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Equinix EQIXEquinix said it filed as Exhibit 99.1 a description of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to its qualification and taxation as a REIT and to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of its stock. The company said this description replaces prior descriptions that are inconsistent with it.
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AI summaryEquinix said it filed as Exhibit 99.1 a description of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to its qualification and taxation as a REIT and to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of its stock. The company said this description replaces prior descriptions that are inconsistent with it.
The company said it elected to be taxed as a REIT beginning with its 2015 taxable year. The company said its legal counsel, Sullivan & Worcester LLP, is of the opinion that it has qualified as a REIT for its 2015 through 2023 taxable years.
The company said it must meet the 75% and 95% gross income tests each year to maintain its REIT qualification, and must also meet asset tests at the end of each quarter. The company said that if it loses REIT qualification, it could be taxed like a regular C corporation.
The company said it must distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, and if it fails to make the required distributions, it could be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax. The company said undistributed income is subject to regular corporate income tax rates.
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REIT Tax Considerations Filed as Exhibit 99.1
Equinix said it filed as Exhibit 99.1 a description of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to its qualification and taxation as a REIT and to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of its stock. The company said this description replaces prior descriptions that are inconsistent with it.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
REIT Election Timing and Counsel Opinion
The company said it elected to be taxed as a REIT beginning with its 2015 taxable year. The company said its legal counsel, Sullivan & Worcester LLP, is of the opinion that it has qualified as a REIT for its 2015 through 2023 taxable years.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Income and Asset Requirements and Taxation if REIT Status Is Not Met
The company said it must meet the 75% and 95% gross income tests each year to maintain its REIT qualification, and must also meet asset tests at the end of each quarter. The company said that if it loses REIT qualification, it could be taxed like a regular C corporation.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Annual Distribution Requirement and Tax Burden
The company said it must distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, and if it fails to make the required distributions, it could be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax. The company said undistributed income is subject to regular corporate income tax rates.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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