Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (NYSE: SSS), a self storage real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax allocations of the Company's 2011 dividend distributions on its common stock (CUSIP #84610H108). The allocations will be reported on Form 1099-DIV as follows:

Record
Date

     

Payable
Date

     

Ordinary
Dividends

     

Total
Capital
Gain

     

Return of
Capital (1)

      

Total
Dividends

01/13/11       01/26/11       0.351000       0.013500       0.085500       0.450000
04/11/11       04/26/11       0.351000       0.013500       0.085500       0.450000
07/11/11       07/26/11       0.351000       0.013500       0.085500       0.450000
10/13/11       10/26/11       0.351000       0.013500       0.085500       0.450000
Total               1.404000       0.054000       0.342000       1.800000
(1)   Represents a return of stockholders' original investment.
Shareholders are encouraged to consult their personal tax advisor with regard to their specific tax treatment of dividends.
 

About the Company:

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 435 self storage facilities in 25 states under the name "Uncle Bob's Self Storage"®. For more information about the company or to reserve a storage unit, visit www.unclebobs.com.

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
David Rogers, 716-633-1850
CFO
or
Diane Piegza, 716-633-1850
VP Corporate Communications