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EQUINIX INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 13, 2019)

Filed February 13, 2019For Securities:EQIX

Summary

Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) filed an 8-K on February 13, 2019, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results and related conference call information. Investors should note that the press release, while providing key financial performance data, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it's for informational purposes unless explicitly incorporated into other filings. Furthermore, the company indicated its use of non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between these non-GAAP figures and their comparable GAAP measures is available within the provided press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors are encouraged to review this reconciliation to fully understand the financial performance as presented by Equinix.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equinix (EQIX) announced Q4 and Full Year 2018 financial results on February 13, 2019, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with detailed financial results.
  • 3The press release also provides information regarding an upcoming conference call to discuss the results.
  • 4Equinix will be referencing non-GAAP financial measures in its discussion.
  • 5A reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures is included in the furnished press release.
  • 6The press release is furnished as an exhibit and not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its incorporation by reference unless explicitly stated.
  • 7Keith D. Taylor, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, indicating official company submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Equinix's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018, and to furnish the accompanying press release and conference call details.

No, the press release is furnished as part of the 8-K and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. While it contains important financial information, investors should be aware of this distinction regarding its legal filing status.

It means that in addition to standard accounting measures (GAAP), Equinix is presenting financial results using metrics that exclude certain items. A reconciliation is provided in the press release to help investors understand how these non-GAAP measures relate to the official GAAP figures.

The detailed financial results are available in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.