8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 1, 2008)

Filed May 1, 2008For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2008, to report its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The report primarily includes a press release and supplemental financial information, which are being furnished and not officially filed with the SEC for liability purposes. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental data (Exhibit 99.2) for specific financial details regarding the company's performance during the first quarter of 2008. While the filing itself is procedural, the attached exhibits contain the crucial operational and financial data investors need to assess the company's performance. These documents would typically detail key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and potentially information on occupancy rates, rental income, and same-store growth, providing a snapshot of the company's health in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector during that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing on May 1, 2008, pertains to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s (ESS) financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2008.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to attach and incorporate by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's Q1 2008 earnings.
  • 3Supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.2) is also included, offering further details to investors.
  • 4The information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting certain legal liabilities.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release and supplemental data for the actual financial performance figures, as these are not elaborated upon within the 8-K text itself.
  • 6This filing serves as an official notification of the release of Q1 2008 earnings data by Essex Property Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information) attached to this filing for detailed information on earnings, revenue, and other key performance indicators for the first quarter of 2008.

The information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, which allows companies to report earnings releases without being subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the information, while publicly disclosed, is not considered formally 'filed' for certain legal purposes.

The actual financial performance data for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, is contained within the exhibits attached to this Form 8-K, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information). These exhibits should be reviewed for detailed financial metrics.