8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

EQUINIX INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 30, 2014)

Filed April 30, 2014For Securities:EQIX

Summary

Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) filed an 8-K on April 30, 2014, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results, which was issued on the same day. Investors should note that while this 8-K provides access to the Q1 2014 earnings information, the press release itself is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as other filings. The company also indicated the use of non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations provided in the press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equinix announced its first quarter 2014 financial results via press release on April 30, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves to incorporate the press release containing the Q1 2014 earnings information.
  • 3The press release is furnished as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) to the 8-K.
  • 4The company will host a conference call on April 30, 2014, to discuss the Q1 2014 results.
  • 5The information provided in the press release is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes.
  • 6Equinix utilizes and reconciles non-GAAP financial measures with comparable GAAP measures in its earnings announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Equinix's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by Equinix on April 30, 2014, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the press release containing the financial results is furnished, not filed, for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liability as formally filed documents.

Yes, Equinix makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial information in its earnings announcement. The press release includes reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their comparable GAAP financial measures.