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EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 8-K Report (Aug 13, 2002)

Filed August 13, 2002For Securities:EQR

Summary

This 8-K filing from Equity Residential (EQR) on August 13, 2002, primarily reports on the submission of sworn statements and certifications by its Principal Executive Officer, Douglas Crocker II, and Principal Financial Officer, David J. Neithercut. These submissions were made in accordance with the SEC's Order No. 4-460 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. For investors, this filing indicates the company's compliance with newly enacted corporate governance and financial reporting regulations following the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which aimed to enhance transparency and accountability in public companies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equity Residential's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer submitted sworn statements on August 13, 2002.
  • 2These submissions were made in compliance with the SEC's Order No. 4-460.
  • 3Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 were also submitted by the company's principal officers.
  • 4The filing demonstrates the company's adherence to new regulatory requirements impacting financial reporting and corporate governance.
  • 5Exhibits containing copies of these sworn statements and certifications are attached to the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that Equity Residential's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have submitted sworn statements and certifications as required by the SEC's Order No. 4-460 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) is a landmark federal law that mandates new standards for all U.S. public company boards, management, and public accounting firms. It was enacted in response to major corporate accounting scandals. Section 906 requires CEOs and CFOs to certify the accuracy of financial reports, which is what the officers of Equity Residential are doing in this filing.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not contain specific financial results or operational updates. Its sole purpose is to disclose the submission of the required sworn statements and certifications by the company's principal officers in compliance with new regulatory mandates.

Copies of the sworn statements and certifications are attached as exhibits to this 8-K filing with the SEC, labeled as Exhibit 99.1, Exhibit 99.2, Exhibit 99.3, and Exhibit 99.4.