Summary
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on May 5, 2011, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. The primary purpose of this filing is to disseminate the information contained within the accompanying press release and supplemental financial data, which are furnished to the SEC. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not "filed," meaning it's not subject to the full liability provisions of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, although it is incorporated by reference into the report.
Key Highlights
- 1Essex Property Trust (ESS) announced its first-quarter 2011 earnings results via a press release filed on May 5, 2011.
- 2The filing includes a press release dated May 4, 2011, detailing the financial performance for the quarter ending March 31, 2011.
- 3Supplemental financial information is also provided as part of the filing.
- 4The disclosed information pertains to the Company's financial condition and results of operations for the specified period.
- 5The information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, indicating it's for public disclosure of earnings.
- 6It is important for investors to understand the 'furnished' nature of the data, which has implications for SEC liability.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide details of Essex Property Trust's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, through an attached press release and supplemental information.
Essex Property Trust's Q1 2011 earnings were announced in a press release dated May 4, 2011, which is attached as part of this 8-K filing.
When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing it for public disclosure, but it is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed'. However, it is still considered important information for investors.
The attached exhibits include a press release detailing the company's earnings for the quarter and supplemental financial information, which typically provides more granular data on financial performance and condition.