Summary
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed this Form 8-K on October 27, 2011, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release and supplemental operating and financial data published on the same date. Investors should note that this 8-K is primarily a disclosure of earnings and does not contain new material events or strategic changes. The key takeaway for investors is to review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental data (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed financial performance, operational metrics, and any forward-looking statements provided by DLR for the period.
Key Highlights
- 1Announcement of Q3 2011 financial results.
- 2Disclosure made via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3Supplemental operating and financial data also provided (Exhibit 99.2).
- 4Filing made on October 27, 2011, covering results up to September 30, 2011.
- 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
- 6Exhibits are not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is to officially announce and provide access to their financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, through an attached press release and supplemental data.
The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, can be found in the press release dated October 27, 2011 (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental operating and financial data posted on the company's website (Exhibit 99.2), both of which are incorporated by reference in this filing.
No, this particular 8-K filing is primarily focused on the routine disclosure of quarterly financial results. It does not appear to report any new material events, acquisitions, dispositions, or significant strategic shifts at this time.
This statement means the information provided is for disclosure purposes, particularly for Regulation FD compliance, and is not considered 'filed' with the SEC in the same way as other parts of an 8-K. This affects legal liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and its incorporation into other SEC filings.