Filed by
AMB Property Corporation
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: ProLogis
Commission File No.: 1-12846
The
following is an email sent by Hamid R. Moghadam to AMB employees on
January 31, 2011:
January 31, 2011
Dear Colleagues:
We have just announced that the boards of directors of AMB and ProLogis have agreed to merge our
companies to form a new ProLogis, which will be the leading global provider of industrial and
logistics real estate with approximately 600 million square feet (55.7 million square meters) in 22
countries. The joint press release detailing the transaction is attached.
Our respective management teams have already formulated a shared strategic vision for the future of
our combined company. In short, we believe our organizations are a great fit strategically,
operationally, financially and culturally; and that they are highly complementary, each with a
proven track record of operational excellence.
Clearly, we recognize the potential for the new ProLogis to emerge as the blue chip market leader
in a number of critical dimensions. Armed with enhanced development prowess, a reputation for
providing exceptional customer service and Class-A facilities, we can build a company, with the
broadest portfolio of logistics real estate in the world. Greater geographic strength in key
markets as well as the addition of new markets, will allow us to pursue greater growth
opportunities. Furthermore, we will have the financial strength and flexibility. We will create one
of the strongest balance sheets in the REIT industry, which will provide greater financial
flexibility to capture market opportunities across business cycles, improve cost of capital and
better manage currency risk
The company will be led by executives and directors from each company. During the integration,
ProLogis CEO and I will serve as co-CEOs; I look forward to working closely with Walt Rakowich in
this capacity. I will be responsible for shaping the companys vision and global strategy, and Walt
will be responsible for operations, the integration of the two platforms, and optimizing the merger
synergies. Walt will retire on December 31, 2012. Bill Sullivan from ProLogis will serve as CFO
during the integration and will also retire on December 31, 2012. During this period Tom Olinger
will be chief integration officer, responsible for day-to-day integration activities. He will then
become the CFO upon Bills retirement.
Our goal is to harness the talents of the best people from each organization and the integration
process will be collaborative. Ultimately, however, we will be making decisions in the best
interest of our customers and shareholders. Although this will mean change and uncertainty for a
period of time, we are committed to treating all employees fairly. While it is too early to talk
specifically about how the integration process might affect individuals, we plan to conduct a swift
but thoughtful review to staff appropriately in the right locations (corporate headquarters will be
in San Francisco and operations headquarters will be in Denver).
In the months ahead, as we work through the details of this merger, the Executive Committee and I
will communicate our progress on a regular basis. Its important that each of you stay focused on
what we ask - whether it means remaining committed to your current business objectives or getting
directly involved in the integration process. Most important, I ask that you dont lose sight of
the core values that have made us who we are today and will continue to serve us well as we enter this exciting new
chapter. Please know that the tremendous effort you have already contributed has positioned us for
this moment. Thank you for your continued hard work and commitment. I am confident that the new
ProLogis, going forward, will achieve even more.
Click
here to watch a video message regarding the merger.
Best,
Hamid
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The attached press release includes a section entitled Cautionary Statement Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements and Additional Information about the Proposed Transaction and Where to
Find It. You should read the information under both sections. |