SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2002
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-13106 77-0369576
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(Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
925 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(650) 494-3700
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Effective as of February 28, 2002, Computershare Investor Services LLC
is the new transfer agent and registrar for Essex Property Trust, Inc. The
address of Computershare Investor Services LLC is Two North LaSalle Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60602.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 28, 2002 ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
By: /s/ Michael J. Schall
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Michael J. Schall
Senior Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer