Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc. current report, 12 January 2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc. on January 12, 2016. The report discloses a material event under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) regarding a recent real estate acquisition.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for the registrant. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the purchase price of a new asset.

  • Acquisition Cost: Approximately $17.9 million for a self-storage facility in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Material Changes

The primary material change reported is the expansion of the company's asset portfolio through the purchase of the Boynton Beach facility. No comparative financial data or changes in operating metrics versus prior periods are included in this specific filing.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or specific discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the standard disclosure of the acquisition. The press release detailing the transaction is attached as Exhibit 99.1 but is deemed furnished rather than filed.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the final closing date and exact purchase price of the Boynton Beach, Florida facility.
  • Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on the facility's size, occupancy, and projected returns.
  • Confirm the funding source for the $17.9 million acquisition (e.g., cash on hand, debt financing, or equity issuance).
  • Check subsequent filings for the impact of this acquisition on the company's overall leverage and liquidity ratios.