Digital Realty Announces Redemption of 2.750% Notes Due 2023

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Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) announced the redemption of all its outstanding 2.750% notes due 2023, with a total principal amount of $350 million. The redemption will take place on February 4, 2021, as per the indenture dated June 23, 2015. Investors will receive the par value, a make-whole premium, and accrued interest until the redemption date. Wells Fargo Bank serves as the trustee and paying agent.

Positive

• Redemption of $350 million in outstanding notes may enhance liquidity.
• Indicates proactive management of debt by Digital Realty.

Negative

• Potential make-whole premium may increase costs.
• Redemption could indicate future cash flow challenges.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), a leading global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced today that its operating partnership, Digital Realty Trust, L.P., has given notice of its intention to redeem all of its outstanding 2.750% notes due 2023, pursuant to its option under the indenture governing the notes, dated as of June 23, 2015, as supplemented by a supplemental indenture dated August 7, 2017.  The redemption date is February 4, 2021, and the applicable redemption price is equal to par plus a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date, in accordance with the terms of the notes.  As of the date hereof, there was $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding. 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the trustee and paying agent for the notes. 

About Digital Realty
Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions.  PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers a trusted foundation and proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture PDx™ solution methodology for scaling digital business and efficiently managing data gravity challenges.  Digital Realty's global data center footprint gives customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with more than 280 facilities in 49 metros across 24 countries on six continents.  To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.  

For Additional Information
Andrew P. Power
Chief Financial Officer
Digital Realty
(415) 738-6500

Investor Relations
John J. Stewart / Jim Huseby
Digital Realty
(415) 738-6500
investorrelations@digitalrealty.com

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to the timing of the redemption.  For a list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports and other filings by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

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SOURCE Digital Realty

FAQ

What is the redemption date for Digital Realty's 2.750% notes due 2023?

The redemption date is February 4, 2021.

How much principal amount is involved in the redemption of Digital Realty's notes?

The aggregate principal amount involved is $350 million.

What will investors receive upon the redemption of the notes?

Investors will receive the par value, a make-whole premium, and accrued interest.

Who is the trustee for Digital Realty's outstanding notes?

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the trustee.

What is the interest rate of Digital Realty's notes being redeemed?

The notes have an interest rate of 2.750%.