SOVRAN SELF STORAGE INC
8-K, 1998-09-25
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

           PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
                                   ACT OF 1934

                Date of Report(Date of earliest event reported):
                       September 24, 1998 (August 3, 1998)

                            Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

                               Maryland 16-1194043
                (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
               incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

                                5166 Main Street
                             Williamsville, NY 14221
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

                                 (716) 633-1850
               (Registrant's telephone number including area code)

                                 Not applicable
         (Former name and former address, if changed since last report)



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Item 2.  Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

         Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (the "Company") consummated during the period
August 3, 1998 through  September 24, 1998,  the  acquisition  of 4 self-storage
facilities  (the  "Acquired  Facilities")  through  Sovran  Acquisition  Limited
Partnership,  (the Operating Partnership"),  a limited partnership controlled by
the Company.  The 4 facilities  totaling  approximately  214,000 square feet are
located in 2 states and were purchased for approximately $9 million.

         All of the facilities  were acquired from  unaffiliated  third parties.
The  acquisitions  were funded by cash generated from  operations and borrowings
under the Company's term note.  Each of the facilities  acquired was used by the
seller as a self-storage  facility prior to its acquisition by the Company,  and
the Company intends to continue the use of all facilities for that purpose.  The
Company's   management   determined  the  contract  price  through   arms-length
negotiations,  after  taking  into  consideration  such  factors as: the age and
condition  of  the  facility;   the  projected  amounts  of  maintenance  costs;
anticipated capital  improvements;  the facility's current revenues;  comparable
facilities  competing  in  the  applicable  market;   market  rental  rates  for
comparable  facilities;  the occupancy  rate of the facility;  and the estimated
amount of taxes, utility costs, personnel costs and other anticipated expenses.

         The following provides certain additional  information concerning the 4
Acquired Facilities.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                   Date of              Square
Location                   Seller               Acquisition    Price     Feet
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>               <C>                               <C>      <C>          <C>    

Hollywood, FL ..  Hollywood Old Dixie Self Storage  8/3/98   $4,175,000   58,858
Jacksonville, NC  Steve P. Mazure                   8/6/98    1,630,000   50,950
Jacksonville, NC  D&A Enterprises of Durham, LLC    8/17/98   2,296,000   62,900
Jacksonville, NC  Henry Shapiro                     9/24/98     950,000   41,400
                                                             ----------   ------
                                                             $9,051,000  214,108

</TABLE>





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Item 5.  Other Events

         The following  unaudited  information for the six months ended June 30,
1998,  relates to four  facilities  acquired  since June 30, 1998, for which the
acquisition was reported in the 8-K filed July 6, 1998. The Historical Summaries
of Combined  Gross Revenue and Direct  Operating  Expenses is included  below to
update the financial  information for the following four properties through June
30, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                    Date of               Square
Location        Seller            Acquisition   Price      Feet
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>                  <C>     <C>          <C>   

Hollywood, FL   Waldner Enterprises  7/2/98  $ 6,000,000  129,041
Pompano, FL ..  Waldner Enterprises  7/2/98    4,700,000   73,522
Pompano, FL ..  Waldner Enterprises  7/2/98    4,500,000   63,727
Boca Raton, FL  Waldner Enterprises  7/2/98    7,500,000   66,740
                                             -----------  -------
                                             $22,700,000  333,030
</TABLE>
<TABLE>



                         Previously Acquired Facilities

                     Historical Summaries of Combined Gross
                      Revenue and Direct Operating Expenses

                                 (in thousands)

<CAPTION>


                                               Six months ended
                                                 June 30, 1998
                                                 4 Previously
                                                   Acquired
                                                  Facilities
                                                  (unaudited)
<S>                                               <C>   

Revenues:
   Rental income ................................  $1,668
   Other income .................................       8
                                                   ------
     Total revenue ..............................   1,676

Direct Operating Expenses:
   Property operations and maintenance ..........     356
   Real estate taxes ............................      95
     Total direct operating expenses ............     451

   Revenue in excess of direct operating expenses  $1,225
                                                   ======


See accompanying notes.

</TABLE>





                         Previously Acquired Facilities

                 Notes to Historical Summaries of Combined Gross
                      Revenue and Direct Operating Expenses

                                 (in thousands)


1.       Basis of Presentation

The  Historical  Summaries  have  been  prepared  to  comply  with the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for real estate operations
to be acquired.  The Historical  Summaries are not  representative of the actual
operations  for the  periods  presented,  as certain  expenses  which may not be
comparable  to the  expenses  expected  to be  incurred  by the  Company  in the
proposed  future  operations of the 4 facilities  have been  excluded.  Expenses
excluded consist of management fees,  interest,  depreciation and  amortization,
and other indirect costs not directly related to the future  operations of the 4
facilities.  Rental income is recognized when due from  occupants.  Expenses are
recognized on the accrual basis.


2.       Unaudited Interim Periods

The  unaudited  interim  Historical  Summaries for the six months ended June 30,
1998,  have been  prepared in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles for interim financial information.  In the opinion of management, all
adjustments  of a  normal  recurring  nature  considered  necessary  for a  fair
presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June
30, 1998, are not necessarily indicative of future operating results.


3.       Use of Estimates

The  preparation  of the  Historical  Summaries  in  conformity  with  generally
accepted  accounting  principles  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and
assumptions  that  affect the  reported  amounts of assets and  liabilities  and
disclosure of  contingent  assets and  liabilities  at the date of the financial
statements.  Estimates also affect the reported  amounts of revenue and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.



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Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           Page
<S>      <C>                                                                 <C>

(a)      Financial Statements Applicable to Real Estate Properties Acquired

         * ..Acquired Facilities Historical Summaries of Combined Gross
              Revenueand Direct Operating Expenses for the six months
              ended June 30, 1998 and the year ended December 31, 1997 .... ..6
         * ..Acquired Facilities Notes to Historical Summaries of Combined
              Gross Revenue and Direct Operating Expenses ....................7


(b)      Pro Forma Financial Information

         *   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Pro Forma Combined Financial
              Information                                                     8
         *   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet
              as of June 30, 1998                                             9
         *   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Pro Forma Combined Statement 
              of Operations For the six months ended June 30, 1998           10
         *   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Pro Forma Combined Statement
              of Operations For the Year ended December 31, 1997             11
         *   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Notes to Pro Forma Combined
              Financial Statements                                           12


(c)      Exhibits

         Exhibit No.       Description

         None
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>



                               Acquired Facilities

                     Historical Summaries of Combined Gross
                      Revenue and Direct Operating Expenses

                                 (in thousands)

<CAPTION>



                                            Six Months
                                              Ended        Year Ended
                                          June 30, 1998  December 31, 1997
                                           4 Facilities   4 Facilities
                                            (unaudited)   (unaudited)
                                            -----------   -----------
<S>                                               <C>      <C>    

Revenues:
   Rental income ................................  $629     $1,243
   Other income .................................    40         71
                                                   ----     ------
     Total revenue ..............................   669      1,314

Direct Operating Expenses:
   Property operations and maintenance ..........   165        328
   Real estate taxes ............................    36         69
                                                   ----     ------
     Total direct operating expenses ............   201        397
                                                   ----     ------

   Revenue in excess of direct operating expenses  $468     $  917
                                                   ====     ======


See accompanying notes.

</TABLE>


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                               Acquired Facilities

                 Notes to Historical Summaries of Combined Gross
                      Revenue and Direct Operating Expenses

                                 (in thousands)


1.       Basis of Presentation

The historical summaries of combined gross revenue and direct operating expenses
(the  "Historical  Summaries")  relate  to the  operations  of the 4  facilities
acquired  since August 3, 1998.  These 4  facilities,  have been  acquired  from
unaffiliated  third  parties  by Sovran  Acquisition  Limited  Partnership  (the
"Operating  Partnership")  for an aggregate  purchase  price of $9 million.  The
general partner of the Operating  Partnership is Sovran Self Storage,  Inc. (the
"Company").

The information  presented for the year ended December 31, 1997,  represents the
12 month period ended December 31, 1997, or a representative  fiscal period.  In
those  instances  where a fiscal period is used, the difference in gross revenue
and direct operating expenses are not considered to be material.

The  Historical  Summaries  have  been  prepared  to  comply  with the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for real estate operations
to be acquired.  The Historical  Summaries are not  representative of the actual
operations  for the  periods  presented,  as certain  expenses  which may not be
comparable  to the  expenses  expected  to be  incurred  by the  Company  in the
proposed  future  operations of the 4 facilities  have been  excluded.  Expenses
excluded consist of management fees,  interest,  depreciation and  amortization,
and other indirect costs not directly related to the future  operations of the 4
facilities.  Rental income is recognized when due from  occupants.  Expenses are
recognized on the accrual basis.

4 Facilities - Unaudited
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                 Date of                             Date of
Location       Acquisition        Location         Acquisition
- --------       -----------        --------         -----------
<S>               <C>             <C>               <C>
Hollywood, FL ..  8/3/98          Jacksonville, NC  8/6/98
Jacksonville, NC  8/17/98         Jacksonville, NC  9/24/98

</TABLE>

2.       Unaudited Interim Periods

The  unaudited  interim  Historical  Summaries for the six months ended June 30,
1998,  have been  prepared in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles for interim financial information.  In the opinion of management, all
adjustments  of a  normal  recurring  nature  considered  necessary  for a  fair
presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June
30, 1998, are not necessarily indicative of future operating results.


3.       Use of Estimates

The  preparation  of the  Historical  Summaries  in  conformity  with  generally
accepted  accounting  principles  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and
assumptions  that  affect the  reported  amounts of assets and  liabilities  and
disclosure of  contingent  assets and  liabilities  at the date of the financial
statements.  Estimates also affect the reported  amounts of revenue and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.







                            Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
                    Pro Forma Combined Financial Information


The following unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1998 and
unaudited Pro Forma  Combined  Statement of Operations  for the six months ended
June 30,  1998 and the year ended  December  31,  1997,  have been  prepared  to
reflect the Company's acquisition of self storage facilities and the adjustments
described  in  the  accompanying   notes.  The  pro  forma  combined   financial
information  is based on the  historical  financial  statements  of Sovran  Self
Storage,  Inc. included in (i.) the Company's 10-Q for the six months ended June
30, 1998,  (ii) the Company's 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 1997,  (iii)
the historical summaries of combined gross revenue and direct operating expenses
included in this 8-K, the  Company's  8-K Reports  dated July 6, 1998,  June 10,
1998 and 8-K/A  Report  dated  April  17,  1998,  and (iv) the  other  financial
information in the Company's 1997 Annual Report to  Shareholders,  and should be
read in conjunction with those financial  statements and notes thereto.  The Pro
Forma  Combined  Balance  Sheet was  prepared as if the 8  facilities  that were
purchased  after  June 30,  1998,  were  acquired  at that  date.  The Pro Forma
Combined  Statements  of  Operations  were  prepared  as if the 44 self  storage
facilities  acquired  in  1997  and the 44  facilities  acquired  in  1998  were
purchased at the beginning of 1997. The combined pro forma financial information
is not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations
which actually would have occurred if such  transactions had been consummated on
the dates  described,  nor does it purport to  represent  the  Company's  future
financial position or results of operations.



<PAGE>

<TABLE>


                            Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
                        Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet
                                  June 30, 1998
                                 (in thousands)
                                   (unaudited)
<CAPTION>


                                                  Pro Forma Adjustments                           
                                                  ---------------------
                                       Sovran     Previously              Sovran  
                                    Self Storage   Reported   Acquired     Self
                                        Inc.           4          4      Storage
                                     Historical   Facilities Facilities    Inc.
                                      (Note 1)     (Note 2)   (Note 3) Pro Forma
                                   ---------------------------------------------
<S>                                      <C>        <C>       <C>     <C>   

Assets
 Investment in storage facilities, net   $ 436,218   $22,700  $9,051  $ 467,969
 Cash and cash equivalents ............      2,695       -       -        2,695
 Accounts receivable ..................      1,335       -        13      1,348
 Prepaid expenses and other assets ....      3,030       -       -        3,030
                                             -----                        -----
                                                                      
 Total assets .........................  $ 443,278   $22,700  $9,064  $ 475,042
                                         =========   =======  ======  =========
                                                                      

Liabilities
 Line of credit .......................  $ 148,000   $11,300  $8,968  $ 168,268
 Accounts payable and accrued
  liabilities                                4,832       -        37      4,869
 Deferred revenue .....................      2,934       -        59      2,993
 Accrued dividends ....................      6,641       -       -        6,641
 Mortgage payable .....................      3,059       -       -        3,059
                                             -----                        -----
                                                                      
 Total liabilities ....................    165,466    11,300   9,064    185,830

Minority interest .....................     13,060    11,400     -       24,460

Shareholders' Equity
 Common stock, $.01 par value .........        123       -       -          123
 Additional paid-in capital ...........    273,369       -       -      273,369
 Unearned restricted stock ............        (25)      -       -          (25)
 Dividends in excess of net income ....     (7,761)      -       -       (7,761)
 Treasury stock .......................       (954)      -       -         (954)
                                                                      ---------
 Total shareholders' equity ...........    264,752       -       -      264,752
                                           -------                      -------
                                                                      
 Total liabilities and
  shareholders' equity                   $ 443,278   $22,700  $9,064  $ 475,042
                                         =========   =======  ======  =========
                                                                   
</TABLE>


See notes to pro forma combined financial information



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<TABLE>

                            Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
                   Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations
                     For the Six Months ended June 30, 1998
                (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)

<CAPTION>

                                                    36 Acquisitions     4 Acquisitions       4
                                                        Prior to        Subsequent to     Acquired                      Sovran
                                           Sovran     June 30, 1998     June 30, 1998    Facilities                      Self
                                        Self Storage  Preacquisition     Reported in      included      Pro Forma       Storage,
                                        Historical      Pro forma        Previous 8-K    in this 8-K   Adjustments        Inc.
                                         (Note 1)       (Note 4)          (Note 4)       (Note 4)       (Note 6)       Pro Forma
                                        -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   
<S>                                    <C>             <C>              <C>            <C>               <C>         <C>

Revenues:
 Rental income .....................   $     30,347    $    3,664       $      1,668   $      639        $   -         $     36,308
 Interest and other income .........            470            65                  8           40            -                  583
                                                ---            --                  -           --                               ---
 Total revenue .....................         30,817         3,729              1,676          669            -               36,891

Expenses:
 Property operations and maintenance          5,983           853                356          165            -                7,357
 Real estate taxes .................          2,498           302                 95           36            -                2,931
 General and administrative ........          1,947            48                -            -               10(a)           2,005
 Interest ..........................          3,368         1,868                -            -              699(b)           5,935
 Depreciation and amortization .....          4,547           392                -            -              367(c)           5,306
                                              -----           ---                                            ---              -----
 Total expenses ....................         18,343         3,463                451          201          1,076             23,534
                                             ------         -----                ---          ---          -----             ------
                                         
 Income before minority interest and
  extraordinary item ...............         12,474           266              1,225          468         (1,076)            13,357
Minority interest ..................           (424)          (17)               -            -             (412)(d)           (853)
                                               ----           ---                                           ----               ---- 
                                                                                                                
Income before extraordinary item ...         12,050           249              1,225          468         (1,488)            12,504
Extraordinary item -
 loss on extinguishment of debt ....           (350)          -                  -            -              -                 (350)
                                               ----                                                                            ---- 

Net income .........................   $     11,700    $      249       $      1,225   $      468   $     (1,488)      $     12,154
                                       ============    ==========       ============   ==========   ============       ============
</TABLE>

<TABLE>

<S>                                    <C>                                                                           <C>  

Earnings per share before
 extraordinary item - basic ........   $       0.98                                                                  $      1.02(e)
Extraordinary item .................          (0.03)                                                                       (0.03)
                                              -----                                                                        ----- 
                                                                                                   
Earnings per share - basic .........   $       0.95                                                                  $      0.99
                                       ============                                                                  ===========
                                                                                                  
Earnings per share - diluted .......   $       0.95                                                                  $      0.99
                                       ============                                                                  ===========

Dividends declared per share .......   $       1.08                                                                  $      1.08 
                                       ============                                                                  =========== 
   ============
Common shares used in basic
     per share calculation .........     12,309,866                                                                   12,298,213

See notes to pro forma combined financial information
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>

                            Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
                   Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations
                      For the Year ended December 31, 1997
                (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)


<CAPTION>


                                                       1997                                Sovran    
                                      Sovran       Acquisitions    1998                     Self
                                   Self Storage   Preacquisition 44 Acquired   Pro Forma   Storage, 
                                    Historical      Pro forma    Facilities   Adjustments    Inc.  
                                     (Note 1)        (Note 5)     Pro forma     (Note 5)  Pro Forma
                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                   <C>          <C>         <C>              <C>      <C>    

Revenues:
 Rental income .....................  $   48,584   $    4,680   $   18,001      $        $   71,265
 Interest and other income .........         770           51          334         -          1,155
                                             ---           --          ---                    -----
 Total revenue .....................      49,354        4,731       18,335         -         72,420

Expenses:
 Property operations and maintenance       9,708        1,020        4,001         -         14,729
 Real estate taxes .................       3,955          397        1,445         -          5,797
 General and administrative ........       2,757           43          -           188(a)     2,988
 Interest ..........................       2,166        1,001          -         8,291(b)    11,458
 Depreciation and amortization .....       7,005          737          -         2,892(c)    10,634
                                           -----          ---                    -----       ------
                                                                                                   
 Total expenses ....................      25,591        3,198        5,446      11,371       45,606
                                          ------        -----        -----      ------       ------
 Income before minority interest ....     23,763        1,533       12,889     (11,371)      26,814

 Minority interest .................        (644)        (241)         -          (871)(d)   (1,756)
                                            ----         ----                     ----       ------ 
                                      
Net income .........................  $   23,119   $    1,292   $   12,889  $  (12,242)     $25,058
                                      ==========   ==========   ==========  ==========      =======

</TABLE>
                                   
<TABLE>
<S>                                   <C>                                                   <C>
                                     

Earnings per share  -  basic          $     1.97                                            $  2.04(e)
                                      ==========                                            =======   
Earnings per share  -  diluted        $     1.96                                            $  2.03
                                      ==========                                            =======

Dividends declared per share          $     2.12                                            $  2.12
                                      ==========                                            =======

Common shares used in basic
     per share calculation            11,759,000                                            12,298,213


See notes to pro forma combined financial information

</TABLE>

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                            Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
                Notes to Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements
                      (in thousands, except per share data)
                                   (unaudited)


1.       Sovran Self Storage Historical

The consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations as of and for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 and the year ended  December  31,  1997,  include the
accounts  of Sovran Self  Storage,  Inc.  (the  "Company"),  Sovran  Acquisition
Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership"),  and Sovran Holdings, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.


2.       Balance Sheet - Pro Forma Adjustments -Previously Reported 4 Facilities

These adjustments  reflect the 4 acquisitions  that occurred  subsequent to June
30, 1998, that were reported in the Company's 8-K Report filed July 6, 1998, and
were not  included in the Sovran Self Storage  Historical  June 30, 1998 balance
sheet. The cash portion of the purchase price is considered to be an increase in
the amounts  outstanding  under the Company's  line of credit.  The  partnership
units  issued in  connection  with certain of these  facilities  are recorded as
minority interest.


3.       Balance Sheet - Pro Forma Adjustments -4 facilities

This adjustment  reflects the acquisition of the 4 facilities detailed in Item 2
of this 8-K that have  been  purchased  subsequent  to June 30,  1998.  The cash
portion of the  purchase  price is  considered  to be an increase in the amounts
outstanding under the Company's line of credit.


4.       Statement of Operations June 30, 1998

36 Acquisitions Prior to June 30, 1998
The  statements of  operations  for the 36  acquisitions  prior to June 30, 1998
reflect the results of operations for these  facilities for the period not owned
by the Company during the six months ended June 30, 1998.

4 Acquisitions Subsequent to June 30, 1998 Reported in Previous 8-K
The statements of operations for the 4 acquisitions  subsequent to June 30, 1998
reflect the results of operations  for these  facilities for the period June 30,
1998 which are detailed in Item 5 of this 8-K.

4 Acquired Facilities
The statements of operations for the 4 Acquired  Facilities  reflect the results
of operations for these facilities for the six months ended June 30, 1998, which
are reported in the  Historical  Summaries of Combined  Gross Revenue and Direct
Operating Expenses included elsewhere herein.




<PAGE>




                            Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
                Notes to Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements
                      (in thousands, except per share data)
                                   (unaudited)


5.       Statement of Operations December 31, 1997

1997 Acquisitions Preacquisition Pro forma
The statements of operations for the 44 acquisitions  prior to December 31, 1997
reflect the results of operations for these  facilities for the period not owned
by the Company during the year ended December 31, 1997.

1998 44 Acquired Facilities
The statements of operations for the 44 Acquired  Facilities reflect the results
of operations for these facilities for the six months ended June 30, 1998, which
are reported in the  Historical  Summaries of Combined  Gross Revenue and Direct
Operating Expenses included elsewhere herein (4 facilities) and in the Company's
8-Ks filed July 6, 1998, June 10, 1998 and 8-K/A filed April 17, 1998.


6.       Pro Forma Adjustments - Statement of Operations

(a) To reflect an  estimated  increase  in general and  administrative  expenses
based on results subsequent to acquisition.

(b) To reflect  interest expense on the line of credit and term note utilized to
fund the purchase of the acquired or acquisition facilities.

(c) To record additional depreciation expense related to the facilities based on
a 39 year life.

(d) To  adjust  minority  interest  based on  adjustments  to net  income of the
Company and additional average of operating partnership units outstanding.

(e) Pro forma earnings per share calculated as if the shares outstanding at
     June 30, 1998 had been outstanding for the entire period presented.






















                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the  requirements  of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,
the  registrant  has duly  caused  this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                            Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

September 25, 1998                   By: /S/
                                        --------------------------------------
Date                                     David L. Rogers,
                                         Secretary and Chief Financial Officer









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