Segro’s rejection of Prologis’s £12.6 bn bid underscores a widening valuation gap in the transatlantic logistics real estate market
Executive summary: Segro’s board declined a £12.6 billion all‑share takeover approach from Prologis, stating the offer undervalues the company. The refusal highlights divergent views on the value of UK logistics real estate and could trigger further takeover interest or affect sector valuations.
Who is involved: Segro (UK FTSE 100 warehouse landlord), Prologis (US logistics real estate firm), and their respective shareholders and boards.
Likely next: Prologis may return with a revised offer, Segro could explore alternative partnerships, and investors will watch for any competing bids or shareholder reactions.
The UK warehouse landlord Segro turned down an all‑share offer from US rival Prologis that valued the company at £12.6 billion, saying the proposal fell short of its own assessment of worth. The move comes amid heightened investor scrutiny of UK property assets following Brexit‑related market doubts and a series of recent takeover approaches in the logistics sector. While the decision may preserve Segro’s independence, it also raises questions about its future growth strategy and whether a higher bid will emerge.
Timeline
- — UK warehouse landlord Segro rejects £12.6bn takeover offer from US rival (The Guardian — Business)
- — Prologis offre 16,6 miliari di dollari per Segro. Che rifiuta, ma le azioni volano del 16% (Il Sole 24 Ore — Finanza)
Key entities
Sources
- UK warehouse landlord Segro rejects £12.6bn takeover offer from US rival — The Guardian — Business
- Prologis offre 16,6 miliari di dollari per Segro. Che rifiuta, ma le azioni volano del 16% — Il Sole 24 Ore — Finanza