Prologis Board of Directors Approves 10 Percent Increase in Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

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The Board of Directors of Prologis (NYSE: PLD) has approved a 10% increase in the annualized dividend, raising it to $3.48 per share. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.87 per common share is payable on March 31, 2023, to stockholders of record by March 17, 2023. Additionally, a dividend of $1.0675 per share will be paid to Series Q preferred stockholders. The CFO, Timothy D. Arndt, emphasized the company’s confidence in its business and balance sheet, indicating a commitment to delivering long-term value for investors.

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• 10% increase in the annualized dividend to $3.48 per share.
• Quarterly cash dividend of $0.87 per share highlights strong financial confidence.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD) today approved a plan to raise the company's annualized dividend by 10% to $3.48 per share of common stock. The board declared a regular cash dividend for the quarter ending March 31, 2023, on the following securities:

• A dividend of $0.87 per share of the company's common stock, payable on March 31, 2023, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2023; and
• A dividend of $1.0675 per share of the company's 8.54% Series Q Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on March 31, 2023, to Series Q stockholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2023.

"The increase in our common stock dividends highlights the confidence we have in our business and our balance sheet," said Timothy D. Arndt, chief financial officer, Prologis. "We remain focused on delivering value for our investors as we continue to drive long-term growth in the business."

ABOUT PROLOGIS
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of December 31, 2022, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.2 billion square feet (113 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 6,600 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate as well as management's beliefs and assumptions. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact our financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," and "estimates," including variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future—including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, development activity, contribution and disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt, capital structure and financial position, our ability to form new co-investment ventures and the availability of capital in existing or new co-investment ventures—are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and, therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic and political climates; (ii) changes in global financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties; (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties; (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust status, tax structuring and changes in income tax laws and rates; (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings; (vii) risks related to our investments in our co-investment ventures, including our ability to establish new co-investment ventures; (viii) risks of doing business internationally, including currency risks; (ix) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters; (x) risks related to the current coronavirus pandemic; and (xi) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by us under the heading "Risk Factors." We undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this document except as may be required by law.

 

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SOURCE Prologis, Inc.

FAQ

What is the new dividend amount for Prologis (PLD)?

The new dividend amount is $3.48 per share, reflecting a 10% increase.

When is the dividend payment date for Prologis (PLD)?

The dividend is payable on March 31, 2023, to shareholders of record by March 17, 2023.

How much will Prologis pay for its quarterly dividend?

Prologis will pay $0.87 per share for its common stock dividend.

What is the significance of the dividend increase for Prologis (PLD) shareholders?

The increase demonstrates Prologis's confidence in its financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Is the dividend from Prologis (PLD) sustainable?

The CFO indicated confidence in the business and balance sheet, suggesting a positive outlook on dividend sustainability.