8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2009)

Filed February 4, 2009For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2009, primarily to incorporate by reference a press release issued on October 29, 2008. This press release announced the Company's earnings for the third quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. Investors should note that the information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities. The filing also includes supplemental information as Exhibit 99.2, which may provide further details on the company's financial performance and condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release announcing Q3 and full-year 2008 earnings.
  • 2The press release was originally issued on October 29, 2008, and is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The filing includes supplemental information as Exhibit 99.2 for additional context.
  • 4The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and not deemed 'filed,' limiting liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5This filing serves as an update or reference point for the company's financial results as of late 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially attach and reference Essex Property Trust's press release from October 29, 2008, which details the company's earnings for the third quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2008. It also includes supplemental information.

The earnings discussed in the press release, which is incorporated into this 8-K, were originally announced on October 29, 2008.

No, the information in this report, including the press release, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and is specifically stated as not being deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it is not subject to the liabilities of that section.

Exhibit 99.2 contains Supplemental Information. While the filing doesn't detail its contents, this typically means it provides additional financial data, operational metrics, or segment information that helps investors better understand the company's performance beyond the main earnings release.