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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2005)

Filed May 5, 2005For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed a Form 8-K on May 5, 2005, reporting on its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. The primary purpose of this filing was to announce the company's earnings and provide supplemental financial information. Investors can find details of the first-quarter performance, including key operational metrics and financial condition, within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental data (Exhibit 99.2). While this 8-K does not contain forward-looking statements or material strategic changes, it serves as a crucial update on the company's ongoing performance within the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. Investors should review the referenced exhibits to understand the company's recent financial health and operational results as of the first quarter of 2005.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing reports on the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.
  • 2Press release announcing Q1 2005 earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Supplemental financial information for Q1 2005 is provided as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4The report is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5Information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 6Company name is Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS).
  • 7The report was filed on May 5, 2005, with the earliest event reported being May 4, 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings and financial condition for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, by attaching the company's earnings press release and supplemental financial information.

The detailed financial results for Q1 2005 can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information) which are attached to this Form 8-K filing.

This specific 8-K filing primarily focuses on reporting financial results and does not appear to contain information about new business developments or significant strategic changes. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for performance data.

The information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is providing the information for transparency but is not subject to the same liability as if it were formally 'filed' as part of a registration statement or other formal SEC filing.