Global Self Storage (SELF) Winmill & Co. Inc. Buys 12,853 Shares

What Happened
Winmill & Co. Inc., a reporting person that the filing notes may be an affiliate of the Winmill Family Trust, acquired 12,853 shares of Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) in two open-market purchases: 7,117 shares on 2026-08-17 at $5.33 ($37,936) and 5,736 shares on 2026-08-18 at $5.32 ($30,507). Total consideration for the two purchases was $68,443. The filing also explains that trustees of the Winmill Family Trust may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership but disclaim beneficial ownership of these shares.

Key Details

• Transaction dates and prices: 2026-08-17 — 7,117 shares @ $5.33; 2026-08-18 — 5,736 shares @ $5.32. Both transactions coded "P" (purchase).
• Total shares acquired: 12,853; total value: $68,443.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in this Form 4.
• Filing: Form 4 filed 2026-08-18 reporting transactions on 2026-08-17 and 2026-08-18 (appears timely).
• Notable footnote: The filing states Winmill & Co. Inc. may be deemed an affiliate; the Winmill Family Trust owns all voting stock of the reporting person. Trustees named (Thomas B., Mark C., William, and Woodworth Winmill) may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership but disclaim beneficial ownership of these shares.

Context
These were straightforward purchases of common stock (no options, awards, or gifts involved). Insider purchases are often watched by investors as a potential sign of confidence, but the filing includes no explanation of motive; treat the information as a factual record of the trades.