Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc. current report, 06 April 2017

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc. (Note: Request metadata referenced "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: April 6, 2017

Reporting Period Covered: The filing discloses financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text serves as a disclosure vehicle for a press release and does not contain specific numerical data within the body of the 8-K.

  • Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins: Not provided in the filing text; referenced only as being contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • Debt and Liquidity: Not provided in the filing text.

Material Changes

The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus prior periods. It solely references the issuance of a press release discussing results for the periods ended December 31, 2016.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: The company issued a press release on April 6, 2017, discussing financial results. The text of this commentary is not included in the 8-K body.

Regulatory Status: Pursuant to SEC rules, the information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the filing text.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the specific financial figures (Revenue, FFO, Net Income) by reviewing the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), as they are not listed in the 8-K summary text.
  • Confirm the distinction between "furnished" and "filed" information regarding the press release content for liability purposes.
  • Clarify the corporate identity: The filing is for Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc., not Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
  • Review the press release for any forward-looking statements or guidance that may have been issued on April 6, 2017.