Summary
This Form 8-K filing from Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR), dated September 1, 2004, reports on two significant financial events that occurred in late August 2004. The company completed a substantial acquisition of 26 self-storage properties for approximately $146.5 million in cash on August 27, 2004. This acquisition is a key growth initiative, expanding the company's asset base within the self-storage sector. To finance a portion of this expansion and related activities, Extra Space Storage Inc. also entered into new credit facilities. On August 27, 2004, subsidiaries secured a $111 million senior fixed-rate mortgage loan at a favorable 4.65% interest rate, due in 2009 and secured by the newly acquired properties. Additionally, on August 26, 2004, a $37 million variable-rate mortgage loan was obtained, maturing in August 2007, with interest tied to LIBOR plus a spread. These financing arrangements indicate a strategic use of debt to fund growth and manage capital structure.
Key Highlights
- 1Acquisition of 26 self-storage properties completed on August 27, 2004, for approximately $146.5 million in cash.
- 2The acquisition significantly expands Extra Space Storage's property portfolio.
- 3Secured a $111 million senior fixed-rate mortgage loan with Wachovia Bank, N.A., due in 2009 at a 4.65% interest rate.
- 4This mortgage loan is secured by the 26 newly acquired self-storage properties.
- 5Entered into a $37 million variable-rate mortgage loan with U.S. Bank, N.A., maturing in August 2007.
- 6The variable-rate loan carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus 175 basis points.
- 7Information regarding these transactions is cross-referenced to the company's prospectus dated August 11, 2004.