Definitive Merger Agreement Filed for Public Storage Acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust

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National Storage Affiliates Trust has filed the definitive merger agreement detailing its all-stock acquisition by Public Storage, outlining the exchange ratio, complex unit conversions, a significant Dropdown Joint Venture, and executive transaction bonuses.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement

  National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Public Storage in an all-stock transaction.

• All-Stock Consideration

  Each NSA common share will be converted into the right to receive 0.1400 of a Public Storage common share. NSA preferred shares will convert into corresponding Public Storage preferred shares.

• Complex Unit Conversions

  The agreement details the conversion of various partnership units (OP Units, LTIP Units) and preferred units, including a cash option for non-accredited investors and the cancellation of 2026 performance-vesting LTIP units for no consideration.

• Dropdown Joint Venture Formation

  A joint venture (Dropdown JV) will be formed to hold approximately $3.2 billion in real estate assets, with $2.2 billion of debt. Certain NSA limited partners will hold 80% of the common equity of the Dropdown JV.

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This filing provides the full legal text of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, finalizing the terms of the previously announced acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust by Public Storage. Key details include the all-stock consideration of 0.1400 Public Storage common shares per NSA common share, the complex conversion mechanics for various preferred shares and partnership units, and the formation of a $3.2 billion Dropdown Joint Venture. The agreement also specifies $17.5 million in transaction bonuses for six executives and a $201.966 million termination fee. This comprehensive disclosure is critical for investors to understand the precise structure and financial implications of the merger, which represents a significant corporate event for NSA.