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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 8, 2016)

Filed April 8, 2016For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) announced on April 8, 2016, through its indirect finance subsidiary, Digital Euro Finco, LLC, the commencement of an offering for Euro-denominated Guaranteed Notes. These notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the subsidiary and will be fully guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. The offering is targeted outside the United States under Regulation S, and the company intends to use the net proceeds to temporarily repay borrowings under its global revolving credit facility. The consummation of this offering is contingent upon market conditions and other customary closing conditions. Investors should note that the final terms are subject to pricing. This move indicates DLR's strategy to access international capital markets for its funding needs, diversifying its debt structure and potentially optimizing its cost of capital. The use of proceeds to reduce revolving credit facility borrowings suggests a focus on managing its short-term liquidity and debt obligations effectively. While the offering aims to strengthen the company's financial flexibility, investors should remain aware of the forward-looking nature of the statements and the inherent risks associated with market conditions and the successful completion of the offering.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty Trust (DLR) subsidiary commenced an offering of Euro-denominated Guaranteed Notes.
  • 2The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Digital Euro Finco, LLC.
  • 3Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. provide full and unconditional guarantees for the Notes.
  • 4The offering is conducted outside the United States under Regulation S.
  • 5Net proceeds are intended for temporary repayment of borrowings under the global revolving credit facility.
  • 6Offering is subject to market conditions and customary closing conditions.
  • 7Final terms of the Notes will be determined at the time of pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing announces the commencement of an offering for Euro-denominated Guaranteed Notes by Digital Realty Trust's subsidiary, Digital Euro Finco, LLC. It also outlines the intended use of the proceeds and acknowledges the conditions and risks associated with the offering.

The notes are being issued by Digital Euro Finco, LLC, a wholly-owned indirect finance subsidiary of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by both Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P.

Digital Realty intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to temporarily repay borrowings under its global revolving credit facility.

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 registered under the Securities Act and will not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons unless an exemption from registration applies.