SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR, news, filings), a leading global provider of data center and colocation solutions, announced today that its board of directors has authorized cash dividends for the fourth quarter of 2015.
Common Stock
The company’s board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.85 per share to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 15, 2015. The common stock cash dividend will be paid on January 15, 2016.
Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
The company’s board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.43750 per share to holders of record of the company’s 7.000% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock as of the close of business on December 15, 2015. The Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on December 31, 2015.
Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
The company’s board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.414063 per share to holders of record of the company’s 6.625% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock as of the close of business on December 15, 2015. The Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on December 31, 2015.
Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
The company’s board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.367188 per share to holders of record of the company’s 5.875% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock as of the close of business on December 15, 2015. The Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on December 31, 2015.
Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
The company’s board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.460938 per share to holders of record of the company’s 7.375% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock as of the close of business on December 15, 2015. The Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on December 31, 2015.
Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
The company’s board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.56003 per share to holders of record of the company’s 6.350% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock as of the close of business on December 15, 2015. The Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on December 31, 2015.
About Digital Realty
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 1,000 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty’s clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products. www.digitalrealty.com
For Additional Information
John J. Stewart
Senior Vice President
Investor Relations
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
+1 (415) 738-6500
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 results to differ materially, including statements related to the amount and timing of expected payment of dividends on our common stock and preferred stock. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the following: the impact of current global economic, credit and market conditions; current local economic conditions in our metropolitan areas; decreases in information technology spending, including as a result of economic slowdowns or recession; adverse economic or real estate developments in our industry or the industry sectors that we sell to (including risks relating to decreasing real estate valuations and impairment charges); our dependence upon significant tenants; bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant or a significant number of smaller tenants; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants; our failure to obtain necessary debt and equity financing; risks associated with using debt to fund our business activities, including re-financing and interest rate risks, our failure to repay debt when due, adverse changes in our credit ratings or our breach of covenants or other terms contained in our loan facilities and agreements; financial market fluctuations; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; our inability to manage our growth effectively; difficulty acquiring or operating properties in foreign jurisdictions; our failure to successfully integrate and operate acquired or developed properties or businesses, including Telx; the suitability of our properties and data center infrastructure, delays or disruptions in connectivity, failure of our physical infrastructure or services or availability of power; risks related to joint venture investments, including as a result of our lack of control of such investments; delays or unexpected costs in development of properties; decreased rental rates, increased operating costs or increased vacancy rates; increased competition or available supply of data center space; our inability to successfully develop and lease new properties and development space; difficulties in identifying properties to acquire and completing acquisitions; our inability to acquire off-market properties; our inability to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to reporting companies; our failure to maintain our status as a REIT; possible adverse changes to tax laws; restrictions on our ability to engage in certain business activities; environmental uncertainties and risks related to natural disasters; losses in excess of our insurance coverage; changes in foreign laws and regulations, including those related to taxation and real estate ownership and operation; and changes in local, state and federal regulatory requirements, including changes in real estate and zoning laws and increases in real property tax rates. For a further 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, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 andSeptember 30, 2015. 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.
SOURCE Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
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