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

Filed November 4, 2009For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on November 4, 2009, to report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. The filing primarily consists of a press release and supplemental information detailing the company's performance during the period. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities for inaccuracies. The core of the disclosure is the financial performance metrics released on November 3, 2009. The report provides a snapshot of ESS's operational and financial condition as of and for the third quarter of 2009. While specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K text itself, it directs investors to the attached press release and supplemental data for a comprehensive understanding of key metrics such as revenue, net income, funds from operations (FFO), and occupancy rates. This allows investors to assess the company's performance relative to expectations and prior periods, particularly in the context of the broader economic environment of late 2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) released its third-quarter 2009 earnings via an 8-K filing on November 4, 2009.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release and supplemental information dated November 3, 2009.
  • 3The information furnished pertains to the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.
  • 4The filing clarifies that the information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information) for detailed financial performance data.
  • 6This report provides an update on the company's financial condition and operational results during a key period of economic uncertainty.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, through an attached press release and supplemental information.

The detailed financial results, including earnings and other performance metrics for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information) attached to this 8-K filing.

No, this filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 and is furnished, not 'filed.' Therefore, it is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for inaccuracies, unlike reports that are formally filed.

Investors should look for key metrics such as Funds From Operations (FFO), net income, revenue, occupancy rates, same-store net operating income (NOI) growth, and any guidance or commentary on future performance provided by the company in the accompanying press release and supplemental data.