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Life Storage, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Life Storage, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which engages in the acquisition, ownership, and management of self-storage properties. It offers commercial, vehicle, and wine storage services. The company was a...

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Life Storage, Inc. Overview

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Life Storage, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which engages in the acquisition, ownership, and management of self-storage properties. It offers commercial, vehicle, and wine storage services. The company was acquired by Extra Space Storage in September 2023 and is no longer independently traded.

Strategic Profile

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Prior to acquisition, Life Storage was the 4th largest self-storage company in the U.S. and led the industry in growth for several years. The company operated more than 1,200 storage facilities in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1982, it evolved from a financial planning firm to become one of the largest self-storage operators.

Competitive Landscape

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Before acquisition, Life Storage competed in the self-storage REIT sector alongside Public Storage, Extra Space Storage, CubeSmart, and Cube Self Storage. The company was positioned as the 4th largest operator by facility count, differentiating through climate-controlled and specialized storage offerings.

Industry Context

Life Storage, Inc. operates in Self-Storage.

Key facts

Founded: 1982 · Headquarters: Williamsville, United States · Employees: Over 1,600 (pre-acquisition) · Revenue: Not available post-acquisition · Market cap: N/A - Delisted September 2023

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  • Prior to acquisition, Life Storage operated 1,198 self-storage properties across 37 states, serving over 690,000 customers with a focus on residential and commercial storage with climate-controlled and drive-up options.
  • As of January 2026, historical TTM earnings reported at $1.05 billion USD, reflecting the company's final period as an independent entity before full integration into Extra Space Storage.
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Recent developments

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  • September 2023Extra Space Storage acquisition completed; Life Storage delisted from NYSE
  • February 2023Life Storage published investor presentation regarding unsolicited proposal from Public Storage
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Public StorageLeading self-storage REIT→CubeSmartSelf-storage REIT operator→National Storage AffiliatesSelf-storage REIT operator, top-5 publicly traded competitor→

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Life Storage, Inc. operates in Self-Storage. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Life Storage, Inc. do?+
Life Storage, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which engages in the acquisition, ownership, and management of self-storage properties. It offers commercial, vehicle, and wine storage services. The company was a...
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