Summary
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on May 18, 2004, to furnish its first-quarter 2004 earnings release and supplemental information. The primary purpose of this filing is to make public the financial results and operational details for the period ending March 31, 2004. Investors should note that the furnished information, while important for understanding the company's performance, is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing serves to formally announce Essex Property Trust's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004.
- 2Key financial and operational data are provided through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3Supplemental information, offering further detail on the company's performance, is also included (Exhibit 99.2).
- 4The filing is being made on May 18, 2004, with the press release dated May 17, 2004.
- 5The furnished information is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6Michael J. Schall, the Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disseminate Essex Property Trust's earnings results for the first quarter of 2004, along with supporting supplemental information.
The detailed financial results and operational performance are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this 8-K filing.
No, the filing states that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents under that section.
Michael J. Schall, the Chief Financial Officer of Essex Property Trust, Inc., signed this report.