8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 28, 2011)

Filed April 28, 2011For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2011, to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. The filing primarily consists of furnishing a press release and supplemental operating and financial data that were made public on the same date. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for the detailed financial performance and operational metrics for the first quarter of 2011. This report serves as a notification mechanism for the timely disclosure of DLR's financial performance, aligning with Regulation FD. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the exhibits where they can find the company's earnings announcement and supplementary data, crucial for understanding the company's operational health and financial condition at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty Trust announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
  • 2The company issued a press release detailing its Q1 2011 financial performance.
  • 3Supplemental operating and financial data for Q1 2011 was made available on the company's website.
  • 4The filing is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The provided information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The filing incorporates by reference Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Data).
  • 7Key dates for the reported events are April 27, 2011 (event date) and April 28, 2011 (filing date).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Digital Realty Trust's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, in compliance with SEC regulations, particularly Regulation FD.

The detailed financial results are not directly in the 8-K form itself. They are contained within Exhibit 99.1 (the press release announcing the results) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental operating and financial data), both of which are incorporated by reference in this filing and were posted on Digital Realty Trust's website on April 28, 2011.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the press release and supplemental data, is specifically stated as not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not automatically subject the company to liabilities under that section, although it does serve as public disclosure.

This report covers the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.