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Macquarie Asset Management (\u201cMAM\u201d) announced the launch of Summerland Storage Partners, a self-storage platform with a strategy aimed at crafting a geographically diverse portfolio of self-storage assets, positioned strategically within key United States markets. The platform will be owned by a MAM-managed fund, alongside the management team.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The management team is composed of former executives from Life Storage, a leading self-storage real estate investment trust and management company, including:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The management team collectively brings over 60 years of experience in the self-storage and finance sectors, including most recently at Life Storage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Through its active asset management approach, MAM intends to leverage its experience in scaling specialist operators to assist Summerland Storage Partners in building partnerships with global institutions to capitalize on attractive opportunities in the sector. Summerland Storage Partners\u2019 launch includes an investment from one of Canada\u2019s largest pension investors in one of its ventures.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cToday\u2019s launch continues our history of building platforms globally in our high-conviction sectors,\u201d said Eric Wurtzebach, Head of Real Estate for MAM. \u201cWith deep expertise and experience, the Summerland Storage Partners team is well-equipped to not only grow their own portfolio but also to deliver attractive asset management solutions to external clients.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n James Fogarty, Head of U.S. Real Estate for MAM, said, \u201cWe view the self-storage industry as a robust, recession-resistant sector with growth potential, driven by rising consumer demand and the trend toward smaller living spaces, which continues to outpace current supply. The sector is still highly fragmented and by setting up this well-capitalised platform, we can efficiently establish a meaningful foothold in the space.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe intend to build a strong presence in the self-storage industry through shrewd acquisitions,\u201d said David Dodman, CEO of Summerland Storage Partners. \u201cWith our deep expertise and strategic investment from a MAM-managed fund, we are well-positioned for success and excited to pursue what we believe is a strong opportunity in the market.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n About Macquarie Asset Management<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n MAM is a global asset manager, integrated across public and private markets. Trusted by institutions, governments, foundations and individuals to manage approximately $US588.1 billion in assets, MAM provides a diverse range of investment solutions, including real assets, real estate, credit and equities & and multi-asset.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n MAM is part of Macquarie Group, a diversified financial group providing clients with asset management, finance, banking, advisory, and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity and commodities. Founded in 1969, Macquarie Group employs over 20,000 people in 34 markets and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n All figures as of 31 March 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n About Summerland Storage Partners<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Summerland Storage Partners is a New York-based self-storage platform dedicated to assembling a market-leading self-storage portfolio.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It is supported in this goal through a strategic investment from a fund managed by MAM. MAM\u2019s differentiated real estate strategy focuses on investing in and partnering with specialist operating platforms. Through this strategic investment and MAM\u2019s active asset management approach, Summerland Storage Partners is able to leverage MAM\u2019s deep resources and expertise.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Summerland Storage Partners\u2019 highly experienced team invests in building a geographically diverse portfolio of high-performing self-storage assets, strategically located in major markets across the United States.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Other than Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (\u201cMacquarie Bank\u201d), any Macquarie Group entity noted in this document is not an authorised deposit-taking institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these other Macquarie Group entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank. Macquarie Bank does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these other Macquarie Group entities. In addition, if this document relates to an investment, (a) the investor is subject to investment risk including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and principal invested and (b) none of Macquarie Bank or any other Macquarie Group entity guarantees any particular rate of return on or the performance of the investment, nor do they guarantee repayment of capital in respect of the investment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Notes to Editors<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n David Dodman, Chief Executive Officer:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Jonathan Attea, Chief Investment Officer:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Michael Rogers, Chief Operating Officer:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Contacts<\/b><\/u><\/i>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Lee Lubarsky Rachel Waxman\n
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