8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 27, 2005)

Filed July 27, 2005For Securities:EQR

Summary

Equity Residential (EQR) filed an 8-K on July 27, 2005, primarily to announce its financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2005. The report itself is brief, serving to attach a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed operational and financial performance data. Investors should refer to this attached press release for specific metrics regarding the company's performance up to June 30, 2005. The filing confirms that EQR is providing this information under Item 2.02, focusing on Results of Operations and Financial Condition. While the 8-K document does not contain the financial details itself, it serves as the official mechanism to disseminate the press release. The information is furnished and not considered "filed" with the SEC in the same manner as a full financial statement filing, which is a standard procedural note for such announcements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equity Residential (EQR) filed an 8-K on July 27, 2005.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report on the company's Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 3The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing EQR's performance as of June 30, 2005, and for the six months and quarter then ended.
  • 4Investors need to consult the attached press release for specific financial and operational performance data.
  • 5The information furnished via this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC for the purposes of liability under the Securities Act of 1933.
  • 6The report indicates Mark L. Wetzel, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, signed off on the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with Equity Residential's financial results and operational performance as of June 30, 2005, and for the six-month period and second quarter then ended.

The actual financial results are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access and review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific details of their performance.

According to the filing, the information contained in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being 'furnished' and shall not be deemed 'filed' with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This is a standard distinction that affects the legal implications of the disclosed information.

The report was signed by Mark L. Wetzel, who holds the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Equity Residential.