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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2008)

Filed February 7, 2008For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2008, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release issued on February 6, 2008, detailing these earnings. While the 8-K itself does not contain extensive new financial data beyond referencing the press release and supplemental information, it serves as the official channel for disseminating these key operational and financial updates to investors. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this filing for specific financial and operational details. These documents will provide insights into the Company's performance, including revenue, net income, funds from operations (FFO), and other key metrics relevant to real estate investment trusts (REITs), as well as any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by management. The furnishing of this information under Item 2.02 means it is not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, but it remains critical for understanding the company's recent performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) announced its Q4 and full-year 2007 earnings via a press release filed with the 8-K on February 7, 2008.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K is to furnish the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3Investors are directed to the attached press release and supplemental information for detailed financial results and operational data.
  • 4The information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, meaning it is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5This filing serves as the official notification of the company's financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2007.
  • 6No new financial statements (a, b) or material agreements were included in this specific 8-K filing beyond the press release and supplemental data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007, through an attached press release and supplemental information.

Specific financial details for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, including revenue, net income, and Funds From Operations (FFO), can be found in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this 8-K filing.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not contain new audited financial statements. It primarily consists of furnishing a press release and supplemental information related to the company's earnings.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means it is being provided to the SEC for informational purposes, but it is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction can affect legal liabilities and how the information is treated in other filings, but it remains important for investors to review for performance insights.