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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 7, 2020)

Filed May 7, 2020For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on May 7, 2020, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. This filing primarily directs investors to the company's website for a press release, supplemental financial information, and presentation materials detailing these results. Investors should consult these attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of DLR's performance and outlook during the first quarter of 2020. The information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, including the attached exhibits, is for informational purposes and is not considered "filed" for purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means the content is not being incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. Investors are advised to review the press release and supplemental data directly for the specific financial metrics and operational updates provided by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Q1 2020 financial results via press release and supplemental information.
  • 2Presentation materials related to Q1 2020 results also made available.
  • 3Information furnished under Item 2.02 and 7.01, not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes.
  • 4Company directs investors to its official website (www.digitalrealty.com) for detailed information.
  • 5Exhibits 99.1 (Earnings Press Release and Supplemental Information) and 99.2 (Presentation Materials) are incorporated by reference.
  • 6Filing occurred on May 7, 2020, covering the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and to direct investors to the company's website where the detailed press release, supplemental financial information, and presentation materials are available.

The specific financial details, including the earnings press release and supplemental information for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, are provided in Exhibit 99.1, and presentation materials are in Exhibit 99.2. Both are accessible through Digital Realty's website (www.digitalrealty.com) and are incorporated by reference in this filing.

No, the information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the attached exhibits, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01. It is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same liability and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.

The filing indicates that neither Digital Realty Trust, Inc. nor Digital Realty Trust, L.P. have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards. This means they are subject to the same new/revised accounting standards as other public companies.