Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc. current report, 11 February 2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc. (Note: Request metadata references "Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc.", but the filing text identifies the registrant as Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc.)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 11, 2016
Event: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding the acquisition of real estate assets.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing is a current report regarding a specific corporate event and does not contain audited financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. The filing text does not provide a clear value for these financial indicators.

Material Changes

  • Asset Acquisition: On or shortly before February 11, 2016, the Registrant purchased three self-storage facilities located in Ontario, Canada.
  • Disclosure Method: The details of the transaction were disclosed via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing does not provide forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future performance, or a discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the disclosure of the acquisition. The press release containing further details is furnished but not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the specific purchase price and terms of the three Ontario, Canada facilities by reviewing the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • Confirm the legal relationship between "Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc." and "Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc." if the latter is the intended investment target.
  • Assess the impact of the Canadian acquisition on the company's overall portfolio concentration and currency exposure.