8-KRegulation FD

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 30, 2004)

Filed September 30, 2004For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on September 30, 2004, to disclose an investor presentation delivered on the same day. This presentation, included as Exhibit 99.1, provides important updates and insights for investors. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial results, it serves as a vehicle to furnish the slides used in the presentation, which likely cover the company's operational performance, strategic initiatives, and financial outlook. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific details shared during the presentation. The filing explicitly states that the information furnished is for Regulation FD disclosure purposes and is not considered 'filed' for liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company also notes the use of non-GAAP financial measures, with explanations available in prior SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed a Form 8-K on September 30, 2004.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is Regulation FD Disclosure under Item 7.01.
  • 3An investor presentation, comprised of slides, was delivered on September 30, 2004.
  • 4The investor presentation slides are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 5The filing incorporates Exhibit 99.1 by reference.
  • 6The company acknowledges the use of non-GAAP financial measures in the presentation.
  • 7Explanations for non-GAAP measures are referenced in previous 10-K and 10-Q filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose information presented to investors during an investor presentation held on September 30, 2004, under Regulation FD.

The details of the investor presentation are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which consists of the slides used during the presentation. This exhibit is furnished with the 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new financial results. Instead, it refers investors to the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 (the investor presentation slides) for updated information, which may include financial data or operational highlights.

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, 2003, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004.