SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in industrial real estate, today announced it was awarded eight build-to-suit development projects representing more than 2.1 million square feet. Development on these projects began in the period from July through October 2015. The company also completed eight additional projects totaling 3.4 million square feet of build-to-suit space during the same period.

Year-to-date, Prologis has started development on 20 build-to-suit projects totaling 7.4 million square feet representing approximately $518 million in total investment. Additionally, the company has completed another 21 build-to-suits, also totaling 7.4 million square feet and representing more than $504 million in total investment.

"We are using our global land bank to deliver modern distribution space in prime logistics markets," said Michael Curless, chief investment officer, Prologis. "Our customers are some of the most innovative and successful companies in the world, and they know that the right facility in the right location creates a competitive advantage."

ABOUT PROLOGIS
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in industrial real estate. As of September 30, 2015, Prologis owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 671 million square feet (62 million square meters) in 21 countries. The company leases modern distribution facilities to more than 5,200 customers, including third-party logistics providers, transportation companies, retailers and manufacturers.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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