Prologis’s seismic takeover of SEGRO could be a catalyst for a “more dynamic” UK REIT market and bring more investment into the UK, according to analysts. It is by far the largest UK REIT subject to a merger or acquisition to date and the fourth listed REIT to be consumed into a larger international REIT in recent years. He added: “At first glance, this feels like a significant blow to the UK REIT sector, losing the largest listed property company and UK ownership of irreplaceable assets such as Slough Trading Estate.” But Gill said the sale could be the catalyst for a “more dynamic” UK REIT market. “SEGRO was a dominant part of the sector, often being the sole REIT holding for non-specialist investors.