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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 28, 2016)

Filed April 28, 2016For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2016, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. The filing primarily consists of a press release and supplemental information detailing the company's performance during the period. Investors should note that this information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities as a formally filed document. The core of this filing is the announcement of the company's Q1 2016 earnings. While the specific financial metrics are detailed in the attached press release and supplemental data, the 8-K itself serves as the official notification and public dissemination of this information. Investors looking for detailed performance figures, such as revenue, net income, and operational statistics for their apartment and other properties, will need to refer to the attached exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2016, reporting Q1 2016 earnings.
  • 2The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3Information is furnished under Item 2.02, not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4The report provides an update on the company's financial condition and results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
  • 5Angela L. Kleiman, EVP & CFO, signed on behalf of both Essex Property Trust, Inc. and its subsidiary Essex Portfolio, L.P.
  • 6The filing confirms the company's principal executive offices are located in San Mateo, California.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and report Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s financial results and operational performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. It includes a press release and supplemental information that provide details on the company's earnings.

No, the information presented in this 8-K, specifically the earnings release and supplemental data, is furnished under Item 2.02. This means it is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

The detailed financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, can be found in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information).

Angela L. Kleiman is the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Essex Property Trust, Inc. She signed this 8-K filing on behalf of both the parent company and its subsidiary, Essex Portfolio, L.P., indicating her senior financial responsibility.