Strategic Storage Trust VI (SGST) shareholders back board and BDO auditor

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Three directors — H. Michael Schwartz, Stephen G. Muzzy, and Alexander S. Vellandi — were each elected to serve until the next annual meeting, receiving approximately 12.7 million votes for and around 1.0 million votes withheld in each case.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with about 13.0 million votes for, 0.25 million against, and 0.57 million abstentions.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Votes for H. Michael Schwartz: 12,800,406 votes Votes withheld H. Michael Schwartz: 978,426 votes Votes for Stephen G. Muzzy: 12,779,441 votes +4 more

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Votes for H. Michael Schwartz 12,800,406 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes withheld H. Michael Schwartz 978,426 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Stephen G. Muzzy 12,779,441 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Alexander S. Vellandi 12,742,848 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for BDO USA, P.C. 12,958,254 votes Auditor ratification for year ending December 31, 2026

Votes against BDO USA, P.C. 253,144 votes Auditor ratification for year ending December 31, 2026

Abstentions on BDO USA, P.C. 567,434 votes Auditor ratification for year ending December 31, 2026

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Election of Directors, independent registered public accounting firm, Emerging growth company, +1 more

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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."

Election of Directors financial

"Proposal 1 – Election of Directors The following three individuals were elected"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"BDO USA, P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders regulatory

"Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."

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Available on EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 04:24 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 04:24 PM

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): June 24, 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)		(Zip Code)

     Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 877 327-3485

    

     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)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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	N/A	N/A

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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 24, 2026, Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Set forth below are the final voting results from the Annual Meeting.

Proposal 1 – Election of Directors

The following three individuals were elected to the Board to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified:


Director	Votes For	Votes Withheld
H. Michael Schwartz	12,800,406	978,426
Stephen G. Muzzy	12,779,441	999,391
Alexander S. Vellandi	12,742,848	1,035,984

Proposal 2 – Ratification of the Appointment of BDO USA, P.C.

The appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified by the stockholders by the following vote:



Votes For	Votes Against	Votes Abstained
12,958,254	253,144	567,434

* The vote numbers in the tables above are rounded to the nearest share.

SIGNATURES

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:	June 25, 2026	By:	/s/ Matt F. Lopez
			Matt F. Lopez Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Strategic Storage Trust VI (SGST) report in this 8-K filing?

Strategic Storage Trust VI reported voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected three directors and ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Which directors were elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting for SGST?

Stockholders elected H. Michael Schwartz, Stephen G. Muzzy, and Alexander S. Vellandi as directors. Each will serve until the next annual meeting and until a successor is duly elected and qualified, according to the reported voting results.

How many votes did SGST director H. Michael Schwartz receive?

H. Michael Schwartz received 12,800,406 votes for and 978,426 votes withheld. These numbers are rounded to the nearest share and reflect strong support for his election to the board for the upcoming term.

What were the vote results for SGST’s independent auditor ratification?

Stockholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm with 12,958,254 votes for, 253,144 against, and 567,434 abstentions. These rounded vote totals confirm shareholder approval for the 2026 audit engagement.

What is the role of BDO USA, P.C. for Strategic Storage Trust VI?

BDO USA, P.C. serves as SGST’s independent registered public accounting firm. Stockholders ratified its appointment for the year ending December 31, 2026, authorizing BDO to audit the company’s financial statements and internal control reporting for that period.

When was the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for SGST held?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. was held on June 24, 2026. All voting results disclosed in the filing, including director elections and auditor ratification, were certified as of that meeting date.

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