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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 6, 2009)

Filed August 6, 2009For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on August 6, 2009, reporting its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The filing primarily consists of a press release and supplemental information detailing the company's performance. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability but also its broad incorporation into future filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust announced its Q2 2009 earnings on August 5, 2009, via a press release.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3The information pertains to the financial condition and results of operations for the quarter ending June 30, 2009.
  • 4The furnishing of this information under Item 2.02 means it is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5This filing serves to inform investors of the company's recent financial performance and operational status.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached press release and supplemental data for detailed financial figures and operational commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and disseminate Essex Property Trust's financial results and operational performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, through an attached press release and supplemental information.

The detailed financial results and operational commentary can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release issued August 5, 2009) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information), which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means it is being provided to the SEC for informational purposes but is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This also means it is generally not considered incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

This filing primarily reports on the results of the quarter ended June 30, 2009. While the press release might contain forward-looking statements or commentary on the outlook, the 8-K itself focuses on historical results. Investors should carefully review Exhibit 99.1 for any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company.