SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) posts new investor presentation materials

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. furnished an investor presentation as part of a current report. The company attached updated investor presentation materials as Exhibit 99.1, which may be used in discussions with investors from time to time.

The information provided under this investor presentation update is being furnished under a specific disclosure item and, consistent with securities regulations, is not treated as filed or subject to certain liability provisions. The materials are also not automatically incorporated into other company 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): September 24, 2025

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland		001-42584		46-1722812
(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)

(866) 418-5144

(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)

☐ 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
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		SMA		New York Stock Exchange

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.

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) is furnishing this Current Report to attach material that may be used in presentations to investors from time to time. A copy of such material is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report 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		Investor Presentation Materials of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature(s)

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.

						SMARTSTOP SELF STORAGE REIT, INC.
Date: September 24, 2025				By:		/s/ James R. Barry
						James R. Barry
						Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) disclose in this 8-K?

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. furnished investor presentation materials as Exhibit 99.1. These materials may be used in presentations to investors and are provided under a specific disclosure item rather than as filed financial information.

How is the SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) investor presentation treated under securities laws?

The investor presentation attached as Exhibit 99.1 is deemed furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities of the Securities Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated into other company filings.

What exhibit did SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) include with this 8-K?

The company included Exhibit 99.1, described as investor presentation materials of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. It also listed Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

Who signed the SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) 8-K related to investor materials?

The report was signed on behalf of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. by James R. Barry. He is identified in the document as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

On what date was the SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) 8-K event reported?

The earliest event date reported in the document is September 24, 2025. The signature block also shows the report dated September 24, 2025, aligning the filing with that event date.