Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc. current report, 13 September 2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc. on September 13, 2016. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to distribute a press release containing financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. The registrant operates in the self-storage sector.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is referenced but not included in the text of this summary.

Material Changes

The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus prior periods. It only confirms that a press release discussing these results was issued on the date of the report.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing does not include specific management commentary, guidance, or risk factors within the body of the 8-K text. It explicitly states that the information in the attached press release is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the purposes of this disclosure.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the specific financial figures (revenue, FFO, occupancy) by reviewing the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release, as they are absent from the 8-K text.
  • Confirm the distinction that the financial data is "furnished" rather than "filed" for legal liability purposes under the Exchange Act.
  • Check for any subsequent filings that may provide updated guidance or risk disclosures related to the June 30, 2016 results.