8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 4, 2010)

Filed November 4, 2010For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed this 8-K on November 4, 2010, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. This filing serves as a disclosure of material information to the public, adhering to Regulation FD. The report primarily incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental operating and financial data (Exhibit 99.2) that were issued and posted on the company's website on the same date. Investors should refer to the referenced press release and supplemental data for specific details on DLR's performance during the third quarter of 2010. These documents will contain key financial metrics, operational highlights, and potentially forward-looking statements that are crucial for assessing the company's current financial condition and outlook. The 8-K itself acts as a notification mechanism for these important disclosures, ensuring timely and broad dissemination of information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Q3 2010 financial results by Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
  • 2Filing made on November 4, 2010, effective for the quarter ending September 30, 2010.
  • 3Incorporation by reference of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results.
  • 4Inclusion of supplemental operating and financial data (Exhibit 99.2) posted on the company's website.
  • 5Compliance with Regulation FD for simultaneous public disclosure of material information.
  • 6Information furnished, not deemed 'filed', to avoid certain liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental operating and financial data (Exhibit 99.2) that are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. These documents were made available on November 4, 2010.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the financial data directly within its text. Instead, it refers investors to attached exhibits (press release and supplemental data) and the company's website for the detailed financial and operational information.

When information is furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, it means the company is providing the information to the public but is not legally considered 'filed' with the SEC for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This typically means the company is not subject to liability for material misstatements or omissions in that specific furnished information under that section.