Global Self Storage (SELF) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record total revenues of $12.7 million in 2025, with net income of $2.0 million and sector-leading returns over 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods.

• Maintained strong balance sheet with $24.5 million in capital resources and covered four quarterly dividends totaling $0.29 per share.

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, to be held virtually; record date for voting is March 30, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of five directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.

• Approval of amendment and restatement of the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing shares reserved by 1,000,000 and updating plan terms.

• Ratification of RSM US LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (“say-on-pay”).

• Board unanimously recommends voting “FOR” all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

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

• Committees met regularly in 2025; all directors attended at least 80% of meetings.

• Board evaluates director candidates based on experience, independence, and compliance with governance policies.

• Code of Conduct and Ethics in place; insider trading and whistleblower policies established.