Summary
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2012, to report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish a press release and supplemental information detailing the company's performance. Investors should note that the information provided is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is providing an update but not subject to the same liabilities as a formally filed document under that specific section.
Key Highlights
- 1Disclosure of Q3 2012 earnings for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS).
- 2The filing includes a press release dated October 31, 2012, announcing the quarterly results.
- 3Supplemental financial information was also provided with the filing.
- 4The information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
- 5The furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes.
- 6This filing serves as an update on the company's financial condition and results of operations for the period ending September 30, 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide investors with the earnings results and financial condition of Essex Property Trust, Inc. for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, via an attached press release and supplemental information.
When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing an update to the market. However, it is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction means the company is not subject to the same level of liability for that specific information as it would be for a formally 'filed' document.
The detailed financial results are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this 8-K filing. These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the report.