Pershing Square Affiliate Invests $232.88M in Preferred and Common Shares, Securing Board Control Post-IPO

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Pershing Square PSUS Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of the company's manager, made a substantial $232.88 million investment in preferred and common shares, acquiring 100% of the preferred class and securing board control following the IPO.

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• Strategic Preferred Share Acquisition

  Pershing Square PSUS Holdings, LLC acquired 1,000,000 shares of 7.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares for $50 million in a private placement.

• Full Ownership of Preferred Class

  This acquisition represents 100% of the outstanding 7.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares.

• Board Representation Rights

  The ownership of these Preferred Shares grants the holder the right to elect two Trustees to the Issuer's Board.

• Significant Common Share Acquisition

  PSUS Holdings also acquired 3,657,680 Common Shares for $182.88 million (at $50 per share) in a concurrent private placement, bringing its total common share ownership to 4,000,000 shares (less than 5% of the aggregate outstanding Common Shares).

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This filing details a substantial investment by Pershing Square PSUS Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of the issuer's manager, totaling $232.88 million in both preferred and common shares. The acquisition of 100% of the 7.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares for $50 million is particularly significant as it grants the holder the right to elect two Trustees to the Board. This strategic capital injection and securing of governance influence by the parent entity, occurring concurrently with the company's initial public offering, demonstrates strong commitment and provides a stable foundation for the newly public company. The acquisition price of $50 per share for both preferred and common stock aligns with the IPO price, indicating confidence despite recent market fluctuations for the common shares.