StoreStuff
Practice this intermediate merger & acquisition case interview question in the Real Estate sector. Includes detailed problem prompt, clarifying questions, structured framework, and expert recommendation. Part of ProHub's 835+ consulting case library.
This is a classic M&A case with strong emphasis on identifying and quantifying synergies in the self-storage industry. The case requires structured thinking to evaluate standalone value, revenue/cost synergies, and operational opportunities. The quantitative analysis element (box size optimization) tests the candidate's ability to apply business sense to unusual operational scenarios.
Clarifying Information
- The company only provides the space for rental – no additional services such as logistics are provided by StoreStuff. Their buildings are owned and managed by the company.
- In the customer journey, a new client goes to the store or on-line, rents a space, and receives a password to access his Box. Contracts are paid, renewed and readjusted on a monthly basis.
- StoreStuff has 60% of total market, and the rest 40% is divided among smaller companies
- StoreStuff has 20 units mainly located on the East side. Each operating unit has an approximate $5Mi revenue. As Operational Expenses are low (mainly building maintenance and security), StoreStuff enjoys a 40% Net Margin
- A typical StoreStuff facility provides two sizes of rental space, called “Box”. The “Large Box” has 10 square meters, and the “Regular Box” has 2,5 square meters. Boxes can be both aggregated to form a larger one, or dismantled, to form small boxes.
- The company wants to understand whether this is a good target. So far, they are not worried with the size of the deal
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