Solid First Quarter Performance
Core FFO increased by 2% year-over-year to $2 per share. Same-store occupancy was at 93.4%, showing a 100 basis points improvement from the first quarter of 2024.
Strong External Growth Initiatives
Completed $153.8 million in wholly owned acquisitions, adding 12 high-quality stores to the portfolio. Management Plus platform added a net of 100 properties, bringing the third-party managed portfolio to 1,675 stores.
Effective Capital Strategy
Executed two bond offerings, showing continued access to public debt markets. Maintained a conservative leverage profile with almost 90% of debt at fixed rates.
Positive Impact from Life Storage Assets
Former Life Storage assets showed improvements in leasing and pricing. Rentals at these stores are up 10.4% since rebranding.