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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 9, 2006)

Filed February 9, 2006For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on February 9, 2006, to report its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, via a press release issued on February 8, 2006. This filing primarily serves to provide investors with the company's financial performance and operational results for the period. The key information investors should focus on includes the financial results detailed in the attached press release and supplemental information. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed numbers, it formally incorporates these documents, making them accessible for review of the company's performance, including revenue, net income, and any key operational metrics relevant to the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K reports on the earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2005.
  • 2The earnings announcement was made via a press release dated February 8, 2006.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) are incorporated by reference.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 6Michael T. Dance, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings for the fourth quarter of 2005, which were announced in a press release on February 8, 2006. It makes the press release and any supplemental financial information publicly available through the SEC filing system.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release dated February 8, 2006 (Exhibit 99.1) and the Supplemental Information (Exhibit 99.2) which are attached to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference. Investors will need to review these attached exhibits for the actual earnings numbers and performance data.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements or operational data. Instead, it formally references and incorporates by reference a press release and supplemental information documents that contain this information. Investors should refer to these exhibits for the financial details of the quarter ended December 31, 2005.