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
Internal Employee Q&A
Why are AMB and ProLogis merging?
The expanded resources and scale of the combined company will enable it to better compete in a
global market, taking advantage of market dislocations across business cycles. The companies
complementary geographic footprints improve global market access for each company. And as the world
economy strengthens, we expect to be able to pursue new opportunities. This is a very exciting
opportunity to create a bigger, stronger company, a blue chip, global REITand we believe that
will also create opportunities for many of us here.
When are AMB and ProLogis merging? How long will it take?
Integration planning has already begun. However, until the transaction closes, our companies will
continue to operate as separate entities as before. This transaction is subject to customary
closing conditions, including SEC and shareholder approvals. We expect the transaction to close by
the end of the second quarter.
Why is AMB the right partner for Prologis?
We have many things in common, including a shared focus on operational excellence, a shared
commitment to our employees, customers and shareholders, and a dedication to growing a global
platform. Both companies bring significant and complementary strengths and highly experienced
leadership teams and talented workforces to the merger.
What does merger of equals mean?
In a merger of equals, lots of things (commonly referred to as social issues) need to be agreed
to, like the name, brand, headquarters location, governance and management. These negotiations are
all a give and take, since the two companies are coming together as equals, combining all of their
people and operations together in one company.
Who will lead the management of the new company?
During the integration the CEO of ProLogis and Hamid will serve as co-CEOs of the new company.
After the transaction closes Walt will be responsible for operations and integration of the two
platforms and optimizing the merger synergies until he retires on December 31, 2012. Hamid will be
responsible for shaping the companys vision and global strategy and will remain the CEO & Chairman
when Walt retires.
How do you plan to integrate the two companies cultures?
Open, honest and direct communication wont change as a result of the merger. Culture is an
integral part of both companies, and management will work together to ensure that a great corporate
culture becomes a fundamental part of the combined new company.
What can employees expect in the interim?
Our companies will continue to operate as separate entities as before until the transaction closes,
although during this period, joint teams from both companies will develop integration plans so the
companies will be ready to begin operating together when the merger closes.
Will ProLogis or AMB employees be laid off as a result of the merger?
There will naturally be some overlapping functions. While we have already begun planning for the
integration, it is too early to say exactly which functions will be affected. The new company will
bring together talent from both companies, and we will inform employees well in advance of any
changes. Until the transaction closes, the companies will continue to operate as separate entities
as they do now.
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How will staffing at various levels throughout the company be determined?
The new company will bring together talent from both companies. We will provide additional
information as our integration plans are further developed.
Which functions have the most overlap? What will happen to overlapping positions?
Planning for the integration is well underway. It is too early to say exactly which functions will
be affected. The new company will bring together talent from both companies, and we will inform
employees well in advance of any changes.
Where will the combined company be located?
Following the close of the transaction, the companys corporate headquarters will be located in San
Francisco, and the companys operational headquarters will be located in Denver.
Will employees have to relocate as a result of the merger?
It is too early to say for sure. We will maintain operations in San Francisco and Denver, so we do
not expect significant relocations but will inform employees well in advance of any changes.
Will there be any change to health and welfare benefits?
Nothing changes for now. Over time, we will decide on health and welfare plans that are best for
the combined company as a whole.
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