Which exhibits are associated with DLR’s resale registration related to Columbia Capital?

The report lists Exhibit 5.1 , the opinion of Venable LLP, Exhibit 23.1 , Venable’s consent included within Exhibit 5.1, and Exhibit 104 , the Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded in the Inline XBRL document for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its operating partnership.

Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) registers resale of Columbia deal stock

Q: What securities of DLR are being registered for resale?

The company is registering the resale of certain shares of common stock that were issued as part of the consideration in its acquisition of Columbia Capital. These shares may be offered and sold under a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus filed with the SEC.

Q: What legal opinion did Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) file in relation to this resale?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. filed a legal opinion from Venable LLP as Exhibit 5.1. The opinion covers certain Maryland law issues related to the common shares that may be offered and sold pursuant to the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.

Q: Does Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) make an offer to sell securities in this disclosure?

No. The company states that this communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such actions would be unlawful before appropriate registration or qualification under applicable securities laws.

Q: What preferred stock series of DLR are listed on the New York Stock Exchange?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. lists its Common Stock (DLR) and three preferred series on the New York Stock Exchange: Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, and Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) reports that, in connection with its acquisition of Columbia Capital, it is registering the resale of certain shares of common stock issued as consideration in that transaction, pursuant to a prospectus supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The company also provides a legal opinion from Venable LLP on certain Maryland law matters relating to these shares, filed as Exhibit 5.1, with Venable’s consent included in Exhibit 23.1. No new financing terms, share amounts, or financial performance figures are described.

Filing Explained

The filing creates a potential resale route for acquisition consideration shares, without reporting a completed sale, new issuance, or proceeds to Digital Realty.

Digital Realty’s August 19, 2026 Form 8-K reports that certain common shares issued as consideration in its Columbia Capital acquisition are being registered for potential resale, so the disclosed lifecycle state is registration for possible resale—not a reported completed sale.

The filing says the shares may be offered and sold under the prospectus supplement, while expressly stating that the 8-K itself is not an offer or solicitation.

Because the shares were already issued as transaction consideration, this step does not disclose an additional issuance or a resulting new share-count increase; under the shelf’s stated resale mechanics, a securityholder sale would not send proceeds to Digital Realty.

The material open item is whether any shares are later offered or sold under the prospectus supplement; this 8-K does not report that next step.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Terms

prospectus supplement, resale, Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, legal opinion, +1 more

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prospectus supplement regulatory

"shares of common stock that were issued as consideration in the transaction pursuant to a prospectus supplement"

A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.

resale financial

"the Company is registering the resale of certain shares of common stock"

Resale is the act of selling an item, asset, or security by someone who previously bought it rather than by the original maker or issuer. It matters to investors because resale activity affects how easily an investment can be sold, the price buyers are willing to pay, and the potential profit or loss — like selling a used car: condition, demand and market rules determine what you can get for it.

Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock financial

"Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock"

Cumulative redeemable preferred stock is a type of investment that gives shareholders priority over common stockholders to receive dividends and get their money back if the company is sold or closes. If the company misses dividend payments, it must pay them later before any dividends can go to other shareholders. This makes it a more secure and flexible option for investors seeking steady income with some ability to redeem their shares in the future.

legal opinion regulatory

"A copy of the legal opinion of Venable LLP regarding certain Maryland law issues"

Inline XBRL technical

"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"

Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.

FAQ

What did Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) announce regarding Columbia Capital?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. announced that, in connection with its acquisition of Columbia Capital, it is registering the resale of certain common shares issued as consideration, using a prospectus supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 19, 2026.

What securities of DLR are being registered for resale?

The company is registering the resale of certain shares of common stock that were issued as part of the consideration in its acquisition of Columbia Capital. These shares may be offered and sold under a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus filed with the SEC.

What legal opinion did Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) file in relation to this resale?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. filed a legal opinion from Venable LLP as Exhibit 5.1. The opinion covers certain Maryland law issues related to the common shares that may be offered and sold pursuant to the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.

Does Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) make an offer to sell securities in this disclosure?

No. The company states that this communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such actions would be unlawful before appropriate registration or qualification under applicable securities laws.

What preferred stock series of DLR are listed on the New York Stock Exchange?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. lists its Common Stock (DLR) and three preferred series on the New York Stock Exchange: Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, and Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

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Available on EDGAR 08/19/2026 - 05:18 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/19/2026 - 04:58 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 19, 2026

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Maryland	001-32336	26-0081711
Maryland	000-54023	20-2402955
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


601 West 2nd Street, Floor 32 Austin, Texas		78701
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(737)

281-0101

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form

8-K

filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	DLR	New York Stock Exchange
Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock	DLR Pr J	New York Stock Exchange
Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock	DLR Pr K	New York Stock Exchange
Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock	DLR Pr L	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule

12b-2

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§

240.12b-2

of this chapter).


Digital Realty Trust, Inc.:		Emerging growth company ☐
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.:		Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.: ☐

Digital Realty Trust, L.P.: ☐

Item 8.01.

Other Events.

In connection with Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s (the “Company”) acquisition of Columbia Capital, the Company is registering the resale of certain shares of common stock that were issued as consideration in the transaction pursuant to a prospectus supplement being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof. A copy of the legal opinion of Venable LLP regarding certain Maryland law issues concerning the shares of common stock that may be offered and sold pursuant to the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus is filed herewith as Exhibit 5.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

This Current Report shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.		Description

5.1		Opinion of Venable LLP.

23.1		Consent of Venable LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 19, 2026


		Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

By:		/s/ JEANNIE LEE
		Jeannie Lee
		Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

		Digital Realty Trust, L.P.

By:		Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
		Its general partner

By:		/s/ JEANNIE LEE
		Jeannie Lee
		Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents