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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 3, 2011)

Filed November 3, 2011For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2011, reporting its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The primary purpose of this filing was to announce the company's earnings through an attached press release. While the 8-K itself doesn't detail the financial figures, it directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) for comprehensive earnings data, operational highlights, and financial condition updates for the third quarter of 2011. Investors should review the referenced press release and supplemental materials to understand key performance metrics, such as revenue, net income, Funds From Operations (FFO), occupancy rates, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. This filing serves as a crucial notification for stakeholders regarding the company's recent financial performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing announces the earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
  • 2The key financial results are provided via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) is also furnished for a more detailed financial overview.
  • 4This report serves as notification of the company's financial performance during the third quarter of 2011.
  • 5The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6The filing includes the company's charter information, including its incorporation date and principal executive offices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s earnings and financial results for the quarter that ended on September 30, 2011, by attaching the related press release and supplemental information.

The specific financial details are not directly presented in the 8-K form itself. Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release dated November 2, 2011) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information) which are attached to this filing for the comprehensive earnings data.

While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed guidance, the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) are likely to include forward-looking statements and financial guidance provided by Essex Property Trust, Inc. for future periods. Investors should carefully review these attached documents.

The information being 'furnished' pursuant to Item 2.02 means it is being provided to the SEC for informational purposes but is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This distinction can affect liability for the information presented, but investors should still treat it as material.