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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 13, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 13, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-25.

0001558370-25-001424

ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-13.

0001104659-26-015365

ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 167 previous paragraphs and 176 current paragraphs.

111 unchanged; 40 reworded; 18 added; 13 removed; 3 previous and 7 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 97 previous and 97 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (18)

Current report

Fee income and other increased $71.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, driven primarily by:

Current report

General and administrative expenses increased $85.5 million compared to the same period in 2024 due to higher head count along with increased information technology costs.

Current report

Transactions and integration expenses increased $91.2 million compared to the same period in 2024 driven primarily by placement fees associated with securing capital commitments to the Fund and lease termination expenses in connection with acquisitions along with higher internal integration project costs.

Current report

Gain on disposition of properties, net increased approximately $399.8 million as compared to the same period in 2024.

Current report

In 2025, we sold non-core data centers in the Atlanta, Miami, Boston and Dallas metro areas for gross proceeds of approximately $124 million and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $33 million.

Current report

In January 2025, Mitsubishi made an additional cash capital contribution in the amount of $62 million, resulting in an additional 15% ownership in the joint venture. The transaction resulted in a gain of approximately $5.1 million.

Current report

In April 2025, we contributed an additional three development projects at the Digital Dulles campus to our joint venture with Blackstone. We received approximately $77 million of gross proceeds from the contribution and as a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $58 million.

Current report

In May 2025, we received approximately $937 million of gross proceeds from the contribution of operating data centers and development projects to the Fund, recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $873 million, and recognized an investment in the assets of $661 million. In the three months ended December 31, 2025, Digital Realty contributed an additional 40% of its interest in five operating data centers to the Fund for approximately $427 million. The transaction resulted in a gain of approximately $30.2 million.

Current report

Gain on debt extinguishment and modifications was approximately $9 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2025, as a result of the redemption of the €1.075 billion 2.500% Notes due 2026 prior to maturity (December 2025).

Current report

Interest expense decreased approximately $14.9 million compared to the same period in 2024 driven primarily by lower average balances on our Global Revolving Credit Facilities and term loan facilities offset by issuances of unsecured senior notes (€850 million of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 (issued in September 2024), $1.15 billion of 1.875% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029 (issued in November 2024), €850 million of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2035 (issued in January 2025), €850 million of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2034 (issued in June 2025), €600 million of 3.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 (issued in November 2025) and €800 million of 4.250% Guaranteed Notes due 2037 (issued in November 2025).

Current report

During the first half of 2025, the Company launched its Digital Realty DC Partners NA Fund (the “Fund”), successfully raising more than $3 billion of equity commitments to date. At inception, Fund commitments represented a 40% to 80% ownership interest in each individual asset, while the Company maintained the remaining 20% to 60% stake in the assets and less than a 2% direct interest in the Fund. The initial portfolio included five operating data centers plus three land sites with access to power for data center development. In May 2025, we received approximately $937 million of gross proceeds from the contribution of operating data centers and development projects to the Fund, recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $873 million, and recognized an investment in the assets of $661 million. The Company will serve as general partner, maintaining operational and management responsibilities for the assets. However, certain governance rights are granted to the limited partners. As such, we concluded we do not own a controlling interest and account for our interest in the assets under the equity method of accounting. These real estate assets were previously classified as held for sale and contribution. Additionally, as of December 31, 2025, two additional development projects were classified within Assets held for sale and contribution on our consolidated balance sheets as it is probable they will be contributed to the Fund within one year. As of December 31, 2025, real estate assets for the two development projects that qualified as held for sale had an aggregate carrying value of $336.4 million. The disposition of a portion of our interest in the remaining development projects met the criteria under ASC 360 for the assets to qualify as held for sale and contribution. However, the operations are not classified as discontinued operations as a result of our continuing interest in the assets. These development projects were not representative of a significant component of our portfolio, nor will the contribution represent a significant shift in our strategy.

Current report

In the three months ended December 31, 2025, Digital Realty contributed an additional 40% of its interest in five operating data centers to the Fund for approximately $427 million. The transaction resulted in a gain of approximately $30.2 million. After this contribution, Digital Realty owns a 20% stake in each of the assets held in the Fund. The Company will continue to serve as general partner, maintaining operational and management responsibilities for the assets. However, certain governance rights are granted to the limited partners. As such, we continue to conclude we do not own a controlling interest and account for our interest in the assets under the equity method of accounting.

Current report

On April 3, 2025, we received approximately $77 million of gross proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to our joint venture with Blackstone. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $58 million.

Current report

In 2025, we sold non-core data centers in the Atlanta, Miami, Boston and Dallas metro areas for gross proceeds of approximately $124 million and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $33 million.
Removed paragraphs (13)

Previous report

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized impairment charges of approximately $118.4 million, primarily due to the decline in fair value of our equity investment in DCRU, which was considered other than temporary due to the length of time and extent to which the fair value of our investment has been less than the carrying value.

Previous report

Gain on disposition of properties, net decreased approximately $304.7 million as compared to the same period in 2023.

Previous report

In May 2023, we disposed of a non-core asset, resulting in a net gain on sale of $87 million. In July 2023, we received approximately $0.7 billion of gross proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the joint venture with GI Partners for a net gain on sale of approximately $238 million and we received approximately $1.4 billion of gross proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the joint venture with TPG Real Estate for a net gain on sale of approximately $576 million.

Previous report

Interest expense increased approximately $15.1 million compared to the same period in 2023 driven primarily by increased borrowings at Teraco.

Previous report

The 2023 Sales Agreement was amended on February 23, 2024 (the “Sales Agreement Amendment”). At the time of the amendment, $258.3 million remained unsold under the 2023 Sales Agreement. Following the Sales Agreement Amendment, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. could issue and sell common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $2.0 billion through various named agents from time to time pursuant to the 2023 Sales Agreement. During the year ended December 31, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. generated net proceeds of approximately $1.9 billion from the issuance of approximately 11.4 million common shares under the 2023 Sales Agreement at an average price, net of commissions, of $166.85 per share. Commissions to the agents amounted to approximately $17.4 million. The proceeds from the issuances under the 2023 Sales Agreement for the year ended December 31, 2024, were contributed to our Operating Partnership in exchange for the issuance of approximately 11.4 million common units to our Parent Company.

Previous report

On December 23, 2024, our Parent and our Operating Partnership entered into a new an ATM Equity Offering SM Sales Agreement (the “2024 Sales Agreement”), pursuant to which, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. can issue and sell common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $3.0 billion through various named agents from time to time. The 2023 Sales Agreement was terminated in connection with entry into the 2024 Sales Agreement, and at the time of such termination, $76.5 million remained unsold under the 2024 Sales Agreement. As of December 31, 2024, $3.0 billion remains available for future sales under the 2024 Sales Agreement.

Previous report

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. generated net proceeds of approximately $1.1 billion from the issuance of approximately 8.7 million common shares under the 2023 Sales Agreement at an average price of $133.21 per share after payment of approximately $11.4 million of commissions to the agents. As of December 31, 2023, approximately $343.4 million remained available for future sales under the 2023 Sales Agreement. The proceeds from the issuances under the 2023 Sales Agreement for the year ended December 31, 2023 were contributed to our Operating Partnership in exchange for the issuance of approximately 8.7 million common units to our Parent Company.

Previous report

On May 7, 2024, our Parent and our Operating Partnership entered into an underwriting agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters relating to the sale of up to approximately 12.1 million shares of common stock (including approximately 1.6 million additional shares that the underwriters had the option to purchase, and which option was exercised in full on May 8, 2024), at a purchase price to the underwriters of $136.66 per share. The offering closed on May 10, 2024, and we received net proceeds of approximately $1.7 billion.

Previous report

In addition, the 2025-27 Term Facility provides for a €375,000,000 five-year senior unsecured term loan facility, comprised of €125,000,000 of initial term loans, and €250,000,000 of delayed draw term loan commitments that were funded on September 9, 2023. Such facility provides for borrowings in Euros. The 2025-27 Term Facility matures on August 11, 2025, subject to two maturity extension options of one year each; provided that the Operating Partnership must pay a 0.125% extension fee based on the then-outstanding principal amount of the 2025-27 Term Facility commitments then outstanding. For additional information regarding the 2025-27 Term Facility and the defined terms used above, see Note 11. “Debt of the Operating Partnership” to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.

Previous report

On July 13, 2023, we formed a joint venture with GI Partners, and GI Partners acquired a 65% interest in two stabilized hyperscale data center buildings in the Chicago metro area that we contributed. We retained a 35% interest in the joint venture. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers. In addition, GI Partners had a call option to increase their ownership interest in the joint venture from 65% to 80%. The call option top-up election notice was delivered to the Company on December 21, 2023. On January 12, 2024, GI Partners made an additional cash capital contribution, pursuant to the exercise of such call option, in the amount of $68 million, resulting in such additional 15% ownership in the joint venture. Currently, GI Partners has an 80% interest in the joint venture, and we have retained a 20% interest.
Reworded paragraphs (40)

Previous wording

Most of our revenue consists of rental income generated by the data centers in our portfolio. Our ability to generate and grow revenue depends on several factors, including our ability to maintain or improve occupancy rates. A summary of our data center portfolio and related square feet (in thousands) occupied (excluding space under development or held for development) is shown below. Unconsolidated portfolios shown below consist of assets owned by unconsolidated entities in which we have invested. We often provide management services for these entities under management agreements and receive management fees. These are shown as Managed Unconsolidated Portfolio. Entities for which we do not provide such services are shown as Non-Managed Unconsolidated Portfolio.

Current wording

Most of our revenue consists of rental income generated by the data centers in our portfolio. Our ability to generate and grow revenue depends on several factors, including our ability to maintain or improve occupancy rates. A summary of our data center portfolio and related occupied square feet (in thousands) (excluding space under development or held for development) is shown below. Unconsolidated portfolios shown below consist of assets owned by unconsolidated entities in which we have invested. We often provide management services for these entities under management agreements and receive management fees. These are shown as Managed Unconsolidated Portfolio. Entities for which we do not provide such services are shown as Non-Managed Unconsolidated Portfolio.

Previous wording

Note: Table excludes data centers held for sale. Individual items may not add up to total due to rounding.

Current wording

Note: Table excludes data centers held for sale. Total amounts may differ due to rounding.

Previous wording

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities, gain on disposition of properties, interest expense, and income tax expense make up the majority of Other income/(expenses). Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities represents our share of the income/(loss) of entities in which we invest, but do not consolidate under U.S. GAAP. The largest of these investments is currently our investment in Ascenty, which is located primarily in Latin America. Our second-largest equity-method investment is Digital Core REIT, which is publicly traded on the Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) and which owns a portfolio of 10 properties operating in the United States, Canada, Germany and Japan. Refer to additional discussion of Digital Core REIT and Ascenty in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Current wording

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities, gain on disposition of properties, interest expense, and income tax expense make up the majority of Other income/(expenses). Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities represents our share of the income/(loss) of entities in which we invest, but do not consolidate under U.S. GAAP. Refer to additional discussion of Digital Core REIT and Ascenty in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Previous wording

Total operating revenues increased by approximately $77.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Total operating revenues increased by approximately $557.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Previous wording

Stabilized rental and other services revenue decreased by $62.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to:

Current wording

Stabilized rental and other services revenue increased by $244.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to increases in new leasing and renewals across all regions along with the strengthening of foreign exchange rates, primarily the Euro, British pound sterling and Singapore dollar.

Previous wording

Non-stabilized rental and other services revenue increased $115.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, driven primarily by:

Current wording

Non-stabilized rental and other services revenue increased $241.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, driven primarily by:

Previous wording

Total stabilized utilities expenses decreased by approximately $183.3 million compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to lower power pricing at certain properties in the stabilized portfolio, mainly in EMEA and APAC.

Current wording

Total stabilized utilities expenses increased by approximately $29.2 million compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to higher power pricing at certain properties in the stabilized portfolio.

Previous wording

Total non-stabilized utilities expenses increased by approximately $44.9 million compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to:

Current wording

Total non-stabilized utilities expenses increased by approximately $63.8 million compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to:

Previous wording

Total stabilized rental property operating and maintenance expenses (excluding utilities) increased by approximately $50.9 million compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to an increase in data center labor and common area maintenance expense.

Current wording

Total stabilized rental property operating and maintenance expenses (excluding utilities) increased by approximately $60.5 million compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to an increase in data center labor and common area maintenance expense.

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Total non-stabilized rental property operating and maintenance expenses (excluding utilities) increased by approximately $24.2 million compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to higher lease and common area maintenance expense in a growing portfolio of recently completed development sites.

Current wording

Total non-stabilized rental property operating and maintenance expenses (excluding utilities) increased by approximately $35.2 million compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to:

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Total stabilized property taxes and insurance increased by approximately $21.2 million compared to the same period in 2023 due to a favorable property tax assessment at one of our North American properties realized in early 2023.

Current wording

Total stabilized property taxes and insurance increased by approximately $10.9 million compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to timing of property tax assessments throughout our North American portfolio.

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Total non-stabilized property taxes and insurance decreased $36.8 million compared to the same period in 2023 primarily related to properties sold or contributed after December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Total non-stabilized property taxes and insurance increased $8.0 million compared to the same period in 2024 primarily related to:

Previous wording

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized impairment charges of approximately $191.2 million, which is recorded as provision for impairment on the consolidated income statement. We determined that certain non-core properties in secondary U.S. markets had carrying amounts that may not be fully recoverable as we determined that we no longer intend to hold these properties long-term. Accordingly, the recorded amounts were reduced to reflect management’s estimate of fair value principally based on sales of similar properties and ongoing negotiations with third parties.

Current wording

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a provision for impairment on real estate investments of $191.2 million. We determined that certain non-core properties in secondary U.S. markets had carrying amounts that may not be fully recoverable as we determined that we no longer intend to hold these properties long-term. Accordingly, the recorded amounts were reduced to reflect management’s estimate of fair value based principally on sales of similar properties and ongoing negotiations with third parties.

Previous wording

Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities decreased approximately $90.3 million compared to the same period in 2023. The foreign exchange remeasurement of debt associated with our unconsolidated Ascenty entity creates volatility in our equity in earnings and drove this fluctuation.

Current wording

Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities decreased approximately $88.2 million compared to the same period in 2024. The foreign exchange remeasurement of debt associated with our unconsolidated Ascenty entity creates volatility in our equity in earnings and drove this fluctuation.

Previous wording

Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications was approximately $5.9 million for the year ended December 31,2024. In January 2024, we paid down $240 million on the U.S. term loan facility. The paydown resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $1.0 million. In September 2024, we paid down €375 million on the Euro Term Loan Facilities, leaving €375 million outstanding. The paydown resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $1.6 million. We also refinanced our Global Revolving Credit Facilities and wrote off deferred loan costs of approximately $1.1 million. In November 2024, we paid off the remaining $500 million on the U.S. term loan facility. As a result, approximately $2.2 million of deferred financing costs was written off.

Previous wording

Income tax expense decreased by approximately $20.8 million as compared to the same period in 2023 due to jurisdictional rate mix in foreign jurisdictions and internal restructurings within the global group.

Current wording

Income tax expense decreased by approximately $22.7 million as compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to a favorable tax law change in a foreign jurisdiction.

Previous wording

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. were parties to an ATM Equity Offering SM Sales Agreement dated August 4, 2023 (the “2023 Sales Agreement”). Pursuant to the 2023 Sales Agreement, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. could issue and sell common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $1.5 billion through various named agents from time to time. From January 1, 2024 through February 23, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. generated net proceeds of approximately $99 million from the issuance of approximately 0.6 million common shares under the 2023 Sales Agreement at an average price of $133.43 per share after payment of approximately $0.6 million of commissions to the agents. The proceeds from the issuances under the 2023 Sales Agreement for the year ended December 31, 2024, were contributed to our Operating Partnership in exchange for the issuance of approximately 0.6 million common units to our Parent Company.

Current wording

Our Parent and our Operating Partnership are parties to an ATM Equity Offering SM Sales Agreement dated December 23, 2024 (the “2024 Sales Agreement”). Pursuant to the 2024 Sales Agreement, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. can issue and sell common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $3.0 billion through various named agents from time to time. During the year ended December 31, 2025, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. generated net proceeds of approximately $1.1 billion from the issuance of approximately 6.4 million common shares under the 2024 Sales Agreement at an average price of $173.09 per share after payment of approximately $6.8 million of commissions to the agents. As of December 31, 2025, $1.9 billion remains available for future sales under the 2024 Sales Agreement.

Previous wording

Our Parent is required to distribute 90% of its taxable income (excluding capital gains) on an annual basis to continue to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Our Parent intends to make, but is not contractually bound to make, regular quarterly distributions to its common stockholders from cash flow from our Operating Partnership’s operating activities. While historically our Parent has satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to its stockholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of cash or other property. All such distributions are at the discretion of our Parent’s Board of Directors. Our Parent considers market factors and our Operating Partnership’s performance in addition to REIT requirements in determining distribution levels. Our Parent has distributed at least 100% of its taxable income annually since inception to minimize corporate level federal and state income taxes. Amounts accumulated for distribution to stockholders are invested primarily in interest-bearing accounts and short-term interest-bearing securities, which are consistent with our intention to maintain our Parent’s status as a REIT.

Current wording

Our Parent is required to distribute 90% of its taxable income (excluding capital gains) on an annual basis to continue to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Our Parent intends to make, but is not contractually bound to make, regular quarterly distributions to its common stockholders from cash flow from our Operating Partnership’s operating activities. While historically our Parent has satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to its stockholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of cash or other property. All such distributions are at the discretion of our Parent’s Board of Directors. Our Parent considers market factors and our Operating Partnership’s performance in addition to REIT requirements in determining distribution levels. Our Parent has distributed at least 100% of its taxable income annually since inception to minimize corporate level federal and state income taxes. Amounts accumulated for distribution to stockholders are invested primarily in interest-bearing accounts and short-term interest-bearing securities, in a manner consistent with our intention to maintain our Parent’s status as a REIT.

Previous wording

The expected tax treatment of distributions on our Parent’s common stock and preferred stock paid in 2024 is as follows: approximately 77% ordinary income and 23% as capital gain distribution. The tax treatment of distributions on our Parent’s common stock and preferred stock paid in 2023 was as follows: approximately 40% ordinary income and 60% as capital gain distribution. The tax treatment of distributions on our Parent’s common stock paid in 2022 was as follows: approximately 59% ordinary income, 16% as capital gain distribution, and 25% as nondividend distribution.

Current wording

The tax treatment of distributions on our Parent’s common stock and preferred stock paid in 2025 is as follows: approximately 79% ordinary income and 21% as capital gain distribution. The tax treatment of distributions on our Parent’s common stock and preferred stock paid in 2024 was as follows: approximately 77% ordinary income and 23% as capital gain distribution. The tax treatment of distributions on our Parent’s common stock paid in 2023 was as follows: approximately 40% ordinary income and 60% as capital gain distribution.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2024, we had $3,870.9 million of cash and cash equivalents, excluding $5.8 million of restricted cash. Restricted cash primarily consists of contractual capital expenditures plus other deposits and is included in Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As circumstances warrant, our Operating Partnership may dispose of stabilized assets or enter into joint venture arrangements with institutional investors or strategic partners, on an opportunistic basis dependent upon market conditions. Our Operating Partnership may use the proceeds from such dispositions to acquire additional properties, to fund development opportunities and for general working capital purposes, including the repayment of indebtedness. Our liquidity requirements primarily consist of:

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025, we had $3,451.6 million of cash and cash equivalents, excluding $6.6 million of restricted cash. Restricted cash primarily consists of contractual capital expenditures plus other deposits and is included in Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As circumstances warrant, our Operating Partnership may dispose of stabilized assets or enter into joint venture arrangements with institutional investors or strategic partners, on an opportunistic basis dependent upon market conditions. Our Operating Partnership may use the proceeds from such dispositions to acquire additional properties, to fund development opportunities and for general working capital purposes, including the repayment of indebtedness. Our liquidity requirements primarily consist of:

Previous wording

On September 24, 2024, we refinanced our Global Revolving Credit Facility and Yen Revolving Credit Facility. The Global Revolving Credit Facilities provide for borrowings up to $4.4 billion (including approximately $0.3 billion available to be drawn on the Yen Revolving Credit Facility) based on currency commitments and foreign exchange rates as of December 31, 2024. The Global Revolving Credit Facility provides for borrowings in a variety of currencies and can be increased by an additional $1.8 billion, subject to receipt of lender commitments and other conditions precedent. Both facilities mature on January 24, 2029, with two six-month extension options available.

Current wording

On September 24, 2024, we refinanced our Global Revolving Credit Facility and Yen Revolving Credit Facility. The Global Revolving Credit Facilities provide for borrowings up to $4.5 billion (including approximately $0.3 billion under the Yen Revolving Credit Facility) based on currency commitments and foreign exchange rates as of December 31, 2025. The Global Revolving Credit Facility provides for borrowings in a variety of currencies and can be increased by an additional $1.8 billion, subject to receipt of lender commitments and other conditions precedent. Both facilities mature on January 24, 2029, with two six-month extension options available.

Previous wording

Our properties require periodic investments of capital for customer-related capital expenditures and for general capital improvements. Depending upon customer demand, we expect to incur significant improvement costs to build out and develop additional capacity. At December 31, 2024, we had open commitments, related to construction contracts of approximately $2.0 billion, including amounts reimbursable of approximately $102.5 million.

Current wording

Our properties require periodic investments of capital for customer-related capital expenditures and for general capital improvements. Depending upon customer demand, we expect to incur significant improvement costs to build out and develop additional capacity. At December 31, 2025, we had open commitments, related to construction contracts of approximately $2.6 billion, including amounts reimbursable of approximately $110.6 million.

Previous wording

During the year ending December 31, 2025, we expect to incur approximately $3.0 billion to $3.5 billion of capital expenditures, which includes our share of joint venture contributions and is net of partner contributions for our development programs. This amount could go up or down, potentially materially, based on numerous factors, including changes in demand, leasing results and availability of debt or equity capital.

Current wording

During the year ending December 31, 2026, we expect to incur approximately $3.25 billion to $3.75 billion of capital expenditures, which includes our share of joint venture contributions and is net of partner contributions for our development programs. This amount could go up or down, potentially materially, based on numerous factors, including changes in demand, leasing results and availability of debt or equity capital.

Previous wording

The costs we incur to develop our properties is a key component of our liquidity requirements. The following table summarizes our cumulative investments in current development projects as well as expected future investments in these projects as of the periods presented, excluding square feet held in and costs incurred or to be incurred by unconsolidated entities.

Current wording

The costs we incur to develop our properties are a key component of our liquidity requirements. The following table summarizes our cumulative investments in current development projects as well as expected future investments in these projects as of the periods presented, excluding square feet held in and costs incurred or to be incurred by unconsolidated entities.

Previous wording

The table below summarizes our capital expenditure activity for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

Current wording

The table below summarizes our capital expenditure activity for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

Previous wording

For the year ended December 31, 2024, total capital expenditures decreased approximately $0.7 billion as compared to the same period in 2023. Capital expenditures on our development projects plus our enhancement and improvements projects for the year ended December 31, 2024 were approximately $2.3 billion, which reflects a decrease of approximately 23% from the same period in 2023. Our development capital expenditures are generally funded by our available cash and equity and debt capital.

Current wording

For the year ended December 31, 2025, total capital expenditures increased approximately $0.3 billion as compared to the same period in 2024. Capital expenditures on our development projects plus our enhancement and improvements projects for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $2.6 billion, which reflects an increase of approximately 12% from the same period in 2024. Our development capital expenditures are generally funded by our available cash and equity and debt capital.

Previous wording

Indirect costs, including interest, capitalized in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $230.1 million and $216.0 million, respectively. Capitalized interest comprised approximately $118.9 million and $116.8 million of the total indirect costs capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Capitalized interest in the year ended December 31, 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023 due to an increase in qualifying activities and higher interest rates.

Current wording

Indirect costs, including interest, capitalized in the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $267.8 million and $230.1 million, respectively. Capitalized interest comprised approximately $127.2 million and $118.9 million of the total indirect costs capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Capitalized interest in the year ended December 31, 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024 due to an increase in qualifying activities and higher interest rates.

Previous wording

Our Global Revolving Credit Facilities provides for borrowings up to $4.4 billion (including approximately $0.3 billion available to be drawn on the Yen Revolving Credit Facility). We have the ability from time to time to increase the size of the Global Revolving Credit Facility by up to $1.8 billion, subject to the receipt of lender commitments and other conditions precedent. Both facilities mature on January 24, 2029, with two six-month extension options available. These facilities also feature a sustainability-linked pricing component, with pricing subject to adjustment based on annual performance targets, further demonstrating our continued leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices. We have used and intend to use available borrowings under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities to fund our liquidity requirements from time to time. For additional information regarding our Global Revolving Credit Facility, see Note 11. “Debt of the Operating Partnership” to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.

Current wording

Our Global Revolving Credit Facilities provides for borrowings up to $4.5 billion (including approximately $0.3 billion under the Yen Revolving Credit Facility). We have the ability from time to time to increase the size of the Global Revolving Credit Facility by up to $1.8 billion, subject to the receipt of lender commitments and other conditions precedent. Both facilities mature on January 24, 2029, with two six-month extension options available. These facilities also feature a sustainability-linked pricing component, with pricing subject to adjustment based on annual performance targets, further demonstrating our continued leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices. We have used and intend to use available borrowings under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities to fund our liquidity requirements from time to time. For additional information regarding our Global Revolving Credit Facility, see Note 10. “Debt of the Operating Partnership” to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.

Previous wording

On January 11, 2024, we formed a joint venture with Blackstone Inc. to develop four hyperscale data center campuses across Frankfurt, Paris and Northern Virginia. The campuses are planned to support the construction of 10 data centers with approximately 500 megawatts of potential IT load capacity. The first phase of the joint venture closed on hyperscale data center campuses in Paris and Northern Virginia, while the second phase closed in the fourth quarter of 2024. We received approximately $231 million of net proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the first phase of the joint venture and retained a 20% interest in the joint venture. Each partner funded its pro rata share of the remaining $3.0 billion estimated development cost for the first phase of the joint venture, which is slated for completion in various stages, contingent on customer demand, which began in the first quarter of 2024. In the fourth quarter, the second phase of the joint venture closed on hyperscale data center campuses in Frankfurt and Northern Virginia. We received approximately $385 million of net proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the second phase of the joint venture and retained a 20% interest in the joint venture. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $44.5 million.

Current wording

On January 11, 2024, we formed a joint venture with Blackstone Inc. to develop four hyperscale data center campuses across Frankfurt, Paris and Northern Virginia. The campuses are planned to support the construction of 10 data centers with approximately 500 megawatts of potential IT load capacity. The first phase of the joint venture closed on hyperscale data center campuses in Paris and Northern Virginia, while the second phase closed in the fourth quarter of 2024. We received approximately $231 million of net proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the first phase of the joint venture and retained a 20% interest in the joint venture. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers and recognized a loss on disposition of approximately $0.3 million. Each partner funded its pro rata share of the remaining $3.0 billion estimated development cost for the first phase of the joint venture, which is slated for completion in various stages, contingent on customer demand, which began in the first quarter of 2024. In the fourth quarter, the second phase of the joint venture closed on hyperscale data center campuses in Frankfurt and Northern Virginia. We received approximately $385 million of net proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the second phase of the joint venture and retained a 20% interest in the joint venture. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $44.5 million.

Previous wording

On March 1, 2024, we formed a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation, or Mitsubishi, to support the development of two data centers in the Dallas metro area. The facilities were 100% pre-leased prior to construction. We contributed the two data center buildings at a contribution value of approximately $261 million. We received approximately $153 million of gross proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the joint venture and retained a 35% interest in the joint venture. Mitsubishi contributed such cash in exchange for a 65% interest in the joint venture. Each partner funded its pro rata share of the remaining $140 million estimated development cost for the first phase of the project, of which one project has been completed in June 2024 and another has been completed in October 2024.

Current wording

On March 1, 2024, we formed a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation, or Mitsubishi, to support the development of two data centers in the Dallas metro area. The facilities were 100% pre-leased prior to construction. We contributed the two data center buildings at a contribution value of approximately $261 million. In 2024, we received approximately $153 million of gross proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the joint venture and retained a 35% interest in the joint venture. Mitsubishi contributed such cash in exchange for a 65% interest in the joint venture. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $7.0 million. On January 31, 2025, Mitsubishi made an additional cash capital contribution in the amount of $62 million, resulting in an additional 15% ownership in the joint venture. As a result of such transaction, we recognized a gain of approximately $5.1 million. Currently, Mitsubishi has an 80% interest in the joint venture, and we have retained a 20% interest.

Previous wording

Our ratio of debt to total enterprise value was approximately 21.4% (based on the closing price of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock on December 31, 2024 of $177.33). For this purpose, our total enterprise value is defined as the sum of the market value of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s outstanding common stock (which may decrease, thereby increasing our debt to total enterprise value ratio), plus the liquidation value of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s preferred stock, plus the aggregate value of our Operating Partnership’s units not held by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (with the per unit value equal to the market value of one share of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock and excluding long-term incentive units, Class C units and Class D units), plus the book value of our total consolidated indebtedness.

Current wording

Our ratio of debt to total enterprise value was approximately 25.1% (based on the closing price of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock on December 31, 2025 of $154.71). For this purpose, our total enterprise value is defined as the sum of the market value of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s outstanding common stock (which may decrease, thereby increasing our debt to total enterprise value ratio), plus the liquidation value of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s preferred stock, plus the aggregate value of our Operating Partnership’s units not held by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (with the per unit value equal to the market value of one share of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock and excluding long-term incentive units, Class C units and Class D units), plus the book value of our total consolidated indebtedness.

Previous wording

The variable rate debt shown above bears interest based on various one-month SOFR, EURIBOR, HIBOR, TIBOR, Base CD Rate, CDOR and JIBAR rates, depending on the respective agreement governing the debt, including our Global Revolving Credit Facilities, unsecured term loans, Teraco loans and ICN10 Facilities. As of December 31, 2023, our debt had a weighted average term to initial maturity of approximately 4.2 years (or approximately 4.4 years assuming exercise of extension options).

Current wording

The variable rate debt shown above bears interest based on various one-month SOFR, EURIBOR, TIBOR, Base CD Rate and JIBAR rates, depending on the respective agreement governing the debt, including our Global Revolving Credit Facilities, unsecured term loans, Teraco loans and ICN10 Facilities. As of December 31, 2025, our debt had a weighted average term to initial maturity of approximately 5.0 years (or approximately 5.0 years assuming exercise of extension options).

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2024, our pro-rata share of secured debt of unconsolidated entities was approximately $1.4 billion.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025, our pro-rata share of secured debt of unconsolidated entities was approximately $1.9 billion.

Previous wording

Cash provided by operating activities in 2024 increased $626.7 million over 2023. The year-over-year increase was driven by:

Current wording

Cash provided by operating activities in 2025 increased $150.7 million over 2024. The year-over-year increase was driven by:

Previous wording

The changes in the activities that comprise net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of the following amounts (in thousands).

Current wording

The changes in the activities that comprise net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 consisted of the following amounts (in thousands).

Previous wording

The increase in net cash provided by financing activities as compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to:

Current wording

The increase in net cash used in financing activities as compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to:

Previous wording

Limited partners have the right to require the Operating Partnership to redeem part or all of their common units for cash based on the fair market value of an equivalent number of shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock at the time of redemption. Alternatively, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. may elect to acquire those common units in exchange for shares of its common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, issuance of stock rights, specified extraordinary distributions and similar events. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 0.2 million common units and incentive units of the Operating Partnership are classified within equity, except for certain common units issued to certain former DuPont Fabros Technology, L.P. unitholders in the Company’s acquisition of DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc., which are subject to certain restrictions and, accordingly, are not presented as permanent equity in the consolidated balance sheet.

Current wording

Limited partners have the right to require Digital Realty Trust, L.P. to redeem part or all of their common units for cash based on the fair market value of an equivalent number of shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock at the time of redemption. Alternatively, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. may elect to acquire those common units in exchange for shares of its common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, issuance of stock rights, specified extraordinary distributions and similar events. As of December 31, 2025, common units and incentive units of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. are classified within equity, except for certain common units of approximately 0.2 million issued to certain former DuPont Fabros Technology, L.P. unitholders in the Company’s acquisition of DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc., which are subject to certain restrictions and, accordingly, are not presented as permanent equity in the consolidated balance sheets.

Previous wording

Many of our leases provide for separate real estate tax and operating expense escalations. In addition, many of the leases provide for fixed base rent increases. We believe that inflationary increases may be at least partially offset by the contractual rent increases and expense escalations described above. A period of inflation, however, could cause an increase in the cost of our variable-rate borrowings, including borrowings under our Global Revolving Credit Facilities, borrowings under our Euro Term Loan Facilities and USD Term Loan Facility and issuances of unsecured senior notes.

Current wording

Many of our leases provide for separate real estate tax and operating expense escalations. In addition, many of the leases provide for fixed base rent increases. We believe that inflationary increases may be at least partially offset by the contractual rent increases and expense escalations described above. A period of inflation, however, could cause an increase in the cost of our variable-rate borrowings, including borrowings under our Global Revolving Credit Facilities, borrowings under our Euro Term Loan Agreement and issuances of unsecured senior notes.

Previous wording

A critical accounting policy is one that involves management’s use of judgement regarding expected outcomes of uncertain events in order to make estimates and assumptions that are material to an entity’s financial condition and results of operations. Though we base our estimates and assumptions regarding these matters on historical and current conditions as well as future expectations, these estimates and assumptions are subjective in nature. Changes to the estimates and assumptions we make regarding these matters could affect our financial position and specific items in our

Current wording

A critical accounting policy is one that involves management’s use of judgment regarding expected outcomes of uncertain events in order to make estimates and assumptions that are material to an entity’s financial condition and results of operations. Though we base our estimates and assumptions regarding these matters on historical and current conditions as well as future expectations, these estimates and assumptions are subjective in nature. Changes to the estimates and assumptions we make regarding these matters could affect our financial position and specific items in our results of operations used by stockholders, potential investors, industry analysts and lenders in the evaluation of our performance. Of the significant accounting policies described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the subsequent items have been identified by us as meeting the criteria to be considered critical accounting policies. Refer to Note 2 for more information on these critical accounting policies.

Previous wording

We estimate fair value using available market information and valuation methods we believe to be appropriate for these purposes. Given the significant amount of judgement and subjectivity involved in the determination of fair value, estimated fair value is not necessarily indicative of amounts that would be realized on disposition. Refer to Note 2. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Current wording

We estimate fair value using available market information and valuation methods we believe to be appropriate for these purposes. Given the significant amount of judgment and subjectivity involved in the determination of fair value, estimated fair value is not necessarily indicative of amounts that would be realized on disposition. Refer to Note 2. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded a provision for impairment on real estate investments of $78.6 million. We determined that certain non-core properties in secondary U.S. markets had carrying amounts that may not be fully recoverable. Accordingly, the recorded amounts were reduced to reflect management’s estimate of fair value based on a forecast of cash flows and market capitalization rates.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

In January 2024, we formed a joint venture with Blackstone Inc. to develop four hyperscale data center campuses across Frankfurt, Paris and Northern Virginia. We received approximately $231 million of net proceeds from the contribution of our data centers to the first phase of the joint venture and retained a 20% interest in the joint venture. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers and recognized a loss on disposition of approximately $0.3 million.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications was approximately $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

In January 2024, we paid down $240 million on the U.S. term loan facility. The paydown resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $1.0 million.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

In September 2024, we paid down €375 million on the Euro Term Loan Facilities, leaving €375 million outstanding. The paydown resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $1.6 million.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

We also refinanced our Global Revolving Credit Facilities and wrote off deferred loan costs of approximately $1.1 million.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

In November 2024, we paid off the remaining $500 million on the U.S. term loan facility. As a result, approximately $2.2 million of deferred financing costs was written off.
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closed on the sale to DCREIT of an additional 15.1% interest in a data center located in Frankfurt, Germany for approximately $77 million. The transaction valued the Frankfurt facility at €470 million or $498 million (at 100% share). Including two prior investments, DCREIT now owns a 65% interest in this Frankfurt data center. We have retained a 35% interest in the Frankfurt facility. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the Frankfurt facility and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $101 million; and

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

We also granted GI Partners an option to purchase an interest in the third facility on the same hyperscale data center campus in Chicago. On April 16, 2024, we expanded our existing joint venture with GI Partners with the sale to GI Partners of a 75% interest in a third facility. We received approximately $386 million of net proceeds from the contribution of our data center to the joint venture and the associated financing and retained a 25% interest in the joint venture.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

results of operations used by stockholders, potential investors, industry analysts and lenders in the evaluation of our performance. Of the significant accounting policies described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the subsequent items have been identified by us as meeting the criteria to be considered critical accounting policies. Refer to Note 2 for more information on these critical accounting policies.