What is the purpose of this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing serves to disclose Public Storage's entry into a material definitive agreement for the sale of preferred depositary shares and the formal designation of these preferred shares.

What are the terms of the new preferred shares being issued?

The shares are designated as 4.00% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series R. They are offered through depositary shares, with each depositary share representing 1/1,000 of a preferred share. These shares are cumulative, meaning any missed dividend payments must be made up before common dividends can be distributed.

What is the potential impact of not declaring distributions on these preferred shares?

If Public Storage does not declare distributions on the Series R preferred shares during any distribution period, there will be certain restrictions on the company's ability to make distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire, or make a liquidation payment on, any other shares of beneficial interest of the company that rank junior to or on parity with the Series R preferred shares.

How much capital could Public Storage raise from this offering?

The initial offering is for 17,400,000 depositary shares. If the underwriters fully exercise their option to purchase an additional 2,600,000 depositary shares, the total number of shares sold would be 20,000,000. The exact capital raised would depend on the offering price per share, which is not detailed in this 8-K.

PSA 8-K: Material Agreements, Shareholder Matters & More

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Public Storage (PSA) filed an 8-K on November 9, 2021, to disclose the entry into an Underwriting Agreement for the sale of 17,400,000 depositary shares. Each depositary share represents 1/1,000 of a 4.00% Cumulative Preferred Share of Beneficial Interest, Series R. The company also granted underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 2,600,000 depositary shares to cover over-allotments. This offering is a way for Public Storage to raise capital, likely for general corporate purposes or strategic initiatives. Furthermore, the filing details that the issuance of these Series R preferred shares imposes certain restrictions on the company's ability to make distributions, redeem, purchase, or acquire other junior or parity securities if distributions on the preferred shares are not declared. The Board of Trustees is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 preferred shares, and these 20,000 preferred shares (represented by the depositary shares) were formally designated as Series R on November 10, 2021. Investors should note the specific dividend rate and the potential impact of dividend non-declaration on other classes of securities.

Key Highlights

1Public Storage entered into an Underwriting Agreement to sell 17,400,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/1,000 of a 4.00% Cumulative Preferred Share, Series R.
2The company granted underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 2,600,000 depositary shares for over-allotment coverage.
3The issuance of these preferred shares introduces restrictions on distributions or actions related to junior or parity securities if preferred dividends are not paid.
4The Board of Trustees has the authority to issue up to 100,000,000 preferred shares.
520,000 preferred shares were officially designated as '4.00% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series R' on November 10, 2021.
6The filing incorporates by reference the Underwriting Agreement, Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Shares, and a Master Deposit Agreement.

Public Storage 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 10, 2021)

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