8-K current report · filed Jul 21, 2026

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) 8-K Current Report: July 21, 2026

Item 7.01Item EX-99.1SMA overview

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SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 21, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Regulation FD disclosure under Item 7.01, signaling company information intended for broad investor dissemination.

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Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Regulation FD disclosure under Item 7.01, signaling company information intended for broad investor dissemination

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1

  • Deca Initiative targets $10B total capitalization through six growth pillars, signaling an aggressive long-term expansion strategy rather than near-term earnings guidance
  • IPO generated $931.5M, supporting deleveraging and acquisitions; nearly $500M deployed at mid-5% going-in cap rates since September 2024
  • Canadian financing strengthened with CAD $700M Maple Bonds at approximately 3.90% blended coupon and BBB investment-grade ratings
  • Managed REIT AUM reached approximately $1.1B, generating more than $16M annualized revenue and providing fee income plus acquisition optionality
  • Margin expansion is central to value creation, with a 500-basis-point portfolio gap versus large-cap peers and approximately 300–400 basis-point clustering advantages cited

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