On Monday, 2025‑10‑13, Blackstone Europe announced it was in the early stages of considering a possible cash offer for Big Yellow Group, a UK self‑storage company. The announcement followed Blackstone’s confirmation that it was mulling a potential cash offer, and the shares of Big Yellow jumped 19% after the news.
Blackstone’s evaluation is at a preliminary stage, with the firm weighing macro‑economic factors and the upcoming UK budget as part of its assessment. Big Yellow’s board has held meetings with a small number of parties regarding potential options, including a sale, but no takeover approach has yet been made and discussions are not ongoing with any parties.
The potential acquisition represents a significant investment for Blackstone, potentially adding a large portfolio of self‑storage assets to its real‑estate platform. The move signals Blackstone’s continued focus on acquiring high‑quality, stable asset classes and could enhance fee‑related earnings and future income streams for investors.
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