SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 in a press release dated May 6, 2026. The press release was furnished to the SEC as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K; the company notes that this furnished information is not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. The Form 8-K was signed by James R. Barry, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on May 6, 2026.

Key Details

• Press release announcing quarterly financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
• Filing date of the Form 8-K and press release: May 6, 2026.
• Company expressly stated the exhibit is being furnished (not “filed”) and therefore is not subject to Section 18 liability.
• Form 8-K was signed by James R. Barry, CFO and Treasurer.

Why It Matters
This filing signals SmartStop has released its quarterly earnings/financial results and related metrics (revenue, net income, FFO, etc.) for Q1 2026—information investors use to assess recent performance. Because the press release is furnished rather than filed, it is publicly available but not subject to the same Section 18 liabilities and won’t automatically be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. Investors should read the Exhibit 99.1 press release (or the company’s earnings materials) for the detailed numbers and any commentary on guidance or trends.