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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders rejected A stockholder proposal regarding enhanced water risk disclosure. at the 2026-05-29 meeting.

“A stockholder proposal regarding enhanced water risk disclosure. ​ Votes For ​ ​ Votes Against ​ ​ Abstentions ​ ​ Broker Non-Votes 69,757,155 ​ 240,748,354 ​ 2,755,449 ​ 13,738,495 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.”
Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders approved Resolution to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (a "say-on-pay vote"). at the 2026-05-29 meeting.

“Resolution to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (a "say-on-pay vote").”
Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. at the 2026-05-29 meeting.

“Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders approved Election of directors, each to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until a successor for each has been duly elected and qualifies. at the 2026-05-29 meeting.

“Election of directors, each to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until a successor for each has been duly elected and qualifies.”
Earnings Releases

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“On April 23, 2026, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.”
Material Agreements

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. entered into 3.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 and 4.250% Guaranteed Notes due 2037 (Euro Notes) with Deutsche Trustee Company Limited, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. valued at €600,000,000 of 3.750% Notes due 2033; €800,000,000 of 4.250% Notes due 2037; net proceeds ~€1,384.7 (effective 2025-11-20).

“On November 20, 2025, Digital Euro Finco, LLC, a wholly owned indirect finance subsidiary of the operating partnership, issued and sold €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 denominated in Euros (the “2033 Notes”) and €800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Guaranteed Notes due 2037 denominated in Euros (the “2037 Notes” and together with the 2033 Notes, the “Euro Notes”).”
Debt Financings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. incurred senior notes of €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 and €800,000,000 aggregate principal amount with initial purchasers at 3.750% per annum for the 2033 Notes and 4.250% per annum for the 2037 Notes maturing January 15, 2033 for the 2033 Notes and November 20, 2037 for the 2037 Notes.

“On November 20, 2025, Digital Euro Finco, LLC, a wholly owned indirect finance subsidiary of the operating partnership, issued and sold €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 denominated in Euros (the “2033 Notes”) and €800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Guaranteed Notes due 2037 denominated in Euros (the “2037 Notes” and together with the 2033 Notes, the “Euro Notes”).”
Debt Financings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. incurred senior notes of €850,000,000 aggregate principal amount with Deutsche Trustee Company Limited, as trustee at 3.875% per annum maturing July 15, 2034.

“On June 25, 2025, Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the operating partnership, issued and sold €850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2034 (the "Euro Notes").”
Governance Changes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.: Increased authorized shares of common stock from 392,000,000 to 502,000,000 (effective 2024-12-23).

“the Board of Directors of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. approved an amendment to our charter increasing the number of authorized shares of our common stock, par value $.01 per share, available for issuance from 392,000,000 to 502,000,000.”
Earnings Releases

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

“On May 2, 2024, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.”

Susan Swanezy was elected as director at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On April 23, 2024, our Board of Directors (“Board”) elected Susan Swanezy as an independent director to our Board to serve until our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until her successor is duly elected and qualifies.”
Earnings Releases

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

“On February 15, 2024, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.”

Alexis Black Bjorlin resigned as Director at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On December 7, 2023, Alexis Black Bjorlin, a director and member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the company, notified the company of her resignation from the Board, effective December 8, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

“On October 26, 2023, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders rejected A stockholder proposal regarding inclusion in the workplace. at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 5. A stockholder proposal regarding inclusion in the workplace. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 32,345,996 219,976,312 3,446,024 13,096,624”
Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders voted on On a non-binding, advisory basis, the frequency of holding future say-on-pay votes (every one, two or three years). at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 4. On a non-binding, advisory basis, the frequency of holding future say-on-pay votes (every one, two or three years). ​ ​ 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years ​ Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 247,433,143 188,160 7,707,301 ​ 439,728 13,096,624”
Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders approved Resolution to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (a “say-on-pay vote”). at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 3. Resolution to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (a “say-on-pay vote”). Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 225,909,341 29,250,936 608,055 13,096,624”
Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 2. Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 266,457,532 2,278,159 129,265 None”
Shareholder Votes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. shareholders approved Election of directors, each to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until a successor for each has been duly elected and qualifies. at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 1. Election of directors, each to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until a successor for each has been duly elected and qualifies. ​ Nominees Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Alexis Black Bjorlin 228,068,628 26,839,272 860,432 13,096,624 VeraLinn Jamieson 248,708,777 3,440,633 3,618,922 13,096,624 Kevin J. Kennedy 243,904,657 8,241,132 3,622,543 13,096,624 William G. LaPerch 246,581,037 5,563,327 3,623,968 13,096,624 Jean F.H.P. Mandeville 253,830,091 1,504,226 434,015 13,096,624 Afshin Mohebbi 252,877,692 2,451,824 438,816 13,096,624 Mark R. Patterson 242,155,679 9,988,467 3,624,186 13,096,624 Mary Hogan Preusse 243,223,252 8,840,807 3,704,273 13,096,624 Andrew P. Power 253,897,536 1,440,981 429,815 13,096,624”

Laurence Chapman resigned as Director at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On June 4, 2023, we received a notification from Laurence Chapman of his resignation from his positions as a member of the company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, effective immediately.”

Corey Dyer was terminated as Chief Revenue Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On June 5, 2023, the company announced the termination of Corey Dyer as Chief Revenue Officer of the company without cause, effective June 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. reported financial results for quarter ended March 31, 2023.

“On April 27, 2023, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.”
Governance Changes

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.: Ninth Amended and Restated Bylaws approved, updating stockholder nomination requirements, adding universal proxy rule compliance, proxy card color requirement, and removing ownership threshold for bylaw amendments (effective 2023-03-30).

“On March 30, 2023, the Board of Directors of the company approved the company’s Ninth Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), effective as of such date”

Peter Olson was appointed as interim Chief Accounting Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“Beginning as of the Effective Date, Peter Olson, the Company’s Global Controller, will serve as the Company’s interim Chief Accounting Officer.”

Camilla Harris resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On March 6, 2023, Camilla Harris, Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer of the Company, notified the Company of her intent to resign from her position, effective March 17, 2023”
Earnings Releases

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

“On February 16, 2023, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.”
Debt Financings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. incurred term loan of $740 million with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent and lenders at SOFR-based with applicable margin of 0.95% per annum maturing March 31, 2025.

“On January 9, 2023, the terms and conditions of the Escrow Agreement were satisfied, and, on such date, the Term Loan was deemed executed and became effective. The Term Loan Agreement provides for a $740 million senior unsecured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”).”
Material Agreements

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. entered into Term Loan Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, certain lenders, and Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, as escrow agent valued at $740 million (effective 2023-01-09).

“On January 9, 2023, the terms and conditions of the Escrow Agreement were satisfied, and, on such date, the Term Loan was deemed executed and became effective.”

Andrew P. Power resigned as Chief Financial Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“Andrew P. Power, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, resigned as Chief Financial Officer concurrently with the effectiveness of Mr. Mercier’s appointment.”

Matthew Mercier was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On December 30, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. appointed Matthew Mercier to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the company effective January 1, 2023.”

A. William Stein resigned as Director at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“In connection with Mr. Stein ceasing to serve as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Stein resigned as a member of the Board, effective as of December 13, 2022.”

A. William Stein was terminated as Chief Executive Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“Also on December 13, 2022, the Board approved the termination of A. William Stein as Chief Executive Officer of the company without cause, effective immediately.”

Andrew P. Power was appointed as Director at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On December 13, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. appointed Andrew P. Power, currently the company’s President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the company and as a member of the Board, effective immediately.”

Andrew P. Power was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On December 13, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. appointed Andrew P. Power, currently the company’s President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the company and as a member of the Board, effective immediately.”

David C. Ruberg departed as Executive Vice President, Strategic Advisor at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“EVP, Strategic Advisor Effective as of July 26, 2022, Executive Vice President, Strategic Advisor, David C. Ruberg’s employment with Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (the “REIT”) ended by mutual agreement”

Erich J. Sanchack was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On November 1, 2021, the Board appointed Erich J. Sanchack as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Mr. Power.”

Andrew P. Power was appointed as President and Chief Financial Officer at DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC..

“On November 1, 2021, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. appointed Andrew P. Power, our Chief Financial Officer, as the Company’s President and Chief Financial Officer.”

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