Extra Space Storage Inc.

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We are a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”), formed to own, operate, manage, acquire, develop and redevelop self-storage properties (“stores”). We derive substantially all of our revenues from our two segments: self-storage operations and tenant reinsurance. Primary sources of revenue for our self-storage operations segment include rents received from tenants under leases at stores that are wholly-owned and in consolidated joint ventures. Our operating results depend materially on our ability to lease available self-storage units, to actively manage unit rental rates, and on the ability of our tenants to make required rental payments. Consequently, management spends a significant portion of their time maximizing cash flows from our diverse portfolio of stores. Revenue from our tenant reinsurance segment consists of insurance revenues from the reinsurance of risks relating to the loss of goods stored by tenants in our stores.

Current wording

We are a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that owns, operates, manages, acquires, develops and redevelops self-storage properties (“stores”) and provides lending to owners of stores located throughout the United States. We derive substantially all of our revenues from our two segments: self-storage operations and tenant reinsurance. Primary sources of revenue for our self-storage operations segment include rents received from tenants under leases at stores that are wholly-owned and in consolidated joint ventures. Our operating results depend materially on our ability to lease available self-storage units, to actively manage unit rental rates, and on the ability of our tenants to make required rental payments. Consequently, management spends a significant portion of their time maximizing cash flows from our diverse portfolio of stores. Revenue from our tenant reinsurance segment consists of insurance revenues from the reinsurance of risks relating to the loss of goods stored by tenants in our stores.

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Our stores are generally situated in highly visible locations clustered around large population centers. The clustering of our assets around these population centers enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale. To maximize the performance of our stores, we employ industry-leading revenue management systems. Developed by our management team, these systems enable us to analyze, set and adjust rental rates daily across our portfolio in order to respond to changing market conditions. We believe our systems and processes allow us to more proactively manage revenues.

Current wording

Our stores are generally situated in highly visible locations clustered around population centers. The clustering of our assets around these population centers enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale. To maximize the performance of our stores, we employ industry-leading revenue management systems. Developed by our management team, these systems enable us to analyze, set and adjust rental rates daily across our portfolio in order to respond to changing market conditions. We believe our systems and processes allow us to more proactively manage revenues.

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We operate in competitive markets, often where consumers have multiple stores from which to choose. Competition has impacted, and will continue to impact, our store results. We experience seasonal fluctuations in occupancy levels, with occupancy levels generally higher in the summer months due to increased moving activity. We believe that we are able to respond quickly and effectively to changes in local, regional and national economic conditions by adjusting rental rates through the combination of our revenue management team and our industry-leading technology systems. We consider a store to be in the lease-up stage after it has been issued a certificate of occupancy, but before it has achieved stabilization. We consider a store to be stabilized once it has been open for three years or has sustained average square foot occupancy of 80% or more for one calendar year.

Current wording

We operate in competitive markets, often where consumers have multiple stores from which to choose. Competition has impacted, and will continue to impact, our store results. We experience seasonal fluctuations in occupancy levels, with occupancy levels generally higher in the summer months due to increased moving activity. We believe that we are able to respond quickly and effectively to changes in local, regional and national economic conditions by adjusting rental rates through the combination of our revenue management team and our industry-leading technology systems.

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As of September 30, 2025, we owned or had ownership interests in 2,427 operating stores. Of these stores, 2,005 are wholly-owned, 11 are in consolidated joint ventures, and 411 are in unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition, we managed an additional 1,811 stores for third parties bringing the total number of stores which we own and/or manage to 4,238. These stores are located in 43 states and Washington, D.C. The majority of our stores are clustered around large population centers. The clustering of assets around these population centers enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale. Our acquisitions have given us an increased scale in many core markets as well as a foothold in many markets where we had no previous presence.

Current wording

As of March 31, 2026, we owned or had ownership interests in 2,428 operating stores. Of these stores, 2,008 are wholly-owned, 12 are in consolidated joint ventures, and 408 are in unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition, we managed an additional 1,916 stores for third parties bringing the total number of stores which we own and/or manage to 4,344. These stores are located in 42 states and Washington, D.C. The clustering of assets around population centers enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale. Our acquisitions have given us an increased scale in many core markets as well as a foothold in many markets where we had no previous presence.

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As of September 30, 2025, approximately 2,460,000 tenants were leasing storage units at the operating stores that we own and/or manage, primarily on a month-to-month basis, providing the flexibility to increase rental rates over time as market conditions permit. Existing tenants generally receive rate increases at least annually, for which no direct correlation has been drawn to our vacancy trends. Although leases are short-term in duration, the typical tenant tends to remain at our stores for an extended period of time. For same-stores as of September 30, 2025, the average length of stay for tenants who have vacated was approximately 17.0 months.

Current wording

As of March 31, 2026, approximately 2,480,000 tenants were leasing storage units at the operating stores that we own and/or manage, primarily on a month-to-month basis, providing the flexibility to increase rental rates over time as market conditions permit. Existing tenants generally receive rate increases at least annually, for which no direct correlation has been drawn to our vacancy trends. Although leases are short-term in duration, the typical tenant tends to remain at our stores for an extended period of time. For same-store properties as of March 31, 2026, the average length of stay for tenants who had vacated was approximately 16.8 months.

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Our store portfolio is made up of different types of construction and building configurations. Most often sites are what we consider “hybrid” stores, a mix of drive-up and multi-floor buildings.

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Our store portfolio is made up of different types of construction and building configurations. Most often sites are what we consider “hybrid” facilities, a mix of both drive-up buildings and multi-floor buildings.

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The following table presents additional information regarding net rentable square feet and the number of stores by state:

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The following table presents additional information regarding our net rentable square feet and the number of stores by state:

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Comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024

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Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025

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Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 included the operations of 2,427 stores (2,005 wholly-owned, 11 in consolidated joint ventures, and 411 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method) compared to the results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, which included the operations of 2,401 stores (1,934 wholly-owned, seven in consolidated joint ventures, and 460 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method).

Current wording

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 included the operations of 2,428 stores (2,008 wholly-owned, 12 in consolidated joint ventures, and 408 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method) compared to the results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which included the operations of 2,424 stores (1,975 wholly-owned, ten in consolidated joint ventures, and 439 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method). Material or unusual changes in the results of our operations are discussed below:

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Property rental—The increase in property rental revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily the result of an increase of $32,063 and $78,672, respectively, associated with acquisitions completed in 2024 and acquisitions completed in the first nine months of 2025. The increase in revenue resulting from these acquisitions was partially offset by decreases in rental revenue of $5,882 and $15,601, respectively, due to property dispositions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. We acquired 58 wholly-owned stores and disposed of six wholly-owned stores in 2024, and we acquired 46 wholly-owned stores and disposed of 12 wholly-owned stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Current wording

Property rental—The increase in property rental revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily the result of an increase of $22,679 associated with acquisitions completed in 2025 and acquisitions completed in the first three months of 2026. The increase in revenue resulting from these acquisitions was partially offset by a decrease in property rental revenue of $6,543 due to property dispositions over the same period. We acquired one wholly-owned store and disposed of one wholly-owned store during the three months ended March 31, 2026. We acquired 76 wholly-owned stores and disposed of 37 wholly-owned stores during the year ended December 31, 2025. In addition, property rental revenue increased by $11,372 due to improved operating results at our same-store properties.

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Tenant reinsurance—The increase in tenant reinsurance revenues was due primarily to an increase in the number of stores operated. We operated 4,238 stores at September 30, 2025 compared to 3,862 stores at September 30, 2024.

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Tenant reinsurance—The increase in tenant reinsurance revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was due primarily to an increase in the number of stores operated. We operated 4,344 stores at March 31, 2026 compared to 4,099 stores at March 31, 2025.

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Management fees and other income—Management fees and other income primarily represent the fees collected for our management of stores owned by third parties and unconsolidated joint ventures and other transaction fee income. The increase for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 was due to both an increase in the number of stores managed and an increase in the overall revenue of stores under management when compared to the same period last year. As of September 30, 2025, we managed 2,222 stores for unconsolidated joint ventures and third parties, compared to 1,921 stores as of September 30, 2024.

Current wording

Management fees and other income—Management fees and other income primarily represent the fees collected for our management of stores owned by third parties and unconsolidated joint ventures and other transaction fee income. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to both an increase in the number of stores managed and an increase in the overall revenue of stores under management when compared to the same period last year. As of March 31, 2026, we managed 1,916 stores for third party owners, compared to 1,675 stores as of March 31, 2025. These increases are offset by a decrease in management fees attributable to stores in unconsolidated joint ventures, where the number of stores decreased from 439 to 408 over the same period.

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Property operations—The increase in property operations expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 consists primarily of an increase of $14,738 and $38,855, respectively, related to acquisitions completed in 2024 and acquisitions completed in the first nine months of 2025. We acquired 58 wholly-owned stores in 2024 and an additional 46 wholly-owned stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Additionally, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, there was an increase of $9,184 and $31,215, respectively, at our same-store properties primarily due to an increase in payroll and benefits, marketing, repairs and maintenance, and property tax expenses.

Current wording

Property operations—The increase in property operations expense during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year consists primarily of an increase of $9,457 related to acquisitions completed in 2025 and in the first three months of 2026. We acquired 76 wholly-owned stores in 2025 and one wholly-owned store during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Additionally, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, there was an increase of $5,243 in property operations expense at our same-store properties primarily due to an increase in repairs and maintenance, insurance, and property operating expenses.

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General and administrative—General and administrative expenses primarily include all expenses not directly related to our stores, including corporate payroll, office expense, office rent, travel and professional fees. These expenses are recognized as incurred. Our overall general and administrative expense increased primarily as a result of our increased size through acquisitions and growth in our managed portfolio.

Current wording

General and administrative—General and administrative expenses primarily include all expenses not directly related to our stores, including corporate payroll, office expense, office rent, travel and professional fees. These expenses are recognized as incurred.

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Depreciation and amortization—We amortize to expense intangible assets-customer intangibles on a straight-line basis over the average period that a tenant is expected to utilize the facility (currently estimated at 18 months). Depreciation and amortization expense decreased for both the three and nine month periods, primarily due to the customer intangibles associated with our merger with Life Storage being fully expensed in January of this year.

Current wording

Depreciation and amortization—We amortize to expense intangible assets-customer intangibles on a straight-line basis over the average period that a tenant is expected to utilize the facility (currently estimated at 18 months). Depreciation and amortization expense increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of the acquisition of new stores. We acquired 76 wholly-owned stores in 2025 and one wholly-owned store during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

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Interest expense—The increase in interest expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily the result of higher outstanding debt. As of September 30, 2025, we had approximately $13,162,058 in total face value of debt, compared to approximately $11,827,208 as of September 30, 2024.

Current wording

Interest expense—The increase in interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily the result of higher outstanding debt. As of March 31, 2026, we had approximately $13,406,885 in total face value of debt, compared to approximately $12,809,851 as of March 31, 2025.

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Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on unsecured senior notes, net—Represents the amortization of the discount assigned to the fair value of the Life Storage unsecured senior notes assumed as part of the Life Storage Merger and net premium from bond offerings, offset by the discount from assumed debt.

Current wording

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on unsecured senior notes, net—Represents the amortization of the discount assigned to the fair value of the Life Storage unsecured senior notes assumed as part of our merger with Life Storage and net premium from bond offerings, offset by the discount from assumed debt.

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Interest income—Interest income represents interest earned on variable interest rate bridge loans, debt securities and on notes receivable from Common Operating Partnership unit holders. The increase in interest income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily the result of an increase in the amount of bridge loans outstanding. The balance of bridge loans was $1,544,719 as of September 30, 2025, compared to $1,032,244 as of September 30, 2024.

Current wording

Interest income—Interest income represents interest earned on bridge loans, debt securities and on a note receivable from a Common Operating Partnership unit holder. The increase in interest income during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily the result of an increase in the amount of bridge loans outstanding. The balance of bridge loans outstanding was $1,452,159 as of March 31, 2026, compared to $1,369,089 as of March 31, 2025. The increase is also attributable to interest received on a $50,000 note receivable from a Common Operating Partnership unit holder. This note receivable originated in December 2024, bears interest at 10% per annum and matures on June 30, 2026.

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Equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real estate entities—Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities represents the income earned through our ownership interests in unconsolidated joint ventures. In these joint ventures, we and our joint venture partners generally receive a preferred return on our invested capital. To the extent that cash or profits in excess of these preferred returns are generated, we receive a higher percentage of the excess cash or profits. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 is primarily due to the transaction in November 2024 in which we acquired additional ownership interest in the HF1 Sovran HHF Storage Holdings LLC and HF2 Sovran HHF Storage Holdings II LLC from our partner in the unconsolidated joint ventures. The transaction increased our equity ownership percentages from 20% and 15%, respectively, to 49% in each unconsolidated joint venture. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2025 is primarily due to the transfer and distribution of membership interests in the PR II EXR JV LLC joint venture in March 2025, the acquisition of our partners’ membership interests in the ESS-NYFL JV LP and ESS CA-TIVS JV LP joint ventures in April 2025, and the sale of our membership interest in the Life Storage Spacemax LLC joint venture in July 2025. The number of stores in unconsolidated joint ventures in which we have ownership interests was 411 as of September 30, 2025, compared to 460 as of September 30, 2024. Dividend income represents dividends from our investment in preferred stock of SmartStop and its affiliates.

Current wording

Equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real estate entities—Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities represents the income earned through our ownership interests in unconsolidated joint ventures. In these joint ventures, we and our joint venture partners generally receive a preferred return on our invested capital. To the extent that cash or profits in excess of these preferred returns are generated, we receive a higher percentage of the excess cash or profits. The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is primarily due to the transfer and distribution of membership interests in the PR II EXR JV LLC joint venture in March 2025 and the acquisition of our partners’ membership interests in the ESS-NYFL JV LP and ESS CA-TIVS JV LP joint ventures in April 2025. Also contributing to the decrease is the sale of our membership interests in both the Extra Space Northern Properties VI LLC and the Life Storage Spacemax LLC joint ventures, which occurred in October and July 2025, respectively. The number of stores in unconsolidated joint ventures in which we have ownership interests was 408 as of March 31, 2026, compared to 439 as of March 31, 2025. Dividend income represents dividends from our investments in preferred stock of Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. and Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc.

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Income tax expense—The increase in income tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily the result of an increase in book income and a decrease in permanent tax deductions related to stock awards.

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Income tax expense—The increase in income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily the result of an increase in book income and a decrease in permanent tax deductions related to stock awards.

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Our same-store pool for the periods presented consists of 1,829 stores that are wholly-owned and operated and that were stabilized by the first day of the earliest calendar year presented. We consider a store to be stabilized once it has been open for three years or has sustained average square foot occupancy of 80% or more for one calendar year. We believe that by providing same-store results from a stabilized pool of stores, with accompanying operating metrics including but not limited to occupancy, rental revenue growth, operating expense growth, net operating income growth, etc., stockholders and potential investors are able to evaluate operating performance without the effects of non-stabilized occupancy levels, rent levels, expense levels, acquisitions or completed developments. Same-store results should not be used as a basis for future same-store performance or for the performance of our stores as a whole. The following table presents operating data for our same-store portfolio.

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Our same-store pool for the periods presented consists of 1,870 stores that are wholly-owned and operated and that were stabilized by the first day of the earliest calendar year presented. We consider a store to be stabilized once it has been open for three years or has sustained average square foot occupancy of 80% or more for one calendar year. We believe that by providing same-store results from a stabilized pool of stores, with accompanying operating metrics including but not limited to occupancy, rental revenue growth, operating expense growth, net operating income growth, etc., stockholders and potential investors are able to evaluate operating performance without the effects of non-stabilized occupancy levels, rent levels, expense levels, acquisitions or completed developments. Same-store results should not be used as a basis for future same-store performance or for the performance of our stores as a whole. The following table presents operating data for our same-store portfolio.

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Cash flows from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 increased when compared to the same period in the prior year. Cash flows used in investing activities relate primarily to our acquisition and development of new stores, sales of stores, investments in unconsolidated real estate entities, and notes receivable from bridge loans and fluctuate depending on our actions in those areas. Cash flows from financing activities depend primarily on our debt and equity financing activities. A summary of cash flows along with significant components are as follows:

Current wording

Cash flows from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased when compared to the same period in the prior year. Cash flows used in investing activities relate primarily to our acquisition and development of new stores, sales of stores, investments in unconsolidated real estate entities, and notes receivable from bridge loans and fluctuate depending on our actions in those areas. Cash flows from financing activities depend primarily on our debt and equity financing activities. A summary of cash flows along with significant components are as follows:

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As of September 30, 2025, we had $111,931 available in cash and cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts managed by third party financial institutions and consist of invested cash and cash in our operating accounts. During 2025 and 2024, we experienced no loss or lack of access to our cash and cash equivalents; however, there can be no assurance that access to our cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets.

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As of March 31, 2026, we had $138,986 available in cash and cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts managed by third party financial institutions and consist of invested cash and cash in our operating accounts. During 2026 and 2025, we experienced no loss or lack of access to our cash and cash equivalents; however, there can be no assurance that access to our cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets.

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In November 2024, we established our commercial paper program, under which we may issue, repay and re-issue short-term unsecured commercial paper notes. The aggregate principal amount outstanding under the program at any time cannot exceed $1,000,000, and the net proceeds of the commercial paper notes are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The maturities of the notes generally range from overnight to three months, with a maximum of up to 13 months. The commercial paper notes are issued under customary terms in the commercial paper market and are issued at a discount from par or, alternatively, can be issued at par and bear varying interest rates on a fixed or floating basis. At any point in time, we expect to maintain available commitments under our Credit Facilities in an amount at least equal to the amount of commercial paper notes outstanding. At September 30, 2025, we had $540,000 in issuances outstanding under the commercial paper program.

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Our commercial paper program provides us the ability to issue, repay and re-issue short-term unsecured commercial paper notes. The aggregate principal amount outstanding under the program at any time cannot exceed $1,000,000, and the net proceeds of the commercial paper notes are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The maturities of the notes generally range from overnight to three months, with a maximum of up to 397 days. The commercial paper notes are issued under customary terms in the commercial paper market and are issued at a discount from par or, alternatively, can be issued at par and bear varying interest rates on a fixed or floating basis. At any point in time, we expect to maintain available commitments under our credit facility in an amount at least equal to the amount of commercial paper notes outstanding. At March 31, 2026, we had $850,000 in issuances outstanding under the commercial paper program.

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We hold a BBB+/Stable rating from S&P, which was upgraded from BBB/Stable in July 2023 in connection with the Life Storage Merger, and a Baa2/Positive rating from Moody’s Investors Service. We intend to manage our balance sheet to maintain these ratings. Certain of our real estate assets are pledged as collateral for our debt. As of September 30, 2025, we had a total of 1,786 unencumbered stores as defined by our public bonds. Our unencumbered asset value was calculated as $30,315,349 and our total asset value was calculated as $35,717,864 according to the calculations as defined by our public bonds. We are subject to certain restrictive covenants relating to our outstanding debt. We were in compliance with all financial covenants at September 30, 2025.

Current wording

We hold a BBB+/Stable rating from S&P and a Baa2/Stable rating from Moody’s Investors Service. We intend to manage our balance sheet to maintain these ratings. Certain of our real estate assets are pledged as collateral for our debt. As of March 31, 2026, we had a total of 1,776 unencumbered stores as defined by our public bonds. Our unencumbered asset value was calculated as $30,190,854 and our total asset value was calculated as $35,820,236 according to the calculations as defined by our public bonds. We are subject to certain restrictive covenants relating to our outstanding debt. We were in compliance with all financial covenants at March 31, 2026.

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Our liquidity needs consist primarily of operating expenses, monthly debt service payments, recurring capital expenditures, dividends to stockholders and distributions to unit holders necessary to maintain our REIT qualification. We may from time to time seek to repurchase our outstanding debt, shares of common stock or other securities in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. In addition, we evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the merits of strategic acquisitions and other relationships, which may require us to raise additional funds. We may also use Operating Partnership units as currency to fund acquisitions from self-storage owners.

Current wording

Our liquidity needs consist primarily of operating expenses, monthly debt service payments, recurring capital expenditures, distributions to unit holders and dividends to stockholders necessary to maintain our REIT qualification. We evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the merits of strategic acquisitions and other relationships, which may require us to raise additional funds. We may also use Operating Partnership units as currency to fund acquisitions from self-storage owners. In addition, we may from time to time seek to repurchase our outstanding debt, shares of common stock or other securities in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.