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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 4, 2019)

Filed January 4, 2019For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed a Form 8-K on January 4, 2019, primarily to update its "United States Federal Income Tax Considerations." This update supersedes previous disclosures related to tax matters in prior prospectuses and an earlier 8-K filing. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for the latest information on the tax implications of their investments. Furthermore, the filing confirms the completion of Digital Realty's significant acquisition of Ascenty, a leading Brazilian data center provider. This $1.8 billion transaction, finalized on December 20, 2018, through its Brazilian subsidiary, represents a substantial expansion into a key Latin American market. This acquisition is a material event for the company and its investors, signaling growth and strategic positioning.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty Trust, Inc. updated its "United States Federal Income Tax Considerations" in Exhibit 99.1, superseding previous disclosures.
  • 2The acquisition of Ascenty, a leading data center provider in Brazil, was completed on December 20, 2018.
  • 3The Ascenty acquisition was valued at approximately $1.8 billion.
  • 4The acquisition was completed through Digital Realty's Brazilian subsidiary, Stellar Participações Ltda.
  • 5This 8-K filing serves to officially confirm the closure of the Ascenty acquisition.
  • 6The filing also serves as an update for federal income tax considerations for investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purposes of this 8-K filing are to update the "United States Federal Income Tax Considerations" for investors and to officially confirm the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Ascenty.

The acquisition of Ascenty, a leading data center provider in Brazil, for approximately $1.8 billion, is a significant strategic move that expands Digital Realty's footprint into a major Latin American market and enhances its global data center portfolio.

The updated "United States Federal Income Tax Considerations" are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. This information supersedes previous disclosures.

Ascenty was acquired from the private equity firm Great Hill Partners.