8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2009)

Filed October 29, 2009For Securities:EQR

Summary

Equity Residential (EQR) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2009, to report its financial results for the period ending September 30, 2009. This filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing the company's operational and financial condition as of and for the nine months and quarter ended on that date. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance metrics and operational highlights during this period. The report indicates that the information provided is furnished and not deemed "filed" with the SEC, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document but is crucial for understanding the company's performance in late 2009. This period was during a challenging economic environment, making the disclosed results particularly important for assessing EQR's resilience and strategic positioning.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2009, reporting on the period ending September 30, 2009.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to include a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing Q3 2009 results.
  • 3The press release contains information on Equity Residential's results of operations and financial condition.
  • 4This filing provides updates on performance for the nine months and quarter ended September 30, 2009.
  • 5The information is furnished, not formally filed, as per SEC regulations for this type of disclosure.
  • 6The filing is signed by Ian S. Kaufman, First Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Equity Residential's financial results and operational performance for the period ending September 30, 2009, by attaching a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains these details.

The specific financial details, including results of operations and financial condition, are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the filing states that the information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being 'furnished' and shall not be deemed 'filed' with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This means it's for informational purposes and doesn't carry the same legal weight as a formally filed document within registration statements.

The 'Date of Earliest Event Reported' being October 28, 2009, indicates that this is the date the press release announcing the company's Q3 2009 results was issued, making it the earliest significant event covered by this report.