8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2013)

Filed October 29, 2013For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2013, primarily to disclose its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. This filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental operating and financial data (Exhibit 99.2) made available on their website. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that these results have been released to the public. Investors should note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as formal filings. However, it's crucial for understanding DLR's performance during the specified quarter. For specific financial metrics, investors would need to consult the referenced press release and supplemental data.

Key Highlights

  • 1DLR announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.
  • 2The company issued a press release detailing these results on October 29, 2013.
  • 3Supplemental operating and financial data was also posted on DLR's website on the same date.
  • 4This 8-K filing serves as a notification of the release of Q3 2013 financial information.
  • 5The disclosed information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' for certain legal purposes.
  • 6Key financial performance metrics would be found in the referenced exhibits (Press Release and Supplemental Data).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. This includes referencing a press release and supplemental financial data released on the same day.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing. Instead, they are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated October 29, 2013) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Operating and Financial Data posted October 29, 2013), which are incorporated by reference into this report.

No, the information furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the press release and supplemental data, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liability as formal filings like annual or quarterly reports.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) ensures that material non-public information is disclosed to all investors simultaneously. By furnishing this information via an 8-K, DLR is complying with Regulation FD, ensuring that the public has access to the same financial results information that might otherwise be selectively disclosed.