SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) filed a Form 8‑K on July 21, 2026 to make a Regulation FD disclosure: the company issued a letter to its stockholders dated July 21, 2026. The letter has been posted to the company’s Investor Relations website and is attached to the 8‑K as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Date of disclosure and letter: July 21, 2026.
• Letter posted on the company’s Investor Relations site: https://investors.smartstopselfstorage.com.
• The stockholder letter is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1.
• The filing notes that the website content is not part of the Form 8‑K and is not incorporated by reference.
• Report signed by James R. Barry, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, dated July 21, 2026.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K is a Regulation FD communication alerting investors that SmartStop has distributed a letter to stockholders. The filing itself does not summarize the letter’s contents—investors who want the substance (any strategic updates, governance items, or other material information) should read the attached Exhibit 99.1 or view the letter on the company’s Investor Relations page. The report does not include earnings, management changes, mergers, or other financial results.