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Extra Space Storage Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 28, 2007)

Filed March 28, 2007For Securities:EXR

Summary

Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR) filed an 8-K on March 28, 2007, to report a significant financing event. The company's operating partnership, Extra Space Storage LP, issued $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2027. These notes are guaranteed by the parent company, Extra Space Storage Inc. The issuance was conducted through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers, with the company agreeing to register the underlying common stock within a specific timeframe to facilitate resales. The exchangeable nature of these notes is a key feature for investors. The notes can be exchanged for cash and/or shares of Extra Space Storage Inc. common stock under certain conditions, including if the stock price exceeds a certain threshold or if certain corporate events occur. The notes carry a relatively low coupon rate of 3.625% and mature in 2027. This financing strengthens the company's capital structure and provides flexibility, while the exchangeability offers potential upside for noteholders tied to the company's stock performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Extra Space Storage LP issued $250.0 million in 3.625% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2027.
  • 2The parent company, Extra Space Storage Inc., fully guarantees the notes.
  • 3The notes were issued through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A.
  • 4The company committed to filing a shelf registration statement by July 25, 2007, for the underlying common stock.
  • 5The notes are exchangeable for cash and/or shares of Extra Space Storage Inc. common stock under specific trigger events.
  • 6The initial exchange price implies a premium of approximately 20.0% over the stock price on March 21, 2007.
  • 7The notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership.

Frequently Asked Questions

The issuance of these notes serves as a significant financing event for Extra Space Storage Inc., allowing its operating partnership to raise $250.0 million in capital. This capital can be used for general corporate purposes, potential acquisitions, or to fund ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.

The notes can be exchanged for cash and/or shares of Extra Space Storage Inc. common stock under several conditions. These include scenarios where the closing sale price of the common stock exceeds 130% of the exchange price for a specified period, if the trading price of the notes falls below 98% of the product of the common stock price and exchange rate, or upon certain corporate events such as a change of control, significant asset sales, or delisting of the company's stock.

As unsecured senior debt, the notes rank equally with other senior unsecured debt of the Operating Partnership. The primary risks include the creditworthiness of Extra Space Storage LP and Extra Space Storage Inc. (due to the guarantee), interest rate risk, and the fact that they are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (though registration rights are in place). Exchangeability introduces equity-like risk tied to the company's stock performance.

The registration rights agreement requires Extra Space Storage Inc. to file a shelf registration statement to allow for the resale of the common stock underlying the exchangeable notes. This provides liquidity for the initial purchasers and subsequent holders of the notes by enabling them to sell the stock if they choose to exchange their notes. Failure to meet registration deadlines can result in liquidated damages.