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STOR-AGE PROPERTY REIT LIMITED - Acquisition of self storage portfolio in KwaZulu Natal and cautionary announcement

Release Date: 08/06/2017 12:00
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Acquisition of self storage portfolio in KwaZulu Natal and cautionary announcement

Stor-Age Property REIT Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 2015/168454/06
Share Code: SSS ISIN ZAE000208963
(Approved as a REIT by the JSE)
(“Stor-Age” or “the Company”)

ACQUISITION OF SELF STORAGE PORTFOLIO IN KWAZULU NATAL AND CAUTIONARY
ANNOUNCEMENT

1.   INTRODUCTION

     The board of directors of Stor-Age (“the Board”) is pleased to announce that Stor-Age has
     entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the shareholders of DanCor Properties
     Proprietary Limited (“DanCor”) in terms of which Stor-Age will acquire 100% of the shares in
     DanCor (“the Proposed Acquisition”). DanCor currently trades from four locations under the
     name StorTown (“StorTown”) with properties situated in Brackenhill (two properties), Durban
     CBD and Durban North.

     Shareholders will be advised of the detailed terms and conditions of the Proposed Acquisition
     as and when formal agreement has been reached between the parties in this regard.

2.   ABOUT StorTown

     StorTown opened its first store in Brackenhill in 2006 and has subsequently grown to a portfolio
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     of four properties, comprising c. 22,000m of gross lettable area. The portfolio is well positioned
     geographically across Durban and has a broad customer following.

3.   RATIONALE FOR THE ACQUISITION

     The Board is of the view that the Proposed Acquisition is in line with Stor-Age’s stated strategy
     of pursuing value-added acquisitions in a fragmented industry, thereby strengthening the
     group’s position as the premium South African self storage brand.

     From a sector perspective, concluding the deal would further contribute to Stor-Age’s position
     as a significant self storage operator and property fund in the South African market, with the
     introduction of a broader geographical store offering across the city of Durban.

     The intention is for all stores to be rebranded and added to Stor-Age’s sophisticated operations
     platform, with the majority of the value enhancement planned over time through key initiatives
     such as digital marketing, revenue management and increased scale in a key market.

4.   CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT

     Shareholders are hereby advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company’s securities
     until a further announcement is made providing all relevant details in respect of the Proposed
     Acquisition.

Cape Town
8 June 2017

Corporate Advisor and Sponsor                     Competition Law Advisor                                                                                                   1
Questco (Pty) Ltd                                 Baker & McKenzie




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