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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jul 12, 2010)

Filed July 12, 2010For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) announced on July 7, 2010, through its operating partnership, the issuance of $375 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due July 15, 2015. These notes carry a coupon of 4.50% per annum and are guaranteed by the parent company, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. The issuance was conducted via a private placement to qualified institutional buyers, with the purchase price at 99.697% of the principal amount. This debt offering provides DLR with capital and indicates the company's ongoing strategy to fund its operations and growth through debt financing. Investors should note the unsecured nature of the debt, its ranking relative to other senior unsecured obligations, and the maturity date, which provides a clear timeline for repayment. The redemption provisions and events of default, as detailed in the filing, are standard for such debt instruments and outline potential scenarios for early repayment or accelerated maturity.

Key Highlights

  • 1DLR's operating partnership issued $375 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes.
  • 2The notes mature on July 15, 2015, and bear a fixed interest rate of 4.50% per annum.
  • 3Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (the parent company) fully and unconditionally guarantees the notes.
  • 4The notes were issued through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers.
  • 5The issuance price was 99.697% of the principal amount, indicating a slight discount to par.
  • 6The notes are general unsecured senior obligations, ranking equally with other senior unsecured debt of the operating partnership.
  • 7The filing details specific events of default that could lead to accelerated maturity of the notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing indicates that this debt issuance is part of DLR's strategy to raise capital. While specific use of proceeds are not detailed in this 8-K, such issuances are typically used for general corporate purposes, including funding growth initiatives, acquisitions, or refinancing existing debt.

The notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. This means they are subordinate to any secured debt the company may have. The primary credit risk for investors is the financial health and operational performance of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its operating partnership, as well as general market conditions affecting REITs and corporate debt.

Yes, the notes are redeemable in whole or in part at the operating partnership's option. This redemption can occur at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest, and potentially a 'make-whole' premium, unless redeemed within 90 days of maturity.

The filing details several 'events of default' which, if triggered, could lead to accelerated maturity. These include defaults in interest or principal payments, failure to comply with agreements in the note or indenture after notice and failure to cure, cross-defaults on other indebtedness exceeding $50 million, and certain bankruptcy or insolvency events.