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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 30, 2008)

Filed July 30, 2008For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) has filed an 8-K report on July 30, 2008, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The report primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) containing these earnings details. Investors should note that this information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications regarding accuracy and completeness under that specific section. The focus of this filing is the dissemination of the Company's quarterly performance. While the 8-K itself is brief, it serves as the official notification that updated financial and operational data has been made available to the public through the attached exhibits. Investors interested in the specifics of ESS's performance for the second quarter of 2008 should refer directly to the referenced press release and supplemental information for detailed metrics on revenue, profitability, and other key financial indicators.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on July 30, 2008, reporting Q2 2008 earnings.
  • 2The primary disclosure is via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered "filed" for Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4Investors need to consult the attached exhibits for specific Q2 2008 financial results.
  • 5This filing serves as an official notification of the Company's latest quarterly performance 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 ended June 30, 2008. This is done by incorporating a press release and supplemental information as exhibits.

The detailed financial results, including specific earnings metrics, are contained within Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information) which are attached to this 8-K filing.

The information furnished under Item 2.02, as is the case here, is considered "furnished" and not "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities as information that is formally "filed" under other sections of the Exchange Act.

While the 8-K itself does not contain the data, the referenced press release and supplemental information typically include key performance indicators such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), property-level performance metrics (like occupancy and rental rates), and other relevant financial and operational highlights for the quarter.