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Extra Space Storage Inc. Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

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Extra Space Storage Inc. reported a decrease in net income but an increase in FFO for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023. The company achieved positive same-store revenue growth and acquired several new stores. The merger with Life Storage, Inc. also impacted the financial results. CEO Joe Margolis expressed confidence in revenue growth for 2024.
Positive
  • Positive same-store revenue growth and increased FFO.
  • Acquisition of new stores, including through the Life Storage Merger.
  • Confidence in revenue growth for 2024.
  • Strong performance in optimizing recently acquired assets.
Negative
  • Decrease in net income attributable to common stockholders.
  • Transition costs impacting net income.
  • Decrease in same-store NOI for the three months ended December 31, 2023.
  • Lower new customer rates expected to be a headwind in 2024.

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The reported decrease in net income and FFO for Extra Space Storage Inc. reflects the impact of transition costs and non-cash charges associated with the Life Storage Merger. The 32.9% decrease in quarterly net income and the 26.1% decrease in annual net income are significant figures that may concern investors, as they suggest potential challenges in the integration process or higher costs than anticipated.

Moreover, the slight decrease in Core FFO suggests that, excluding one-time costs, the underlying performance of the company's operations has also faced headwinds. It is important to note that FFO is a key metric in the real estate industry, as it adds back depreciation and amortization to net income, providing a clearer picture of the performance of income-producing assets.

However, the increase in same-store revenue and NOI for the year indicates resilience in the company's core operations. The occupancy rate, a critical indicator of demand for storage units, remained high at 93.0%, although it experienced a slight decline from the previous year. The management's outlook for 2024, which includes expectations of stronger revenue growth from Life Storage assets, suggests optimism for the integration's long-term benefits.

Extra Space Storage Inc.'s expansion through the Life Storage Merger and the addition of 1,200 stores is a strategic move to consolidate market share in the self-storage industry. This acquisition makes the company the largest self-storage management company in the United States, which could lead to economies of scale and increased bargaining power with suppliers and customers.

The self-storage industry is often considered recession-resistant due to the constant demand for storage space regardless of economic conditions. This characteristic may provide a buffer for the company's performance amid economic uncertainties. However, the reported headwind from lower new customer rates indicates possible competitive pressures or a shift in market dynamics.

Investors should also consider the company's debt profile, with a significant portion of fixed-rate debt, which can be advantageous in a rising interest rate environment by providing predictability in debt servicing costs. The management's decision not to issue new shares or repurchase stock during the quarter reflects a cautious approach to capital allocation, possibly prioritizing liquidity and debt management in the current economic climate.

As a REIT, Extra Space Storage Inc. is required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders in the form of dividends, which can make it an attractive investment for income-seeking investors. The company's dividend payment of $1.62 per share in Q4 2023 remains a critical aspect of shareholder returns, especially in light of declining net income and FFO.

The company's acquisition and development activities, including the closing of new stores and investments in joint ventures, indicate an ongoing strategy to grow its asset base. These activities, however, require substantial capital and can impact the company's leverage and liquidity. The bridge loan program, with originations and sales, is part of the company's investment strategy to finance these activities and manage risk.

Investors should monitor the integration of the Life Storage assets and the company's ability to realize synergies. The management's confidence in the self-storage sector's durability and the platform's ability to capture customer volume when demand accelerates is a positive signal, but it remains to be seen how these factors will translate into financial performance.

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) (the "Company"), a leading owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and a constituent of the S&P 500, announced operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023.

Highlights for the three months ended December 31, 2023:

  • Achieved net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.02 per diluted share, representing a 32.9% decrease compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to $30.6 million in transition costs, non-cash interest and amortization of intangibles related to the Life Storage Merger (as defined below).
  • Achieved funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unit holders ("FFO") of $1.89 per diluted share. FFO, excluding adjustments ("Core FFO"), was $2.02 per diluted share, representing a 3.3% decrease compared to the same period in the prior year.
  • Increased same-store revenue by 0.8% and same-store net operating income ("NOI") decreased by (0.1)% compared to the same period in the prior year.
  • Reported ending same-store occupancy of 93.0% as of December 31, 2023, compared to 94.1% as of December 31, 2022.
  • The Company acquired three operating stores and four stores at completion of construction ("Certificate of Occupancy stores" or "C of O stores") for a total cost of approximately $82.7 million.
  • In conjunction with a joint venture partner, acquired one operating store for a total cost of approximately $25.0 million, of which the Company invested $1.0 million.
  • Originated $129.2 million in mortgage and mezzanine bridge loans and sold $43.9 million in mortgage bridge loans.
  • Added 74 stores (55 stores net) to the Company's third-party management platform. As of December 31, 2023, the Company managed 1,337 stores for third parties and 472 stores in unconsolidated joint ventures, for a total of 1,809 managed stores.
  • Paid a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share.

Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2023:

  • Achieved net income attributable to common stockholders of $4.74 per diluted share, representing a 26.1% decrease compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to $97.9 million in transition costs, non-cash interest and amortization of intangibles related to the Life Storage Merger.
  • Achieved FFO of $7.56 per diluted share, and Core FFO of $8.10 per diluted share, representing a 4.0% decrease compared to the same period in the prior year.
  • Increased same-store revenue by 3.1% and same-store NOI by 2.8% compared to the same period in the prior year.
  • On July 20, 2023, the Company closed its merger with Life Storage, Inc. ("Life Storage" or "LSI") in an $11.6 billion all-stock transaction (the "Life Storage Merger"), adding over 1,200 stores to the Extra Space Storage platform.
  • In addition to the stores acquired through the Life Storage Merger, the Company acquired seven operating stores and seven C of O stores for a total cost of approximately $147.1 million.
  • In conjunction with joint venture partners, acquired eight operating stores and one C of O store for a total cost of approximately $170.5 million, of which the Company invested $31.3 million.
  • Originated $329.6 million in mortgage and mezzanine bridge loans and sold $181.0 million in mortgage bridge loans.
  • Added 225 stores (189 stores net) to the Company's third-party management platform, in addition to the stores added through the Life Storage Merger.

Joe Margolis, CEO of Extra Space Storage Inc., commented: "We had a solid quarter, focusing on optimizing the performance of the recently added Life Storage assets, while maximizing the performance of the legacy Extra Space Storage locations. We maintained healthy in-place rents and strong same-store occupancy in the quarter, averaging 93.4%, which drove positive same-store revenue growth.

Turning to 2024, we anticipate stronger revenue growth from the Life Storage assets, which are benefiting from the sophistication of the Extra Space platform. While we expect a headwind from lower new customer rates, we are confident in the durability of self-storage, our highly diversified portfolio and our platform's ability to capture customer volume when sector demand accelerates."

FFO Per Share:

The following table (unaudited) outlines the Company's FFO and Core FFO for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.  The table also provides a reconciliation to GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders and earnings per diluted share for each period presented (amounts shown in thousands, except share and per share data):


For the Three Months Ended
December 31,


For the Year Ended
December 31,


2023


2022


2023


2022




(per share)1




(per share)1




(per share)1




(per share)1

Net income attributable to
common stockholders

$   216,134


$       1.02


$   204,260


$       1.52


$   803,198


$       4.74


$    860,688


$       6.41

Impact of the difference in
weighted average number of
shares – diluted2



(0.05)




(0.10)




(0.25)




(0.40)

Adjustments:
















Real estate depreciation

152,881


0.69


71,983


0.50


418,149


2.34


263,923


1.85

Amortization of intangibles

30,246


0.14


4,882


0.03


59,295


0.33


13,623


0.10

Gain on real estate transactions







(14,249)


(0.10)

Unconsolidated joint venture real
estate depreciation and
amortization

8,041


0.04


4,295


0.03


24,400


0.14


16,644


0.12

Distributions paid on Series A
Preferred Operating Partnership
units



(572)



(159)



(2,288)


(0.02)

Income allocated to Operating
Partnership and other
noncontrolling interests

11,273


0.05


15,219


0.11


47,255


0.26


60,468


0.42

FFO

$   418,575


$       1.89


$   300,067


$       2.09


$ 1,352,138


$       7.56


$ 1,198,809


$       8.38

















Adjustments:
















Life Storage Merger transition
costs

12,558


0.05




66,732


0.37



Non-cash interest expense related
to amortization of discount on
Life Storage unsecured senior
notes

10,558


0.05




18,786


0.10



Amortization of other intangibles
related to the Life Storage
Merger, net of tax benefit

7,440


0.03




12,400


0.07



Transaction costs - Bargold



83





1,548


0.01

Property losses and tenant
reinsurance claims due to
hurricanes, net







6,200


0.05

CORE FFO

$   449,131


$       2.02


$   300,150


$       2.09


$ 1,450,056


$       8.10


$ 1,206,557


$       8.44

















Weighted average number of
shares – diluted3

221,916,681




143,551,135




178,969,993




143,009,565





(1)

Per share amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.

(2)

Adjustment to account for the difference between the number of shares used to calculate earnings per share and the number of shares used to calculate FFO per share. Earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method, which uses a lower number of shares than the calculation for FFO per share and Core FFO per share, which are calculated assuming full redemption of all OP units as described in note (3).

(3)

Extra Space Storage LP (the "Operating Partnership") has outstanding preferred and common Operating Partnership units ("OP units"). These OP units can be redeemed for cash or, at the Company's election, shares of the Company's common stock. Redemption of all OP units for common stock has been assumed for purposes of calculating the weighted average number of shares — diluted, as presented above. The computation of weighted average number of shares — diluted, for FFO per share and Core FFO per share also includes the effect of share-based compensation plans.

Operating Results and Same-Store Performance:

The following table (unaudited) outlines the Company's same-store performance for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (amounts shown in thousands, except store count data)1:


For the Three Months
Ended December 31,


Percent


For the Year Ended
December 31,


Percent


2023


2022


Change


2023


2022


Change

Same-store property revenues2












Net rental income

$   376,862


$   374,061


0.7 %


$ 1,503,441


$ 1,461,509


2.9 %

Other income

14,891


14,568


2.2 %


58,845


53,856


9.3 %

Total same-store revenues

$   391,753


$   388,629


0.8 %


$ 1,562,286


$ 1,515,365


3.1 %













Same-store operating expenses2












Payroll and benefits

$      21,910


$      21,392


2.4 %


$      85,090


$      83,286


2.2 %

Marketing

7,056


5,721


23.3 %


26,885


23,191


15.9 %

Office expense3

11,928


11,166


6.8 %


48,025


44,450


8.0 %

Property operating expense4

7,829


8,472


(7.6) %


34,514


34,090


1.2 %

Repairs and maintenance

6,182


5,410


14.3 %


24,095


24,999


(3.6) %

Property taxes

33,700


34,025


(1.0) %


140,306


138,594


1.2 %

Insurance

4,794


3,653


31.2 %


17,251


12,960


33.1 %

Total same-store operating expenses

$      93,399


$      89,839


4.0 %


$   376,166


$   361,570


4.0 %













Same-store net operating income2

$   298,354


$   298,790


(0.1) %


$ 1,186,120


$ 1,153,795


2.8 %













Same-store square foot occupancy as of quarter end

93.0 %


94.1 %




93.0 %


94.1 %















Average same-store square foot occupancy

93.4 %


94.6 %




93.9 %


94.8 %















Properties included in same-store5

913


913




913


913





(1)

A reconciliation of net income to same-store net operating income is provided later in this release, entitled "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Total Same-Store Net Operating Income."

(2)

Same-store revenues, operating expenses and net operating income do not include tenant reinsurance revenue or expense.

(3)

Includes general office expenses, computer, bank fees, and credit card merchant fees.

(4)

Includes utilities and miscellaneous other store expenses.

(5)

The Company removed one store from the same-store pool due to a fire, reducing the property count of the same-store pool from 914 to 913.

Details related to the same-store performance of stores by metropolitan statistical area ("MSA") for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are provided in the supplemental financial information published on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com/.

Investment and Property Management Activity:

The following table (unaudited) outlines the Company's acquisitions and developments that are closed, completed or under agreement (dollars in thousands).  Totals in the table do not include the stores or values associated with the Life Storage Merger.



Closed/Completed
through
December 31, 2023


Closed/Completed
Subsequent to
December 31, 2023


Scheduled to Still
Close/Complete 
in 2024


Total 2024


To Close/Complete
in 2025

Wholly-Owned Investment


Stores


Price


Stores


Price


Stores


Price


Stores


Price


Stores


Price

Operating Stores


7


$     48,550


3


$  15,575


3


$ 18,300


6


$    33,875



$        —

C of O and Development
      Stores1


7


98,565




4


47,536


4


47,536



EXR Investment in Wholly-
Owned Stores


14


147,115


3


15,575


7


65,836


10


81,411
























Joint Venture Investment





















EXR Investment in JV
     Acquisition of Operating
     Stores1


8


24,258









EXR Investment in JV
     Development and C of O1


1


7,015


1


19,395


8


92,941


9


112,336


1


13,968

EXR Investment in Joint
Ventures


9


31,273


1


19,395


8


92,941


9


112,336


1


13,968

Total EXR Investment


23


$  178,388


4


$  34,970


15


$  158,777


19


$ 193,747


1


$  13,968



(1)

The locations of C of O and development stores and joint venture ownership interest details are included in the supplemental financial information published on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com/.

The projected developments and acquisitions under agreement described above are subject to customary closing conditions and no assurance can be provided that these developments and acquisitions will be completed on the terms described, or at all.

Bridge Loans:

During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company originated $129.2 million in bridge loans and sold $43.9 million in bridge loans, resulting in outstanding balances of approximately $594.7 million at quarter end. The Company has an additional $288.3 million in bridge loans that closed subsequent to quarter end or are under agreement to close in 2024.  Additional details related to the Company's loan activity and balances held are included in the supplemental financial information published on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com/.

Property Management:

As of December 31, 2023, the Company managed 1,337 stores for third-party owners and 472 stores owned in unconsolidated joint ventures, for a total of 1,809 stores under management.  The Company is the largest self-storage management company in the United States.

Balance Sheet:

During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company completed a public bond offering issuing $600.0 million of 5.9% senior unsecured notes due 2031. Subsequent to quarter end, the Company completed another public bond offering issuing $600.0 million of 5.4% senior unsecured notes due 2034.

During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company did not issue any shares on its ATM program, and it currently has $800.0 million available for issuance. Likewise, the Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock using its stock repurchase program during the quarter, and as of December 31, 2023, the Company had authorization to purchase up to an additional $500.0 million under the program. 

As of December 31, 2023, the Company's percentage of fixed-rate debt to total debt was 73.4%. Net of the impact of variable rate receivables, the effective fixed-rate debt to total debt was 78.6%.  The weighted average interest rates of the Company's fixed and variable-rate debt were 3.9% and 6.6%, respectively. The combined weighted average interest rate was 4.6% with a weighted average maturity of approximately 4.8 years.

Dividends:

On December 29, 2023, the Company paid a fourth quarter common stock dividend of $1.62 per share to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2023.

Outlook:

The following table outlines the Company's Core FFO estimates and annual assumptions for the year ending December 31, 20241.


Ranges for 2024
Annual Assumptions


Notes


(February 27, 2024)




Low


High



Core FFO

$7.85


$8.15



Dilution per share from C of O and value add acquisitions

$0.20


$0.20



EXR Same-store revenue growth

(2.00) %


0.50 %


Same-store pool of 1,078 stores

EXR Same-store expense growth

4.00 %


5.50 %


Same-store pool of 1,078 stores

EXR Same-store NOI growth

(4.25) %


(0.50) %


Same-store pool of 1,078 stores







Legacy LSI Same-store revenue growth

2.00 %


4.50 %


Same-store pool of 664 stores

Legacy LSI Same-store expense growth

6.25 %


7.75 %


Same-store pool of 664 stores

Legacy LSI Same-store NOI growth

(0.25) %


4.00 %


Same-store pool of 664 stores







Weighted average one-month SOFR

4.75 %


4.75 %









Net tenant reinsurance income

$248,000,000


$251,000,000



Management fees and other income

$116,500,000


$117,500,000



Interest income

$95,000,000


$96,000,000


Includes interest from bridge loans and
dividends from NexPoint preferred
investment

General and administrative expenses

$180,500,000


$182,500,000


Includes non-cash compensation

Average monthly cash balance

$65,000,000


$65,000,000



Equity in earnings of real estate ventures

$66,000,000


$67,000,000


Includes dividends from SmartStop
preferred investments

Interest expense

$521,000,000


$525,000,000


Excludes non-cash interest expense
shown below

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount
on Life Storage unsecured senior notes

$43,000,000


$44,000,000


Amortization of LSI debt mark-to-
market; excluded from Core FFO

Income Tax Expense

$31,000,000


$32,000,000


Taxes associated with the Company's
taxable REIT subsidiary

Acquisitions

$250,000,000


$250,000,000


Represents the Company's investment

Bridge loans outstanding

$750,000,000


$750,000,000


Represents the Company's average
retained loan balances for 2024

Weighted average share count

221,800,000


221,800,000


Assumes redemption of all OP units for
common stock


(1)  A reconciliation of net income outlook to same-store net operating income outlook is provided later in this release entitled "Reconciliation of Estimated GAAP Net Income to Estimated Same-Store Net Operating Income."  The reconciliation includes details related to same-store revenue and same-store expense outlooks.  A reconciliation of net income per share outlook to funds from operations per share outlook is provided later in this release entitled "Reconciliation of the Range of Estimated GAAP Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share to Estimated Fully Diluted FFO Per Share." 

FFO estimates for the year are fully diluted for an estimated average number of shares and OP units outstanding during the year. The Company's estimates are forward-looking and based on management's view of current and future market conditions. The Company's actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

Supplemental Financial Information:

Supplemental unaudited financial information regarding the Company's performance can be found on the Company's website at www.extraspace.com. Under the "Company Info" navigation menu on the home page, click on "Investor Relations," then under the "Financials & Stock Information" navigation menu click on "Quarterly Earnings." This supplemental information provides additional detail on items that include store occupancy and financial performance by portfolio and market, debt maturity schedules and performance of lease-up assets.

Conference Call:

The Company will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to discuss its financial results. Telephone participants may avoid any delays in joining the conference call by pre-registering for the call using the following link to receive a special dial-in number and PIN:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI4f9ef07b182b4586b2cd3b568dcf5801.

A live webcast of the call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com. To listen to the live webcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

A replay of the call will be available for 30 days on the investor relations section of the Company's website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 28, 2024. 

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain information set forth in this release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning the benefits of store acquisitions, developments, favorable market conditions, our outlook and estimates for the year, statements concerning the impact of the Life Storage Merger and other statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, the competitive landscape, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions and developments, estimated hurricane-related insurance claims and other information that is not historical information. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "believes," "estimates," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "anticipates," or "intends," or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. We may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, by us or on our behalf, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in or contemplated by this release. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the risks referenced in the "Risk Factors" section included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Such factors include, but are not limited to:

  • adverse changes in general economic conditions, the real estate industry and the markets in which we operate;
  • failure to realize the expected benefits of the Life Storage Merger;
  • the risk that Life Storage's business will not be fully integrated successfully or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected, including our ability to retain and hire key personnel;
  • the uncertainty of expected future financial performance and results of the combined company following completion of the Life Storage Merger;
  • failure to close pending acquisitions and developments on expected terms, or at all;
  • the effect of competition from new and existing stores or other storage alternatives, including increased or unanticipated competition for our or Life Storage's properties, which could cause rents and occupancy rates to decline;
  • potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination;
  • the impact of the regulatory environment as well as national, state and local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, those governing real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), tenant reinsurance and other aspects of our business, which could adversely affect our results;
  • our ability to recover losses under our insurance policies;
  • disruptions in credit and financial markets and resulting difficulties in raising capital or obtaining credit at reasonable rates or at all, which could impede our ability to grow;
  • our reliance on information technologies, which are vulnerable to, among other things, attack from computer viruses and malware, hacking, cyberattacks and other unauthorized access or misuse, any of which could adversely affect our business and results;
  • changes in global financial markets and increases in interest rates;
  • availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings;
  • risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, including increased development costs due to additional regulatory requirements related to climate change and other factors;
  • reductions in asset valuations and related impairment charges;
  • our lack of sole decision-making authority with respect to our joint venture investments;
  • the effect of recent or future changes to U.S. tax laws;
  • the failure to maintain our REIT status for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
  • impacts from any outbreak of highly infectious or contagious diseases, including reduced demand for self-storage space and ancillary products and services such as tenant reinsurance, and potential decreases in occupancy and rental rates and staffing levels, which could adversely affect our results; and
  • economic uncertainty due to the impact of natural disasters, war or terrorism, which could adversely affect our business plan.

All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them, but there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved. All forward-looking statements apply only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Definition of FFO:

FFO provides relevant and meaningful information about the Company's operating performance that is necessary, along with net income and cash flows, for an understanding of the Company's operating results. The Company believes FFO is a meaningful disclosure as a supplement to net income. Net income assumes that the values of real estate assets diminish predictably over time as reflected through depreciation and amortization expenses. The values of real estate assets fluctuate due to market conditions and the Company believes FFO more accurately reflects the value of the Company's real estate assets. FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. ("NAREIT") as net income computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), excluding gains or losses on sales of operating stores and impairment write downs of depreciable real estate assets, plus depreciation and amortization related to real estate and after adjustments to record unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures on the same basis. The Company believes that to further understand the Company's performance, FFO should be considered along with the reported net income and cash flows in accordance with GAAP, as presented in the Company's consolidated financial statements. FFO should not be considered a replacement of net income computed in accordance with GAAP.

For informational purposes, the Company also presents Core FFO.  Core FFO excludes revenues and expenses not core to our operations and transaction costs.  It also includes certain costs associated with the Life Storage Merger including transition costs, non-cash interest related to the amortization of discount on unsecured senior notes and amortization of other intangibles, net of tax benefit.  Although the Company's calculation of Core FFO differs from NAREIT's definition of FFO and may not be comparable to that of other REITs and real estate companies, the Company believes it provides a meaningful supplemental measure of operating performance. The Company believes that by excluding revenues and expenses not core to our operations and non-cash interest charges, stockholders and potential investors are presented with an indicator of our operating performance that more closely achieves the objectives of the real estate industry in presenting FFO. Core FFO by the Company should not be considered a replacement of the NAREIT definition of FFO. The computation of FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs or real estate companies that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indication of the Company's performance, as an alternative to net cash flow from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an indicator of the Company's ability to make cash distributions.

Definition of Same-Store:

The Company's same-store pool for the periods presented consists of 913 stores that are wholly-owned and operated and that were stabilized by the first day of the earliest calendar year presented.  The Company considers a store to be stabilized once it has been open for three years or has sustained average square foot occupancy of 80.0% or more for one calendar year. The Company believes 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 expenses (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 the Company's stores as a whole. No modification has been made to the same-store pool to include any assets acquired from Life Storage.

About Extra Space Storage Inc.:

Extra Space Storage Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a self-administered and self-managed REIT and a member of the S&P 500. As of December 31, 2023, the Company owned and/or operated 3,714 self-storage stores in 42 states and Washington, D.C. The Company's stores comprise approximately 2.6 million units and approximately 283.0 million square feet of rentable space operating under the Extra Space, Life Storage and Storage Express brands. The Company offers customers a wide selection of conveniently located and secure storage units across the country, including boat storage, RV storage and business storage. It is the largest operator of self-storage properties in the United States.

 

Extra Space Storage Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)



December 31, 2023


December 31, 2022


(Unaudited)



Assets: 




Real estate assets, net

$            24,555,873


$             9,997,978

Real estate assets - operating lease right-of-use assets

227,241


221,725

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

1,071,617


582,412

Investments in debt securities and notes receivable

904,769


858,049

Cash and cash equivalents

99,062


92,868

Other assets, net

597,700


414,426

Total assets 

$            27,456,262


$          12,167,458

Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests and Equity:




Notes payable, net

$              1,273,549


$             1,288,555

Unsecured term loans, net

2,650,581


2,340,116

Unsecured senior notes, net

6,410,618


2,757,791

Revolving lines of credit

682,000


945,000

Operating lease liabilities

236,515


229,035

Cash distributions in unconsolidated real estate ventures

71,069


67,352

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

334,518


171,680

Other liabilities

383,463


289,655

Total liabilities 

12,042,313


8,089,184

Commitments and contingencies




Noncontrolling Interests and Equity:




Extra Space Storage Inc. stockholders' equity:




Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
or outstanding


Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 211,278,803
and 133,921,020 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and
December 31, 2022, respectively

2,113


1,339

Additional paid-in capital

14,750,388


3,345,332

Accumulated other comprehensive income

17,435


48,798

Accumulated deficit

(379,015)


(135,872)

Total Extra Space Storage Inc. stockholders' equity

14,390,921


3,259,597

Noncontrolling interest represented by Preferred Operating Partnership units,
net

222,360


261,502

Noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership, net and other noncontrolling
interests

800,668


557,175

Total noncontrolling interests and equity

15,413,949


4,078,274

Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and equity

$            27,456,262


$          12,167,458

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three Months and Year-Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(In thousands, except share and per share data) - Unaudited



For the Three Months Ended
December 31,


For the Year Ended
December 31,


2023


2022


2023


2022

Revenues:








Property rental

$         696,982


$      438,096


$      2,222,578


$    1,654,735

Tenant reinsurance

70,415


47,438


235,680


185,531

Management fees and other income

30,377


21,184


101,986


83,904

Total revenues

797,774


506,718


2,560,244


1,924,170

Expenses:








Property operations

195,039


112,971


612,036


435,342

Tenant reinsurance

21,173


8,211


58,874


33,560

Transaction costs


83



1,548

Life Storage Merger transition costs

12,558



66,732


General and administrative

39,397


35,963


146,408


129,251

Depreciation and amortization

196,139


79,920


506,053


288,316

Total expenses

464,306


237,148


1,390,103


888,017

Gain on real estate transactions




14,249

Income from operations

333,468


269,570


1,170,141


1,050,402

Interest expense

(129,665)


(72,922)


(419,035)


(219,171)

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on Life Storage
unsecured senior notes

(10,558)



(18,786)


Interest income

22,250


17,248


84,857


69,422

Income before equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real estate
entities and income tax expense

215,495


213,896


817,177


900,653

Equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real estate entities

16,233


10,992


54,835


41,428

Income tax expense

(4,321)


(5,409)


(21,559)


(20,925)

Net income

227,407


219,479


850,453


921,156

Net income allocated to Preferred Operating Partnership noncontrolling interests

(2,250)


(4,345)


(9,011)


(17,623)

Net income allocated to Operating Partnership and other noncontrolling interests

(9,023)


(10,874)


(38,244)


(42,845)

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$         216,134


$      204,260


$         803,198


$       860,688

Earnings per common share








Basic

$               1.02


$            1.52


$               4.74


$             6.41

Diluted

$               1.02


$            1.52


$               4.74


$             6.41

Weighted average number of shares








Basic

211,071,794


133,921,234


169,216,989


134,050,815

Diluted

219,961,282


143,341,111


169,220,882


141,681,388

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Total Same-Store Net Operating Income — for the Three Months and Year Ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022
(In thousands) - Unaudited  



For the Three Months Ended
December 31,


For the Year Ended December
31,


2023


2022


2023


2022

Net Income

$         227,407


$         219,479


$         850,453


$         921,156

Adjusted to exclude:








Gain on real estate transactions




(14,249)

Equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real
estate entities

(16,233)


(10,992)


(54,835)


(41,428)

Interest expense

129,665


72,922


419,035


219,171

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on
Life Storage unsecured senior notes

10,558



18,786


Depreciation and amortization

196,139


79,920


506,053


288,316

Income tax expense

4,321


5,409


21,559


20,925

Transaction costs


83



1,548

Life Storage Merger transition costs

12,558



66,732


General and administrative

39,397


35,963


146,408


129,251

Management fees, other income and interest income

(52,627)


(38,432)


(186,843)


(153,326)

Net tenant insurance

(49,242)


(39,227)


(176,806)


(151,971)

Non same-store rental revenue

(305,229)


(49,467)


(660,292)


(139,370)

Non same-store operating expense

101,640


23,132


235,870


73,772

Total same-store net operating income

$         298,354


$         298,790


$     1,186,120


$     1,153,795









Same-store rental revenues

391,753


388,629


1,562,286


1,515,365

Same-store operating expenses

93,399


89,839


376,166


361,570

Same-store net operating income

$         298,354


$         298,790


$     1,186,120


$     1,153,795

 

Reconciliation of the Range of Estimated GAAP Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share to Estimated Fully Diluted FFO Per
Share — for the Year Ending December 31, 2024
 - Unaudited




For the Year Ending December 31, 2024



Low End


High End

Net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share


$                         3.84


$                         4.14

Income allocated to noncontrolling interest - Preferred Operating
Partnership and Operating Partnership


0.21


0.21

Net income attributable to common stockholders for diluted computations


4.05


4.35






Adjustments:





Real estate depreciation


2.77


2.77

Amortization of intangibles


0.55


0.55

Unconsolidated joint venture real estate depreciation and amortization


0.14


0.14

Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders


7.51


7.81






Adjustments:





Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on Life
Storage unsecured senior notes


0.20


0.20

Amortization of other intangibles related to the Life Storage Merger, net of
tax benefit


0.14


0.14

Core funds from operations attributable to common stockholders


$                         7.85


$                         8.15

 

Reconciliation of Estimated GAAP Net Income to Estimated Same-Store Net Operating Income — for the Year Ending
December 31, 2024
(In thousands) - Unaudited



For the Year Ending December 31, 2024


 Low


 High





Net Income

$                         896,000


$                         958,000

Adjusted to exclude:




Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures

(66,000)


(67,000)

Interest expense

525,000


521,000

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on Life
Storage unsecured senior notes

44,000


43,000

Depreciation and amortization

788,000


788,500

Income tax expense

32,000


31,000

General and administrative

182,500


180,500

Management fees and other income

(116,500)


(117,500)

Interest income

(95,000)


(96,000)

Net tenant reinsurance income

(248,000)


(251,000)

Non same-store rental revenues

(1,134,000)


(1,134,000)

Non same-store operating expenses

398,000


398,000

Total same-store net operating income1

$                     1,206,000


$                     1,254,500





Same-store rental revenues1

1,640,500


1,683,000

Same-store operating expenses1

434,500


428,500

Total same-store net operating income1

$                     1,206,000


$                     1,254,500



(1)

Estimated same-store rental revenues, operating expenses and net operating income are for the Company's 2024 same-store pool of 1,078 stores.

 

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FAQ

What was the net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended December 31, 2023?

The net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.02 per diluted share.

How did the FFO for the year ended December 31, 2023, compare to the previous year?

The FFO for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $7.56 per diluted share, representing a 4.0% decrease compared to the same period in the prior year.

What was the same-store occupancy as of December 31, 2023?

The reported ending same-store occupancy was 93.0% as of December 31, 2023.

How many stores did the Company acquire through the Life Storage Merger?

The Company acquired over 1,200 stores through the Life Storage Merger.

What was the quarterly dividend paid per share on December 29, 2023?

A quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share was paid on December 29, 2023.

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