Equinix Announces Tax Treatment of 2017 Distributions

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced the tax treatment for all 2017 distributions on its common stock.


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	Record Date	Payment Date	Total Distribution (per share)	Box 1a Ordinary Taxable Dividend (per share)	Box 1b Qualified Taxable Dividend (per share)	Box 3 Return of Capital (per share)
Q1	2/27/2017	3/22/2017	$2.000000	$2.000000	$0.000000	$0.000000
Q2	5/24/2017	6/21/2017	$2.000000	$2.000000	$0.000000	$0.000000
Q3	8/23/2017	9/20/2017	$2.000000	$2.000000	$0.000000	$0.000000
Q4	11/15/2017	12/13/2017	$2.000000	$2.000000	$0.000000	$0.000000
Total			$8.000000	$8.000000	$0.000000	$0.000000

This information has been prepared using the best available information to date. Equinix's federal income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2017, has not yet been filed. Please note that federal tax laws affect taxpayers differently, and we cannot advise you on how distributions should be reported on your federal income tax return. Please also note that state and local taxation of REIT distributions vary and may not be the same as the federal rules. Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to the specific tax treatment of these distributions.

About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects the world's leading businesses to their customers, employees and partners inside the most interconnected data centers. In 48 markets across five continents, Equinix is where companies come together to realize new opportunities and accelerate their business, IT and cloud strategies. www.equinix.com.

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Equinix Media Relations Contacts, Michelle Lindeman, +1 (650) 598-6361, mlindeman@equinix.com; Equinix Investor Relations Contacts, Katrina Rymill, +1 (650) 598-6583, krymill@equinix.com; Chip Newcom, +1 (650) 598-6262, cnewcom@equinix.com

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Equinix Announces Tax Treatment of 2017 Distributions