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Debt of the Operating Partnership
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Debt of the Operating Partnership

9. Debt of the Operating Partnership

A summary of outstanding indebtedness of the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows (in thousands):

    

Interest Rate at 

    

    

Principal 

    

Principal 

    

September 30, 

Outstanding  at

Outstanding at

Indebtedness

2020

Maturity Date

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Global revolving credit facilities

 

Various

(1)

Jan 24, 2023

(1)

$

133,146

(2)

$

245,766

(2)

Deferred financing costs, net

 

  

 

 

(9,064)

 

(11,661)

Global revolving credit facilities, net

 

  

 

 

124,082

 

234,105

Unsecured Term Loans

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

2023 Term Loan

 

Various

(3)(4)

Jan 15, 2023

 

(5)(9)

 

300,000

(5)

2024 Term Loan

 

Various

(3)(4)

Jan 24, 2023

 

513,747

(5)

 

513,205

(5)

Deferred financing costs, net

 

  

 

(1,105)

 

(2,986)

Unsecured term loans, net

 

  

 

512,642

 

810,219

Unsecured senior notes:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Senior Notes:

 

  

 

  

 

  

3.950% notes due 2022

 

3.950

%  

Jul 1, 2022

 

(10)

 

500,000

Floating rate notes due 2022

EURIBOR + 0.500

%  

Sep 23, 2022

351,630

(6)

3.625% notes due 2022

 

3.625

%  

Oct 1, 2022

 

(10)

 

300,000

0.125% notes due 2022

0.125

%  

Oct 15, 2022

351,630

(6)

2.750% notes due 2023

 

2.750

%  

Feb 1, 2023

 

350,000

 

350,000

4.750% notes due 2023

 

4.750

%  

Oct 13, 2023

 

387,600

(7)(11)

 

397,710

(7)

2.625% notes due 2024

 

2.625

%  

Apr 15, 2024

 

703,260

(6)

 

672,780

(6)

2.750% notes due 2024

 

2.750

%  

Jul 19, 2024

 

323,000

(7)

 

331,425

(7)

4.250% notes due 2025

 

4.250

%  

Jan 17, 2025

 

516,800

(7)

 

530,280

(7)

0.625% notes due 2025

0.625

%  

Jul 15, 2025

761,865

(6)

4.750% notes due 2025

 

4.750

%  

Oct 1, 2025

 

450,000

 

450,000

2.500% notes due 2026

2.500

%  

Jan 16, 2026

1,260,007

(6)

1,205,398

(6)

3.700% notes due 2027

 

3.700

%  

Aug 15, 2027

 

1,000,000

 

1,000,000

1.125% notes due 2028

1.125

%  

Apr 9, 2028

586,050

(6)

560,650

(6)

4.450% notes due 2028

 

4.450

%  

Jul 15, 2028

 

650,000

 

650,000

3.600% notes due 2029

3.600

%

Jul 1, 2029

900,000

900,000

3.300% notes due 2029

 

3.300

%  

Jul 19, 2029

 

452,200

(7)

 

463,995

(7)

1.500% notes due 2030

1.500

%  

Mar 15, 2030

879,075

(6)

3.750% notes due 2030

 

3.750

%  

Oct 17, 2030

 

710,600

(7)

 

729,135

(7)

1.250% notes due 2031

1.250

%  

Feb 1, 2031

586,050

(6)

1.000% notes due 2032

1.000

%  

Jan 15, 2032

879,075

(6)

Unamortized discounts, net of premiums

 

  

 

  

 

(35,447)

 

(16,145)

Total senior notes, net of discount

 

  

 

  

 

12,063,395

 

9,025,228

Deferred financing costs, net

 

  

 

  

 

(64,225)

 

(52,038)

Total unsecured senior notes, net of discount and deferred financing costs

 

  

 

  

 

11,999,170

 

8,973,190

Secured Debt:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

731 East Trade Street

 

8.22

%  

Jul 1, 2020

$

(8)

$

1,089

Secured note due March 2023

 

LIBOR + 1.000

%  (4)

Mar 1, 2023

 

104,000

 

104,000

Westin

 

3.290

%  

Jul 11, 2027

 

135,000

 

Unamortized net premiums

 

  

 

  

 

 

54

Total secured debt, including premiums

 

  

 

  

 

239,000

 

105,143

Deferred financing costs, net

 

  

 

  

 

(134)

 

(209)

Total secured debt, including premiums and net of deferred financing costs

 

  

 

  

 

238,866

 

104,934

Total indebtedness

 

  

 

  

$

12,874,760

$

10,122,448

(1)The interest rate for borrowings under the global revolving credit facility equals the applicable index plus a margin of 90 basis points, which is based on the current credit ratings of our long-term debt. An annual facility fee of 20 basis points, which is based on the credit ratings of our long-term debt, is due and payable quarterly on the total commitment amount of the facility. Two six-month extensions are available, which we may exercise if certain conditions are met. The interest rate for borrowings under the Yen revolving credit facility equals the applicable index plus a margin of 50 basis points, which is based on the current credit ratings of our long-term debt.

(2)Balances as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (balances, in thousands):

    

Balance as of

    

Weighted-

    

Balance as of

    

Weighted-

 

September 30, 

average

December

average

 

Denomination of Draw

2020

interest rate

31, 2019

interest rate

 

Floating Rate Borrowing (a) (d)

 

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

Euro (€)

$

%  

$

44,852

(c)

0.90

%

Australian dollar (AUD)

 

2,865

(b)

0.99

%  

 

1,264

(c)

1.74

%

Singapore dollar (SGD)

 

84,288

(b)

1.03

%  

 

53,199

(c)

2.46

%

Total

$

87,153

  

1.03

%  

$

99,315

  

1.75

%

Yen Revolving Credit Facility (a)

$

45,993

(e)

0.50

%  

$

146,451

(e)

0.50

%

Total borrowings

$

133,146

  

0.84

%

$

245,766

  

1.00

%

(a)The interest rates for floating rate borrowings under the global revolving credit facility currently equal the applicable index, subject to a zero floor, plus a margin of 90 basis points, which is based on the current credit rating of our long-term debt. The interest rate for borrowings under the Yen revolving credit facility equals the applicable index, subject to a zero floor, plus a margin of 50 basis points, which is based on the current credit rating of our long-term debt.
(b)Based on exchange rates of $0.72 to 1.00 AUD and $0.73 to 1.00 SGD, respectively, as of September 30, 2020.
(c)Based on exchange rates of $1.12 to €1.00, $0.70 to 1.00 AUD and $0.74 to 1.00 SGD, respectively, as of December 31, 2019.
(d)As of September 30, 2020, approximately $55.3 million of letters of credit were issued.
(e)Based on exchange rates of $0.01 to 1.00 JPY as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

(3)Interest rates are based on our current senior unsecured debt ratings and are currently 100 basis points over the applicable index for floating rate advances for the 2023 Term Loan and the 2024 Term Loan.
(4)We have entered into interest rate swap agreements as a cash flow hedge for interest generated by a portion of U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar borrowings under the 2023 Term Loan and 2024 Term Loan, and the secured note due March 2023. See Note 16. "Derivative Instruments" for further information.
(5)Balances as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (balances, in thousands):

Balance as of

Weighted-

Balance as of

Weighted-

September 30, 

average

December 31, 

average

Denomination of Draw

    

2020

    

interest rate

    

2019

    

interest rate

    

U.S. dollar ($)

$

  

$

300,000

  

2.74

% (d)

Singapore dollar (SGD)

 

145,801

(a)

1.13

%  

147,931

(c)

2.68

%  

Australian dollar (AUD)

 

207,913

(a)

1.09

%  

203,820

(c)

1.85

%  

Hong Kong dollar (HKD)

 

86,089

(a)

1.40

%  

85,629

(c)

3.60

%  

Canadian dollar (CAD)

 

73,944

(a)

1.49

% (b)

75,825

(c)

3.00

% (d)

Total

$

513,747

  

1.21

% (b)

$

813,205

  

2.62

% (d)

(a)Based on exchange rates of $0.73 to 1.00 SGD, $0.72 to 1.00 AUD, $0.13 to 1.00 HKD and $0.75 to 1.00 CAD, respectively, as of September 30, 2020.
(b)As of September 30, 2020, the weighted-average interest rate reflecting interest rate swaps was 1.78% (Canadian dollar) and 1.25% (Total). See Note 16 "Derivative Instruments" for further discussion on interest rate swaps.
(c)Based on exchange rates of $0.74 to 1.00 SGD, $0.70 to 1.00 AUD, $0.13 to 1.00 HKD and $0.77 to 1.00 CAD, respectively, as of December 31, 2019.
(d)As of December 31, 2019, the weighted-average interest rate reflecting interest rate swaps was 2.44% (U.S. dollar), 1.78% (Canadian dollar) and 2.39% (Total).
(6)Based on exchange rates of $1.17 to €1.00 as of September 30, 2020 and $1.12 to €1.00 as of  December 31, 2019.
(7)Based on exchange rates of $1.29 to £1.00 as of September 30, 2020 and $1.33 to £1.00 as of December 31, 2019.
(8)Debt was repaid in full on April 13, 2020.
(9)Debt was repaid in full on September 24, 2020. The payment resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $0.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020.
(10)The 3.950% 2022 Notes and 3.625% 2022 Notes were redeemed in full on August 3, 2020. The redemption resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $52.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020.
(11)The 4.750% 2023 Notes were redeemed in full on October 14, 2020.

The indentures governing our senior notes contain 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 September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants.

Euro Notes

On January 17, 2020, Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, issued and sold €300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2022 (the “0.125% 2022 Notes”), €650.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.625% Guaranteed Notes due 2025 (the “0.625% 2025 Notes”) and €750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.500% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 (the “1.500% 2030 Notes” and, together with the 0.125% 2022 Notes and 0.625% 2025 Notes, the “Euro Notes”). The Euro Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Digital Dutch Finco B.V. and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and the Operating Partnership. The terms of each series of Euro Notes are governed by separate indentures, each dated as of January 17, 2020, among Digital Dutch Finco B.V., Digital Realty Trust, Inc., the Operating Partnership, Deutsche Trustee Company Limited, as trustee, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as paying agent and a transfer agent, and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as registrar and a transfer agent. Net proceeds from the offering were approximately €1,678.6 million (or approximately $1,861.9 million based on the exchange rate as of January 17, 2020) after deducting managers’ discounts and estimated offering expenses.

Euro Notes due 2031

On June 26, 2020, Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, issued and sold €500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.250% Guaranteed Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”). The 2031 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Digital Dutch Finco B.V. and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and the Operating Partnership. The terms of the 2031 Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of June 26, 2020, among Digital Dutch Finco B.V., Digital Realty Trust, Inc., the Operating Partnership, Deutsche Trustee Company Limited, as trustee, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as paying agent and a transfer agent, and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as registrar and a transfer agent. Net proceeds from the offering were approximately €493.1 million (or approximately $553.2 million based on the exchange rate as of June 26, 2020) after deducting managers’ discounts and estimated offering expenses.

Euro Notes due 2032

On September 23, 2020, Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, issued and sold €750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.000% Guaranteed Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”). The 2032 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Digital Dutch Finco B.V. and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and the Operating Partnership. The terms of the 2032 Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of September 23, 2020, among Digital Dutch Finco B.V., Digital Realty Trust, Inc., the Operating Partnership, Deutsche Trustee Company Limited, as trustee, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as paying agent and a transfer agent, and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as registrar and a transfer agent. Net proceeds from the offering were approximately €737.5 million (or approximately $860.0 million based on the exchange rate as of September 23, 2020) after deducting managers’ discounts and estimated offering expenses.

Floating Rate Notes due 2022

On September 23, 2020, Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, issued and sold €300.0 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes will bear interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.48%, subject to a zero floor, and the interest rate for the initial interest period was 0%. The 2022 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Digital Dutch Finco B.V. and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and the Operating Partnership. The terms of the 2022 Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of September 23, 2020, among Digital Dutch Finco B.V., Digital Realty Trust, Inc., the Operating Partnership, Deutsche Trustee Company Limited, as trustee, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as paying agent and a transfer agent, and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as registrar and a transfer agent. Net proceeds from the offering were approximately €299.0 million (or approximately $348.7 million based on the exchange rate as of September 23, 2020) after deducting managers’ discounts and estimated offering expenses.

The table below summarizes our debt maturities and principal payments as of September 30, 2020 (in thousands):

Global Revolving

Unsecured

    

Credit Facilities(1)

    

Term Loans(1)

    

Senior Notes

    

Secured Debt

    

Total Debt

Remainder of 2020

$

$

$

$

$

2021

2022

703,260

703,260

2023

 

87,153

 

513,747

 

737,600

 

104,000

 

1,442,500

2024

 

45,993

 

 

1,026,260

 

 

1,072,253

Thereafter

 

 

 

9,631,722

 

135,000

 

9,766,722

Subtotal

$

133,146

$

513,747

$

12,098,842

$

239,000

$

12,984,735

Unamortized discount

 

 

 

(41,358)

 

 

(41,358)

Unamortized premium

 

 

 

5,911

 

 

5,911

Total

$

133,146

$

513,747

$

12,063,395

$

239,000

$

12,949,288

(1)The global revolving credit facility and unsecured term loans are subject to two six-month extension options exercisable by us. The bank group is obligated to grant the extension options provided we give proper notice, we make certain representations and warranties and no default exists under the global revolving credit facility or unsecured term loans, as applicable.