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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2011)

Filed February 4, 2011For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2011, to report its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. The primary purpose of this filing was to attach a press release announcing these earnings. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a formally filed document. The press release and accompanying supplemental information provide the key details regarding the company's performance during the reported period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust (ESS) announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2010 financial results via an 8-K filing on February 4, 2011.
  • 2The filing primarily consists of a press release dated February 3, 2011, detailing the company's earnings.
  • 3Supplemental information was also provided alongside the press release.
  • 4The information furnished is for informational purposes and is not considered "filed" for regulatory liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5This filing serves as the official channel for disseminating the company's most recent quarterly financial performance to investors.
  • 6Investors should refer to the attached press release and supplemental information for specific financial metrics and operational performance details for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Essex Property Trust, Inc. is to officially report and disseminate the company's financial results and operational performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, through an attached press release and supplemental information.

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, the press release issued by Essex Property Trust, Inc. on February 3, 2011, and Exhibit 99.2, the supplemental information, both of which are attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in this report (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and is not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it does not subject the company to the same liabilities as formally filed documents.