8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 15, 2010)

Filed November 15, 2010For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on November 15, 2010, to disclose information provided at the 2010 NAREIT Annual Convention. The filing primarily consists of a presentation in slide format (Exhibit 99.1) which offers written communications from the company's officers. Investors should note that this information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications as a formal filing and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated. While the specific content of the slides is not detailed in the 8-K itself, its purpose was to provide updates and relevant information to attendees of the NAREIT convention. Investors seeking further details on Essex Property Trust's performance, strategy, or outlook as of November 2010 would need to review the actual slides furnished as Exhibit 99.1. This filing serves as a formal record of information disseminated to a broader audience at a significant industry event.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) issued an 8-K on November 15, 2010.
  • 2The filing discloses information presented at the 2010 NAREIT Annual Convention.
  • 3Key information is provided via a written communication in slide format (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The disclosure is furnished under Regulation FD.
  • 5Information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The content is not automatically incorporated into future SEC registration statements or filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose, under Regulation FD, written communications in the form of slides that Essex Property Trust, Inc. officers presented at the 2010 NAREIT Annual Convention.

The specific information is contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is a written communication comprised of slides furnished with this Form 8-K. Investors would need to access this exhibit to view the details of the presentation.

No, the information furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is not deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which limits the liability associated with such disclosures compared to formal filings.

No, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K will not be automatically incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, unless specifically identified as such in those future documents.