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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2012)

Filed February 2, 2012For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2012, reporting on its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The report primarily incorporates by reference a press release and supplemental information detailing the company's performance. Investors should note that this information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered "filed" for certain SEC liability purposes, meaning it's an announcement of results rather than a formal amendment to past filings. The key takeaway for investors is the company's financial performance for the period, as detailed in the accompanying press release. While specific financial figures are not directly presented in the 8-K filing itself, the incorporation of the press release indicates that the company is providing its latest operational and financial condition updates to the public. Investors looking for quantitative data should refer to Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for the actual earnings and operational metrics.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing announces Essex Property Trust's earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.
  • 2The report was filed on February 2, 2012, with the earliest event reported being December 31, 2011.
  • 3Key financial and operational data are provided through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5This filing serves as notification to investors of the company's recent financial results announcement.
  • 6Investors are directed to the referenced exhibits for specific financial performance details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Essex Property Trust's earnings and financial condition for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, by incorporating a press release and supplemental information.

The specific financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to and incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing.

No, this filing does not contain new financial statements under Items 9.01(a) or 9.01(b). It primarily furnishes information related to results of operations and financial condition via a press release and supplemental data.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC and the public, but it is not subject to the same legal liability provisions as information that is formally 'filed' under other sections of SEC rules, such as Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It's an announcement of results rather than a formal amendment to past disclosures.