8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 26, 2013)

Filed April 26, 2013For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

This 8-K filing by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) on April 26, 2013, primarily serves to disclose their financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The company issued a press release and posted supplemental operating and financial data on its website to announce these results. While the specific financial figures are not detailed within this 8-K itself, it directs investors to these attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2) for a comprehensive overview of their performance and financial condition during the reporting period. Investors should refer to the press release and supplemental data for key metrics such as revenue, net income, funds from operations (FFO), occupancy rates, and any new property acquisitions or dispositions. This filing is crucial for understanding DLR's operational and financial health in early 2013, providing the latest available information on the company's business activities and its progress against strategic objectives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2013, to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q1 2013 financial results.
  • 3Supplemental operating and financial data was also made available on the company's website and is included as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4This report primarily serves as a disclosure mechanism for the company's latest financial performance.
  • 5Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for specific financial and operational details.
  • 6The filing adheres to Regulation FD, ensuring timely and broad dissemination of material information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The specific financial details are not contained within the text of the 8-K itself. You should refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental operating and financial data) attached to this filing for a comprehensive overview of the company's Q1 2013 performance.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this 8-K, including the attached exhibits, is specifically stated as not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it is provided for disclosure purposes but does not subject the company to liabilities associated with filed information under that section.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is a rule by the SEC that requires public companies to make public any disclosure of material non-public information about the company and its securities. By filing this 8-K and providing concurrent access to the press release and supplemental data, Digital Realty is ensuring that all investors receive this material financial information at the same time.