Etude Storage Partners Proposes to Acquire Global Self Storage for $6.15 Per Share in Cash
Proposal Represents a
May 7, 2024
Global Self Storage, Inc.
3814 Route 44
Attn: Board of Directors
Dear Members of the Board:
I am writing to you on behalf of Etude Storage Partners LLC (together with its affiliates, “ESP”, “we” or “our”). We have been stockholders of Global Self Storage, Inc. (“SELF” or the “Company”) for over five years. As you are aware, we have previously submitted two separate proposals to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock (the “Common Stock”) of the Company, initially at a price equal to
We believe that our proposal delivers an attractive opportunity for stockholders to obtain full and fair value that exceeds both SELF’s historical share price levels, as well as the value the Company can be expected to deliver to stockholders in the coming years. For stockholders, our proposal represents a
About ESP and its Track Record of Success
ESP is a joint venture between entities controlled by Steven Stein and Richard D. Kinder. Our affiliates own over 1.8 million square feet of self-storage and insure over 1,700 facilities nationwide. We have extensive experience investing in and operating commercial real estate portfolios of scale. Combining our self-storage expertise with
We believe that the Company’s performance could be optimized under private ownership by an investor that has the economies of scale required for the Company to build a more long-term oriented business outside of the public markets. Given our deep experience in the self-storage industry and our financial resources, we possess the speed and execution strength needed to consummate the Transaction in an expedited and efficient manner. Accordingly, we believe a sale of the Company would be the best course to allow stockholders to realize immediate liquidity and maximum value for their shares.
Additional Proposal Details
As referenced above, we have more than sufficient available equity capital to fully fund the Transaction; accordingly, the Transaction would not be subject to any financing contingency.
We propose that the Transaction be accomplished through a negotiated merger agreement. Our non-binding proposal is subject to the following conditions: (i) receipt of required Board and stockholder approvals; (ii) receipt of any required governmental and third-party approvals; (iii) satisfactory completion of due diligence; (iv) the Company’s continued maintenance of its current operations without any material and adverse changes; and (v) the execution of a definitive agreement containing terms and conditions customary for a transaction of this type and size.
We are prepared to enter into an appropriate confidentiality agreement and commence our due diligence immediately. We are confident in our ability, together with our legal advisors, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, to complete our due diligence, negotiate and enter into binding agreements, and consummate the Transaction on an accelerated time frame.
Our proposal is based entirely on publicly available information. If upon further due diligence, we learn information regarding the business and its prospects that evidences additional value, we are prepared to increase our proposed acquisition price to reflect this new information.
Next Steps
We believe it is incumbent on the Board, in the proper exercise of its fiduciary duties, to meet with us as soon as possible to discuss moving forward with the Transaction so that we can deliver value to all stockholders. We believe our proposal is value-maximizing, and we urge all constituencies who would benefit from the Transaction to make their views known and have their voices heard by the Board.
We look forward to working with the Board to accomplish our proposed Transaction and promote the best interests of all Company stakeholders. However, we reserve the right to take any action that may be necessary to protect and maximize Company value, which may include, without limitation, taking our proposal directly to stockholders and seeking representation on the Board.
Steven Stein
President
Etude Storage Partners LLC
About Etude Storage Partners
Etude Storage Partners is a joint venture between Etude Capital, one of the largest owners of self-storage facilities in
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Source: Etude Storage Partners LLC
