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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 5, 2019)

Filed February 5, 2019For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2019, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The filing primarily consists of furnishing a press release, supplemental financial information, and presentation materials that were made available on the company's website. These documents provide investors with key performance metrics and insights into the company's operational and financial condition for the period. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the exhibits for comprehensive information. These exhibits are crucial for understanding DLR's revenue, profitability, portfolio performance, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by management. Investors should review the attached press release and supplemental data to assess the company's recent performance and its outlook within the data center real estate sector.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty Trust (DLR) announced Q4 and full-year 2018 financial results via an 8-K filing on February 5, 2019.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release, supplemental financial information, and presentation materials.
  • 3These materials provide details on the company's operational and financial performance for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.
  • 4Investors are directed to exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) for the complete financial results and related commentary.
  • 5The information is furnished under Regulation FD (Item 7.01) and Results of Operations (Item 2.02), meaning it is not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18.
  • 6The supplemental information and presentation materials are available on DLR's corporate website.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Digital Realty Trust's (DLR) financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. It directs investors to the press release, supplemental financial information, and presentation materials that contain the detailed results.

The detailed financial results, along with supplemental information and presentation materials, are provided as exhibits to this 8-K filing (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) and are also available on DLR's corporate website at www.digitalrealty.com.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing, including the press release and exhibits, is provided under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01. Therefore, it is furnished and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning the company is generally not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 for this information.

The supplemental information and presentation materials typically include key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, Funds From Operations (FFO), Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO), portfolio occupancy rates, leasing activity, development pipeline updates, and forward-looking guidance. Investors should refer to these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of DLR's performance.