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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2008
PROLOGIS
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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1-12846
(Commission File Number)
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74-2604728
(I.R.S. Employer Identification
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4545 Airport Way, Denver, Colorado
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80239
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants Telephone Number, including Area Code: (303) 567-5000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 5.03 |
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AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR. |
On December 9, 2008, the Board of Trustees of ProLogis adopted an Amendment to the ProLogis Amended and
Restated Bylaws. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were revised to amend the advance
notice provisions in Section 12 of Article I to require a shareholder that wishes to bring business
before an annual meeting or nominate persons for election to the Board in an annual or special
meeting to provide additional details about such shareholder and certain related parties, including
any hedging or other interests, and information regarding any person controlling, controlled by or
under common control with such shareholder. The Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws is
filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
On December 10, 2008, ProLogis announced it had re-financed a total of ¥11.1 billion ($121
million) in two TMK secured financings on behalf of an affiliate of ProLogis Japan Properties Fund
II, and also provided additional information as to how ProLogis plans to address its de-leveraging initiatives. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein by reference.
On December 11, 2008, ProLogis announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the
Tender Offer) for any and all of the $500 million principal amount of its 5.25% Notes due
November 15, 2010 (the Notes). The consideration payable for the Notes is $700 per $1,000
principal amount of Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the payment date
for the Notes purchased in the Tender Offer, which is expected to be the first business day
following the Expiration Time (as defined below). Additional terms and conditions of the Tender
Offer are set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated December 11, 2008 (the Offer to Purchase) and
the related Letter of Transmittal.
The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
unless extended or earlier terminated (the Expiration Time). Under certain circumstances, and
as more fully described in the Offer to Purchase, ProLogis may terminate the Tender Offer before
the Expiration Time. Any tendered Notes may be withdrawn prior to, but not after, the Expiration
Time and withdrawn Notes may be re-tendered by a holder at any time
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prior to the Expiration Time. ProLogis expects to use available cash and borrowings under its
$4.3 billion lines of credit to fund its purchase of Notes in the Tender Offer. The Notes
purchased pursuant to the Tender Offer are expected to be cancelled.
A copy of the press release announcing the Tender Offer is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form
8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 9.01. |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit 3.1
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Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated December 9, 2008. |
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press release dated December 10, 2008. |
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Exhibit 99.2
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Press release dated December 11, 2008. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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PROLOGIS
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Dated: December 11, 2008 |
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/s/ Edward S. Nekritz
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Name: |
Edward S. Nekritz |
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Title: |
General Counsel and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated December 9, 2008 |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated December 10, 2008 |
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99.2 |
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Press release dated December 11, 2008 |