BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (NYSE:SSS), a self storage real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the Companys quarterly dividend of $.45 per share of common stock. The annualized dividend of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. is $1.80 per share which, based on todays opening share price, equates to an annual rate of approximately 4.1%. The dividend will be paid on January 26, 2012 to Shareholders of record on January 13, 2012.

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 435 storage facilities in twenty-five 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.
David Rogers, CFO or Diane Piegza, VP Corporate Communications
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