Public Storage Finalizes National Storage Affiliates Acquisition Terms, Details $4B Financing & JV Structure

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Public Storage has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire National Storage Affiliates Trust, outlining the all-stock consideration, a $3.2 billion Dropdown Joint Venture, and securing $4.0 billion in bridge financing.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement

  Public Storage will acquire National Storage Affiliates Trust in an all-stock transaction, with each NSA common share converting into 0.1400 Public Storage common shares.

• Dropdown Joint Venture Formed

  A new Dropdown Joint Venture will be formed to hold approximately $3.2 billion in real estate assets, with $2.2 billion in debt. 80% of the common equity will be held by certain limited partners of NSA OP, and 20% by a Public Storage subsidiary.

• Financing Secured

  Public Storage has secured commitment letters for up to $2.0 billion in senior unsecured bridge loans, and the Dropdown JV has secured approximately $2.0 billion in mortgage and/or mezzanine bridge loans.

• Insider Support Agreement

  Key National Storage Affiliates insiders (David Cramer, Arlen Nordhagen, Tamara Fischer) have entered into an Election and Support Agreement, committing to vote in favor of the mergers and elect to have at least 50% of their Partnership OP Units redeemed for JV Units.

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This 8-K filing provides the definitive terms for Public Storage's acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust, following the initial announcement on March 16, 2026. The all-stock nature of the common share consideration will result in dilution for existing Public Storage shareholders. The formation of a significant Dropdown Joint Venture, valued at $3.2 billion in assets, is a key structural component of the deal, allowing certain NSA OP limited partners to roll their equity into the JV. The secured bridge financing totaling $4.0 billion provides capital certainty for the transaction. The support agreement from key NSA insiders increases the likelihood of shareholder approval. Investors should monitor the integration process and the performance of the new joint venture.