U-Haul Holding Company (NYSE: UHAL, UHAL.B) generates a steady flow of news through its U-Haul moving and storage operations, insurance subsidiaries and real estate activities. As parent to U-Haul International, Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, it issues updates that touch on transportation, self-storage, insurance and capital markets topics.
News about U-Haul often highlights its role as the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, its large fleet of trucks, trailers and towing devices, and its extensive network of more than 24,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Releases also describe the company’s position as the third largest self-storage operator in North America, with over a million rentable storage units and tens of millions of square feet of storage space at owned and managed facilities.
Investors and observers can expect coverage of quarterly financial results, dividend declarations on the Series N Non-Voting Common Stock (UHAL.B), participation in investor forums, and operating metrics for the moving and storage segment. The company also issues frequent announcements about its U-Haul Growth Index, ranking states, metros and cities by net gains of one-way customers, which it presents as a gauge of migration trends.
Another recurring news theme is U-Haul’s disaster relief efforts, where it offers 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to communities affected by floods and other natural events. Updates on new repair shops, facility openings or changes, and community programs also appear. This news page brings these developments together so readers can follow how U-Haul Holding Company and its UHAL.B share class are evolving across moving, storage, insurance and real estate activities.
U-Haul is launching an adaptive reuse project for a vacant warehouse in Charlotte, NC, set to become a full-service retail and self-storage facility. The initiative will include approximately 700 indoor climate-controlled storage units with advanced security features, expected to be available this winter. U-Haul acquired the property on June 21, 2021, with plans to support local job growth by employing at least 14 team members. This development is part of U-Haul's sustainability efforts to reduce carbon footprints, offering affordable storage options while revitalizing the area.
U-Haul has acquired the former General Electric Oil and Gas office in Oklahoma City to develop a new retail and self-storage facility. This site, located at 5500 SE 59th St., spans 132,907 square feet on 19.3 acres and was purchased on August 18, 2021. Renovations will be completed this winter, featuring climate-controlled units with enhanced security. U-Haul aims to support local job growth by hiring at least 12 staff members and emphasizes sustainability through adaptive reuse of the building, aligning with its corporate responsibility goals.
U-Haul is set to transform the former Kmart store at 74 Worcester Road in Webster into a new facility featuring over 750 climate-controlled self-storage units. Scheduled to open in October, the location will also offer truck rentals and a retail showroom with moving supplies. U-Haul acquired the property on June 18, 2021, as part of its sustainability initiatives aimed at repurposing existing buildings. The facility will create at least 12 local jobs and provide extended access to storage, meeting community demand.
U-Haul has acquired 6.23 acres of land in Carlsbad, NM, with plans to establish a state-of-the-art moving and self-storage facility by 2022. The facility will feature over 100,000 square feet, housing more than 700 climate-controlled self-storage rooms equipped with advanced security systems. This project aims to meet local demand as the nearest U-Haul facility was over 70 miles away in Hobbs. The company plans to hire at least 15 local team members to support job growth in the area.
On August 27, 2021, Humble Design will celebrate its 2,000th client served, transforming homes for families transitioning out of homelessness. This milestone showcases the charity's commitment to providing clean, dignified living spaces through professional design and community donations. U-Haul, a partner since 2016, serves as the 2K Family Sponsor. Humble Design operates in various cities, including Seattle, Chicago, and Detroit, with a remarkable success rate, as 99% of clients escape the cycle of homelessness after receiving services.
Detroit-based non-profit Humble Design is set to celebrate its milestone of serving 2,000 clients emerging from homelessness on Aug. 27, 2021. The organization provides professional design services and gently used furnishings to create welcoming homes for at-risk families and veterans. U-Haul has partnered with Humble Design since 2016 and will sponsor this significant event. The charity notes a 99% success rate in helping families escape homelessness, highlighting the impact of community involvement and support.
Humble Design, a non-profit organization, is celebrating serving its 2,000th client who is transitioning out of homelessness. Scheduled for Aug. 27, the event will showcase the transformation of a veteran's empty residence into a welcoming home. Operating in cities like Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, San Diego, and Seattle, the organization has significantly increased its impact in recent years, with a 99% success rate in helping families escape homelessness. U-Haul, a partner since 2016, is sponsoring this milestone event.
AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL) announced a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share on August 19, 2021. This dividend will be payable on September 21, 2021, to shareholders on record as of September 7, 2021. As the parent company of U-Haul International and other subsidiaries, AMERCO supports a business model that benefits both customers and the environment. U-Haul, a leader in the shared use business, operates over 23,000 locations and has a significant fleet and storage capacity in North America.
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AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL) will host its fifteenth annual virtual analyst and investor meeting on August 19, 2021, at 11 a.m. Arizona time. This meeting aims to facilitate interaction between investors and company representatives, as stated by chairman Joe Shoen. The virtual format is designed to conserve shareholder resources and aligns with U-Haul's sustainability initiatives. Participants can join via www.amerco.com. U-Haul, under AMERCO, operates over 23,000 locations in North America, with a fleet of approximately 176,000 trucks.