Public Storage to Acquire National Storage Affiliates in $10.5B All-Stock Deal

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Public Storage announced a definitive agreement to acquire National Storage Affiliates for an enterprise value of approximately $10.5 billion in an all-stock transaction, expected to be accretive to FFO per share and generate significant synergies.

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• Acquisition of National Storage Affiliates

  Public Storage will acquire National Storage Affiliates (NSA) in an all-stock transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $10.5 billion, creating a combined entity with a pro forma equity market capitalization of ~$57 billion.

• All-Stock Consideration

  NSA shareholders and operating partnership unitholders will receive 0.14 shares of PSA common stock or partnership units for each NSA share or unit, implying an offer price of $41.68 per NSA share based on PSA's closing price on March 13, 2026.

• Expected Financial Accretion & Synergies

  The transaction is anticipated to be accretive to FFO per share within the first year and generate $110-$130 million in annual run-rate synergies within 3-4 years.

• Strategic Joint Venture Formation

  A new joint venture will be formed for 313 NSA properties, with NSA operating partnership unitholders owning 80% and Public Storage holding 20%, balancing yield and growth objectives.

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This 8-K details Public Storage's definitive agreement to acquire National Storage Affiliates (NSA) for an enterprise value of approximately $10.5 billion in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition is highly strategic, expanding Public Storage's market presence, enhancing scale, and leveraging its operating platform. The deal is expected to be accretive to FFO per share within the first year and generate substantial run-rate synergies of $110-$130 million within three to four years. A unique joint venture structure for a portion of NSA's properties aims to balance yield for NSA unitholders with Public Storage's long-term growth objectives. This transaction marks a significant step in Public Storage's PS4.0 strategic vision, positioning the combined entity for enhanced profitability and external growth.