8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 29, 2021)

Filed July 29, 2021For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2021, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The filing includes a press release, supplemental financial information, and presentation materials, all of which are available on the company's website. These documents provide key details on the company's performance, operational metrics, and outlook for investors. Investors should note that the information furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, nor will it be incorporated by reference into future SEC filings. However, the exhibits provide the core financial and operational data that investors need to assess DLR's recent performance and strategic direction.

Key Highlights

  • 1DLR announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, via a press release filed on July 29, 2021.
  • 2The company made supplemental information and presentation materials available on its website alongside the press release.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference a press release and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Presentation materials posted on the company's website are also incorporated by reference (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5The information is furnished under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination.
  • 6Investors are directed to the company's website for a comprehensive view of the quarterly results and related materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results, along with supplemental information and presentation materials, were announced via a press release on July 29, 2021, and are available on Digital Realty Trust's website at www.digitalrealty.com. These documents are also attached as exhibits to the 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this 8-K, including the press release and supplemental information, is considered 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it does not subject the company to liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act and is generally not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

Typically, supplemental information provided by DLR includes key operational metrics for its data center portfolio, such as occupancy rates, leasing activity, rental revenue details, capital expenditures, and financial metrics like Adjusted EBITDA and Funds From Operations (FFO), which are crucial for REIT performance analysis.

DLR provides presentation materials to offer investors a visual and often more narrative overview of its quarterly performance. These presentations usually highlight key achievements, market trends, strategic initiatives, and forward-looking statements, complementing the quantitative data in the press release and financial statements.