MUFG increases stake in National Storage REIT to 6.56%

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) announced a change in its substantial holding in National Storage REIT, with its voting power rising from 5.07% to 6.56%. This change occurred on December 11, 2025, with MUFG becoming aware on December 16, 2025. The total number of votes attached to MUFG's relevant interest in Fully Paid Units Stapled Securities increased from 71,124,831 to 92,120,568.

The increase primarily stems from various purchase transactions of securities controlled by Morgan Stanley, alongside a decrease in securities controlled by First Sentier Group Limited. Noteworthy purchases by entities controlled by Morgan Stanley on December 10, 2025, included AUD9,755,298.00 (3,500,000 units), AUD2,785,000.00 (1,000,000 units), and AUD8,999,228.70 (3,225,530 units). On December 11, 2025, further significant purchases by Morgan Stanley-controlled entities included AUD10,769,642.91 (3,865,145 units), AUD8,355,000.00 (3,000,000 units), and AUD19,495,000.00 (7,000,000 units).

Conversely, sales by First Sentier Group Limited-controlled entities on December 10, 2025, amounted to AUD1,953,821.59 (700,420 units), AUD45,100.64 (16,168 units), and AUD337,604.83 (121,166 units). MUFG maintains relevant interests through various entities, including First Sentier Group Limited and Morgan Stanley, where it holds significant voting power.