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Prologis
Annual Report 2015

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ANNUAL REPORT 2015

CHAIRMAN’S
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SHAREHOLDERS LETTER 

LEADERSHIP 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

ALWAYS   
FORWARD-THINKING

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ALWAYS FORWARD-THINKING

Our scale and global footprint provide 
excellent business visibility

Where others see transactions, we see opportunities to 
build long-term strategic relationships with customers. 
Companies that do business with us know we take the time 
to understand their needs and aspirations, and provide tailor-
made solutions. We research markets, locations and facilities 
around the world to ensure we are in the best position to 
serve customers. Our buildings are where the action is today 
and where it’s going tomorrow.  

SERVING  
CUSTOMERS IN

20

COUNTRIES

across the Americas,
Europe & Asia

These countries 
represent

MORE THAN

70%

OF GLOBAL GDP

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BUILDING AN ENDURING BUSINESS

Our relationships with customers have 
strengthened over decades and across cycles

Our global focus on logistics real estate, clear business 
strategy and daily dialogue with customers have helped  
us meet the critical needs of the world’s best brands as we 
deliver strong returns for our investors. Three key trends make 
us optimistic about our long-term future: the rise in global 
consumption, the growth of e-commerce and supply chain 
modernization. Each fuels demand for our efficient logistics 
facilities; together, they are helping us build an enduring real 
estate business.

3,200

MODERN LOGISTICS
BUILDINGS ON FOUR 
CONTINENTS

2X the size of the next
largest competitor

669M

SQUARE FEET
(62.2 MSM)

2/3

More than two-thirds
the area of Manhattan

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CREATING MOMENTUM

Rental recovery, development value creation 
and scale drive shareholder value

In physics, momentum is the product of mass and velocity  
(p = mv). This equation also applies to Prologis. As the 
leading company in our space, we have the mass — 
buildings in the most active and vibrant commercial markets 
around the world. This mass, or scale, delivers tremendous 
benefits, including better service for customers. We have the 
desire and ability to act with speed and agility — the velocity 
that develops along every sector of our business and extends 
our competitive advantage. Mass and velocity together allow 
us to grow shareholder value year after year.

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3.7%

1.8%

9.8%

5.1%

5.6%

Same Store NOI 
GAAP PLD Share1

96.9%

96.1%

95.1%

13.1%

Occupancy Rate
(at Dec 31) 

GAAP Rent Change 
on Rollovers2 
(% change) 

1  Calculated as percent change in net operating income from one year to the next 

for our pro rata share.
2  GAAP pro rata share.

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SHAREHOLDERS
LETTER

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

At Prologis, 2015 was a banner year by virtually any measure 

demand and constrained supply, but the fact remains that 

of financial, operational or strategic progress. A high-quality 

2015 was the best year in our history due in large part to the 

portfolio, a proven strategy and strong execution paved the 

success of our investment strategy and the dedicated work 

way for our financial outperformance last year. Favorable 

of our employees. I want to thank our teams around the 

business conditions were the result of strong, broad-based 

world for their extraordinary efforts in making it happen.

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Key Accomplishments in 2015 

While our stock underperformed in 2015 due to concerns about the global 
economy, I believe we have the right strategy for shareholders to be 
rewarded as we continue to deliver strong earnings in the coming year. 
Key accomplishments in 2015 include: 

•  One of our primary operating performance metrics is core funds from 
operations (Core FFO), which is driven by occupancy, rents and fees. 
Core FFO in 2015 grew by 19% year over year (from $1.88 per share 
in 2014 to $2.33 per share in 2015). This growth follows the 14% 
increase in Core FFO we posted for 2014. 

•  At the end of 2015, our portfolio was 96.9% occupied, a record level 
for Prologis. We continue to focus on rental growth and increased 
rents during the year by an average of 13%, a testament to strong 
market conditions and the continued attractiveness of our brand of 
logistics real estate.

•  Core FFO, however, does not tell the whole valuation story at 

Prologis. We also created extraordinary value from our stabilized 
developments and value-added conversions. The results of these 
activities materially added to our net asset value. In 2015, this figure 
was $699 million, representing an additional $1.31 per share of NAV.

•  Through our joint venture with Norges Bank, we completed a landmark 

$5.9 billion acquisition of a high-quality portfolio from KTR Capital 
Partners. While this transaction contributed to our 2015 results, it is 
particularly noteworthy because the deal showcased our ability to 
grow the platform while incurring minimal incremental general and 
administrative costs and leveraging the strength of our operating 
partnership structure. We financed our portion of the deal without 
tapping the equity markets. By year-end, we had retired the majority 
of the short-term financing, using the proceeds from selling off non-
strategic assets. 

•  We raised more than $3.2 billion in our strategic capital business 
through private co-investment ventures and continue to enjoy 
strong investor support across our open-ended funds.

•  We finished 2015 with a strong balance sheet, leverage at 38% and 
a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6.0x. We accessed foreign debt markets 
during the year at attractive terms, and we plan to fully retire our 
short-term borrowings to finance KTR by mid-2016.

PORTFOLIO OCCUPANCY AT THE END OF 2015

96.9%

Strategic Progress

These proof points from 2015 highlight the substantial progress in each of the 
three strategic initiatives we introduced in 2014:

1.  Capitalize on a recovering economy for rent growth

2.  Realize value from our land bank, and

3.  Use our scale to grow earnings. 

When we began talking about these initiatives, we had a three-year timetable 
with some aggressive goals attached to each. We are two years into our  

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in more strategic locations. Many of our customers are either engaged 
in or considering remaking their supply chains as a way to squeeze out 
more efficiency. When companies are experiencing flat revenue growth, 
they must focus on lowering costs to grow earnings. Supply chain 
modernization is a key factor in making this happen. Our customers 
know that partnering with Prologis creates a competitive advantage. 
Because of e-commerce and supply chain modernization trends, our 
business can expand even in a low growth environment.

“ We serve some of the most  

exciting, innovative and 

sophisticated companies in  

the world.”

Global Scale and Local Relationships

Our global presence and portfolio, combined with our strong 
relationships with customers around the world, represent huge 
competitive strengths for Prologis. We have a strategic land bank for 
future development. We have a strong balance sheet to help us take 
advantage of opportunities and weather short-term uncertainties. We 
have made strides in the sustainability of our buildings around the world. 
This is obviously good for the environment, but it’s also a positive for 
customers and shareholders.

We have the top real estate team in the business. Every colleague has an 
essential role in the success and enduring value of Prologis. Our people 
are the linchpin of our future, and my confidence in them is immense. 

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three-year strategic plan and have already exceeded many of our 2016 
targets. Each initiative contributed to our 2015 results, and each will 
continue to be important to Prologis as we move forward.

We have the right strategy for logistics real estate. We serve some 
of the most exciting, innovative and sophisticated companies in the 
world, and they choose Prologis to simplify their supply chain logistics. 
Our portfolio is concentrated in the most vibrant markets for regional 
and global consumption. We have a strong presence in 20 countries 
that, collectively, tap into 70% of global GDP. These markets are active 
because they are in or near population and consumption centers. This is 
where we want to be. Looking ahead, we will focus on deepening our 
presence in these 20 countries.

Market Dynamics Fueling Demand

Global consumption is not the only driver of demand for our properties. 
Two other positive long-term trends are underway. The first is 
e-commerce, which is growing around the world. For e-commerce, the 
right facility in the right location is critical. In developed and developing 
economies alike, it is fueling strong demand for our modern facilities. 
The other key driver is supply chain modernization. This happens when 
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Well-Positioned for the Future

While many macroeconomic indicators tell a mixed story around the 
world today, those most correlated with our business all point to a 
continued favorable environment for Prologis in 2016. We are deeply 
embedded in the world’s most important markets, and we’ve got the 
scale to drive revenue without ratcheting up our cost structure. Most 
importantly, we’ve got the team to help us with execution, the daily 
work of doing business and the long-term strategic efforts of building  
an enduring global real estate enterprise.

we will see double-digit rental income growth again in 2016. We are 
particularly excited about opportunities in Europe, which is stronger than 
has been widely acknowledged. While some of the concerns about  
Asia are real, our business there is thriving largely due to our high-quality 
properties that differentiate us in this geography. We’ll continue to look 
for opportunities to monetize our land bank, and we’ll continue to make 
our balance sheet stronger and more flexible. Prologis has never been in 
better shape.

“ We are deeply embedded in the 

world’s most important markets.”

As we articulated in this year’s annual report, Prologis is “always 
forward-thinking.” I look forward to reporting on our progress in the 
years ahead. 

In the near term, we are focused on the strategic goals we’ve pursued 
so effectively in recent years. We’ll continue to focus on rental growth. 
Our proprietary customer and market data gives us confidence that 

Hamid R. Moghadam 
Chairman and CEO

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Senior Officers

Standing in order of appearance from left to right:

Thomas S. Olinger
Chief Financial Officer

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Diana L. Scott
Chief Human Resources Officer

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Hamid R. Moghadam
Chairman of the Board of Directors  

and Chief Executive Officer

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Michael S. Curless

Chief Investment Officer

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Seated in order of appearance from left to right:

Eugene F. Reilly
Chief Executive Officer, The Americas

Gary E. Anderson
Chief Executive Officer, Europe and Asia

Edward S. Nekritz

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

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Assets Under Management
(in billions)

Revenue Summary
(in millions)

Value Creation 
(in millions)

$59.5

$52.8

$48.2

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$2,197

$2,197

$1,761

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$1,750

$699

$273

$372

Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions)

Core FFO
(per diluted share)

Dividends per Common Share
(unit)

$1,936

$1,630

$1,816

$2.23

$1.88

$1.65

$1.52

$1.32

$1.12

Loan-to-Value1

Debt-to-EBITDA

Fixed Charge Coverage2 

38.4%

36.5%

36.8%

6.01x

6.13x

5.51x

4.43x

3.49x

3.14x

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At a Glance

Financial and operating results in 2015 exceeded expectations 
and reflected outstanding execution by the team and favorable 
market conditions. Core FFO grew 19% year-over-year, occupancy 
reached a record 96.9% and rent increased 13%. We enter 2016 
with record occupancy levels, substantial requirements from our 
customers to further optimize their supply chains, and strong 
institutional interest in our co-investment ventures.

Please see Prologis’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and our 
4Q15 earnings supplemental for additional detail regarding the financial information presented in this 
annual report and definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP measurements, such as Core FFO, 
GAAP same store NOI and adjusted EBITDA. Regarding securities ratings presented, such ratings  
are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities and are subject to revision or withdrawal at  
any time by the rating organizations.

1  LTV is defined as the mortgage value of a property divided by the appraised value of the property.

2  This figure essentially represents how many times our interest payments (Fixed Charges) could 
be paid (or “covered”) from our cash flow. Fixed Charge Coverage is defined as Adjusted EBITDA 
divided by total fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of net interest expense adjusted for amortization 
of finance costs and debt discount (premium), capitalized interest, and preferred stock dividends.

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