8-KFiled Sep 15, 8:00 PM ET

Public Storage Announces C$400M 4.540% Senior Notes Due 2033

$PSA · Public Storage

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Public Storage Announces C$400M 4.540% Senior Notes Due 2033

What Happened
Public Storage (PSA) announced on September 16, 2026 that its subsidiary PS Canada Finance ULC completed an offering of C$400 million 4.540% Senior Notes due September 16, 2033. The Notes are direct, unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of PS Canada and are guaranteed by Public Storage and Public Storage Operating Company (PSOC). Interest accrues from September 16, 2026 and is payable semi‑annually on March 16 and September 16, beginning March 16, 2027.

Key Details

  • Offering size: C$400,000,000 of 4.540% Senior Notes due September 16, 2033.
  • Issuer & guarantees: Issued by PS Canada Finance ULC; guaranteed by Public Storage and Public Storage Operating Company.
  • Interest & payments: 4.540% per annum, semi‑annual interest payments on March 16 and September 16 (first payment March 16, 2027).
  • Ranking & security: Unsecured, unsubordinated obligations ranking equally with PS Canada’s other unsecured indebtedness.
  • Redemption & covenants: Company may redeem in whole/part at a make‑whole price; if redeemed on/after July 16, 2033 redemption price equals 100% of principal plus accrued interest. Indenture limits certain mergers/sales by PS Canada and requires PSOC to maintain total unencumbered assets of at least 125% of total unsecured indebtedness (with exceptions).
  • SEC filings: Offering made under a previously filed Form S-3 shelf registration; prospectus supplement filed September 9, 2026. Indenture and related documents are attached as exhibits to the 8-K.

Why It Matters
This filing creates a new C$400M debt obligation for PS Canada with guarantees from Public Storage and PSOC, which can affect the company’s overall leverage and liquidity profile. The notes are unsecured and equal in payment priority to other unsecured debt of PS Canada, and covenants (including the PSOC unencumbered-asset test) may restrict certain actions by the guarantor. Investors should note the interest rate, maturity, and redemption terms when assessing the company’s debt maturity schedule and credit obligations.