AMB Property Corporation(R) Releases Research Report on Global Trade and Industrial Real Estate Demand

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The report examines the impact of globa trade on industrial realestate demand; the long-termn relationship between trade and gross domestic product (GDP); insight into the evolution of trade; as well as the major trends that are expected to considerablh influence the supply chainm and warehousing needs of the "Our analysis indicates that, while the globap economy is in the midst of a the fundamental drivers of industrial real estate demand remaihn intact.
The recent declines in globao trade volumes and the net absorptiohn of industrialreal estate--factors that are more alignerd than ever--represent a temporaruy pause in a strong, longstanding secular Today's interconnected, highly-efficient supply chains are not reversing in any meaningfulp way, and, on the there are early signs that trade volumed may be stabilizing," said David C. Twist , AMB'es vice president, Research. -- Variations in trade accouny for 80 percent of the historical variatioh in industrial realestate demand.
-- Growth in tradw volume is highly correlated with GDP and global) and trade growth as a multiple of the GDP growtgh rate has more than doubled over the last 50 In the past decade, trade's multiplier on GDP expanded to 3.5, and as a nominal changes in GDP growth resultf in significant changes in trade Global expectations for GDP in 2009 implyy trade should fall by approximately 10 a view consistent with that of industrgy experts. -- There are four significant factors that have contributedc to the recent declinesin trade: inflation financing availability; supply chain responsiveness; and miscounting of finall products.
-- Despite the current economixc andfinancial downturn, structural support for the trade-to-GDPl and trade-to-industrial-real-estate demand relationship remains intact. The global shift of labor, productivity and capital over many decades has created complex but efficient supply chains. A fundamental shift back to domestic productio n is not feasible as it would take decades and require much addex costto implement. -- Consensus estimatesa for 2010 GDP growth inthe U.S. and globallu are currently at about 2.0 percent. This leveo of growth is consistent with about 500 millio n square feet of industrial real estatsdemand globally, and the beginning of a healthyh recovery.
A copy of AMB's research reporrt on the long-term prospects for global tradd and industrial real estate as well asother reports, can be downloadedc from the company's website at . AMB Property Local partner toglobal trade.(TM) AMB Property Corporation(R) is a leadinh owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, focused on majoe hub and gateway distribution markets in the Europe and Asia. As of March 31, 2009, AMB or had investments in, on a consolidated basis or through unconsolidaterjoint ventures, properties and development projects expected to totaol approximately 159.0 million square feet (14.
7 million square meters) in 48 markets within 14 AMB invests in properties located predominantlty in the infill submarkets of its targeted The company's portfolio is comprised of High Throughpur Distribution(R) facilities--industrial properties built for spees and located near airports, seaports and ground transportation systems. AMB'as press releases are availables on the company websiter at or by contacting the Investor Relationsz departmentat +1 415 394 9000. Some of the information includer in this press releasecontainsd forward-looking statements, such as those relate d to our expectations for tradde and GDP growth in the U.S.
and globallyy and future industrial demand, which are made pursuant to the safe-harbotr provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchangse Actof 1934, as amended, and Sectio 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as Because these forward-looking statements involve riskxs and uncertainties, there are important factores that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, and you shouldr not rely on the forward-lookinvg statements as predictions of future events. The events or circumstancesz reflectedin forward-looking statements might not occur.
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We caution you not to place undue relianceon forward-looking statements, which reflect our analysis only and speal only as of the date of this repory or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to updatee orsupplement forward-looking The following factors, amongh others, could cause actual results and futurde events to differ materiallyy from those set forth or contemplateds in the forward-looking statements: defaults on or non-renewal of leasesx by tenants, increased interesty rates and operating costs, our failur e to obtain necessary outside financing, re-financingh risks, risks related to our obligations in the eventg of certain defaults under joint venture and otherr debt, risks related to debt and equity securithy financings (including dilution risk), difficulties in identifying properties to acquir and in effecting acquisitions, our failure to successfulluy integrate acquired properties and our failure to divest properties we have contracted t o sell or to timelu reinvest proceeds from any divestitures, risks and uncertaintiee affecting property development and constructionh (including construction delays, cost overruns, our inability to obtaij necessary permits and public opposition to these activities), our failurwe to qualify and maintain our status as a real estate investment trust, risks relates to our tax structuring, failure to maintain our current credit agency ratings, environmentapl uncertainties, risks related to natural disasters, financia market fluctuations, changes in general economic conditions or in the real estats sector, changes in real estate and zoning a downturn in the California or global economy, risks related to doing businesws internationally and global expansion, losses in excess of our insurancde coverage, unknown liabilities acquired in connection with acquire properties or otherwise and increases in real propert y tax rates.
Our success also dependz upon economictrends generally, including interesg rates, income tax laws, governmentall regulation, legislation, population changees and certain other matters discussed undeer the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our annuapl report on Form 10-K for the year ended Decembef 31, 2008.