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Equinix (EQIX) reported 2Q 2009 results Wednesday night (see company’s P/R and Seeking Alpha conference call transcripts).

Expectations were exceeded on all fronts: revenues came in at $ 213.2 million (consensus $208.8 million), EBITDA was $99.5 million, exceeding company’s forecast ($92/94 million), and EPS were $0.46 ($0.44 diluted), well beyond analysts’ expectations ($0.33).

Equinix (EQIX) will be reporting 2Q 2009 results on Wednesday, July 22^nd.

The company's guidance forecasts revenues in the range of $ 206 to $ 210 million (with analysts' consensus at $ 208,8 million), while EBITDA is expected between $92 and $ 94 million. Cash gross margins should be between 63% and 64%, according to Equinix, while CAPEX should range between $ 110 and $ 120 million, including about $ 20 million of ongoing CAPEX – more about Equinix expansion projects later on.

On June 8th, Equinix (EQIX) announced a $250 Million public offering of Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2016. The following day, the Company confirmed the pricing of the offering and achieving the sale of $325 Million in total (more than forecasted), plus granting an over-allotment option for up to $48.75 Million.

The interest paid on the notes will be 4.75% per year, basically in line with the weighted average interest rate on the existing debt, which is 4.65%.