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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 14, 2011)

Filed March 14, 2011For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on March 14, 2011, to furnish materials presented at the 2011 Citigroup REIT CEO Conference. The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose a written communication, specifically a slide presentation, made by company officers at the conference. This presentation offers insights into the company's strategy, performance, and outlook directly from its leadership. Investors should note that this filing is for informational purposes and the content furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal implications as a standard filing. However, the presentation itself, provided as Exhibit 99.1, is the key takeaway for investors seeking to understand Essex Property Trust's perspective as shared at a significant industry event.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) released a presentation given at the 2011 Citigroup REIT CEO Conference.
  • 2The filing primarily serves to disclose written communications (slide presentation) from company officers.
  • 3The content was presented by ESS leadership, offering direct insights into the company's operations and strategy.
  • 4This 8-K is furnished under Regulation FD, ensuring broad and equal dissemination of material information.
  • 5The information provided is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability.
  • 6Exhibit 99.1 contains the actual slide presentation for investor review.
  • 7The filing indicates management's active participation in key industry conferences to communicate with stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose a presentation (in the form of slides) that Essex Property Trust, Inc. officers provided at the 2011 Citigroup REIT CEO Conference. This ensures that information shared at the conference is available to all investors.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing, including the presentation slides, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it does not carry the same legal liabilities as other SEC filings.

The actual content of the presentation is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors can access this exhibit through the SEC's EDGAR database or through Essex Property Trust's investor relations portal if they have made it available there.

While the 8-K does not detail the content, presentations at REIT CEO conferences typically cover a company's financial performance, portfolio strategy, market outlook, development pipeline, and management's views on the real estate investment trust sector. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for specific details.