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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 11, 2017)

Filed August 11, 2017For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

This 8-K filing from Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) on August 11, 2017, primarily announces the departure of Jarrett B. Appleby, the Chief Operating Officer, effective September 15, 2017. Mr. Appleby is entitled to severance payments and benefits as per his employment agreement. While the specific reasons for his departure are not detailed, the company is reaffirming its forward-looking statements in its SEC filings, cautioning that actual results could differ due to various risks and uncertainties. The filing also includes a press release, furnished under Regulation FD, that elaborates on executive officer actions. Investors should note this change in key management personnel and understand that the company is managing the transition according to existing agreements. The announcement does not appear to signal any immediate material change in the company's operational strategy, but any impact on execution will be subject to ongoing monitoring.

Key Highlights

  • 1Jarrett B. Appleby, Chief Operating Officer, will depart from Digital Realty Trust, Inc. effective September 15, 2017.
  • 2Mr. Appleby will receive severance payments and benefits in accordance with his employment agreement for a non-cause termination.
  • 3The company includes a safe harbor statement, reminding investors that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on August 11, 2017, concerning executive officer actions.
  • 5The information regarding the press release is furnished under Regulation FD and not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes.
  • 6No specific reasons for Mr. Appleby's departure are provided in this filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jarrett B. Appleby, the Chief Operating Officer, is departing from Digital Realty Trust, Inc. effective September 15, 2017.

Mr. Appleby will be eligible to receive cash severance, along with other severance payments and benefits, as stipulated by the non-cause termination provisions in his existing employment agreement and equity award agreements.

The filing does not explicitly state the reasons for Mr. Appleby's departure. It only mentions that he will receive severance in accordance with a non-cause termination.

The Regulation FD disclosure indicates that a press release concerning executive officer actions was issued on August 11, 2017. This information is provided for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' with the SEC in a way that would subject the company to Section 18 liabilities, nor is it incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.