Spenser Glimcher's questions to SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (SMA) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Spenser Glimcher of Green Street Advisors, LLC requested color on the Alberta market, including its supply landscape and economic sensitivity, and asked if the company was evaluating opportunities in Canada's Maritime provinces.
Answer
CFO James Barry explained that SmartStop has operated successfully in Edmonton for three years and that the supply dynamics are attractive, with the new acquisition allowing for greater operational scale. CEO H. Michael Schwartz added that their sophisticated platform can drive growth in various economic cycles. Regarding the Maritimes, Barry stated that the company's focus remains on Canada's top six CMAs, where population density supports their investment thesis.