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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report (Jul 30, 2003)

Filed July 30, 2003For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on July 30, 2003, primarily to furnish a press release announcing its earnings for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003. While the 8-K itself contains minimal new information beyond the incorporation of the press release, investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the substantive financial and operational details of the quarter. This filing serves as notification that the company has disclosed its recent financial performance, adhering to regulatory requirements for timely information dissemination. The information provided, specifically the press release, is crucial for understanding the company's performance, including key metrics and any forward-looking statements that may have been made by management. Investors should carefully review the attached press release for details on revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any specific operational achievements or challenges reported by Essex Property Trust for the second quarter of 2003. It is important to note that this information is furnished and not considered filed for certain SEC liability purposes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed on July 30, 2003, by Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS).
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a press release announcing Q2 2003 earnings.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release with detailed financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for performance metrics and operational updates.
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Michael J. Schall, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a press release dated July 30, 2003, which announces Essex Property Trust's earnings for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003. It serves to make the market aware of the company's latest financial performance.

You can find the detailed financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new financial statements or significant business updates directly. Its primary function is to present the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the earnings announcement and related information for the specified quarter. Investors should review the press release for performance details.

When information is 'furnished' under an 8-K, it means it's being provided to the SEC for public dissemination, but it typically does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. This distinction is important for legal and regulatory purposes.