8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

EQUINIX INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 18, 2016)

Filed February 18, 2016For Securities:EQIX

Summary

Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) filed an 8-K on February 18, 2016, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. The filing primarily serves as a notification that a press release detailing these results was issued on the same date and that a conference call to discuss them would be held. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial figures and operational performance metrics. It is important for investors to note that Equinix intends to discuss non-GAAP financial information, and the press release includes a reconciliation to comparable GAAP measures. This filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements but directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release for a comprehensive overview of the company's performance and financial condition as of year-end 2015.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equinix issued a press release on February 18, 2016, announcing its financial results for Q4 and full year 2015.
  • 2The 8-K filing itself primarily serves to furnish this press release as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3A conference call was scheduled to discuss the reported financial results.
  • 4The company disclosed its intention to present non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 5A reconciliation between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures is available in the provided press release.
  • 6The filing is dated February 18, 2016, with the event date of the earliest reported event being February 17, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Equinix's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015, through a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The specific financial results, including detailed figures and operational performance, are contained within the press release dated February 18, 2016, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the detailed financial statements. It directs investors to refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for that information.

It means that in addition to standard accounting measures (GAAP), Equinix will be presenting financial metrics that are not prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. A reconciliation to show how these non-GAAP measures compare to the GAAP measures is provided in the press release.