GLENDALE, Calif., July 14, 2025 — Ki Corporation and Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) (together, the “Consortium”) announced today a revised non-binding indicative offer (NBIO) to acquire Abacus Storage King (ASX:ASK) for cash consideration of A$1.65 per stapled security. The Consortium and Abacus Storage King have agreed to proceed with due diligence based on the revised terms.
“We are excited to take the next step towards this potential combination with Abacus Storage King in partnership with Ki Corporation,” said Joe Russell, Public Storage’s Chief Executive Officer. “Public Storage has proven success internationally, and we are excited by the prospect of sharing our expertise and wide-ranging competitive advantages with Abacus Storage King in the rapidly growing Australian self-storage market. We are confident this transaction would be a compelling outcome for Abacus Storage King and Public Storage’s stakeholders.”
The revised NBIO is non-binding and subject to several conditions, including due diligence. Ki Corporation and Public Storage’s discussions with Abacus Storage King are preliminary in nature and any transaction would be subject to processes for acquisition of widely held entities under Australian law, including securityholder approval. There is no assurance the parties will reach a definitive agreement or consummate a transaction or that if such an agreement is reached, it will be on terms similar to those set forth herein.
Public Storage does not intend to provide additional or ongoing disclosure regarding these discussions prior to any execution of a definitive agreement and expressly disclaims any obligation to update this information, except as required by law.
