What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing serves to disclose the pricing of Digital Realty's offering of €850 million in 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2034. It also provides details on the terms of the notes and the intended use of the proceeds.

Who is issuing the Euro Notes and who guarantees them?

The Euro Notes are being issued by Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of Digital Realty's operating partnership. They are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its operating partnership.

Where are these notes being offered and can U.S. persons purchase them?

The Euro Notes are being sold only outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S. They have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption.

How does Digital Realty plan to use the proceeds from this offering?

Digital Realty intends to use the net proceeds to temporarily repay borrowings under its global revolving credit facilities, fund acquisitions and development opportunities, invest in interest-bearing accounts and securities consistent with REIT qualification, and for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying other debt or retiring securities.

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K: Regulation FD

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) announced the pricing of an offering of €850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2034. These senior unsecured notes are issued by its indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary, Digital Dutch Finco B.V., and are fully guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its operating partnership. The offering is being conducted solely outside the United States under Regulation S, with settlement expected on June 25, 2025. The proceeds from this Euro Notes offering are intended for various corporate uses, including temporarily repaying outstanding borrowings under the company's global revolving credit facilities, funding property and business acquisitions, development opportunities, and general corporate purposes. This strategic move aims to strengthen Digital Realty's financial flexibility and support its growth initiatives while maintaining its REIT qualification.

Key Highlights

1Digital Realty priced an offering of €850 million of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2034.
2The notes are senior unsecured obligations of Digital Dutch Finco B.V., guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its operating partnership.
3The offering is exclusively for non-U.S. investors under Regulation S.
4Settlement for the Euro Notes is anticipated on June 25, 2025.
5Proceeds will be used for credit facility repayment, acquisitions, development, and general corporate purposes.
6The company intends to use proceeds in a manner consistent with maintaining its REIT status.

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 17, 2025)

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