01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 1, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) filed an 8-K on July 1, 2026, detailing the completion of its acquisition of Blackstone's interests in two joint ventures, Digital Carver Dulles 9 and Digital Carver Brickyard.
This strategic move consolidates DLR's ownership in these key data center assets. Following the acquisition, Blackstone completed an underwritten public offering of 12,310,249 shares of DLR's common stock. These shares were initially issued as non-voting common stock by DLR to Blackstone and subsequently converted into voting common stock for the public offering.
It's important for investors to note that DLR did not receive any proceeds from this sale, as it was an offering by Blackstone. The non-voting common stock mechanism was established through Articles Supplementary to DLR's charter, which designated specific shares with identical rights to common stock except for voting power and automatic conversion upon transfer to an unaffiliated party.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Digital Realty (DLR) completed the acquisition of Blackstone's interests in the Digital Carver Dulles 9 and Digital Carver Brickyard joint ventures on June 30, 2026.
- Blackstone Inc. sold 12,310,249 shares of DLR common stock via an underwritten public offering on July 1, 2026, at $185.00 per share.
- DLR did not receive any proceeds from Blackstone's public offering of DLR shares.
- DLR issued 12,310,249 shares of non-voting common stock to Blackstone as part of the acquisition.
- These non-voting shares automatically converted into voting common stock upon Blackstone's sale to the public.
- The non-voting common stock has identical rights to regular common stock, except for voting rights and automatic conversion terms.
- The transactions were conducted under DLR's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Digital Realty raise capital through the recent stock offering?
No, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) did not receive any proceeds from the public offering of shares that occurred on July 1, 2026. This offering was conducted by Blackstone Inc., the selling stockholder.
What is the significance of the non-voting common stock mentioned in the filing?
The non-voting common stock was a mechanism created to facilitate the transaction with Blackstone. These shares had identical rights to regular common stock, except for voting rights. They were designed to automatically convert into voting common stock upon transfer to an unaffiliated party, which occurred when Blackstone sold the shares to the public.
What was acquired by Digital Realty?
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. acquired all of Blackstone Inc.'s interests in two joint ventures: Digital Carver Dulles 9 and Digital Carver Brickyard.
Are there any changes to Digital Realty's voting structure for existing shareholders?
For existing shareholders, there is no direct change to their voting rights. The non-voting common stock was a temporary class issued to Blackstone and subsequently converted to voting common stock upon sale to the public. The terms of the non-voting stock ensured it converted to standard voting common stock upon transfer, meaning public shareholders are acquiring standard voting shares.
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