SmartStop Self Storage (NASDAQ: STSFF) prices Canadian Maple Bond

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. furnished an update stating that it issued a press release on September 22, 2025 announcing the pricing of a Canadian Maple Bond offering. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and was prepared to comply with Securities Act Rule 135c. The company notes that this information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into other filings.

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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 22, 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:

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

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☐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.

On September 22, 2025, SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the pricing of a Canadian Maple Bond offering. The press release was intended to comply with Securities Act Rule 135c and, accordingly, pursuant to Rule 135c(d), a copy of the press release accompanies this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

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 September 22, 2025
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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 22, 2025	By:	/s/ James R. Barry
			James R. Barry Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

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

The company disclosed that it issued a press release announcing the pricing of a Canadian Maple Bond offering, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

When did SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. announce the Canadian Maple Bond pricing?

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. announced the pricing of the Canadian Maple Bond offering on September 22, 2025.

How was the Canadian Maple Bond information provided by SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.?

The information was provided through a press release intended to comply with Securities Act Rule 135c and furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Is the Canadian Maple Bond press release considered filed with the SEC?

No. The company states that the Item 7.01 information, including Exhibit 99.1, is deemed furnished and not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Under which Form 8-K item did SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. report this information?

The disclosure about the Canadian Maple Bond press release is reported under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure.

What exhibits accompany this SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated September 22, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.