8-KRegulation FD

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 23, 2004)

Filed November 23, 2004For Securities:ESS

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) reports on an investor presentation delivered on November 16, 2004. The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose the content of this presentation, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that this filing, under Item 7.01, is for informational purposes and the content is not deemed 'filed' for regulatory liability purposes nor incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated. Therefore, while it provides insight into the company's communications with investors, it does not introduce new formal disclosures with the same weight as other report items. The presentation itself, not detailed in the 8-K body but referenced, likely contained information intended to inform investors about the company's performance, strategy, or outlook as of November 2004. Investors interested in Essex Property Trust's activities around this period should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific details and potential forward-looking statements made by management.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed a Form 8-K on November 23, 2004.
  • 2The report discloses an investor presentation delivered on November 16, 2004.
  • 3The presentation content is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing is made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability.
  • 6The presentation provides written communication from ESS officers to investors.
  • 7No new material financial events or significant corporate changes are detailed in the 8-K body itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the content of an investor presentation that Essex Property Trust, Inc. officers delivered on November 16, 2004, as required by Regulation FD.

The details of the investor presentation are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished with this Form 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the content discussed during the presentation.

The body of this Form 8-K filing does not detail new financial results or material events. It exclusively serves to provide the investor presentation materials as an exhibit under Regulation FD disclosure rules.

The designation as a 'Regulation FD Disclosure' under Item 7.01 means the information is being provided to ensure broad public access, but it is not considered formally 'filed' with the SEC for purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.