Monitor allocation of proceeds to Eligible Green Projects and any subsequent use for debt repayment or acquisitions. The 5.125% coupon on 10-year euro-denominated debt appears competitive for a REIT of this credit quality; watch for any rating agency commentary on leverage post-issuance.
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Executive Summary
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) issued €1 billion of 5.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2036 via a wholly owned finance subsidiary, Digital Euro Finco, LLC. The notes are senior unsecured obligations fully guaranteed by DLR and its operating partnership. Net proceeds of approximately €985.8 million are intended to finance or refinance Eligible Green Projects, with interim use for debt repayment, acquisitions, development, and general corporate purposes. This is a routine debt capital markets transaction that extends the company's maturity profile and provides liquidity for its green investment strategy.
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Key Facts
- Issued €1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2036.
- Net proceeds of approximately €985.8 million after discounts and expenses.
- Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Digital Euro Finco, LLC, fully guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
- Interest payable annually on October 9, beginning October 9, 2027; maturity on October 9, 2036.
- Proceeds allocated to Eligible Green Projects (renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, etc.) or interim uses including debt repayment, acquisitions, and working capital.
- Indenture includes covenants limiting total debt to 60% of total assets, secured debt to 40% of total assets, and requiring unencumbered assets at least 150% of unsecured debt.
- Notes redeemable at par plus make-whole premium (except within 90 days of maturity).
Financial Impact
€1 billion debt issuance at 5.125% coupon, net proceeds ~€985.8 million. Increases total debt by €1 billion but earmarked for green projects and general corporate purposes.
Risk Factors
- Increased leverage from €1 billion additional debt could pressure credit metrics if not offset by asset growth or EBITDA improvement.
- Proceeds allocated to green projects may not yield expected returns or may face execution delays.
- Interest rate risk: 5.125% fixed coupon locks in cost but may be above current floating-rate alternatives.
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-419168 |
| Document: d368817d8k.htm | 0001193125-26-419168 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-419168-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-419168 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-419168-index.html | 0001193125-26-419168 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-419168.txt | 0001193125-26-419168 |
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Oct 9, 2026 18d ago | 8-K | $180.16 $173.00 | ▼ −3.97% | ▼ −2.48% | $179.01 (−0.64%) |
Oct 6, 2026 21d ago | 8-K | $180.47 $172.09 | ▼ −4.64% | ▼ −3.66% | $179.01 (−0.81%) |
Oct 6, 2026 21d ago | 8-K | $180.47 $172.09 | ▼ −4.64% | ▼ −3.66% | $179.01 (−0.81%) |
Oct 1, 2026 26d ago | Press Release | $178.55 | awaiting T+5 | — | $179.01 (+0.26%) |
Aug 15, 2026 10w ago | Institutional Cluster | $197.91 $188.55 | ▼ −4.73% | ▼ −3.54% | $179.01 (−9.55%) |
Jun 30, 2026 17w ago | Press Release | $179.58 $173.70 | ▼ −3.27% | ▼ −3.88% | $179.01 (−0.32%) |
May 4, 2026 25w ago | 424B5 | $20.52 $20.64 | ▲ +0.58% | ▼ −2.35% | $179.01 (+772.37%) |
Apr 23, 2026 26w ago | 8-K | $20.10 $20.01 | ▼ −0.45% | ▼ −1.36% | $179.01 (+790.60%) |
Apr 23, 2026 26w ago | Press Release | $199.69 $200.94 | ▲ +0.63% | ▼ −0.28% | $179.01 (−10.36%) |
Apr 17, 2026 27w ago | DEFA14A | $20.00 $20.09 | ▲ +0.45% | ▼ −0.46% | $179.01 (+795.05%) |
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