Global Self Storage, Inc.

Certain information presented in this report may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions and other information that is not historical information. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “expects,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or “anticipates” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy.

All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which they are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, by us or on our behalf, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends and estimates of future earnings, are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them, but there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and projections will be realized or achieved. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and may not accurately indicate whether or when such performance or results will be achieved and readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in or contemplated by this report. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the risks referenced in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Such factors include, but are not limited to:

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general risks associated with the ownership and operation of real estate, including changes in demand, risks related to redevelopment (including expansion) of self storage properties, potential liability for environmental contamination, risks arising from natural disasters, losses that are uninsured or uninsurable, or for which adequate insurance coverage, indemnification or other recovery may be unavailable, and adverse changes in tax, real estate and zoning laws and regulations;

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risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies in the markets in which we operate, including the effects of inflation, tariffs, changes in interest rates, wage stagnation and other economic pressures on our customers and on demand for self storage, occupancy levels, rental rates, fees and rent collections;

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the impact of competition from new and existing self storage and commercial properties and other storage alternatives, including their effects on our ability to maintain or increase occupancy levels, rental rates and revenues;

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risks related to the evaluation, financing, integration, and management of acquired and redeveloped properties into our existing operations;

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risks related to our redevelopment of properties and expansions and related lease up at our existing properties and/or participation in joint ventures;

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risks of ongoing litigation and other legal and regulatory actions, which may divert management’s time and attention, require us to pay damages and expenses or restrict the operation of our business;

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the impact of the regulatory environment under federal, state, and local laws and regulations including, without limitation, those governing the environment, taxes and our tenant insurance business and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and risks related to the impact of new laws and regulations;

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risk of increased tax expense associated either with a possible failure by us to qualify as a REIT, or with challenges to intercompany transactions with our taxable REIT subsidiaries;

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changes in federal or state tax laws related to the taxation of REITs, which could adversely affect our qualification or tax treatment as a REIT;

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increases in taxes, fees and assessments from state and local jurisdictions;

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security breaches, cyberattacks, ransomware events, data-privacy incidents, fraudulent payments, or failures of our networks, systems or technology or those of our vendors or third-party service providers, which could disrupt our operations, compromise confidential information or adversely affect our relationships with customers and employees;

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financing risks, including reduced availability and increased costs of external capital, the risk of over-leverage, default on our indebtedness and an inability to refinance existing or future indebtedness on favorable terms or at all;

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adverse market trends in the self storage and real estate industries, changes in interest rates, conditions in the debt and lending markets, or changes in the general economy;

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the timing of acquisitions and execution on our acquisition pipeline;

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changes in the value of our assets;

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changes in interest rates and the degree to which our hedging strategies may or may not protect us from interest rate volatility, and the risk of counterparty nonperformance in connection with our derivative financial instruments;

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increases in operating costs, including labor, insurance, utilities, property taxes and other general operating expenses;

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risks related to continuing to qualify and maintain our qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

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changes in the availability and cost of qualified personnel, including increased compensation, benefits and other labor costs, and the loss of key members of management;

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difficulties in raising capital at a reasonable cost;

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fiscal policies or inaction at the U.S. federal government level, which may lead to federal government shutdowns or negative impacts on the U.S. economy;

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economic uncertainty due to the impact of terrorism, natural disasters, infectious or contagious diseases or pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, civil unrest, trade restrictions or tariffs, or war.