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AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 5, 2009)

Filed February 5, 2009For Securities:AVB

Summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2009, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2008. The filing primarily serves to furnish the press release and supplemental information related to these results, which were initially released on February 4, 2009. Investors should refer to the provided exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) for detailed financial performance and operational discussions, as the 8-K itself does not contain the specific numerical results but rather points to where they can be found. Given the timing of the filing in early 2009, amidst a challenging economic environment, the provided financial results would be of significant interest to investors seeking to understand AVB's performance and outlook. The supplemental information likely includes key performance indicators, such as rental revenue, occupancy rates, net operating income (NOI), and any guidance provided for the upcoming year, which are crucial for assessing the company's health and its ability to navigate the prevailing market conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1AVB reported its Q4 and Full Year 2008 financial results on February 4, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes the full press release and supplemental information as exhibits.
  • 3Investors can access detailed Q4 and Full Year 2008 results through furnished Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
  • 4The supplemental discussion (Exhibit 99.2) provides further context on operating results.
  • 5The filing indicates the availability of additional attachments with the press release.
  • 6No specific financial figures are included directly within the 8-K filing itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results and supplemental information are detailed in Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Supplemental discussion) which are furnished with this 8-K filing.

The supplemental discussion typically includes a more in-depth analysis of the company's operating results, key performance indicators such as same-store net operating income (NOI) growth, occupancy rates, rental rate changes, and potentially management's commentary on market conditions and future outlook.

Companies often use Item 2.02 of an 8-K to announce material financial information that has already been released to the public via press release. This ensures the information is publicly available and satisfies SEC reporting requirements by 'furnishing' the press release and related materials.

Investors should focus on metrics such as same-store revenue growth, occupancy rates, average rents, net operating income (NOI) growth, diluted earnings per share (EPS), funds from operations (FFO), and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company for 2009.