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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 1, 2011)

Filed April 1, 2011For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed a Form 8-K on April 1, 2011, to report an "Other Event" related to its 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2026. The primary purpose of this filing was to distribute a "Notice of Exchangeability" to the holders of these debentures. This notice informs debenture holders about the exchangeability of their securities, a crucial piece of information for those holding this specific debt instrument. While this 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements or significant operational updates, it is important for investors holding or considering the 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2026. The document signals that conditions or events have likely occurred that allow for the exchange of these debentures, potentially into Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock. Investors should review the details within the Notice of Exchangeability (Exhibit 99.1) for specific terms, conditions, and procedures related to this exchange.

Key Highlights

  • 1DLR filed an 8-K on April 1, 2011, to report an Other Event.
  • 2The event concerns the 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2026.
  • 3A "Notice of Exchangeability" was distributed to holders of these debentures.
  • 4This notice informs debenture holders about their right or ability to exchange the debentures.
  • 5The filing includes the Notice of Exchangeability as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6This 8-K does not contain updated financial statements or operational performance metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report the distribution of a 'Notice of Exchangeability' to the holders of Digital Realty Trust, L.P.'s 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2026. This notice advises debenture holders about the conditions under which their debentures can be exchanged.

This filing primarily affects investors who hold Digital Realty Trust, L.P.'s 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2026. It provides them with information pertinent to the exchangeability of their investment.

Exchangeable Senior Debentures are a type of corporate debt security that gives the holder the right to exchange the debentures for a specified number of shares of common stock of the issuing company (or another company) under certain conditions, usually after a specific period or upon certain trigger events.

The specific details of the 'Notice of Exchangeability' are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this Form 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.