Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (NYSE:SSS), a self storage real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax allocations of the Company's 2012 dividend distributions on its common stock (CUSIP #84610H108). The allocations will be reported on Form 1099-DIV as follows:

Record
Date

     

Payable
Date

     

Total
Dividends

     

Ordinary
Dividends

01/13/12       01/26/12       $0.450000       $0.450000
04/12/12       04/26/12       $0.450000       $0.450000
07/12/12       07/26/12       $0.450000       $0.450000
10/11/12       10/26/12       $0.450000       $0.450000
Total               $1.800000       $1.800000
                 

Shareholders are encouraged to consult their personal tax advisor with regard to their specific tax treatment of dividends.

About Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

Sovran Self Storage, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed equity REIT that is in the business of acquiring and managing self storage facilities. The Company operates 462 self storage facilities in 25 states under the name "Uncle Bob's Self Storage"®. For more information visit www.unclebobs.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
Diane Piegza
Vice President, Corporate Communications
716-633-1850