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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report (Feb 4, 2004)

Filed February 4, 2004For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2004, to report its earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) that contain the detailed financial results and operational highlights. Investors should review these attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the reported periods, as the 8-K itself does not contain substantive financial data beyond referencing these documents.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2004, by Essex Property Trust, Inc.
  • 2Reporting period covers the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003.
  • 3Filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing earnings.
  • 4Supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.2) is also provided.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 12 and not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6Michael J. Schall, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and disseminate Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2003. It directs investors to attached exhibits for the specific financial details.

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information), which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the full financial statements or detailed analysis. It serves as a notification and attachment vehicle for the press release and supplemental information where these details are located.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 12, it means the company is providing it to the SEC but it is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' documents under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for earnings releases and supplemental data, offering them for transparency without the same legal implications as formal filings.