What to Know About This Fund's $61 Million Self-Storage Bet as a $10.5 Billion Deal Nears

First Trust Capital Management established a $61.29 million position in National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) during Q1 2026, acquiring 1.8 million shares. The investment appears strategically timed around Public Storage's announced $10.5 billion acquisition of NSA. The self-storage REIT has shown solid operational performance with 42% year-over-year net income growth and improving occupancy rates, though management discontinued guidance due to the pending merger.

05/23/2026, 6:30 PM • The Motley Fool

$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues to Investigate the Merger—TALK, LSTA, NSA, and KALV

Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating four merger transactions: Talkspace's sale to Universal Health Services at $5.25/share, Lisata Therapeutics' sale to Kuva Labs at $4.00/share plus contingent value rights, National Storage Affiliates Trust's sale to Public Storage at 0.14 shares per unit, and KalVista Pharmaceuticals' sale to Chiesi Group at $27.00/share. The firm is seeking shareholders to determine if the proposed deal terms are fair.

05/12/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Deal Dispatch: Public Storage Buys National Storage For $10.5B, Mastercard Acquires BVNK, Domino's Franchisee Bankruptcy

Major M&A activity includes Public Storage's $10.5B acquisition of National Storage Affiliates, Mastercard's $1.8B purchase of stablecoin startup BVNK, and IBM's $11B acquisition of Confluent. Meanwhile, several companies filed for bankruptcy including Domino's franchisee, The Lycra Company, Baker & Taylor, and others, while some companies like GSI Technology and Perma-Pipe concluded strategic reviews without pursuing deals.

03/20/2026, 2:03 PM • Benzinga

Land & Buildings Builds Significant Position in Centerspace, a Midwest-Focused Apartment REIT

Land & Buildings Investment Management acquired 229,146 additional shares of Centerspace, increasing its stake to 9.19% of the fund's assets. The position is valued at $55.27 million following the $14.4 million purchase. Centerspace, a Midwest and Mountain West apartment REIT, offers stable rental income through its regional focus on affordability and consistent occupancy rather than aggressive rent growth.

03/19/2026, 1:39 PM • The Motley Fool

Why National Storage Affiliates Stock Soared Today

Public Storage announced an acquisition of National Storage Affiliates for $10.5 billion, with NSA shareholders receiving 0.14 shares of PSA per share owned, representing a 35% premium. The deal creates a $57 billion combined entity that will benefit from brand consolidation, cost efficiencies, and operational synergies in the self-storage market.

03/16/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Public Storage Strikes $10.5 Billion Deal For National Storage Affiliates

Public Storage (PSA) announced an agreement to acquire National Storage Affiliates (NSA) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $10.5 billion. NSA shareholders will receive 0.14 PSA shares per share at an implied price of $41.68. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026 and is structured with PSA acquiring 488 properties outright while 313 properties go into a new joint venture. PSA expects $110-130 million in run-rate synergies within 3-4 years and projects the deal to be accretive to FFO per share in Year 1.

03/16/2026, 10:47 AM • Benzinga

Waterfall Asset Management Takes Stake in National Storage Affiliates as Higher Rates Reshape REIT Growth

Waterfall Asset Management has initiated a new position in National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), purchasing 297,700 shares valued at $8.42 million. The investment comes as the self-storage REIT sector faces headwinds from cooling rent growth post-pandemic and elevated borrowing costs, making acquisition-driven growth more challenging.

02/28/2026, 7:35 PM • The Motley Fool

4 High Dividend Yields up to 20% but Wall Street Keeps Ignoring Them

An analysis of four high-yield stocks with dividend yields between 7.9% and 20.6% that Wall Street analysts are skeptical about, including REITs and a staffing company experiencing challenges.

11/21/2025, 11:23 AM • Investing