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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 6, 2021)

Filed December 6, 2021For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) announced the successful completion of the listing of Digital Core REIT, a new, standalone real estate investment trust (REIT), on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) on December 6, 2021. This strategic move involved Digital Realty contributing a 90% interest in a portfolio of 10 U.S. and Canada-based data center assets, valued at approximately $1.4 billion, to Digital Core REIT. Digital Realty retains a 10% direct ownership in these properties and an initial approximate 35% ownership stake in Digital Core REIT (assuming the full exercise of an overallotment option). This transaction allows Digital Realty to monetize a portion of its portfolio while continuing to generate recurring revenue through asset and property management, as well as acquisition, disposition, and development fees from Digital Core REIT. Investors should note that Digital Realty will continue to provide these services, indicating an ongoing business relationship and a source of future income. The company also acknowledges potential risks associated with this new venture, including market conditions and regulatory factors, which are detailed in its SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty completed the listing of Digital Core REIT on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST).
  • 2Digital Core REIT is a new, standalone real estate investment trust externally managed by Digital Realty.
  • 3Digital Realty contributed a 90% interest in 10 U.S. and Canada-based data center assets valued at approximately $1.4 billion to Digital Core REIT.
  • 4Digital Realty retains a 10% direct ownership stake in the contributed assets and an initial approximately 35% ownership interest in Digital Core REIT.
  • 5Digital Realty will earn asset and property management fees, as well as acquisition, disposition, and development fees from Digital Core REIT.
  • 6The transaction allows for monetization of a portion of Digital Realty's assets while maintaining service revenue streams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Digital Core REIT is a new, independent real estate investment trust (REIT) that has been listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST). It is sponsored and externally managed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR).

Digital Realty contributed a 90% interest in a portfolio of 10 data center assets, located in major U.S. and Canadian markets, with an approximate valuation of $1.4 billion.

Digital Realty has retained a 10% direct ownership stake in each of the 10 contributed assets. Furthermore, Digital Realty will own an initial approximately 35% ownership interest in Digital Core REIT (subject to the exercise of an overallotment option). Digital Realty will also provide asset and property management services, along with acquisition, disposition, and development services, for which it will earn fees.

The transaction allows Digital Realty to monetize a portion of its real estate portfolio. While specific immediate financial gains are not detailed in this 8-K, the company will benefit from ongoing fee income from management and other services provided to Digital Core REIT, which contributes to recurring revenue streams.