8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

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

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

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on October 26, 2012, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the release of a press release and supplemental operating and financial data, which are incorporated by reference as exhibits. Investors should refer to these exhibits for detailed information on the company's performance during the third quarter of 2012. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs stakeholders to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental data (Exhibit 99.2) for a comprehensive understanding of the company's operational and financial condition. These documents are crucial for assessing DLR's performance, profitability, and overall financial health for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing announces Digital Realty Trust's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K serves as a notification mechanism for released financial information.
  • 3Key financial and operational details are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Supplemental operating and financial data is also made available on the company's website and attached as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, thus limiting liability.
  • 6The filing is dated October 26, 2012, with the earliest event reported being October 25, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Digital Realty Trust's financial results for the third quarter of 2012. It directs investors to an accompanying press release and supplemental data for the specific financial details.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, can be found in the press release dated October 26, 2012 (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 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It serves as a notification that the financial results have been released and provides access to those results via attached exhibits (press release and supplemental data).

This statement indicates that the information provided in this part of the 8-K is being disclosed under Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). Crucially, it also states that this information is 'furnished' and not 'filed,' meaning it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.