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EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2010)

Filed February 4, 2010For Securities:EQR

Summary

Equity Residential (EQR) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2010, reporting on its financial results as of and for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2009. The filing primarily serves to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these operational and financial outcomes, alongside selected financial results for the full year 2009 (Exhibit 99.2). While the 8-K itself does not contain a deep dive into the numbers, it directs investors to crucial supplementary materials that provide the detailed performance metrics for EQR. Investors should review the attached press release and selected financial results to understand the company's financial condition and operational performance as of the end of 2009, a period likely influenced by broader economic conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2010, reporting on financial results for the period ending December 31, 2009.
  • 2Includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing results of operations and financial condition for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2009.
  • 3Furnishes selected financial results and related information for the year ended December 31, 2009 (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The filing is primarily informational, directing investors to the attached exhibits for specific financial data.
  • 5Does not contain new material financial information within the 8-K text itself, but rather references external documents.
  • 6The report was signed by Ian S. Kaufman, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disseminate Equity Residential's financial results and operational performance as of and for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2009, through the inclusion of a press release and selected financial data as exhibits.

The detailed financial results are primarily located in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release announcing results of operations and financial condition) and Exhibit 99.2 (selected financial results and related information for the year ended December 31, 2009), which are furnished as part of this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing focuses on reporting historical financial results and condition as of December 31, 2009. It does not appear to contain new strategic initiatives or explicit forward-looking statements within the body of the 8-K itself; such information would typically be found within the referenced press release or exhibits, if present.

The filing notes that the information contained in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being 'furnished' and shall not be deemed 'filed' with the SEC. This means it's being provided to the public but does not carry the same legal implications or liability as information that is officially 'filed' under certain SEC rules. It is not automatically incorporated by reference into registration statements.