Prologis launches $15 million‑share stock offering to fund Segro acquisition

Prologis Segro stock offering takeover investor pressure

Prologis, Inc. announced an underwritten public offering of 15 million shares of common stock, with J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities as underwriters and a 30‑day option to purchase up to an additional 2.25 million shares for overallotments. The net proceeds will be contributed to the company’s operating partnership for general corporate purposes, including funding a potential acquisition of UK warehouse landlord Segro.

Segro later agreed to a takeover by Prologis in a deal valued at up to £14.3 billion (about $19.2 billion). The offer consists of 0.0920 Prologis shares per Segro share, a cash alternative of up to £3.5 billion, and a potential final dividend, giving Segro shareholders roughly 8.9% of the combined group. The transaction represents a 42% premium to Segro’s closing price before the offer and brings the combined market capitalisation of the two firms to over $152 billion. Investor pressure from APG Asset Management, Norges Bank and CCLA Investment Management was cited as a key driver. Following the announcement, Prologis shares fell 2.31% in U.S. trading, while Segro shares rose about 1.4% but remained below the agreed takeover price.

Entities: APG Asset Management · BofA Securities · J.P. Morgan · Prologis, Inc. · SEGRO plc

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[● 3 SOURCES] Segro’s shares closed up 1.4 % at £9.75, still below the offer price; Prologis shares fell 2.31 % in U.S. trading. (Reuters)
[● 3 SOURCES] Segro shareholders will hold roughly 8.9 % of the combined group after the transaction. (Reuters)
[● 3 SOURCES] The deal must be completed by 12 August under UK takeover rules. (Reuters)
[● 3 SOURCES] The combined market capitalisation of Prologis and Segro exceeds $152 billion. (Reuters)
[● 3 SOURCES] Both Prologis and Segro are expanding a data‑centre pipeline to benefit from the booming AI industry. (Reuters)
[● 3 SOURCES] The offer includes 0.0920 Prologis shares per Segro share, a cash option up to £3.5 billion, and a potential final dividend. (Reuters)
[● 3 SOURCES] Prologis agreed to acquire Segro in a deal worth up to £14.3 billion ($19.2 billion). (Reuters)
[● 3 SOURCES] The offer represents a 42 % premium to Segro’s closing price on 23 June. (Reuters)