Summary
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2012, to report its second-quarter 2012 financial results, as detailed in a press release issued on August 1, 2012. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the earnings announcement and supplemental information provided by the company. Investors should note that the information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' under SEC regulations, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Key Highlights
- 1Essex Property Trust announced its Q2 2012 earnings results via a press release on August 1, 2012.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) by reference.
- 3The furnished information pertains to the Company's financial condition and results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
- 4This report is being furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, which deals with Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
- 5The filing clarifies that the information is not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Essex Property Trust's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, by incorporating its earnings press release and supplemental information.
The detailed financial results are presented in the press release issued by Essex Property Trust on August 1, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Supplemental information is also available as Exhibit 99.2.
No, the filing states that the information is being 'furnished' under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction is important for legal liability and the scope of incorporation by reference into other SEC filings.