Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc. current report, 29 October 2018

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc. on October 29, 2018. The registrant is a self-storage entity reporting a material definitive agreement regarding its credit facilities.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, or margin data. The primary financial metric disclosed relates to debt capacity:

  • Previous Maximum Borrowing Capacity: $145 million
  • New Maximum Borrowing Capacity: $110 million
  • Previous Maturity Date: December 22, 2018
  • New Maturity Date: February 20, 2019

Material Changes

On October 29, 2018, the registrant amended its revolving credit agreement with KeyBank, National Association. The amendment extended the maturity date by approximately two months and reduced the maximum borrowing capacity by $35 million.

Outlook, Management Commentary, and Risks

Management indicated that the registrant is currently negotiating new loans to finance a potential merger with Strategic Storage Growth Trust, Inc. This merger process includes plans to refinance the KeyBank Credit Agreement. The filing does not explicitly list other risks or contingencies beyond the context of the merger negotiations.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the status of the potential merger with Strategic Storage Growth Trust, Inc.
  • Confirm the terms of the new loans being negotiated to refinance the KeyBank Credit Agreement.
  • Review the full text of the Third Amendment to the Credit Agreement (Exhibit 10.1) for covenants or fees not detailed in the summary.
  • Assess the impact of the reduced borrowing capacity ($110 million) on the company's liquidity and operational flexibility prior to the merger.