Spenser Glimcher's questions to SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Spenser Glimcher of Green Street Advisors, LLC asked for color on the Alberta market, including its supply landscape and economic sensitivity, and inquired about potential deal activity in Canada's Maritime provinces.
Answer
CFO James Barry highlighted the company's successful three-year operating history in Edmonton and the attractive supply story in Alberta, with Edmonton still under three square feet per capita. CEO H. Michael Schwartz noted their sophisticated platform provides a competitive advantage. Barry clarified that their strategic focus remains on Canada's top six CMAs, not the Maritimes, due to greater population density and growth opportunities.