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EQUINIX INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 3, 2005)

Filed February 3, 2005For Securities:EQIX

Summary

Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2005, detailing a significant conversion event. On February 1, 2005, i-STT Investments Pte Ltd ("i-STT") converted its Series A-1 Preferred Stock, which was previously issued upon conversion of a substantial portion of outstanding A-1 Notes, into 4,144,216 shares of Equinix Common Stock. This conversion, effective February 2, 2005, effectively reduces Equinix's long-term debt and preferred stock obligations by approximately $38 million. This transaction significantly impacts Equinix's capital structure. The pro forma capitalization as of September 30, 2004, shows a notable increase in common stock shares outstanding, from 18.5 million to 22.6 million, and a decrease in shares reserved for the conversion of outstanding convertible secured notes from 3.9 million to 0.2 million. Investors should note this deleveraging event and the resulting dilution in common stock.

Key Highlights

  • 1i-STT Investments Pte Ltd converted its Series A-1 Preferred Stock into 4,144,216 shares of Equinix Common Stock.
  • 2The conversion is effective as of February 2, 2005.
  • 3This event follows the earlier conversion of $38,035,206.53 of outstanding A-1 Notes held by i-STT into Series A-1 Preferred Stock.
  • 4The conversion represents a deleveraging of the company's balance sheet by reducing debt and preferred equity.
  • 5Pro forma common stock outstanding increased from 18.5 million to 22.6 million shares as of September 30, 2004.
  • 6Pro forma shares reserved for conversion of outstanding convertible secured notes decreased significantly from 3.9 million to 0.2 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary event reported is the conversion of i-STT Investments Pte Ltd's Series A-1 Preferred Stock into 4,144,216 shares of Equinix Common Stock, effective February 2, 2005. This conversion stems from an earlier conversion of convertible secured notes into preferred stock.

This conversion effectively reduces Equinix's outstanding debt and preferred stock obligations by approximately $38 million. It leads to an increase in the number of common shares outstanding and a decrease in the potential for future dilution from convertible notes.

The pro forma capitalization, as of September 30, 2004, shows an increase in common stock from 18.5 million shares to 22.6 million shares after reflecting this conversion. This indicates a dilution to existing common shareholders.

i-STT Investments Pte Ltd is an entity that previously held Equinix's A-1 Notes. They converted a significant portion of these notes into Series A-1 Preferred Stock and subsequently converted that preferred stock into common stock. This indicates a significant financial relationship and a move from debt/preferred holder to common equity holder.