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EQUINIX INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2007)

Filed October 30, 2007For Securities:EQIX

Summary

Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) filed an 8-K report on October 30, 2007, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, via a press release (Exhibit 99.1). While the specific financial figures are not detailed in this 8-K, the filing indicates that Equinix released non-GAAP information and will hold a conference call to discuss these results. Separately, the company disclosed a new financial obligation through its wholly-owned subsidiary Equinix (UK) Ltd. On October 25, 2007, this subsidiary borrowed an additional £6,000,000 (approximately $12.3 million) under its existing Senior Facilities Agreement. This increases the total outstanding debt under this agreement to approximately £38,621,000 (approximately $79.2 million) at a blended interest rate of 7.62%. This facility is crucial for funding Equinix's European operations and became an indirect obligation of Equinix following its acquisition of IXEurope plc.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equinix released its Q3 2007 financial results on October 30, 2007, via press release.
  • 2The company will host a conference call to discuss the Q3 2007 financial results.
  • 3Equinix (UK) Ltd. borrowed an additional £6,000,000 (approx. $12.3M) on October 25, 2007.
  • 4This borrowing increases the total outstanding under the Senior Facilities Agreement to approx. £38,621,000 (approx. $79.2M).
  • 5The blended interest rate on the Senior Facilities Agreement is approximately 7.62%.
  • 6The Senior Facilities Agreement is used to fund Equinix's European operations.
  • 7This debt became an indirect obligation of Equinix after the acquisition of IXEurope plc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing announces that Equinix released its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, via a press release on October 30, 2007. However, the specific financial figures are not detailed within this 8-K report itself; investors would need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the subsequent conference call for detailed results and any non-GAAP information.

The additional borrowing of £6,000,000 by Equinix (UK) Ltd. under its Senior Facilities Agreement indicates ongoing investment and funding needs for the company's European operations. This increases the total debt under this facility, which is a key component in supporting Equinix's infrastructure and growth in Europe, particularly following the recent acquisition of IXEurope plc.

The blended interest rate on the Senior Facilities Agreement, following the additional borrowing, is approximately 7.62%. This rate applies to the total outstanding borrowings of approximately £38,621,000 (or $79.2 million) as of October 25, 2007.

The Senior Facilities Agreement became an indirect obligation of Equinix, Inc. as a result of its acquisition of IXEurope plc, which was completed on September 14, 2007. This means the debt taken on by the subsidiary is now consolidated under the parent company's financial structure.