-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OyoeDlZ1siUahT05xR7oColjSqnjm0tUTwHOaWTuOlQUPOIWwz2viW5YMCS2LiIx 2YYoTc8fIAMDiOcExFQWCQ== 0001005150-96-000028.txt : 19960304 0001005150-96-000028.hdr.sgml : 19960304 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001005150-96-000028 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 14D1 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 FILED AS OF DATE: 19960301 SROS: NONE SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HUTTON GSH AMERICAN STORAGE PROPERTIES LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000769330 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE [6500] IRS NUMBER: 112741889 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VA FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 14D1 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-45597 FILM NUMBER: 96529831 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CNTR 29TH FLR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10285 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125263237 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER STREET 2: 29TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10285 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PUBLIC STORAGE INC /CA CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000318380 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798] IRS NUMBER: 953551121 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 14D1 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 N BRAND BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: GLENDALE STATE: CA ZIP: 91203 BUSINESS PHONE: 8182448080 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: STORAGE EQUITIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 SC 14D1 1 SCHEDULE 14D1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ----------------------- SCHEDULE 14D-1 Tender Offer Statement Pursuant To Section 14(d)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ----------------------- AMERICAN STORAGE PROPERTIES, L.P. A VIRGINIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Name of Subject Company) ----------------------- PUBLIC STORAGE, INC. (Bidder) ----------------------- Interests in Limited Partnership (Title of Class of Securities) ----------------------- NONE (CUSIP Number of Class of Securities) ----------------------- DAVID GOLDBERG Public Storage, Inc. 600 North Brand Boulevard Glendale, California 91203-1241 (818) 244-8080 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications on Behalf of Bidder) ----------------------- CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transaction Valuation * Amount of Filing Fee - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,251,327 $1,051 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * This Tender Offer Statement on Schedule 14D-1 is being filed in connection with an Offer made by Public Storage, Inc. to acquire up to 12,533 of the outstanding Limited Partnership interests in American Storage Properties, L.P., a Virginia Limited Partnership. The total value of the transaction was estimated solely for purposes of calculating the filing fee. [ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. Amount Previously Paid: Not Applicable Form or Registration No.: Filing Party: Date Filed: 1) Name of Reporting Person: Public Storage, Inc. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person: 95-355121 2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) [ ] (a) ___________________________________________________ [ ] (b) ___________________________________________________ 3) SEC Use Only_________________________________________________ 4) Sources of Funds (See Instructions): WC 5) [ ] Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(e) or 2(f). 6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: California 7) [ ] Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 4 Limited Partnership interests. 8) [ ] Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row 7 Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions). 9) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 7: .008% 10) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): CO -2- Item 1. Security and Subject Company. (a) The name of the subject company is American Storage Properties, L.P., a Virginia Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), and the address of its principal executive office is 3 World Financial Center, 29th Floor, New York, New York. (b) The class of securities to which this Statement relates is the Limited Partnership interests (the "Interests") of the Partnership. There are 50,132 outstanding Interests. The information set forth under "Summary" and "The Offer" in the Offer to Purchase dated March 1, 1996 (the "Offer") annexed hereto as Exhibit (a)(1) is incorporated herein by reference. (c) The information set forth under "Market Prices of Interests" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. Item 2. Identity and Background. (a)-(d); (g) This Statement is filed by Public Storage, Inc. (the "Company"), a California corporation located at 600 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, California 91203-1241. The information set forth under "Background and Purpose of the Offer" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. The information concerning the name, business address, present principal occupation or employment and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment or occupation is conducted, material occupations, positions, offices or employments during the last 5 years and citizenship of each of the executive officers and directors of the Company are set forth on Schedule 1 to the Offer and incorporated herein by reference. (e)-(f) During the last 5 years, neither the Company nor, to the Company's best knowledge, any of the persons identified in response to 2(a) has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or was a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of which any such person was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation of such laws. Item 3. Past Contracts, Transactions or Negotiations with the Subject Company. (a)-(b) The information set forth in "Background and Purpose of the Offer -- Background of the Offer" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. Item 4. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration. (a)-(b) The information set forth in "The Offer -- Source of Funds" and "The Offer -- Certain Fees and Expenses" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. (c) Not applicable. Item 5. Purpose of the Tender Offer and Plans or Proposals of the Bidder. (a)-(g) The information set forth in "Special Considerations," "Background and Purpose of the Offer" and "Effects of Offer on Non-Tendering Interest Holders" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. -3- Item 6. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company. (a) The Company beneficially owns 4 Interests in the Partnership which represents approximately .008% of the outstanding Interests. To the knowledge of the Company, none of its executive officers or directors owns any Interests in the Partnership. (b) The information set forth in "Background and Purpose of the Offer -- Background of the Offer" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to the Subject Company's Securities. The information set forth in "Background and Purpose of the Offer -- Background of the Offer" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. There are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships between the Company and any person with respect to any Interests in the Partnership, except as described in Item 6 hereof. Item 8. Persons Retained, Employed or to be Compensated. The information set forth in "The Offer -- Soliciting Agent" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9. Financial Statements of Certain Bidders. The information set forth in "Background and Purpose of the Offer -- The Company" in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference. Item 10. Additional Information. (a)-(e) Not applicable. (f) The Offer and the Letter of Transmittal, Exhibits (a)(1) and (a)(2) hereto, are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Item 11. Material to be filed as Exhibits. See Exhibit Index contained herein. -4- SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, correct and complete. Dated: March 1, 1996 PUBLIC STORAGE, INC. By: /s/Harvey Lenkin -------------------------------- Harvey Lenkin President -5- Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit No. Page No. - ----------- -------- (a) (1) Offer to Purchase dated March 1, 1996. 7 (2) Letter of Transmittal. 37 (3) Form of Letters sent to Interest Holders. 41 (b) Not applicable. (c) Letter Agreement dated February 9, 1996. 44 (d) Not applicable. (e) Not applicable. (f) Not applicable. -6- EX-99.A1 2 OFFER TO PURCHASE DATED MARCH 1, 1996 ================================================================================ IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS OFFER, PLEASE CALL THE SOLICITING AGENT, THE WEIL COMPANY, AT (800) 478-2605 OR PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.'S INVESTOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (800) 421-2856 OR (818) 244-8080. IF YOU NEED HELP IN COMPLETING THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL, PLEASE CALL THE DEPOSITARY, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON, AT (617)575-3120. ================================================================================ March 1, 1996 Re: Tender Offer for Interests in American Storage Properties, L.P. (formerly Hutton/GSH American Storage Properties, L.P.) ------------------------------------------------------- Dear Interest Holders: Public Storage, Inc. (the "Company") is offering to purchase up to 12,533 of the limited partnership interests (the "Interests") in American Storage Properties, L.P. (formerly Hutton/GSH American Storage Properties, L.P.) (the "Partnership") at a cash price per Interest of $419 (the "Offer"). There will be no commissions or fees paid by you associated with the sale. The Offer is not conditioned upon a minimum number of Interests being tendered. If more than 12,533 Interests are validly tendered, the Company will only accept up to 12,533 Interests, with such Interests purchased on a pro rata basis. NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATION OR ANY REPRESENTATION ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY OR TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OFFER TO PURCHASE OR IN THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. NO SUCH RECOMMENDATION, INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MAY BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED. The Company has enclosed an Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal which together describe the terms of the Offer. The Company urges you to read both the Offer to Purchase and the Letter of Transmittal carefully. If you wish to sell your Interests, please complete the enclosed Letter of Transmittal and return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope to the address set forth on the back cover of the Offer to Purchase. The Offer will expire on April 2, 1996, unless extended. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Very truly yours, PUBLIC STORAGE, INC. By: /s/Harvey Lenkin --------------------------- Harvey Lenkin President Offer to Purchase for Cash Up to 12,533 Limited Partnership Interests of American Storage Properties, L.P. (formerly Hutton/GSH American Storage Properties, L.P.), at $419 Per Interest by Public Storage, Inc. ================================================================================ THE OFFER, WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS AND THE PRORATION PERIOD WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON APRIL 2, 1996, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. ================================================================================ PUBLIC STORAGE, INC. (THE "COMPANY") IS OFFERING TO PURCHASE UP TO 12,533 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS (THE "INTERESTS") OF THE OUTSTANDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS IN AMERICAN STORAGE PROPERTIES, L.P. (FORMERLY HUTTON/GSH AMERICAN STORAGE PROPERTIES, L.P.) (THE "PARTNERSHIP") AT A CASH PRICE PER INTEREST OF $419 (THE "OFFER"). THE OFFER PRICE WILL BE REDUCED BY THE AMOUNT PER INTEREST OF ANY CASH DISTRIBUTION MADE BY THE PARTNERSHIP AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE, OTHER THAN REGULAR QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS NOT IN EXCESS OF $9.30 PER QUARTER. THE OFFER IS NOT CONDITIONED UPON ANY MINIMUM NUMBER OF INTERESTS BEING TENDERED. IF MORE THAN 12,533 INTERESTS (25% OF THE OUTSTANDING INTERESTS) ARE VALIDLY TENDERED, THE COMPANY WILL ACCEPT ONLY 12,533 INTERESTS, WITH SUCH INTERESTS PURCHASED ON A PRO RATA BASIS, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN. A HOLDER OF INTERESTS ("INTEREST HOLDER") MAY TENDER ANY AND ALL INTERESTS OWNED BY SUCH INTEREST HOLDER, HOWEVER, THE COMPANY WILL NOT ACCEPT FOR PAYMENT ANY INTERESTS THAT, IF ACCEPTED, WOULD RESULT IN AN INTEREST HOLDER OWNING GREATER THAN ZERO BUT LESS THAN 10 INTERESTS (4 INTERESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS OR KEOGH PLANS). In their evaluation of the Offer, Interest Holders should carefully consider the following: o Determination of Offer Price. The Offer Price was established by the Company and is not the result of arm's length negotiation. (continued on the following page) ------------------ IMPORTANT Any Interest Holder desiring to tender Interests should complete and sign the Letter of Transmittal in accordance with the instructions in the Letter of Transmittal and mail or deliver the Letter of Transmittal and any other required documents to The First National Bank of Boston at the address set forth on the back cover of this Offer to Purchase, or request his or her broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee to effect the transaction for him or her. Any questions about the Offer may be directed to the Soliciting Agent, The Weil Company, at (800) 478-2605. Any requests for assistance or additional copies of the Offer to Purchase and the Letter of Transmittal may be directed to the Company's Investor Services Department at (800) 421-2856 or (818) 244-8080. If you need any help in completing the Letter of Transmittal, please call the Depositary, The First National Bank of Boston, at (617) 575-3120. Provided that at least 5% of the outstanding Interests are tendered and accepted by the Company, the Soliciting Agent will receive 2% of the Offer Price for each Interest tendered and accepted by the Company. ------------------ o Offer Price May Not Represent Liquidation Value. Although the Company cannot predict the future value of the Partnership's assets on a per Interest basis, the Offer Price could be substantially less than the net proceeds that would be realized on a per Interest basis from a current sale of the properties or that may be realized upon a future liquidation of the Partnership. The term of the Partnership will expire on December 31, 2010, unless the Partnership is dissolved sooner. The Company has been advised that the Partnership intends to dispose of its properties in 1996. o No Reliance on Independent Valuation Of Interests. The Offer Price represents the price the Company is willing to pay for the Interests. No independent person has been retained by the Company to evaluate or render any opinion with respect to the fairness of the Offer Price, and no appraisals of any of the properties owned by the Partnership have been obtained by the Company. See, however, "Determination of Offer Price" for information regarding recent appraisals by the Partnership. o Attractive Investment for Company. The Company is making the Offer with a view to making a profit. Accordingly, there may be a conflict between the desire of the Company to purchase Interests at a low price and the desire of the Interest Holders to sell their Interests at a high price. See "Special Considerations." The Company and the Partnership are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and in accordance therewith each files reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Reports and other information filed by each of the Company and the Partnership with the Commission may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, as well as at the Regional Offices of the Commission at 7 World Trade Center, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10048, and Citicorp Center, Suite 1400, 500 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511. Copies of such material may also be obtained by mail at prescribed rates from the Public Reference Room of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Such material for the Company can also be inspected at the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005. The Letter of Transmittal and any other required documents should be sent or delivered by each Interest Holder to the Depositary at one of the addresses set forth below: The Depositary for the Offer is: The First National Bank of Boston By Mail By Hand By Overnight Courier The First National Bank of Boston BancBoston Trust The First National Bank Shareholder Services Company of New York of Boston P.O. Box 1872 55 Broadway Corporate Agency & Mail Stop 45-01-19 3rd Floor Reorganization Boston, MA 02105 New York, NY 10006 150 Royall Street Mail Stop 45-01-19 Canton, MA 02021 (ii)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SUMMARY.............................................................................................. 1 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................... 3 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE OFFER.................................................................. 5 The Partnership................................................................................ 5 The Company.................................................................................... 7 Background of the Offer........................................................................ 8 Purpose of the Offer........................................................................... 9 DETERMINATION OF OFFER PRICE......................................................................... 10 THE OFFER............................................................................................ 10 Terms of the Offer............................................................................. 10 Proration of Interests; Acceptance for Payment and Payment for Interests....................... 11 Procedures for Tendering Interests............................................................. 12 Withdrawal Rights.............................................................................. 13 Extension of Tender Period; Termination and Amendment.......................................... 14 Source of Funds................................................................................ 15 Conditions of the Offer........................................................................ 15 Certain Fees and Expenses...................................................................... 16 Soliciting Agent............................................................................... 16 Dissenters' Rights and Investor Lists.......................................................... 17 Federal Income Tax Consequences................................................................ 17 Miscellaneous.................................................................................. 18 EFFECTS OF OFFER ON NON-TENDERING INTEREST HOLDERS................................................... 19 Significant Equity Interest.................................................................... 19 Effect on Trading Market....................................................................... 19 Partnership Status............................................................................. 19 Partnership Business........................................................................... 20 Effect on Exchange Act Regulation.............................................................. 20 MARKET PRICES OF INTERESTS........................................................................... 21 SCHEDULE 1 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF PUBLIC STORAGE, INC........................................ 1-1
NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATION OR ANY REPRESENTATION ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY OR TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION OTHER THAN AS CONTAINED HEREIN OR IN THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. NO SUCH RECOMMENDATION, INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MAY BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED. (iii) To Interest Holders of American Storage Properties, L.P.: SUMMARY Interest Holders are urged to read carefully this Offer to Purchase, including the matters discussed under "Special Considerations," and the accompanying Letter of Transmittal before deciding whether to tender their Interests. Certain significant matters discussed in the Offer to Purchase are summarized below. This summary is not intended to be a complete description and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Offer to Purchase. The Company is not a General Partner of or otherwise affiliated with the Partnership. Certain information contained herein which relates to the Partnership has been obtained from publicly available information prepared by or on behalf of the Partnership. Although the Company has no knowledge that would indicate that any statements contained herein which are based on such documents are untrue, the Company assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information or for the failure by the Partnership to disclose facts or events which may have occurred and which may have affected or may affect the significance or accuracy of any such information but are unknown to the Company. The Company and the Partnership
American Storage Properties, L.P...................... The Partnership was organized in 1983 and owns interests in certain mini-warehouse properties. The General Partners of the Partnership are Storage Services, Inc. and Goodman Segar Hogan/American Storage Properties Associates. The Partnership's properties are managed by the General Partners. See "Background and Purpose of the Offer -- The Partnership." At November 30, 1994, there were 2,705 holders of record owning 50,132 Interests. The Company owns 4 Interests. Public Storage, Inc................................... The Company is a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), organized in 1980 as a California corporation that has invested primarily in existing mini-warehouses. See "Background and Purpose of the Offer -- The Company." The Offer Number of Interests................................... 12,533 (25% of the outstanding Interests). Offer Price........................................... $419 per Interest (the "Offer Price"). Expiration, Withdrawal and Proration Date............. April 2, 1996, unless extended. See "The Offer."
-1- Purpose of the Offer The Company believes that the acquisition of Interests through the Offer represents a good investment for the Company and its shareholders. The Company is acquiring the Interests for investment purposes only and does not intend to change current management or operation of the Partnership and has no current plans for any extraordinary transaction involving the Partnership. The ability of the Company to influence actions on which Limited Partners have a right to vote will depend on Interest Holders' response to the Offer (i.e., the number of Interests tendered). See "Background and Purpose of the Offer -- Purpose of the Offer." Special Considerations In their evaluation of the Offer, Interest Holders should carefully consider the information contained under "Special Considerations." -2- SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS In their evaluation of the Offer, Interest Holders should carefully consider the following: Determination of Offer Price. The Offer Price was established by the Company and is not the result of arm's length negotiation. Offer Price May Not Represent Liquidation Value. Although the Company cannot predict the future value of the Partnership's assets on a per Interest basis, the Offer Price could be substantially less than the net proceeds that would be realized on a per Interest basis from a current sale of the Properties or that may be realized upon a future liquidation of the Partnership. However, the liquidity provided by the Offer may be attractive to certain Interest Holders. The term of the Partnership will expire on December 31, 2010 unless the partnership is dissolved sooner. The Company has been advised that the Partnership intends to dispose of its properties in 1996. See "Determination of Offer Price." No Reliance on Independent Valuation Of Interests. The Offer Price represents the price the Company is willing to pay for the Interests. No independent person has been retained by the Company to evaluate or render any opinion with respect to the fairness of the Offer Price, and no appraisals of any of the properties owned by the Partnership have been obtained by the Company. See, however, "Determination of Offer Price" for information regarding recent appraisals by the Partnership. Attractive Investment for Company. The Company is making the Offer with a view to making a profit. Accordingly, there may be a conflict between the desire of the Company to purchase Interests at a low price and the desire of the Limited Partners to sell their Interests at a high price. If the Offer Price per Interest is below the ultimate per Interest liquidation value, then the Company will benefit upon the liquidation of the Partnership from the spread between the Offer Price for the tendered Interests and the amount it would receive in the liquidation. Accordingly, Interest Holders might receive more money if they held their Interests, rather than tender, and received proceeds from the liquidation of the Partnership. Interest Holders, however, may prefer to receive the Offer Price now rather than wait for uncertain future net liquidation proceeds. Partnership Term. In accordance with the Partnership Agreement, the term of the Partnership will expire on December 31, 2010, unless the Partnership is dissolved sooner. The Company has been advised that the Partnership intends to dispose of its properties in 1996. The Offer provides Interest Holders with an opportunity to liquidate their entire investment sooner than otherwise might be possible. Tax Considerations. A sale by an Interest Holder pursuant to the Offer will enable such Interest Holder to utilize any unused suspended "passive" losses from the Partnership so long as such Interest Holder disposes of his or her entire interest in the Partnership. In addition, such losses may be used to the extent thereof to offset gain recognized, if any, from the tender by an Interest Holder pursuant to the Offer. An Interest Holder would realize a taxable loss (likely a capital loss) in connection with a tender pursuant to the Offer to the extent that the Interest Holder's tax basis in his or her Interest exceeds the Offer Price; on the other hand, an Interest Holder would realize a taxable gain to the extent that the Offer Price exceeds the Interest Holder's tax basis in his or her Interest. The Offer may also be attractive to Interest -3- Holders who wish in the future to avoid the expenses, delays and complications in filing complex income tax returns which result from ownership of the Interests. All Interest Holders should consult with their own tax advisors with specific reference to their own tax situations. Voting Power. Limited Partners may not take part in or interfere with the management or control of the business of the Partnership, except insofar as the Limited Partners are entitled to vote as permitted by the Partnership Agreement. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, the written consent of the General Partners of the Partnership would be required for the Company to become a Substituted Limited Partner. Although the Offer is not contingent upon the Company being made a Substituted Limited Partner, effective upon the Company's acceptance for payment of the tendered Interests, the Interest Holder will grant to the Company an irrevocable proxy to vote such Interests in such manner as the Company shall deem proper. If the maximum number of Interests sought are tendered and accepted for payment pursuant to the Offer, the Company will own and be able to vote approximately 25% of the outstanding Interests. The Company could then be in a position to influence decisions of the Partnership on which Limited Partners are entitled to vote. Under the Partnership Agreement, Limited Partners are entitled to vote, subject to certain provisions of the Partnership Agreement, to: (i) amend the Partnership Agreement; (ii) dissolve the Partnership; (iii) remove any General Partner and elect a replacement therefor; or (iv) approve the sale at one time or in a series of transactions of all or substantially all of the Partnership's assets except in the ordinary course of the Partnership's continuing business. Although the Company has no current intention with regard to any of these matters, the Company will vote the Interests acquired pursuant to the Offer in its interest, which may, or may not, be in the best interests of non-tendering Interest Holders. See, however, "Background and Purpose of the Offer -- Background of the Offer" for information regarding the Company's agreement with the Partnership to vote its Interests in the same manner as a majority of all other Interest Holders for a period of 18 months. Lack of Trading Market. There is no established or regular trading market for the Interests, nor is there another reliable standard for determining the fair market value of an Interest. Interest Holders who desire liquidity may wish to consider the Offer. The Offer affords Interest Holders an opportunity to dispose of their Interests for cash, which alternative otherwise might not be available to them. However, the Offer Price is not intended to represent either the fair market value of an Interest or the fair market value of the Partnership's assets on a per Interest basis. Alternatives to Tendering Interests. As alternatives to tendering their Interests, Interest Holders could retain their Interests until liquidation of the Partnership or seek a private sale of their Interests now or later. Under the Partnership Agreement, the Partnership can be dissolved upon the agreement by Limited Partners holding a majority of the then-outstanding Interests owned by Limited Partners. Each Interest Holder must make his or her own decision regarding the Offer based on his or her particular circumstances. Interest Holders should consult with their respective advisors about the financial, tax, legal and other implications to them of accepting the Offer. INTEREST HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THIS OFFER TO PURCHASE AND THE RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL CAREFULLY BEFORE DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO TENDER THEIR INTERESTS. -4- The Offer is not conditioned on the tender of a minimum number of Interests. THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON APRIL 2, 1996, UNLESS EXTENDED (THE "EXPIRATION DATE"). INTERESTS WHICH ARE OFFERED FOR TENDER IN THE OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE. Following the expiration of the Offer, the Company may make an offer for Interests not tendered in this Offer, which may be on terms similar or different from those described in the Offer. There is no assurance that, following the Expiration Date, the Company will make another offer for Interests not tendered in the Offer. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE OFFER The Partnership All information in this section regarding the Partnership has been obtained from publicly available information prepared by, or on behalf of, the Partnership. The Company assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any such information. The Partnership is a Virginia limited partnership formed in May 1985, which raised $25,066,000 from the sale of Limited Partnership Interests at $500 per interest. The Partnership is engaged in the business of acquiring, operating and holding for investment self-service storage facilities, including all necessary or appropriate ancillary or appurtenant properties and facilities and other activities related, necessary, appropriate or incidental thereto. The Partnership utilized the net offering proceeds to invest in seven self-service storage facilities and in two limited partnerships, each of which owns a self-service storage facility. The General Partners of the Partnership are Storage Services, Inc. and Goodman Segar Hogan/American Storage Properties Associates. The Partnership's properties are managed by the General Partners of the Partnership. Set forth below is Selected Financial Data for the Partnership which was excerpted from the information contained in the Partnership's Form 10-K dated November 30, 1992, the Partnership's Form 10-K dated November 30, 1994 and the Partnership's Form 10-Q dated August 31, 1995, each of which were filed with the Commission. More comprehensive financial information is included in these reports and other documents filed by the Partnership with the Commission, and the following information is qualified in its entirety by reference to such reports and other documents and all of the financial information and notes contained therein. These reports and other documents may be examined and copies may be obtained in the manner described below. -5-
Nine Months Ended Twelve Months Ended November 30, August 31, -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1994 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (In thousands, except per Interest data) Operating Data: Rental income................. $2,895 $2,800 $2,919 $3,115 $3,364 $2,504 $2,600 Interest income............... 63 57 33 32 57 35 91 Net income.................... 1,174 1,061 1,129 1,399 1,553 1,150 1,231 General Partners' share of net income............... (6) (7) (6) (6) (6) (5) (5) Limited Partners' per Interest data (1): Net income.................... 23.55 21.10 22.65 28.04 31.11 23.03 24.66 Distributions................. 32.60 32.60 32.60 32.60 32.60 24.45 24.45(2)
As of November 30, As of August 31, ----------------- ---------------- 1994 1995 ---- ---- Balance Sheet Data: Total cash and cash equivalents and other assets......... $ 2,147,768 $ 2,655,907 Total self-service storage facilities, net...................... 14,408,712 13,955,711 Total assets........................... 16,566,480 16,611,618 Total liabilities...................... 660,546 712,099 Partners' capital...................... 15,895,934 15,899,519 - ---------------------- (1) Limited Partners' per Interest data is based on the number of Interests (50,132) outstanding during the year. (2) The Partnership sent a letter dated January 22, 1996 to Limited Partners stating, among other things, that the quarterly cash distribution rate for the fourth quarter of 1995 would be raised from the previous level of $8.15 per Interest to $9.30 per Interest, due to improving operations at the Partnership's properties.
-6- The Partnership is subject to the informational filing requirements of the Exchange Act and is required to file reports and other information with the Commission relating to its business, financial condition and other matters. These reports and other information filed by the Partnership may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, as well as at the Regional Offices of the Commission at 7 World Trade Center, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10048, and Citicorp Center, Suite 1400, 500 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511. Copies of such information can also be obtained by mail from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 at prescribed rates. The Company The Company is a REIT, organized in 1980 as a corporation under the laws of California, that has invested primarily in existing mini-warehouses. The Company is the largest owner of mini-warehouses in the United States. The Company has also invested to a much smaller extent in existing business parks containing commercial and industrial rental space. At December 31, 1995, the Company had equity interests (through direct ownership, as well as general and limited partnership and capital stock interests) in 1,044 properties located in 37 states, consisting of 1,009 mini-warehouses facilities and 35 business parks. The Company's common stock (symbol "PSA") and eight series of preferred stock are traded on the NYSE. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 600 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 300, Glendale, California 91203. Its telephone number is (818) 244-8080. Information with regard to the Company's officers and directors is set forth in Schedule 1, attached hereto. Set forth below is certain summary financial data for the Company:
Nine months Ended Year ended December 31, September 30, -------------------------------------------- ---------------------- 1994 1995 1992 1993 1994 (Pro forma)(1) 1994 1995 (Pro forma)(1) ---- ---- ---- -------------- ---- ---- -------------- (In thousands) Operating Data: Total revenues.............. $ 97,448 $ 114,680 $147,196 $248,441 $106,089 $148,048 $197,032 Depreciation and amortization 22,405 24,998 28,274 51,022 20,532 27,887 39,809 Interest expense............ 9,834 6,079 6,893 16,350 4,455 5,249 11,797 Minority interest in income. 6,895 7,291 9,481 6,918 7,795 5,449 5,304 Net income.................. 15,123 28,036 42,118 96,621 29,884 49,221 79,980
Nine Months Ended December 31, 1994 September 30, ------------------------ --------------------------------------- 1994 1995 ---- ----------------------- Actual Pro forma(1) Actual Pro forma(1) ------ ------------ ------ ------------ Balance Sheet Data: Total assets..................... $ 820,309 $ - $ 799,188 $1,190,061 $1,829,157 Total debt....................... 77,235 - 46,376 110,689 189,170 Shareholders' equity............. 587,786 - 553,251 922,941 1,479,081 - -------------------------- (1) Gives effect to (i) the issuance and investment of approximately $500 million of additional capital through the issuance of preferred stock and common stock in public offerings, (ii) the issuance of common stock in connection with the mergers of Public Storage Properties VI, VII and VIII, Inc. into the Company and (iii) a November 1995 business combination, as if such transactions were completed at the beginning of the period. See the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated November 16, 1995.
Additional information concerning the Company is set forth in the reports on the Company, which may be obtained from the Company, the Commission or the NYSE, in the manner described inside the front cover of this Offer to Purchase. -7- Background of the Offer Early in the fall of 1993, Harvey Lenkin, the president of the Company, made an informal inquiry to a representative of the General Partners of the Partnership regarding the possible acquisition of the properties of the Partnership. In response to this inquiry, the representative provided certain information regarding the properties. Based upon the information provided, the Company made a written proposal dated October 11, 1993 to the representative of the General Partners to purchase the Partnership's properties for $17,903,000. The Partnership did not accept this proposal, and no arrangements, understandings or agreements were reached. On July 13, 1995, the Company purchased in a secondary market transaction 4 Interests in the Partnership at $336.48 per Interest. In November 1995, Mr. Lenkin renewed contact with the representative of the General Partners to reiterate the Company's interest in buying the Partnership's properties. No purchase price was discussed. The representative indicated that the Partnership was considering a sale of the properties in 1996, but did not indicate an interest in selling the properties to the Company at that time. No arrangements, understandings or agreements were reached. On November 28, 1995, the Company wrote to the Partnership to request a list of the names and addresses of and interests held by all Partners. The Company requested this list so that it could make the Offer. The Company, through counsel, repeated its request for the names and addresses of and interests held by all Partners in a letter dated January 11, 1996. The Partnership denied the list request by letter from counsel dated January 16, 1996. On January 22, 1996, the Partnership mailed a letter to the Limited Partners stating, among other things, that the Partnership intends to begin marketing the properties in early 1996, and that the Partnership believes the net asset value of its portfolio at November 30, 1995 based on an independent appraisal was $433.57 per Interest. See "Determination of Offer Price." Following the Partnership's response to the Company's list request, several conversations took place between counsel to the Partnership and counsel to the Company regarding the list request. During these conversations, counsel to the Company informed counsel to the Partnership of the proposed price per Interest and the number of Interests for which the Company would make the Offer. On February 5, 1996, there was a conference call among a representative of the General Partners, counsel to the Partnership, a representative of the Company, and counsel to the Company during which the list request was discussed. On this call, the General Partners' representative reiterated the Partnership's intent to sell its assets in 1996, and the Company's representative reiterated the Company's intent with respect to the Offer. The General Partners' representative expressed concerns regarding the possibility that the Offer would complicate the sale of Partnership assets, and that, if the Offer were successful, the Company might own blocking control with regard to votes of Limited Partners. The Company's representative suggested possible conditions to which the Company would agree regarding a limitation on overall ownership of Interests and voting of Interests in a manner consistent with a majority of other Interest Holders. The parties agreed to consider these issues. On February 7, 1996, the Partnership furnished a draft agreement to the Company which addressed the concerns and proposals that had been voiced on the February 5 conference call. The Company responded to this draft with certain comments regarding the level of maximum Interest ownership and the time period for the agreement's operative provisions. Following these negotiations, the parties agreed to final terms and executed a letter agreement dated February 9, 1996 between the Partnership and the Company (the "Letter -8- Agreement"). In the Letter Agreement, the Partnership agreed to provide the Company a list of names and addresses of and Interests held by all Partners to be used only for proper purposes, including dissemination of the Offer. The Company agreed that if it were to commence the Offer, it would do so no later than March 31, 1996 at a price not less than $419 per Interest and for a maximum of 25% of the outstanding Interests. In addition, the Company agreed that prior to August 9, 1997, it would not, without prior written consent of the Partnership, (i) in any manner, acquire, attempt to acquire or make a proposal to acquire, directly or indirectly any Interests, provided, however, that the Company may commence the Offer for a maximum of 25% of the outstanding Interests no later than March 31, 1996, and the Offer may not be open beyond May 31, 1996, (ii) in any manner, other than pursuant to clause (i) above, acquire, attempt to acquire or make a proposal to acquire, directly or indirectly more than 5% of the outstanding Interests of the Partnership, from Interest Holders or otherwise, whether before or after the Offer has expired or been terminated, (iii) propose, or propose to enter into, directly or indirectly, any merger, consolidation, business combination, sale or acquisition of assets, liquidation or other similar transaction involving the Partnership, (iv) form, join or otherwise participate in a "group" (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) with respect to any voting securities of the Partnership, (v) disclose any intention, plan or arrangement inconsistent with the terms of the Letter Agreement, or (vi) loan money to, advise, assist or encourage any person in connection with any of the actions described in the Letter Agreement. In addition, the Company agreed that prior to August 9, 1997, it would vote any Interests obtained as a result of the Offer or in the secondary market as stated in (ii) above on all issues in the same manner as by the majority of all other Interest Holders who vote on any such proposal. The Company further agreed that, without the prior written consent of the Partnership, the Company would not make, or in any way participate, directly or indirectly, in any "solicitation" of "proxies" or "consents" (as such terms are used in the proxy rules of the Commission) to vote, or seek to advise or influence any person with respect to the voting of any voting securities of the Partnership or demand a copy of the Partnership's ledgers, list of Limited Partner security holders or any other books and records of the Partnership. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Partnership provided the Company's agent with the list of names and addresses of and interests held by all Partners on February 21, 1996. Purpose of the Offer The Company is acquiring the Interests for investment purposes only and does not intend to change current management or operation of the Partnership and has no current plans for any extraordinary transactions involving the Partnership. The ability of the Company to influence actions on which Limited Partners have a right to vote will depend on Interest Holders' response to the Offer (i.e., the number of Interests tendered). Following the completion of the Offer, the Company may acquire additional Interests. Any such acquisitions may be made through private purchases, through one or more future tender offers or by any other means deemed advisable by the Company. Any such acquisitions may be at a price higher or lower than the Offer Price. The Company has no current intentions with regard to any of the matters upon which Limited Partners are entitled to vote under the Partnership Agreement. -9- DETERMINATION OF OFFER PRICE The Offer Price has been established by the Company and is not the result of arm's length negotiations between the Company and the Partnership. The Company established the Offer Price based on its own independent analysis of the Partnership. In connection with the Offer, the Company performed an analysis of the Partnership by (i) applying to the Partnership's properties net operating income (nine months ended August 31, 1995 annualized), as adjusted for the Partnership's general and administrative expenses and a reduction for estimated capital expenditures (2.5% of rental income), a capitalization rate of 10.75%, and (ii) adding the Partnership's other net assets, primarily cash and cash equivalents. Based on this analysis, the Company arrived at an Offer Price of $419. On January 22, 1996, the Partnership mailed a letter to the Limited Partners stating, among other things, that: "[w]hile we believe it is prudent to begin actively marketing the properties, we cannot guarantee that acceptable offers will be received or that any of the properties will be sold. As of November 30, 1995, the net asset value of the Partnership's portfolio was $433.57 per Unit. This value assumes a hypothetical sale on November 30, 1995 of all of the properties at a price determined by an independent appraisal firm, and the distribution of the proceeds of such sale, combined with the Partnership's cash after payment of the Partnership's liabilities and sales expenses, to the Partners. Although appraisals are intended to reflect the fair market value of the properties, there can be no assurance that this value will actually be recognized in the marketplace." THE OFFER Terms of the Offer Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer (including, if the Offer is extended or amended, the terms of any such extension or amendment), the Company will accept for payment and pay for up to 12,533 Interests. The Company will not accept for payment any Interests that, if accepted, would result in an Interest Holder holding greater than zero but less than 10 Interests (4 Interests for Individual Retirement Accounts or Keogh Plans) because the Partnership, under the Partnership Agreement, will not permit or recognize such a transfer. The term "Expiration Date" shall mean 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on April 2, 1996, unless and until the Company in its sole discretion shall have extended the period of time for which the Offer is open, in which event the term "Expiration Date" shall mean the latest time and date on which the Offer, as so extended by the Company, shall expire. The Offer Price is $419 per Interest. The Offer Price will be reduced by the amount per Interest of any distribution made by the Partnership after December 31, 1995 and prior to the Expiration Date, other than regular quarterly distributions not in excess of $9.30 per quarter. Interest Holders who tender their Interests will not be obligated to pay partnership transfer fees or commissions. The Offer is conditioned on satisfaction of certain conditions as set forth herein. The Company reserves the right (but shall not be obligated), in its discretion, to waive any or all of such conditions. If, by the Expiration Date, any or all of such conditions have not been satisfied or waived, the Company reserves the right (but shall not be obligated) to (i) decline to purchase any of the Interests tendered and terminate the Offer, (ii) waive all the unsatisfied conditions and, subject to complying with applicable rules and regulations of the Commission, purchase all Interests validly tendered, (iii) extend the Offer and, subject to the right of Interest Holders to withdraw Interests -10- until the Expiration Date, retain the Interests that have been tendered during the period or periods for which the Offer is extended or (iv) amend the Offer. The Company currently owns 4 Interests. If all 12,533 Interests are validly tendered and accepted for payment, the Company will own approximately 25% of the outstanding Interests upon completion of the Offer . Proration of Interests; Acceptance for Payment and Payment for Interests If the number of Interests validly tendered prior to the Expiration Date and not withdrawn is not more than 12,533 Interests, the Company, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, will accept for payment all Interests so tendered. If the number of Interests validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date is more than 12,533 Interests, the Company, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, will accept for payment only 12,533 Interests, with such Interests purchased on a pro rata basis according to the number of Interests validly tendered and not properly withdrawn by each Interest Holder prior to the Expiration Date, with adjustments to avoid purchases of prorated fractional Interests. If proration would result in an Interest Holder owning greater than zero but less than 10 Interests (4 Interests for Individual Retirement Accounts or Keogh Plans), the Company will not accept any Interests tendered by such Interest Holder in the Offer because the Partnership, under the Partnership Agreement, will not permit or recognize such a transfer. If proration of tendered Interests is required, because of the difficulty of determining the number of Interests validly tendered and not withdrawn, the Company may not be able to announce the final results of such proration until at least approximately seven business days after the Expiration Date. Subject to the Company's obligation under Rule 14e-1(c) under the Exchange Act to pay Interest Holders the Offer Price in respect of Interests tendered or return those Interests promptly after the termination or withdrawal of the Offer, the Company does not intend to pay for any Interests accepted for payment pursuant to the Offer until the final proration results are known. Notwithstanding any such delay in payment, no interest will be paid on the Offer Price. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer (including, if the Offer is extended or amended, the terms and conditions of any extension or amendment), the Company will accept for payment, and will pay for, Interests validly tendered and not withdrawn in accordance with the Offer, as promptly as practicable following the Expiration Date. In all cases, payment for Interests purchased pursuant to the Offer will be made only after timely receipt by the Depositary of a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal and any other documents required by the Letter of Transmittal. For purposes of the Offer, the Company shall be deemed to have accepted for payment (and thereby purchased) tendered Interests when, as and if the Company gives oral or written notice to the Depositary of the Company's acceptance for payment of such Interests pursuant to the Offer. No tender of Interests will be deemed to have been validly made until all defects and irregularities have been cured or waived. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, payment for Interests purchased pursuant to the Offer will in all cases be made by deposit of the purchase price with the Depositary, which will act as agent for the tendering Interest Holders for the purpose of receiving payment from the Company and transmitting payment to tendering Interest Holders. Under no circumstances will interest be paid on the Offer Price by reason of any delay in making such payment. If any tendered Interests are not accepted for payment pursuant to the Offer for any reason, the Letter of Transmittal with respect to such Interests not purchased will be destroyed by the Depositary. If acceptance for payment of, or payment for, any Interests tendered pursuant to -11- the Offer is delayed or the Company is unable to accept for payment, or pay for, Interests tendered pursuant to the Offer, then, without prejudice to the Company's rights under the Offer (but subject to compliance with Rule 14e-1(c)) under the Exchange Act), the Depositary may, nevertheless, on behalf of the Company, retain tendered Interests, subject to any limitations of applicable law, and such Interests may not be withdrawn except to the extent that the tendering Interest Holders are entitled to withdrawal rights as described in the Offer. If, prior to the Expiration Date, the Company shall increase the consideration offered to Interest Holders pursuant to the Offer, such increased consideration shall be paid for all Interests accepted for payment pursuant to the Offer, whether or not such Interests were tendered prior to such increase. The Company reserves the right to transfer or assign, at any time and from time to time, in whole or in part, to one or more affiliates or direct or indirect subsidiaries of the Company, the right to purchase Interests tendered pursuant to the Offer, but no such transfer or assignment will relieve the Company of its obligations under the Offer or prejudice the rights of tendering Interest Holders to receive payment for Interests validly tendered and accepted for payment pursuant to the Offer. Procedures for Tendering Interests For Interests to be validly tendered pursuant to the Offer, a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal, and any other documents required by the Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Depositary at one of its addresses set forth on the back cover of this Offer to Purchase on or prior to the Expiration Date. In order for a tendering Interest Holder to participate in the Offer, Interests must be validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date, which is 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on April 2, 1996 (unless extended). The method of delivery of the Letter of Transmittal and all other required documents is at the option and risk of the tendering Interest Holder, and delivery will be deemed made only when actually received by the Depositary. If delivery is by mail, registered mail, with return receipt requested, properly insured, is recommended. In all cases, sufficient time should be allowed for timely delivery. By executing a Letter of Transmittal as set forth above, a tendering Interest Holder irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Company and any designee of the Company as the true and lawful attorney in fact and proxy of such Interest Holder, in the manner set forth in the Letter of Transmittal, with full power of substitution, to the full extent of such Interest Holder's rights with respect to the Interests tendered by such Interest Holder and accepted for payment by the Company. All such proxies will be considered coupled with an interest in the tendered Interests. Such appointment will be effective when, and only to the extent that, the Company accepts such Interests for payment. Upon such acceptance for payment, (i) all prior proxies given by such Interest Holder with respect to such Interests will, without further action, be revoked, except the irrevocable proxy granted to the General Partners pursuant to Section 20 of the Partnership Agreement, (ii) no subsequent proxies may be given (and if given will not be effective) and (iii) the Company will be empowered to exercise all voting and other rights of such Interest Holder with respect to such Interests as the Company in its sole discretion may deem proper at any meeting of Interest Holders, by written consent or otherwise. The Offer is not contingent upon the Company being made a Substituted Limited Partner. If the Company is not made a Substituted Limited Partner, upon acceptance for payment of the Interests, the Company shall be entitled to the full rights and benefits of an assignee of the Interests, including, but not limited to, all economic benefits of ownership and all voting rights. -12- All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance for payment of any tender of Interests pursuant to the procedures described above will be determined in the discretion of the Company, which determination shall be final and binding. The Company reserves the absolute right to reject any or all tenders if not in proper form or if the acceptance of, or payment for, the Interests tendered may be unlawful in the opinion of the Company's counsel. The Company also reserves the right to waive any defect or irregularity in any tender with respect to any particular Interests of any particular Interest Holder, and the Company's interpretation of the terms and conditions of the Offer (including the Letter of Transmittal and the Instructions thereto) will be final and binding. Neither the Company, the Depositary nor any other person will be under any duty to give notification of any defects or irregularities in the tender of any Interests or will incur any liability for failure to give any such notification. Assignees must provide documentation to the Depositary which demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Company, such person's status as an assignee of an Interest. A tender of Interests pursuant to any of the procedures described above will constitute a binding agreement between the tendering Interest Holder and the Company upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, including the tendering Interest Holder's representation and warranty that such Interest Holder owns the Interests being tendered. Withdrawal Rights Except as otherwise provided in the Offer, all tenders of Interests pursuant to the Offer are irrevocable, provided that Interests tendered pursuant to the Offer may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration Date. Tenders of Interests not accepted for payment by the Company pursuant to the Offer may also be withdrawn at any time after April 30, 1996. For withdrawal to be effective, a written or facsimile transmission notice of withdrawal must be timely received by the Depositary at one of the addresses set forth on the back cover of this Offer to Purchase. Any such notice of withdrawal must specify the name of the person who tendered the Interests to be withdrawn, the number of Interests to be withdrawn, and must be signed by the person(s) who signed the Letter of Transmittal in the same manner as the Letter of Transmittal was signed. The signature(s) on the notice of withdrawal must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution (a bank, stockbroker, savings and loan association or credit union with membership in an approved signature guarantee medallion program). If acceptance for payment of, or payment for, Interests is delayed for any reason or if the Company is unable to accept for payment, or pay for, Interests for any reason, without prejudice to the Company's rights under the Offer, tendered Interests may be retained by the Depositary on behalf of the Company and may not be withdrawn except to the extent that tendering Interest Holders are entitled to withdrawal rights as set forth herein, subject to Rule 14e-1(c) under the Exchange Act, which provides that no person who makes a tender offer shall fail to pay the consideration offered or return the securities deposited by or on behalf of security holders promptly after the termination or withdrawal of the tender offer. All questions as to the form and validity (including timeliness of receipt) of notices of withdrawal will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, which determination shall be final and binding. Neither the Company, the Depositary, nor any other person will be under any duty to give notification of any defects or irregularities in any notice of withdrawal or will incur any liability for failure to give any such notification. -13- Any Interests properly withdrawn will be deemed not to be validly tendered for purposes of the Offer. Withdrawn Interests may be re-tendered, however, by following any of the procedures described in the Offer at any time prior to the Expiration Date. Extension of Tender Period; Termination and Amendment The Company expressly reserves the right, in its discretion, at any time and from time to time, (i) to extend the period of time during which the Offer is open and thereby delay acceptance for payment of, and the payment for, any Interests by giving oral or written notice of such extension to the Depositary (during any such extension all Interests previously tendered and not withdrawn will remain subject to the Offer), (ii) to terminate the Offer and not accept for payment any Interests not theretofore accepted for payment or paid for, by giving oral or written notice of such termination to the Depositary, (iii) upon the occurrence of any of the conditions specified in the Offer, delay the acceptance for payment of, or payment for, any Interests not theretofore accepted for payment or paid for, by giving oral or written notice of such termination or delay to the Depositary and (iv) to amend the Offer in any respect (including, without limitation, by increasing or decreasing the consideration offered or the number of Interests being sought in the Offer or both) by giving oral or written notice of such amendment to the Depositary. Any extension, termination or amendment will be followed as promptly as practicable by public announcement, the announcement in the case of an extension to be issued no later than 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the previously scheduled Expiration Date, in accordance with the public announcement requirement of Rule 14d-4(c) under the Exchange Act. Without limiting the manner in which the Company may choose to make any public announcement, except as provided by applicable law (including Rule 14d-4(c) and Rule 14d-6(d) under the Exchange Act), the Company will have no obligation to publish, advertise or otherwise communicate any such public announcement, other than by issuing a release to the Dow Jones News Service. The Company may also be required by applicable law to disseminate to Interest Holders certain information concerning the extensions of the Offer and any material changes in the terms of the Offer. If the Company extends the Offer, or if the Company (whether before or after its acceptance for payment of Interests) is delayed in its payment for Interests or is unable to pay for Interests pursuant to the Offer for any reason, then, without prejudice to the Company's rights under the Offer, the Depositary may retain tendered Interests on behalf of the Company, and such Interests may not be withdrawn except to the extent tendering Interest Holders are entitled to withdrawal rights as described in the Offer. However, the ability of the Company to delay payment for Interests that the Company has accepted for payment is limited by Rule 14e-1(c) under the Exchange Act, which requires that the Company pay the consideration offered or return the securities deposited by or on behalf of holders of securities promptly after the termination or withdrawal of the Offer. If the Company increases or decreases the number of Interests being sought or the consideration to be paid for Interests, and the Offer is scheduled to expire before the expiration of a period of 10 business days from, and including, the date that notice of such increase or decrease is first published, sent or given, the Offer will be extended until, at a minimum, the expiration of such period of 10 business days. If the Company makes a material change in the terms of the Offer or the information concerning the Offer or waives a material condition of the Offer, the Company will extend the Offer to comply with the Commission's interpretations of Rules 14d-4(c) and 14d-6(d) under the Exchange Act. The minimum period during which an offer must remain open following a material change in the terms of the offer or information concerning the offer, other than a change in price, percentage of securities sought or the Soliciting Agent's fee, will depend upon the facts and circumstances, including the relative materiality of the change in the terms or information. (In the -14- Commission's view, an offer should remain open for a minimum of five business days from the date such material change is first published, sent or given to security holders.) With respect to a change in price, percentage of securities sought or the soliciting agent's fee, however, a minimum period of 10 business days is required to allow for adequate dissemination to security holders and for investor response. The Company also reserves the right, in its discretion, in the event any of the conditions of the Offer shall not have been satisfied and so long as Interests have not theretofore been accepted for payment, to delay (except as otherwise required by applicable law) acceptance for payment of or payment for Interests or to terminate the Offer and not accept for payment or pay for Interests. Following the termination of the Offer, the Company may make an offer for Interests not tendered in this Offer, which may be on terms similar or different from those described in the Offer. There is no assurance that, following the Expiration Date, the Company will make another offer for Interests not tendered in the Offer. Source of Funds The Company expects that approximately $5,626,327 is necessary to consummate the Offer, including related fees and expenses, assuming all 12,533 of the Interests are tendered and accepted for payment. These funds will be available from the Company's general corporate funds. Conditions of the Offer Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Offer, subject to the applicable rules of the Commission, and in addition to (and not in limitation of) the Company's rights to extend and amend the Offer at any time in its sole discretion, the obligation of the Company to complete the purchase of tendered Interests is subject to each and all of the following conditions which, in the reasonable judgment of the Company with respect to each and every matter referred to below and regardless of the circumstances (including any action or inaction by the Company) giving rise to any such condition, makes it inadvisable to proceed with the Offer or with such acceptance for purchase: (a) There shall not be threatened, instituted or pending any action or proceeding before any domestic or foreign court or governmental agency or other regulatory or administrative agency or commission (i) challenging the acquisition by the Company of the Interests, seeking to restrain or prohibit the making or consummation of the Offer, seeking to obtain any material damages or otherwise directly or indirectly relating to the transactions contemplated by the Offer, (ii) seeking to prohibit or restrict the Company's ownership or operation of any material portion of the Company's business or assets, or to compel the Company to dispose of or hold separate all or any material portion of its business or assets as a result of the Offer, (iii) seeking to make the purchase of, or payment for, some or all of the Interests illegal, (iv) resulting in a delay in the ability of the Company to accept for payment or pay for some or all of the Interests, (v) imposing material limitations on the ability of the Company effectively to acquire or hold or to exercise full rights of ownership of the Interests, including the right to vote the Interests purchased by the Company on all matters properly presented to Limited Partners of the Partnership, (vi) which could materially and adversely affect the treatment of the Offer for federal income tax purposes, (vii) which otherwise is reasonably likely to materially -15- adversely affect the Partnership or the value of the Interests or (viii) which imposes any material condition unacceptable to the Company; (b) No statute, rule, regulation or order shall be enacted, promulgated, entered or deemed applicable to the Offer, no legislation shall be pending and no other action shall have been taken, proposed or threatened by any domestic government or governmental authority or by any court, domestic or foreign, which is likely, directly or indirectly, to result in any of the consequences referred to in paragraph (a) above; or (c) There shall have not occurred (i) any general suspension of, or limitation on prices for, trading in securities on the NYSE, (ii) the declaration of a banking moratorium or any suspension of payments in respect of banks in the United States, (iii) the commencement of a war, armed hostilities or other international or national calamity materially affecting the United States, (iv) any limitation by any governmental authority or any other event which is reasonably likely to affect the extension of credit by banks or other lending institutions in the United States, (v) any material decline in security prices on the NYSE or (vi) in the case of any of the foregoing existing at the time of the Offer, any material worsening thereof. The foregoing conditions are for the benefit of the Company and may be asserted by the Company in its reasonable discretion regardless of the circumstances giving rise to any such conditions (including any action or inaction by the Company) or may be waived by the Company in whole or in part at any time and from time to time in its reasonable discretion. Any determination by the Company will be final and binding on all parties. The failure by the Company at any time to exercise any of the foregoing rights shall not be deemed a waiver of any such right, and each such right shall be deemed a continuing right which may be asserted at any time and from time to time. If any such conditions are waived, the Offer will remain open for a minimum of five business days from the date notice of such waiver is first published, sent or given to Interest Holders. Certain Fees and Expenses The Company has retained The First National Bank of Boston to act as Depositary in connection with the Offer. The Company will pay the Depositary reasonable and customary compensation for its services. The Company will indemnify the Depositary against certain liabilities and expenses in connection therewith, including liabilities under the federal securities laws. The Company will also pay all costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Offer. Assuming all 12,533 Interests are tendered and accepted for payment by the Company, expenses of the Offer (exclusive of the purchase price of the Interests) are estimated at $375,000: including legal and accounting fees and expenses ($15,000), printing ($10,000), Depositary fees and expenses ($20,000), Soliciting Agent fees and expenses ($300,000), distribution of Offer materials ($15,000) and miscellaneous ($15,000). Soliciting Agent The Company has retained The Weil Company, a registered broker dealer, to answer questions and solicit responses to this transaction. Provided that at least 5% of the outstanding Interests are tendered and accepted by the Company, the Company will pay The Weil Company 2% of the Offer Price for each Interest tendered and accepted by the Company. In addition, The Weil Company will be reimbursed for certain out-of-pocket expenses up to a maximum -16- of $25,000 and will be indemnified against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the federal securities laws. The Weil Company has acted in a similar capacity in connection with other tender and exchange offers by the Company and in soliciting consents from the limited partners of other partnerships sponsored by the Company or its affiliates. Dissenters' Rights and Investor Lists Neither the Partnership Agreement nor Virginia law provides any right for Interest Holders to have their respective Interests appraised or redeemed in connection with or as a result of the Offer. Each Interest Holder has the opportunity to make an individual decision on whether or not to tender in the Offer. Under the Partnership Agreement, (i) any Partner or his duly authorized representative shall have the right to receive by mail, upon written request to the Partnership and at such person's sole cost and expense, a copy of a list of names and addresses of the Limited Partners and the number of interests owned by each of them, provided that such request is for a purpose reasonably related to such Partner's interest in the Partnership, and (ii) any Partner or his duly authorized representative shall have the right to inspect and examine the books and records of the Partnership at the principal place of business of the Partnership upon reasonable notice during business hours. Federal Income Tax Consequences Tax Treatment of a Tender of Interests by an Interest Holder. The tender of Interests for cash pursuant to the Offer will be treated for federal income tax purposes as a taxable sale of such tendered Interests. The particular tax consequences of the tender for an Interest Holder will depend upon a number of factors related to the particular Interest Holder's tax situation, including the Interest Holder's adjusted tax basis in his or her Interests. The gain or loss recognized by an Interest Holder upon a sale of Interests pursuant to the Offer will be based on the difference between the cash received by the Interest Holder and the Interest Holder's adjusted tax basis in such Interests. See "Basis of Interests" below. To the extent that the amount realized exceeds the Interest Holder's adjusted basis for the Interests sold, the Interest Holder will recognize gain. To the extent that the amount realized is less than the Interest Holder's adjusted basis for the Interests sold, the Interest Holder will recognize a loss. INTEREST HOLDERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS TO DETERMINE THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF A SALE OF THEIR INTERESTS PURSUANT TO THE OFFER IN LIGHT OF THEIR SPECIFIC TAX SITUATION. Except as described below, any gain or loss recognized upon a sale of Interests will be treated as gain or loss attributable to the sale or disposition of a capital asset. An Interest Holder would recognize ordinary income, however, to the extent that the amount realized upon the sale of an Interest that is considered attributable to the Interest Holder's share of the "unrealized receivables" of the Partnership, as defined in Section 751 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), exceeds the basis attributable to those assets. "Unrealized receivables" include, to the extent not previously includable in Partnership income, any rights to payment for services rendered or to be rendered and also any amounts that would be subject to recapture as ordinary income (for example, depreciation recapture with respect to personal property) if the Partnership had sold its assets at their fair market value at the time of the sale of an Interest. To the extent an Interest Holder recognizes a capital loss, such loss can be applied to offset capital gains from other sources. Individuals may use capital losses in excess of capital gains to offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income in any single year ($1,500 for a married individual filing a separate return). Any capital losses that are not used currently can be carried forward and used in subsequent years. A corporation's capital losses in excess of current capital gains generally may be -17- carried back three years, with any remaining unused portion available to be carried forward for five years. Basis of Interests. In general, an Interest Holder had an initial tax basis in his or her Interests ("Initial Basis") equal to cash investment in the Partnership (plus his or her proportionate share of the Partnership's nonrecourse liabilities at the time he or she acquired his or her Interests). An Interest Holder's Initial Basis generally has been increased by (a) such Interest Holder's share of Partnership taxable income and (b) any increases in his or her share of liabilities of the Partnership. Generally, such Interest Holder's Initial Basis has been decreased (but not below zero) by (i) his or her share of Partnership cash distributions, (ii) any decreases in his or her share of liabilities of the Partnership, (iii) his or her share of losses of the Partnership, and (iv) his or her share of nondeductible expenditures of the Partnership that are not chargeable to capital. (Because "syndication costs" are chargeable to capital and not deductible for tax purposes, an Interest Holder's basis in his or her Interests would include his or her share of the syndication costs incurred by the Partnership at formation.) Passive Activity Income. If an Interest Holder disposes of his or her entire interest in the Partnership, such Interest Holder will be able to utilize any unused suspended "passive" losses from the Partnership (net of any gain recognized on the disposition) to offset income, including income from sources other than the sale of an Interest recognized by such Interest Holder. Gain, if any, recognized by an Interest Holder in connection with the sale of an Interest pursuant to the Offer will constitute "passive activity income" for purposes of the "passive activity loss" limitation rules. Accordingly, such income generally may be offset by losses from all sources, including suspended passive losses with respect to the Partnership and passive or active losses from other activities. Loss, if any, recognized by an Interest Holder in connection with the sale of less than all of an Interest Holder's Interests pursuant to the Offer may be subject to limitation under the passive loss rules. Each Interest Holder should consult with his or her own tax advisor concerning whether, and the extent to which, the Interest Holder has available suspended "passive activity" losses from either the Partnership or other investments that may be used to offset gain from a sale of Interests pursuant to the Offer and whether any losses recognized are subject to limitation under the passive loss rules. Backup Withholding. A taxable Interest Holder (other than corporations and certain foreign individuals) who tenders Interests may be subject to 31% backup withholding unless the Interest Holder provides his or her taxpayer identification number ("TIN") and certifies that he or she is not subject to backup withholding. An Interest Holder who is subject to backup withholding must contact the Company as set forth in the Letter of Transmittal. If backup withholding applies, the Company will withhold 31% from payments to such Interest Holder. See the Letter of Transmittal. Miscellaneous THE OFFER IS BEING MADE TO ALL INTEREST HOLDERS, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE TO (NOR WILL TENDERS BE ACCEPTED FROM OR ON BEHALF OF) INTEREST HOLDERS IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE MAKING OF THE OFFER OR THE ACCEPTANCE THEREOF WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. THE COMPANY IS NOT AWARE OF ANY JURISDICTION WITHIN THE UNITED STATES IN WHICH THE MAKING OF THE OFFER OR THE ACCEPTANCE THEREOF WOULD BE ILLEGAL. HOWEVER, IF ANY SUCH -18- JURISDICTION EXISTS, THE COMPANY MAY IN ITS DISCRETION TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS IT MAY DEEM NECESSARY TO MAKE THE OFFER IN SUCH JURISDICTION. Pursuant to Rule 14d-3 under the Exchange Act, the Company has filed with the Commission a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule 14D-1, together with exhibits, furnishing certain additional information with respect to the Offer. Such Statement and any amendments thereto, including exhibits, may be inspected and copies may be obtained at the same places and in the same manner as set forth above with respect to information concerning the Partnership (except that they will not be available at the regional offices of the Commission). EFFECTS OF OFFER ON NON-TENDERING INTEREST HOLDERS Significant Equity Interest After the Offer, the Company could own up to approximately 25% of the Interests. Pursuant the Partnership Agreement, the written consent of the General Partners would be required for the Company to become a Substituted Limited Partner. Although the Offer is not contingent upon the Company being made a Substituted Limited Partner, effective upon the Company's acceptance for payment of the tendered Interests, the Interest Holder will grant to the Company an irrevocable proxy to vote such Interests in such manner as the Company shall deem proper. The Company could then be in a position to influence decisions of the Partnership on which Limited Partners are entitled to vote. Limited Partners may not take part in or interfere with the management or control of the business of the Partnership, except insofar as the Limited Partners are entitled to vote as permitted by the Partnership Agreement. Under the Partnership Agreement, Limited Partners may vote, subject to certain provisions of the Partnership Agreement, to: (i) amend the Partnership Agreement; (ii) dissolve the Partnership; (iii) remove any General Partner and elect a replacement therefor; or (iv) approve the sale at one time or in a series of transactions of all of the Partnership's assets except in the ordinary course of the Partnership's continuing business. The Company will vote the Interests acquired pursuant to this Offer according to its interest, which may or may not be in the best interests of non-tendering Interest Holders. Effect on Trading Market There is no established public trading market for the Interests, and it is not anticipated that one will develop. Accordingly, a reduction in the number of Interest Holders should not materially further restrict the Interest Holders' ability to find purchasers for their Interests. Partnership Status The Company does not believe that the purchase of Interests by the Company, as proposed, will adversely affect whether the Partnership is classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. Pursuant to Section 708(b)(1)(B) of the Code, the Partnership would terminate for tax purposes upon the transfer of 50% or more of the total interests in Partnership capital and profits within a 12-month period. Based on the number of Interests for which the Offer to Purchase is being made (representing 25% of the outstanding Interests), and taking into account normal historical levels of transfers of Interests (to the extent known to the Company), the Company does not believe that sales pursuant to the Offer will cause the Partnership to terminate for tax purposes. The Company does not intend to purchase Interests to the extent such purchase would cause a termination of the Partnership. Non-tendering Interest Holders should consult their -19- own tax advisors regarding the tax consequences in their particular situations of a termination of the Partnership. Partnership Business The Company does not believe that the Offer will materially affect the operation of the properties owned by the Partnership. Although after the Offer the Company may acquire additional Interests thereby increasing its ownership position in the Partnership, the Company has no present plans or intentions with respect to the Partnership for a liquidation, a merger, a sale or purchase of material assets or borrowings. Effect on Exchange Act Regulation The Interests are currently registered under the Exchange Act. Registration under the Exchange Act may be terminated upon application of the Partnership to the Commission if there are fewer than 300 holders of interests of record. The Company does not believe that the Offer will result in the termination of registration of the Interests under the Exchange Act. -20- MARKET PRICES OF INTERESTS The Interests are not listed on any national securities exchange or quoted in the over the counter market, and there is no established public trading market for the Interests. Secondary sales activity for the Interests has been limited and sporadic. Therefore, a reduction in the number of Interest Holders should not materially further restrict the Interest Holders' ability to find purchasers for their Interests. The Company does not have information regarding the prices at which all secondary sales transactions in the Interests have been effectuated. Various organizations offer to purchase and sell limited partnership interests (such as the Interests) in secondary sales transactions. Various publications such as The Stanger Report summarize and report information (on a monthly, bimonthly or less frequent basis) regarding secondary sales transactions in limited partnership interests (including the Interests), including the prices at which such secondary sales transactions are effectuated. The information regarding sale transactions in Interests from The Stanger Report is as follows:
Reporting Period Per Interest Transaction Price(1) No. of ---------------- --------------------------------- ------ High Low Interests(2) ---- --- ------------ 1993 ---- January 1 - March 31 -- -- -- April 1 - June 30 $ 310.00 $ 210.00 176 July 1 - September 30 285.00 244.00 132 October 1 - December 31 243.00 243.00 28 1994 ---- January 1 - March 31 -- -- -- April 1 - June 30 $ 290.00 $ 259.00 $ 49 July 1 - September 30 290.00 280.00 160 October 1 - December 31 315.00 280.00 (Not Available) 1995 ---- January 1 - March 31 $ 343.81 $ 300.00 $ 271 April 1 - June 30 336.03 313.01 577 July 1 - September 30 341.84 302.00 174 - -------------- (1) The Company does not know whether the transaction prices shown are before or after commissions. (2) The Company does not know the number of transactions.
-21- * * * No person has been authorized to make any recommendation or representation on behalf of the Company or to provide any information other than that contained herein or in the Letter of Transmittal. No such recommendation, information or representation may be relied upon as having been authorized. PUBLIC STORAGE, INC. 600 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 300 Glendale, California 91203-1241 By: /S/Harvey Lenkin --------------------------- Harvey Lenkin President March 1, 1996 -22- SCHEDULE 1 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
Name of Director Employer/Address/ Current Position/ or Executive Officer Nature of Business Dates of Employment - -------------------- ------------------ ---------------------- B. Wayne Hughes Public Storage, Inc. Chairman of the Board and Chief (Executive Officer and Director) 600 North Brand Boulevard Executive Officer Suite 300 11/91 - present Glendale, CA 91203-1241 Real estate investment Harvey Lenkin Public Storage, Inc. President (Executive Officer and Director) 11/91 - present Real estate investment Ronald L. Havner, Jr. Public Storage, Inc. Senior Vice President (Executive Officer) from 11/13/95 Real estate investment Chief Financial Officer 11/91 - present Hugh W. Horne Public Storage, Inc. Senior Vice President (Executive Officer) from 11/13/95 Real estate investment Vice President 1980-11/13/95 Secretary 1980-2/92 Marvin M. Lotz Public Storage, Inc. Senior Vice President (Executive Officer) from 11/16/95 Real estate investment Officer of predecessor of the Company 9/83-11/95 Mary Jayne Howard Public Storage, Inc. Senior Vice President (Executive Officer) from 11/16/95 Real estate investment Officer of predecessor of the Company 1-1 Name of Director Employer/Address/ Current Position/ or Executive Officer Nature of Business Dates of Employment - -------------------- ------------------ ---------------------- David Goldberg (Executive Officer) Public Storage, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Counsel from 11/16/95 Real estate investment Counsel to the Company 6/91-11/95 Obren B. Gerich Public Storage, Inc. Vice President 1980 - present (Executive Officer) Chief Financial Officer Real estate investment 1980-10/91 John Reyes Public Storage, Inc. Vice President from 11/13/95 (Executive Officer) Controller 2/92 - present Real estate investment Sarah Hass Public Storage, Inc. Vice President from 11/13/95 (Executive Officer) Secretary 2/92 - present Real estate investment Robert J. Abernethy American Standard Development Company President (Director) Self Storage Management Company 1977 - present 5221 West 102nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90045 Develops and operates mini-warehouses Dann V. Angeloff The Angeloff Company President (Director) 727 West Seventh Street 1976 - present Suite 331 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Corporate financial advisory firm 1-2 Name of Director Employer/Address/ Current Position/ or Executive Officer Nature of Business Dates of Employment - -------------------- ------------------ ---------------------- William C. Baker Carolina Restaurant Chairman and Chief Executive (Director) Enterprises, Inc. Officer 3 Lochmoor Lane 1/92 - present Newport Beach, CA 92660 Franchisee of Red Robin International, Inc. Red Robin International, Inc. President 28 Executive Park, Suite 200 4/93-5/95 Irvine, CA 92714 Operates and franchises restaurants Private investor 3/88-1/92 Uri P. Harkham The Jonathan Martin Fashion Group President and Chief Executive (Director) 1157 South Crocker Street Officer Los Angeles, CA 90021 1975 - present Designs, manufactures and markets women's clothing Harkham Properties Chairman of the Board 1157 South Crocker Street 1978 - present Los Angeles, CA 90021 Real estate Berry Holmes Private investor since 1985 (Director)
To the knowledge of the Company, all of the foregoing persons are citizens of the United States, except Uri P. Harkham, who is a citizen of Australia. 1-3 The Letter of Transmittal and any other required documents should be sent or delivered by each Interest Holder to the Depositary at one of the addresses set forth below: The Depositary for the Offer is: The First National Bank of Boston By Mail By Hand By Overnight Courier The First National Bank of Boston BancBoston Trust The First National Bank Shareholder Services Company of New York of Boston P.O. Box 1872 55 Broadway Corporate Agency & Mail Stop 45-01-19 3rd Floor Reorganization Boston, MA 02105 New York, NY 10006 150 Royall Street Mail Stop 45-01-19 Canton, MA 02021 Any questions about the Offer to Purchase may be directed to the Soliciting Agent at its telephone number set forth below: The Soliciting Agent for the Offer is: The Weil Company (800) 478-2605 Any requests for assistance or additional copies of the Offer to Purchase and the Letter of Transmittal may be directed to the Company at its address and telephone number set forth below: Public Storage, Inc. 600 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 300 Glendale, California 91203-1241 (800) 421-2856 (818) 244-8080 EX-99.A2 3 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Purchase Limited Partnership Interests of American Storage Properties, L.P., a Virginia limited partnership Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated March 1, 1996 of Public Storage, Inc. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION OF INTERESTS TENDERED Name and Address of Registered Holder Number of Interests Tendered - ------------------------------------- --------------------------- * ------------------------- * Unless otherwise indicated, it will be assumed that all Interests held by the registered holder are being tendered. The Company will not accept for payment any Interests that, if accepted, would result in an Interest Holder holding greater than zero but less than 10 Interests (4 Interests for Individual Retirement Accounts or Keogh Plans). - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON APRIL 2, 1996, UNLESS EXTENDED. INTERESTS TENDERED PURSUANT TO THIS OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THIS OFFER. This Letter of Transmittal is to be executed and returned to The First National Bank of Boston (the "Depositary") at one of the following addresses:
By Mail By Hand By Overnight Courier For Information The First National Bank of BancBoston Trust The First National Bank of The First National Bank of Boston Company of New York Boston Boston Shareholder Services 55 Broadway Corporate Agency & Shareholder Services P.O. Box 1872 3rd Floor Reorganization (617) 575-3120 Mail Stop 45-01-19 New York, NY 10006 150 Royall Street Boston, MA 02105 Mail Stop 45-01-19 Canton, MA 02021
Delivery of this instrument to an address other than as set forth above will not constitute a valid delivery. The accompanying instructions should be read carefully before this Letter of Transmittal is completed. PLEASE READ THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY The undersigned hereby tenders to Public Storage, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), the above-described limited partnership interests (the "Interests") of American Storage Properties, L.P., a Virginia limited partnership (the "Partnership"), for $419 per Interest in cash in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Company's Offer to Purchase dated March 1, 1996 (the "Offer to Purchase"), and in this Letter of Transmittal (which together with the Offer to Purchase and any supplements or amendments constitutes the "Offer"). The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the Offer to Purchase. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings assigned in the Offer to Purchase. Subject to, and effective upon, acceptance for payment of the Interests tendered hereby in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns, transfers, conveys and delivers to the Company, all right, title and interest in and to such Interests tendered hereby and accepted for payment pursuant to the Offer and any and all non-cash distributions, other Interests or other securities issued or issuable in respect thereof on or after March 1, 1996 including, without limitation, all rights in and claims to any Partnership profits and losses, voting rights, rights to be substituted as a Limited Partner of the Partnership and other benefits of any nature whatsoever distributable or allocable to each such tendered Interest under the Partnership Agreement. The undersigned hereby appoints the Depositary the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact of the undersigned with respect to such Interests and (and any and all non-cash distributions, other Interests or securities issued or issuable in respect thereof on or after March 1, 1996), with full power of substitution (such power of attorney being deemed to be an irrevocable power coupled with an interest), to (a) transfer ownership of such Interests (and any such non-cash distributions, other Interests or securities), to or upon the order of the Company, (b) present such Interests (and any such non-cash distributions, other Interests or securities) for transfer on the books of the Partnership and (c) receive all benefits and otherwise exercise all rights of beneficial ownership of such Interests (and any such non-cash distributions, other Interests or securities), all in accordance with the terms of the Offer. The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned (i) has received and reviewed the Offer to Purchase and (ii) has full power and authority to sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver the Interests tendered hereby (and any and all non-cash distributions, other Interests or securities issued or issuable in respect thereof on or after March 1, 1996) and that when the same are accepted for payment by the Company, the Company will acquire good, marketable and unencumbered title thereto, free and clear of all liens, restrictions, charges and encumbrances, and the same will not be subject to any adverse claim. The undersigned, upon request, will execute and deliver any additional documents deemed by the Depositary or the Company to be necessary or desirable to complete the sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance and delivery of the Interests tendered hereby and any and all non-cash distributions, other Interests or other securities issued or issuable in respect of such Interests on or after March 1, 1996. In addition, the undersigned shall promptly remit and transfer to the Depositary for the account of the Company any and all non-cash distributions, other Interests or other securities issued to the undersigned on or after March 1, 1996 in respect of the Interests tendered hereby, accompanied by appropriate documentation of transfer, and pending such remittance or appropriate assurance thereof, the Company shall be entitled to all rights and privileges as owner of any such non-cash distributions, other Interests or other securities and may withhold the entire consideration or deduct from the consideration the amount of value thereof as determined by the Company, in its sole discretion. The undersigned understands that under certain circumstances set forth in the Offer, and subject to the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company may not be required to accept for payment any of the tendered Interests. In such event, the undersigned understands that any Letter of Transmittal for Interests not accepted for payment will be destroyed by the Company. The undersigned understands that, if proration is required pursuant to the terms of the Offer, the Company will accept for payment from among those Interests validly tendered prior to or on the Expiration Date and not properly withdrawn, the maximum number of Interests permitted pursuant to the Offer on a pro rata basis, with adjustments to avoid purchases of prorated fractional Interests and to avoid causing individual ownership of greater than zero but less than 10 Interests (4 for Individual Retirement Accounts or Keogh Plans). The undersigned hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Company and any designee of the Company as the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and proxy of the undersigned with respect to such Interests with full power of substitution, to vote, in such manner as each such attorney and proxy or his substitute shall, in his sole discretion, deem proper, and otherwise act (including pursuant to written consent ) with respect to all of the Interests tendered hereby which have been accepted for payment by the Company prior to the time of such vote or action (and any and all non-cash distributions, other Interests or securities issued or issuable in respect thereof on or after March 1, 1996), which the undersigned is entitled to vote, at any meeting (whether annual or special and whether or not an adjourned meeting) of Limited Partners of the Partnership, or with respect to which the undersigned is empowered to act in connection with action by written consent in lieu of any such meeting or otherwise. This proxy and power of attorney is coupled with an interest in the Interests tendered hereby, is irrevocable and is granted in consideration of, and is effective upon, the acceptance for payment of such Interests by the Company in accordance with the terms of the Offer. Such acceptance for payment shall revoke any other proxy granted by the undersigned at any time with respect to such Interests (and any such non-cash distributions, other Interests or securities), other than the irrevocable proxy granted to the General Partners pursuant to Section 20 of the Partnership Agreement, and no subsequent proxies will be given (and if given will be deemed not to be effective) with respect thereto by the undersigned. The undersigned understands that tenders of Interests pursuant to the procedures described in the Offer and in the instructions hereto will constitute a binding agreement between the undersigned and the Company upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer. All authority herein conferred or agreed to be conferred shall survive the death or incapacity of the undersigned hereunder shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, legal and personal representatives, successors and assigns of the undersigned. This tender is irrevocable except as stated in the Offer, however, Interests tendered pursuant to the Offer may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration Date. The undersigned hereby certifies, under penalties of perjury, that (1) the number shown on this form below the undersigned's signature is my correct Taxpayer Identification Number and (2) I am not subject to backup withholding either (a) because I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, (b) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, or (c) I am exempt from backup withholding. The undersigned hereby also certifies, under penalties of perjury, that the undersigned, if an individual, is not a nonresident alien for purposes of U.S. income taxation, and if not an individual, is not a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust, or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in the Code and Income Tax Regulations). The undersigned understands that this certification may be disclosed to the IRS by the Company and that any false statements contained herein could be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both. -2- ANY INTEREST HOLDER WHO DESIRES TO TENDER HIS OR HER INTERESTS BUT IS UNABLE TO CERTIFY ANY OF THE STATEMENTS SET FORTH ABOVE SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY AT (800) 421-2856 OR (818) 244-8080 FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. Please issue the payment for the Interests in the name(s) of the undersigned. Similarly, unless otherwise indicated under "Special Mailing Instructions," please mail the payment (and accompanying documents, as appropriate) to the undersigned at the registered address. In the event that the "Special Mailing Instructions" are completed, please deliver the payment to the registered holder(s) at the address so indicated. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TENDER OF INTERESTS IN OFFER The undersigned tenders Interests in the Offer on the terms described above. SIGN HERE Signature(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number ---------------------------- Date ( ) ------------------------------ ------------------ Telephone number (Must be signed by registered holder(s) as name(s) appear(s) under registration above. If signature is by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, attorneys-in-fact, agents, officers or corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, please provide the following information. See Instruction 3.) Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please print) Capacity (full title) ----------------------------------------------------------- Address ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zip Code - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL MAILING INSTRUCTIONS To be completed ONLY if payment is to be issued to the registered holders(s) but mailed to OTHER than the address of record. (See Instruction 5.) Mail payment to: Name ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Must be same as registered holder(s)) Address ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please print) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Zip Code - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -3- INSTRUCTIONS Forming Part of the Terms and Conditions of the Offer 1. Delivery of Letter of Transmittal. A properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal and any other documents required by this Letter of Transmittal must be received by the Depositary at its address set forth herein on or prior to April 2, 1996, unless extended. The method of delivery of this Letter of Transmittal and all other required documents is at the option and risk of the tendering Interest Holder, and the delivery will be deemed made only when actually received by the Depositary. If delivery is by mail, registered mail with return receipt requested, properly insured, is recommended. In all cases, sufficient time should be allowed to assure timely delivery. No alternative, conditional or contingent tenders will be accepted. All tendering Interest Holders, by execution of this Letter of Transmittal, waive any right to receive any notice of the acceptance of their Interests for payment. 2. Partial Tenders. If fewer than all the Interests held by an Interest Holder are to be tendered, fill in the number of Interests which are to be tendered in the section entitled "Number of Interests Tendered." All Interests held by an Interest Holder will be deemed to have been tendered unless otherwise indicated. 3. Signatures on Letter of Transmittal. (a) If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered holder(s) of the Interests, the signature(s) must correspond exactly with the Interest Holder's registration. (b) If any of the Interests are owned of record by two or more joint owners, all such owners must sign this Letter of Transmittal. (c) If any Interests are registered in different names, it will be necessary to complete, sign and submit as many separate Letters of Transmittal as there are different registrations. (d) If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such person should so indicate when signing, and if requested, proper evidence satisfactory to the Company of such person's authority so to act must be submitted. 4. Transfer Taxes. Except as set forth in this Instruction 4, the Company will pay or cause to be paid any transfer taxes with respect to the transfer and sale of Interests to it pursuant to the Offer. If payment of the Offer Price is to be made to any person other than the registered holder, the amount of any transfer taxes (whether imposed on the registered holder or such other person) payable on account of the transfer to such person will be deducted from the Offer Price unless satisfactory evidence of the payment of such taxes or exemption therefrom is submitted. 5. Special Mailing Instructions. If payment for the Interests is to be issued to the registered holder(s) but mailed to other than the address of record, the section entitled "Special Mailing Instructions" must be completed. 6. Requests for Assistance or Additional Copies. Requests for assistance may be directed to, or additional copies of the Offer to Purchase and this Letter of Transmittal may be obtained from, the Company or the Soliciting Agent at their respective telephone numbers set forth below. 7. Irregularities. All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance of any tender of Interests will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, and its determination shall be final and binding. The Company reserves the absolute right to reject any or all tenders of any particular Interests (i) determined by it not to be in the appropriate form or (ii) the acceptance for purchase of Interests which may, in the opinion of the Company's counsel, be unlawful. IMPORTANT. This Letter of Transmittal, together with all other required documents, must be received by the Depositary on or prior to April 2, 1996, unless extended. THE DEPOSITARY: THE SOLICITING AGENT: THE COMPANY: THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON THE WEIL COMPANY PUBLIC STORAGE, INC. Shareholder Services (800) 379-4662 Investor Services P.O. Box 1872 Department Mail Stop 45-01-19 (800) 421-2856 Boston, Massachusetts 02105 (818) 244-8080 (617) 575-3120 -4- EX-99.A3 4 FORM OF LETTERS SENT TO INTEREST HOLDERS March 1, 1996 Re: Tender Offer for Interests in American Storage Properties, L.P. Dear Interest Holder: As an Interest Holder in American Storage Properties, L.P. (the "Partnership"), Public Storage, Inc. (the "Company") mailed to you an Offer to Purchase dated March 1, 1996 wherein the Company is offering to purchase for cash limited partnership interests in the Partnership. Your telephone number is not part of our records. We would like to answer any questions you may have regarding the Offer to Purchase and could do so if you would either: 1. Provide us with your telephone number and a convenient time to contact you by filling in and returning the enclosed card to the Company in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or 2. Call The Weil Company, the company retained by Public Storage, Inc. to assist Interest Holders in understanding the Offer to Purchase, at (800) 478-2605. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Very truly yours, PUBLIC STORAGE, INC. By: /s/Harvey Lenkin ------------------------ Harvey Lenkin President Enclosure Tender Offer for Interests in American Storage Properties, L.P. Please return to: Public Storage, Inc. P.O. Box 25039 Glendale, CA 91221-9985 - ------------------------------------------------ -------------------------- Name and address of registered holder Telephone number -------------------------- -------------------------- Convenient time to contact - ------------------------------------------------ -------------------------- Public Storage, Inc. 600 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 300 P.O Box 25050 Glendale, California 91221-5050 Tel: (818) 244-8080 Enclosed is an Offer to Purchase for cash Limited Partnership interests in American Storage Properties, L.P. by Public Storage, Inc. dated March 1, 1996. If you are a beneficial owner of interests in American Storage Properties, L.P. and would like to participate in the Offer to Purchase, please contact the registered holder of the interests. March 1, 1996 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----