8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2015)

Filed May 5, 2015For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

This 8-K filing by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) on May 5, 2015, serves to announce their financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. The report directs investors to a press release and supplemental information, both filed as exhibits, which contain the detailed financial performance and operational data for the period. This filing is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning the information is being made public to all investors simultaneously. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it is the official notification that the company has released its quarterly earnings. Investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1, which includes the earnings press release and supplemental financial data, for a comprehensive understanding of DLR's performance during Q1 2015, including key metrics like revenue, net income, and any forward-looking guidance provided.

Key Highlights

  • 1DLR announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release issued on May 5, 2015.
  • 3Detailed supplemental financial information is available on the company's website and attached as an exhibit.
  • 4The filing is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The provided information is furnished, not officially 'filed', meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Exhibit 99.1 contains both the Earnings Press Release and Supplemental Information for the Q1 2015 period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, and to provide investors with access to the related press release and supplemental information.

The detailed financial results and supplemental information are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing. You can also find this information on the company's investor relations website at www.digitalrealty.com.

The information in this filing, including the press release and supplemental data, is considered 'furnished' under Regulation FD and Items 2.02 and 7.01. Furnished information is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other company filings.

Investors should look for key performance indicators relevant to a REIT, such as rental revenue, operating expenses, net operating income (NOI), Funds From Operations (FFO), Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO), occupancy rates, leasing activity, and any updated guidance for the rest of the fiscal year.