SmartStop Self Storage (NYSE: SMA) declares October 2025 cash dividend

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SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. declared its regular monthly cash dividend for October 2025, targeting an annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend applies to all classes of common stock, with holders of Class A, Class T, and Unclassified common stock each entitled to receive $0.13589041 per share for the month of October.

The record date for this dividend is the close of business on October 31, 2025, and the payment date is November 14, 2025 for stockholders of record as of that date.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

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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 29, 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)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (866) 418-5144

(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:

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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
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 8.01 Other Events.

On September 26, 2025, the Board of Directors of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a dividend for the month of October 2025, which reflects a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend has a record date as of the close of business of the last business day of October 2025 and will be payable to stockholders of record as of the monthly record date set forth below:

Record Date	Payment Date	Class A Common Stock, per share	Class T Common Stock, per share	Unclassified Common Stock, per share
October 31, 2025	November 14, 2025	$0.13589041	$0.13589041	$0.13589041

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.

			SMARTSTOP SELF STORAGE REIT, INC.
Date:	September 29, 2025	By:	/s/ James R. Barry
			James R. Barry Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What dividend did SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) declare for October 2025?

SmartStop Self Storage REIT declared a monthly dividend for October 2025 that reflects a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share.

How much will SMA stockholders receive per share for the October 2025 dividend?

For October 2025, stockholders of Class A, Class T, and Unclassified common stock will each receive $0.13589041 per share.

What is the record date for SmartStop Self Storage REIT’s October 2025 dividend?

The record date for the October 2025 dividend is the close of business on October 31, 2025.

When will SmartStop Self Storage REIT pay the October 2025 dividend?

The October 2025 dividend will be paid on November 14, 2025 to stockholders of record as of October 31, 2025.

Does the October 2025 dividend apply to all classes of SMA common stock?

Yes. The October 2025 dividend amount of $0.13589041 per share applies to Class A, Class T, and Unclassified common stock.

Which form did SmartStop Self Storage REIT use to report this dividend declaration?

SmartStop Self Storage REIT reported this dividend declaration on a Form 8-K under Item 8.01 Other Events.