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Big Yellow Group Plc stands as the UK's premier self-storage provider. The company currently manages 103 operational storage facilities, including 25 sites branded as Armadillo Self Storage, in which Big Yellow maintains a 20% equity stake. Beyond these existing properties, the Group also owns 11 undeveloped self-storage plots, with planning permission already secured for eight of them. The total maximum rentable area across its current portfolio, encompassing the Armadillo locations, measures 6.0 million square feet. This capacity is projected to expand to approximately 6.8 million square feet of flexible storage space once all planned developments are completed. A substantial portion of the company's assets, 98% by value, are held under freehold or long leasehold arrangements, with only 2% under short leasehold. Big Yellow has been instrumental in pioneering the development of modern self-storage facilities. These advanced sites are characterized by their integration of cutting-edge technology and their strategic location on prominent, easily accessible main roads. This strategic emphasis on prime locations and visibility, coupled with exceptional customer service and an industry-leading online platform, has firmly established Big Yellow as the most recognized brand name in the British self-storage sector.