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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 27, 2014)

Filed March 27, 2014For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) announced through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Digital Stout Holding, LLC, the commencement of an offering of its Guaranteed Notes due 2023, denominated in pounds sterling. These notes are senior unsecured obligations of the subsidiary and are fully guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. The offering is being conducted outside the United States under Regulation S and is subject to market conditions. Investors should note that the net proceeds from this offering are intended for various corporate purposes, including repaying existing credit facility borrowings, acquiring additional properties, funding development projects, and general working capital. The company has provided a comprehensive list of forward-looking statements and associated risks, highlighting potential challenges such as economic conditions, IT spending fluctuations, tenant defaults, financing risks, and operational challenges in acquiring and managing data center properties globally. The consummation of the offering and the final terms are contingent on market conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Stout Holding, LLC (a DLR subsidiary) commenced an offering of Guaranteed Notes due 2023, denominated in pounds sterling.
  • 2The Notes are senior unsecured obligations and are fully guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
  • 3The offering is being made outside the United States under Regulation S.
  • 4Proceeds are intended for repaying credit facility borrowings, property acquisitions, development funding, and working capital.
  • 5The offering's consummation is subject to market and other conditions.
  • 6DLR disclosed significant forward-looking statements and associated risks related to economic, market, operational, and financial factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is the commencement of an offering by Digital Stout Holding, LLC, a subsidiary of Digital Realty Trust, Inc., for its Guaranteed Notes due 2023, denominated in pounds sterling.

The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by both Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P.

The net proceeds are intended to be used for temporarily repaying borrowings under the company's global revolving credit facility, acquiring additional properties, funding development opportunities, and for general working capital purposes, or a combination thereof.

No, the Notes are being offered only outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. They will not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered or exempt from registration.