Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc. current report, 19 May 2020

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 19, 2020
Event: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding a webinar held on May 19, 2020, for registered representatives and stockholders.

The webinar reviewed financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019, and the three months ended March 31, 2020, along with a portfolio update. Presentation materials are attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics were discussed in the webinar and are contained within the attached Exhibit 99.1, which is not included in the provided text.

Material Changes

The filing does not detail specific material changes versus prior periods. It references a review of results for the 2019 fiscal year and the first quarter of 2020, but no comparative data is present in the text of this 8-K.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: The Company provided a portfolio update and reviewed financial results during the webinar.
Legal Status of Information: Information in this Item 7.01 disclosure, including Exhibit 99.1, is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It shall not be incorporated by reference into any other Company filing.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the text of this filing.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Presentation Materials) for specific financial figures for FY 2019 and Q1 2020.
  • Verify the portfolio update details discussed in the webinar.
  • Note that the information in this 8-K is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and is not incorporated by reference into other filings.
  • Confirm the Company's status as an emerging growth company (indicated as checked in the filing).