8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 28, 2016)

Filed July 28, 2016For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2016, primarily to disclose presentation materials made available on their website. These materials, attached as Exhibit 99.1, likely contain updates on the company's operational and financial performance. While the filing itself does not detail the specific financial results or operational highlights, it signifies that investors should refer to the posted presentation for the latest information regarding the company's business and financial condition as of that date. This disclosure is made under Regulation FD, ensuring that important information is broadly disseminated. Investors interested in DLR's performance for the period ending around July 27, 2016, should consult the referenced presentation materials. The filing emphasizes that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' with the SEC, a common distinction for such disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1DLR filed an 8-K on July 28, 2016, related to financial results and operations.
  • 2The core of the filing is the disclosure of presentation materials made available on the company's website (www.digitalrealty.com).
  • 3These presentation materials are incorporated as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4The filing is made under both Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' with the SEC, limiting liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Investors are directed to the presentation materials for the most up-to-date information on DLR's performance and financial condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose presentation materials that Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) made available on its website on July 28, 2016. These materials likely contain updates on the company's financial results and operational performance.

The specific financial details and operational updates are not contained within the 8-K filing itself. Investors need to refer to the 'Presentation Materials posted July 28, 2016,' which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing and was also posted on the company's website.

This information is being furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of the 8-K. Companies often furnish this type of material (like investor presentations) to comply with Regulation FD and to provide updates without assuming the same level of liability associated with 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) ensures that when a public company discloses material non-public information to certain individuals (like securities analysts or institutional investors), it must also make that information public. In this case, by furnishing the presentation materials, DLR is ensuring that this information is accessible to all investors simultaneously.