AMB Property Corporation , a leading global developer and owner of industrial real estate, today announced it has completed its first acquisition in the People's Republic of China with the US$8.7 million closing of an existing 184,000 square foot industrial facility in Shanghai, China's largest city. Included in the sale is an adjacent parcel of land capable of supporting up to 185,000 square feet of development, which the company expects to begin in 2006 through its Shanghai office.

The building, named AMB Jiuting Distribution Center, is leased to two international firms: an Asian-Pacific distributor of pharmaceutical products and a subsidiary of a French sports gear distributor and retailer.

"This first acquisition in China is a significant milestone in our strategy to offer our customers a global network of distribution facilities in major hubs along the global supply chain," said Hamid R. Moghadam, AMB's chairman and CEO. "Further, the acquisition of both an existing building and an infill development site provides us with an optimal way to begin building and owning industrial real estate in China."

AMB Jiuting Distribution Center is located in an industrial zone approximately six miles from the Hongqiao Airport and 12 miles from Shanghai's city center. The existing facility consists of a fully-leased, 151,750 square foot distribution center and 32,250 square feet of ancillary office space that is currently unleased.

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AMB Property Corporation is a leading owner and operator of industrial real estate, focused on major hub and gateway distribution markets throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As of September 30, 2005 AMB owned, managed and had renovation and development projects totaling 118.0 million square feet (11.0 million square meters) and 1,109 buildings in 40 markets within ten countries. AMB invests in properties located predominantly in the infill submarkets of its targeted markets. The company's portfolio is comprised of High Throughput Distribution(R) facilities -- industrial properties built for speed and located near airports, seaports and ground transportation systems.

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SOURCE: AMB Property Corporation