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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 14, 2017)

Filed August 14, 2017For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

This 8-K filing from Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) on August 14, 2017, primarily serves as an update regarding the previously announced merger with DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (DFT). The company reiterates the details of the Agreement and Plan of Merger and directs investors to a proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 10, 2017, for comprehensive information about the transaction, including the structure of the merger and important disclosures. Investors are urged to review the proxy statement and other filings to understand the implications of this significant acquisition. The filing also includes cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements and highlights potential risks and uncertainties associated with the merger's consummation and the integration of the two entities. Furthermore, unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are being furnished, offering a look at the potential combined financial position and operational results of Digital Realty and DFT.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is proceeding with its merger with DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (DFT), as detailed in a June 8, 2017, merger agreement.
  • 2The combined entity will retain the Digital Realty Trust, Inc. name following the successful completion of the merger.
  • 3Investors are directed to a proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 10, 2017, for critical details regarding the DFT Merger.
  • 4The filing includes important disclosures about the "Interests of Participants" in the merger solicitation, referring back to the proxy statement.
  • 5Significant cautionary statements are provided regarding "forward-looking statements" and the inherent risks and uncertainties in completing and integrating the merger.
  • 6The company is furnishing unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for both Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. as of June 30, 2017, and for the periods ended December 31, 2016, and June 30, 2017.
  • 7These pro forma financials are intended to provide an indicative view of the combined entity's financial state and performance, subject to the conditions of the merger.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily serves to update investors on the status of the proposed merger between Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (DFT), and to furnish pro forma financial information related to the transaction.

Investors and stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus filed by Digital Realty on July 10, 2017. This document contains important information about the merger and related matters. Free copies can be obtained from the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or Digital Realty's corporate website (www.digitalrealty.com).

The filing highlights several risks, including the possibility of not receiving necessary stockholder approvals, failure to satisfy closing conditions, difficulties in realizing anticipated benefits and synergies, higher-than-expected integration costs, potential business disruptions, and challenges in retaining key personnel and maintaining business relationships. Investors are encouraged to review the full list of risks detailed in Digital Realty's and DFT's SEC filings.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements provide a hypothetical view of the combined company's financial position and operating results as if the merger had already occurred. This helps investors understand the potential financial scale and performance of the merged entity, though it's important to note these are not necessarily indicative of actual future results.