Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc. current report, 02 June 2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc. on June 2, 2016. The filing serves as a current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, specifically addressing a Regulation FD disclosure regarding a recent acquisition.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on the announcement of a strategic asset acquisition rather than reporting period-end financial results.

Material Changes

  • Asset Acquisition: On or shortly before June 2, 2016, the Registrant purchased eleven self-storage facilities.
  • Geographic Expansion: The acquired facilities are located in Florida and Maryland.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary regarding future guidance, outlook, risks, or contingencies. The document strictly reports the execution of the purchase and references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for further details, noting that the exhibit is furnished but not filed under the Exchange Act.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the purchase price and financing terms for the eleven facilities in Florida and Maryland.
  • Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on the properties' square footage and occupancy rates.
  • Confirm the impact of this acquisition on the company's total portfolio size and leverage ratios in subsequent filings.