---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-355549"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SMA"
cik: "0001585389"
company_name: "SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-18T20:27:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-18T20:28:05.630947+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SmartStop closes CAD $200M 4.317% senior notes due 2031; refinances 2026 maturities

## Summary
- CAD $200M aggregate principal of 4.317% senior unsecured notes due Feb 18, 2031, priced at par.
- Rated BBB (Stable) by Morningstar DBRS; issued by SmartStop OP, L.P., guaranteed by company and subsidiaries.
- Proceeds used to repay existing indebtedness, including revolver draws, and general corporate purposes.
- Third Maple Bond in Canada; CEO says substantially completed refinance of 2026 debt maturities.
- Interest payable semiannually starting Feb 18, 2027.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-355549
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SMA
- cik: 0001585389
- company_name: SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-18T20:27:14+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526355549/0001193125-26-355549-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526355549/ck0001585389-20260818.htm

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