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Debt of the Operating Partnership
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Debt of the Operating Partnership  
Debt of the Operating Partnership

6. Debt of the Operating Partnership

A summary of outstanding indebtedness of the Operating Partnership as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, is as follows (in thousands):

 

Revolving Credit Facility

As of June 30, 2011, our revolving credit facility had a total capacity of $750.0 million. Our revolving credit facility matures on August 31, 2011, subject to a one-year extension option. The bank group is obligated to grant the extension option provided we give proper notice, we make certain representations and warranties and no default exists under the revolving credit facilityAs of June 30, 2011, borrowings under the revolving credit facility bore interest at a blended rate of 1.39% (U.S), 2.50% (Euro) and 1.83% (GBP), which are based on 1-month LIBOR, 1-month EURIBOR and 1-month GBP LIBOR, respectively, plus a margin of 1.20%. The revolving credit facility has a $515.0 million sub-facility for multicurrency advances in British Pounds Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Euros, and Swiss Francs. We intend to use available borrowings under the revolving credit facility to, among other things, finance the acquisition of additional properties, fund tenant improvements and capital expenditures, fund development and redevelopment activities and to provide for working capital and other corporate purposes, including potentially for the repurchase, redemption or retirement of outstanding debt securities. As of June 30, 2011, approximately $341.4 million was drawn under this facility and $30.5 million of letters of credit were issued.

The credit facility contains various restrictive covenants, including limitations on our ability to incur additional indebtedness, make certain investments or merge with another company, and requirements to maintain financial coverage ratios as well as a pool of unencumbered assets. In addition, a downgrade in Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s credit rating below investment grade may trigger additional payments or other consequences under our credit facility. In addition, except to enable Digital Realty Trust, Inc. to maintain its status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes or as may otherwise be required to avoid the imposition of income or excise taxes on Digital Reality Trust, Inc., we are not permitted during any four consecutive fiscal quarters to make distributions with respect to common stock or other equity interests in an aggregate amount in excess of 95% of Funds From Operations, as defined in the credit agreement, for such period, subject to certain other adjustments. As of June 30, 2011, we were in compliance with all of such covenants.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we capitalized interest of approximately $4.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and $8.9 million and $4.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Unsecured Senior Notes

Prudential Shelf Facility

On January 20, 2010, the Operating Partnership closed the sale of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured term notes to Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, or, collectively, Prudential, pursuant to the Prudential shelf facility. The notes were issued in two series referred to as the series D and series E notes. The series D notes have a principal amount of $50.0 million, an interest-only rate of 4.57% per annum and a five-year maturity, and the series E notes have a principal amount of $50.0 million, an interest-only rate of 5.73% per annum and a seven-year maturity. On February 3, 2010, the Operating Partnership closed the sale of an additional $17.0 million aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured term notes, which we refer to as the series F notes, to Prudential pursuant to the Prudential shelf facility. The series F notes have an interest-only rate of 4.50% per annum and a five-year maturity. We used the proceeds of the series D, series E and series F notes to fund acquisitions, to temporarily repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility, to fund working capital and for general corporate purposes. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there was $200.0 million of unsecured senior notes outstanding. On December 8, 2010, the Operating Partnership and Prudential entered into an amendment to the Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, increasing the capacity of the Prudential shelf facility from $200.0 million to $250.0 million.

4.500% Notes due 2015

On July 8, 2010, the Operating Partnership issued $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes, maturing on July 15, 2015 with an interest rate of 4.500% per annum (the 2015 Notes). The purchase price paid by the initial purchasers was 99.697% of the principal amount. The 2015 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Interest on the 2015 Notes is payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on January 15, 2011. The net proceeds from the offering after deducting the original issue discount of approximately $1.1 million and underwriting commissions and expenses of approximately $3.1 million was approximately $370.8 million. We used the net proceeds from the offering to fund a portion of the purchase price of the 365 Main Portfolio. The 2015 Notes have been reflected net of discount in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The indenture governing the 2015 Notes contains certain covenants, including (1) a leverage ratio not to exceed 60%, (2) a secured debt leverage ratio not to exceed 40% and (3) an interest coverage ratio of greater than 1.50, and also requires us to maintain total unencumbered assets of not less than 150% of the aggregate principal amount of unsecured debt. At June 30, 2011we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants.

We entered into a registration rights agreement whereby the Operating Partnership agreed to conduct an offer to exchange the 2015 Notes for a new series of publicly registered notes with substantially identical terms. If the Operating Partnership did not fulfill certain of its obligations under the registration rights agreement, it would have been required to pay liquidated damages to the holders of the 2015 Notes. No separate contingent obligation was recorded as no liquidated damages became probable. We filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in October 2010 in connection with the exchange offer, which was declared effective in December 2010. We completed the exchange offer on January 19, 2011.

5.875% Notes due 2020

On January 28, 2010, the Operating Partnership issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes, maturing on February 1, 2020 with an interest rate of 5.875% per annum (the 2020 Notes). The purchase price paid by the initial purchasers was 98.296% of the principal amount. The 2020 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Interest on the 2020 Notes is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on August 1, 2010. The net proceeds from the offering after deducting the original issue discount of approximately $8.5 million and underwriting commissions and expenses of approximately $4.4 million was approximately $487.1 million. We used the net proceeds from the offering to temporarily repay our borrowings under our revolving credit facility, fund development and redevelopment opportunities and for general corporate purposes. The 2020 Notes have been reflected net of discount in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

The indenture governing the 2020 Notes contains certain covenants, including (1) a leverage ratio not to exceed 60%, (2) a secured debt leverage ratio not to exceed 40% and (3) an interest coverage ratio of greater than 1.50, and also requires us to maintain total unencumbered assets of not less than 150% of the aggregate principal amount of unsecured debt. At June 30, 2011we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants.

We entered into a registration rights agreement whereby the Operating Partnership agreed to conduct an offer to exchange the 2020 Notes for a new series of publicly registered notes with substantially identical terms. If the Operating Partnership did not fulfill certain of its obligations under the registration rights agreement, it would have been required to pay liquidated damages to the holders of the 2020 Notes. No separate contingent obligation was recorded as no liquidated damages became probable. We filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June 2010 in connection with the exchange offer, which was declared effective in September 2010. We completed the exchange offer on November 5, 2010.

5.250% Notes due 2021

On March 8, 2011, the Operating Partnership issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes, maturing on March 15, 2021 with an interest rate of 5.250% per annum (the 2021 Notes). The purchase price paid by the initial purchasers was 99.775% of the principal amount. The 2021 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Interest on the 2021 Notes is payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2011. The net proceeds from the offering after deducting the original issue discount of approximately $0.9 million and underwriting commissions and expenses of approximately $3.6 million was approximately $395.5 million. We used the net proceeds from this offering to temporarily repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility, to acquire additional properties, to fund development and redevelopment opportunities and for general working capital purposes, including potentially for the repurchase, redemption or retirement of outstanding debt securities. The 2021 Notes have been reflected net of discount in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The indenture governing the 2021 Notes contains certain covenants, including (1) a leverage ratio not to exceed 60%, (2) a secured debt leverage ratio not to exceed 40% and (3) an interest coverage ratio of greater than 1.50, and also requires us to maintain total unencumbered assets of not less than 150% of the aggregate principal amount of unsecured debt. At June 30, 2011, we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants.

 

Exchangeable Senior Debentures

4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2026

On August 15, 2006, the Operating Partnership issued $172.5 million of its 4.125% exchangeable senior debentures due August 15, 2026 (the 2026 Debentures). Costs incurred to issue the 2026 Debentures were approximately $5.4 million, net of the amount allocated to the equity component of the debentures. These costs are being amortized over a period of five years, which represents the estimated term of the 2026 Debentures, and are included in deferred financing costs, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The 2026 Debentures are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

Interest is payable on August 15 and February 15 of each year beginning February 15, 2007 until the maturity date of August 15, 2026. The 2026 Debentures bear interest at 4.125% per annum and contain an exchange settlement feature, which provides that the 2026 Debentures may, under certain circumstances, be exchangeable for cash (up to the principal amount of the 2026 Debentures) and, with respect to any excess exchange value, into cash, shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock or a combination of cash and shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock at an exchange rate that was initially 30.6828 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Debentures. The exchange rate on the 2026 Debentures is subject to adjustment for certain events, including, but not limited to, certain dividends on Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock in excess of $0.265 per share per quarter (the "reference dividend"). Effective June 13, 2011, the exchange rate has been adjusted to 32.2730 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Debentures as a result of the aggregate dividends in excess of the reference dividend that Digital Realty Trust, Inc. declared and paid on its common stock beginning with the quarter ended December 31, 2006 and through the quarter ended June 30, 2011.

Prior to August 18, 2011, the Operating Partnership may not redeem the 2026 Debentures except to preserve Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s status as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. On or after August 18, 2011, at the Operating Partnership's option, the 2026 Debentures are redeemable in cash in whole or in part at 100% of the principal amount plus unpaid interest, if any, accrued to, but excluding, the redemption date, upon at least 30 days' but not more than 60 days' prior written notice to holders of the 2026 Debentures.

The holders of the 2026 Debentures have the right to require the Operating Partnership to repurchase the 2026 Debentures in cash in whole or in part on each of August 15, 2011, August 15, 2016 and August 15, 2021, and in the event of a designated event, for a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Debentures plus unpaid interest, if any, accrued to, but excluding, the repurchase date. Designated events include certain merger or combination transactions, non-affiliates becoming the beneficial owner of more than 50% of the total voting power of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s capital stock, a substantial turnover of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s directors within a 12- month period and Digital Realty Trust, Inc. ceasing to be the general partner of the Operating Partnership. Certain events are considered "Events of Default," which may result in the accelerated maturity of the 2026 Debentures, including a default for 30 days in payment of any installment of interest under the 2026 Debentures, a default in the payment of the principal amount or any repurchase price or redemption price due with respect to the 2026 Debentures and the Operating Partnership's failure to deliver cash or any shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock within 15 days after the due date upon an exchange of the 2026 Debentures, together with any cash due in lieu of fractional shares of common stock.

In addition, the 2026 Debentures are exchangeable (i) prior to July 15, 2026, during any fiscal quarter after the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006, if the closing sale price of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock for 20 or more trading days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter exceeds 130% of the exchange price in effect on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, (ii) prior to July 15, 2026, during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period in which the average trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Debentures was equal to or less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of the common stock during such period, multiplied by the applicable exchange rate, (iii) if we call the 2026 Debentures for redemption and (iv) any time on or after July 15, 2026. In April 2011, we gave notice to the holders of the 2026 Debentures that the 2026 Debentures shall be exchangeable during the calendar quarter ending June 30, 2011 pursuant to (i) above. The exchange price in effect as of June 30, 2011 was $30.99 per share.

We entered into a registration rights agreement whereby we agreed to register the shares of common stock which could be issued in the future upon exchange of the 2026 Debentures. If we do not fulfill certain of our obligations under the registration rights agreement, we will be required to pay liquidated damages to the holders of the 2026 Debentures. No separate contingent obligation has been recorded as no liquidated damages have become probable. We filed the shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2007, which was automatically effective upon filing.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we exchanged approximately $40.5 million aggregate principal amount of our 2026 Debentures for a combination of cash (approximately $52.2 million) and 372,068 restricted shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock at the request of holders pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing our 2026 Debentures. As of June 30, 2011, the remaining approximately $48.3 million face amount of the 2026 Debentures remains outstanding under the original terms. We recorded a loss on exchange of approximately $0.1 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and approximately $0.7 million and $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, determined based on the excess of the fair value of the 2026 Debentures at the exchange date over the carrying value of the exchanged 2026 Debentures along with a write off of a pro rata portion of the associated debt discount on the 2026 Debentures and deferred financing costs. This loss is reported as a loss on early extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated income statements.

The following table provides additional information about the 2026 Debentures as of the date presented pursuant to requirements under U.S. GAAP for convertible debt instruments that require the principal amount to be settled in cash upon conversion:

 

     4.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2026  

($ and shares in thousands, except exchange price)

   June 30, 2011     December 31, 2010  

Carrying amount of the equity component

   $ 5,119      $ 9,406   

Principal amount of the liability component

   $ 48,301      $ 88,758   

Unamortized discount of the liability component

   $ 113      $ 1,456   

Net carrying amount of the liability component

   $ 48,188      $ 87,302   

Remaining amortization period of discount

     1 month        7 months   

Exchange price

   $ 30.99      $ 31.42   

Number of shares to be issued upon exchange (a)

     777        1,103   

The amount by which the if-exchanged value exceeds the principal amount (a)

   $ 48,003      $ 56,828   

Effective interest rate on liability component

     6.75     6.75

Non-cash interest cost recognized for the period ended

   $ 1,117      $ 2,067 (b) 

Coupon rate interest cost recognized for the period ended

   $ 1,376      $ 3,490 (b) 

 

5.50% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2029

On April 20, 2009, the Operating Partnership issued $266.4 million of its 5.50% exchangeable senior debentures due April 15, 2029 (the 2029 Debentures). Costs incurred to issue the 2029 Debentures were approximately $7.8 million. These costs are being amortized over a period of five years, which represents the estimated term of the 2029 Debentures, and are included in deferred financing costs, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The 2029 Debentures are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

Interest is payable on October 15 and April 15 of each year beginning October 15, 2009 until the maturity date of April 15, 2029. The 2029 Debentures bear interest at 5.50% per annum and may be exchanged for shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock at an exchange rate that was initially 23.2558 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Debentures. The exchange rate on the 2029 Debentures is subject to adjustment for certain events, including, but not limited to, certain dividends on Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock in excess of $0.33 per share per quarter (the "reference dividend"). Effective June 13, 2011, the exchange rate has been adjusted to 23.9050 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Debentures as a result of the aggregate dividends in excess of the reference dividend that Digital Realty Trust, Inc. declared and paid on its common stock beginning with the quarter ended June 30, 2009 and through the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Due to the fact that the exchange feature for the 2029 Debentures must be settled in the common stock of Digital Realty Trust, Inc., new accounting guidance on convertible debt instruments that requires the principal amount to be settled in cash upon conversion does not apply.

Prior to April 18, 2014, the Operating Partnership may not redeem the 2029 Debentures except to preserve Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s status as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. On or after April 18, 2014, at the Operating Partnership's option, the 2029 Debentures are redeemable in cash in whole or in part at 100% of the principal amount plus unpaid interest, if any, accrued to, but excluding, the redemption date, upon at least 30 days' but not more than 60 days' prior written notice to holders of the 2029 Debentures.

The holders of the 2029 Debentures have the right to require the Operating Partnership to repurchase the 2029 Debentures in cash in whole or in part on each of April 15, 2014, April 15, 2019 and April 15, 2024, and in the event of a designated event, for a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Debentures plus unpaid interest, if any, accrued to, but excluding, the repurchase date. Designated events include certain merger or combination transactions, non-affiliates becoming the beneficial owner of more than 50% of the total voting power of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s capital stock, a substantial turnover of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s directors within a 12-month period without the approval of existing members and Digital Realty Trust, Inc. ceasing to be the general partner of the Operating Partnership. Certain events are considered "Events of Default," which may result in the accelerated maturity of the 2029 Debentures, including a default for 30 days in payment of any installment of interest under the 2029 Debentures, a default in the payment of the principal amount or any repurchase price or redemption price due with respect to the 2029 Debentures and the Operating Partnership's failure to deliver shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock within 15 days after the due date upon an exchange of the 2029 Debentures, together with any cash due in lieu of fractional shares of common stock.

We entered into a registration rights agreement whereby we must register the shares of common stock which could be issued in the future upon exchange of the 2029 Debentures. If we do not fulfill certain of our obligations under the registration rights agreement, we will be required to pay liquidated damages to the holders of the 2029 Debentures. No separate contingent obligation has been recorded as no liquidated damages have become probable. We filed the shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in December 2009, which was automatically effective upon filing.

 

The table below summarizes our debt maturities and principal payments as of June 30, 2011 (in thousands):

 

     Revolving Credit
Facility (1)
     Unsecured
Senior Notes
     Senior Notes     Exchangeable
Senior Debentures
    Mortgage
Loans (2)
     Other Secured
Loan
     Total Debt  

Remainder of 2011

   $ 341,417       $ 25,000       $ —        $ 48,301 (3)    $ 7,607       $ —         $ 422,325   

2012

     —           —           —          —          164,743         —           164,743   

2013

     —           33,000         —          —          160,583         10,500         204,083   

2014

     —           —           —          266,400 (4)      220,996         —           487,396   

2015

     —           67,000         375,000        —          75,436         —           517,436   

Thereafter

     —           75,000         900,000        —          305,098         —           1,280,098   
                                                            

Subtotal

   $ 341,417       $ 200,000       $ 1,275,000      $ 314,701      $ 934,463       $ 10,500       $ 3,076,081   

Unamortized discount

     —           —           (9,413     (113     —           —           (9,526

Unamortized premium

     —           —           —          —          1,022         —           1,022   
                                                            

Total

   $ 341,417       $ 200,000       $ 1,265,587      $ 314,588      $ 935,485       $ 10,500       $ 3,067,577