years

average weighted age of 

of total space

 value of assets

properties

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PROLOGIS SIGNS 
ONE MILLION 
SQUARE FOOT 
BUILD-TO-SUIT 
WITH  
AMAZON.COM 
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90 Acre

development project

1m+

8th

square feet fulfillment 

global market served  

center

for Amazon

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PROLOGIS AND 
NORGES BANK 
INVESTMENT MAN-
AGEMENT CLOSE 
€2.4 BILLION JOINT  
VENTURE IN 
EUROPE 
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195 Class-A

logistics facilities

49m

square feet (4.5 msm) 

 stabilized portfolio

50/50

partnership

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PROLOGIS 
CONCLUDES 
PROLOGIS NORTH 
AMERICAN 
INDUSTRIAL  
FUND III 
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82

8.1m

95.4%

property funds across the  

square feet of the portfolio 

occupancy at Prologis 

united states

 acquired by Prologis

 acquired properties

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PROLOGIS TO 
DEVELOP 700,000 
SQUARE FEET IN  
THE UNITED 
KINGDOM 
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165,000

535,000

square foot build-to-suit 

square feet of speculative 

 agreement with hi logistics

 development

3

properities designed to 

achieve BrEEAm 

 accreditation

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PROLOGIS SIGNS 
576,000 SQUARE 
FOOT BUILD-TO-
SUIT IN BRAZIL 
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Bts

agreement with  

Walmart.com Brazil 

576,000

square foot (535,000 sQm) 

 distribution center

4.9m

square feet (455,220 sQm) 

 total capacity at  

Cajamar I and II

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PROLOGIS RAISES 
€450 MILLION 
($610 MILLION) 
FOR PROLOGIS 
EUROPEAN 
PROPERTIES  
FUND II 
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220+

5.2m

properties owned by PEPF II  

square meters (55.5 msF)  

as of June 30, 2013

 of total space

12

European countries  

with properties owned  

by PEPF II

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PROLOGIS 
ANNOUNCES 
NIPPON PROLOGIS 
REIT’S ISSUANCE  
OF NEW 
INVESTMENT  
UNITS 
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JPY 32B

2.6m

4

($324 million) in investment 

square feet (242,000 sQm) 

Class-A properties to  

 units issued

 of total space 

be acquired

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PROLOGIS 
LAUNCHES CHINA 
JOINT VENTURE 
WITH CAPACITY 
OVER USD  
$1 BILLION 
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$588m

of committed equity

$1B+

potential investment 

 capacity

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PROLOGIS FORMS 
$1 BILLION JOINT 
VENTURE WITH 
NORGES BANK 
INVESTMENT MAN-
AGEMENT IN THE 
UNITED STATES 
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66

logistics facilities in  

stabilized portfolio

12.8m

square feet of space  

across the u.s.

55/45

joint venture  

(55% Prologis, 45% nBIm)

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FinanCial HigHligHtS

reVenue      FFo (BaSiC)      FFo (DiluteD)      earningS      DiViDenDS

REVENUE SUMMARY (In thOusAnDs)

2013

2012

2011

$1,750,486

$1,960,518

$1,421,771

AmB and Prologis completed the merger (the “merger”) on June 3, 2011. As Prologis was the accounting acquirer in the merger, revenue, FFO per share 

and earnings per share presented in this Annual report reflect such measures for legacy Prologis through the date of the merger and for the combined 

company from the date of the merger going forward. relative to the financial information, please see Prologis’ Annual report on Form 10-K for the year 

ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 Form 10-K”).

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reVenue      FFo (BaSiC)      FFo (DiluteD)      earningS      DiViDenDS

FFO PER SHARE/UNIT (BAsIC)

2013

2012

2011

$1.76

$1.20

$1.11

AmB and Prologis completed the merger on June 3, 2011. As Prologis was the accounting acquirer in the merger, revenue, FFO per share and earnings per 

share presented in this Annual report reflect such measures for legacy Prologis through the date of the merger and for the combined company from the 

date of the merger going forward. relative to the financial information, please see the 2013 Form 10-K.  FFO per share/unit (basic) is a non-gAAP measure-

ment. Please see the 2013 Form 10-K for a discussion of FFO and a reconciliation of FFO to net earnings (loss).

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reVenue      FFo (BaSiC)      FFo (DiluteD)      earningS      DiViDenDS

FFO PER SHARE/UNIT (DIlutED)

2013

2012

2011

$1.73

$1.19

$1.10

AmB and Prologis completed the merger on June 3, 2011. As Prologis was the accounting acquirer in the merger, revenue, FFO per share and earnings 

per share presented in this Annual report reflect such measures for legacy Prologis through the date of the merger and for the combined company from 

the date of the merger going forward. relative to the financial information, please see the 2013 Form 10-K.  FFO per share/unit (diluted) is a non-gAAP 

measurement. Please see the 2013 Form 10-K for a discussion of FFO and a reconciliation of FFO to net earnings (loss).

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reVenue      FFo (BaSiC)      FFo (DiluteD)      earningS      DiViDenDS

EARNINGS PER SHARE (BAsIC)

2013

$0.65

2012

($0.18)

2011

($0.51)

AmB and Prologis completed the merger on June 3, 2011. As Prologis was the accounting acquirer in the merger, revenue, FFO per share and earnings per 

share presented in this Annual report reflect such measures for legacy Prologis through the date of the merger and for the combined company from the 

date of the merger going forward. relative to the financial information, please see the 2013 Form 10-K.

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reVenue      FFo (BaSiC)      FFo (DiluteD)      earningS      DiViDenDS

DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE/UNIT

2013

2012

2011

$1.12

$1.12

$1.06

AmB and Prologis completed the merger on June 3, 2011. As Prologis was the accounting acquirer in the merger, revenue, FFO per share, earnings per 

share and dividends per share presented in this Annual report reflect such measures for legacy Prologis through the date of the merger and for the com-

bined company from the date of the merger going forward. relative to the financial information, please see the 2013 Form 10-K.