UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Transition Period From to .
Commission file number 001-32336 (Digital Realty Trust, Inc.)
000-54023 (Digital Realty Trust, L.P.)
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland (Digital Realty Trust, Inc.) |
| 26-0081711 | |
Maryland (Digital Realty Trust, L.P.) | 20-2402955 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS employer | ||
incorporation or organization) | identification number) | ||
5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 1, Suite 275 | |||
Austin, Texas 78735 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(737) 281-0101
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. |
| Yes ⌧ No ◻ |
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | Yes ⌧ No ◻ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. |
| Yes ⌧ No ◻ |
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | Yes ⌧ No ◻ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.:
Large accelerated filer ⌧ |
| Accelerated filer ◻ |
Non-accelerated filer ◻ | Smaller reporting company ☐ | |
Emerging growth company ☐ |
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.:
Large accelerated filer ◻ |
| Accelerated filer ◻ |
Non-accelerated filer ⌧ | Smaller reporting company ☐ | |
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. | ◻ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. |
| Yes ☐ No ⌧ |
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | Yes ☐ No ⌧ |
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.:
|
| |
Class |
| Outstanding at October 28, 2024 |
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | 331,712,606 |
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This report combines the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 of Digital Realty Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Digital Realty Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership, of which Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is the sole general partner. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this report to “we,” “us,” “our,” “our Company”, or “the Company” refer to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, including Digital Realty Trust, L.P. In statements regarding qualification as a REIT, such terms refer solely to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references to the “Parent” refer to Digital Realty Trust, Inc., and all references to “our Operating Partnership,” “the Operating Partnership” or “the OP” refer to Digital Realty Trust, L.P. together with its consolidated subsidiaries.
The Parent is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, and the sole general partner of the OP. As of September 30, 2024, the Parent owned an approximate 98.1% common general partnership interest in Digital Realty Trust, L.P. The remaining approximate 1.9% of the common limited partnership interests of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. are owned by non-affiliated third parties and certain directors and officers of the Parent. As of September 30, 2024, the Parent owned all of the preferred limited partnership interests of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. As the sole general partner of Digital Realty Trust, L.P., the Parent has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for the OP’s day-to-day management and control.
We believe combining the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q of the Parent and the OP into this single report results in the following benefits:
● | enhancing investors’ understanding of the Parent and the OP by enabling investors to view the business as a whole in the same manner as management views and operates the business; |
● | eliminating duplicative disclosure and providing a more streamlined and readable presentation since a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both the Parent and the OP; and |
● | creating time and cost efficiencies through the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports. |
It is important to understand the few differences between the Parent and the OP in the context of how we operate the Company. The Parent does not conduct business itself, other than acting as the sole general partner of the OP and issuing public equity from time to time and guaranteeing certain unsecured debt of the OP and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates. The OP holds substantially all the assets of the business, directly or indirectly. The OP conducts the operations of the business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity. Except for net proceeds from equity issuances by the Parent, which are generally contributed to the OP in exchange for partnership units, the OP generates the capital required by the business through the OP’s operations, incurrence of indebtedness and issuance of partnership units to third parties.
The presentation of noncontrolling interests, stockholders’ equity and partners’ capital are the main areas of difference between the consolidated financial statements of the Parent and those of the OP. The differences in the presentations between stockholders’ equity and partners’ capital result from the differences in the equity and capital issuances in the Parent and in the OP.
To highlight the differences between the Parent and the OP, separate sections in this report, as applicable, individually discuss the Parent and the OP, including separate financial statements and separate Exhibit 31 and 32 certifications. In the sections that combine disclosure of the Parent and the OP, this report refers to actions or holdings as being actions or holdings of the Company.
As general partner with control of the OP, the Parent consolidates the OP for financial reporting purposes, and it does not have significant assets other than its investment in the OP. Therefore, the assets and liabilities of the Parent and the OP are the same on their respective condensed consolidated financial statements. The separate discussions of the Parent and the OP in this report should be read in conjunction with each other to understand the results of the Company on a consolidated basis and how management operates the Company.
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In this report, “properties” and “buildings” refer to all or any of the buildings in our portfolio, including data centers and non-data centers, and “data centers” refers only to the properties or buildings in our portfolio that contain data center space. In this report, “Global Revolving Credit Facility” refers to our Operating Partnership’s $4.2 billion equivalent senior unsecured revolving credit facility and global senior credit agreement; “Yen Revolving Credit Facility” refers to our Operating Partnership’s ¥42,511,000,000 (approximately $296 million based on exchange rates at September 30, 2024) senior unsecured revolving credit facility and Yen credit agreement; and “Global Revolving Credit Facilities” refer to our Global Revolving Credit Facility and our Yen Revolving Credit Facility, collectively.
In this report, the “Euro Term Loan Agreement” refers to a term loan agreement which governs (i) a €375,000,000 three-year senior unsecured term loan facility (the “2025 Term Facility”), the entire amount of which was funded on such date, and (ii) a €375,000,000 five-year senior unsecured term loan facility (the “2025-27 Term Facility” and, together with the 2025 Term Facility, collectively, the “Euro Term Loan Facilities”), comprised of €125,000,000 of initial term loans, the entire amount of which was funded on such date, and €250,000,000 of delayed draw term loan commitments that were funded on September 9, 2023.
In this report, the “USD Term Loan Agreement” refers to a term loan agreement for a $740 million senior unsecured term loan facility (the “USD Term Loan Facility”).
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
ITEM 1. | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.: | |
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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Digital Realty Trust, L.P.: | ||
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 43 | |
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
| September 30, |
| December 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Investments in real estate: | ||||||
Investments in properties, net | $ | 25,230,214 | $ | 24,236,088 | ||
Investments in unconsolidated entities |
| 2,456,448 |
| 2,295,889 | ||
Net investments in real estate |
| 27,686,662 |
| 26,531,977 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 1,228,507 | 1,414,256 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
| 2,175,605 |
| 1,625,495 | ||
Accounts and other receivables, net |
| 1,274,460 |
| 1,278,110 | ||
Deferred rent, net |
| 641,778 |
| 624,427 | ||
Goodwill |
| 9,395,233 |
| 9,239,871 | ||
Customer relationship value, deferred leasing costs and other intangibles, net |
| 2,367,467 | 2,500,237 | |||
Assets held for sale |
| — |
| 478,503 | ||
Other assets |
| 525,679 |
| 420,382 | ||
Total assets | $ | 45,295,391 | $ | 44,113,258 | ||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||
Global revolving credit facilities, net | $ | 1,786,921 | $ | 1,812,287 | ||
Unsecured term loans, net |
| 913,733 |
| 1,560,305 | ||
Unsecured senior notes, net of discount |
| 13,528,061 |
| 13,422,342 | ||
Secured and other debt, net of discount |
| 757,831 |
| 630,973 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 1,343,903 | 1,542,094 | ||||
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities |
| 2,140,763 |
| 2,168,984 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 1,223,771 | 1,151,096 | ||||
Accrued dividends and distributions |
| — |
| 387,988 | ||
Security deposits and prepaid rents |
| 423,797 |
| 401,867 | ||
Obligations associated with assets held for sale |
| — |
| 39,001 | ||
Total liabilities |
| 22,118,780 |
| 23,116,937 | ||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
| 1,465,636 |
| 1,394,814 | ||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
Equity: | ||||||
Stockholders’ Equity: | ||||||
Preferred Stock: $0.01 par value per share, 110,000 shares authorized; $755,000 liquidation preference ($25.00 per share), 30,200 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 |
| 731,690 |
| 731,690 | ||
Common Stock: $0.01 par value per share, 392,000 shares authorized; 331,347 and 311,608 shares and as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively |
| 3,285 |
| 3,088 | ||
Additional paid-in capital |
| 27,229,143 |
| 24,396,797 | ||
Accumulated dividends in excess of earnings |
| (6,060,642) |
| (5,262,648) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net |
| (657,365) |
| (751,393) | ||
Total stockholders’ equity |
| 21,246,111 |
| 19,117,534 | ||
Noncontrolling interests |
| 464,864 |
| 483,973 | ||
Total equity |
| 21,710,975 |
| 19,601,507 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 45,295,391 | $ | 44,113,258 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||
Operating Revenues: | ||||||||||||
Rental and other services | $ | 1,413,727 | $ | 1,394,613 | $ | 4,069,966 | $ | 4,075,008 | ||||
Fee income and other |
| 17,487 |
| 7,819 |
| 49,140 |
| 32,414 | ||||
Total operating revenues |
| 1,431,214 |
| 1,402,432 |
| 4,119,106 |
| 4,107,422 | ||||
Operating Expenses: | ||||||||||||
Rental property operating and maintenance |
| 605,859 |
| 607,544 | 1,707,699 |
| 1,778,465 | |||||
Property taxes and insurance |
| 50,502 |
| 76,568 |
| 148,727 |
| 172,450 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 459,997 |
| 420,613 |
| 1,316,442 |
| 1,274,384 | ||||
General and administrative |
| 117,602 |
| 110,721 |
| 353,207 |
| 332,257 | ||||
Transactions and integration |
| 24,194 |
| 14,465 |
| 82,105 |
| 44,496 | ||||
Provision for impairment |
| — |
| 113,000 |
| 168,303 |
| 113,000 | ||||
Other |
| 4,774 |
| 1,295 |
| 15,081 |
| 1,950 | ||||
Total operating expenses |
| 1,262,928 |
| 1,344,206 |
| 3,791,564 |
| 3,717,002 | ||||
Operating income |
| 168,286 |
| 58,226 |
| 327,542 |
| 390,420 | ||||
Other Income (Expenses): | ||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated entities |
| (26,486) |
| (19,793) |
| (83,937) |
| 163 | ||||
(Loss) gain on disposition of properties, net | (556) | 810,688 | 450,940 | 900,634 | ||||||||
Other income, net |
| 37,756 |
| 24,812 |
| 109,726 |
| 18,162 | ||||
Interest expense |
| (123,803) |
| (110,767) |
| (348,094) |
| (324,103) | ||||
Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications |
| (2,636) |
| — |
| (3,706) |
| — | ||||
Income tax expense |
| (12,427) |
| (17,228) |
| (49,832) |
| (54,855) | ||||
Net income |
| 40,134 |
| 745,938 |
| 402,639 |
| 930,421 | ||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
| 11,059 |
| (12,320) |
| 10,282 |
| (9,893) | ||||
Net income attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. |
| 51,193 |
| 733,618 |
| 412,921 |
| 920,528 | ||||
Preferred stock dividends |
| (10,181) |
| (10,181) |
| (30,543) |
| (30,543) | ||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 41,012 | $ | 723,437 | $ | 382,378 | $ | 889,985 | ||||
Net income per share available to common stockholders: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | 2.40 | $ | 1.20 | $ | 3.00 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | 2.31 | $ | 1.10 | $ | 2.87 | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Basic |
| 327,977 |
| 301,827 |
| 319,965 |
| 296,184 | ||||
Diluted |
| 336,249 |
| 311,341 |
| 328,641 |
| 306,735 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited, in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||
Net income | $ | 40,134 | $ | 745,938 | $ | 402,639 | $ | 930,421 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
| 405,845 |
| (190,425) |
| 182,448 |
| (478,792) | ||||
(Decrease) increase in fair value of derivatives |
| (81,458) |
| 48,580 |
| 28,802 |
| 61,730 | ||||
Reclassification to interest expense from derivatives |
| (9,236) |
| (9,349) |
| (29,661) |
| (23,387) | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 315,151 | (151,194) | 181,589 | (440,449) | ||||||||
Comprehensive income |
| 355,285 |
| 594,744 |
| 584,228 |
| 489,972 | ||||
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
| (72,895) |
| (2,354) |
| (75,186) |
| 142,605 | ||||
Comprehensive income attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | $ | 282,390 | $ | 592,390 | $ | 509,042 | $ | 632,577 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands, except share data)
Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable | Number of | Additional | Dividends in | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling | Preferred | Common | Common | Paid-in | Excess of | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
| Interests |
| Stock |
| Shares |
| Stock |
| Capital |
| Earnings |
| Loss, Net |
| Interests |
| Total Equity | ||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 |
| $ | 1,399,889 | $ | 731,690 |
| 325,885,279 | $ | 3,231 | $ | 26,388,393 | $ | (5,701,096) | $ | (884,715) | $ | 470,313 | $ | 21,007,816 | |||||||
Conversion of common units to common stock | — | — | 79,944 | — | 5,791 | — | — | (5,791) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Vesting of restricted stock, net | — | — | 60,004 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock, net of costs |
| — | — | 5,213,737 | 54 | 806,047 | — | — | — | 806,101 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued under equity plans, net of share settlement to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting | — | — | 108,000 | — | 4,787 | — | — | — | 4,787 | |||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of vested share-based awards | — | — | — | — | (1,631) | — | — | 1,631 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of unearned compensation regarding share-based awards | — | — | — | — | 23,435 | — | — | — | 23,435 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests | 1,526 | — | — | — | (1,526) | — | — | — | (1,526) | |||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared on preferred stock | — | — | — | — | — | (10,181) | — | — | (10,181) | |||||||||||||||||
Dividends and distributions on common stock and common and incentive units |
| (190) | — | — | — | — | (400,659) | — | (7,728) | (408,387) | ||||||||||||||||
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,045) | (2,045) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (9,898) | — | — | — | — | 51,193 | — | (1,161) | 50,032 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
| 74,309 | — | — | — | 3,847 | — | 227,350 | 9,645 | 240,842 | ||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2024 |
| $ | 1,465,636 | $ | 731,690 | 331,346,964 | $ | 3,285 | $ | 27,229,143 | $ | (6,060,642) | $ | (657,365) | $ | 464,864 | $ | 21,710,975 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands, except share data)
Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable | Number of | Additional | Dividends in | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling | Preferred | Common | Common | Paid-in | Excess of | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | |||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
| Interests |
| Stock |
| Shares |
| Stock |
| Capital |
| Earnings |
| Loss, Net |
| Interests |
| Total Equity | ||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 |
| $ | 1,394,814 | $ | 731,690 |
| 311,607,580 | $ | 3,088 | $ | 24,396,797 | $ | (5,262,648) | $ | (751,393) | $ | 483,973 | $ | 19,601,507 | |||||||
Conversion of common units to common stock |
| — | — | 290,795 | — | 21,044 | — | — | (21,044) | — | ||||||||||||||||
Vesting of restricted stock, net |
| — | — | 165,675 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock, net of costs |
| — | — | 19,126,996 | 197 | 2,729,880 | — | — | — | 2,730,077 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued under equity plans, net of share settlement to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting |
| — | — | 155,918 | — | 5,621 | — | — | — | 5,621 | ||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of vested share-based awards |
| — | — | — | — | (26,551) | — | — | 26,551 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization of unearned compensation regarding share-based awards | — | — | — | — | 64,551 | — | — | — | 64,551 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests | 4,252 | — | — | — | (4,252) | — | — | — | (4,252) | |||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared on preferred stock |
| — | — | — | — | — | (30,543) | — | — | (30,543) | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends and distributions on common stock and common and incentive units | (570) | — | — | — | — | (1,180,473) | — | (23,488) | (1,203,961) | |||||||||||||||||
Sale of noncontrolling interest in property to DCRU | — | — | — | — | 39,960 | — | — | 12,115 | 52,075 | |||||||||||||||||
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (21,289) | (21,289) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
| (22,232) | — | — | — | — | 412,921 | — | 11,950 | 424,871 | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 89,372 | — | — | — | 2,093 | — | 94,028 | (3,904) | 92,217 | |||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2024 |
| $ | 1,465,636 | $ | 731,690 |
| 331,346,964 | $ | 3,285 | $ | 27,229,143 | $ | (6,060,642) | $ | (657,365) | $ | 464,864 | $ | 21,710,975 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands, except share data)
Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable | Number of | Additional | Dividends in | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling | Preferred | Common | Common | Paid-in | Excess of | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| Interests |
| Stock |
| Shares |
| Stock |
| Capital |
| Earnings |
| Loss, Net |
| Interests |
| Total Equity | ||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2023 |
| $ | 1,367,422 | $ | 731,690 | 299,240,366 | $ | 2,967 | $ | 22,882,200 | $ | (5,253,917) | $ | (741,484) | $ | 483,702 | $ | 18,105,158 | ||||||||
Conversion of common units to common stock | — | — | 15,435 | 1 | 1,150 | — | — | (1,151) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Vesting of restricted stock, net | — | — | 66,419 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock, net of costs | — | — | 3,454,148 | 34 | 335,279 | — | — | — | 335,313 | |||||||||||||||||
Shares issued under equity plans, net of share settlement to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting |
| — | — | 69,658 | — | 3,551 | — | — | — | 3,551 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization of unearned compensation regarding share-based awards | — | — | — | — | 19,230 | — | — | — | 19,230 | |||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of vested share-based awards | — | — | — | — | (1,490) | — | — | 1,490 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests |
| 1,116 | — | — | — | (1,116) | — | — | — | (1,116) | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared on preferred stock | — | — | — | — | — | (10,181) | — | — | (10,181) | |||||||||||||||||
Dividends and distributions on common stock and common and incentive units | (190) | — | — | — | — | (370,278) | — | (7,823) | (378,101) | |||||||||||||||||
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (64) | (64) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income |
| (2,657) | — | — | — | — | 733,618 | — | 14,977 | 748,595 | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
| (5,383) | — | — | — | 284 | — | (141,512) | (4,583) | (145,811) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2023 |
| $ | 1,360,308 | $ | 731,690 | 302,846,026 | $ | 3,002 | $ | 23,239,088 | $ | (4,900,758) | $ | (882,996) | $ | 486,548 | $ | 18,676,574 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands, except share data)
Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable | Number of | Additional | Dividends in | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling | Preferred | Common | Common | Paid-in | Excess of | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | |||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| Interests |
| Stock |
| Shares |
| Stock |
| Capital |
| Earnings |
| Loss, Net |
| Interests |
| Total Equity | ||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2022 |
| $ | 1,514,679 | $ | 731,690 |
| 291,148,222 | $ | 2,887 | $ | 22,142,868 | $ | (4,698,313) | $ | (595,798) | $ | 524,131 | $ | 18,107,465 | |||||||
Conversion of common units to common stock |
| — | — | 77,432 | 2 | 5,590 | — | — | (5,592) | — | ||||||||||||||||
Vesting of restricted stock, net |
| — | — | 221,907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock, net of costs |
| — | — | 11,274,926 | 112 | 1,077,426 | — | — | — | 1,077,538 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued under equity plans, net of share settlement to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting |
| — | — | 123,539 | 1 | (23) | — | — | — | (22) | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization of unearned compensation regarding share-based awards |
| — | — | — | — | 54,785 | — | — | — | 54,785 | ||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of vested share-based awards |
| — | — | — | — | (37,567) | — | — | 37,567 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests | 3,238 | — | — | — | (3,238) | — | — | — | (3,238) | |||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared on preferred stock | — | — | — | — | — | (30,543) | — | — | (30,543) | |||||||||||||||||
Dividends and distributions on common stock and common and incentive units |
| (570) | — | — | — | — | (1,092,430) | — | (23,204) | (1,115,634) | ||||||||||||||||
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4,441 | 4,441 | |||||||||||||||||
Deconsolidation of noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (65,358) | (65,358) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | (9,386) | — | — | — | — | 920,528 | — | 19,279 | 939,807 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (147,782) | — | — | — | (753) | — | (287,198) | (4,716) | (292,667) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2023 |
| $ | 1,360,308 | $ | 731,690 |
| 302,846,026 | $ | 3,002 | $ | 23,239,088 | $ | (4,900,758) | $ | (882,996) | $ | 486,548 | $ | 18,676,574 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
| ||||
Net income | $ | 402,639 | $ | 930,421 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Gain on disposition of properties, net |
| (450,940) |
| (900,634) | ||
Provision for impairment | 168,303 |
| 113,000 | |||
Equity in loss (earnings) of unconsolidated entities |
| 83,937 | (163) | |||
Distributions from unconsolidated entities |
| 67,325 |
| 51,068 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,316,442 |
| 1,274,384 | |||
Amortization of share-based compensation |
| 60,675 |
| 54,785 | ||
Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications |
| 3,706 |
| — | ||
Straight-lined rents and amortization of above and below market leases |
| (19,950) |
| (18,597) | ||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount / premium | 24,373 |
| 19,705 | |||
Other operating activities, net | 349 |
| (20,345) | |||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Increase in accounts receivable and other assets | (228,896) |
| (343,767) | |||
Increase in accounts payable and other liabilities | 64,039 |
| 12,618 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
| 1,492,002 | 1,172,475 | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
Improvements to investments in real estate | (2,096,330) | (2,466,462) | ||||
Cash paid for business combination / asset acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (317,297) | (45,856) | ||||
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities | (234,362) | (12,421) | ||||
Return of investment from unconsolidated entities | 99,864 | — | ||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 1,246,351 | 2,470,684 | ||||
Other investing activities, net | (92,393) | (44,651) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (1,394,167) |
| (98,706) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Proceeds from credit facilities | 1,162,180 | 2,256,973 | ||||
Payments on credit facilities | (1,192,606) | (2,700,310) | ||||
Borrowings on secured / unsecured debt | 1,027,507 | 827,759 | ||||
Repayments on secured / unsecured debt | (1,616,353) | (3,081) | ||||
Capital (distribution to) contributions from noncontrolling interests, net |
| (21,289) | 4,570 | |||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net | 2,730,178 | 1,077,538 | ||||
Payments of dividends and distributions | (1,623,062) | (1,510,463) | ||||
Other financing activities, net | 55,379 | (61,261) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
| 521,934 |
| (108,275) | ||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
| 619,769 |
| 965,494 | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
| (74,131) |
| (43,745) | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period |
| 1,636,470 |
| 150,696 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 2,182,108 | $ | 1,072,445 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)
| September 30, |
| December 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
ASSETS |
|
| ||||
Investments in real estate: |
|
|
|
| ||
Investments in properties, net | $ | 25,230,214 | $ | 24,236,088 | ||
Investments in unconsolidated entities |
| 2,456,448 |
| 2,295,889 | ||
Net investments in real estate |
| 27,686,662 |
| 26,531,977 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 1,228,507 | 1,414,256 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
| 2,175,605 |
| 1,625,495 | ||
Accounts and other receivables, net |
| 1,274,460 |
| 1,278,110 | ||
Deferred rent, net |
| 641,778 |
| 624,427 | ||
Goodwill |
| 9,395,233 |
| 9,239,871 | ||
Customer relationship value, deferred leasing costs and other intangibles, net |
| 2,367,467 |
| 2,500,237 | ||
Assets held for sale |
| — |
| 478,503 | ||
Other assets |
| 525,679 |
| 420,382 | ||
Total assets | $ | 45,295,391 | $ | 44,113,258 | ||
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL |
|
|
|
| ||
Global revolving credit facilities, net | $ | 1,786,921 | $ | 1,812,287 | ||
Unsecured term loans, net | 913,733 | 1,560,305 | ||||
Unsecured senior notes, net of discount |
| 13,528,061 |
| 13,422,342 | ||
Secured and other debt, net of discount | 757,831 | 630,973 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities | 1,343,903 | 1,542,094 | ||||
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities |
| 2,140,763 |
| 2,168,984 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 1,223,771 | 1,151,096 | ||||
Accrued dividends and distributions |
| — |
| 387,988 | ||
Security deposits and prepaid rents |
| 423,797 |
| 401,867 | ||
Obligations associated with assets held for sale |
| — |
| 39,001 | ||
Total liabilities |
| 22,118,780 |
| 23,116,937 | ||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 1,465,636 | 1,394,814 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies |
|
| ||||
Capital: |
|
|
|
| ||
Partners’ capital: |
|
|
|
| ||
General Partner: |
|
|
|
| ||
Preferred units, $755,000 liquidation preference ($25.00 per unit), 30,200 units issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 |
| 731,690 |
| 731,690 | ||
Common units, 331,347 and units and as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively |
| 21,171,786 |
| 19,137,237 | ||
Limited Partners, 6,397 and 6,449 units and as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively |
| 447,573 |
| 459,356 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
| (677,007) |
| (772,668) | ||
Total partners’ capital |
| 21,674,042 |
| 19,555,615 | ||
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities |
| 36,933 |
| 45,892 | ||
Total capital |
| 21,710,975 |
| 19,601,507 | ||
Total liabilities and capital | $ | 45,295,391 | $ | 44,113,258 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||
Operating Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Rental and other services | $ | 1,413,727 | $ | 1,394,613 | $ | 4,069,966 | $ | 4,075,008 | ||||
Fee income and other |
| 17,487 |
| 7,819 |
| 49,140 |
| 32,414 | ||||
Total operating revenues |
| 1,431,214 |
| 1,402,432 |
| 4,119,106 |
| 4,107,422 | ||||
Operating Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Rental property operating and maintenance |
| 605,859 |
| 607,544 |
| 1,707,699 |
| 1,778,465 | ||||
Property taxes and insurance |
| 50,502 |
| 76,568 |
| 148,727 |
| 172,450 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 459,997 |
| 420,613 |
| 1,316,442 |
| 1,274,384 | ||||
General and administrative |
| 117,602 |
| 110,721 |
| 353,207 |
| 332,257 | ||||
Transactions and integration |
| 24,194 |
| 14,465 |
| 82,105 |
| 44,496 | ||||
Provision for impairment |
| — |
| 113,000 |
| 168,303 |
| 113,000 | ||||
Other |
| 4,774 |
| 1,295 |
| 15,081 |
| 1,950 | ||||
Total operating expenses |
| 1,262,928 |
| 1,344,206 |
| 3,791,564 |
| 3,717,002 | ||||
Operating income |
| 168,286 |
| 58,226 | 327,542 | 390,420 | ||||||
Other Income (Expenses): |
| |||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated entities |
| (26,486) |
| (19,793) |
| (83,937) |
| 163 | ||||
(Loss) gain on disposition of properties, net | (556) | 810,688 | 450,940 | 900,634 | ||||||||
Other income, net |
| 37,756 |
| 24,812 |
| 109,726 |
| 18,162 | ||||
Interest expense |
| (123,803) |
| (110,767) |
| (348,094) |
| (324,103) | ||||
Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications | (2,636) | — | (3,706) | — | ||||||||
Income tax expense |
| (12,427) |
| (17,228) |
| (49,832) |
| (54,855) | ||||
Net income |
| 40,134 |
| 745,938 | 402,639 | 930,421 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
| 12,059 |
| 3,980 |
| 18,982 |
| 10,407 | ||||
Net income attributable to Digital Realty Trust, L.P. |
| 52,193 |
| 749,918 | 421,621 | 940,828 | ||||||
Preferred units distributions |
| (10,181) |
| (10,181) |
| (30,543) |
| (30,543) | ||||
Net income available to common unitholders | $ | 42,012 | $ | 739,737 | $ | 391,078 | $ | 910,285 | ||||
Net income per unit available to common unitholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | 2.40 | $ | 1.20 | $ | 3.01 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | 2.32 | $ | 1.10 | $ | 2.88 | ||||
Weighted average common units outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Basic |
| 334,103 |
| 308,024 |
| 326,154 |
| 302,316 | ||||
Diluted |
| 342,375 |
| 317,538 |
| 334,830 |
| 312,867 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited, in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||
Net income | $ | 40,134 | $ | 745,938 | $ | 402,639 | $ | 930,421 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
| 405,845 |
| (190,425) |
| 182,448 |
| (478,792) | ||||
(Decrease) increase in fair value of derivatives |
| (81,458) |
| 48,580 |
| 28,802 |
| 61,730 | ||||
Reclassification to interest expense from derivatives |
| (9,236) |
| (9,349) |
| (29,661) |
| (23,387) | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 315,151 | (151,194) | 181,589 | (440,449) | ||||||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 355,285 | $ | 594,744 | $ | 584,228 | $ | 489,972 | ||||
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
| (67,309) |
| 10,772 |
| (67,155) |
| 156,348 | ||||
Comprehensive income attributable to Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | $ | 287,976 | $ | 605,516 | $ | 517,073 | $ | 646,320 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CAPITAL
(unaudited, in thousands, except unit data)
Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable | General Partner | Limited Partners | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited Partner | Preferred Units | Common Units | Common Units | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
| Common Units |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Loss, Net |
| Interests |
| Total Capital | |||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2024 |
| $ | 1,399,889 | 30,200,000 | $ | 731,690 | 325,885,279 | $ | 20,690,528 |
| 6,460,947 | $ | 458,481 | $ | (908,943) | $ | 36,060 | $ | 21,007,816 | ||||||||
Conversion of limited partner common units to general partner common units |
| — | — |
| — | 79,944 |
| 5,791 | (79,944) |
| (5,791) |
| — |
| — |
| — | ||||||||||
Vesting of restricted common units, net | — | — | — | 60,004 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common units, net of costs |
| — | — |
| — | 5,213,737 |
| 806,202 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 806,202 | ||||||||||
Issuance of limited partner common units, net |
| — | — |
| — | — |
| — | 15,529 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — | ||||||||||
Units issued under equity plans, net of unit settlement to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting |
| — | — |
| — | 108,000 |
| 4,787 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 4,787 | ||||||||||
Amortization of share-based compensation |
| — | — |
| — | — |
| 23,435 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 23,435 | ||||||||||
Reclassification of vested share-based awards | — | — |
| — | — |
| (1,631) | — |
| 1,631 |
| — |
| — |
| — | |||||||||||
Adjustment to redeemable partnership units |
| 1,526 | — |
| — | — |
| (1,526) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (1,526) | ||||||||||
Distributions | (190) | — | (10,181) | — | (400,659) | — | (7,728) | — | — | (418,568) | |||||||||||||||||
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,045) | (2,045) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (9,898) | — | 10,181 | — | 41,012 | — | 980 | — | (2,141) | 50,032 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 74,309 | — | — | — | 3,847 | — | — | 231,936 | 5,059 | 240,842 | |||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2024 |
| $ | 1,465,636 | 30,200,000 | $ | 731,690 | 331,346,964 | $ | 21,171,786 | 6,396,532 | $ | 447,573 | $ | (677,007) | $ | 36,933 | $ | 21,710,975 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CAPITAL
(unaudited, in thousands, except unit data)
Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable | General Partner | Limited Partners | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited Partner | Preferred Units | Common Units | Common Units | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
| Common Units |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Loss, Net |
| Interests |
| Total Capital | |||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 |
| $ | 1,394,814 | 30,200,000 | $ | 731,690 | 311,607,580 | $ | 19,137,237 |
| 6,448,987 | $ | 459,356 | $ | (772,668) | $ | 45,892 | $ | 19,601,507 | ||||||||
Conversion of limited partner common units to general partner common units |
| — | — |
| — | 290,795 |
| 21,044 | (290,795) |
| (21,044) |
| — |
| — |
| — | ||||||||||
Vesting of restricted common units, net |
| — | — | — | 165,675 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common units, net of costs |
| — | — |
| — | 19,126,996 |
| 2,730,178 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 2,730,178 | ||||||||||
Issuance of limited partner common units, net |
| — | — |
| — | — |
| — | 238,340 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — | ||||||||||
Units issued under equity plans, net of unit settlement to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting |
| — | — |
| — | 155,918 |
| 5,621 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 5,621 | ||||||||||
Amortization of share-based compensation |
| — | — |
| — | — |
| 64,551 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 64,551 | ||||||||||
Reclassification of vested share-based awards |
| — | — |
| — | — |
| (26,551) | — |
| 26,551 |
| — |
| — |
| — | ||||||||||
Adjustment to redeemable partnership units |
| 4,252 | — |
| — | — |
| (4,252) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (4,252) | ||||||||||
Distributions | (570) | — | (30,543) | — | (1,180,473) | — | (23,488) | — | — | (1,234,504) | |||||||||||||||||
Sale of noncontrolling interest in property to DCRU | — | — | — | — | 39,960 | — | — | — | 12,115 | 52,075 | |||||||||||||||||
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (21,289) | (21,289) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
| (22,232) | — | 30,543 | — | 382,378 | — | 8,500 | — | 3,450 | 424,871 | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 89,372 | — |
| — | — |
| 2,093 | — |
| (2,302) |
| 95,661 |
| (3,235) |
| 92,217 | |||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2024 |
| $ | 1,465,636 | 30,200,000 | $ | 731,690 | 331,346,964 | $ | 21,171,786 |
| 6,396,532 | $ | 447,573 | $ | (677,007) | $ | 36,933 | $ | 21,710,975 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CAPITAL
(unaudited, in thousands, except unit data)
Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable | General Partner | Limited Partners | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited Partner | Preferred Units | Common Units | Common Units | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| Common Units |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Loss, Net |
| Interests |
| Total Capital | |||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2023 |
| $ | 1,367,422 | 30,200,000 | $ | 731,690 | 299,240,366 | $ | 17,631,250 | 6,483,064 | $ | 457,107 | $ | (762,492) | $ | 47,603 | $ | 18,105,158 | |||||||||
Conversion of limited partner common units to general partner common units |
| — | — |
| — | 15,435 |
| 1,151 | (15,435) |
| (1,151) |
| — |
| — |
| — | ||||||||||
Vesting of restricted common units, net | — | — | — | 66,419 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common units, net of costs |
| — | — |
| — | 3,454,148 |
| 335,313 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 335,313 | ||||||||||
Issuance of limited partner common units, net |
| — | — |
| — | — |
| — | 11,765 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — | ||||||||||
Units issued under equity plans, net of unit settlement to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting |
| — | — |
| — | 69,658 |
| 3,551 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 3,551 | ||||||||||
Amortization of share-based compensation |
| — | — |
| — | — |
| 19,230 | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 19,230 | ||||||||||
Reclassification of vested share-based awards | — | — |
| — | — |
| (1,490) | — |
| 1,490 |
| — |
| — |
| — | |||||||||||
Adjustment to redeemable partnership units |
| 1,116 | — |
| — | — |
| (1,116) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (1,116) | ||||||||||
Distributions | (190) | — | (10,181) | — | (370,278) | — | (7,823) | — | — | (388,282) | |||||||||||||||||
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (64) | (64) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | (2,657) | — | 10,181 | — | 723,437 | — | 15,925 | — | (948) | 748,595 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (5,383) | — | — | — | 284 | — | — | (144,686) | (1,409) | (145,811) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2023 |
| $ | 1,360,308 | 30,200,000 | $ | 731,690 | 302,846,026 | $ | 18,341,332 |
| 6,479,394 | $ | 465,548 | $ | (907,178) | $ | 45,182 | $ | 18,676,574 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CAPITAL
(unaudited, in thousands, except unit data)
Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable | General Partner | Limited Partners | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited Partner | Preferred Units | Common Units | Common Units | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| Common Units |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Units |
| Amount |
| Loss, Net |
| Interests |
| Total Capital | |||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2022 |
| $ | 1,514,679 | 30,200,000 | $ | 731,690 | 291,148,222 | $ | 17,447,442 | 6,288,669 | $ | 436,942 | $ | (613,423) | $ | 104,814 | $ | 18,107,465 | |||||||||
Conversion of limited partner common units to general partner common units |
| — | — |
| — | 77,432 | 5,592 | (77,432) | (5,592) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Vesting of restricted common units, net |
| — | — | — | 221,907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common units, net of costs |
| — | — |
| — | 11,274,926 | 1,077,539 | — | — | — | — | 1,077,539 | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of limited partner common units, net |
| — | — |
| — | — | — | 268,157 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Units issued under equity plans, net of unit settlement to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting |
| — | — |
| — | 123,539 | (23) | — | — | — | — | (23) | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of share-based compensation |
| — | — |
| — | — | 54,785 | — | — | — | — | 54,785 | |||||||||||||||
Reclassification of vested share-based awards |
| — | — |
| — | — | (37,567) | — | 37,567 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Adjustment to redeemable partnership units |
| 3,238 | — |
| — | — | (3,238) | — | — | — | — | (3,238) | |||||||||||||||
Distributions | (570) | — | (30,543) | — | (1,092,430) | — | (23,204) | — | — | (1,146,177) | |||||||||||||||||
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4,441 | 4,441 | |||||||||||||||||
Deconsolidation of noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (65,358) | (65,358) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | (9,386) | — | 30,543 | — | 889,985 | — | 19,835 | — | (556) | 939,807 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
| (147,782) | — | — | — | (753) | — | — | (293,755) | 1,841 | (292,667) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2023 |
| $ | 1,360,308 | 30,200,000 | $ | 731,690 | 302,846,026 | $ | 18,341,332 |
| 6,479,394 | $ | 465,548 | $ | (907,178) | $ | 45,182 | $ | 18,676,574 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
2024 |
| 2023 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
| |||
Net income | $ | 402,639 | $ | 930,421 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Gain on disposition of properties, net |
| (450,940) |
| (900,634) | ||
Provision for impairment | 168,303 | 113,000 | ||||
Equity in loss (earnings) of unconsolidated entities |
| 83,937 |
| (163) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated entities |
| 67,325 |
| 51,068 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,316,442 | 1,274,384 | ||||
Amortization of share-based compensation |
| 60,675 |
| 54,785 | ||
Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications |
| 3,706 |
| — | ||
Straight-lined rents and amortization of above and below market leases |
| (19,950) |
| (18,597) | ||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount / premium | 24,373 | 19,705 | ||||
Other operating activities, net | 349 | (20,345) | ||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Increase in accounts receivable and other assets | (228,896) | (343,767) | ||||
Increase in accounts payable and other liabilities |
| 64,039 |
| 12,618 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,492,002 | 1,172,475 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
| |||||
Improvements to investments in real estate | (2,096,330) | (2,466,462) | ||||
Cash paid for business combination / asset acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (317,297) | (45,856) | ||||
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities |
| (234,362) | (12,421) | |||
Return of investment from unconsolidated entities | 99,864 | — | ||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 1,246,351 | 2,470,684 | ||||
Other investing activities, net | (92,393) | (44,651) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,394,167) | (98,706) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Proceeds from credit facilities | 1,162,180 | 2,256,973 | ||||
Payments on credit facilities | (1,192,606) | (2,700,310) | ||||
Borrowings on secured / unsecured debt | 1,027,507 | 827,759 | ||||
Repayments on secured / unsecured debt |
| (1,616,353) | (3,081) | |||
Capital (distribution to) contributions from noncontrolling interests, net |
| (21,289) | 4,570 | |||
General partner contributions | 2,730,178 | 1,077,538 | ||||
Payments of dividends and distributions |
| (1,623,062) | (1,510,463) | |||
Other financing activities, net |
| 55,379 | (61,261) | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
| 521,934 |
| (108,275) | ||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
| 619,769 |
| 965,494 | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (74,131) |
| (43,745) | |||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,636,470 |
| 150,696 | |||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 2,182,108 | $ | 1,072,445 |
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. General
Organization and Description of Business. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (the Parent), through its controlling interest in Digital Realty Trust, L.P. (the Operating Partnership or the OP) and the subsidiaries of the OP (collectively, we, our, us or the Company), is a leading global provider of data center (including colocation and interconnection) solutions for customers across a variety of industry verticals ranging from cloud and information technology services, social networking and communications to financial services, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and consumer products. The OP, a Maryland limited partnership, is the entity through which the Parent, a Maryland corporation, conducts its business of owning, acquiring, developing and operating data centers. The Parent operates as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
The Parent’s only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of the OP. The Parent generally does not conduct business itself, other than acting as the sole general partner of the OP, issuing public securities from time to time and guaranteeing certain unsecured debt of the OP and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Parent has not issued any debt but guarantees the unsecured debt of the OP and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates.
The OP holds substantially all the assets of the Company. The OP conducts the operations of the business and has no publicly traded equity. Except for net proceeds from public equity issuances by the Parent, which are generally contributed to the OP in exchange for partnership units, the OP generally generates the capital required by the Company’s business primarily through the OP’s operations, by the OP’s or its affiliates’ direct or indirect incurrence of indebtedness or through the issuance of partnership units.
Accounting Principles and Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (the “Financial Statements”) are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and are presented in our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. All of the accounts of the Parent, the OP, and the subsidiaries of the OP are included in the accompanying Financial Statements. All material intercompany transactions with consolidated entities have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not always indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (“2023 Form 10-K”), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2024, as filed with the SEC, and other filings with the SEC.
Management Estimates and Assumptions. U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, reported amounts for assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. Although we believe the estimates and assumptions we made are reasonable and appropriate, as discussed in the applicable sections throughout the consolidated financial statements, different assumptions and estimates could materially impact our reported results. Actual results and outcomes may differ from our assumptions.
New Accounting Pronouncements. Recently issued accounting pronouncements that have yet to be adopted by the Company are not expected to have a material impact to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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2. Investments in Properties
A summary of our investments in properties is below (in thousands):
Property Type | As of September 30, 2024 | As of December 31, 2023 | |||||
Land | $ | 1,175,270 | $ | 1,087,278 | |||
Acquired ground lease | 92 | 91 | |||||
Buildings and improvements | 26,725,546 | 25,388,788 | |||||
Tenant improvements | 907,862 | 830,211 | |||||
28,808,770 | 27,306,368 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (8,777,002) | (7,823,685) | |||||
Investments in operating properties, net | 20,031,768 | 19,482,683 | |||||
Construction in progress and space held for development | 5,175,054 | 4,635,215 | |||||
Land held for future development | 23,392 | 118,190 | |||||
Investments in properties, net | $ | 25,230,214 | $ | 24,236,088 |
Acquisitions
In January 2024, we acquired a 16-acre site in Paris for $80 million. Prior to the acquisition, we leased the land, which consisted of two completed data centers and two data centers under construction. As a result of the land acquisition, we derecognized the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $145 million and $150 million, respectively.
In July 2024, the Company acquired two data centers located in the Slough Trading Estate for $200 million. The newly acquired campus features two individual data centers with a combined capacity of 15 megawatts (MW).
Dispositions
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 is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to obtaining the required approvals. 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.
In January 2024, we closed on the sale of our interest in four data centers to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., or Brookfield, for approximately $271 million. Two of the data centers were consolidated by us; while two of the data centers were owned by Digital Core REIT (see Note 5. “Investments in Unconsolidated Entities”). The sale was completed subsequent to Brookfield’s November 2023 acquisition of one of our customers, Cyxtera Technologies. The acquisition was part of Cyxtera’s plan of reorganization under its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. In conjunction with the sale, we bought out Cyxtera’s leases in three data centers located in Singapore and Frankfurt for approximately $57 million. In addition, Brookfield assumed the leases on three facilities previously leased to Cyxtera and amended the leases on three additional data centers in North America, accelerating the expiration date to September 2024. As a result of the sale, we recognized a total gain on disposition of approximately $203.1 million, of which $194.2 million is included within Gain on disposition of properties, net and $8.9 million is included within Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated entities on our condensed consolidated income statements.
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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 paid 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 $7.1 million.
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 on the same hyperscale data center campus in Chicago. We contributed the data center at a value of approximately $453 million. 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. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data center and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $172 million.
During our second quarter 2024 impairment review, 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 on sales of similar properties and ongoing negotiations with third parties. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded a provision for impairment on real estate investments of $168.3 million.
3. Leases
Lessor Accounting
We generate most of our revenue by leasing operating properties to customers under operating lease agreements. We recognize the total minimum lease payments provided for under the leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term if we determine that it is probable that substantially all of the lease payments will be collected over the lease term. Otherwise, rental revenue is recognized based on the amount contractually due. Generally, under the terms of our leases, some of our rental expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance, are recovered from our customers. We record amounts reimbursed by customers in the period the applicable expenses are incurred, which is generally ratably throughout the term of the lease. Reimbursements are recognized in rental and other services revenue in the condensed consolidated income statements as we are the primary obligor with respect to purchasing and selecting goods and services from third-party vendors and bearing the associated credit risk. Our largest customer’s total revenue approximates 11% of our total revenue base. No other individual customer makes up more than 6% of our total revenue.
Lessee Accounting
We lease space at certain of our data centers from third parties and certain equipment under noncancelable lease agreements. Leases for our data centers expire at various dates through 2069. As of September 30, 2024, certain of our data centers, primarily in Europe and Singapore, are subject to ground leases. As of September 30, 2024, the termination dates of these ground leases generally range from 2038 to 2073. In addition, our corporate headquarters along with several regional office locations are subject to leases with termination dates ranging from 2024 to 2036.
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The leases generally require us to make fixed rental payments that increase at defined intervals during the term of the lease plus pay our share of common area, real estate and utility expenses as incurred. The leases neither contain residual value guarantees nor impose material restrictions or covenants on us. Further, the leases have been classified and accounted for as either operating or finance leases. Rent expense related to operating leases included in rental property operating and maintenance expense in the condensed consolidated income statements amounted to approximately $39.2 million and $37.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and approximately $112.6 million and $114.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
4. Receivables
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net
Accounts and Other Receivables, net is primarily comprised of contractual rents and other lease-related obligations currently due from customers. These amounts (net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible amounts) are shown in the subsequent table as Accounts receivable – trade, net. Other receivables shown separately from Accounts receivable – trade, net consist primarily of amounts that have not yet been billed to customers, such as for utility reimbursements and installation fees.
Balance as of | Balance as of | |||||
(Amounts in thousands): | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||
Accounts receivable – trade | $ | 686,058 | $ | 694,252 | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (56,353) | (41,204) | ||||
Accounts receivable – trade, net | 629,705 | 653,048 | ||||
Accounts receivable – customer recoveries | 204,014 | 233,499 | ||||
Value-added tax receivables | 187,929 | 257,911 | ||||
Accounts receivable – installation fees | 127,355 | 65,203 | ||||
Other receivables | 125,457 | 68,449 | ||||
Accounts and other receivables, net | $ | 1,274,460 | $ | 1,278,110 |
Deferred Rent, Net
Deferred rent, net represents rental income that has been recognized as revenue under ASC 842, but which is not yet due from customers under their existing rental agreements. The Company recognizes an allowance against deferred rent receivables to the extent it becomes no longer probable that a customer or group of customers will be able to make substantially all of their required cash rental payments over the entirety of their respective lease terms.
Balance as of | Balance as of | |||||
(Amounts in thousands): | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||
Deferred rent receivables | $ | 648,930 | $ | 657,009 | ||
Allowance for deferred rent receivables | (7,152) | (32,582) | ||||
Deferred rent, net | $ | 641,778 | $ | 624,427 |
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5. Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
A summary of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting is shown below (in thousands):
Balance as of | Balance as of | |||||
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
Americas (1)(5) | $ | 1,425,199 | $ | 1,363,226 | ||
APAC (2) | 613,748 | 569,996 | ||||
EMEA (3) | 113,975 | 28,334 | ||||
Global (4) | 303,526 | 334,333 | ||||
Total | $ | 2,456,448 | $ | 2,295,889 |
Includes the following unconsolidated entities along with our ownership percentage:
(1) | Ascenty (51%), Blackstone (20%), Clise (50%), GI Partners (20%), Mapletree (20%), Menlo (20%), Mitsubishi (35%), Realty Income (20%), TPG Real Estate (20%), and Walsh (85%). |
(2) | Digital Connexion (33%), Lumen (50%), and MC Digital Realty (50%). |
(3) | Blackstone (20%), Medallion (60%), and Mivne (50%). |
(4) | Digital Core REIT (38%). |
(5) | In May 2024, we liquidated our 17% interest in Colovore, generating gross proceeds of approximately $35 million. We realized a gain of approximately $27 million on our original investments, made in 2015 and 2017. The gain is included within Other income, net on our condensed consolidated income statements. |
Generally, we serve as the managing member responsible for operations in the ordinary course of business of the joint ventures. We perform the day-to-day accounting and property management functions for the joint ventures and, as such, will earn management fees. However, certain approval rights are granted through the terms of the joint venture agreements and require unanimous consent of both members with respect to any major decisions. Generally, major decisions are defined to include the annual plan which sets out joint venture and property level budgets, including lease revenues, operating expenses, and capital expenditures. As such, we concluded we do not own a controlling interest and accounted for our interest in the joint ventures under the equity method of accounting.
GI Partners Joint Venture – 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. 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 this third facility, see Note 2. “Investments in Properties”.
TPG Real Estate Joint Venture – On July 25, 2023, we formed a joint venture with TPG Real Estate, and TPG Real Estate acquired an 80% interest in three stabilized hyperscale data center buildings in Northern Virginia that we contributed. We retained a 20% interest in the joint venture. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data centers.
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Realty Income Joint Venture – On November 10, 2023, we formed a joint venture with Realty Income to support the development of two data centers in Northern Virginia. We retained a 20% interest in the joint venture. Realty Income contributed such cash to the joint venture in exchange for an 80% interest in the joint venture. Each partner funded its pro rata share of the remaining estimated development cost for the first phase of the project, which was completed in mid-2024.
Blackstone Joint Venture - 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 is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to obtaining the required approvals. We 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.
Mitsubishi Joint Venture - 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. We retained a 35% 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 is slated for completion in late 2024.
DCREIT – Digital Core REIT is a standalone real estate investment trust formed under Singapore law, which is publicly traded on the Singapore Exchange under the ticker symbol “DCRU”. Digital Core REIT owns 10 operating data center properties. The Company’s ownership interest in the units of DCRU, as well as its ownership interest in the operating properties of DCRU are collectively referred to as the Company’s investment in DCREIT.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company held 32% of the outstanding DCRU units and separately owned a 10% direct retained interest in the underlying North American operating properties. DCREIT has a 49.9% interest in a consolidated asset in Frankfurt which we account for as noncontrolling interest.
The Company’s 32% interest in DCRU consisted of 414 million units and 406 million units as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Based on the closing price per unit of $0.62 and $0.65 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, the fair value of the units the Company owned in DCRU was approximately $257 million and $264 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Pursuant to contractual agreements with DCRU and its operating properties, the Company will earn fees for asset and property management services as well as fees for aiding in future acquisition, disposition and development activities. Certain of these fees are payable to the Company in the form of additional units in DCRU or in cash. The Company earned fees pursuant to these contractual agreements of approximately $0.8 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $6.8 million and $7.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is recorded as fee income and other on the condensed consolidated income statement.
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(Unaudited)
On April 19, 2024, we completed the sale of an additional 24.9% interest in a data center facility in Frankfurt, Germany to DCREIT for total consideration of approximately $126 million, and DCREIT now has a 49.9% interest in the Frankfurt data center. Because the Company still controls this asset, no gain or loss was recorded on this 49.9% interest. In connection with this transaction, DCREIT loaned the consolidated subsidiary that owns the data center approximately $80 million. As of September 30, 2024, DCREIT has loaned $160.4 million, which is secured by the Frankfurt data center and is recorded in our condensed consolidated balance sheets within Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities.
Ascenty – The Company’s ownership interest in Ascenty includes an approximate 2% interest held by one of the Company’s noncontrolling interest holders. This 2% interest had a carrying value of approximately $12 million and $18 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Ascenty is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss related to this VIE is limited to our equity investment in the entity.
Debt – The debt of our unconsolidated entities generally is non-recourse to us, except for customary exceptions pertaining to matters such as intentional misuse of funds, environmental conditions, and material misrepresentations.
6. Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Changes in the value of goodwill at September 30, 2024 as compared to December 31, 2023 were primarily driven by changes in exchange rates associated with goodwill balances denominated in foreign currencies.
7. Acquired Intangible Assets and Liabilities
The following table summarizes our acquired intangible assets and liabilities:
Amortization of customer relationship value, acquired in-place lease value and other intangibles (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was approximately $61.5 million and $59.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and approximately $178.0 million and $194.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, resulted in an increase in rental and other services revenue of $1.2 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and approximately $4.0 million and $5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Estimated annual amortization for each of the five succeeding years and thereafter, commencing October 1, 2024 is as follows:
(Amounts in thousands) | Customer relationship value | Acquired in-place lease value | Other (1) | Acquired above-market leases | Acquired below-market leases | |||||||||
2024 | $ | 45,679 | $ | 15,486 | $ | 743 | $ | 310 | $ | (1,568) | ||||
2025 |
| 178,648 |
| 56,363 |
| 2,970 |
| 1,242 |
| (6,242) | ||||
2026 |
| 178,011 |
| 55,202 |
| 2,970 |
| 1,124 |
| (5,441) | ||||
2027 |
| 177,619 |
| 45,304 |
| 2,970 |
| 988 |
| (4,796) | ||||
2028 |
| 155,174 |
| 24,631 |
| 2,989 |
| 986 |
| (4,591) | ||||
Thereafter |
| 1,123,120 |
| 11,845 |
| 7,330 |
| 327 |
| (18,477) | ||||
Total | $ | 1,858,251 | $ | 208,831 | $ | 19,972 | $ | 4,977 | $ | (41,115) | ||||
(1) | Excludes power grid rights in the amount of approximately $69.0 million that are currently not being amortized. Amortization of these assets will begin once the data centers associated with the power grid rights are placed into service. |
8. Debt of the Operating Partnership
All debt is currently held by the OP or its consolidated subsidiaries, and the Parent is the guarantor or co-guarantor of the Global Revolving Credit Facility and the Yen Revolving Credit Facility (together, referred to as the “Global Revolving Credit Facilities”), the unsecured term loans and the unsecured senior notes. A summary of outstanding indebtedness is as follows (in thousands):
The weighted-average interest rates shown represent interest rates at the end of the periods for the debt outstanding and include the impact of designated interest rate swaps, which effectively fix the interest rates on certain variable rate debt, along with cross-currency interest rate swaps, which effectively convert a portion of our U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-rate debt to foreign currency-denominated fixed-rate debt in order to hedge the currency exposure associated with our net investment in foreign subsidiaries.
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We primarily borrow in the functional currencies of the countries where we invest. Included in the outstanding balances were borrowings denominated in the following currencies (in thousands, U.S. dollars):
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
Amount | Amount | |||||||||||
Denomination of Draw |
| Outstanding |
| % of Total | Outstanding |
| % of Total | |||||
U.S. dollar ($) | $ | 2,550,614 |
| 14.9 | % | $ | 2,784,875 |
| 15.9 | % | ||
British pound sterling (£) |
| 1,738,750 |
| 10.2 | % | 1,973,305 | 11.2 | % | ||||
Euro (€) | 10,748,658 | 62.8 | % | 10,835,878 | 61.8 | % | ||||||
Other | 2,071,024 | 12.1 | % | 1,943,594 | 11.1 | % | ||||||
Total | $ | 17,109,046 |
| $ | 17,537,652 |
|
The table below summarizes debt maturities and principal payments as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):
(1) | Includes amounts outstanding for the Global Revolving Credit Facilities. |
(2) | The Global Revolving Credit Facilities are subject to two six-month extension options exercisable by us; provided that the Operating Partnership must pay a 0.0625% extension fee based on each lender’s revolving commitments then outstanding (whether funded or unfunded). |
(3) | A €375.0 million senior unsecured term loan facility is 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 such facility commitments then outstanding. Our U.S. term loan facility of $500 million currently is subject to one twelve-month extension, provided that the Operating Partnership must pay a 0.1875% extension fee based on the then-outstanding principal amount of the term loans. |
(4) | On January 9, 2024, we paid down $240 million on the U.S. term loan facility, leaving $500 million outstanding. The paydown resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $1.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. |
(5) | On September 13, 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 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. |
On September 24, 2024, we refinanced our Global Revolving Credit Facilities. Below are key terms for our Global Revolving Credit Facility and Yen Revolving Credit Facility.
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Global Revolving Credit Facility
We have a Global Revolving Credit Facility under which we may draw up to $4.2 billion equivalent on a revolving basis (subject to currency fluctuations). The Global Revolving Credit Facility can be drawn in Australian dollars, British pounds sterling, Canadian dollars, Euros, Hong Kong dollars, Indonesian rupiah, Japanese yen, Korean won, Singapore dollars, Swiss francs and U.S. dollars (with the ability to add other currencies in the future).
We have the ability to increase the size of the Global Revolving Credit Facility by up to $1.8 billion, subject to the receipt of lender commitments and the satisfaction of certain customary conditions precedent. Other key terms of the Global Revolving Credit Facility are as follows:
● | Maturity date: January 24, 2029, with two six-month extension options available. 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 Facilities. |
● | Interest rate: the applicable index plus a margin which is based on the credit ratings of our long-term debt and is currently 85 basis points (subject to a sustainability-linked pricing component). |
● | Annual facility fee: based on the total commitment amount of the facility and the credit ratings of our long-term debt is currently 20 basis points (subject to a sustainability-linked pricing component) and is payable quarterly. |
● | Sustainability-linked pricing component: pricing can increase by up to 5 basis points or decrease by up to 5 basis points depending on whether or not the OP or its subsidiaries meet certain sustainability performance targets. |
Yen Revolving Credit Facility
In addition to the Global Revolving Credit Facility, we have a revolving credit facility that provides for borrowings in Japanese Yen of up to ¥42.5 billion (approximately $296.8 million based on the exchange rate on September 24, 2024), hereafter referred to as the “Yen Revolving Credit Facility”). We have the ability from time to time to increase the size of the Yen Revolving Credit Facility to up to ¥102.5 billion, subject to receipt of lender commitments and other conditions precedent. Other key terms of the Yen Revolving Credit Facility are as follows:
● | Maturity date: January 24, 2029, with two six-month extension options available. 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 Facilities. |
● | Interest rate: the applicable index plus a margin which is based on the credit ratings of our long-term debt and is currently 50 basis points (subject to a sustainability-linked pricing component). |
● | Quarterly unused commitment fee: currently is 10 basis points (subject to a sustainability-linked pricing component), calculated using the average daily unused revolving credit commitment and is based on the credit ratings of our long-term debt. |
● | Sustainability-linked pricing component: pricing can increase by up to 5 basis points or decrease by up to 5 basis points depending on whether or not the OP or its subsidiaries meet certain sustainability performance targets. |
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Unsecured Senior Notes
The following table provides details of our unsecured senior notes (balances in thousands):
Aggregate Principal Amount at Issuance | Balance as of | |||||||||||||
Borrowing Currency | USD | Maturity Date | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
2.625% notes due 2024(1) | € | 600,000 | $ | 677,040 | Apr 15, 2024 | $ | — | $ | 662,340 | |||||
2.750% notes due 2024(2) | £ | 250,000 | $ | 324,925 | Jul 19, 2024 | — | 318,275 | |||||||
4.250% notes due 2025 | £ | 400,000 | $ | 634,480 | Jan 17, 2025 | 535,000 | 509,240 | |||||||
0.625% notes due 2025 | € | 650,000 | $ | 720,980 | Jul 15, 2025 | 723,775 | 717,535 | |||||||
2.500% notes due 2026 | € | 1,075,000 | $ | 1,224,640 | Jan 16, 2026 | 1,197,013 | 1,186,693 | |||||||
0.200% notes due 2026 | CHF | 275,000 | $ | 298,404 | Dec 15, 2026 | 325,198 | 326,826 | |||||||
1.700% notes due 2027 | CHF | 150,000 | $ | 162,465 | Mar 30, 2027 | 177,381 | 178,269 | |||||||
3.700% notes due 2027(3) | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,000,000 | Aug 15, 2027 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
5.550% notes due 2028(3) | $ | 900,000 | $ | 900,000 | Jan 15, 2028 | 900,000 | 900,000 | |||||||
1.125% notes due 2028 | € | 500,000 | $ | 548,550 | Apr 09, 2028 | 556,750 | 551,950 | |||||||
4.450% notes due 2028 | $ | 650,000 | $ | 650,000 | Jul 15, 2028 | 650,000 | 650,000 | |||||||
0.550% notes due 2029 | CHF | 270,000 | $ | 292,478 | Apr 16, 2029 | 319,285 | 320,884 | |||||||
3.600% notes due 2029 | $ | 900,000 | $ | 900,000 | Jul 01, 2029 | 900,000 | 900,000 | |||||||
3.300% notes due 2029 | £ | 350,000 | $ | 454,895 | Jul 19, 2029 | 468,125 | 445,585 | |||||||
1.500% notes due 2030 | € | 750,000 | $ | 831,900 | Mar 15, 2030 | 835,125 | 827,925 | |||||||
3.750% notes due 2030 | £ | 550,000 | $ | 719,825 | Oct 17, 2030 | 735,625 | 700,205 | |||||||
1.250% notes due 2031 | € | 500,000 | $ | 560,950 | Feb 01, 2031 | 556,750 | 551,950 | |||||||
0.625% notes due 2031 | € | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,220,700 | Jul 15, 2031 | 1,113,500 | 1,103,900 | |||||||
1.000% notes due 2032 | € | 750,000 | $ | 874,500 | Jan 15, 2032 | 835,125 | 827,925 | |||||||
1.375% notes due 2032 | € | 750,000 | $ | 849,375 | Jul 18, 2032 | 835,125 | 827,925 | |||||||
3.875% notes due 2033 | € | 850,000 | $ | 941,375 | Sep 13, 2033 | 946,475 | — | |||||||
$ | 13,610,252 | $ | 13,507,427 | |||||||||||
Unamortized discounts, net of premiums | (30,652) | (33,324) | ||||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, net | (51,539) | (51,761) | ||||||||||||
Total unsecured senior notes, net of discount and deferred financing costs | $ | 13,528,061 | $ | 13,422,342 |
(1) | Paid at maturity on April 15, 2024. |
(2) | Paid at maturity on July 19, 2024. |
(3) | Subject to cross-currency swaps. |
Restrictive Covenants in Unsecured Senior Notes
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. The covenants also require us to maintain total unencumbered assets of not less than 150% of the aggregate principal amount of unsecured debt. At September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with each of these financial covenants.
Issuance of Unsecured Senior Notes
On September 13, 2024, Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, issued and sold €850 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”). Net proceeds from the offering were approximately €843 million (approximately $933 million based on the exchange rate on September 13, 2024) after deducting managers’ discounts and estimated offering expenses.
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9. Earnings per Common Share or Unit
The following is a summary of basic and diluted income per share/unit (in thousands, except per share/unit amounts):
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Earnings per Common Share
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 41,012 | $ | 723,437 | $ | 382,378 | $ | 889,985 | ||||
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (1) | (9,918) | (3,032) | (22,432) | (9,851) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders - diluted EPS | 31,094 | 720,405 | 359,946 | 880,134 | ||||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic |
| 327,977 |
| 301,827 |
| 319,965 |
| 296,184 | ||||
Potentially dilutive common shares: |
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|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Unvested incentive units |
| 77 |
| 97 |
| 67 |
| 78 | ||||
Unvested restricted stock | 69 | 43 | 39 | 3 | ||||||||
Forward equity offering | — | 209 | — | 253 | ||||||||
Market performance-based awards |
| 228 |
| 166 |
| 285 |
| 90 | ||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest shares (1) | 7,898 | 8,999 | 8,285 | 10,127 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted |
| 336,249 |
| 311,341 |
| 328,641 |
| 306,735 | ||||
Income per share: |
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|
|
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|
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Basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | 2.40 | $ | 1.20 | $ | 3.00 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | 2.31 | $ | 1.10 | $ | 2.87 |
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Digital Realty Trust, L.P. Earnings per Unit
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||
Net income available to common unitholders | $ | 42,012 | $ | 739,737 | $ | 391,078 | $ | 910,285 | ||||
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (1) | (9,918) | (3,032) | (22,432) | (9,851) | ||||||||
Net income available to common unitholders - diluted EPS | 32,094 | 736,705 | 368,646 | 900,434 | ||||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||
Weighted average units outstanding—basic |
| 334,103 |
| 308,024 |
| 326,154 |
| 302,316 | ||||
Potentially dilutive common units: |
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|
|
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|
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Unvested incentive units |
| 77 |
| 97 |
| 67 |
| 78 | ||||
Unvested restricted units | 69 | 43 | 39 | 3 | ||||||||
Forward equity offering | — | 209 | — | 253 | ||||||||
Market performance-based awards |
| 228 |
| 166 |
| 285 |
| 90 | ||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest shares (1) | 7,898 | 8,999 | 8,285 | 10,127 | ||||||||
Weighted average units outstanding—diluted |
| 342,375 |
| 317,538 |
| 334,830 |
| 312,867 | ||||
Income per unit: |
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Basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | 2.40 | $ | 1.20 | $ | 3.01 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | 2.32 | $ | 1.10 | $ | 2.88 |
(1) | As part of the acquisition of Teraco in 2022, certain of Teraco's minority indirect shareholders (“Rollover Shareholders”) have the right to put their shares in an upstream parent company of Teraco (“Remaining Interest”) to the Company in exchange for cash or the equivalent value of shares of the Company common stock, or a combination thereof. Under U.S. GAAP, diluted earnings per share must be reflected in a manner that assumes such put right was exercised at the beginning of the respective periods and settled entirely in shares. The amounts shown represent the redemption value of the Remaining Interest of Teraco divided by Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s average share price for the respective periods. The put right is exercisable by the Rollover Shareholders for a two-year period commencing on February 1, 2026. |
The below table shows the securities that would be antidilutive or not dilutive to the calculation of earnings per share and unit. Common units of the Operating Partnership not owned by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. were excluded only from the calculation of earnings per share as they are not applicable to the calculation of earnings per unit. All other securities shown below were excluded from the calculation of both earnings per share and earnings per unit (in thousands).
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10. Equity and Capital
Equity Distribution Agreement
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. were parties to an ATM Equity OfferingSM 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 2023 Sales Agreement was amended on February 23, 2024 (the “2024 Sales Agreement Amendment”). At the time of the amendment, $258.3 million remained unsold under the 2023 Sales Agreement. Pursuant to the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. can issue and sell common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $2.0 billion through various named agents from time to time. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. generated net proceeds of approximately $983 million from the issuance of approximately 6.4 million common shares under the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment at an average price of $154.84 per share before payment of approximately $9.9 million of commissions to the agents. Subsequent to September 30, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. generated net proceeds of approximately $62 million from the issuance of approximately 0.4 million common shares under the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment at an average price of $160.81 per share after payment of approximately $0.6 million of commissions to the agents. As of October 30, 2024, approximately $0.9 billion remains available for future sales under the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment.
Equity Offering
On May 7, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. 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 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.
Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership relate to the proportion of entities consolidated by the Company that are owned by third parties. The following table shows the ownership interest in the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||
Number of | Percentage of | Number of | Percentage of | |||||||
(Units in thousands) |
| units |
| total | units |
| total | |||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 331,347 | 98.1 | % | 311,608 | 98.0 | % | ||||
Noncontrolling interests consist of: |
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Common units held by third parties |
| 4,254 |
| 1.3 | % | 4,343 |
| 1.3 | % | |
Incentive units held by employees and directors (see Note 12. ''Incentive Plans'') |
| 2,143 |
| 0.6 | % | 2,106 |
| 0.7 | % | |
| 337,744 |
| 100.0 | % | 318,057 |
| 100.0 | % |
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Limited partners have the right to require the Operating Partnership to redeem all or a portion 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. The 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 condensed balance sheet.
The redemption value of the noncontrolling Operating Partnership common units and the vested incentive units was approximately $1,004.4 million and $834.1 million based on the closing market price of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table shows activity for noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):
(1) | These redemptions and conversions were recorded as a reduction to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership and an increase to common stock and additional paid-in capital based on the book value per unit in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. |
Dividends and Distributions
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Dividends
We have declared and paid the following dividends on our common and preferred stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands, except per share data):
Series J | Series K | Series L | ||||||||||||
Preferred | Preferred | Preferred | Common | |||||||||||
Date dividend declared |
| Dividend payment date |
| Stock |
| Stock |
| Stock | Stock | |||||
February 28, 2024 | March 28, 2024 | $ | 2,625 | $ | 3,071 | $ | 4,485 | $ | 382,208 | |||||
May 8, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | 2,625 | 3,071 | 4,485 | 397,429 | |||||||||
August 7, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | 2,625 | 3,071 | 4,485 | 400,659 | |||||||||
$ | 7,875 | $ | 9,213 | $ | 13,455 | $ | 1,180,296 | |||||||
Annual rate of dividend per share | $ | 1.31250 | $ | 1.46250 | $ | 1.30000 | $ | 4.88000 |
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Digital Realty Trust, L.P. Distributions
All distributions on the Operating Partnership’s units are at the discretion of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s Board of Directors. The table below shows the distributions declared and paid by the Operating Partnership on its common and preferred units for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands, except for per unit data):
Series J | Series K | Series L | ||||||||||||
Preferred | Preferred | Preferred | Common | |||||||||||
Date distribution declared |
| Distribution payment date |
| Units |
| Units | Units | Units | ||||||
February 28, 2024 | March 28, 2024 | $ | 2,625 | $ | 3,071 | $ | 4,485 | $ | 390,356 | |||||
May 8, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | 2,625 | 3,071 | 4,485 | 405,421 | |||||||||
August 7, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | 2,625 | 3,071 | 4,485 | 408,577 | |||||||||
$ | 7,875 | $ | 9,213 | $ | 13,455 | $ | 1,204,354 | |||||||
Annual rate of distribution per unit | $ | 1.31250 | $ | 1.46250 | $ | 1.30000 | $ | 4.88000 |
11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
The accumulated balances for each item within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are shown below (in thousands) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and separately for Digital Realty Trust, L.P.:
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
Foreign currency | Increase (decrease) in | Accumulated other | |||||||
translation | fair value of derivatives, | comprehensive | |||||||
| adjustments |
| net of reclassification |
| income (loss), net | ||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $ | (638,583) | $ | (112,810) | $ | (751,393) | |||
Net current period change |
| 94,952 |
| (924) |
| 94,028 | |||
Balance as of September 30, 2024 | $ | (543,631) | $ | (113,734) | $ | (657,365) |
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
Foreign currency | Increase (decrease) in | Accumulated other | |||||||
translation | fair value of derivatives, | comprehensive | |||||||
| adjustments |
| net of reclassification |
| income (loss) | ||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $ | (656,063) | $ | (116,605) | $ | (772,668) | |||
Net current period change |
| 96,519 |
| (858) |
| 95,661 | |||
Balance as of September 30, 2024 | $ | (559,544) | $ | (117,463) | $ | (677,007) |
12. Incentive Plans
2014 Incentive Award Plan
The Company provides incentive awards in the form of common stock or awards convertible into common stock pursuant to the Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Digital Services, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. 2014 Incentive Award Plan, as amended (the “Incentive Plan”). The major categories of awards that have been issued under the Incentive Plan include:
Long-Term Incentive Units (“LTIP Units”): LTIP Units, in the form of profits interest units of the Operating Partnership, may be issued to eligible participants for the performance of services to or for the benefit of the Operating Partnership. LTIP Units (other than Class D units), whether vested or not, receive the same quarterly per-unit distributions as Operating Partnership common units. Initially, LTIP Units do not have full parity with common units with respect to liquidating distributions. However, if such parity is reached, vested LTIP Units may be converted into an equal number of common units of the Operating Partnership at any time. The awards generally vest over periods between
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Service-Based Restricted Stock Units: Service-based Restricted Stock Units, which vest over periods between
and four years, convert to shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock upon vesting.Performance-Based Awards (“the Performance Awards”): Performance-based Class D units of the Operating Partnership and performance-based Restricted Stock Units of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock may be issued to officers and employees of the Company. The Performance Awards include performance-based and time-based vesting criteria. Depending on the type of award, the total number of units that qualify to fully vest is determined based on either a market performance criterion (“Market-Based Performance Awards”) or financial performance criterion (“Financial-Based Performance Awards”), in each case, subject to time-based vesting.
Market-Based Performance Awards.
The market performance criterion compares Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) relative to the MSCI US REIT Index (“RMS”) over a three-year performance period (“Market Performance Period”), subject to continued service, in order to determine the percentage of the total eligible pool of units that qualifies to be awarded. Following the completion of the Market Performance Period, the awards then have a time-based vesting element pursuant to which 50% of the performance-vested units fully vest in the February immediately following the end of the Market Performance Period and 50% of the performance-vested units fully vest in the subsequent February.
Vesting with respect to the market condition is measured based on the difference between Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s TSR percentage and the TSR percentage of the RMS as is shown in the subsequent table (the “RMS Relative Market Performance”).
If the RMS Relative Market Performance falls between the levels specified in the above table, the percentage of the award that will vest with respect to the market condition will be determined using straight-line linear interpolation between such levels.
2021 Awards
● | In January 2024, the RMS Relative Market Performance fell between the threshold and target levels for the 2021 awards and, accordingly, 71,926 Class D units and 7,066 Restricted Stock Units performance vested and qualified for time-based vesting. |
● | The Class D units included 5,131 distribution equivalent units that immediately vested on December 31, 2023. |
● | On February 27, 2024, 50% of the 2021 awards vested and the remaining 50% will vest on February 27, 2025, subject to continued employment through the applicable vesting date. |
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The grant date fair value of the Market-Based Performance Awards was approximately $9.8 million and $8.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. This amount will be recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the expected service period of approximately four years.
Financial-Based Performance Awards.
On January 1, 2024, the Company granted Financial-Based Performance Awards, which vest based on growth in same-store cash net operating income during the three-year period commencing on January 1, 2024. The awards have a time-based vesting element consistent with the Market-Based Performance Awards discussed above. For these awards, fair value is based on market value on the date of grant and compensation cost is recognized based on the probable achievement of the performance condition at each reporting period. The grant date fair value of these awards was $9.8 million, based on Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s closing stock price at the grant date.
As of September 30, 2024, approximately 3.7 million shares of common stock, including awards that can be converted to or exchanged for shares of common stock, remained available for future issuance under the Incentive Plan.
Each LTIP unit and each Class D unit issued under the Incentive Plan counts as one share of common stock for purposes of calculating the limit on shares that may be issued under the Incentive Plan and the individual award limits set forth therein.
Below is a summary of our compensation expense and our unearned compensation (in millions):
Activity for LTIP Units and service-based Restricted Stock Units for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is shown below.
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Weighted-Average | |||||
| Grant Date Fair | ||||
Unvested Restricted Stock Units |
| Shares |
| Value | |
Unvested, beginning of period |
| 621,863 | $ | 132.07 | |
Granted |
| 370,447 |
| 142.10 | |
Vested |
| (221,850) |
| 124.79 | |
Cancelled or expired |
| (100,111) |
| 123.85 | |
Unvested, end of period |
| 670,349 | $ | 141.25 |
13. Derivative Instruments
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Net Investment Hedges
In September 2022, we entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps, which effectively convert a portion of our U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-rate debt to foreign currency-denominated fixed-rate debt in order to hedge the currency exposure associated with our net investment in foreign subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2024, we had cross-currency interest rate swaps outstanding with notional amounts of $1.7 billion and maturity dates ranging through 2028.
The effect of these net investment hedges on accumulated other comprehensive loss and the condensed consolidated income statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (in thousands):
(1) | Included component represents foreign exchange spot rates. |
(2) | Excluded component represents cross-currency basis spread and interest rates. |
Cash Flow Hedges
As of September 30, 2024, we had derivatives designated as cash flow hedges on the Euro Term Loan Facilities (€375 million notional amount) and the USD Term Loan ($500 million notional amount). Amounts reported in Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to interest rate swaps are reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our debt. As of September 30, 2024, we estimate that an additional $1.6 million will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense during the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, when the hedged forecasted transactions impact earnings.
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The effect of these cash flow hedges on accumulated other comprehensive income and the condensed consolidated income statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
2024 |
| 2023 | 2024 |
| 2023 | ||||||||
Interest rate swaps | $ | (19,191) | $ | 538 | $ | (7,991) | $ | 12,912 |
Location of | Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
gain or (loss) | 2024 |
| 2023 | 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||||
Interest expense | $ | 4,031 | $ | 3,845 | $ | 12,348 | $ | 6,688 |
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
The subsequent table presents the fair value of derivative instruments recognized in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
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Cross-currency interest rate swaps | $ | 4,246 | $ | 153,867 | $ | — | $ | 156,753 | ||||
Interest rate swaps | 7,786 | 16,300 | 8,538 | — | ||||||||
12,032 | 170,167 | 8,538 | 156,753 |
(1) | As presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets within Other assets. |
(2) | As presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets within Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities. |
14. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
There have been no significant changes in our policy for fair value measurements from what was disclosed in our 2023 Form 10-K.
The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, accrued dividends and distributions, security deposits and prepaid rents approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of our Global Revolving Credit Facilities, Euro Term Loan Facilities and USD Term Loan Facility approximates estimated fair value, because these liabilities have variable interest rates and our credit ratings have remained stable. Differences between the carrying value and fair value of our unsecured senior notes and secured and other debt are caused by differences in interest rates or borrowing spreads that were available to us on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 as compared to those in effect when the debt was issued or assumed.
We calculate the fair value of our secured and other debt and unsecured senior notes based on currently available market rates assuming the loans are outstanding through maturity and considering the collateral and other loan terms. In determining the current market rate for fixed rate debt, a market spread is added to the quoted yields on federal government treasury securities with similar maturity dates to our debt.
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The aggregate estimated fair value and carrying value of our Global Revolving Credit Facilities, Euro Term Loan Facilities and USD Term Loan Facility, unsecured senior notes and secured and other debt as of the respective periods is shown below (in thousands):
Categorization | As of September 30, 2024 | As of December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
under the fair value | Estimated Fair | Estimated Fair | ||||||||||||
| hierarchy |
| Value |
| Carrying Value |
| Value |
| Carrying Value | |||||
Global Revolving Credit Facilities (1) |
| Level 2 | $ | 1,814,927 | $ | 1,814,927 | $ | 1,825,228 | $ | 1,825,228 | ||||
Unsecured term loans (1) |
| Level 2 | 917,563 | 917,563 | 1,567,925 | 1,567,925 | ||||||||
Unsecured senior notes (2) |
| Level 2 | 10,866,916 | 13,610,252 |
| 12,417,619 |
| 13,507,427 | ||||||
Secured and other debt (2) |
| Level 2 | 759,197 | 766,304 |
| 625,473 |
| 637,072 | ||||||
$ | 14,358,603 | $ | 17,109,046 | $ | 16,436,245 | $ | 17,537,652 |
(1) | The carrying value of our Global Revolving Credit Facilities and unsecured term loans approximates estimated fair value, due to the variability of interest rates and the stability of our credit ratings. |
(2) | Valuations for our unsecured senior notes and secured and other debt are determined based on the expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates and quoted market prices. |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded an impairment charge of $168.3 million related to Investments in properties, net, on certain non-core properties in secondary U.S. markets. Management estimated the fair values of these investments based on sales of similar properties and ongoing negotiations with third parties. The significant inputs and assumptions used in the estimate of fair value included comparable sales values ranging from $69 per square foot to $151 per square foot. These measurements were classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as they are not observable.
15. Commitments and Contingencies
Our properties require periodic investments of capital for tenant-related capital expenditures and for general capital improvements including ground up construction. From time to time in the normal course of our business, we enter into various construction contracts with third parties that may obligate us to make payments. At September 30, 2024, we had open commitments, including amounts reimbursable by customers of approximately $62.5 million, related to construction contracts of approximately $1.9 billion.
Legal Proceedings – Although the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, as of September 30, 2024, the Company is not currently a party to any legal proceedings nor, to its knowledge, is any legal proceeding threatened against it that it believes would have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
As disclosed previously, the Division of Enforcement of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting an investigation into the adequacy of our disclosures of cybersecurity risks and our related disclosure controls and procedures. We are cooperating with the SEC and are not aware of any cybersecurity issue or event that caused the Staff to open this matter. Responding to an investigation of this type can be costly and time-consuming. While we are unable to predict the likely outcome of this matter or the potential cost or exposure or duration of the process, based on the information we currently possess, we do not expect the total potential cost to be material to our financial condition. If the SEC believes that violations occurred, it could seek remedies including, but not limited to, civil monetary penalties and injunctive relief, and/or file litigation against the Company.
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16. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balances as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023:
Balance as of | ||||||
(Amounts in thousands) |
| September 30, 2024 |
| December 31, 2023 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,175,605 | $ | 1,625,495 | ||
| 6,503 |
| 10,975 | |||
Total | $ | 2,182,108 | $ | 1,636,470 |
We paid $391.6 million and $345.8 million for interest, net of amounts capitalized, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We paid $53.4 million and $60.1 million for income taxes, net of refunds, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Accrued construction related costs totaled $504.4 million and $607.6 million as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
17. Segment and Geographic Information
A majority of the Company’s largest customers are global entities that transact with the Company across multiple geographies worldwide. In order to better address the needs of these global customers, the Company manages critical decisions around development, operations, and leasing globally based on customer demand considerations. In this regard, the Company manages customer relationships on a global basis in order to achieve consistent sales and delivery experience of our products for our customers throughout the global portfolio. In order to best accommodate the needs of global customers (and customers that might one day become global), the Company manages its operations as a single global business – with one operating segment and therefore one reporting segment.
Investments in Properties, net | Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | |||||||||||||||
As of September 30, | As of December 31, | As of September 30, | As of December 31, | |||||||||||||
(Amounts in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Inside the United States | $ | 10,309.7 | $ | 10,429.2 | $ | 561.9 | $ | 610.2 | ||||||||
Outside the United States | 14,920.5 | 13,806.9 | 666.6 | 804.1 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets in Foreign Operations | $ | 8,229.4 | $ | 6,778.4 |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, each as filed with the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In particular, statements pertaining to our capital resources, expected use of borrowings under our credit facilities, expected use of proceeds from our ATM equity program, litigation matters or legal proceedings, portfolio performance, leverage policy, acquisition and capital expenditure plans, capital recycling program, returns on invested capital, supply and demand for data center space, capitalization rates, rents to be received in future periods and expected rental rates on new or renewed data center space contain forward-looking statements. Likewise, all of our statements regarding anticipated market conditions, and results of operations are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “pro forma,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends which do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and that we may not be able to realize. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described or that they will happen at all. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements: reduced demand for data centers or decreases in information technology spending; decreased rental rates, increased operating costs or increased vacancy rates; increased competition or available supply of data center space; the suitability of our data centers and data center infrastructure, delays or disruptions in connectivity or availability of power, or failures or breaches of our physical and information security infrastructure or services; breaches of our obligations or restrictions under our contracts with our customers; our inability to successfully develop and lease new properties and development space, and delays or unexpected costs in development of properties; the impact of current global and local economic, credit and market conditions; global supply chain or procurement disruptions, or increased supply chain costs; the impact from periods of heightened inflation on our costs, such as operating and general and administrative expenses, interest expense and real estate acquisition and construction costs; the impact on our customers’ and our suppliers’ operations during an epidemic, pandemic, or other global events; our dependence upon significant customers, bankruptcy or insolvency of a major customer or a significant number of smaller customers, or defaults on or non-renewal of leases by customers; changes in political conditions, geopolitical turmoil, political instability, civil disturbances, restrictive governmental actions or nationalization in the countries in which we operate; our inability to retain data center space that we lease or sublease from third parties; information security and data privacy breaches; difficulties managing an international business and acquiring or operating properties in foreign jurisdictions and unfamiliar metropolitan areas; our failure to realize the intended benefits from, or disruptions to our plans and operations or unknown or contingent liabilities related to, our recent and future acquisitions; our failure to successfully integrate and operate acquired or developed properties or businesses; difficulties in identifying properties to acquire and completing acquisitions; risks related to joint venture investments, including as a result of our lack of control of such investments; risks associated with using debt to fund our business activities, including re-financing and interest rate risks, our failure to repay debt when due, adverse changes in our credit ratings or our breach of covenants or other terms contained in our loan facilities and agreements; our failure to obtain necessary debt and equity financing, and our dependence on external sources of capital; financial market fluctuations and changes in foreign currency exchange rates; adverse economic or real estate developments in our industry or the industry sectors that we sell to, including risks relating to decreasing real estate valuations and impairment charges and goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges; our inability to manage our growth effectively; losses in excess of our insurance coverage; our inability to attract and retain talent; environmental liabilities, risks related to natural disasters and our inability to achieve our sustainability goals; the expected operating performance of anticipated near-term acquisitions and descriptions relating to these expectations; our inability to comply with rules and regulations applicable to our Company; Digital Realty
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Trust, Inc.’s failure to maintain its status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes; Digital Realty Trust, L.P.’s failure to qualify as a partnership for federal income tax purposes; restrictions on our ability to engage in certain business activities; changes in local, state, federal and international laws and regulations, including related to taxation, real estate and zoning laws, and increases in real property tax rates; the impact of any financial, accounting, legal or regulatory issues or litigation that may affect us; and those additional risks and factors discussed in reports filed with the SEC by us from time to time, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other sections of this report, including under Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors.
While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes.
The risks included here are not exhaustive, and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance, including factors and risks included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in other sections of this report, including under Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to identify all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
Occupancy percentages included in the following discussion, for some of our properties, are calculated based on factors in addition to contractually leased square feet, including available power, required support space and common area.
As used in this report: “Ascenty entity” refers to the entity which owns and operates Ascenty, formed with Brookfield Infrastructure.
Business Overview and Strategy
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., through its controlling interest in Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and its subsidiaries, delivers comprehensive space, power, and interconnection solutions that enable its customers and partners to connect with each other and service their own customers on a global technology and real estate platform. We are a leading global provider of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions for customers across a variety of industry verticals. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. operates as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, and our Operating Partnership is the entity through which we conduct our business and own our assets.
Our primary business objectives are to maximize:
(i) | sustainable long-term growth in earnings and funds from operations per share and unit; |
(ii) | cash flow and returns to our stockholders and Digital Realty Trust, L.P.’s unitholders through the payment of distributions; and |
(iii) | return on invested capital. |
We expect to accomplish our objectives by achieving superior risk-adjusted returns, prudently allocating capital, diversifying our product offerings, accelerating our global reach and scale, and driving revenue growth and operating efficiencies. A significant component of our current and future internal growth is anticipated through the development of our existing space held for development, acquisition of land for future development, and acquisition of new properties.
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We target high-quality, strategically located properties containing the physical and connectivity infrastructure that supports the applications and operations of data center and technology industry customers and properties that may be developed for such use. Most of our data center properties contain fully redundant electrical supply systems, multiple power feeds, above-standard cooling systems, raised floor areas, extensive in-building communications cabling and high-level security systems. Fundamentally, we bring together foundational real estate and innovative technology expertise around the world to deliver a comprehensive, dedicated product suite to meet customers’ data and connectivity needs. We represent an important part of the digital economy that we believe will benefit from powerful, long-term growth drivers.
We have developed detailed, standardized procedures for evaluating new real estate investments to ensure that they meet our financial, technical and other criteria. We expect to continue to acquire additional assets as part of our growth strategy. We intend to aggressively manage and lease our assets to increase their cash flow. We may continue to build out our development portfolio when justified by anticipated demand and returns.
We may acquire properties subject to existing mortgage financing and other indebtedness or we may incur new indebtedness in connection with acquiring or refinancing these properties. Debt service on such indebtedness will have a priority over any cash dividends with respect to Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock and preferred stock. We are committed to maintaining a conservative capital structure. Our goal is to average through business cycles the following financial ratios: 1) a debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio around 5.5x, 2) a fixed charge coverage of greater than three times, and 3) floating rate debt at less than 20% of total outstanding debt. In addition, we strive to maintain a well-laddered debt maturity schedule, and we seek to maximize the menu of our available sources of capital, while minimizing the cost.
Changes in political conditions, geopolitical turmoil, political instability, civil disturbances, restrictive governmental actions or nationalization in the countries in which we operate, including escalations in political and trade tensions involving the U.S. and regulatory and legislative changes, could potentially result in adverse effects on our, and our customers’, operations.
Summary of 2024 Significant Activities
We completed the following significant activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
● | In January 2024, we: |
o | 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. |
o | closed on the sale of our interest in four data centers to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., or Brookfield, for approximately $271 million. The sale was completed subsequent to Brookfield’s November 2023 acquisition of one of our customers, Cyxtera Technologies. As a result of the sale, we recognized a total gain on disposition of approximately $203.1 million, of which $194.2 million is included within Gain on disposition of properties, net and $8.9 million is included within Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated entities on our condensed consolidated income statements. |
● | In March 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. |
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● | In April 2024, we: |
o | expanded our existing joint venture with GI Partners with the sale to GI Partners of a 75% interest in a third facility on the same hyperscale data center campus in Chicago. We contributed the data center at a value of approximately $453 million. 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. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data center and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $172 million. |
o | completed the sale of an additional 24.9% interest in a data center facility in Frankfurt, Germany to DCREIT for total consideration of approximately $126 million, and DCREIT now has a 49.9% interest in the Frankfurt data center. Because the Company still controls this asset, no gain or loss was recorded on this 49.9% interest. In connection with this transaction, DCREIT loaned the consolidated subsidiary that owns the data center approximately $80 million. As of September 30, 2024, DCREIT has loaned $160.4 million, which is secured by the Frankfurt data center and is recorded in our condensed consolidated balance sheets within Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities. |
● | In May 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. 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 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. |
● | In September 2024: |
o | Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, issued and sold €850 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”). Net proceeds from the offering were approximately €843 million (approximately $933 million based on the exchange rate on September 13, 2024) after deducting managers’ discounts and estimated offering expenses. |
o | 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 available to be drawn on the Yen Revolving Credit Facility) based on currency commitments and foreign exchange rates as of September 30, 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. |
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Revenue Base
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.
(1) | Net rentable square feet represent the current square feet under lease as specified in the applicable lease agreement plus management’s estimate of space available for lease based on engineering drawings. The amount includes customers’ proportional share of common areas but excludes space held for the intent of or under active development. |
(2) | Space under active development includes current base building and data center projects in progress, and excludes space held for development. For additional information on the current and future investment for space under active development, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Development Projects”. |
(3) | Space held for development includes space held for future data center development and excludes space under active development. For additional information on the current investment for space held for development, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Development Projects”. |
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Leasing Activities
Due to the capital-intensive and long-term nature of the operations we support, our lease terms with customers are generally longer than standard commercial leases. As of September 30, 2024, our average remaining lease term was approximately five years.
Our ability to re-lease expiring space at rental rates equal to or in excess of current rental rates will impact our results of operations. The subsequent table summarizes our leasing activity in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (square feet in thousands):
(1) | For some of our properties, we calculate square footage based on factors in addition to contractually leased square feet, including power, required support space and common area. |
(2) | Rental rates represent average annual estimated base cash rent per rentable square foot – calculated for each contract based on total cash base rent divided by the total number of years in the contract (including any tenant concessions). All rates were calculated in the local currency of each contract and then converted to USD based on average exchange rates for the period presented. |
(3) | Excludes short-term leases. |
(4) | Commencement dates for the leases signed range from 2024 to 2025. |
(5) | Includes leases signed for new and re-leased space. |
(6) | Other includes Powered Base Building shell capacity as well as storage and office space within fully improved data center facilities. |
We continue to see strong demand in most of our key metropolitan areas for data center space and, subject to the supply of available data center space in these metropolitan areas, we expect average aggregate rental rates on renewed data center leases for 2024 expirations to be positive as compared with the rates currently being paid for the same space on a GAAP basis and on a cash basis. Our past performance may not be indicative of future results, and we cannot assure you that leases will be renewed or that our data centers will be re-leased at all or at rental rates equal to or above the current average rental rates. Further, re-leased/renewed rental rates in a particular metropolitan area may not be consistent with rental rates across our portfolio as a whole and may fluctuate from one period to another due to a number of factors, including local economic conditions, local supply and demand for data center space, competition from other data center developers or operators, the condition of the property and whether the property, or space within the property, has been developed.
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Geographic Concentration
We depend on the market for data centers in specific geographic regions and significant changes in these regional or metropolitan areas can impact our future results. The following table shows the geographic concentration based on annualized rent from our portfolio, including data centers held as investments in unconsolidated entities.
| Percentage of | ||
September 30, 2024 | |||
Metropolitan Area | Total annualized rent (1) | ||
Northern Virginia |
| 18.5 | % |
Chicago |
| 7.5 | % |
Frankfurt |
| 5.9 | % |
Singapore |
| 5.6 | % |
London |
| 5.5 | % |
Dallas |
| 4.8 | % |
New York | 4.6 | % | |
Amsterdam |
| 4.2 | % |
Silicon Valley |
| 4.1 | % |
Sao Paulo |
| 3.8 | % |
Portland |
| 3.3 | % |
Paris |
| 3.0 | % |
Johannesburg |
| 3.0 | % |
Tokyo |
| 2.0 | % |
Osaka | 1.7 | % | |
Other |
| 22.5 | % |
Total |
| 100.0 | % |
(1) | Annualized rent is monthly contractual rent (defined as cash base rent before abatements) under existing leases as of the end of the period presented, multiplied by 12. Includes consolidated portfolio and unconsolidated entities at the entities’ 100% ownership level. The aggregate amount of abatements for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $31.1 million. |
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses primarily consist of utilities, property and ad valorem taxes, property management fees, insurance and site maintenance costs, and rental expenses on our ground and building leases. Our buildings require significant power to support data center operations and the cost of electric power and other utilities is a significant component of operating expenses.
Many of our leases contain provisions under which tenants reimburse us for all or a portion of property operating expenses and real estate taxes incurred by us. However, in some cases we are not entitled to reimbursement of property operating expenses, other than utility expense, and real estate taxes under our leases for Turn-Key Flex® facilities. We expect to incur additional operating expenses as we continue to expand.
Costs pertaining to our asset management function, legal, accounting, corporate governance, reporting and compliance are categorized as general and administrative costs within operating expenses.
Other key components of operating expenses include depreciation of our fixed assets, amortization of intangible assets, and transaction and integration costs.
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Other Income / (Expenses)
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 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Results of Operations
As a result of the consistent and significant growth in our business since the first property acquisition in 2002, we evaluate period-to-period results for revenue and property level operating expenses on a stabilized versus non-stabilized portfolio basis.
Stabilized: The stabilized portfolio includes properties owned as of the beginning of all periods presented with less than 5% of total rentable square feet under development.
Non-stabilized: The non-stabilized portfolio includes: (1) properties that were undergoing, or were expected to undergo, development activities during any of the periods presented; (2) any properties contributed to joint ventures, sold, or held for sale during the periods presented; and (3) any properties that were acquired or delivered at any point during the periods presented.
A roll forward showing changes in the stabilized and non-stabilized portfolios for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to December 31, 2023 is shown below (in thousands):
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Comparison of the Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Revenues
Total operating revenues as shown on our condensed consolidated income statements was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| $ Change | % Change |
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||
Stabilized | $ | 1,085,360 | $ | 1,121,187 | $ | (35,827) | (3.2) | % | 3,212,416 | $ | 3,271,776 | $ | (59,360) | (1.8) | % | |||||||||
Non-Stabilized | 328,367 | 273,426 | 54,941 | 20.1 | % | 857,550 | 803,232 | 54,318 | 6.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
Rental and other services | 1,413,727 | 1,394,613 | 19,114 | 1.4 | % | 4,069,966 | 4,075,008 | (5,042) | (0.1) | % | ||||||||||||||
Fee income and other | 17,487 | 7,819 | 9,668 | 123.6 | % |
| 49,140 |
| 32,414 | 16,726 | 51.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Total operating revenues | $ | 1,431,214 | $ | 1,402,432 | $ | 28,782 | 2.1 | % | $ | 4,119,106 | $ | 4,107,422 | $ | 11,684 | 0.3 | % |
Total operating revenues increased by approximately $28.8 million and $11.7 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023.
Stabilized rental and other services revenue decreased $35.8 million and $59.4 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to:
(i) | a decrease of $50.2 million and $145.6 million, respectively, in utility reimbursement largely driven by power price decreases, mainly in EMEA and APAC; |
(ii) | a decrease of $5.2 million and an increase of $7.6 million, respectively, in other tenant reimbursements due to adjustments on property tax reimbursements based on new property tax assessments within the Chicago metro area, offset by a favorable property tax assessment at one of our North American properties realized in early 2023, which was passed through to our customers; and |
(iii) | offset by an increase of $19.6 million and $78.6 million, respectively, in new leasing and renewals across all regions. |
Non-stabilized rental and other services revenue increased $54.9 million and $54.3 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to:
(i) | an increase of $113.7 million and $296.4 million, respectively, due to the completion of our global development pipeline and related lease up operating activities (with the biggest contributions in Northern Virginia, Portland, New York, Johannesburg, Toronto, Zurich, Paris and Cape Town); and |
(ii) | offset by a decrease of $58.8 million and $242.1 million, respectively, related to properties sold or contributed after September 30, 2023. |
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Operating Expenses — Property Level
Property level operating expenses as shown in our condensed consolidated income statements were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| $ Change | % Change | 2024 |
| 2023 |
| $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||
Stabilized | $ | 282,470 | $ | 340,568 | $ | (58,098) | (17.1) | % | $ | 800,664 | $ | 949,019 | $ | (148,355) | (15.6) | % | ||||||||
Non-Stabilized |
| 73,593 |
| 43,887 | 29,706 | 67.7 | % |
| 195,218 |
| 156,734 | 38,484 | 24.6 | % | ||||||||||
Total Utilities | 356,063 | 384,455 | (28,392) | (7.4) | % | 995,882 | 1,105,753 | (109,871) | (9.9) | % | ||||||||||||||
Stabilized | 182,910 | 166,771 | 16,139 | 9.7 | % | 538,483 | 503,726 | 34,757 | 6.9 | % | ||||||||||||||
Non-Stabilized |
| 66,886 |
| 56,318 | 10,568 | 18.8 | % |
| 173,334 |
| 168,986 | 4,348 | 2.6 | % | ||||||||||
Total Rental property operating and maintenance (excluding utilities) | 249,796 | 223,089 | 26,707 | 12.0 | % | 711,817 | 672,712 | 39,105 | 5.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
Total Rental property operating and maintenance | 605,859 | 607,544 | (1,685) | (0.3) | % | 1,707,699 | 1,778,465 | (70,766) | (4.0) | % | ||||||||||||||
Stabilized |
| 40,958 |
| 44,428 | (3,470) | (7.8) | % |
| 121,328 |
| 107,480 | 13,848 | 12.9 | % | ||||||||||
Non-Stabilized |
| 9,544 |
| 32,140 | (22,596) | (70.3) | % |
| 27,399 |
| 64,970 | (37,571) | (57.8) | % | ||||||||||
Total Property taxes and insurance |
| 50,502 |
| 76,568 | (26,066) | (34.0) | % |
| 148,727 |
| 172,450 | (23,723) | (13.8) | % | ||||||||||
Total property level operating expenses | $ | 656,361 | $ | 684,112 | $ | (27,751) | (4.1) | % | $ | 1,856,426 | $ | 1,950,915 | $ | (94,489) | (4.8) | % |
Property level operating expenses include costs to operate and maintain the properties in our portfolio as well as taxes and insurance.
Total Utilities
Total stabilized utilities expenses decreased by approximately $58.1 million and $148.4 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to lower power pricing at certain properties in the stabilized portfolio, mainly in EMEA and APAC.
Total non-stabilized utilities expenses increased by approximately $29.7 million and increased by approximately $38.5 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to:
(i) | an increase of approximately $53.1 million and $117.4 million, respectively, due to higher utility consumption in a growing portfolio of recently completed development sites (with the biggest contributions in Northern Virginia, Portland, Zurich, Cape Town and Johannesburg); |
(ii) | a decrease in power agreement credits by $14.2 million and $26.0 million, respectively; and |
(iii) | offset by a decrease of $9.2 million and $52.9 million, respectively, related to properties sold or contributed after September 30, 2023. |
The cost of electric power comprises a significant component of our operating expenses. Any additional taxation or regulation of energy use, including as a result of (i) new legislation that the U.S. Congress may pass, (ii) the regulations that the U.S. EPA has proposed or finalized, (iii) regulations under legislation that states have passed or may pass, or (iv) any further legislation or regulations in EMEA, APAC or other regions where we operate could significantly increase our costs, and we may not be able to effectively pass all of these costs on to our customers. These matters could adversely impact our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
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Total Rental Property Operating and Maintenance (Excluding Utilities)
Total stabilized rental property operating and maintenance expenses (excluding utilities) increased by approximately $16.1 million and $34.8 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to an increase in common area maintenance expense and data center labor.
Total non-stabilized rental property operating and maintenance expenses (excluding utilities) increased by approximately $10.6 million and $4.4 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to an increase in data center labor expense throughout the portfolio.
Total Property Taxes and Insurance
Total stabilized property taxes and insurance decreased by approximately $3.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, based on new property tax assessments within the Chicago metro area. Total stabilized property taxes and insurance increased by approximately $13.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 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.
Total non-stabilized property taxes and insurance decreased $22.6 million and $37.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily related to properties sold or contributed after September 30, 2023.
Other Operating Expenses
Other operating expenses include costs which are either non-cash in nature (such as depreciation and amortization) or which do not directly pertain to operation of data center properties. A comparison of other operating expenses for the respective periods is shown below (in thousands).
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 | $ Change | % Change |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
| $ | 459,997 | $ | 420,613 | $ | 39,384 | 9.4 | % |
| $ | 1,316,442 | $ | 1,274,384 | $ | 42,058 | 3.3 | % | ||||||
General and administrative | 117,602 | 110,721 | 6,881 | 6.2 | % | 353,207 | 332,257 | 20,950 | 6.3 | % | ||||||||||||||
Transaction, integration and other expense |
| 24,194 |
| 14,465 | 9,729 | 67.3 | % |
| 82,105 | 44,496 | 37,609 | 84.5 | % | |||||||||||
Provision for impairment | — | 113,000 | (113,000) | 100.0 | % | 168,303 | 113,000 | 55,303 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Other |
| 4,774 |
| 1,295 | 3,479 | n/m | % |
| 15,081 |
| 1,950 |
| 13,131 | n/m | % | |||||||||
Total other operating expenses | 606,567 | 660,094 | (53,527) | (8.1) | % | 1,935,138 | 1,766,087 | 169,051 | 9.6 | % | ||||||||||||||
Total property level operating expenses | 656,361 | 684,112 | (27,751) | (4.1) | % | 1,856,426 | 1,950,915 | (94,489) | (4.8) | % | ||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | $ | 1,262,928 | $ | 1,344,206 | (81,278) | (6.0) | % | $ | 3,791,564 | $ | 3,717,002 | $ | 74,562 | 2.0 | % |
Equity in Earnings (Loss) of Unconsolidated Entities
The change in Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities was approximately $6.7 million and $84.1 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods 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.
Gain on Disposition of Properties, Net
Gain on disposition of properties decreased approximately $811.2 million and $449.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in 2023.
In January 2024, we closed on the sale of our interest in four data centers to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., or Brookfield, for approximately $271 million. As a result of the sale, we recognized a total gain on disposition of approximately $194.2 million.
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In March 2024, we recognized a total gain of $74.4 million from the sale of an easement to a local power provider in Northern Virginia.
In April 2024, we expanded our existing joint venture with GI Partners with the sale to GI Partners of a 75% interest in a third facility on the same hyperscale data center campus in Chicago. We contributed the data center at a value of approximately $453 million. 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. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data center and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $172 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.
In May 2023, we disposed of a non-core asset, resulting in a net gain on sale of $90 million.
Loss on Debt Extinguishment and Modifications
Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications increased approximately $2.6 million and $3.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in 2023.
In January 2024, we paid down $240 million on the U.S. term loan facility, leaving $500 million outstanding. The paydown resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $1.1 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 $1.2 million.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased approximately $13.0 million and $24.0 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2023 driven primarily by increased borrowings at Teraco.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense decreased by approximately $4.8 million and $5.0 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2023 due to jurisdictional rate mix in foreign jurisdictions. We carried out an analysis for the purposes of the Model GloBE Rules for Pillar Two and no material top-up tax is expected.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The sections “Analysis of Liquidity and Capital Resources — Parent” and “Analysis of Liquidity and Capital Resources — Operating Partnership” should be read in conjunction with one another to understand our liquidity and capital resources on a consolidated basis. The term “Parent” refers to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. on an unconsolidated basis, excluding our Operating Partnership. The term “Operating Partnership” or “OP” refers to Digital Realty Trust, L.P. on a consolidated basis.
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Analysis of Liquidity and Capital Resources — Parent
Our Parent does not conduct business itself, other than acting as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, issuing public equity from time to time, incurring certain expenses in operating as a public company (which are fully reimbursed by the Operating Partnership) and guaranteeing certain unsecured debt of the Operating Partnership and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates. If our Operating Partnership or such subsidiaries fail to fulfill their debt requirements, which trigger Parent guarantee obligations, then our Parent will be required to fulfill its cash payment commitments under such guarantees. Our Parent’s only material asset is its investment in our Operating Partnership.
Our Parent’s principal funding requirement is the payment of dividends on its common and preferred stock. Our Parent’s principal source of funding is the distributions it receives from our Operating Partnership.
As the sole general partner of our Operating Partnership, our Parent has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for our Operating Partnership’s day-to-day management and control. Our Parent causes our Operating Partnership to distribute such portion of its available cash as our Parent may in its discretion determine, in the manner provided in our Operating Partnership’s partnership agreement.
As circumstances warrant, our Parent may issue equity from time to time on an opportunistic basis, dependent upon market conditions and available pricing. Any proceeds from such equity issuances would generally be contributed to our Operating Partnership in exchange for additional equity interests in our Operating Partnership. Our Operating Partnership may use the proceeds to acquire additional properties, to fund development opportunities and for general working capital purposes, including potentially for the repurchase, redemption or retirement of outstanding debt or equity securities.
Our Parent and our Operating Partnership were parties to an ATM Equity OfferingSM 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 2023 Sales Agreement was amended on February 23, 2024 (the “2024 Sales Agreement Amendment”). At the time of the amendment, $258.3 million remained unsold under the 2023 Sales Agreement. Pursuant to the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. can issue and sell common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $2.0 billion through various named agents from time to time. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. generated net proceeds of approximately $983 million from the issuance of approximately 6.4 million common shares under the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment at an average price of $154.84 per share before payment of approximately $9.9 million of commissions to the agents. Subsequent to September 30, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. generated net proceeds of approximately $62 million from the issuance of approximately 0.4 million common shares under the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment at an average price of $160.81 per share after payment of approximately $0.6 million of commissions to the agents. As of October 30, 2024, approximately $0.9 billion remains available for future sales under the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment.
The sales of common stock made under the 2024 Sales Agreement Amendment will be made in “at the market” offerings as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act. Our Parent has used and intends to use the net proceeds from the program to temporarily repay borrowings under our Operating Partnership’s Global Revolving Credit Facilities, to acquire additional properties or businesses, to fund development opportunities and for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including potentially for the repayment of other debt or the repurchase, redemption or retirement of outstanding debt securities.
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On May 7, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. 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 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.
We believe our Operating Partnership’s sources of working capital, specifically its cash flow from operations, and funds available under its Global Revolving Credit Facility are adequate for it to make its distribution payments to our Parent and, in turn, for our Parent to make its dividend payments to its stockholders. However, we cannot assure you that our Operating Partnership’s sources of capital will continue to be available at all or in amounts sufficient to meet its needs, including making distribution payments to our Parent. The lack of availability of capital could adversely affect our Operating Partnership’s ability to pay its distributions to our Parent, which would in turn, adversely affect our Parent’s ability to pay cash dividends to its stockholders.
Future Uses of Cash — Parent
Our Parent may from time to time seek to retire, redeem or repurchase its equity or the debt securities of our Operating Partnership or its subsidiaries through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity securities in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, redemptions or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions or other factors. The amounts involved may be material.
Dividends and Distributions — Parent
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.
As a result of this distribution requirement, our Operating Partnership cannot rely on retained earnings to fund its ongoing operations to the same extent that other companies whose parent companies are not REITs can. Our Parent may need to continue to raise capital in the debt and equity markets to fund our Operating Partnership’s working capital needs, as well as potential developments at new or existing properties, acquisitions or investments in existing or newly created joint ventures. In addition, our Parent may be required to use borrowings under the Operating Partnership’s Global Revolving Credit Facility (which is guaranteed by our Parent), if necessary, to meet REIT distribution requirements and maintain our Parent’s REIT status.
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Distributions out of our Parent’s current or accumulated earnings and profits are generally classified as ordinary income except to the extent that our Parent recognizes capital gains and declares a capital gains dividend, or that such amounts constitute “qualified dividend income” subject to a reduced rate of tax. Non-corporate stockholders, including individuals, generally may deduct up to 20% of dividends from a REIT, other than capital gain dividends and dividends treated as qualified dividend income, for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2026. Distributions in excess of our Parent’s current and accumulated earnings and profits are generally classified as a return of capital to the extent of a stockholder’s U.S. federal income tax basis in our Parent’s stock. Distributions in excess of our Parent’s current and accumulated earnings and profits and in excess of a stockholder’s U.S. federal income tax basis in our Parent’s stock are generally characterized as capital gain. Cash provided by operating activities has been generally sufficient to fund distributions on an annual basis. However, we may also need to utilize borrowings under the Global Revolving Credit Facility to fund distributions.
For additional information regarding dividends declared and paid by our Parent on its common and preferred stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, see Note 10. “Equity and Capital” to our condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein.
Analysis of Liquidity and Capital Resources — Operating Partnership
As of September 30, 2024, we had $2,175.6 million of cash and cash equivalents, excluding $6.5 million of restricted cash. Restricted cash primarily consists of contractual capital expenditures plus other deposits. As circumstances warrant, our Operating Partnership may dispose of 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:
● | operating expenses; |
● | development costs and other expenditures associated with our properties; |
● | distributions to our Parent to enable it to make dividend payments; |
● | distributions to unitholders of common limited partnership interests in Digital Realty Trust, L.P.; |
● | debt service; and |
● | potentially, acquisitions. |
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 available to be drawn on the Yen Revolving Credit Facility) based on currency commitments and foreign exchange rates as of September 30, 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.
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.
The Global Revolving Credit Facility provides for borrowings in a variety of currencies and includes the ability to add additional currencies in the future. We have used and intend to use available borrowings under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities to acquire additional properties, fund development opportunities and for general working capital and other corporate purposes, including potentially for the repurchase, redemption or retirement of outstanding debt or equity securities. For additional information regarding our Global Revolving Credit Facility, see Note 8. “Debt of the Operating Partnership” in the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Future Uses of Cash
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 September 30, 2024, we had open commitments, related to construction contracts of approximately $1.9 billion, including amounts reimbursable of approximately $62.5 million.
We currently expect to incur approximately $0.4 billion to $0.6 billion of capital expenditures for our consolidated development programs during the remainder of 2024. 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.
Development Projects
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 costs incurred or to be incurred by unconsolidated entities.
Construction Projects in Progress | As of September 30, 2024 | As of December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Current | Future | Current | Future | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
| Investment (1) |
| Investment (2) |
| Total Cost |
| Investment (3) |
| Investment (2) |
| Total Cost | ||||||
Future Development Capacity (4) |
| $ | 2,177,756 | $ | 1,097,751 |
| $ | 3,275,507 |
| $ | 2,222,062 | $ | 337,681 | $ | 2,559,743 | |||
Data Center Construction |
| 2,519,291 |
| 3,085,841 |
| 5,605,132 |
|
| 2,116,335 |
| 2,231,747 |
| 4,348,082 | |||||
Equipment Pool and Other Inventory (5) |
| 216,476 |
| — |
| 216,476 |
|
| 203,821 |
| — |
| 203,821 | |||||
Campus, Tenant Improvements and Other (6) |
| 284,922 |
| 156,989 |
| 441,911 |
|
| 211,187 |
| 130,260 |
| 341,447 | |||||
Consolidated Land Held and Development Construction in Progress |
| $ | 5,198,446 | $ | 4,340,581 | $ | 9,539,027 |
| $ | 4,753,405 | $ | 2,699,688 | $ | 7,453,093 |
(1) | Represents cost incurred through September 30, 2024. |
(2) | Represents estimated cost to complete scope of work pursuant to approved development budget. |
(3) | Represents costs incurred through December 31, 2023. |
(4) | Includes land and space held or actively under construction in preparation for future data center fit-out. |
(5) | Represents long-lead equipment and materials required for timely deployment and delivery of data center fit-out. |
(6) | Represents improvements in progress, which benefit space recently converted to our operating portfolio and is composed primarily of shared infrastructure projects and first-generation tenant improvements. Includes approximately $3.0 million included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet related to fair value adjustments on Teraco portfolio projects that were partially constructed as of August 1, 2022. |
Future development reflects cumulative cost spent pending future development and includes ongoing improvements to building infrastructure in preparation for future data center fit-out. We expect to deliver the space within 12 months; however, lease commencement dates may significantly impact final delivery schedules.
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Capital Expenditures (Cash Basis)
The table below summarizes our capital expenditure activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Development projects | $ | 1,732,337 | $ | 2,121,583 | ||
Enhancement and improvements |
| 21,859 |
| 5,592 | ||
Recurring capital expenditures |
| 175,467 |
| 184,214 | ||
Total capital expenditures (excluding indirect costs) | $ | 1,929,663 | $ | 2,311,389 |
Our development capital expenditures are generally funded by our available cash and equity and debt capital.
Indirect costs, including interest, capitalized in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $166.7 million and $155.1 million, respectively. Capitalized interest comprised approximately $84.4 million and $83.8 million of the total indirect costs capitalized for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Capitalized interest in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period in 2023, due to an increase in qualifying activities and higher interest rates.
Excluding capitalized interest, indirect costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to capitalized amounts relating to compensation expense of employees directly engaged in construction activities. See “Future Uses of Cash” for a discussion of the amount of capital expenditures we expect to incur during the year ending December 31, 2024.
Consistent with our growth strategy, we actively pursue potential acquisition opportunities, with due diligence and negotiations often at different stages at different times. The dollar value of acquisitions for the year ending December 31, 2024 will depend upon numerous factors, including customer demand, leasing results, availability of debt or equity capital and acquisition opportunities. Further, the growing acceptance by private institutional investors of the data center asset class has generally pushed capitalization rates lower, as such private investors may often have lower return expectations than us. As a result, we anticipate near-term single asset acquisitions activity to comprise a smaller percentage of our growth while this market dynamic persists.
We may from time to time seek to retire or repurchase our outstanding debt or the equity of our Parent through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity securities of our Parent in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend upon prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions or other factors. The amounts involved may be material.
Sources of Cash
We expect to meet our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements, including payment of scheduled debt maturities and funding of acquisitions and non-recurring capital improvements, with net cash from operations, future long-term secured and unsecured indebtedness and the issuance of equity and debt securities and the proceeds of equity issuances by our Parent. We also may fund future short-term and long-term liquidity requirements, including acquisitions and non-recurring capital improvements, using our Global Revolving Credit Facilities pending permanent financing. As of October 29, 2024, we had approximately $2.5 billion of borrowings available under our Global Revolving Credit Facilities.
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On September 13, 2024, Digital Dutch Finco B.V., an indirect wholly owned finance subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, issued and sold €850 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2033. Net proceeds from the offering were approximately €843 million (approximately $933 million based on the exchange rate on September 13, 2024) after deducting managers’ discounts and estimated offering expenses. We used the net proceeds from the offering to pay down a portion of our Euro Term Loan Facilities, temporarily repay borrowings under our Global Revolving Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.
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.
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 this 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.
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 is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to obtaining the required approvals. 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 January 2024, we closed on the sale of our interest in four data centers to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., or Brookfield, for approximately $271 million. Two of the data centers were consolidated by us; while two of the data centers were owned by Digital Core REIT. The sale was completed subsequent to Brookfield’s November 2023 acquisition of one of our customers, Cyxtera Technologies. The acquisition was part of Cyxtera’s plan of reorganization under its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. In conjunction with the sale, we bought out Cyxtera’s leases in three data centers located in Singapore and Frankfurt for approximately $57 million. In addition, Brookfield assumed the leases on three facilities previously leased to Cyxtera and amended the leases on three additional data centers in North America, accelerating the expiration date to September 2024. As a result of the sale, we recognized a total gain on disposition of approximately $203.1 million, of which $194.2 million is included within Gain on disposition of properties, net and $8.9 million is included within Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated entities on our condensed consolidated income statements.
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 is slated for completion in late 2024.
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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 on the same hyperscale data center campus in Chicago. We contributed the data center at a value of approximately $453 million. 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. As a result of transferring control, we derecognized the data center and recognized a gain on disposition of approximately $172 million.
Distributions
All distributions on our units are at the discretion of our Parent’s Board of Directors. For additional information regarding distributions paid on our common and preferred units for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, see Note 10. “Equity and Capital” to our condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein.
Outstanding Consolidated Indebtedness
The table below summarizes our outstanding debt as of September 30, 2024 (in millions):
Debt Summary: |
|
| ||
Fixed rate | $ | 12,211 | ||
Variable rate debt subject to interest rate swaps |
| 2,976 | ||
Total fixed rate debt (including interest rate swaps) |
| 15,187 | ||
Variable rate—unhedged |
| 1,922 | ||
Total | $ | 17,109 | ||
Percent of Total Debt: |
|
| ||
Fixed rate (including swapped debt) |
| 88.8 | % | |
Variable rate |
| 11.2 | % | |
Total |
| 100.0 | % | |
Effective Interest Rate as of September 30, 2024 |
|
| ||
Fixed rate (including hedged variable rate debt) |
| 2.70 | % | |
Variable rate |
| 4.10 | % | |
Effective interest rate |
| 2.86 | % |
Our ratio of debt to total enterprise value was approximately 23% (based on the closing price of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock on September 30, 2024 of $161.83). 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 Digital Realty Trust, L.P. 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.
The variable rate debt shown above bears interest based on various one-month SOFR, EURIBOR, HIBOR, TIBOR, SARON and Base CD Rate rates, depending on the respective agreement governing the debt, including our Global Revolving Credit Facilities and unsecured term loans. As of September 30, 2024, our debt had a weighted average term to initial maturity of approximately 4.3 years (or approximately 4.5 years assuming exercise of extension options).
As of September 30, 2024, our pro-rata share of secured debt of unconsolidated entities was approximately $1,479.5 million.
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Cash Flows
The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and is not meant to be an all-inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flows for the periods presented below.
Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
The following table shows cash flows and ending cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances for the respective periods (in thousands).
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2024 |
| 2023 |
| Change | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 1,492,002 | $ | 1,172,475 | $ | 319,527 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (1,394,167) |
| (98,706) |
| (1,295,461) | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
| 521,934 |
| (108,275) |
| 630,209 | ||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 619,769 | $ | 965,494 | $ | (345,725) |
The changes in the activities that comprise the decrease in net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023 consisted of the following amounts (in thousands).
The increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to:
(i) | an increase in spend due to acquisitions of land parcels in Paris and two data centers located in the Slough Trading Estate; |
(ii) | a decrease in spend on development projects of approximately $370 million; |
(iii) | an increase in cash contributed to various investments in unconsolidated entities; |
(iv) | an increase in cash provided by the sale or contributions of data centers in 2023 as follows: |
● | contributions of data centers to our joint ventures with GI Partners and TPG Real Estate for gross proceeds of approximately $0.7 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively; |
● | the sale of three non-core assets for gross proceeds of approximately $341 million; offset by |
(v) | cash provided by the contribution of data centers to our joint ventures with Blackstone and Mitsubishi, for gross proceeds of approximately $231 million and $153 million, respectively; |
(vi) | the sale of four data centers to Brookfield for gross proceeds of approximately $271 million, the sale of a land parcel in Sydney for gross proceeds of approximately $68 million and the sale of an easement to a local power provider in Northern Virginia for gross proceeds of approximately $92 million; and |
(vii) | the sale to GI Partners of a 75% interest in a third facility in Chicago. We received approximately $386 million of net proceeds and retained a 25% interest in the joint venture. |
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The changes in the activities that comprise the decrease in net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023 consisted of the following amounts (in thousands).
The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to:
(i) | an increase in cash proceeds from short-term borrowings; |
(ii) | an increase in cash provided by proceeds from secured / unsecured debt due to the issuance of the 3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”) in September 2024, offset by the closing of the U.S. term loan facility in January 2023; |
(iii) | an increase in cash used for repayment: |
● | $240 million on the U.S. term loan facility; |
● | $637 million on the Euro notes (2.625% notes due 2024); |
● | $324 million on the 2.750% notes due 2024; |
● | $415 million on the Euro Term Loan Facilities; |
(iv) | an increase in cash provided by proceeds from the issuance of: |
● | approximately 7.0 million shares of common stock, net of costs, of approximately $1.1 billion under our ATM program; |
● | approximately 12.1 million shares of common stock, net of costs, of approximately $1.7 billion from our equity offering; |
● | offset by the issuance of approximately 11.3 million shares of common stock, net of costs, of approximately $1.1 billion under our ATM program in 2023; and |
(v) | an increase in dividend and distribution payments due to an increased number of common shares and common units outstanding. |
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Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Noncontrolling interests relate to the common units in Digital Realty Trust, L.P. that are not owned by Digital Realty Trust, Inc., which, as of September 30, 2024, amounted to 1.9% of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. common units. Historically, Digital Realty Trust, L.P. has issued common units to third party sellers in connection with our acquisition of real estate interests from such third parties.
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 September 30, 2024, approximately 0.2 million common units and incentive units of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. 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 condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Inflation
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.
Funds from Operations
We calculate funds from operations, or FFO, in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) in the Nareit Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement. FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gain (loss) from the disposition of real estate assets, provision for impairment, real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs), our share of unconsolidated JV real estate related depreciation & amortization, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in operating partnership and, depreciation related to noncontrolling interests. Management uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization and gains and losses from property dispositions and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of the performance of REITs, FFO will be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs. However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our data centers that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and capitalized leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our data centers, all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our financial condition and results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may not calculate FFO in accordance with the Nareit definition and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to other REITs’ FFO. FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance.
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Reconciliation of Net Income Available to Common Stockholders to Funds From Operations (FFO)
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share and unit data)
(2) | As part of the acquisition of Teraco in 2022, certain of Teraco's minority indirect shareholders have the right to put their shares in an upstream parent company of Teraco to the Company in exchange for cash or the equivalent value of shares of the Company common stock, or a combination thereof. U.S. GAAP requires the Company to assume the put right is settled in shares for purposes of calculating diluted EPS. This same approach was utilized to calculate FFO per share. When calculating diluted FFO, Teraco related minority interest is added back to the FFO numerator as the denominator assumes all shares have been put back to the Company. The Teraco noncontrolling share of FFO was $9,828 and $11,537 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $32,049 and $32,251 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. |
(3) | For all periods presented, we have excluded the effect of the series J, series K and series L preferred stock, as applicable, that may be converted into common stock upon the occurrence of specified change in control transactions as described in the articles supplementary governing the series J, series K and series L preferred stock, as applicable, as they would be anti-dilutive. |
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our future income, cash flows and fair values relevant to financial instruments depend upon prevalent market interest rates. Market risk refers to the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and only enter into contracts with major financial institutions based on their credit ratings and other factors.
Analysis of Debt between Fixed and Variable Rate
We use interest rate swap agreements and fixed rate debt to reduce our exposure to interest rate movements. As of September 30, 2024, our consolidated debt was as follows (in millions):
Sensitivity to Changes in Interest Rates
The following table shows the effect if assumed changes in interest rates occurred, based on fair values and interest expense as of September 30, 2024:
| Change | ||
Assumed event | ($ millions) | ||
Increase in fair value of interest rate swaps following an assumed 10% increase in interest rates | $ | 2 | |
Decrease in fair value of interest rate swaps following an assumed 10% decrease in interest rates |
| (2) | |
Increase in annual interest expense on our debt that is variable rate and not subject to swapped interest following a 10% increase in interest rates |
| 6 | |
Decrease in annual interest expense on our debt that is variable rate and not subject to swapped interest following a 10% decrease in interest rates |
| (6) | |
Increase in fair value of fixed rate debt following a 10% decrease in interest rates |
| (153) | |
Decrease in fair value of fixed rate debt following a 10% increase in interest rates |
| (145) |
Interest risk amounts were determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our financial instruments. These analyses do not consider the effect of any change in overall economic activity that could occur in that environment. Further, in the event of a change of that magnitude, we may take actions to further mitigate our exposure to the change. However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that would be taken and their possible effects, these analyses assume no changes in our financial structure.
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Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
We are subject to risk from the effects of exchange rate movements of a variety of foreign currencies, which may affect future costs and cash flows. Our primary currency exposures are to the Euro, Japanese yen, British pound sterling, Singapore dollar, South African rand and Brazilian real. Our exposure to foreign exchange risk related to the Brazilian real is limited to the impact that currency has on our share of the Ascenty entity’s operations and financial position. We attempt to mitigate a portion of the risk of currency fluctuations by financing our investments in local currency denominations in order to reduce our exposure to any foreign currency transaction gains or losses resulting from transactions entered into in currencies other than the functional currencies of the associated entities. We also utilize cross-currency interest rate swaps, designated as net investment hedges, which effectively convert a portion of our U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-rate debt to foreign currency-denominated fixed-rate debt, to hedge the currency exposure associated with our net investment in our foreign subsidiaries. In addition, we may also hedge well-defined transactional exposures with foreign currency forwards or options, although there can be no assurances that these will be effective. As a result, changes in the relation of any such foreign currency to U.S. dollar may affect our revenues, operating margins and distributions and may also affect the book value of our assets and the amount of stockholders’ equity.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures (Digital Realty Trust, Inc.)
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to its management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, the Company’s management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and its management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Also, the Company has investments in certain unconsolidated entities, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As the Company does not control or manage these entities, its disclosure controls and procedures with respect to such entities may be substantially more limited than those it maintains with respect to its consolidated subsidiaries.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) or Rule 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, management of the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with participation of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures that were in effect as of the end of the quarter covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during its most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures (Digital Realty Trust, L.P.)
The Operating Partnership maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to its management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of its general partner, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, the Operating Partnership’s management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and its management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Also, the Operating Partnership has investments in certain unconsolidated entities, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As the Operating Partnership does not control or manage these entities, its disclosure controls and procedures with respect to such entities may be substantially more limited than those it maintains with respect to its consolidated subsidiaries.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) or Rule 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, management of the Operating Partnership carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with participation of the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of its general partner, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures that were in effect as of the end of the quarter covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the Operating Partnership’s general partner concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Operating Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting during its most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
In the ordinary course of our business, we may become subject to various legal proceedings. As of September 30, 2024, we were not a party to any legal proceedings which we believe would have a material adverse effect on our operations or financial position.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
The risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s and the Operating Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 continue to apply to our business.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
None.
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, L.P. issued partnership units in private placements in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, in the amounts and for the consideration set forth below:
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. issued an aggregate of 9,018 shares of its common stock in connection with restricted stock unit awards for no cash consideration. For each share of common stock issued by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. in connection with such an award, Digital Realty Trust, L.P. issued a restricted common unit to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, L.P. issued an aggregate of 9,018 common units to Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as required by Digital Realty Trust, L.P.’s partnership agreement. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, an aggregate of 27,871 shares of its common stock were forfeited to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. in connection with restricted stock unit awards for a net forfeiture of 18,853 shares of common stock.
For these issuances of common units to Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Digital Realty Trust, L.P. relied on Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s status as a publicly traded NYSE-listed company with approximately $45.3 billion in total consolidated assets and as Digital Realty Trust, L.P.’s majority owner and general partner as the basis for the exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Incorporated by Reference | ||||||||||||
Exhibit | Description |
| Form | File Number | Date | Number | Filed Herewith | |||||
3.1 | Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as amended | 10-Q | 001-32336 and 000-54023 | 05/11/2020 | 3.1 | |||||||
3.2 | Ninth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 8-K | 001-32336 and 000-54023 | 04/03/2023 | 3.1 | |||||||
3.3 | Certificate of Limited Partnership of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | 10 | 000-54023 | 06/25/2010 | 3.1 | |||||||
3.4 | Nineteenth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | 8-K | 001-32336 and 000-54023 | 10/10/2019 | 3.1 | |||||||
4.1 | 8-K | 001-32336 and 000-54023 | 09/13/2024 | 4.1 | ||||||||
10.1 | X | |||||||||||
10.2 | X | |||||||||||
10.3 | X | |||||||||||
10.4 | X | |||||||||||
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | X | ||||||||||
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | X | ||||||||||
31.3 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer for Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | X | ||||||||||
31.4 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer for Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | X | ||||||||||
32.1 | 18 U.S.C. § 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | X | ||||||||||
32.2 | 18 U.S.C. § 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | X | ||||||||||
32.3 | 18 U.S.C. § 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer for Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | X | ||||||||||
32.4 | 18 U.S.C. § 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer for Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | X | ||||||||||
101 | The following financial statements from Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s and Digital Realty Trust, L.P.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL interactive data files: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Income Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity/Capital for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | |
November 1, 2024 | /S/ ANDREW P. POWER |
Andrew P. Power | |
November 1, 2024 | /S/ MATTHEW R. MERCIER |
Matthew R. Mercier | |
November 1, 2024 | /s/ CHRISTINE B. KORNEGAY |
Christine B. Kornegay |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P. | ||
By: | Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | |
Its general partner | ||
By: | ||
November 1, 2024 | /S/ ANDREW P. POWER | |
Andrew P. Power | ||
November 1, 2024 | /S/ MATTHEW R. MERCIER | |
Matthew R. Mercier | ||
November 1, 2024 | /s/ CHRISTINE B. KORNEGAY | |
Christine B. Kornegay |
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Exhibit 10.1
Execution Version
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT,
dated as of September 24, 2024
among
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
as Operating Partnership,
THE OTHER INITIAL BORROWERS NAMED HEREIN AND
THE ADDITIONAL BORROWERS PARTY HERETO,
as Borrowers,
as Parent Guarantor,
THE ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO,
as Additional Guarantors,
THE INITIAL LENDERS, ISSUING BANKS AND
SWING LINE BANKS NAMED HEREIN,
as Initial Lenders, Issuing Banks and Swing Line Banks
and
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent,
with
BOFA SECURITIES, INC. AND
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Co-Sustainability Structuring Agents,
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AND
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as Syndication Agents,
and
BOFA SECURITIES, INC.,
CITIBANK, N.A. AND
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners
SCHEDULES
Schedule I-Commitments and Applicable Lending Offices
Schedule II-Approved Reallocation Lenders
Schedule III-[Reserved]
Schedule IV-Existing Letters of Credit
Schedule V-Deemed Qualifying Ground Leases
Schedule VI-[Reserved]
Schedule VII-Short Term Leases
Schedule 2.23-Sustainability Adjustments
Schedule 4.01(n)-Surviving Debt
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A-Form of Note
Exhibit B-1-Form of Notice of Borrowing
Exhibit B-2-Form of Notice of Borrowing (KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche)
Exhibit B-3-Form of Notice of Borrowing (KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche)
Exhibit C-Form of Guaranty Supplement
Exhibit D-Form of Assignment and Acceptance
Exhibit E-Form of Unencumbered Assets Certificate
Exhibit F-Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit G-Form of Supplemental Addendum
Exhibit H-Form of Borrower Accession Agreement
Exhibit IForm of Pricing Certificate
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of September 24, 2024 (this “Agreement”) among DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), DIGITAL US FINCO, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Digital US Finco”), DIGITAL SINGAPORE JURONG EAST PTE. LTD., a Singapore private limited company (the “Initial Singapore Borrower 1”), DIGITAL SINGAPORE 1 PTE. LTD., a Singapore private limited company (the “Initial Singapore Borrower 2”), DIGITAL HK JV HOLDING LIMITED, a British Virgin Islands business company (the “Initial Singapore Borrower 3”), Digital Singapore 2 Pte. Ltd., a Singapore private limited company (the “Initial Singapore Borrower 4”), Digital HK Kin Chuen Limited, a Hong Kong limited company (the “Initial Singapore Borrower 5”), DIGITAL STOUT HOLDING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Initial Multicurrency Borrower 1”), DIGITAL JAPAN, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Initial Multicurrency Borrower 2”), DIGITAL EURO FINCO, L.P., a Scottish limited partnership (the “Initial Multicurrency Borrower 3”), MOOSE VENTURES LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Initial Multicurrency Borrower 4”), DIGITAL DUTCH FINCO B.V., a Dutch private limited liability company, with corporate seat in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Trade Register under number 76488535 (the “Initial Multicurrency Borrower 5”), DIGITAL REALTY DATAFIRM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Initial Australia Borrower 1”), DIGITAL REALTY DATAFIRM 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Initial Australia Borrower 2”), Digital Realty Korea Ltd., a Korean limited liability company (the “Initial Korea Borrower 1”), DIGITAL SEOUL 2 LTD., a Korean limited liability company (the “Initial Korea Borrower 2”) and PT Digital Jakarta One, an Indonesian limited liability company (the “Initial Indonesia Borrower”; and collectively with the Operating Partnership, the Initial Singapore Borrower 1, the Initial Singapore Borrower 2, the Initial Singapore Borrower 3, the Initial Singapore Borrower 4, the Initial Singapore Borrower 5, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 1, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 2, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 3, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 4, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 5, the Initial Australia Borrower 1, the Initial Australia Borrower 2, the Initial Korea Borrower 1, the Initial Korea Borrower 2 and any Additional Borrowers (as defined below), the “Borrowers” and each individually a “Borrower”), DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Parent Guarantor”), DIGITAL EURO FINCO, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Digital Euro”), any Additional Guarantors (as hereinafter defined) acceding hereto pursuant to Section 5.01(j) (the Additional Guarantors, together with the Operating Partnership, the Parent Guarantor and Digital Euro, the “Guarantors”), the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders listed on the signature pages hereof as the initial lenders (the “Initial Lenders”), each Issuing Bank and Swing Line Bank (as such capitalized terms are hereinafter defined) and CITIBANK, N.A. (“Citibank”), as administrative agent (together with any successor administrative agent appointed pursuant to Article VIII, the “Administrative Agent”) for the Lender Parties (as hereinafter defined), with BOFA SECURITIES, INC. (“BofA Securities”) and Citibank, as co-sustainability structuring agents (the “Co-Sustainability Structuring Agents”), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (“JPMCB”), as syndication agents, and BofA Securities, Citibank and JPMCB, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners (the “Arrangers”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Second Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement dated as of November 18, 2021, as amended through the Closing Date (as defined below), among the Operating Partnership, the Parent Guarantor, the other borrowers and guarantors party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and the other financial institutions party thereto, with Bank of America, N.A. and JPMCB, as the syndication agents, and BofA Securities (as successor in interest to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as the arrangers (the “Existing Revolving Credit Agreement”), the lenders party thereto agreed to extend certain commitments to make certain extensions of credit available to the Borrowers; and
WHEREAS, the Borrowers, the Guarantors, the Administrative Agent and the lenders party to the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement desire to amend and restate the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement to make certain amendments thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals set forth above, which by this reference are incorporated into the operative provisions of this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof and on the basis of the representations and warranties herein set forth, the parties hereby agree to amend and restate the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement to read in its entirety as herein set forth.
“Acceding Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(d).
“Accepting Lenders” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Accrued Amounts” has the meaning specified in Section 2.11(a).
“Additional Borrower” means any Person that becomes a Borrower pursuant to Section 5.01(p).
“Additional Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(j).
“Adjusted Daily CORRA” means with respect to any Daily RFR Business Day and a Daily RFR Advance denominated in Canadian Dollars a rate per annum equal to the sum of (a) Daily Compounded CORRA for such Daily RFR Business Day plus (b) 0.29547% (29.547 basis points); provided, however, that in no event shall Adjusted Daily CORRA be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Adjusted Daily SOFR” means with respect to any Daily RFR Business Day and a Daily RFR Advance denominated in Dollars a rate per annum equal to (a) Daily Simple SOFR for such Daily RFR Business Day plus (b) 0.10% (10 basis points); provided, however, that in no event shall Adjusted Daily SOFR be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Adjusted EBITDA” means an amount equal to the EBITDA for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during such four-fiscal quarter period, Adjusted EBITDA will be adjusted (a) in the case of an acquisition, by adding thereto an amount equal to the acquired Asset’s actual EBITDA (computed as if such Asset was owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or one of its Subsidiaries for the entire four-fiscal quarter period) generated during the portion of such four-fiscal quarter period that such Asset was not owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary and (b) in the case of a disposition, by subtracting therefrom an amount equal to the actual EBITDA generated by the Asset so disposed of during such four-fiscal quarter period.
“Adjusted Net Operating Income” means, with respect to any Asset, the product of (a) four (4) times (b) (i) Net Operating Income attributable to such Asset less (ii) the amount, if any, by which (A) 2% of all rental income (other than tenant reimbursements) from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to
be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, exceeds (B) all management fees payable in respect of such Asset for such fiscal period; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during any fiscal quarter, Adjusted Net Operating Income will be adjusted (1) in the case of an acquisition, by adding thereto an amount equal to (x) four (4) times (y) the acquired Asset’s actual Net Operating Income (computed as if such Asset was owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or one of its Subsidiaries for the entire fiscal quarter) generated during the portion of such fiscal quarter that such Asset was not owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary and (2) in the case of a disposition, by subtracting therefrom an amount equal to (x) four (4) times (y) the actual Net Operating Income generated by the Asset so disposed of during such fiscal quarter.
“Adjusted SARON” means with respect to any Daily RFR Business Day and an Advance denominated in CHF (a) having a tenor of one month, a rate per annum equal to (i) SARON for such Daily RFR Business Day minus (ii) 0.0571% (5.71 basis points), (b) having a tenor of three months, a rate per annum equal to the sum of (i) SARON for such Daily RFR Business Day plus (ii) 0.0031% (0.31 basis points) and (c) having a tenor of six months, the sum of (i) SARON for such Daily RFR Business Day plus (ii) 0.0741% (7.41 basis points); provided, however, that in no event shall Adjusted SARON be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Adjusted SONIA” means with respect to any Daily RFR Business Day and an Advance denominated in Sterling (a) having a tenor of one month, a rate per annum equal to the sum of (i) SONIA for such Daily RFR Business Day plus (ii) 0.0326% (3.26 basis points), (b) having a tenor of three months, a rate per annum equal to the sum of (i) SONIA for such Daily RFR Business Day plus (ii) 0.1193% (11.93 basis points) and (c) having a tenor of six months, a rate per annum equal to the sum of (i) SONIA for such Daily RFR Business Day plus (ii) 0.2766% (27.66 basis points); provided, however, that in no event shall Adjusted SONIA be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Adjusted Term CORRA” means, for any Interest Period, an interest rate per annum equal to (a) Term CORRA for such Interest Period, plus (b)(i) if the Interest Period is one month, 0.29547% (29.547 basis points), and (ii) if the Interest Period is three months, 0.32138% (32.138 basis points), provided, however, that in no event shall Adjusted Term CORRA be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Adjusted Term SOFR” means, for any Interest Period, an interest rate per annum equal to (a) Term SOFR for such Interest Period, plus (b) 0.10% (10 basis points); provided, however, that in no event shall Adjusted Term SOFR be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Administrative Agent” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Administrative Agent’s Account” means (a) in the case of Advances under the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, the account of the Administrative Agent maintained by the Administrative Agent with Citibank, N.A., at its office at 1615 Brett Road, Ops III, New Castle, Delaware 19720, ABA No. 021000089, Account No. 31311565, Account Name: CBNA Global Loans Agency USD, Reference: Digital Realty, Attention: CBNA Lending Agency or such other account as the Administrative Agent shall specify in writing to the Lender Parties, and (b) in the case of Advances under the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche, the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche or any Supplemental Tranche, the account of the Administrative Agent designated in writing from time to time by the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers and the Lender
Parties for such purpose or such other account as the Administrative Agent shall specify in writing to the Lender Parties.
“Advance” means a Revolving Credit Advance, a Swing Line Advance or a Letter of Credit Advance.
“Affected Financial Institution” means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial Institution.
“Affected Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(g).
“Affected Reallocation Lender Parties” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(b).
“Affiliate” means, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person or is a director or officer of such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under common control with”) of a Person means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of Voting Interests, by contract or otherwise. In no event shall the Administrative Agent or any Lender Party be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Borrower.
“Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange” means, in relation to any amount denominated in any currency, and unless expressly provided otherwise, (a) the rate as determined by OANDA Corporation and made available on its website at www.oanda.com/currency/converter/ or (b) if customary in the relevant interbank market, the bid rate that appears on the Reuters (Page AFX= or Screen ECB37, as applicable) screen page for cross currency rates, in each case with respect to such currency on the date specified below in the definition of Equivalent, provided that if such service or screen page ceases to be available, the Administrative Agent shall use such other service or page quoting cross currency rates as the Administrative Agent determines in its reasonable discretion, provided further that clause (b) shall not apply to any currency of any Advances under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche.
“Agreement” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings” means distributions (excluding extraordinary or non-recurring distributions) received in cash from Unconsolidated Affiliates.
“Alternative CD Yield Rate” has the meaning specified in Section 2.07(d)(v).
“Annual Period” means each period beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st (inclusive) during the term of the Facility.
“Anti-Corruption Laws” shall mean all laws, rules, and regulations of any jurisdiction applicable to the Loan Parties or their Subsidiaries from time to time concerning or relating to bribery, corruption or money laundering including, without limitation, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.
“Anti-Social Forces” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(v).
“Applicable Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
“Applicable Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(c).
“Applicable Lender Party” means, with respect to (a) the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, a U.S. Dollar Lender Party, (b) the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, a Multicurrency Lender Party, (c) the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, an Australian Lender Party, (d) the Singapore
Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, a Singapore Lender Party, (e) the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche, a KRW-A Lender Party, (f) the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, a KRW-B Lender Party, (g) the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, an IDR Lender Party and (h) any Supplemental Tranche, the Lenders that hold a Supplemental Tranche Commitment with respect to such Supplemental Tranche.
“Applicable Lending Office” means, with respect to each Lender Party, such Lender Party’s (a) Australian Dollar Tranche Lending Office in the case of an Advance under the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (b) U.S. Dollar Tranche Lending Office in the case of an Advance under the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) Multicurrency Tranche Lending Office in the case of an Advance under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) IDR Tranche Lending Office in the case of an Advance under the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) KRW Lending Office in the case of an Advance under the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche or the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) Singapore Tranche Lending Office in the case of an Advance under the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, and (g) lending office set forth in the applicable Supplemental Addendum with respect to any Supplemental Tranche Advance.
“Applicable Margin” means, subject to the Sustainability Margin Adjustment and the Sustainability Facility Fee Adjustment in accordance with the last paragraph of this definition, at any date of determination, a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Debt Rating as set forth below:
Pricing Level | Debt Rating | Applicable Margin for Base Rate Advances and CPR Advances | Applicable Margin for Floating Rate Advances and Daily RFR Advances | Facility Fee |
---|---|---|---|---|
I | A/A2 or better | 0.00% | 0.700% | 0.100% |
II | A-/A3 | 0.00% | 0.725% | 0.125% |
III | BBB+/Baa1 | 0.00% | 0.775% | 0.150% |
IV | BBB/Baa2 | 0.00% | 0.850% | 0.200% |
V | BBB-/Baa3 | 0.05% | 1.050% | 0.250% |
VI | Lower than BBB-/Baa3 (or unrated) | 0.40% | 1.400% | 0.300% |
The Applicable Margin for any Interest Period for all Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing shall be determined by reference to the Debt Rating in effect on the first day of such Interest Period; provided, however, that (a) the Applicable Margin shall initially be at Pricing Level IV on the Closing Date, (b) no change in the Applicable Margin resulting from the Debt Rating shall be effective until three Business Days after the earlier to occur of (i) the date on which the Administrative Agent receives the certificate described in Section 5.03(k) and (ii) the Administrative Agent’s actual knowledge of an applicable change in the Debt Rating.
It is understood and agreed that the Applicable Margin with respect to Base Rate Advances, CPR Advances, Floating Rate Advances and Daily RFR Advances and the Facility Fee shall be adjusted from time to time based upon the Sustainability Margin Adjustment and the Sustainability Facility Fee Adjustment, as applicable (in each case, to be calculated and applied as set forth in Section 2.23);
provided, however, that in no event shall the Applicable Margin with respect to any Advances be less than zero percent per annum (0.00%).
“Applicable Pro Rata Share” means, (a) in the case of a U.S. Dollar Revolving Lender, such Lender’s U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share, (b) in the case of a Multicurrency Revolving Lender, such Lenders’ Multicurrency Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share, (c) in the case of a Singapore Dollar Revolving Lender, such Lender’s Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share, (d) in the case of an Australian Dollar Revolving Lender, such Lenders’ Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share, (e) in the case of a KRW-A Revolving Lender, such Lender’s KRW-A Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share, (f) in the case of a KRW-B Revolving Lender, such Lender’s KRW-B Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share, (g) in the case of an IDR Revolving Lender, such Lender’s IDR Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share, and (h) in the case of a Lender under the Supplemental Tranche, such Lender’s Supplemental Tranche Pro Rata Share.
“Applicable Screen Rate” means with respect to (a) intentionally omitted, (b) Advances in Australian Dollars, BBR, (c) Advances in Hong Kong Dollars, the Hong Kong Screen Rate, (d) Advances in Euro, the EURIBO Rate, (e) Advances in Indonesian Rupiah, the Jakarta Screen Rate, (f) Advances in Yen, TIBOR, or (g) Advances in any Supplemental Currency, if applicable, the Supplemental Currency Screen Rate, as the context may require.
“Apportioned Commitment Increase” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(a).
“Approved Reallocation Lender” means each Lender set forth on Schedule II hereto that, subject to any requirements specified in Schedule II, has agreed in writing in its sole discretion to participate in Reallocations of its Unused Revolving Credit Commitments in accordance with Section 2.19 without the requirement of providing a separate approval for each Reallocation. The Administrative Agent may update Schedule II from time to time upon the addition of any Approved Reallocation Lender and the Administrative Agent shall provide the updated Schedule II to the Borrowers and the Lenders.
“Arrangers” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Asset Value” means, at any date of determination, (a) in the case of (i) any Technology Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value of such Asset or (ii) any Technology Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided, however, that the Asset Value of each Technology Asset (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset) shall be limited, during the first 12 months following the date of acquisition thereof, to the greater of (x) the acquisition price thereof or (y)(I) in the case of any Technology Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (II) in the case of any Technology Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided further that an upward adjustment shall be made to the Asset Value of any Technology Asset (in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent) as new Tenancy Leases are entered into in respect of such Asset in the ordinary course of business, (b)(i)(x) in the case of any Development Asset that is a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset or any Redevelopment Asset that is a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of any Development Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset or any Redevelopment Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof and (ii) in the case of any other Development Asset or Redevelopment Asset, the book value of such Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation), (c) in the case of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that, but for such Asset being owned or leased by an Unconsolidated Affiliate (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset), would qualify as a Technology Asset under the definition thereof, (x) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the JV Pro Rata Share of the
Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the JV Pro Rata Share of the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided, however, that the Asset Value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset shall be limited, during the first 12 months following the date of acquisition thereof, to the JV Pro Rata Share of the greater of (i) the acquisition price thereof or (ii)(x) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided further that an upward adjustment shall be made to Asset Value of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset described in this clause (c) (in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent) as new leases, subleases, real estate licenses, occupancy agreements and rights of use are entered into in respect of such Asset in the ordinary course of business and (d) in the case of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset not described in clause (c) above, the JV Pro Rata Share of the book value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset.
“Assets” means Technology Assets (including Leased Assets), Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets (including Leased Assets), Redevelopment Assets (including Leased Assets) and Development Assets (including Leased Assets).
“Assignment and Acceptance” means an assignment and acceptance entered into by a Lender Party and an Eligible Assignee, and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in accordance with Section 9.07 and in substantially the form of Exhibit D hereto.
“Auditor’s Determination” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Australia Borrowers” means the Operating Partnership, the Initial Australia Borrower 1, the Initial Australia Borrower 2, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 1, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 3, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 5 and each Additional Borrower that is designated as a Borrower with respect to the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, the Australian Swing Line Facility or the Australian Letter of Credit Facility.
“Australian Committed Currencies” means Australian Dollars, Dollars, Sterling and Euros.
“Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a)(iii).
“Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19.
“Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure with respect to the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time) and the denominator of which is the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the total Facility Exposure with respect to the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time).
“Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.
“Australian Dollar Revolving Lender” means any Person that is a Lender hereunder in respect of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche in its capacity as a Lender in respect of such Tranche.
“Australian Dollars” and the “A$” sign each means lawful currency of Australia.
“Australian Dollar Tranche Lending Office” means, with respect to any Lender Party, the office of such Lender Party specified as its “Australian Dollar Tranche Lending Office” opposite its name on Schedule I hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance or Lender Accession Agreement pursuant to which it became a Lender Party, or such other office of such Lender Party as such Lender Party may from time to time specify to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent.
“Australian Issuing Bank” means JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (or any Affiliate thereof) and any other Lender approved as an Australian Issuing Bank by the Administrative Agent and the Operating Partnership and any Eligible Assignee to which an Australian Letter of Credit Commitment hereunder has been assigned pursuant to Section 9.07 so long as each such Lender or each such Eligible Assignee expressly agrees to perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as an Australian Issuing Bank and notifies the Administrative Agent of its Applicable Lending Office and the amount of its Australian Letter of Credit Commitment (which information shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent in the Register) for so long as such initial Australian Issuing Bank, Lender or Eligible Assignee, as the case may be, shall have an Australian Letter of Credit Commitment.
“Australian Lender Party” means any Australian Dollar Revolving Lender, the Swing Line Bank under the Australian Swing Line Facility or an Australian Issuing Bank.
“Australian Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Australian Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Australian Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Australian Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such Australian Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such Australian Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Australian Issuing Bank’s “Australian Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.19.
“Australian Letter of Credit Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Australian Issuing Banks’ Australian Letter of Credit Commitments at such time, and (b) A$30,000,000 (or the Equivalent thereof in any other Australian Committed Currency), as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The Australian Letter of Credit Facility shall be a Subfacility of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche.
“Australian Letters of Credit” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b)(v).
“Australian PPS Act” means the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (Australia).
“Australian Swing Line Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Swing Line Commitments relating to the Australian Dollar denominated Swing Line Facility at such time, and (b) A$40,000,000, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The Australian Swing Line Facility shall be a Subfacility of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche.
“Australian Tax Act” means the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth), the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) or the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth).
“Available Amount” of any Letter of Credit means, at any time, the maximum amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit at such time (assuming compliance at such time with all conditions to drawing), and shall be deemed where applicable hereunder to include the Equivalent in the Primary Currency relating to the applicable Tranche of any such amount denominated in a Committed Foreign Currency. If on any date of determination a standby Letter of Credit has expired by its terms but
any amount may still be drawn thereunder by reason of the operation of Rule 3.14 of the ISP, the Available Amount of such standby Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be the amount so remaining available to be drawn.
“Bail-In Action” means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.
“Bail-In Legislation” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, regulation rule or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time which is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, the UK Bail-In Legislation.
“Bank Guarantees” means bank guarantees, bank bonds or comparable instruments issued or to be issued pursuant to any Letter of Credit Facility (other than the U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility) by an Issuing Bank or Affiliate thereof in form and substance satisfactory to the issuer thereof.
“Bank Levy” means any amount payable by any Secured Party or any of its Affiliates on the basis of, or in relation to, its balance sheet or capital base or any part of that person or its liabilities or minimum regulatory capital or any combination thereof, including the United Kingdom bank levy as set out in the Finance Act of 2011 (as amended), the French taxe pour le financement du fonds de soutien aux collectivités territoriales as set out in Article 235 ter ZE bis of the French Tax Code, the bank levy payable pursuant to the Dutch Act on bank levy (Wet bankenbelasting) or any other implementing rules connected therewith and any tax in any other jurisdiction levied on a similar basis or for a similar purpose or any financial activities taxes (or other taxes) of a kind contemplated in the European Commission consultation paper on financial sector taxation dated February 22, 2022 which has been enacted or which has been formally announced as proposed as at the date of this Agreement.
“Bankruptcy Law” means any applicable law governing a proceeding of the type referred to in Section 6.01(f) or Title 11, U.S. Code, or any similar foreign, federal or state law for the relief of debtors.
“Base CD Rate” means, in relation to an Interest Period for KRW-A Revolving Credit Advances or KRW-B Revolving Credit Advances, (i) prior to the first day of the first Interest Period for each such KRW-A Revolving Credit Advance or KRW-B Revolving Credit Advance commencing on or after October 2, 2023, the average (rounded off to two (2) decimal places) of the final quotation yield rate for ninety-one (91) day KRW denominated bank certificates of deposit as published by the Korea Financial Investment Association or comparable substitute publishing medium at 4:00 P.M. (Seoul time) on the applicable Quotation Day and the immediately preceding two (2) consecutive Business Days, and (ii) on or after the first day of the first Interest Period for each such KRW-A Revolving Credit Advance or KRW-B Revolving Credit Advance commencing on or after October 2, 2023, the average (rounded off to two (2) decimal places) of the CD Yield Rate (CD수익률 in Korean) as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Regulation on Calculation of CD Yield Rate (CD 수익률 산출업무규정 in Korean) as published by the Korea Financial Investment Association (or any successor of such association) on its website (http://www.kofiabond.or.kr) on the applicable Quotation Day and the immediately preceding two (2) consecutive Business Days. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that the applicable Quotation Day falls on a date prior to October 2, 2023, the Base CD Rate described in clause (i) above shall apply. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the Base CD Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Base Rate” means a fluctuating interest rate per annum in effect from time to time, which rate per annum shall at all times be equal to the highest of (a) the rate of interest announced publicly by Citibank in New York, New York, from time to time, as Citibank’s base rate, (b) ½ of 1% per annum above the Federal Funds Rate, (c) Adjusted Term SOFR for a one-month Interest Period in effect on such
day plus 1% per annum (taking into account any floor set forth in the definition of Adjusted Term SOFR) and (d) 1% per annum. Citibank’s base rate is a rate set by Citibank based upon various factors, including Citibank’s costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans, which may be priced at, above, or below such announced rate. Any change in such base rate announced by Citibank shall take effect at the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of such change. If the Base Rate is being used as an alternate rate of interest pursuant to Section 2.07(d) or 2.07(f), then the Base Rate shall be equal to the higher of clauses (a), (b) and (d) above and shall be determined without reference to clause (c) above. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the Base Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Base Rate Advance” means (a) an Advance under the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche advanced as a Base Rate Advance hereunder or Converted into a Base Rate Advance hereunder, (b) an Advance under the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility, (c) an Advance that is Converted into a Base Rate Advance pursuant to Section 2.07, or (d) a Letter of Credit Advance under the U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility that, in each case, bears interest as provided in Section 2.07(a)(i).
“BBR” means (a) for a period relating to an Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advance, (i) the average mid rate displayed at or about 10:15 A.M. (Sydney time) on the Quotation Day on the Reuters screen BBSW page for a term equivalent to the period or (ii) if (A) for any reason BBR is not available for the applicable Interest Period but is available for other Interest Periods with respect to any such Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advance, then the rate shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate or (B) the basis on which that rate is displayed is changed and in the opinion of the Administrative Agent it ceases to reflect the Lenders’ cost of funding to the same extent as at the date of this Agreement, then BBR will be the rate reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent to be the arithmetic mean of the bid and ask rates for bills of exchange accepted by leading Australian banks in the Relevant Interbank Market at or about 10:15 A.M. (Sydney time) on the Quotation Day and which has a term equivalent to such period, and (b) for any Swing Line Advance in Australian Dollars, (i) the average mid rate displayed at or about 10:15 A.M. (Sydney time) on the Reuters screen BBSW page on the day of such Swing Line Advance or (ii) if no such rate is available, the rate reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent to be the arithmetic mean of the rate quoted by leading banks in the Relevant Interbank Market as of 12:00 P.M. (Sydney time) on the day of such Swing Line Advance. Rates under clauses (a) and (b) above will be expressed as a yield percent per annum to maturity and, if necessary, will be rounded up to the nearest fourth decimal place. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall BBR be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Benchmark” means, initially, (a) with respect to amounts denominated in Dollars, the Term SOFR Reference Rate or Daily Simple SOFR, as applicable, (b) with respect to amounts denominated in Sterling, SONIA, (c) with respect to amounts denominated in Swiss Francs, SARON, (d) with respect to amounts denominated in Yen, TIBOR, (e) with respect to amounts denominated in EURO, the EURIBO Rate (f) with respect to amounts denominated in Canadian Dollars, Adjusted Term CORRA or Adjusted Daily CORRA, as applicable, (g) with respect to amounts denominated in Australian Dollars, BBR, (h) with respect to amounts denominated in Singapore Dollars, SORA, (i) with respect to any amounts denominated in Hong Kong Dollars, HIBOR, (j) with respect to amounts denominated in Indonesian Rupiah, JIBOR, (k) with respect to amounts denominated in Korean Won, the Base CD Rate and (l) with respect to amounts denominated in any other Committed Foreign Currency, the rate therefor set forth in the applicable Supplemental Addendum; provided, however, that if a replacement of an initial or subsequent Benchmark has occurred pursuant to this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”, then “Benchmark” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark
Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate. Any reference to “Benchmark” shall include, as applicable, the published component used in the calculation thereof.
“Benchmark Replacement Date” means the earliest to occur of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark for any currency:
(a)in the case of clause (a) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event”, the later of (i) the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein and (ii) the date on which the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) permanently or indefinitely ceases to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof); or
(b)in the case of clause (b) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event”, the first date on which such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) has been determined and announced by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) to be no longer representative; provided that such non-representativeness will be determined by reference to the most recent statement or publication referenced in such clause (b) and even if any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) continues to be provided on such date.
For the avoidance of doubt, (A) if the event giving rise to the Benchmark Replacement Date for any Benchmark occurs on the same day as, but earlier than, the Reference Time in respect of any determination, the Benchmark Replacement Date will be deemed to have occurred prior to the Reference Time for such Benchmark and for such determination and (B) the “Benchmark Replacement Date” will be deemed to have occurred in the case of clause (a) or (b) with respect to any Benchmark upon the occurrence of the applicable event or events set forth therein with respect to all then-current Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).
“Beneficial Ownership Certification” means, if any Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” within the meaning of the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, a certification of beneficial ownership as required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.
“Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.
“Benefit Plan” means any of (a) an “employee benefit plan” (as defined in ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (b) a “plan” as defined in Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code or (c) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of ERISA Section 3(42) or otherwise for purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code) the assets of any such “employee benefit plan” or “plan”.
“BHC Act Affiliate” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Board of Directors” or a “director”, in relation to a Dutch entity, means its managing board (bestuur) or a managing director (bestuurder).
“BofA Securities” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Bond Debt” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(j).
“Bond Issuance” means any offering or issuance of any Bonds or the acquisition of any Subsidiary that has Bonds outstanding.
“Bond Pricing Agencies” means NICE P&I Inc., Korea Asset Pricing Corporation, KIS Pricing Inc., FnPricing Inc and EG Asset Pricing & Data Platform.
“Bonds” means bonds, notes, loan stock, debentures and comparable debt instruments that evidence debt obligations of a Person.
“Borrower” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Borrower Accession Agreement” means the Borrower Accession Agreement, between the Administrative Agent and an Additional Borrower relating to such Additional Borrower which is to become a Borrower hereunder at any time on or after the Effective Date, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit H.
“Borrower’s Account” means such account as any Borrower shall specify in writing to the Administrative Agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Borrower Account relating to Swing Line Advances in (A) Singapore Dollars shall be maintained at Citibank N.A., Singapore Branch, or another financial institution in Singapore and (B) Australian Dollars shall be maintained at Citibank N.A., Sydney Branch, or another financial institution in Australia.
“Borrowing” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Revolving Credit Advances of the same Type made by the Lenders or a Swing Line Borrowing.
“Business Day” means a day of the year on which banks are not required or authorized by law to close in New York City and, if the applicable Business Day relates to (a) any Eurocurrency Rate Advances or Advances under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, on which dealings are carried on in the London interbank market and banks are open for business in London and in the country of issue of the currency of such Advance (or, in the case of an Advance denominated in Euro, on which the Trans-European Automated Real-Time Gross Settlement Express Transfer (TARGET) System is open), (b) any Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advances, on which dealings are carried on in the Australian interbank market and banks are open for business in Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong and in the country of issue of the currency of such Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advance, (c) any Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Advances, on which dealings are carried on in the Singapore interbank market and banks are open for business in Singapore, London, Hong Kong and in the country of issue of the currency of such Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Advance, (d) any IDR Revolving Credit Advances, is not a Saturday, a Sunday, a public holiday or any other day on which commercial banks in Jakarta or Hong Kong are authorized or required by law to remain closed, (e) any KRW-A Revolving Credit Advances or KRW-B Revolving Credit Advances, is not a Saturday, a Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in Seoul or Hong Kong are authorized or required by law to remain closed, (f) any Advances denominated in any Supplemental Currency, on which dealings are carried on in the Relevant Interbank Market of the jurisdiction that issues such Supplemental Currency or (g) any Advances denominated in Canadian Dollars, is any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or other day on which commercial banks are authorized to close under the applicable laws of, or are in fact closed in, the state where the Administrative Agent’s office is located and in Toronto; provided, however, that as used in the definition of EURIBO Rate, “Business Day” means a day on which the Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer (TARGET) System is open for settlement of payments in Euro.
“Calculation Date” means (a) each date on which a Letter of Credit or Bank Guarantee is issued under the Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility with a stated amount denominated in a currency other than Dollars in connection with Letters of Credit or Bank Guarantees issued under the Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility, (b) the last Business Day of each calendar quarter and (c) if a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, such additional dates as the Administrative Agent shall specify.
“Canadian Dollars” and the “CDN$” sign each means lawful currency of Canada.
“Canadian Prime Rate” shall mean, for any day, a rate per annum equal to the higher of (a) the Canadian Reference Rate and (b) the sum of ½ of 1% plus Adjusted Term CORRA for Swing Line Advances (assuming an applicable term of 30 days) for such day. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the Canadian Prime Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Canadian Reference Rate” shall mean, for any day, the rate of interest per annum established by Citibank N.A., Canadian Branch as the reference rate of interest then in effect for determining interest rates on commercial loans denominated in Canadian Dollars made by it in Canada. The Canadian Reference Rate is a reference rate and does not necessarily represent the lowest or best rate actually available. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the Canadian Reference Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Capitalized Leases” means all leases that have been or should be, in accordance with GAAP, recorded as capitalized leases.
“Capitalized Value” means (a) in the case of any Asset other than a Leased Asset, the Adjusted Net Operating Income of such Asset divided by 6.50%, and (b) in the case of any Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Adjusted Net Operating Income of such Asset divided by 8.75%.
“Cash Collateralize” means, in respect of an obligation, provide and pledge (as a first priority perfected security interest) cash collateral in the currency of the obligation that is to be cash collateralized, at a location and pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, the applicable Issuing Bank and the applicable Swing Line Bank and “Cash Collateralization” shall have a corresponding meaning.
“Cash Equivalents” means any of the following, to the extent owned by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) and having a maturity of not greater than 360 days from the date of acquisition thereof: (a) readily marketable direct obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof or obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States, (b) readily marketable direct obligations of any state of the United States or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof having, at the time of acquisition, the highest rating obtainable from either Moody’s or S&P, (c) domestic and foreign certificates of deposit or domestic time deposits or foreign deposits or bankers’ acceptances (foreign or domestic) in Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Francs, Euros, Hong Kong Dollars, Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Yen, Australian Dollars or Mexican Pesos that are issued by a bank: (I) which has, at the time of acquisition, a long-term rating of at least A or the equivalent from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch and (II) if a United States domestic bank, which is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (d) commercial paper (foreign and domestic) rated at least “Prime-1” (or the then equivalent grade) by Moody’s or “A-1” (or the then equivalent grade) by S&P, (e) overnight securities repurchase agreements, or reverse repurchase agreements secured by any of the foregoing types of securities or debt instruments, provided that the collateral supporting such repurchase agreements shall have a value not less than 101% of the principal amount of the repurchase agreement plus accrued interest; and (f) money market funds invested in investments substantially all of which consist of the items described in clauses (a) through (e) foregoing.
“Central Bank Rate” means (a) with respect to Advances denominated in Sterling, the Bank of England’s Bank Rate as published by the Bank of England from time to time, (b) with respect to Advances denominated in Swiss Francs, the policy rate of the Swiss National Bank as published by the Swiss National Bank from time to time, (c) with respect to Advances denominated in Euro, (i) the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment plus, as selected by the Administrative Agent, (ii)(x) the fixed rate for the main refinancing operations of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), or, if that rate is not published, the minimum bid rate for the main refinancing operations of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), each as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time, (y) the rate for the marginal lending facility of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time or (z) the rate for the deposit facility of the central banking system of the Participating Member States, as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time, (d) with respect to Advances denominated in Yen, (i) the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment plus (ii) the
“short-term prime rate” as publicly announced by the Bank of Japan (or any successor thereto) from time to time and (e) with respect to Advances denominated in any other currency, (i) the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment plus (ii) a central bank rate as determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion; provided, however, that in no event shall the Central Bank Rate be less than 0.00% per annum for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Central Bank Rate Adjustment” means, (a) in relation to the applicable Central Bank Rate prevailing at close of business on any Daily RFR Business Day with respect to Advances denominated in Sterling or Swiss Francs, the twenty percent (20%) trimmed arithmetic mean (calculated by the Administrative Agent) of the applicable Central Bank Rate Spreads for the five most immediately preceding Daily RFR Business Days for which the applicable RFR is available and (b) in relation to Advances denominated in any other currency, the spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) that has been selected by the Administrative Agent giving due consideration to (i) the historical difference between the Benchmark which, as of the date of determination, is unavailable due to a Market Disruption Event or is subject to the circumstances described in Section 2.10(d), and the Central Bank Rate for the applicable currency over the prior twelve month period and/or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining such spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment for syndicated credit facilities denominated in the applicable currency at such time.
“Central Bank Rate Spread” means, in relation to any Daily RFR Business Day and applicable RFR, the difference (expressed as a percentage rate per annum) calculated by the Administrative Agent of (a) the RFR for that Daily RFR Business Day and (b) the Central Bank Rate prevailing at the close of business on that Daily RFR Business Day (relevant to such RFR).
“CERCLA” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time.
“Certified Capacity” means the total amount of data center power capacity, measured in megawatts of IT power (“MW-IT”) of data centers owned, operated and/or managed by the Operating Partnership or its Subsidiaries that received certification according to:
(a)the standards of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) at one of the following levels: Silver, Gold or Platinum;
(b)Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM): Very Good, Excellent or Outstanding;
(c)Singapore BCA Green Mark: Gold, GoldPlus or Platinum;
(d)Green Globes (administered by the US Green Building Initiative): 3 Globes or 4 Globes;
(e)Certified Energy Efficient Datacenter Award: Silver or Gold;
(f)Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency: B+, A or S;
(g)DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen): Silver, Gold, or Platinum;
(h)National Australian Built Environment Rating System: minimum 4 Star or above;
(i)Green Building Council of Australia Green Star (including Design and As Built): minimum 4 Star or above; or
(j)the standards of one or more generally comparable global or country-specific green building certification standards and certified at a level comparable to the certification levels specified in clause (a) above;
in each case as certified by the KPI Metric Auditor. For each project certified at the applicable levels, the as-designed electrical power usage effectiveness (PUE) will be not more than 1.5.
“Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following: (a) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired and shall continue to have following the date hereof beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of Voting Interests of the Parent Guarantor (or other securities convertible into such Voting Interests) representing 40% or more of the combined voting power of all Voting Interests of the Parent Guarantor; or (b) during any consecutive twelve month period commencing on or after the Closing Date, individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the Board of Directors of the Parent Guarantor (together with any new directors whose election by the Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by the Parent Guarantor stockholders was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office who either were members of the Board of Directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office, except for any such change resulting from (x) death or disability of any such member, (y) satisfaction of any requirement for the majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Parent Guarantor to qualify under applicable law as independent directors, or (z) the replacement of any member of the Board of Directors who is an officer or employee of the Parent Guarantor with any other officer or employee of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Affiliates; or (c) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired and shall continue to have following the date hereof, by contract or otherwise, or shall have entered into a contract or arrangement that, upon consummation, will result in its or their acquisition of the power to direct, directly or indirectly, the management or policies of the Parent Guarantor; or (d) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be the general partner of the Operating Partnership; or (e) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be the legal and beneficial owner of at least 80% of the general partnership interests of the Operating Partnership.
“Citibank” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Closing Date” means the date of this Agreement.
“Commitment” means a U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment, a Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment, a Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment, an Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment, an IDR Revolving Credit Commitment, a KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment, a KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment, a Swing Line Commitment, a Letter of Credit Commitment or a Supplemental Tranche Commitment.
“Commitment Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(b).
“Commitment Increase” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(a).
“Commitment Increase Minimum” means (a) $3,000,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche or Incremental Term Loan Facility, as applicable, (b) $3,000,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) A$3,000,000 in the case of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) S$3,000,000 in the case of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) IDR30,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) KRW3,000,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and (g) the Equivalent of $3,000,000 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche.
“Commitment Minimum” means (a) $3,000,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche or Incremental Term Loan Facility, as applicable, (b) $3,000,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) A$3,000,000 in the case of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) S$3,000,000 in the case of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) IDR30,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) KRW3,000,000,000 in the
case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and (g) the Equivalent of $3,000,000 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche.
“Committed Foreign Currencies” means Sterling, Australian Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Hong Kong Dollars, Yen, Canadian Dollars, Euros, Korean Won, Indonesian Rupiah, Swiss Francs and each Supplemental Currency.
“Commodity Exchange Act” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.
“Communications” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(b).
“Confidential Information” means information that any Loan Party furnishes to the Administrative Agent or any Lender Party in writing designated as confidential, but does not include any such information that is or becomes generally available to the public other than by way of a breach of the confidentiality provisions of Section 9.12 or that is or becomes available to the Administrative Agent or such Lender Party from a source other than the Loan Parties or the Administrative Agent or any other Lender Party and not in violation of any confidentiality agreement with respect to such information that is actually known to Administrative Agent or such Lender Party.
“Consent Request Date” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Consolidated” refers to the consolidation of accounts in accordance with GAAP.
“Consolidated Debt” means Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries plus the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt of Unconsolidated Affiliates that, in each case, is included as a liability on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor in accordance with GAAP, minus unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries.
“Consolidated Secured Debt” means Secured Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries that is included as a liability on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor in accordance with GAAP.
“Contingent Obligation” means, with respect to any Person, any Obligation or arrangement of such Person to guarantee or intended to guarantee any Debt, leases, dividends or other payment Obligations (“primary obligations”) of any other Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including, without limitation (and without duplication), (a) the direct or indirect guarantee (other than (x) endorsements in the ordinary course of business of negotiable instruments or documents for deposit or collection, (y) indemnification obligations and purchase price adjustments pursuant to acquisition agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business and (z) guarantees of liabilities of third parties that do not constitute Debt)), co-making, discounting with recourse or sale with recourse by such Person of the Obligation of a primary obligor, (b) the Obligation to make take or pay or similar payments, if required, regardless of nonperformance by any other party or parties to an agreement or (c) any Obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent, (i) to purchase any such primary obligation or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor, (ii) to advance or supply funds (A) for the purchase or payment of any such primary obligation or (B) to maintain working capital or equity capital of the primary obligor or otherwise to maintain the net worth or solvency of the primary obligor, (iii) to purchase property, assets, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of any such primary obligation of the ability of the primary obligor to make payment of such primary obligation or (iv) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the holder of such primary obligation against loss in respect thereof. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Contingent Obligation is made (or, if less, the maximum amount of such primary obligation for which such Person may be liable pursuant to the terms of the instrument evidencing such Contingent Obligation) or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof (assuming such Person is required to perform thereunder), as determined by such Person in good faith, all as recorded on
the balance sheet or on the footnotes to the most recent financial statements of such Person in accordance with GAAP. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, “Contingent Obligation” shall not include (x) guarantees of loan commitments or construction loans in the amount of any funds advanced or drawn under such loan commitments or construction loans or (y) contingent obligations under any Special Limited Contribution Agreement (“SLCA”) in connection with such Person’s contributions of Real Property to any Property Fund pursuant to which a Person is obligated to make additional capital contributions to the respective Property Fund under certain circumstances unless the obligations under the SLCA are required under GAAP to be included as “liabilities” on the balance sheet of such Person.
“Controlled Joint Venture” means any (a) Unconsolidated Affiliate in which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries (i) holds a majority of Equity Interests and (ii) after giving effect to all buy/sell provisions contained in the applicable constituent documents of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, controls all material decisions of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, including without limitation the financing, refinancing and disposition of the assets of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, or (b) Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership that is not a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.
“Conversion”, “Convert” and “Converted” each refer to a conversion of Advances of one Type into Advances of another Type pursuant to Section 2.07, 2.09 or 2.10.
“Convertible Indebtedness” has the meaning specified in the definition of Equity Interests.
“CORRA” means the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average administered and published by the Bank of Canada (or any successor administrator).
“Co-Sustainability Structuring Agents” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Covered Entity” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Covered Party” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(a).
“CPR Advance” means a Swing Line Advance in Canadian Dollars under the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility that bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the Canadian Prime Rate.
“Cross-stream Guaranty” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Customary Carve-Out Agreement” has the meaning specified in the definition of Non-Recourse Debt.
“Daily Compounded CORRA” means, for any day, CORRA with interest accruing on a compounded daily basis, with the methodology and conventions for this rate (which will include compounding in arrears with a lookback) being established by the Administrative Agent in accordance with the methodology and conventions for this rate selected or recommended by the Bank of Canada, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Bank of Canada, or any successor thereto, for determining compounded CORRA for business loans; provided that if the Administrative Agent decides that any such convention is not administratively feasible for the Administrative Agent, then the Administrative Agent may establish another convention in its reasonable discretion; and provided that if the administrator has not provided or published CORRA, then, in respect of any day for which CORRA is required, references to CORRA will be deemed to be references to the last provided or published CORRA.
“Daily RFR Advance” means an Advance that bears interest at a rate based on a Daily Simple RFR.
“Daily RFR Borrowing” means, as to any Borrowing, the Daily RFR Advances comprising such Borrowing.
“Daily RFR Business Day” means, for any Obligations, interest, fees, commissions or other amounts denominated in, or calculated with respect to, (a) Sterling, any day except for (i) a Saturday, (ii) a Sunday or (iii) a day on which banks are closed for general business in London, (b) Swiss Francs, any day except for (i) a Saturday, (ii) a Sunday or (iii) a day on which banks are closed for the settlement of payments and foreign exchange transactions in Zurich, (c) Singapore Dollars, any day except for (i) a Saturday, (ii) a Sunday or (iii) a day on which banks are closed for general business in Singapore or (d) Dollars, any U.S. Government Securities Business Day.
“Daily RFR Interest Payment Date” means, with respect to each Daily RFR Advance, (a)(i) having a tenor of one month, each date that is on the numerically corresponding day in each calendar month that is one month after the Borrowing of such Advance, (ii) having a tenor of three months, each date that is on the numerically corresponding day in each calendar month that is three months after the Borrowing of such Advance, (iii) having a tenor of six months, (x) each date that is on the numerically corresponding day in each calendar month that is six months after the Borrowing of such Advance and (y) with respect to Advances under the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, each date that is on the numerically corresponding day in each calendar month that is three months after the Borrowing of such Advance, (iv) having a tenor of twelve months, (x) each date that is on the numerically corresponding day in each calendar month that is twelve months after the Borrowing of such Advance and (y) with respect to Advances under the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, each date that is on the numerically corresponding day in each calendar month that is three months after the Borrowing of such Advance or (v) having a tenor of less than one month, each date occurring the number of days after the Borrowing of such Advance that is equal to the number of days of such tenor; provided, however, that, as to any such Daily RFR Advance described in clauses (a)(i), (a)(ii), (a)(iii), (a)(iv) and (a)(v), (A) if any such date would be a day other than a Business Day, such date shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such next succeeding Business Day would fall in the next calendar month, in which case such date shall be the next preceding Business Day and (B) the Daily RFR Interest Payment Date with respect to any Borrowing that occurs on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in any applicable calendar month) shall be the last Business Day of any such succeeding applicable calendar month; provided further that for purposes of this definition, the date of a Borrowing of an Advance initially shall be the date on which such Advance is made and thereafter shall be the effective date of the most recent Conversion or continuation of such Advance or Borrowing, and (b) the Commitment Termination Date.
“Daily RFR Rate Day” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Daily Simple RFR”.
“Daily Simple RFR” means, for any day (a “Daily RFR Rate Day”), a rate per annum, rounded in each case to four decimal places, equal to, for any Obligations, interest, fees, commissions or other amounts denominated in, or calculated with respect to:
(a)Sterling, Adjusted SONIA for the day (such day “i”) that is five (5) Daily RFR Business Days prior to (A) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is an Daily RFR Business Day, such Daily RFR Rate Day or (B) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is not an Daily RFR Business Day, the Daily RFR Business Day immediately preceding such Daily RFR Rate Day, in each case, using the SONIA component of such Adjusted SONIA that is published by the SONIA Administrator on the SONIA Administrator’s Website;
(b)Swiss Francs, Adjusted SARON for the day (such day “i”) that is five (5) Daily RFR Business Days prior to (A) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is an Daily RFR Business Day, such Daily RFR Rate Day or (B) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is not an Daily RFR Business Day, the Daily RFR Business Day immediately preceding such Daily RFR Rate Day, in each case, using the SARON component of such Adjusted SARON that is published by the SARON Administrator on the SARON Administrator’s Website;
(c)Singapore Dollars, SORA for the day (such day “i”) that is five (5) Daily RFR Business Days prior to (A) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is an Daily RFR Business Day, such Daily RFR Rate Day
or (B) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is not an Daily RFR Business Day, the Daily RFR Business Day immediately preceding such Daily RFR Rate Day, in each case, using SORA as published by the SORA Administrator on the SORA Administrator’s Website;
(d)Dollars, Adjusted Daily SOFR for the day (such day “i”) that is five (5) Daily RFR Business Days prior to (A) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is a Daily RFR Business Day, such Daily RFR Rate Day or (B) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is not a Daily RFR Business Day, the Daily RFR Business Day immediately preceding such Daily RFR Rate Day, in each case, using the SOFR component of such Adjusted Daily SOFR that is published by the SOFR Administrator on the SOFR Administrator’s Website; and
(e)Canadian Dollars, a rate per annum equal to Adjusted Daily CORRA for the day (such day “i”) that is five (5) Daily RFR Business Days prior to (A) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is a Daily RFR Business Day, such Daily RFR Rate Day or (B) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is not a Daily RFR Business Day, the Daily RFR Business Day immediately preceding such Daily RFR Rate Day, in each case, using the CORRA component of such Adjusted Daily CORRA that is published by the Relevant Canadian Governmental Body on the Relevant Canadian Governmental Body’s Website.
If by 5:00 pm (local time for the applicable RFR) on the second (2nd) Daily RFR Business Day immediately following any day “i”, the RFR in respect of such day “i” has not been published on the applicable RFR Administrator’s Website and a Benchmark Replacement Date with respect to the applicable Daily Simple RFR has not occurred, then the RFR for such day “i” will be the RFR as published in respect of the first preceding Daily RFR Business Day for which such RFR was published on the RFR Administrator’s Website; provided that any RFR determined pursuant to this sentence shall be utilized for purposes of calculation of Daily Simple RFR for no more than three (3) consecutive Daily RFR Rate Days. Any change in Daily Simple RFR due to a change in the applicable RFR shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the RFR without notice to the Borrowers.
“Daily Simple SOFR” means, for any Daily RFR Rate Date, a rate per annum equal to SOFR for the day (such day “i”) that is five (5) Daily RFR Business Days prior to (A) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is a Daily RFR Business Day, such Daily RFR Rate Day or (B) if such Daily RFR Rate Day is not a Daily RFR Business Day, the Daily RFR Business Day immediately preceding such Daily RFR Rate Day, in each case as published by the SOFR Administrator on the SOFR Administrator’s Website.
“Danish Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(t).
“Debt” of any Person means, without duplication for purposes of calculating financial ratios, (a) all Debt for Borrowed Money of such Person, (b) all Obligations of such Person for the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than (i) trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business and not overdue by more than 60 days or that are subject to a Good Faith Contest and (ii) any purchase price adjustment or earnout obligation until such purchase price adjustment or earnout obligation becomes a liability on the balance sheet of such Person in accordance with GAAP), (c) all Obligations of such Person evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or other similar instruments, (d) all Obligations of such Person created or arising under any conditional sale or other title retention agreement with respect to property acquired by such Person (even though the rights and remedies of the seller or lender under such agreement in the event of default are limited to repossession or sale of such property), (e) all Obligations of such Person as lessee under Capitalized Leases, (f) all Obligations of such Person under acceptance, letter of credit or similar facilities (but excluding any of the foregoing to the extent secured by cash collateral), (g) all Obligations of such Person to purchase, redeem, retire, defease or otherwise make any payment (but excluding for the avoidance of doubt (i) regular quarterly dividends, (ii) periodic capital gains distributions and (iii) special year-end dividends made in connection with maintaining the Parent Guarantor’s status as a REIT and allowing it to avoid income and excise taxes) in respect of any Equity Interests in such Person or any other Person (other than Preferred Interests that are issued by any Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof and classified as either equity or minority interests
pursuant to GAAP) or any warrants, rights or options to acquire such Equity Interests, (h) all Obligations of such Person in respect of Hedge Agreements, valued at the Net Agreement Value thereof, (i) all Contingent Obligations of such Person with respect to Debt and (j) all indebtedness and other payment Obligations referred to in clauses (a) through (i) above of another Person secured by (or for which the holder of such Debt has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any Lien on property (including, without limitation, accounts and contract rights) owned by such Person, even though such Person has not assumed or become liable for the payment of such indebtedness or other payment Obligations; provided, however, that (A) in the case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries “Debt” shall also include, without duplication, the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for each Unconsolidated Affiliate and (B) for purposes of computing the Leverage Ratio, “Debt” shall be deemed to exclude (1) Redeemable Preferred Interests issued as trust preferred securities by the Parent Guarantor and the Borrowers to the extent the same are by their terms subordinated to the Facility and not Redeemable until after the Termination Date, as of the date of such computation, (2) Obligations under any operating lease to the extent such Obligations are already included in Net Operating Income and (3) any Permitted Warrant Transactions.
“Debt for Borrowed Money” of any Person means all items that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as indebtedness on a Consolidated balance sheet of such Person; provided, however, that in the case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries “Debt for Borrowed Money” shall also include, without duplication, the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for Borrowed Money for each Unconsolidated Affiliate; provided further that as used in the definition of “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio”, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, the term “Debt for Borrowed Money” (a) shall include, in the case of an acquisition, an amount equal to the Debt for Borrowed Money directly relating to such Asset existing immediately following such acquisition (computed as if such indebtedness in respect of such Asset was in existence for the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary for the entire four-fiscal quarter period), and (b) shall exclude, in the case of a disposition, an amount equal to the actual Debt for Borrowed Money to which such Asset was subject to the extent such Debt for Borrowed Money was repaid or otherwise terminated upon the disposition of such Asset during such four-fiscal quarter period.
“Debt Rating” means, as of any date, the rating that has been most recently assigned by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, to the long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt of the Parent Guarantor or if applicable, to the “implied rating” of the Parent Guarantor’s long-term senior unsecured credit enhanced debt; provided that if neither of the foregoing ratings are available on such date, then Debt Rating shall mean the rating that has been most recently assigned by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, as the Parent Guarantor’s issuer rating. For purposes of the foregoing, (i) if any rating established by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s shall be changed, such change shall be effective as of the date on which such change is first announced publicly by the rating agency making such change and (ii) if S&P, Fitch or Moody’s shall change the basis on which ratings are established, each reference to the Parent Guarantor’s Debt Rating announced by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, shall refer to the then equivalent rating by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be. For the purposes of determining the Applicable Margin, (A) if the Parent Guarantor has three ratings and such ratings are split, then, if the difference between the highest and lowest is one level apart, it will be the highest of the three, provided that if the difference is more than one level, the average rating of the two highest will be used (or, if such average rating is not a recognized category, then the second highest rating will be used), (B) if the Parent Guarantor has only two ratings, it will be the higher of the two, provided that if the ratings are more than one level apart, the average rating will be used (or, if such average rating is not a recognized category, then the higher rating will be used), and (C) if the Parent Guarantor has only one rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s, then the Debt Rating shall be such credit rating.
“Decreasing Subfacility” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(a).
“Decreasing Tranche” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(a).
“Default” means any Event of Default or any event that would constitute an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or time elapse or both.
“Default Right” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Defaulting Lender” means at any time, subject to Section 2.21(b), (i) any Lender that has failed for two (2) or more Business Days to comply with its obligations under this Agreement to make an Advance or make any other payment due hereunder (each, a “funding obligation”) unless such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender’s good faith determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (which conditions precedent, together with the applicable default, if any, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, (ii) any Lender that has notified the Administrative Agent, the Borrowers, any Issuing Bank or any Swing Line Bank in writing, or has stated publicly, that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder (unless such writing or public statement states that such position is based on such Lender’s good faith determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with the applicable default, if any, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (iii) any Lender that has, for three or more Business Days after written request of the Administrative Agent or any Borrower, failed to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the applicable Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (iii) upon the Administrative Agent’s and the applicable Borrower’s receipt of such written confirmation), or (iv) any Lender with respect to which a Lender Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing with respect to such Lender or its Parent Company, provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (x) the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect Parent Company thereof by an Applicable Governmental Authority, or (y) if such Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company is solvent, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed, in each case so long as such ownership interest or appointment, as applicable, does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Applicable Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender (provided, in each case, that neither the reallocation of funding obligations provided for in Section 2.21(a) as a result of a Lender being a Defaulting Lender nor the performance by Non-Defaulting Lenders of such reallocated funding obligations will by themselves cause the relevant Defaulting Lender to become a Non-Defaulting Lender; provided further that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (I) the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect Parent Company thereof by an Applicable Governmental Authority, or (II) if such Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company is solvent, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed, in each case so long as such ownership interest or appointment, as applicable, does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States). Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any of clauses (i) through (iv) above will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender will be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.21(b)) upon notification of such determination by the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers, the Issuing Banks, the Swing Line Banks and the Lenders.
“Development Asset” means Real Property (whether owned or leased) acquired for development into a Technology Asset that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as a development property on a Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries. For the avoidance of any doubt, Development Assets shall not constitute Technology Assets but assets that are leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof as lessee pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) shall not be precluded from being Development Assets.
“Digital Euro” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Digital US Finco” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Direction” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(b).
“Division” and “Divide” each refer to a division of a Delaware limited liability company into two or more newly formed limited liability companies pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.
“Dollars” and the “$” sign each means lawful currency of the United States of America.
“Dutch Borrower” means each entity organized under the laws of the Netherlands and designated as a Borrower.
“EBITDA” means, for any period, without duplication, (a) the sum of (i) net income (or net loss) (excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary and unusual items and the non-cash component of non-recurring items), (ii) interest expense, (iii) income tax expense, (iv) depreciation expense, (v) amortization expense (including, without limitation, amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets), in each case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries determined on a Consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP for such period, and (vi) to the extent such amounts were deducted in calculating net income (or net loss), (A) losses from extraordinary, non-recurring and unusual items (including, without limitation, prepayment penalties and costs or fees incurred in connection with any capital markets offering, debt financing, or amendment thereto, redemption or exchange of indebtedness, lease termination, business combination, acquisition, disposition, recapitalization or similar transaction (regardless of whether such transaction is completed)), (B) expenses and losses associated with Hedge Agreements, (C) expenses and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, (D) non-cash stock compensation costs for such period, (E) non-recurring integration costs and expenses resulting from operational changes and improvements (including, without limitation, severance costs and business optimization expenses), (F) non-recurring charges and expenses, restructuring charges, transaction expenses (including, without limitation, transaction expenses incurred in connection with any merger or acquisition) and underwriters’ fees, and severance and retention payments in connection with any merger or acquisition, in each case for such period, less extraordinary gains and cash payments (not otherwise deducted in determining net income) made during such period with respect to non-cash charges that were added back in a prior period, (G) gains or losses from the early extinguishment of indebtedness and (H) gains or losses from sales of previously depreciated assets plus (b) Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings, plus (c) with respect to each Unconsolidated Affiliate, the JV Pro Rata Share of the sum of (i) net income (or net loss) (excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary and unusual items), (ii) interest expense, (iii) income tax expense, (iv) depreciation expense, (v) amortization expense of such Unconsolidated Affiliate (including, without limitation, amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets), and (vi) to the extent such amounts were deducted in calculating net income (or net loss) with respect to such Unconsolidated Affiliate, (A) losses from extraordinary, non-recurring and unusual items (including, without limitation, prepayment penalties and costs or fees incurred in connection with any capital markets offering, debt financing, or amendment thereto, redemption or exchange of indebtedness, lease termination, business combination, acquisition, disposition, recapitalization or similar transaction (regardless of whether such transaction is completed)), (B) expenses and losses associated with Hedge Agreements, (C) expenses and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates,
in each case determined on a consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP for such period, (D) non-cash stock compensation costs for such period, (E) non-recurring integration costs and expenses resulting from operational changes and improvements (including, without limitation, severance costs and business optimization expenses), (F) non-recurring charges and expenses, restructuring charges, transaction expenses (including, without limitation, transaction expenses incurred in connection with any merger or acquisition) and underwriters’ fees, and severance and retention payments in connection with any merger or acquisition, in each case for such period, less extraordinary gains and cash payments (not otherwise deducted in determining net income) made during such period with respect to non-cash charges that were added back in a prior period, (G) gains or losses from the early extinguishment of indebtedness and (H) gains or losses from sales of previously depreciated assets.
“ECP” means an eligible contract participant as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act.
“EEA Financial Institution” means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution described in clause (a) of this definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a subsidiary of an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision with its parent;
“EEA Member Country” means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
“EEA Resolution Authority” means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.
“Effective Date” means the first date on which the conditions set forth in Article III shall be satisfied.
“Eligible Assignee” means (a) with respect to each Tranche, (i) a Lender; (ii) an Affiliate or Fund Affiliate of a Lender and (iii) any other Person (other than a natural person or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural person) approved by the Administrative Agent and, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time any assignment is effected pursuant to Section 9.07, the Operating Partnership, each such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed and (b) with respect to each Letter of Credit Facility, a Person that is approved by the Administrative Agent and, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time any assignment is effected pursuant to Section 9.07, the Operating Partnership, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that no (y) Potential Defaulting Lender or Defaulting Lender or (z) Loan Party nor any Affiliate of a Loan Party, shall qualify as an Eligible Assignee under this definition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Operating Partnership shall be deemed to have given its approval of any assignee described in clauses (a) and (b) above unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within ten Business Days after having received notice thereof.
“EMU Legislation” means legislative measures of the European Union for the introduction of, changeover to or operation of the Euro in one or more member states.
“Environmental Action” means any action, suit, demand, demand letter, claim, notice of non-compliance or violation, notice of liability or potential liability, investigation, proceeding, consent order or consent agreement relating in any way to any Environmental Law, any Environmental Permit or Hazardous Material or arising from alleged injury or threat to health, safety or the environment, including, without limitation, (a) by any governmental or regulatory authority for enforcement, cleanup, removal, response, remedial or other actions or damages and (b) by any governmental or regulatory authority or third party for damages, contribution, indemnification, cost recovery, compensation or injunctive relief.
“Environmental Law” means any Federal, state, local or foreign statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree or judicial or agency interpretation, policy or guidance relating to pollution or protection of the environment, health, safety or natural resources, including, without limitation, those relating to the use, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, release or discharge of Hazardous Materials.
“Environmental Permit” means any permit, approval, identification number, license or other authorization required under any Environmental Law.
“Equity” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(t).
“Equity Interests” means, with respect to any Person, shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or other acquisition from such Person of shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person or warrants, rights or options for the purchase or other acquisition from such Person of such shares (or such other interests), and other ownership or profit interests in such Person (including, without limitation, partnership, member or trust interests therein), whether voting or nonvoting, and whether or not such shares, warrants, options, rights or other interests are authorized or otherwise existing on any date of determination; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, “Equity Interests” shall not include any Debt convertible into or exchangeable for any of the foregoing (or into or for any combination of the foregoing and cash based on the value of the foregoing) (any such Debt referred to in this proviso, “Convertible Indebtedness”).
“Equivalent” in Dollars of any amount in a currency other than Dollars on any date means the equivalent in Dollars of such other currency determined at the Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange on the date falling three Business Days prior to the date of conversion or notional conversion, as the case may be. “Equivalent” in any currency (other than Dollars) of any other currency (including Dollars) means the equivalent in such other currency determined at the Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange on the date falling three Business Days prior to the date of conversion or notional conversion, as the case may be; provided, however, that with respect to Swing Line Advances, the equivalent amount shall be determined at the Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange on the date of the applicable Swing Line Borrowing.
“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“ERISA Affiliate” means any Person that for purposes of Title IV of ERISA is a member of the controlled group of any Loan Party, or under common control with any Loan Party, within the meaning of Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code.
“ERISA Event” means (a) the occurrence of a reportable event, within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA, with respect to any Plan unless the 30-day notice requirement with respect to such event has been waived by the PBGC; (b) the application for a minimum funding waiver pursuant to Section 412(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302(c) of ERISA with respect to a Plan; (c) the provision by the administrator of any Plan of a notice of intent to terminate such Plan, pursuant to Section 4041(a)(2) of ERISA (including any such notice with respect to a plan amendment referred to in Section 4041(e) of ERISA); (d) with respect to any Plan, the cessation of operations at a facility of any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate in the circumstances described in Section 4062(e) of ERISA resulting in a partial withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from such Plan; (e) the withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from a Multiple Employer Plan during a plan year for which it was a substantial employer, as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA; (f) the conditions for imposition of a lien under Section 303(k) of ERISA shall have been met with respect to any Plan; or (g) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Plan pursuant to Section 4042 of ERISA, or the occurrence of any event or condition described in Section 4042 of ERISA that constitutes grounds for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, such Plan.
“Erroneous Payment” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(a).
“Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Impacted Tranche” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule” means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.
“EURIBO Rate” means, for any Interest Period, the rate appearing on either Reuters or Bloomberg Screen EURIBOR01 Page (or on any successor or substitute page of such service, or any successor to or substitute for such service, in each case providing rate quotations comparable to those currently provided on such page of such service, as determined by the Administrative Agent from time to time for purposes of providing quotations of interest rates applicable to deposits in Euro by reference to the Banking Federation of the European Union Settlement Rates for deposits in Euro) at 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the applicable Quotation Day, as the rate for deposits in Euro with a maturity comparable to such Interest Period; provided that for the purposes of this definition, if the EURIBO Rate is not available for the applicable Interest Period but is available for other Interest Periods with respect to any such Floating Rate Advance, then the rate shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the EURIBO Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Euro” and “€” each means the lawful currency of the European Union as constituted by the Treaty of Rome which established the European Community, as such treaty may be amended from time to time and as referred to in the EMU Legislation.
“Eurocurrency Rate” means, for all Eurocurrency Rate Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing, an interest rate per annum equal to:
(a)in the case of any Revolving Credit Advance (other than any Swing Line Advance) denominated in Euro for any Interest Period, the EURIBO Rate for such Interest Period;
(b)in the case of any Swing Line Advance denominated in Euro, the EURIBO Rate for an Interest Period of one week as of 11:00 A.M. (London time) on the day of such Swing Line Advance; and
(c)in the case of any Revolving Credit Advance denominated in Yen (other than any Swing Line Advance) for any Interest Period, the TIBOR Rate for such Interest Period;
provided that for the purposes of this definition, if no Applicable Screen Rate is available for the applicable Interest Period and currency but an Applicable Screen Rate is available for other Interest Periods for such currency with respect to any such Eurocurrency Rate Advance, then the rate shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the Eurocurrency Rate be less than 0.00% per annum for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Eurocurrency Rate Advance” means each Advance denominated in Euros, Yen or any Committed Foreign Currency that bears interest as provided in Section 2.07(a)(ii) and each Swing Line Advance in Euros.
“Events of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 6.01.
“Excluded Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the Guaranty of such Guarantor of, or the grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure, such Swap Obligation (or any Guaranty thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) by virtue of such Guarantor’s failure for any reason not to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act at the time the Guaranty of such Guarantor becomes effective with respect to such related Swap Obligation.
“Excluded Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Existing Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries outstanding immediately before the Effective Date.
“Existing Issuing Bank” means BNP Paribas, S.A.
“Existing Letters of Credit” means the letters of credit and bank guarantees listed on Schedule IV hereto.
“Existing Revolving Credit Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
“Extension Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.16.
“Extension Request” has the meaning specified in Section 2.16.
“Facility” means, collectively, all of the Tranches, including all Subfacilities thereof.
“Facility Exposure” means (a) with respect to each Tranche and each Subfacility, at any date of determination, the sum of the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Advances relating to such Tranche or Subfacility, as applicable, and (i) in the case of a Tranche, the Available Amount under all outstanding Letters of Credit relating to the Subfacility that forms a part of such Tranche and (ii) in the case of a Letter of Credit Facility, the Available Amount under all outstanding Letters of Credit relating to such Letter of Credit Facility, and (b) with respect to the Facility, at any date of determination, the sum of the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Advances and the Available Amount under all outstanding Letters of Credit.
“Facility Fee” has the meaning specified in Section 2.08(a).
“FATCA” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Federal Funds Rate” means, for any period, a fluctuating interest rate per annum equal for each day during such period to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers, as published for such day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, for the next preceding Business Day) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average of the quotations for such day for such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three Federal
funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it; provided, however, that in no circumstance shall the Federal Funds Rate be less than the Floor.
“Fee Letter” means the fee letter dated as of July 11, 2024 among the Operating Partnership, BofA Securities, Bank of America, N.A., Citibank and JPMCB, as the same may be amended from time to time.
“Fiscal Year” means a fiscal year of the Parent Guarantor and its Consolidated Subsidiaries ending on December 31 in any calendar year.
“Fitch” means Fitch IBCA, Duff & Phelps, a division of Fitch, Inc. and any successor thereto.
“Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Adjusted EBITDA to (b) the sum of (i) interest (including capitalized interest) payable in cash on all Debt for Borrowed Money plus (ii) scheduled amortization of principal amounts of all Debt for Borrowed Money payable (not including balloon maturity amounts) plus (iii) all cash dividends payable on any Preferred Interests (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include Preferred Interests structured as trust preferred securities), but excluding redemption payments or charges in connection with the redemption of Preferred Interests, in each case, of or by the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, determined on a Consolidated basis for such period.
“Floating Rate” means with respect to (a) Advances in Australian Dollars, BBR, (b) Advances in Hong Kong Dollars, HIBOR, (c) Advances in Canadian Dollars that are not Swing Line Advances, Adjusted Term CORRA, (d) Advances in Indonesian Rupiah, the JIBOR Rate, (e) Advances in Korean Won, the Base CD Rate, (f) Advances in Dollars, Adjusted Term SOFR, (g) Advances in Euro, the EURIBO Rate, (h) Advances in Yen, TIBOR and (h) Advances in a Supplemental Currency, the Applicable Screen Rate related thereto, except to the extent otherwise provided in a Supplemental Addendum. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall any Floating Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Floating Rate Advance” means each Revolving Credit Advance that bears interest at a Floating Rate.
“Floor” means (a) with respect to each Benchmark (or (i) in the case of SONIA, Adjusted SONIA, (ii) in the case of SARON, Adjusted SARON, (iii) in the case of SOFR, Adjusted Term SOFR or Adjusted Daily SOFR, as applicable, and (iv) in the case of CORRA, Adjusted Daily CORRA and Adjusted Term CORRA, as applicable) and the Federal Funds Rate, a rate of interest equal to zero percent per annum (0.00%) and (b) with respect to the Base Rate, one percent per annum (1.00%).
“Foreign Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(g).
“Foreign Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor (a) that is not incorporated or organized under the laws of any State of the United States or the District of Columbia, or (b) the principal assets, if any, of which are not located in the United States or are Equity Interests or other Investments in a Subsidiary described in clause (a) or (b) of this definition.
“French Borrower” means each entity established in France and designated as a Borrower.
“French Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(f)(i).
“French Qualifying Lender” means a Lender which: (a) fulfills the conditions imposed by French Law in order for a payment from a French Borrower under a Loan Document not to be subject to (or as the case may be, to be exempt from) any French Tax Deduction; or (b) is a French Treaty Lender.
“French Tax Deduction” means a deduction or withholding for or on account of Tax imposed by France from a payment under a Loan Document.
“French Treaty” has the meaning specified in the definition of “French Treaty State”.
“French Treaty Lender” means a Lender which: (a) is treated as resident of a French Treaty State for the purposes of the French Treaty; (b) does not carry on business in France through a permanent establishment with which that Lender’s participation in the Facility is effectively connected; (c) is acting from a Lending Office situated in its jurisdiction of incorporation; and (d) fulfills any other conditions which must be fulfilled under the French Treaty by residents of the French Treaty State for such residents to obtain exemption from Tax imposed by France on any payment made by a French Borrower under a Loan Document, subject to the completion of any necessary procedural formalities.
“French Treaty State” means a jurisdiction having a double taxation agreement with France (the “French Treaty”), which makes provision for full exemption from Tax imposed by France on interest payments.
“Fund Affiliate” means, with respect to any Lender that is a fund that invests in bank loans, any other fund that invests in bank loans and is administered or managed by the same investment advisor as such Lender or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor.
“Funding Deadline” means (a) 1:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances under the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (b) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances denominated in Sterling under the under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) 4:00 P.M. (London time) on the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances denominated in Canadian Dollars under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) 2:00 P.M. (London time) on the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances denominated in Dollars under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances denominated in Euros under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) 1:00 P.M. (London time) on the Business Day immediately prior to the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances denominated in Yen under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (g) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances denominated in Swiss Francs under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (h) in the case of a Borrowing under the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche consisting of (i) Advances denominated in Hong Kong Dollars, 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Borrowing and (ii) Advances denominated in Singapore Dollars, 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Business Day immediately prior to the date of such Borrowing, (i) in the case of a Borrowing under the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche consisting of (i) Advances denominated in Australian Dollars, 8:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Borrowing, (ii) Advances denominated in Dollars, 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Borrowing and (iii) Advances denominated in Sterling and Euro, 9:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Borrowing, (j) 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances under the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (k) 9:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances under the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche or the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and (l) the deadline set forth in the Supplemental Addendum with respect to Advances denominated in any Supplemental Currency.
“GAAP” has the meaning specified in Section 1.03.
“German GmbH Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“GmbHG” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Good Faith Contest” means the contest of an item as to which: (a) such item is contested in good faith, by appropriate proceedings, (b) reserves that are adequate are established with respect to such contested item in accordance with GAAP and (c) the failure to pay or comply with such contested item during the period of such contest is not reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
“Guaranteed Hedge Agreement” means any Hedge Agreement not prohibited under Article V that, at the time of execution thereof, is entered into by and between a Loan Party and any Hedge Bank.
“Guaranteed Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 7.01.
“Guarantors” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement; provided, however, that for so long as a TMK is prohibited under the TMK Law from guaranteeing the obligations of another Person, a TMK shall not be a Guarantor.
“Guaranty” means the Guaranty by the Guarantors pursuant to Article VII, together with any and all Guaranty Supplements required to be delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(j).
“Guaranty Supplement” means a supplement entered into by an Additional Guarantor in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto and otherwise in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
“Hazardous Materials” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, by-products or breakdown products, radioactive materials, friable or damaged asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas and toxic mold and (b) any other chemicals, materials or substances designated, classified or regulated as hazardous or toxic or as a pollutant or contaminant under any Environmental Law.
“Hedge Agreements” means interest rate swap, cap or collar agreements, interest rate future or option contracts, currency swap agreements, currency future or option contracts and other hedging agreements.
“Hedge Bank” means any Lender Party or an Affiliate of a Lender Party in its capacity as a party to a Guaranteed Hedge Agreement, whether or not such Lender Party or Affiliate ceases to be a Lender Party or Affiliate of a Lender Party after entering into such Guaranteed Hedge Agreement; provided, however, that so long as any Lender Party is a Defaulting Lender, such Lender Party will not be a Hedge Bank with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement entered into while such Lender Party was a Defaulting Lender.
“HGB” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“HIBOR” means, in relation to any Revolving Credit Advance in Hong Kong Dollars, (a) the Hong Kong Screen Rate or (b) if for any reason the Hong Kong Screen Rate is not available for the applicable Interest Period but is available for other Interest Periods with respect to any such Revolving Credit Advance in Hong Kong Dollars, then the rate shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate or (c) if the Hong Kong Screen Rate is not available, the rate reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent as the rate quoted to leading banks in the Hong Kong interbank market, in each case as of 11:00 A.M. Hong Kong time on the Quotation Day for the offering of deposits in Hong Kong Dollars for a period comparable to the applicable Interest Period. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall HIBOR be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“Hong Kong Dollars” and the “HK$” sign each means lawful currency of Hong Kong.
“Hong Kong Screen Rate” for any day or Interest Period, means the display designated as the HKABHIBOR Screen on the Reuters system or such other page as may replace such page on that system for the purpose of displaying offered rates for Hong Kong Dollar deposits for such day or Interest Period.
“ICC Rule” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(g).
“IDR Borrowers” means the Initial Indonesia Borrower and each Additional Borrower established in Indonesia that is designated as a Borrower with respect to the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche or the IDR Letter of Credit Facility.
“IDR Issuing Bank” means JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (or any Affiliate thereof), and any other Lender that is approved as an IDR Issuing Bank by the Administrative Agent and the Operating Partnership and any Eligible Assignee to which an IDR Letter of Credit Commitment hereunder has been assigned pursuant to Section 9.07 so long as each such Lender or each such Eligible Assignee expressly agrees to perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as an IDR Issuing Bank and notifies the Administrative Agent of its Applicable Lending Office and the amount of its IDR Letter of Credit Commitment (which information shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent in the Register) for so long as such initial IDR Issuing Bank, Lender or Eligible Assignee, as the case may be, shall have an IDR Letter of Credit Commitment.
“IDR Lender Party” means any IDR Revolving Lender or an IDR Issuing Bank.
“IDR Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any IDR Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such IDR Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “IDR Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such IDR Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such IDR Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such IDR Issuing Bank’s “IDR Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.19.
“IDR Letter of Credit Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the IDR Issuing Banks’ IDR Letter of Credit Commitments at such time, and (b) IDR 141,855,000,000, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The IDR Letter of Credit Facility shall be a Subfacility of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche.
“IDR Letters of Credit” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b)(iii).
“IDR Reference Bank” means the Jakarta branch of the Administrative Agent or any other bank or financial institution appointed as such from time to time by the Administrative Agent, in consultation with the Borrowers.
“IDR Reference Bank Rate” means the arithmetic mean of the rates (expressed as a percentage per annum and rounded upwards, if necessary, to the nearest five decimal places) as supplied to the Administrative Agent at its request by each IDR Reference Bank, as the rate at which such IDR Reference Bank could borrow funds in the Jakarta interbank market in Indonesian Rupiah and for the relevant Interest Period, were it to do so by requesting and accepting interbank offers for deposits in reasonable market size in Indonesian Rupiah for such Interest Period.
“IDR Revolving Credit Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a)(v).
“IDR Revolving Credit Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “IDR Revolving Credit Commitment” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “IDR Revolving Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19.
“IDR Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s IDR Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been
terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure with respect to the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche at such time) and the denominator of which is the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the total Facility Exposure with respect to the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche at such time).
“IDR Revolving Credit Tranche” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ IDR Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.
“IDR Revolving Lender” means any Person that is a Lender hereunder in respect of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche in its capacity as a Lender in respect of such Tranche.
“IDR Tranche Lending Office” means, with respect to any Lender Party, the office of such Lender Party specified as its “IDR Tranche Lending Office” opposite its name on Schedule I hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance or Lender Accession Agreement pursuant to which it became a Lender Party, or such other office of such Lender Party as such Lender Party may from time to time specify to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent.
“Immaterial Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or the Operating Partnership that has total assets with a gross book value of less than $500,000 in the aggregate; provided, however, that only such Subsidiaries having total assets with a gross book value of not more than $10,000,000 in the aggregate may qualify as Immaterial Subsidiaries hereunder at any one time, and any other Subsidiaries that would otherwise have qualified as Immaterial Subsidiaries at such time shall be excluded from this definition.
“Increase Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(a).
“Increase Funding Deadline” means (a) 3:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the Increase Date where the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche, (b) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the Increase Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Sterling, (c) 1:00 P.M. (London time) on the Increase Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Canadian Dollars, (d) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the Increase Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Dollars, (e) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the Increase Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Euros, (f) 1:00 P.M. (London time) on the Business Day immediately prior to the Increase Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Yen, (g) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the Increase Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Swiss Francs, (h) 8:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Increase Date where the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Australian Dollars, (i) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Increase Date where the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Dollars, (j) 9:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Increase Date where the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Sterling or Euro, (k) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Business Day immediately prior to the Increase Date where the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Singapore Dollars, (l) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Increase Date where the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Hong Kong Dollars, (m) 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Increase Date where the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche, (n) 9:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Increase Date where the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche or the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche is the increasing Tranche, and (o) the time or times set forth in the applicable Supplemental Addendum where any Supplemental Tranche is the increasing Tranche.
“Increase Minimum” means (a) $3,000,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (b) $3,000,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) A$3,000,000 in the case of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) S$3,000,000 in the case of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) IDR30,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) KRW3,000,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and (g) and the Equivalent of $3,000,000 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche.
“Increase Purchasing Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(e).
“Increase Selling Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(e).
“Increasing Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(b).
“Increasing Subfacility” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(a).
“Increasing Tranche” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(a).
“Incremental Term Loan Amendment” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(g).
“Incremental Term Loan Date” has the meaning specified in the definition of Incremental Term Loan Facility.
“Incremental Term Loan Facility” means an incremental term loan (which may be in the form of a delayed draw term loan) made available to one or more of the Borrowers by the existing Lenders and/or third party financial institutions reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent in connection with such Borrowers’ request made in accordance with Section 2.18, to be effective as of an Increase Date that is prior to the scheduled Termination Date then in effect (such Increase Date, the “Incremental Term Loan Date”) as specified in the related notice to the Administrative Agent.
“Indemnified Costs” has the meaning specified in Section 8.05(a).
“Indemnified Party” has the meaning specified in Section 7.06.
“Indemnified Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Indirect Tax” means any goods and services tax, consumption tax, value added tax or any tax of a similar nature.
“Indonesian Language Law” has the meaning specified in Section 5.02(m).
“Indonesian Rupiah”, “Rp” and “IDR” each means the lawful currency of the Republic of Indonesia.
“Information Memorandum” means the information memorandum dated June 2024 used by the Arrangers in connection with the syndication of the Commitments.
“Initial Australia Borrower 1” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Australia Borrower 2” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Extension of Credit” means the earlier to occur of the initial Borrowing and the initial issuance of a Letter of Credit hereunder.
“Initial Indonesia Borrower” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Korea Borrower 1” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Korea Borrower 2” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Lenders” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Multicurrency Borrower 1” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Multicurrency Borrower 2” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Multicurrency Borrower 3” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Multicurrency Borrower 4” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Multicurrency Borrower 5” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Process Agent” has the meaning specified in Section 9.14(c).
“Initial Singapore Borrower 1” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Singapore Borrower 2” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Singapore Borrower 3” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Singapore Borrower 4” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Singapore Borrower 5” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Insufficiency” means, with respect to any Plan, the amount, if any, of its unfunded benefit liabilities, as defined in Section 4001(a)(18) of ERISA, but utilizing the actuarial assumptions used in such Plan’s most recent valuation report.
“Interest Period” means (a) for each Floating Rate Advance (other than a Swing Line Advance) comprising part of the same Borrowing, the period commencing on (and including) the date of such Floating Rate Advance or the date of the Conversion of any Base Rate Advance into a Floating Rate Advance, and ending on (but excluding) the last day of the period selected by the applicable Borrower pursuant to the provisions below and, thereafter, each subsequent period commencing on (and including) the last day of the immediately preceding Interest Period and ending on (but excluding) the last day of the period selected by the applicable Borrower pursuant to the provisions below. For the avoidance of doubt, each Interest Period subsequent to the initial Interest Period for a Floating Rate Advance shall be of the same duration as the initial Interest Period for such Floating Rate Advance selected by the applicable Borrower. The duration of each such Interest Period shall be one, three or six months (or if in each case approved by the Administrative Agent and available from each applicable Lender, twelve months or any number of days less than one month), as the applicable Borrower may, upon notice received by the Administrative Agent not later than the Interest Period Notice Deadline, select; provided, however, that:
(i)no Borrower may select any Interest Period with respect to any Floating Rate Advance that ends after the Termination Date;
(ii)Interest Periods commencing on the same date for Floating Rate Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing shall be of the same duration;
(iii)whenever the last day of any Interest Period would otherwise occur on a day other than a Business Day, the last day of such Interest Period shall be extended to occur on the next succeeding Business Day; provided, however, that if such extension would cause the last day of such Interest Period to occur in the next following calendar month, the last day of such Interest Period shall occur on the next preceding Business Day;
(iv)whenever the first day of any Interest Period occurs on a day of an initial calendar month for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that succeeds such initial calendar month by the number of months equal to the number of months in such Interest Period, such Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of such succeeding calendar month;
(v)the applicable Borrower shall not have the right to elect any Interest Period if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and, subject to Section 2.09(b)(iii), for the period that such Event of Default is continuing, successive Interest Periods shall be one month in duration;
(vi)with respect to the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, whenever the first day of any Interest Period occurs on the last Business Day of a calendar month, such Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of the applicable calendar month in which the Interest Period is scheduled to end;
(vii)with respect to Advances in Canadian Dollars bearing interest at Adjusted Term CORRA, six-month interest periods shall not be available; and
(viii)no tenor that has been removed from this definition pursuant to Section 2.07(f)(v) shall be permitted to be elected for such Advance; and
(b)for each Swing Line Advance, the period commencing on the date of such Swing Line Advance and ending on the maturity date of such Swing Line Advance specified in the Notice of Swing Line Borrowing; provided, however, that (i) no Interest Period shall end after the Termination Date and (ii) whenever the last day of any Interest Period would otherwise occur on a day other than a Business Day, the last day of such Interest Period shall be extended to occur on the next succeeding Business Day; provided, however, that if such extension would cause the last day of such Interest Period to occur in the next following calendar month, the last day of such Interest Period shall occur on the next preceding Business Day.
“Interest Period Notice Deadline” means (a) 12:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period in the case of Revolving Credit Advances under the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (b) 12:00 P.M. (London time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period in the case of Revolving Credit Advances under the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period in the case of Revolving Credit Advances under the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period in the case of Revolving Credit Advances under the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period in the case of Revolving Credit Advances under the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period in the case of Revolving Credit Advances under the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit
Tranche, and (g) the deadline set forth in the Supplemental Addendum with respect to each Supplemental Tranche.
“Internal Revenue Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“Interpolated Screen Rate” means, in relation to any Floating Rate Advance for any Interest Period for which the Floating Rate is to be based on an Applicable Screen Rate, the rate (rounded off to two (2) decimal places) which results from interpolating on a linear basis between:
(a)the Applicable Screen Rate for the longest period (for which such Applicable Screen Rate is available) which is less than the Interest Period; and
(b)the Applicable Screen Rate for the shortest period (for which such Applicable Screen Rate is available) which exceeds the Interest Period,
each at (i) with respect to any Floating Rate Advance that is denominated in any Committed Foreign Currency (other than Euro or IDR), 11:00 A.M. (London time) two Business Days before the first day of such Interest Period, (ii) intentionally omitted, (iii) with respect to any Floating Rate Advance that is denominated in Euro, 10:00 A.M. (London time) two Business Days before the first day of such Interest Period or (iv) with respect to any Floating Rate Advance that is denominated in IDR, 11:00 A.M. (Jakarta time) on the applicable Quotation Day.
“Investment” in any Person means any loan or advance to such Person, any purchase or other acquisition of any Equity Interests or Debt or the assets comprising a division or business unit or a substantial part or all of the business of such Person, any capital contribution to such Person or any other direct or indirect investment in such Person, including, without limitation, any acquisition by way of a merger or consolidation and any arrangement pursuant to which the investor incurs Debt of the types referred to in clause (i) or (j) of the definition of “Debt” in respect of such Person.
“ISP” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(g).
“Issuer Documents” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the Letter of Credit Application, and any other document, agreement and instrument entered into by the applicable Issuing Bank and the applicable Borrower or in favor of such Issuing Bank and relating to such Letter of Credit.
“Issuing Bank” means an Australian Issuing Bank, a Singapore Issuing Bank, a U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank, an IDR Issuing Bank, a KRW-A Issuing Bank, a KRW-B Issuing Bank or a Multicurrency Issuing Bank, as applicable.
“Jakarta Screen Rate” means (i) the Jakarta interbank money market rate for Rupiah as published by Reuters on Reuters screen page “JIBOR”, which is administered by Bank Indonesia and displayed on the relevant page of the official Bank Indonesia website on the applicable Quotation Date or (ii) if such page or service is replaced or ceases to be available, such page or service displaying the relevant rate as is determined by the Administrative Agent after consultation with the Borrowers and the IDR Revolving Lenders in accordance with Section 2.07(f).
“JIBOR Rate” means, in relation to any Advance denominated in Indonesian Rupiah, (i) the Jakarta Screen Rate as determined by the Administrative Agent from time to time at approximately 10:00 A.M. (Jakarta time) on the applicable Quotation Day or, (ii) if the Jakarta Screen Rate is not available for the applicable Interest Period but is available for other Interest Periods with respect to any such Advance, then the rate shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate or (iii) if no such rate is available, the IDR Reference Bank Rate, as of 10:00 A.M. (Jakarta time) on the Quotation Day for which an interest rate is to be determined for the offering of deposits in IDR and for a period equal in length to the Interest Period for such Advance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the JIBOR Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“JPMCB” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“JTC” means Jurong Town Corporation, a body corporate incorporated under the Jurong Town Corporation Act 1968 of Singapore.
“JTC Property” means an Asset located in Singapore that is ground leased from the JTC.
“JV Pro Rata Share” means, with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate at any time, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, obtained by dividing (a) the total book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all Equity Interests in such Unconsolidated Affiliate held by the Parent Guarantor and any of its Subsidiaries by (b) the total book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all outstanding Equity Interests in such Unconsolidated Affiliate at such time.
“Korean Capital Expenditures” means (i) in relation to the Initial Korea Borrower 1, the costs and expenses to be incurred by it to build out and construct a new data center facility on a land parcel located in Sangam-dong, Seoul, Korea acquired by the Initial Korea Borrower 1 for development of such facility, including, without limitation, all properly documented construction costs and equipment costs, but excluding the acquisition costs of such land and (ii) in relation to the Initial Korea Borrower 2, the costs and expenses to be incurred by it to build out and construct a new data center facility on a land parcel located in Gimpo City of Korea acquired by the Initial Korea Borrower 2 for development of such facility, including, without limitation, all properly documented construction costs and equipment costs, but excluding the acquisition costs of the land.
“Korean Capital Expenditures Documentation” means, with respect to any Borrowing under the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, such documentation as is required by applicable Korean law including any applicable contracts for work, lists of expenses by contract, construction permits, sales contracts and appraisal reports.
“Korean Won”, “KRW” and “Won” each means the lawful currency of Korea.
“Korean Working Capital” means, with respect to a KRW-A Borrower, working capital required for the normal business activities of such KRW-A Borrower.
“KPI Metric Auditor” means DNV Group; provided, however, that the Operating Partnership may from time to time designate any independent global or country-specific provider of environmental, social, and governance reporting assurance services reasonably acceptable to the Co-Sustainability Structuring Agents as a replacement KPI Metric Auditor; provided further that the KPI Metric Auditor shall apply substantially the same auditing standards and methodology as described in the “Independent Assurance Statement” dated June 21, 2024 provided by DNV Group and published in the Operating Partnership’s 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 or such other standards and methodology that (i) are consistent with then generally accepted industry standards or (ii) if not so consistent, are proposed by the Operating Partnership and reasonably acceptable to the Co-Sustainability Structuring Agents.
“KPI Metric Report” means a report that may take the form of any non-financial disclosure of the Operating Partnership and its Subsidiaries’ performance with respect to Certified Capacity as publicly reported by the Operating Partnership for a specific Annual Period, and published on an Internet or intranet website to which each Lender, the Administrative Agent and the Co-Sustainability Structuring Agents have been granted access free of charge (or at the expense of the Borrowers). Such KPI Metric Report shall be audited by the KPI Metric Auditor.
“KRW-A Borrowers” means the Initial Korea Borrower 1 and each Additional Borrower that is designated as a Borrower with respect to the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche, the KRW-A Swing Line Facility or the KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility.
“KRW-A Issuing Bank” means Citibank, N.A. (or any Affiliate thereof), and any other Lender that is approved as a KRW-A Issuing Bank by the Administrative Agent and the Operating Partnership and any Eligible Assignee to which a KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment hereunder has been assigned pursuant to Section 9.07 so long as each such Lender or each such Eligible Assignee expressly agrees to perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as a KRW-A Issuing Bank and notifies the Administrative Agent of its Applicable Lending Office and the amount of its KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment (which information shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent in the Register) for so long as such initial KRW-A Issuing Bank, Lender or Eligible Assignee, as the case may be, shall have a KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment.
“KRW-A Lender Party” means any KRW-A Revolving Lender, the Swing Line Bank under the KRW-A Swing Line Facility or a KRW-A Issuing Bank.
“KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any KRW-A Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such KRW-A Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such KRW-A Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such KRW-A Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such KRW-A Issuing Bank’s “KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.19.
“KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the KRW-A Issuing Banks’ KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitments at such time, and (b) KRW17,700,000,000, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility shall be a Subfacility of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche.
“KRW-A Letters of Credit” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b)(iv)(A).
“KRW-A Revolving Credit Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a)(vi)(A).
“KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19.
“KRW-A Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure with respect to the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche at such time) and the denominator of which is the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the total Facility Exposure with respect to the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche at such time).
“KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.
“KRW-A Revolving Lender” means any Person that is a Lender hereunder in respect of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche in its capacity as a Lender in respect of such Tranche.
“KRW-A Swing Line Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Swing Line Commitments relating to the KRW denominated Swing Line Facility
with respect to the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche at such time, and (b) KRW10,000,000,000, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The KRW-A Swing Line Facility shall be a Subfacility of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche.
“KRW-B Borrowers” means the Initial Korea Borrower 1, the Initial Korea Borrower 2 and each Additional Borrower that is designated as a Borrower with respect to the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, the KRW-B Swing Line Facility or the KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility.
“KRW-B Issuing Bank” means Citibank, N.A. (or any Affiliate thereof), and any other Lender that is approved as a KRW-B Issuing Bank by the Administrative Agent and the Operating Partnership and any Eligible Assignee to which a KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment hereunder has been assigned pursuant to Section 9.07 so long as each such Lender or each such Eligible Assignee expressly agrees to perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as a KRW-B Issuing Bank and notifies the Administrative Agent of its Applicable Lending Office and the amount of its KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment (which information shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent in the Register) for so long as such initial KRW-B Issuing Bank, Lender or Eligible Assignee, as the case may be, shall have a KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment.
“KRW-B Lender Party” means any KRW-B Revolving Lender, the Swing Line Bank under the KRW-B Swing Line Facility or a KRW-B Issuing Bank.
“KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any KRW-B Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such KRW-B Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such KRW-B Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such KRW-B Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such KRW-B Issuing Bank’s “KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.19.
“KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the KRW-B Issuing Banks’ KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitments at such time, and (b) KRW11,800,800,000, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility shall be a Subfacility of the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche.
“KRW-B Letters of Credit” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b)(iv)(B).
“KRW-B Revolving Credit Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a)(vi)(B).
“KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19.
“KRW-B Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure with respect to the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche at such time) and the denominator of which is the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the total Facility Exposure with respect to the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche at such time).
“KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.
“KRW-B Revolving Lender” means any Person that is a Lender hereunder in respect of the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche in its capacity as a Lender in respect of such Tranche.
“KRW-B Swing Line Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Swing Line Commitments relating to the KRW denominated Swing Line Facility with respect to the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche at such time, and (b) KRW9,440,640,000, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The KRW-B Swing Line Facility shall be a Subfacility of the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche.
“KRW Tranche Lending Office” means, with respect to any Lender Party, the office of such Lender Party specified as its “KRW Tranche Lending Office” opposite its name on Schedule I hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance or Lender Accession Agreement pursuant to which it became a Lender Party, or such other office of such Lender Party as such Lender Party may from time to time specify to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent.
“L/C Account Collateral” has the meaning specified in Section 2.17(a).
“L/C Cash Collateral Account” means the account of the Borrowers to be maintained with the Administrative Agent, in the name of the Administrative Agent and under the sole control and dominion of the Administrative Agent and subject to the terms of this Agreement.
“L/C Purchasing Notice Deadline” means (a) 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of the U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility, (b) 11:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of the Singapore Letter of Credit Facility, (c) 11:00 A.M. (London time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of the Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility, (d) 11:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of the Australian Letter of Credit Facility, (e) 11:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of the IDR Letter of Credit Facility and (f) 11:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of the KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility and the KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility.
“L/C Related Documents” has the meaning specified in Section 2.04(c)(ii)(A).
“Leased Asset” means a Technology Asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) with a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options at the option of the tenant) of not less than 10 years from the date of determination and otherwise on market terms; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent may approve any Technology Asset that is subject to a lease with a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options at the option of the tenant) of less than 10 years but equal to or more than 5 years from the date of determination (any such Leased Asset, a “Short-Term Leased Asset”) and the Administrative Agent agrees that the Leases listed on Schedule VII are approved Short-Term Leased Assets.
“Lender Accession Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(d)(i).
“Lender Insolvency Event” means that (i) a Lender or its Parent Company is insolvent, or is generally unable to pay its debts as they become due, or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or (ii) such Lender or its Parent Company is the subject, other than via an Undisclosed Administration, of a bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation or similar proceeding, or a receiver, trustee, conservator, intervenor or sequestrator or the like has been appointed for such Lender or its Parent Company, or such Lender or its Parent Company has taken any action in furtherance of or indicating its consent to or
acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment, or (iii) such Lender or its Parent Company has become the subject of a Bail-in Action.
“Lender Party” means any Lender, any Swing Line Bank or any Issuing Bank.
“Lenders” means (a) the Initial Lenders, (b) each Acceding Lender that shall become a party hereto pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19, and (c) each Person that shall become a Lender hereunder pursuant to Section 9.07 in each case for so long as such Initial Lender, Acceding Lender or Person, as the case may be, shall be a party to this Agreement.
“Letter of Credit Advance” means an advance made by any Issuing Bank or any Lender pursuant to Section 2.03(c).
“Letter of Credit Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(a).
“Letter of Credit Application” means an application and agreement for the issuance or amendment of a Letter of Credit in the form from time to time in use by the applicable Issuing Bank.
“Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Issuing Bank’s “Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05.
“Letter of Credit Facility” means the Australian Letter of Credit Facility, the Singapore Letter of Credit Facility, U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility, the IDR Letter of Credit Facility, the KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility, the KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility, and the Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility.
“Letter of Credit Fee” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.08(b)(i).
“Letters of Credit” means the Australian Letters of Credit, the Singapore Letters of Credit, the U.S. Dollar Letters of Credit, the IDR Letters of Credit, the KRW-A Letters of Credit, the KRW-B Letters of Credit and the Multicurrency Letters of Credit.
“Leverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (a) Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries to (b) Total Asset Value, in each case as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be.
“Lien” means any lien, security interest or other charge or encumbrance of any kind, or any other type of preferential arrangement, including, without limitation, the lien or retained security title of a conditional vendor, any easement, right of way or other encumbrance on title to real property, and, in relation to Dutch law, any mortgage (hypotheek), pledge (pandrecht), retention of title arrangement (eigendomsvoorbehoud), privilege (voorrecht), right of retention (recht van retentie), right to reclaim goods (recht van reclame), and, in general, any right in rem (beperkt recht), created for the purpose of granting security (goederenrechtelijk zekerheidsrecht).
“Loan Documents” means (a) this Agreement (including the schedules and exhibits hereto), (b) the Notes, (c) each Borrower Accession Agreement, (d) the Fee Letter, (e) each Letter of Credit Agreement, (f) each Guaranty Supplement, (g) each Supplemental Addendum, (h) each Guaranteed Hedge Agreement, (i) each Loan Modification Agreement and (j) each other document or instrument now or hereafter executed and delivered by a Loan Party in connection with, pursuant to or relating to this Agreement, in each case, as amended.
“Loan Modification Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Loan Modification Offer” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Loan Parties” means the Borrowers and the Guarantors.
“Management Determination” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Mandatorily Redeemable Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Equity Interest of such Person which by the terms of such Equity Interest (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable or exercisable), upon the happening of any event or otherwise, (a) matures or is mandatorily redeemable (except as a result of a change of control or asset sale so long as any rights of the holder thereof upon the occurrence of any such event shall be subject to the prior payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of the Commitments and the termination or Cash Collateralization of all outstanding Letters of Credit), pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise (other than an Equity Interest to the extent redeemable in exchange for common stock or other equivalent common Equity Interests at the option of the issuer of such Equity Interest), (b) is convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Debt or Mandatorily Redeemable Stock, or (c) is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part (other than an Equity Interest which is redeemable solely in exchange for common stock or other equivalent common Equity Interests), in the case of each of clauses (a) through (c), on or prior to the scheduled Termination Date then in effect.
“Margin Stock” has the meaning specified in Regulation U.
“Market Disruption Event” means in connection with:
(a)Daily RFR Advances, the Administrative Agent has determined (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that the Daily Simple RFR with respect to the currency of such Advances cannot be determined pursuant to the definition thereof;
(b)Advances in Australian Dollars, (i) at or about 10:30 A.M. (Sydney time) on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period the average rate published on the Reuters screen BBSW page is not available and the Administrative Agent is unable to determine BBR for the relevant currency and period or (ii) before close of business in Sydney on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period, the Administrative Agent receives notifications from a Lender or Lenders (whose participations in a Borrowing exceed fifty percent (50%) of such Borrowing) that the cost to it of funding its participation in the Borrowing from whatever source it may reasonably select would be in excess of BBR;
(c)Advances in Hong Kong Dollars, (i) at or about 11:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period the Hong Kong Screen Rate is not available and the Administrative Agent is unable to determine HIBOR for the relevant currency and period or (ii) before close of business in Hong Kong on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period, the Administrative Agent receives notifications from a Lender or Lenders (whose participations in a Borrowing exceed fifty percent (50%) of such Borrowing) that the cost to it of obtaining matching deposits in the Relevant Interbank Market would be in excess of HIBOR;
(d)Term CORRA Advances, on or prior to the first day of any applicable Interest Period, the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that (i) Adjusted Term CORRA or Term CORRA cannot be determined pursuant to the definition thereof, including because the Term CORRA is not available or published on a current basis or (ii) a fundamental change has occurred in the foreign exchange market with respect to such currency (including changes in national or international financial, political or economic conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange controls), or (iii) the applicable Tranche Required Lenders determine that for any reason in connection with any request for a Term CORRA Advance or a continuation thereof that Term CORRA or the Interest Period with respect to a proposed Term CORRA Advance does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Advance, and the Tranche Required Lenders have provided notice of such determination to the Administrative Agent;
(e)Advances in Indonesian Rupiah, (i) at or about 10:00 A.M. (Jakarta time) on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period no IDR Reference Bank Rate is available for Indonesian Rupiah and the Administrative Agent is unable to determine JIBOR for the relevant Interest Period or (ii) before close of business in Jakarta on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period the Administrative Agent receives notification(s) from the Tranche Required Lenders for the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche that the cost to such Lender or Lenders of funding its Advances under the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche from the wholesale market for Rupiah would be in excess of JIBOR;
(f)Advances in Korean Won, (i) at or about 4:30 P.M. (Seoul time) on the applicable Quotation Day, the Base CD Rate is not available and in the Administrative Agent’s opinion, adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining such rate for the relevant Interest Period; or (ii) by reason of circumstances affecting the Korean interbank market generally, before close of business in Seoul on the applicable Quotation Day, the Administrative Agent receives notifications from Tranche Required Lenders for the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche or the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche that, as a result of adverse circumstances affecting market conditions generally (and not affecting a particular KRW-A Revolving Lender or KRW-B Revolving Lender, as applicable, only (unless such Lender constitutes the Tranche Required Lenders)), the cost to such Lender or Lenders of funding its Advances would be in excess of the Base CD Rate;
(g)Advances in Euro or Yen, on or prior to the first day of any applicable Interest Period, (i) the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that (A) by reason of circumstances affecting the London or other applicable offshore interbank market for the applicable currency, the applicable Eurocurrency Rate cannot be determined pursuant to the definition thereof, including because the Applicable Screen Rate for the applicable currency is not available or published on a current basis or (B) a fundamental change has occurred in the foreign exchange or interbank markets with respect to such currency (including changes in national or international financial, political or economic conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange controls), or (C) the applicable Tranche Required Lenders determine that for any reason in connection with any request for a Eurocurrency Rate Advance or a Conversion thereto or a continuation thereof that (I) deposits in the applicable currency are not being offered to banks in the London or other applicable offshore interbank market for the applicable currency, amount and Interest Period of such Eurocurrency Rate Advance, or (II) the Eurocurrency Rate for any requested currency or Interest Period with respect to a proposed Eurocurrency Rate Advance does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Advance, and, in each case, the Tranche Required Lenders have provided notice of such determination to the Administrative Agent;
(h)Term SOFR Advances, on or prior to the first day of any applicable Interest Period, the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that (A) Adjusted Term SOFR or Term SOFR cannot be determined pursuant to the definition thereof, including because the Term SOFR Reference Rate is not available or published on a current basis or (B) a fundamental change has occurred in the foreign exchange market with respect to such currency (including changes in national or international financial, political or economic conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange controls), or (C) the applicable Tranche Required Lenders determine that for any reason in connection with any request for a Term SOFR Advance or a continuation thereof that Term SOFR or the Interest Period with respect to a proposed Term SOFR Advance does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Advance, and the Tranche Required Lenders have provided notice of such determination to the Administrative Agent; and
(i)Advances in a Supplemental Currency, (i) at or about 11:00 A.M. (local time) on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period the Applicable Screen Rate is not available and the Administrative Agent is unable to determine the interest rate upon which the applicable Floating Rate is based for the relevant currency and period or (ii) before close of business local time on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period, the Administrative Agent receives notifications from a Lender or Lenders
(whose participations in a Borrowing exceed fifty percent (50%) of such Borrowing) that the cost to it of obtaining matching deposits in the Relevant Interbank Market would be in excess of the interest rate upon which the applicable Floating Rate is based.
“Material Adverse Change” means any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
“Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse effect on (a) the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent or any Lender Party under any Loan Document or (c) the ability of any Loan Party to perform its material Obligations under any Loan Document to which it is or is to be a party.
“Material Contract” means each contract to which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries is a party that is material to the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
“Material Debt” means Recourse Debt of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party that is outstanding in a principal amount (or, in the case of Debt consisting of a Hedge Agreement which constitutes a liability of the Loan Parties, in the amount of such Hedge Agreement reflected on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor) of $200,000,000 (or the Equivalent thereof in any foreign currency) or more, either individually or in the aggregate; in each case (a) whether the primary obligation of one or more of the Loan Parties or their respective Subsidiaries, (b) whether the subject of one or more separate debt instruments or agreements, and (c) exclusive of Debt outstanding under this Agreement.
“Maximum Facility Fee Adjustment” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Maximum Margin Adjustment” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Maximum Rate” means the maximum non-usurious interest rate under applicable law.
“Maximum Unsecured Debt Percentage” means, on any date of determination, the then applicable percentage set forth in Section 5.04(b)(i).
“Mexican Pesos” or “Pesos” or “Ps$” each means the lawful currency of Mexico.
“Minimum Letter of Credit Commitment” means (a) $10,000,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility, (b) $10,000,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility, (c) A$10,000,000 in the case of the Australian Letter of Credit Facility, (d) S$10,000,000 in the case of the Singapore Letter of Credit Facility, (e) IDR100,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Letter of Credit Facility, and (f) KRW10,000,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility or the KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility.
“Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. and any successor thereto.
“Multicurrency Borrower” means the Operating Partnership, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 1, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 2, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 3, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 4, the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 5, and each Additional Borrower that is designated as a Borrower with respect to the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche or any Subfacility thereunder; provided, however, that only the Initial Multicurrency Borrower 2 shall be permitted to act as the Borrower in respect of any Swing Line Borrowing in Canadian Dollars under the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility.
“Multicurrency Committed Foreign Currencies” means Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, Sterling, Swiss Francs and Yen.
“Multicurrency Issuing Bank” means the Existing Issuing Bank, Citibank, N.A. (or any Affiliate thereof), and any other Lender approved as a Multicurrency Issuing Bank by the Administrative Agent
and the Operating Partnership and any Eligible Assignee to which a Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment hereunder has been assigned pursuant to Section 9.07 so long as each such Lender or each such Eligible Assignee expressly agrees to perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Multicurrency Issuing Bank and notifies the Administrative Agent of its Applicable Lending Office and the amount of its Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment (which information shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent in the Register) for so long as the Existing Issuing Bank, Citibank, N.A., such Lender or such Eligible Assignee, as the case may be, shall have a Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment.
“Multicurrency Lender Party” means any Multicurrency Revolving Lender, the Swing Line Bank under the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility or a Multicurrency Issuing Bank.
“Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Multicurrency Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Multicurrency Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such Multicurrency Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such Multicurrency Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Multicurrency Issuing Bank’s “Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.19.
“Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Multicurrency Issuing Banks’ Letter of Credit Commitments at such time, and (b) $125,000,000 (or the Equivalent thereof in any Multicurrency Committed Foreign Currency), as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility shall be a Subfacility of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche.
“Multicurrency Letters of Credit” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b).
“Multicurrency Revolving Credit Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a)(ii).
“Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19.
“Multicurrency Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure with respect to the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche at such time) and the denominator of which is the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the total Facility Exposure with respect to the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche at such time).
“Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.
“Multicurrency Revolving Lender” means any Person that is a Lender hereunder in respect of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche in its capacity as a Lender in respect of such Tranche.
“Multicurrency Swing Line Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Swing Line Commitments relating to the Euro, Sterling and Canadian Dollar denominated Swing Line Facility at such time, and (b) the Equivalent of $225,000,000 in Euro, Sterling
or Canadian Dollars, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The Multicurrency Swing Line Facility shall be a Subfacility of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche.
“Multicurrency Tranche Lending Office” means, with respect to any Lender Party, the office of such Lender Party specified as its “Multicurrency Tranche Lending Office” opposite its name on Schedule I hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance or Lender Accession Agreement pursuant to which it became a Lender Party, or such other office of such Lender Party as such Lender Party may from time to time specify to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent.
“Multiemployer Plan” means a multiemployer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate is making or accruing an obligation to make contributions, or has within any of the preceding five plan years made or accrued an obligation to make contributions.
“Multiple Employer Plan” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, in which (a) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates are contributing sponsors or (b) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates were previously contributing sponsors if such Loan Party or ERISA Affiliate would reasonably be expected to have liability under Section 4064 or 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.
“MW-IT” has the meaning specified in the definition of Certified Capacity.
“Negative Pledge” means, with respect to any asset, any provision of a document, instrument or agreement (other than a Loan Document) which prohibits or purports to prohibit the creation or assumption of any Lien on such asset as security for Obligations under or in respect of the Loan Documents; provided, however, that (a) an agreement that conditions a Person’s ability to encumber its assets upon the maintenance of one or more specified ratios that limit such Person’s ability to encumber its assets but that do not generally prohibit the encumbrance of its assets, or the encumbrance of specific assets, shall not constitute a Negative Pledge, (b) any provision of any documents governing other senior Unsecured Debt of the Parent Guarantor or the Operating Partnership restricting the ability of any Loan Party to encumber its assets (exclusive of any outright prohibition on the ability of any Loan Party to encumber particular assets) shall be deemed to not constitute a Negative Pledge so long as such provision is generally consistent with a comparable provision of the Loan Documents, and (c) any change of control or similar restriction set forth in an Unconsolidated Affiliate agreement or in a loan document governing mortgage secured Debt shall not constitute a Negative Pledge.
“Net Agreement Value” means, with respect to all Hedge Agreements, the amount (whether an asset or a liability) of such Hedge Agreements on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor; provided, however, that if Net Agreement Value would constitute an asset rather than a liability, then Net Agreement Value shall be deemed to be zero.
“Net Assets” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Net Operating Income” means (a) with respect to any Asset other than an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset, the difference (if positive) between (i) the total rental revenue, tenant reimbursements and other income from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, and (ii) all expenses and other proper charges incurred by the applicable Loan Party or Subsidiary in connection with the operation and maintenance of such Asset during such fiscal period, including, without limitation, management fees, repairs, real estate and chattel taxes and bad debt expenses, but before payment or provision for debt service charges, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, and (b) with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset, the difference (if positive) between (i) the JV Pro
Rata Share of the total rental revenue and other income from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, and (ii) the JV Pro Rata Share of all expenses and other proper charges incurred by the applicable Unconsolidated Affiliate in connection with the operation and maintenance of such Asset during such fiscal period, including, without limitation, management fees, repairs, real estate and chattel taxes and bad debt expenses, but before payment or provision for debt service charges, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, provided that in no event shall Net Operating Income for any Asset be less than zero.
“Netherlands” refers to the part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in Europe (and all derivate terms, including “Dutch”, shall be construed accordingly).
“Non-Consenting Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Non-Cooperative Jurisdiction” means a “non-cooperative state or territory” (Etat ou territoire non coopératif) as set out in the list referred to in Article 238-0 A of the French tax code (Code Général des Impôts), as such list may be amended from time to time.
“Non-Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, a Lender Party that is not a Defaulting Lender or a Potential Defaulting Lender.
“Non-Recourse Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money with respect to which recourse for payment is limited to (a) any building(s) or parcel(s) of real property and any related assets encumbered by a Lien securing such Debt for Borrowed Money and/or (b)(i) the general credit of the Property-Level Subsidiary or its assets that has incurred such Debt for Borrowed Money, and/or the direct Equity Interests therein and/or (ii) the general credit of the immediate parent entity of such Property-Level Subsidiary or its assets, provided that such parent entity’s assets consist solely of Equity Interests in such Property-Level Subsidiary and any related assets, provided further that the instruments governing such Debt for Borrowed Money may include customary carve-outs to such limited recourse (any such customary carve-outs or agreements limited to such customary carve-outs, being a “Customary Carve-Out Agreement”) such as, for example, but not limited to, personal recourse to the borrower under such Debt for Borrowed Money and personal recourse to the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor for fraud, misrepresentation, misapplication or misappropriation of cash, waste, environmental claims, damage to properties, non-payment of taxes or other liens despite the existence of sufficient cash flow, interference with the enforcement of loan documents upon maturity or acceleration, voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filings, violation of loan document prohibitions against transfer of properties or ownership interests therein and liabilities and other circumstances customarily excluded by lenders from exculpation provisions and/or included in separate indemnification and/or guaranty agreements in non-recourse financings of real estate.
“Non-Renewal Notice Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b).
“Note” means a promissory note of any Borrower payable to any Lender, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto, evidencing the aggregate indebtedness of such Borrower to such Lender resulting from the Advances made by such Lender.
“Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(c).
“Notice of Borrowing” has the meaning specified in Section 2.02(a).
“Notice of Borrowing Deadline” means:
(a)with respect to the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (i) 2:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Floating Rate Advances, (ii) 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the date of the proposed Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Advances bearing interest at Daily Simple SOFR and
(iii) 1:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the date of the proposed Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Base Rate Advances;
(b)with respect to the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (i) 2:00 P.M. (London time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Floating Rate Advances and (ii) 2:00 P.M. (London time) on the third Daily RFR Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Daily RFR Advances;
(c)with respect to the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the third Business Day or Daily RFR Business Day, as applicable, prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing;
(d)with respect to the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (i) 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the third Business Day or Daily RFR Business Day, as applicable, prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing in the case of any Borrowing consisting of Floating Rate Advances or Daily RFR Advances and (ii) 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of the proposed Borrowing in the case of a Borrowing consisting of Base Rate Advances;
(e)with respect to the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing;
(f)with respect to the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing; and
(g)the deadline set forth in the Supplemental Addendum with respect to Borrowings in any Supplemental Currency.
“Notice of Issuance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(a).
“Notice of Swing Line Borrowing” has the meaning specified in Section 2.02(b).
“NPL” means the National Priorities List under CERCLA.
“Obligation” means, with respect to any Person, any payment, performance or other obligation of such Person of any kind, including, without limitation, any liability of such Person on any claim, whether or not the right of any creditor to payment in respect of such claim is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured or unsecured, and whether or not such claim is discharged, stayed or otherwise affected by any proceeding referred to in Section 6.01(f). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Obligations of any Loan Party under the Loan Documents include (a) the obligation to pay principal, interest, Letter of Credit commissions, charges, expenses, fees, attorneys’ fees and disbursements, indemnities and other amounts payable by such Loan Party under any Loan Document and (b) the obligation of such Loan Party to reimburse any amount in respect of any of the foregoing that any Lender Party, in its sole discretion, may elect to pay or advance on behalf of such Loan Party, provided that in no event shall the Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents include any Excluded Swap Obligations.
“OFAC” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(w).
“Operating Partnership” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Other Connection Taxes” means, with respect to any Lender Party or Administrative Agent, Taxes imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such recipient and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than connections arising from such recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any Advance or Loan Document).
“Other Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(d).
“Parent Company” means, with respect to a Lender, the bank holding company (as defined in Federal Reserve Board Regulation Y), if any, of such Lender, and/or any Person owning, beneficially or of record, directly or indirectly, a majority of the shares of such Lender.
“Parent Guarantor” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Participant Register” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(h).
“Participating Member State” means each state so described in any of the legislative measures of the European Council for the introduction of, or changeover to, an operation of a single or unified European currency.
“Patriot Act” has the meaning specified in Section 9.13.
“Payment Demand” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Payment Recipient” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(a).
“PBGC” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (or any successor).
“Periodic Term CORRA Determination Day” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Term CORRA.
“Periodic Term SOFR Determination Day” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Term SOFR.
“Permitted Amendments” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction” means any call or capped call option (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Guarantor’s common stock purchased by the Parent Guarantor or any Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries in connection with the issuance of any Convertible Indebtedness; provided that the purchase price for such Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction, less the proceeds received by the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries from the sale of any related Permitted Warrant Transaction, does not exceed the net proceeds received by the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries from the sale of such Convertible Indebtedness issued in connection with the related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.
“Permitted Liens” means such of the following as to which no enforcement, collection, execution, levy or foreclosure proceeding shall have been commenced: (a) Liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies not yet delinquent or which are the subject of a Good Faith Contest; (b) Liens imposed by law, such as materialmen’s, mechanics’, carriers’, workmen’s and repairmen’s Liens and other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business securing obligations that (i) are not overdue for a period of more than 30 days and (ii) individually or together with all other Permitted Liens outstanding on any date of determination do not materially adversely affect the use of the property to which they relate unless, in the case of (i) or (ii) above, such liens are the subject of a Good Faith Contest; (c) pledges or deposits to secure obligations under workers’ compensation or unemployment laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations; (d) covenants, conditions and restrictions, easements, zoning restrictions, rights of way and other encumbrances on title to real property that do not render title to the property encumbered thereby unmarketable or materially adversely affect the use or value of such property for its present purposes; (e) Tenancy Leases and other interests of lessees and lessors under leases of real or personal property made in the ordinary course of business that do not materially and adversely affect the use of the Real Property encumbered thereby for its intended purpose or the value thereof; (f) any attachment or judgment Liens not resulting in an Event of Default under Section 6.01(g); (g) customary Liens pursuant to general banking terms and conditions; (h) any netting, cash-pooling, set-off or similar arrangement entered into in the normal course of banking arrangements
for the purpose of netting debit and credit balances; (i) Liens in favor of any Secured Party pursuant to any Loan Document; (j) anything which is a Lien that arises by operation of section 12(3) of the Australian PPS Act which does not in substance secure payment or performance of an obligation; (k) Liens in favor of the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or a Guarantor securing obligations owing by a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary; (l) purchase money liens so long as no such Lien is spread to cover any property other than Real Property or property that which is purchased and the amount of Debt secured thereby is limited to the purchase price; (m) Liens in connection with escrow or security deposits made in connection with acquisitions permitted hereunder; and (n) Liens over goods and documents of title to goods arising out of Letter of Credit transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business.
“Permitted Warrant Transaction” means any call option, warrant or right to purchase (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Guarantor’s common stock sold by the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries substantially concurrently with any purchase by the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries of a related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.
“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation (including a business trust), limited liability company, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture or other entity, or a government or any political subdivision or agency thereof.
“Plan” means a Single Employer Plan or a Multiple Employer Plan.
“Platform” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(b).
“Polish Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(p)(i).
“Post Petition Interest” has the meaning specified in Section 7.07(c).
“Potential Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, (a) any Lender with respect to which an event of the kind referred to in the definition of “Lender Insolvency Event” has occurred and is continuing in respect of such Lender, its Parent Company or any Subsidiary or financial institution affiliate thereof, (b) any Lender that has notified, or whose Parent Company or a Subsidiary or financial institution affiliate thereof has notified, the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank, any Swing Line Bank or any Borrower in writing, or has stated publicly, that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations under any other loan agreement or credit agreement or other financing agreement, or (c) any Lender that has, or whose Parent Company has, a long-term non-investment grade rating from Moody’s or S&P or another nationally recognized rating agency. Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Potential Defaulting Lender under any of clauses (a) through (c) above will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender will be deemed a Potential Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.21(b)) upon notification of such determination by the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers, the Lenders, each Issuing Bank and each Swing Line Bank.
“Preferred Interests” means, with respect to any Person, Equity Interests issued by such Person that are entitled to a preference or priority over any other Equity Interests issued by such Person upon any distribution of such Person’s property and assets, whether by dividend or upon liquidation.
“Pricing Certificate” means a certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit I hereto, duly certified by the Chief Financial Officer or other Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor and attaching (a) true and correct copies of the KPI Metric Report for the immediately preceding Annual Period and setting forth the Sustainability Facility Fee Adjustment and the Sustainability Margin Adjustment for the period covered thereby and the Certified Capacity disclosed therein, and computations in reasonable detail in respect thereof and (b) a review report of the KPI Metric Auditor relating to such KPI Metric Report, confirming that the KPI Metric Auditor is not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such computations in order for them to be presented in all material respects in conformity with the applicable reporting criteria.
“Pricing Certificate Inaccuracy” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Primary Currency” means in respect of (a) the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, Dollars, (b) the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, Dollars, (c) the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, Singapore Dollars, (d) the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, Australian Dollars, (e) the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, Indonesian Rupiah, (f) the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, Korean Won, and (g) each Supplemental Tranche, the Supplemental Currency related thereto.
“Privacy Circular” has the meaning specified in Section 9.12.
“Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure at such time) and the denominator of which is the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ Revolving Credit Commitments at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the aggregate Facility Exposure at such time).
“Process Agent” has the meaning specified in Section 9.14(c).
“Processing Fee” means (a) $3,500 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche (or any Subfacility thereunder), the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche (or any Subfacility thereunder) and the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche (or any Subfacility thereunder), (b) $3,500 in the case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche (or any Subfacility thereunder), (c) IDR30,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche (or any Subfacility thereunder), (d) KRW3,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche (or any Subfacility thereunder) and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche (or any Subfacility thereunder)and (e) the Equivalent of $3,500 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche.
“Property Fund” means an Unconsolidated Affiliate formed or sponsored by the Parent Guarantor or any Borrower to hold Real Property.
“Property-Level Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or any Unconsolidated Affiliate that holds a direct fee or leasehold interest in any single building (or group of related buildings, including, without limitation, buildings pooled for purposes of a Non-Recourse Debt financing) or parcel (or group of related parcels, including, without limitation, parcels pooled for purposes of a Non-Recourse Debt financing) of real property and related assets and not in any other building or parcel of real property.
“PTE” means a prohibited transaction class exemption issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, as any such exemption may be amended from time to time.
“QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“QFC Credit Support” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(a).
“Qualified ECP Guarantor” means, in respect of any Swap Obligation, each Guarantor that has total assets exceeding $10,000,000 at the time such Swap Obligation is incurred or such other Person as constitutes an ECP under the Commodity Exchange Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Qualified French Intercompany Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(f)(ii).
“Qualified Institutional Investor” means a Qualified Institutional Investor (tekikaku kikan toshika) as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 3, item 1 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law (kinyu shohin torihiki ho) of Japan (Law No. 25 of 1948), Article 10, Paragraph 1 of the regulations relating to the definitions contained in such Article 2.
“Qualifying Ground Lease” means, subject to the last sentence of this definition, a lease of Real Property containing the following terms and conditions: (a) a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options as to which there are no conditions precedent to exercise thereof other than the giving of a notice of exercise) (or in the case of a JTC Property, such conditions precedent as are customarily imposed by the JTC on properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC) of (x) 25 years or more (or in the case of a JTC Property, 20 years or more) from the Closing Date or (y) such lesser term as may be acceptable to the Administrative Agent and which is customarily considered “financeable” by institutional lenders making loans secured by leasehold mortgages (or equivalent) in the jurisdiction of the applicable Real Property; (b) the right of the lessee to mortgage and encumber its interest in the leased property without the consent of the lessor (or in the case of a JTC Property, with such prior approval or notification as the JTC customarily requires from time to time under its standard regulations governing the creation of security interests over properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC); (c) the obligation of the lessor to give the holder of any mortgage Lien on such leased property written notice of any defaults on the part of the lessee and agreement of such lessor that such lease will not be terminated until such holder has had a reasonable opportunity to cure or complete foreclosures, and fails to do so (or in the case of a JTC Property, such obligations imposed on the JTC as lessor as are customary in its standard terms of lease for properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC); (d) reasonable transferability of the lessee’s interest under such lease, including the ability to sublease; and (e) such other rights customarily required by mortgagees in the applicable jurisdiction making a loan secured by the interest of the holder of a leasehold estate demised pursuant to a ground lease (or in the case of a JTC Property, such other rights as are customarily required by mortgagees in relation to properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the leases set forth on Schedule V hereto as in effect as of the Closing Date shall be deemed to be Qualifying Ground Leases.
“Quotation Day” means, in relation to any period for which an interest rate is to be determined (a) if the currency is Australian Dollars or Hong Kong Dollars, the first day of that period, (b) if the currency is Canadian Dollars, the first day of that period, (c) if the currency is Yen, two Business Days before the first day of that period, (d) if the currency is Dollars, two Business Days before the first day of that period, (e) if the currency is IDR, two Business Days before the first day of that period (provided, however, that if quotations would customarily be given by leading banks in the Jakarta interbank market on more than one day, the last of such days), (f) if the currency is KRW, one Business Day before the first day of that period, (g) if the currency is Euros, two Business Days before the first day of such Interest Period, and (h) if the currency is a Supplemental Currency, the day set forth in the applicable Supplemental Addendum as the Quotation Day; in each case, unless the market practice then differs in the applicable interbank market, in which case the applicable Quotation Day shall be determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with then-current market practice in the applicable interbank market.
“Reallocation” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(a).
“Reallocation Commitment Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(b).
“Reallocation Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(a).
“Reallocation Funding Deadline” means (a) 3:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the Reallocation Date where the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche, (b) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the Reallocation Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Sterling, (c) 1:00 P.M. (London time) on the Reallocation Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Canadian Dollars, (d) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the Reallocation Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Dollars, (e) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the Reallocation Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Euros, (f) 1:00 P.M.
(London time) on the Business Day immediately prior to the Reallocation Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Yen, (g) 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the Reallocation Date where the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Swiss Francs, (h) 8:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Business Day immediately prior to the Reallocation Date where the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Australian Dollars, (i) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Reallocation Date where the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Dollars, (j) 9:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Reallocation Date where the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Sterling or Euro, (k) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Business Day immediately prior to the Reallocation Date where the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Singapore Dollars, (l) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Reallocation Date where the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and the applicable Advances are denominated in Hong Kong Dollars, (m) 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Reallocation Date where the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche, (n) 9:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the Reallocation Date where the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche or the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche and (o) the time or times set forth in the applicable Supplemental Addendum where any Supplemental Tranche is the Increasing Tranche or the Decreasing Tranche; provided, however, that if, in any case, two different deadlines are implicated, the Reallocation Funding Deadline shall be the earlier of the two deadlines.
“Reallocation Minimum” means (a) $5,000,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (b) $5,000,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) A$5,000,000 in the case of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) S$5,000,000 in the case of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) IDR50,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) KRW5,000,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and (f) the Equivalent of $5,000,000 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche.
“Reallocation Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(a).
“Reallocation Purchasing Lenders” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(d).
“Reallocation Selling Lenders” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(d).
“Real Property” means all right, title and interest of any Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries in and to any land and/or any improvements located on any land, together with all equipment, furniture, materials, supplies and personal property in which such Person has an interest now or hereafter located on or used in connection with such land and/or improvements, and all appurtenances, additions, improvements, renewals, substitutions and replacements thereof now or hereafter acquired by such Person, in each case to the extent of such Person’s interest therein.
“Recipient” has the meaning specified in Section 9.12.
“Recourse Debt” means any Debt of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries that is not Non-Recourse Debt.
“Redeemable” means, with respect to any Equity Interest, any Debt or any other right or Obligation, any such Equity Interest, Debt, right or Obligation that (a) the issuer has undertaken to redeem at a fixed or determinable date or dates, whether by operation of a sinking fund or otherwise, or upon the occurrence of a condition not solely within the control of the issuer or (b) is redeemable at the option of the holder.
“Redevelopment Asset” means any Technology Asset (including Leased Assets) (a) which either (i) has been acquired by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries with a view toward renovating or rehabilitating 25.0% or more of the total square footage of such Asset, or (ii) any Borrower or a Subsidiary thereof intends to renovate or rehabilitate 25.0% or more of the total square footage of such Asset, and (b) that does not qualify as a “Development Asset” by reason of, among other things, the redevelopment plan for such Asset not including a total demolition of the existing building(s) and improvements. The Operating Partnership shall be entitled to reclassify any Redevelopment Asset as a Technology Asset at any time. For the avoidance of doubt, assets that are leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) shall not be precluded from being Redevelopment Assets.
“Reference Time” with respect to any setting of the then-current Benchmark for any currency means (a) if such Benchmark is a Daily Simple RFR, four (4) Daily RFR Business Days prior to (A) if the date of such setting is a Daily RFR Business Day, such date or (B) if the date of such setting is not a Daily RFR Business Day, the Daily RFR Business Day immediately preceding such date, (b) if such Benchmark is the Eurocurrency Rate, 11:00 A.M. (Brussels time) on the day that is two Business Days preceding the date of such setting and (c) otherwise, the time determined by the Administrative Agent, including in accordance with the Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes.
“Register” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(d).
“Regulation U” means Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as in effect from time to time.
“REIT” means a Person that is qualified to be treated for tax purposes as a real estate investment trust under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code.
“Related Funds” means, with respect to a fund (the “first fund”), any other fund that invests in bank loans and is administered or managed by the same investment advisor as the first fund or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor.
“Relevant Canadian Governmental Body” means the Bank of Canada, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Bank of Canada, or any successor thereto.
“Relevant Canadian Governmental Body’s Website” means the Bank of Canada’s website or any successor source for CORRA identified as such by the Relevant Canadian Governmental Body from time to time.
“Relevant Currency” has the meaning specified in Section 9.16(b).
“Relevant Interbank Market” means, in relation to (a) Australian Dollars, the Australian bank bill market, (b) Singapore Dollars, the Singapore interbank market, (c) Hong Kong Dollars, the Hong Kong interbank market, (d) Yen, the Japanese Yen unsecured overnight money market, (e) Canadian Dollars, the Canadian interbank market, (f) Swiss Francs, the Swiss Franc overnight repo market, (g) IDR, the Jakarta interbank market, (h) KRW, the South Korea interbank market, (i) Sterling, the Sterling wholesale market, (j) Euro, the Euro interbank market or (k) any other currency of any other jurisdiction, the applicable interbank market of such jurisdiction.
“Replacement Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Required Lenders” means, at any time, Lenders owed or holding greater than 50% of the sum of (a) the aggregate principal amount (expressed in Dollars and including the Equivalent in Dollars at such time of any amounts denominated in a Committed Foreign Currency) of the Advances outstanding at such time, (b) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit (expressed in Dollars and including the Equivalent in Dollars at such time of any amounts denominated in a Committed Foreign Currency) outstanding at such time and (c) the aggregate Unused Revolving Credit Commitments at such time (expressed in Dollars and including the Equivalent in Dollars at such time of any amounts
denominated in a Committed Foreign Currency); provided, however, that when there are two or more Lenders holding Commitments, Required Lenders must include two or more Lenders. For purposes of this definition, the aggregate principal amount of Swing Line Advances owing to any Swing Line Bank and of Letter of Credit Advances owing to any Issuing Bank and the Available Amount of each Letter of Credit shall be considered to be owed to the Lenders participating in the applicable Tranche to which such Swing Line Advances or Letters of Credit, as applicable, relate, ratably in accordance with their respective Revolving Credit Commitments.
“Resolution Authority” means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.
“Responsible Officer” means the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, senior vice president, director, controller or the treasurer of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries. Any document delivered hereunder or under any other Loan Document that is signed by a Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership and/or other action on the part of the applicable Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof, as applicable, and such Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have acted on behalf of such Loan Party or such Subsidiary as applicable.
“Revolving Credit Advance” means an Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advance, a Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Advance, a U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Advance a Multicurrency Revolving Credit Advance, an IDR Revolving Credit Advance, a KRW-A Revolving Credit Advance, a KRW-B Revolving Credit Advance or a Supplemental Tranche Advance.
“Revolving Credit Borrowing Minimum” means, in respect of Revolving Credit Advances, (a) $1,000,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (b) $1,000,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) A$1,000,000 in the case of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) S$1,000,000 in the case of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) IDR10,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) KRW1,000,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and (g) the Equivalent of $1,000,000 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche (or, in each case, the Equivalent thereof in any applicable Committed Foreign Currency).
“Revolving Credit Borrowing Multiple” means, in respect of Revolving Credit Advances, (a) $100,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (b) $100,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, (c) A$100,000 in the case of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (d) S$100,000 in the case of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, (e) IDR1,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, (f) KRW100,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and (g) the Equivalent of $100,000 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche (or, in each case, the Equivalent thereof in any applicable Committed Foreign Currency).
“Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender, the sum of such Lender’s (a) Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment, (b) Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment, (c) Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment, (d) U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment, (e) IDR Revolving Credit Commitment, (f) KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment, (g) KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment, and (h) Supplemental Tranche Commitment, and “Revolving Credit Commitments” means the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments of all of the Lenders, the maximum amount of which shall be $4,200,000,000, as increased from time to time pursuant to Section 2.18 or Section 2.20 or as reduced from time to time pursuant to Section 2.05.
“Revolving Credit Reduction Minimum” means (a) in respect of any Facility (other than a Swing Line Facility), $1,000,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, $1,000,000 in the
case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, A$1,000,000 in the case of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, S$1,000,000 in the case of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, IDR10,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, KRW1,000,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and the Equivalent of $1,000,000 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche (or, in each case, the Equivalent thereof in any applicable Committed Foreign Currency), and (b) in respect of any Swing Line Facility, $250,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility, €250,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility (or the Equivalent thereof in Sterling or Canadian Dollars), A$250,000 in the case of the Australian Swing Line Facility, S$250,000 in the case of the Singapore Swing Line Facility (or the Equivalent thereof in Hong Kong Dollars), and KRW50,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Swing Line Facility and the KRW-B Swing Line Facility.
“Revolving Credit Reduction Multiple” means (a) in respect of any Facility (other than a Swing Line Facility), $100,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, $100,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, A$100,000 in the case of the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, S$100,000 in the case of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, IDR1,000,000,000 in the case of the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, KRW100,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche and the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, and the Equivalent of $1,000,000 in the case of any Supplemental Tranche (or, in each case, the Equivalent thereof in any applicable Committed Foreign Currency), and (b) in respect of any Swing Line Facility, $50,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility, €50,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility (or the Equivalent thereof in Sterling or Canadian Dollars), A$50,000 in the case of the Australian Swing Line Facility, S$50,000 in the case of the Singapore Swing Line Facility (or the Equivalent thereof in Hong Kong Dollars), and KRW50,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Swing Line Facility and the KRW-B Swing Line Facility.
“RFR” means, for any Obligations, interest, fees, commissions or other amounts denominated in, or calculated with respect to, (a) Sterling, SONIA, (b) SGD, SORA, (c) Swiss Francs, SARON and (d) Dollars, Daily Simple SOFR.
“RFR Administrator” means the SOFR Administrator, the SONIA Administrator, the SORA Administrator or the SARON Administrator, as applicable.
“RFR Administrator’s Website” means the SOFR Administrator’s Website, the SONIA Administrator’s Website or the SORA Administrator’s Website, as applicable.
“S&P” means S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc., and any successor thereto.
“Sanctioned Jurisdiction” means a country or territory that is the target of comprehensive Sanctions, currently, as of the Closing Date, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic, the Crimea region, and the non-government controlled areas of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts of Ukraine.
“Sanctions” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(w).
“SARON” means a rate equal to the Swiss Average Rate Overnight as administered by the SARON Administrator.
“SARON Administrator” means the SIX Swiss Exchange AG (or any successor administrator of the Swiss Average Rate Overnight).
“SARON Administrator’s Website” means SIX Swiss Exchange AG’s website, currently at https://www.six-group.com, or any successor source for the Swiss Average Rate Overnight identified as such by the SARON Administrator from time to time.
“Secured Debt” means, at any date of determination, the amount at such time of all Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries that is secured by a Lien on the assets of the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary thereof.
“Secured Debt Leverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (a) Secured Debt to (b) Total Asset Value, in each case as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Lender Parties pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be.
“Secured Parties” means the Administrative Agent, the Co-Sustainability Structuring Agents, the Lender Parties and the Hedge Banks.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.
“Securities Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.
“Short-Term Leased Asset” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Leased Asset”.
“Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value” means, with respect to each Short-Term Leased Asset, the book value for (i) the applicable lease as a right of use asset and (ii) the real estate improvements on the applicable Short-Term Leased Asset; in each case as shown on the balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor as of any date of determination thereof.
“Singapore Borrower” means the Initial Singapore Borrower 1, the Initial Singapore Borrower 2, the Initial Singapore Borrower 3, the Initial Singapore Borrower 4, the Initial Singapore Borrower 5 and each Additional Borrower that is designated as a Borrower with respect to the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, the Singapore Swing Line Facility or the Singapore Letter of Credit Facility.
“Singapore Committed Currencies” means Singapore Dollars and Hong Kong Dollars.
“Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a)(iv).
“Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19.
“Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure with respect to the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time) and the denominator of which is the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the total Facility Exposure with respect to the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time).
“Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.
“Singapore Dollar Revolving Lender” means any Person that is a Lender hereunder in respect of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche in its capacity as a Lender in respect of such Tranche.
“Singapore Dollars” and the “S$” sign each means lawful currency of Singapore.
“Singapore Issuing Bank” means JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (or any Affiliate thereof), and any other Lender approved as a Singapore Issuing Bank by the Administrative Agent and the Operating Partnership and any Eligible Assignee to which a Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment hereunder has been assigned pursuant to Section 9.07 so long as each such Lender or each such Eligible Assignee expressly agrees to perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Singapore Issuing Bank and notifies the Administrative Agent of its Applicable Lending Office and the amount of its Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment (which information shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent in the Register) for so long as such initial Singapore Issuing Bank, Lender or Eligible Assignee, as the case may be, shall have a Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment.
“Singapore Lender Party” means any Singapore Dollar Revolving Lender, the Swing Line Bank under the Singapore Swing Line Facility or a Singapore Issuing Bank.
“Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Singapore Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Singapore Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such Singapore Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such Singapore Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Singapore Issuing Bank’s “Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.19.
“Singapore Letter of Credit Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Singapore Issuing Banks’ Letter of Credit Commitments at such time, and (b) S$100,000,000 (or the Equivalent thereof in any other Singapore Committed Currency), as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The Singapore Letter of Credit Facility shall be a Subfacility of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche.
“Singapore Letters of Credit” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b)(vi).
“Singapore Swing Line Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Swing Line Commitments relating to the Singapore Dollar and Hong Kong Dollar denominated Swing Line Facility at such time, and (b) S$50,000,000 (or the Equivalent thereof in Singapore Dollars), as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The Singapore Swing Line Facility shall be a Subfacility of the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche.
“Singapore Tranche Lending Office” means, with respect to any Lender Party, the office of such Lender Party specified as its “Singapore Tranche Lending Office” opposite its name on Schedule I hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance or Lender Accession Agreement pursuant to which it became a Lender Party, or such other office of such Lender Party as such Lender Party may from time to time specify to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent.
“Single Employer Plan” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, in which (a) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and no Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates is a contributing sponsor or (b) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate, and no Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates, is a contributing sponsor if such Loan Party or ERISA Affiliate would reasonably be expected to have liability under Section 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.
“SLCA” has the meaning specified in the definition of Contingent Obligation.
“SOFR” means a rate per annum equal to the secured overnight financing rate for the applicable Business Day published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator of the secured overnight financing rate) on the SOFR Administrator’s Website.
“SOFR Administrator” means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator of the secured overnight financing rate).
“SOFR Administrator’s Website” means the SOFR Administrator’s website, currently at http://www.newyorkfed.org (or any successor source for the secured overnight financing rate identified as such by the SOFR Administrator from time to time).
“Solvent” means, with respect to any Person or group of Persons on a particular date, that on such date (a) the fair value of the property of such Person or group of Persons, on a going-concern basis, is greater than the total amount of liabilities, including, without limitation, contingent liabilities, of such Person or group of Persons, (b) the present fair salable value of the assets of such Person or group of Persons, on a going-concern basis, is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person or group of Persons on its debts as they become absolute and matured, (c) such Person or group of Persons does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person’s or group of Persons' ability to pay such debts and liabilities as they mature and (d) such Person or group of Persons is not engaged in business or a transaction, and is not about to engage in business or a transaction, for which such Person’s or group of Persons' property would constitute an unreasonably small capital. The amount of contingent liabilities at any time shall be computed as the amount that, in the light of all the facts and circumstances existing at such time (including, without limitation, after taking into account appropriate discount factors for the present value of future contingent liabilities), represents the amount that can reasonably be expected to become an actual or matured liability.
“SONIA” means a rate equal to the Sterling Overnight Index Average as administered by the SONIA Administrator.
“SONIA Administrator” means the Bank of England (or any successor administrator of the Sterling Overnight Index Average).
“SONIA Administrator’s Website” means the Bank of England’s website, currently at http://www.bankofengland.co.uk, or any successor source for the Sterling Overnight Index Average identified as such by the SONIA Administrator from time to time.
“SORA” means the volume-weighted average rate of borrowing transactions in the unsecured overnight SGD cash market in Singapore, as administered by the SORA Administrator; provided, however, that in no event shall SORA be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“SORA Administrator” means the Monetary Authority of Singapore (or any successor administrator of SORA).
“SORA Administrator’s Website” means https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/statistics/dir/DomesticInterestRates.aspx, or any successor source for the Swiss Average Rate Overnight identified as such by the SORA Administrator from time to time.
“Specified Jurisdictions” means the United States, Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Singapore, Australia, Japan, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Poland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Norway, Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, Denmark, Spain and such other jurisdictions as are agreed to by the Required Lenders.
“Standby Letter of Credit” means any Letter of Credit issued under any Letter of Credit Facility, other than a Trade Letter of Credit or a Bank Guarantee.
“Standing Payment Instruction” means, in relation to each Lender Party, the payment instruction provided to the Administrative Agent or in any relevant Assignment and Acceptance or Lender Accession Agreement, as amended from time to time by written instructions of a duly authorized officer of the relevant Lender Party (delivered in a letter bearing the original signature of such duly authorized officer) to the Administrative Agent.
“Sterling” and “£” each means lawful currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
“Subfacility” means any Swing Line Facility or any Letter of Credit Facility, as the context may require.
“Subordinated Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 7.07(a).
“Subsidiary” of any Person means any corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or estate (a) of which (or in which) more than 50% of (i) the issued and outstanding capital stock having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether at the time capital stock of any other class or classes of such corporation shall or might have voting power upon the occurrence of any contingency), (ii) the interest in the capital or profits of such partnership, joint venture or limited liability company or (iii) the beneficial interest in such trust or estate, in each case, is at the time directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such Person, by such Person and one or more of its other Subsidiaries or by one or more of such Person’s other Subsidiaries, or (b) the accounts of which would appear on the Consolidated financial statements of such Person in accordance with GAAP.
“Substitute Daily RFR Rate” means, with respect to any Daily RFR Business Day and Advances denominated in Sterling or Swiss Francs, (a) the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of (i) the applicable Central Bank Rate for that Daily RFR Business Day and (ii) the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment; or (b) if the applicable Central Bank Rate for such Daily RFR Business Day is not available, the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of (i) the most recent Central Bank Rate for a day which is no more than five (5) Daily RFR Business Days before that Daily RFR Business Day and (ii) the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment; rounded, in each case, to four decimal places.
“Supplemental Addendum” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.20.
“Supplemental Borrower” means the applicable Borrower or Borrowers that is or are designated as the Borrower or Borrowers with respect to a particular Supplemental Tranche in accordance with Section 2.20.
“Supplemental Currency” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.20.
“Supplemental Currency Screen Rate” means, with respect to a Supplemental Currency, the page or service displaying the applicable Floating Rate relating to such Supplemental Currency (if any) as set forth in the applicable Supplemental Addendum.
“Supplemental Tranche” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.20.
“Supplemental Tranche Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a)(vii).
“Supplemental Tranche Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Supplemental Tranche Commitments” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “Supplemental Tranche Commitments”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19.
“Supplemental Tranche Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.20.
“Supplemental Tranche Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s Supplemental Tranche Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure with respect to the applicable Supplemental Tranche at such time) and the denominator of which is the applicable Supplemental Tranche at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the total Facility Exposure with respect to such Supplemental Tranche at such time).
“Supplemental Tranche Request” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.20.
“Supported QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21.
“Surviving Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries outstanding immediately after the Effective Date.
“Sustainability Facility Fee Adjustment” means a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Certified Capacity as set forth in Schedule 2.23 hereto.
“Sustainability Margin Adjustment” means a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Certified Capacity as set forth in Schedule 2.23 hereto.
“Sustainability Pricing Adjustment Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.
“Swing Line Advance” means an advance made by (a) any Swing Line Bank pursuant to Section 2.01(c) or (b) any Lender pursuant to Section 2.02(b).
“Swing Line Availability Time” means (a) 2:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the date of such Swing Line Borrowing in the case of Swing Line Borrowings under the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility, (b) 3:00 P.M. (London time) on the date of such Swing Line Borrowing in the case of Swing Line Borrowings in Euros or Sterling under the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility, (c) 12:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Swing Line Borrowing in the case of Swing Line Borrowings under the Singapore Swing Line Facility, (d) 5:00 P.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Swing Line Borrowing in the case of Swing Line Borrowings under the Australian Swing Line Facility, (e) 9:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) on the date of such Swing Line Borrowing in the case of Swing Line Borrowings under the KRW-A Swing Line Facility and the KRW-B Swing Line Facility and (f) 5:00 P.M. (London time) on the date of such Swing Line Borrowing in the case of Swing Line Borrowings in Canadian Dollars under the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility.
“Swing Line Bank” means, individually or collectively, as the context may require, (a) Bank of America, N.A. (or any Affiliate thereof) in its capacity as the Lender of Swing Line Advances under the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility, (b) Citibank, N.A., London Branch (or any Affiliate thereof), in its capacity as the Lender of Swing Line Advances under the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility, (c) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Singapore Branch (or any Affiliate thereof), in its capacity as the Lender of Swing Line Advances under the Singapore Swing Line Facility, (d) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Sydney Branch (or any Affiliate thereof), in its capacity as the Lender of Swing Line Advances under the Australian Swing Line Facility, (e) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Seoul Branch (or any Affiliate thereof), in its capacity as the Lender of Swing Line Advances under the KRW-A Swing Line Facility and (f) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Seoul Branch (or any Affiliate thereof), in its capacity as the Lender of Swing Line Advances under the KRW-B Swing Line Facility; and in each case their respective successors and permitted assigns in such capacity.
“Swing Line Borrowing” means a borrowing consisting of a Swing Line Advance made by any Swing Line Bank pursuant to Section 2.01(c) or the Lenders pursuant to Section 2.02(b).
“Swing Line Borrowing Minimum” means, in respect of Swing Line Advances, $250,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility, $250,000 or the Equivalent of $250,000 in Sterling, Euro or Canadian Dollars, as applicable, in the case of the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility, A$250,000 in the case of the Australian Swing Line Facility, S$250,000 (or the Equivalent of S$250,000 in Hong Kong Dollars), in the case of the Singapore Swing Line Facility, and KRW250,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Swing Line Facility and the KRW-B Swing Line Facility.
“Swing Line Borrowing Multiple” means, in respect of Swing Line Advances, $100,000 in the case of the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility, $100,000 or the Equivalent in Sterling, Euro or Canadian Dollars of $100,000 in the case of the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility, A$100,000 in the case of the Australian Swing Line Facility S$100,000 (or the Equivalent in Hong Kong Dollars) in the case of the Singapore Swing Line Facility and KRW100,000,000 in the case of the KRW-A Swing Line Facility and the KRW-B Swing Line Facility.
“Swing Line Commitment” means, with respect to each Swing Line Facility, the amount set forth opposite the applicable Swing Line Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Swing Line Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05.
“Swing Line Deadline” means (a) 1:00 P.M. (New York City time) in the case of Swing Line Advances in Dollars, (b) 10:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) in the case of Swing Line Advances in Singapore Dollars or Hong Kong Dollars, (c) 9:30 A.M. (London time) in the case of Swing Line Advances in Euros or Sterling, (d) 10:00 A.M. (Sydney time) in the case of Swing Line Advances in Australian Dollars, (e) 9:00 A.M. (Hong Kong time) in the case of Swing Line Advances in Korean Won and (f) 3:00 P.M. (London time) in the case of Swing Line Advances in Canadian Dollars.
“Swing Line Facility” means the Australian Swing Line Facility, the Singapore Swing Line Facility, the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility, the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility, the KRW-A Swing Line Facility or the KRW-B Swing Line Facility.
“Swing Line Purchasing Notice Deadline” means (a) 2:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of Swing Line Advances in Dollars, (b) 11:30 A.M. (Hong Kong time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of Swing Line Advances in Singapore Dollars or Hong Kong Dollars, (c) 11:30 A.M. (London time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of Swing Line Advances in Euros, Sterling or Canadian Dollars, (d) 11:30 A.M. (Sydney time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of Swing Line Advances in Australian Dollars and (e) 11:30 A.M. (Seoul time) two Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders in the case of Swing Line Advances in Korean Won.
“Swiss Francs” and “CHF” each means lawful currency of the Swiss Federation.
“Swiss Guarantor” means any Guarantor incorporated or organized under the laws of Switzerland.
“Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Technology Asset” means any owned Real Property or leased Real Property (other than any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset) that operates or is intended to operate primarily as a telecommunications infrastructure building, an information technology infrastructure building, a technology manufacturing building or a technology office/corporate headquarter building.
“Tenancy Leases” means operating leases, subleases, licenses, occupancy agreements and rights-of-use entered into by the Borrowers or any of their respective Subsidiaries in its capacity as a
lessor or a similar capacity in the ordinary course of business that do not materially and adversely affect the use of the Real Property encumbered thereby for its intended purpose.
“Term CORRA” means, for any calculation with respect to a Term CORRA Advance, the forward‐looking term rate based on CORRA for a tenor comparable to the applicable Interest Period on the day (such day, the “Periodic Term CORRA Determination Day”) that is two (2) Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period, as such rate is published by the applicable authorized benchmark administrator; provided, however, that if as of 1:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on any Periodic Term CORRA Determination Day Term CORRA for the applicable tenor has not been published by the Relevant Canadian Governmental Body and a Benchmark Replacement Date with respect to Term CORRA has not occurred, then Term CORRA will be Term CORRA for such tenor as published by the Relevant Canadian Governmental Body on the first preceding Business Day for which Term CORRA for such tenor was published by the Relevant Canadian Governmental Body so long as such first preceding Business Day is not more than three (3) Business Days prior to such Periodic Term CORRA Determination Day.
“Term CORRA Advance” means an Advance that bears interest at a rate based on Term CORRA that is not a Swing Line Advance.
“Term SOFR” means, for any calculation with respect to an Advance, the Term SOFR Reference Rate for a tenor comparable to the applicable Interest Period on the day (such day, the “Periodic Term SOFR Determination Day”) that is two (2) U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period, as such rate is published by the Term SOFR Administrator on the Term SOFR Administrator’s Website; provided, however, that if as of 5:00 P.M. (New York time) on any Periodic Term SOFR Determination Day the Term SOFR Reference Rate for the applicable tenor has not been published by the Term SOFR Administrator and a Benchmark Replacement Date with respect to the Term SOFR Reference Rate has not occurred, then Term SOFR will be the Term SOFR Reference Rate for such tenor as published by the Term SOFR Administrator on the first preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day for which such Term SOFR Reference Rate for such tenor was published by the Term SOFR Administrator so long as such first preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day is not more than three (3) U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to such Periodic Term SOFR Determination Day.
“Term SOFR Administrator” means CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited (CBA) (or a successor administrator of the Term SOFR Reference Rate selected by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion).
“Term SOFR Administrator’s Website” means the Term SOFR Administrator’s website, currently at https://www.cmegroup.com/market-data/cme-group-benchmark-administration/term-sofr.html (or any successor source for Term SOFR identified as such by the Term SOFR Administrator from time to time).
“Term SOFR Advance” means an Advance that bears interest at a rate based on Term SOFR (other than pursuant to clause (c) of the definition of “Base Rate”).
“Term SOFR Reference Rate” means the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR.
“Termination Date” means the earlier of (a) January 24, 2029, subject to any extension thereof pursuant to Section 2.16, and (b) the date of termination in whole of the Revolving Credit Commitments, the Letter of Credit Commitments and the Swing Line Commitments pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01.
“TIBOR” has the meaning specified in the definition of “TIBOR Rate”.
“TIBOR Rate” means, for any Interest Period, the rate per annum equal to the Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate (“TIBOR”) as administered by the Ippan Shadan Hojin JBA TIBOR Administration (or any other Person that takes over the administration of such rate) for a period equal in length to such Interest
Period, as displayed on the applicable Bloomberg page (or on any successor or substitute page or service providing such quotations) as determined by the Administrative Agent from time to time at approximately 11:00 a.m. (Tokyo time) on the applicable Quotation Day; provided that if such rate is not available at such time for any reason, then the “TIBOR Rate” with respect to such Eurocurrency Rate Borrowing for such Interest Period shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the TIBOR Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance that has not been identified by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent as being subject to a Hedge Agreement.
“TMK” means a Tokutei Mokuteki Kaisha incorporated in Japan.
“TMK Law” means the Law Relating to Securitization of Assets of Japan (Law No. 105 of 1998, as amended).
“Total Asset Value” means, on any date of determination, the sum of the following without duplication: (a) the sum of the Asset Values for all Assets at such date, plus (b) an amount (but not less than zero) equal to all unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt”, plus (c) earnest money deposits associated with potential acquisitions as of such date, plus (d) the book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all other investments held by the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries at such date (exclusive of goodwill and other intangible assets); provided, however, that the portion of the Total Asset Value attributable to (i) undeveloped land, Development Assets, Redevelopment Assets and Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets shall not exceed in the aggregate 40% of Total Asset Value, with any excess excluded from such calculation, and (ii) Unencumbered Assets located in (1) jurisdictions outside of the Specified Jurisdictions and (2) Brazil, South Africa and South Korea shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% (with the portion of Total Asset Value attributable to Unencumbered Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea subject to an aggregate sublimit of 15% within such 20% limit), in each case with any excess excluded from such calculation.
“Total Reallocation Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 2.19(a).
“Total Unencumbered Asset Value” means, on any date of determination, an amount equal to the sum of the Asset Values of all Unencumbered Assets plus unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt”; provided, however, that the portion of the Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to (a) undeveloped land, Redevelopment Assets, Development Assets, Assets owned or leased by Controlled Joint Ventures and Leased Assets shall not exceed 40% (with the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Leased Assets subject to a sublimit of 20% within such 40% limit and the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Short-Term Leased Assets subject to a sub-sublimit of 5% within such 20% sublimit), and (b) Unencumbered Assets located in (i) jurisdictions outside of the Specified Jurisdictions and (ii) Brazil, South Africa and South Korea shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% (with the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Unencumbered Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea subject to an aggregate sublimit of 15% within such 20% limit), in each case with any excess excluded from such calculation.
“Trade Letter of Credit” means any Letter of Credit that is issued under any Letter of Credit Facility for the benefit of a supplier of inventory or equipment to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to effect payment for such inventory or equipment.
“Tranche” means each of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, the Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche, the IDR Revolving Credit Tranche, the KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche, the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche, the Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche, the Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche and each Supplemental Tranche.
“Tranche Assigned Rights and Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 2.22(a).
“Tranche Purchasing Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.22(a).
“Tranche Required Lenders” means, at any time, with respect to a Tranche, Lenders under such Tranche owed or holding greater than 50% of the sum of (a) the aggregate principal amount (expressed in the applicable Primary Currency and including the Equivalent in such Primary Currency at such time of any amounts denominated in any other currency) of the Advances outstanding at such time under such Tranche, (b) the aggregate Available Amount (expressed in the applicable Primary Currency and including the Equivalent in such Primary Currency at such time of any amounts denominated in any other currency) of all Letters of Credit under such Tranche outstanding at such time and (c) the aggregate Unused Revolving Credit Commitments relating to such Tranche at such time; provided, however, that at all times when there are two or more Lenders in such Tranche, “Tranche Required Lenders” must include two or more Lenders of such Tranche. For purposes of this definition, the aggregate principal amount of Swing Line Advances owing to any Swing Line Bank and of Letter of Credit Advances owing to any Issuing Bank and the Available Amount of each Letter of Credit shall be considered to be owed to the Lenders participating in the applicable Tranche to which such Swing Line Advances or Letters of Credit, as applicable, relate, ratably in accordance with their Applicable Pro Rata Shares.
“Tranche Selling Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.22(a).
“Transfer” means sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option or other right to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire.
“Transfer Date” means, in relation to an assignment by a Lender pursuant to Section 9.07(a), the later of: (a) the proposed Transfer Date specified in the Assignment and Acceptance and (b) the date which is the fifth Business Day after the date of delivery of the relevant Assignment and Acceptance to the Administrative Agent, or such earlier Business Day endorsed by the Administrative Agent on such Assignment and Acceptance.
“Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Treasury Department under the Internal Revenue Code.
“True-Up Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Type” refers to the distinction between Advances bearing interest by reference to a particular Benchmark, the Base Rate or the Canadian Prime Rate and Advances bearing interest at another such rate.
“UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect, from time to time, in the State of New York, provided that, if perfection or the effect of perfection or non-perfection or the priority of any security interest under any Loan Document is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York or any other applicable law, “UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code or such other applicable law as in effect from time to time in such other jurisdiction for purposes of the provisions hereof relating to such perfection, effect of perfection or non-perfection or priority.
“UCP” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(g).
“UK” means the United Kingdom.
“UK Bail-In Legislation” means the United Kingdom Part I of the UK Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the UK relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).
“UK Borrower” means any Additional Borrower incorporated under the laws of the UK and designated as a Borrower.
“UK Borrower DTTP Filing” means an HM Revenue & Customs’ Form DTTP2 duly completed and filed by the relevant UK Borrower, which contains the scheme reference number and jurisdiction of tax residence provided by the relevant UK Treaty Lender pursuant to Section 2.12(g)(iv), and is filed with HM Revenue & Customs: (a) within 30 days of the relevant UK Treaty Lender providing its scheme reference number and jurisdiction of tax residence pursuant to Section 2.12(g)(iv); or (b) if a UK Borrower becomes a party hereunder after the date of this Agreement and the relevant UK Treaty Lender has already provided such information, within 30 days of the date on which that UK Borrower becomes a party under this Agreement.
“UK CTA” means the UK Corporation Tax Act 2009.
“UK Financial Institution” means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any Person falling within IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.
“UK ITA” means the UK Income Tax Act 2007.
“UK Qualifying Lender” means a Lender Party which is beneficially entitled to interest payable to that Lender Party in respect of an Advance to a UK Borrower under a Loan Document and is (a) a Lender Party: (i) which is a bank (as defined for the purposes of section 879 of the UK ITA) making an advance to a UK Borrower under a Loan Document; or (ii) in respect of an advance made under a Loan Document to a UK Borrower by a Person that was a bank (as defined for the purpose of section 879 of the UK ITA) at the time the advance was made, and which, with respect to (i) and (ii) above, is within the charge to UK corporation tax as regards any payment of interest made in respect of that advance or (in the case of (i) above) which is a bank (as so designated) that would be within the charge to UK corporation tax as regards any payment of interest made in respect of that advance apart from section 18A of the UK CTA; or (b) a Lender Party which is: (i) a company resident in the UK for UK tax purposes; (ii) a partnership each member of which is: (x) a company so resident in the UK; or (y) a company not so resident in the UK which carries on a trade in the UK through a permanent establishment and which brings into account in computing its chargeable profits (within the meaning of section 19 of the UK CTA) the whole of any share of interest payable in respect of that advance that falls to it by reason of Part 17 of the UK CTA; or (iii) a company not so resident in the UK which carries on a trade in the UK through a permanent establishment which brings into account interest payable in respect of that advance in computing its chargeable profits (within the meaning given by section 19 of the UK CTA); or (c) a UK Treaty Lender, or a Lender Party which is a building society (as defined for the purposes of Section 880 of the UK ITA) making an advance under a Loan Document.
“UK Qualifying Non-Bank Lender” means a Lender Party in respect of a UK Borrower which gives a UK Tax Confirmation in the Assignment and Acceptance which it executes on becoming a party to this Agreement.
“UK Resolution Authority” means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.
“UK Tax Confirmation” means a confirmation by a Lender Party in respect of a UK Borrower that the Person beneficially entitled to interest payable to that Lender Party in respect of an Advance to a UK Borrower under a Loan Document is either: (a) a company resident in the UK for UK tax purposes; (b) a partnership each member of which is: (i) a company so resident in the UK; or (ii) a company not so resident in the UK which carries on a trade in the UK through a permanent establishment and which brings into account in computing its chargeable profits (within the meaning of section 19 of the UK CTA) the whole of any share of interest payable in respect of that advance that falls to it by reason of Part 17 of
the UK CTA; or (c) a company not so resident in the UK which carries on a trade in the UK through a permanent establishment and which brings into account interest payable in respect of that advance in computing its chargeable profits (within the meaning given by section 19 of the UK CTA).
“UK Tax Deduction” means a deduction or withholding for or on account of Tax imposed by the UK from a payment by a UK Borrower under a Loan Document.
“UK Treaty Lender” means a Lender Party in respect of a UK Borrower which: (a) is treated as a resident of a jurisdiction having a double taxation agreement with the UK which makes provision for full exemption from tax imposed by the UK on interest; (b) does not carry on a business in the UK through a permanent establishment with which that Lender Party’s participation in respect of a loan to a UK Borrower is effectively connected; and (c) fulfills any conditions which must be fulfilled under that double taxation agreement to obtain full exemption from UK tax on interest payable to that Lender Party in respect of an Advance under a Loan Document (except for any such conditions that relate to the status of or any act or omission of that UK Borrower or that relate to any special relationship between a Lender Party and that UK Borrower), including the completion of any necessary procedural formalities.
“Unconsolidated Affiliate” means any Person (a) in which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries holds any direct or indirect Equity Interest, (b) that is not a Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries and (c) the accounts of which would not appear on the Consolidated financial statements of the Parent Guarantor.
“Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets” means, with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate at any time, the assets owned or leased by such Unconsolidated Affiliate at such time.
“Undisclosed Administration” means, in relation to a Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company that is a solvent Person, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed.
“Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income” means, for any period, without duplication, (i) the aggregate Adjusted Net Operating Income for all Unencumbered Assets plus (ii) Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings that are not subject to any Lien; provided, however, that the portion of the Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income attributable to Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings shall not exceed 15%.
“Unencumbered Asset Conditions” means, with respect to any Asset, that such Asset is (a) a Technology Asset, Development Asset or Redevelopment Asset, (b)(i) wholly owned in fee simple absolute (or the equivalent thereof in the jurisdiction in which the applicable Asset is located), (ii) subject to a Qualifying Ground Lease or (iii) a Leased Asset, (c) not subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or any Negative Pledge, and (d) owned or leased directly by the Operating Partnership, a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or a Controlled Joint Venture, the direct and indirect Equity interests in which are not subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or any Negative Pledge.
“Unencumbered Assets” means only those Assets that satisfy the Unencumbered Asset Conditions, including those Assets listed on the schedule of Unencumbered Assets delivered to the Administrative Agent as of the Closing Date (as updated from time to time pursuant to Section 5.03(e)).
“Unencumbered Assets Certificate” means a certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit E hereto, duly certified by the Chief Financial Officer or other Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor.
“Unencumbered Assets Debt Service Coverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) the aggregate Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income to (b) interest (including capitalized interest) paid or payable in cash on all Debt for Borrowed Money that is Unsecured Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most
recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, determined on a Consolidated basis for such period.
“Unsecured Debt” means, at any date of determination, the amount at such time of all Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries, including, without limitation, the Facility Exposure, but exclusive of (a) Consolidated Secured Debt and (b) guarantee obligations in respect of Consolidated Secured Debt.
“Unused Australian Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender with an Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at any time, (a) such Lender’s Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at such time minus (b) the sum, without duplication, of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advances, Swing Line Advances under the Australian Swing Line Facility and Letter of Credit Advances under the Australian Letter of Credit Facility made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time plus (ii) such Lender’s Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share of (A) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit under the Australian Letter of Credit Facility outstanding at such time, (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Letter of Credit Advances under the Australian Letter of Credit Facility made by the applicable Issuing Bank pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and outstanding at such time and (C) the aggregate principal amount of all Swing Line Advances under the Australian Swing Line Facility made by the applicable Swing Line Bank pursuant to Section 2.01(c) and outstanding at such time.
“Unused IDR Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender with an IDR Revolving Credit Commitment at any time, (a) such Lender’s IDR Revolving Credit Commitment at such time minus (b) the sum, without duplication, of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all IDR Revolving Credit Advances and Letter of Credit Advances under the IDR Letter of Credit Facility made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time plus (ii) such Lender’s IDR Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share of (A) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit under the IDR Letter of Credit Facility outstanding at such time and (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Letter of Credit Advances under the IDR Letter of Credit Facility made by the applicable Issuing Bank pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and outstanding at such time.
“Unused KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender with a KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment at any time, (a) such Lender’s KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment at such time minus (b) the sum, without duplication, of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all KRW-A Revolving Credit Advances, Swing Line Advances under the KRW-A Swing Line Facility and Letter of Credit Advances under the KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time plus (ii) such Lender’s KRW-A Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share of (A) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit under the KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility outstanding at such time, (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Letter of Credit Advances under the KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility made by the applicable Issuing Bank pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and outstanding at such time and (C) the aggregate principal amount of all Swing Line Advances under the KRW-A Swing Line Facility made by the applicable Swing Line Bank pursuant to Section 2.01(c) and outstanding at such time.
“Unused KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender with a KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment at any time, (a) such Lender’s KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment at such time minus (b) the sum, without duplication, of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all KRW-B Revolving Credit Advances, Swing Line Advances under the KRW-B Swing Line Facility and Letter of Credit Advances under the KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time plus (ii) such Lender’s KRW-B Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share of (A) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit under the KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility outstanding at such time, (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Letter of Credit Advances under the KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility made by the applicable Issuing Bank pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and outstanding at such time and (C) the aggregate principal amount of all Swing Line
Advances under the KRW-B Swing Line Facility made by the applicable Swing Line Bank pursuant to Section 2.01(c) and outstanding at such time.
“Unused Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender with a Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment at any time, (a) such Lender’s Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment at such time minus (b) the sum, without duplication, of (i) the aggregate principal amount (denominated in Dollars (including, if applicable, the Equivalent in Dollars of any amounts that are not Dollar denominated)) of all Multicurrency Revolving Credit Advances, Swing Line Advances under the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility and Letter of Credit Advances under the Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time plus (ii) such Lender’s Multicurrency Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share of (A) the aggregate Available Amount (denominated in Dollars (including, if applicable, the Equivalent in Dollars of any amounts that are not Dollar denominated)) of all Letters of Credit under the Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility outstanding at such time, (B) the aggregate principal amount (denominated in Dollars (including, if applicable, the Equivalent in Dollars of any amounts that are not Dollar denominated)) of all Letter of Credit Advances under the Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility made by the applicable Issuing Bank pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and outstanding at such time and (C) the aggregate principal amount (denominated in Dollars (including, if applicable, the Equivalent in Dollars of any amounts that are not Dollar denominated)) of all Swing Line Advances under the Multicurrency Swing Line Facility made by the applicable Swing Line Bank pursuant to Section 2.01(c) and outstanding at such time.
“Unused Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the sum of such Lender’s (a) Unused U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at such time, (b) Unused Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment at such time, (c) Unused IDR Revolving Credit Commitment at such time, (d) Unused KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment at such time, (e) Unused KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment at such time, (f) Unused Australian Revolving Credit Commitment at such time, (g) Unused Singapore Revolving Credit Commitment at such time and (h) Unused Supplemental Tranche Commitments, if any, at such time.
“Unused Singapore Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender with a Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at any time, (a) such Lender’s Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at such time minus (b) the sum, without duplication, of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Advances, Swing Line Advances under the Singapore Swing Line Facility and Letter of Credit Advances under the Singapore Letter of Credit Facility made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time plus (ii) such Lender’s Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share of (A) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit under the Singapore Letter of Credit Facility outstanding at such time, (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Letter of Credit Advances under the Singapore Letter of Credit Facility made by the applicable Issuing Bank pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and outstanding at such time and (C) the aggregate principal amount of all Swing Line Advances under the Singapore Swing Line Facility made by the applicable Swing Line Bank pursuant to Section 2.01(c) and outstanding at such time.
“Unused Supplemental Tranche Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender with one or more Supplemental Tranche Commitments at any time, (a) such Lender’s Supplemental Tranche Commitment at such time with respect to the applicable Supplemental Tranche minus (b) the aggregate principal amount of all Supplemental Tranche Advances under such Supplemental Tranche made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time.
“Unused U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender with a U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at any time, (a) such Lender’s U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at such time minus (b) the sum, without duplication, of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Advances, Swing Line Advances under the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility and Letter of Credit Advances under the U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time plus (ii) such Lender’s U.S. Dollar
Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share of (A) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit under the U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility outstanding at such time, (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Letter of Credit Advances under the U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility made by the applicable Issuing Bank pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and outstanding at such time and (C) the aggregate principal amount of all Swing Line Advances under the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility made by the applicable Swing Line Bank pursuant to Section 2.01(c) and outstanding at such time.
“Up-stream Guaranty” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“U.S. Borrower” means the Operating Partnership, Digital US Finco and each Additional Borrower that is designated as a Borrower with respect to the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche or any Subfacility of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche.
“U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank” means Bank of America, N.A. (or any Affiliate thereof), and any other Lender approved as a U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower and any Eligible Assignee to which a U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment hereunder has been assigned pursuant to Section 9.07 so long as each such Lender or each such Eligible Assignee expressly agrees to perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as a U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank and notifies the Administrative Agent of its Applicable Lending Office and the amount of its U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment (which information shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent in the Register) for so long as Citibank, N.A., such Lender or such Eligible Assignee, as the case may be, shall have a U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment.
“U.S. Dollar Lender Party” means any U.S. Dollar Revolving Lender, the Swing Line Bank under the U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility or a U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank.
“U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such U.S. Dollar Issuing Bank’s “U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.19.
“U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the U.S. Dollar Issuing Banks’ Letter of Credit Commitments at such time, and (b) $100,000,000, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility shall be a Subfacility of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche.
“U.S. Dollar Letters of Credit” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b).
“U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a)(i).
“U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or 2.19 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or 2.19.
“U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure with respect to the
U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time) and the denominator of which is the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the total Facility Exposure with respect to the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche at such time).
“U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.
“U.S. Dollar Revolving Lender” means any Person that is a Lender hereunder in respect of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche in its capacity as a Lender in respect of such Tranche.
“U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Swing Line Commitments relating to the Dollar denominated Swing Line Facility at such time, and (b) $75,000,000, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05. The U.S. Dollar Swing Line Facility shall be a Subfacility of the U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche.
“U.S. Dollar Tranche Lending Office” means, with respect to any Lender Party, the office of such Lender Party specified as its “U.S. Dollar Tranche Lending Office” opposite its name on Schedule I hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance or Lender Accession Agreement pursuant to which it became a Lender Party, or such other office of such Lender Party as such Lender Party may from time to time specify to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent.
“U.S. Government Securities Business Day” means any day except for (i) a Saturday, (ii) a Sunday or (iii) a day on which the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommends that the fixed income departments of its members be closed for the entire day for purposes of trading in United States government securities.
“U.S. Special Resolution Regimes” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21.
“Voting Interests” means shares of capital stock issued by a corporation, or equivalent Equity Interests in any other Person, the holders of which are ordinarily, in the absence of contingencies, entitled to vote for the election of directors (or persons performing similar functions) of such Person, even if the right so to vote has been suspended by the happening of such a contingency.
“Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary” means a Foreign Subsidiary that is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.
“Wholly-Owned Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership where one-hundred percent (100%) of all of the Equity Interests (other than directors’ qualifying shares) and voting interests of such Subsidiary are owned directly or indirectly by the Operating Partnership.
“Withdrawal Liability” has the meaning specified in Part I of Subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA.
“Write-Down and Conversion Powers” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) in relation to the UK Bail-In Legislation, any powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation to cancel, transfer or dilute shares issued by a person that is a bank or investment firm or other financial institution or affiliate of a bank, investment firm or other financial institution, to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of such a person or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.
“Yen” and “¥” each means the lawful currency of Japan.
simultaneously by the Lenders with U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitments ratably according to their U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitments. Within the limits of each Lender’s Unused U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment in effect from time to time and prior to the Termination Date, the U.S. Borrowers may borrow under this Section 2.01(a)(i), prepay pursuant to Section 2.06(a) and reborrow under this Section 2.01(a)(i). All U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Advances shall be Floating Rate Advances, Base Rate Advances or Daily RFR Advances, as applicable.
Credit Tranche, the Notice of Borrowing shall specify the maturity of such Borrowing and the purpose of such Borrowing and in the case of a Borrowing under the KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche with respect to Korean Capital Expenditures, the Notice of Borrowing shall be delivered together with any applicable Korean Capital Expenditures Documentation. Each Lender with a Commitment in respect of the applicable Tranche shall, before the applicable Funding Deadline make available for the account of its Applicable Lending Office to the Administrative Agent at the applicable Administrative Agent’s Account, in same day funds, such Lender’s ratable portion of such Borrowing in accordance with the respective Commitments of such Lender and the other Lenders in respect of the applicable Tranche. After the Administrative Agent’s receipt of such funds and upon fulfillment of the applicable conditions set forth in Article III, the Administrative Agent will make such funds available to the applicable Borrower by crediting the Borrower’s Account; provided, however, that for each Borrowing, if requested by the applicable Borrower in its Notice of Borrowing, the Administrative Agent shall first make a portion of such funds equal to the aggregate principal amount of any Swing Line Advances made by the applicable Swing Line Bank and by any other Lender and outstanding on the date of such Borrowing, plus interest accrued and unpaid thereon to and as of such date, available to the applicable Swing Line Bank and such other Lenders for repayment of such Swing Line Advances.
For the avoidance of doubt, any Advance that is prepaid on the same day that it was made shall accrue interest for such day.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document (and any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement shall be deemed not to be a “Loan Document” for purposes of this Section 2.07(f)):
As used in this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”:
“Available Tenor” means, as of any date of determination and with respect to any then-current Benchmark for any currency, as applicable, (x) if any then-current Benchmark is a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Period or (y) otherwise, any payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark, as applicable, pursuant to this Agreement as of such date.
“Benchmark Replacement” means, for any Available Tenor,
the sum of (i) the alternate benchmark rate and (ii) an adjustment (which may be a positive or negative value or zero), in each case, that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers as the replacement for such Available Tenor of such Benchmark giving due consideration to any evolving or then-prevailing market convention, including any applicable recommendations made by the Relevant Governmental Body, for syndicated credit facilities at such time denominated in the applicable currency in the U.S. syndicated loan market; provided, however, that, if the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to clause (a) or (b) above would be less than the applicable Floor, the Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the applicable Floor for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
“Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes” means, with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of “Base Rate,” the definition of “Business Day,” the definition of “Interest Period,” timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices, the applicability and length of lookback periods, the applicability of breakage provisions, the formula for calculating any successor rates identified pursuant to the definition of “Benchmark Replacement”, the formula, methodology or convention for applying the successor Floor to the successor Benchmark Replacement and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the Administrative Agent decides (in consultation with the Borrowers) may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents).
“Benchmark Transition Event” means, with respect to any then-current Benchmark, the occurrence of one or more of the following events: a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of any then-current Benchmark, the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the central bank for the currency applicable to such Benchmark, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark, a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the administrator for such Benchmark, announcing or stating that (a) such administrator has ceased or will cease on a specified date to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark, permanently or indefinitely, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark or (b) all Available Tenors of such Benchmark are or will no longer be representative and that representativeness will not be restored.
“Relevant Governmental Body” means (a) with respect to a Benchmark Replacement in respect of Dollars, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or any successor thereto and (b) with respect to a Benchmark Replacement in respect of any Committed Foreign Currency, (1) the central bank for the currency in which such amounts are denominated hereunder or any central bank or other supervisor which is responsible for supervising either (A) such Benchmark Replacement or (B) the administrator of such Benchmark Replacement or (2) any working group or committee officially endorsed or convened by (A) the central bank for the currency in which such amounts are denominated, (B) any central bank or other supervisor that is responsible for supervising either (i) such Benchmark Replacement or (ii) the administrator of such Benchmark Replacement, (C) a group of those central banks or other supervisors or (D) the Financial Stability Board or any part thereof.
. (h) Facility Fees. With respect to each Tranche, subject to the Sustainability Facility Fee Adjustment, the Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders in the applicable Tranche a facility fee (each, a “Facility Fee”) in the Primary Currency of the applicable Tranche equal to the Applicable Margin for Facility Fees times the actual daily amount of the Commitments for such Tranche regardless of usage (or, if the Commitments for such Tranche have terminated, on the Facility Exposure for such Tranche). Each Facility Fee shall accrue at all times from the date hereof in the case of each Initial Lender, from the Supplemental Tranche Effective Date with respect to the initial Lenders holding a Supplemental Tranche Commitment with respect to any Supplemental Tranche and from the Transfer Date applicable to the Assignment and Acceptance or the effective date specified in the Lender Accession Agreement, as the case may be, pursuant to which it became a Lender under the applicable Tranche in the case of each other Lender until the Termination Date. Each Facility Fee shall be due and payable quarterly in arrears on the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December, commencing with the first such date to occur after the Closing Date, and on the Termination Date (and, if applicable, thereafter on demand). Each Facility Fee shall be calculated quarterly in arrears, and if there is any change in the Applicable Margin during any quarter, the actual daily amount shall be computed and multiplied by the Applicable Margin separately for each period during such quarter that such Applicable Margin was in effect.
due and payable to the assignor Lender without further interest accruing on them on the last day of the current Interest Period (or, if the Interest Period is longer than six calendar months, on the next of the dates which falls at six monthly intervals after the first day of that Interest Period) and (B) the rights assigned or transferred by the assignor Lender will not include the right to the Accrued Amounts so that, for the avoidance of doubt: (1) when the Accrued Amounts become payable, those Accrued Amounts will be payable for the account of the assignor Lender and (2) the amount payable to the assignee Lender on that date will be the amount which would, but for the application of this Section 2.11(a), have been payable to it on that date, but after deduction of the Accrued Amounts.
measured by its net income (and franchise or other similar Taxes imposed in lieu thereof) (A) by the state or foreign jurisdiction under the laws of which such Lender Party or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, is organized or any political subdivision thereof or, other than solely as a result of making Advances hereunder, the jurisdiction (or jurisdictions) in which it is otherwise conducting business or in which it is treated as resident for Tax purposes or (B) that are Other Connection Taxes and, in the case of each Lender Party, Taxes that are imposed on or measured by its net income (and franchise or other similar Taxes imposed in lieu thereof) by the state or foreign jurisdiction of such Lender Party’s Applicable Lending Office or any political subdivision thereof, (ii) any withholding Tax imposed by the United States or any other jurisdiction on (x) amounts payable to the Administrative Agent in its capacity as Administrative Agent, for its own account, pursuant to a law in effect on the date the Administrative Agent becomes the Administrative Agent or (y) amounts payable to or for the account of any Lender Party, with respect to any Tranche, pursuant to a law in effect on the date such Lender Party initially acquires an interest in an Advance in such Tranche (other than pursuant to a transfer of rights and obligations under Section 2.10(g)) or such Lender Party designates a new Applicable Lending Office, except in each case to the extent that, pursuant to this Section 2.12(a) or Section 2.12(e), additional amounts with respect to such Tax were payable to the Administrative Agent’s assignor immediately before the Administrative Agent became the Administrative Agent or to such Lender Party’s assignor immediately before such Lender Party, with respect to any Tranche, initially acquired an interest in an Advance in such Tranche or to such Lender Party immediately before it changed its Applicable Lending Office, (iii) any Tax attributable to any Lender Party’s or the Administrative Agent’s failure or inability (other than any inability as a result of a change in law) to comply with Section 2.12(g), (iv) any Taxes required to be withheld as a result of a direction or notice under section 260-5 of the Australian Tax Act or section 255 of the Australian Tax Act, (v) any Tax imposed pursuant to Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Internal Revenue Code as of the date hereof (or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable), including any current or future implementing Treasury Regulations and administrative pronouncements thereunder and any agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, and any intergovernmental agreement, treaty or convention among Applicable Governmental Authorities entered into in connection with the implementation of such sections of the Internal Revenue Code and any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules, or official administrative practices adopted pursuant to such intergovernmental agreement (collectively, “FATCA”), (vi) any Bank Levy, (vii) any Dutch Tax that arises as a result of any Lender Party having a substantial interest (aanmerkelijk belang) as defined in the Dutch Income Tax Act 2001 (Wet inkomstenbelasting 2001) in a Dutch Borrower, and (viii) any Tax imposed under the Dutch Withholding Tax Act 2021 (Wet bronbelasting 2021) (all such excluded Taxes in respect of payments hereunder or under the Notes being referred to as “Excluded Taxes”, and all Taxes other than Other Taxes and Excluded Taxes in respect of payments hereunder or under the Notes being referred to as “Indemnified Taxes”). If any Borrower or the Administrative Agent shall be required by law to deduct any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder or under any Note to any Lender Party or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, (i) subject to Sections 2.12(b) and 2.12(c) below, to the extent such Taxes are Indemnified Taxes, an additional amount shall be payable by such Borrower as may be necessary so that after such Borrower and the Administrative Agent have made all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 2.12) such Lender Party or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (ii) such Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, shall make all such deductions and (iii) such Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, shall pay the full amount deducted to the relevant taxation authority or other authority in accordance with applicable law.
provided that the exclusion for changes after the date a Lender became a Lender under this Agreement pursuant to Section 2.12(c)(i) shall not apply in respect of any French Tax Deduction on a payment made to a Lender if such French Tax Deduction is imposed solely because this payment is made to an account opened in the name of or for the benefit of that Lender in a financial institution situated in a Non-Cooperative Jurisdiction.
such Lender Party in a principal amount equal to the Revolving Credit Commitment of such Lender Party. All references to Notes in the Loan Documents shall mean Notes, if any, to the extent issued hereunder. In the event and to the extent that the provisions of any Note shall conflict with this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.
On each Increase Date, upon fulfillment of the conditions set forth in the immediately preceding sentence of this Section 2.18(d), the Administrative Agent shall provide reasonable prior notice to the Lenders (including, without limitation, each Acceding Lender) and the Borrowers, by email of the occurrence of the Commitment Increase to be effected on such Increase Date and shall record in the Register the relevant information with respect to each Increasing Lender and each Acceding Lender on such date.
Adverse Effect, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) as though made on and as of the Reallocation Date (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date (in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true and correct in all material respects or all respects, as applicable, on and as of such earlier date)) and (y) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such Reallocation, (iv) immediately after giving effect to such Reallocation, in no event shall the aggregate principal amount (expressed in the Primary Currency of the applicable Tranche and including the Equivalent in such Primary Currency at such time of any amounts denominated in a Committed Foreign Currency other than such Primary Currency) of the Advances under any Tranche outstanding at such time plus the Available Amount (expressed in the Primary Currency of the applicable Tranche and including the Equivalent in such Primary Currency at such time of any amounts denominated in a Committed Foreign Currency other than such Primary Currency) of all outstanding Letters of Credit with respect to such Tranche at such time exceed the Revolving Credit Commitments with respect to such Tranche at such time. The Reallocation Notice shall (x) specify (1) the proposed aggregate amount of such Reallocation (the “Total Reallocation Amount”), (2) the aggregate amount of any proposed Subfacility Reallocation, (3) the Tranche or Tranches and Subfacility or Subfacilities (if any) being increased (each, an “Increasing Tranche” or an “Increasing Subfacility”, as the case may be), (4) the Tranche or Tranches and Subfacility or Subfacilities (if any) being decreased (each, a “Decreasing Tranche” or a “Decreasing Subfacility”, as the case may be), and (5) the proposed Reallocation Date and (y) contain a certification signed by a Responsible Officer of the Operating Partnership stating that all of the requirements set forth in this Section 2.19(a) have been satisfied or, as of the Reallocation Date, will be satisfied.
Request shall be made in the form of an addendum substantially in the form of Exhibit G (a “Supplemental Addendum”) and sent to the Administrative Agent and shall set forth (i) the proposed currency of such Supplemental Tranche, (ii) the proposed existing Borrower or Borrowers and/or the proposed Additional Borrower or Additional Borrowers that will be the proposed Supplemental Borrower with respect to the Supplemental Tranche, (iii) the proposed interest types and rates for such Supplemental Tranche, (iv) the other matters set forth on the form of Supplemental Addendum, and (v) any other specific terms of such Supplemental Tranche that the Borrowers deem necessary, provided that the maturity date of any Advance under any Supplemental Tranche shall not be later than the Termination Date. As a condition precedent to the addition of a Supplemental Tranche to this Agreement: (i) each Lender providing a Supplemental Tranche Commitment with respect to the applicable Supplemental Tranche must be able to make Advances in the Supplemental Currency in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; (ii) each Lender providing a Supplemental Tranche Commitment with respect to such Supplemental Tranche and the Administrative Agent must execute the requested Supplemental Addendum; (iii) each of the proposed Supplemental Borrowers under such Supplemental Tranche shall be an existing Borrower or an Additional Borrower with regard to such Supplemental Tranche and each such Supplemental Borrower and each other Loan Party shall execute the Supplemental Addendum, and (iv) any other documents or certificates that shall be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent in connection with the addition of the Supplemental Tranche shall have been delivered to the Administrative Agent in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent. Subject to the provisions of Sections 2.18 and 2.19 and this Section 2.20, each Supplemental Tranche shall be committed to by Lenders pursuant to (x) an increase in Commitments pursuant to Section 2.18 or (y) Reallocations of Unused Revolving Credit Commitments to the applicable Supplemental Tranche pursuant to Section 2.19. No Lender shall be obligated to make a Supplemental Tranche Commitment and a Lender may agree to do so in its sole discretion. For avoidance of doubt, each Lender’s sole right to approve or consent to any Supplemental Tranche Commitment shall be its right to determine whether to participate, or not to participate, in any Supplemental Tranche Commitment in its sole discretion as provided in this Section 2.20. If a Supplemental Tranche Request is accepted in accordance with this Section 2.20, the Administrative Agent and the applicable Borrower shall determine the effective date of such Supplemental Tranche (the “Supplemental Tranche Effective Date”), the final allocation of such Supplemental Tranche and any other terms of such Supplemental Tranche. The Administrative Agent shall promptly distribute a revised Schedule I to each Lender reflecting such new Supplemental Tranche and notify each Lender of the Supplemental Tranche Effective Date. Promptly after a Supplemental Tranche Request, if the Administrative Agent cannot act as the funding agent therefor, the Operating Partnership shall, subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) appoint the proposed funding agent for the requested Supplemental Tranche. Each such funding agent shall (A) execute the applicable Supplemental Addendum and (B) administer the applicable Supplemental Tranche and, in connection therewith, shall have authority consistent with the authority of the Administrative Agent hereunder in respect of the Administrative Agent’s administration of the Facility; provided, however, that no such funding agent shall be authorized to take any enforcement action unless and except to the extent expressly authorized in writing by the Administrative Agent. Each such funding agent shall entitled to the benefits of Section 9.04 to the same extent as the Administrative Agent.
To the extent any calculations described in Sections 5.04(a) or 5.04(b) are required to be made on any date of determination other than the last day of a fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor, such calculations shall be made on a pro forma basis to account for any acquisitions, dispositions or reclassifications of Assets, and the incurrence or repayment of any Debt for Borrowed Money relating to such Assets, that have occurred since the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended. All such calculations shall be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
then, and in any such event, the Administrative Agent (i) shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, by written notice to the Borrowers, declare the Commitments of each Lender Party and the obligation of each Lender Party to make Advances (other than Letter of Credit Advances by an Issuing Bank or a Lender pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and Swing Line Advances by a Lender pursuant to Section 2.02(b)) and of each Issuing Bank to issue Letters of Credit to be terminated, whereupon the same shall forthwith terminate, (ii) shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, (A) by written notice to the Borrowers, declare the Notes, the Advances, all interest thereon and all other amounts payable under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (other than Guaranteed Hedge Agreements, for which the terms of such agreements shall govern and control) to be forthwith due and payable, whereupon the Notes, all such interest and all such amounts shall become and be forthwith due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrowers and (B) by notice to each party required under the terms of any agreement in support of which a Letter of Credit is issued, request that all Obligations under such agreement be declared to be due and payable and (iii) shall at the request, or may with the consent of the Required Lenders, proceed to enforce its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents for the ratable benefit of the Lenders by appropriate proceedings; provided, however, that in the event of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to any Loan Party under any Bankruptcy Law, (y) the Commitments of each Lender Party and the obligation of each Lender Party to make Advances (other than Letter of Credit Advances by an Issuing Bank or a Lender pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and Swing Line Advances by a Lender pursuant to Section 2.02(b)) and of each Issuing Bank to issue Letters of Credit shall automatically be terminated and (z) the Notes, all such interest and all such amounts shall automatically become and be due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or any notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Loan Parties.
Amount of all Letters of Credit, the Borrowers shall, forthwith upon demand by the Administrative Agent, pay to the Administrative Agent, as additional funds to be deposited and held in the L/C Cash Collateral Account, an amount equal to the excess of (a) such aggregate Available Amount over (b) the total amount of funds, if any, then held in the L/C Cash Collateral Account that the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, determines to be free and clear of any such right and claim. Upon the drawing of any Letter of Credit for which funds are on deposit in the L/C Cash Collateral Account, such funds shall be applied to reimburse the relevant Issuing Bank or Lenders, as applicable, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
This Guaranty shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by any Secured Party upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of any Borrower or any other Loan Party or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.
in cash, all Letters of Credit shall have expired or been terminated, all Guaranteed Hedge Agreements shall have expired or been terminated and the Commitments shall have expired or been terminated. If any amount shall be paid to any Guarantor in violation of the immediately preceding sentence at any time prior to the latest of (a) the payment in full in cash of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty, (b) the Termination Date and (c) the latest date of expiration or termination of all Letters of Credit and all Guaranteed Hedge Agreements, such amount shall be received and held in trust for the benefit of the Secured Parties, shall be segregated from other property and funds of such Guarantor and shall forthwith be paid or delivered to the Administrative Agent in the same form as so received (with any necessary endorsement or assignment) to be credited and applied to the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents. If (i) any Guarantor shall make payment to any Secured Party of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, (ii) all of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty shall have been paid in full in cash, (iii) the Termination Date shall have occurred and (iv) all Letters of Credit and all Guaranteed Hedge Agreements shall have expired or been terminated, the Administrative Agent and the other Secured Parties will, at such Guarantor’s request and expense, execute and deliver to such Guarantor appropriate documents, without recourse and without representation or warranty, necessary to evidence the transfer by subrogation to such Guarantor of an interest in the Guaranteed Obligations resulting from such payment made by such Guarantor pursuant to this Guaranty.
on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms hereof and thereof, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. As to any matters not expressly provided for by the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, enforcement or collection of the Notes, the Advances and the Obligations), the Administrative Agent shall not be required to exercise any discretion or take any action, but shall be required to act or to refrain from acting (and shall be fully protected in so acting or refraining from acting) upon the instructions of the Required Lenders, and such instructions shall be binding upon all Lender Parties; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action that exposes it to personal liability or that is contrary to this Agreement or applicable law or regulations. The Administrative Agent agrees to give to each Lender Party prompt notice of each notice given to it by any Borrower pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document, no Person identified as a syndication agent, co-sustainability structuring agent, joint lead arranger or joint bookrunner, in such Person’s capacity as such, shall have any obligations or duties to any Loan Party, the Administrative Agent or any other Secured Party under any of such Loan Documents.
Agent shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of its delegates or agents or for supervising them; provided, however, that nothing in this sentence shall absolve the Administrative Agent for any liability found in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the Administrative Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Borrowers shall not commence any proceeding against any of the Administrative Agent’s directors, officers or employees with respect to the Administrative Agent’s acts or omissions relating to the Facility or the Loan Documents.
costs and expenses by the Borrowers. In the case of any investigation, litigation or proceeding giving rise to any Indemnified Costs, this Section 8.05 applies whether any such investigation, litigation or proceeding is brought by any Lender Party or any other Person. To the extent that the Administrative Agent shall perform any of its duties or obligations hereunder through an Affiliate or sub-agent, then all references to the “Administrative Agent” in this Section 8.05 shall be deemed to include any such Affiliate or sub-agent, as applicable.
For the avoidance of doubt, the failure to deliver a notice to the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 8.08(b) shall not have any effect on a Payment Recipient’s obligations pursuant to Section 8.08(a) or on whether or not an Erroneous Payment has been made.
Section 2.19 or Section 2.21(a)), or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder to any Lender (other than as provided in Section 2.07(d) or (f)), in each case without the consent of such Lender (except as provided in Section 2.23), (viii) postpone any date fixed for any payment of principal of, or interest on, the Advances or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder to any Lender in each case without the consent of such Lender (other than as provided in Section 2.07(d) or (f)), (ix) extend the Termination Date without the consent of each affected Lender (and for the avoidance of doubt only Lenders with Advances or Commitments with respect to a Tranche shall be deemed to be affected by an extension of the Termination Date with respect to such Tranche), other than as provided by Section 2.16 or 9.01(c), (x) amend the definition of Committed Foreign Currencies, Multicurrency Committed Foreign Currencies, Australian Committed Currencies or Singapore Committed Currencies without the consent of any affected Lender, (xi) modify the definition of the term “Tranche Required Lenders” as it relates to a Tranche, or modify in any other manner the number or percentage of Lenders required to make any determinations in respect of such Tranche or waive any rights hereunder in respect of such Tranche or modify any provision hereof in respect of such Tranche, in each case, solely with respect to such Lenders under such Tranche, without the written consent of each Lender in respect of such Tranche; provided that with the consent of the Required Lenders, the provisions of this Section 9.01 and the definition of the term “Tranche Required Lenders” may be amended to include references to any Incremental Term Loan Facility (or any Lender under such Incremental Term Loan Facility) created pursuant to Section 2.18 on substantially the same basis as the corresponding references then existing in such definition, (xii) amend clause (iv) or clause (v) of Section 5.01(p) without the consent of each affected Lender; or (xiii) contractually subordinate in right of payment the Obligations of any Loan Party under the Loan Documents to any other Recourse Debt without the consent of each Lender; provided further that (A) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the applicable Swing Line Bank or the applicable Issuing Bank, as the case may be, in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, affect the rights or obligations of such Swing Line Bank or of such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, under this Agreement; (B) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, affect the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents; and (C) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, amend, waive or consent to any departure from, the provisions of Section 2.07(f) or the defined terms herein pertaining to the establishment, replacement or computation of any interest rate or interest rate margin applicable to any Obligations hereunder (except, in each case, in accordance with Sections 2.07(d), 2.07(f) and 9.01(f)). In addition, if either (i) the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall have jointly identified an obvious error or any error or omission of a technical nature in any of the Loan Documents or (ii) the Operating Partnership shall request one or more amendments of a technical nature to this Agreement in connection with the addition of a new Supplemental Tranche or a new Committed Foreign Currency that the Administrative Agent agrees is appropriate, then the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall be permitted to amend such this Agreement and/or the applicable Loan Document without any further action or consent of any other party if the same is not objected to in writing by the Required Lenders (or, if such amendment relates solely to a specific Tranche, the Tranche Required Lenders in respect of such Tranche) to the Administrative Agent within ten (10) Business Days following receipt of notice thereof.
or, as any of the abovementioned parties, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties and, as to each other party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent. All such notices and communications shall, when mailed, be effective on the third (3rd) Business Day after being deposited in the mails, when telegraphed, to be effective on the date delivered to the telegraph company, and, when emailed, be effective on the date of being confirmed by email, respectively, except that notices and communications to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Article II, III or VIII shall not be effective until received by the Administrative Agent. Delivery by email of an executed counterpart of any amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, any Note, any other Loan Document or of any Exhibit hereto or thereto to be executed and delivered hereunder shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart thereof, provided that any such email shall, in all cases, include an attachment (in PDF format or similar format) containing a copy of such document including the legible signature of the person who executed the same.
its Subsidiaries arising out of any Default or any events or circumstances that may give rise to a Default and with respect to presenting claims in or otherwise participating in or monitoring any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar proceeding involving creditors’ rights generally and any proceeding ancillary thereto and (C) the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel for the Administrative Agent with respect to the preparation, execution, delivery and review of any documents and instruments at any time delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(j)) and (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Administrative Agent and each Lender Party in connection with the enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal proceedings or otherwise) of the Loan Documents, whether in any action, suit or litigation, or any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar proceeding affecting creditors’ rights generally (including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel for the Administrative Agent and each Lender Party with respect thereto), provided that the Loan Parties shall not be required to pay the costs and expenses of more than one counsel for the Administrative Agent and the Lender Parties, absent a conflict of interest (or in the case of a conflict of interest, one additional counsel for all similarly conflicted Lender Parties), and any necessary or desirable local or foreign counsel (limited to tax, litigation and corporate counsel in each applicable jurisdiction or, in the case of a conflict of interest, one additional tax, litigation and corporate counsel in such jurisdiction for all similarly conflicted Lender Parties).
however, that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such set-off and application. The rights of the Administrative Agent and each Lender Party and their respective Affiliates under this Section 9.05 are in addition to other rights and remedies (including, without limitation, other rights of set-off) that the Administrative Agent, such Lender Party and their respective Affiliates may have. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Defaulting Lender exercises any such right of setoff, (x) all amounts so set off will be paid over immediately to the Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.21(a) and, pending such payment, will be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, the Swing Line Banks and the Lenders and (y) the Defaulting Lender will provide promptly to the Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff.
discretion, elect to waive the Processing Fee in the case of any assignment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such assignment will be made by any Lender to any Defaulting Lender or Potential Defaulting Lender or any of their respective Subsidiaries, or any Person who, upon becoming a Lender hereunder, would constitute any of the foregoing Persons described in this sentence and no assignment, transfer, sub-participation or subcontracting in relation to a drawing under this Agreement by a French Borrower may be effected to a Lender incorporated, domiciled, established or acting through a lending office situated in a Non-Cooperative Jurisdiction. In the same way, no Lender having made an Advance under this Agreement to a French Borrower shall change its lending office for a lending office situated in a Non-Cooperative Jurisdiction. In connection with any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder, no such assignment will be effective unless and until, in addition to the other conditions thereto set forth herein, the parties to the assignment make such additional payments to the Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount sufficient, upon distribution thereof as appropriate (which may be outright payment, purchases by the assignee of participations or subparticipations, or other compensating actions, including funding, with the consent of the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent, the applicable pro rata share of Advances previously requested but not funded by the Defaulting Lender, to each of which the applicable assignee and assignor hereby irrevocably consent), to (x) pay and satisfy in full all payment liabilities then owed by such Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent, each Issuing Bank, each Swing Line Bank and each other Lender hereunder (and interest accrued thereon), and (y) acquire (and fund as appropriate) its full pro rata share of all Advances and participants in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Advances in accordance with its Pro Rata Share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder becomes effective under applicable law without compliance with the provisions of this Section 9.07(a), then the assignee of such interest will be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this Agreement until such compliance occurs.
Lender Party including such applicable laws of the State of New York and the United States of America from time to time in effect. In furtherance thereof, the Lender Parties and the Borrowers stipulate and agree that none of the terms and provisions contained in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall ever be construed to create a contract to pay, as consideration for the use forbearance or detention of money, interest at a rate in excess of the Maximum Rate and that for purposes hereof “interest” shall include the aggregate of all charges which constitute interest under such laws that are contracted for, taken, charged, received, reserved or paid under this Agreement; and in the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, under any circumstances the aggregate amounts contracted for, taken, charged, received, reserved or paid on the Advances, include amounts which, by applicable law, are deemed interest which would exceed the Maximum Rate, then such excess shall be deemed to be a mistake and, each Lender Party receiving the same shall credit the same on the principal of the Obligations of the applicable Borrowers under the Loan Documents (or if such Obligations shall have been paid in full, refund said excess to such Borrowers). In the event that the Obligations of the Borrowers under the Loan Documents are accelerated by reason of any Event of Default under this Agreement or otherwise, or in the event of any required or permitted prepayment, then such consideration that constitutes interest may never include more than the Maximum Rate and excess interest, if any, provided for in this Agreement or otherwise shall be canceled automatically as of the date of such acceleration or prepayment and, if theretofore paid, shall be credited on the principal of the Obligations of the applicable Borrowers under the Loan Documents (or, if such Obligations shall have been paid in full, refunded to such Borrowers). In determining whether or not the interest paid or payable under any specific contingencies exceeds the Maximum Rate, the Borrowers and the Lender Parties shall to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law amortize, prorate, allocate and spread in equal parts during the period of the full stated term of the Facility all amounts considered to be interest under applicable law at any time contracted for, taken, charged, received, reserved or paid in connection with the Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents. The provisions of this Section shall control over all other provisions of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents which may be in apparent conflict herewith.
Confidential Information and shall have agreed in writing to keep such Confidential Information confidential, (f) to any Person that holds a security interest in all or any portion of any Lender’s rights under this Agreement, provided that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made pursuant to this clause (f) will be informed of the confidential nature of such Confidential Information and shall (except with respect to any Applicable Governmental Authority) have agreed in writing to keep such Confidential Information confidential, (g) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder, (h) to the extent required for the purposes of establishing a “due diligence” defense or a defense against a claim that the Administrative Agent or such Lender Party, as applicable, has breached its confidentiality obligations, (i) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this Section 9.12, to any actual or prospective party to any swap, derivative or other transaction under which payments are to be made by reference to any Borrower and its obligations, this Agreement or payments hereunder, (j) to other Lender Parties and (k) with the prior written consent of the Borrowers; and in each case the Borrowers hereby consent to the disclosure by the Administrative Agent and any Lender Party of Confidential Information that is made in strict accordance with clauses (a) to (k), and the disclosure of other information relating to the Borrowers and the transactions hereunder that does not constitute Confidential Information. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement or any other document, the parties hereby agree that (x) each party (and each employee, representative, or other agent of such party) may each disclose to any and all Persons, without limitation of any kind, the United States tax treatment and United States tax structure of the transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to each party relating to such United States tax treatment and United States tax structure and (y) the Administrative Agent may disclose the identity of any Defaulting Lender to the other Lenders and the Borrowers if requested by any Lender or any Borrower. In acting as the Administrative Agent, Citibank shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate division from any of its other divisions or departments and, notwithstanding any of the Administrative Agent’s disclosure obligations hereunder, any information received by any other division or department of Citibank may be treated as confidential and shall not be regarded as having been given to Citibank’s agency division. Each Recipient may disclose any Confidential Information pursuant to and subject to clauses (b) and (c) above. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prohibits any individual from communicating or disclosing Confidential Information regarding suspected violations of laws, rules, or regulations to any Applicable Governmental Authority without any notification to any person.
For the purposes of the Personal Data Protection Act (2012) of Singapore, each of the Loan Parties acknowledges that it has read and understood the Customer Circular relating to the Personal Data Protection Act (for Corporate and Institutional Customers) (the “Privacy Circular”), which is available at www.citibank.com.sg/icg/pdpacircular or upon request, and which explains the purposes for which a Lender Party may collect, use, disclose and process (collectively, “process”) personal data of natural persons. Each of the Loan Parties warrants that to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, it has provided notice to and obtained consent from relevant natural persons to allow the Lender Parties to process its personal data as described in the Privacy Circular as may be updated from time to time, prior to disclosure of such personal data to such Lender Party. Each of the Loan Parties further warrants that any such consent has been granted by these natural persons.
Each Lender and the Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies the Loan Parties that (a) pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the “Patriot Act”) and other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each Loan Party, which information includes the name and address of such Loan Party and other information that will allow such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify such Loan Party in accordance with the Patriot Act and such other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations and (b) pursuant to the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, it is required, to the extent that any Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” under
the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, to obtain a Beneficial Ownership Certification in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement. The Parent Guarantor and the Borrowers shall, and shall cause each of their Subsidiaries to, provide, to the extent commercially reasonable, such information and take such actions as are reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender to assist the Administrative Agent or Lender in maintaining compliance with the Patriot Act and other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations including Sanctions.
Corporation Service Company (CSC)
19 West 44th Street, Suite 200
New York, New York 10036
other currency at Citibank N.A.’s principal office in London at 11:00 A.M. (London time) on the Business Day preceding that on which final judgment is given.
the Lender Parties acting in various capacities under the Loan Documents or for other customers of the Administrative Agent, any Arranger or any Lender Party as described in this Section 9.18.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.
BORROWERS:
DIG ITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
a Maryland limited pa1tnership
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its sole general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL SINGAPORE JURONG EAST PTE. LTD.,
a Singapore private limited company
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Authorized Person
DIGITAL SINGAPORE l PTE. LTD.,
a Singapore private limited company
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Authorized Person
DIGITAL HK JV HOLDING LIMITED,
a British Virgin Islands business company
By: /s/ Jeannie Lee
Name: Jeannie Lee
Title: Director
[Signatures continue]
DIGITAL SINGAPORE 2 PTE. LTD.,
a Singapore private limited company
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Authorized Person
DIGITAL HK KIN CHUEN LIMITED,
a Hong Kong limited company
By: /s/ Jeannie Lee
Name: Jeannie Lee
Title: Director
DIGITAL STOUT HOLDING, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its manager
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its member
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL JAPAN, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Digital Asia, LLC, its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its manager
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL EURO FINCO, L.P.,
a Scotland limited partnership
By: Digital Euro Finco GP, LLC, its general partner
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
MOOSE VENTURES LP,
a Delaware limited partnership
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its manager
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general pa1tner
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL DUTCH FINCO B.V.,
a Dutch private limited liability company
By: /s/ Chad Burkhardt
Name: Chad Burkhardt
Title: Managing Director
[Signatures continue]
[Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement)
DIGITAL REALTY DATAFIRM, LLC,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
By: Digital Asia, LLC, its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL REALTY DATAFIRM 2, LLC,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
By: Digital Asia, LLC, its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
[Signatures continue]
[Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement]
DIGITAL REALTY KOREA LTD.,
a Korean limited liability company
By: /s/ Jeannie Lee
Name: Jeannie Lee
Title: Director
DIGITAL SEOUL 2 LTD.,
a Korean limited liability company
By: /s/ Jeannie Lee
Name: Jeannie Lee
Title: Director
PT DIGITAL JAKARTA ONE,
an Indonesian limited liability company
By: /s/ Serene Nah
Name: Serene Nah
Title: President Director
[Signatures continue]
[Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement]
DIGITAL US FINCO, LLC,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its managing member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
[Signatures continue]
[Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement]
GUARANTORS:
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
a Maryland corporation
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
a Maryland limited partnership
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc.,
its sole general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL EURO FINCO, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability Company
By: Digital Euro Finco, L.P., its sole member
By: Digital Euro Finco GP, LLC, its general partner By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
[Signatures end.]
[Signature Page lo Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement]
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:
CITIBANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent
By: /s/ Christopher Albano
Name: Christopher Albano
Title: Authorized Signatory
Signature Pageto ThirdA&RGlobalSenior Credit Agreement
CO-SUSTAINABILITY STRUCTURNG AGENT:
CITIBANK, N.A., as Co-Sustainability Structuring Agent
By: /s/ Christopher Albano
Name: Christopher Albano
Title: Authorized Signatory
Signature Pageto ThirdA&RGlobalSenior Credit Agreement
CO-SUSTAINABILITY STRUCTURNG
Signature Pageto ThirdA&RGlobalSenior Credit Agreement
AGENT:
BOFA SECURITIES, INC., as Co
Sustainability Structuring Agent
By: /s/ Michael McHugh
Name: Michael McHugh
Title: Director
Signature Pageto ThirdA&RGlobalSenior Credit Agreement
MULTICURRENCY ISSUING BANK AND SWING LINE BANK:
CITIBANK, N.A., LONDON BRANCH
By: /s/ Christopher Albano
Name: Christopher Albano
Title: Authorized Signatory
Signature Page to ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
KRW-A ISSUING BANK:
CITIBANK KOREA INC.
By: /s/ Myung-Soon Yoo
Name: Myung-Soon Yoo
Title: CEO
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
KRW-B ISSUING BANK:
CITIBANK KOREA INC.
By: /s/ Myung-Soon Yoo
Name: Myung-Soon Yoo
Title: CEO
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
CITIBANK, N.A., LONDON BRANCH,
as a Lender
By: /s/ Christopher Albano
Name: Christopher Albano
Title: Authorized Signatory
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global SeniorCredit Agreement
CITIBANK KOREA INC., as a Lender
By: /s/ Myung-Soon Yoo
Name: Myung-Soon Yoo
Title: CEO
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
U.S. DOLLAR SWING LINE BANK:
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
By: /s/ Dennis Kwan
Name: Dennis Kwan
Title: Senior Vice President
Signature Page to ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
U.S. DOLLAR ISSUING BANK:
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
By: /s/ Dennis Kwan
Name: Dennis Kwan
Title: Senior Vice President
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender
By: /s/ Dennis Kwan
Name: Dennis Kwan
Title: Senior Vice President
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
AUSTRALIAN BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Dennis Kwan
Name: Dennis Kwan
Title: Senior Vice President
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
SINGAPORE BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Benjamin Tan
Name: Benjamin Tan
Title: Managing Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SEOUL
BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Dennis Kwan
Name: Dennis Kwan
Title: Senior Vice President
Signature PagetoThird A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
AUSTRALIAN ISSUING BANK:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
By: /s/ Carolina Arean
Name: Carolina Arean
Title: Vice President
SignaturePagetoThirdA& RGlobal Senior Credit Agreement
SWING LINE BANK:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
By: /s/ Carolina Arean
Name: Carolina Arean
Title: Vice President
SignaturePageto ThirdA&RGIobal SeniorCredit Agreement
SINGAPORE ISSUING BANK:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
By: /s/ Carolina Arean
Name: Carolina Arean
Title: Vice President
Signature Pageto Third A& RGIobal Senior Credit Agreement
SWING LINE BANK:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., SINGAPORE BRANCH
By:
/s/ Lam Pei Yun
Name: Lam Pei Yun Title:Executive Director
Signature Page to Third A&RGIobal Senior Credit Agreement
SWING LINE BANK:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
SEOUL BRANCH
By: /s/ Jung Woo Yang
Name: Jung Woo Yang
Title: Executive Director, CIB Credit Risk
Signature Pageto Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
SINGAPORE BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Lam Pei Yun
Name: Lam Pei Yun
Title: Executive Director
Signature Page to ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
SEOUL BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Jung Woo Yang
Name: Jung Woo Yang
Title: Executive Director, CIB Credit Risk
Signature Pageto Third A& RGlobalSenior Credit Agreement
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as a
Lender
By: /s/ Carolina Arean
Name: Carolina Arean
Title: Vice Presiden
SignaturePagetoThirdA& R Global Senior Credit Agreement
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. NEW YORK
BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Bruce Habig
Name: Bruce Habig
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ Armen Semizian
Name: Armen Semizian
Title: Managing Director
Signature Page to ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
BANK OF CHINA, LOS ANGELES
BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Peng Li
Name: Peng Li
Title:SVP & Branch Manager
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
MULTICURRENCY ISSUING BANK:
BNP PARIBAS, S.A.
By:/s/ Maria Mulic
Name: Title:
Maria Mulic Managing Director
By: | /s/ Michael Kowalczuk |
Name: Michael Kowalczuk
Title:
Managing Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
BNP PARIBAS, S.A., as a Lender
By:/s/ Maria Mulic
Name: Title:
Maria Mulic Managing Director
By: | /s/ Michael Kowalczuk |
Name: Michael Kowalczuk
Title: Managing Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as a Lender
By: /s/ Melissa DeVito
Name: Melissa DeVito
Title: Authorized Signatory
Signature Page to ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
DBS BANK, LTD., as a Lender
By: /s/ Kate Khoo
Name: Kate Khoo
Title: Vice President
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK
BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Alison Lugo
Name: Alison Lugo
Title: Vice President
By: /s/ Ming K Chu
Name: Ming K Chu
Title: Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
ING BANK N.V., DUBLIN BRANCH, as
a Lender
By:/s/ Robert O'Donoghue
Name: Title:
Robert O'Donoghue Managing Director
By:/s/ Sean Hassett
Name: Title:
Sean Hassett Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
MIZUHO BANK, LTD., as a Lender
By: /s/ Donna DeMagistris Name: Donna DeMagistris
Title:Managing Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., as a
Lender
By: | /s/ Michael King |
Name: Michael King
Title: Authorized Signatory
Signature Pageto Third A&R Global SeniorCredit Agreement
MUFG BANK, LTD., as a Lender
By: | /s/ Ricardo Funes |
Name: Ricardo Funes
Title: Director
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKINGCORPORATION
LIMITEDNEWYORK
AGENCY, as a Lender
By: | /s/ Charles Ong |
Name: Charles Ong
Title: Managing Director & General Manager
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
PNC BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as a Lender
By: /s/ Brandon K. Fiddler
Name: Brandon K. Fiddler
Title: Senior Vice President
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
RAYMOND JAMES BANK, as a Lender
By: /s/ Alex Sierra
Name: Alex Sierra
Title: SVP
Signature Page to ThirdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as a
Lender
By: /s/ Edward McKenna
Name: Edward McKenna
Title: Authorized Signatory
Signature Pageto ThirdA&R GlobalSenior Credit Agreement
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A., NEW YORK BRANCH, as a
Lender
By: /s/ Andres Barbosa Name: Andres Barbosa
Title:Managing Director
By: /s/ Rita Walz-Cuccioli Name: Rita Walz-Cuccioli
Title:Executive Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING
CORPORATION, as a Lender
By:/s/ Khrystyna Manko
Name: Khrystyna Manko Title: Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, as a
Lender
By:/s/ Luke Copley
Name: Luke Copley
Title: Director
Signature Page to Th irdA&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
By:/s/ Mark J Neifing
Name: Mark J Neifing
Title: Vice President
THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK,
NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Lender
By:/s/ Jon Colquhoun
Name: Jon Colquhoun
Title: Managing Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
TRUIST BANK, as a Lender
By: /s/ Ryan Almond
Name: Ryan Almond
Title: Director
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, as
a Lender
By: /s/ Muhammad Afzal
Name: Muhammad Afzal
Title: Director
By: /s/ Danielle Calo
Name: Danielle Calo
Title: Associate Director
Signature Page to ThirdA&R Global SeniorCreditAgreement
U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, a National Banking Association, as a Lender
By: /s/ Matthew K. Mains
Name: Matthew K. Mains
Title: Senior Vice President
Signature Page to ThirdA&R Global SeniorCreditAgreement
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as a Lender
By: /s/ Rebecca Ghermezi Name: Rebecca Ghermezi
Title: Vice President
Signature Page to Third A&R Global Senior Credit Agreement
SCHEDULE I
COMMITMENTS AND APPLICABLE LENDING OFFICES
I. | AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENTS |
Name of Lender1 | Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment | Swing Line Commitment | Australian Letter of Credit Commitment | AUD Lending Office |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
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Total | [*] | [*] | [*] | |
1 | Lender may pursuant to Section 2.02(j) make any Advance available by causing any foreign or domestic branch or Affiliate to make such Advance. |
[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
Schedule I-1
II. | MULTICURRENCY REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENTS |
Name of Lender | Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment | Swing Line Commitment | Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment | Multicurrency Lending Office |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
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Schedule I-2
III. | SINGAPORE DOLLAR REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENTS |
Name of Lender | Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment | Swing Line Commitment | Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment | SGD Lending Office |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
Total | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. |
Schedule I-3
[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
IV. | U.S. DOLLAR REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENTS |
Name of Lender | U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment | Swing Line Commitment | U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment | Domestic Lending Office | Eurocurrency Lending Office |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
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Total | [*] | [*] | [*] | |
Schedule I-4
[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
V. | KRW-A REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENTS |
Name of Lender | KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment | KRW-A Swing Line Commitment | KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment | Korean Lending Office |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
Total | [*] | [*] | [*] | |
VI. | KRW-B REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENTS |
Name of Lender | KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment | KRW-B Swing Line Commitment | KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment | Korean Lending Office |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
Total | [*] | [*] | [*] | |
VII. | INDONESIAN RUPIAH REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENTS |
Name of Lender | Indonesian Rupiah Revolving Credit Commitment | Indonesian Lending Office |
[*] | [*] | [*] |
Total | [*] | [*] |
Schedule I-5
[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
Schedule II Approved Reallocation Lenders
Each Lender, along with any of its Affiliates that are Lenders, indicated in the table below shall be an Approved Reallocation Lender with respect to the correlative Tranches indicated with check marks. Notwithstanding anything set forth in this Schedule II or the Credit Agreement, each Approved Reallocation Lender shall retain the right to approve any Reallocation of its Commitments to the extent that both (i) such Reallocation is to a Tranche in which neither the applicable Approved Reallocation Lender nor any of its Affiliates is then a Lender and (ii) such Tranche includes one or more Additional Borrower(s) that joined such Tranche as Borrower(s) after the Closing Date.
Lender | Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche | Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | Korean Won Revolving Credit Tranche | Indonesian Rupiah Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
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1 Only from and after the effective date of the Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes made in connection with the Benchmark Transition Event for the JIBOR Rate that is anticipated to occur in 2025.
[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
Schedule II
Schedule III [Reserved]
Schedule IV
EXISTING LETTERS OF CREDIT
LOC Number | Currency | Amount | Tranche |
[*] | AUD | [*] | Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | AUD | [*] | Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | KRW | [*] | KRW-A Tranche |
[*] | SGD | [*] | Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | SGD | [*] | Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | SGD | [*] | Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | HKD | [*] | Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | USD | [*] | US Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | USD | [*] | US Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | USD | [*] | US Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | USD | [*] | US Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | USD | [*] | US Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | USD | [*] | US Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | CAD | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | EUR | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | USD | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | USD | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] | USD | [*] | Multicurrency |
[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
Schedule V
Deemed Qualifying Ground Leases
1.[*]
2.[*]
3.[*]
4.[*]
5.[*]
6. | [*] |
7. | [*] |
[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
Schedule VI
[Reserved]
Schedule VII
Short-Term Leased Assets
Location | City | Lease End Date |
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Schedule 4.01(n)
Surviving Debt
Properties/DebtObligor
Maturity Date
Outstanding Principal Amount (in $)1
2001 Sixth Avenue – Mortgage2001 Sixth LLCJuly 11, 2027135,000,000
ICN10 FacilityDigital Seoul No. 1 PIA Professional Investors Private
Real Estate Investment LLC and Digital Realty Trust,
L.P.
Icolo LoansIcolo, company number 129163, a private company
Ascenty Brazil(2)Ascenty Data Centers E Telecomunicações S.A. and Ascenty Holding Brasil S.A.
Ascenty Brazil (2)Ascenty Data Centers E Telecomunicações S.A. and Ascenty Holding Brasil S.A.
Ascenty Mexico(2)Ascenty México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
December 31, 203012,278,000
Various12,863,000
February 17, 2028438,600,000
June 20, 203051,000,000
April 9, 202630,600,000
Ascenty Chile(2)Ascenty Chile SpANovember 28, 202868,850,000
Teraco LoansTeraco Data Environments Proprietary Limited
Teraco Great Westerford LoanTeraco Data Environments
Proprietary Limited
December 6, 2028441,946,000
March 7, 202823,790,000
Teraco Manditorily Redeemable Preferreds
Teraco Data Environments Proprietary Limited
January 16, 202665,960,000
2.75% Senior Notes due 2024 (3)Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and
Digital Stout Holding, LLC 4.25% Senior Notes due 2025Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and
Digital Stout Holding, LLC
0.625% Senior Notes due 2025Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and
Digital Dutch Finco B.V.
July 19, 2024279,250,000
January 17, 2025505,800,000
July 15, 2025696,345,000
2.50% Senior Notes due 2026Digital Realty Trust, L.P and
Digital Euro Finco, LLC 0.20% Senior Notes due 2026Digital Realty Trust, L.P and
Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. 1.70% Senior Notes due 2027Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and
Digital Intrepid Holding B.V.
January 16, 20261,151,648,000
December 15, 2026306,009,000
March 30, 2027166,914,000
3.70% Senior Notes due 2027Digital Realty Trust, L.P.August 15, 20271,000,000,000
5.55% Senior Notes due 2028Digital Realty Trust, L.P.January 15, 2028900,000,000
Properties/Debt | | Obligor | | Maturity Date | | Outstanding Principal Amount (in $)1 |
1.125% Senior Notes due 2028 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P and | | April 9, 2028 | | 535,650,000 |
| | Digital Euro Finco, LLC | | | | |
4.45% Senior Notes due 2028 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | July 15, 2028 | | 650,000,000 |
0.55% Senior Notes due 2029 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P and | | April 16, 2029 | | 300,445,000 |
| | Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. | | | | |
3.60% Senior Notes due 2029 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | July 1, 2029 | | 900,000,000 |
3.30% Senior Notes due 2029 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and | | July 19, 2029 | | 442,575,000 |
| | Digital Stout Holding, LLC | | | | |
1.50% Senior Notes due 2030 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and | | March 15, 2030 | | 803,475,000 |
| | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | | | |
3.75% Senior Notes due 2030 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and | | October 17, 2030 | | 695,475,000 |
| | Digital Stout Holding, LLC | | | | |
1.25% Senior Notes due 2031 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and | | February 1, 2031 | | 535,639,000 |
| | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | | | |
0.625% Senior Notes due 2031 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P and | | July 15, 2031 | | 1,071,300,000 |
| | Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. | | | | |
1.00% Senior Notes due 2032 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and | | January 15, 2032 | | 803,475,000 |
| | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | | | |
1.375% Senior Notes due 2032 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and | | July 18, 2032 | | 803,475,000 |
3.875% Senior Notes due 2033 (4) | | Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and | | September 13, 2033 | | 936,700,000 |
| | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | | | |
Unsecured Revolving Credit | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | January 24, 2026 | | 1,762,281,000 |
Facility | | Digital Singapore Jurong East | | | | |
| | PTE. Ltd. | | | | |
| | Digital Singapore 1 Pte. Ltd. | | | | |
| | Digital Singapore 2 Pte. Ltd. | | | | |
| | Digital HK Kin Chuen Limited | | | | |
| | Digital EURO Finco, L.P. | | | | |
| | Digital Stout Holding, LLC | | | | |
| | Digital Japan, LLC | | | | |
| | Digital HK JV Holding Limited | | | | |
| | Moose Ventures LP | | | | |
| | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | | | |
| | Intrepid Holdings B.V. | | | | |
| | Digital Australia Finco Pty Ltd | | | | |
| | Digital Realty Korea Ltd. | | | | |
| | Digital Seoul 2 Ltd. | | | | |
| | PT Digital Jakarta One | | | | |
Yen Facility | | Digital Japan, LLC | | January 24, 2026 | | 95,913,000 |
Euro Term Loan(5) | | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | August 11, 2025 | | 401,738,000 |
Euro Term Loan | | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | August 11, 2027 | | 401,738,000 |
USD Term Loan | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | March 31, 2026 | | 500,000,000 |
1) | Balances as of June 30, 2024, unless otherwise indicated. |
2) | The outstanding principal amount represents JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for Borrowed Money. |
3) | Retired on July 19, 2024. |
4) | Issued on September 13, 2024. |
5) | Retired on September 13, 2024. |
EXHIBIT A to the THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF PROMISSORY NOTE
PROMISSORY NOTE
[U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche: $ ] [Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche: $ ] [Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche: A$ ] [Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche: S$ ] [KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche: KRW ] [KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche: KRW ] [IDR Revolving Credit Tranche: Rp ]
[[Insert name of applicable Supplemental Tranche]: ] (collectively, the “Principal Amount”, and, with respect to
each Tranche, the “Tranche Principal Amount”)Dated: ,
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, [insert name of applicable Borrower] (the “Borrower”), HEREBY PROMISES TO PAY (the “Lender”) or its registered assigns, in accordance with the Credit Agreement (as defined below), the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Advances, the Letter of Credit Advances and the Swing Line Advances (each as defined below) owing to the Lender by the Borrower pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; terms defined therein, unless otherwise defined herein, being used herein as therein defined), among the Borrower, the Lender, the other lender parties party thereto from time to time, the Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender and such other lender parties, on the Termination Date.
The Borrower promises to pay to the Lender interest on the unpaid principal amount of each Revolving Credit Advance, Letter of Credit Advance and Swing Line Advance owing to the Lender by such Borrower from the date of such Revolving Credit Advance, Letter of Credit Advance or Swing Line Advance, as the case may be, until such principal amount is paid in full, at such interest rates, and payable at such times, as are specified in the Credit Agreement.
Both principal and interest are payable in the currency of the applicable Advance to the Applicable Administrative Agent’s Account. Each Revolving Credit Advance, Letter of Credit Advance and Swing Line Advance owing to the Lender by the Borrower and the maturity thereof, and all payments made on account of principal thereof, shall be recorded by the Lender and, prior to any transfer hereof, endorsed on the grid attached hereto, which is part of this promissory note (this “Promissory Note”); provided, however, that the failure of the Lender to make any such recordation or endorsement shall not affect the Obligations of the Borrower under this Promissory Note.
This Promissory Note is one of the Notes referred to in, and is entitled to the benefits of, the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement, among other things, (a) provides for the making of advances (variously, the “Revolving Credit Advances”, “Letter of Credit Advances” or the “Swing Line Advances”) by the Lender to or for the benefit of the Borrower from time to time in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time outstanding the Principal Amount or, with respect to any Tranche, the applicable Tranche Principal Amount, the indebtedness of the Borrower resulting from each such Revolving Credit Advance,
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Letter of Credit Advance and Swing Line Advance being evidenced by this Promissory Note, and
(b) contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events and also for prepayments on account of principal hereof prior to the Termination Date upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
This Promissory Note shall not be construed or qualified as a promissory note (billet à ordre) within the meaning of the Luxembourg law dated December 15, 1962 on the implementation in the national legislation of the uniform law for bills of exchange and promissory notes.
This Promissory Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
[NAME OF BORROWER]
By: Name:
Title:
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ADVANCES AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
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3. | Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche |
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Date | Amount of Advance | Amount of Principal Paid or Prepaid | Unpaid Principal Balance | Notation Made By |
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EXHIBIT B-1 TO THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF NOTICE OF BORROWING (GENERAL) NOTICE OF BORROWING
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Citibank, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement referred to below
1615 Brett Road, Ops III New Castle, Delaware 19720 United States of America
Attention: Agency Operations Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, [insert name of applicable Borrower], refers to the Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among the undersigned, as a Borrower, the Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties, and hereby gives you notice, irrevocably, pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Credit Agreement that the undersigned hereby requests a Borrowing under the Credit Agreement, and in that connection sets forth below the information relating to such Borrowing (the “Proposed Borrowing”) as required by Section [2.02(a)][2.02(b)] of the Credit Agreement:
(i)The Business Day of the Proposed Borrowing is , .
(ii) | The [Tranche][Swing Line Facility] under which the Proposed Borrowing is requested is the [U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche][Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche] [Australian Revolving Credit Tranche][Singapore Revolving Credit Tranche][IDR Revolving Credit Tranche][insert name of applicable Supplemental Tranche][Multicurrency Swing Line Facility] [Australian Swing Line Facility][Singapore Swing Line Facility]. |
(iii) | The Type of Advances comprising the Proposed Borrowing is [Base Rate Advances] [Floating Rate Advances][CPR Advances][Eurocurrency Rate Advances][Daily RFR Advances]. |
(iv)The aggregate amount of the Proposed Borrowing is [ ].
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(v)[The initial Interest Period for each Floating Rate Advance made as part of the Proposed Borrowing is month[s].]3 [The tenor for each Daily RFR Advance made as part of the Proposed Borrowing is months[s].]4
(vi) | [The currency for the Proposed Borrowing is [U.S. Dollars][Sterling][Euros][Canadian Dollars][Australian Dollars][Singapore Dollars][Hong Kong Dollars][Yen][Indonesian Rupiah][insert applicable Supplemental Currency].] |
(vii) | The account information for the Borrower’s Account to which the Proposed Borrowing should be credited is: |
(viii)The portion of funds from the Proposed Borrowing to be applied to the repayment of Swing Line Advances (including the currency thereof), if any, is .
The undersigned hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the date of the Proposed Borrowing:
(A) | The representations and warranties contained in each Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of the Proposed Borrowing (unless qualified as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects), before and after giving effect to (x) the Proposed Borrowing and (y) the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date (except for any such representation and warranty that, by its terms, refers to a specific date, in which case as of such specific date). |
(B) | No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would immediately result from (x) such Proposed Borrowing or (y) the application of the proceeds therefrom. |
(C) | before and immediately after giving effect to the Proposed Borrowing on the borrowing date, the Parent Guarantor shall be in compliance with the covenants contained in Section 5.04 of the Credit Agreement. |
Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Notice of Borrowing by telecopier or e-mail (which e- mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the undersigned) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Notice of Borrowing.
[NAME OF BORROWER]
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By: Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT B-2 TO THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF NOTICE OF BORROWING (KRW-A REVOLVING CREDIT TRANCHE) NOTICE OF BORROWING
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Citibank, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement referred to below
1615 Brett Road, Ops III New Castle, Delaware 19720 United States of America
Attention: Agency Operations Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, [insert name of applicable Borrower], refers to the Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among the undersigned, as a Borrower, the Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties, and hereby gives you notice, irrevocably, pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Credit Agreement that the undersigned hereby requests a Borrowing under the Credit Agreement, and in that connection sets forth below the information relating to such Borrowing (the “Proposed Borrowing”) as required by Section [2.02(a)][2.02(b)] of the Credit Agreement:
(i)The Business Day of the Proposed Borrowing is , .
(ii) | The [Tranche][Swing Line Facility] under which the Proposed Borrowing is requested is the [KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche][KRW-A Swing Line Facility]. |
(iii) | The Type of Advances comprising the Proposed Borrowing is Floating Rate Advances. |
(iv)The aggregate amount of the Proposed Borrowing is [ ].
(v)The initial Interest Period for each Floating Rate Advance made as part of the Proposed Borrowing is month[s].5
(vi) | [The currency for the Proposed Borrowing is Korean Won.] |
(vii) | [The tenor of such Proposed Borrowing is January 24, 2029.] 6 |
(viii) | The account information for the Borrower’s Account to which such Proposed Borrowing should be credited is: |
5If not specified, such period shall be one month.
6 Only required if the Proposed Borrowing is a Daily RFR Advance
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(ix)The portion of funds from the Proposed Borrowing to be applied to the repayment of Swing Line Advances (including the currency thereof), if any, is .
(x)TheuseofproceedsoftheProposedBorrowingwillbe
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The undersigned hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the date of the Proposed Borrowing:
(D) | The representations and warranties contained in each Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of the Proposed Borrowing (unless qualified as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects), before and after giving effect to (x) the Proposed Borrowing and (y) the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date (except for any such representation and warranty that, by its terms, refers to a specific date, in which case as of such specific date). |
(E) | No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would immediately result from (x) such Proposed Borrowing or (y) the application of the proceeds therefrom. |
(F) | before and immediately after giving effect to the Proposed Borrowing on the borrowing date, the Parent Guarantor shall be in compliance with the covenants contained in Section 5.04 of the Credit Agreement. |
Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Notice of Borrowing by telecopier or e-mail (which e- mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the undersigned) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Notice of Borrowing.
[NAME OF BORROWER]
By: Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT B-3 TO THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF NOTICE OF BORROWING (KRW-B REVOLVING CREDIT TRANCHE) NOTICE OF BORROWING
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Citibank, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement referred to below
1615 Brett Road, Ops III New Castle, Delaware 19720 United States of America
Attention: Agency Operations Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, [insert name of applicable Borrower], refers to the Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among the undersigned, as a Borrower, the Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties, and hereby gives you notice, irrevocably, pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Credit Agreement that the undersigned hereby requests a Borrowing under the Credit Agreement, and in that connection sets forth below the information relating to such Borrowing (the “Proposed Borrowing”) as required by Section [2.02(a)][2.02(b)] of the Credit Agreement:
(i)The Business Day of the Proposed Borrowing is , .
(ii) | The [Tranche][Swing Line Facility] under which the Proposed Borrowing is requested is the [KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche][KRW-B Swing Line Facility]. |
(iii) | The Type of Advances comprising the Proposed Borrowing is Floating Rate Advances. |
(iv)The aggregate amount of the Proposed Borrowing is [ ].
(v)The initial Interest Period for each Floating Rate Advance made as part of the Proposed Borrowing is month[s].7
(vi) | The currency for such Borrowing is Korean Won. |
(vii) | The account information for the Borrower’s Account to which such Borrowing should be credited is: |
Bank:[ ]
ABA No:[ ] SWIFT No:[ ]
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IBAN No.:[ ]
Acct. Name:[ ]
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(viii)The portion of funds from such Borrowing to be applied to the repayment of Swing Line Advances (including the currency thereof), if any, is .
(ix)TheuseofproceedsofsuchBorrowingwillbe
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(x) | The applicable Korean Capital Expenditure Documents are attached. |
The undersigned hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the date of the Proposed Borrowing:
(G) | The representations and warranties contained in each Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of the Proposed Borrowing (unless qualified as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects), before and after giving effect to (x) the Proposed Borrowing and (y) the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date (except for any such representation and warranty that, by its terms, refers to a specific date, in which case as of such specific date). |
(H) | No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would immediately result from (x) such Proposed Borrowing or (y) the application of the proceeds therefrom. |
(I) | before and immediately after giving effect to the Proposed Borrowing on the borrowing date, the Parent Guarantor shall be in compliance with the covenants contained in Section 5.04 of the Credit Agreement. |
Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Notice of Borrowing by telecopier or e-mail (which e- mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the undersigned) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Notice of Borrowing.
[NAME OF BORROWER]
By: Name:
Title:
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Annex I
Korean Capital Expenditure Documents
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EXHIBIT C to the THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF GUARANTY SUPPLEMENT
GUARANTY SUPPLEMENT
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Citibank, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement referred to below
1615 Brett Road, Ops III New Castle, Delaware 19720 United States of America
Attention: Agency Operations
Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as in effect on the date hereof and as it may hereafter be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Digital Realty Trust, L.P., as a Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as Parent Guarantor, the other Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time, and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the above-captioned Credit Agreement and to the Guaranty set forth in Article VII thereof (such Guaranty, as in effect on the date hereof and as it may hereafter be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, together with this Guaranty Supplement, being the “Guaranty”). The capitalized terms defined in the Credit Agreement and not otherwise defined herein are used herein as therein defined.
Section 1. Guaranty; Limitation of Liability. (a) The undersigned hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the punctual payment when due, whether at scheduled maturity or on any date of a required prepayment or by acceleration, demand or otherwise, of all Obligations of the Borrowers and each other Loan Party now or hereafter existing under or in respect of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, any extensions, modifications, substitutions, amendments or renewals of any or all of the foregoing Obligations), whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, and whether for principal, interest, premiums, fees, indemnities, contract causes of action, costs, expenses or otherwise (such Obligations being the “Guaranteed Obligations”), and agrees to pay any and all reasonable out-of- pocket costs or expenses (including, without limitation, fees and expenses of counsel) incurred by the Administrative Agent or any other Secured Party in enforcing any rights under this Guaranty Supplement, the Guaranty, the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document in accordance with Section 9.04 of the Credit Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the undersigned’s liability shall extend to all amounts that constitute part of the Guaranteed Obligations and would be owed by any other Loan Party to any Secured Party under or in respect of the Loan Documents but for the fact that they are
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unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of a bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding involving such other Loan Party.
(b)The undersigned, and by its acceptance of this Guaranty Supplement, the Administrative Agent and each other Secured Party, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such Persons that this Guaranty Supplement, the Guaranty and the Obligations of the undersigned hereunder and thereunder not constitute a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar foreign, federal or state law to the extent applicable to this Guaranty Supplement, the Guaranty and the Obligations of the undersigned hereunder and thereunder. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Administrative Agent, the other Secured Parties (by their acceptance of the benefits of this Guaranty Supplement) and the undersigned hereby irrevocably agree that the Obligations of the undersigned under this Guaranty Supplement and the Guaranty at any time shall be limited to the maximum amount as will result in the Obligations of the undersigned under this Guaranty Supplement and the Guaranty not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance.
(c)The undersigned hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agrees that in the event any payment shall be required to be made to any Secured Party under this Guaranty Supplement, the Guaranty or any other guaranty, the undersigned will contribute, to the maximum extent permitted by law, such amounts to each other Guarantor and each other guarantor so as to maximize the aggregate amount paid to the Secured Parties under or in respect of the Loan Documents.
(d)[Insert guaranty limitation language in accordance with Section 7.09 of the Credit Agreement, if applicable]
Section 2. Obligations Under the Guaranty. The undersigned hereby agrees, as of the date first above written, to be bound as a Guarantor by all of the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the Guaranty to the same extent as each of the other Guarantors thereunder. The undersigned further agrees, as of the date first above written, that each reference in the Credit Agreement to an “Additional Guarantor”, a “Loan Party” or a “Guarantor” shall also mean and be a reference to the undersigned, and each reference in any other Loan Document to a “Guarantor” or a “Loan Party” shall also mean and be a reference to the undersigned.
Section 3. Representations and Warranties. The undersigned represents and warrants as of the date hereof as follows:
(a)The undersigned and each general partner or managing member, if any, of the undersigned (i) is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership duly incorporated, organized or formed, validly existing and in good standing (to the extent that a concept of good standing exists under the laws of the jurisdiction of the incorporation, organization or formation of such Loan Party) under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, organization or formation, (ii) is duly qualified and in good standing (to the extent that a concept of good standing exists under the laws of the jurisdiction of the incorporation, organization or formation of such Loan Party) as a foreign corporation, limited liability company or partnership in each other jurisdiction in which it owns or leases property or in which the conduct of its business requires it to so qualify or be licensed except where the failure to so qualify or be licensed would not be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect and (iii) has all requisite corporate, limited liability company or partnership power and authority (including, without limitation, all governmental licenses, permits and other approvals) to own or lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted.
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(b)The execution and delivery by the undersigned and of each general partner or managing member (if any) of the undersigned of this Guaranty Supplement and each other Loan Document to which it is or is to be a party, and the performance of its obligations thereunder, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents, are within the corporate, limited liability company or partnership powers of the undersigned, general partner or managing member, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, limited liability company or partnership action, and do not
(i) contravene the charter or bylaws, memorandum and articles of association, operating agreement, partnership agreement or other governing document of such undersigned, general partner or managing member, (ii) violate any law, rule, regulation (including, without limitation, Regulation X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award, or (iii) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien upon or with respect to any of the properties of the undersigned or any of its Subsidiaries.
(d)No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body or any other third party is required for the due execution, delivery, recordation, filing or performance by the undersigned or any general partner or managing member of the undersigned in respect of this Guaranty Supplement or any other Loan Document to which it is or is to be a party or for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or by the other Loan Documents and the exercise by the Administrative Agent or any Lender Party of its rights under the Loan Documents, except for authorizations, approvals, actions, notices and filings which have been duly obtained, taken, given or made and are in full force and effect.
(e)This Guaranty Supplement has been duly executed and delivered by each undersigned and general partner or managing member (if any) of each undersigned party thereto. This Guaranty Supplement is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the undersigned party, enforceable against the undersigned in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, examinership or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.
(f)Each undersigned has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender Party and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Guaranty Supplement, and each undersigned has established adequate means of obtaining from each other Loan Party on a continuing basis information pertaining to, and is now and on a continuing basis will be completely familiar with, the business and financial condition of such other Loan Party.
Section 4. Delivery by Facsimile; Electronic Signature Pages. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Guaranty Supplement by facsimile or e-mail (which e-mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the undersigned) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Guaranty Supplement. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in this Guaranty Supplement shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Administrative Agent is under no obligation to accept an electronic signature in any form or in any format unless expressly agreed to by the Administrative Agent pursuant to procedures approved by it.
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Section 5.Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial, Etc. (a) This Guaranty Supplement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
(b)The undersigned hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of any New York State court or any Federal court of the United States of America sitting in New York County, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Guaranty Supplement, the Guaranty, the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents to which it is or is to be a party, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and the undersigned hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such New York State court or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. The undersigned agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Guaranty Supplement or the Guaranty or the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document shall affect any right that any party may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Guaranty Supplement, the Credit Agreement, the Guaranty thereunder or any of the other Loan Documents to which it is or is to be a party in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
(c)The undersigned irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Guaranty Supplement, the Credit Agreement, the Guaranty or any of the other Loan Documents to which it is or is to be a party in any New York State or federal court. The undersigned hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such suit, action or proceeding in any such court.
(d)THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, THE FACILITY, THE ADVANCES OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY SECURED PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT THEREOF.
Very truly yours,
[NAME OF ADDITIONAL GUARANTOR]
By: Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT D to the THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
Reference is made to the Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein, unless otherwise defined herein, being used herein as therein defined), among Digital Realty Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership, as a Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as Parent Guarantor, the other Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties.
Each “Assignor” referred to on Schedule 1 hereto (each, an “Assignor”) and each “Assignee” referred to on Schedule 1 hereto (each, an “Assignee”) agrees severally with respect to all information relating to it and its assignment hereunder and on Schedule 1 hereto as follows:
1.Such Assignor hereby sells and assigns, without recourse except as to the representations and warranties made by it herein, to such Assignee, and such Assignee hereby purchases and assumes from such Assignor, an interest in and to such Assignor’s rights and obligations under the Credit Agreement as of the date hereof equal to the percentage interest specified on Schedule 1 hereto of all outstanding rights and obligations under the Credit Agreement Tranches and Subfacilities specified on Schedule 1 hereto. After giving effect to such sale and assignment, such Assignee’s Commitments and the amount of the Advances owing to such Assignee will be as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto.
2.Such Assignor (a) represents and warrants that its name set forth on Schedule 1 hereto is its legal name, that it is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest or interests being assigned by it hereunder and that such interest or interests are free and clear of any adverse claim; (b) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with any Loan Document or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of, or the perfection or priority of any lien or security interest created or purported to be created under or in connection with, any Loan Document or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto; (c) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of any Loan Party or the performance or observance by any Loan Party of any of its obligations under any Loan Document or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto; and (d) attaches the Note or Notes (if any) held by such Assignor and requests that the Administrative Agent exchange such Note or Notes for a new Note or Notes payable to the order of such Assignee in an amount equal to the Commitments assumed by such Assignee pursuant hereto or new Notes payable to the order of such Assignee in an amount equal to the Commitments assumed by such Assignee pursuant hereto and such Assignor in an amount equal to the Commitments retained by such Assignor under the Credit Agreement, respectively, as specified on Schedule 1 hereto.
3.Such Assignee (a) represents and warrants that it is legally authorized to enter into this Assignment and Acceptance; (b) confirms that it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement, together with copies of the financial statements referred to in Section 4.01(g) and (h) thereof and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Acceptance; (c) agrees that it will, independently and without reliance upon
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the Administrative Agent, the Sustainability Structuring Agent, any Assignor or any other Lender Party and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Credit Agreement; (d) represents and warrants that its name set forth on Schedule 1 hereto is its legal name; (e) confirms that it is an Eligible Assignee;
(f) appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under the Loan Documents as are delegated the Administrative Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto;
(g)agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of the Credit Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Lender Party; (h) attaches any U.S. Internal Revenue Service forms required under Section 2.12 of the Credit Agreement; and (i) confirms that if the principal amount of the assignment set forth in Schedule I hereto (A) is less than the minimum amount set forth in Section 9.07(n) of the Credit Agreement and (B) has been made to a Borrower domiciled in The Netherlands, then it is a professional market party within the meaning of the Dutch Financial Supervision Act.
4.[Such Assignee confirms, for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and without liability to any Loan Party, that it is: (a) [a UK Qualifying Lender (other than a UK Treaty Lender);] (b) [a UK Treaty Lender;] (c) [not a UK Qualifying Lender].]8
5.[Such Assignee confirms, for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and without liability to any Loan Party, that it is: (a) [a French Qualifying Lender (other than a French Treaty Lender);]
(b) [a French Treaty Lender;] (c) [not a French Qualifying Lender].]9
6.Such Assignee confirms that it is not incorporated or acting through a Lending Office situated in a Non-Cooperative Jurisdiction.
7.[Such Assignee confirms that it holds a passport under the HMRC DT Treaty Passport scheme (reference number [●]) and is tax resident in [●], so that interest payable to it by Borrowers is generally subject to full exemption from UK withholding tax and requests that the Parent Guarantor notify: (a) each UK Borrower which is a Loan Party as at the Transfer Date; and (b) each UK Borrower which becomes an Additional Borrower after the Transfer Date, that it wishes that scheme to apply to the Credit Agreement.]10
8.[Such Assignee confirms that the person beneficially entitled to interest payable to such Assignee is either: (a) a company resident in the UK for UK tax purposes; (b) a partnership each member of which is: (i) a company so resident in the UK; or (ii) a company not so resident in the UK which carries on a trade in the UK through a permanent establishment and which brings into account in computing its chargeable profits (within the meaning of Section 19 of the CTA) the whole of any share of interest payable in respect of that advance that falls to it by reason of Part 17 of the CTA; or (c) a company not so resident in the UK which carries on a trade in the UK through a permanent establishment and which brings
8Each Assignee which is a lender in respect of a UK Borrower is required to confirm which of these three categories it falls within.
9Each Assignee is required to confirm which of these three categories it falls within.
10Include if the Assignee holds a passport under the HMRC DT Treaty Passport scheme and wishes that scheme to apply to the Credit Agreement in relation to a UK Borrower.
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into account interest payable in respect of that advance in computing the chargeable profits (within the meaning of Section 19 of the CTA) of that company.]11
9.Following the execution of this Assignment and Acceptance, it will be delivered to the Administrative Agent for acceptance and recording by the Administrative Agent. The effective date for this Assignment and Acceptance (the “Effective Date”) shall be the date of acceptance hereof by the Administrative Agent, unless otherwise specified on Schedule 1 hereto.
10.Upon such acceptance and recording by the Administrative Agent, as of the Effective Date, (a) such Assignee shall be a party to the Credit Agreement and, to the extent provided in this Assignment and Acceptance, have the rights and obligations of a Lender Party thereunder and (b) such Assignor shall, to the extent provided in this Assignment and Acceptance, relinquish its rights and be released from its obligations under the Credit Agreement (other than its rights and obligations under the Loan Documents that are specified under the terms of such Loan Documents to survive the payment in full of the Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents to the extent any claim thereunder relates to an event arising prior to the Effective Date of this Assignment and Acceptance) and, if this Assignment and Acceptance covers all of the remaining portion of the rights and obligations of such Assignor under the Credit Agreement, such Assignor shall cease to be a party thereto.
11.Upon such acceptance and recording by the Administrative Agent, from and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments under the Credit Agreement and the Notes in respect of the interest assigned hereby (including, without limitation, all payments of principal, interest and commitment fees with respect thereto) to such Assignee. Such Assignor and such Assignee shall make all appropriate adjustments in payments under the Credit Agreement and the Notes for periods prior to the Effective Date directly between themselves.
12.This Assignment and Acceptance shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
13.This Assignment and Acceptance may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of Schedule 1 to this Assignment and Acceptance by facsimile or e-mail (which e- mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the person executing this Assignment and Acceptance) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Assignment and Acceptance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Assignor and each Assignee have caused Schedule 1 to this Assignment and Acceptance to be executed by their officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date specified thereon.
11 Include if Assignee is a UK Qualifying Non-Bank Lender in relation to a UK Borrower.
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SCHEDULE 1 to ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
ASSIGNORS: | | | | | |
U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment assigned | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Advances assigned | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment assigned | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment retained | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment assigned | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Multicurrency Revolving Credit Advances assigned | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment assigned | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment retained | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment assigned | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advances assigned | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ |
Australian Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
Australian Letter of Credit Commitment assigned | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ |
Australian Letter of Credit Commitment retained | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ |
Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment assigned | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Advances assigned | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ |
Singapore Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment assigned | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ |
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Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment retained | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ |
KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment assigned | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of KRW-A Revolving Credit Advances assigned | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment assigned | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment retained | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment assigned | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of KRW-B Revolving Credit Advances assigned | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment assigned | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment retained | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
IDR Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
IDR Revolving Credit Commitment assigned | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of IDR Revolving Credit Advances assigned | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR |
IDR Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
IDR Letter of Credit Commitment assigned | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR |
IDR Letter of Credit Commitment retained | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR |
[Insert Name of Supplemental Tranche] | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
Supplemental Tranche Commitment relating to such Supplemental Tranche assigned | | | | | |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Supplemental Tranche Advances relating to such Supplemental Tranche assigned | | | | | |
Principal Amount of Note Payable to Assignor | | | | | |
ASSIGNEES: | | | | | |
U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment assumed | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
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Aggregate outstanding principal amount of U.S. Dollar Revolving Credit Advances assumed | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
U.S. Dollar Letter of Credit Commitment assumed | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Multicurrency Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
Multicurrency Revolving Credit Commitment assumed | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Multicurrency Revolving Credit Advances assumed | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Multicurrency Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
Multicurrency Letter of Credit Commitment assumed | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment assumed | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Australian Dollar Revolving Credit Advances assumed | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ |
Australian Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
Australian Letter of Credit Commitment assumed | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ |
Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Commitment assumed | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Singapore Dollar Revolving Credit Advances assumed | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ |
Singapore Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
Singapore Letter of Credit Commitment assumed | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ |
KRW-A Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
KRW-A Revolving Credit Commitment assumed | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of KRW-A Revolving Credit Advances assumed | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
KRW-A Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
KRW-A Letter of Credit Commitment assumed | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
KRW-B Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
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KRW-B Revolving Credit Commitment assumed | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of KRW-B Revolving Credit Advances assumed | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
KRW-B Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
KRW-B Letter of Credit Commitment assumed | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW | KRW |
IDR Revolving Credit Tranche | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
IDR Revolving Credit Commitment assumed | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of IDR Revolving Credit Advances assumed | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR |
IDR Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
IDR Letter of Credit Commitment assumed | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR | IDR |
[Insert Name of Supplemental Tranche] | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
Supplemental Tranche Commitment relating to such Supplemental Tranche assumed | | | | | |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Supplemental Tranche Advances relating to such Supplemental Tranche assumed | | | | | |
Principal Amount of Note Payable to Assignee | | | | | |
ASSIGNEE’S STANDING PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Correspondent Bank Name: Correspondent Bank SWIFT Address: Beneficiary Bank Account Number: Beneficiary Bank Account Name: Beneficiary Bank SWIFT Address: Final Beneficiary Account Number: Final Beneficiary Account Name: Attention:
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Effective Date (if other than date of acceptance by Administrative Agent):
12,
Assignors
, as Assignor [Type or print legal name of Assignor]
By Title:
Dated: ,
, as Assignor [Type or print legal name of Assignor]
By Title:
Dated: ,
, as Assignor [Type or print legal name of Assignor]
By Title:
Dated: ,
, as Assignor [Type or print legal name of Assignor]
By Title:
Dated: ,
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This date should be no earlier than five Business Days after the delivery of this Assignment and Acceptance to the Administrative Agent. |
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Assignees
, as Assignee [Type or print legal name of Assignee]
By Title:
E-mail address for notices: Dated: ,
Applicable Lending Offices:
, as Assignee [Type or print legal name of Assignee]
By Title:
E-mail address for notices: Dated: ,
Applicable Lending Offices:
, as Assignee [Type or print legal name of Assignee]
By Title:
E-mail address for notices: Dated: ,
Applicable Lending Offices:
, as Assignee [Type or print legal name of Assignee]
By Title:
E-mail address for notices: Dated: ,
Applicable Lending Offices:
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Accepted [and Approved] this day of ,
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent
By Name:
Title:
[Approved this day of ,
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.
By: | Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its Sole General Partner |
By Name:
Title:]
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EXHIBIT E to the THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF UNENCUMBERED ASSETS CERTIFICATE
UNENCUMBERED ASSETS CERTIFICATE
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
Unencumbered Assets Certificate [Quarter][Fiscal Year] ended / / (the “Calculation Date”)
Citibank, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement referred to below
1615 Brett Road, Ops III New Castle, Delaware 19720 United States of America
Attention: Agency Operations
Pursuant to Section [3.01(a)(xxiii) / 5.03(e)] of that certain Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024, Digital Realty Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership, as a Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Parent Guarantor”), the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the other Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), the undersigned, the Chief Financial Officer or a Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor, hereby certifies and represents and warrants on behalf of the Borrowers as follows:
1.The information contained in this certificate and the attached information supporting the calculation of the Total Unencumbered Asset Value is true and correct as of the close of business on the Calculation Date and has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement.
2.The Total Unencumbered Asset Value is $ as of the Calculation Date as more fully described on Schedule I hereto.
3.[As of the Calculation Date, Unsecured Debt does not exceed the Maximum Unsecured Debt Percentage of Total Unencumbered Asset Value, in accordance with Section 5.04(b)(i) of the Credit Agreement.]1
1 Not required if Parent Guarantor achieves a Debt Rating of at least BBB+ / Baa1 and a Total Asset Value of at least $35,000,000,000.
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4.As of the Calculation Date, the Parent Guarantor maintained an Unencumbered Assets Debt Service Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.50:1.00, in accordance with Section 5.04(b)(ii) of the Credit Agreement.
5.Attached hereto as Schedule II is an updated schedule of Unencumbered Assets listing all of the Unencumbered Assets as of the Calculation Date, in accordance with Section 5.03(e) of the Credit Agreement.
6.The Unencumbered Assets comply with all Unencumbered Asset Conditions (except to the extent waived in writing by the Required Lenders).
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Digital Realty Trust, L.P. – Form of Unencumbered Assets Certificate
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
By Name:
Title:
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SCHEDULE I
Calculation of Total Unencumbered Asset Value
(a)Sum of Asset Values for all Unencumbered Assets (from charts below) | | $ | |
(b)Unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt” | $ | | |
(c)The sum of (a) and (b) above | $ | | |
(d)(i)Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all undeveloped land, Redevelopment Assets, Development Assets and Assets owned or leased by Controlled Joint Ventures and Leased Assets exceeds (y) 40% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
(ii) Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all Leased Assets exceeds (y) 20% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
(iii) Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all Short-Term Leased Assets exceeds (y) 5% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
(iv) Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all Assets located outside of Specified Jurisdictions plus Asset Values of all Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea exceeds (y) 20% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
(v) Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea exceeds (y) 15% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
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Total Unencumbered Asset Value equals the dollar amount in (c) minus the dollar amounts in (d)(i) – (v): | $ | | $ |
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Calculation of Asset Value (Technology Asset)
Technology Asset: [Insert Name] | |||
(A) Net Operating Income attributable to such Unencumbered Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement | $ | | |
(B) (1) 2% of all rental income (other than tenant reimbursements) from the operation of such Unencumbered Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement (2) all management fees payable in respect of such Unencumbered Asset for such fiscal quarterly period (1) minus (2) (insert 0 if negative number) equals: | $ $ $ | | |
(C) Intentionally deleted. | $ | | |
(D) Calculate (4x(A-B)): | $ | | |
(E) If the Unencumbered Asset was acquired during the applicable fiscal quarter, upward adjustment in an amount equal to the actual NOI for the applicable fiscal quarter or If the Unencumbered Asset was disposed of during the applicable fiscal quarter, downward adjustment in an amount equal to the actual NOI for the applicable fiscal quarter. | $ ($) | | |
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(F) Insert Amount from (D) Insert amount from (E) Equals | | $ plus/minus $ equals $ | |
(G)Amount of pro forma upward adjustment for Tenancy Leases entered into during the quarter in the ordinary course of business | $ | | |
(H) Asset Value equals (F +G) ÷ either 6.50% (if an Asset other than a Leased Asset) or 8.75% (if a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset) | | $ | |
(I) If Unencumbered Asset was acquired within last 12 months, the acquisition price | $ | | |
(J) Asset Value (Technology Assets other than Short-Term Leased Assets): If Unencumbered Asset was acquired within last 12 months, insert greater of (H) and (I). If Unencumbered Asset was acquired 12 or more months ago, insert (H). or Asset Value (Technology Assets that are Short-Term Leased Assets): Insert the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value | $ $ | | $ |
Calculation of Asset Value (Redevelopment Asset / Development Asset)
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Redevelopment Asset: [Insert Name] | |
Asset Value for Redevelopment Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset: equals the book value of such Asset as determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation): or Asset Value for Redevelopment Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset: equals the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value: | $ |
Development Asset: [Insert Name] | |
Asset Value for Development Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset equals the book value of such Asset as determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation): or Asset Value for Development Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset: equals the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value: | $ |
Calculation of Asset Value (Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset)
Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that, but for such Asset being owned or leased by an Unconsolidated Affiliate (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset), would qualify as a Technology Asset under the definition thereof: [Insert Name] | |||
(A) Net Operating Income attributable to such Unencumbered Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement | $ | | |
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(B) (1) 2% of all rental income (other than tenant reimbursements) from the operation of such Unencumbered Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement (2) all management fees payable in respect of such Unencumbered Asset for such fiscal quarterly period (1) minus (2) (insert 0 if negative number) equals: | $ $ $ | | |
(C) Intentionally deleted. | $ | | |
(D) Calculate (4x(A-B)): | $ | | |
(E) If the Unencumbered Asset was acquired during the applicable fiscal quarter, upward adjustment in an amount equal to the actual NOI for the applicable fiscal quarter or If the Unencumbered Asset was disposed of during the applicable fiscal quarter, downward adjustment in an amount equal to the actual NOI for the applicable fiscal quarter. | $ ($) | | |
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(F) Insert Amount from (D) Insert amount from (E) Equals | | $ plus/minus $ equals $ | |
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(G)Amount of pro forma upward adjustment -for new leases, subleases, real estate licenses, occupancy agreements and rights of use entered into during the quarter in the ordinary course of business | $ | | |
(H) Asset Value equals the JV Pro Rata Share of (F +G) ÷ either 6.50% (if an Asset other than a Leased Asset) or 8.75% (if a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset) | | $ | |
(I) If the Unencumbered Asset was acquired within last 12 months, the JV Pro Rata Share of the acquisition price | $ | | |
(J) Asset Value (Unencumbered Affiliate Assets other than Short-Term Leased Assets): If Unencumbered Asset was acquired within last 12 months, insert greater of (H) and (I). If Unencumbered Asset was acquired 12 or more months ago, insert (H). or Asset Value (Unencumbered Affiliate Assets that are Short-Term Leased Assets): Insert the JV Pro Rata Share of the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value or Asset Value (Unencumbered Affiliate Assets that are not described above): Insert the JV Pro Rata Share of the book value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset | $ $ | | $ |
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Sum of Asset Values for Unencumbered Assets
$
Sum of Asset Values for all Unencumbered Assets
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SCHEDULE II
Schedule of Unencumbered Assets
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[INSERT SIGNATURE BLOCK FOR EACH LOAN PARTY]
Exh. E
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. – Form of Unencumbered Assets Certificate 4887-5314-9156.3
EXHIBIT F TO THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
RESERVED
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Digital Realty Trust, L.P. 4887-5314-9156.3
EXHIBIT G to the THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL ADDENDUM
SUPPLEMENTAL ADDENDUM
To: Lenders under the Supplemental Tranche (as defined below) Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein, unless otherwise defined herein, being used herein as therein defined), among Digital Realty Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership, as Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as Parent Guarantor, the other Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties.
Pursuant to Section 2.20(a) of the Credit Agreement, the Borrowers hereby request a Supplemental Tranche (the “Supplemental Tranche”) on the terms and conditions set forth below:
1.A Supplemental Tranche with aggregate Supplemental Tranche Commitments in the amount of in the Supplemental Currency indicated below.
2.The Supplemental Currency shall be .
3.The existing Borrower or the Additional Borrower that will be the Supplemental Borrower with respect to the Supplemental Tranche: .
4.The Supplemental Tranche shall bear interest as follows (including, if applicable, the ScreenRateandQuotationDayfortheSupplementalTranche):
.
5.The Applicable Lending Office of each Lender with a Supplemental Tranche Commitment in respect of the Supplemental Tranche and such Supplemental Tranche Commitments are set forth on an updated Schedule I to the Credit Agreement attached hereto.
6.Certain deadlines in the Credit Agreement as they relate to the Supplemental Tranche shall be as follows:
(a)Notice of Borrowing Deadline: | |
(b)Interest Period Notice Deadline: | |
(c)Funding Deadline: | |
(d)Increase Agent Notice Deadline: | |
(e)Increase Funding Deadline: | |
(f)Reallocation Agent Notice Deadline: | |
(g)Reallocation Funding Deadline: | |
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(h) | Prepayment Notice Deadline: |
7.OthertermsandprovisionsrelatingtotheSupplementalTranche:
The Borrowers confirm that the conditions to the creation of the Supplemental Tranche set forth in Section 2.20(a) of the Credit Agreement have been satisfied.
This Supplemental Addendum supplements the Credit Agreement. To the extent of any inconsistency between the terms of this Supplemental Addendum and the terms of the Credit Agreement, the terms of this Supplemental Addendum shall prevail and govern to the extent of such inconsistency.
This Supplemental Addendum shall constitute a Loan Document under the Credit Agreement and shall be governed by the law of the State of New York.
Very truly yours,
[NAME OF SUPPLEMENTAL BORROWER]
By: Name:
Title:
Approved and agreed as of the Supplemental Tranche Effective Date (as defined below):
[INSERT SIGNATURE BLOCK FOR EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY]
Approved and agreed this day of ,
(the “Supplemental Tranche Effective Date”)
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent
By Name:
Title:
[INSERT SIGNATURE BLOCK FOR EACH LENDER MAKING
A SUPPLEMENTAL TRANCHE COMMITMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICABLE SUPPLEMENTAL TRANCHE AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE FUNDING AGENT]
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Digital Realty Trust, L.P. – Form of Supplemental Addendum 4887-5314-9156.3
EXHIBIT H to the THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF BORROWER ACCESSION AGREEMENT
BORROWER ACCESSION AGREEMENT
Citibank, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement referred to below
1615 Brett Road, Ops III New Castle, Delaware 19720 United States of America
Attention: Agency Operations
Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as in effect on the date hereof and as it may hereafter be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Digital Realty Trust, L.P., as a Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as Parent Guarantor, the other Guarantors from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time, and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the above-captioned Credit Agreement.The capitalized terms defined in the Credit Agreement and not otherwise defined herein are used herein as therein defined.
Section 1. Accession. By its execution of this Accession Agreement, the undersigned (“Additional Borrower”) absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably undertakes to and agrees to observe and be bound by the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement and other Loan Documents and all of the Obligations set forth therein (including, without limitation, any extensions, modifications, substitutions, amendments or renewals of any or all of the foregoing Obligations) as if it were an original party thereto as an initial Borrower.
Section 2. Obligations under the Loan Documents. The undersigned Additional Borrower hereby agrees, as of the date first above written, to be bound as a Borrower by all of the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to the same extent as each of the other Borrowers thereunder. The undersigned Additional Borrower further agrees, as of the date first above written, that each reference in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to an “Additional Borrower”, a “Loan Party”, or a “Borrower” shall also mean and be a reference to the undersigned Additional Borrower.
Section 3. Consent of Loan Parties. The existing Loan Parties hereby consent to the accession of the undersigned Additional Borrower to the Loan Documents on the terms of Sections 1 and 2 of this Accession Agreement and agree that the Loan Documents shall hereinafter be read and construed as if the undersigned Additional Borrower had been an original party in the capacity of an initial Borrower.
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Section 4. Representations and Warranties. As of the date hereof, the undersigned Additional Borrower hereby makes each representation and warranty set forth in Section 4.01 of the Credit Agreement to the same extent as each other Borrower.
Section 5. Delivery by Facsimile. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Accession Agreement by facsimile or e-mail (which e-mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the undersigned) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Accession Agreement.
Section 6. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial, Etc. (a) This Accession Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
(b)The undersigned Additional Borrower hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of any New York State court or any Federal court of the United States of America sitting in New York County, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Accession Agreement, the Credit Agreement, or any of the other Loan Documents to which it is or is to be a party, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and the undersigned hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such New York State court or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. The undersigned Additional Borrower agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Accession Agreement, the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document shall affect any right that any party may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Accession Agreement, the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents to which it is or is to be a party in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
(c)The undersigned Additional Borrower irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Accession Agreement, the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents to which it is or is to be a party in any New York State or Federal court. The undersigned Additional Borrower hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such suit, action or proceeding in any such court.
(d)THE UNDERSIGNED ADDITIONAL BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, THE FACILITY OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY LENDER PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT THEREOF.
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Very truly yours,
[NAME OF ADDITIONAL BORROWER]
By: Name:
Title:
Approved this day of ,
[INSERT SIGNATURE BLOCK FOR EACH LOAN PARTY]
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EXHIBIT I to the SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GLOBAL SENIOR CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF PRICING CERTIFICATE
PRICING CERTIFICATE
Reference is made to that certain Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Digital Realty Trust, L.P., as a Borrower, the Guarantors party thereto from time to time, other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings specified in the Credit Agreement.
The undersigned hereby certifies, solely in [his/her] capacity as Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor, that:
1.[He/She] is a duly appointed [insert title of Responsible Officer] of the Parent Guarantor and [he/she] is authorized to deliver this Pricing Certificate on behalf of the Parent Guarantor.
2.Attached as Annex A hereto is a true and correct copy of the KPI Metric Report for the Annual Period ending on December 31, [ ].
3.The Sustainability Facility Fee Adjustment in respect of the Annual Period described in clause 2 above is [+][-][ ] basis points per annum, and the Sustainability Margin Adjustment in respect of the Annual Period described in clause 2 above is [+][-][ ] basis points per annum, in each case as computed as set forth on Annex B hereto.
4.Attached as Annex C hereto is a review report of the KPI Metrics Auditor confirming that the KPI Metrics Auditor is not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such computations referred to in clause 3 of this Pricing Certificate in order for them to be presented in all material respects in conformity with the applicable reporting criteria.
The foregoing certifications are made and delivered this [ ] day of [ ], 202[_].
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
By: Name:
Title:
]
Annex A
(KPI Metric Report)
]
Annex B
(Sustainability Margin Adjustment and Sustainability Facility Fee Adjustment)
]
Annex C
(Review Report of The KPI Metrics Auditor)
Exhibit 10.2
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
Dated as of September 24, 2024
among
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
as Operating Partnership,
DIGITAL JAPAN, LLC,
as the Initial Borrower,
THE ADDITIONAL BORROWERS PARTY HERETO,
as Borrowers,
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
as Parent Guarantor,
THE ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO,
as Additional Guarantors,
THE INITIAL LENDERS AND ISSUING BANKS NAMED HEREIN,
as Initial Lenders and Issuing Banks
and
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,
as Administrative Agent,
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,
as Sustainability Structuring Agent,
and
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,
MUFG BANK, LTD. AND
MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,
as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners
Digital Realty – Second Amended and Restated Yen Credit Agreement
SCHEDULES
Schedule I-Commitments and Applicable Lending Offices
Schedule II-Deemed Qualifying Ground Leases
Schedule III-Certain Notice Addresses
Schedule IV-Existing Letters of Credit
Schedule V-Rollover Borrowings
Schedule VI-Short Term Leases
Schedule 2.23-Sustainability Adjustments
Schedule 4.01(n)-Surviving Debt
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A-Form of Note
Exhibit B-Form of Notice of Borrowing
Exhibit C-Form of Guaranty Supplement
Exhibit D-Form of Assignment and Acceptance
Exhibit E-Form of Unencumbered Assets Certificate
Exhibit F-Form of Borrower Accession Agreement
Exhibit G-Form of Pricing Certificate
Exhibit 10.2
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of September 24, 2024 (this “Agreement”) among DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), DIGITAL JAPAN, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Initial Borrower”; and collectively with any Additional Borrowers (as defined below), the “Borrowers” and each individually a “Borrower”), DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Parent Guarantor”), DIGITAL EURO FINCO, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Digital Euro”), any Additional Guarantors (as hereinafter defined) acceding hereto pursuant to Section 5.01(j) (the Additional Guarantors, together with the Operating Partnership, the Parent Guarantor and Digital Euro, the “Guarantors”), the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders listed on the signature pages hereof as the initial lenders (the “Initial Lenders”), each Issuing Bank (as hereinafter defined) and SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION (“SMBC”), as administrative agent (together with any successor administrative agent appointed pursuant to Article VIII, the “Administrative Agent”) for the Lender Parties (as hereinafter defined), with SMBC as sustainability structuring agent (the “Sustainability Structuring Agent”), and SMBC, MUFG BANK, LTD. and MIZUHO BANK, LTD, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners (the “Arrangers”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 18, 2021, as amended through the Closing Date (as defined below), among the Operating Partnership, the Borrowers, the Parent Guarantor, the additional guarantors party thereto, SMBC, as administrative agent, the other financial institutions party thereto, with SMBC, MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd, as the arrangers (the “Existing Revolving Credit Agreement”), the lenders party thereto agreed to extend certain commitments to make certain extensions of credit available to the Borrowers; and
WHEREAS, the Borrowers, the Guarantors, the Administrative Agent and the lenders party to the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement desire to amend and restate the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement to make certain amendments thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals set forth above, which by this reference are incorporated into the operative provisions of this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof and on the basis of the representations and warranties herein set forth, the parties hereby agree to amend and restate the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement to read in its entirety as herein set forth.
“Acceding Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(d).
“Accepting Lenders” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Accrued Amounts” has the meaning specified in Section 2.11(a).
“Additional Borrower” means any Person that becomes a Borrower pursuant to Section 5.01(p).
“Additional Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(j).
“Adjusted EBITDA” means an amount equal to the EBITDA for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during such four-fiscal quarter period, Adjusted EBITDA will be adjusted (a) in the case of an acquisition, by adding thereto an amount equal to the acquired Asset’s actual EBITDA (computed as if such Asset was owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or one of its Subsidiaries for the entire four-fiscal quarter period) generated during the portion of such four-fiscal quarter period that such Asset was not owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary and (b) in the case of a disposition, by subtracting therefrom an amount equal to the actual EBITDA generated by the Asset so disposed of during such four-fiscal quarter period.
“Adjusted Net Operating Income” means, with respect to any Asset, the product of (a) four (4) times (b) (i) Net Operating Income attributable to such Asset less (ii) the amount, if any, by which (A) 2% of all rental income (other than tenant reimbursements) from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, exceeds (B) all management fees payable in respect of such Asset for such fiscal period; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during any fiscal quarter, Adjusted Net Operating Income will be adjusted (1) in the case of an acquisition, by adding thereto an amount equal to (x) four (4) times (y) the acquired Asset’s actual Net Operating Income (computed as if such Asset was owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or one of its Subsidiaries for the entire fiscal quarter) generated during the portion of such fiscal quarter that such Asset was not owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary and (2) in the case of a disposition, by subtracting therefrom an amount equal to (x) four (4) times (y) the actual Net Operating Income generated by the Asset so disposed of during such fiscal quarter.
“Administrative Agent” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Administrative Agent’s Account” means the account of the Administrative Agent designated in writing from time to time by the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers and the Lender Parties for such purpose or such other account as the Administrative Agent shall specify in writing to the Lender Parties.
“Advance” means a Revolving Credit Advance or a Letter of Credit Advance.
“Affected Financial Institution” means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial Institution.
“Affected Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(f).
“Affiliate” means, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person or is a director or officer of such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under common control with”) of a Person means the possession, direct or
indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of Voting Interests, by contract or otherwise. In no event shall the Administrative Agent or any Lender Party be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Borrower.
“Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange” means, in relation to any amount denominated in any currency, and unless expressly provided otherwise, the bid rate that appears on the Reuters (Page AFX= or Screen ECB37, as applicable) screen page for cross currency rates, in each case with respect to such currency on the date specified below in the definition of Equivalent, provided that if such service or screen page ceases to be available, the Administrative Agent shall use such other service or page quoting cross currency rates as the Administrative Agent determines in its reasonable discretion.
“Agreement” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings” means distributions (excluding extraordinary or non-recurring distributions) received in cash from Unconsolidated Affiliates.
“Annual Period” means each period beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st (inclusive) during the term of the Facility.
“Anti-Corruption Laws” shall mean all laws, rules, and regulations of any jurisdiction applicable to the Loan Parties or their Subsidiaries from time to time concerning or relating to bribery, corruption or money laundering including, without limitation, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.
“Anti-Social Forces” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(v).
“Applicable Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
“Applicable Lending Office” means, with respect to each Lender Party, such Lender Party’s Domestic Lending Office in the case of a TIBOR Rate Advance.
“Applicable Margin” means, subject to the Sustainability Margin Adjustment and the Sustainability Unused Fee Adjustment in accordance with the last paragraph of this definition, at any date of determination, a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Debt Rating as set forth below:
Pricing Level | Debt Rating | Applicable Margin for TIBOR Rate Advances | Applicable Margin for Unused Fee |
---|---|---|---|
I | A/A2 or better | 0.35% | 0.10% |
II | A-/A3 | 0.40% | 0.10% |
III | BBB+/Baa1 | 0.45% | 0.10% |
IV | BBB/Baa2 | 0.50% | 0.10% |
Pricing Level | Debt Rating | Applicable Margin for TIBOR Rate Advances | Applicable Margin for Unused Fee |
---|---|---|---|
V | BBB-/Baa3 (or unrated) | 0.60% | 0.15% |
The Applicable Margin for any Interest Period for all Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing shall be determined by reference to the Debt Rating in effect on the first day of such Interest Period; provided, however, that (a) the Applicable Margin shall initially be at Pricing Level IV on the Closing Date, (b) no change in the Applicable Margin resulting from the Debt Rating shall be effective until three Business Days after the earlier to occur of (i) the date on which the Administrative Agent receives the certificate described in Section 5.03(k) and (ii) the Administrative Agent’s actual knowledge of an applicable change in the Debt Rating.
It is understood and agreed that the Applicable Margin and the Unused Fee shall be adjusted from time to time based upon the Sustainability Margin Adjustment and the Sustainability Unused Fee Adjustment, as applicable (in each case, to be calculated and applied as set forth in Section 2.23); provided, however, that in no event shall the Applicable Margin with respect to any Advances be less than zero percent per annum (0.00%).
“Applicable Screen Rate” means TIBOR.
“Arrangers” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Asset Value” means, at any date of determination, (a) in the case of (i) any Technology Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value of such Asset or (ii) any Technology Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided, however, that the Asset Value of each Technology Asset (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset) shall be limited, during the first 12 months following the date of acquisition thereof, to the greater of (x) the acquisition price thereof or (y)(I) in the case of any Technology Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (II) in the case of any Technology Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided further that an upward adjustment shall be made to the Asset Value of any Technology Asset (in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent) as new Tenancy Leases are entered into in respect of such Asset in the ordinary course of business, (b)(i)(x) in the case of any Development Asset that is a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset or any Redevelopment Asset that is a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of any Development Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset or any Redevelopment Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof and (ii) in the case of any other Development Asset or Redevelopment Asset, the book value of such Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation), (c) in the case of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that, but for such Asset being owned or leased by an Unconsolidated Affiliate (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset), would qualify as a Technology Asset under the definition thereof, (x) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the JV Pro Rata Share of the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the JV Pro Rata Share of the Short-Term Leased
Asset Book Value thereof; provided, however, that the Asset Value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset shall be limited, during the first 12 months following the date of acquisition thereof, to the JV Pro Rata Share of the greater of (i) the acquisition price thereof or (ii)(x) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided further that an upward adjustment shall be made to Asset Value of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset described in this clause (c) (in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent) as new leases, subleases, real estate licenses, occupancy agreements and rights of use are entered into in respect of such Asset in the ordinary course of business and (d) in the case of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset not described in clause (c) above, the JV Pro Rata Share of the book value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset.
“Assets” means Technology Assets (including Leased Assets), Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets (including Leased Assets), Redevelopment Assets (including Leased Assets) and Development Assets (including Leased Assets).
“Assignment and Acceptance” means an assignment and acceptance entered into by a Lender Party and an Eligible Assignee, and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in accordance with Section 9.07 and in substantially the form of Exhibit D hereto.
“Auditor’s Determination” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Available Amount” of any Letter of Credit means, at any time, the maximum amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit at such time (assuming compliance at such time with all conditions to drawing). If on any date of determination a standby Letter of Credit has expired by its terms but any amount may still be drawn thereunder by reason of the operation of Rule 3.14 of the ISP, the Available Amount of such standby Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be the amount so remaining available to be drawn.
“Bail-In Action” means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.
“Bail-In Legislation” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, regulation rule or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time which is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, the UK Bail-In Legislation.
“Bankruptcy Law” means any applicable law governing a proceeding of the type referred to in Section 6.01(f) or Title 11, U.S. Code, or any similar foreign, federal or state law for the relief of debtors.
“Beneficial Ownership Certification” means, if any Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” within the meaning of the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, a certification of beneficial ownership as required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.
“Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.
“Benefit Plan” means any of (a) an “employee benefit plan” (as defined in ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (b) a “plan” as defined in Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code or (c) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of ERISA Section 3(42) or otherwise for
purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code) the assets of any such “employee benefit plan” or “plan”.
“BHC Act Affiliate” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Bond Debt” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(j).
“Bond Issuance” means any offering or issuance of any Bonds or the acquisition of any Subsidiary that has Bonds outstanding.
“Bonds” means bonds, notes, loan stock, debentures and comparable debt instruments that evidence debt obligations of a Person.
“Borrower” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Borrower Accession Agreement” means the Borrower Accession Agreement, between the Administrative Agent and an Additional Borrower relating to such Additional Borrower which is to become a Borrower hereunder at any time on or after the Effective Date, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit F.
“Borrower’s Account” means such account as any Borrower shall specify in writing to the Administrative Agent.
“Borrowing” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Revolving Credit Advances of the same Type made by the Lenders.
“Business Day” means a day of the year on which banks are not required or authorized by law to close in New York City and on which commercial banks are open for business in Tokyo.
“Capitalized Leases” means all leases that have been or should be, in accordance with GAAP, recorded as capitalized leases.
“Capitalized Value” means (a) in the case of any Asset other than a Leased Asset, the Adjusted Net Operating Income of such Asset divided by 6.50%, and (b) in the case of any Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Adjusted Net Operating Income of such Asset divided by 8.75%.
“Cash Collateralize” means, in respect of an obligation, provide and pledge (as a first priority perfected security interest) cash collateral in the currency of the obligation that is to be cash collateralized, at a location and pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the applicable Issuing Bank and “Cash Collateralization” shall have a corresponding meaning.
“Cash Equivalents” means any of the following, to the extent owned by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) and having a maturity of not greater than 360 days from the date of acquisition thereof: (a) readily marketable direct obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof or obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States, (b) readily marketable direct obligations of any state of the United States or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof having, at the time of acquisition, the highest rating obtainable from either Moody’s or S&P, (c) domestic and foreign certificates of deposit or domestic time deposits or foreign deposits or bankers’ acceptances (foreign or domestic) in Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Francs, Euros, Hong Kong Dollars, Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Yen,
Australian Dollars or Mexican Pesos that are issued by a bank: (I) which has, at the time of acquisition, a long-term rating of at least A or the equivalent from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch and (II) if a United States domestic bank, which is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (d) commercial paper (foreign and domestic) rated at least “Prime-1” (or the then equivalent grade) by Moody’s or “A-1” (or the then equivalent grade) by S&P, (e) overnight securities repurchase agreements, or reverse repurchase agreements secured by any of the foregoing types of securities or debt instruments, provided that the collateral supporting such repurchase agreements shall have a value not less than 101% of the principal amount of the repurchase agreement plus accrued interest; and (f) money market funds invested in investments substantially all of which consist of the items described in clauses (a) through (e) foregoing.
“CERCLA” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time.
“Certified Capacity” means the total amount of data center power capacity, measured in megawatts of IT power (“MW-IT”) of data centers owned, operated and/or managed by the Operating Partnership or its Subsidiaries that received certification according to:
(a)the standards of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) at one of the following levels: Silver, Gold or Platinum;
(b)Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM): Very Good, Excellent or Outstanding;
(c)Singapore BCA Green Mark: Gold, GoldPlus or Platinum;
(d)Green Globes (administered by the US Green Building Initiative): 3 Globes or 4 Globes;
(e)Certified Energy Efficient Datacenter Award: Silver or Gold;
(f)Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency: B+, A or S;
(g)DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen): Silver, Gold, or Platinum;
(h)National Australian Built Environment Rating System: minimum 4.5 Star or above;
(i)Green Building Council of Australia Green Star (including Design and As Built): minimum 4 Star or above; or
(j)the standards of one or more generally comparable global or country-specific green building certification standards and certified at a level comparable to the certification levels specified in clause (a) above;
in each case as certified by the KPI Metric Auditor. For each project certified at the applicable levels, the as-designed electrical power usage effectiveness (PUE) will be not more than 1.5.
“Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following: (a) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired and shall continue to have following the date hereof beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of Voting Interests of the Parent Guarantor (or other securities convertible into such Voting Interests) representing 40% or
more of the combined voting power of all Voting Interests of the Parent Guarantor; or (b) during any consecutive twelve month period commencing on or after the Closing Date, individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the Board of Directors of the Parent Guarantor (together with any new directors whose election by the Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by the Parent Guarantor stockholders was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office who either were members of the Board of Directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office, except for any such change resulting from (x) death or disability of any such member, (y) satisfaction of any requirement for the majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Parent Guarantor to qualify under applicable law as independent directors, or (z) the replacement of any member of the Board of Directors who is an officer or employee of the Parent Guarantor with any other officer or employee of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Affiliates; or (c) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired and shall continue to have following the date hereof, by contract or otherwise, or shall have entered into a contract or arrangement that, upon consummation, will result in its or their acquisition of the power to direct, directly or indirectly, the management or policies of the Parent Guarantor; or (d) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be the general partner of the Operating Partnership; or (e) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be the legal and beneficial owner of at least 80% of the general partnership interests of the Operating Partnership.
“Closing Date” means the date of this Agreement.
“Commitment” means a Revolving Credit Commitment or a Letter of Credit Commitment.
“Commitment Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(b).
“Commitment Increase” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(a).
“Commitment Increase Minimum” means ¥100,000,000.
“Commitment Minimum” means ¥350,000,000.
“Commodity Exchange Act” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.
“Communications” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(b).
“Confidential Information” means information that any Loan Party furnishes to the Administrative Agent or any Lender Party in writing designated as confidential, but does not include any such information that is or becomes generally available to the public other than by way of a breach of the confidentiality provisions of Section 9.12 or that is or becomes available to the Administrative Agent or such Lender Party from a source other than the Loan Parties or the Administrative Agent or any other Lender Party and not in violation of any confidentiality agreement with respect to such information that is actually known to Administrative Agent or such Lender Party.
“Consent Request Date” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Consolidated” refers to the consolidation of accounts in accordance with GAAP.
“Consolidated Debt” means Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries plus the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt of Unconsolidated Affiliates that, in each case, is included as a liability on
the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor in accordance with GAAP, minus unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries.
“Consolidated Secured Debt” means Secured Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries that is included as a liability on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor in accordance with GAAP.
“Contingent Obligation” means, with respect to any Person, any Obligation or arrangement of such Person to guarantee or intended to guarantee any Debt, leases, dividends or other payment Obligations (“primary obligations”) of any other Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including, without limitation (and without duplication), (a) the direct or indirect guarantee (other than (x) endorsements in the ordinary course of business of negotiable instruments or documents for deposit or collection, (y) indemnification obligations and purchase price adjustments pursuant to acquisition agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business and (z) guarantees of liabilities of third parties that do not constitute Debt), co-making, discounting with recourse or sale with recourse by such Person of the Obligation of a primary obligor, (b) the Obligation to make, take or pay or similar payments, if required, regardless of nonperformance by any other party or parties to an agreement or (c) any Obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent, (i) to purchase any such primary obligation or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor, (ii) to advance or supply funds (A) for the purchase or payment of any such primary obligation or (B) to maintain working capital or equity capital of the primary obligor or otherwise to maintain the net worth or solvency of the primary obligor, (iii) to purchase property, assets, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of any such primary obligation of the ability of the primary obligor to make payment of such primary obligation or (iv) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the holder of such primary obligation against loss in respect thereof. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Contingent Obligation is made (or, if less, the maximum amount of such primary obligation for which such Person may be liable pursuant to the terms of the instrument evidencing such Contingent Obligation) or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof (assuming such Person is required to perform thereunder), as determined by such Person in good faith, all as recorded on the balance sheet or on the footnotes to the most recent financial statements of such Person in accordance with GAAP. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, “Contingent Obligation” shall not include (x) guarantees of loan commitments or construction loans in the amount of any funds advanced or drawn under such loan commitments or construction loans or (y) contingent obligations under any Special Limited Contribution Agreement (“SLCA”) in connection with such Person’s contributions of Real Property to any Property Fund pursuant to which a Person is obligated to make additional capital contributions to the respective Property Fund under certain circumstances unless the obligations under the SLCA are required under GAAP to be included as “liabilities” on the balance sheet of such Person.
“Controlled Joint Venture” means any (a) Unconsolidated Affiliate in which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries (i) holds a majority of Equity Interests and (ii) after giving effect to all buy/sell provisions contained in the applicable constituent documents of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, controls all material decisions of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, including without limitation the financing, refinancing and disposition of the assets of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, or (b) Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership that is not a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.
“Conversion”, “Convert” and “Converted” each refer to a conversion of Advances of one Type into Advances of the other Type pursuant to Section 2.07 or 2.10.
“Convertible Indebtedness” has the meaning specified in the definition of Equity Interests.
“Corresponding Amendment” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(g).
“Covered Entity” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Covered Party” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(a).
“Cross-stream Guaranty” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Customary Carve-Out Agreement” has the meaning specified in the definition of Non-Recourse Debt.
“Danish Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(t).
“Debt” of any Person means, without duplication for purposes of calculating financial ratios, (a) all Debt for Borrowed Money of such Person, (b) all Obligations of such Person for the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than (i) trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business and not overdue by more than 60 days or that are subject to a Good Faith Contest and (ii) any purchase price adjustment or earnout obligation until such purchase price adjustment or earnout obligation becomes a liability on the balance sheet of such Person in accordance with GAAP), (c) all Obligations of such Person evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or other similar instruments, (d) all Obligations of such Person created or arising under any conditional sale or other title retention agreement with respect to property acquired by such Person (even though the rights and remedies of the seller or lender under such agreement in the event of default are limited to repossession or sale of such property), (e) all Obligations of such Person as lessee under Capitalized Leases, (f) all Obligations of such Person under acceptance, letter of credit or similar facilities (but excluding any of the foregoing to the extent secured by cash collateral), (g) all Obligations of such Person to purchase, redeem, retire, defease or otherwise make any payment (but excluding for the avoidance of doubt (i) regular quarterly dividends, (ii) periodic capital gains distributions and (iii) special year-end dividends made in connection with maintaining the Parent Guarantor’s status as a REIT and allowing it to avoid income and excise taxes) in respect of any Equity Interests in such Person or any other Person (other than Preferred Interests that are issued by any Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof and classified as either equity or minority interests pursuant to GAAP) or any warrants, rights or options to acquire such Equity Interests, (h) all Obligations of such Person in respect of Hedge Agreements, valued at the Net Agreement Value thereof, (i) all Contingent Obligations of such Person with respect to Debt and (j) all indebtedness and other payment Obligations referred to in clauses (a) through (i) above of another Person secured by (or for which the holder of such Debt has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any Lien on property (including, without limitation, accounts and contract rights) owned by such Person, even though such Person has not assumed or become liable for the payment of such indebtedness or other payment Obligations; provided, however, that (A) in the case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries “Debt” shall also include, without duplication, the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for each Unconsolidated Affiliate and (B) for purposes of computing the Leverage Ratio, “Debt” shall be deemed to exclude (1) Redeemable Preferred Interests issued as trust preferred securities by the Parent Guarantor and the Borrowers to the extent the same are by their terms subordinated to the Facility and not Redeemable until after the Termination Date, as of the date of such computation, (2) Obligations under any operating lease to the extent such Obligations are already included in Net Operating Income and (3) any Permitted Warrant Transactions.
“Debt for Borrowed Money” of any Person means all items that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as indebtedness on a Consolidated balance sheet of such Person;
provided, however, that in the case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries “Debt for Borrowed Money” shall also include, without duplication, the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for Borrowed Money for each Unconsolidated Affiliate; provided further that as used in the definition of “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio”, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, the term “Debt for Borrowed Money” (a) shall include, in the case of an acquisition, an amount equal to the Debt for Borrowed Money directly relating to such Asset existing immediately following such acquisition (computed as if such indebtedness in respect of such Asset was in existence for the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary for the entire four-fiscal quarter period), and (b) shall exclude, in the case of a disposition, an amount equal to the actual Debt for Borrowed Money to which such Asset was subject to the extent such Debt for Borrowed Money was repaid or otherwise terminated upon the disposition of such Asset during such four-fiscal quarter period.
“Debt Rating” means, as of any date, the rating that has been most recently assigned by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, to the long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt of the Parent Guarantor or if applicable, to the “implied rating” of the Parent Guarantor’s long-term senior unsecured credit enhanced debt; provided that if neither of the foregoing ratings are available on such date, then Debt Rating shall mean the rating that has been most recently assigned by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, as the Parent Guarantor’s issuer rating. For purposes of the foregoing, (i) if any rating established by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s shall be changed, such change shall be effective as of the date on which such change is first announced publicly by the rating agency making such change and (ii) if S&P, Fitch or Moody’s shall change the basis on which ratings are established, each reference to the Parent Guarantor’s Debt Rating announced by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, shall refer to the then equivalent rating by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be. For the purposes of determining the Applicable Margin, (A) if the Parent Guarantor has three ratings and such ratings are split, then, if the difference between the highest and lowest is one level apart, it will be the highest of the three, provided that if the difference is more than one level, the average rating of the two highest will be used (or, if such average rating is not a recognized category, then the second highest rating will be used), (B) if the Parent Guarantor has only two ratings, it will be the higher of the two, provided that if the ratings are more than one level apart, the average rating will be used (or, if such average rating is not a recognized category, then the higher rating will be used), and (C) if the Parent Guarantor has only one rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s, then the Debt Rating shall be such credit rating.
“Default” means any Event of Default or any event that would constitute an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or time elapse or both.
“Default Right” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Defaulting Lender” means at any time, subject to Section 2.21(b), (i) any Lender that has failed for two (2) or more Business Days to comply with its obligations under this Agreement to make an Advance or make any other payment due hereunder (each, a “funding obligation”) unless such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender’s good faith determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (which conditions precedent, together with the applicable default, if any, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, (ii) any Lender that has notified the Administrative Agent, the Borrowers, or any Issuing Bank in writing, or has stated publicly, that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder (unless such writing or public statement states that such
position is based on such Lender’s good faith determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with the applicable default, if any, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (iii) any Lender that has, for three or more Business Days after written request of the Administrative Agent or any Borrower, failed to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the applicable Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (iii) upon the Administrative Agent’s and the applicable Borrower’s receipt of such written confirmation), or (iv) any Lender with respect to which a Lender Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing with respect to such Lender or its Parent Company, provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (x) the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect Parent Company thereof by an Applicable Governmental Authority, or (y) if such Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company is solvent, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed, in each case so long as such ownership interest or appointment, as applicable, does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Applicable Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender (provided, in each case, that neither the reallocation of funding obligations provided for in Section 2.21(a) as a result of a Lender being a Defaulting Lender nor the performance by Non-Defaulting Lenders of such reallocated funding obligations will by themselves cause the relevant Defaulting Lender to become a Non-Defaulting Lender; provided further that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (I) the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect Parent Company thereof by an Applicable Governmental Authority, or (II) if such Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company is solvent, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed, in each case so long as such ownership interest or appointment, as applicable, does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States). Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any of clauses (i) through (iv) above will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender will be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.21(b)) upon notification of such determination by the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders.
“Development Asset” means Real Property (whether owned or leased) acquired for development into a Technology Asset that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as a development property on a Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries. For the avoidance of any doubt, Development Assets shall not constitute Technology Assets but assets that are leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof as lessee pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) shall not be precluded from being Development Assets.
“Digital Euro” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
“Division” and “Divide” each refer to a division of a Delaware limited liability company into two or more newly formed limited liability companies pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.
“Dollars” and the “$” sign each means lawful currency of the United States of America.
“EBITDA” means, for any period, without duplication, (a) the sum of (i) net income (or net loss) (excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary and unusual items and the non-cash component of non-recurring items), (ii) interest expense, (iii) income tax expense, (iv) depreciation expense, (v) amortization expense (including, without limitation, amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets), in each case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries determined on a Consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP for such period, and (vi) to the extent such amounts were deducted in calculating net income (or net loss), (A) losses from extraordinary, non-recurring and unusual items (including, without limitation, prepayment penalties and costs or fees incurred in connection with any capital markets offering, debt financing, or amendment thereto, redemption or exchange of indebtedness, lease termination, business combination, acquisition, disposition, recapitalization or similar transaction (regardless of whether such transaction is completed)), (B) expenses and losses associated with Hedge Agreements, (C) expenses and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, (D) non-cash stock compensation costs for such period, (E) non-recurring integration costs and expenses resulting from operational changes and improvements (including, without limitation, severance costs and business optimization expenses), (F) non-recurring charges and expenses, restructuring charges, transaction expenses (including, without limitation, transaction expenses incurred in connection with any merger or acquisition) and underwriters’ fees, and severance and retention payments in connection with any merger or acquisition, in each case for such period, less extraordinary gains and cash payments (not otherwise deducted in determining net income) made during such period with respect to non-cash charges that were added back in a prior period, (G) gains or losses from the early extinguishment of indebtedness and (H) gains or losses from sales of previously depreciated assets plus (b) Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings, plus (c) with respect to each Unconsolidated Affiliate, the JV Pro Rata Share of the sum of (i) net income (or net loss) (excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary and unusual items), (ii) interest expense, (iii) income tax expense, (iv) depreciation expense, (v) amortization expense of such Unconsolidated Affiliate (including, without limitation, amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets), and (vi) to the extent such amounts were deducted in calculating net income (or net loss) with respect to such Unconsolidated Affiliate, (A) losses from extraordinary, non-recurring and unusual items (including, without limitation, prepayment penalties and costs or fees incurred in connection with any capital markets offering, debt financing, or amendment thereto, redemption or exchange of indebtedness, lease termination, business combination, acquisition, disposition, recapitalization or similar transaction (regardless of whether such transaction is completed)), (B) expenses and losses associated with Hedge Agreements, (C) expenses and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, in each case determined on a consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP for such period, (D) non-cash stock compensation costs for such period, (E) non-recurring integration costs and expenses resulting from operational changes and improvements (including, without limitation, severance costs and business optimization expenses), (F) non-recurring charges and expenses, restructuring charges, transaction expenses (including, without limitation, transaction expenses incurred in connection with any merger or acquisition) and underwriters’ fees, and severance and retention payments in connection with any merger or acquisition, in each case for such period, less extraordinary gains and cash payments (not otherwise deducted in determining net income) made during such period with respect to non-cash charges that were added back in a prior period, (G) gains or losses from the early extinguishment of indebtedness and (H) gains or losses from sales of previously depreciated assets.
“ECP” means an eligible contract participant as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act.
“EEA Financial Institution” means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution
described in clause (a) of this definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a subsidiary of an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision with its parent;
“EEA Member Country” means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
“EEA Resolution Authority” means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.
“Effective Date” means the first date on which the conditions set forth in Article III shall be satisfied.
“Eligible Assignee” means (a) with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility, (i) a Lender; (ii) an Affiliate or Fund Affiliate of a Lender that is, in each case, a Qualified Yen Lender, and (iii) any other Person (other than a natural person or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural person) that is a Qualified Yen Lender, is approved by the Administrative Agent and, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time any assignment is effected pursuant to Section 9.07, the Operating Partnership, each such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and (b) with respect to the Letter of Credit Facility, a Person that is a Qualified Yen Lender, is approved by the Administrative Agent and, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time any assignment is effected pursuant to Section 9.07, the Operating Partnership, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that no (y) Potential Defaulting Lender or Defaulting Lender or (z) Loan Party nor any Affiliate of a Loan Party, shall qualify as an Eligible Assignee under this definition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Operating Partnership shall be deemed to have given its approval of any assignee described in clauses (a) and (b) above unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within ten Business Days after having received notice thereof.
“Environmental Action” means any action, suit, demand, demand letter, claim, notice of non-compliance or violation, notice of liability or potential liability, investigation, proceeding, consent order or consent agreement relating in any way to any Environmental Law, any Environmental Permit or Hazardous Material or arising from alleged injury or threat to health, safety or the environment, including, without limitation, (a) by any governmental or regulatory authority for enforcement, cleanup, removal, response, remedial or other actions or damages and (b) by any governmental or regulatory authority or third party for damages, contribution, indemnification, cost recovery, compensation or injunctive relief.
“Environmental Law” means any Federal, state, local or foreign statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree or judicial or agency interpretation, policy or guidance relating to pollution or protection of the environment, health, safety or natural resources, including, without limitation, those relating to the use, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, release or discharge of Hazardous Materials.
“Environmental Permit” means any permit, approval, identification number, license or other authorization required under any Environmental Law.
“Equity” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(t).
“Equity Interests” means, with respect to any Person, shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or
other acquisition from such Person of shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person or warrants, rights or options for the purchase or other acquisition from such Person of such shares (or such other interests), and other ownership or profit interests in such Person (including, without limitation, partnership, member or trust interests therein), whether voting or nonvoting, and whether or not such shares, warrants, options, rights or other interests are authorized or otherwise existing on any date of determination; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, “Equity Interests” shall not include any Debt convertible into or exchangeable for any of the foregoing (or into or for any combination of the foregoing and cash based on the value of the foregoing) (any such Debt referred to in this proviso, “Convertible Indebtedness”).
“Equivalent” in Dollars of any amount in a currency other than Dollars on any date means the equivalent in Dollars of such other currency determined at the Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange on the date falling five Business Days prior to the date of conversion or notional conversion, as the case may be. “Equivalent” in any currency (other than Dollars) of any other currency (including Dollars) means the equivalent in such other currency determined at the Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange on the date falling five Business Days prior to the date of conversion or notional conversion, as the case may be.
“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“ERISA Affiliate” means any Person that for purposes of Title IV of ERISA is a member of the controlled group of any Loan Party, or under common control with any Loan Party, within the meaning of Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code.
“ERISA Event” means (a) the occurrence of a reportable event, within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA, with respect to any Plan unless the 30-day notice requirement with respect to such event has been waived by the PBGC; (b) the application for a minimum funding waiver pursuant to Section 412(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302(c) of ERISA with respect to a Plan; (c) the provision by the administrator of any Plan of a notice of intent to terminate such Plan, pursuant to Section 4041(a)(2) of ERISA (including any such notice with respect to a plan amendment referred to in Section 4041(e) of ERISA); (d) with respect to any Plan, the cessation of operations at a facility of any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate in the circumstances described in Section 4062(e) of ERISA resulting in a partial withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from such Plan; (e) the withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from a Multiple Employer Plan during a plan year for which it was a substantial employer, as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA; (f) the conditions for imposition of a lien under Section 303(k) of ERISA shall have been met with respect to any Plan; or (g) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Plan pursuant to Section 4042 of ERISA, or the occurrence of any event or condition described in Section 4042 of ERISA that constitutes grounds for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, such Plan.
“Erroneous Payment” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(a).
“Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Impacted Tranche” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule” means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.
“Events of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 6.01.
“Excluded Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the Guaranty of such Guarantor of, or the grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure, such Swap Obligation (or any Guaranty thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) by virtue of such Guarantor’s failure for any reason not to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act at the time the Guaranty of such Guarantor becomes effective with respect to such related Swap Obligation.
“Excluded Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Existing Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries outstanding immediately before the Effective Date.
“Existing Letters of Credit” means the letters of credit listed on Schedule IV hereto.
“Existing Revolving Credit Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
“Extension Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.16.
“Extension Request” has the meaning specified in Section 2.16.
“Facility” means the Revolving Credit Facility or the Letter of Credit Facility.
“Facility Exposure” means, at any time, the sum of (a) the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Advances, plus (b) the amount (not less than zero) equal to the Available Amount under all outstanding Letters of Credit.
“FATCA” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Federal Funds Rate” means, for any period, a fluctuating interest rate per annum equal for each day during such period to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers, as published for such day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, for the next preceding Business Day) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average of the quotations for such day for such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it; provided, however, that in no circumstance shall the Federal Funds Rate be less than 0.00% per annum.
“Fee Letter” means the fee letter, dated as of August 1, 2024, among the Operating Partnership and SMBC, as the same may be amended from time to time.
“Fiscal Year” means a fiscal year of the Parent Guarantor and its Consolidated Subsidiaries ending on December 31 in any calendar year.
“Fitch” means Fitch IBCA, Duff & Phelps, a division of Fitch, Inc. and any successor thereto.
“Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Adjusted EBITDA to (b) the sum of (i) interest (including capitalized interest) payable in cash on all Debt for Borrowed Money plus (ii) scheduled amortization of principal amounts of all Debt for Borrowed Money payable (not including balloon maturity amounts) plus (iii) all cash dividends payable on any Preferred Interests (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include Preferred Interests structured as trust preferred securities), but excluding redemption payments or charges in connection with the redemption of Preferred Interests, in each case, of or by the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, determined on a Consolidated basis for such period.
“Floor” means the benchmark rate floor, if any, provided in this Agreement initially (as of the execution of this Agreement, the modification, amendment or renewal of this Agreement or otherwise) with respect to TIBOR.
“Foreign Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(g).
“Foreign Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor (a) that is not incorporated or organized under the laws of any State of the United States or the District of Columbia, or (b) the principal assets, if any, of which are not located in the United States or are Equity Interests or other Investments in a Subsidiary described in clause (a) or (b) of this definition.
“French Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(f)(i).
“Fund Affiliate” means, with respect to any Lender that is a fund that invests in bank loans, any other fund that invests in bank loans and is administered or managed by the same investment advisor as such Lender or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor.
“Funding Deadline” means 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the date of such Borrowing.
“GAAP” has the meaning specified in Section 1.03.
“German GmbH Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Global Facility Modification” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(g).
“Global Revolving Credit Agreement” means that certain Third Amended and Restated Global Senior Credit Agreement dated as of the date hereof, by and among the Operating Partnership, the other borrowers and guarantors named therein, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, the financial institutions party thereto, Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the syndication agents, and BofA Securities, Inc., Citibank, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the arrangers, as amended.
“Global Revolving Credit Documents” means the Global Revolving Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents (as defined therein).
“Global Unencumbered Assets” means the “Unencumbered Assets” as defined in the Global Revolving Credit Agreement.
“GmbHG” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Good Faith Contest” means the contest of an item as to which: (a) such item is contested in good faith, by appropriate proceedings, (b) reserves that are adequate are established with respect to such contested item in accordance with GAAP and (c) the failure to pay or comply with such contested item during the period of such contest is not reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
“Guaranteed Hedge Agreement” means any Hedge Agreement not prohibited under Article V that, at the time of execution thereof, is entered into by and between a Loan Party and any Hedge Bank.
“Guaranteed Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 7.01.
“Guarantors” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement; provided, however, that for so long as a TMK is prohibited under the TMK Law from guaranteeing the obligations of another Person, a TMK shall not be a Guarantor.
“Guaranty” means the Guaranty by the Guarantors pursuant to Article VII, together with any and all Guaranty Supplements required to be delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(j).
“Guaranty Supplement” means a supplement entered into by an Additional Guarantor in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto and otherwise in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
“Hazardous Materials” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, by-products or breakdown products, radioactive materials, friable or damaged asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas and toxic mold and (b) any other chemicals, materials or substances designated, classified or regulated as hazardous or toxic or as a pollutant or contaminant under any Environmental Law.
“Hedge Agreements” means interest rate swap, cap or collar agreements, interest rate future or option contracts, currency swap agreements, currency future or option contracts and other hedging agreements.
“Hedge Bank” means any Lender Party or an Affiliate of a Lender Party in its capacity as a party to a Guaranteed Hedge Agreement, whether or not such Lender Party or Affiliate ceases to be a Lender Party or Affiliate of a Lender Party after entering into such Guaranteed Hedge Agreement; provided, however, that so long as any Lender Party is a Defaulting Lender, such Lender Party will not be a Hedge Bank with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement entered into while such Lender Party was a Defaulting Lender.
“HGB” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“ICC Rule” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(g).
“Immaterial Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or the Operating Partnership that has total assets with a gross book value of less than $500,000 in the aggregate; provided, however, that only such Subsidiaries having total assets with a gross book value of not more than $10,000,000 in the aggregate may qualify as Immaterial Subsidiaries hereunder at any one time, and any other Subsidiaries that would otherwise have qualified as Immaterial Subsidiaries at such time shall be excluded from this definition.
“Increase Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(a).
“Increase Funding Deadline” means 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the Increase Date.
“Increase Minimum” means ¥300,000,000.
“Increase Purchasing Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(e).
“Increase Selling Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(e).
“Increasing Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(b).
“Incremental Term Loan Amendment” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(g).
“Incremental Term Loan Date” has the meaning specified in the definition of Incremental Term Loan Facility.
“Incremental Term Loan Facility” means an incremental term loan (which may be in the form of a delayed draw term loan) made available to one or more of the Borrowers by the existing Lenders and/or third party financial institutions reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent in connection with such Borrowers’ request made in accordance with Section 2.18, to be effective as of an Increase Date that is prior to the scheduled Termination Date then in effect (such Increase Date, the “Incremental Term Loan Date”) as specified in the related notice to the Administrative Agent.
“Indemnified Costs” has the meaning specified in Section 8.05(a).
“Indemnified Party” has the meaning specified in Section 7.06.
“Indemnified Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Indirect Tax” means any goods and services tax, consumption tax, value added tax or any tax of a similar nature.
“Initial Borrower” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Extension of Credit” means the earlier to occur of the initial Borrowing and the initial issuance of a Letter of Credit hereunder.
“Initial Lenders” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Process Agent” has the meaning specified in Section 9.14(c).
“Insufficiency” means, with respect to any Plan, the amount, if any, of its unfunded benefit liabilities, as defined in Section 4001(a)(18) of ERISA, but utilizing the actuarial assumptions used in such Plan’s most recent valuation report.
“Interest Period” means for each Revolving Credit Advance comprising part of the same Borrowing, the period commencing on (and including) the date of such Revolving Credit Advance or the date of the Conversion of an Advance into such Revolving Credit Advance, and ending on (but excluding) the last day of the period selected by the applicable Borrower pursuant to the provisions below and, thereafter, each subsequent period commencing on (and including) the last day of the immediately preceding Interest Period and ending on (but excluding) the last day of the period selected by the applicable Borrower pursuant to the provisions below. For the avoidance of doubt, each Interest Period subsequent to the initial Interest Period for a Revolving Credit
Advance shall be of the same duration as the initial Interest Period for such Revolving Credit Advance selected by the applicable Borrower. The duration of each such Interest Period shall be one, three or six months (or, if in each case approved by the Administrative Agent and available from each applicable Lender, twelve months or more or any number of days less than one month), as the applicable Borrower may, upon notice received by the Administrative Agent not later than the Interest Period Notice Deadline, select; provided, however, that:
(i)no Borrower may select any Interest Period with respect to any Revolving Credit Advance that ends after the Termination Date;
(ii)Interest Periods commencing on the same date for Revolving Credit Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing shall be of the same duration;
(iii)whenever the last day of any Interest Period would otherwise occur on a day other than a Business Day, the last day of such Interest Period shall be extended to occur on the next succeeding Business Day; provided, however, that if such extension would cause the last day of such Interest Period to occur in the next following calendar month, the last day of such Interest Period shall occur on the next preceding Business Day;
(iv)whenever the first day of any Interest Period occurs on a day of an initial calendar month for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that succeeds such initial calendar month by the number of months equal to the number of months in such Interest Period, such Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of such succeeding calendar month;
(v)the applicable Borrower shall not have the right to elect any Interest Period if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and, for the period that such Event of Default is continuing, successive Interest Periods shall be one month in duration; and
(vi)no tenor that has been removed from this definition pursuant to Section 2.07(f)(v) shall be permitted to be elected for such Advance.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, each Rollover Interest Period for the applicable Rollover Borrowing shall end on the date specified on Schedule V hereto and no Lender shall have a claim pursuant to Section 9.04(c) as a result of any such Rollover Interest Period being shorter than 30 days.
“Interest Period Notice Deadline” means 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period.
“Internal Revenue Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“Investment” in any Person means any loan or advance to such Person, any purchase or other acquisition of any Equity Interests or Debt or the assets comprising a division or business unit or a substantial part or all of the business of such Person, any capital contribution to such Person or any other direct or indirect investment in such Person, including, without limitation, any acquisition by way of a merger or consolidation and any arrangement pursuant to which the investor incurs Debt of the types referred to in clause (i) or (j) of the definition of “Debt” in respect of such Person.
“ISP” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(g).
“Issuer Documents” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the Letter of Credit Application, and any other document, agreement and instrument entered into by the applicable Issuing Bank and the applicable Borrower or in favor of such Issuing Bank and relating to such Letter of Credit.
“Issuing Bank” means SMBC, in its capacity as the initial issuer of the Letters of Credit, and any other Lender that is approved as an Issuing Bank by the Administrative Agent and the Operating Partnership, and any Eligible Assignee to which a Letter of Credit Commitment hereunder has been assigned pursuant to Section 9.07 so long as each such Lender or each such Eligible Assignee expressly agrees to perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as an Issuing Bank and notifies the Administrative Agent of its Applicable Lending Office and the amount of its Letter of Credit Commitment (which information shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent in the Register) for so long as such initial Issuing Bank, Lender or Eligible Assignee, as the case may be, shall have a Letter of Credit Commitment.
“JTC” means Jurong Town Corporation, a body corporate incorporated under the Jurong Town Corporation Act 1968 of Singapore.
“JTC Property” means an Asset located in Singapore that is ground leased from the JTC.
“JV Pro Rata Share” means, with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate at any time, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, obtained by dividing (a) the total book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all Equity Interests in such Unconsolidated Affiliate held by the Parent Guarantor and any of its Subsidiaries by (b) the total book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all outstanding Equity Interests in such Unconsolidated Affiliate at such time.
“KPI Metric Auditor” means DNV Group; provided, however, that the Operating Partnership may from time to time designate any independent global or country-specific provider of environmental, social, and governance reporting assurance services reasonably acceptable to the Sustainability Structuring Agent as a replacement KPI Metric Auditor; provided further that the KPI Metric Auditor shall apply substantially the same auditing standards and methodology as described in the “Independent Assurance Statement” dated June 21, 2024 provided by DNV Group and published in the Operating Partnership’s 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 or such other standards and methodology that (i) are consistent with then generally accepted industry standards or (ii) if not so consistent, are proposed by the Operating Partnership and reasonably acceptable to the Sustainability Structuring Agent.
“KPI Metric Report” means a report that may take the form of any non-financial disclosure of the Operating Partnership and its Subsidiaries’ performance with respect to Certified Capacity as publicly reported by the Operating Partnership for a specific Annual Period, and published on an Internet or intranet website to which each Lender, the Administrative Agent and the Sustainability Structuring Agent have been granted access free of charge (or at the expense of the Borrowers). Such KPI Metric Report shall be audited by the KPI Metric Auditor.
“L/C Account Collateral” has the meaning specified in Section 2.17(a).
“L/C Cash Collateral Account” means the account of the Borrowers to be maintained with the Administrative Agent, in the name of the Administrative Agent and under the sole control and dominion of the Administrative Agent and subject to the terms of this Agreement.
“L/C Purchasing Notice Deadline” means 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) three Business Days prior to the proposed funding date by Lenders.
“L/C Related Documents” has the meaning specified in Section 2.04(c)(ii)(A).
“Leased Asset” means a Technology Asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) with a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options at the option of the tenant) of not less than 10 years from the date of determination and otherwise on market terms; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent may approve any Technology Asset that is subject to a lease with a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options at the option of the tenant) of less than 10 years but equal to or more than 5 years from the date of determination (any such Leased Asset, a “Short-Term Leased Asset”) and the Administrative Agent agrees that the Leases listed on Schedule VI are approved Short-Term Leased Assets.
“Lender Accession Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 2.18(d)(i).
“Lender Insolvency Event” means that (i) a Lender or its Parent Company is insolvent, or is generally unable to pay its debts as they become due, or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or (ii) such Lender or its Parent Company is the subject, other than via an Undisclosed Administration, of a bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation or similar proceeding, or a receiver, trustee, conservator, intervenor or sequestrator or the like has been appointed for such Lender or its Parent Company, or such Lender or its Parent Company has taken any action in furtherance of or indicating its consent to or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment, or (iii) such Lender or its Parent Company has become the subject of a Bail-in Action.
“Lender Party” means any Lender or any Issuing Bank.
“Lenders” means (a) the Initial Lenders, (b) each Acceding Lender that shall become a party hereto pursuant to Section 2.18, and (c) each Person that shall become a Lender hereunder pursuant to Section 9.07 in each case for so long as such Initial Lender, Acceding Lender or Person, as the case may be, shall be a party to this Agreement.
“Letter of Credit Advance” means an advance made by any Issuing Bank or any Lender pursuant to Section 2.03(c).
“Letter of Credit Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(a).
“Letter of Credit Application” means an application and agreement for the issuance or amendment of a Letter of Credit in the form from time to time in use by the applicable Issuing Bank.
“Letter of Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Issuing Bank at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Issuing Bank’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Letter of Credit Commitment” or, if such Issuing Bank has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such Issuing Bank in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Issuing Bank’s “Letter of Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05.
“Letter of Credit Facility” means, at any time, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of the Issuing Banks’ Letter of Credit Commitments at such time, and
(b) ¥4,735,701,300, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05.
“Letter of Credit Fee” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.08(b)(i).
“Letters of Credit” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b).
“Leverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (a) Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries to (b) Total Asset Value, in each case as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be.
“Lien” means any lien, security interest or other charge or encumbrance of any kind, or any other type of preferential arrangement, including, without limitation, the lien or retained security title of a conditional vendor and any easement, right of way or other encumbrance on title to real property.
“Loan Documents” means (a) this Agreement (including the schedules and exhibits hereto), (b) the Notes, (c) each Borrower Accession Agreement, (d) the Fee Letter, (e) each Letter of Credit Agreement, (f) each Guaranty Supplement, (g) each Guaranteed Hedge Agreement, (h) each Loan Modification Agreement and (i) each other document or instrument now or hereafter executed and delivered by a Loan Party in connection with, pursuant to or relating to this Agreement, in each case, as amended.
“Loan Modification Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Loan Modification Offer” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Loan Parties” means the Borrowers and the Guarantors.
“Management Determination” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Mandatorily Redeemable Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Equity Interest of such Person which by the terms of such Equity Interest (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable or exercisable), upon the happening of any event or otherwise, (a) matures or is mandatorily redeemable (except as a result of a change of control or asset sale so long as any rights of the holder thereof upon the occurrence of any such event shall be subject to the prior payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of the Commitments and the termination or Cash Collateralization of all outstanding Letters of Credit), pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise (other than an Equity Interest to the extent redeemable in exchange for common stock or other equivalent common Equity Interests at the option of the issuer of such Equity Interest), (b) is convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Debt or Mandatorily Redeemable Stock, or (c) is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part (other than an Equity Interest which is redeemable solely in exchange for common stock or other equivalent common Equity Interests), in the case of each of clauses (a) through (c), on or prior to the scheduled Termination Date then in effect.
“Margin Stock” has the meaning specified in Regulation U.
“Market Disruption Event” means that on or prior to the first day of any applicable Interest Period, (i) the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that (A) by reason of circumstances affecting the London or other
applicable offshore interbank market for Yen, the TIBOR Rate cannot be determined pursuant to the definition thereof, including because the Applicable Screen Rate is not available or published on a current basis or (B) a fundamental change has occurred in the foreign exchange or interbank markets with respect to Yen (including changes in national or international financial, political or economic conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange controls), or (ii) the Required Lenders determine that for any reason in connection with any request for a TIBOR Rate Advance or a Conversion thereto or a continuation thereof that (A) deposits in Yen are not being offered to banks in the London or other applicable offshore interbank market for the amount and Interest Period of such TIBOR Rate Advance, or (B) the TIBOR Rate for any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed TIBOR Rate Advance does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Advance, and the Required Lenders have provided notice of such determination to the Administrative Agent.
“Material Adverse Change” means any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
“Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse effect on (a) the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent or any Lender Party under any Loan Document or (c) the ability of any Loan Party to perform its material Obligations under any Loan Document to which it is or is to be a party.
“Material Contract” means each contract to which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries is a party that is material to the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
“Material Debt” means Recourse Debt of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party that is outstanding in a principal amount (or, in the case of Debt consisting of a Hedge Agreement which constitutes a liability of the Loan Parties, in the amount of such Hedge Agreement reflected on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor) of $200,000,000 (or the Equivalent thereof in any foreign currency) or more, either individually or in the aggregate; in each case (a) whether the primary obligation of one or more of the Loan Parties or their respective Subsidiaries, (b) whether the subject of one or more separate debt instruments or agreements, and (c) exclusive of Debt outstanding under this Agreement.
“Maximum Margin Adjustment” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Maximum Rate” means the maximum non-usurious interest rate under applicable law.
“Maximum Unsecured Debt Percentage” means, on any date of determination, the then applicable percentage set forth in Section 5.04(b)(i).
“Maximum Unused Fee Adjustment” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Mexican Pesos” or “Pesos” or “Ps$” each means the lawful currency of Mexico.
“Minimum Letter of Credit Commitment” means ¥350,000,000.
“Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. and any successor thereto.
“Multiemployer Plan” means a multiemployer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate is making or accruing an obligation to
make contributions, or has within any of the preceding five plan years made or accrued an obligation to make contributions.
“Multiple Employer Plan” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, in which (a) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates are contributing sponsors or (b) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates were previously contributing sponsors if such Loan Party or ERISA Affiliate would reasonably be expected to have liability under Section 4064 or 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.
“MW-IT” has the meaning specified in the definition of Certified Capacity.
“Negative Pledge” means, with respect to any asset, any provision of a document, instrument or agreement (other than a Loan Document) which prohibits or purports to prohibit the creation or assumption of any Lien on such asset as security for Obligations under or in respect of the Loan Documents; provided, however, that (a) an agreement that conditions a Person’s ability to encumber its assets upon the maintenance of one or more specified ratios that limit such Person’s ability to encumber its assets but that do not generally prohibit the encumbrance of its assets, or the encumbrance of specific assets, shall not constitute a Negative Pledge, (b) any provision of any documents governing other senior Unsecured Debt of the Parent Guarantor or the Operating Partnership restricting the ability of any Loan Party to encumber its assets (exclusive of any outright prohibition on the ability of any Loan Party to encumber particular assets) shall be deemed to not constitute a Negative Pledge so long as such provision is generally consistent with a comparable provision of the Loan Documents, and (c) any change of control or similar restriction set forth in an Unconsolidated Affiliate agreement or in a loan document governing mortgage secured Debt shall not constitute a Negative Pledge.
“Net Agreement Value” means, with respect to all Hedge Agreements, the amount (whether an asset or a liability) of such Hedge Agreements on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor; provided, however, that if Net Agreement Value would constitute an asset rather than a liability, then Net Agreement Value shall be deemed to be zero.
“Net Assets” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Net Operating Income” means (a) with respect to any Asset other than an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset, the difference (if positive) between (i) the total rental revenue, tenant reimbursements and other income from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, and (ii) all expenses and other proper charges incurred by the applicable Loan Party or Subsidiary in connection with the operation and maintenance of such Asset during such fiscal period, including, without limitation, management fees, repairs, real estate and chattel taxes and bad debt expenses, but before payment or provision for debt service charges, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, and (b) with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset, the difference (if positive) between (i) the JV Pro Rata Share of the total rental revenue and other income from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, and (ii) the JV Pro Rata Share of all expenses and other proper charges incurred by the applicable Unconsolidated Affiliate in connection with the operation and maintenance of such Asset during such fiscal period, including, without limitation, management fees, repairs, real estate
and chattel taxes and bad debt expenses, but before payment or provision for debt service charges, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, provided that in no event shall Net Operating Income for any Asset be less than zero.
“Non-Consenting Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Non-Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, a Lender Party that is not a Defaulting Lender or a Potential Defaulting Lender.
“Non-Recourse Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money with respect to which recourse for payment is limited to (a) any building(s) or parcel(s) of real property and any related assets encumbered by a Lien securing such Debt for Borrowed Money and/or (b) (i) the general credit of the Property-Level Subsidiary or its assets that has incurred such Debt for Borrowed Money, and/or the direct Equity Interests therein and/or (ii) the general credit of the immediate parent entity of such Property-Level Subsidiary or its assets, provided that such parent entity’s assets consist solely of Equity Interests in such Property-Level Subsidiary and any related assets, provided further that the instruments governing such Debt for Borrowed Money may include customary carve-outs to such limited recourse (any such customary carve-outs or agreements limited to such customary carve-outs, being a “Customary Carve-Out Agreement”) such as, for example, but not limited to, personal recourse to the borrower under such Debt for Borrowed Money and personal recourse to the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor for fraud, misrepresentation, misapplication or misappropriation of cash, waste, environmental claims, damage to properties, non-payment of taxes or other liens despite the existence of sufficient cash flow, interference with the enforcement of loan documents upon maturity or acceleration, voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filings, violation of loan document prohibitions against transfer of properties or ownership interests therein and liabilities and other circumstances customarily excluded by lenders from exculpation provisions and/or included in separate indemnification and/or guaranty agreements in non-recourse financings of real estate.
“Non-Renewal Notice Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b).
“Note” means a promissory note of any Borrower payable to any Lender, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto, evidencing the aggregate indebtedness of such Borrower to such Lender resulting from the Advances made by such Lender.
“Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(c).
“Notice of Borrowing” has the meaning specified in Section 2.02(a).
“Notice of Borrowing Deadline” means 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing.
“Notice of Issuance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(a).
“NPL” means the National Priorities List under CERCLA.
“Obligation” means, with respect to any Person, any payment, performance or other obligation of such Person of any kind, including, without limitation, any liability of such Person on any claim, whether or not the right of any creditor to payment in respect of such claim is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured or unsecured, and whether or not such claim is discharged, stayed or otherwise affected by any proceeding referred to in Section 6.01(f). Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the Obligations of any Loan Party under the Loan Documents include (a) the obligation to pay principal, interest, Letter of Credit commissions, charges, expenses, fees, attorneys’ fees and disbursements, indemnities and other amounts payable by such Loan Party under any Loan Document and (b) the obligation of such Loan Party to reimburse any amount in respect of any of the foregoing that any Lender Party, in its sole discretion, may elect to pay or advance on behalf of such Loan Party, provided that in no event shall the Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents include any Excluded Swap Obligations.
“OFAC” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(w).
“Operating Partnership” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Other Connection Taxes” means, with respect to any Lender Party or Administrative Agent, Taxes imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such recipient and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than connections arising from such recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any Advance or Loan Document).
“Other Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(d).
“Parent Company” means, with respect to a Lender, the bank holding company (as defined in Federal Reserve Board Regulation Y), if any, of such Lender, and/or any Person owning, beneficially or of record, directly or indirectly, a majority of the shares of such Lender.
“Parent Guarantor” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Participant Register” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(h).
“Patriot Act” has the meaning specified in Section 9.13.
“Payment Demand” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Payment Recipient” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(a).
“PBGC” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (or any successor).
“Permitted Amendments” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction” means any call or capped call option (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Guarantor’s common stock purchased by the Parent Guarantor or any Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries in connection with the issuance of any Convertible Indebtedness; provided that the purchase price for such Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction, less the proceeds received by the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries from the sale of any related Permitted Warrant Transaction, does not exceed the net proceeds received by the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries from the sale of such Convertible Indebtedness issued in connection with the related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.
“Permitted Liens” means such of the following as to which no enforcement, collection, execution, levy or foreclosure proceeding shall have been commenced: (a) Liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies not yet delinquent or which are the subject of a Good Faith Contest; (b) Liens imposed by law, such as materialmen’s, mechanics’, carriers’,
workmen’s and repairmen’s Liens and other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business securing obligations that (i) are not overdue for a period of more than 30 days and (ii) individually or together with all other Permitted Liens outstanding on any date of determination do not materially adversely affect the use of the property to which they relate unless, in the case of (i) or (ii) above, such liens are the subject of a Good Faith Contest; (c) pledges or deposits to secure obligations under workers’ compensation or unemployment laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations; (d) covenants, conditions and restrictions, easements, zoning restrictions, rights of way and other encumbrances on title to real property that do not render title to the property encumbered thereby unmarketable or materially adversely affect the use or value of such property for its present purposes; (e) Tenancy Leases and other interests of lessees and lessors under leases of real or personal property made in the ordinary course of business that do not materially and adversely affect the use of the Real Property encumbered thereby for its intended purpose or the value thereof; (f) any attachment or judgment Liens not resulting in an Event of Default under Section 6.01(g); (g) customary Liens pursuant to general banking terms and conditions; (h) any netting, cash-pooling, set-off or similar arrangements entered into in the normal course of banking arrangements for the purpose of netting debit and credit balances; (i) Liens in favor of any Secured Party pursuant to any Loan Document; (j) anything which is a Lien that arises by operation of section 12(3) of the Australian PPS Act which does not in substance secure payment or performance of an obligation; (k) Liens in favor of the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or a Guarantor securing obligations owing by a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary; (l) purchase money liens so long as no such Lien is spread to cover any property other than Real Property or property that which is purchased and the amount of Debt secured thereby is limited to the purchase price; (m) Liens in connection with escrow or security deposits made in connection with acquisitions permitted hereunder; and (n) Liens over goods and documents of title to goods arising out of Letter of Credit transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business.
“Permitted Warrant Transaction” means any call option, warrant or right to purchase (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Guarantor’s common stock sold by the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries substantially concurrently with any purchase by the Parent Guarantor, any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries of a related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.
“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation (including a business trust), limited liability company, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture or other entity, or a government or any political subdivision or agency thereof.
“Plan” means a Single Employer Plan or a Multiple Employer Plan.
“Platform” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(b).
“Polish Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(p)(i).
“Post Petition Interest” has the meaning specified in Section 7.07(c).
“Potential Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, (a) any Lender with respect to which an event of the kind referred to in the definition of “Lender Insolvency Event” has occurred and is continuing in respect of such Lender, its Parent Company or any Subsidiary or financial institution affiliate thereof, (b) any Lender that has notified, or whose Parent Company or a Subsidiary or financial institution affiliate thereof has notified, the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Borrower in writing, or has stated publicly, that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations under any other loan agreement or credit agreement or other financing agreement, or (c) any Lender that has, or whose Parent Company has, a long-term non-investment grade rating
from Moody’s or S&P or another nationally recognized rating agency. Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Potential Defaulting Lender under any of clauses (a) through (c) above will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender will be deemed a Potential Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.21(b)) upon notification of such determination by the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers, the Lenders and each Issuing Bank.
“Preferred Interests” means, with respect to any Person, Equity Interests issued by such Person that are entitled to a preference or priority over any other Equity Interests issued by such Person upon any distribution of such Person’s property and assets, whether by dividend or upon liquidation.
“Pricing Certificate” means a certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit G hereto, duly certified by the Chief Financial Officer or other Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor and attaching (a) true and correct copies of the KPI Metric Report for the immediately preceding Annual Period and setting forth the Sustainability Unused Fee Adjustment and the Sustainability Margin Adjustment for the period covered thereby and the Certified Capacity disclosed therein, and computations in reasonable detail in respect thereof and (b) a review report of the KPI Metric Auditor relating to such KPI Metric Report, confirming that the KPI Metric Auditor is not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such computations in order for them to be presented in all material respects in conformity with the applicable reporting criteria.
“Pricing Certificate Inaccuracy” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure at such time) and the denominator of which is the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ Revolving Credit Commitments at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the aggregate Facility Exposure at such time).
“Process Agent” has the meaning specified in Section 9.14(c).
“Processing Fee” means $3,500.
“Property Fund” means an Unconsolidated Affiliate formed or sponsored by the Parent Guarantor or any Borrower to hold Real Property.
“Property-Level Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or any Unconsolidated Affiliate that holds a direct fee or leasehold interest in any single building (or group of related buildings, including, without limitation, buildings pooled for purposes of a Non-Recourse Debt financing) or parcel (or group of related parcels, including, without limitation, parcels pooled for purposes of a Non-Recourse Debt financing) of real property and related assets and not in any other building or parcel of real property.
“PTE” means a prohibited transaction class exemption issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, as any such exemption may be amended from time to time.
“QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“QFC Credit Support” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(a).
“Qualified ECP Guarantor” means, in respect of any Swap Obligation, each Guarantor that has total assets exceeding $10,000,000 at the time such Swap Obligation is incurred or such other Person as constitutes an ECP under the Commodity Exchange Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Qualified French Intercompany Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(f)(ii).
“Qualified Institutional Investor” means a Qualified Institutional Investor (tekikaku kikan toshika) as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 3, item 1 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law (kinyu shohin torihiki ho) of Japan (Law No. 25 of 1948), Article 10, Paragraph 1 of the regulations relating to the definitions contained in such Article 2.
“Qualified Yen Lender” means a Lender (or a branch or Affiliate thereof designated to make Advances pursuant to Section 2.02(i)) that is a Qualified Institutional Investor from which a Borrower that is a TMK may borrow money without violating the applicable law of Japan.
“Qualifying Ground Lease” means, subject to the last sentence of this definition, a lease of Real Property containing the following terms and conditions: (a) a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options as to which there are no conditions precedent to exercise thereof other than the giving of a notice of exercise) (or in the case of a JTC Property, such conditions precedent as are customarily imposed by the JTC on properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC) of (x) 25 years or more (or in the case of a JTC Property, 20 years or more) from the Closing Date or (y) such lesser term as may be acceptable to the Administrative Agent and which is customarily considered “financeable” by institutional lenders making loans secured by leasehold mortgages (or equivalent) in the jurisdiction of the applicable Real Property; (b) the right of the lessee to mortgage and encumber its interest in the leased property without the consent of the lessor (or in the case of a JTC Property, with such prior approval or notification as the JTC customarily requires from time to time under its standard regulations governing the creation of security interests over properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC); (c) the obligation of the lessor to give the holder of any mortgage Lien on such leased property written notice of any defaults on the part of the lessee and agreement of such lessor that such lease will not be terminated until such holder has had a reasonable opportunity to cure or complete foreclosures, and fails to do so (or in the case of a JTC Property, such obligations imposed on the JTC as lessor as are customary in its standard terms of lease for properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC); (d) reasonable transferability of the lessee’s interest under such lease, including the ability to sublease; and (e) such other rights customarily required by mortgagees in the applicable jurisdiction making a loan secured by the interest of the holder of a leasehold estate demised pursuant to a ground lease (or in the case of a JTC Property, such other rights as are customarily required by mortgagees in relation to properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the leases set forth on Schedule II hereto as in effect as of the Closing Date shall be deemed to be Qualifying Ground Leases.
“Real Property” means all right, title and interest of any Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries in and to any land and/or any improvements located on any land, together with all equipment, furniture, materials, supplies and personal property in which such Person has an interest now or hereafter located on or used in connection with such land and/or improvements, and all appurtenances, additions, improvements, renewals, substitutions and replacements thereof now or hereafter acquired by such Person, in each case to the extent of such Person’s interest therein.
“Recipient” has the meaning specified in Section 9.12.
“Recourse Debt” means any Debt of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries that is not Non-Recourse Debt.
“Redeemable” means, with respect to any Equity Interest, any Debt or any other right or Obligation, any such Equity Interest, Debt, right or Obligation that (a) the issuer has undertaken to redeem at a fixed or determinable date or dates, whether by operation of a sinking fund or otherwise, or upon the occurrence of a condition not solely within the control of the issuer or (b) is redeemable at the option of the holder.
“Redevelopment Asset” means any Technology Asset (including Leased Assets) (a) which either (i) has been acquired by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries with a view toward renovating or rehabilitating 25.0% or more of the total square footage of such Asset, or (ii) any Borrower or a Subsidiary thereof intends to renovate or rehabilitate 25.0% or more of the total square footage of such Asset, and (b) that does not qualify as a “Development Asset” by reason of, among other things, the redevelopment plan for such Asset not including a total demolition of the existing building(s) and improvements. The Operating Partnership shall be entitled to reclassify any Redevelopment Asset as a Technology Asset at any time. For the avoidance of doubt, assets that are leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) shall not be precluded from being Redevelopment Assets.
“Register” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(d).
“Regulation U” means Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as in effect from time to time.
“REIT” means a Person that is qualified to be treated for tax purposes as a real estate investment trust under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code.
“Relevant Currency” has the meaning specified in Section 9.16(b).
“Replacement Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Required Lenders” means, at any time, Lenders owed or holding greater than 50% of the sum of (a) the aggregate principal amount of the Advances outstanding at such time, (b) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit outstanding at such time and (c) the aggregate Unused Revolving Credit Commitments at such time; provided, however, that when there are two or more Lenders holding Commitments, Required Lenders must include two or more Lenders. For purposes of this definition, the aggregate principal amount of Letter of Credit Advances owing to any Issuing Bank and the Available Amount of each Letter of Credit shall be considered to be owed to the Lenders ratably in accordance with their respective Revolving Credit Commitments.
“Resolution Authority” means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.
“Responsible Officer” means the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, senior vice president, director, controller or the treasurer of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries. Any document delivered hereunder or under any other Loan Document that is signed by a Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership and/or other action on the part of the applicable Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof, as applicable, and such Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have acted on behalf of such Loan Party or such Subsidiary as applicable.
“Revolving Credit Advance” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a).
“Revolving Credit Borrowing Minimum” means ¥100,000,000.
“Revolving Credit Borrowing Multiple” means ¥100,000,000.
“Revolving Credit Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any Lender at any time, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto under the caption “Revolving Credit Commitment” or (b) if such Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances or Lender Accession Agreements, set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such Lender’s “Revolving Credit Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05 or increased pursuant to Section 2.18.
“Revolving Credit Facility” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.
“Revolving Credit Reduction Minimum” means ¥100,000,000.
“Revolving Credit Reduction Multiple” means ¥100,000,000.
“Rollover Borrowing” means the Advances (as defined in the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement) described on Schedule V hereto.
“Rollover Interest Period” means the Interest Period set forth with respect to each Rollover Borrowing on Schedule V hereto.
“S&P” means S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc., and any successor thereto.
“Sanctioned Jurisdiction” means a country or territory that is the target of comprehensive Sanctions, currently, as of the Closing Date, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic, the Crimea region, and the non-government controlled areas of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts of Ukraine.
“Sanctions” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(w).
“Secured Debt” means, at any date of determination, the amount at such time of all Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries that is secured by a Lien on the assets of the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary thereof.
“Secured Debt Leverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (a) Secured Debt to (b) Total Asset Value, in each case as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Lender Parties pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be.
“Secured Parties” means the Administrative Agent, the Sustainability Structuring Agent, the Lender Parties and the Hedge Banks.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.
“Securities Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.
“Short-Term Leased Asset” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Leased Asset”.
“Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value” means, with respect to each Short-Term Leased Asset, the book value for (i) the applicable lease as a right of use asset and (ii) the real estate improvements on the applicable Short-Term Leased Asset; in each case as shown on the balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor as of any date of determination thereof.
“Single Employer Plan” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, in which (a) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and no Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates is a contributing sponsor or (b) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate, and no Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates, is a contributing sponsor if such Loan Party or ERISA Affiliate would reasonably be expected to have liability under Section 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.
“SLCA” has the meaning specified in the definition of Contingent Obligation.
“SMBC” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Solvent” means, with respect to any Person or group of Persons on a particular date, that on such date (a) the fair value of the property of such Person or group of Persons, on a going-concern basis, is greater than the total amount of liabilities, including, without limitation, contingent liabilities, of such Person or group of Persons, (b) the present fair salable value of the assets of such Person or group of Persons, on a going-concern basis, is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person or group of Persons on its debts as they become absolute and matured, (c) such Person or group of Persons does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person’s or group of Persons' ability to pay such debts and liabilities as they mature and (d) such Person or group of Persons is not engaged in business or a transaction, and is not about to engage in business or a transaction, for which such Person’s or group of Persons' property would constitute an unreasonably small capital. The amount of contingent liabilities at any time shall be computed as the amount that, in the light of all the facts and circumstances existing at such time (including, without limitation, after taking into account appropriate discount factors for the present value of future contingent liabilities), represents the amount that can reasonably be expected to become an actual or matured liability.
“Specified Jurisdictions” means the United States, Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Singapore, Australia, Japan, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Poland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Norway, Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, Denmark, Spain and such other jurisdictions as are agreed to by the Required Lenders.
“Standby Letter of Credit” means any Letter of Credit issued under the Letter of Credit Facility, other than a Trade Letter of Credit.
“Standing Payment Instruction” means, in relation to each Lender Party, the payment instruction provided to the Administrative Agent or in any relevant Assignment and Acceptance or Lender Accession Agreement, as amended from time to time by written instructions of a duly authorized officer of the relevant Lender Party (delivered in a letter bearing the original signature of such duly authorized officer) to the Administrative Agent.
“Sterling” and “£” each means lawful currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
“Subordinated Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 7.07(a).
“Subsidiary” of any Person means any corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or estate (a) of which (or in which) more than 50% of (i) the issued and outstanding capital stock having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether at the time capital stock of any other class or classes of such corporation shall or might have voting power upon the occurrence of any contingency), (ii) the interest in the capital or profits of such partnership, joint venture or limited liability company or (iii) the beneficial interest in such trust or estate, in each case, is at the time directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such Person, by such Person and one or more of its other Subsidiaries or by one or more of such Person’s other Subsidiaries, or (b) the accounts of which would appear on the Consolidated financial statements of such Person in accordance with GAAP.
“Supported QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21
“Surviving Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries outstanding immediately after the Effective Date.
“Sustainability Margin Adjustment” means a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Certified Capacity as set forth in Schedule 2.23 hereto.
“Sustainability Pricing Adjustment Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Sustainability Structuring Agent” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Sustainability Unused Fee Adjustment” means a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Certified Capacity as set forth in Schedule 2.23 hereto.
“Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.
“Swiss Francs” and “CHF” each means lawful currency of the Swiss Federation.
“Swiss Guarantor” means any Guarantor incorporated or organized under the laws of Switzerland.
“Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Technology Asset” means any owned Real Property or leased Real Property (other than any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset) that operates or is intended to operate primarily as a telecommunications infrastructure building, an information technology infrastructure building, a technology manufacturing building or a technology office/corporate headquarter building.
“Tenancy Leases” means operating leases, subleases, licenses, occupancy agreements and rights-of-use entered into by the Borrowers or any of their respective Subsidiaries in its capacity as a lessor or a similar capacity in the ordinary course of business that do not materially and adversely affect the use of the Real Property encumbered thereby for its intended purpose.
“Termination Date” means the earlier of (a) January 24, 2029, subject to any extension thereof pursuant to Section 2.16 and (b) the date of termination in whole of the Revolving Credit Commitments and the Letter of Credit Commitments pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01.
“TIBOR” has the meaning specified in the definition of “TIBOR Rate”.
“TIBOR Rate” means, for any Interest Period for TIBOR Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing, an interest rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent based on the Tokyo interbank offered rate (“TIBOR”) administered by the Japanese Bankers Association (or any other Person that takes over the administration of such rate) for deposits in Yen for delivery on the first day of the applicable Interest Period for a period approximately equal to such applicable Interest Period as published by Bloomberg (or any other commercially available source providing quotations of such rate as designated by the Administrative Agent from time to time) at approximately 11:00 a.m. (Tokyo time) two (2) Business Days prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100 of 1%); provided that, if more than one rate is published by Bloomberg (or such other commercially available source providing quotations of TIBOR as designated by the Administrative Agent from time to time), the applicable rate shall be the arithmetic mean of all such rates (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100 of 1%). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the TIBOR Rate be less than 0.00% per annum for any Advance.
“TIBOR Rate Advance” means each Advance that bears interest as provided in Section 2.07(a).
“TMK” means a Tokutei Mokuteki Kaisha incorporated in Japan.
“TMK Law” means the Law Relating to Securitization of Assets of Japan (Law No. 105 of 1998, as amended).
“Total Asset Value” means, on any date of determination, the sum of the following without duplication: (a) the sum of the Asset Values for all Assets at such date, plus (b) an amount (but not less than zero) equal to all unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt”, plus (c) earnest money deposits associated with potential acquisitions as of such date, plus (d) the book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all other investments held by the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries at such date (exclusive of goodwill and other intangible assets); provided, however, that the portion of the Total Asset Value attributable to (i) undeveloped land, Development Assets, Redevelopment Assets and Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets shall not exceed in the aggregate 40% of Total Asset Value, with any excess excluded from such calculation, and (ii) Unencumbered Assets located in (1) jurisdictions outside of the Specified Jurisdictions and (2) Brazil, South Africa and South Korea shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% (with the portion of Total Asset Value attributable to Unencumbered Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea subject to an aggregate sublimit of 15% within such 20% limit), in each case with any excess excluded from such calculation.
“Total Unencumbered Asset Value” means, on any date of determination, an amount equal to the sum of the Asset Values of all Unencumbered Assets plus unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt”; provided, however, that the portion of the Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to (a) undeveloped land, Redevelopment Assets, Development Assets, Assets owned or leased by Controlled Joint Ventures and Leased Assets shall not exceed 40% (with the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Leased Assets subject to a sublimit of 20% within such 40% limit and the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Short-Term Leased Assets subject to a sub-sublimit of 5% within such 20% sublimit), and (b) Unencumbered Assets located in (i) jurisdictions outside of the Specified Jurisdictions and (ii) Brazil, South Africa and South Korea shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% (with the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Unencumbered Assets located in Brazil, South
Africa and South Korea subject to an aggregate sublimit of 15% within such 20% limit), in each case with any excess excluded from such calculation.
“Trade Letter of Credit” means any Letter of Credit that is issued under the Letter of Credit Facility for the benefit of a supplier of inventory or equipment to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to effect payment for such inventory or equipment.
“Transfer” means sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option or other right to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire.
“Transfer Date” means, in relation to an assignment by a Lender pursuant to Section 9.07(a), the later of: (a) the proposed Transfer Date specified in the Assignment and Acceptance and (b) the date which is the fifth Business Day after the date of delivery of the relevant Assignment and Acceptance to the Administrative Agent, or such earlier Business Day endorsed by the Administrative Agent on such Assignment and Acceptance.
“Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Treasury Department under the Internal Revenue Code.
“True-Up Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 2.23.
“Type” refers to the distinction between Advances bearing interest by reference to the TIBOR Rate.
“UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect, from time to time, in the State of New York, provided that, if perfection or the effect of perfection or non-perfection or the priority of any security interest under any Loan Document is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York or any other applicable law, “UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code or such other applicable law as in effect from time to time in such other jurisdiction for purposes of the provisions hereof relating to such perfection, effect of perfection or non-perfection or priority.
“UCP” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(g).
“UK” means the United Kingdom.
“UK Bail-In Legislation” means the United Kingdom Part I of the UK Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the UK relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).
“UK Financial Institution” means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any Person falling within IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.
“UK Resolution Authority” means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.
“Unconsolidated Affiliate” means any Person (a) in which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries holds any direct or indirect Equity Interest, (b) that is not a Subsidiary of the Parent
Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries and (c) the accounts of which would not appear on the Consolidated financial statements of the Parent Guarantor.
“Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets” means, with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate at any time, the assets owned or leased by such Unconsolidated Affiliate at such time.
“Undisclosed Administration” means, in relation to a Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company that is a solvent Person, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed.
“Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income” means, for any period, without duplication, (i) the aggregate Adjusted Net Operating Income for all Unencumbered Assets plus (ii) Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings that are not subject to any Lien; provided, however, that the portion of the Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income attributable to Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings shall not exceed 15%.
“Unencumbered Asset Conditions” means, with respect to any Asset, that such Asset is (a) a Technology Asset, Development Asset or Redevelopment Asset, (b)(i) wholly owned in fee simple absolute (or the equivalent thereof in the jurisdiction in which the applicable Asset is located), (ii) subject to a Qualifying Ground Lease or (iii) a Leased Asset, (c) not subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or any Negative Pledge, and (d) owned or leased directly by the Operating Partnership, a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or a Controlled Joint Venture, the direct and indirect Equity interests in which are not subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or any Negative Pledge.
“Unencumbered Assets” means only those Assets that satisfy the Unencumbered Asset Conditions, including those Assets listed on the schedule of Unencumbered Assets delivered to the Administrative Agent as of the Closing Date (as updated from time to time pursuant to Section 5.03(e)).
“Unencumbered Assets Certificate” means a certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit E hereto, duly certified by the Chief Financial Officer or other Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor.
“Unencumbered Assets Debt Service Coverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) the aggregate Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income to (b) interest (including capitalized interest) paid or payable in cash on all Debt for Borrowed Money that is Unsecured Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, determined on a Consolidated basis for such period.
“Unsecured Debt” means, at any date of determination, the amount at such time of all Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries, including, without limitation, the Facility Exposure, but exclusive of (a) Consolidated Secured Debt and (b) guarantee obligations in respect of Consolidated Secured Debt.
“Unused Fee” has the meaning specified in Section 2.08(a).
“Unused Revolving Credit Commitment” means, with respect to any Lender at any time, (a) such Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment at such time minus (b) the sum, without
duplication, of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Credit Advances and Letter of Credit Advances made by such Lender (in its capacity as a Lender) and outstanding at such time plus (ii) such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of (A) the aggregate Available Amount of all Letters of Credit outstanding at such time and (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Letter of Credit Advances under the Letter of Credit Facility made by the Issuing Banks pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and outstanding at such time
“Up-stream Guaranty” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“U.S. Special Resolution Regimes” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21.
“Voting Interests” means shares of capital stock issued by a corporation, or equivalent Equity Interests in any other Person, the holders of which are ordinarily, in the absence of contingencies, entitled to vote for the election of directors (or persons performing similar functions) of such Person, even if the right so to vote has been suspended by the happening of such a contingency.
“Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary” means a Foreign Subsidiary that is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.
“Wholly-Owned Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership where one-hundred percent (100%) of all of the Equity Interests (other than directors’ qualifying shares) and voting interests of such Subsidiary are owned directly or indirectly by the Operating Partnership.
“Withdrawal Liability” has the meaning specified in Part I of Subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA.
“Write-Down and Conversion Powers” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) in relation to the UK Bail-In Legislation, any powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation to cancel, transfer or dilute shares issued by a person that is a bank or investment firm or other financial institution or affiliate of a bank, investment firm or other financial institution, to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of such a person or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.
“Yen” and “¥” each means the lawful currency of Japan.
of its Applicable Lending Office to the Administrative Agent at the applicable Administrative Agent’s Account, in same day funds, such Lender’s ratable portion of such Borrowing in accordance with the respective Commitments of such Lender and the other Lenders. After the Administrative Agent’s receipt of such funds and upon fulfillment of the applicable conditions set forth in Article III, the Administrative Agent will make such funds available to the applicable Borrower by crediting the Borrower’s Account.
TIBOR Rate Advances. During such periods as such Advance is a TIBOR Rate Advance, a rate per annum equal at all times to the sum of (A) the TIBOR Rate in effect from time to time plus (B) the Applicable Margin in effect from time to time, payable in arrears quarterly on the last day of each December, March, June and September during such periods and on the date such TIBOR Rate Advance shall be Converted or paid in full; provided, however, that during each Rollover Interest Period for the applicable Rollover Borrowing, the TIBOR Rate and the Applicable Margin with respect to such Rollover Borrowing shall be as specified on Schedule V hereto.
For the avoidance of doubt, any Advance that is prepaid on the same day that it was made shall accrue interest for such day.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document (and any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement shall be deemed not to be a “Loan Document” for purposes of this Section 2.07(f)):
As used in this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”:
“Available Tenor” means, as of any date of determination and with respect to any then-current Benchmark for any currency, as applicable, (x) if any then-current Benchmark is a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Period or (y) otherwise, any payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark, as applicable, pursuant to this Agreement as of such date.
“Benchmark” means, initially, TIBOR; provided, however, that if a replacement of an initial or subsequent Benchmark has occurred pursuant to this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”, then “Benchmark” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate. Any reference to “Benchmark” shall include, as applicable, the published component used in the calculation thereof.
“Benchmark Replacement” means, for any Available Tenor, the sum of (i) the alternate benchmark rate and (ii) an adjustment (which may be a positive or negative value or zero), in each case, that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers as the replacement for such Available Tenor of such Benchmark giving due consideration to any evolving or then-prevailing market convention, including any applicable recommendations made by the Relevant Governmental Body, for syndicated credit facilities at such time denominated in the applicable currency in the U.S. syndicated loan market; provided, however, that, if the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to this definition would be less than the applicable Floor, the Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the applicable Floor for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
“Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes” means, with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of “Business Day,” the definition of “Interest Period,” timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices, the applicability and length of lookback periods, the applicability of breakage provisions, the formula for calculating any successor rates identified pursuant to the definition of “Benchmark Replacement”, the formula, methodology or convention for applying the successor Floor to the successor Benchmark Replacement and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the Administrative Agent decides (in consultation with the Borrowers) may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents).
“Benchmark Transition Event” means, with respect to any then-current Benchmark, the occurrence of one or more of the following events: a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of any then-current Benchmark, the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the central bank for the currency applicable to such Benchmark, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark, a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the administrator for such Benchmark, announcing or stating that (a) such administrator has ceased or will cease on a specified date to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark, permanently or indefinitely, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark or (b) all Available Tenors of such Benchmark are or will no longer be representative and that representativeness will not be restored.
“Relevant Governmental Body” means (1) the Bank of Japan or any central bank or other supervisor which is responsible for supervising either (A) such Benchmark Replacement or (B) the administrator of such Benchmark Replacement or (2) any working group or committee officially endorsed or convened by (A) Bank of Japan, (B) any central bank or other supervisor that is responsible for supervising either (i) such Benchmark Replacement or (ii) the administrator of such Benchmark Replacement, (C) a group of those central banks or other supervisors or (D) the Financial Stability Board or any part thereof.
submitted to the Borrowers by such Lender Party and shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent fraud or manifest error; provided, however, that no Lender Party shall be required to disclose any information to the extent such disclosure would be prohibited by applicable law.
through the exercise of any right of set-off, or otherwise, other than as a result of an assignment pursuant to Section 9.07 or a payment made by a Loan Party pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement) (a) on account of Obligations due and payable to such Lender Party under the Loan Documents at such time in excess of its ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such Obligations due and payable to such Lender Party at such time to (ii) the aggregate amount of the Obligations due and payable to all Lender Parties under the Loan Documents at such time) of payments on account of the Obligations due and payable to all such Lender Parties under the Loan Documents at such time obtained by all such Lender Parties at such time or (b) on account of Obligations owing (but not due and payable) to such Lender Party under the Loan Documents at such time in excess of its ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such Obligations owing to such Lender Party at such time to (ii) the aggregate amount of the Obligations owing (but not due and payable) to all such Lender Parties hereunder at such time) of payments on account of the Obligations owing (but not due and payable) to all such Lender Parties under the Loan Documents at such time obtained by all of such Lender Parties at such time, such Lender Party shall forthwith purchase from such other Lender Parties such interests or participating interests in the Obligations due and payable or owing to them, as the case may be, as shall be necessary to cause such purchasing Lender Party to share the excess payment ratably with each of them; provided, however, that if all or any portion of such excess payment is thereafter recovered from such purchasing Lender Party, such purchase from each other Lender Party shall be rescinded and such other Lender Party shall repay to the purchasing Lender Party the purchase price to the extent of such Lender Party’s ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the purchase price paid to such Lender Party to (ii) the aggregate purchase price paid to all Lender Parties) of such recovery together with an amount equal to such Lender Party’s ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such other Lender Party’s required repayment to (ii) the total amount so recovered from the purchasing Lender Party) of any interest or other amount paid or payable by the purchasing Lender Party in respect of the total amount so recovered. The Borrowers agree that any Lender Party so purchasing an interest or participating interest from another Lender Party pursuant to this Section 2.13 may, to the fullest extent permitted by law, exercise all its rights of payment (including the right of set-off) with respect to such interest or participating interest, as the case may be, as fully as if such Lender Party were the direct creditor of the Borrowers in the amount of such interest or participating interest, as the case may be.
substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto, payable to such Lender Party in a principal amount equal to the Revolving Credit Commitment of such Lender Party. All references to Notes in the Loan Documents shall mean Notes, if any, to the extent issued hereunder. In the event and to the extent that the provisions of any Note shall conflict with this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.
On each Increase Date, upon fulfillment of the conditions set forth in the immediately preceding sentence of this Section 2.18(d), the Administrative Agent shall provide reasonable prior notice to the Lenders (including, without limitation, each Acceding Lender) and the Borrowers, by email or facsimile, of the occurrence of the Commitment Increase to be effected on such Increase Date and shall record in the Register the relevant information with respect to each Increasing Lender and each Acceding Lender on such date.
(a) On the Effective Date, each Lender that will have a greater Pro Rata Share of the Facility upon the Effective Date than its Pro Rata Share (under and as defined in the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement) immediately prior to the Effective Date (each, a “Purchasing Lender”), without executing an Assignment and Acceptance, shall be deemed to have purchased assignments pro rata from each Lender that will have a smaller Pro Rata Share of the Facility upon the Effective Date than its Pro Rata Share (under and as defined in the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement) of the Facility (under and as defined in the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement) immediately prior to the Effective Date (each, a “Selling Lender”) in all such Selling Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents as a Lender (collectively, the “Assigned Rights and Obligations”) so that, after giving effect to such assignments, each Lender shall have its respective Commitment as set forth in Schedule I hereto and a corresponding Pro Rata Share of all Advances then outstanding under the Facility. Each such purchase hereunder shall be at par for a purchase price equal to the principal amount of the loans and without recourse, representation or warranty, except that each Selling Lender shall be deemed to represent and warrant to each Purchasing Lender that the Assigned Rights and Obligations of such Selling Lender are not subject to any Liens created by that Selling Lender. For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the aggregate amount of each Lender’s Revolving Credit Advances outstanding at any time exceed its Commitment as set forth in Schedule I hereto.
(c) The Administrative Agent shall calculate the net amount to be paid or received by each Lender in connection with the assignments effected hereunder on the Effective Date. Each Lender required to make a payment pursuant to this Section shall make the net amount of its required payment available to the Administrative Agent, in same day funds, at the office of the Administrative Agent not later than 12:00 P.M. (New York time) on the Effective Date. The Administrative Agent shall distribute on the Effective Date the proceeds of such amounts to the Lenders entitled to receive payments pursuant to this Section, pro rata in proportion to the amount each such Lender is entitled to receive at the primary address set forth in Schedule I hereto or at such other address as such Lender may request in writing to the Administrative Agent.
(d) Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a discharge, extinguishment or novation of the Obligations of the Loan Parties outstanding under the Existing Revolving Credit Agreement or any instruments securing the same, which Obligations shall remain outstanding under this Agreement after the date hereof as “Revolving Credit Advances” except as expressly modified hereby or by instruments executed concurrently with this Agreement.
To the extent any calculations described in Sections 5.04(a) or 5.04(b) are required to be made on any date of determination other than the last day of a fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor, such calculations shall be made on a pro forma basis to account for any acquisitions, dispositions or reclassifications of Assets, and the incurrence or repayment of any Debt for Borrowed Money relating to such Assets, that have occurred since the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended. All such calculations shall be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
then, and in any such event, the Administrative Agent (i) shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, by written notice to the Borrowers, declare the Commitments of each Lender Party and the obligation of each Lender Party to make Advances (other than Letter of Credit Advances by an Issuing Bank or a Lender pursuant to Section 2.03(c)) and of each Issuing Bank to issue Letters of Credit to be terminated, whereupon the same shall forthwith terminate, (ii) shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, (A) by written notice to the Borrowers, declare the Notes, the Advances, all interest thereon and all other amounts payable under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (other than Guaranteed Hedge Agreements, for which the terms of such agreements shall govern and control) to be forthwith due and payable, whereupon the Notes, all such interest and all such amounts
shall become and be forthwith due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrowers and (B) by notice to each party required under the terms of any agreement in support of which a Letter of Credit is issued, request that all Obligations under such agreement be declared to be due and payable and (iii) shall at the request, or may with the consent of the Required Lenders, proceed to enforce its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents for the ratable benefit of the Lenders by appropriate proceedings; provided, however, that in the event of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to any Loan Party under any Bankruptcy Law, (y) the Commitments of each Lender Party and the obligation of each Lender Party to make Advances (other than Letter of Credit Advances by an Issuing Bank or a Lender pursuant to Section 2.03(c)) and of each Issuing Bank to issue Letters of Credit shall automatically be terminated and (z) the Notes, all such interest and all such amounts shall automatically become and be due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or any notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Loan Parties.
and corporate counsel in such jurisdiction for all similarly conflicted parties). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Guarantor’s liability shall extend to all amounts that constitute part of the applicable Guaranteed Obligations and would be owed by any other Loan Party to any Secured Party under or in respect of the Loan Documents but for the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of a bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding involving such other Loan Party. This Guaranty is a guaranty of payment and not merely of collection.
This Guaranty shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by any Secured Party upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of any Borrower or any other Loan Party or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.
Agreement and this Guaranty, and each reference in any other Loan Document to the “Loan Agreement”, “Guaranty”, “thereunder”, “thereof” or words of like import referring to this Agreement and this Guaranty, shall mean and be a reference to this Agreement and this Guaranty as supplemented by such Guaranty Supplement.
and to exercise such powers and discretion under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms hereof and thereof, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. As to any matters not expressly provided for by the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, enforcement or collection of the Notes, the Advances and the Obligations), the Administrative Agent shall not be required to exercise any discretion or take any action, but shall be required to act or to refrain from acting (and shall be fully protected in so acting or refraining from acting) upon the instructions of the Required Lenders, and such instructions shall be binding upon all Lender Parties; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action that exposes it to personal liability or that is contrary to this Agreement or applicable law or regulations. The Administrative Agent agrees to give to each Lender Party prompt notice of each notice given to it by any Borrower pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document, no Person identified as a syndication agent, documentation agent, sustainability structuring agent, joint lead arranger or joint bookrunner, in such Person’s capacity as such, shall have any obligations or duties to any Loan Party, the Administrative Agent or any other Secured Party under any of such Loan Documents.
the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall constitute the Administrative Agent or the Arrangers as a trustee or fiduciary of any Person, and neither the Administrative Agent nor the Arrangers shall be bound to account to the Lenders for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account. The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of its delegates or agents or for supervising them; provided, however, that nothing in this sentence shall absolve the Administrative Agent for any liability found in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the Administrative Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Borrowers shall not commence any proceeding against any of the Administrative Agent’s directors, officers or employees with respect to the Administrative Agent’s acts or omissions relating to the Facility or the Loan Documents.
penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements resulting from the Administrative Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct as found in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction. Without limitation of the foregoing, each Lender Party agrees to reimburse the Administrative Agent promptly upon demand for its ratable share of any costs and expenses (including, without limitation, fees and expenses of counsel) payable by the Borrowers under Section 9.04, to the extent that the Administrative Agent is not promptly reimbursed for such costs and expenses by the Borrowers. In the case of any investigation, litigation or proceeding giving rise to any Indemnified Costs, this Section 8.05 applies whether any such investigation, litigation or proceeding is brought by any Lender Party or any other Person. To the extent that the Administrative Agent shall perform any of its duties or obligations hereunder through an Affiliate or sub-agent, then all references to the “Administrative Agent” in this Section 8.05 shall be deemed to include any such Affiliate or sub-agent, as applicable.
appointment, within 30 days after the retiring Administrative Agent’s giving of notice of resignation or the Required Lenders’ removal of the retiring Administrative Agent, then the retiring Administrative Agent may, on behalf of the Lender Parties, appoint a successor Administrative Agent, which shall be a commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States or of any State thereof and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $500,000,000 and which appointment shall be subject to the consent of the Operating Partnership, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, provided that no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Upon the acceptance of any appointment as an Administrative Agent hereunder by a successor Administrative Agent, such successor Administrative Agent shall succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, discretion, privileges and duties of the retiring Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations under the Loan Documents. If within 45 days after written notice is given of the retiring Administrative Agent’s resignation or removal under this Section 8.06 no successor Administrative Agent shall have been appointed and shall have accepted such appointment, then on such 45th day (i) the retiring Administrative Agent’s resignation or removal shall become effective, (ii) the retiring Administrative Agent shall thereupon be discharged from its duties and obligations under the Loan Documents and (iii) the Required Lenders shall thereafter perform all duties of the retiring Administrative Agent under the Loan Documents until such time, if any, as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent as provided above. After any retiring Administrative Agent’s resignation or removal hereunder as an Agent shall have become effective, the provisions of this Article VIII shall inure to its benefit as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was an Administrative Agent under this Agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, the failure to deliver a notice to the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 8.08(b) shall not have any effect on a Payment Recipient’s obligations pursuant to Section 8.08(a) or on whether or not an Erroneous Payment has been made.
(ii)Subject to Section 9.07 (but excluding, in all events, any assignment consent or approval requirements (whether from the Borrowers or otherwise)), the Administrative Agent may, in its discretion, sell any Advances acquired pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment and upon receipt of the proceeds of such sale, the Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency owing by the applicable Lender shall be reduced by the net proceeds of the sale of such Advance (or portion thereof), and the Administrative Agent shall retain all other rights, remedies and claims against such Lender (and/or against any Payment Recipient that receives funds on its respective behalf). In addition, an Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency owing by the applicable Lender (x) shall be reduced by the proceeds of prepayments or repayments of principal and interest, or other distribution in respect of principal and interest, received by the Administrative Agent on or with respect to any such Advances acquired from such Lender pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment (to the extent that any such Advances are then owned by the Administrative Agent) and (y) may, in the sole discretion of the Administrative Agent, be reduced by any amount specified by the Administrative Agent in writing to the applicable Lender from time to time.
governed by clause (iii) above), (v) amend Section 2.13, Section 2.05(a) (only with respect to the requirement in such Section that any election to terminate or reduce outstanding Commitments must be done ratably among the Lenders in accordance with their Commitments), or this Section 9.01, (vi) increase the Commitment of any Lender or subject any Lender to any additional obligations (except, in each case, to the extent contemplated in Section 2.18) without the consent of such Lender, (vii) reduce the principal of, or interest on, the Advances of any Lender (other than any Guaranteed Obligations with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement and except to the extent of any reduction resulting from a reallocation effected pursuant to Section 2.21(a)), or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder to any Lender (other than as provided in Section 2.07(d) or (f)), in each case without the consent of such Lender (except as provided in Section 2.23), (viii) postpone any date fixed for any payment of principal of, or interest on, the Advances or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder to any Lender in each case without the consent of such Lender (other than as provided in Section 2.07(d) or (f)), (ix) extend the Termination Date without the consent of each affected Lender, other than as provided by Section 2.16 or 9.01(c), (x) [reserved], (xi) [reserved], (xii) amend clause (iv) or clause (v) of Section 5.01(p) without the consent of each affected Lender, or (xiii) contractually subordinate in right of payment the Obligations of any Loan Party under the Loan Documents to any other Recourse Debt without the consent of each Lender; provided further that (A) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the applicable Issuing Bank, in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, affect the rights or obligations of such Issuing Bank under this Agreement; (B) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, affect the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents; and (C) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, amend, waive or consent to any departure from, the provisions of Section 2.07(f) or the defined terms herein pertaining to the establishment, replacement or computation of any interest rate or interest rate margin applicable to any Obligations hereunder (except, in each case, in accordance with Sections 2.07(d), 2.07(f) and 9.01(f)). In addition, if the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall have jointly identified an obvious error or any error or omission of a technical nature in any of the Loan Documents, then the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall be permitted to amend such this Agreement and/or the applicable Loan Document without any further action or consent of any other party if the same is not objected to in writing by the Required Lenders to the Administrative Agent within ten (10) Business Days following receipt of notice thereof.
or, as any of the abovementioned parties, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties and, as to each other party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent. All such notices and communications shall, when mailed, be effective on the third (3rd) Business Day after being deposited in the mails, when telegraphed, to be effective on the date delivered to the telegraph company, and, when faxed or emailed, be effective on the date of being confirmed by faxed or confirmed by email, respectively, except that notices and communications to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Article II, III or VIII shall not be effective until received by the Administrative Agent. Delivery by email or facsimile of an executed counterpart of any amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, any Note, any other Loan Document or of any Exhibit hereto or thereto to be executed and delivered hereunder shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart thereof, provided that any such email shall, in all cases, include an attachment (in PDF format or similar format) containing a copy of such document including the legible signature of the person who executed the same.
assignment of all of a Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, the aggregate amount of the Commitments being assigned to such Eligible Assignee pursuant to such assignment (determined as of the Transfer Date) shall in no event be less than the Commitment Minimum or an integral multiple in excess thereof of ¥100,000,000 (or, in each case, such lesser amount as shall be approved by the Administrative Agent and, so long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of effectiveness of such assignment, the Operating Partnership), (iii) each such assignment shall be to an Eligible Assignee, (iv) no such assignments shall be permitted until the Administrative Agent shall have notified the Lender Parties that syndication of the Commitments hereunder has been completed, without the consent of the Administrative Agent, (v) each such assignment made as a result of a demand by the Borrowers pursuant to Section 2.10(f) or 9.01(b) shall be an assignment of all rights and obligations of the assigning Lender under this Agreement and (vi) the parties to each such assignment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent, for its acceptance and recording in the Register, an Assignment and Acceptance, together with any Note or Notes subject to such assignment and, except if such assignment is being made by a Lender to an Affiliate or Fund Affiliate of such Lender, the Processing Fee; provided, however, that for each such assignment made as a result of a demand by the Borrowers pursuant to Section 2.10(f) or 9.01(b), the Borrowers shall pay or cause to be paid to the Administrative Agent the Processing Fee; provided further that the Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, elect to waive the Processing Fee in the case of any assignment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such assignment will be made by any Lender to any Defaulting Lender or Potential Defaulting Lender or any of their respective Subsidiaries, or any Person who, upon becoming a Lender hereunder, would constitute any of the foregoing Persons described in this sentence. In connection with any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder, no such assignment will be effective unless and until, in addition to the other conditions thereto set forth herein, the parties to the assignment make such additional payments to the Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount sufficient, upon distribution thereof as appropriate (which may be outright payment, purchases by the assignee of participations or subparticipations, or other compensating actions, including funding, with the consent of the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent, the applicable pro rata share of Advances previously requested but not funded by the Defaulting Lender, to each of which the applicable assignee and assignor hereby irrevocably consent), to (x) pay and satisfy in full all payment liabilities then owed by such Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent, each Issuing Bank and each other Lender hereunder (and interest accrued thereon), and (y) acquire (and fund as appropriate) its full pro rata share of all Advances and participants in Letters of Credit in accordance with its Pro Rata Share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder becomes effective under applicable law without compliance with the provisions of this Section 9.07(a), then the assignee of such interest will be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this Agreement until such compliance occurs.
provide prior written notice of such disclosure to the Operating Partnership in order to permit the Operating Partnership to seek confidential treatment of such information, (d) to any rating agency when required by it, provided that, prior to any such disclosure, such rating agency shall undertake to preserve the confidentiality of any Confidential Information relating to the Loan Parties received by it from such Lender, (e) to any service provider of the Administrative Agent or such Lender, provided that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made pursuant to this clause (e) will be informed of the confidential nature of such Confidential Information and shall have agreed in writing to keep such Confidential Information confidential, (f) to any Person that holds a security interest in all or any portion of any Lender’s rights under this Agreement, provided that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made pursuant to this clause (f) will be informed of the confidential nature of such Confidential Information and shall (except with respect to any Applicable Governmental Authority) have agreed in writing to keep such Confidential Information confidential, (g) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder, (h) to the extent required for the purposes of establishing a “due diligence” defense or a defense against a claim that the Administrative Agent or such Lender Party, as applicable, has breached its confidentiality obligations, (i) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this Section 9.12, to any actual or prospective party to any swap, derivative or other transaction under which payments are to be made by reference to any Borrower and its obligations, this Agreement or payments hereunder, (j) to the other Lender Parties and (k) with the prior written consent of the Borrowers; and in each case the Borrowers hereby consent to the disclosure by the Administrative Agent and any Lender Party of Confidential Information that is made in strict accordance with clauses (a) to (k), and the disclosure of other information relating to the Borrowers and the transactions hereunder that does not constitute Confidential Information. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement or any other document, the parties hereby agree that (x) each party (and each employee, representative, or other agent of such party) may each disclose to any and all Persons, without limitation of any kind, the United States tax treatment and United States tax structure of the transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to each party relating to such United States tax treatment and United States tax structure and (y) the Administrative Agent may disclose the identity of any Defaulting Lender to the other Lenders and the Borrowers if requested by any Lender or any Borrower. In acting as the Administrative Agent, SMBC shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate division from any of its other divisions or departments and, notwithstanding any of the Administrative Agent’s disclosure obligations hereunder, any information received by any other division or department of SMBC may be treated as confidential and shall not be regarded as having been given to SMBC’s agency division. Each Recipient may disclose any Confidential Information pursuant to and subject to clauses (b) and (c) above. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prohibits any individual from communicating or disclosing Confidential Information regarding suspected violations of laws, rules, or regulations to any Applicable Governmental Authority without any notification to any person.
extent commercially reasonable, such information and take such actions as are reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender to assist the Administrative Agent or Lender in maintaining compliance with the Patriot Act and other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations including Sanctions.
Corporation Service Company (CSC)
19 West 44th Street, Suite 200
New York, New York 10036
Partnership as a Borrower under the Facility that has no Advances to it outstanding at the time of such removal by providing written notice of such removal to the Administrative Agent. Any such notice given in accordance with this Section 9.19 shall be effective upon receipt by the Administrative Agent, which shall promptly give the Lenders notice of such removal. After the receipt of such written notice by the Administrative Agent, such Subsidiary shall cease to be a Borrower hereunder. Once removed pursuant to this Section 9.19, such Subsidiary shall have no right to borrow under the Facility unless the Operating Partnership provides notice as required pursuant to Section 5.01(p) of the request again to add such Subsidiary as an Additional Borrower hereunder and such Subsidiary complies with the conditions set forth in Section 5.01(p) to become an Additional Borrower hereunder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.
BORROWER:
DIGITAL JAPAN, LLC,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
By: Digital Asia, LLC,
its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc.,
its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
[Signatures continue]
[Signature Page to Second Amended and Restated Yen Credit Agreement]
GUARANTORS:
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
a Maryland corporation
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
a Maryland limited partnership
By: DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
its sole general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL EURO FINCO, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability Company
By: Digital Euro Finco, L.P., its sole member
By: Digital Euro Finco GP, LLC, its general partner By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
[Signatures end.]
[Signature Page to Second Amended and Restated Yen Credit Agreement]
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND ISSUING BANK:
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING
CORPORATION, as Administrative Agent
By:/s/ Khrystyna Manko
[Signature Page to 2nd Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]
MIZUHO BANK, LTD., as a Lender
By:/s/ Donna DeMagistris
Name: Title:
Donna DeMagistris Managing Director
[Signature Page to 2nd Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]
MUFG BANK, LTD., as a Lender
By:/s/ Ricardo Funes
Name: Ricardo Funes
Title: Director
[Signature Page to 2nd Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]
SCHEDULE I
COMMITMENTS AND APPLICABLE LENDING OFFICES
Name of Lender | Revolving Credit Commitment | Letter of Credit Commitment | Domestic Lending Office | Eurocurrency Lending Office |
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[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
Schedule II
7. | [*] |
[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
SCHEDULE III
CERTAIN NOTICE ADDRESSES
To the Administrative Agent:
Notices
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[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
Schedule IV
EXISTING LETTERS OF CREDIT
LOC Number | Currency | Amount | Tranche |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
AMERICAS/2022800230.1
SCHEDULE V ROLLOVER BORROWINGS
TIBOR Rate Advances
Borrower Name | Rollover Borrowing | Start Date of the Interest Period | End Date of the Interest Period | Applicable TIBOR Rate | Applicable Margin |
Digital Japan, LLC | ¥11,000,000,000 | August 22, 2024 | September 24, 2024 | 0.34% | 0.47% |
Digital Japan, LLC | ¥2,180,000,000 | August 26, 2024 | September 26, 2024 | 0.34% | 0.47% |
Digital Japan, LLC | ¥350,000,000 | September 13, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 0.36% | 0.47% |
Digital Japan, LLC | ¥4,910,000,000 | August 19, 2024 | September 19, 2024 | 0.34% | 0.47% |
AMERICAS/2022755511.4Sch. V
Schedule VI
Short-Term Leased Assets
Location | City | Lease End Date |
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[*] Confidential information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
Properties/Debt | | Obligor | | Maturity Date | | Outstanding Principal Amount (in $)1 |
2001 Sixth Avenue – Mortgage | | 2001 Sixth LLC | | July 11, 2027 | | 135,000,000 |
ICN10 Facility | | Digital Seoul No. 1 PIA Professional Investors Private Real Estate Investment LLC and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | December 31, 2030 | | 12,278,000 |
Icolo Loans | | Icolo, company number 129163, a private company | | Various | | 12,863,000 |
Ascenty Brazil(2) | | Ascenty Data Centers E Telecomunicações S.A. and Ascenty Holding Brasil S.A. | | February 17, 2028 | | 438,600,000 |
Ascenty Brazil (2) | | Ascenty Data Centers E Telecomunicações S.A. and Ascenty Holding Brasil S.A. | | June 20, 2030 | | 51,000,000 |
Ascenty Mexico(2) | | Ascenty México, S. de R.L. de C.V. | | April 9, 2026 | | 30,600,000 |
Ascenty Chile(2) | | Ascenty Chile SpA | | November 28, 2028 | | 68,850,000 |
Teraco Loans | | Teraco Data Environments Proprietary Limited | | December 6, 2028 | | 441,946,000 |
Teraco Great Westerford Loan | | Teraco Data Environments Proprietary Limited | | March 7, 2028 | | 23,790,000 |
Teraco Manditorily Redeemable Preferreds | | Teraco Data Environments Proprietary Limited | | January 16, 2026 | | 65,960,000 |
2.75% Senior Notes due 2024 (3) | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Stout Holding, LLC | | July 19, 2024 | | 279,250,000 |
4.25% Senior Notes due 2025 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Stout Holding, LLC | | January 17, 2025 | | 505,800,000 |
0.625% Senior Notes due 2025 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | July 15, 2025 | | 696,345,000 |
2.50% Senior Notes due 2026 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P and Digital Euro Finco, LLC | | January 16, 2026 | | 1,151,648,000 |
0.20% Senior Notes due 2026 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P and Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. | | December 15, 2026 | | 306,009,000 |
1.70% Senior Notes due 2027 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. | | March 30, 2027 | | 166,914,000 |
3.70% Senior Notes due 2027 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | August 15, 2027 | | 1,000,000,000 |
5.55% Senior Notes due 2028 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | January 15, 2028 | | 900,000,000 |
Schedule 4.01(n)
Surviving Debt
Properties/Debt | | Obligor | | Maturity Date | | Outstanding Principal Amount (in $)1 |
1.125% Senior Notes due 2028 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P and Digital Euro Finco, LLC | | April 9, 2028 | | 535,650,000 |
4.45% Senior Notes due 2028 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | July 15, 2028 | | 650,000,000 |
0.55% Senior Notes due 2029 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P and Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. | | April 16, 2029 | | 300,445,000 |
3.60% Senior Notes due 2029 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | July 1, 2029 | | 900,000,000 |
3.30% Senior Notes due 2029 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Stout Holding, LLC | | July 19, 2029 | | 442,575,000 |
1.50% Senior Notes due 2030 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | March 15, 2030 | | 803,475,000 |
3.75% Senior Notes due 2030 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Stout Holding, LLC | | October 17, 2030 | | 695,475,000 |
1.25% Senior Notes due 2031 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | February 1, 2031 | | 535,639,000 |
0.625% Senior Notes due 2031 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P and Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. | | July 15, 2031 | | 1,071,300,000 |
1.00% Senior Notes due 2032 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | January 15, 2032 | | 803,475,000 |
1.375% Senior Notes due 2032 | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Intrepid Holding B.V. | | July 18, 2032 | | 803,475,000 |
3.875% Senior Notes due 2033 (4) | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. and Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | September 13, 2033 | | 936,700,000 |
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. Digital Singapore Jurong East PTE. Ltd. Digital Singapore 1 Pte. Ltd. Digital Singapore 2 Pte. Ltd. Digital HK Kin Chuen Limited Digital EURO Finco, L.P. Digital Stout Holding, LLC Digital Japan, LLC Digital HK JV Holding Limited Moose Ventures LP Digital Dutch Finco B.V. Intrepid Holdings B.V. Digital Australia Finco Pty Ltd Digital Realty Korea Ltd. Digital Seoul 2 Ltd. PT Digital Jakarta One | | January 24, 2026 | | 1,762,281,000 |
Yen Facility | | Digital Japan, LLC | | January 24, 2026 | | 95,913,000 |
Euro Term Loan(5) | | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | August 11, 2025 | | 401,738,000 |
Euro Term Loan | | Digital Dutch Finco B.V. | | August 11, 2027 | | 401,738,000 |
USD Term Loan | | Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | | March 31, 2026 | | 500,000,000 |
1) | Balances as of June 30, 2024, unless otherwise indicated. |
2) | The outstanding principal amount represents JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for Borrowed Money. |
3) | Retired on July 19, 2024. |
4) | Issued on September 13, 2024. |
5) | Retired on September 13, 2024. |
EXHIBIT A to the SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF PROMISSORY NOTE
PROMISSORY NOTE
¥ (the “Principal Amount”) Dated: ,
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, [insert name of applicable Borrower] (the “Borrower”), HEREBY PROMISES TO PAY (the “Lender”) or its registered assigns, in accordance with the Credit Agreement (as defined below), the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Advances and the Letter of Credit Advances (each as defined below) owing to the Lender by the Borrower pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; terms defined therein, unless otherwise defined herein, being used herein as therein defined) among the Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership, the Lender, the other lender parties party thereto from time to time, the Guarantors party thereto from time to time and other Borrowers party thereto from time to time and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent for the Lender and such other lender parties, on the Termination Date.
The Borrower promises to pay to the Lender interest on the unpaid principal amount of each Revolving Credit Advance and Letter of Credit Advance owing to the Lender by such Borrower from the date of such Revolving Credit Advance or Letter of Credit Advance, as the case may be, until such principal amount is paid in full, at such interest rates, and payable at such times, as are specified in the Credit Agreement.
Both principal and interest are payable in the currency of the applicable Advance to the Applicable Administrative Agent’s Account. Each Revolving Credit Advance and Letter of Credit Advance owing to the Lender by the Borrower and the maturity thereof, and all payments made on account of principal thereof, shall be recorded by the Lender and, prior to any transfer hereof, endorsed on the grid attached hereto, which is part of this promissory note (this “Promissory Note”); provided, however, that the failure of the Lender to make any such recordation or endorsement shall not affect the Obligations of the Borrower under this Promissory Note.
This Promissory Note is one of the Notes referred to in, and is entitled to the benefits of, the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement, among other things, (a) provides for the making of advances (variously, the “Revolving Credit Advances” or the “Letter of Credit Advances”) by the Lender to or for the benefit of the Borrower from time to time in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time outstanding the Principal Amount and the indebtedness of the Borrower resulting from each such Revolving Credit Advance and Letter of Credit Advance being evidenced by this Promissory Note, and (b) contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events and also for prepayments on account of principal hereof prior to the Termination Date upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
This Promissory Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
Exh. A - 1
4858-6201-3925.2
[NAME OF BORROWER]
By: Name:
Title:
Exh. A - 2
4858-6201-3925.2
ADVANCES AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
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EXHIBIT B TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF NOTICE OF BORROWING NOTICE OF BORROWING
,
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent
under the Credit Agreement referred to below
277 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10172 United States of America
Attention: Minobu Blackwood, Agency Services Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, [insert name of applicable Borrower], refers to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among the undersigned, as a Borrower, the Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties, and hereby gives you notice, irrevocably, pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Credit Agreement that the undersigned hereby requests a Borrowing under the Credit Agreement, and in that connection sets forth below the information relating to such Borrowing (the “Proposed Borrowing”) as required by Section 2.02(a) of the Credit Agreement:
(i) | The Business Day of the Proposed Borrowing is , . |
(ii) | The Type of Advances comprising the Proposed Borrowing is TIBOR Rate Advances. |
(iii) | The aggregate amount of the Proposed Borrowing is [ ]. |
(iv) | The account information for the Borrower’s Account to which such Borrowing should be credited is: |
The undersigned hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the date of the Proposed Borrowing:
(A) | The representations and warranties contained in each Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of the Proposed Borrowing (unless qualified as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects), before and after giving effect to (x) the Proposed Borrowing and (y) the application of the |
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proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date (except for any such representation and warranty that, by its terms, refers to a specific date, in which case as of such specific date).
(B) | No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would immediately result from (x) such Proposed Borrowing or (y) the application of the proceeds therefrom. |
(C) | before and immediately after giving effect to the Proposed Borrowing on the borrowing date, the Parent Guarantor shall be in compliance with the covenants contained in Section 5.04 of the Credit Agreement. |
Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Notice of Borrowing by telecopier or e-mail (which e-mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the undersigned) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Notice of Borrowing.
[NAME OF BORROWER]
By: Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT C to the SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF GUARANTY SUPPLEMENT
GUARANTY SUPPLEMENT
,
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent
under the Credit Agreement referred to below
277 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10172 United States of America
Attention: Minobu Blackwood, Agency Services
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024 (as in effect on the date hereof and as it may hereafter be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Digital Japan, LLC, as a Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, L.P., as Operating Partnership, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as Parent Guarantor, the other Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the above-captioned Credit Agreement and to the Guaranty set forth in Article VII thereof (such Guaranty, as in effect on the date hereof and as it may hereafter be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, together with this Guaranty Supplement, being the “Guaranty”). The capitalized terms defined in the Credit Agreement and not otherwise defined herein are used herein as therein defined.
Section 1.Guaranty; Limitation of Liability. (a) The undersigned hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the punctual payment when due, whether at scheduled maturity or on any date of a required prepayment or by acceleration, demand or otherwise, of all Obligations of the Borrowers and each other Loan Party now or hereafter existing under or in respect of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, any extensions, modifications, substitutions, amendments or renewals of any or all of the foregoing Obligations), whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, and whether for principal, interest, premiums, fees, indemnities, contract causes of action, costs, expenses or otherwise (such Obligations being the “Guaranteed Obligations”), and agrees to pay any and all reasonable out-of-pocket costs or expenses (including, without limitation, fees and expenses of counsel) incurred by the Administrative Agent or any other Secured Party in enforcing any rights under this Guaranty Supplement, the Guaranty, the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document in accordance with Section 9.04 of the Credit Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the undersigned’s liability shall extend to all amounts that constitute part of the Guaranteed Obligations and would be owed by any other Loan Party to any Secured Party under or in respect of the Loan Documents but for the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of a bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding involving such other Loan Party.
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that this Guaranty Supplement, the Guaranty and the Obligations of the undersigned hereunder and thereunder not constitute a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar foreign, federal or state law to the extent applicable to this Guaranty Supplement, the Guaranty and the Obligations of the undersigned hereunder and thereunder. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Administrative Agent, the other Secured Parties (by their acceptance of the benefits of this Guaranty Supplement) and the undersigned hereby irrevocably agree that the Obligations of the undersigned under this Guaranty Supplement and the Guaranty at any time shall be limited to the maximum amount as will result in the Obligations of the undersigned under this Guaranty Supplement and the Guaranty not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance.
Section 2.Obligations Under the Guaranty. The undersigned hereby agrees, as of the date first above written, to be bound as a Guarantor by all of the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the Guaranty to the same extent as each of the other Guarantors thereunder. The undersigned further agrees, as of the date first above written, that each reference in the Credit Agreement to an “Additional Guarantor”, a “Loan Party” or a “Guarantor” shall also mean and be a reference to the undersigned, and each reference in any other Loan Document to a “Guarantor” or a “Loan Party” shall also mean and be a reference to the undersigned.
Section 3.Representations and Warranties. The undersigned represents and warrants as of the date hereof as follows:
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System), order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award, or (iii) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien upon or with respect to any of the properties of the undersigned or any of its Subsidiaries.
Section 4.Delivery by Facsimile; Electronic Signature Pages. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Guaranty Supplement by facsimile or e-mail (which e-mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the undersigned) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Guaranty Supplement. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in this Guaranty Supplement shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Administrative Agent is under no obligation to accept an electronic signature in any form or in any format unless expressly agreed to by the Administrative Agent pursuant to procedures approved by it.
Section 5.Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial, Etc. (a) This Guaranty Supplement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
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other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Guaranty Supplement or the Guaranty or the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document shall affect any right that any party may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Guaranty Supplement, the Credit Agreement, the Guaranty thereunder or any of the other Loan Documents to which it is or is to be a party in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
Very truly yours,
[NAME OF ADDITIONAL GUARANTOR]
By: Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT D to the SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
Reference is made to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein, unless otherwise defined herein, being used herein as therein defined), among Digital Japan, LLC, as a Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership, as Operating Partnership, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as Parent Guarantor, the other Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties.
Each “Assignor” referred to on Schedule 1 hereto (each, an “Assignor”) and each “Assignee” referred to on Schedule 1 hereto (each, an “Assignee”) agrees severally with respect to all information relating to it and its assignment hereunder and on Schedule 1 hereto as follows:
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name; (e) confirms that it is an Eligible Assignee; (f) appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under the Loan Documents as are delegated the Administrative Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto; (g) agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of the Credit Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Lender Party; and
(h) attaches any U.S. Internal Revenue Service forms required under Section 2.12 of the Credit Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Assignor and each Assignee have caused Schedule 1 to this Assignment and Acceptance to be executed by their officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date specified thereon.
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SCHEDULE 1 to ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
ASSIGNORS: | | | | | |
Revolving Credit Facility | | | | | |
Percentage interest assigned | % | % | % | % | % |
Revolving Credit Commitment assigned | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Revolving Credit Advances assigned | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ |
Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
Letter of Credit Commitment assigned | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ |
Letter of Credit Commitment retained | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ |
Principal Amount of Note Payable to Assignor | | | | | |
ASSIGNEES: | | | | | |
Revolving Credit Facility | | | | | |
Percentage interest assumed | % | % | % | % | % |
Revolving Credit Commitment assumed | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ |
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Revolving Credit Advances assumed | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ |
Letter of Credit Facility | | | | | |
Letter of Credit Commitment assumed | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ |
Principal Amount of Note Payable to Assignee | | | | | |
ASSIGNEE’S STANDING PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Correspondent Bank Name: Correspondent Bank SWIFT Address: Beneficiary Bank Account Number: Beneficiary Bank Account Name: Beneficiary Bank SWIFT Address: Final Beneficiary Account Number: Final Beneficiary Account Name: Attention:
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Effective Date (if other than date of acceptance by Administrative Agent):
1,
Assignors
, as Assignor [Type or print legal name of Assignor]
By Title:
Dated: ,
, as Assignor [Type or print legal name of Assignor]
By Title:
Dated: ,
, as Assignor [Type or print legal name of Assignor]
By Title:
Dated: ,
, as Assignor [Type or print legal name of Assignor]
By Title:
Dated: ,
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1 | This date should be no earlier than five Business Days after the delivery of this Assignment and Acceptance to the Administrative Agent. |
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Assignees
, as Assignee [Type or print legal name of Assignee]
By Title:
E-mail address for notices:
Dated:,
Applicable Lending Offices:
, as Assignee [Type or print legal name of Assignee]
By Title:
E-mail address for notices:
Dated:,
Applicable Lending Offices:
, as Assignee [Type or print legal name of Assignee]
By Title:
E-mail address for notices:
Dated:,
Applicable Lending Offices:
, as Assignee [Type or print legal name of Assignee]
By Title:
E-mail address for notices:
Dated:,
Applicable Lending Offices:
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Accepted [and Approved] this day of ,
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,
as Administrative Agent
By Name:
Title:
[Approved this day of ,
DIGITAL JAPAN, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: | Digital Asia, LLC, its member |
By: | Digital Realty Trust, L.P., its manager |
By: | Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its general partner |
By Name:
Title:]
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EXHIBIT E to the SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF UNENCUMBERED ASSETS CERTIFICATE
UNENCUMBERED ASSETS CERTIFICATE
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
Unencumbered Assets Certificate
[Quarter] [Fiscal Year] ended / / (the “Calculation Date”)
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent
under the Credit Agreement referred to below
277 Park Avenue New York, NY 10172
Attention: Minobu Blackwood
Pursuant to provisions of Section [3.01(a)(xv) / 5.03(e)] the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024, Digital Japan, LLC, as a Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership, as Operating Partnership, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Parent Guarantor”), the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the other Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”; capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), the undersigned, the Chief Financial Officer or a Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor, hereby certifies and represents and warrants on behalf of the Borrowers as follows:
, 20 Calculation Date and has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement.
1 Not required if Parent Guarantor achieves a Debt Rating of at least BBB+ / Baa1 and a Total Asset Value of at least $35,000,000,000.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
By Name:
Title:
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SCHEDULE I
Calculation of Total Unencumbered Asset Value
(a)Sum of Asset Values for all Unencumbered Assets (from charts below) | | $ | |
(b)Unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt” | $ | | |
(c)The sum of (a) and (b) above | $ | | |
(d)(i)Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all undeveloped land, Redevelopment Assets, Development Assets and Assets owned or leased by Controlled Joint Ventures and Leased Assets exceeds (y) 40% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
(ii)Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all Leased Assets exceeds (y) 20% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
(iii) Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all Short-Term Leased Assets exceeds (y) 5% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
(iv) Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all Assets located outside of Specified Jurisdictions plus Asset Values of all Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea exceeds (y) 20% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
(v)Minus the amount by which (x) the sum of Asset Values of all Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea exceeds (y) 15% of the amount in (c) | $[ ] | | |
| | | |
Total Unencumbered Asset Value equals the dollar amount in (c) minus the dollar amounts in (d)(i) – (v): | $ | | $ |
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Calculation of Asset Value (Technology Asset)
Technology Asset: [Insert Name] | |||
(A) Net Operating Income attributable to such Unencumbered Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement | $ | | |
(B) (1) 2% of all rental income (other than tenant reimbursements) from the operation of such Unencumbered Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement (2) all management fees payable in respect of such Unencumbered Asset for such fiscal quarterly period (1) minus (2) (insert 0 if negative number) equals: | $ $ $ | | |
(C) Intentionally deleted. | $ | | |
(D) Calculate (4x(A-B)) – C: | $ | | |
(E) If the Unencumbered Asset was acquired during the applicable fiscal quarter, upward adjustment in an amount equal to the actual NOI for the applicable fiscal quarter or If the Unencumbered Asset was disposed of during the applicable fiscal quarter, downward adjustment in an amount equal to the actual NOI for the applicable fiscal quarter. | $ ($) | | |
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(F) nsert Amount from (D) Insert amount from (E) Equals | | $ plus/minus $ equals $ | |
(G)Amount of pro forma upward adjustment for Tenancy Leases entered into during the quarter in the ordinary course of business | $ | | |
(H) Asset Value equals (F +G) ÷ either 6.50% (if an Asset other than a Leased Asset) or 8.75% (if a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset) | | $ | |
(I) If Unencumbered Asset was acquired within last 12 months, the acquisition price | $ | | |
(J) Asset Value (Technology Assets other than Short-Term Leased Assets): If Unencumbered Asset was acquired within last 12 months, insert greater of (H) and (I). If Unencumbered Asset was acquired 12 or more months ago, insert (H). or Asset Value (Technology Assets that are Short-Term Leased Assets): Insert the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value | $ $ | | $ |
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Calculation of Asset Value (Redevelopment Asset / Development Asset)
Redevelopment Asset: [Insert Name] | |
Asset Value for Redevelopment Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset: equals the book value of such Asset as determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation): or Asset Value for Redevelopment Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset: equals the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value: | $ |
Development Asset: [Insert Name] | |
Asset Value for Development Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset equals the book value of such Asset as determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation): or Asset Value for Development Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset: equals the Short- Term Leased Asset Book Value: | $ |
Calculation of Asset Value (Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset)
Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that, but for such Asset being owned or leased by an Unconsolidated Affiliate (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset), would qualify as a Technology Asset under the definition thereof: [Insert Name] | |||
(A) Net Operating Income attributable to such Unencumbered Asset for | $ | | |
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the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement | | | |
(B) (1) 2% of all rental income (other than tenant reimbursements) from the operation of such Unencumbered Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement (2) all management fees payable in respect of such Unencumbered Asset for such fiscal quarterly period (1) minus (2) (insert 0 if negative number) equals: | $ $ $ | | |
(C) Intentionally deleted. | $ | | |
(D) Calculate (4x(A-B)): | $ | | |
(E) If the Unencumbered Asset was acquired during the applicable fiscal quarter, upward adjustment in an amount equal to the actual NOI for the applicable fiscal quarter or If the Unencumbered Asset was disposed of during the applicable fiscal quarter, downward adjustment in an amount equal to the actual NOI for the applicable fiscal quarter. | $ ($) | | |
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(F) nsert Amount from (D) Insert amount from (E) | | $ plus/minus $ | |
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Equals | | equals $ | |
(G)Amount of pro forma upward adjustment -for new leases, subleases, real estate licenses, occupancy agreements and rights of use entered into during the quarter in the ordinary course of business | $ | | |
(H) Asset Value equals the JV Pro Rata Share of (F +G) ÷ either 6.50% (if an Asset other than a Leased Asset) or 8.75% (if a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset) | | $ | |
(I) If the Unencumbered Asset was acquired within last 12 months, the JV Pro Rata Share of the acquisition price | $ | | |
(J) Asset Value (Unencumbered Affiliate Assets other than Short- Term Leased Assets): If Unencumbered Asset was acquired within last 12 months, insert greater of (H) and (I). If Unencumbered Asset was acquired 12 or more months ago, insert (H). or Asset Value (Unencumbered Affiliate Assets that are Short-Term Leased Assets): Insert the JV Pro Rata Share of the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value or | $ $ | | $ |
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Asset Value (Unencumbered Affiliate Assets that are not described above): Insert the JV Pro Rata Share of the book value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset | | | |
Sum of Asset Values for Unencumbered Assets
Sum of Asset Values for all Unencumbered Assets | $ |
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SCHEDULE II
Schedule of Unencumbered Assets
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[INSERT SIGNATURE BLOCK FOR EACH LOAN PARTY]
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EXHIBIT F to the SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF BORROWER ACCESSION AGREEMENT
BORROWER ACCESSION AGREEMENT
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent
under the Credit Agreement referred to below
277 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10172 United States of America
Attention: Minobu Blackwood, Agency Services
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2024 (as in effect on the date hereof and as it may hereafter be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Digital Japan, LLC, as a Borrower, Digital Realty Trust, L.P., as Operating Partnership, Digital Realty Trust, Inc., as Parent Guarantor, the other Guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the above-captioned Credit Agreement. The capitalized terms defined in the Credit Agreement and not otherwise defined herein are used herein as therein defined.
Section 1.Accession. By its execution of this Accession Agreement, the undersigned (“Additional Borrower”) absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably undertakes to and agrees to observe and be bound by the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement and other Loan Documents and all of the Obligations set forth therein (including, without limitation, any extensions, modifications, substitutions, amendments or renewals of any or all of the foregoing Obligations) as if it were an original party thereto as an initial Borrower.
Section 2.Obligations under the Loan Documents. The undersigned Additional Borrower hereby agrees, as of the date first above written, to be bound as a Borrower by all of the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to the same extent as each of the other Borrowers thereunder. The undersigned Additional Borrower further agrees, as of the date first above written, that each reference in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to an “Additional Borrower”, a “Loan Party”, or a “Borrower” shall also mean and be a reference to the undersigned Additional Borrower.
Section 3.Consent of Loan Parties. The existing Loan Parties hereby consent to the accession of the undersigned Additional Borrower to the Loan Documents on the terms of Sections 1 and 2 of this Accession Agreement and agree that the Loan Documents shall hereinafter be read and construed as if the undersigned Additional Borrower had been an original party in the capacity of an initial Borrower.
Section 4.Representations and Warranties. As of the date hereof, the undersigned Additional Borrower hereby makes each representation and warranty set forth in Section 4.01 of the Credit Agreement to the same extent as each other Borrower.
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Section 5.Delivery by Facsimile. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Accession Agreement by facsimile or e-mail (which e-mail shall include an attachment in PDF format or similar format containing the legible signature of the undersigned) shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Accession Agreement.
Section 6.Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial, Etc. (a) This Accession Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
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Very truly yours, |
[NAME OF ADDITIONAL BORROWER] |
By: Name: Title: |
Approved this day of ,
[INSERT SIGNATURE BLOCK FOR EACH LOAN PARTY]
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EXHIBIT G to the SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
FORM OF PRICING CERTIFICATE
PRICING CERTIFICATE
Reference is made to that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Digital Japan, LLC, as a Borrower, the Guarantors party thereto from time to time, other Borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Lender Parties party thereto from time to time and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Administrative Agent for the Lender Parties. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings specified in the Credit Agreement.
The undersigned hereby certifies, solely in [his/her] capacity as Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor, that:
The foregoing certifications are made and delivered this [ ] day of [ ], 202[_].
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
By: Name:
Title:
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Annex A
(KPI Metric Report)
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Annex B
(Sustainability Margin Adjustment and Sustainability Unused Fee Adjustment)
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Annex C
(Review Report of The KPI Metrics Auditor)
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Exhibit 10.3
Execution Version
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
Dated as of September 26, 2024
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of the date hereof, is made by and among Digital Dutch Finco B.V., a Dutch private limited liability company, with corporate seat in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Trade Register under number 76488535 (the “Borrower”), the lenders party to the Existing Loan Agreement defined below (the “Lenders”), and CITIBANK, N.A., as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”).
PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS:
(1)The Borrower, the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and certain other parties have entered into that certain Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2022 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Existing Loan Agreement”); capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Amendment have the same meanings as specified in the Existing Loan Agreement, as amended by this Amendment; and
(2)The Borrower has requested that the Administrative Agent and the Lenders make certain amendments to the Existing Loan Agreement and the Administrative Agent and the Lenders are willing to make such amendments to the Existing Loan Agreement in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Subject to the terms and conditions herein, the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders have agreed to amend the Existing Loan Agreement on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.
DIGITAL DUTCH FINCO B.V.,
a Dutch private limited liability company
By:_/s/ Chad Burkhardt__________________
Name: Chad Burkhardt
Title: Managing Director
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GUARANTORS:
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
a Maryland corporation
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
a Maryland limited partnership
By: DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
its sole general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL EURO FINCO, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Digital Euro Finco, L.P.,
its sole member
By: Digital Euro Finco GP, LLC,
its general partner
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P.,
its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc.,
its general partner
By: /s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Authorized Signatory
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent
By: /s/ Christopher Albano _
Name:Christopher Albano
Title: Authorized Signatory
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LENDER:
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender
By: /s/ Dennis Kwan
Name: Dennis Kwan
Title: Senior Vice President
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LENDER:
PNC BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as a Lender
By: /s/ Amy Tallia Name: Amy Tallia
Title: Vice President
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LENDER:
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, as
a Lender
By: /s/ Luke Copley Name: Luke Copley
Title: Director
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LENDER:
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING
CORPORATION, as a Lender
By: /s/ Khrystyna Manko Name: Khrystyna Manko
Title: Director
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LENDER:
THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, NEW YORK BRANCH, as a
Lender
By: /s/ Jon Colquhoun Name: Jon Colquhoun
Title: Managing Director
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LENDER:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as a Lender
By: /s/ Deborah E. Lambson Name: Deborah E. Lambson
Title: Assistant Vice President
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LENDER:
MUFG BANK LTD., LONDON BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Chris Uphoff Name: Chris Uphoff
Title: Managing Director
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LENDER:
MIZUHO BANK, LTD., as a Lender
By: /s/ Donna DeMagistris Name: Donna DeMagistris
Title: Managing Director
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LENDER:
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as a Lender
By: /s/ William Behuniak Name: William Behuniak
Title: Authorized Signatory
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LENDER:
TRUIST BANK, as a Lender
By: /s/ Ryan Almond Name: Ryan Almond
Title: Director
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LENDER:
BNP PARIBAS, S.A., as a Lender
By: /s/ Maria Mulic Name: Maria Mulic
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ Michael Kowalczuk
Name: Michael Kowalczuk
Title: Managing Director
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LENDER:
ING BANK N.V., DUBLIN BRANCH, as
a Lender
By: /s/ Sean Hassett Name: Sean Hassett
Title: Director
By: /s/ Padraig Matthews Name: Padraig Matthews
Title: Director
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LENDER:
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL
BANK, as a Lender
By: /s/ Mark J. Neifing Name: Mark J. Neifing
Title: Vice President
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LENDER:
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTIARIA, S.A., NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Bruce Habig Name: Bruce Habig
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ Armen Semizian Name: Armen Semizian
Title: Managing Director
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LENDER:
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED NEW YORK AGENCY, as a Lender
By: /s/ Barend van IJsselstein Name: Barend van IJsselstein
Title: Managing Director
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LENDER:
RAYMOND JAMES BANK, as a Lender
By: /s/ Alex Sierra Name: Alex Sierra
Title: SVP
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ANNEX A
[Attached.]
Execution VersionCONFORMED COPY REFLECTING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
dated as of August 11, 2022
As amended by the FIRST AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
dated as of September 26, 2024
among
DIGITAL DUTCH FINCO B.V.,
as Borrower,
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
DIGITAL EURO FINCO LLC and
THE ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO,
as Guarantors,
THE INITIAL LENDERS
as Initial Lenders
and
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent,
with
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as Syndication Agents,
BOFA SECURITIES, INC.,
CITIBANK, N.A.,
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A,
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.,
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA,
BANK OF CHINA, LOS ANGELES BRANCH,
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION, LIMITED – LOS ANGELES AGENCY,
RAYMOND JAMES BANK,
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,
DBS BANK LTD.,
TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC and
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
as Joint Lead Arrangers
BOFA SECURITIES, INC.,
CITIBANK, N.A. and
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A,
as Joint Bookrunners
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and
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.,
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA,
BANK OF CHINA, LOS ANGELES BRANCH,
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION, LIMITED – LOS ANGELES AGENCY,
RAYMOND JAMES BANK,
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,
DBS BANK LTD.,
TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC and
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
as Co-Documentation Agents
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS
ARTICLE II
AMOUNTS AND TERMS OF THE ADVANCES
ARTICLE III
CONDITIONS OF LENDING
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
ARTICLE V
COVENANTS OF THE LOAN PARTIES
ARTICLE VI
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
ARTICLE VII
GUARANTY
ARTICLE VIII
THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
SCHEDULES
Schedule IA-Commitments and Lending Offices – 2025 Facility
Schedule IB-Commitments and Lending Offices – 2025-27 Facility
Schedule II-Reserved
Schedule III-Reserved
Schedule IV-Reserved
Schedule V-Deemed Qualifying Ground Leases
Schedule VI-Reserved
Schedule VII-Short Term Leases
Schedule 4.01(n)-Surviving Debt
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A-Form of Note
Exhibit B-Form of Notice of Borrowing
Exhibit C-Form of Guaranty Supplement
Exhibit D-Form of Assignment and Acceptance
Exhibit E-Form of Unencumbered Assets Certificate
TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
TERM LOAN AGREEMENT dated as of August 11, 2022 (this “Agreement”) among DIGITAL DUTCH FINCO B.V., a Dutch private limited liability company, with corporate seat in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Trade Register under number 76488535 (“Borrower”), DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Parent Guarantor”), DIGITAL EURO FINCO LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Digital Euro”), any Additional Guarantors (as hereinafter defined) acceding hereto pursuant to Section 5.01(j) (the Additional Guarantors, together with the Operating Partnership, the Parent Guarantor and Digital Euro, the “Guarantors”), the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders listed on the signature pages hereof as the initial lenders (the “Initial Lenders”), and CITIBANK, N.A. (“Citibank”), as administrative agent (together with any successor administrative agent appointed pursuant to Article VIII, the “Administrative Agent”) for the Lenders (as hereinafter defined), with BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (“JPMCB”), as Syndication Agents (the “Syndication Agents”), BofA Securities, Citibank, JPMCB, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of China, Los Angeles Branch, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Limited – Los Angeles Agency, Raymond James Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, DBS Bank LTD., TD Securities (USA) LLC and U.S. Bank National Association, as Joint Lead Arrangers (the “Joint Lead Arrangers”), BofA Securities, Citibank and JPMCB, as Joint Bookrunners (the “Joint Bookrunners” and together with the Joint Lead Arrangers, the “Arrangers”), and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of China, Los Angeles Branch, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Limited – Los Angeles Agency, Raymond James Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, DBS Bank LTD., TD Securities (USA) LLC, New York Branch and U.S. Bank National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents (the “Documentation Agents”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof and on the basis of the representations and warranties herein set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
“2025 Facility” means the unsecured senior term loan made to the Borrower by the 2025 TL Lenders pursuant to the terms of this Agreement in an aggregate maximum original principal amount not to exceed the 2025 Facility Commitments.
“2025 Facility Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any 2025 TL Lender, at any time, the amount set forth opposite such 2025 TL Lender’s name on Schedule IB hereto under the caption “2025 Facility Commitment” or (b) if such 2025 TL Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such 2025 TL Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such 2025 TL Lender’s “2025 Facility Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05, and “2025 Facility Commitments” means the aggregate principal amount of the Commitments of all of the 2025 TL Lenders. As of the Closing Date, the aggregate 2025 Facility Commitments
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equal €375,000,000. As of the First Amendment Effective Date, the aggregate 2025 Facility Commitments of all the 2025 TL Lenders is $0.
“2025 TL Lender” means a Lender that holds a 2025 Facility Commitment.
“2025-27 Facility” means the unsecured senior term loan made to the Borrower by the 2025-27 TL Lenders pursuant to the terms of this Agreement in an aggregate maximum original principal amount not to exceed the 2025-27 Facility Commitments.
“2025-27 Facility Commitment” means, (a) with respect to any 2025-27 TL Lender, at any time, the amount set forth opposite such 2025-27 TL Lender’s name on Schedule IB hereto under the caption “2025-27 Facility Commitment” or (b) if such 2025-27 TL Lender has entered into one or more Assignment and Acceptances, set forth for such 2025-27 TL Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) as such 2025-27 TL Lender’s “2025-27 Facility Commitment”, as such amount may be reduced at or prior to such time pursuant to Section 2.05, and “2025-27 Facility Commitments” means the aggregate principal amount of the Commitments of all of the 2025-27 TL Lenders. As of the Closing Date, the aggregate 2025-27 Facility Commitments equal €375,000,000.
“2025-27 TL Lender” means a Lender that holds a 2025-27 Facility Commitment.
“Accepting Lenders” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Accrued Amounts” has the meaning specified in Section 2.11(a).
“Additional Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(j).
“Adjusted EBITDA” means an amount equal to the EBITDA for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, less an amount equal to the Capital Expenditure Reserve for all Assets; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during such four-fiscal quarter period, Adjusted EBITDA will be adjusted (a) in the case of an acquisition, by adding thereto an amount equal to the acquired Asset’s actual EBITDA (computed as if such Asset was owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or one of its Subsidiaries for the entire four-fiscal quarter period) generated during the portion of such four-fiscal quarter period that such Asset was not owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary and (b) in the case of a disposition, by subtracting therefrom an amount equal to the actual EBITDA generated by the Asset so disposed of during such four-fiscal quarter period.
“Adjusted Net Operating Income” means, with respect to any Asset, (a) the product of (ia) four (4) times (iib) (Ai) Net Operating Income attributable to such Asset less (Bii) the amount, if any, by which (1A) 2% of all rental income (other than tenant reimbursements) from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, exceeds (2B) all management fees payable in respect of such Asset for such fiscal period less (b) the Capital Expenditure Reserve for such Asset; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during any fiscal quarter, Adjusted Net Operating Income will be adjusted (1) in the case of an acquisition, by adding thereto an amount equal to (Ax) four (4) times (By) the acquired Asset’s actual Net Operating Income (computed as if such Asset was owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or one of its Subsidiaries for the entire fiscal quarter) generated during the portion of such fiscal quarter that such Asset was not owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary and
(2) in the case of a disposition, by subtracting therefrom an amount equal to (Ax) four (4) times (By) the actual Net Operating Income generated by the Asset so disposed of during such fiscal quarter.
“Administrative Agent” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Administrative Agent’s Account” means the account of the Administrative Agent designated in writing from time to time by the Administrative Agent to the Borrower and the Lenders for such purpose.
“Advance” means any advance in respect of the Facility.
“Affected Financial Institution” means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial Institution.
“Affected Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(gf).
“Affiliate” means, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person or is a director or officer of such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under common control with”) of a Person means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of Voting Interests, by contract or otherwise. In no event shall the Administrative Agent or any Lender be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Borrower.
“Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange” means, in relation to any amount denominated in any currency, and unless expressly provided otherwise, (a) the rate as determined by OANDA Corporation and made available on its website at www.oanda.com/currency/converter/ or (b) if customary in the relevant interbank market, the bid rate that appears on the Reuters (Page AFX= or Screen ECB37, as applicable) screen page for cross currency rates, in each case with respect to such currency on the date specified below in the definition of Equivalent, provided that if such service or screen page ceases to be available, the Administrative Agent shall use such other service or page quoting cross currency rates as the Administrative Agent determines in its reasonable discretion.
“Agreement” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings” means distributions (excluding extraordinary or non-recurring distributions) received in cash from Unconsolidated Affiliates.
“Anti-Corruption Laws” means all laws, rules, and regulations of any jurisdiction applicable to the Loan Parties or their Subsidiaries from time to time concerning or relating to bribery, corruption or money laundering including, without limitation, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.
“Anti-Social Forces” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(v).
“Applicable Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
“Applicable Margin” means, at any date of determination, a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Debt Rating as set forth below:
Pricing Level | Debt Rating | Applicable Margin for Eurocurrency Rate Advances and Central Bank Rate Advances |
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I | 0.80% | |
II | BBB+/Baa1 | 0.85% |
III | BBB/Baa2 | 0.95% |
IV | BBB-/Baa3 | 1.20% |
V | Lower than or equal to BB+/ Ba1 (or unrated) | 1.60% |
The Applicable Margin for any Interest Period for all Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing shall be determined by reference to the Debt Rating in effect on the first day of such Interest Period; provided, however, that (a) the Applicable Margin shall initially be at Pricing Level III on the Closing Date, (b) no change in the Applicable Margin resulting from the Debt Rating shall be effective until three Business Days after the earlier to occur of (i) the date on which the Administrative Agent receives the certificate described in Section 5.03(k) and (ii) the Administrative Agent’s actual knowledge of an applicable change in the Debt Rating.
“Applicable Pro Rata Share” means, (a) in the case of a 2025 TL Lender, such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of the 2025 Facility and (b) in the case of a 2025-27 TL Lender, such Lenders’ Pro Rata Share of the 2025-27 Facility.
“Arrangers” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Asset Value” means, at any date of determination, (a) in the case of (i) any Technology Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value of such Asset or (ii) any Technology Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided, however, that the Asset Value of each Technology Asset (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset) shall be limited, during the first 12 months following the date of acquisition thereof, to the greater of (x) the acquisition price thereof or (y)(I) in the case of any Technology Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (II) in the case of any Technology Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided further that an upward adjustment shall be made to the Asset Value of any Technology Asset (in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent) as new Tenancy Leases are entered into in respect of such Asset in the ordinary course of business, (b)(i)(x) in the case of any Development Asset that is a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset or any Redevelopment Asset that is a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of any Development Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset or any Redevelopment Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof and (ii) in the case of any other Development Asset or Redevelopment Asset, the book value of such Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation), (c) in the case of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that, but for such Asset being owned or leased by an Unconsolidated Affiliate (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset), would qualify as a Technology Asset under the definition thereof, (x) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset other than a Short-
Term Leased Asset, the JV Pro Rata Share of the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the JV Pro Rata Share of the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided, however, that the Asset Value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset shall be limited, during the first 12 months following the date of acquisition thereof, to the JV Pro Rata Share of the greater of (i) the acquisition price thereof or (ii)(x) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided further that an upward adjustment shall be made to Asset Value of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset described in this clause (c) (in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent) as new leases, subleases, real estate licenses, occupancy agreements and rights of use are entered into in respect of such Asset in the ordinary course of business and (d) in the case of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset not described in clause (c) above, the JV Pro Rata Share of the book value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset.
“Assets” means Technology Assets (including Leased Assets), Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets (including Leased Assets), Redevelopment Assets (including Leased Assets) and Development Assets (including Leased Assets).
“Assignment and Acceptance” means an assignment and acceptance entered into by a Lender and an Eligible Assignee, and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in accordance with Section 9.07 and in substantially the form of Exhibit D hereto or any other form (including electronic documentation generated by use of an approved electronic platform) approved by the Administrative Agent.
“Auditor’s Determination” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Australian Dollars” and the “A$” sign each means lawful currency of Australia.
“Australian PPS Act” means the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (Australia).
“Bail-In Action” means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.
“Bail-In Legislation” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, regulation rule or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time which is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, the UK Bail-In Legislation and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).
“Bank Levy” means any amount payable by any Guarantied Party or any of its Affiliates on the basis of, or in relation to, its balance sheet or capital base or any part of that person or its liabilities or minimum regulatory capital or any combination thereof, including the United Kingdom bank levy as set out in the Finance Act of 2011 (as amended), the French taxe pour le financement du fonds de soutien aux collectivités territoriales as set out in Article 235 ter ZE bis of the French Tax Code, the bank levy payable pursuant to the Dutch Act on bank levy (Wet bankenbelasting) or any other implementing rules connected therewith and any tax in any other jurisdiction levied on a similar basis or for a similar purpose or any financial activities taxes (or other taxes) of a kind contemplated in the European Commission consultation paper on financial sector taxation dated February 22, 2022 which has been enacted or which has been formally announced as proposed as at the date of this Agreement.
“Bankruptcy Law” means any applicable law governing a proceeding of the type referred to in Section 6.01(f) or Title 11, U.S. Code, or any similar foreign, federal or state law for the relief of debtors.
“Benchmark” means, initially the EURIBO Rate; provided, however, that if a replacement of an initial or subsequent Benchmark has occurred pursuant to this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”, then “Benchmark” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate. Any reference to “Benchmark” shall include, as applicable, the published component used in the calculation thereof.
“Benchmark Replacement Date” means the earliest to occur of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark for any currency:
(a)in the case of clause (a) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event”, the later of (i) the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein and (ii) the date on which the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) permanently or indefinitely ceases to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof); or
(b)in the case of clause (b) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event”, the first date on which such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) has been determined and announced by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) to be no longer representative; provided that such non-representativeness will be determined by reference to the most recent statement or publication referenced in such clause (b) and even if any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) continues to be provided on such date.
For the avoidance of doubt, (A) if the event giving rise to the Benchmark Replacement Date for any Benchmark occurs on the same day as, but earlier than, the Reference Time in respect of any determination, the Benchmark Replacement Date will be deemed to have occurred prior to the Reference Time for such Benchmark and for such determination and (B) the “Benchmark Replacement Date” will be deemed to have occurred in the case of clause (a) or (b) with respect to any Benchmark upon the occurrence of the applicable event or events set forth therein with respect to all then-current Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).
“Beneficial Ownership Certification” means, if the Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” within the meaning of the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, a certification of beneficial ownership as required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.
“Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.
“Benefit Plan” means any of (a) an “employee benefit plan” (as defined in ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (b) a “plan” as defined in Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code or (c) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of ERISA Section 3(42) or otherwise for purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code) the assets of any such “employee benefit plan” or “plan”.
“BHC Act Affiliate” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Board of Directors” or a “director”, in relation to a Dutch entity, means its managing board (bestuur) or a managing director (bestuurder).
“BofA Securities” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Bond Debt” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(j).
“Bond Issuance” means any offering or issuance of any Bonds or the acquisition of any Subsidiary that has Bonds outstanding.
“Bonds” means bonds, notes, loan stock, debentures and comparable debt instruments that evidence debt obligations of a Person.
“Borrower” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Borrower’s Account” means such account as the Borrower shall specify in writing to the Administrative Agent.
“Borrowing” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Advances of the same Type made by the Lenders.
“Borrowing Minimum” means in respect of Borrowings under the Delayed Draw Term Loan, €50,000,000.
“Borrowing Multiple” means, in respect of Borrowings under the Delayed Draw Term Loan, €1,000,000.
“Business Day” means a day of the year on which banks are not required or authorized by law to close in New York City and, if the applicable Business Day relates to any Eurocurrency Rate Advance, on which dealings are carried on in the London interbank market and banks are open for business in London and in the country of issue of the currency of such Eurocurrency Rate Advance (or, in the case of an Advance denominated in Euros, on which the Trans-European Automated Real-Time Gross Settlement Express Transfer (TARGET) System is open; provided, however, that (i) as used in the definition of Eurocurrency Rate, “Business Day” means a day of the year on which banks are not required or authorized by law to close in New York City and on which dealings are carried on in the London interbank market, and (ii) as used in the definition of EURIBO Rate, “Business Day” means a day on which the Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer (TARGET) System is open for settlement of payments in Euros.
“Canadian Dollars” and the “CDN$” sign each means lawful currency of Canada.
“Capital Expenditure Reserve” means (a) with respect to any Asset on any date of determination when calculating compliance with the maximum Unsecured Debt exposure and minimum Unencumbered Assets Debt Service Coverage Ratio financial covenants, the product of (A) $0.25 times (B) the total number of net rentable square feet within such Asset and (b) at all other times, zero.
“Capitalized Leases” means all leases that have been or should be, in accordance with GAAP, recorded as capitalized leases.
“Capitalized Value” means (a) in the case of any Asset other than a Leased Asset, the Adjusted Net Operating Income of such Asset divided by 6.50%, and (b) in the case of any Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Adjusted Net Operating Income of such Asset divided by 8.75%.
“Cash Equivalents” means any of the following, to the extent owned by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) and having a maturity of not greater than 360 days from the date of acquisition thereof: (a) readily marketable direct obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof or obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States, (b) readily marketable direct obligations of any state of the United States or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof having, at the time of acquisition, the highest rating obtainable from either Moody’s or S&P, (c) domestic and foreign certificates of deposit or domestic time deposits or foreign deposits or bankers’ acceptances (foreign or domestic) in Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Francs, Euros, Hong
Kong Dollars, Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Yen, Australian Dollars or Mexican Pesos that are issued by a bank: (I) which has, at the time of acquisition, a long-term rating of at least A or the equivalent from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch and (II) if a United States domestic bank, which is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (d) commercial paper (foreign and domestic) in an aggregate amount of not more than $50,000,000 per issuer outstanding at any time and rated at least “Prime-1” (or the then equivalent grade) by Moody’s or “A-1” (or the then equivalent grade) by S&P, (e) overnight securities repurchase agreements, or reverse repurchase agreements secured by any of the foregoing types of securities or debt instruments, provided that the collateral supporting such repurchase agreements shall have a value not less than 101% of the principal amount of the repurchase agreement plus accrued interest; and (f) money market funds invested in investments substantially all of which consist of the items described in clauses (a) through (e) foregoing.
“Central Bank Rate” means (i) the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment plus (ii), as selected by the Administrative Agent in good faith, (ii) (x) the fixed rate for the main refinancing operations of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), or, if that rate is not published, the minimum bid rate for the main refinancing operations of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), each as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time, (y) the rate for the marginal lending facility of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time or (z) the rate for the deposit facility of the central banking system of the Participating Member States, as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time; provided, however, that in no event shall the Central Bank Rate be less than 0.00% per annum.
“Central Bank Rate Adjustment” means the spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) that has been selected by the Administrative Agent in good faith giving due consideration to (i) the historical difference between the Benchmark which, as of the date of determination, is unavailable due to a Market Disruption Event or is subject to the circumstances described in Section 2.9, Section, 2.10(d) or Section 2.10(e), and the Central Bank Rate for the applicable currency over the prior twelve month period and/or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining such spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment for syndicated credit facilities denominated in the applicable currency at such time.
“Central Bank Rate Advance” means an Advance Converted from a Eurocurrency Rate Advance to an Advance with an interest rate at the Central Bank Rate plus the Applicable Margin;
“CERCLA” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time.
“CERCLIS” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
“Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following: (a) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired and shall continue to have following the date hereof beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of Voting Interests of the Parent Guarantor (or other securities convertible into such Voting Interests) representing 3540% or more of the combined voting power of all Voting Interests of the Parent Guarantor; or (b) during any consecutive twelve month period commencing on or after the Closing Date, individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the Board of Directors of the Parent Guarantor (together with any new directors whose election by the Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by the Parent Guarantor stockholders was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office who either were members of the Board of Directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason
to constitute a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office, except for any such change resulting from (x) death or disability of any such member, (y) satisfaction of any requirement for the majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Parent Guarantor to qualify under applicable law as independent directors, or (z) the replacement of any member of the Board of Directors who is an officer or employee of the Parent Guarantor with any other officer or employee of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Affiliates; or (c) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired and shall continue to have following the date hereof, by contract or otherwise, or shall have entered into a contract or arrangement that, upon consummation, will result in its or their acquisition of the power to direct, directly or indirectly, the management or policies of the Parent Guarantor; or (d) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be the general partner of the Operating Partnership; or (e) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be the legal and beneficial owner of allat least 80% of the general partnership interests of the Operating Partnership.
“Citibank” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Closing Date” means the date of this Agreement.
“Commitment” means (a) with respect to any 2025 TL Lender, such Lender’s 2025 Facility Commitment, and (b) with respect to any 2025-27 TL Lender, such Lender’s 2025-27 Facility Commitment, and “Commitments” means the aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Facility Commitments and the 2025-27 Facility Commitments.
“Commitment Minimum” means €5,000,000.
“Commitment Multiple” means €1,000,000.
“Commodity Exchange Act” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.
“Communications” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(b).
“Confidential Information” means information that any Loan Party furnishes to the Administrative Agent or any Lender in writing designated as confidential, but does not include any such information that is or becomes generally available to the public other than by way of a breach of the confidentiality provisions of Section 9.12 or that is or becomes available to the Administrative Agent or such Lender from a source other than the Loan Parties or the Administrative Agent or any other Lender and not in violation of any confidentiality agreement with respect to such information that is actually known to Administrative Agent or such Lender.
“Consent Request Date” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Consolidated” refers to the consolidation of accounts in accordance with GAAP.
“Consolidated Debt” means Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries plus the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt of Unconsolidated Affiliates that, in each case, is included as a liability on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor in accordance with GAAP, minus unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries in excess of $35,000,000 or its Equivalent.
“Consolidated Secured Debt” means Secured Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries that is included as a liability on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor in accordance with GAAP.
“Contingent Obligation” means, with respect to any Person, any Obligation or arrangement of such Person to guarantee or intended to guarantee any Debt, leases, dividends or other payment Obligations (“primary obligations”) of any other Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including, without limitation (and without duplication), (a) the direct or indirect guarantee, endorsement (other than for collection or deposit(x) endorsements in the
ordinary course of business), co-making of negotiable instruments or documents for deposit or collection, (y) indemnification obligations and purchase price adjustments pursuant to acquisition agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business and (z) guarantees of liabilities of third parties that do not constitute Debt), co-making, discounting with recourse or sale with recourse by such Person of the Obligation of a primary obligor, (b) the Obligation to make take-or-pay or similar payments, if required, regardless of nonperformance by any other party or parties to an agreement or (c) any Obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent, (i) to purchase any such primary obligation or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor, (ii) to advance or supply funds (A) for the purchase or payment of any such primary obligation or (B) to maintain working capital or equity capital of the primary obligor or otherwise to maintain the net worth or solvency of the primary obligor, (iii) to purchase property, assets, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of any such primary obligation of the ability of the primary obligor to make payment of such primary obligation or (iv) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the holder of such primary obligation against loss in respect thereof. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Contingent Obligation is made (or, if less, the maximum amount of such primary obligation for which such Person may be liable pursuant to the terms of the instrument evidencing such Contingent Obligation) or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof (assuming such Person is required to perform thereunder), as determined by such Person in good faith, all as recorded on the balance sheet or on the footnotes to the most recent financial statements of such Person in accordance with GAAP. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, “Contingent Obligation” shall not include (x) guarantees of loan commitments or construction loans in the amount of any funds advanced or drawn under such loan commitments or construction loans or (y) contingent obligations under any Special Limited Contribution Agreement (“SLCA”) in connection with such Person’s contributions of Real Property to any Property Fund pursuant to which a Person is obligated to make additional capital contributions to the respective Property Fund under certain circumstances unless the obligations under the SLCA are required under GAAP to be included as “liabilities” on the balance sheet of such Person.
“Controlled Joint Venture” means any (a) Unconsolidated Affiliate in which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries (i) holds a majority of Equity Interests and (ii) after giving effect to all buy/sell provisions contained in the applicable constituent documents of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, controls all material decisions of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, including without limitation the financing, refinancing and disposition of the assets of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, or (b) Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership that is not a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.
“Conversion”, “Convert” and “Converted” each refer to a conversion of Advances of one Type into Advances of another Type pursuant to Section 2.07, 2.09 or 2.10.
“Convertible Indebtedness” has the meaning specified in the definition of Equity Interests.
“Covered Entity” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Covered Party” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(a).
“Cross-stream Guaranty” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Customary Carve-Out Agreement” has the meaning specified in the definition of Non-Recourse Debt.
“Danish Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(t).
“DDTL Advances” means Advances of the Delayed Draw Term Loan made by the applicable 2025-27 TL Lenders to the Borrower during the Delayed Draw Period in accordance with Section 2.01(b)(i)(y) and pursuant to their DDTL Commitments. For the avoidance of doubt, each DDTL Advance shall, upon funding, constitute a portion of the same Tranche as the Initial Term 2025-27 Facility funded on the Closing Date and have the same terms as the Initial Term 2025-27 Facility.
“DDTL Commitment” means, with respect to each applicable 2025-27 TL Lender, the commitment of such applicable 2025-27 TL Lender to make DDTL Advances hereunder. The amount of each 2025-27 TL Lender’s DDTL Commitment as of the Closing Date is set forth on Schedule IB. The aggregate amount of the DDTL Commitments as of the Closing Date is €250,000,000.
“DDTL Funding Date” means one or more dates (but not to exceed four) during the Delayed Draw Period on which DDTL Advances are made.
“DDTL Funding Termination Date” means September 10, 2022.
“Debt” of any Person means, without duplication for purposes of calculating financial ratios, (a) all Debt for Borrowed Money of such Person, (b) all Obligations of such Person for the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than (i) trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business and not overdue by more than 60 days or that are subject to a Good Faith Contest, and (ii) any purchase price adjustment or earnout obligation until such purchase price adjustment or earnout obligation becomes a liability on the balance sheet of such Person in accordance with GAAP), (c) all Obligations of such Person evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or other similar instruments, (d) all Obligations of such Person created or arising under any conditional sale or other title retention agreement with respect to property acquired by such Person (even though the rights and remedies of the seller or lender under such agreement in the event of default are limited to repossession or sale of such property), (e) all Obligations of such Person as lessee under Capitalized Leases, (f) all Obligations of such Person under acceptance, letter of credit or similar facilities (but excluding any of the foregoing to the extent secured by cash collateral), (g) all Obligations of such Person to purchase, redeem, retire, defease or otherwise make any payment (but excluding for the avoidance of doubt (i) regular quarterly dividends, (ii) periodic capital gains distributions and (iii) special year-end dividends made in connection with maintaining the Parent Guarantor’s status as a REIT and allowing it to avoid income and excise taxes) in respect of any Equity Interests in such Person or any other Person (other than Preferred Interests that are issued by any Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof and classified as either equity or minority interests pursuant to GAAP) or any warrants, rights or options to acquire such Equity Interests, (h) all Obligations of such Person in respect of Hedge Agreements, valued at the Net Agreement Value thereof, (i) all Contingent Obligations of such Person with respect to Debt and (j) all indebtedness and other payment Obligations referred to in clauses (a) through (i) above of another Person secured by (or for which the holder of such Debt has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any Lien on property (including, without limitation, accounts and contract rights) owned by such Person, even though such Person has not assumed or become liable for the payment of such indebtedness or other payment Obligations; provided, however, that (A) in the case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries “Debt” shall also include, without duplication, the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for each Unconsolidated Affiliate and (B) for purposes of computing the Leverage Ratio, “Debt” shall be deemed to exclude (1) Redeemable Preferred Interests issued as trust preferred securities by the Parent Guarantor and the Operating Partnership to the extent the same are by their terms subordinated to the Facility and not Redeemable until after the latest Maturity Date, as of the date of such computation, (2) Obligations under any operating lease to the extent such Obligations are already included in Net Operating Income and (3) any Permitted Warrant Transactions.
“Debt for Borrowed Money” of any Person means all items that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as indebtedness on a Consolidated balance sheet of such Person; provided, however, that in the case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries “Debt for Borrowed Money” shall also include, without duplication, the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for Borrowed Money for each Unconsolidated Affiliate; provided further that as used in the definition of “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio”, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, the term “Debt for Borrowed Money” (a) shall include, in the case of an acquisition, an amount equal to the Debt for Borrowed Money directly relating to such Asset existing immediately following such acquisition (computed as if such indebtedness in respect of such Asset was in existence for the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary for the entire four-fiscal quarter period), and (b) shall exclude, in the case of a disposition, an amount equal to the actual Debt for Borrowed Money to which such Asset was subject to the extent such Debt for Borrowed Money was repaid or otherwise terminated upon the disposition of such Asset during such four-fiscal quarter period.
“Debt Rating” means, as of any date, the rating that has been most recently assigned by either S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, to the long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt of the Parent Guarantor or, if applicable, to the “implied rating” of the Parent Guarantor’s long-term senior unsecured credit enhanced debt; provided that if neither of the foregoing ratings are available on such date, then Debt Rating shall mean the rating that has been most recently assigned by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, as the Parent Guarantor’s issuer rating. For purposes of the foregoing, (ai) if any rating established by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s shall be changed, such change shall be effective as of the date on which such change is first announced publicly by the rating agency making such change and (bii) if S&P, Fitch or Moody’s shall change the basis on which ratings are established, each reference to the Parent Guarantor’s Debt Rating announced by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, shall refer to the then equivalent rating by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be. For the purposes of determining the Applicable Margin, (iA) if the Parent Guarantor has three ratings and such ratings are split, then, if the difference between the highest and lowest is one level apart, it will be the highest of the three, provided that if the difference is more than one level, the average rating of the two highest will be used (or, if such average rating is not a recognized category, then the second highest rating will be used), (iiB) if the Parent Guarantor has only two ratings, it will be the higher of the two, provided that if the ratings are more than one level apart, the average rating will be used (or, if such average rating is not a recognized category, then the higher rating will be used), and (iiiC) if the Parent Guarantor has only one rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s, then the Debt Rating shall be such credit rating.
“Default” means any Event of Default or any event that would constitute an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or time elapse or both.
“Default Right” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Defaulting Lender” means at any time, subject to Section 2.21(b), (i) any Lender that has failed for two (2) or more Business Days to comply with its obligations under this Agreement to make an Advance or make any other payment due hereunder (each, a “funding obligation”) unless such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender’s good faith determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (which conditions precedent, together with the applicable default, if any, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, (ii) any Lender that has notified the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, in writing, or has stated publicly, that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder (unless such writing or public statement states that such position is based on such Lender’s good faith determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with the
applicable default, if any, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (iii) any Lender that has, for three or more Business Days after written request of the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, failed to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (iii) upon the Administrative Agent’s and the Borrower’s receipt of such written confirmation), or (iv) any Lender with respect to which a Lender Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing with respect to such Lender or its Parent Company, provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (x) the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect Parent Company thereof by an Applicable Governmental Authority, or (y) if such Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company is solvent, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed, in each case so long as such ownership interest or appointment, as applicable, does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Applicable Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender (provided, in each case, that neither the reallocation of funding obligations provided for in Section 2.21(a) as a result of a Lender being a Defaulting Lender nor the performance by Non-Defaulting Lenders of such reallocated funding obligations will by themselves cause the relevant Defaulting Lender to become a Non-Defaulting Lender; provided further that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (I) the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect Parent Company thereof by an Applicable Governmental Authority, or (II) if such Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company is solvent, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed, in each case so long as such ownership interest or appointment, as applicable, does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States). Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any of clauses (i) through (iv) above will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender will be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.21(b)) upon notification of such determination by the Administrative Agent to the Borrower and the Lenders.
“Delayed Draw Period” means the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the DDTL Funding Termination Date.
“Delayed Draw Term Loan” means the sub-facility of the 2025-27 Tranche consisting of DDTL Commitments not funded on the Closing Date.
“Development Asset” means Real Property (whether owned or leased) acquired for development into a Technology Asset that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as a development property on a Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries. For the avoidance of any doubt, Development Assets shall not constitute Technology Assets but assets that are leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof as lessee pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) shall not be precluded from being Development Assets.
“Digital Euro” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Division” and “Divide” each refer to a division of a Delaware limited liability company into two or more newly formed limited liability companies pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.
“Documentation Agents” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Dollars” and the “$” sign each means lawful currency of the United States of America.
“EBITDA
prior period, (G) gains or losses from the early extinguishment of indebtedness and (H) gains or losses from sales of previously depreciated assets.
“ECP” means an eligible contract participant as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act.
“EEA Financial Institution” means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution described in clause (a) of this definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a subsidiary of an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision with its parent;
“EEA Member Country” means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
“EEA Resolution Authority” means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.
“Effective Date” means the first date on which the conditions set forth in Article III shall be satisfied.
“Eligible Assignee” means (a) a Lender; (b) an Affiliate or Fund Affiliate of a Lender and (c) any other Person (other than a natural person or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural person) approved by the Administrative Agent and, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time any assignment is effected pursuant to Section 9.07, the Operating Partnership, each such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that neither anyno (y) Potential Defaulting Lender or Defaulting Lender or (z) Loan Party nor any Affiliate of a Loan Party, shall qualify as an Eligible Assignee under this definition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Operating Partnership shall be deemed to have given its approval of any assignee described in clauses (a) and (b) above unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within ten Business Days after having received notice thereof.
“EMU Legislation” means legislative measures of the European Union for the introduction of, changeover to or operation of the Euro in one or more member states.
“Environmental Action” means any action, suit, demand, demand letter, claim, notice of non-compliance or violation, notice of liability or potential liability, investigation, proceeding, consent order or consent agreement relating in any way to any Environmental Law, any Environmental Permit or Hazardous Material or arising from alleged injury or threat to health, safety or the environment, including, without limitation, (a) by any governmental or regulatory authority for enforcement, cleanup, removal, response, remedial or other actions or damages and (b) by any governmental or regulatory authority or third party for damages, contribution, indemnification, cost recovery, compensation or injunctive relief.
“Environmental Law” means any Federal, state, local or foreign statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree or judicial or agency interpretation, policy or guidance relating to pollution or protection of the environment, health, safety or natural resources, including, without limitation, those relating to the use, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, release or discharge of Hazardous Materials.
“Environmental Permit” means any permit, approval, identification number, license or other authorization required under any Environmental Law.
“Equity” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(t).
“Equity Interests” means, with respect to any Person, shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or other acquisition from such Person of shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person or warrants, rights or options for the purchase or other acquisition from such Person of such shares (or such other interests), and other ownership or profit interests in such Person (including, without limitation, partnership, member or trust interests therein), whether voting or nonvoting, and whether or not such shares, warrants, options, rights or other interests are authorized or otherwise existing on any date of determination.; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, “Equity Interests” shall not include any Debt convertible into or exchangeable for any of the foregoing (or into or for any combination of the foregoing and cash based on the value of the foregoing) (any such Debt referred to in this proviso, “Convertible Indebtedness”).
“Equivalent” in Dollars of any amount in a currency other than Dollars on any date means the equivalent in Dollars of such other currency determined at the Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange on the date falling two Business Days prior to the date of conversion or notional conversion, as the case may be. “Equivalent” in any currency (other than Dollars) of any other currency (including Dollars) means the equivalent in such other currency determined at the Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange on the date falling two Business Days prior to the date of conversion or notional conversion, as the case may be.
“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“ERISA Affiliate” means any Person that for purposes of Title IV of ERISA is a member of the controlled group of any Loan Party, or under common control with any Loan Party, within the meaning of Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code.
“ERISA Event” means (a) the occurrence of a reportable event, within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA, with respect to any Plan unless the 30-day notice requirement with respect to such event has been waived by the PBGC; (b) the application for a minimum funding waiver pursuant to Section 412(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302(c) of ERISA with respect to a Plan; (c) the provision by the administrator of any Plan of a notice of intent to terminate such Plan, pursuant to Section 4041(a)(2) of ERISA (including any such notice with respect to a plan amendment referred to in Section 4041(e) of ERISA); (d) with respect to any Plan, the cessation of operations at a facility of any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate in the circumstances described in Section 4062(e) of ERISA resulting in a partial withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from such Plan; (e) the withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from a Multiple Employer Plan during a plan year for which it was a substantial employer, as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA; (f) the conditions for imposition of a lien under Section 303(k) of ERISA shall have been met with respect to any Plan; or (g) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Plan pursuant to Section 4042 of ERISA, or the occurrence of any event or condition described in Section 4042 of ERISA that constitutes grounds for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, such Plan.
“Erroneous Payment” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(a).
“Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Impacted Tranche” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(d).
“EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule” means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.
“EURIBO Rate” means, for any Interest Period, the rate appearing on either Reuters or Bloomberg Screen EURIBOR01 Page (or on any successor or substitute page of such service, or any successor to or substitute for such service, in each case providing rate quotations comparable to those currently provided on such page of such service, as determined by the Administrative Agent from time to time for purposes of providing quotations of interest rates applicable to deposits in Euros by reference to the Banking Federation of the European Union Settlement Rates for deposits in Euros) at 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the applicable Quotation Day, as the rate for deposits in Euros with a maturity comparable to such Interest Period; provided that for the purposes of this definition, if the EURIBO Rate is not available for the applicable Interest Period but is available for other Interest Periods with respect to any such Eurocurrency Rate Advance, then the rate shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the EURIBO Rate be less than the Floor for any Advance.
“Euros” and “€” each means the lawful currency of the European Union as constituted by the Treaty of Rome which established the European Community, as such treaty may be amended from time to time and as referred to in the EMU Legislation.
“Eurocurrency Rate” means the EURIBO Rate for such Interest Period.
“Eurocurrency Rate Advance” means each Advance denominated in Euros that bears interest as provided in Section 2.07(a)(ii).
“Events of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 6.01.
“Excluded Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the Guaranty of such Guarantor of, or the grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure, such Swap Obligation (or any Guaranty thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) by virtue of such Guarantor’s failure for any reason not to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act at the time the Guaranty of such Guarantor becomes effective with respect to such related Swap Obligation.
“Excluded Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Existing Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries outstanding immediately before the Effective Date.
“Extension Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.16.
“Extension Request” has the meaning specified in Section 2.16.
“Facility” means, collectively, all of the Tranches.
“Facility Exposure” means (a) with respect to each Tranche, at any date of determination, the sum of the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Advances relating to such Tranche, and (b) with respect to the Facility, at any date of determination, the sum of the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Advances in respect of all Tranches.
“FATCA” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Federal Funds Rate” means, for any period, a fluctuating interest rate per annum equal for each day during such period to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers, as
published for such day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, for the next preceding Business Day) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average of the quotations for such day for such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it; provided, however, that in no circumstance shall the Federal Funds Rate be less than the Floor.
“Fee Letter” means each of or collectively as the context requires (i) the fee letter dated as of July 19, 2022 among the Operating Partnership, BofA Securities, Bank of America, N.A., Citibank and JPMCB and (ii) the fee letter dated as of the date hereof among the Operating Partnership, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of China, Los Angeles Branch, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Limited – Los Angeles Agency, Raymond James Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, DBS Bank LTD., TD Securities (USA) LLC, New York Branch and U.S. Bank National Association, as each of the same may be amended from time to time.
“First Amendment Effective Date” means September 26, 2024.
“Fiscal Year” means a fiscal year of the Parent Guarantor and its Consolidated Subsidiaries ending on December 31 in any calendar year.
“Fitch” means Fitch IBCA, Duff & Phelps, a division of Fitch, Inc. and any successor thereto.
“Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Adjusted EBITDA to (b) the sum of (i) interest (including capitalized interest) payable in cash on all Debt for Borrowed Money plus (ii) scheduled amortization of principal amounts of all Debt for Borrowed Money payable (not including balloon maturity amounts) plus (iii) all cash dividends payable on any Preferred Interests (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include Preferred Interests structured as trust preferred securities), but excluding redemption payments or charges in connection with the redemption of Preferred Interests, in each case, of or by the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, determined on a Consolidated basis for such period.
“Floor” means with respect to each Benchmark and the Federal Funds Rate, a rate of interest equal to zero percent per annum (0.00%).
“Foreign Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(g).
“Foreign Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor (a) that is not incorporated or organized under the laws of any State of the United States or the District of Columbia, or (b) the principal assets, if any, of which are not located in the United States or are Equity Interests or other Investments in a Subsidiary described in clause (a) or (b) of this definition.
“French Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(f)(i).
“Fund Affiliate” means, with respect to any Lender that is a fund that invests in bank loans, any other fund that invests in bank loans and is administered or managed by the same investment advisor as such Lender or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor.
“Funding Deadline” means, with respect to any Advance, 10:00 A.M. (London time) on the date of such Advance.
“GAAP” has the meaning specified in Section 1.03.
“German GmbH Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“GmbHG” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Good Faith Contest” means the contest of an item as to which: (a) such item is contested in good faith, by appropriate proceedings, (b) reserves that are adequate are established with respect to such contested item in accordance with GAAP and (c) the failure to pay or comply with such contested item during the period of such contest is not reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
“Guaranteed Hedge Agreement” means any Hedge Agreement not prohibited under Article V that, at the time of execution thereof, is entered into by and between a Loan Party and any Hedge Bank.
“Guaranteed Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 7.01.
“Guarantied Party” or “Guarantied Parties” means the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Hedge Banks.
“Guarantors” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement; provided, however, that for so long as a TMK is prohibited under the TMK Law from guaranteeing the obligations of another Person, a TMK shall not be a Guarantor.
“Guaranty” means the Guaranty by the Guarantors pursuant to Article VII, together with any and all Guaranty Supplements required to be delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(j).
“Guaranty Supplement” means a supplement entered into by an Additional Guarantor in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto and otherwise in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
“Hazardous Materials” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, by-products or breakdown products, radioactive materials, friable or damaged asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas and toxic mold and (b) any other chemicals, materials or substances designated, classified or regulated as hazardous or toxic or as a pollutant or contaminant under any Environmental Law.
“Hedge Agreements” means interest rate swap, cap or collar agreements, interest rate future or option contracts, currency swap agreements, currency future or option contracts and other hedging agreements.
“Hedge Bank” means any Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender in its capacity as a party to a Guaranteed Hedge Agreement, whether or not such Lender or Affiliate ceases to be a Lender or Affiliate of a Lender after entering into such Guaranteed Hedge Agreement; provided, however, that so long as any Lender is a Defaulting Lender, such Lender will not be a Hedge Bank with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement entered into while such Lender was a Defaulting Lender.
“HGB” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Hong Kong Dollars” and the “HK$” sign each means lawful currency of Hong Kong.
“Immaterial Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or the Operating Partnership that has total assets with a gross book value of less than U.S.$500,000 (or the Equivalent) in the aggregate; provided, however, that only such Subsidiaries having total assets with a gross book value of not more than U.S.$10,000,000 (or the Equivalent) in the aggregate may qualify as Immaterial Subsidiaries hereunder at any one time, and any other Subsidiaries that would otherwise have qualified as Immaterial Subsidiaries at such time shall be excluded from this definition.
“Indemnified Costs” has the meaning specified in Section 8.05(a).
“Indemnified Party” has the meaning specified in Section 7.06.
“Indemnified Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Indirect Tax” means any goods and services tax, consumption tax, value added tax or any tax of a similar nature.
“Initial 2025-27 Term Facility” means the portion of the 2025-27 Facility consisting of the Initial 2025-27 Term Facility Commitments.
“Initial 2025-27 Term Facility Borrowing” means, collectively, the Advances of the Initial 2025-27 Term Facility to be made by the applicable 2025-27 TL Lenders to the Borrower on the Closing Date in accordance with Section 2.01(b)(i)(x) and pursuant to their Initial 2025-27 Term Facility Commitments. For the avoidance of doubt, the Initial 2025-27 Term Facility Borrowing shall, upon funding, constitute a portion of the same Tranche as the Delayed Draw Term Loan funded during the Delayed Draw Period.
“Initial 2025-27 Term Facility Commitment” means, with respect to each applicable 2025-27 TL Lender, the commitment of such 2025-27 TL Lender to make the Initial 2025-27 Term Facility Borrowing on the Closing Date hereunder. The amount of each 2025-27 TL Lender’s Initial 2025-27 Term Facility Commitment as of the Closing Date is set forth on Schedule IB. The aggregate amount of the Initial 2025-27 Term Facility Commitments as of the Closing Date is €125,000,000.
“Initial Extension of Credit” means the initial Borrowing.
“Initial Lenders” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Process Agent” has the meaning specified in Section 9.14(c).
“Insufficiency” means, with respect to any Plan, the amount, if any, of its unfunded benefit liabilities, as defined in Section 4001(a)(18) of ERISA, but utilizing the actuarial assumptions used in such Plan’s most recent valuation report.
“Interest Period” means, for each Advance comprising part of the same Borrowing, the period commencing on (and including) the date of such Advance and ending on (but excluding) the last day of the period selected by the Borrower pursuant to the provisions below and, thereafter, each subsequent period commencing on (and including) the last day of the immediately preceding Interest Period and ending on (but excluding) the last day of the period selected by the Borrower pursuant to the provisions below. For the avoidance of doubt, each Interest Period subsequent to the initial Interest Period for a Eurocurrency Rate Advance shall be of the same duration as the initial Interest Period for such Eurocurrency Rate Advance selected by the Borrower. The duration of each such Interest Period shall be one, three or six months (or if in each case and available from each applicable Lender, twelve months or any number of days less than one month), as the Borrower may, upon notice received by the Administrative Agent not later than the Interest Period Notice Deadline, select; provided, however, that:
(a)the Borrower may not select any Interest Period with respect to any Advance that ends after the applicable Maturity Date;
(b)Interest Periods commencing on the same date for Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing shall be of the same duration;
(c)whenever the last day of any Interest Period would otherwise occur on a day other than a Business Day, the last day of such Interest Period shall be extended to occur on the next succeeding Business Day; provided, however, that if such extension would cause the last day of such Interest Period to occur in the next following calendar month, the last day of such Interest Period shall occur on the next preceding Business Day;
(d)whenever the first day of any Interest Period occurs on a day of an initial calendar month for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that succeeds such initial calendar month by the number of months equal to the number of
months in such Interest Period, such Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of such succeeding calendar month;
(e)the Borrower shall not have the right to elect any Interest Period if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and, subject to Section 2.09, for the period that such Event of Default is continuing, successive Interest Periods shall be one month in duration;
(f)no more than (i) one Interest Period with respect to the 2025 Facility and (ii) five Interest Periods with respect to the 2025-27 Facility may be outstanding at any one time; and
(g)no tenor that has been removed from this definition pursuant to Section 2.07(f)(v) shall be permitted to be elected for such Advance.
“Interest Period Notice Deadline” means 12:00 P.M. (London time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period.
“Internal Revenue Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“Interpolated Screen Rate” means, for the relevant Interest Period, the rate (rounded off to two (2) decimal places) which results from interpolating on a linear basis between:
(a)the EURIBO Rate for the longest period (for which the EURIBO Rate is available) which is less than the Interest Period; and
(b)the EURIBO Rate for the shortest period (for which the EURIBO Rate is available) which exceeds the Interest Period,
with respect to any Advance that is denominated in Euros, 10:00 A.M. (London time) two Business Days before the first day of such Interest Period.
“Investment” in any Person means any loan or advance to such Person, any purchase or other acquisition of any Equity Interests or Debt or the assets comprising a division or business unit or a substantial part or all of the business of such Person, any capital contribution to such Person or any other direct or indirect investment in such Person, including, without limitation, any acquisition by way of a merger or consolidation and any arrangement pursuant to which the investor incurs Debt of the types referred to in clause (i) or (j) of the definition of “Debt” in respect of such Person.
“Joint Bookrunner” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Joint Lead Arrangers” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“JPMCB” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“JTC” means Jurong Town Corporation, a body corporate incorporated under the Jurong Town Corporation Act 1968 of Singapore.
“JTC Property” means an Asset located in Singapore that is ground leased from the JTC.
“JV Pro Rata Share” means, with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate at any time, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, obtained by dividing (a) the total book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all Equity Interests in such Unconsolidated Affiliate held by the Parent Guarantor and any of its Subsidiaries by (b) the total book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all outstanding Equity Interests in such Unconsolidated Affiliate at such time.
“Leased Asset” means a Technology Asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) with a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options at the option of the tenant) of not less than 10 years from the date of determination and otherwise on market terms; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent may approve any Technology Asset that is subject to a lease with a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options at the option of the tenant) of less than 10 years but equal to or more than 5 years from the date of determination (any such Leased Asset, a “Short-Term Leased Asset”) and the Administrative Agent agrees that the Leases listed on Schedule VII are approved Short-Term Leased Assets.
“Lender Insolvency Event” means that (i) a Lender or its Parent Company is insolvent, or is generally unable to pay its debts as they become due, or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or (ii) such Lender or its Parent Company is the subject, other than via an Undisclosed Administration, of a bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation or similar proceeding, or a receiver, trustee, conservator, intervenor or sequestrator or the like has been appointed for such Lender or its Parent Company, or such Lender or its Parent Company has taken any action in furtherance of or indicating its consent to or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment, or (iii) such Lender or its Parent Company has become the subject of a Bail-in Action.
“Lenders” means (a) the Initial Lenders and (b) each Person that shall become a Lender hereunder pursuant to Section 9.07 in each case for so long as such Initial Lender or Person, as the case may be, shall be a party to this Agreement but does not include the Administrative Agent in its capacity as the Administrative Agent.
“Lending Office” means, with respect to any Lender, the office of such Lender specified as its “Lending Office” opposite its name on Schedule IA or IB hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which it became a Lender, or such other office of such Lender as such Lender may from time to time specify to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent.
“Leverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (a) Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries to (b) Total Asset Value, in each case as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be.
“Lien” means any lien, security interest or other charge or encumbrance of any kind, or any other type of preferential arrangement, including, without limitation, the lien or retained security title of a conditional vendor, any easement, right of way or other encumbrance on title to real property, and, in relation to Dutch law, any mortgage (hypotheek), pledge (pandrecht), retention of title arrangement (eigendomsvoorbehoud), privilege (voorrecht), right of retention (recht van retentie), right to reclaim goods (recht van reclame), and, in general, any right in rem (beperkt recht), created for the purpose of granting security (goederenrechtelijk zekerheidsrecht).
“Loan Documents” means (a) this Agreement (including the schedules and exhibits hereto), (b) the Notes, (c) the Fee Letter, (d) each Guaranty Supplement, (e) each Guaranteed Hedge Agreement, (f) each Loan Modification Agreement and (g) each other document or instrument now or hereafter executed and delivered by a Loan Party in connection with, pursuant to or relating to this Agreement, in each case, as amended.
“Loan Modification Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Loan Modification Offer” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Loan Parties” means the Borrower and the Guarantors.
“Management Determination” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Mandatorily Redeemable Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Equity Interest of such Person which by the terms of such Equity Interest (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable or exercisable), upon the happening of any event or otherwise, (a) matures or is mandatorily redeemable (except as a result of a change of control or asset sale so long as any rights of the holder thereof upon the occurrence of any such event shall be subject to the prior payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of the Commitments), pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise (other than an Equity Interest to the extent redeemable in exchange for common stock or other equivalent common Equity Interests at the option of the issuer of such Equity Interest), (b) is convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Debt or Mandatorily Redeemable Stock, or (c) is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part (other than an Equity Interest which is redeemable solely in exchange for common stock or other equivalent common Equity Interests), in the case of each of clauses (a) through (c), on or prior to the scheduled Maturity Date then in effect.
“Margin Stock” has the meaning specified in Regulation U.
“Market Disruption Event” means the Administrative Agent determines on or prior to the first day of any applicable Interest Period (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that (A) by reason of circumstances affecting the Relevant Interbank Market for Euros, the applicable Eurocurrency Rate cannot be determined pursuant to the definition thereof, including because the EURIBO Rate is not available or published on a current basis or (B) a fundamental change has occurred in the foreign exchange or interbank markets with respect to Euros (including changes in national or international financial, political or economic conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange controls), or (C) the applicable Tranche Required Lenders determine that for any reason in connection with any request for a Eurocurrency Rate Advance or a continuation thereof that (I) deposits in Euros are not being offered to banks in the Relevant Interbank Market for Euros, amount and Interest Period of such Eurocurrency Rate Advance, or (II) the Eurocurrency Rate for Euros or any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed Eurocurrency Rate Advance does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Advance, and, in each case, the Tranche Required Lenders have provided notice of such determination to the Administrative Agent.
“Material Adverse Change” means any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
“Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse effect on (a) the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent or any Lender under any Loan Document or (c) the ability of any Loan Party to perform its material Obligations under any Loan Document to which it is or is to be a party.
“Material Contract” means each contract to which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries is a party that is material to the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
“Material Debt” means Recourse Debt of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party that is outstanding in a principal amount (or, in the case of Debt consisting of a Hedge Agreement which constitutes a liability of the Loan Parties, in the amount of such Hedge Agreement reflected on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor) of $200,000,000 (or the Equivalent thereof in any foreign currency) or more, either individually or in the aggregate; in each case (a) whether the primary obligation of one or more of the Loan Parties or their respective Subsidiaries, (b) whether the
subject of one or more separate debt instruments or agreements, and (c) exclusive of Debt outstanding under this Agreement.
“Maturity Date” means (a) in respect of the 2025 Facility, August 11, 2025, or such earlier date on which the final payment of the Obligations in respect of the 2025 Facility becomes due and payable as herein provided, whether at such stated maturity date, by declaration of acceleration, or otherwise, and (b) in respect of the 2025-27 Facility, August 11, 2025, subject to extension thereof pursuant to Section 2.16, or such other date on which the final payment of the Obligations in respect of the 2025-27 Facility becomes due and payable as herein provided, whether at such stated maturity date, by declaration of acceleration, or otherwise.
“Maximum Rate” means the maximum non-usurious interest rate under applicable law.
“Maximum Unsecured Debt Percentage” means, on any date of determination, the then applicable percentage set forth in Section 5.04(b)(i).
“Mexican Pesos” or “Pesos” or “Ps$” each means the lawful currency of Mexico.
“Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. and any successor thereto.
“Multiemployer Plan” means a multiemployer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate is making or accruing an obligation to make contributions, or has within any of the preceding five plan years made or accrued an obligation to make contributions.
“Multiple Employer Plan” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, in which (a) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates are contributing sponsors or (b) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates were previously contributing sponsors if such Loan Party or ERISA Affiliate would reasonably be expected to have liability under Section 4064 or 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.
“Negative Pledge” means, with respect to any asset, any provision of a document, instrument or agreement (other than a Loan Document) which prohibits or purports to prohibit the creation or assumption of any Lien on such asset as security for Obligations under or in respect of the Loan Documents; provided, however, that (a) an agreement that conditions a Person’s ability to encumber its assets upon the maintenance of one or more specified ratios that limit such Person’s ability to encumber its assets but that do not generally prohibit the encumbrance of its assets, or the encumbrance of specific assets, shall not constitute a Negative Pledge, (b) any provision of any documents governing other senior Unsecured Debt of the Parent Guarantor or the Operating Partnership restricting the ability of any Loan Party to encumber its assets (exclusive of any outright prohibition on the ability of any Loan Party to encumber particular assets) shall be deemed to not constitute a Negative Pledge so long as such provision is generally consistent with a comparable provision of the Loan Documents, and (c) any change of control or similar restriction set forth in an Unconsolidated Affiliate agreement or in a loan document governing mortgage secured Debt shall not constitute a Negative Pledge.
“Net Agreement Value” means, with respect to all Hedge Agreements, the amount (whether an asset or a liability) of such Hedge Agreements on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor; provided, however, that if Net Agreement Value would constitute an asset rather than a liability, then Net Agreement Value shall be deemed to be zero.
“Net Assets” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Net Operating Income” means (a) with respect to any Asset other than an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset, the difference (if positive) between (i) the total rental revenue, tenant reimbursements and
other income from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, and (ii) all expenses and other proper charges incurred by the applicable Loan Party or Subsidiary in connection with the operation and maintenance of such Asset during such fiscal period, including, without limitation, management fees, repairs, real estate and chattel taxes and bad debt expenses, but before payment or provision for debt service charges, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, and (b) with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset, the difference (if positive) between (i) the JV Pro Rata Share of the total rental revenue and other income from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, and (ii) the JV Pro Rata Share of all expenses and other proper charges incurred by the applicable Unconsolidated Affiliate in connection with the operation and maintenance of such Asset during such fiscal period, including, without limitation, management fees, repairs, real estate and chattel taxes and bad debt expenses, but before payment or provision for debt service charges, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, provided that in no event shall Net Operating Income for any Asset be less than zero.
“Netherlands” refers to the part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in Europe (and all derivate terms, including “Dutch”, shall be construed accordingly).
“Non-Consenting Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Non-Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, a Lender that is not a Defaulting Lender or a Potential Defaulting Lender.
“Non-Recourse Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money with respect to which recourse for payment is limited to (a) any building(s) or parcel(s) of real property and any related assets encumbered by a Lien securing such Debt for Borrowed Money and/or (b)(i) the general credit of the Property-Level Subsidiary or its assets that has incurred such Debt for Borrowed Money, and/or the direct Equity Interests therein and/or (ii) the general credit of the immediate parent entity of such Property-Level Subsidiary or its assets, provided that such parent entity’s assets consist solely of Equity Interests in such Property-Level Subsidiary and any related assets, provided further that the instruments governing such Debt for Borrowed Money may include customary carve-outs to such limited recourse (any such customary carve-outs or agreements limited to such customary carve-outs, being a “Customary Carve-Out Agreement”) such as, for example, but not limited to, personal recourse to the borrower under such Debt for Borrowed Money and personal recourse to the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor for fraud, misrepresentation, misapplication or misappropriation of cash, waste, environmental claims, damage to properties, non-payment of taxes or other liens despite the existence of sufficient cash flow, interference with the enforcement of loan documents upon maturity or acceleration, voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filings, violation of loan document prohibitions against transfer of properties or ownership interests therein and liabilities and other circumstances customarily excluded by lenders from exculpation provisions and/or included in separate indemnification and/or guaranty agreements in non-recourse financings of real estate.
“Note” means, with respect to any Tranche, a promissory note of the Borrower payable to any Lender, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto, evidencing the aggregate indebtedness of the Borrower to such Lender resulting from the Advances in respect of such Tranche made by such Lender.
“Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(c).
“Notice of Borrowing” has the meaning specified in Section 2.02(a).
“Notice of Borrowing Deadline” means 2:00 P.M. (London time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing.
“NPL” means the National Priorities List under CERCLA.
“Obligation” means, with respect to any Person, any payment, performance or other obligation of such Person of any kind, including, without limitation, any liability of such Person on any claim, whether or not the right of any creditor to payment in respect of such claim is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured or unsecured, and whether or not such claim is discharged, stayed or otherwise affected by any proceeding referred to in Section 6.01(f). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Obligations of any Loan Party under the Loan Documents include (a) the obligation to pay principal, interest, charges, expenses, fees, attorneys’ fees and disbursements, indemnities and other amounts payable by such Loan Party under any Loan Document and (b) the obligation of such Loan Party to reimburse any amount in respect of any of the foregoing that any Lender, in its sole discretion, may elect to pay or advance on behalf of such Loan Party, provided that in no event shall the Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents include any Excluded Swap Obligations.
“OFAC” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(w).
“Operating Partnership” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Other Connection Taxes” means, with respect to any Lender or Administrative Agent, Taxes imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such recipient and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than connections arising from such recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any LoanAdvance or Loan Document).
“Other Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(d).
“Parent Company” means, with respect to a Lender, the bank holding company (as defined in Federal Reserve Board Regulation Y), if any, of such Lender, and/or any Person owning, beneficially or of record, directly or indirectly, a majority of the shares of such Lender.
“Parent Guarantor” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Participant Register” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(h).
“Participating Member State” means each state so described in any of the legislative measures of the European Council for the introduction of, or changeover to, an operation of a single or unified European currency.
“Patriot Act” has the meaning specified in Section 9.13.
“Payment Demand” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Payment Recipient” has the meaning specified in Section 8.08(a).
“PBGC” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (or any successor).
“Permitted Amendments” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction” means any call or capped call option (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Guarantor’s common stock purchased by the Parent Guarantor or the Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries in connection with the issuance of any Convertible Indebtedness; provided that the purchase price for such Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction, less the proceeds received by the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries from the sale of any related
Permitted Warrant Transaction, does not exceed the net proceeds received by the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries from the sale of such Convertible Indebtedness issued in connection with the related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.
“Permitted Liens” means such of the following as to which no enforcement, collection, execution, levy or foreclosure proceeding shall have been commenced: (a) Liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies not yet delinquent or which are the subject of a Good Faith Contest; (b) Liens imposed by law, such as materialmen’s, mechanics’, carriers’, workmen’s and repairmen’s Liens and other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business securing obligations that (i) are not overdue for a period of more than 30 days and (ii) individually or together with all other Permitted Liens outstanding on any date of determination do not materially adversely affect the use of the property to which they relate unless, in the case of (i) or (ii) above, such liens are the subject of a Good Faith Contest; (c) pledges or deposits to secure obligations under workers’ compensation or unemployment laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations; (d) covenants, conditions and restrictions, easements, zoning restrictions, rights of way and other encumbrances on title to real property that do not render title to the property encumbered thereby unmarketable or materially adversely affect the use or value of such property for its present purposes; (e) Tenancy Leases and other interests of lessees and lessors under leases of real or personal property made in the ordinary course of business that do not materially and adversely affect the use of the Real Property encumbered thereby for its intended purpose or the value thereof; (f) any attachment or judgment Liens not resulting in an Event of Default under Section 6.01(g); (g) customary Liens pursuant to general banking terms and conditions; (h) any netting, cash-pooling, set-off or similar arrangement entered into in the normal course of banking arrangements for the purpose of netting debit and credit balances,; (i) Liens in favor of any Guarantied Party pursuant to any Loan Document; and (j) anything which is a Lien that arises by operation of section 12(3) of the Australian PPS Act which does not in substance secure payment or performance of an obligation.; (k) Liens in favor of the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or a Guarantor securing obligations owing by a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary; (l) purchase money liens so long as no such Lien is spread to cover any property other than Real Property or property that which is purchased and the amount of Debt secured thereby is limited to the purchase price; (m) Liens in connection with escrow or security deposits made in connection with acquisitions permitted hereunder; and (n) Liens over goods and documents of title to goods arising out of letter of credit transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business.
“Permitted Warrant Transaction” means any call option, warrant or right to purchase (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Guarantor’s common stock sold by the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries substantially concurrently with any purchase by the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries of a related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.
“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation (including a business trust), limited liability company, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture or other entity, or a government or any political subdivision or agency thereof.
“Plan” means a Single Employer Plan or a Multiple Employer Plan.
“Platform” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(b).
“Polish Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(q)(i).
“Post Petition Interest” has the meaning specified in Section 7.07(c).
“Potential Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, (a) any Lender with respect to which an event of the kind referred to in the definition of “Lender Insolvency Event” has occurred and is continuing in respect of such Lender, its Parent Company or any Subsidiary or financial institution affiliate thereof,
(b) any Lender that has notified, or whose Parent Company or a Subsidiary or financial institution affiliate thereof has notified, the Administrative Agent or the Borrower in writing, or has stated publicly, that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations under any other loan agreement or credit agreement or other financing agreement, or (c) any Lender that has, or whose Parent Company has, a long-term non-investment grade rating from Moody’s or S&P or another nationally recognized rating agency. Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Potential Defaulting Lender under any of clauses (a) through (c) above will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender will be deemed a Potential Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.21(b)) upon notification of such determination by the Administrative Agent to the Borrower and the Lenders.
“Preferred Interests” means, with respect to any Person, Equity Interests issued by such Person that are entitled to a preference or priority over any other Equity Interests issued by such Person upon any distribution of such Person’s property and assets, whether by dividend or upon liquidation.
“Prepayment Minimum” means €1,000,000.
“Prepayment Multiple” means €100,000.
“Privacy Circular” has the meaning specified in Section 9.12.
“Process Agent” has the meaning specified in Section 9.14(c).
“Processing Fee” means $3,500.
“Property Fund” means an Unconsolidated Affiliate formed or sponsored by the Parent Guarantor or the Borrower to hold Real Property.
“Property-Level Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or any Unconsolidated Affiliate that holds a direct fee or leasehold interest in any single building (or group of related buildings, including, without limitation, buildings pooled for purposes of a Non-Recourse Debt financing) or parcel (or group of related parcels, including, without limitation, parcels pooled for purposes of a Non-Recourse Debt financing) of real property and related assets and not in any other building or parcel of real property.
“Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, such Lender’s Facility Exposure at such time) and the denominator of which is the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ Commitments at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the aggregate Facility Exposure at such time).
“PTE” means a prohibited transaction class exemption issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, as any such exemption may be amended from time to time.
“QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“QFC Credit Support” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(a).
“Qualified ECP Guarantor” means, in respect of any Swap Obligation, each Guarantor that has total assets exceeding $10,000,000 at the time such Swap Obligation is incurred or such other Person as constitutes an ECP under the Commodity Exchange Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Qualified French Intercompany Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(f)(ii).
“Qualified Institutional Investor” means a Qualified Institutional Investor (tekikaku kikan toshika) as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 3, item 1 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law (kinyu
shohin torihiki ho) of Japan (Law No. 25 of 1948), Article 10, Paragraph 1 of the regulations relating to the definitions contained in such Article 2.
“Qualifying Ground Lease” means, subject to the last sentence of this definition, a lease of Real Property containing the following terms and conditions: (a) a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options as to which there are no conditions precedent to exercise thereof other than the giving of a notice of exercise) (or in the case of a JTC Property, such conditions precedent as are customarily imposed by the JTC on properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC) of (x) 25 years or more (or in the case of a JTC Property, 20 years or more) from the Closing Date or (y) such lesser term as may be acceptable to the Administrative Agent and which is customarily considered “financeable” by institutional lenders making loans secured by leasehold mortgages (or equivalent) in the jurisdiction of the applicable Real Property; (b) the right of the lessee to mortgage and encumber its interest in the leased property without the consent of the lessor (or in the case of a JTC Property, with such prior approval or notification as the JTC customarily requires from time to time under its standard regulations governing the creation of security interests over properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC); (c) the obligation of the lessor to give the holder of any mortgage Lien on such leased property written notice of any defaults on the part of the lessee and agreement of such lessor that such lease will not be terminated until such holder has had a reasonable opportunity to cure or complete foreclosures, and fails to do so (or in the case of a JTC Property, such obligations imposed on the JTC as lessor as are customary in its standard terms of lease for properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC); (d) reasonable transferability of the lessee’s interest under such lease, including the ability to sublease; and (e) such other rights customarily required by mortgagees in the applicable jurisdiction making a loan secured by the interest of the holder of a leasehold estate demised pursuant to a ground lease (or in the case of a JTC Property, such other rights as are customarily required by mortgagees in relation to properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the leases set forth on Schedule V hereto as in effect as of the Closing Date shall be deemed to be Qualifying Ground Leases.
“Quotation Day” means, in relation to any period for which an interest rate is to be determined two Business Days before the first day of such Interest Period; in each case, unless the market practice then differs in the applicable interbank market, in which case the applicable Quotation Day shall be determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with then-current market practice in the applicable interbank market.
“Real Property” means all right, title and interest of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries in and to any land and/or any improvements located on any land, together with all equipment, furniture, materials, supplies and personal property in which such Person has an interest now or hereafter located on or used in connection with such land and/or improvements, and all appurtenances, additions, improvements, renewals, substitutions and replacements thereof now or hereafter acquired by such Person, in each case to the extent of such Person’s interest therein.
“Recipient” has the meaning specified in Section 9.12.
“Recourse Debt” means any Debt of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries that is not Non-Recourse Debt.
“Redeemable” means, with respect to any Equity Interest, any Debt or any other right or Obligation, any such Equity Interest, Debt, right or Obligation that (a) the issuer has undertaken to redeem at a fixed or determinable date or dates, whether by operation of a sinking fund or otherwise, or upon the occurrence of a condition not solely within the control of the issuer or (b) is redeemable at the option of the holder.
“Redevelopment Asset” means any Technology Asset (including Leased Assets) (a) which either (i) has been acquired by the Operating Partnership or any of its Subsidiaries with a view toward
renovating or rehabilitating 25.0% or more of the total square footage of such Asset, or (ii) the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof intends to renovate or rehabilitate 25.0% or more of the total square footage of such Asset, and (b) that does not qualify as a “Development Asset” by reason of, among other things, the redevelopment plan for such Asset not including a total demolition of the existing building(s) and improvements. The Operating Partnership shall be entitled to reclassify any Redevelopment Asset as a Technology Asset at any time. For the avoidance of doubt, assets that are leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) shall not be precluded from being Redevelopment Assets.
“Reference Time” with respect to any setting of the then-current Benchmark for any currency means (a) if such Benchmark is the Eurocurrency Rate, 11:00 A.M. (Brussels time) on the day that is two Eurocurrency Banking Days preceding the date of such setting and (b) otherwise, the time determined by the Administrative Agent, including in accordance with the Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes.
“Register” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(d).
“Regulation U” means Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as in effect from time to time.
“REIT” means a Person that is qualified to be treated for tax purposes as a real estate investment trust under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code.
“Related Funds” means, with respect to a fund (the “first fund”), any other fund that invests in bank loans and is administered or managed by the same investment advisor as the first fund or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor.
“Relevant Currency” has the meaning specified in Section 9.16(b).
“Relevant Interbank Market” means with respect to (a) Euros, the Euro interbank market or (b) any other currency of any other jurisdiction, the applicable interbank market of such jurisdiction.
“Replacement Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Required Lenders” means, at any time, Lenders owed or holding greater than 50% of the sum of the aggregate principal amount of the Commitments outstanding at such time); provided, however, that when there are two or more unaffiliated Lenders holding Commitments, Required Lenders must include two or more unaffiliated Lenders.
“Resolution Authority” means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.
“Responsible Officer” means the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, senior vice president, director, controller or the treasurer of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries. Any document delivered hereunder or under any other Loan Document that is signed by a Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership and/or other action on the part of the applicable Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof, as applicable, and such Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have acted on behalf of such Loan Party or such Subsidiary as applicable.
“S&P” means S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc., and any successor thereto.
“Sanctioned Jurisdiction” means a country or territory that is the target of comprehensive Sanctions, currently, as of the First Amendment Effective Date, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic, the Crimea region, and the non-government controlled areas of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts of Ukraine.
“Sanctions” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(w).
“Secured Debt” means, at any date of determination, the amount at such time of all Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries that is secured by a Lien on the assets of the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary thereof.
“Secured Debt Leverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (a) Secured Debt to (b) Total Asset Value, in each case as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Lenders pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.
“Securities Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.
“Short-Term Leased Asset” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Leased Asset”.
“Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value” means, with respect to each Short-Term Leased Asset, the book value for (i) the applicable lease as a right of use asset and (ii) the real estate improvements on the applicable Short-Term Leased Asset; in each case as shown on the balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor as of any date of determination thereof.
“Singapore Dollars” and the “S$” sign each means lawful currency of Singapore.
“Single Employer Plan” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, in which (a) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and no Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates is a contributing sponsor or (b) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate, and no Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates, is a contributing sponsor if such Loan Party or ERISA Affiliate would reasonably be expected to have liability under Section 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.
“SLCA” has the meaning specified in the definition of Contingent Obligation.
“Solvent” means, with respect to any Person or group of Persons on a particular date, that on such date (a) the fair value of the property of such Person or group of Persons, on a going-concern basis, is greater than the total amount of liabilities, including, without limitation, contingent liabilities, of such Person or group of Persons, (b) the present fair salable value of the assets of such Person or group of Persons, on a going-concern basis, is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person or group of Persons on its debts as they become absolute and matured, (c) such Person or group of Persons does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person’s or group of Persons' ability to pay such debts and liabilities as they mature and (d) such Person or group of Persons is not engaged in business or a transaction, and is not about to engage in business or a transaction, for which such Person’s or group of Persons' property would constitute an unreasonably small capital. The amount of contingent liabilities at any time shall be computed as the amount that, in the light of all the facts and circumstances existing at such time (including, without limitation, after taking into account appropriate discount factors for the present value of future contingent liabilities), represents the amount that can reasonably be expected to become an actual or matured liability.
“Specified Jurisdictions” means the United States, Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Singapore, Australia, Japan, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Poland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Norway, Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, Denmark, Spain and such other jurisdictions as are agreed to by the Required Lenders.
“Standing Payment Instruction” means, in relation to each Lender, the payment instruction provided to the Administrative Agent or in any such Assignment and Acceptance, as amended from time to time by written instructions of a duly authorized officer of the relevant Lender (delivered in a letter bearing the original signature of such duly authorized officer) to the Administrative Agent.
“Sterling” and “£” each means lawful currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
“Subordinated Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 7.07(a).
“Subsidiary” of any Person means any corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or estate (a) of which (or in which) more than 50% of (i) the issued and outstanding capital stock having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether at the time capital stock of any other class or classes of such corporation shall or might have voting power upon the occurrence of any contingency), (ii) the interest in the capital or profits of such partnership, joint venture or limited liability company or (iii) the beneficial interest in such trust or estate, in each case, is at the time directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such Person, by such Person and one or more of its other Subsidiaries or by one or more of such Person’s other Subsidiaries, or (b) the accounts of which would appear on the Consolidated financial statements of such Person in accordance with GAAP.
“Supported QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.209.21.
“Surviving Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries outstanding immediately after the Effective Date.
“Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.
“Swiss Francs” and “CHF” each means lawful currency of the Swiss Federation.
“Swiss Guarantor” means any Guarantor incorporated or organized under the laws of Switzerland.
“Syndication Agents” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Technology Asset” means any owned Real Property or leased Real Property (other than any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset) that operates or is intended to operate primarily as a telecommunications infrastructure building, an information technology infrastructure building, a technology manufacturing building or a technology office/corporate headquarter building.
“Tenancy Leases” means operating leases, subleases, licenses, occupancy agreements and rights-of-use entered into by the Operating Partnership or any of its Subsidiaries in its capacity as a lessor or a similar capacity in the ordinary course of business that do not materially and adversely affect the use of the Real Property encumbered thereby for its intended purpose.
“TMK” means a Tokutei Mokuteki Kaisha incorporated in Japan.
“TMK Law” means the Law Relating to Securitization of Assets of Japan (Law No. 105 of 1998, as amended).
“Total Asset Value” means, on any date of determination, the sum of the following without duplication: (a) the sum of the Asset Values for all Assets at such date, plus (b) an amount (but not less than zero) equal to all unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt”, plus (c) earnest money deposits associated with potential acquisitions as of such date, plus (d) the book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined
without giving effect to any depreciation) of all other investments held by the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries at such date (exclusive of goodwill and other intangible assets); provided, however, that the portion of the Total Asset Value attributable to (i) undeveloped land, Development Assets, Redevelopment Assets and Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets shall not exceed in the aggregate 40% of Total Asset Value, with any excess excluded from such calculation, and (ii) Unencumbered Assets located in (1) jurisdictions outside of the Specified Jurisdictions and (2) Brazil, South Africa and South Korea shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% (with the portion of Total Asset Value attributable to Unencumbered Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea subject to an aggregate sublimit of 15% within such 20% limit), in each case with any excess excluded from such calculation.
“Total Unencumbered Asset Value” means, on any date of determination, an amount equal to the sum of the Asset Values of all Unencumbered Assets plus unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt”; provided, however, that the portion of the Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to (a) undeveloped land, Redevelopment Assets, Development Assets, Assets owned or leased by Controlled Joint Ventures and Leased Assets shall not exceed 40% (with the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Leased Assets subject to a sublimit of 20% within such 40% limit and the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Short-Term Leased Assets subject to a sub-sublimit of 5% within such 20% sublimit), and (b) Unencumbered Assets located in (i) jurisdictions outside of the Specified Jurisdictions and (ii) Brazil, South Africa and South Korea shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% (with the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Unencumbered Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea subject to an aggregate sublimit of 15% within such 20% limit), in each case with any excess excluded from such calculation.
“Tranche” means the 2025 Facility and the 2025-27 Facility, as applicable.
“Tranche Required Lenders” means, with respect to any Tranche of Lenders at any time, Lenders of such Tranche (a) owed or holding greater than 50% of the sum of the aggregate principal amount of the Commitments in respect of such Tranche, or (b) if the Commitments of such Tranche have terminated, holding more than 50% of the principal amount of the aggregate outstanding Advances of such Tranche; provided, however, that at all times when there are two or more Lenders in such Tranche, “Tranche Required Lenders” must include two or more Lenders of such Tranche.
“Transfer” means sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option or other right to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire.
“Transfer Date” means, in relation to an assignment by a Lender pursuant to Section 9.07(a), the later of: (a) the proposed Transfer Date specified in the Assignment and Acceptance and (b) the date which is the fifth Business Day after the date of delivery of the relevant Assignment and Acceptance to the Administrative Agent, or such earlier Business Day endorsed by the Administrative Agent on such Assignment and Acceptance.
“Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Treasury Department under the Internal Revenue Code.
“Type” refers to the distinction between Advances bearing interest by reference to the Central Bank Rate and Advances bearing interest by reference to the Eurocurrency Rate.
“UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect, from time to time, in the State of New York, provided that, if perfection or the effect of perfection or non-perfection or the priority of any security interest under any Loan Document is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York or any other applicable law, “UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code or such other applicable law as in effect from time to time in such other
jurisdiction for purposes of the provisions hereof relating to such perfection, effect of perfection or non-perfection or priority.
“UK” means the United Kingdom.
“UK Bail-In Legislation” means the United Kingdom Part I of the UK Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the UK relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).
“UK Financial Institution” means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any Person falling within IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.
“UK Resolution Authority” means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.
“Unconsolidated Affiliate” means any Person (a) in which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries holds any direct or indirect Equity Interest, (b) that is not a Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries and (c) the accounts of which would not appear on the Consolidated financial statements of the Parent Guarantor.
“Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets” means, with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate at any time, the assets owned or leased by such Unconsolidated Affiliate at such time.
“Undisclosed Administration” means, in relation to a Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company that is a solvent Person, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed.
“Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income” means, for any period, without duplication, (i) the aggregate Adjusted Net Operating Income for all Unencumbered Assets plus (ii) Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings that are not subject to any Lien; provided, however, that the portion of the Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income attributable to Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings shall not exceed 15%.
“Unencumbered Asset Conditions” means, with respect to any Asset, that such Asset is (a) a Technology Asset, Development Asset or Redevelopment Asset, (b)(i) wholly owned in fee simple absolute (or the equivalent thereof in the jurisdiction in which the applicable Asset is located), (ii) subject to a Qualifying Ground Lease or (iii) a Leased Asset, (c) not subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or any Negative Pledge, and (d) owned or leased directly by the Operating Partnership, a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or a Controlled Joint Venture, the direct and indirect Equity interests in which are not subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or any Negative Pledge.
“Unencumbered Assets” means only those Assets that satisfy the Unencumbered Asset Conditions, including those Assets listed on the schedule of Unencumbered Assets delivered to the Administrative Agent as of the Closing Date (as updated from time to time pursuant to Section 5.03(e)).
“Unencumbered Assets Certificate” means a certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit E hereto, duly certified by the Chief Financial Officer or other Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor.
“Unencumbered Assets Debt Service Coverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) the aggregate Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income to (b) interest (including
capitalized interest) paid or payable in cash on all Debt for Borrowed Money that is Unsecured Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, determined on a Consolidated basis for such period.
“Unsecured Debt” means, at any date of determination, the amount at such time of all Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries, including, without limitation, the Facility Exposure, but exclusive of (a) Consolidated Secured Debt and (b) guarantee obligations in respect of Consolidated Secured Debt.
“Up-stream Guaranty” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“U.S. Special Resolution Regimes” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21.
“Voting Interests” means shares of capital stock issued by a corporation, or equivalent Equity Interests in any other Person, the holders of which are ordinarily, in the absence of contingencies, entitled to vote for the election of directors (or persons performing similar functions) of such Person, even if the right so to vote has been suspended by the happening of such a contingency.
“Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary” means a Foreign Subsidiary that is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.
“Wholly-Owned Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership where one-hundred percent (100%) of all of the Equity Interests (other than directors’ qualifying shares) and voting interests of such Subsidiary are owned directly or indirectly by the Operating Partnership.
“Withdrawal Liability” has the meaning specified in Part I of Subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA.
“Write-Down and Conversion Powers” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) in relation to the UK Bail-In Legislation, any powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation to cancel, transfer or dilute shares issued by a person that is a bank or investment firm or other financial institution or affiliate of a bank, investment firm or other financial institution, to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of such a person or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.
“Yen” and “¥” each means the lawful currency of Japan.
connection with insolvency proceedings includes, in relation to a Dutch entity, (a) seeking the appointment of a silent administrator (beoogd curator), or (b) having filed a notice under Section 36 of the Dutch 1990 Tax Collection Act (Invorderingswet 1990) (whether or not pursuant to section 60 of the Dutch Act on the Financing of Social Insurences (Wet financiering sociale verzekeringen))
(a) (a)2025 Facility. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, each 2025 TL Lender severally agrees, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, to make its Advance in respect of the 2025 Facility available to the Borrower in a single Borrowing on the Closing Date; provided, however, that (i)(i) the aggregate amounts advanced to the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.01(a) shall not exceed the aggregate 2025 Facility Commitments and (ii)(ii) the aggregate amounts advanced to the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.01(a) together with the aggregate amounts advanced to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.01(b) shall not exceed the aggregate Commitments. All Advances under this Section 2.01(a) shall be made by the 2025 TL Lenders ratably in proportion to their respective 2025 Facility Commitments and shall be denominated in Euros.
Date (after the funding of the DDTL Advance to be made on such date), the DDTL Commitments of each applicable 2025-27 TL Lender shall be reduced immediately and without further action by an amount equal to the DDTL Advance funded by such 2025-27 TL Lender on such DDTL Funding Date. Unless previously terminated, each 2025-27 TL Lender’s DDTL Commitment shall terminate immediately and without further action on the DDTL Funding Termination Date.
(b) (b)The Borrower may, if no Notice of Borrowing is then outstanding, terminate the unused amount of the Commitment of a Defaulting Lender upon notice to the Administrative Agent (which will promptly notify the Lenders thereof), and in such event the provisions of Section 2.11(g) and Section 2.13(b) will apply to all amounts thereafter paid by the Borrower for the account of such Defaulting Lender under this Agreement (whether on account of principal, interest, fees, indemnity or other amounts), provided that such termination will not be deemed to be a waiver or release of any claim the Borrower, the Administrative Agent or any Lender may have against such Defaulting Lender.
For the avoidance of doubt, any Advance that is prepaid on the same day that it was made shall accrue interest for such day.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document (and any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement shall be deemed not to be a “Loan Document” for purposes of this Section 2.07(f)):
As used in this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”:
“Available Tenor” means, as of any date of determination and with respect to any then-current Benchmark for any currency, as applicable, (x) if any then-current Benchmark is a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Period or (y) otherwise, any payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark, as applicable, pursuant to this Agreement as of such date.
“Benchmark Replacement” means, for any Available Tenor,
the sum of (i) the alternate benchmark rate and (ii) an adjustment (which may be a positive or negative value or zero), in each case, that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower as the replacement for such Available Tenor of such Benchmark giving due consideration to any evolving or then-prevailing market convention, including any applicable recommendations made by the Relevant Governmental Body, for syndicated credit facilities at such time denominated in the applicable currency in the U.S. syndicated loan market; provided, however, that, if the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to clause (a) or (b) above would be less than the applicable Floor, the Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the applicable Floor for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
“Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes” means, with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of “Business Day,” the definition of “Interest Period,” timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices, the applicability and length of lookback periods, the applicability of breakage provisions, the formula for calculating any successor rates identified pursuant to the definition of “Benchmark Replacement”, the formula, methodology or convention for applying the successor Floor to the successor Benchmark Replacement and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the Administrative Agent decides (in consultation with the Borrower) may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents).
“Benchmark Transition Event” means, with respect to any then-current Benchmark, the occurrence of one or more of the following events: a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of any then-current Benchmark, the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the central bank for the currency applicable to such Benchmark, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark, a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the administrator for such Benchmark, announcing or stating that (a) such administrator has ceased or will cease on a specified date to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark, permanently or indefinitely, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor
administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark or (b) all Available Tenors of such Benchmark are or will no longer be representative and that representativeness will not be restored.
“Relevant Governmental Body” means (1) the central bank for the currency in which such amounts are denominated hereunder or any central bank or other supervisor which is responsible for supervising either (A) such Benchmark Replacement or (B) the administrator of such Benchmark Replacement or (2) any working group or committee officially endorsed or convened by (A) the central bank for the currency in which such amounts are denominated, (B) any central bank or other supervisor that is responsible for supervising either (i) such Benchmark Replacement or (ii) the administrator of such Benchmark Replacement, (C) a group of those central banks or other supervisors or (D) the Financial Stability Board or any part thereof.
(b) If the Borrower shall fail to select the duration of any Interest Period for any Eurocurrency Rate Advance, an Interest Period of one month shall apply.
(c) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, if the Required
Lenders so request in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower, (A) each Eurocurrency Rate Advance will automatically, on the last day of the then existing Interest Period therefor, be Converted into a Central Bank Rate Advance and (B) the obligation of the applicable Lenders to make or maintain Eurocurrency Rate Advances shall be suspended.
dates which falls at six monthly intervals after the first day of that Interest Period) and (B) the rights assigned or transferred by the assignor Lender will not include the right to the Accrued Amounts so that, for the avoidance of doubt: (1) when the Accrued Amounts become payable, those Accrued Amounts will be payable for the account of the assignor Lender and (2) the amount payable to the assignee Lender on that date will be the amount which would, but for the application of this Section 2.11(a), have been payable to it on that date, but after deduction of the Accrued Amounts.
to additional sums payable under this Section 2.12) such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (ii) Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, shall make all such deductions and (iii) Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, shall pay the full amount deducted to the relevant taxation authority or other authority in accordance with applicable law.
(d) (d)In addition, but without duplication of amounts payable under Section 2.12(a), the Borrower shall pay any present or future stamp, stamp duties (bea meterai), documentary, excise, property, intangible, mortgage recording or similar taxes, charges or levies imposed by any governmental authorityApplicable Governmental Authority that arise from any payment made hereunder or under the Notes or from the execution, delivery or registration of, performance under, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement, or any other Loan Document, except any Luxembourg registration duties (droits d’enregistrement) applicable pursuant to the voluntary registration by any Lender of any Loan Documents, which shall mean that such registration is (i) not mandatory and (ii) not required to maintain, defend or preserve the rights of the relevant Lenders under the relevant Loan Documents, except any such taxes that are Other Connection Taxes imposed with respect to any assignment (other than an assignment made pursuant to Section 2.10(f)) (“Other Taxes”). All payments to be made by the Loan Parties under or in connection with the Loan Documents have been calculated without regard to Indirect Tax. If all or part of any such payment is the consideration for a taxable supply or otherwise chargeable with Indirect Tax and if the Administrative Agent or any Lender is liable to pay such Indirect Tax to the relevant tax authorities then, when the applicable Loan Party makes the payment (i) it must pay to the Administrative Agent or the applicable Lender, as the case may be, an additional amount equal to that payment (or part) multiplied by the appropriate rate of Indirect Tax and (ii) the Administrative Agent or such Lender, as applicable, shall promptly provide to the applicable Loan Party a tax invoice complying with the relevant law relating to such Indirect Tax. Where a Loan Document requires a Loan Party to reimburse the Administrative Agent or any Lender, as applicable, for any costs or expenses, such Loan Party shall also at the same time pay and indemnify the Administrative Agent or such Lender, as applicable, an amount equal to any Indirect Tax incurred by the Administrative Agent or such Lender, as applicable, in respect of the costs or expenses, save to the extent that that the Administrative Agent or such Lender, as applicable, is entitled to repayment or credit in respect of the Indirect Tax. The Administrative Agent or such Lender, as applicable, will promptly provide to the applicable Loan Party a tax invoice complying with the relevant law relating to that Indirect Tax.
(e) (e)Without duplication of Sections 2.12(a) or 2.12(d), the Borrower shall indemnify each Lender and the Administrative Agent for and hold them harmless against the full amount of Indemnified Taxes and Other Taxes, and for the full amount of Indemnified Taxes and Other Taxes imposed on amounts payable under this Section 2.12, imposed on or paid by such Lender or the Administrative Agent (as the case may be) and any liability (including penalties, additions to tax, interest and reasonable expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto. This indemnification shall be made within 30 days from the date such Lender or the Administrative Agent (as the case may be) makes written demand therefor; provided, however, that the Borrower shall not be obligated to make payment to any Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, pursuant to this Section 2.12 in respect of any penalties, interest and other liabilities attributable to Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes to the extent such penalties, interest and other liabilities are attributable to (i) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, or (ii) a material breach by the Administrative Agent or such Lender in bad faith of such party’s obligations hereunder, in either case as found in a final, non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(f) (f)As soon as practicable after the date of any payment of Taxes by the Borrower to any governmental authorityApplicable Governmental Authority pursuant to this Section 2.12, the Borrower shall furnish to the Administrative Agent, at its address referred to in Section 9.02, the original or a certified copy of a receipt evidencing such payment or, if such receipts are not obtainable, other evidence of such payments by the Borrower reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.
(g) (i)(g)(i) Any Lender (which, for purposes of this Section 2.12(g) shall include the Administrative Agent) that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding Tax with respect to payments made under any Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, upon becoming a party to this Agreement and at the time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, upon becoming a party to this Agreement and if reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such entity is subject to withholding or information reporting requirements with respect to such Lender. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any form or document referred to in this subsection (g) (other than any form or document referred to in subsection (g)(ii)(A), (B) or (D) of this Section 2.12) requires the disclosure of information that the applicable Lender reasonably considers to be confidential, such Lender shall give notice thereof to the Borrower and shall not be obligated to include in such form or document such confidential information.
(ii) (ii)Without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (A) any Lender that is a U.S. person (as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code) shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent on or prior to the date on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), duly completed and signed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 certifying that such Lender is exempt from U.S. federal backup withholding; (B) each Lender that is not a U.S. person (as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code) (each, a “Foreign Lender”) shall, to the extent that it is legally entitled to do so, on or prior to the date of its execution and delivery of this Agreement in the case of each Initial Lender, and on the Transfer Date with respect to the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which it becomes a Lender in the case of each other Lender, and from time to time thereafter as requested in writing by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent (but only so long thereafter as such Lender remains lawfully able to do so), provide each of the Administrative Agent and the Borrower (1) in the case of a Foreign Lender that is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, (x) a statement in a form agreed to between the Administrative Agent and the Borrower to the effect that such Lender is eligible for a complete exemption from withholding of United States Taxes under Section 871(h) or 881(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, and (y) two duly completed and signed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E or successor and related applicable form; or (2) two duly completed and signed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (claiming an exemption from or a reduction in United States withholding tax under an applicable treaty) or its successor form, Form W-8ECI (claiming an exemption from United States withholding tax as effectively connected income) or its successor form, or Form W-8IMY (together with any supporting documentation) or its successor form, and related applicable forms, as the case may be; (C) any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the
Borrower or the Administrative Agent), duly completed and signed copies of any other form prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in U.S. federal withholding Tax, duly completed, together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made; and (D) if a payment made to a Lender under any Loan Document would be subject to withholding Tax imposed by FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable), such Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent such documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as may be necessary for the Borrower and the Administrative Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied with such Lender’s obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for the purposes of this subsection (g), “FATCA” shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement.
(iii) (iii)Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances that would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption from or reduction of Taxes. Each Lender further agrees that if any form or certification it previously delivered expires or becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect, it shall update such form or certification or promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent in writing of its legal inability to do so.
(h) (h)Any Lender claiming any additional amounts payable pursuant to this Section 2.12 agrees to use reasonable efforts (consistent with its internal policy and legal and regulatory restrictions) to change the jurisdiction of its Lending Office if the making of such a change would avoid the need for, or reduce the amount of, any such additional amounts that may thereafter accrue and would not, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, (x) be otherwise disadvantageous to such Lender or (y) subject such Lender to any material unreimbursed cost or expense.
(i) (i)If any Lender or the Administrative Agent receives a refund of Taxes or Other Taxes paid by the Borrower or for which the Borrower has indemnified any Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, pursuant to this Section 2.12, then such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, shall pay such amount, net of any reasonable expenses incurred by such Lender or the Administrative Agent, to the Borrower as soon as practicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Borrower shall not be entitled to review the tax records or financial information of any Lender or the Administrative Agent and (ii) neither the Administrative Agent nor any Lender shall have any obligation to pursue (and no Loan Party shall have any right to assert) any refund of Taxes or Other Taxes that may be paid by the Borrower.
(j) (j)The Administrative Agent (including, for this purpose, the Persons included in this Section 2.12(j)) shall not act as withholding agent (within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code and the applicable Treasury Regulations) with respect to any Tranche, provided, however, that if in the future, the Administrative Agent or an affiliate of the Administrative Agent that is a U.S. Person for U.S. federal income tax purposes administers another Tranche, the Administrative Agent or such affiliate shall (i) act as withholding agent (within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code and the applicable Treasury Regulations) with respect to such Tranche as required by law and (ii) prepare and file (on behalf of the Borrower) and furnish to the applicable Lenders any required Internal Revenue Service Form 1042-S with respect to such Tranche. The Administrative Agent and the Borrower further agree to
mutually cooperate and furnish or cause to be furnished upon request, as promptly as practicable, such information and assistance reasonably necessary for the filing of all Tax returns and complying with all Tax withholding and information reporting requirements. With respect to each Tranche, the Administrative Agent agrees to provide Borrower information regarding the interest, principal, fees or other amounts payable to each Person pursuant to the Loan Documents by January 31 of each year following the year during which such payment was made.
(k) (k)For purposes of this Section 2.12 (except for purposes of the first sentence of paragraph (i)), references to the Administrative Agent shall include any Affiliate or sub-agent of the Administrative Agent, in each case performing any duties or obligations of the Administrative Agent. For purposes of this Section 2.12, the term “applicable law” includes FATCA.
(b) (b) Pro Rata Sharing Following Event of Default. Notwithstanding Section 2.13(a), following the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default and the notional conversion of all Advances denominated in Euros into Dollars pursuant to Section 2.11(g), subject to the provisions of Section 2.11(g), if any Lender shall obtain at any time any payment (whether voluntary, involuntary, through the exercise of any right of set off, or otherwise, other than as a result of an assignment pursuant
to Section 9.07 or a payment made by a Loan Party pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement) (a) on account of Obligations due and payable to such Lender under the Loan Documents at such time in excess of its ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such Obligations due and payable to such Lender at such time to (ii) the aggregate amount of the Obligations due and payable to all Lenders under the Loan Documents at such time) of payments on account of the Obligations due and payable to all Lenders under the Loan Documents at such time obtained by all the Lenders at such time or (b) on account of Obligations owing (but not due and payable) to such Lender under the Loan Documents at such time in excess of its ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such Obligations owing to such Lender at such time to (ii) the aggregate amount of the Obligations owing (but not due and payable) to all Lenders under the Loan Documents at such time) of payments on account of the Obligations owing (but not due and payable) to all Lenders under the Loan Documents at such time obtained by all of the Lenders at such time, such Lender shall forthwith purchase from the other Lenders such interests or participating interests in the Obligations due and payable or owing to them, as the case may be, as shall be necessary to cause such purchasing Lender to share the excess payment ratably with each of them; provided, however, that if all or any portion of such excess payment is thereafter recovered from such purchasing Lender, such purchase from each other Lender shall be rescinded and such other Lender shall repay to the purchasing Lender the purchase price to the extent of such Lender’s ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the purchase price paid to such Lender to (ii) the aggregate purchase price paid to all Lenders) of such recovery together with an amount equal to such Lender’s ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such other Lender’s required repayment to (ii) the total amount so recovered from the purchasing Lender) of any interest or other amount paid or payable by the purchasing Lender in respect of the total amount so recovered. The Borrower agrees that any Lender so purchasing an interest or participating interest from another Lender pursuant to this Section 2.13(b) may, to the fullest extent permitted by law, exercise all its rights of payment (including the right of set-off) with respect to such interest or participating interest, as the case may be, as fully as if such Lender were the direct creditor of the Borrower in the amount of such interest or participating interest, as the case may be.
shall mean Notes, if any, to the extent issued hereunder. In the event and to the extent that the provisions of any Note shall conflict with this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.
(b) (b)The Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) may include a control account and a subsidiary account for each Lender. In each account with respect to each Lender (including the control account and subsidiary account, if applicable) there shall be recorded (i) the date and amount of each Borrowing made hereunder, the Type of Advances comprising such Borrowing, and, if appropriate, the Interest Period applicable thereto, (ii) the terms of each Assignment and Acceptance delivered to and accepted by it, (iii) the amount of any principal or interest due and payable or to become due and payable from the Borrower to each Lender hereunder, and (iv) the amount of any sum received by the Administrative Agent from the Borrower hereunder and each Lender’s share thereof.
(c) (c)Entries made in good faith by the Administrative Agent in the Register pursuant to subsection (b) above, and by each Lender in its account or accounts pursuant to subsection (a) above, shall be prima facie evidence of the amount of principal and interest due and payable or to become due and payable from the Borrower to, in the case of the Register, each Lender and, in the case of such account or accounts, such Lender, under this Agreement, absent manifest error; provided, however, that the failure of the Administrative Agent or such Lender to make an entry, or any finding that an entry is incorrect, in the Register or such account or accounts shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligations of the Borrower under this Agreement. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the Advances will be treated as in “registered form” within the meaning of Sections 163(f), 871(h)(2) and 881(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (and any other relevant or successor provisions of the Internal Revenue Code).
(b)(b)If the Borrower and the Administrative Agent agree in writing in their discretion that a Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, the Administrative Agent will so notify the parties hereto, whereupon as of the effective date specified in such notice and subject to any conditions set forth therein, such Lender will, to the extent applicable, purchase at par such portion of outstanding Advances of the other Lenders in the same Tranche and/or make such other adjustments as the Administrative Agent may determine to be necessary to cause the Applicable Pro Rata Share of the Lenders in the applicable Tranche to be on a pro rata basis in accordance with their respective Commitments whereupon such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender and will be a Non-Defaulting Lender (and such Applicable Pro Rata Share of each Lender will automatically be adjusted on a prospective basis to reflect the foregoing), provided that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of the Borrower while such Lender was a Defaulting Lender; provided further that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Non-Defaulting Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from such Lender’s having been a Defaulting Lender.
(f) Amendments of Constitutive Documents. Amend, in each case in any material respect, its limited liability company agreement, certificate of incorporation, bylaws, memorandum and articles of association or other constitutive documents, provided that (i) any amendment to any such constitutive document effected for the purposes of appointing or removing directors or officers, or changing the signing methods or authority thereof, changing the capital structure, making distributions, changing the name, changing the corporate purpose, changing the Fiscal Year (in accordance with clause (g) below), or any other day-to-day matters that do not constitute Debt and are not otherwise prohibited under the other provisions of this Agreement and shall be deemed “not material” for purposes of this Section, (ii) any amendment to any such constitutive document that, taken as a whole, would be adverse to the Lenders shall be deemed “material” for purposes of this Section 5.02(f), (iii) any amendment to any such constitutive document that would designate such Loan Party as a “special purpose entity” or otherwise confirm such Loan Party’s status as a “special purpose entity” shall be deemed “not material” for purposes of this Section, (iv) any amendment to any such constitutive document effected solely for the purpose of designating (or otherwise establishing the terms of), issuing, or authorizing for issuance Preferred Interests in the Parent Guarantor that do not comprise Debt and are not otherwise prohibited under the other provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed “not material” for purposes of this
Section 5.02(f) and (v) any amendment to any such constitutive document effected solely for the purpose of issuing or otherwise establishing the terms of Preferred Interests of the Operating Partnership in connection with a contemporaneous issuance of Preferred Interests of the Parent Guarantor of the type described in the foregoing clause (iv) and in accordance with Section 4.3 of the Nineteenth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership dated as of October 10, 2019 (or any substantially similar provisions in any subsequent amendment thereof), which Preferred Interests of the Operating Partnership do not comprise Debt and are not otherwise prohibited under the other provisions of this Agreement, shall be deemed “not material” for purposes of this Section 5.02(f).
(g) Accounting Changes. Make or permit, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to make or permit, any change in (i) accounting policies or reporting practices, except as required or permitted by generally accepted accounting principles or required by any applicable law, or (ii) Fiscal Year; provided, however, that any Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership shall be permitted to change its Fiscal Year provided that such Subsidiary provides to the Administrative Agent reasonably prompt (and in any event within thirty (30) days following the effectiveness of such change) notice of such change.
(k) Repayment of Qualified French Intercompany Loans. Pay, prepay, terminate or otherwise retire any Qualified French Intercompany Loan without the prior written approval of the Administrative Agent.
(g) Annual Budgets. As soon as available and in any event no later than 90 days after the end of each Fiscal Year, forecasts prepared by management of the Parent Guarantor, in form
reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, of balance sheets and income statements on a quarterly basis for the then current Fiscal Year.
To the extent any calculations described in Sections 5.04(a) or 5.04(b) are required to be made on any date of determination other than the last day of a fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor, such calculations shall be made on a pro forma basis to account for any acquisitions, dispositions or reclassifications of Assets, and the incurrence or repayment of any Debt for Borrowed Money relating to such Assets, that have occurred since the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended. All such calculations shall be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
then, and in any such event, the Administrative Agent (i) shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, by written notice to the Borrower, declare the Commitments of each Lender and the obligation of each Lender to make Advances to be terminated, whereupon the same shall forthwith terminate, (ii) shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, by written notice to the Borrower, declare the Notes, the Advances, all interest thereon and all other amounts payable under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (other than Guaranteed Hedge Agreements, for which the terms of such agreements shall govern and control) to be forthwith due and payable, whereupon the Notes, all such interest and all such amounts shall become and be forthwith due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower and (iii) shall at the request, or may with the consent of the Required
Lenders, proceed to enforce its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents for the ratable benefit of the Lenders by appropriate proceedings; provided, however, that in the event of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to any Loan Party under any Bankruptcy Law, (y) the Commitments of each Lender and the obligation of each Lender to make Advances shall automatically be terminated and (z) the Notes, all such interest and all such amounts shall automatically become and be due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or any notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Loan Parties.
This Guaranty shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by any Guarantied Party upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower or any other Loan Party or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.
other Loan Document, including, without limitation, any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution or indemnification and any right to participate in any claim or remedy of any Guarantied Party against the Borrower, any other Loan Party or any other insider guarantor, whether or not such claim, remedy or right arises in equity or under contract, statute or common law, including, without limitation, the right to take or receive from the Borrower, any other Loan Party or any other insider guarantor, directly or indirectly, in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security on account of such claim, remedy or right, unless and until all of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty shall have been paid in full in cash, all Guaranteed Hedge Agreements shall have expired or been terminated and the Commitments shall have expired or been terminated. If any amount shall be paid to any Guarantor in violation of the immediately preceding sentence at any time prior to the latest of (a) the payment in full in cash of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty, (b) the latest Maturity Date and (c) the latest date of expiration or termination of all Guaranteed Hedge Agreements, such amount shall be received and held in trust for the benefit of the Guarantied Parties, shall be segregated from other property and funds of such Guarantor and shall forthwith be paid or delivered to the Administrative Agent in the same form as so received (with any necessary endorsement or assignment) to be credited and applied to the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents. If (i) any Guarantor shall make payment to any Guarantied Party of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, (ii) all of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty shall have been paid in full in cash, (iii) the latest Maturity Date shall have occurred and (iv) all Guaranteed Hedge Agreements shall have expired or been terminated, the Administrative Agent and the other Guarantied Parties will, at such Guarantor’s request and expense, execute and deliver to such Guarantor appropriate documents, without recourse and without representation or warranty, necessary to evidence the transfer by subrogation to such Guarantor of an interest in the Guaranteed Obligations resulting from such payment made by such Guarantor pursuant to this Guaranty.
misconduct or the gross negligence or willful misconduct by such Indemnified Party’s officer, director, employee, or agent, (y) a material breach in bad faith of such Indemnified Party’s obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document or (z) a claim not involving an act or omission of any Guarantor, the Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries and that is brought by an Indemnified Party against another Indemnified Party (other than against a Joint Lead Arranger, a Joint Book Runner, a Syndication Agent, a Documentation Agent or the Administrative Agent in their capacities as such); provided that the Guarantors shall not be required to pay the costs and expenses of more than one counsel for the Indemnified Parties, absent a conflict of interest (or in the case of a conflict of interest, one additional counsel for all similarly conflicted Indemnified Parties) and any necessary or desirable local or foreign counsel (limited to tax, litigation and corporate counsel in each applicable jurisdiction or, in the case of a conflict of interest, one additional tax, litigation and corporate counsel in such jurisdiction for all similarly conflicted Indemnified Parties).
Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document, no Person identified as a syndication agent, joint lead arranger or joint bookrunner, in such Person’s capacity as such, shall have any obligations or duties to any Loan Party, the Administrative Agent or any other Guarantied Party under any of such Loan Documents.
(c) (c)For purposes of this Section 8.05, the Lenders’ respective ratable shares of any amount shall be determined, at any time, according to their respective Commitments with respect to the applicable Tranche at such time (without exclusion of any Defaulting Lender). The failure of any Lender to reimburse the Administrative Agent promptly upon demand for its ratable share of any amount required to be paid by the Lenders to the Administrative Agent as provided herein shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligation hereunder to reimburse the Administrative Agent for its ratable share of such amount, but no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to reimburse the Administrative Agent for such other Lender’s ratable share of such amount. The term “Administrative Agent” shall be deemed to include the employees, directors, officers and affiliates of the Administrative Agent for purposes of this Section 8.05. Without prejudice to the survival of any other agreement of any Lender hereunder, the agreement and obligations of each Lender contained in this Section 8.05 shall survive the payment in full of principal, interest and all other amounts payable hereunder and under the other Loan Documents. Advances outstanding under a Tranche will be converted by the Administrative Agent on a notional basis into the Equivalent amount of Euros of such Tranche for the purposes of making any allocations required under this Section 8.05.
to or for the benefit of the Borrower or any other Loan Party, that at least one of the following is and will be true:
Recipient (whether or not such error or mistake is known to such Payment Recipient) (any such funds, whether transmitted or received as a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise, individually and collectively, an “Erroneous Payment”) and (y) demands in writing the return of such Erroneous Payment (or a portion thereof), such Erroneous Payment shall at all times remain the property of the Administrative Agent pending its return or repayment as contemplated below in this Section 8.08 and held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, and such Payment Recipient shall (or shall cause any other Payment Recipient who received such funds on its behalf to) promptly, but in no event later than two Business Days thereafter (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, specify in writing), return to the Administrative Agent the amount of any such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) as to which such a demand was made, in same day funds (in the currency so received), together with interest thereon (except to the extent waived in writing by the Administrative Agent) in respect of each day from and including the date such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) was received by such Payment Recipient to the date such amount is repaid to the Administrative Agent in same day funds at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation from time to time in effect. To the extent necessary for the purposes of calculating the amount due from the Payment Recipient pursuant to the preceding sentence, the Administrative Agent will convert Euros on a notional basis into the Equivalent amount of Dollars and provide the Payment Recipient with written notification of such conversion. A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Payment Recipient under this clause (a) shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.
For the avoidance of doubt, the failure to deliver a notice to the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 8.08(b) shall not have any effect on a Payment Recipient’s obligations pursuant to Section 8.08(a) or on whether or not an Erroneous Payment has been made.
given; provided, however, that (1) subject to clause (2) below, terms relating to the rights or obligations of Lenders with respect to a particular Tranche, and not to Lenders of any other Tranche, may be amended, and the performance or observance by the Borrower or any other Loan Party may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) with, and only with, the written consent of the Tranche Required Lenders for such Tranche (and, in the case of an amendment to any Loan Document, the written consent of each Loan Party which is a party thereto), and (2) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by all of the Lenders or, where indicated below, all affected Lenders in addition to the Required Lenders, do any of the following at any time: (i) change the number of Lenders or the percentage of (x) the Commitments or (y) the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Advances that, in each case, shall be required for the Lenders or any of them to make any determinations, waive any rights, modify any provision or take any action hereunder, (ii) release Borrower with respect to the Obligations (other than any Obligations in respect of any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement), (iii) reduce or limit the obligations of the Parent Guarantor under Article VII or release the Parent Guarantor or otherwise limit the Parent Guarantor’s liability with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations (other than any Guaranteed Obligations with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement and except as otherwise permitted under the Loan Documents), (iv) other than any Guaranteed Obligations with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement and except as otherwise contemplated in Section 5.01(j), release any Guaranty that constitutes a material portion of the value of the Guaranteed Obligations (excluding any release of the Guaranty provided by the Parent Guarantor which shall be governed by clause (iii) above), (v) amend Section 2.13, Section 2.05(a) (only with respect to the requirement in such Section that any election to terminate or reduce outstanding Commitments must be done ratably among the Lenders in accordance with their Commitments to the relevant Tranche), Section 2.11(g) in a manner that would alter the pro rata sharing of payments required thereby or by any other provision of this Agreement, or add any provision to this Agreement that would alter the pro rata sharing of payments required hereunder as of the date hereof, or this Section 9.01, (vi) increase the Commitment of any Lender or subject any Lender to any additional obligations without the consent of such Lender, (vii) reduce the principal of, or interest on, the Advances of any Lender (other than the Obligations with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement and except to the extent of any reduction resulting from a reallocation effected pursuant to Section 2.21(a)), or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder to any Lender (other than as provided in Section 2.07(d) or (f)), in each case without the consent of such Lender, (viii) postpone any date fixed for any payment of principal of, or interest on, the Advances or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder to any Lender in each case without the consent of such Lender (other than as provided in Section 2.07(d) or (f)), (ix) extend either Maturity Date without the consent of each affected Lender (and for the avoidance of doubt only Lenders with Advances or Commitments with respect to a Tranche shall be deemed to be affected by an extension of a Maturity Date with respect to such Tranche), other than as provided by Section 2.16 or 9.01(c), or (x) modify the definition of the term “Tranche Required Lenders” as it relates to a Tranche, or modify in any other manner the number or percentage of Lenders required to make any determinations in respect of such Tranche or waive any rights hereunder in respect of such Tranche or modify any provision hereof in respect of such Tranche, in each case, solely with respect to such Lenders under such Tranche, without the written consent of each Lender in respect of such Tranche; provided further that (A) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, affect the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents; and (B) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, amend, waive or consent to any departure from, the provisions of Section 2.07(f) or the defined terms herein pertaining to the establishment, replacement or computation of any interest rate or interest rate margin applicable to any Obligations hereunder (except, in each case, in accordance with Sections 2.07(d), 2.07(f) and 9.01(f)). In addition, if the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall have jointly identified an obvious error or any error or omission of a technical nature in any of the Loan Documents, then the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall be permitted to amend such this Agreement and/or the applicable Loan Document without any further action or consent of any other party if the same is not
objected to in writing by the Required Lenders (or, if such amendment relates solely to a specific Tranche, the Tranche Required Lenders in respect of such Tranche) to the Administrative Agent within ten (10) Business Days following receipt of notice thereof.
or, as any of the abovementioned parties, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties and, as to each other party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. All such notices and communications shall, when mailed, be effective on the third (3rd) Business Day after being deposited in the mails, when telegraphed, to be effective on the date delivered to the telegraph company, and, when faxed or emailed, be effective on the date of being confirmed by faxed or confirmed by email, respectively, except that notices and communications to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Article II, III or VIII shall not be effective until received by the Administrative Agent. Delivery by email or facsimile of an executed counterpart of any amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, any Note, any other Loan Document or of any Exhibit hereto or thereto to be executed and delivered hereunder shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart thereof, provided that any such email shall, in all cases, include an attachment (in PDF format or similar format) containing a copy of such document including the legible signature of the person who executed the same.
required to pay the costs and expenses of more than one counsel for the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, absent a conflict of interest (or in the case of a conflict of interest, one additional counsel for all similarly conflicted Lenders), and any necessary or desirable local or foreign counsel (limited to tax, litigation and corporate counsel in each applicable jurisdiction or, in the case of a conflict of interest, one additional tax, litigation and corporate counsel in such jurisdiction for all similarly conflicted Lenders).
statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff.
Lender hereunder becomes effective under applicable law without compliance with the provisions of this Section 9.07(a), then the assignee of such interest will be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this Agreement until such compliance occurs.
electronic signature, the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders shall be entitled to rely on any such electronic signature purportedly given by or on behalf of any Loan Party or any other party hereto (or to any other Loan Document) without further verification and regardless of the appearance or form of such electronic signature and (b) upon the request of the Administrative Agent or any Lender, any electronic signature shall be promptly followed by a manually executed counterpart. Each Loan Party hereby waives (i) any argument, defense or right to contest the legal effect, validity or enforceability of this Agreement and/or any other Loan Document based solely on the lack of paper original copies of this Agreement and/or such other Loan Document and (ii) any claim against the Administrative Agent, each Lender for any liabilities arising solely from such Person’s reliance on or use of electronic signatures, including any liabilities arising as a result of the failure of the Loan Parties to use any available security measures in connection with the execution, delivery or transmission of any electronic signature.
AGENT OR ANY LENDER IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT THEREOF.
tax analyses) that are provided to each party relating to such United States tax treatment and United States tax structure, (y) nothing in any Loan Document shall prevent disclosure of any confidential information or other matter to the extent that preventing that disclosure would otherwise cause any transaction contemplated by the Loan Documents, or any transaction carried out in connection with any transaction contemplated thereby, to become an arrangement described in Part II A 1 of Annex IV of Directive 2011/16/EU and (z) the Administrative Agent may disclose the identity of any Defaulting Lender to the other Lenders and the Borrower if requested by any Lender or the Borrower. In acting as the Administrative Agent, Citibank shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate division from any of its other divisions or departments and, notwithstanding any of the Administrative Agent’s disclosure obligations hereunder, any information received by any other division or department of Citibank may be treated as confidential and shall not be regarded as having been given to Citibank’s agency division. Each Recipient may disclose any Confidential Information pursuant to and subject to clauses (b) and (c) above. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prohibits any individual from communicating or disclosing Confidential Information regarding suspected violations of laws, rules, or regulations to any Applicable Governmental Authority without any notification to any person.
For the purposes of the Personal Data Protection Act (2012) of Singapore, each of the Loan Parties acknowledges that it has read and understood the Customer Circular relating to the Personal Data Protection Act (for Corporate and Institutional Customers) (the “Privacy Circular”), which is available at www.citibank.com.sg/icg/pdpacircularwww.citibank.com.sg/icg/pdpacircular or upon request, and which explains the purposes for which a Lender may collect, use, disclose and process (collectively, “process”) personal data of natural persons. Each of the Loan Parties warrants that to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, it has provided notice to and obtained consent from relevant natural persons to allow the Lenders to process its personal data as described in the Privacy Circular as may be updated from time to time, prior to disclosure of such personal data to such Lender. Each of the Loan Parties further warrants that any such consent has been granted by these natural persons.
Each Lender and the Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies the Loan Parties that (a) pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the “Patriot Act”) and other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each Loan Party, which information includes the name and address of such Loan Party and other information that will allow such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify such Loan Party in accordance with the Patriot Act and such other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations and (b) pursuant to the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, it is required, to the extent that the Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, to obtain a Beneficial Ownership Certification in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement. The Parent Guarantor, the Operating Partnership and the Borrower shall, and shall cause each of their Subsidiaries to, provide, to the extent commercially reasonable, such information and take such actions as are reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender to assist the Administrative Agent or Lender in maintaining compliance with the Patriot Act and other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations including Sanctions and the Trading with the Enemy Act.
States of America sitting in New York County, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents to which it is a party, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each such party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such New York State court or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. Each such party further agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Except to the extent set forth in clause (c) below, nothing in this Agreement shall affect any right that any party may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents in the courts of any jurisdiction.
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arrangement or understanding among any such parties, each party hereto acknowledges that any liability of any Affected Financial Institution arising under any Loan Document, to the extent such liability is unsecured, may be subject to the write-down and conversion powers of the applicable Resolution Authority and agrees and consents to, and acknowledges and agrees to be bound by:
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Exhibit 10.4
Execution Copy
FIRST AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
FIRST AMENDMENT, dated as of September 24, 2024 (this “Amendment”), to the Term Loan Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2023, among Digital Realty Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership (the “Borrower”), the guarantors party thereto, the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”) and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent thereunder (as amended, modified or supplemented prior to the date hereof, the “Existing Credit Agreement”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such term in the Existing Credit Agreement.
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have agreed to amend the Existing Credit Agreement as
herein set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments to the Existing Credit Agreement. The Existing Credit Agreement shall be amended to delete the stricken text (indicated textually in the same manner as the following example: stricken text) and to add the double-underlined text (indicated textually in the same manner as the following example: double-underlined text) as set forth on the pages of the Credit Agreement attached as Annex I hereto (the Existing Credit Agreement, as amended hereby, the “Amended Credit Agreement”).
SECTION 2. Conditions of Effectiveness. This Amendment shall become effective as of the first day on which, and only if the Administrative Agent shall have received on or before the date hereof counterparts of this Amendment duly executed by the Borrower, the Guarantors, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that constitute the Required Lenders.
SECTION 3. Representations and Warranties. Each Loan Party reaffirms and restates the representations and warranties set forth in the Credit Agreement and in the other Loan Documents and all such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects (or, in the case of Sections 4.01(w) and 4.01(x) of the Credit Agreement, in all respects) on the date hereof, without duplication of materiality qualifiers set forth in such representations and warranties, except to the extent that such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date in which case such representations and warranties are true and correct in all material respects (or, in the case of Sections 4.01(w) and 4.01(x) of the Credit Agreement, in all respects) as of such earlier date, without duplication of materiality qualifiers set forth in such representations and warranties. Each Loan Party represents and warrants (which representations and warranties shall survive the execution and delivery hereof) to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that:
notices and filings which have been duly obtained, taken, given or made and are in full force and effect;
(d) | no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; and |
SECTION 4. Affirmation of Guarantors. Each Guarantor hereby approves and consents to this Amendment and the transactions contemplated by this Amendment and agrees and affirms that its guarantee of the Obligations continues to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects and shall apply to the Amended Credit Agreement and all of the other Loan Documents, as such are amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with their terms.
SECTION 5. Costs and Expenses. The Borrower acknowledges and agrees that its payment obligations set forth in Section 9.04 of the Existing Credit Agreement include the costs and expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment and any other documentation contemplated hereby (whether or not this Amendment becomes effective or the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated and whether or not a Default or Event of Default has occurred or is continuing), including, but not limited to, the reasonable fees and disbursements of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, counsel to the Administrative Agent.
SECTION 6. Ratification.
(a) | Except as herein agreed, the Amended Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and affirmed by the Loan Parties. |
(b) | This Amendment shall be limited precisely as written and, except as expressly provided herein, shall not be deemed (i) to be a consent granted pursuant to, or a waiver, modification or forbearance of, any term or condition of the Existing Credit Agreement, the Amended Credit Agreement, any other Loan Document or any of the instruments or agreements referred to therein or a waiver of any Default or Event of Default under the Existing Credit Agreement or the Amended Credit Agreement, whether or not known to the Administrative Agent or any of the Lenders, or (ii) to prejudice any right or remedy which the Administrative Agent or any of the Lenders may now have or have in the future against any Person under or in connection with the Existing Credit Agreement, the Amended Credit Agreement, any other Loan Document or any of the instruments or agreements referred to therein or any of the transactions contemplated thereby. |
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SECTION 7. References. Each reference in the Existing Credit Agreement to “this Agreement,” “hereunder,” “hereof,” “herein,” or words of like import, and each reference in each other Loan Document (and the other documents and instruments delivered pursuant to or in connection therewith) to the “Credit Agreement”, “thereunder”, “thereof” or words of like import, shall mean and be a reference to the Amended Credit Agreement, as the Amended Credit Agreement may in the future be amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time.
SECTION 8. Incorporation by Reference. The Loan Parties acknowledge and agree that this Amendment constitutes a Loan Document. Without limitation of the foregoing, Sections 9.08 (Execution in Counterparts), 9.11 (Waiver of Jury Trial) and 9.14 (Jurisdiction, Etc.) of the Existing Credit Agreement are incorporated herein, mutatis mutandis, as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 9. Governing Law. This Amendment, including but not limited to the validity, interpretation, construction, breach, enforcement or termination hereof, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the State of New York.
SECTION 10. Headings. Section headings in this Amendment are included for convenience of reference only and are not to affect the construction of, or to be taken into consideration in interpreting, this Amendment.
[Signature pages immediately follow]
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Exhibit 10.4
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Loan Parties, the Administrative Agent and each of the undersigned Lenders have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.
BORROWER:
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
a Maryland limited partnership
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc., its sole general partner
By:/s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
Exhibit 10.4
GUARANTORS:
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
a Maryland corporation
By:/s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL EURO FINCO, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Digital Euro Finco, L.P.,
its sole member
By: Digital Euro Finco GP, LLC,
its general partner
By: Digital Realty Trust, L.P.,
its member
By: Digital Realty Trust, Inc.,
its general partner
By:/s/ Matt Mercier
Name: Matt Mercier
Title: Chief Financial Officer
DIGITAL DUTCH FINCO B.V.,
a Dutch private limited liability company
By:/s/ Chad Burkhardt
Name: Chad Burkhardt
Title: Managing Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent
By: /s/ DeWayne D. Rosse
Name: DeWayne D. Rosse
Title: Assistant Vice President
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender
By: /s/ Dennis Kwan
Name: Dennis Kwan
Title: Senior Vice President
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A, as a Lender
By: /s/ Carolina Arean
Name: Carolina Arean
Title: Vice President
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
CAPITAL ONE, N.A., as a Lender
By: /s/ Melissa DeVito
Name: Melissa DeVito
Title: Authorized Signatory
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK
BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Douglas Darman Name: Douglas Darman
Title: Director
By: /s/ Ming K. Chu Name: Ming K. Chu
Title: Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
MIZUHO BANK, LTD., as a Lender
By: /s/ Donna DeMagistris Name: Donna DeMagistris
Title: Managing Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED NEW YORK
AGENCY, as a Lender
By: /s/Barend van Ijsselstein Name: Barend van Ijsselstein
Title: Managing Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
PNC BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as a Lender
By: /s/ Brandon K. Fiddler Name: Brandon K. Fiddler
Title: Senior Vice President
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
RAYMOND JAMES BANK, as
a Lender
By: /s/ Alex Sierra Name: Alex Sierra
Title: SVP
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING
CORPORATION, as a Lender
By: /s/ Khrystyna Manko Name: Khrystyna Manko
Title: Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, as a
Lender
By: /s/ Luke Copley Name: Luke Copley
Title: Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Jon Colquhoun Name: Jon Colquhoun
Title: Managing Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
CITIBANK, N.A., as a Lender
By: /s/ Chris Albano Name: Chris Albano
Title: Authorized Signatory
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A., NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Lender
By: /s/ Bruce Habig Name: Bruce Habig
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ Armen Semizian Name: Armen Semizian
Title: Managing Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
BNP PARIBAS, as a Lender
By: /s/ Maria Mulic Name: Maria Mulic
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ Michael Kowalczuk Name: Michael Kowalczuk
Title: Managing Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
ING BANK N.V., DUBLIN BRANCH,
as a Lender
By: /s/ Padraig Matthews Name: Padraig Matthews
Title: Director
By: /s/ Sean Hassett Name: Sean Hassett
Title: Director
[Signature Page to First Amendment to Digital Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA., as a Lender
By: /s/ William Behuniak Name: William Behuniak
Title: Authorized Signatory
[Signature Page to Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, as a Lender
By: /s/Mark J. Neifing Name: Mark J. Neifing
Title: Vice President
[Signature Page to Term Loan Agreement]
LENDER:
TRUIST BANK, as a Lender
By: /s/ Ryan Almond Name: Ryan Almond
Title: Director
ANNEX A
[Attached.]
TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
dated as of January 9, 2023
among
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P.,
as Borrower,
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.,
DIGITAL DUTCH FINCO B.V.,
DIGITAL EURO FINCO, LLC
and
THE ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO,
as Guarantors,
THE INITIAL LENDERS
as Initial Lenders
and
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent,
with
as Syndication Agent,
CAPITAL ONE, N.A.,
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.,
MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,
OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED - LOS ANGELES AGENCY,
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
RAYMOND JAMES BANK,
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,
THE BANK OF CHINA, LOS ANGELES BRANCH,
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA,
TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC,
DBS BANK LTD. and
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Joint Lead Arrangers
BOFA SECURITIES, INC. and
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A,
as Joint Bookrunners
CAPITAL ONE, N.A.,
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.,
MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,
OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED - LOS ANGELES AGENCY,
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
RAYMOND JAMES BANK,
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,
THE BANK OF CHINA, LOS ANGELES BRANCH,
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA,
TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC,
DBS BANK LTD. and
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Co-Documentation Agents
Digital Realty –Term Loan Agreement
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS
ARTICLE II
AMOUNTS AND TERMS OF THE ADVANCES
ARTICLE III
CONDITIONS OF LENDING
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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ARTICLE V
COVENANTS OF THE LOAN PARTIES
ARTICLE VI
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
ARTICLE VII
GUARANTY
ARTICLE VIII
THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
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SCHEDULES
Schedule I-Commitments and Lending Offices
Schedule II-Reserved
Schedule III-Reserved
Schedule IV-Reserved
Schedule V-Deemed Qualifying Ground Leases
Schedule VI-Reserved
Schedule VII-Short Term Leases
Schedule 4.01(n)-Surviving Debt
Schedule 9.02Administrative Agent’s Office; Certain Addresses for Notices
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A-Form of Note
Exhibit B-Form of Notice of Borrowing
Exhibit C-Form of Guaranty Supplement
Exhibit D-1-Form of Assignment and Acceptance
Exhibit D-2Form of Administrative Questionnaire
Exhibit E-Form of Unencumbered Assets Certificate
Exhibit FForm of Notice of Loan Prepayment
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TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
TERM LOAN AGREEMENT dated as of January 9, 2023 (this “Agreement”) among DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership (the “Borrower” or the “Operating Partnership”), DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Parent Guarantor”), DIGITAL DUTCH FINCO B.V., a Dutch private limited liability company, with corporate seat in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Trade Register under number 76488535 (“Digital Finco”), DIGITAL EURO FINCO, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Digital Euro”), any Additional Guarantors (as hereinafter defined) acceding hereto pursuant to Section 5.01(j) (the Additional Guarantors, together with the Parent Guarantor, Digital Finco and Digital Euro, the “Guarantors”), the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders listed on the signature pages hereof as the initial lenders (the “Initial Lenders”), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as administrative agent (together with any successor administrative agent appointed pursuant to Article VIII, the “Administrative Agent”) for the Lenders (as hereinafter defined), with BofA Securities, Inc. (“BofA Securities”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMCB”), Capital One, N.A., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation Limited - Los Angeles Agency, PNC Bank, National Association, Raymond James Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The Bank Of China, Los Angeles Branch, The Bank of Nova Scotia, TD Securities (USA) LLC, DBS Bank LTD. and Citibank, N.A., as Joint Lead Arrangers (the “Arrangers”), BofA Securities and JPMCB, as Joint Bookrunners (the “Bookrunners”), JPMCB, as Syndication Agent (the “Syndication Agent”), and Capital One, N.A., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation Limited - Los Angeles Agency, PNC Bank, National Association, Raymond James Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The Bank Of China, Los Angeles Branch, The Bank of Nova Scotia, TD Securities (USA) LLC, DBS Bank LTD. and Citibank, N.A., as Co-Documentation Agents (the “Documentation Agents”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof and on the basis of the representations and warranties herein set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
“Accepting Lenders” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Additional Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(j).
“Adjusted EBITDA” means an amount equal to the EBITDA for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, less an amount equal to the Capital Expenditure Reserve for all Assets; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during such four-fiscal quarter period, Adjusted EBITDA will be adjusted (a) in the case of an acquisition, by adding thereto an amount equal to the acquired Asset’s actual EBITDA (computed as if such Asset was owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or one of its Subsidiaries for the entire four-fiscal quarter period) generated during the portion of such four-fiscal quarter period that such Asset was not owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary and (b) in the case of a disposition, by subtracting therefrom an amount equal to the actual EBITDA generated by the Asset so disposed of during such four-fiscal quarter period.
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“Adjusted Net Operating Income” means, with respect to any Asset, (a) the product of (ia) four (4) times (iib) (Ai) Net Operating Income attributable to such Asset less (Bii) the amount, if any, by which (1A) 2% of all rental income (other than tenant reimbursements) from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, exceeds (2B) all management fees payable in respect of such Asset for such fiscal period less (b) the Capital Expenditure Reserve for such Asset; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during any fiscal quarter, Adjusted Net Operating Income will be adjusted (1) in the case of an acquisition, by adding thereto an amount equal to (Ax) four (4) times (By) the acquired Asset’s actual Net Operating Income (computed as if such Asset was owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or one of its Subsidiaries for the entire fiscal quarter) generated during the portion of such fiscal quarter that such Asset was not owned or leased by the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary and (2) in the case of a disposition, by subtracting therefrom an amount equal to (Ax) four (4) times (By) the actual Net Operating Income generated by the Asset so disposed of during such fiscal quarter.
“Administrative Agent” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Administrative Agent’s Office” means the Administrative Agent’s address and, as appropriate, account as set forth on Schedule 9.02, or such other address or account as the Administrative Agent may from time to time notify to the Borrower and the Lenders.
“Administrative Questionnaire” means an Administrative Questionnaire in substantially the form of Exhibit D-2 or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.
“Advance” means any advance in respect of the Facility.
“Affected Financial Institution” means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial Institution.
“Affected Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(g).
“Affiliate” means, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person or is a director or officer of such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under common control with”) of a Person means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of Voting Interests, by contract or otherwise. In no event shall the Administrative Agent or any Lender be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Borrower.
“Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange” means, in relation to any amount denominated in any currency, and unless expressly provided otherwise, (a) the rate as determined by OANDA Corporation and made available on its website at www.oanda.com/currency/converter/ or (b) if customary in the relevant interbank market, the bid rate that appears on the Reuters (Page AFX= or Screen ECB37, as applicable) screen page for cross currency rates, in each case with respect to such currency on the date specified below in the definition of Equivalent, provided that if such service or screen page ceases to be available, the Administrative Agent shall use such other service or page quoting cross currency rates as the Administrative Agent determines in its reasonable discretion.
“Agreement” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings” means distributions (excluding extraordinary or non-recurring distributions) received in cash from Unconsolidated Affiliates.
“Anti-Corruption Laws” means all laws, rules, and regulations of any jurisdiction applicable to the Loan Parties or their Subsidiaries from time to time concerning or relating to bribery, corruption or money laundering including, without limitation, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.
“Anti-Social Forces” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(v).
“Applicable Authority” means (a) with respect to SOFR, the SOFR Administrator or any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Administrative Agent or the SOFR Administrator with respect to its publication of SOFR, in each case acting in such capacity and (b) with respect to Term SOFR, CME or any successor administrator of the Term SOFR Screen Rate or any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Administrative Agent or such administrator with respect to its publication of Term SOFR, in each case acting in such capacity.
“Applicable Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
“Applicable Margin” means, at any date of determination, a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Debt Rating as set forth below:
Pricing Level | Debt Rating | Applicable Margin for Term SOFR Advances and Daily SOFR Advances (period from Closing Date through and including the Initial Maturity Date) | Applicable Margin for Base Rate Advances (period from Closing Date through and including the Initial Maturity Date) | Applicable Margin for Term SOFR Advances and Daily SOFR Advances (after the Extension Date (if any)) | Applicable Margin for Base Rate Advances (after the Extension Date (if any)) |
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I | >A-/A3 | 0.80% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 0.00% |
II | BBB+/Baa1 | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 0.00% |
III | BBB/Baa2 | 0.95% | 0.00% | 1.10% | 0.10% |
IV | BBB-/Baa3 | 1.20% | 0.20% | 1.35% | 0.35% |
V | Lower than or equal to BB+/ Ba1 (or unrated) | 1.60% | 0.60% | 1.75% | 0.75% |
The Applicable Margin for any Interest Period for all Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing shall be determined by reference to the Debt Rating in effect on the first day of such Interest Period; provided, however, that (a) the Applicable Margin shall initially be at Pricing Level III on the Closing Date, (b) no change in the Applicable Margin resulting from the Debt Rating shall be effective until three Business Days after the earlier to occur of (i) the date on which the Administrative Agent receives the certificate described in Section 5.03(k) and (ii) the Administrative Agent’s actual knowledge of an applicable change in the Debt Rating.
“Arrangers” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Asset Value” means, at any date of determination, (a) in the case of (i) any Technology Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value of such Asset or (ii) any Technology Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided, however, that the Asset Value of each Technology Asset (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset) shall be limited, during the first 12 months following the date of acquisition thereof, to the greater of (x) the acquisition price thereof or (y)(I) in the case of any Technology Asset that is not a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (II) in the case of any Technology Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided further that an upward adjustment shall be made to the Asset Value of any Technology Asset (in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent) as new Tenancy Leases are entered into in respect of such Asset in the ordinary course of business, (b)(i)(x) in the case of any Development Asset that is a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset or any Redevelopment Asset that is a Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of any Development Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset or any Redevelopment Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof and (ii) in the case of any other Development Asset or Redevelopment Asset, the book value of such Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation), (c) in the case of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that, but for such Asset being owned or leased by an Unconsolidated Affiliate (other than an asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease), a former Development Asset or a former Redevelopment Asset), would qualify as a Technology Asset under the definition thereof, (x) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the JV Pro Rata Share of the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the JV Pro Rata Share of the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided, however, that the Asset Value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset shall be limited, during the first 12 months following the date of acquisition thereof, to the JV Pro Rata Share of the greater of (i) the acquisition price thereof or (ii)(x) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Capitalized Value thereof or (y) in the case of such an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset that is a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value thereof; provided further that an upward adjustment shall be made to Asset Value of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset described in this clause (c) (in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent) as new leases, subleases, real estate licenses, occupancy agreements and rights of use are entered into in respect of such Asset in the ordinary course of business and (d) in the case of any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset not described in clause (c) above, the JV Pro Rata Share of the book value of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset determined in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of such Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset.
“Assets” means Technology Assets (including Leased Assets), Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets (including Leased Assets), Redevelopment Assets (including Leased Assets) and Development Assets (including Leased Assets).
“Assignment and Acceptance” means an assignment and acceptance entered into by a Lender and an Eligible Assignee, and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in accordance with Section 9.07 and in substantially the form of Exhibit D-1 hereto or any other form (including electronic documentation generated by use of an approved electronic platform) approved by the Administrative Agent.
“Auditor’s Determination” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Australian Dollars” and the “A$” sign each means lawful currency of Australia.
“Australian PPS Act” means the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (Australia).
“Availability Period” means the period commencing on January 1, 2023 through and including January 23, 2023.
“Bail-In Action” means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.
“Bail-In Legislation” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, regulation rule or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time which is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, the UK Bail-In Legislation and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).
“Bank of America” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Bank Levy” means any amount payable by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any of its Affiliates on the basis of, or in relation to, its balance sheet or capital base or any part of that person or its liabilities or minimum regulatory capital or any combination thereof, including the United Kingdom bank levy as set out in the Finance Act of 2011 (as amended), the French taxe pour le financement du fonds de soutien aux collectivités territoriales as set out in Article 235 ter ZE bis of the French Tax Code, the bank levy payable pursuant to the Dutch Act on bank levy (Wet bankenbelasting) or any other implementing rules connected therewith and any tax in any other jurisdiction levied on a similar basis or for a similar purpose or any financial activities taxes (or other taxes) of a kind contemplated in the European Commission consultation paper on financial sector taxation dated February 22, 2022 which has been enacted or which has been formally announced as proposed as at the First Amendment Effective Date.
“Bankruptcy Law” means any applicable law governing a proceeding of the type referred to in Section 6.01(f) or Title 11, U.S. Code, or any similar foreign, federal or state law for the relief of debtors.
“Base Rate” means for any day a fluctuating rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1%, (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Bank of America as its “prime rate,” (c) Term SOFR plus 1.00% and (d) 1.00%. If the Base Rate is being used as an alternate rate of interest pursuant to Section 2.07(e) hereof, then the Base Rate shall be the greatest of clauses (a), (b) and (d) above and shall be determined without reference to clause (c) above. The “prime rate” is a rate set by Bank of America based upon various factors including Bank of America’s costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans, which may be priced at, above, or below such announced rate. Any change in such prime rate announced by Bank of America shall take effect at the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of such change.
“Base Rate Advance” means an Advance that bears interest based on the Base Rate.
“Beneficial Ownership Certification” means, if the Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” within the meaning of the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, a certification of beneficial ownership as required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.
“Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.
“Benefit Plan” means any of (a) an “employee benefit plan” (as defined in ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (b) a “plan” as defined in Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code or (c) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of ERISA Section 3(42) or otherwise for purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code) the assets of any such “employee benefit plan” or “plan”.
“BHC Act Affiliate” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Board of Directors” or a “director”, in relation to a Dutch entity, means its managing board (bestuur) or a managing director (bestuurder).
“BofA Securities” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Bond Debt” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(j).
“Bond Issuance” means any offering or issuance of any Bonds or the acquisition of any Subsidiary that has Bonds outstanding.
“Bonds” means bonds, notes, loan stock, debentures and comparable debt instruments that evidence debt obligations of a Person.
“Bookrunners” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Borrower” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Borrowing” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Advances of the same Type made by the Lenders and, in the case of Term SOFR Advances, having the same Interest Period made by each of the Lenders pursuant to Section 2.01(a).
“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks are authorized to close under the Laws of, or are in fact closed in, the state where the Administrative Agent’s Office is located.
“Canadian Dollars” and the “CDN$” sign each means lawful currency of Canada.
“Capital Expenditure Reserve” means (a) with respect to any Asset on any date of determination when calculating compliance with the maximum Unsecured Debt exposure and minimum Unencumbered Assets Debt Service Coverage Ratio financial covenants, the product of (A) $0.25 times (B) the total number of net rentable square feet within such Asset and (b) at all other times, zero.
“Capitalized Leases” means all leases that have been or should be, in accordance with GAAP, recorded as capitalized leases.
“Capitalized Value” means (a) in the case of any Asset other than a Leased Asset, the Adjusted Net Operating Income of such Asset divided by 6.50%, and (b) in the case of any Leased Asset other than a Short-Term Leased Asset, the Adjusted Net Operating Income of such Asset divided by 8.75%.
“Cash Equivalents” means any of the following, to the extent owned by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) and having a maturity of not greater than 360 days from the date of acquisition thereof: (a) readily marketable direct obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof or obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States, (b) readily marketable direct obligations of any state of the United States or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof having, at the time of acquisition, the highest rating obtainable from either Moody’s or S&P, (c) domestic and foreign certificates of deposit or domestic time deposits or foreign deposits or bankers’ acceptances (foreign or domestic) in Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Francs, Euros, Hong Kong Dollars, Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Yen, Australian Dollars or Mexican Pesos that are issued by a bank: (I) which has, at the time of acquisition, a long-term rating of at least A or the equivalent from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch and (II) if a United States domestic bank, which is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (d) commercial paper (foreign and domestic) in an aggregate amount of not more than $50,000,000 per issuer outstanding at any time and rated at least “Prime-1” (or the then equivalent grade) by Moody’s or “A-1” (or the then equivalent grade) by S&P, (e) overnight securities repurchase agreements, or reverse repurchase agreements secured by any of the foregoing types of securities or debt instruments, provided that the collateral supporting such repurchase agreements shall have a value not less than 101% of the principal amount of the repurchase agreement plus accrued interest; and (f) money market funds invested in investments substantially all of which consist of the items described in clauses (a) through (e) foregoing.
“CERCLA” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time.
“Change in Law” means the occurrence, after the date of this Agreement, of any of the following: (a) the adoption or taking effect of any law, rule, regulation or treaty, (b) any change in any law, rule, regulation or treaty or in the administration, interpretation, implementation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority or (c) the making or issuance of any request, rule, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) by any Governmental Authority; provided that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith or in the implementation thereof and (y) all requests, rules, guidelines or directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities, in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall in each case be deemed to be a “Change in Law”, regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued or implemented.
“Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following: (a) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired and shall continue to have following the date hereof beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of Voting Interests of the Parent Guarantor (or other securities convertible into such Voting Interests) representing 3540% or more of the combined voting power of all Voting Interests of the Parent Guarantor; or (b) during any consecutive twelve month period commencing on or after the Closing Date, individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the Board of Directors of the Parent Guarantor (together with any new directors whose election by the Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by the Parent Guarantor stockholders was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office who either were members of the Board of Directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office, except for any such change resulting from (x) death or disability of any such member, (y) satisfaction of any requirement for the majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Parent Guarantor to qualify under applicable law as independent directors, or (z) the replacement of any member of the Board of Directors who is an officer or employee of the Parent Guarantor with any other officer or employee of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Affiliates; or (c) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired and shall continue to have following the date hereof, by contract or otherwise, or shall have entered into a contract or arrangement that, upon consummation, will result in its or their acquisition of the power to direct, directly or indirectly, the management or policies of the Parent Guarantor; or (d) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be the general partner of the Operating Partnership; or (e) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be the legal and beneficial owner of allat least 80% of the general partnership interests of the Operating Partnership.
“Closing Date” means the first Business Day during the Availability Period on which all conditions precedent set forth in Section 3.01 are satisfied or waived in accordance with Section 9.01.
“CME” means CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited.
“Commitment” means, as to each Lender, its obligation to make an Advance to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.01 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I or opposite such caption in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which such Lender becomes a party hereto, as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.
“Commodity Exchange Act” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.
“Communications” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(b).
“Confidential Information” means information that any Loan Party furnishes to the Administrative Agent or any Lender in writing designated as confidential, but does not include any such information that is or becomes generally available to the public other than by way of a breach of the confidentiality provisions of Section 9.12 or that is or becomes available to the Administrative Agent or such Lender from a source other than the Loan Parties or the Administrative Agent or any other Lender and not in violation of any confidentiality agreement with respect to such information that is actually known to Administrative Agent or such Lender.
“Conforming Changes” means, with respect to the use, administration of or any conventions associated with any of SOFR, Daily Simple SOFR, Term SOFR or any proposed Successor Rate, as applicable, any conforming changes to the definitions related thereto, including “Base Rate”, “Daily Simple SOFR”, “SOFR”, “Term SOFR”, “Term SOFR Screen Rate” and “Interest Period”, timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest and other technical, administrative or operational matters (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the definitions of “Business Day” and “U.S. Government Securities Business Day”, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices and length of lookback periods) as may be appropriate, in the discretion of the Administrative Agent, in consultation with the Borrower, to reflect the adoption and implementation of such applicable rate(s) and to permit the administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent determines, in consultation with the Borrower, that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such rate exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent determines is reasonably necessary (after consultation with the Borrower) in connection with the administration of this Agreement and any other Loan Document).
“Consent Request Date” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Consolidated” refers to the consolidation of accounts in accordance with GAAP.
“Consolidated Debt” means Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries plus the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt of Unconsolidated Affiliates that, in each case, is included as a liability on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor in accordance with GAAP, minus unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries in excess of $35,000,000 or its Equivalent.
“Consolidated Secured Debt” means Secured Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries that is included as a liability on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor in accordance with GAAP.
“Contingent Obligation” means, with respect to any Person, any Obligation or arrangement of such Person to guarantee or intended to guarantee any Debt, leases, dividends or other payment Obligations (“primary obligations”) of any other Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including, without limitation (and without duplication), (a) the direct or indirect guarantee, endorsement (other than for collection or deposit(x) endorsements in the ordinary course of business) of negotiable instruments or documents for deposit or collection, (y) indemnification obligations and purchase price adjustments pursuant to acquisition agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business and (z) guarantees of liabilities of third parties that do not constitute Debt), co-making, discounting with recourse or sale with recourse by such Person of the Obligation of a primary obligor, (b) the Obligation to make take-or-pay or similar payments, if required, regardless of nonperformance by any other party or parties to an agreement or (c) any Obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent, (i) to purchase any such primary obligation or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor, (ii) to advance or supply funds (A) for the purchase or payment of any such primary obligation or (B) to maintain working capital or equity capital of the primary obligor or otherwise to maintain the net worth or solvency of the primary obligor, (iii) to purchase property, assets, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of any such primary obligation of the ability of the primary obligor to make payment of such primary obligation
or (iv) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the holder of such primary obligation against loss in respect thereof. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Contingent Obligation is made (or, if less, the maximum amount of such primary obligation for which such Person may be liable pursuant to the terms of the instrument evidencing such Contingent Obligation) or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof (assuming such Person is required to perform thereunder), as determined by such Person in good faith, all as recorded on the balance sheet or on the footnotes to the most recent financial statements of such Person in accordance with GAAP. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, “Contingent Obligation” shall not include (x) guarantees of loan commitments or construction loans in the amount of any funds advanced or drawn under such loan commitments or construction loans or (y) contingent obligations under any Special Limited Contribution Agreement (“SLCA”) in connection with such Person’s contributions of Real Property to any Property Fund pursuant to which a Person is obligated to make additional capital contributions to the respective Property Fund under certain circumstances unless the obligations under the SLCA are required under GAAP to be included as “liabilities” on the balance sheet of such Person.
“Controlled Joint Venture” means any (a) Unconsolidated Affiliate in which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries (i) holds a majority of Equity Interests and (ii) after giving effect to all buy/sell provisions contained in the applicable constituent documents of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, controls all material decisions of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, including without limitation the financing, refinancing and disposition of the assets of such Unconsolidated Affiliate, or (b) Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership that is not a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.
“Conversion”, “Convert” and “Converted” each refer to a conversion of Advances of one Type into Advances of another Type pursuant to Section 2.02 or 2.07.
“Convertible Indebtedness” has the meaning specified in the definition of Equity Interests.
“Covered Entity” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Covered Party” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(a).
“Cross-stream Guaranty” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Customary Carve-Out Agreement” has the meaning specified in the definition of Non-Recourse Debt.
“Daily Simple SOFR” means the rate per annum equal to SOFR determined for any day pursuant to the definition thereof plus the SOFR Adjustment. Any change in Daily Simple SOFR shall be effective from and including the date of such change without further notice. If the rate as so determined would be less than zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for purposes of this Agreement.
“Daily SOFR Advance” means an Advance that bears interest based on Daily Simple SOFR.
“Danish Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(t).
“Debt” of any Person means, without duplication for purposes of calculating financial ratios, (a) all Debt for Borrowed Money of such Person, (b) all Obligations of such Person for the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than (i) trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business and not overdue by more than 60 days or that are subject to a Good Faith Contest, and (ii) any purchase price adjustment or earnout obligation until such purchase price adjustment or earnout obligation becomes a liability on the balance sheet of such Person in accordance with GAAP), (c) all Obligations of such Person evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or other similar instruments, (d) all Obligations of such Person created or arising under any conditional sale or other title retention agreement with respect to property acquired by such Person (even though the rights and remedies of the seller or lender under such agreement in the event of default are limited to repossession or sale of such property), (e) all Obligations of such Person as lessee under Capitalized Leases, (f) all Obligations of
such Person under acceptance, letter of credit or similar facilities (but excluding any of the foregoing to the extent secured by cash collateral), (g) all Obligations of such Person to purchase, redeem, retire, defease or otherwise make any payment (but excluding for the avoidance of doubt (i) regular quarterly dividends, (ii) periodic capital gains distributions and (iii) special year-end dividends made in connection with maintaining the Parent Guarantor’s status as a REIT and allowing it to avoid income and excise taxes) in respect of any Equity Interests in such Person or any other Person (other than Preferred Interests that are issued by any Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof and classified as either equity or minority interests pursuant to GAAP) or any warrants, rights or options to acquire such Equity Interests, (h) all Obligations of such Person in respect of Hedge Agreements, valued at the Net Agreement Value thereof, (i) all Contingent Obligations of such Person with respect to Debt and (j) all indebtedness and other payment Obligations referred to in clauses (a) through (i) above of another Person secured by (or for which the holder of such Debt has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any Lien on property (including, without limitation, accounts and contract rights) owned by such Person, even though such Person has not assumed or become liable for the payment of such indebtedness or other payment Obligations; provided, however, that (A) in the case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries “Debt” shall also include, without duplication, the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for each Unconsolidated Affiliate and (B) for purposes of computing the Leverage Ratio, “Debt” shall be deemed to exclude (1) Redeemable Preferred Interests issued as trust preferred securities by the Parent Guarantor and the Operating Partnership to the extent the same are by their terms subordinated to the Facility and not Redeemable until after the Maturity Date, as of the date of such computation, (2) Obligations under any operating lease to the extent such Obligations are already included in Net Operating Income and (3) any Permitted Warrant Transactions.
“Debt for Borrowed Money” of any Person means all items that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as indebtedness on a Consolidated balance sheet of such Person; provided, however, that in the case of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries “Debt for Borrowed Money” shall also include, without duplication, the JV Pro Rata Share of Debt for Borrowed Money for each Unconsolidated Affiliate; provided further that as used in the definition of “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio”, in the case of any acquisition or disposition of any direct or indirect interest in any Asset (including through the acquisition of Equity Interests) by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries during the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, the term “Debt for Borrowed Money” (a) shall include, in the case of an acquisition, an amount equal to the Debt for Borrowed Money directly relating to such Asset existing immediately following such acquisition (computed as if such indebtedness in respect of such Asset was in existence for the Parent Guarantor or such Subsidiary for the entire four-fiscal quarter period), and (b) shall exclude, in the case of a disposition, an amount equal to the actual Debt for Borrowed Money to which such Asset was subject to the extent such Debt for Borrowed Money was repaid or otherwise terminated upon the disposition of such Asset during such four-fiscal quarter period.
“Debt Rating” means, as of any date, the rating that has been most recently assigned by either S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, to the long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt of the Parent Guarantor or, if applicable, to the “implied rating” of the Parent Guarantor’s long-term senior unsecured credit enhanced debt; provided that if neither of the foregoing ratings are available on such date, then Debt Rating shall mean the rating that has been most recently assigned by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, as the Parent Guarantor’s issuer rating. For purposes of the foregoing, (ai) if any rating established by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s shall be changed, such change shall be effective as of the date on which such change is first announced publicly by the rating agency making such change and (bii) if S&P, Fitch or Moody’s shall change the basis on which ratings are established, each reference to the Parent Guarantor’s Debt Rating announced by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be, shall refer to the then equivalent rating by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be. For the purposes of determining the Applicable Margin, (iA) if the Parent Guarantor has three ratings and such ratings are split, then, if the difference between the highest and lowest is one level apart, it will be the highest of the three, provided that if the difference is more than one level, the average
rating of the two highest will be used (or, if such average rating is not a recognized category, then the second highest rating will be used), (iiB) if the Parent Guarantor has only two ratings, it will be the higher of the two, provided that if the ratings are more than one level apart, the average rating will be used (or, if such average rating is not a recognized category, then the higher rating will be used), and (iiiC) if the Parent Guarantor has only one rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s, then the Debt Rating shall be such credit rating.
“Debtor Relief Laws” means the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, and all other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar debtor relief Laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect.
“Default” means any Event of Default or any event that would constitute an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or time elapse or both.
“Default Right” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“Defaulting Lender” means at any time, subject to Section 2.21(b), (i) any Lender that has failed for two (2) or more Business Days to comply with its obligations under this Agreement to make an Advance or make any other payment due hereunder (each, a “funding obligation”) unless such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender’s good faith determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (which conditions precedent, together with the applicable default, if any, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, (ii) any Lender that has notified the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, in writing, or has stated publicly, that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder (unless such writing or public statement states that such position is based on such Lender’s good faith determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with the applicable default, if any, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (iii) any Lender that has, for three or more Business Days after written request of the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, failed to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (iii) upon the Administrative Agent’s and the Borrower’s receipt of such written confirmation), (iv) any Lender that has become the subject of a Bail-In Action or (v) any Lender with respect to which a Lender Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing with respect to such Lender or its Parent Company, provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (x) the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect Parent Company thereof by an Applicable Governmental Authority, or (y) if such Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company is solvent, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed, in each case so long as such ownership interest or appointment, as applicable, does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Applicable Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender (provided, in each case, that neither the reallocation of funding obligations provided for in Section 2.21(a) as a result of a Lender being a Defaulting Lender nor the performance by Non-Defaulting Lenders of such reallocated funding obligations will by themselves cause the relevant Defaulting Lender to become a Non-Defaulting Lender; provided further that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (I) the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect Parent Company thereof by an Applicable Governmental Authority, or (II) if such Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company is solvent, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed, in each case so long as
such ownership interest or appointment, as applicable, does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States). Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any of clauses (i) through (iv) above will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender will be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.21(b)) upon notification of such determination by the Administrative Agent to the Borrower and the Lenders.
“Development Asset” means Real Property (whether owned or leased) acquired for development into a Technology Asset that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as a development property on a Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries. For the avoidance of any doubt, Development Assets shall not constitute Technology Assets but assets that are leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof as lessee pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) shall not be precluded from being Development Assets.
“Digital Euro” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Digital Finco” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Division” and “Divide” each refer to a division of a Delaware limited liability company into two or more newly formed limited liability companies pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.
“Documentation Agents” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Dollars” and the “$” sign each means lawful currency of the United States of America.
“EBITDA
acquisition, disposition, recapitalization or similar transaction (regardless of whether such transaction is completed)), (B) expenses and losses associated with Hedge Agreements and, (C) expenses and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, in each case determined on a consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP for such period., (D) non-cash stock compensation costs for such period, (E) non-recurring integration costs and expenses resulting from operational changes and improvements (including, without limitation, severance costs and business optimization expenses), (F) non-recurring charges and expenses, restructuring charges, transaction expenses (including, without limitation, transaction expenses incurred in connection with any merger or acquisition) and underwriters’ fees, and severance and retention payments in connection with any merger or acquisition, in each case for such period, less extraordinary gains and cash payments (not otherwise deducted in determining net income) made during such period with respect to non-cash charges that were added back in a prior period, (G) gains or losses from the early extinguishment of indebtedness and (H) gains or losses from sales of previously depreciated assets.
“ECP” means an eligible contract participant as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act.
“EEA Financial Institution” means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution described in clause (a) of this definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a subsidiary of an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision with its parent;
“EEA Member Country” means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
“EEA Resolution Authority” means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.
“Eligible Assignee” means (a) a Lender; (b) an Affiliate or Fund Affiliate of a Lender and (c) any other Person (other than a natural person or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural person) approved by the Administrative Agent and, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time any assignment is effected pursuant to Section 9.07, the Operating Partnership, each such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that the Operating Partnership shall be deemed to have consented to any such Person unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within fifteen (15) Business Days after having received notice thereof; provided, further that neither anyno (x) Potential Defaulting Lender or Defaulting Lender or (y) Loan Party noror any Affiliate of a Loan Party, shall qualify as an Eligible Assignee under this definition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Operating Partnership shall be deemed to have given its approval of any assignee pursuant to clause (b) above unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within ten (10) Business Days after having received notice thereof.
“EMU Legislation” means legislative measures of the European Union for the introduction of, changeover to or operation of the Euro in one or more member states.
“Environmental Action” means any action, suit, demand, demand letter, claim, notice of non-compliance or violation, notice of liability or potential liability, investigation, proceeding, consent order or consent agreement relating in any way to any Environmental Law, any Environmental Permit or Hazardous Material or arising from alleged injury or threat to health, safety or the environment, including, without limitation, (a) by any governmental or regulatory authority for enforcement, cleanup, removal, response, remedial or other actions or damages and (b) by any governmental or regulatory authority or third party for damages, contribution, indemnification, cost recovery, compensation or injunctive relief.
“Environmental Law” means any Federal, state, local or foreign statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree or judicial or agency interpretation, policy or guidance relating to pollution or protection of the environment, health, safety or natural resources, including, without limitation, those relating to the use, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, release or discharge of Hazardous Materials.
“Environmental Permit” means any permit, approval, identification number, license or other authorization required under any Environmental Law.
“Equity” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(t).
“Equity Interests” means, with respect to any Person, shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or other acquisition from such Person of shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person or warrants, rights or options for the purchase or other acquisition from such Person of such shares (or such other interests), and other ownership or profit interests in such Person (including, without limitation, partnership, member or trust interests therein), whether voting or nonvoting, and whether or not such shares, warrants, options, rights or other interests are authorized or otherwise existing on any date of determination.; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, “Equity Interests” shall not include any Debt convertible into or exchangeable for any of the foregoing (or into or for any combination of the foregoing and cash based on the value of the foregoing) (any such Debt referred to in this proviso, “Convertible Indebtedness”).
“Equivalent” in Dollars of any amount in a currency other than Dollars on any date means the equivalent in Dollars of such other currency determined at the Agent’s Spot Rate of Exchange on the date falling two Business Days prior to the date of conversion or notional conversion, as the case may be.
“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“ERISA Affiliate” means any Person that for purposes of Title IV of ERISA is a member of the controlled group of any Loan Party, or under common control with any Loan Party, within the meaning of Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code.
“ERISA Event” means (a) the occurrence of a reportable event, within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA, with respect to any Plan unless the 30-day notice requirement with respect to such event has been waived by the PBGC; (b) the application for a minimum funding waiver pursuant to Section 412(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302(c) of ERISA with respect to a Plan; (c) the provision by the administrator of any Plan of a notice of intent to terminate such Plan, pursuant to Section 4041(a)(2) of ERISA (including any such notice with respect to a plan amendment referred to in Section 4041(e) of ERISA); (d) with respect to any Plan, the cessation of operations at a facility of any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate in the circumstances described in Section 4062(e) of ERISA resulting in a partial withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from such Plan; (e) the withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from a Multiple Employer Plan during a plan year for which it was a substantial employer, as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA; (f) the conditions for imposition of a lien under Section 303(k) of ERISA shall have been met with respect to any Plan; or (g) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Plan pursuant to Section 4042 of ERISA, or the occurrence of any event or condition described in Section 4042 of ERISA that constitutes grounds for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, such Plan.
“Escrow Agent” means Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP.
“Escrow Agreement” means that certain Escrow Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2022, among the Borrower, the Parent Guarantor, Digital Euro, Digital Finco, the Initial Lenders, the Administrative Agent and the Escrow Agent.
“EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule” means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.
“Euros” and “€” each means the lawful currency of the European Union as constituted by the Treaty of Rome which established the European Community, as such treaty may be amended from time to time and as referred to in the EMU Legislation.
“Events of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 6.01.
“Excluded Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the Guaranty of such Guarantor of, or the grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure, such Swap Obligation (or any Guaranty thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) by virtue of such Guarantor’s failure for any reason not to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act at the time the Guaranty of such Guarantor becomes effective with respect to such related Swap Obligation.
“Excluded Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Extension Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.16.
“Extension Request” has the meaning specified in Section 2.16.
“Facility” means the unsecured senior term loan made to the Borrower by the Lenders pursuant to the terms of this Agreement in an aggregate maximum principal amount not to exceed the Commitments.
“Facility Exposure” means, at any date of determination, the sum of the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Advances.
“FATCA” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Federal Funds Rate” means, for any day, the rate per annum calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York based on such day’s federal funds transactions by depository institutions (as determined in such manner as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shall set forth on its public website from time to time) and published on the next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as the federal funds effective rate; provided that if the Federal Funds Rate as so determined would be less than zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for purposes of this Agreement.
“Fee Letter” means each of or collectively as the context requires (i) the fee letter dated as of October 24, 2022 among the Operating Partnership, BofA Securities, JPMCB and Bank of America, and (ii) each other fee letter entered into between the Operating Partnership and an Arranger in connection with the Facility, as each of the same may be amended from time to time.
“First Amendment Effective Date” means September 24, 2024.
“Fiscal Year” means a fiscal year of the Parent Guarantor and its Consolidated Subsidiaries ending on December 31 in any calendar year.
“Fitch” means Fitch IBCA, Duff & Phelps, a division of Fitch, Inc. and any successor thereto.
“Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Adjusted EBITDA to (b) the sum of (i) interest (including capitalized interest) payable in cash on all Debt for Borrowed Money plus (ii) scheduled amortization of principal amounts of all Debt for Borrowed Money payable (not including balloon maturity amounts) plus (iii) all cash dividends payable on any Preferred Interests (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include Preferred Interests structured as trust preferred securities), but excluding redemption payments or charges in connection with the redemption of Preferred Interests, in each case, of or by the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required
to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, determined on a Consolidated basis for such period.
“Foreign Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(g).
“Foreign Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor (a) that is not incorporated or organized under the laws of any State of the United States or the District of Columbia, or (b) the principal assets, if any, of which are not located in the United States or are Equity Interests or other Investments in a Subsidiary described in clause (a) or (b) of this definition.
“French Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(f)(i).
“Fund Affiliate” means, with respect to any Lender that is a fund that invests in bank loans, any other fund that invests in bank loans and is administered or managed by the same investment advisor as such Lender or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor.
“GAAP” has the meaning specified in Section 1.03.
“German GmbH Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“GmbHG” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Good Faith Contest” means the contest of an item as to which: (a) such item is contested in good faith, by appropriate proceedings, (b) reserves that are adequate are established with respect to such contested item in accordance with GAAP and (c) the failure to pay or comply with such contested item during the period of such contest is not reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
“Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
“Guaranteed Hedge Agreement” means any Hedge Agreement not prohibited under Article V that, at the time of execution thereof, is entered into by and between a Loan Party and any Hedge Bank.
“Guaranteed Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 7.01.
“Guarantied Party” or “Guarantied Parties” means the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Hedge Banks.
“Guarantors” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement; provided, however, that for so long as a TMK is prohibited under the TMK Law from guaranteeing the obligations of another Person, a TMK shall not be a Guarantor.
“Guaranty” means the Guaranty by the Guarantors pursuant to Article VII, together with any and all Guaranty Supplements required to be delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(j).
“Guaranty Supplement” means a supplement entered into by an Additional Guarantor in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto and otherwise in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
“Hazardous Materials” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, by-products or breakdown products, radioactive materials, friable or damaged asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas and toxic mold and (b) any other chemicals, materials or substances designated, classified or regulated as hazardous or toxic or as a pollutant or contaminant under any Environmental Law.
“Hedge Agreements” means interest rate swap, cap or collar agreements, interest rate future or option contracts, currency swap agreements, currency future or option contracts and other hedging agreements.
“Hedge Bank” means any Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender in its capacity as a party to a Guaranteed Hedge Agreement, whether or not such Lender or Affiliate ceases to be a Lender or Affiliate of a Lender after entering into such Guaranteed Hedge Agreement; provided, however, that so long as any Lender is a Defaulting Lender, such Lender will not be a Hedge Bank with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement entered into while such Lender was a Defaulting Lender.
“HGB” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Hong Kong Dollars” and the “HK$” sign each means lawful currency of Hong Kong.
“Immaterial Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or the Operating Partnership that has total assets with a gross book value of less than U.S.$500,000 (or the Equivalent) in the aggregate; provided, however, that only such Subsidiaries having total assets with a gross book value of not more than U.S.$10,000,000 (or the Equivalent) in the aggregate may qualify as Immaterial Subsidiaries hereunder at any one time, and any other Subsidiaries that would otherwise have qualified as Immaterial Subsidiaries at such time shall be excluded from this definition.
“Indemnified Party” has the meaning specified in Section 7.06.
“Indemnified Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Indirect Tax” means any goods and services tax, consumption tax, value added tax or any tax of a similar nature.
“Initial Extension of Credit” means the initial Borrowing.
“Initial Lenders” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Initial Maturity Date” means March 31, 2025.
“Insufficiency” means, with respect to any Plan, the amount, if any, of its unfunded benefit liabilities, as defined in Section 4001(a)(18) of ERISA, but utilizing the actuarial assumptions used in such Plan’s most recent valuation report.
“Interest Payment Date” means, (a) as to any Term SOFR Advance, the last day of each Interest Period applicable to such Advance and the Maturity Date; provided, however, that if any Interest Period for a Term SOFR Advance exceeds three months, the respective dates that fall every three months after the beginning of such Interest Period shall also be Interest Payment Dates, (b) as to any Base Rate Advances, the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December and the Maturity Date and (c) for any Daily SOFR Advance, the last Business Day of each month and the Maturity Date.
“Interest Period” means, for each Term SOFR Advance, the period commencing on the date such Term SOFR Advance is disbursed or Converted or continued as a Term SOFR Advance and ending on the date one, three or six months thereafter (in each case, subject to availability), as selected by the Borrower in its Notice of Borrowing; provided, that:
(a)any Interest Period that would otherwise end on a day other than a Business Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such Business Day falls in another calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day;
(b)any Interest Period that begins on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period) shall end on the last Business Day of the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period; and
(c)no Interest Period shall extend beyond the Maturity Date.
“Internal Revenue Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“Investment” in any Person means any loan or advance to such Person, any purchase or other acquisition of any Equity Interests or Debt or the assets comprising a division or business unit or a substantial part or all of the business of such Person, any capital contribution to such Person or any other direct or indirect investment in such Person, including, without limitation, any acquisition by way of a merger or consolidation and any arrangement pursuant to which the investor incurs Debt of the types referred to in clause (i) or (j) of the definition of “Debt” in respect of such Person.
“JPMCB” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“JTC” means Jurong Town Corporation, a body corporate incorporated under the Jurong Town Corporation Act 1968 of Singapore.
“JTC Property” means an Asset located in Singapore that is ground leased from the JTC.
“JV Pro Rata Share” means, with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate at any time, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, obtained by dividing (a) the total book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all Equity Interests in such Unconsolidated Affiliate held by the Parent Guarantor and any of its Subsidiaries by (b) the total book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all outstanding Equity Interests in such Unconsolidated Affiliate at such time.
“Laws” means, collectively, all international, foreign, Federal, state and local statutes, treaties, rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, codes and administrative or judicial precedents or authorities, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations and permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental Authority, in each case whether or not having the force of law.
“Leased Asset” means a Technology Asset that is leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) with a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options at the option of the tenant) of not less than 10 years from the date of determination and otherwise on market terms; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent may approve any Technology Asset that is subject to a lease with a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options at the option of the tenant) of less than 10 years but equal to or more than 5 years from the date of determination (any such Leased Asset, a “Short-Term Leased Asset”) and the Administrative Agent agrees that the Leases listed on Schedule VII are approved Short-Term Leased Assets.
“Lender Insolvency Event” means that (i) a Lender or its Parent Company is insolvent, or is generally unable to pay its debts as they become due, or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or (ii) such Lender or its Parent Company is the subject, other than via an Undisclosed Administration, of a bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation or similar proceeding, or a receiver, trustee, conservator, intervenor or sequestrator or the like has been appointed for such Lender or its Parent Company, or such Lender or its Parent Company has taken any action in furtherance of or indicating its consent to or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment, or (iii) such Lender or its Parent Company has become the subject of a Bail-in Action.
“Lenders” means (a) the Initial Lenders and (b) each Person that shall become a Lender hereunder pursuant to Section 9.07 in each case for so long as such Initial Lender or Person, as the case may be, shall be a party to this Agreement but does not include the Administrative Agent in its capacity as the Administrative Agent.
“Lending Office” means, as to any Lender, the office or offices of such Lender described as such in such Lender’s Administrative Questionnaire, or such other office or offices as a Lender may
from time to time notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, which office may include any Affiliate of such Lender or any domestic or foreign branch of such Lender or such Affiliate. Unless the context otherwise requires each reference to a Lender shall include its applicable Lending Office.
“Leverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (a) Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries to (b) Total Asset Value, in each case as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be.
“Lien” means any lien, security interest or other charge or encumbrance of any kind, or any other type of preferential arrangement, including, without limitation, the lien or retained security title of a conditional vendor, any easement, right of way or other encumbrance on title to real property, and, in relation to Dutch law, any mortgage (hypotheek), pledge (pandrecht), retention of title arrangement (eigendomsvoorbehoud), privilege (voorrecht), right of retention (recht van retentie), right to reclaim goods (recht van reclame), and, in general, any right in rem (beperkt recht), created for the purpose of granting security (goederenrechtelijk zekerheidsrecht).
“Loan Documents” means (a) this Agreement (including the schedules and exhibits hereto), (b) the Notes, (c) the Fee Letter, (d) each Guaranty Supplement, (e) each Guaranteed Hedge Agreement, (f) the Escrow Agreement and (g) each other document or instrument now or hereafter executed and delivered by a Loan Party in connection with, pursuant to or relating to this Agreement, in each case, as amended.
“Loan Modification Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Loan Modification Offer” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Loan Parties” means the Borrower and the Guarantors.
“Management Determination” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Mandatorily Redeemable Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Equity Interest of such Person which by the terms of such Equity Interest (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable or exercisable), upon the happening of any event or otherwise, (a) matures or is mandatorily redeemable (except as a result of a change of control or asset sale so long as any rights of the holder thereof upon the occurrence of any such event shall be subject to the prior payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of the Commitments), pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise (other than an Equity Interest to the extent redeemable in exchange for common stock or other equivalent common Equity Interests at the option of the issuer of such Equity Interest), (b) is convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Debt or Mandatorily Redeemable Stock, or (c) is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part (other than an Equity Interest which is redeemable solely in exchange for common stock or other equivalent common Equity Interests), in the case of each of clauses (a) through (c), on or prior to the scheduled Maturity Date then in effect.
“Margin Stock” has the meaning specified in Regulation U.
“Material Adverse Change” means any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
“Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse effect on (a) the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent or any Lender under any Loan Document or (c) the ability of any Loan Party to perform its material Obligations under any Loan Document to which it is or is to be a party.
“Material Contract” means each contract to which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries is a party that is material to the business or financial condition of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
“Material Debt” means Recourse Debt of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party that is outstanding in a principal amount (or, in the case of Debt consisting of a Hedge Agreement which constitutes a liability of the Loan Parties, in the amount of such Hedge Agreement reflected on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor) of $200,000,000 (or the Equivalent thereof in any foreign currency) or more, either individually or in the aggregate; in each case (a) whether the primary obligation of one or more of the Loan Parties or their respective Subsidiaries, (b) whether the subject of one or more separate debt instruments or agreements, and (c) exclusive of Debt outstanding under this Agreement.
“Maturity Date” means the later of (i) the Initial Maturity Date and (ii) if the Initial Maturity Date is extended pursuant to Section 2.16, such extended maturity date as determined pursuant to such Section; provided, that if such date is not a Business Day, the Maturity Date shall be next succeeding Business Day.
“Maximum Rate” means the maximum non-usurious interest rate under applicable law.
“Maximum Unsecured Debt Percentage” means, on any date of determination, the then applicable percentage set forth in Section 5.04(b)(i).
“Mexican Pesos” or “Pesos” or “Ps$” each means the lawful currency of Mexico.
“Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. and any successor thereto.
“Multiemployer Plan” means a multiemployer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate is making or accruing an obligation to make contributions, or has within any of the preceding five plan years made or accrued an obligation to make contributions.
“Multiple Employer Plan” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, in which (a) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates are contributing sponsors or (b) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates were previously contributing sponsors if such Loan Party or ERISA Affiliate would reasonably be expected to have liability under Section 4064 or 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.
“Negative Pledge” means, with respect to any asset, any provision of a document, instrument or agreement (other than a Loan Document) which prohibits or purports to prohibit the creation or assumption of any Lien on such asset as security for Obligations under or in respect of the Loan Documents; provided, however, that (a) an agreement that conditions a Person’s ability to encumber its assets upon the maintenance of one or more specified ratios that limit such Person’s ability to encumber its assets but that do not generally prohibit the encumbrance of its assets, or the encumbrance of specific assets, shall not constitute a Negative Pledge, (b) any provision of any documents governing other senior Unsecured Debt of the Parent Guarantor or the Operating Partnership restricting the ability of any Loan Party to encumber its assets (exclusive of any outright prohibition on the ability of any Loan Party to encumber particular assets) shall be deemed to not constitute a Negative Pledge so long as such provision is generally consistent with a comparable provision of the Loan Documents, and (c) any change of control or similar restriction set forth in an Unconsolidated Affiliate agreement or in a loan document governing mortgage secured Debt shall not constitute a Negative Pledge.
“Net Agreement Value” means, with respect to all Hedge Agreements, the amount (whether an asset or a liability) of such Hedge Agreements on the Consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor; provided, however, that if Net Agreement Value would constitute an asset rather than a liability, then Net Agreement Value shall be deemed to be zero.
“Net Assets” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“Net Operating Income” means (a) with respect to any Asset other than an Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset, the difference (if positive) between (i) the total rental revenue, tenant reimbursements and other income from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most
recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, and (ii) all expenses and other proper charges incurred by the applicable Loan Party or Subsidiary in connection with the operation and maintenance of such Asset during such fiscal period, including, without limitation, management fees, repairs, real estate and chattel taxes and bad debt expenses, but before payment or provision for debt service charges, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, and (b) with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset, the difference (if positive) between (i) the JV Pro Rata Share of the total rental revenue and other income from the operation of such Asset for the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, and (ii) the JV Pro Rata Share of all expenses and other proper charges incurred by the applicable Unconsolidated Affiliate in connection with the operation and maintenance of such Asset during such fiscal period, including, without limitation, management fees, repairs, real estate and chattel taxes and bad debt expenses, but before payment or provision for debt service charges, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses, all as determined in accordance with GAAP, provided that in no event shall Net Operating Income for any Asset be less than zero.
“Netherlands” refers to the part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in Europe (and all derivate terms, including “Dutch”, shall be construed accordingly).
“Non-Consenting Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Non-Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, a Lender that is not a Defaulting Lender or a Potential Defaulting Lender.
“Non-Recourse Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money with respect to which recourse for payment is limited to (a) any building(s) or parcel(s) of real property and any related assets encumbered by a Lien securing such Debt for Borrowed Money and/or (b)(i) the general credit of the Property-Level Subsidiary or its assets that has incurred such Debt for Borrowed Money, and/or the direct Equity Interests therein and/or (ii) the general credit of the immediate parent entity of such Property-Level Subsidiary or its assets, provided that such parent entity’s assets consist solely of Equity Interests in such Property-Level Subsidiary and any related assets, provided further that the instruments governing such Debt for Borrowed Money may include customary carve-outs to such limited recourse (any such customary carve-outs or agreements limited to such customary carve-outs, being a “Customary Carve-Out Agreement”) such as, for example, but not limited to, personal recourse to the borrower under such Debt for Borrowed Money and personal recourse to the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor for fraud, misrepresentation, misapplication or misappropriation of cash, waste, environmental claims, damage to properties, non-payment of taxes or other liens despite the existence of sufficient cash flow, interference with the enforcement of loan documents upon maturity or acceleration, voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filings, violation of loan document prohibitions against transfer of properties or ownership interests therein and liabilities and other circumstances customarily excluded by lenders from exculpation provisions and/or included in separate indemnification and/or guaranty agreements in non-recourse financings of real estate.
“Note” means a promissory note of the Borrower payable to any Lender, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto, evidencing the aggregate indebtedness of the Borrower to such Lender resulting from the Advances made by such Lender.
“Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(c).
“Notice of Borrowing” means a notice of (a) a Borrowing, (b) a Conversion of Advances from one Type to another, or (c) a continuation of Term SOFR Advances pursuant to Section 2.02(a), which shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit B or such other form as may be approved by the Administrative Agent (including any form on an electronic platform or electronic transmission system as shall be approved by the Administrative Agent), appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower (or a Responsible Officer of the general partner of the Borrower).
“Notice of Borrowing Deadline” means (i) 12:00 noon on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Borrowing of, Conversion to or continuation of Term SOFR Advances or of any Conversion of Term SOFR Advances to Base Rate Advances or to Daily SOFR Advances and (ii) the requested date of any Borrowing of Base Rate Advances or Daily SOFR Advances.
“Notice of Loan Prepayment” means a notice of prepayment with respect to the Advances, which shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit F or such other form as may be approved by the Administrative Agent (including any form on an electronic platform or electronic transmission system as shall be approved by the Administrative Agent), appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower (or a Responsible Officer of the general partner of the Borrower).
“NPL” means the National Priorities List under CERCLA.
“Obligation” means, with respect to any Person, any payment, performance or other obligation of such Person of any kind, including, without limitation, any liability of such Person on any claim, whether or not the right of any creditor to payment in respect of such claim is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured or unsecured, and whether or not such claim is discharged, stayed or otherwise affected by any proceeding referred to in Section 6.01(f). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Obligations of any Loan Party under the Loan Documents include (a) the obligation to pay principal, interest, charges, expenses, fees, attorneys’ fees and disbursements, indemnities and other amounts payable by such Loan Party under any Loan Document and (b) the obligation of such Loan Party to reimburse any amount in respect of any of the foregoing that any Lender, in its sole discretion, may elect to pay or advance on behalf of such Loan Party, provided that in no event shall the Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents include any Excluded Swap Obligations.
“OFAC” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(w).
“Operating Partnership” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Other Connection Taxes” means, with respect to any Lender or Administrative Agent, Taxes imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such recipient and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than connections arising from such recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in the Term Loan or Loan Document).
“Other Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(d).
“Parent Company” means, with respect to a Lender, the bank holding company (as defined in Federal Reserve Board Regulation Y), if any, of such Lender, and/or any Person owning, beneficially or of record, directly or indirectly, a majority of the shares of such Lender.
“Parent Guarantor” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Participant Register” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(h).
“Patriot Act” has the meaning specified in Section 9.13.
“Payment Demand” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“PBGC” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (or any successor).
“Permitted Amendments” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(c).
“Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction” means any call or capped call option (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Guarantor’s common stock purchased by the Parent Guarantor or the Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries in connection with the issuance of any Convertible Indebtedness; provided that the purchase price for such Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction, less the proceeds received by the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries from the sale of any related Permitted Warrant
Transaction, does not exceed the net proceeds received by the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries from the sale of such Convertible Indebtedness issued in connection with the related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.
“Permitted Liens” means such of the following as to which no enforcement, collection, execution, levy or foreclosure proceeding shall have been commenced: (a) Liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies not yet delinquent or which are the subject of a Good Faith Contest; (b) Liens imposed by law, such as materialmen’s, mechanics’, carriers’, workmen’s and repairmen’s Liens and other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business securing obligations that (i) are not overdue for a period of more than 30 days and (ii) individually or together with all other Permitted Liens outstanding on any date of determination do not materially adversely affect the use of the property to which they relate unless, in the case of (i) or (ii) above, such liens are the subject of a Good Faith Contest; (c) pledges or deposits to secure obligations under workers’ compensation or unemployment laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations; (d) covenants, conditions and restrictions, easements, zoning restrictions, rights of way and other encumbrances on title to real property that do not render title to the property encumbered thereby unmarketable or materially adversely affect the use or value of such property for its present purposes; (e) Tenancy Leases and other interests of lessees and lessors under leases of real or personal property made in the ordinary course of business that do not materially and adversely affect the use of the Real Property encumbered thereby for its intended purpose or the value thereof; (f) any attachment or judgment Liens not resulting in an Event of Default under Section 6.01(g); (g) customary Liens pursuant to general banking terms and conditions; (h) any netting, cash-pooling, set-off or similar arrangement entered into in the normal course of banking arrangements for the purpose of netting debit and credit balances, (i) Liens in favor of any Guarantied Party pursuant to any Loan Document; and (j) anything which is a Lien that arises by operation of section 12(3) of the Australian PPS Act which does not in substance secure payment or performance of an obligation.; (k) Liens in favor of the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or a Guarantor securing obligations owing by a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary; (l) purchase money liens so long as no such Lien is spread to cover any property other than Real Property or property that which is purchased and the amount of Debt secured thereby is limited to the purchase price; (m) Liens in connection with escrow or security deposits made in connection with acquisitions permitted hereunder; and (n) Liens over goods and documents of title to goods arising out of letter of credit transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business.
“Permitted Warrant Transaction” means any call option, warrant or right to purchase (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Guarantor’s common stock sold by the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries substantially concurrently with any purchase by the Parent Guarantor, the Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries of a related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.
“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation (including a business trust), limited liability company, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture or other entity, or a government or any political subdivision or agency thereof.
“Plan” means a Single Employer Plan or a Multiple Employer Plan.
“Platform” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(b).
“Polish Guarantor” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(q)(i).
“Post Petition Interest” has the meaning specified in Section 7.07(c).
“Potential Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, (a) any Lender with respect to which an event of the kind referred to in the definition of “Lender Insolvency Event” has occurred and is continuing in respect of such Lender, its Parent Company or any Subsidiary or financial institution affiliate thereof, (b) any Lender that has notified, or whose Parent Company or a Subsidiary or financial institution affiliate thereof has notified, the Administrative Agent or the Borrower in writing, or has stated publicly, that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations under any other loan
agreement or credit agreement or other financing agreement, or (c) any Lender that has, or whose Parent Company has, a long-term non-investment grade rating from Moody’s or S&P or another nationally recognized rating agency. Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Potential Defaulting Lender under any of clauses (a) through (c) above will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender will be deemed a Potential Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.21(b)) upon notification of such determination by the Administrative Agent to the Borrower and the Lenders.
“Preferred Interests” means, with respect to any Person, Equity Interests issued by such Person that are entitled to a preference or priority over any other Equity Interests issued by such Person upon any distribution of such Person’s property and assets, whether by dividend or upon liquidation.
“Processing Fee” means $3,500.
“Privacy Circular” has the meaning specified in Section 9.12.
“Processing Fee” means $3,500.
“Property Fund” means an Unconsolidated Affiliate formed or sponsored by the Parent Guarantor or the Borrower to hold Real Property.
“Property-Level Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or any Unconsolidated Affiliate that holds a direct fee or leasehold interest in any single building (or group of related buildings, including, without limitation, buildings pooled for purposes of a Non-Recourse Debt financing) or parcel (or group of related parcels, including, without limitation, parcels pooled for purposes of a Non-Recourse Debt financing) of real property and related assets and not in any other building or parcel of real property.
“Pro Rata Share” of any amount means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the product of such amount times a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender’s Commitment at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the aggregate principal amount of such Lender’s Advances at such time) and the denominator of which is the aggregate amount of the Lenders’ Commitments at such time (or, if the Commitments shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 2.05 or 6.01, the Facility Exposure at such time).
“PTE” means a prohibited transaction class exemption issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, as any such exemption may be amended from time to time.
“QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21(b).
“QFC Credit Support” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21.
“Qualified ECP Guarantor” means, in respect of any Swap Obligation, each Guarantor that has total assets exceeding $10,000,000 at the time such Swap Obligation is incurred or such other Person as constitutes an ECP under the Commodity Exchange Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Qualified French Intercompany Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(f)(ii).
“Qualified Institutional Investor” means a Qualified Institutional Investor (tekikaku kikan toshika) as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 3, item 1 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law (kinyu shohin torihiki ho) of Japan (Law No. 25 of 1948), Article 10, Paragraph 1 of the regulations relating to the definitions contained in such Article 2.
“Qualifying Ground Lease” means, subject to the last sentence of this definition, a lease of Real Property containing the following terms and conditions: (a) a remaining term (including any unexercised extension options as to which there are no conditions precedent to exercise thereof other than the giving of a notice of exercise) (or in the case of a JTC Property, such conditions precedent as are customarily imposed by the JTC on properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC) of (x) 25 years or more (or in the case of a JTC Property, 20 years or more) from the Closing Date or
(y) such lesser term as may be acceptable to the Administrative Agent and which is customarily considered “financeable” by institutional lenders making loans secured by leasehold mortgages (or equivalent) in the jurisdiction of the applicable Real Property; (b) the right of the lessee to mortgage and encumber its interest in the leased property without the consent of the lessor (or in the case of a JTC Property, with such prior approval or notification as the JTC customarily requires from time to time under its standard regulations governing the creation of security interests over properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC); (c) the obligation of the lessor to give the holder of any mortgage Lien on such leased property written notice of any defaults on the part of the lessee and agreement of such lessor that such lease will not be terminated until such holder has had a reasonable opportunity to cure or complete foreclosures, and fails to do so (or in the case of a JTC Property, such obligations imposed on the JTC as lessor as are customary in its standard terms of lease for properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC); (d) reasonable transferability of the lessee’s interest under such lease, including the ability to sublease; and (e) such other rights customarily required by mortgagees in the applicable jurisdiction making a loan secured by the interest of the holder of a leasehold estate demised pursuant to a ground lease (or in the case of a JTC Property, such other rights as are customarily required by mortgagees in relation to properties of a similar nature that are leased by the JTC). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the leases set forth on Schedule V hereto as in effect as of the Closing Date shall be deemed to be Qualifying Ground Leases.
“Real Property” means all right, title and interest of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries in and to any land and/or any improvements located on any land, together with all equipment, furniture, materials, supplies and personal property in which such Person has an interest now or hereafter located on or used in connection with such land and/or improvements, and all appurtenances, additions, improvements, renewals, substitutions and replacements thereof now or hereafter acquired by such Person, in each case to the extent of such Person’s interest therein.
“Recipient” has the meaning specified in Section 9.12.
“Recourse Debt” means any Debt of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries that is not Non-Recourse Debt.
“Redeemable” means, with respect to any Equity Interest, any Debt or any other right or Obligation, any such Equity Interest, Debt, right or Obligation that (a) the issuer has undertaken to redeem at a fixed or determinable date or dates, whether by operation of a sinking fund or otherwise, or upon the occurrence of a condition not solely within the control of the issuer or (b) is redeemable at the option of the holder.
“Redevelopment Asset” means any Technology Asset (including Leased Assets) (a) which either (i) has been acquired by the Operating Partnership or any of its Subsidiaries with a view toward renovating or rehabilitating 25.0% or more of the total square footage of such Asset, or (ii) the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof intends to renovate or rehabilitate 25.0% or more of the total square footage of such Asset, and (b) that does not qualify as a “Development Asset” by reason of, among other things, the redevelopment plan for such Asset not including a total demolition of the existing building(s) and improvements. The Operating Partnership shall be entitled to reclassify any Redevelopment Asset as a Technology Asset at any time. For the avoidance of doubt, assets that are leased by the Operating Partnership or a Subsidiary thereof pursuant to a lease (other than a ground lease) shall not be precluded from being Redevelopment Assets.
“Register” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(d).
“Regulation U” means Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as in effect from time to time.
“REIT” means a Person that is qualified to be treated for tax purposes as a real estate investment trust under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code.
“Related Funds” means, with respect to a fund (the “first fund”), any other fund that invests in bank loans and is administered or managed by the same investment advisor as the first fund or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor.
“Related Parties” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and the partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, trustees, administrators, managers, advisors, consultants, service providers and representatives of such Person and of such Person’s Affiliates.
“Removal Effective Date” has the meaning specified in Section 8.06(b).
“Replacement Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).
“Required Lenders” means, at any time, Lenders owed or holding greater than 50% of the sum of the aggregate principal amount of the Commitments outstanding at such time or, if the Commitments shall have terminated, the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Advances; provided, however, that when there are two or more unaffiliated Lenders holding Commitments or Advances, Required Lenders must include two or more unaffiliated Lenders.
“Resignation Effective Date” has the meaning specified in Section 8.06(a).
“Resolution Authority” means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.
“Responsible Officer” means the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, senior vice president, director, controller or the treasurer of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries. Any document delivered hereunder or under any other Loan Document that is signed by a Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership and/or other action on the part of the applicable Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof, as applicable, and such Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have acted on behalf of such Loan Party or such Subsidiary as applicable.
“S&P” means S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc., and any successor thereto.
“Sanctioned Jurisdiction” means a country or territory that is the target of comprehensive Sanctions, currently, as of the First Amendment Effective Date, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic, the Crimea region, and the non-government controlled areas of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts of Ukraine.
“Sanctions” has the meaning specified in Section 4.01(w).
“Scheduled Unavailability Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.07(e)(ii).
“Secured Debt” means, at any date of determination, the amount at such time of all Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries that is secured by a Lien on the assets of the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary thereof.
“Secured Debt Leverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (a) Secured Debt to (b) Total Asset Value, in each case as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Lenders pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.
“Securities Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.
“Short-Term Leased Asset” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Leased Asset”.
“Short-Term Leased Asset Book Value” means, with respect to each Short-Term Leased Asset, the book value for (i) the applicable lease as a right of use asset and (ii) the real estate improvements on
the applicable Short-Term Leased Asset; in each case as shown on the balance sheet of the Parent Guarantor as of any date of determination thereof.
“Singapore Dollars” and the “S$” sign each means lawful currency of Singapore.
“Single Employer Plan” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, in which (a) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and no Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates is a contributing sponsor or (b) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate, and no Person other than the Loan Parties and the ERISA Affiliates, is a contributing sponsor if such Loan Party or ERISA Affiliate would reasonably be expected to have liability under Section 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.
“SLCA” has the meaning specified in the definition of Contingent Obligation.
“SOFR” means, with respect to any applicable determination date, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate published on the fifth U.S. Government Securities Business Day preceding such date by the SOFR Administrator on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s website (or any successor source); provided however that if such determination date is not a U.S. Government Securities Business Day, then SOFR means such rate that applied on the first U.S. Government Securities Business Day immediately prior thereto.
“SOFR Adjustment” means (a) with respect to Daily Simple SOFR, 0.10% (10 basis points) and (b) with respect to Term SOFR means, (i) 0.10% (10 basis points) for an Interest Period of one-month’s duration, (ii) 0.15% (15 basis points) for an Interest Period of three-months’ duration and (iii) 0.25% (25 basis points) for an Interest Period of six-months’ duration.
“SOFR Administrator” means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as the administrator of SOFR, or any successor administrator of SOFR designated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or other Person acting as the SOFR Administrator at such time.
“Solvent” means, with respect to any Person or group of Persons on a particular date, that on such date (a) the fair value of the property of such Person or group of Persons, on a going-concern basis, is greater than the total amount of liabilities, including, without limitation, contingent liabilities, of such Person or group of Persons, (b) the present fair salable value of the assets of such Person or group of Persons, on a going-concern basis, is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person or group of Persons on its debts as they become absolute and matured, (c) such Person or group of Persons does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person’s or group of Persons' ability to pay such debts and liabilities as they mature and (d) such Person or group of Persons is not engaged in business or a transaction, and is not about to engage in business or a transaction, for which such Person’s or group of Persons' property would constitute an unreasonably small capital. The amount of contingent liabilities at any time shall be computed as the amount that, in the light of all the facts and circumstances existing at such time (including, without limitation, after taking into account appropriate discount factors for the present value of future contingent liabilities), represents the amount that can reasonably be expected to become an actual or matured liability.
“Specified Jurisdictions” means the United States, Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Singapore, Australia, Japan, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Poland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Norway, Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, Denmark, Spain and such other jurisdictions as are agreed to by the Required Lenders.
“Sterling” and “£” each means lawful currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
“Subordinated Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 7.07(a).
“Subsidiary” of any Person means any corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or estate (a) of which (or in which) more than 50% of (i) the issued and outstanding capital stock having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether at the time capital stock of any other class or classes of such corporation shall or might have voting power upon the occurrence of any contingency), (ii) the interest in the capital or profits of such partnership, joint venture or limited liability company or (iii) the beneficial interest in such trust or estate, in each case, is at the time directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such Person, by such Person and one or more of its other Subsidiaries or by one or more of such Person’s other Subsidiaries, or (b) the accounts of which would appear on the Consolidated financial statements of such Person in accordance with GAAP.
“Successor Rate” has the meaning specified in Section 2.07(e)(ii).
“Supported QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21.
“Surviving Debt” means Debt for Borrowed Money of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries outstanding immediately after the Closing Date.
“Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.
“Swiss Francs” and “CHF” each means lawful currency of the Swiss Federation.
“Swiss Guarantor” means any Guarantor incorporated or organized under the laws of Switzerland.
“Syndication Agent” has the meaning specified in the recital of parties to this Agreement.
“Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a).
“Technology Asset” means any owned Real Property or leased Real Property (other than any Unconsolidated Affiliate Asset) that operates or is intended to operate primarily as a telecommunications infrastructure building, an information technology infrastructure building, a technology manufacturing building or a technology office/corporate headquarter building.
“Tenancy Leases” means operating leases, subleases, licenses, occupancy agreements and rights-of-use entered into by the Operating Partnership or any of its Subsidiaries in its capacity as a lessor or a similar capacity in the ordinary course of business that do not materially and adversely affect the use of the Real Property encumbered thereby for its intended purpose.
“Term Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a).
“Term SOFR” means:
(a)for any Interest Period with respect to a Term SOFR Advance, the rate per annum equal to the Term SOFR Screen Rate two U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period with a term equivalent to such Interest Period; provided that if the rate is not published prior to 11:00 a.m. on such determination date then Term SOFR means the Term SOFR Screen Rate on the first U.S. Government Securities Business Day immediately prior thereto, in each case, plus the SOFR Adjustment for such Interest Period; and
(b)for any interest calculation with respect to a Base Rate Advance on any date, the rate per annum equal to the Term SOFR Screen Rate with a term of one month commencing that day;
provided that if Term SOFR determined in accordance with either of the foregoing provisions (a) or (b) of this definition would otherwise be less than zero, Term SOFR shall be deemed zero for purposes of the Loan Documents.
“Term SOFR Advance” means an Advance that bears interest at a rate based on clause (a) of the definition of Term SOFR.
“Term SOFR Screen Rate” means the forward-looking SOFR term rate administered by CME (or any successor administrator satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) and published on the applicable Reuters screen page (or such other commercially available source providing such quotations as may be designated by the Administrative Agent from time to time).
“TMK” means a Tokutei Mokuteki Kaisha incorporated in Japan.
“TMK Law” means the Law Relating to Securitization of Assets of Japan (Law No. 105 of 1998, as amended).
“Total Asset Value” means, on any date of determination, the sum of the following without duplication: (a) the sum of the Asset Values for all Assets at such date, plus (b) an amount (but not less than zero) equal to all unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt”, plus (c) earnest money deposits associated with potential acquisitions as of such date, plus (d) the book value in accordance with GAAP (but determined without giving effect to any depreciation) of all other investments held by the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries at such date (exclusive of goodwill and other intangible assets); provided, however, that the portion of the Total Asset Value attributable to (i) undeveloped land, Development Assets, Redevelopment Assets and Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets shall not exceed in the aggregate 40% of Total Asset Value, with any excess excluded from such calculation, and (ii) Unencumbered Assets located in (1) jurisdictions outside of the Specified Jurisdictions and (2) Brazil, South Africa and South Korea shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% (with the portion of Total Asset Value attributable to Unencumbered Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea subject to an aggregate sublimit of 15% within such 20% limit), in each case with any excess excluded from such calculation.
“Total Unencumbered Asset Value” means, on any date of determination, an amount equal to the sum of the Asset Values of all Unencumbered Assets plus unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents minus the amount of such cash and Cash Equivalents deducted pursuant to the definition of “Consolidated Debt”; provided, however, that the portion of the Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to (a) undeveloped land, Redevelopment Assets, Development Assets, Assets owned or leased by Controlled Joint Ventures and Leased Assets shall not exceed 40% (with the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Leased Assets subject to a sublimit of 20% within such 40% limit and the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Short-Term Leased Assets subject to a sub-sublimit of 5% within such 20% sublimit), and (b) Unencumbered Assets located in (i) jurisdictions outside of the Specified Jurisdictions and (ii) Brazil, South Africa and South Korea shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% (with the portion of Total Unencumbered Asset Value attributable to Unencumbered Assets located in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea subject to an aggregate sublimit of 15% within such 20% limit), in each case with any excess excluded from such calculation.
“Transfer” means sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option or other right to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire.
“Transfer Date” means, in relation to an assignment by a Lender pursuant to Section 9.07(a), the later of: (a) the proposed Transfer Date specified in the Assignment and Acceptance and (b) the date which is the fifth Business Day after the date of delivery of the relevant Assignment and Acceptance to the Administrative Agent, or such earlier Business Day endorsed by the Administrative Agent on such Assignment and Acceptance.
“Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Treasury Department under the Internal Revenue Code.
“Type” means, in respect of any Advance, whether such Advance is a Base Rate Advance, a Term SOFR Advance or a Daily SOFR Advance.
“UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect, from time to time, in the State of New York, provided that, if perfection or the effect of perfection or non-perfection or the priority of any security interest under any Loan Document is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York or any other applicable law, “UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code or such other applicable law as in effect from time to time in such other jurisdiction for purposes of the provisions hereof relating to such perfection, effect of perfection or non-perfection or priority.
“UK” means the United Kingdom.
“UK Bail-In Legislation” means the United Kingdom Part I of the UK Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the UK relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).
“UK Financial Institution” means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any Person falling within IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.
“UK Resolution Authority” means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.
“Unconsolidated Affiliate” means any Person (a) in which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries holds any direct or indirect Equity Interest, (b) that is not a Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries and (c) the accounts of which would not appear on the Consolidated financial statements of the Parent Guarantor.
“Unconsolidated Affiliate Assets” means, with respect to any Unconsolidated Affiliate at any time, the assets owned or leased by such Unconsolidated Affiliate at such time.
“Undisclosed Administration” means, in relation to a Lender or its direct or indirect Parent Company that is a solvent Person, the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Lender or such Parent Company is subject to home jurisdiction, if applicable law requires that such appointment not be disclosed.
“Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income” means, for any period, without duplication, (i) the aggregate Adjusted Net Operating Income for all Unencumbered Assets plus (ii) Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings that are not subject to any Lien; provided, however, that the portion of the Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income attributable to Allowed Unconsolidated Affiliate Earnings shall not exceed 15%.
“Unencumbered Asset Conditions” means, with respect to any Asset, that such Asset is (a) a Technology Asset, Development Asset or Redevelopment Asset, (b)(i) wholly owned in fee simple absolute (or the equivalent thereof in the jurisdiction in which the applicable Asset is located), (ii) subject to a Qualifying Ground Lease or (iii) a Leased Asset, (c) not subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or any Negative Pledge, and (d) owned or leased directly by the Operating Partnership, a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or a Controlled Joint Venture, the direct and indirect Equity interests in which are not subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or any Negative Pledge.
“Unencumbered Assets” means only those Assets that satisfy the Unencumbered Asset Conditions, including those Assets listed on the schedule of Unencumbered Assets delivered to the Administrative Agent as of the Closing Date (as updated from time to time pursuant to Section 5.03(e)).
“Unencumbered Assets Certificate” means a certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit E hereto, duly certified by the Chief Financial Officer or other Responsible Officer of the Parent Guarantor.
“Unencumbered Assets Debt Service Coverage Ratio” means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) the aggregate Unencumbered Adjusted Net Operating Income to (b) interest (including capitalized interest) paid or payable in cash on all Debt for Borrowed Money that is Unsecured Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the four-fiscal quarter period of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended for which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03(b) or (d), as the case may be, determined on a Consolidated basis for such period.
“Unsecured Debt” means, at any date of determination, the amount at such time of all Consolidated Debt of the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries, including, without limitation, the Facility Exposure, but exclusive of (a) Consolidated Secured Debt and (b) guarantee obligations in respect of Consolidated Secured Debt.
“Up-stream Guaranty” has the meaning specified in Section 7.09(g).
“U.S. Government Securities Business Day” means any Business Day, except any Business Day on which any of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the New York Stock Exchange or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is not open for business because such day is a legal holiday under the federal laws of the United States or the laws of the State of New York, as applicable.
“U.S. Special Resolution Regimes” has the meaning specified in Section 9.21.
“Voting Interests” means shares of capital stock issued by a corporation, or equivalent Equity Interests in any other Person, the holders of which are ordinarily, in the absence of contingencies, entitled to vote for the election of directors (or persons performing similar functions) of such Person, even if the right so to vote has been suspended by the happening of such a contingency.
“Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary” means a Foreign Subsidiary that is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.
“Wholly-Owned Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership where one-hundred percent (100%) of all of the Equity Interests (other than directors’ qualifying shares) and voting interests of such Subsidiary are owned directly or indirectly by the Operating Partnership.
“Withdrawal Liability” has the meaning specified in Part I of Subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA.
“Write-Down and Conversion Powers” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) in relation to the UK Bail-In Legislation, any powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation to cancel, transfer or dilute shares issued by a person that is a bank or investment firm or other financial institution or affiliate of a bank, investment firm or other financial institution, to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of such a person or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.
“Yen” and “¥” each means the lawful currency of Japan.
(a)In this Agreement and the other Loan Documents in the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding”. References in the Loan Documents to any agreement or contract “as amended” shall mean and be a reference to such agreement or contract as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms. Unless otherwise specified, in relation to a Dutch entity, any reference to a “corporate reorganization” or “reconstruction” includes an omzetting, a “winding-up”, “administration” or “dissolution” includes a Dutch entity being declared bankrupt (failliet verklaard) or dissolved (ontbonden), a “moratorium” includes surseance van betaling, a “trustee” in relation to a bankruptcy includes a curator, an “administrator” in relation to a bankruptcy includes a bewindvoerder, and an attachment includes a beslag. Any “step” or “procedure” taken in connection with insolvency proceedings includes, in relation to a Dutch entity, (a) seeking the appointment of a silent administrator (beoogd curator) or a restructuring expert (herstructureringsdeskundige), or (b) having filed a notice under Section 36 of the Dutch 1990 Tax Collection Act (Invorderingswet 1990) (whether or not pursuant to section 60 of the Dutch Act on the Financing of Social Insurences (Wet financiering sociale verzekeringen)).
(b)The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” Unless the context requires otherwise, (i) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document (including any organizational document) shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein or in any other Loan Document), (ii) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns, (iii) the words “hereto,” “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import when used in any Loan Document, shall be construed to refer to such Loan Document in its entirety and not to any particular provision thereof, (iv) all references in a Loan Document to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, the Loan Document in which such references appear, (v) any reference to any law shall include all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing or interpreting such law and any reference to any law, rule or regulation shall, unless otherwise specified, refer to such law, rule or regulation as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, and (vi) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights.
(including, for the avoidance of doubt, the selection of such rate and any related spread or other adjustment) that is an alternative or replacement for or successor to any such rate (including, without limitation, any Successor Rate) (or any component of any of the foregoing) or the effect of any of the foregoing, or of any Conforming Changes. The Administrative Agent and its affiliates or other related entities may engage in transactions or other activities that affect any reference rate referred to herein, or any alternative, successor or replacement rate (including, without limitation, any Successor Rate) (or any component of any of the foregoing) or any related spread or other adjustments thereto, in each case, in a manner adverse to the Borrower. The Administrative Agent may select information sources or services in its reasonable discretion to ascertain any reference rate referred to herein or any alternative, successor or replacement rate (including, without limitation, any Successor Rate) (or any component of any of the foregoing), in each case pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and shall have no liability to the Borrower, any Lender or any other person or entity for damages of any kind, including direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, costs, losses or expenses (whether in tort, contract or otherwise and whether at law or in equity), for any error or other action or omission related to or affecting the selection, determination, or calculation of any rate (or component thereof) provided by any such information source or service.
(a)(a) The Facility. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Lender severally agrees, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, to make its Advance in respect of the Facility available to the Borrower in a single Borrowing on the Closing Date (all Advances made by the Lenders on the Closing Date, the “Term Loan”); provided, however, that the aggregate amounts advanced to the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.01(a) shall not exceed the aggregate Commitments. All Advances under this Section 2.01(a) shall be made by the Lenders ratably in proportion to their respective Commitments and shall be denominated in Dollars. Advances may be Base Rate Advances, Daily SOFR Advances or Term SOFR Advances, as further provided herein.
Each Notice of Borrowing shall specify therein (i) the requested date of such Borrowing (which shall be a Business Day), (ii) whether the Borrower is requesting a Borrowing, a Conversion of Advances from one Type to the other, or a continuation of Term SOFR Advances, (iii) the requested principal amount of Advances to be borrowed, Converted or continued, (iv) the Type of Advances the Borrower is requesting to be
borrowed or to which the Borrower is requesting that existing Advances be Converted, and (v) if applicable, the requested duration of the initial Interest Period for each such Advance. If the Borrower fails to specify a Type of Advance in a Notice of Borrowing or if the Borrower fails to give timely notice requesting a Conversion or continuation, then the applicable Advances shall be made as, or converted to, Daily SOFR Advances. Any automatic conversion to Daily SOFR Advances shall be effective as of the last day of the interest Period then in effect with respect to the applicable Term SOFR Advances. If the Borrower requests a Borrowing of, Conversion to, or continuation of Term SOFR Advances in any Notice of Borrowing, but fails to specify an Interest Period, it will be deemed to have specified an Interest Period of one month.
A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Lender with respect to any amount owing under this clause (h) shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.
Thereafter, (x) the obligation of the Lenders to make or maintain Term SOFR Advances and/or to make Daily SOFR Advances (as applicable), or to convert an Advance to a Daily SOFR Advance or a Term SOFR Advance, shall be suspended (to the extent of the affected Term SOFR Advances, Daily SOFR Advances and/or Interest Periods), and (y) in the event of a determination described in the preceding sentence with respect to the Term SOFR component of the Base Rate, the utilization of the Term SOFR component in determining the Base Rate shall be suspended, in each case until the Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a determination by the Required Lenders described in clause (B) of the first paragraph of this Section 2.07(e), until the Administrative Agent upon instruction of the Required Lenders) revokes such notice.
Upon receipt of such notice, (A) the Borrower may revoke any pending request for a Borrowing of, or Conversion to, or continuation of Term SOFR Advances or the Borrowing of the Term Loan or a Conversion to Daily SOFR Advances (to the extent of the affected Term SOFR Advances, Daily SOFR Advances and/or Interest Periods) or, failing that, will be deemed to have converted such request into a request for a Borrowing of Base Rate Advances in the amount specified therein and (B) any outstanding Term SOFR Advances and Daily SOFR Advances shall be deemed to have been converted to Base Rate Advances immediately, in the case of Daily SOFR Advances, and at the end of their respective applicable Interest Period, in the case of Term SOFR Advances.
or if the events or circumstances of the type described in Section 2.07(e)(ii)(A) or (B) have occurred with respect to the Successor Rate then in effect, then the Administrative Agent and the Borrower may amend this Agreement solely for the purpose of replacing SOFR and Term SOFR or any then current Successor Rate in accordance with this Section 2.07(e), with an alternative benchmark rate giving due consideration to any evolving or then existing convention for similar Dollar denominated credit facilities syndicated and agented in the United States for such alternative benchmark, and, in each case, including any mathematical or other adjustments to such benchmark giving due consideration to any evolving or then existing convention for similar Dollar denominated credit facilities syndicated and agented in the United States for such benchmark, which adjustment or method for calculating such adjustment shall be published on an information service as selected by the Administrative Agent from time to time in its reasonable discretion and may be periodically updated in its reasonable discretion (and any such proposed rate, including for the avoidance of doubt, any adjustment thereto, a “Successor Rate”), and
any such amendment shall become effective at 5:00 p.m. on the fifth Business Day after the Administrative Agent shall have posted such proposed amendment to all Lenders and the Borrower unless, prior to such time, Lenders comprising the Required Lenders have delivered to the Administrative Agent written notice that such Required Lenders object to such amendment.
The Administrative Agent will promptly (in one or more notices) notify the Borrower and each Lender of the implementation of any Successor Rate.
Any Successor Rate shall be applied in a manner consistent with market practice; provided that to the extent such market practice is not administratively feasible for the Administrative Agent, such Successor Rate shall be applied in a manner as otherwise reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent.
Notwithstanding anything else herein, if at any time any Successor Rate as so determined would otherwise be less than zero, the Successor Rate will be deemed to be zero for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
In connection with the implementation of a Successor Rate, the Administrative Agent will have the right to make Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement; provided that, with respect to any such amendment so effected, the Administrative Agent shall post each such amendment implementing such Conforming Changes to the Borrower and the Lenders reasonably promptly after such amendment becomes effective.
(a)(a) Reserved.
and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to such Lender of making, converting to, continuing or maintaining any Advance (or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Advance), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount) then, upon request of such Lender, the Borrower will pay to such Lender such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.
With respect to any payment that the Administrative Agent makes for the account of the Lenders hereunder as to which the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error) that any of the following applies (such payment referred to as the “Rescindable Amount”): (1) the Borrower has not in fact made such payment; (2) the Administrative Agent has made a payment in excess of the amount so paid by the Borrower (whether or not then owed); or (3) the Administrative agent has for any reason otherwise erroneously made such payment; then each of the Lenders severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the Rescindable Amount so distributed to such Lender in immediately available funds with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation.
A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Lender or the Borrower with respect to any amount owing under this clause (e) shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.
(vii) any Dutch Tax that arises as a result of any Lender having a substantial interest (aanmerkelijk belang) as defined in the Dutch Income Tax Act 2001 (Wet inkomstenbelasting 2001) in a Dutch Borrower, and (viii) any Tax imposed under the Dutch Withholding Tax Act 2021 (Wet bronbelasting 2021) (all such excluded Taxes in respect of payments hereunder or under the Notes being referred to as “Excluded Taxes”, and all Taxes other than Other Taxes and Excluded Taxes in respect of payments hereunder or under the Notes being referred to as “Indemnified Taxes”). If the Borrower or the Administrative Agent shall be required by law to deduct any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder or under any Note to any Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, (i) to the extent such Taxes are Indemnified Taxes, an additional amount shall be payable by the Borrower as may be necessary so that after the Borrower and the Administrative Agent have made all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 2.12) such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (ii) Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, shall make all such deductions and (iii) Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, shall pay the full amount deducted to the relevant taxation authority or other authority in accordance with applicable law.
Each Loan Party consents to the foregoing and agrees, to the extent it may effectively do so under applicable law, that any Lender acquiring a participation pursuant to the foregoing arrangements may exercise against such Loan Party rights of setoff and counterclaim with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were a direct creditor of such Loan Party in the amount of such participation.
is, the subject of Sanctions or (ii) in any other manner that would result in a violation of Sanctions by any Person (including any Person participating in the Facility, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor, or otherwise) or any Anti-Corruption Laws.
Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such extension. “Extension Date” means the first date after the delivery by the Borrower of the related Extension Request that the conditions set forth in clauses (a) and (b) above are satisfied. In the event that an extension is effected pursuant to this Section 2.16, the aggregate principal amount of all Advances shall be repaid in full to the Lenders on the Maturity Date as so extended. As of the Extension Date, any and all references in this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents to the “Maturity Date” shall refer to the Maturity Date as so extended.
including any loss or expense arising from the liquidation or reemployment of funds obtained by it to maintain such Advance or from fees payable to terminate the deposits from which such funds were obtained (but excluding any lost profit or loss of Applicable Margin). The Borrower shall also pay any customary administrative fees charged by such Lender in connection with the foregoing.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, after the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, the Administrative Agent may apply any such amount in accordance with Section 2.11.
(b)(b)If the Borrower and the Administrative Agent agree in writing in their discretion that a Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, the Administrative Agent will so notify the parties hereto, whereupon as of the effective date specified in such notice and subject to any conditions set forth therein, such Lender will, to the extent applicable, purchase at par such portion of outstanding Advances of the other Lenders and/or make such other adjustments as the Administrative Agent may determine to be necessary to cause the Pro Rata Share of the Lenders to be on a pro rata basis in accordance with their respective Commitments whereupon such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender and will be a Non-Defaulting Lender (and such Pro Rata Share of each Lender will automatically be adjusted on a prospective basis to reflect the foregoing), provided that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of the Borrower while such Lender was a Defaulting Lender; provided further that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Non-Defaulting Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from such Lender’s having been a Defaulting Lender.
(f) Amendments of Constitutive Documents. Amend, in each case in any material respect, its limited liability company agreement, certificate of incorporation, bylaws, memorandum and articles of association or other constitutive documents, provided that (i) any amendment to any such constitutive document effected for the purposes of appointing or removing directors or officers, or changing the signing methods or authority thereof, changing the capital structure, making distributions, changing the name, changing the corporate purpose, changing the Fiscal Year (in accordance with clause (g) below), or any other day-to-day matters that do not constitute Debt and are not otherwise prohibited under the other provisions of this Agreement and shall be deemed “not material” for purposes of this Section, (ii) any amendment to any such constitutive document that, taken as a whole, would be adverse to the Lenders shall be deemed “material” for purposes of this Section 5.02(f), (iii) any amendment to any such constitutive document that would designate such Loan Party as a “special purpose entity” or otherwise confirm such Loan Party’s
status as a “special purpose entity” shall be deemed “not material” for purposes of this Section, (iv) any amendment to any such constitutive document effected solely for the purpose of designating (or otherwise establishing the terms of), issuing, or authorizing for issuance Preferred Interests in the Parent Guarantor that do not comprise Debt and are not otherwise prohibited under the other provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed “not material” for purposes of this Section 5.02(f) and (v) any amendment to any such constitutive document effected solely for the purpose of issuing or otherwise establishing the terms of Preferred Interests of the Operating Partnership in connection with a contemporaneous issuance of Preferred Interests of the Parent Guarantor of the type described in the foregoing clause (iv) and in accordance with Section 4.3 of the Nineteenth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership dated as of October 10, 2019 (or any substantially similar provisions in any subsequent amendment thereof), which Preferred Interests of the Operating Partnership do not comprise Debt and are not otherwise prohibited under the other provisions of this Agreement, shall be deemed “not material” for purposes of this Section 5.02(f).
(g) Accounting Changes. Make or permit, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to make or permit, any change in (i) accounting policies or reporting practices, except as required or permitted by generally accepted accounting principles or required by any applicable law, or (ii) Fiscal Year; provided, however, that any Subsidiary of the Operating Partnership shall be permitted to change its Fiscal Year provided that such Subsidiary provides to the Administrative Agent reasonably prompt (and in any event within thirty (30) days following the effectiveness of such change) notice of such change.
To the extent any calculations described in Sections 5.04(a) or 5.04(b) are required to be made on any date of determination other than the last day of a fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor, such calculations shall be made on a pro forma basis to account for any acquisitions, dispositions or reclassifications of Assets, and the incurrence or repayment of any Debt for Borrowed Money relating to such Assets, that have occurred since the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Parent Guarantor most recently ended. All such calculations shall be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
then, and in any such event, the Administrative Agent (i) shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, by written notice to the Borrower, declare the Commitments of each Lender and the obligation of each Lender to make Advances to be terminated, whereupon the same shall forthwith terminate, (ii) shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, by written notice to the Borrower, declare the Notes, the Advances, all interest thereon and all other amounts payable under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (other than Guaranteed Hedge Agreements, for which the terms of such agreements shall govern and control) to be forthwith due and payable, whereupon the Notes, all such interest and all such amounts shall become and be forthwith due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower and (iii) shall at the request, or may with the consent of the Required Lenders, proceed to enforce its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents for the ratable benefit of the Lenders by appropriate proceedings; provided, however, that in the event of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to any Loan Party under any Bankruptcy Law, (y) the Commitments of each Lender and the obligation of each Lender to make Advances shall automatically be terminated and (z) the Notes, all such interest and all such amounts shall automatically become and be due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or any notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Loan Parties.
Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives any defenses it may now have or hereafter acquire in any way relating to, any or all of the following:
This Guaranty shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by any Guarantied Party upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower or any other Loan Party or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.
Parties will, at such Guarantor’s request and expense, execute and deliver to such Guarantor appropriate documents, without recourse and without representation or warranty, necessary to evidence the transfer by subrogation to such Guarantor of an interest in the Guaranteed Obligations resulting from such payment made by such Guarantor pursuant to this Guaranty.
in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any sub-agents except to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction determines in a final and nonappealable judgment that the Administrative Agent acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct in the selection of such sub-agents.
(other than a Guaranteed Hedge Agreement), nor any consent to a departure by any Loan Party therefrom, shall, in any event, be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Required Lenders, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given; provided, however, that (1) [reserved] and (2) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by all of the Lenders or, where indicated below, all affected Lenders in addition to the Required Lenders, do any of the following at any time: (i) change the number of Lenders or the percentage of (x) the Commitments or (y) the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Advances that, in each case, shall be required for the Lenders or any of them to make any determinations, waive any rights, modify any provision or take any action hereunder, (ii) release Borrower with respect to the Obligations (other than any Obligations in respect of any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement), (iii) reduce or limit the obligations of the Parent Guarantor under Article VII or release the Parent Guarantor or otherwise limit the Parent Guarantor’s liability with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations (other than any Guaranteed Obligations with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement and except as otherwise permitted under the Loan Documents), (iv) other than any Guaranteed Obligations with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement and except as otherwise contemplated in Section 5.01(j), release any Guaranty that constitutes a material portion of the value of the Guaranteed Obligations (excluding any release of the Guaranty provided by the Parent Guarantor which shall be governed by clause (iii) above), (v) amend Section 2.13, Section 2.11(g) in a manner that would alter the pro rata sharing of payments required thereby or by any other provision of this Agreement, or add any provision to this Agreement that would alter the pro rata sharing of payments required hereunder as of the date hereof, or this Section 9.01, (vi) increase the Commitment of any Lender or subject any Lender to any additional obligations without the consent of such Lender, (vii) reduce the principal of, or interest on, the Advances of any Lender (other than the Obligations with respect to any Guaranteed Hedge Agreement and except to the extent of any reduction resulting from a reallocation effected pursuant to Section 2.21(a)), or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder to any Lender (other than as provided in Section 2.07(e), in each case without the consent of such Lender, (viii) postpone any date fixed for any payment of principal of, or interest on, the Advances or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder to any Lender in each case without the consent of such Lender (other than as provided in Section 2.07(e)), or (ix) extend the Maturity Date without the consent of each Lender, other than as provided by Section 2.16, or (x) modify the definition of the term “Required Lenders”; provided further that (A) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, affect the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents; and (B) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, amend, waive or consent to any departure from, the provisions of Section 2.07(e) or the defined terms herein pertaining to the establishment, replacement or computation of any interest rate or interest rate margin applicable to any Obligations hereunder (except, in each case, in accordance with Sections 2.07(e) and 9.01(f)). In addition, if the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall have jointly identified an obvious error or any error or omission of a technical nature in any of the Loan Documents, then the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall be permitted to amend such this Agreement and/or the applicable Loan Document without any further action or consent of any other party if the same is not objected to in writing by the Required Lenders to the Administrative Agent within ten (10) Business Days following receipt of notice thereof.
or, as any of the abovementioned parties, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties and, as to each other party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. All such notices and communications shall, when mailed, be effective on the third (3rd) Business Day after being deposited in the mails, when telegraphed, to be effective on the date delivered to the telegraph company, and, when faxed or emailed, be effective on the date of being confirmed by faxed or confirmed by email, respectively, except that notices and communications to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Article II, III or VIII shall not be effective until received by the Administrative Agent. Delivery by email or facsimile of an executed counterpart of any amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, any Note, any other Loan Document or of any Exhibit hereto or thereto to be executed and delivered hereunder shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart thereof, provided that any such email shall, in all cases, include an attachment (in PDF
format or similar format) containing a copy of such document including the legible signature of the person who executed the same.
The Borrower agrees that the Administrative Agent may make such materials, as well as any other written information, documents, instruments and other material relating to the Borrower, any Loan Party, any of their Subsidiaries or any other materials or matters relating to this Agreement, the Notes, any other Loan Document or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (collectively, the “Communications”) available to the Lenders by posting such notices on Intralinks or a substantially similar electronic transmission system (the “Platform”). Subject to Section 5.03(i), the Administrative Agent shall make available to the Lenders on the Platform the materials delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.03. The Borrower acknowledges that (i) the distribution of material through an electronic medium is not necessarily secure and that there are confidentiality and other risks associated with such distribution, (ii) the Platform is provided “as is” and “as available” and (iii) neither the Administrative Agent nor any of its Affiliates warrants the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of the Communications or the Platform and each expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions in the Communications or the Platform. No warranty of any kind, express, implied or statutory, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of third party rights or freedom from viruses or other code defects, is made by the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in connection with the Platform.
the credit or the account of the Borrower or any other Loan Party against any and all of the Obligations of the Borrower or such Loan Party now or hereafter existing under the Loan Documents, irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent or such Lender shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document and although such obligations may be unmatured. The Administrative Agent and each Lender agrees promptly to notify the Borrower or such Loan Party after any such set-off and application; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such set-off and application. The rights of the Administrative Agent and each Lender and their respective Affiliates under this Section 9.05 are in addition to other rights and remedies (including, without limitation, other rights of set-off) that the Administrative Agent, such Lender and their respective Affiliates may have. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Defaulting Lender exercises any such right of setoff, (x) all amounts so set off will be paid over immediately to the Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.21(a) and, pending such payment, will be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and (y) the Defaulting Lender will provide promptly to the Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff.
Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount sufficient, upon distribution thereof as appropriate (which may be outright payment, purchases by the assignee of participations or subparticipations, or other compensating actions, including funding, with the consent of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, the applicable pro rata share of Advances previously requested but not funded by the Defaulting Lender, to each of which the applicable assignee and assignor hereby irrevocably consent), to (x) pay and satisfy in full all payment liabilities then owed by such Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent and each other Lender hereunder (and interest accrued thereon), and (y) acquire (and fund as appropriate) its full pro rata share of all Advances in accordance with its Pro Rata Share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder becomes effective under applicable law without compliance with the provisions of this Section 9.07(a), then the assignee of such interest will be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this Agreement until such compliance occurs.
including such applicable laws of the State of New York and the United States of America from time to time in effect. In furtherance thereof, the Lenders and the Borrower stipulate and agree that none of the terms and provisions contained in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall ever be construed to create a contract to pay, as consideration for the use forbearance or detention of money, interest at a rate in excess of the Maximum Rate and that for purposes hereof “interest” shall include the aggregate of all charges which constitute interest under such laws that are contracted for, taken, charged, received, reserved or paid under this Agreement; and in the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, under any circumstances the aggregate amounts contracted for, taken, charged, received, reserved or paid on the Advances, include amounts which, by applicable law, are deemed interest which would exceed the Maximum Rate, then such excess shall be deemed to be a mistake and, each Lender receiving the same shall credit the same on the principal of the Obligations of the Borrower under the Loan Documents (or if such Obligations shall have been paid in full, refund said excess to the Borrower). In the event that the Obligations of the Borrower under the Loan Documents are accelerated by reason of any Event of Default under this Agreement or otherwise, or in the event of any required or permitted prepayment, then such consideration that constitutes interest may never include more than the Maximum Rate and excess interest, if any, provided for in this Agreement or otherwise shall be canceled automatically as of the date of such acceleration or prepayment and, if theretofore paid, shall be credited on the principal of the Obligations of the Borrower under the Loan Documents (or, if such Obligations shall have been paid in full, refunded to the Borrower). In determining whether or not the interest paid or payable under any specific contingencies exceeds the Maximum Rate, the Borrower and the Lenders shall to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law amortize, prorate, allocate and spread in equal parts during the period of the full stated term of the Facility all amounts considered to be interest under applicable law at any time contracted for, taken, charged, received, reserved or paid in connection with the Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents. The provisions of this Section shall control over all other provisions of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents which may be in apparent conflict herewith.
rights under this Agreement, provided that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made pursuant to this clause (f) will be informed of the confidential nature of such Confidential Information and shall (except with respect to any Applicable Governmental Authority) have agreed in writing to keep such Confidential Information confidential, (g) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder, (h) to the extent required for the purposes of establishing a “due diligence” defense or a defense against a claim that the Administrative Agent or such Lender, as applicable, has breached its confidentiality obligations, (i) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this Section 9.12, to any actual or prospective party to any swap, derivative or other transaction under which payments are to be made by reference to the Borrower and its obligations, this Agreement or payments hereunder, (j) to other Lenders, (k) is independently discovered or developed by a party hereto without utilizing any information received from the Borrower or violating the terms of this Section, (kl) to the extent such Confidential Information becomes publicly available other than by reason of disclosure by a Recipient in violation of any confidentiality obligations owing by such Recipient to the Borrower and its Affiliates (including those set forth in this Section 9.12), (lm) to the extent required by a potential or actual insurer or reinsurer in connection with providing insurance, reinsurance or credit risk mitigation coverage under which payments are to be made or may be made by reference to this Agreement, and (mn) with the prior written consent of the Borrower; and in each case the Borrower hereby consents to the disclosure by the Administrative Agent and any Lender of Confidential Information that is made in strict accordance with clauses (a) to (lm), and the disclosure of other information relating to the Borrower and the transactions hereunder that does not constitute Confidential Information. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement or any other document, the parties hereby agree that (x) each party (and each employee, representative, or other agent of such party) may each disclose to any and all Persons, without limitation of any kind, the United States tax treatment and United States tax structure of the transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to each party relating to such United States tax treatment and United States tax structure, (y) nothing in any Loan Document shall prevent disclosure of any confidential information or other matter to the extent that preventing that disclosure would otherwise cause any transaction contemplated by the Loan Documents, or any transaction carried out in connection with any transaction contemplated thereby, to become an arrangement described in Part II A 1 of Annex IV of Directive 2011/16/EU and (z) the Administrative Agent may disclose the identity of any Defaulting Lender to the other Lenders and the Borrower if requested by any Lender or the Borrower. In acting as the Administrative Agent, Bank of America shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate division from any of its other divisions or departments and, notwithstanding any of the Administrative Agent’s disclosure obligations hereunder, any information received by any other division or department of Bank of America may be treated as confidential and shall not be regarded as having been given to Bank of America’s agency division. Each Recipient may disclose any Confidential Information pursuant to and subject to clauses (b) and (c) above. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prohibits any individual from communicating or disclosing Confidential Information regarding suspected violations of laws, rules, or regulations to any Applicable Governmental Authority without any notification to any Person. For the purposes of the Personal Data Protection Act (2012) of Singapore, each of the Loan Parties acknowledges that it has read and understood the Customer Circular relating to the Personal Data Protection Act (for Corporate and Institutional Customers) (the “Privacy Circular”), which is available at lendersupport@bofa.com or upon request, and which explains the purposes for which a Lender may collect, use, disclose and process (collectively, “process”) personal data of natural persons. Each of the Loan Parties warrants that to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, it has provided notice to and obtained consent from relevant natural persons to allow the Lenders to process its personal data as described in the Privacy Circular as may be updated from time to time, prior to disclosure of such personal data to such Lender. Each of the Loan Parties further warrants that any such consent has been granted by these natural persons.
Each Lender and the Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies the Loan Parties that (a) pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the “Patriot Act”) and other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-
terrorism laws and regulations, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each Loan Party, which information includes the name and address of such Loan Party and other information that will allow such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify such Loan Party in accordance with the Patriot Act and such other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations and (b) pursuant to the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, it is required, to the extent that the Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, to obtain a Beneficial Ownership Certification in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement. The Parent Guarantor, the Operating Partnership and the Borrower shall, and shall cause each of their Subsidiaries to, provide, to the extent commercially reasonable, such information and take such actions as are reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender to assist the Administrative Agent or Lender in maintaining compliance with the Patriot Act and other Anti-Corruption Laws and anti-terrorism laws and regulations including Sanctions and the Trading with the Enemy Act.
“Supported QFC”), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, the “U.S. Special Resolution Regimes”) in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York and/or of the United States or any other state of the United States):
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Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Andrew P. Power, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 1, 2024
By: | /s/ ANDREW P. POWER | |
| Andrew P. Power President & Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Matthew R. Mercier, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Digital Realty Trust, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 1, 2024
By: | /s/ MATTHEW R. MERCIER | |
| Matthew R. Mercier Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |
Exhibit 31.3
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Andrew P. Power, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Digital Realty Trust, L.P.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 1, 2024
By: | /s/ ANDREW P. POWER | |
| Andrew P. Power (Principal Executive Officer) Digital Realty Trust, Inc., sole general partner of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | |
Exhibit 31.4
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Matthew R. Mercier, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Digital Realty Trust, L.P.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 1, 2024
By: | /s/ MATTHEW R. MERCIER | |
| Matthew R. Mercier (Principal Financial Officer) Digital Realty Trust, Inc., sole general partner of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | |
Exhibit 32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:
(i) the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.
Date: November 1, 2024
| /s/ ANDREW P. POWER | |
| Andrew P. Power | |
| President & Chief Executive Officer | |
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Release 33-8238, dated June 5, 2003, this certification is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:
(i) the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.
Date: November 1, 2024
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| /s/ MATTHEW R. MERCIER | |
| Matthew R. Mercier | |
| Chief Financial Officer | |
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Release 33-8238, dated June 5, 2003, this certification is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 32.3
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Digital Realty Trust, Inc., in its capacity as the sole general partner of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:
(i) the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Operating Partnership for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Operating Partnership at the dates and for the periods indicated.
Date: November 1, 2024
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| /s/ ANDREW P. POWER | |
| Andrew P. Power | |
| President & Chief Executive Officer | |
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Release 33-8238, dated June 5, 2003, this certification is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any registration statement of the Operating Partnership filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Operating Partnership and will be retained by the Operating Partnership and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 32.4
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Digital Realty Trust, Inc., in its capacity as the sole general partner of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:
(i) the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Operating Partnership for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Operating Partnership at the dates and for the periods indicated.
Date: November 1, 2024
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| /s/ MATTHEW R. MERCIER | |
| Matthew R. Mercier | |
| Chief Financial Officer | |
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Release 33-8238, dated June 5, 2003, this certification is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any registration statement of the Operating Partnership filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Operating Partnership and will be retained by the Operating Partnership and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.