Transcript Leeds School of Business University of Colorado October 20, 2004 Walter C. Rakowich
Leeds School of Business University of Colorado
October 20, 2004
Walter C. Rakowich
ProLogis - 1996
• 36 markets • 86.5 million square feet • $2.5 Billion of wholly owned assets
ProLogis-European Opportunity
Opportunity: Dominant regional distribution hubs emerging to efficiently serve unified marketplace Major companies consolidating and reconfiguring distribution networks Functional obsolescence of much existing stock Growing need for single-source provider of Pan European distribution space Strategy: Establish market-leading positions in major distribution hubs Employ a local team of nationals in each market Control land for new development Leverage off of established global customer relationships for growth Identify a capital source to help fund growth
Estimated to be a $3+ billion opportunity
ProLogis Stock Price
ProLogis Common Stock Share Price $30 ProLogis Annual FFO Per Share $1.40
$1.30
$25 $20 $15 $1.20
$1.10
$1.00
$0.90
$10 Mar-94 Mar-95 Mar-96 Mar-97 Mar-98 $0.80
Mar-99 PLD Common Share Price PLD Annual FFO Per Share
Significant decline in multiple renders common equity too expensive for growth
ProLogis Property Fund Business
• • • •
Strategy
• • Raise private equity primarily from institutional investors looking for long-term stable returns Develop facilities on our balance sheet at wholesale value Create value through leasing Contribute to property funds at retail value Co-invest profit and receive cash for wholesale value thereby recycling capital Manage the properties in funds for fees thereby increasing returns on invested capital
Benefits
• Access a broader, less dilutive, base of equity for growth • • Retain customer relationships Grow platform globally in a more capital-light manner which increases return on equity
Property Fund Example
Development Cost:
Land Building Soft Costs Total Building Cost Appraised Value Profit $200 500 300 $1,000 $1,200 $200
Composition of Consideration:
Equity Investors (Cash) ProLogis (Units) Total Equity Debt (Cash) Total Consideration $400 200 $600 600 $1,200 Assume 10% NOI Return = $100/yr Equivalent to 8.3% NOI Return
Property Fund Example
Return on Equity:
Percentage Ownership Total Investment Debt Equity Unleveraged NOI Return (8.3%) Mgmt Fees (Avg 75 bps on Value) Interest Expense (at 5%) Fund Level Income Add Back Mgmt Fees ProLogis Income Return on Equity Equity Partners 67% $800 $400 $400 $67 (6) (20) $41 10% ProLogis 33% $400 $200 $200 $33 (3) (10) $20 9 $29 15% Total 100% $1,200 $600 $600 $100 (9) (30) $61
ProLogis European Properties Fund - Structure
Fund equity commitments: ProLogis ownership: Leverage: Investment criteria: Management: Management fees: ProLogis incentive return: Governance: Initial term/liquidity: Initial equity raise of €1.04 billion in 1999 from 19 institutional investors. Subsequent equity raise of €637 million, expected total capacity of €4.2 billion ($5.2 billion) Largest owner of the Fund, 20% minimum long-term ownership, 22.5% ownership as of 6/30/04 60% maximum, 52% as of 6/30/04 Fund will purchase stabilized distribution facilities in identified target markets ProLogis will manage day-to-day operations of the Fund within the ProLogis Operating System® pursuant to a 20-year management contract ProLogis receives asset management fees and property management fees and incentive management fees ProLogis receives 20% incentive return above 12% internal rate of return to common equity unitholders (including ProLogis) determined at liquidation Seven-member committee (ProLogis has three representatives) Potential IPO in 7-10 years. No puts to ProLogis but ProLogis has buyout option at NAV at termination
ProLogis European Properties Fund
Debt Overview: Warehouse Facility of €500 million in total capacity • Private financing with two banks • • • Purchase of properties is financed with combination of equity and debt proceeds from the warehouse facility Extremely competitive pricing of EURIBOR + 35 bps Warehouse facility debt is refinanced with CMBS or local mortgage debt once critical mass of properties is achieved CMBS (Commercial Mortgage Backed Security) Debt • Permanent public financing, generally seven year terms and rated by rating agencies • • Pricing range of 35 – 90 bps over EURIBOR swap rates for A, AA and AAA tranches Four issuances totaling over €900 million, fifth issuance expected in 2H04 ( € Billions)
Fund Assets
Equity Debt
€ 2.5
€ 3.0
€ 4.5
€ 0.3
€ 0.9
€ 1.4
YE
99 00 01 02 03 24 Fund Investors Total Capacity 4 1 14 5
ProLogis Property Funds (Post Keystone Acquisition)
ProLogis European Properties Fund ProLogis California LLC ProLogis North American Fund I ProLogis North American Fund II ProLogis North American Fund III ProLogis North American Fund IV ProLogis North American Fund V ProLogis North American Funds VI-X ProLogis North American Funds XI – XII ProLogis Japan Properties Fund Totals
Year of Inception Sq. Feet (Millions) Investment ($ Millions)
1999 1999 2000 2001 2001 2001 2002 2004 2004 2002 43.6
13.0
9.4
4.5
4.4
3.5
25.3
25.4
7.7
2.5
139.3
$3,186 622 376 235 209 141 1,038 1,499 485 546 $8,337
ProLogis - Today
• • • • ASIA 3 Active markets in Japan (and 3 targeted in China) 6.4 MSF $462 M wholly owned $546 M fund owned • • • • NORTH AMERICA 42 Markets 225 MSF $4.7 B wholly owned $4.6 B fund owned
Over $14 Billion of Total Assets Today
• • • • EUROPE 26 Markets 54.7 MSF $728 M wholly owned $3.2 B fund owned
Growth in Return on Equity
20% 18% 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% Implementation of Property Fund Strategy Last public equity offering – April 1998
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
14.2%
2003
ProLogis Stock Price
$40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 M ar 94 Se p 94 M ar 95 Se p 95 M ar 96 Se p 96 M ar 97 Se p 97 M ar 98 Se p 98 M ar 99 Se p 99 M ar 00 Se p 00 M ar 01 Se p 01 M ar 02 Se p 02 M ar 03 Se p 03 M ar 04 Se p 04
S t r a t e g i c ProLogis World Headquarters 14100 East 35 th Place Aurora, CO 80011 (303) 375-9292 prologis.com
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