8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 9, 2009)

Filed April 9, 2009For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on April 9, 2009, primarily to disclose an adjustment to the exchange rate for its 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures Due 2026. This filing is considered a Regulation FD disclosure, meaning the information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Investors should note that this 8-K is not a financial statement filing but rather a notification regarding a specific debt instrument. The core event reported is the distribution of a "Notice of Adjustment to Exchange Rate" to the debenture holders. The attached Exhibit 99.1 contains the actual notice, which would detail the specific reasons and new rate for the exchangeable debentures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of a Current Report (8-K) by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. on April 9, 2009.
  • 2The report serves as a Regulation FD disclosure.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to announce an adjustment to the exchange rate of the 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures Due 2026.
  • 4A "Notice of Adjustment to Exchange Rate" was distributed to holders of these debentures.
  • 5The detailed notice is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 6This filing does not contain updated financial statements or material operational updates.
  • 7The filing clarifies that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Digital Realty Trust, Inc. has issued a Notice of Adjustment to the Exchange Rate for its 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures Due 2026 to the holders of those debentures. It is a disclosure under Regulation FD.

No, this filing does not contain new financial statements or updated financial results. Its sole purpose is to report the distribution of the Notice of Adjustment to Exchange Rate for a specific debt instrument.

The specific details of the exchange rate adjustment would be contained within the "Notice of Adjustment to Exchange Rate," which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

According to the filing, the information furnished is for disclosure purposes under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that Section. It also states it will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.