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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report (Jul 29, 2004)

Filed July 29, 2004For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2004, primarily to report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's earnings and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) offering further financial data. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not deemed filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications for public disclosures. The core of this filing revolves around the company's operational performance and financial condition as of and for the second quarter of 2004. While the specific financial figures are contained within the attached exhibits, the 8-K serves as the official notification mechanism to the SEC and the public about these important updates.

Key Highlights

  • 18-K filing on July 29, 2004, by Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS).
  • 2Filing reports earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2004.
  • 3Includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with quarterly earnings details.
  • 4Also includes supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5Information furnished under Item 12, not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Signed by Michael J. Schall, Chief Financial Officer, on July 28, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, through an attached press release and supplemental information.

No, the information in this report, including the exhibits, is being 'furnished' pursuant to Item 12 and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liabilities as a formally filed document under that specific section.

The specific financial details for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, are located in the attached exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information). These documents are incorporated by reference into the 8-K.

The filing was signed on behalf of Essex Property Trust, Inc. by Michael J. Schall, Chief Financial Officer, on July 28, 2004.