Blackstone Considers Bid To Acquire Big Yellow Group?

As Blackstone nears a deal valued at approximately £1bn to sell its logistics assets to real estate investor Tritax Big Box, it has revealed that it is considering submitting a bid to acquire Big Yellow Group, the U.K.’s largest self-storage company.

Headquartered in Bagshot, Surrey, Big Yellow confirmed on Oct. 14, 2025, that it had “held meetings with a small number of parties in relation to a range of potential options, including a potential sale of the company.”

Regarding its potential offer, a statement from Blackstone stated, “Blackstone Funds’ evaluation of Big Yellow is at a preliminary stage. Blackstone is considering, amongst other factors, the macro-economic environment including the potential impact of the upcoming U.K. budget as it relates to the self-storage sector. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that any offer for the company will be made nor as to the terms of any such offer. A further announcement will be made as appropriate.”

Blackstone must either announce a firm intention to make an offer to Big Yellow or decline to pursue a bid by the evening of Nov. 10, 2025.