[8-K] SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) filed an Item 8.01 Form 8-K announcing its regular monthly cash dividend for July 2025. The Board declared a per-share dividend of $0.13589041 on each of the Company’s Class A, Class T and Unclassified common shares. This monthly distribution equates to a targeted annualized dividend rate of $1.60 per share.

The record date is set for July 31, 2025, and the dividend will be paid on August 15, 2025 to shareholders of record. No other operational or financial updates were provided in the filing. The disclosure reaffirms SmartStop’s ongoing dividend program and provides investors with the specific timing and amount of the July payout.

Positive

• Declared July 2025 dividend of $0.13589041 per share for all common share classes, maintaining an annualized payout target of $1.60 per share.
• Clear record (July 31) and payment (Aug 15) dates provide visibility for income-focused shareholders.

Negative

• None.

Insights

REIT Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Standard monthly dividend of $0.1359/share maintains $1.60 annual run-rate; signals stability but no incremental change—overall neutral.

The declaration keeps SmartStop’s dividend policy intact at roughly $1.60 per share annually, consistent with prior guidance (not disclosed here but inferred by constancy of monthly rate). Record and payment dates match typical schedule, supporting predictable cash flows for income-oriented investors. Because no increase, cut or supplemental payout is noted, the market impact is likely muted. The announcement primarily reinforces distribution reliability, a key attribute for equity REIT valuation. No information on AFFO coverage or leverage accompanies the notice, so payout sustainability cannot be assessed from this document alone. Overall, the event is routine and should neither materially re-rate the shares nor alter risk profile.

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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): July 1, 2025

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-42584 (Commission File Number) 46-1722812 (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:

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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 June 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a dividend for the month of July 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 July 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
July 31, 2025	August 15, 2025	$0.13589041	$0.13589041	$0.13589041

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: July 1, 2025			By:		/s/ James R. Barry
					James R. Barry
					Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What dividend did SmartStop (SMA) declare for July 2025?

The Board approved a cash dividend of $0.13589041 per share for July 2025.

When is the record date for SmartStop’s July 2025 dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by July 31, 2025 to receive the dividend.

When will the July 2025 dividend be paid to SMA shareholders?

The payment date is August 15, 2025.

What is the annualized dividend rate implied by the July 2025 payout?

The monthly amount translates to a targeted $1.60 per share annualized dividend.

Does the dividend apply to all share classes of SmartStop Self Storage REIT?

Yes. Class A, Class T and Unclassified common shares all receive the same $0.13589041 per-share dividend.