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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 26, 2012)

Filed April 26, 2012For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2012, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The report primarily serves as a disclosure mechanism for this information, which was also disseminated via a press release and supplemental data posted on the company's website. Investors should note that this filing, under Items 2.02 and 7.01, incorporates these external disclosures but specifies that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental data (Exhibit 99.2) for the core financial and operational performance for the first quarter of 2012. This includes key metrics relevant to DLR's data center real estate business. Investors looking for specific quarterly performance, such as revenue, net income, FFO (Funds From Operations), and occupancy rates, will need to consult these referenced exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty Trust (DLR) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • 2The company disseminated these results through a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental data on its website (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3The 8-K filing is primarily to report the availability of this Q1 2012 financial information.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 and 7.01 is not considered "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The disclosures are not intended to be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for specific financial and operational details of the quarter.
  • 7The report was filed on April 26, 2012, with the event date also being April 25, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Digital Realty Trust's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, as required by SEC regulations. It serves as a notification and directs investors to the detailed information provided in the attached press release and supplemental data.

The specific financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, are not detailed within the 8-K itself. Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release dated April 26, 2012) and Exhibit 99.2 (the supplemental operating and financial data posted on April 26, 2012) which are incorporated by reference in the filing.

This particular 8-K filing is primarily focused on reporting historical financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. While the press release and supplemental data (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) may contain forward-looking statements as is typical in earnings releases, the 8-K itself is structured as a disclosure of these results rather than an announcement of new strategic initiatives or guidance beyond what's in the referenced exhibits.

The language 'furnished pursuant to Item 2.02' and 'shall not be deemed filed' is a standard SEC disclosure practice. It means the company is providing the information to the public as required, but it is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC. This distinction helps manage legal exposure related to the disclosed financial information.