CubeSmart (CUBE) awards director Piero Bussani 4,044 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bussani Piero reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CubeSmart reported that director Piero Bussani received a grant of 4,044 common shares as equity compensation. The shares were issued at $0.00 per share under the company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan and are not an open-market purchase.

Following this award, Bussani directly holds 68,966 common shares. The granted shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date, the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or the date he resigns or retires from the board.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bussani Piero

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common	4,044	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common — 68,966 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 4,044 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 68,966 shares +2 more

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Shares granted 4,044 shares Equity award to director Piero Bussani on May 19, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Price for 4,044-share equity compensation grant

Shares held after transaction 68,966 shares Bussani’s direct CubeSmart common stock holdings post-grant

Vesting trigger First anniversary of grant date One of several vesting conditions for the 4,044 shares

Alternative vesting trigger 2027 Annual Meeting Shares vest by the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Key Terms

2007 Equity Incentive Plan, vest, grant date, Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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2007 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"The common shares are issued under the Company's 2007 Equity Incentive Plan."

vest financial

"The common shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date..."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

grant date financial

"The common shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date..."

The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"...or the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders..."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bussani Piero

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5 OLD LANCASTER ROAD

(Street)

MALVERN PENNSYLVANIA 19355

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CubeSmart [ CUBE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common	05/19/2026		A		4,044(1)	A	$0.0000	68,966	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The common shares are issued under the Company's 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. The common shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date, or the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or date the trustee resigns or retires from service on the Board.

	Douglas J. Tyrell, Attorney-in-Fact	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CubeSmart (CUBE) disclose for Piero Bussani?

CubeSmart disclosed that director Piero Bussani received a grant of 4,044 common shares as equity compensation. The award was made at $0.00 per share under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan and is classified as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase.

How many CubeSmart (CUBE) shares does Piero Bussani hold after this grant?

After the grant, Piero Bussani directly holds 68,966 CubeSmart common shares. This total includes the newly awarded 4,044-share grant and represents his reported direct ownership position following the transaction dated May 19, 2026 in the Form 4 filing.

At what price were the new CubeSmart (CUBE) shares granted to Piero Bussani?

The 4,044 CubeSmart common shares granted to director Piero Bussani carried a price of $0.00 per share. This reflects a typical equity compensation grant issued by the company under its 2007 Equity Incentive Plan rather than a cash purchase in the open market.

When do Piero Bussani’s newly granted CubeSmart (CUBE) shares vest?

The granted CubeSmart shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date, the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or the date Bussani resigns or retires from the board. These vesting conditions are specified in the Form 4 footnote.

Under what plan were CubeSmart (CUBE) shares granted to Piero Bussani?

The 4,044-share grant to Piero Bussani was issued under CubeSmart’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan is used to grant equity-based awards to directors and other participants, aligning compensation with the company’s long-term performance through stock ownership.