SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a dividend for the month of May 2026, which reflects a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend has a record date as of the close of business of the last business day of May 2026 and will be payable to stockholders of record as of the monthly record date set forth below:

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.