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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report (Mar 2, 2004)

Filed March 2, 2004For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed a Form 8-K on March 2, 2004, primarily to disclose information presented during an investor presentation on March 1, 2004. This presentation, comprised of slides filed as Exhibit 99.1, is key for investors seeking the latest insights into the company's performance and strategy. The filing highlights the use of non-GAAP financial measures, with explanations provided in prior SEC filings, indicating the company's commitment to transparency while offering potentially more refined financial metrics for analysis. Investors should note that the information furnished in this report, including the investor presentation slides, is provided under Regulation FD disclosure and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction is important for understanding the regulatory implications and how the information should be interpreted within broader SEC filings. The filing serves as an important communication channel for Essex Property Trust to share updates and engage with its investor base.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on March 2, 2004, reporting an investor presentation event on March 1, 2004.
  • 2The core of the filing is Exhibit 99.1, which contains slides from the investor presentation.
  • 3The company is utilizing Regulation FD disclosure to share this information.
  • 4The presentation includes written communication comprised of slides, providing visual and textual updates for investors.
  • 5Essex Property Trust explicitly notes the use of 'non-GAAP financial measures' in the presentation.
  • 6Explanations for the use of these non-GAAP measures are referenced in prior filings (Form 10-K for year ended Dec 31, 2002, and Form 10-Q for quarter ended Sep 30, 2003).
  • 7The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose the content of an investor presentation delivered by Essex Property Trust, Inc. on March 1, 2004. The presentation slides are included as an exhibit to comply with Regulation FD disclosure requirements.

The details of the investor presentation are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which consists of the written communication comprised of slides shown during the presentation. This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.

Yes, the filing indicates that the investor presentation includes 'non-GAAP financial measures.' The company states that explanations for the use of these measures can be found in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

No, the information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is provided under Regulation FD disclosure and is not deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that Section. It also will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.