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Prologis, Inc. · Jun 10, 9:55 PM ET

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Prologis, Inc. 8-K

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Prologis Issues ¥45.0B Yen Notes to Refinance Japanese Revolver

What Happened

  • Prologis, through Prologis Yen Finance LLC (the Issuer) and its Operating Partnership, priced a yen-denominated bond offering on June 4, 2026 and expects to close issuance on June 11, 2026. The offering totals ¥45.0 billion in principal across three series: ¥32.6B of 2.527% Notes due Dec. 13, 2030; ¥3.5B of 3.389% Notes due Dec. 13, 2035; and ¥8.9B of 3.905% Notes due Dec. 13, 2041. Net proceeds are estimated at about ¥44.7 billion (≈ $280.6 million based on the May 22, 2026 exchange rate). The notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Issuer and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Prologis, L.P. The issuer entered an underwriting agreement with Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.

Key Details

  • Total principal offered: ¥45.0 billion (¥32.6B 2030; ¥3.5B 2035; ¥8.9B 2041).
  • Coupon rates and maturities: 2.527% (matures 12/13/2030), 3.389% (12/13/2035), 3.905% (12/13/2041).
  • Estimated net proceeds: ~¥44.7 billion (≈ $280.6M). Proceeds will repay borrowings under the Operating Partnership’s Japanese yen revolving credit agreement and be used for general corporate purposes.
  • Notes are senior unsecured of the Issuer and guaranteed by the Operating Partnership; governed by an indenture that includes restrictions on additional indebtedness, mergers/consolidations and disposal of substantially all assets. Notes are callable (in whole or part) starting shortly before maturity (Nov 13, 2030 for the 2030 notes; Sep 13, 2035 for 2035; Sep 13, 2041 for 2041) and may be redeemed earlier for certain tax law changes.

Why It Matters

  • This transaction converts short‑term borrowings under a yen revolver into longer‑dated fixed‑rate debt (maturities to 2030–2041), which can reduce near‑term refinancing pressure in Japan and lock in interest costs for those amounts.
  • The issuance increases Prologis’s long‑term debt obligations (¥45.0B issued) but provides immediate liquidity to pay down the yen revolver and support general corporate needs.
  • The indenture’s covenants (limits on additional debt, mergers and asset sales) are typical for bond financings and may affect future financing flexibility. Investors should note the currency (yen) and the guaranteed, senior unsecured structure when assessing credit and currency exposure.

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