DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. current report, 21 June 2018

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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 21, 2018
Event: Completion of an underwritten public offering of senior notes.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing reports a specific debt issuance event rather than periodic financial performance metrics (e.g., revenue, profit, or cash flow).

  • Debt Issuance: $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.450% Notes due 2028.
  • Offering Price: 99.852% of principal amount.
  • Interest Rate: 4.450% per annum.
  • Interest Payment Dates: January 15 and July 15, commencing January 15, 2019.
  • Maturity Date: July 15, 2028.
  • Guarantee: Fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
  • Security Status: General unsecured senior obligations; effectively subordinated to secured indebtedness and subsidiary liabilities.

Material Changes

The primary material change is the creation of a direct financial obligation through the issuance of the 2028 Notes. The filing does not provide comparative financial data against prior periods as it is a transaction-specific report.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Redemption Terms:

  • Notes are redeemable at the company's option prior to April 15, 2028, at 100% of principal plus accrued interest and a make-whole premium.
  • On or after April 15, 2028, notes are redeemable at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.
Events of Default:
  • Failure to pay interest for 30 days.
  • Failure to pay principal or redemption price when due.
  • Failure to comply with indenture covenants (uncured for 60 days after notice).
  • Default on other indebtedness exceeding $75,000,000 (uncured for 60 days).
  • Bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization events.
Covenants: The indenture includes restrictive covenants limiting the ability to incur additional indebtedness and requiring the maintenance of a pool of unencumbered assets.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the total net proceeds received after underwriting discounts and expenses (not explicitly stated in this text).
  • Review the full text of the Supplemental Indenture (Exhibit 4.2) for specific limitations on additional indebtedness.
  • Confirm the impact of the new debt on the company's leverage ratios and liquidity position.
  • Assess the company's ability to meet the first interest payment due on January 15, 2019.
  • Check for any cross-default triggers related to existing debt facilities.