Current Report Filing (8-k)
May 02 2016 - 4:22PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2016
EQUINIX, INC.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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000-31293
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77-0487526
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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One Lagoon Drive, 4th Floor
Redwood City, California
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94065
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(650) 598-6000
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Equinix, Inc. (Equinix) is filing as Exhibit 99.1 (which is
incorporated by reference herein) a description of the material United States federal income tax considerations relating to Equinixs qualification and taxation as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes and the
acquisition, ownership and disposition of Equinixs stock. This description contained in Exhibit 99.1 replaces and supersedes prior descriptions of the federal income tax treatment of Equinix and its stockholders to the extent they are
inconsistent with the description contained in this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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8.1
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Opinion of Sullivan & Worcester LLP as to tax matters. (Filed herewith.)
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23.1
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Consent of Sullivan & Worcester LLP (contained in Exhibit 8.1).
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99.1
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Material United States Federal Income Tax Considerations. (Filed herewith.)
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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EQUINIX, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Keith D. Taylor
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Name:
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Keith D. Taylor
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Title:
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Chief Financial Officer
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Date: May 2, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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8.1
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Opinion of Sullivan & Worcester LLP as to tax matters.
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23.1
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Consent of Sullivan & Worcester LLP (contained in Exhibit 8.1).
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99.1
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Material United States Federal Income Tax Considerations.
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