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<CONFORMED-NAME>AMB PROPERTY CORP
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<STATE-OF-INCORPORATION>MD
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        <footnote id="F1">Shares were granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Option and Incentive Plan and are subject to a repurchase right held by AMB Property Corporation, which lapses as to one-fourth of such shares annually on February 1.  The repurchase right lapses fully on February 1, 2012.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Shares were granted pursuant to the Company's 2002 Stock Option and Incentive Plan and are subject to a repurchase right held by AMB Property Corporation, which lapses partially each February 1; 40% lapses annually for the first 2 years, and 20% lapses in the third year. The repurchase right lapses fully on February 1, 2011.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">One-third of the shares subject to the option vest and become exercisable annually on February 1. The shares will vest fully on February 1, 2011.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Not applicable.</footnote>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Tamra Browne pursuant to a power or attorney dated 03/01/2007.</signatureName>
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