8-KRegulation FD

Public Storage 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 14, 2020)

Filed February 14, 2020For Securities:PSAPSA-PRPSA-PFPSA-PGPSA-PHPSA-PIPSA-PJPSA-PMPSA-PNPSA-POPSA-PPPSA-PQPSA-PSPSA-PKPSA-PL

Summary

Public Storage (PSA) has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire 100% of the issued stapled securities of National Storage REIT (NSR), an Australia-based self-storage operator, for A$2.40 per share in cash. This strategic move indicates Public Storage's interest in expanding its international footprint and acquiring a portfolio of 167 self-storage facilities across Australia and New Zealand. The proposal is preliminary and subject to significant conditions, including satisfactory due diligence and Australian regulatory approvals, which may involve securityholder consent. Investors should note that this is an early-stage, non-binding offer. Public Storage has stated that these discussions are preliminary and has cautioned that there is no certainty that a definitive agreement will be reached, or that any transaction will be consummated on the proposed terms. The company does not plan to provide further updates unless legally required, emphasizing the speculative nature of this potential acquisition at this juncture.

Key Highlights

  • 1Public Storage submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire National Storage REIT (NSR).
  • 2The proposed acquisition price is A$2.40 per share in cash for 100% of NSR's issued stapled securities.
  • 3NSR owns and operates 167 self-storage facilities in Australia and New Zealand.
  • 4The proposal is subject to customary conditions, including due diligence.
  • 5The transaction requires compliance with Australian laws for acquiring widely held entities, including securityholder approval.
  • 6Discussions are preliminary, and there is no guarantee of a definitive agreement or transaction completion.
  • 7Public Storage will not provide further updates on negotiations unless legally mandated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Public Storage announced that it has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire National Storage REIT (NSR), an Australian self-storage company. The offer is for A$2.40 per share in cash.

National Storage REIT owns and operates 167 self-storage facilities located in Australia and New Zealand.

Yes, the proposal is non-binding and is subject to several conditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence and compliance with Australian acquisition regulations, which may require securityholder approval.

No, Public Storage has stated that discussions are preliminary and that they do not intend to provide additional or ongoing disclosure regarding these negotiations unless required by law. This means updates will be infrequent and likely only occur if a definitive agreement is reached or legally mandated.