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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016
or
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     .
Commission File Number: 001-32269
 
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 
Maryland
 
20-1076777
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

2795 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (801) 365-4600
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
 
x
  
Accelerated filer
 
o
Non-accelerated filer
 
o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  
Smaller reporting company
 
o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o    No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, as of October 31, 2016, was 125,806,096.



Table of Contents

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 


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STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain information presented in this report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions and other information that is not historical information. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates” or “intends,” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. We may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, by us or on our behalf, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

All forward-looking statements, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends and estimates of future earnings, are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them, but there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved. All forward-looking statements apply only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in or contemplated by this report. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the risks referenced in “Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors” below and in “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such factors include, but are not limited to:
 
adverse changes in general economic conditions, the real estate industry and the markets in which we operate;
failure to close pending acquisitions on expected terms, or at all;
the effect of competition from new and existing stores or other storage alternatives, which could cause rents and occupancy rates to decline;
difficulties in our ability to evaluate, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions and developments successfully and to lease up those stores, which could adversely affect our profitability;
potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination;
the impact of the regulatory environment as well as national, state and local laws and regulations including, without limitation, those governing real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), tenant reinsurance and other aspects of our business, which could adversely affect our results;
disruptions in credit and financial markets and resulting difficulties in raising capital or obtaining credit at reasonable rates or at all, which could impede our ability to grow;
increased interest rates and operating costs;
the failure to effectively manage our growth and expansion into new markets or to successfully operate acquired properties and operations;
reductions in asset valuations and related impairment charges;
the failure of our joint venture partners to fulfill their obligations to us or their pursuit of actions that are inconsistent with our objectives;
the failure to maintain our REIT status for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
economic uncertainty due to the impact of war or terrorism, which could adversely affect our business plan; and
difficulties in our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and management members.


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Extra Space Storage Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, net
$
6,458,763

 
$
5,689,309

Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
85,912

 
103,007

Cash and cash equivalents
18,692

 
75,799

Restricted cash
16,442

 
30,738

Receivables from related parties and affiliated real estate joint ventures
9,156

 
2,205

Other assets, net
153,091

 
170,349

Total assets
$
6,742,056

 
$
6,071,407

Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests and Equity:
 
 
 
Notes payable, net
$
3,100,235

 
$
2,758,567

Exchangeable senior notes, net
608,373

 
623,863

Notes payable to trusts, net
117,291

 
117,191

Lines of credit
166,000

 
36,000

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
102,470

 
82,693

Other liabilities
118,315

 
80,489

Total liabilities
4,212,684

 
3,698,803

Commitments and contingencies

 

Noncontrolling Interests and Equity:
 
 
 
Extra Space Storage Inc. stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 125,789,715 and 124,119,531 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
1,258

 
1,241

Additional paid-in capital
2,562,134

 
2,431,754

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(41,094
)
 
(6,352
)
Accumulated deficit
(323,472
)
 
(337,566
)
Total Extra Space Storage Inc. stockholders' equity
2,198,826

 
2,089,077

Noncontrolling interest represented by Preferred Operating Partnership units, net of $120,230 notes receivable
135,360

 
80,531

Noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership
195,186

 
202,834

Other noncontrolling interests

 
162

Total noncontrolling interests and equity
2,529,372

 
2,372,604

Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and equity
$
6,742,056

 
$
6,071,407


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Extra Space Storage Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(amounts in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property rental
$
224,451

 
$
170,548

 
$
635,730

 
$
480,466

Tenant reinsurance
22,727

 
18,226

 
64,936

 
52,076

Management fees and other income
10,005

 
8,723

 
30,193

 
23,969

Total revenues
257,183

 
197,497

 
730,859

 
556,511

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operations
62,341

 
48,878

 
185,883

 
144,331

Tenant reinsurance
4,093

 
3,608

 
12,345

 
9,819

Acquisition related costs and other
1,933

 
280

 
9,124

 
5,703

General and administrative
19,537

 
16,716

 
63,451

 
49,620

Depreciation and amortization
46,555

 
30,711

 
133,402

 
92,691

Total expenses
134,459

 
100,193

 
404,205

 
302,164

Income from operations
122,724

 
97,304

 
326,654

 
254,347

Gain on real estate transactions and earnout from prior acquisition

 
1,101

 
9,814

 
1,501

Interest expense
(33,494
)
 
(20,811
)
 
(97,655
)
 
(65,053
)
Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on equity component of exchangeable senior notes
(1,243
)
 
(805
)
 
(3,716
)
 
(2,198
)
Interest income
1,358

 
356

 
4,697

 
1,640

Interest income on note receivable from Preferred Operating Partnership unit holder
1,213

 
1,213

 
3,638

 
3,638

Income before equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures and income tax expense
90,558

 
78,358

 
243,432

 
193,875

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures
3,625

 
3,403

 
9,813

 
9,054

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale of real estate assets and purchase of joint venture partners' interests
37,509

 

 
64,432

 
2,857

Income tax expense
(4,466
)
 
(3,561
)
 
(11,004
)
 
(7,994
)
Net income
127,226

 
78,200

 
306,673

 
197,792

Net income allocated to Preferred Operating Partnership noncontrolling interests
(4,144
)
 
(3,112
)
 
(10,758
)
 
(9,045
)
Net income allocated to Operating Partnership and other noncontrolling interests
(4,994
)
 
(3,370
)
 
(12,191
)
 
(7,948
)
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
118,088

 
$
71,718

 
$
283,724

 
$
180,799

Earnings per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.94

 
$
0.58

 
$
2.26

 
$
1.52

Diluted
$
0.93

 
$
0.58

 
$
2.24

 
$
1.51

Weighted average number of shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
125,752,291

 
122,644,837

 
125,244,761

 
118,564,872

Diluted
133,763,472

 
130,398,111

 
132,476,691

 
125,406,313

Cash dividends paid per common share
$
0.78

 
$
0.59

 
$
2.15

 
$
1.65


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Extra Space Storage Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
$
127,226

 
$
78,200

 
$
306,673

 
$
197,792

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
13,374

 
(20,019
)
 
(36,571
)
 
(20,307
)
Total comprehensive income
140,600

 
58,181

 
270,102

 
177,485

   Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
9,761

 
5,456

 
21,120

 
16,014

Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders
$
130,839

 
$
52,725

 
$
248,982

 
$
161,471



See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Extra Space Storage Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Noncontrolling Interests and Equity
(amounts in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
Extra Space Storage Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Preferred Operating Partnership
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A
 
Series B
 
Series C
 
Series D
 
Operating
Partnership
 
Other
 
Shares
 
Par Value
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Total
Noncontrolling
Interests and
Equity
Balances at December 31, 2015
$
14,189

 
$
41,902

 
$
10,730

 
$
13,710

 
$
202,834

 
$
162

 
124,119,531

 
$
1,241

 
$
2,431,754

 
$
(6,352
)
 
$
(337,566
)
 
$
2,372,604

Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of options

 

 

 

 

 

 
22,855

 

 
312

 

 

 
312

Restricted stock grants issued

 

 

 

 

 

 
101,027

 
1

 

 

 

 
1

Restricted stock grants canceled

 

 

 

 

 

 
(7,788
)
 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,381,300

 
14

 
123,409

 

 

 
123,423

Compensation expense related to stock-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
6,008

 

 

 
6,008

Purchase of remaining equity interest in existing consolidated joint venture

 

 

 

 
800

 
(162
)
 

 

 
(638
)
 

 

 

Issuance of Operating Partnership units in conjunction with acquisitions

 

 

 

 
1,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,405

Redemption of Operating Partnership units for sale of property

 

 

 

 
(7,689
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(7,689
)
Redemption of Operating Partnership units for common stock

 

 

 

 
(839
)
 

 
23,850

 

 
839

 

 

 

Issuance of Preferred D Units in the Operating Partnership in conjunction with acquisitions

 

 

 
55,037

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
55,037

Repurchase of equity portion of 2013 exchangeable senior notes

 

 

 

 

 

 
148,940

 
2

 
(872
)
 

 

 
(870
)
Net income
5,735

 
1,942

 
1,894

 
1,187

 
12,191

 

 

 

 

 

 
283,724

 
306,673

Other comprehensive income (loss)
(247
)
 

 

 

 
(1,582
)
 

 

 

 

 
(34,742
)
 

 
(36,571
)
Tax effect from vesting of restricted stock grants and stock option exercises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,322

 

 

 
1,322

Distributions to Operating Partnership units held by noncontrolling interests
(5,696
)
 
(1,942
)
 
(1,894
)
 
(1,187
)
 
(11,934
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(22,653
)
Dividends paid on common stock at $2.15 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(269,630
)
 
(269,630
)
Balances at September 30, 2016
$
13,981

 
$
41,902

 
$
10,730

 
$
68,747

 
$
195,186

 
$

 
125,789,715

 
$
1,258

 
$
2,562,134

 
$
(41,094
)
 
$
(323,472
)
 
$
2,529,372

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Extra Space Storage Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited) 

 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
306,673

 
$
197,792

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
133,402

 
92,691

Amortization of deferred financing costs
9,388

 
4,876

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on equity component of exchangeable senior notes
3,716

 
2,198

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of premium on notes payable
(828
)
 
(2,046
)
Compensation expense related to stock-based awards
6,008

 
4,385

Gain on sale of real estate assets and purchase of joint venture partners' interests
(64,432
)
 
(2,857
)
Gain on real estate transactions and earnout from prior acquisition
(9,814
)
 
(1,501
)
Distributions from unconsolidated real estate ventures in excess of earnings
3,071

 
4,020

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Receivables from related parties and affiliated real estate joint ventures
923

 
(2,247
)
Other assets
(16,059
)
 
(20,022
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
10,938

 
10,782

Other liabilities
3,173

 
(1,790
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
386,159

 
286,281

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Acquisition of real estate assets
(763,246
)
 
(263,404
)
Development and redevelopment of real estate assets
(18,492
)
 
(15,137
)
Proceeds from sale of real estate assets
56,786

 
800

Change in restricted cash
14,296

 
(203,384
)
Investment in unconsolidated real estate ventures
(25,690
)
 
(549
)
Return of investment in unconsolidated real estate ventures
11,991

 
61

Purchase/issuance of notes receivable
(18,530
)
 

Principal payments received from notes receivable
41,393

 

Purchase of equipment and fixtures
(2,818
)
 
(4,821
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(704,310
)
 
(486,434
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from the sale of common stock, net of offering costs
123,423

 
446,909

Net proceeds from the issuance of exchangeable senior notes

 
563,500

Repurchase of exchangeable senior notes
(22,192
)
 
(227,212
)
Proceeds from notes payable and lines of credit
1,026,975

 
1,718,753

Principal payments on notes payable and lines of credit
(565,541
)
 
(1,016,064
)
Deferred financing costs
(6,700
)
 
(5,138
)
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options
312

 
1,424

Proceeds from termination of interest rate cap
1,650

 

Payment of earnout from prior acquisition
(4,600
)
 

Dividends paid on common stock
(269,630
)
 
(196,076
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(22,653
)
 
(18,074
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
261,044

 
1,268,022

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(57,107
)
 
1,067,869

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
75,799

 
47,663

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
$
18,692

 
$
1,115,532

 
 
 
 

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Extra Space Storage Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited) 

 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
94,585

 
$
60,040

Income taxes paid
10,813

 
1,555

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Redemption of Operating Partnership units held by noncontrolling interests for common stock:
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership
$
(839
)
 
$
(150
)
Common stock and paid-in capital
839

 
150

Tax effect from vesting of restricted stock grants and option exercises:
 
 
 
Other assets
$
1,322

 
$
1,563

Additional paid-in capital
(1,322
)
 
(1,563
)
Acquisitions of real estate assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, net
$
65,960

 
$
122,132

Operating Partnership units issued
(56,237
)
 
(106,522
)
Notes payable assumed
(9,723
)
 

Receivables from related parties and affiliated real estate joint ventures

 
(15,610
)
Accrued construction costs and capital expenditures:
 
 
 
Acquisition of real estate assets
$
8,839

 
$

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(8,839
)
 

Distribution of real estate from investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, net
$
21,587

 
$

Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
(21,587
)
 

Disposition of real estate assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, net
$
(7,689
)
 
$

Operating Partnership units redeemed
7,689

 

Acquisition of other noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
Operating Partnership units issued
$
(800
)
 
$

Other noncontrolling interests
162

 

Additional paid-in capital
638

 


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated



 
1.
ORGANIZATION

Extra Space Storage Inc. (the “Company”) is a fully-integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”), formed as a Maryland corporation on April 30, 2004, to own, operate, manage, acquire, develop and redevelop professionally managed self-storage properties (“stores”) located throughout the United States. The Company continues the business of Extra Space Storage LLC and its subsidiaries, which had engaged in the self-storage business since 1977. The Company’s interests in its stores is held through its operating partnership, Extra Space Storage LP (the “Operating Partnership”), which was formed on May 5, 2004. The Company’s primary assets are general partner and limited partner interests in the Operating Partnership. This structure is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT. The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. To the extent the Company continues to qualify as a REIT, it will not be subject to tax, with certain limited exceptions, on the taxable income that is distributed to its stockholders.

The Company invests in stores by acquiring wholly-owned stores or by acquiring an equity interest in real estate entities. At September 30, 2016, the Company had direct and indirect equity interests in 999 stores. In addition, the Company managed 422 stores for third parties, bringing the total number of stores which it owns and/or manages to 1,421. These stores are located in 38 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

The Company operates in three distinct segments: (1) rental operations; (2) tenant reinsurance; and (3) property management, acquisition and development. The rental operations activities include rental operations of stores in which we have an ownership interest. No single tenant accounts for more than 5.0% of rental income. Tenant reinsurance activities include the reinsurance of risks relating to the loss of goods stored by tenants in the Company’s stores. The Company’s property management, acquisition and development activities include managing, acquiring, developing and selling stores.

2.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they may not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 has been derived from the Company’s audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which amends the guidance for revenue recognition to replace numerous, industry-specific requirements and converges areas under this topic with those of the International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2014-09 outlines a five-step process for customer contract revenue recognition that focuses on transfer of control, as opposed to transfer of risk and rewards. The amendment also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 was originally effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Entities can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of the standard. The new standard will now become effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption on the original effective date permitted. The Company has not yet selected a transition method. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within that reporting period. ASU 2015-02 amends the criteria for determining if a service provider possesses a variable interest in a

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EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


variable interest entity (“VIE”), and eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2016. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) – Customers Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement,” which provides guidance regarding the accounting for fees paid by a customer in cloud computing arrangements. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the payment of fees should be accounted for in the same manner as the acquisition of other software licenses. If there is no software license, the fees should be accounted for as a service contract. The guidance is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and early adoption is permitted. An entity can elect to adopt the amendments either (1) prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or (2) retrospectively. The Company adopted this guidance prospectively effective January 1, 2016. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which requires lessees to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Lessor accounting is largely unchanged under ASU 2016-02. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and other than the inclusion of operating leases on the Company's balance sheet, such effects have not yet been determined.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance to determine the impact it may have on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments." ASU 2016-15 provides guidance on several specific cash flow issues, including the classification of debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments, and distributions received from equity method investees. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance to determine the impact it may have on its consolidated financial statements.

3.
FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Derivative Financial Instruments
Currently, the Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate forward curves.

The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts and guarantees. In conjunction with the FASB’s fair value measurement guidance, the Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.

Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparties. However, as of September 30, 2016, the Company had assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and determined that the credit valuation adjustments were not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Company determined that its derivative valuations in their entirety were classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The table below presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2016, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall. 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Description
September 30, 2016
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Other assets - Cash Flow Hedge Swap Agreements
$
23

 
$

 
$
23

 
$

Other liabilities - Cash Flow Hedge Swap Agreements
$
(39,749
)
 
$

 
$
(39,749
)
 
$


The Company did not have any significant assets or liabilities that are re-measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs as of September 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Long-lived assets held for use are evaluated for impairment when events or circumstances indicate there may be impairment. The Company reviews each store at least annually to determine if any such events or circumstances have occurred or exist. The Company focuses on stores where occupancy and/or rental income have decreased by a significant amount. For these stores, the Company determines whether the decrease is temporary or permanent, and whether the store will likely recover the lost occupancy and/or revenue in the short term. In addition, the Company carefully reviews stores in the lease-up stage and compares actual operating results to original projections.

When the Company determines that an event that may indicate impairment has occurred, the Company compares the carrying value of the related long-lived assets to the undiscounted future net operating cash flows attributable to the assets. An impairment loss is recorded if the net carrying value of the assets exceeds the undiscounted future net operating cash flows attributable to the assets. The impairment loss recognized equals the excess of net carrying value over the related fair value of the assets.

When real estate assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Company discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the fair value of the assets, net of selling costs. If the estimated fair value, net of selling costs, of the assets that have been identified as held for sale is less than the net carrying value of the assets, the Company would recognize a loss on the assets held for sale. The operations of assets held for sale or sold during the period are presented as part of normal operations for all periods presented. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had one parcel of undeveloped land classified as held for sale. The estimated fair value less selling costs of each of these assets is greater than the carrying value of the assets, and therefore no loss has been recorded.

The Company assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures may be impaired annually and when events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment. An investment is impaired if management’s estimate of the fair value of the investment is less than its carrying value. To the extent impairment has occurred, and is considered to be other than temporary, the loss is measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the investment over the fair value of the investment.

In connection with the Company’s acquisition of stores, the purchase price is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their fair values, which are estimated using significant unobservable inputs. The value of the tangible assets, consisting of land and buildings, is determined as if vacant. Intangible assets, which represent the value of existing tenant relationships, are recorded at their fair values based on the avoided cost to replace the current leases. The Company measures the value of tenant relationships based on the rent lost due to the amount of time required to replace existing customers, which is based on the Company’s historical experience with turnover in its stores. Debt assumed as part of

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


an acquisition is recorded at fair value based on current interest rates compared to contractual rates. Acquisition-related transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, other financial instruments included in other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, variable-rate notes payable, lines of credit and other liabilities reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 approximate fair value.

The fair values of the Company’s notes receivable from Preferred Operating Partnership unit holders and other fixed rate notes receivable were based on the discounted estimated future cash flows of the notes (categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy); the discount rate used approximated the current market rate for loans with similar maturities and credit quality. The fair values of the Company’s fixed-rate notes payable and notes payable to trusts were estimated using the discounted estimated future cash payments to be made on such debt (categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy); the discount rates used approximated current market rates for loans, or groups of loans, with similar maturities and credit quality. The fair value of the Company’s exchangeable senior notes was estimated using an average market price for similar securities obtained from a third party.

The fair values of the Company’s fixed-rate assets and liabilities were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
Notes receivable from Preferred Operating Partnership unit holders
$
129,602

 
$
120,230

 
$
128,216

 
$
120,230

Fixed rate notes receivable
$
55,458

 
$
53,593

 
$
86,814

 
$
84,331

Fixed rate notes payable and notes payable to trusts
$
2,492,943

 
$
2,440,116

 
$
1,828,486

 
$
1,806,904

Exchangeable senior notes
$
719,502

 
$
638,172

 
$
770,523

 
$
660,364



4.
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed using the two-class method by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. All outstanding unvested restricted stock awards contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends and participate in undistributed earnings with common stockholders; accordingly, they are considered participating securities that are included in the two-class method. Diluted earnings per common share measures the performance of the Company over the reporting period while giving effect to all potential common shares that were dilutive and outstanding during the period. The denominator includes the weighted average number of basic shares and the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares that were dilutive had been issued, and is calculated using either the two-class, treasury stock or as if-converted method, whichever is most dilutive. Potential common shares are securities (such as options, convertible debt, Series A Participating Redeemable Preferred Units (“Series A Units”), Series B Redeemable Preferred Units (“Series B Units”), Series C Convertible Redeemable Preferred Units (“Series C Units”), Series D Redeemable Preferred Units (“Series D Units”) and common Operating Partnership units (“OP Units”)) that do not have a current right to participate in earnings of the Company but could do so in the future by virtue of their option, redemption or conversion right.

In computing the dilutive effect of convertible securities, net income is adjusted to add back any changes in earnings in the period associated with the convertible security. The numerator also is adjusted for the effects of any other non-discretionary changes in income or loss that would result from the assumed conversion of those potential common shares. In computing diluted earnings per common share, only potential common shares that are dilutive (those that reduce earnings per common share) are included. For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, options to purchase approximately 95,031 and 82,571 shares of common stock, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, options to purchase approximately 84,919 and 50,144 shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded from the computation of earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


For the purposes of computing the diluted impact of the potential exchange of the Preferred Operating Partnership units for common shares upon redemption, where the Company has the option to redeem in cash or shares and where the Company has stated the intent and ability to settle the redemption in shares, the Company divided the total value of the Preferred Operating Partnership units by the average share price for the period presented. The average share price for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $84.41 and $73.24, respectively. The average share price for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $87.22 and $68.94, respectively. The following table presents the number of Preferred Operating Partnership units, and the potential common shares, that were excluded from the computation of earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
Equivalent Shares (if converted)
 
Equivalent Shares (if converted)
 
Equivalent Shares (if converted)
 
Equivalent Shares (if converted)
Series B Units
496,412

 
572,121

 
480,419

 
607,806

Series C Units
351,132

 
404,684

 
339,820

 
429,926

Series D Units

 
187,189

 
417,420

 
198,865

 
847,544

 
1,163,994

 
1,237,659

 
1,236,597



The Operating Partnership had $63,172 of its 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2013 Notes”) issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016. The 2013 Notes could potentially have a dilutive impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculations. The 2013 Notes are exchangeable by holders into shares of the Company’s common stock under certain circumstances per the terms of the indenture governing the 2013 Notes. The exchange price of the 2013 Notes was $54.37 per share as of September 30, 2016, and could change over time as described in the indenture. The Company has irrevocably agreed to pay only cash for the accreted principal amount of the 2013 Notes relative to its exchange obligations, but retained the right to satisfy the exchange obligation in excess of the accreted principal amount in cash and/or common stock.

The Operating Partnership had $575,000 of its 3.125% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2035 (the “2015 Notes”) issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016. The 2015 Notes could potentially have a dilutive impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculations. The 2015 Notes are exchangeable by holders into shares of the Company’s common stock under certain circumstances per the terms of the indenture governing the 2015 Notes. The exchange price of the 2015 Notes was $94.96 per share as of September 30, 2016, and could change over time as described in the indenture. The Company has irrevocably agreed to pay only cash for the accreted principal amount of the 2015 Notes relative to its exchange obligations, but retained the right to satisfy the exchange obligation in excess of the accreted principal amount in cash and/or common stock.

Although the Company has retained the right to satisfy the exchange obligation in excess of the accreted principal amount of the 2013 Notes and 2015 Notes in cash and/or common stock, Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260, “Earnings per Share,” requires an assumption that shares would be used to pay such exchange obligation, and requires that those shares be included in the Company’s calculation of weighted average common shares outstanding for the diluted earnings per share computation. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, 413,498 and 383,279 shares, respectively, related to the 2013 Notes were included in the computation for diluted earnings per share. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, no shares related to the 2015 Notes were included in the computation for diluted earnings per share as the exchange price exceeded the per share price of the Company’s common stock during these periods.

For the purposes of computing the diluted impact on earnings per share of the potential exchange of Series A Units for common shares upon redemption, where the Company has the option to redeem in cash or shares and where the Company has stated the positive intent and ability to settle at least $115,000 of the instrument in cash (or net settle a portion of the Series A Units against the related outstanding note receivable), only the amount of the instrument in excess of $115,000 is considered in the calculation of shares contingently issuable for the purposes of computing diluted earnings per share as allowed by ASC 260-10-45-46. Accordingly, the number of shares included in the computation for diluted earnings per share related to the Series A Units is equal to the number of Series A Units outstanding, with no additional shares included related to the fixed $115,000 amount.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


The computation of earnings per common share was as follows for the periods presented:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
118,088

 
$
71,718

 
$
283,724

 
$
180,799

Earnings and dividends allocated to participating securities
(248
)
 
(173
)
 
(616
)
 
(432
)
Earnings for basic computations
117,840

 
71,545

 
283,108

 
180,367

Earnings and dividends allocated to participating securities

 
173

 

 

Income allocated to noncontrolling interest - Preferred Operating Partnership (Series A Units) and Operating Partnership
7,776

 
5,151

 
17,926

 
13,062

Fixed component of income allocated to noncontrolling interest - Preferred Operating Partnership (Series A Units)
(1,271
)
 
(1,272
)
 
(3,814
)
 
(3,817
)
Net income for diluted computations
$
124,345

 
$
75,597

 
$
297,220

 
$
189,612

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of common shares outstanding - basic
125,752,291

 
122,644,837

 
125,244,761

 
118,564,872

OP Units
5,534,350

 
5,934,539

 
5,557,723

 
5,320,130

Series A Units
875,480

 
875,480

 
875,480

 
875,480

Series D Units
814,435

 

 

 

Unvested restricted stock awards included for treasury stock method

 
304,610

 

 

Shares related to exchangeable senior notes and dilutive stock options
786,916

 
638,645

 
798,727

 
645,831

Average number of common shares outstanding - diluted
133,763,472

 
130,398,111

 
132,476,691

 
125,406,313

Earnings per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.94

 
$
0.58

 
$
2.26

 
$
1.52

Diluted
$
0.93

 
$
0.58

 
$
2.24

 
$
1.51



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


5.
STORE ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

The following table shows the Company’s acquisitions of operating stores for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The table excludes purchases of raw land or improvements made to existing assets.
 
 
 
 
 
Consideration Paid
 
Fair Value
Property Location
Number of Stores
 
Date of Acquisition
 
Total
 
Cash Paid
 
Loan Assumed
Net Liabilities/(Assets) Assumed
Value of OP Units Issued
Number of OP Units Issued
 
Real estate assets
California
1
 
9/21/2016
 
$
13,800

 
$
13,782

 
$

$
18

$


 
$
13,800

Various states(1)
23
 
9/16/2016
 
237,542

 
237,800

 

(258
)


 
248,530

California
1
 
8/31/2016
 
3,990

 
3,998

 

(8
)


 
3,990

Texas
1
 
8/12/2016
 
9,993

 
9,915

 

78



 
9,993

Hawaii
1
 
7/14/2016
 
30,955

 
30,850

 

105



 
30,955

Massachusetts
1
 
6/30/2016
 
13,807

 
13,751

 

56



 
13,807

Georgia
1
 
6/30/2016
 
7,900

 
6,696

 

4

1,200

13,764

 
7,900

Illinois
4
 
6/10/2016
 
55,851

 

 

814

55,037

2,201,467

 
55,851

Texas
4
 
6/2/2016
 
37,478

 
37,246

 

232



 
37,478

South Carolina
1
 
5/10/2016
 
8,249

 
8,230

 

19



 
8,249

Washington, DC
1
 
5/5/2016
 
32,968

 
23,163

 
9,723

82



 
32,968

Indiana
5
 
4/22/2016
 
26,983

 
26,849

 

134



 
26,983

Colorado
1
 
4/19/2016
 
7,904

 
7,869

 

35



 
7,904

Arizona
1
 
4/18/2016
 
8,154

 
8,029

 

125



 
8,154

Texas
1
 
4/15/2016
 
10,978

 
10,922

 

56



 
10,978

Arizona
1
 
4/5/2016
 
5,000

 
4,999

 

1



 
5,000

Hawaii
1
 
4/5/2016
 
28,992

 
28,935

 

57



 
28,992

New Mexico
1
 
3/29/2016
 
10,958

 
10,928

 

30



 
10,958

New Mexico
1
 
3/29/2016
 
17,940

 
17,905

 

35



 
17,940

Georgia
3
 
3/29/2016
 
25,087

 
25,069

 

18



 
25,087

Texas
1
 
3/21/2016
 
9,994

 
9,969

 

25



 
9,994

Illinois
1
 
2/25/2016
 
16,721

 
16,738

 

(17
)


 
16,721

Massachusetts
1
 
2/16/2016
 
16,169

 
16,174

 

(5
)


 
16,169

Various states(2)
6
 
2/2/2016
 
53,898

 
53,940

 

(42
)


 
98,082

Texas
3
 
1/14/2016
 
22,625

 
22,523

 

102



 
22,625

Florida
1
 
1/12/2016
 
9,001

 
8,980

 

21



 
9,001

Texas
3
 
1/7/2016
 
27,537

 
27,435

 

102



 
27,537

New Mexico
2
 
1/7/2016
 
15,607

 
15,495

 

112



 
15,607

2016 Totals
72
 
 
 
$
766,081

 
$
698,190

 
$
9,723

$
1,931

$
56,237

2,215,231

 
$
821,253


 


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


(1)
On September 16, 2016, the Company acquired 23 stores from its ESS PRISA II LLC joint venture ("PRISA II") in a step acquisition. These stores are located in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia. The Company owned 4.42% of PRISA II, with the other 95.58% owned by affiliates of Prudential Global Investment Management ("Prudential"). PRISA II created a new subsidiary, Extra Space Properties 131 LLC ("ESP 131"), and transferred 23 stores into ESP 131. PRISA II then distributed ESP 131 to the Company and Prudential on a pro rata basis. This distribution was accounted for as a spinoff, and was therefore recorded at the net carrying amount of the properties of $4,326. Immediately after the distribution, the Company acquired Prudential's 95.58% interest in ESP 131 for $238,679, resulting in 100% ownership of ESP 131 and the related 23 stores. Based on the purchase price of Prudential's share of ESP 131, the Company determined that the fair value of its investment in ESP 131 immediately prior to the acquisition of Prudential's share was $10,988, and the Company recorded a gain of $6,662 as a result of re-measuring to fair value its existing equity interest in ESP 131. This gain is included in equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale of real estate assets and purchase of joint venture partners' interests on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded fixed assets related to this acquisition of $248,530, which includes total cash paid, the investment in ESP 131, and the step acquisition gain, less net assets acquired. Subsequent to these transactions, PRISA II owned 42 stores. The Company sold its 4.42% interest in PRISA II to Prudential immediately following these transactions as disclosed in Note 6.
(2)
On February 2, 2016, the Company acquired six stores from its VRS Self Storage LLC joint venture (“VRS”) in a step acquisition. These stores are located in Florida, Maryland, Nevada, New York, and Tennessee. The Company owns 45.04% of VRS, with the other 54.96% owned by affiliates of Prudential. VRS created a new subsidiary, Extra Space Properties 122 LLC (“ESP 122”) and transferred six stores into ESP 122. VRS then distributed ESP 122 to the Company and Prudential on a pro rata basis. This distribution was accounted for as a spinoff, and was therefore recorded at the net carrying amount of the properties of $17,261. Immediately after the distribution, the Company acquired Prudential’s 54.96% interest in ESP 122 for $53,940, resulting in 100% ownership of ESP 122 and the related six stores. Based on the purchase price of Prudential’s share of ESP 122, the Company determined that the fair value of its investment in ESP 122 immediately prior to the acquisition of Prudential’s share was $44,184, and the Company recorded a gain of $26,923 as a result of re-measuring to fair value its existing equity interest in ESP 122. This gain is included in equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale of real estate assets and purchase of joint venture partners’ interests on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded fixed assets related to this acquisition of $98,082, which includes total cash paid, the investment in ESP 122, and the step acquisition gain, less net assets acquired.

Store Dispositions

On July 26, 2016, the Company closed on the sale of one operating store located in Indiana that had been classified as held for sale for $4,447 in cash. The Company recognized no gain or loss related to this disposition.

On April 20, 2016, the Company closed on the sale of seven operating stores located in Ohio and Indiana that had been classified as held for sale for $17,555 in cash. The Company recognized a gain of $11,265 related to this disposition.

On April 1, 2016, the Company disposed of a single store in Texas in exchange for 85,452 of our OP Units valued at $7,689. The Operating Partnership canceled the OP Units received in this disposition. The Company recognized a gain of $93 related to this disposition.

Losses on Earnout from Prior Acquisition
In December 2014, the Company acquired a portfolio of five stores located in New Jersey and Virginia. As part of this acquisition, the Company agreed to make an additional cash payment to the sellers if the acquired stores exceeded a specified amount of net operating income for the years ending December 31, 2015 and 2016. At the acquisition date, the Company recorded an estimated liability related to this earnout provision. The operating income of these stores during the earnout period has been higher than expected, resulting in an increase in the estimate of the amount due to the sellers of $1,544, which was recorded as a loss and included in loss earnout from prior acquisitions in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


6.
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE VENTURES

On September 16, 2016, subsequent to its acquisition of 23 properties as outlined in Note 5, the Company sold its 4.42% interest in PRISA II to Prudential for $34,758 in cash. The carrying value of the Company's investment prior to the acquisition was $3,912, and the Company recorded a gain on the sale of $30,846. This gain is included in equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale of real estate assets and purchase of joint venture partners' interests on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.

On September 14, 2016, the Company entered into a new joint venture, ESS-GS Vancouver-139th LLC ("Vancouver"). Vancouver purchased a newly constructed store located in Oregon for a purchase price of $8,700, which was financed through debt and member contributions. The Company contributed a total of $806 for a 25.0% interest in Vancouver. The Company accounts for its investment in Vancouver under the equity method of accounting.

On August 16, 2016, the Company entered into a new joint venture, ESS-H Elmont Associates LLC ("Elmont"). Elmont purchased a newly constructed store located in New York for a purchase price of $24,700, which was financed through debt and member contributions. The Company contributed a total of $4,712 for a 50.0% interest in Elmont. The Company accounts for its investment in Elmont under the equity method of accounting.

On July 8, 2016, the Company entered into a new joint venture, ESS-GS Hillsboro-73rd LLC ("Hillsboro"). Hillsboro purchased a newly constructed store located in Oregon for a purchase price of $3,672, which was financed through debt and member contributions. The Company contributed a total of $376 for a 25.0% interest in Hillsboro. The Company accounts for its investment in Hillsboro under the equity method of accounting.

On May 20, 2016, the Company entered into a new joint venture, BH Storage Columbia LLC ("BH"). BH purchased a newly constructed store located in South Carolina for a purchase price of $8,000, which was financed through debt and member contributions. The Company contributed a total of $1,034 for a 20.0% interest in BH. The Company accounts for its investment in BH under the equity method of accounting.

On April 25, 2016, the Company and Prudential entered into the “Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of ESS PRISA LLC” and the “First Amendment to Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of ESS PRISA II LLC” (the “Amendments”). The Amendments are deemed effective as of April 1, 2016. Under the Amendments, the Company gave up any future rights to receive distributions from these joint ventures at the higher “excess profit participation” percentage of 17.0% in exchange for a higher equity ownership percentage. The Company’s equity ownership in ESS PRISA LLC increased from 2.0% to 4.0%, and the Company’s equity ownership in ESS PRISA II LLC increased from 2.0% to 4.4%. The Company continues to account for its investment in these joint ventures under the equity method of accounting.

On April 8, 2016, the Company entered into a new joint venture, PR EXR Self Storage, LLC ("PREXR"). PREXR purchased a single store located in New York for a purchase price of $52,000, which was financed through member contributions. The Company contributed a total of $12,114 for a 25.0% interest in PREXR. The Company accounts for its investment in PREXR under the equity method of accounting.

On March 31, 2016, the Company entered into a new joint venture, ESS-H Baychester Investments LLC (“Baychester”). Baychester purchased a single store in New York for $23,000, which was financed through debt and member contributions. The Company contributed $4,794 for a 44.4% interest in Baychester. The Company accounts for its investment in Baychester under the equity method of accounting.

7.
VARIABLE INTERESTS

The Operating Partnership has three wholly-owned unconsolidated subsidiaries (“Trust,” “Trust II” and “Trust III,” together, the “Trusts”) that have issued trust preferred securities to third parties and common securities to the Operating Partnership. The proceeds from the sale of the preferred and common securities were loaned in the form of notes to the Operating Partnership. The Trusts are VIEs because the holders of the equity investment at risk (the trust preferred securities) do not have the power to direct the activities of the entities that most significantly affect the entities’ economic performance because of their lack of voting or similar rights. Because the Operating Partnership’s investment in the Trusts’ common securities was financed directly by the Trusts as a result of its loan of the proceeds to the Operating Partnership, that investment is not considered an equity investment at risk. The Operating Partnership’s investment in the Trusts is not a variable interest because equity interests are

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


variable interests only to the extent that the investment is considered to be at risk, and therefore the Operating Partnership cannot be the primary beneficiary of the Trusts. Since the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the Trusts, they have not been consolidated. A debt obligation has been recorded in the form of notes for the proceeds as discussed above, which are owed to the Trusts. The Company has also included its investment in the Trusts’ common securities in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company has not provided financing or other support during the periods presented to the Trusts that it was not previously contractually obligated to provide. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with the Trusts is equal to the total amount of the notes discussed above less the amounts of the Company’s investments in the Trusts’ common securities. The net amount is equal to the notes payable that the Trusts owe to third parties for their investments in the Trusts’ preferred securities.

Following is a tabular comparison of the assets and liabilities the Company has recorded as a result of its involvement with the Trusts to the maximum exposure to loss the Company is subject to as a result of such involvement as of September 30, 2016:
 
Notes payable
to Trusts
 
Investment
Balance
 
Maximum
exposure to loss
 
Difference
Trust
$
36,083

 
$
1,083

 
$
35,000

 
$

Trust II
42,269

 
1,269

 
41,000

 

Trust III
41,238

 
1,238

 
40,000

 

 
119,590

 
3,590

 
116,000

 

Unamortized debt issuance costs
(2,299
)
 

 

 

 
$
117,291

 
$
3,590

 
$
116,000

 
$


The Company had no consolidated VIEs during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

8.
DERIVATIVES

The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources and duration of its debt funding and by using derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposure that arises from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s investments and borrowings.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. A portion of these changes is excluded from accumulated other comprehensive income as it is allocated to noncontrolling interests. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate debt. During the remainder of 2016, the Company estimates that an additional $4,553 will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.

The Company held 31 derivative financial instruments which had a total combined notional amount of $2,119,860 as of September 30, 2016.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated



Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
 
Asset (Liability) Derivatives
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Fair Value
Other assets
$
23

 
$
4,996

Other liabilities
$
(39,749
)
 
$
(6,991
)

Effect of Derivative Instruments
The tables below present the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented. No tax effect has been presented as the derivative instruments are held by the Company:

 
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Location of amounts reclassified from OCI into income
 
Gain (loss) reclassified from OCI For the Three Months Ended September 30,
Type
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Swap Agreements
$
8,451

 
$
(23,073
)
 
Interest expense
 
$
(4,926
)
 
$
(3,084
)

 
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Location of amounts reclassified from OCI into income
 
Gain (loss) reclassified from OCI For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Type
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Swap Agreements
$
(50,165
)
 
$
(28,531
)
 
Interest expense
 
$
(14,240
)
 
$
(8,017
)

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features
The Company has agreements with some of its derivative counterparties that contain provisions pursuant to which the Company could be declared in default of its derivative obligations if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender.

The Company also has an agreement with some of its derivative counterparties that incorporates the loan covenant provisions of the Company’s indebtedness with a lender affiliate of the derivative counterparty. Failure to comply with the loan covenant provisions would result in the Company being in default on any derivative instrument obligations covered by the agreement.

As of September 30, 2016, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $39,749. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had not posted any collateral related to these agreements. If the Company had breached any of these provisions as of September 30, 2016, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value of $42,533, including accrued interest.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


9.
EXCHANGEABLE SENIOR NOTES

In September 2015, the Operating Partnership issued $575,000 of its 3.125% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2035. Costs incurred to issue the 2015 Notes were approximately $11,992, consisting primarily of a 2% underwriting fee. These costs are being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over five years, which represents the estimated term based on the first available redemption date, and are included in exchangeable senior notes, net, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The 2015 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership and are fully guaranteed by the Company. Interest is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year beginning April 1, 2016, until the maturity date of October 1, 2035. The Notes bear interest at 3.125% per annum and contain an exchange settlement feature, which provides that the 2015 Notes may, under certain circumstances, be exchangeable for cash (for the principal amount of the 2015 Notes) and, with respect to any excess exchange value, for cash, shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s common stock, at the Company’s option. The exchange rate of the 2015 Notes as of September 30, 2016 was approximately 10.53 shares of the Company’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the 2015 Notes.

The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2015 Notes at any time to preserve the Company’s status as a REIT. In addition, on or after October 5, 2020, the Operating Partnership may redeem the 2015 Notes for cash, in whole or in part, at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, upon at least 30 days but not more than 60 days prior written notice to the holders of the 2015 Notes. The holders of the 2015 Notes have the right to require the Operating Partnership to repurchase the 2015 Notes for cash, in whole or in part, on October 1 of the years 2020, 2025 and 2030 (unless the Operating Partnership has called the 2015 Notes for redemption), and upon the occurrence of certain designated events, in each case for a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2015 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. Certain events are considered “Events of Default,” as defined in the indenture governing the 2015 Notes, which may result in the accelerated maturity of the 2015 Notes.

On June 21, 2013, the Operating Partnership issued $250,000 of its 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2033 at a 1.5% discount, or $3,750. Costs incurred to issue the 2013 Notes were approximately $1,672. These costs are being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over five years, which represents the estimated term based on the first available redemption date, and are included in exchangeable senior notes, net, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The 2013 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership and are fully guaranteed by the Company. Interest is payable on January 1 and July 1 of each year beginning January 1, 2014, until the maturity date of July 1, 2033. The 2013 Notes bear interest at 2.375% per annum and contain an exchange settlement feature, which provides that the 2013 Notes may, under certain circumstances, be exchangeable for cash (for the principal amount of the 2013 Notes) and, with respect to any excess exchange value, for cash, shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s common stock, at the Company’s option. The exchange rate of the 2013 Notes as of September 30, 2016 was approximately 18.39 shares of the Company’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the 2013 Notes.

The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2013 Notes at any time to preserve the Company’s status as a REIT. In addition, on or after July 5, 2018, the Operating Partnership may redeem the 2013 Notes for cash, in whole or in part, at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, upon at least 30 days but not more than 60 days prior written notice to the holders of the 2013 Notes. The holders of the 2013 Notes have the right to require the Operating Partnership to repurchase the 2013 Notes for cash, in whole or in part, on July 1 of the years 2018, 2023 and 2028, and upon the occurrence of certain designated events, in each case for a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2013 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. Certain events are considered “Events of Default,” as defined in the indenture governing the 2013 Notes, which may result in the accelerated maturity of the 2013 Notes.

Additionally, the 2013 Notes and the 2015 Notes can be exchanged during any calendar quarter, if the last reported sale price of the common stock of the Company is greater than or equal to 130% of the exchange price for at least 20 trading days during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter. The price of the Company’s common stock exceeded 130% of the exchange price for the required time period for the 2013 Notes during the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Therefore, holders of the 2013 Notes may elect to exchange such notes during the quarter ending December 31, 2016. The price of the Company’s common stock did not exceed 130% of the exchange price for the required time period for the 2015 Notes during the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

GAAP requires entities with convertible debt instruments that may be settled entirely or partially in cash upon conversion to separately account for the liability and equity components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s economic interest cost. The Company therefore accounts for the liability and equity components of the 2013 Notes and 2015 Notes

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


separately. The equity components are included in paid-in capital in stockholders’ equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the value of the equity components are treated as original issue discount for purposes of accounting for the debt components. The discounts are being amortized as interest expense over the remaining period of the debt through its first redemption date: July 1, 2018 for the 2013 Notes, and October 1, 2020 for the 2015 Notes. The effective interest rate on the liability components of both the 2013 Notes and the 2015 Notes is 4.0%, which approximates the market rate of interest of similar debt without exchange features (i.e. nonconvertible debt) at the time of issuance.

Information about the Company’s 2013 Notes and 2015 Notes, including the total carrying amounts of the equity components, the principal amounts of the liability components, the unamortized discounts and the net carrying amounts was as follows for the periods indicated:
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Carrying amount of equity component - 2013 Notes
$

 
$

Carrying amount of equity component - 2015 Notes
22,597

 
22,597

Carrying amount of equity components
$
22,597

 
$
22,597

Principal amount of liability component - 2013 Notes
$
63,172

 
$
85,364

Principal amount of liability component - 2015 Notes
575,000

 
575,000

Unamortized discount - equity component - 2013 Notes
(1,378
)
 
(2,605
)
Unamortized discount - equity component - 2015 Notes
(18,428
)
 
(21,565
)
Unamortized cash discount - 2013 Notes
(327
)
 
(633
)
Unamortized debt issuance costs
(9,666
)
 
(11,698
)
Net carrying amount of liability components
$
608,373

 
$
623,863


The amount of interest cost recognized relating to the contractual interest rates and the amortization of the discounts on the liability components of the Notes were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Contractual interest
$
4,867

 
$
1,972

 
$
14,616

 
$
4,940

Amortization of discount
1,243

 
805

 
3,716

 
2,198

Total interest expense recognized
$
6,110

 
$
2,777

 
$
18,332

 
$
7,138


Repurchases of 2013 Notes
During April 2016, the Company repurchased a total principal amount of $2,553 of the 2013 Notes. The Company paid cash for the principal amount and issued a total of 18,031 shares of common stock valued at $1,686 for the exchange value in excess of the principal amount. During February 2016, the Company repurchased a total principal amount of $19,639 of the 2013 Notes. The Company paid cash for the principal amount, and issued a total of 130,909 shares of common stock valued at $11,380 for the exchange value in excess of the principal amount.
The Company allocated the value of the consideration paid to repurchase the 2013 Notes (1) to the extinguishment of the liability component and (2) to the reacquisition of the equity component. The amount allocated to the extinguishment of the liability component is equal to the fair value of that component immediately prior to extinguishment. The difference between the consideration attributed to the extinguishment of the liability component and the sum of (a) the net carrying amount of the repurchased liability component, and (b) the related unamortized debt issuance costs, is recognized as a gain on debt extinguishment. The remaining settlement consideration is allocated to the reacquisition of the equity component of the repurchased 2013 Notes and recognized as a reduction of stockholders’ equity.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


Information about the repurchases is as follows:
 
February 2016
 
April 2016
Principal amount repurchased
$
19,639

 
$
2,553

Amount allocated to:
 
 
 
  Extinguishment of liability component
$
18,887

 
$
2,474

  Reacquisition of equity component
12,132

 
1,766

Total consideration paid for repurchase
$
31,019

 
$
4,240

Exchangeable senior notes repurchased
$
19,639

 
$
2,553

Extinguishment of liability component
(18,887
)
 
(2,474
)
Discount on exchangeable senior notes
(716
)
 
(72
)
Related debt issuance costs
(36
)
 
(7
)
Gain/(loss) on repurchase
$

 
$



10.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On August 28, 2015, the Company filed a $400,000 “at the market” equity program with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and entered into separate equity distribution agreements with five sales agents. On May 6, 2016, the Company filed its current $400,000 "at the market" equity program with the Securities and Exchange Commission using a new shelf registration statement on Form S-3, and entered into separate equity distribution agreements with five sales agents. Under the terms of the current equity distribution agreements, the Company may from time to time offer and sell shares of common stock, up to the aggregate offering price of $400,000, through its sales agents. The current equity distribution agreements, dated May 6, 2016, replaced and superseded the previous equity distribution agreements, dated August 28, 2015.

During July 2016, the Company sold 550,000 shares of common stock under the current “at the market” equity program at an average sales price of $92.04 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $50,063. At September 30, 2016, the Company had $349,375 available for issuance under the existing equity distribution agreements.

From January 1, 2016, through May 6, 2016, the Company sold 831,300 shares of common stock under the previous “at the market” equity program at an average sales price of $89.66 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $73,360.

During the September 2015, the Company sold 410,000 shares of common stock under the previous “at the market” equity program at an average sales price of $75.17 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $30,266.

On June 22, 2015, the Company issued and sold 6,325,000 shares of its common stock in a public offering at a price of $68.15 per share. The Company received gross proceeds of $431,049. The underwriting discount and transaction costs were $14,438, resulting in net proceeds of $416,611.


11.
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST REPRESENTED BY PREFERRED OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS

Classification of Noncontrolling Interests
GAAP requires a company to present ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the company in the consolidated financial statements within the equity section, but separate from the company’s equity. It also requires the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest to be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of operations and requires changes in ownership interest to be accounted for similarly as equity transactions. If noncontrolling interests are determined to be redeemable, they are to be carried at their redemption value as of the balance sheet date and reported as temporary equity.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


The Company has evaluated the terms of the Operating Partnership’s preferred units and classifies the noncontrolling interest represented by such preferred units as stockholders’ equity in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company will periodically evaluate individual noncontrolling interests for the ability to continue to recognize the noncontrolling interest as permanent equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Any noncontrolling interests that fail to qualify as permanent equity will be reclassified as temporary equity and adjusted to the greater of (1) the carrying amount and (2) the redemption value as of the end of the period in which the determination is made.

Series A Participating Redeemable Preferred Units
On June 15, 2007, the Operating Partnership entered into a Contribution Agreement with various limited partnerships affiliated with AAAAA Rent-A-Space to acquire ten stores in exchange for 989,980 Series A Units of the Operating Partnership. The stores are located in California and Hawaii.

The partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership (as amended, the “Partnership Agreement”) provides for the designation and issuance of the Series A Units. The Series A Units will have priority over all other partnership interests of the Operating Partnership with respect to distributions and liquidation.

Under the Partnership Agreement, Series A Units in the amount of $115,000 bear a fixed priority return of 5% and have a fixed liquidation value of $115,000. The remaining balance participates in distributions with, and has a liquidation value equal to, that of the OP Units. The Series A Units are redeemable at the option of the holder, which redemption obligation may be satisfied, at the Company’s option, in cash or shares of its common stock.

On June 25, 2007, the Operating Partnership loaned the holders of the Series A Units $100,000. The note receivable bears interest at 4.85%. During 2013, a loan amendment was signed extending the maturity date to September 1, 2020. The loan is secured by the borrower’s Series A Units. The holders of the Series A Units could redeem up to 114,500 Series A Units prior to the maturity date of the loan. If any redemption in excess of 114,500 Series A Units occurs prior to the maturity date, the holder of the Series A Units is required to repay the loan as of the date of that redemption. On October 3, 2014, the holders of the Series A Units redeemed 114,500 Series A Units for $4,794 in cash and 280,331 shares of common stock. No additional redemption of Series A Units can be made without repayment of the loan. The Series A Units are shown on the balance sheet net of the $100,000 loan because the borrower under the loan receivable is also the holder of the Series A Units.

Series B Redeemable Preferred Units
On April 3, 2014, the Operating Partnership completed the purchase of a store located in Georgia. This store was acquired in exchange for $15,158 of cash and 333,360 Series B Units valued at $8,334.

On August 29, 2013, the Operating Partnership completed the purchase of 19 out of 20 stores affiliated with All Aboard Mini Storage, all of which are located in California. On September 26, 2013, the Operating Partnership completed the purchase of the remaining store. These stores were acquired in exchange for $100,876 of cash (including $98,960 of debt assumed and immediately defeased at closing), 1,342,727 Series B Units valued at $33,568, and 1,448,108 OP Units valued at $62,341.
The Partnership Agreement provides for the designation and issuance of the Series B Units. The Series B Units rank junior to the Series A Units, on parity with the Series C Units and Series D Units, and senior to all other partnership interests of the Operating Partnership with respect to distributions and liquidation.

The outstanding Series B Units have a liquidation value of $25.00 per unit for a fixed liquidation value of $41,902. Holders of the Series B Units receive distributions at an annual rate of 6.0%. These distributions are cumulative. The Series B Units became redeemable at the option of the holder on the first anniversary of the date of issuance, which redemption obligation may be satisfied at the Company’s option in cash or shares of its common stock.

Series C Convertible Redeemable Preferred Units
On November 19, 2013, the Company entered into Contribution Agreements with various entities affiliated with Grupe Properties Co. Inc. (“Grupe”), under which the Company agreed to acquire twelve stores, all of which are located in California. The Company completed the purchase of these stores between December 2013 and May 2014. The Company previously held 35% interests in five of these stores and a 40% interest in one store through six separate joint ventures with Grupe. These stores were acquired in exchange for a total of approximately $45,722 of cash, the assumption of $37,532 in existing debt, and the issuance of 704,016 Series C Units valued at $30,960.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


The Partnership Agreement provides for the designation and issuance of the Series C Units. The Series C Units rank junior to the Series A Units, on parity with the Series B Units and Series D Units, and senior to all other partnership interests of the Operating Partnership with respect to distributions and liquidation.

The outstanding Series C Units have a liquidation value of $42.10 per unit for a fixed liquidation value of $29,639. From issuance to the fifth anniversary of issuance, each Series C Unit holder will receive quarterly distributions equal to the quarterly distribution per OP Unit plus $0.18. Beginning on the fifth anniversary of issuance, each Series C Unit holder will receive a fixed quarterly distribution equal to the aggregate quarterly distribution payable in respect of such Series C Unit during the four quarters immediately preceding the fifth anniversary of issuance, divided by four. These distributions are cumulative. The Series C Units became redeemable at the option of the holder one year from the date of issuance, which redemption obligation may be satisfied at the Company’s option in cash or shares of its common stock. The Series C Units also became convertible into OP Units at the option of the holder one year from the date of issuance, at a rate of 0.9145 OP Units per Series C Unit converted. This conversion option expires upon the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance.

In December 2014, the Operating Partnership loaned certain holders of the Series C Units $20,230. The notes receivable, which are collateralized by the Series C Units, bear interest at 5.0% per annum and mature on December 15, 2024. The Series C Units are shown on the balance sheet net of the $20,230 loan because the borrower under the loan receivable is also the holder of the Series C Units.

Series D Redeemable Preferred Units
On May 21, 2016, the Operating Partnership completed the acquisition of four stores located in Illinois. These stores were acquired in exchange for 2,201,467 Series D-3 Preferred Units ("D-3 Units") valued at $55,037.
In December 2014, the Operating Partnership completed the acquisition of a store located in Florida. This store was acquired in exchange for $5,621 in cash and 548,390 Series D-1 Preferred Units ("D-1 Units," and together with the D-3 Units, "Series D Units") valued at $13,710.

The Partnership Agreement provides for the designation and issuance of the Series D Units. The Series D Units rank junior to the Series A Units, on parity with the Series B Units and Series C Units, and senior to all other partnership interests of the Operating Partnership with respect to distributions and liquidation.

The Series D Units have a liquidation value of $25.00 per unit, for a fixed liquidation value of $68,747. Holders of the Series D Units receive distributions at an annual rate between 4.0% to 5.0%. These distributions are cumulative. The Series D Units become redeemable at the option of the holder on the first anniversary of the date of issuance, which redemption obligation may be satisfied at the Company’s option in cash or shares of its common stock. In addition the D-3 Units are exchangeable for common OP Units until the 10th anniversary of the date of issuance. The D-1 Units are not exchangeable for common OP Units.

12.
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP

The Company’s interest in its stores is held through the Operating Partnership. ESS Holding Business Trust I, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. ESS Holding Business Trust II, also a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is a limited partner of the Operating Partnership. Between its general partner and limited partner interests, the Company held a 91.6% ownership interest in the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2016. The remaining ownership interests in the Operating Partnership (including Preferred Operating Partnership units) of 8.4% are held by certain former owners of assets acquired by the Operating Partnership.

The noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership represents OP Units that are not owned by the Company. In conjunction with the formation of the Company, and as a result of subsequent acquisitions, certain persons and entities contributing interests in stores to the Operating Partnership received limited partnership interests in the form of OP Units. Limited partners who received OP Units in the formation transactions or in exchange for contributions for interests in stores have the right to require the Operating Partnership to redeem part or all of their OP Units for cash based upon the fair market value of an equivalent number of shares of the Company’s common stock (based on the ten-day average trading price) at the time of the redemption. Alternatively, the Company may, in its sole discretion, elect to acquire those OP Units in exchange for shares of its common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to anti-dilution adjustments provided in the Partnership Agreement. The ten-day average closing stock price at September 30, 2016 was $79.62 and there were 5,537,223 OP Units outstanding.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


Assuming that all of the OP Unit holders exercised their right to redeem all of their OP Units on September 30, 2016 and the Company elected to pay the OP Unit holders cash, the Company would have paid $440,874 in cash consideration to redeem the units.

GAAP requires a company to present ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the company in the consolidated financial statements within the equity section, but separate from the company’s equity. It also requires the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest to be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of operations, and requires changes in ownership interest to be accounted for similarly as equity transactions. If noncontrolling interests are determined to be redeemable, they are to be carried at their redemption value as of the balance sheet date and reported as temporary equity.

The Company has evaluated the terms of the OP Units and classifies the noncontrolling interest represented by the OP Units as stockholders’ equity in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company will periodically evaluate individual noncontrolling interests for the ability to continue to recognize the noncontrolling amount as permanent equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Any noncontrolling interests that fail to qualify as permanent equity will be reclassified as temporary equity and adjusted to the greater of (1) the carrying amount and (2) the redemption value as of the end of the period in which the determination is made.

13.
OTHER NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Other noncontrolling interests represent the ownership interest of third parties in one consolidated joint venture as of September 30, 2016. This joint venture owns an operating store in Texas. The voting interests of the third-party owner are 20.0%.

On August 1, 2016, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's remaining 3.33% interest in an existing joint venture in exchange for 8,889 OP Units, valued at $800. This joint venture owned one store located in California, and as a result of this purchase, this store became wholly-owned by the Company. Prior to this acquisition, the partner's interest was reported in other noncontrolling interests. Since the Company retained its controlling interest in the joint venture, this transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction. The carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest was reduced to zero to reflect the purchase, and the difference between the price paid by the Company and the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest was recorded as an adjustment to equity attributable to the Company.

On June 11, 2015, the Company purchased its joint venture partner’s remaining 1% interest in an existing joint venture for $1,267. The joint venture owned 19 properties in California, Florida, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, and as a result of this purchase, these properties became wholly-owned by the Company. Prior to this acquisition, the partner’s interest was reported in other noncontrolling interests. Since the Company retained its controlling interest in the subsidiary, this transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction. The carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest was reduced to zero to reflect the purchase, and the difference between the price paid by the Company and the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest was recorded as an adjustment to equity attributable to the Company.

14.
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE VENTURES—GAIN ON SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND PURCHASE OF JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS’ INTERESTS

On September 16, 2016, the Company acquired 23 operating stores from PRISA II in a step acquisition. The Company recognized a non-cash gain of $6,662 related to this transaction as a result of revaluing its existing equity interest upon the purchase of the remaining interest. See Note 5 for more information on this transaction.

On September 16, 2016, subsequent to its acquisition of 23 properties as outlined in Note 5, the Company sold its 4.42% interest in PRISA II to Prudential for $34,758 in cash. The carrying value of the Company's investment prior to the acquisition was $3,912, and the Company recorded a gain on the sale of $30,846. This gain is included in equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale of real estate assets and purchase of joint venture partners' interests on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.

On February 2, 2016, the Company acquired six operating stores from VRS in a step acquisition. The Company recognized a non-cash gain of $26,923 related to this transaction as a result of revaluing its existing equity interest upon the purchase of the remaining interest. See Note 5 for more information on this transaction.

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EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated



In March 2015, ESS PRISA II LLC (“PRISA II”), a joint venture in which the Company held a 2.0% interest, sold one store located in New York for $90,000. As a result of the sale, PRISA II recognized a gain of $60,496 and the Company recorded its 2.0% portion of the gain, or $1,228.

In March 2015, the Company acquired its joint venture partner’s 82.4% interest in Sacramento One, an existing joint venture which owned one store located in California, for $1,700. In addition, the Company held mortgage notes receivable from Sacramento One totaling $11,009, which were written off as part of the total consideration. Prior to the acquisition, the remaining 17.6% interest was owned by the Company, which accounted for its investment in Sacramento One using the equity method. The Company recorded a non-cash gain of $1,629 related to this transaction, which represents the increase in fair value of the Company’s interest in the joint venture from its formation to the acquisition date.

15.    SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in three distinct segments: (1) rental operations; (2) tenant reinsurance; and (3) property management, acquisition and development. Management fees collected for wholly-owned stores are eliminated in consolidation. Financial information for the Company’s business segments is presented below:
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
Investment in unconsolidated real estate ventures
 
 
 
Rental operations
$
85,912

 
$
103,007

Total assets
 
 
 
Rental operations
$
6,427,600

 
$
5,674,030

Tenant reinsurance
35,021

 
37,696

Property management, acquisition and development
279,435

 
359,681

 
$
6,742,056

 
$
6,071,407


 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Statement of Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental operations
$
224,451

 
$
170,548

 
$
635,730

 
$
480,466

Tenant reinsurance
22,727

 
18,226

 
64,936

 
52,076

Property management, acquisition and development
10,005

 
8,723

 
30,193

 
23,969

 
257,183

 
197,497

 
730,859

 
556,511

Operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental operations
106,531

 
77,436

 
312,390

 
230,271

Tenant reinsurance
4,093

 
3,608

 
12,345

 
9,819

Property management, acquisition and development
23,835

 
19,149

 
79,470

 
62,074

 
134,459

 
100,193

 
404,205

 
302,164

Income (loss) from operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental operations
117,920

 
93,112

 
323,340

 
250,195

Tenant reinsurance
18,634

 
14,618

 
52,591

 
42,257

Property management, acquisition and development
(13,830
)
 
(10,426
)
 
(49,277
)
 
(38,105
)
 
122,724

 
97,304

 
326,654

 
254,347

Gain on real estate transactions and earnout from prior acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property management, acquisition and development

 
1,101

 
9,814

 
1,501

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental operations
(32,619
)
 
(20,034
)
 
(95,125
)
 
(63,894
)
Property management, acquisition and development
(875
)
 
(777
)
 
(2,530
)
 
(1,159
)
 
(33,494
)
 
(20,811
)
 
(97,655
)
 
(65,053
)
Non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of discount on equity component of exchangeable senior notes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property management, acquisition and development
(1,243
)
 
(805
)
 
(3,716
)
 
(2,198
)
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tenant reinsurance
4

 
3

 
10

 
11

Property management, acquisition and development
1,354

 
353

 
4,687

 
1,629

 
1,358

 
356

 
4,697

 
1,640

Interest income on note receivable from Preferred Operating Partnership unit holder
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property management, acquisition and development
1,213

 
1,213

 
3,638

 
3,638

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental operations
3,625

 
3,403

 
9,813

 
9,054

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale of real estate assets and purchase of partners' interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property management, acquisition and development
37,509

 

 
64,432

 
2,857

Income tax (expense) benefit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental operations
(550
)
 
(325
)
 
(1,840
)
 
(1,404
)
Tenant reinsurance
(3,504
)
 
(2,624
)
 
(9,352
)
 
(6,927
)
Property management, acquisition and development
(412
)
 
(612
)
 
188

 
337

 
(4,466
)
 
(3,561
)
 
(11,004
)
 
(7,994
)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental operations
88,376

 
76,156

 
236,188

 
193,951

Tenant reinsurance
15,134

 
11,997

 
43,249

 
35,341

Property management, acquisition and development
23,716

 
(9,953
)
 
27,236

 
(31,500
)
 
$
127,226

 
$
78,200

 
$
306,673

 
$
197,792


 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental operations
$
44,189

 
$
28,558

 
$
126,506

 
$
85,940

Property management, acquisition and development
2,366

 
2,153

 
6,896

 
6,751

 
$
46,555

 
$
30,711

 
$
133,402

 
$
92,691

Statement of Cash Flows
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of real estate assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property management, acquisition and development


 


 
$
(763,246
)
 
$
(263,404
)
Development and redevelopment of real estate assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property management, acquisition and development


 


 
$
(18,492
)
 
$
(15,137
)



16.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

As of September 30, 2016, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings and is subject to various claims and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, the outcome of these matters cannot presently be determined with any degree of certainty. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, management establishes an accrued liability for litigation when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. The estimated loss, if any, is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment, a variety of assumptions, and known and unknown uncertainties. Therefore, any estimate(s) of loss disclosed below represents what management believes to be an estimate of loss only for certain matters meeting these criteria and does not represent the Company’s maximum loss exposure. The Company could in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations in any particular period, notwithstanding the fact that the Company is currently vigorously defending any legal proceedings against it.

The Company currently has a legal proceeding pending against it that includes causes of action alleging wrongful foreclosure, violations of various state specific self-storage statutes, and violations of various consumer fraud acts. As a result of this litigation matter, the Company has recorded a liability of $4,800 as of September 30, 2016, which is included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

As of September 30, 2016, the Company was under contract to acquire 9 operating stores and 13 stores to be acquired upon the completion of construction. The Company also had an agreement to acquire 11 operating stores from an existing joint venture. The total purchase price of of all stores with commitments was $392,635. Of these stores, 22 are scheduled to close in 2016. The remaining stores will close upon completion of construction, expected to occur on various dates in 2017 and 2018. Additionally, the Company is under contract to acquire 8 stores with joint venture partners, for a total purchase price of $55,780. One of these stores is scheduled to close in 2016 while the remaining seven stores are expected to close in 2017 and 2018.

Although there can be no assurance, the Company is not aware of any material environmental liability, for which it believes it will be ultimately responsible, that could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. However, changes in applicable environmental laws and regulations, the uses and conditions of properties in the vicinity of the Company’s properties, the activities of its tenants and other environmental conditions of which the Company is unaware with respect to its properties could result in future material environmental liabilities.



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EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)
Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated


17.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to September 30, 2016, the Company purchased eight stores located in California, Maryland, Minnesota, Texas, and Utah for a total purchase price of $73,850.

On October 14, 2016, the Company obtained $1,150,000 in unsecured financing, consisting of a $500,000 senior unsecured revolving credit facility, a senior unsecured five-year term loan of up to $430,000, of which it drew $300,000 at closing, and a senior unsecured seven-year term loan of up to $220,000. Concurrently with the close of this transaction, the Company paid off and terminated three of the four existing lines of credit.





ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Amounts in thousands, except store and share data

CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited “Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” and the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)” appearing elsewhere in this report and the “Consolidated Financial Statements,” “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. We make statements in this section that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. For a complete discussion of forward-looking statements, see the section in this Form 10-Q entitled “Statement on Forward-Looking Information.”

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this report, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this report and the audited financial statements contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 describe the significant accounting policies essential to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Preparation of our financial statements requires estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions that we have used are appropriate and correct based on information available at the time they were made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect our reported assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported revenues and expenses during the period presented. If there are material differences between these estimates, judgments and assumptions and actual facts, our financial statements may be affected.

In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require our judgment in its application. There are areas in which our judgment in selecting among available alternatives would not produce a materially different result, but there are some areas in which our judgment in selecting among available alternatives would produce a materially different result. See the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements that contain additional information regarding our accounting policies and other disclosures.

OVERVIEW

We are a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed REIT, formed to continue the business commenced in 1977 by Extra Space Storage LLC and its subsidiaries to own, operate, manage, acquire, develop and redevelop professionally managed self-storage stores.

We derive substantially all of our revenues from rents received from tenants under leases at each of our wholly-owned stores; from management fees on the stores we manage for joint venture partners and unaffiliated third parties; and from our tenant

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reinsurance program. Our management fee is equal to approximately 6% of cash collected from the managed stores. We also receive an asset management fee of 0.5% of the total asset value from one of our joint ventures.

We operate in competitive markets, often where consumers have multiple stores from which to choose. Competition has impacted, and will continue to impact, our store results. We experience seasonal fluctuations in occupancy levels, with occupancy levels generally higher in the summer months due to increased moving activity. Our operating results depend materially on our ability to lease available self-storage units and actively manage rental rates, and on the ability of our tenants to make required rental payments. We believe that we are able to respond quickly and effectively to changes in local, regional and national economic conditions by centrally adjusting rental rates through the combination of our revenue management team and our industry-leading technology systems.

We continue to evaluate a range of new initiatives and opportunities in order to enable us to maximize stockholder value. Our strategies to maximize stockholder value include the following:
 
Maximize the performance of our stores through strategic, efficient and proactive management. We pursue revenue-generating and expense-minimizing opportunities in our operations. Our revenue management team seeks to maximize revenue by responding to changing market conditions through our advanced technology system’s ability to provide real-time, interactive rental rate and discount management. Our size allows us greater ability than the majority of our competitors to implement more effective online marketing programs, which we believe will attract more customers to our stores at a lower net cost.
Acquire self storage stores. Our acquisitions team continues to pursue the acquisition of multi-store portfolios and single stores that we believe can provide stockholder value. We have established a reputation as a reliable, ethical buyer, which we believe enhances our ability to negotiate and close acquisitions. In addition, we believe our status as an UPREIT enables flexibility when structuring deals.
Expand our management business. Our management business enables us to generate increased revenues through management fees and to expand our geographic footprint. We believe this expanded footprint enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale. In addition, we see our management business as a future acquisition pipeline. We pursue strategic relationships with owners whose stores would enhance our portfolio in the event an opportunity arises to acquire such stores.

PROPERTIES

As of September 30, 2016, we owned, had ownership interests in, or managed 1,421 stores in 38 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Of these 1,421 stores, we owned 810 stores, we held joint venture interests in 189 stores, and our taxable REIT subsidiary, Extra Space Management, Inc., operated an additional 422 stores that are owned by third parties. These operating stores contain approximately 107 million square feet of rentable space in approximately 955,000 units.

Our stores are generally situated in convenient, highly visible locations clustered around large population centers such as Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, St. Petersburg/Tampa and San Francisco/Oakland. These markets contain above-average population growth and income demographics. The clustering of assets around these population centers enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale. Our acquisitions and management business have given us an increased scale in many core markets as well as a foothold in many markets where we had no previous presence.

We consider a store to be in the lease-up stage after it has been issued a certificate of occupancy, but before it has achieved stabilization. We consider a store to be stabilized once it has achieved either an 80% average occupancy rate for a full year measured as of January 1, or has been open for three years.

As of September 30, 2016, approximately 855,000 tenants were leasing storage units at the 1,421 operating stores that we own and/or manage, primarily on a month-to-month basis, providing the flexibility to increase rental rates over time as market conditions permit. Existing tenants generally receive rate increases at least annually, for which no direct correlation has been drawn to our vacancy trends. Although leases are short-term in duration, the typical tenant tends to remain at our stores for an extended period of time. For stores that were stabilized as of September 30, 2016, the average length of stay was approximately 14.2 months for tenants that vacated during the preceding twelve month period.


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The average annual rent per square foot for our existing customers at stabilized stores, net of discounts and bad debt, was $16.00 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $15.11 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Average annual rent per square foot for new leases was $16.67 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $15.67 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The average discounts, as a percentage of rental revenues, during these periods were 2.9% and 2.7%, respectively.

Our store portfolio is made up of different types of construction and building configurations depending on the site and the municipality where it is located. Most often sites are what we consider “hybrid” stores, a mix of drive-up and multi-floor buildings. We have a number of multi-floor buildings with elevator access only, and a number of stores featuring ground-floor access only.

The following table presents additional information regarding the occupancy of our stabilized stores by state as of September 30, 2016 and 2015. The information as of September 30, 2015 is on a pro forma basis as though all the stores owned and/or managed at September 30, 2016 were under our control as of September 30, 2015.

Stabilized Store Data Based on Location
 
 
 
Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
Location
Number of
Stores
 
Number of Units as of
September 30, 2016(1)
 
Number of Units as of
September 30, 2015
 
Net Rentable
Square Feet as of
September 30, 2016(2)
 
Net Rentable
Square Feet as of
September 30, 2015
 
 Square Foot Occupancy % September 30, 2016
 
 Square Foot Occupancy % September 30, 2015
 Wholly-Owned Stores


 


 


 


 


 


 


Alabama
8

 
4,650

 
4,586

 
556,971

 
559,826

 
90.1
%
 
89.2
%
Arizona
20

 
11,964

 
11,888

 
1,324,231

 
1,330,005

 
92.6
%
 
91.5
%
California
137

 
104,694

 
103,754

 
10,902,329

 
10,924,414

 
94.4
%
 
94.9
%
Colorado
13

 
6,656

 
6,558

 
822,689

 
823,599

 
91.6
%
 
93.3
%
Connecticut
6

 
3,858

 
3,847

 
395,427

 
394,451

 
92.3
%
 
93.1
%
Florida
77

 
55,243

 
54,555

 
5,866,895

 
5,844,039

 
93.1
%
 
92.6
%
Georgia
47

 
28,290

 
27,828

 
3,643,631

 
3,634,953

 
91.6
%
 
91.4
%
Hawaii
7

 
7,716

 
7,615

 
516,116

 
513,141

 
92.6
%
 
91.5
%
Illinois
25

 
17,046

 
17,154

 
1,881,486

 
1,930,966

 
92.2
%
 
90.6
%
Indiana
15

 
7,802

 
7,698

 
940,348

 
944,414

 
93.2
%
 
89.1
%
Kansas
1

 
529

 
535

 
49,999

 
49,991

 
96.2
%
 
92.3
%
Kentucky
10

 
5,876

 
5,840

 
757,090

 
756,660

 
91.8
%
 
88.5
%
Louisiana
2

 
1,405

 
1,406

 
149,880

 
150,090

 
93.3
%
 
93.2
%
Maryland
26

 
19,830

 
19,760

 
2,039,562

 
2,041,799

 
92.5
%
 
92.2
%
Massachusetts
37

 
23,071

 
22,818

 
2,296,438

 
2,304,088

 
91.7
%
 
94.4
%
Michigan
4

 
2,388

 
2,369

 
323,976

 
325,144

 
94.4
%
 
91.2
%
Mississippi
3

 
1,511

 
1,483

 
218,282

 
221,482

 
89.7
%
 
85.1
%
Missouri
6

 
3,290

 
3,246

 
385,951

 
387,401

 
92.4
%
 
94.2
%
Nevada
15

 
9,111

 
9,139

 
1,313,545

 
1,315,280

 
92.6
%
 
90.2
%
New Hampshire
2

 
1,043

 
1,017

 
126,053

 
126,048

 
94.5
%
 
93.4
%
New Jersey
58

 
45,458

 
45,179

 
4,498,001

 
4,489,775

 
93.1
%
 
92.5
%
New Mexico
11

 
6,204

 
6,173

 
717,403

 
718,783

 
93.4
%
 
91.4
%
New York
22

 
20,061

 
19,957

 
1,650,098

 
1,647,888

 
90.8
%
 
92.9
%
North Carolina
11

 
6,867

 
6,811

 
762,011

 
763,514

 
90.8
%
 
91.7
%
Ohio
17

 
9,536

 
9,460

 
1,248,121

 
1,244,254

 
92.5
%
 
91.5
%
Oregon
3

 
2,141

 
2,158

 
250,180

 
250,450

 
90.8
%
 
94.5
%

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Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
Location
Number of
Stores
 
Number of Units as of
September 30, 2016(1)
 
Number of Units as of
September 30, 2015
 
Net Rentable
Square Feet as of
September 30, 2016(2)
 
Net Rentable
Square Feet as of
September 30, 2015
 
 Square Foot Occupancy % September 30, 2016
 
 Square Foot Occupancy % September 30, 2015
Pennsylvania
14

 
9,625

 
9,654

 
1,046,635

 
1,044,005

 
91.2
%
 
88.7
%
Rhode Island
2

 
1,274

 
1,235

 
131,521

 
131,381

 
95.0
%
 
94.8
%
South Carolina
20

 
11,227

 
11,227

 
1,510,759

 
1,519,390

 
89.4
%
 
88.7
%
Tennessee
21

 
11,916

 
11,823

 
1,619,156

 
1,635,326

 
92.2
%
 
90.0
%
Texas
83

 
54,415

 
53,165

 
7,007,652

 
6,910,378

 
90.2
%
 
89.6
%
Utah
8

 
4,241

 
4,232

 
523,614

 
522,856

 
94.1
%
 
94.8
%
Virginia
38

 
28,928

 
28,668

 
3,070,937

 
3,068,175

 
91.2
%
 
90.2
%
Washington
6

 
3,617

 
3,597

 
428,728

 
428,878

 
94.7
%
 
94.4
%
Washington, DC
1

 
1,220

 
1,214

 
99,739

 
99,439

 
92.3
%
 
92.7
%
Total Wholly-Owned Stabilized
776

 
532,703

 
527,649

 
59,075,454

 
59,052,283

 
92.4
%
 
92.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joint-Venture Stores
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alabama
1

 
602

 
601

 
74,856

 
74,816

 
93.5
%
 
93.8
%
Arizona
6

 
3,725

 
3,686

 
428,883

 
428,849

 
92.2
%
 
90.7
%
California
52

 
37,365

 
36,941

 
3,620,732

 
3,620,648

 
94.4
%
 
95.4
%
Colorado
2

 
1,315

 
1,313

 
157,986

 
158,429

 
93.0
%
 
93.8
%
Connecticut
5

 
3,759

 
3,763

 
403,910

 
404,890

 
92.1
%
 
93.1
%
Delaware
1

 
603

 
598

 
71,910

 
71,610

 
82.7
%
 
83.5
%
Florida
12

 
9,988

 
9,855

 
1,002,212

 
1,002,919

 
93.2
%
 
93.4
%
Georgia
2

 
1,099

 
1,084

 
150,744

 
151,234

 
91.1
%
 
95.2
%
Illinois
4

 
2,692

 
2,697

 
288,115

 
287,400

 
92.0
%
 
91.2
%
Indiana
1

 
445

 
447

 
56,954

 
57,274

 
97.1
%
 
89.6
%
Kansas
2

 
845

 
845

 
109,375

 
109,155

 
92.2
%
 
90.3
%
Kentucky
3

 
1,374

 
1,450

 
153,825

 
171,765

 
94.9
%
 
85.7
%
Maryland
8

 
6,641

 
6,579

 
609,705

 
610,737

 
91.7
%
 
91.6
%
Massachusetts
9

 
5,114

 
4,993

 
534,877

 
535,897

 
92.5
%
 
92.5
%
Michigan
5

 
3,207

 
3,160

 
397,059

 
395,019

 
92.9
%
 
93.0
%
Missouri
1

 
542

 
536

 
61,075

 
61,075

 
92.1
%
 
89.8
%
Nevada
2

 
1,205

 
1,205

 
123,565

 
123,495

 
93.9
%
 
95.4
%
New Hampshire
2

 
794

 
801

 
83,845

 
85,111

 
91.9
%
 
94.4
%
New Jersey
13

 
10,328

 
10,268

 
1,029,588

 
1,027,219

 
92.4
%
 
91.9
%
New Mexico
3

 
1,422

 
1,423

 
166,021

 
165,765

 
92.0
%
 
91.2
%
New York
8

 
7,677

 
7,664

 
649,362

 
648,120

 
93.3
%
 
93.9
%
Ohio
5

 
2,877

 
2,869

 
381,432

 
381,614

 
92.7
%
 
91.3
%
Oregon
1

 
652

 
655

 
64,970

 
64,970

 
95.5
%
 
95.0
%
Pennsylvania
4

 
2,699

 
2,678

 
312,995

 
311,251

 
90.9
%
 
89.2
%
Tennessee
8

 
4,747

 
4,718

 
623,190

 
622,115

 
93.5
%
 
91.0
%
Texas
10

 
5,789

 
5,736

 
672,696

 
673,865

 
92.0
%
 
94.4
%
Virginia
8

 
5,910

 
5,895

 
608,332

 
608,042

 
91.1
%
 
91.3
%
Washington, DC
1

 
1,694

 
1,547

 
104,454

 
102,492

 
91.5
%
 
90.2
%
Total Joint-Venture Stabilized
179

 
125,110

 
124,007

 
12,942,668

 
12,955,776

 
93.0
%
 
93.0
%

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Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
Location
Number of
Stores
 
Number of Units as of
September 30, 2016(1)
 
Number of Units as of
September 30, 2015
 
Net Rentable
Square Feet as of
September 30, 2016(2)
 
Net Rentable
Square Feet as of
September 30, 2015
 
 Square Foot Occupancy % September 30, 2016
 
 Square Foot Occupancy % September 30, 2015
Managed Stores
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alabama
11

 
5,781

 
5,602

 
760,579

 
740,503

 
89.9
%
 
89.7
%
Arizona
3

 
1,271

 
1,230

 
218,739

 
230,045

 
93.0
%
 
91.5
%
California
79

 
54,005

 
53,602

 
6,628,107

 
6,556,244

 
93.3
%
 
92.0
%
Colorado
16

 
8,981

 
8,672

 
1,068,302

 
1,030,434

 
89.2
%
 
90.2
%
Connecticut
2

 
1,414

 
1,311

 
182,149

 
171,655

 
90.9
%
 
94.5
%
Florida
50

 
34,116

 
34,062

 
4,139,108

 
4,160,964

 
92.9
%
 
93.3
%
Georgia
8

 
3,962

 
3,944

 
573,080

 
588,142

 
93.7
%
 
92.8
%
Hawaii
6

 
4,685

 
4,803

 
352,278

 
349,264

 
91.3
%
 
92.4
%
Illinois
11

 
6,486

 
6,515

 
698,020

 
697,737

 
91.0
%
 
85.7
%
Indiana
12

 
6,771

 
6,545

 
799,992

 
792,475

 
91.6
%
 
90.2
%
Kentucky
2

 
1,332

 
1,332

 
218,887

 
219,777

 
92.2
%
 
93.3
%
Louisiana
1

 
987

 
990

 
133,325

 
132,745

 
92.2
%
 
91.5
%
Maryland
20

 
14,765

 
14,660

 
1,438,203

 
1,432,993

 
91.5
%
 
91.1
%
Massachusetts
3

 
1,540

 
1,525

 
182,945

 
182,735

 
92.1
%
 
94.3
%
Michigan
6

 
3,352

 
3,341

 
416,650

 
416,250

 
92.7
%
 
87.8
%
Mississippi
1

 
681

 
684

 
115,688

 
115,688

 
91.8
%
 
95.7
%
Missouri
4

 
2,154

 
2,178

 
253,390

 
244,250

 
93.2
%
 
82.6
%
Nevada
10

 
7,951

 
8,005

 
945,220

 
945,235

 
92.0
%
 
88.0
%
New Jersey
5

 
3,181

 
3,175

 
307,535

 
309,559

 
92.0
%
 
89.9
%
New Mexico
1

 
819

 
806

 
107,695

 
103,535

 
93.5
%
 
86.4
%
New York
3

 
2,672

 
2,675

 
219,448

 
219,903

 
92.1
%
 
93.0
%
North Carolina
6

 
2,617

 
2,569

 
371,697

 
371,216

 
89.5
%
 
89.1
%
Ohio
12

 
4,816

 
4,795

 
620,978

 
626,096

 
92.3
%
 
92.2
%
Oklahoma
11

 
5,823

 
5,845

 
953,385

 
960,572

 
80.6
%
 
80.3
%
Oregon
1

 
447

 
455

 
39,430

 
39,419

 
93.7
%
 
97.7
%
Pennsylvania
18

 
10,715

 
10,632

 
1,244,635

 
1,243,560

 
92.4
%
 
92.6
%
South Carolina
4

 
2,632

 
2,607

 
353,008

 
348,621

 
92.2
%
 
87.1
%
Tennessee
4

 
2,151

 
2,136

 
282,263

 
290,183

 
94.1
%
 
90.1
%
Texas
37

 
21,338

 
20,856

 
3,052,114

 
2,946,259

 
87.9
%
 
88.8
%
Utah
5

 
2,781

 
2,538

 
408,122

 
381,197

 
90.4
%
 
93.4
%
Virginia
7

 
4,249

 
4,243

 
437,979

 
438,304

 
90.6
%
 
92.0
%
Washington
3

 
1,564

 
1,572

 
181,897

 
181,951

 
94.3
%
 
91.0
%
Puerto Rico
4

 
2,725

 
2,678

 
289,620

 
287,577

 
86.6
%
 
86.4
%
Total Managed Stabilized
366

 
228,764

 
226,583

 
27,994,468

 
27,755,088

 
91.4
%
 
90.7
%
Total Stabilized Stores
1,321

 
886,577

 
878,239

 
100,012,590

 
99,763,147

 
92.2
%
 
91.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
Represents unit count as of September 30, 2016, which may differ from unit count as of September 30, 2015 due to unit conversions or expansions.
(2)
Represents net rentable square feet as of September 30, 2016, which may differ from rentable square feet as of September 30, 2015 due to unit conversions or expansions.


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The following table presents additional information regarding the occupancy of our lease-up stores by state as of September 30, 2016 and 2015. The information as of September 30, 2015 is on a pro forma basis as though all the stores owned and/or managed at September 30, 2016 were under our control as of September 30, 2015.


Lease-up Store Data Based on Location
 
 
 
Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
Location
Number of
Stores
 
Number of Units as of
September 30,  2016(1)
 
Number of  Units as of
September 30,  2015
 
Net Rentable Square Feet as of September 30, 2016(2)
 
Net Rentable Square Feet as of September 30,  2015
 
Square Foot
Occupancy %
September 30,  2016
 
Square Foot
Occupancy %
September 30,  2015
Wholly-Owned Stores
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
2

 
1,504

 
894

 
185,887

 
122,092

 
89.3
%
 
64.6
%
California(3)
4

 
2,606

 
643

 
253,638

 
59,209

 
60.0
%
 
64.6
%
Connecticut
1

 
1,108

 
1,107

 
89,820

 
89,820

 
95.4
%
 
90.4
%
Florida
2

 
1,239

 
1,229

 
156,793

 
158,858

 
91.8
%
 
62.4
%
Georgia
4

 
2,595

 
1,897

 
297,225

 
219,545

 
68.7
%
 
57.2
%
Illinois
3

 
2,736

 
1,667

 
216,662

 
134,509

 
72.7
%
 
55.3
%
Maryland
1

 
988

 
988

 
103,135

 
103,171

 
95.2
%
 
89.9
%
Massachusetts
3

 
2,715

 
754

 
206,312

 
67,381

 
66.5
%
 
68.8
%
North Carolina
2

 
1,613

 
978

 
154,460

 
85,250

 
89.1
%
 
69.5
%
Oregon
1

 
597

 
599

 
76,797

 
76,347

 
94.3
%
 
70.0
%
South Carolina
2

 
1,366

 
1,349

 
137,295

 
137,400

 
84.0
%
 
60.1
%
Texas
8

 
4,955

 
4,295

 
638,616

 
557,578

 
87.7
%
 
73.8
%
Virginia
1

 
558

 
514

 
55,900

 
56,855

 
92.3
%
 
82.0
%
Total Wholly-Owned in Lease-up
34

 
24,580

 
16,914

 
2,572,540

 
1,868,015

 
80.9
%
 
69.1
%
 Joint-Venture Stores
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
1

 
602

 
606

 
62,200

 
62,200

 
87.4
%
 
21.9
%
Colorado
1

 
815

 

 
84,640

 

 
32.5
%
 
%
New Jersey
1

 
872

 
874

 
74,152

 
74,587

 
90.9
%
 
28.1
%
New York
3

 
3,855

 
1,114

 
209,387

 
67,270

 
40.6
%
 
6.2
%
Oregon
1

 
283

 
292

 
27,300

 
27,500

 
78.8
%
 
10.3
%
Texas
1

 
533

 

 
55,275

 

 
43.1
%
 
%
South Carolina
1

 
669

 
651

 
78,085

 
70,590

 
68.1
%
 
5.6
%
Washington
1

 
637

 

 
82,345

 

 
46.5
%
 
%
Total Joint-Venture in Lease-up
10

 
8,266

 
3,537

 
673,384

 
302,147

 
55.1
%
 
15.1
%
 Managed Stores
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
1

 
838

 

 
90,845

 

 
45.5
%
 
%
California
5

 
3,934

 
1,612

 
491,566

 
208,330

 
58.3
%
 
47.8
%
Colorado
3

 
1,930

 
1,198

 
222,874

 
142,011

 
82.8
%
 
60.1
%
Florida
3

 
2,003

 
849

 
194,520

 
90,907

 
88.6
%
 
70.3
%
Georgia
3

 
1,692

 
553

 
197,604

 
69,367

 
40.9
%
 
46.5
%
Illinois
6

 
3,830

 
673

 
383,334

 
46,417

 
27.7
%
 
85.9
%
Indiana
1

 
632

 

 
63,958

 

 
48.6
%
 
%
Kentucky
1

 
522

 

 
43,235

 

 
0.1
%
 
%
Maryland
3

 
1,726

 
1,312

 
144,230

 
114,710

 
85.5
%
 
70.7
%
Massachusetts
2

 
1,922

 
902

 
153,603

 
70,076

 
44.0
%
 
46.4
%

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Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
 
Company
 
Pro forma
Location
Number of
Stores
 
Number of Units as of
September 30,  2016(1)
 
Number of  Units as of
September 30,  2015
 
Net Rentable Square Feet as of September 30, 2016(2)
 
Net Rentable Square Feet as of September 30,  2015
 
Square Foot
Occupancy %
September 30,  2016
 
Square Foot
Occupancy %
September 30,  2015
Minnesota
1

 
644

 

 
62,389

 

 
80.3
%
 
%
Missouri
1

 
629

 

 
64,315

 

 
38.3
%
 
%
Nevada
1

 
1,447

 
1,469

 
197,351

 
196,181

 
84.1
%
 
60.4
%
New Hampshire
1

 
372

 

 
35,196

 

 
45.0
%
 
%
New Jersey
1

 
754

 

 
109,877

 

 
44.5
%
 
%
New York
1

 
534

 
344

 
56,150

 
33,704

 
75.6
%
 
80.6
%
North Carolina
7

 
3,990

 
1,675

 
424,068

 
204,213

 
66.3
%
 
50.3
%
Ohio
1

 
538

 
292

 
67,860

 
40,940

 
82.3
%
 
88.9
%
Oklahoma
1

 
293

 

 
67,750

 

 
1.4
%
 
%
Oregon
1

 
513

 

 
44,370

 

 
2.4
%
 
%
South Carolina
2

 
1,619

 
1,616

 
165,026

 
165,184

 
89.2
%
 
60.1
%
Texas
5

 
3,433

 

 
380,782

 

 
20.2
%
 
%
Utah
1

 
405

 

 
44,149

 

 
48.2
%
 
%
Virginia
1

 
455

 
452

 
51,299

 
51,309

 
89.1
%
 
81.9
%
Washington
1

 
684

 
710

 
80,630

 
80,730

 
95.6
%
 
64.5
%
Wisconsin
2

 
675

 

 
93,685

 

 
25.5
%
 
%
Total Managed in Lease-up
56

 
36,014

 
13,657

 
3,930,666

 
1,514,079

 
55.3
%
 
60.3
%
Total Lease-up Stores
100

 
68,860

 
34,108

 
7,176,590

 
3,684,241

 
64.5
%
 
61.0
%

(1)
Represents unit count as of September 30, 2016, which may differ from unit count as of September 30, 2015 due to unit conversions or expansions.
(2)
Represents net rentable square feet as of September 30, 2016, which may differ from rentable square feet as of September 30, 2015 due to unit conversions or expansions.
(3)
In October 2014, a store located in Venice, California was damaged by fire. In April 2016, the first floor re-opened for operation, while the reconstruction on the second floor is pending completion.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015

Overview
Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 included the operations of 999 stores (810 wholly-owned, one in a consolidated joint venture, and 188 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method) compared to the results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, which included the operations of 868 stores (616 wholly-owned, one in a consolidated joint venture, and 251 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method).

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Revenues
The following table presents information on revenues earned for the periods indicated: 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,




 
2016

2015

$ Change

% Change

2016

2015

$ Change

% Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property rental
$
224,451

 
$
170,548

 
$
53,903

 
31.6
%
 
$
635,730

 
$
480,466

 
$
155,264

 
32.3
%
Tenant reinsurance
22,727

 
18,226

 
4,501

 
24.7
%
 
64,936

 
52,076

 
12,860

 
24.7
%
Management fees and other income
10,005

 
8,723

 
1,282

 
14.7
%
 
30,193

 
23,969

 
6,224

 
26.0
%
Total revenues
$
257,183

 
$
197,497

 
$
59,686


30.2
%
 
$
730,859

 
$
556,511

 
$
174,348


31.3
%

Property Rental—The increase in property rental revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily the result of increases of $43,670 and $119,516 associated with acquisitions completed in 2016 and 2015. We acquired 72 stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 171 stores during the year ended December 2015. Property rental revenue also increased by $9,540 and $34,083 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, as a result of increases in occupancy and rental rates to new and existing customers at our stabilized stores. Revenues at our lease-up stores increased by $1,476 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and $2,806 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 when compared to the same periods in the prior year. Occupancy at our wholly-owned stabilized stores increased to 92.4% at September 30, 2016, as compared to 92.0% at September 30, 2015. The achieved rental rate to new tenants on wholly owned properties for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased an average of approximately 6.6% over the same period in the prior year. These increases were offset by decreases in property revenue of $783 and $1,141 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, related to the sales of stores during 2016.

Tenant Reinsurance—The increase in our tenant reinsurance revenues was due primarily to the increase in the number of stores operated. We operated 1,421 stores at September 30, 2016 compared to 1,170 stores at September 30, 2015.

Management Fees and Other Income—Our taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”), Extra Space Management, Inc., manages stores owned by our joint ventures and third parties. Management fees represent approximately 6% of cash collected from these stores. We also earn an asset management fee from one of our joint ventures, equal to 0.5% of the total asset value, provided certain conditions are met. The increase in management fee revenues was due to an increase in revenues at the managed stores as a result of increases in occupancy and rental rates, and to an increase in the number of properties managed. We managed 611 stores for joint ventures and third parties as of September 30, 2016, compared to 554 stores as of September 30, 2015.

Expenses
The following table presents information on expenses for the periods indicated:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,




 
2016

2015

$ Change

% Change

2016

2015

$ Change

% Change
Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operations
$
62,341

 
$
48,878

 
$
13,463

 
27.5
%
 
$
185,883

 
$
144,331

 
$
41,552

 
28.8
%
Tenant reinsurance
4,093

 
3,608

 
485

 
13.4
%
 
12,345

 
9,819

 
2,526

 
25.7
%
Acquisition related costs and other
1,933

 
280

 
1,653

 
590.4
%
 
9,124

 
5,703

 
3,421

 
60.0
%
General and administrative
19,537

 
16,716

 
2,821

 
16.9
%
 
63,451

 
49,620

 
13,831

 
27.9
%
Depreciation and amortization
46,555

 
30,711

 
15,844

 
51.6
%
 
133,402

 
92,691

 
40,711

 
43.9
%
Total expenses
$
134,459

 
$
100,193

 
$
34,266

 
34.2
%
 
$
404,205

 
$
302,164

 
$
102,041

 
33.8
%


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Property Operations—Property operations expense increased by $13,087 and $39,318 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, as a result of stores added from acquisitions completed in 2016 and 2015. We acquired 72 operating stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 171 operating stores during the year ended December 31, 2015. Additionally, expenses at our stabilized stores increased by $632 and $2,292 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Expenses were higher for the three months ended September 30, 2016 due to increases in property taxes, repairs and maintenance and office expense. Increases in expenses were partially offset by decreases in payroll and auction expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, expenses were higher due to increases in property taxes, office expense and insurance expense. Increases in expenses were partially offset by decreases in utility expenses, auction expenses and repairs and maintenance expense.

Tenant Reinsurance—Tenant reinsurance expense represents the costs that are incurred to provide tenant reinsurance. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the number of stores we owned and/or managed. September 30, 2016, we owned and/or managed 1,421 stores compared to 1,170 stores at September 30, 2015.

Acquisition Related Costs and Other—These costs relate primarily to acquisition activities during the periods indicated. The increase in these expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the prior year period was due to an increase in the number of acquisitions. We acquired 27 properties during the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to one acquisition during the same period in the prior year. The increase in these expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year was due to an increase in the number of acquisitions completed during these periods. We completed the acquisition of 72 stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 40 stores during the same period in the prior year. Also included as other is $800 related to the write down of a note receivable during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

General and Administrative—General and administrative expenses primarily include all expenses not directly related to our stores, including corporate payroll, travel and professional fees. These expenses are recognized as incurred. General and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased when compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to the overall cost associated with the management of additional stores. At September 30, 2016, we owned and/or managed 1,421 stores compared to 1,170 stores at September 30, 2015. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we accrued a $4,000 expense related the potential settlement of a legal action. We did not observe any material trends in specific payroll, travel or other expenses that contributed significantly to the increase in general and administrative expenses apart from the increase due to the management of additional stores.

Depreciation and Amortization—Depreciation and amortization expense increased as a result of the acquisition of new stores. We acquired 72 operating stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 171 operating stores during the year ended December 31, 2015.

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Other Revenues and Expenses
The following table presents information about other revenues and expenses for the periods indicated:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,




 
2016

2015

$ Change

% Change

2016

2015

$ Change

% Change
Other income and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on real estate transactions and earnout from prior acquisition
$

 
$
1,101

 
$
(1,101
)
 
(100.0
)%
 
$
9,814

 
$
1,501

 
$
8,313

 
553.8
 %
Interest expense
(33,494
)
 
(20,811
)
 
(12,683
)
 
60.9
 %
 
(97,655
)
 
(65,053
)
 
(32,602
)
 
50.1
 %
Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on equity component of exchangeable senior notes
(1,243
)
 
(805
)
 
(438
)
 
54.4
 %
 
(3,716
)
 
(2,198
)
 
(1,518
)
 
69.1
 %
Interest income
1,358

 
356

 
1,002

 
281.5
 %
 
4,697

 
1,640

 
3,057

 
186.4
 %
Interest income on note receivable from Preferred Operating Partnership unit holder
1,213

 
1,213

 

 

 
3,638

 
3,638

 

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures
3,625

 
3,403

 
222

 
6.5
 %
 
9,813

 
9,054

 
759

 
8.4
 %
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale of real estate assets and purchase of joint venture partners' interests
37,509

 

 
37,509

 
100.0
 %
 
64,432

 
2,857

 
61,575

 
2,155.2
 %
Income tax expense
(4,466
)
 
(3,561
)
 
(905
)
 
25.4
 %
 
(11,004
)
 
(7,994
)
 
(3,010
)
 
37.7
 %
Total other income (expense), net
$
4,502

 
$
(19,104
)
 
$
23,606

 
(123.6
)%
 
$
(19,981
)
 
$
(56,555
)
 
$
36,574

 
(64.7
)%

Gain on Sale of Real Estate and Earnout from Prior Acquisition—On July 26, 2016, we closed on the sale of one operating store located in Indiana that had been classified as held for sale for $4,447 in cash. We recognized no gain or loss related to this disposition.

On April 20, 2016, we closed on the sale of seven operating stores located in Ohio and Indiana that had been classified as held for sale for $17,555 in cash. We recognized a gain of $11,265 related to this disposition.

On April 1, 2016, we disposed of a single store in Texas in exchange for 85,452 of our OP Units valued at $7,689. The Operating Partnership has canceled the OP Units received in this disposition. We recognized a gain of $93 related to this disposition.

During 2014, we acquired a portfolio of five stores. As part of this acquisition, we agreed to make an additional cash payment to the sellers if the acquired stores exceeded a specified amount of net operating income for the years ending December 31, 2015 and 2016. At the acquisition date, we recorded an estimated liability related to this provision. The operating income of these stores during the earnout period has been higher than expected, resulting in an increase in the payment due to the sellers of $1,544, which was recorded as a loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

In 2011, we acquired a single store in Florida. As part of the acquisition, we agreed to make an additional cash payment to the sellers if the acquired store exceeded a specified amount of net rental income for the period of 12 consecutive months ending June 30, 2015. During 2014, we recorded a liability of $2,500 as an estimate of the payment that would become due. The $400 gain recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 represents the adjustment needed to true up the existing liability to the amount owed to the sellers as of June 30, 2015.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we determined that one of our acquisitions was purchased at below its market value, and we therefore recorded a $1,101 gain, which represents the excess of the fair value of the store acquired over the consideration paid.

Interest Expense—The increase in interest expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily the result of higher debt balances during these periods when compared to the same periods in the prior year. The total face value of our debt, including our lines of credit, was $4,047,217 at September 30, 2016 compared to $3,492,710 at September 30, 2015.

Non-cash Interest Expense Related to Amortization of Discount on Equity Component of Exchangeable Senior Notes—Represents the amortization of the discounts related to the equity components of the exchangeable senior notes issued by our Operating Partnership. The 2013 Notes and 2015 Notes both have an effective interest rate of 4.0% relative to the carrying amount of the liability. The increase for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 when compared to the same periods in the prior year is due to the issuance of $575,000 principal amount of the 2015 Notes in September 2015 and related discount of $22,597.

Interest Income—Interest income represents amounts earned on cash and cash equivalents deposited with financial institutions and interest earned on notes receivable. The increases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 related primarily to the increase in notes receivable when compared to the same periods in the prior year. We had $67,098 of notes receivable included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2016, compared to $8,692 as of September 30, 2015. The increase was due to the issuance of a $84,331 note receivable on October 1, 2015 related to the acquisition of SmartStop Self Storage LLC and related transactions. In June, 2016, we received a partial payment on the note receivable of $30,738.

Interest Income on Note Receivable from Preferred Operating Partnership Unit Holders—Represents interest on a $100,000 loan to the holders of the Series A Participating Redeemable Preferred Units of our Operating Partnership (“Series A Units”).

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures—Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures represents the income earned through our ownership interests in unconsolidated joint ventures. The increases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the same periods in the prior year were primarily the result of an increase in our ownership interest from 2% to approximately 4% as well as an increases in revenue at the stores owned by the joint ventures. This increase was offset by the lower income in our VRS joint venture (defined below) due to the joint venture having six fewer stores subsequent to our acquisition of these stores on February 2, 2016.

On April 25, 2016, we and Prudential entered into the “Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of ESS PRISA LLC” and the “First Amendment to Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of ESS PRISA II LLC” (the “Amendments”). The Amendments are deemed effective as of April 1, 2016. Under the Amendments, we gave up any future rights to receive distributions from these joint ventures at the higher “excess profit participation” percentage of 17.0% in exchange for a higher equity ownership percentage. Our equity ownership in ESS PRISA LLC increased from 2.0% to 4.0%, and our equity ownership in ESS PRISA II LLC increased from 2.0% to 4.42%.

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures—Gain on Sale of Real Estate Assets and Purchase of Joint Venture Partners’ Interests—On September 16, 2016, we acquired 23 stores from our ESS PRISA II LLC joint venture ("PRISA II") in a step acquisition. We owned 4.42% of PRISA II, with the other 95.58% owned by affiliates of Prudential. PRISA II created a new subsidiary, Extra Space Properties 131 LLC ("ESP 131"), and transferred 23 stores into ESP 131. PRISA II then distributed ESP 131 to Prudential and us on a pro rata basis. This distribution was accounted for as a spinoff, and was therefore recorded at the net carrying amount of the properties of $4,326. Immediately after the distribution, we acquired Prudential's 95.58% interest in ESP 131 for $238,679, resulting in 100% ownership of ESP 131 and the related 23 stores. Based on the purchase price of Prudential's share of ESP 131, we determined that the fair value of its investment in ESP 131 immediately prior to the acquisition of Prudential's share was $10,988, and we recorded a gain of $6,662 as a result of re-measuring to fair value our existing equity interest in ESP 131. Subsequent to these transactions, PRISA II owned 42 stores. We then sold our remaining interest in PRISA II to Prudential for $34,758 in cash. As a result of this sale, we recognized a gain of $30,846.


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On February 2, 2016, we acquired six stores from our VRS Self Storage LLC joint venture (“VRS”) in a step acquisition. We owned 45.04% of VRS, with the other 54.96% owned by affiliates of Prudential Global Investment Management (“Prudential”). VRS created a new subsidiary, Extra Space Properties 122 LLC (“ESP 122”) and transferred six stores into ESP 122. VRS then distributed ESP 122 to Prudential and us on a pro rata basis. This distribution was accounted for as a spinoff, and was therefore recorded at the net carrying amount of the properties of $17,261, Immediately after the distribution, we acquired Prudential’s 54.96% interest in ESP 122 for $53,940, resulting in 100% ownership of ESP 122 and the related six stores. Based on the purchase price of Prudential’s share of ESP 122, we determined that the fair value of our investment in ESP 122 immediately prior to the acquisition of Prudential’s share was $44,184, and we recorded a gain of $26,923 as a result of re-measuring to fair value our existing equity interest in ESP 122.

During March 2015, one of our joint ventures sold a store located in New York to a third party and recognized a gain of $60,495. We recognized our 2.0% share of this gain, or $1,228.

In March 2015 we acquired a joint venture partner’s 82.4% equity interest in an existing joint venture which had one property. We previously held the remaining 17.6% equity interest in this joint venture. Prior to the acquisition, we accounted for our equity interest in this joint venture as an equity-method investment. We recognized a non-cash gain of $1,629 as a result of re-measuring the fair value of our equity interest in this joint venture held before the acquisition.

Income Tax Expense—For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the increases in income tax expense is the result of an increase in income earned by our “TRS” when compared to the same periods in the prior year.

Net Income Allocated to Noncontrolling Interests
The following table presents information on net income allocated to noncontrolling interests for the periods indicated:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,




 
2016

2015

$ Change

% Change

2016

2015

$ Change

% Change
Net income allocated to noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income allocated to Preferred Operating Partnership noncontrolling interests
$
(4,144
)
 
$
(3,112
)
 
$
(1,032
)
 
33.2
%
 
$
(10,758
)
 
$
(9,045
)
 
$
(1,713
)
 
18.9
%
Net income allocated to Operating Partnership and other noncontrolling interests
(4,994
)
 
(3,370
)
 
(1,624
)
 
48.2
%
 
(12,191
)
 
(7,948
)
 
(4,243
)
 
53.4
%
Total income allocated to noncontrolling interests:
$
(9,138
)
 
$
(6,482
)
 
$
(2,656
)
 
41.0
%
 
$
(22,949
)
 
$
(16,993
)
 
$
(5,956
)
 
35.0
%

Net Income Allocated to Preferred Operating Partnership Noncontrolling Interests—Income allocated to the Preferred Operating Partnership noncontrolling interests for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 represents the fixed distributions paid to holders of the Series A Units, Series B Units, Series C Units and Series D Units, plus approximately 0.64% of the remaining net income allocated to holders of the Series A Units.

Net Income Allocated to Operating Partnership and Other Noncontrolling Interests—Income allocated to the Operating Partnership represents approximately 4.0% and 4.5% of net income after the allocation of the fixed distribution paid to the Preferred Operating Partnership unit holders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

Funds from Operations (“FFO”) provides relevant and meaningful information about our operating performance that is necessary, along with net income and cash flows, for an understanding of our operating results. We believe FFO is a meaningful disclosure as a supplement to net earnings. Net earnings assume that the values of real estate assets diminish predictably over time as reflected through depreciation and amortization expenses. The values of real estate assets fluctuate due to market conditions and we believe FFO more accurately reflects the value of our real estate assets. FFO is defined by the National

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Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”) as net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses on sales of operating stores and impairment write downs of depreciable real estate assets, plus depreciation and amortization and after adjustments to record unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures on the same basis. We believe that to further understand our performance, FFO should be considered along with the reported net income and cash flows in accordance with GAAP, as presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

The computation of FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs or real estate companies that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indication of our performance, as an alternative to net cash flow from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity, or an indicator of our ability to make cash distributions.

The following table presents the calculation of FFO for the periods indicated:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016

2015

2016

2015
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
118,088

 
$
71,718

 
$
283,724

 
$
180,799

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate depreciation
39,971

 
27,792

 
113,795

 
81,221

Amortization of intangibles
4,853

 
1,445

 
14,425

 
6,686

Gain on real estate transactions and earnout from prior acquisition

 
(1,101
)
 
(9,814
)
 
(1,501
)
Unconsolidated joint venture real estate depreciation and amortization
1,227

 
1,052

 
3,481

 
3,167

Unconsolidated joint venture gain on sale of real estate and purchase of partners' interests
(37,509
)
 

 
(64,432
)
 
(2,857
)
Distributions paid on Series A Preferred Operating Partnership units
(1,272
)
 
(1,272
)
 
(3,814
)
 
(3,817
)
Income allocated to Operating Partnership noncontrolling interests
9,137

 
6,493

 
22,949

 
16,994

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unit holders
$
134,495

 
$
106,127

 
$
360,314

 
$
280,692


SAME-STORE RESULTS

Our same-store pool for the periods presented consists of 564 stores that are wholly-owned and operated and that were stabilized by the first day of the earliest calendar year presented. We consider a store to be stabilized once it has been open for three years or has sustained average square foot occupancy of 80% or more for one calendar year. We believe that by providing same-store results from a stabilized pool of stores, with accompanying operating metrics including, but not limited to: occupancy, rental revenue growth, operating expense growth, net operating income growth, etc., stockholders and potential investors are able to evaluate operating performance without the effects of non-stabilized occupancy levels, rent levels, expense levels, acquisitions or completed developments.  Same-store results should not be used as a basis for future same-store performance or for the performance of our stores as a whole. The following table presents operating data for our same-store portfolio.

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For the Three Months Ended September 30,

Percent

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

Percent
 
2016

2015

Change

2016

2015

Change
Same-store rental and tenant reinsurance revenues
$
181,937


$
171,556


6.1
%

$
529,047


$
491,979


7.5
%
Same-store operating and tenant reinsurance expenses
47,309


46,651


1.4
%

143,790


140,799


2.1
%
Same-store net operating income
$
134,628


$
124,905


7.8
%

$
385,257


$
351,180


9.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Same-store square foot occupancy as of quarter end
93.0
%

93.4
%



93.0
%

93.4
%


Properties included in same-store
564


564




564


564




Same-store revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased due to higher rental rates for both new and existing customers. Expenses were higher for the three months ended September 30, 2016 due to increases in property taxes, repairs and maintenance and office expenses. Increases in expenses were partially offset by decreases in payroll and auction expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, expenses were higher due to increases in property taxes, office expense and insurance expense. Increases in expenses were partially offset by decreases in utility expenses, auction expenses and repairs and maintenance expense.

The following table presents a reconciliation of same-store net operating income to income from operations as presented on our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated:

 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Same-store rental and tenant reinsurance revenues
$
181,937

 
$
171,556

 
$
529,047

 
$
491,979

Non same-store rental and tenant reinsurance revenues
65,241

 
17,218

 
171,619

 
40,563

Total property rental and tenant reinsurance revenues
247,178

 
188,774

 
700,666

 
532,542

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Same-store operating and tenant reinsurance expenses
47,309

 
46,651

 
143,790

 
140,799

Non same-store operating and tenant reinsurance expenses
19,125

 
5,835

 
54,438

 
13,351

Total property operating and tenant reinsurance expenses
66,434

 
52,486

 
198,228

 
154,150

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Same-store net operating income
134,628

 
124,905

 
385,257

 
351,180

Non same-store net operating income
46,116

 
11,383

 
117,181

 
27,212

Total net operating income
180,744

 
136,288

 
502,438

 
378,392

Management fees and other income
10,005

 
8,723

 
30,193

 
23,969

Acquisition related costs
(1,933
)
 
(280
)
 
(9,124
)
 
(5,703
)
General and administrative
(19,537
)
 
(16,716
)
 
(63,451
)
 
(49,620
)
Depreciation and amortization
(46,555
)
 
(30,711
)
 
(133,402
)
 
(92,691
)
Income from operations
$
122,724

 
$
97,304

 
$
326,654

 
$
254,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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CASH FLOWS

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $386,159 and $286,281, respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The increase was primarily due to an increase in net income of $108,881, and an increase in depreciation and amortization of $40,711. These increases were offset by a non-cash gain on the purchase of joint venture partners’ interests of $61,575. This non-cash gain was primarily the result of two step acquisitions of stores that were previously owned by our VRS and PRISA II joint ventures.

Cash used in investing activities was $704,310 and $486,434, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The increase was primarily due to an increase in cash paid for the acquisition of real estate assets of $499,842. We purchased 72 stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to only 40 stores purchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. This increase was offset by a decrease in the change in restricted cash of $217,680 when compared to the prior year. The large change in restricted cash in 2015 was related to the acquisition of SmartStop Self Storage, Inc., which closed on October 1, 2015. There was also an increase in proceeds from sale of real estate assets and investments in real estate ventures of $55,986 and an increase in cash received from principal payments on notes receivable of $41,393 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 when compared to the same period in 2015.

Cash provided by financing activities was $261,044 and $1,268,022, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The change related primarily to a decrease in proceeds from notes payable and lines of credit of $691,778, a decrease in net proceeds from the issuance of exchangeable senior notes of $563,500, and a decrease in net proceeds from the sale of common stock of $323,486 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 when compared to the same period in the prior year. These decreases were partially offset by a decrease in principal payments on notes receivable and lines of credit of $450,523 and an increase in the cash paid for the repurchase of exchangeable senior notes of $205,020.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of September 30, 2016, we had $18,692 available in cash and cash equivalents. We intend to use this cash for acquisitions, to repay debt and for general corporate purposes. We are required to distribute at least 90% of our net taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to our stockholders on an annual basis to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

Our cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts managed by third party financial institutions and consist of invested cash and cash in our operating accounts. During 2015 and the first nine months of 2016, we experienced no loss or lack of access to our cash or cash equivalents; however, there can be no assurance that access to our cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets.

The following table presents information on our lines of credit for the period presented. All of our lines of credit are guaranteed by us and secured by mortgages on certain real estate assets.

 
As of September 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of Credit
Amount Drawn
 
Capacity
 
Interest Rate
 
Origination Date
 
Maturity
 
Basis Rate (1)
Credit Line 1 (2)
$
33,000

 
$
180,000

 
2.2
%
 
6/4/2010
 
6/30/2018
 
LIBOR plus 1.7%
Credit Line 2 (3)
25,000

 
50,000

 
2.3
%
 
11/16/2010
 
2/13/2017
 
LIBOR plus 1.8%
Credit Line 3 (3)
63,000

 
80,000

 
2.2
%
 
4/29/2011
 
11/18/2016
 
LIBOR plus 1.7%
Credit Line 4 (3)
45,000

 
50,000

 
2.2
%
 
9/29/2014
 
9/29/2017
 
LIBOR plus 1.7%
 
$
166,000

 
$
360,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1) 
30-day USD LIBOR
(2) 
One two-year extension available
(3) 
Two one-year extensions available

As of September 30, 2016, we had $4,047,217 face value of debt, resulting in a debt to total enterprise value ratio of 27.5%. As of September 30, 2016, the ratio of total fixed-rate debt and other instruments to total debt was 76.1% (including $2,208,188 on which we have interest rate swaps that have been included as fixed-rate debt). The weighted average interest rate of the total of

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fixed- and variable-rate debt at September 30, 2016 was 3.1%. Certain of our real estate assets are pledged as collateral for our debt. We are subject to certain restrictive covenants relating to our outstanding debt. We were in compliance with all financial covenants at September 30, 2016.

We expect to fund our short-term liquidity requirements, including operating expenses, recurring capital expenditures, dividends to stockholders, distributions to holders of Operating Partnership units and interest on our outstanding indebtedness, out of our operating cash flow, cash on hand and borrowings under our lines of credit. In addition, we are pursuing additional term loans secured by unencumbered stores.

Our liquidity needs consist primarily of cash distributions to stockholders, store acquisitions, principal payments under our borrowings and non-recurring capital expenditures. We may from time to time seek to repurchase our outstanding debt, shares of common stock or other securities in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. In addition, we evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the merits of strategic acquisitions and other relationships, which may require us to raise additional funds. We do not expect that our operating cash flow or cash balances will be sufficient to fund our liquidity needs and instead expect to fund such needs out of additional borrowings of secured or unsecured indebtedness, joint ventures with third parties, and from the proceeds of public and private offerings of equity and debt. Additional capital may not be available on terms favorable to us or at all. Any additional issuance of equity or equity-linked securities may result in dilution to our stockholders. In addition, any new securities we issue could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to holders of our common stock. We may also use Operating Partnership units as currency to fund acquisitions from self-storage owners who desire tax-deferral in their exiting transactions.


OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Except as disclosed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, we do not currently have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purposes entities, which typically are established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. Further, except as disclosed in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements, we have not guaranteed any obligations of unconsolidated entities, nor do we have any commitments or intent to provide funding to any such entities. Accordingly, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in these relationships.

FINANCING STRATEGY

We will continue to employ leverage in our capital structure in amounts reviewed from time to time by our board of directors. Although our board of directors has not adopted a policy that limits the total amount of indebtedness that we may incur, we will consider a number of factors in evaluating our level of indebtedness from time to time, as well as the amount of such indebtedness that will be either fixed- or variable-rate. In making financing decisions, we will consider factors including but not limited to:
 
the interest rate of the proposed financing;
the extent to which the financing impacts flexibility in managing our stores;
prepayment penalties and restrictions on refinancing;
the purchase price of stores acquired with debt financing;
long-term objectives with respect to the financing;
target investment returns;
the ability of particular stores, and our company as a whole, to generate cash flow sufficient to cover expected debt service payments;
overall level of consolidated indebtedness;
timing of debt and lease maturities;
provisions that require recourse and cross-collateralization;
corporate credit ratios including debt service coverage, debt to total capitalization and debt to undepreciated assets; and
the overall ratio of fixed- and variable-rate debt.

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Our indebtedness may be recourse, non-recourse or cross-collateralized. If the indebtedness is non-recourse, the collateral will be limited to the particular stores to which the indebtedness relates. In addition, we may invest in stores subject to existing loans collateralized by mortgages or similar liens on our stores, or we may refinance stores acquired on a leveraged basis. We may use the proceeds from any borrowings to refinance existing indebtedness, to refinance investments, including the redevelopment of existing stores, for general working capital or to purchase additional interests in partnerships or joint ventures or for other purposes when we believe it is advisable.

Typically, we invest in or form consolidated special purpose entities to assist us in obtaining secured permanent financing at attractive terms. Permanent financing may be structured as a mortgage loan on a single property, or on a group of properties, and generally requires us to provide a mortgage lien on the property or properties in favor of an institutional third party, as a joint venture with a third party, or as a securitized financing. For securitized financings, we create special purpose entities to own the properties. These special purpose entities, which are common in the real estate industry, are structured so that they would not be consolidated in a bankruptcy proceeding involving a parent company. We decide upon the structure of the financing based upon the best terms then available to us and whether the proposed financing is consistent with our other business objectives. For accounting purposes, we include the outstanding securitized debt of special purpose entities owning consolidated properties as part of our consolidated indebtedness.

We may from time to time seek to retire or repurchase our outstanding debt, as well as shares of common stock or other securities in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.


SEASONALITY

The self-storage business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. A greater portion of revenues and profits are realized from May through September. Historically, our highest level of occupancy has been at the end of July, while our lowest level of occupancy has been in late February and early March. Results for any quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.

ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Amounts in thousands, except store and share data, unless otherwise stated

Market Risk
Market risk refers to the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. Our future income, cash flows and fair values of financial instruments are dependent upon prevailing market interest rates.

Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations and other factors beyond our control.

As of September 30, 2016, we had $4,047,217 in total face value of debt, of which $883,012 was subject to variable interest rates without floors or caps (excluding debt with interest rate swaps). If LIBOR were to increase or decrease by 100 basis points, the increase or decrease in interest expense on the variable-rate debt (excluding variable-rate debt with interest rate floors) would increase or decrease future earnings and cash flows by $8,830 annually.

Interest rate risk amounts were determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our financial instruments. These analyses do not consider the effect of any change in overall economic activity that could occur. Further, in the event of a change of that magnitude, we may take actions to further mitigate our exposure to the change. However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that would be taken and their possible effects, these analyses assume no changes in our financial structure.


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The fair values of our fixed-rate assets and liabilities were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
Notes receivable from Preferred Operating Partnership unit holders
$
129,602

 
$
120,230

 
$
128,216

 
$
120,230

Fixed rate notes receivable
$
55,458

 
$
53,593

 
$
86,814

 
$
84,331

Fixed rate notes payable and notes payable to trusts
$
2,492,943

 
$
2,440,116

 
$
1,828,486

 
$
1,806,904

Exchangeable senior notes
$
719,502

 
$
638,172

 
$
770,523

 
$
660,364


The fair value of our note receivable from Preferred Operating Partnership unit holders and other notes receivable was based on the discounted estimated future cash flows of the note (categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy); the discount rate used approximated the current market rate for loans with similar maturities and credit quality. The fair values of our fixed-rate notes payable and notes payable to trusts were estimated using the discounted estimated future cash payments to be made on such debt (categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy); the discount rates used approximated current market rates for loans, or groups of loans, with similar maturities and credit quality. The fair value of our exchangeable senior notes was estimated using an average market price for similar securities obtained from a third party.

ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(1)
Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide a reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and in reaching a reasonable level of assurance, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

We have a disclosure committee that is responsible for considering the materiality of information and determining our disclosure obligations a timely basis. The disclosure committee meets quarterly and reports directly to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this report.

(2)
Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during our most recent quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in various legal proceedings and are subject to various claims and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, the outcome of these matters cannot presently be determined with any degree of certainty. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, management establishes an accrued liability for litigation when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. The estimated loss, if any, is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment, a variety of assumptions, and known and unknown uncertainties. Therefore, any estimate(s) of loss disclosed below represents what management believes to be an estimate of loss only for certain matters meeting these criteria and does not represent our maximum loss exposure. We could in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in any particular period, notwithstanding the fact that we are currently vigorously defending any legal proceedings against us.

We currently have a legal proceeding pending against us that includes causes of action alleging wrongful foreclosure, violations of various state specific self-storage statutes, and violations of various consumer fraud acts. As a result of this litigation matter, we have recorded a liability of $4,800, which is included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On August 1, 2016, our Operating Partnership issued 8,889 common OP Units in connection with the acquisition of our joint venture partner's interest in a store located in California. The interest was acquired in exchange for the OP Units, valued at $800.

The terms of the common OP Units are governed by the Operating Partnership's Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership. The common OP Units will be redeemable at the option of the holders on the first anniversary of the date of issuance, which redemption obligation may be satisfied, at our option, in cash or shares of our common stock.

The common OP Units were issued to accredited investors in private placements in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.


ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION

None.


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ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS

31.1
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
  
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101
  
The following materials from Extra Space Storage Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 are formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (1) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (3) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (4) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Noncontrolling Interests and Equity, (5) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (6) notes to these financial statements.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC.
 
 
Registrant
 
 
 
Date: November 4, 2016
 
/s/ Spencer F. Kirk
 
 
Spencer F. Kirk
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
Date: November 4, 2016
 
/s/ P. Scott Stubbs
 
 
P. Scott Stubbs
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)


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