Digital Realty Trust, Inc.: issues CHF510 million Swiss franc notes

What happened The filing states that on Oct 6, 2026 Digital Constellation B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the operating partnership, issued and sold CHF225 million aggregate principal amount of 1.6803% guaranteed notes due 2029, CHF185 million aggregate principal amount of 2.0600% guaranteed notes due 2032 and CHF100 million aggregate principal amount of 2.4150% guaranteed notes due 2036 (the Swiss franc notes). The filing says the Swiss franc notes are senior unsecured obligations of Digital Constellation B.V. and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc., the operating partnership and Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. The filing says the Swiss franc notes were sold outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S and will not be registered under the Securities Act. The filing reports net proceeds of CHF508.39 million and states intended uses of proceeds.

Key details

• Amounts and rates: CHF225 million at 1.6803% due Oct 8, 2029; CHF185 million at 2.0600% due Oct 6, 2032; CHF100 million at 2.4150% due Oct 6, 2036.
• Interest payments: annually in arrears; first payments Oct 8, 2027 for the 2029 notes and Oct 6, 2027 for the 2032 and 2036 notes.
• Guarantees and ranking: fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc., the operating partnership and Digital Intrepid Holding B.V.; notes rank equally with other senior unsecured indebtedness.
• Offering and use of proceeds: notes sold outside the United States under Regulation S; net proceeds of CHF508.39 million to be used to temporarily repay borrowings under the operating partnership’s global revolving credit facilities, acquire properties or businesses, fund development opportunities, invest in short-term interest-bearing instruments, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Why it may matter The filing reports Item 1.01 (entry into a material definitive agreement) and Item 2.03 (creation of a direct financial obligation), which cover the issuance, terms, guarantees and sale outside the United States of the Swiss franc notes, and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD disclosure) for the related press release. A filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.