Strategic Storage Trust VI named top lifecycle REIT

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. reported that Robert A. Stanger & Co. ranked it the top performing Lifecycle REIT over a three-year period as of March 31, 2026, with a total return of about 13.0%.

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Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. reported that Robert A. Stanger & Co. ranked it the top performing Lifecycle REIT over a three-year period as of March 31, 2026, with a total return of about 13.0%. This recognition is based on industry performance data in the Q1 2026 Non-Listed REIT Stanger Report.

As of May 14, 2026, the company’s portfolio includes 13 operating self-storage properties in the United States with 9,015 units and 1,079,395 rentable square feet, plus 12 properties in Canada with 11,185 units and 1,158,015 rentable square feet, along with additional joint venture and development assets.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Three-year total return: 13.0% U.S. properties: 13 operating properties U.S. units and space: 9,015 units; 1,079,395 rentable sq ft +5 more

8 metrics

Three-year total return 13.0% Lifecycle REIT ranking as of March 31, 2026

U.S. properties 13 operating properties SST VI portfolio as of May 14, 2026

U.S. units and space 9,015 units; 1,079,395 rentable sq ft SST VI U.S. self-storage portfolio including parking

Canada properties 12 properties SST VI Canadian portfolio as of May 14, 2026

Canada units and space 11,185 units; 1,158,015 rentable sq ft SST VI Canadian self-storage portfolio including parking

SmartStop portfolio size nearly 460 operating properties Owned or managed properties in U.S. and Canada

SmartStop total units over 270,000 units Across more than 35 million rentable sq ft

SmartStop Canada footprint 50 properties; 43,400 units; 4.3M sq ft Owned or managed self-storage properties in four Canadian provinces

Key Terms

Lifecycle REIT, total return, Non-Listed REIT, Net Asset Value ("NAV") REITs, +1 more

5 terms

Lifecycle REIT financial

"recognized by Robert A. Stanger & Co., Inc. as the top performing Lifecycle REIT"

total return financial

"SST VI achieved a total return of approximately 13.0% as published"

Total return measures how much an investment grows over a period by combining changes in its market price with any income it pays (like dividends or interest), usually shown as a percentage. It matters to investors because it gives a complete picture of performance—similar to looking at your paycheck plus any year-end bonus rather than just the hourly wage—so you can compare investments more fairly and judge real wealth change.

Non-Listed REIT financial

"published in the Q1 2026 Non-Listed REIT edition of the Stanger Report"

A non-listed REIT (real estate investment trust) is a company that owns and operates income-producing real estate but whose shares are not bought and sold on public stock exchanges; instead they are offered privately or through limited distribution channels. For investors it matters because these vehicles can provide steady rent-based income and professional property management, yet they typically have limited liquidity, less transparent pricing and higher fees — similar to owning a slice of a private rental building rather than a freely traded stock.

Net Asset Value ("NAV") REITs financial

"including publicly registered and private placement Net Asset Value ("NAV") REITs and Lifecycle REITs"

joint venture interests financial

"joint venture interests in four operational and one development property in two Canadian provinces"

FAQ

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What did Strategic Storage Trust VI (SGST) announce in its latest 8-K?

Strategic Storage Trust VI announced it was recognized by Robert A. Stanger & Co. as the top performing Lifecycle REIT over a three-year period, with a 13.0% total return. This ranking comes from Stanger’s Q1 2026 Non-Listed REIT industry performance data.

How strong was Strategic Storage Trust VI’s recent total return performance?

Strategic Storage Trust VI reported a three-year total return of approximately 13.0%, as of March 31, 2026. This return, cited in Stanger’s Q1 2026 Non-Listed REIT report, led to the REIT being ranked the top performing Lifecycle REIT in that period.

What does Strategic Storage Trust VI’s self-storage portfolio include as of May 14, 2026?

As of May 14, 2026, Strategic Storage Trust VI owns 13 U.S. operating properties with 9,015 units and 1,079,395 rentable square feet. It also owns 12 Canadian properties with 11,185 units and 1,158,015 rentable square feet, plus additional joint venture and development interests.

In which markets does Strategic Storage Trust VI (SGST) invest?

Strategic Storage Trust VI focuses on income-producing and growth self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada. Its strategy includes targeting underserved growth markets and expanding through its sponsor’s platform, including joint venture and development projects in provinces such as Ontario and Québec.

Who is the sponsor of Strategic Storage Trust VI and what is SmartStop’s scale?

Strategic Storage Trust VI is sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. SmartStop oversees nearly 460 operating properties with over 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet, including 50 Canadian properties totaling about 43,400 units and 4.3 million rentable square feet.

How is the information about Strategic Storage Trust VI’s recognition treated under SEC rules?

The company furnished the recognition and related press release under Regulation FD, Item 7.01. The information, including Exhibit 99.1, is considered furnished rather than filed, which means it is not subject to Section 18 liability and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.

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UNITED STATES

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): May 14, 2026

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	000-56545		85-3494431
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

10 Terrace Road, Ladera Ranch, California 92694

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(877) 327-3485

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
None	None	None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 14, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that it was the top lifecycle REIT over a three-year period according to Robert A. Stanger & Co. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein solely for purposes of this Item 7.01 disclosure.

Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the information in this Item 7.01 disclosure, including Exhibit 99.1, and information set forth therein, is deemed to have been furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated May 14, 2026

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	STRATEGIC STORAGE TRUST VI, INC.
Date: May 14, 2026	By: /s/ Matt F. Lopez
	Matt F. Lopez
	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Exhibit 99.1

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. Recognized as Top Performer Among Lifecycle REITs in Recent Stanger Industry Performance Data

LADERA RANCH, Calif. – (May 14, 2026) – Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (“SST VI”), a publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), announced that it was recognized by Robert A. Stanger & Co., Inc. (“Stanger”) as the top performing Lifecycle REIT over a three-year period as of March 31, 2026. SST VI achieved a total return of approximately 13.0% as published in the Q1 2026 Non-Listed REIT edition of the Stanger Report.

“We are proud of the continued growth and performance of our platform and the value we strive to deliver to our stockholders through a disciplined investment and operational strategy,” said H. Michael Schwartz, President and CEO of SST VI. “We believe this recognition reflects the strength and resilience of the self-storage sector, the quality of our portfolio and the dedication of our team across the organization. During the pandemic-era boom, when much of the sector was characterized by aggressive development assumptions and compressed valuations, we focused on strategically positioning our portfolio — targeting underserved growth markets in the U.S. and expanding into Canada through our sponsor's platform. Being recognized as a top performer among Lifecycle REITs reinforces our long-term approach to building a high-quality platform focused on operational excellence and sustained value creation for investors.”

Robert A. Stanger & Co., Inc. (“Stanger”) tracks the performance of non-traded REITs, including publicly registered and private placement Net Asset Value (“NAV”) REITs and Lifecycle REITs, through its quarterly total return indices and performance rankings. The information included in this press release is based on industry data published by Stanger and reported by AltsWire in May 2026. For more information, visit Robert A. Stanger & Co., Inc. (https://www.rastanger.com/).

About Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (SST VI):

SST VI is a public non-traded REIT that elected to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. SST VI’s primary investment strategy is to invest in income-producing and growth self-storage facilities and related self-storage real estate investments in the United States and Canada. As of May 14, 2026, SST VI has a portfolio of 13 operating properties in the United States comprising approximately 9,015 units and 1,079,395 rentable square feet (including parking); 12 properties with approximately 11,185 units and 1,158,015 rentable square feet (including parking) in Canada, joint venture interests in four operational and one development property in two Canadian provinces (Ontario and Québec) and one wholly owned development property in Florida.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary, SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs and, through its Managed Platform, offers third-party management services in the U.S. and Canada. As of May 14, 2026, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of nearly 460 operating properties in 35 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, comprising over 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 50 operating self-storage properties across four provinces in Canada, which total approximately 43,400 units and 4.3 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

David Corak

Senior VP of Corporate Finance and Strategy

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

IR@smartstop.com

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 12.5 KB

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