8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 1, 2013)

Filed August 1, 2013For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on August 1, 2013, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. The primary purpose of the filing was to provide investors with the company's earnings press release and supplemental financial information. This report allows investors to review the company's operational and financial performance during the specified period, including key metrics related to its real estate operations. While the filing itself is a notification of the press release and supplemental data, the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) is where the detailed financial results are disclosed. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures on revenue, net income, funds from operations (FFO), and other relevant performance indicators for the quarter. The supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) likely provides further granularity on asset-level performance, portfolio statistics, or segment reporting, offering a deeper dive into the drivers of the company's results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust (ESS) filed an 8-K on August 1, 2013, reporting Q2 2013 earnings.
  • 2The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release dated July 31, 2013, announcing the quarterly results.
  • 3Supplemental financial information for the quarter is also provided as an exhibit.
  • 4Investors can access key financial metrics and operational performance details through the attached press release and supplemental data.
  • 5The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes.
  • 6This report serves as an official notification to the market regarding ESS's Q2 2013 financial condition and operational results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, are primarily found in the press release issued by Essex Property Trust on July 31, 2013 (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

The information in this report is 'furnished' pursuant to Item 2.02, meaning it is provided to the SEC for public dissemination but is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. This has implications for liability under those specific sections of securities law.

Supplemental financial information often provides more in-depth data beyond the standard earnings release. For a REIT like Essex Property Trust, this could include detailed portfolio statistics, property-level performance data, operating metrics, balance sheet details, or segment-specific financial information that aids in a deeper understanding of the company's operational performance and financial condition.