Global Self Storage (SELF) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record total revenues of $12.5 million in 2024, a 2.8% increase, with net income of $2.1 million and strong occupancy rates despite economic headwinds.

• Maintained a strong balance sheet with $24.8 million in capital resources and extended a $15 million revolving credit facility.

• Paid four quarterly dividends totaling $0.29 per share and reported peer-leading average tenant duration of stay at 3.4 years.

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, to be held virtually.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect six directors, ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as independent auditor, and approve executive compensation on a non-binding, advisory basis.

• Board unanimously recommends voting FOR all proposals and nominees.

• Voting can be done online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of six members, four of whom are independent; all standing committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Governance) are composed of independent directors.

• Board committees met regularly in 2024, with 100% attendance by directors.

• Directors are selected based on expertise in finance, real estate, law, and governance; diversity of insights is emphasized.

• Code of Conduct and Ethics and insider trading policies are in place; all Section 16(a) filing requirements were met.