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Exhibit 99.1


Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following tables set forth summary financial and operating information for the Company from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2011.

    Years Ended December 31,  
   
2011
   
2010 (1)
   
2009(1)
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
OPERATING DATA:
                             
REVENUES
                             
Rental and other property
  $ 465,713     $ 405,728     $ 401,550     $ 397,673     $ 364,216  
Management and other fees
    6,780       4,551       4,325       5,166       5,090  
      472,493       410,279       405,875       402,839       369,306  
EXPENSES
                                       
Property operating expenses
    159,234       143,164       137,457       130,328       119,400  
Depreciation
    151,428       128,221       116,540       108,221       95,148  
General and administrative
    20,694       23,255       24,966       27,684       26,673  
Cost of management and other fees
    4,610       2,707       3,096       -       -  
Impairment and other charges
    -       2,302       13,084       650       800  
      335,966       299,649       295,143       266,883       242,021  
Earnings from operations
    136,527       110,630       110,732       135,956       127,285  
                                         
Interest expense before amortization expense
    (91,694 )     (82,756 )     (81,196 )     (78,203 )     (79,053 )
Amortization expense
    (11,474 )     (4,828 )     (4,820 )     (6,860 )     (6,843 )
Interest and other income
    17,139       27,841       13,040       11,337       10,310  
Equity (loss) income from co-investments
    (467 )     (1,715 )     670       7,820       3,120  
Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt
    (1,163 )     (10 )     4,750       3,997       -  
Gain on the sales of real estate
    -       -       103       4,578       -  
Income before discontinued operations
    48,868       49,162       43,279       78,625       54,819  
Income from discontinued operations
    8,648       1,620       10,460       5,770       148,242  
Net income
    57,516       50,782       53,739       84,395       203,061  
                                         
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (10,446 )     (14,848 )     (16,631 )     (22,255 )     (90,961 )
Net income attributable to controlling interest
    47,070       35,934       37,108       62,140       112,100  
Dividends to preferred stockholders
    (4,753 )     (2,170 )     (4,860 )     (9,241 )     (9,174 )
Excess (deficit) of the carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem preferred stock
    (1,949 )     -       49,952       -       -  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 40,368     $ 33,764     $ 82,200     $ 52,899     $ 102,926  
Per share data:
                                       
Basic:
                                       
Income before discontinued operations available to common stockholders
  $ 0.99     $ 1.09     $ 2.66     $ 1.88     $ 1.07  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 1.24     $ 1.14     $ 3.01     $ 2.10     $ 4.19  
Weighted average common stock outstanding
    32,542       29,667       27,270       25,205       24,548  
Diluted:
                                       
Income before discontinued operations available to common stockholders
  $ 0.99     $ 1.09     $ 2.56     $ 1.87     $ 1.04  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 1.24     $ 1.14     $ 2.91     $ 2.09     $ 4.10  
Weighted average common stock outstanding
    32,629       29,734       29,747       25,347       25,101  
Cash dividend per common share
  $ 4.16     $ 4.13     $ 4.12     $ 4.08     $ 3.72  

 
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As of December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
($ in thousands)
 
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
                             
Investment in rental properties (before accumulated depreciation)
  $ 4,313,064     $ 3,964,561     $ 3,412,930     $ 3,279,788     $ 3,117,759  
Net investment in rental properties
    3,393,038       3,189,008       2,663,466       2,639,762       2,575,772  
Real estate under development
    44,280       217,531       274,965       272,273       233,445  
Total assets
    4,036,964       3,732,887       3,254,637       3,164,823       2,980,323  
Total secured indebtedness
    1,745,858       2,082,745       1,832,549       1,588,931       1,362,873  
Total unsecured indebtedness
    615,000       176,000       14,893       165,457       282,486  
Cumulative convertible preferred stock
    4,349       4,349       4,349       145,912       145,912  
Cumulative redeemable preferred stock
    73,750       25,000       25,000       25,000       25,000  
Stockholders' equity
    1,437,527       1,149,946       1,053,096       852,227       803,417  

   
As of and for the years ended December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
OTHER DATA:
                             
Net income
  $ 57,516     $ 50,782     $ 53,739     $ 84,395     $ 203,061  
Interest expense before amortization expense
    91,694       82,756       81,196       78,203       79,053  
Amortization expense
    11,474       4,828       4,820       6,860       6,843  
Tax expense (benefit)
    (1,682 )     -       -       -       396  
Depreciation(2)
    152,543       129,712       118,522       113,294       102,250  
EBITDA(3)
  $ 311,545     $ 268,078     $ 258,277     $ 282,752     $ 391,603  

 
(1)
The above financial reporting and operating information from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010 reflect the reclassification of costs of management and other fees from general and administrative expenses in order to conform to current year presentation.  Results of operations for 2008 and 2007 have not been reclassified.  Because 2008 and 2007 have not been reclassified, the results for these periods may not be comparable to the results for the later periods set forth above.

 
(2)
Includes amounts classified within discontinued operations.

 
(3)
EBITDA is an operating measure and is defined as net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.  EBITDA, as defined by the Company, is not a recognized measurement under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.  This measurement should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as a measure of profitability or liquidity.  The Company’s definition may not be comparable to that of other companies.

 
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.  These consolidated financial statements include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to reflect a fair statement of the results and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

OVERVIEW

The Company is a self-administered and self-managed REIT that acquires, develops, redevelops and manages apartment communities in selected residential areas located primarily in the West Coast of the United States.  The Company owns all of its interests in its real estate investments, directly or indirectly, through the Operating Partnership.  The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and, as of December 31, 2011, had an approximately 93.8% general partner interest in the Operating Partnership.

The Company’s investment strategy has two components: constant monitoring of existing markets, and evaluation of new markets to identify areas with the characteristics that underlie rental growth.  The Company’s strong financial condition supports its investment strategy by enhancing its ability to quickly shift acquisition, development, and disposition activities to markets that will optimize the performance of the portfolio.

As of December 31, 2011, the Company had ownership interests in 159 communities, comprising 32,753 apartment units, and the apartment communities are located in the following major West Coast regions:

Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Ventura counties)
Northern California (the San Francisco Bay Area)
Seattle Metro (Seattle metropolitan area)

As of December 31, 2011, the Company also had ownership interests in five commercial buildings (with approximately 315,900 square feet).

As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s development pipeline was comprised of five unconsolidated joint venture projects under development, one unconsolidated joint venture predevelopment project and three consolidated land parcels held for future development or sale aggregating 2,014 units, with total incurred costs of $227.1 million, and estimated remaining project costs of approximately $282.6 million for total estimated project costs of $422.6 million.  By region, the Company's operating results for 2010 and 2011 and projections for 2012 new housing supply, job growth, and rental income as follows:

Southern California Region:  As of December 31, 2011, this region represented 48% of the Company’s consolidated apartment units.  During the year ended December 31, 2011, revenues for “2011/2010 Same-Properties” (as defined below), or “Same-Property revenues,” increased 2.7% in 2011 as compared to 2010.  In 2012, the Company expects new residential supply (excluding Santa Barbara and Riverside counties) of 5,400 multifamily and 5,100 single family homes, which represents a total new supply of 0.2% and 0.1% of existing stock, respectively.  The Company assumes an increase of 78,800 jobs or 1.2%, and an increase in rental income of 3.0% to 5.0% in 2012.

Northern California Region:  As of December 31, 2011, this region represented 30% of the Company’s consolidated apartment units.  Same-Property revenues increased 5.7% in 2011 as compared to 2010.  In 2012, the Company expects new residential supply of 3,000 multifamily and 2,200 single family homes, which represents a total new supply of 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, of existing stock.  The Company assumes an increase of 48,000 jobs or 1.7%, and an increase in rental income of 7.0% to 9.0% in 2012.

Seattle Metro Region: As of December 31, 2011, this region represented 22% of the Company’s consolidated apartment units.  Same-Property revenues increased 4.6% in 2011 as compared to 2010.  In 2012, the Company expects new residential supply of 1,800 multifamily and 3,400 single family homes, which represents a total new supply of 0.5% of existing stock.  The Company assumes an increase of 25,000 jobs or 1.8%, and an increase in rental income of 7.0% to 9.0% in 2012.

The Company expects 2012 same-property revenues to increase between 5% and 7% compared to 2011 results, as renewal leases and new leases are signed at higher rents than 2011 during 2012.  The Company expects same-property financial occupancy to be consistent with 2011 at 96.4%, thus 2012 revenues will increase 5% to 7% due to a similar increase in scheduled rent.  Same-property operating expenses are expected to increase from 1.1% in 2011, to a range of 2% and 3% in 2012.  Finally, same-property net operating income (“NOI”) which is defined as same-property revenues less same-property operating expenses is expected to increase from 5.5% for 2011 to a range of 7% to 9% in 2012.

 
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The Company’s consolidated communities are as follows:

   
As of December 31, 2011
   
As of December 31, 2010
 
   
Apartment Units
   
%
   
Apartment Units
   
%
 
Southern California
    13,205       48 %     13,076       49 %
Northern California
    8,106       30 %     7,696       29 %
Seattle Metro
    6,108       22 %     5,980       22 %
Total
    27,419       100 %     26,752       100 %

Co-investments including Fund II and Wesco I communities, Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place, and preferred equity co-investment communities are not included in the table presented above for both years.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 2011 to the Year Ended December 31, 2010

The Company’s average financial occupancies for the Company’s stabilized apartment communities or “2011/2010 Same-Properties” (stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010) decreased 50 basis points to 96.4% in 2011 from 96.9% in 2010.  Financial occupancy is defined as the percentage resulting from dividing actual rental revenue by total possible rental revenue.  Actual rental revenue represents contractual rental revenue pursuant to leases without considering delinquency and concessions.  Total possible rental revenue represents the value of all apartment units, with occupied units valued at contractual rental rates pursuant to leases and vacant units valued at estimated market rents.  We believe that financial occupancy is a meaningful measure of occupancy because it considers the value of each vacant unit at its estimated market rate.
 
Market rates are determined using a variety of factors such as effective rental rates at the property based on recently signed leases and asking rates for comparable properties in the market.  The recently signed effective rates at the property are used as the starting point in the determination of the market rates of vacant units.  The Company then increases or decreases these rates based on the supply and demand in the apartment community’s market.  The Company will check the reasonableness of these rents based on its position within the market and compare the rents against the asking rents by comparable properties in the market.  Financial occupancy may not completely reflect short-term trends in physical occupancy and financial occupancy rates as disclosed by other REITs may not be comparable to the Company’s calculation of financial occupancy.

The Company does not take into account delinquency and concessions to calculate actual rent for occupied units and market rents for vacant units.  The calculation of financial occupancy compares contractual rates for occupied units to estimated market rents for unoccupied units, thus the calculation compares the gross value of all apartment units excluding delinquency and concessions. For apartment communities that are development properties in lease-up without stabilized occupancy figures, the Company believes the physical occupancy rate is the appropriate performance metric.  While an apartment community is in the lease-up phase, the Company’s primary motivation is to stabilize the property which may entail the use of rent concessions and other incentives, and thus financial occupancy which is based on contractual revenue is not considered the best metric to quantify occupancy.

The regional breakdown of the Company’s 2011/2010 Same-Property portfolio for financial occupancy for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
 
   
Years ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Southern California
    96.3 %     96.8 %
Northern California
    96.6 %     97.2 %
Seattle Metro
    96.4 %     96.9 %
 
 
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The following table provides a breakdown of revenue amounts, including the revenues attributable to 2011/2010 Same-Properties.

         
Years Ended
             
   
Number of
   
December 31,
   
Dollar
   
Percentage
 
   
Properties
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
   
Change
 
Property Revenues ($ in thousands)
                             
2011/2010 Same-Properties:
                             
Southern California
    58     $ 204,748     $ 199,348     $ 5,400       2.7 %
Northern California
    28       123,451       116,796       6,655       5.7  
Seattle Metro
    23       61,827       59,101       2,726       4.6  
Total 2011/2010 Same-Property revenues
    109       390,026       375,245       14,781       3.9  
2011/2010 Non-Same Property Revenues (1)
            75,687       30,483       45,204       148.3  
Total property revenues
          $ 465,713     $ 405,728     $ 59,985       14.8 %

(1) 
Includes twelve communities acquired after January 1, 2010, two redevelopment communities, eight development communities, and three commercial buildings.

2011/2010 Same-Property Revenues increased by $14.8 million or 3.9% to $390.0 million for 2011 compared to $375.2 million in 2010.  The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in scheduled rents of $15.1 million as reflected in an increase of 4.1% in average rental rates from $1,318 per unit for 2010 to $1,372 per unit for 2011.  Scheduled rents increased in all regions by 2.7%, 6.2%, and 4.8% in Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle Metro, respectively.  Other income and free rent also increased by $0.6 million and $1.6 million, respectively in 2011.  Bad debt expense decreased slightly by $0.2 million and rent concessions were comparable between years.  Occupancy decreased 50 basis points in 2011 to 96.4% compared to 96.9% in 2010 which resulted in a decrease in revenue of $2.5 million due to the Company’s focus on increasing renewal and new lease rents at the communities compared to 2010 and 2009 when high occupancy was the primary objective due to market conditions.

2011/2010 Non-Same Property Revenues revenue increased $45.2 million in 2011 compared to 2010, due to the acquisition of twelve operating properties since January 1, 2010.  Three communities were acquired in 2011 comprised of Delano, The Bernard, and 1000 Kiely and nine communities were acquired in 2010 comprised of Santee Court, Courtyard off Main, Corbella at Juanita Bay, Anavia, 416 on Broadway, 101 San Fernando, The Commons, Bella Villagio, and Elevation.  The increase in non-same property revenue is also attributable to eight development communities (Via, Santee Village, Bellerive, Muse, Allegro, Axis 2300, Fourth & U and Joule) and the acquisition of the Santa Clara retail center.

Management and other fees from affiliates increased $2.2 million or 49.0% to $6.8 million in 2011 compared to $4.6 million in 2010.  The increase is primarily due to the asset and property management fees earned from Wesco I and II co-investments formed during 2011, and development fees earned from the joint ventures formed in 2011 to develop Epic, West Dublin, Fountain at La Brea, Santa Monica at La Brea, and Queen Anne development projects.

Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes increased $11.5 million or 11.0% for 2011 compared to 2010, primarily due to the acquisition of twelve communities and one retail center, and the lease-up of eight development properties.  2011/2010 Same-Property operating expenses excluding real estate taxes increased by $2.1 million or 2.2% for 2011 compared to 2010, due primarily to an increase of $1.1 million in repairs and maintenance expenses including a $0.5 million increase in turnover costs.

Real estate taxes increased $4.6 million or 11.7% for 2011 compared to 2010, due primarily to the acquisition of twelve communities and one retail center and expensing property taxes instead of capitalizing the cost for communities that were previously under development.  Same-Property real estate taxes decreased by $0.7 million or 1.9% for 2011 compared to the 2010 due to a reduction in assessed property valuations for select communities located in California and a decrease in assessed valuations for select properties in the Seattle Metro.

Depreciation expense increased by $23.2 million or 18.1% for 2011 compared to 2010, due to the acquisition of twelve communities, the completion of eight development communities, and the capitalization of approximately $95.3 million in additions to rental properties for 2011, including $45.1 million spent on redevelopment,  $16.4 million spent on improvements to recent acquisitions, $7.6 million on revenue generating capital, and the capitalization of approximately $52.7 million in additions to rental properties for 2010, including the capitalization of approximately $16.3 million spent on redevelopment and revenue generating capital and $6.4 million on acquisition capital.
 
 
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General and administrative expense decreased $2.6 million or 11.0% for 2011 compared to 2010 primarily due to $1.6 million in non-recurring compensation costs related to the CEO’s retirement in 2010 and certain staff in 2011 reallocated to manage newly formed co-investments including Wesco I and II.

Cost of management and other fees increased $1.9 million compared to 2010 primarily due to an increase in administrative costs due to hiring of additional staff to assist with the management of the Company’s co-investments including Wesco I and II and the development joint ventures formed in 2011.

Impairment and other charges of $2.3 million in 2010 relates to an expense recorded by the Company due to the hedge ineffectiveness of certain forward-starting swaps that were settled in 2010.

Interest expense before amortization increased $8.9 million or 10.8% in 2011, primarily due to the increase in average outstanding debt, and a decrease in capitalized interest of $1.2 million compared to 2010.

Amortization expense increased by $6.6 million in 2011 compared to 2010 due primarily to the settlement of forward starting swaps in the third and fourth quarters of 2010 that were applied to new 10-year secured mortgage loans, and as a result, the settlement amounts are being amortized over the ten years.

Interest and other income decreased by $10.7 million for 2011 primarily due to a decrease of $7.5 million in gains from the sales of marketable securities.  The Company sold marketable securities for a gain of $5.0 million during 2011 compared to $12.5 million in gains generated from the sale of marketable securities for 2010.  Additionally, interest on notes receivables decreased by $3.4 million in 2011 compared to 2010.  This primarily relates to the settlement of the Santee Court note in 2010 upon the Company’s acquisition of the Santee Court property and a full year of interest in 2011 on a note purchased at a discount during the fourth quarter of 2010.  Finally, interest and dividends on marketable securities decreased by $1.6 million in 2011 compared to 2010 due to lower average investment balances, and this decrease was offset by a $1.6 million increase in other income resulting from an income tax benefit from a taxable REIT subsidiary that met the “more likely than not” threshold in the fourth quarter of 2011.  This tax benefit relates to the write-off of an investment in a joint venture development project recognized during 2009.

Equity (loss) income in co-investments was a loss of $0.5 million in 2011 compared to a loss of $1.7 million in 2010 due primarily to the gain on the sale of a co-investment of $0.9 million and an increase in income of $3.3 million related to the Company’s preferred equity investments made in 2010 and 2011, partially offset by an increase in losses attributable to Wesco I and Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place.  Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place achieved stabilization in second quarter of 2011.

Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt was a loss of $1.2 million for 2011 due to the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the termination of the Company’s $250 million secured line of credit with Freddie Mac and mortgages paid-off before maturity in 2011.

Income from discontinued operations for 2011 was $8.6 million and includes a gain of $5.2 million on the sale of Woodlawn Colonial and a gain of $3.2 million on the sale of Clarendon along with the operating results for these properties and internal disposition costs.  For 2011 and 2010 discontinued operations consisted of the operating results of the two properties sold in 2011 and the operating results of Tierra del Sol/Norte and Alpine Country which were sold in 2012.

Excess of the carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem preferred stock for 2011 was $1.9 million due to the redemption of all of the Series B preferred units, which resulted in excess of cash paid of $1.0 million over the carrying value of Series B preferred units and the redemption of Series F preferred stock which resulted in excess of cash paid of $0.9 million over the carrying value of Series F preferred stock due to deferred offering costs and original issuance discounts.

Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 2010 to the Year Ended December 31, 2009

The Company’s average financial occupancies for the Company’s stabilized apartment communities for “2010/2009 Same-Properties” (stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009) remained consistent at 97.0% for 2010 and 2009.

 
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The regional breakdown of the Company’s stabilized 2010/2009 Same-Property portfolio for financial occupancy for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

   
Years ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Southern California
    96.8 %     96.6 %
Northern California
    97.3 %     97.7 %
Seattle Metro
    96.9 %     97.1 %

The following table provides a breakdown of revenue amounts, including the revenues attributable to 2010/2009 Same-Properties.

         
Years Ended
             
   
Number of
   
December 31,
   
Dollar
   
Percentage
 
   
Properties
   
2010
   
2009
   
Change
   
Change
 
Property Revenues ($ in thousands)
                             
2010/2009 Same-Properties:
                             
Southern California
    56     $ 192,196     $ 196,191     $ (3,995 )     (2.0 ) %
Northern California
    28       114,346       118,776       (4,430 )     (3.7 )
Seattle Metro
    23       59,101       63,575       (4,474 )     (7.0 )
Total 2010/2009 Same-Property revenues
    107       365,643       378,542       (12,899 )     (3.4 )
2010/2009 Non-Same Property Revenues (1)
            40,085       23,008       17,077       74.2  
Total property revenues
          $ 405,728     $ 401,550     $ 4,178       1.0 %

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Includes ten communities acquired after January 1, 2009, two redevelopment communities, six development communities, and two commercial buildings.

2010/2009 Same-Property Revenues decreased by $12.9 million or 3.4% to $365.6 million for 2010 compared to $378.5 million in 2009.  The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in 2010/2009 Same-Property community’s scheduled rents of $15.2 million as reflected in a decrease of 4.0% in 2010/2009 Same-Property communities average rental rates from $1,361 per unit for 2009 to $1,306 per unit for 2010.  Scheduled rents decreased in all regions and specifically by 3.1%, 3.9%, and 7.6% in Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle Metro, respectively.  The Company had experienced a decrease in scheduled rents due to the slowdown in the economy coupled with job losses during 2009 and absorption of new housing supply.  During 2009 and 2010, the Company experienced a decrease in gross revenue in comparison to the prior year in the Company’s markets from the reduction in rents from leases entered into during those periods, but starting in the third quarter of 2010 the Company has experienced sequential revenue growth and an increase in scheduled rents.  Offsetting the decrease in schedule rents, was a decrease in bad debt expense and rent concessions of $1.7 million, utility billings income increased $0.8 million, and other income decreased $0.4 million between years due primarily to a decrease in revenue from the fees charged for early termination of leases in 2009.

2010/2009 Non-Same Property Revenues increased by $17.1 million or 74.2% to $40.1 million for 2010 from $23.0 million for 2009.  The increase was primarily due to revenue generated from ten operating communities acquired after January 1, 2009 consisting of Regency at Encino, Eagle Rim, 101 San Fernando, The Commons, Bella Villagio, Santee Court, Courtyard off Main, Corbella at Juanita Bay, Anavia, and 416 on Broadway, six development communities consisting of Allegro, Joule, Fourth & U, Axis 2300, The Grand, and Belmont Station, two redevelopment communities, and two commercial buildings.

Management and other fees from affiliates increased $0.2 million to $4.5 million in 2010 compared to $4.3 million in 2009.  The increase is primarily due to the acquisition fee of $0.5 million related to the purchase of Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place in a co-investment and property management fees from this co-investment that were partially offset by a decrease in development fees from Fund II.

Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes increased $2.9 million or 2.8% for 2010 compared to 2009, primarily due to the acquisition of ten communities, and the completion of six development properties.  2010/2009 Same-Property operating expenses excluding real estate taxes increased slightly by $0.1 million or 0.8% for 2010 compared to 2009.
 
 
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Real estate taxes increased $2.8 million or 7.8% for 2010 compared to 2009, due mainly to the acquisition of ten communities which resulted in an increase in property taxes of $1.5 million and the completion of six development communities which resulted in an increase in property taxes of $0.5 million compared to 2009.  For same-property results, real estate taxes are limited to a 2% increase for communities in California, and real estate taxes increased on average by 3.5% in the Seattle Metro area from 2009.  During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company received notification of temporary reductions in property taxes for the second half of 2010 for certain communities located mainly located in Contra Costa and Ventura counties, which decreased property taxes for those communities by approximately $0.5 million compared to 2009.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $11.7 million or 10.0% for 2010 compared to 2009, due to the acquisition of ten new communities, and the completion of six development properties.  Depreciation expense also increased due to the capitalization of approximately $52.7 million in additions to rental properties during 2010 including $16.3 million spent on redevelopment and revenue generating capital expenditures along with a full year of depreciation expense in 2010 versus a partial year of depreciation expense in 2009 for approximately $55.6 million in 2009 improvements capitalized.

General and administrative expense decreased $1.7 million or 6.9% for 2010 compared to 2009, primarily due to $3.8 million in expense of unamortized costs related to the cancellation of the Outperformance Plan in 2009.  During 2010, the company incurred $1.6 million in non-recurring compensation related to the CEO’s retirement, which is included in general and administrative expense.

Cost of management and other fees decreased $0.4 million or 12.6% compared to 2009 primarily due to a decrease in costs related to the completion of three Fund II development communities.

Impairment and other charges for 2010 relates to $2.3 million in expense attributable to hedge ineffectiveness of certain forward-starting swaps that were settled in 2010, and for 2009 the Company incurred $13.1 million in impairment and other charges due to the write-off of development costs totaling $6.7 million related to two land parcels that will no longer be developed by the Company, $0.6 million recorded for additional loan loss reserves related to a note receivable secured by an apartment community in the Portland Metropolitan Area, and $5.8 million due to the write-off of an investment in a joint venture development project.

Interest and other income increased by $14.8 million for 2010 primarily due to gains on sales of marketable securities for $12.5 million compared to $1.0 million in gains on sales of securities in 2009 and an increase in 2010 of $5.3 million for interest income earned on notes receivable primarily related to the Santee Court note receivable in 2010, which was purchased in May 2010 at a discount to the outstanding principal on the note.  Those increases in interest and other income were offset partially by a decrease of $1.1 million in interest earned on marketable securities and cash equivalents compared to 2009 due to lower average investment balances.

Equity (loss) income in co-investments decreased by $2.4 million for 2010 compared to 2009 due primarily to the Company recording its $1.8 million share of loss from operations incurred by Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place which is a development community in lease-up that was acquired in the first quarter of 2010.  The remainder of the difference is attributable to a decrease in earnings for Fund II in 2010 compared to 2009.

Gain(loss) on early retirement of debt was $4.8 million for 2009 due to the repurchase of  the Company’s exchangeable bonds totaling $166.7 million in 2009 at a discount to par value.

Income from discontinued operations for 2010 was $1.6 million which related to operations from Woodlawn Colonial and Clarendon office building which were sold in 2011 and Tierra del Sol/Norte and Alpine Country which were sold in 2012. The $10.5 million for 2009 includes the operating results for Woodlawn Colonial and Clarendon office building sold in 2011 and Tierra del Sol/Norte and Alpine Country which were sold in 2012, a gain of $2.9 million on the sale of Maple Leaf, a gain of $2.5 million on the sale of Spring Lake, a gain of $1.6 million on the sale of Carlton Heights Villa, a gain of $0.9 million on the sale of Grand Regency, and a gain of $0.8 million on the sale of Mountain View.

Excess of the carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem preferred stock for 2010 was $0 since there were no such redemptions in 2010.  The $50.0 million for 2009 related to the repurchase of $145.0 million of the Company's Series G Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock at a discount to carrying value.

 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2011, Standard and Poor's (“S&P”) and Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") credit agencies rated Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Essex Portfolio, L.P. BBB/Stable.  Also in February 2012, Moody’s Investors Service initiated coverage of the Company and assigned a Baa2 issuer rating to Essex Portfolio, L.P., and the rating outlook is stable.
 
At December 31, 2011, the Company had $12.9 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $74.3 million in marketable securities, of which $27.5 million were held available for sale.  The Company believes that cash flows generated by its operations, existing cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balances, availability under existing lines of credit, access to capital markets and the ability to generate cash from the disposition of real estate are sufficient to meet all of the Company’s reasonably anticipated cash needs during 2012.  The timing, source and amounts of cash flows provided by financing activities and used in investing activities are sensitive to changes in interest rates and other fluctuations in the capital markets environment, which can affect the Company’s plans for acquisitions, dispositions, development and redevelopment activities.

The Company has two lines of credit aggregating $440.0 million as of December 31, 2011.  The Company had a $425.0 million unsecured line of credit with an accordion option to $500.0 million.  As of December 31, 2011 there was a $150.0 million balance on this unsecured line.  The underlying interest rate on the $425.0 million line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to Fitch and S&P ratings on the credit facility and the rate was LIBOR plus 1.25% as of December 31, 2011.  This facility matures in December 2014 with two one-year extensions, exercisable by the Company.  During the first quarter of 2011, the Company entered into a new working capital unsecured line of credit agreement for $15.0 million.  As of December 31, 2011 there was no balance outstanding on this unsecured line.  The underlying interest rate on the $15.0 million line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to Fitch and S&P ratings on the credit facility of LIBOR plus 1.25%.  This facility matures in January 2012 with one one-year extension, exercisable by the Company.  During January 2012, the Company renegotiated the terms of the line of credit increasing the borrowing limit to $25.0 million and extended the term of the loan to January 2014, with a one year extension option.

The Company also had a $250.0 million credit facility from Freddie Mac, which was secured by eleven apartment communities.  The Company elected to terminate the line of credit in the fourth quarter of 2011 and accordingly wrote off the related deferred finance charges totaling $0.6 million for year ended December 31, 2011.

The line of credit and unsecured debt agreements contain debt covenants related to limitations on indebtedness and liabilities, maintenance of minimum levels of consolidated earnings before depreciation, interest and amortization.  The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants as of December 31, 2011.

During 2011, the Company issued $265.0 million of unsecured bonds through private placement offerings, $150.0 million at 4.4% with a maturity date of March 2016, $40.0 million at 4.5% with a maturity date of September 2017, and $75.0 million at 4.92% with a maturity date of December 2019.  The proceeds from the bond offerings were used primarily to repay outstanding mortgages, redeem the Series F Preferred Stock, and pay down the Company’s line of credit.  During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company closed a 5-year, $200 million unsecured term loan.  The term loan has a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.425%.  In conjunction with this transaction the Company has entered into interest rate swap contracts for a term of five years with a total notional amount of $150.0 million.  The interest rate swaps effectively convert the borrowing rate on $150 million of the $200 million variable rate unsecured term to a fixed rate of 2.66%.

In January 2011, additional banks entered into equity distribution agreements with the Company including Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., Liquidnet, Inc., and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc.  Pursuant to its equity distribution program the Company issued 2,459,947 shares of common stock for $323.9 million, net of fees and commissions, during the year ended December 31, 2011.  Under this program, the Company may from time to time sell shares of common stock into the existing trading market at current market prices, and the Company anticipates using the net proceeds to pay down debt, acquire apartment communities and fund the development pipeline.  As of December 31, 2011 the Company may sell an additional 566,353 shares under the current equity distribution program.

During March 2010, the Company filed a new shelf registration statement with the SEC, allowing the Company to sell an undetermined number or amount of certain equity and debt securities as defined in the prospectus.

 
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In the second quarter of 2011, the Company issued 2,950,000 shares of 7.125% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series H”) at a price of $25.00 per share for net proceeds of $71.2 million, net of costs and original issuance discounts.  The Series H has no maturity date and generally may not be called by the Company before April 13, 2016.  Net proceeds from the Series H offering were used to redeem all of the 7.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units of Essex Portfolio, L.P. (“Series B”) with a liquidation value of $80.0 million.  The Company also redeemed its 7.8125% Series F Preferred Stock (“Series F”) at liquidation value for $25.0 million.

As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s mortgage notes payable totaled $1.7 billion which consisted of $1.5 billion in fixed rate debt with interest rates varying from 4.9% to 7.4% and maturity dates ranging from 2012 to 2021 and $243.6 million of variable rate debt with a weighted average interest rate of 1.7% ($202.7 million of the variable debt is tax-exempt variable rate demand notes).  The tax-exempt variable rate demand notes have maturity dates ranging from 2025 to 2039, and $187.8 million are subject to interest rate caps.

The Company pays quarterly dividends from cash available for distribution. Until it is distributed, cash available for distribution is invested by the Company primarily in investment grade securities held available for sale or is used by the Company to reduce balances outstanding under its line of credit.

Derivative Activity

During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company entered into four interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $150.0 million that effectively fixed the interest rate on $150.0 million of the $200.0 million unsecured term loan at 2.6% through November 2016.  These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting.  As of December 31, 2011 the Company also had twelve interest rate cap contracts totaling a notional amount of $187.8 million that qualify for hedge accounting as they effectively limit the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the underlying variable interest rate for $202.7 million of the Company’s tax exempt variable rate debt.  The aggregate carrying value of the interest rate swap contracts was a liability of $1.4 million and the aggregate carrying value of the interest rate cap contracts was an asset of $0.2 million.

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company settled its remaining $20.0 million forward starting swap contract for $2.3 million which was applied to the $32.0 million mortgage obtained in February 2011, increasing the effective borrowing rate from 5.4% to 6.2%.

During 2010, the Company settled $355 million in forward-starting swap contracts for $81.3 million which was applied to 10-year mortgage loans obtained in 2010.  The settlement of the forward-starting swaps increased the average effective interest rate on these mortgage loans from 4.5% to 6.8%.   During 2010, the Company incurred $2.3 million in expense related to the ineffectiveness of certain of the settled forward-starting swap hedges, which is included in impairment and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010.  No hedge ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges was incurred during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2009.

During July 2010, the Company entered into a swap transaction (the “Swap”) with respect to $38.0 million of tax-exempt bonds for the 101 San Fernando apartment community (the “Bonds”) with Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”).  This swap is not designated as a hedge; accordingly the change in fair value of the swap is recorded as a gain or loss in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.  Under the terms of the Swap, the Company pays a variable amount equal to the SIFMA Index plus a fixed spread on a notional amount that starts at $35.2 million and over the three-year term of the swap increases ratably to $38.0 million.  In return, Citibank pays an amount equal to the coupon on the Bonds multiplied by the outstanding par value of the bonds, $38.0 million.  The Swap has a termination date of July 12, 2013 and may be terminated by the Company at anytime commencing in July 2011 and by Citibank if certain events occur.  Upon termination of the swap, whether early or on the stated termination date, a payment based on the change in value of the Bonds will occur.  Should the Bonds decline in value from the $35.2 million value of the Bonds at the inception of the swap, the Company will be obligated to make a payment equal to 100% of the price depreciation.  Should the Bonds increase in value, Citibank will be obligated to make a payment equal to approximately 85% of the price appreciation. As of December 31, 2011, the fair value of the swap was a liability of $1.8 million.

Issuance of Common Stock

Pursuant to its equity distribution program with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., Liquidnet, Inc., and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc., in 2011, the Company issued 2.5 million shares of common stock for $323.9 million, net of fees and commissions, and in 2010, the Company issued 2.4 million shares of common stock for $251.5 million, net of fees and commissions.  Under this program, the Company may from time to time sell shares of common stock into the existing trading market at current market prices, and the Company anticipates using the net proceeds to pay down debt and fund the development pipeline.

 
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Capital Expenditures

Non-revenue generating capital expenditures are improvements and upgrades that extend the useful life of the property.  For the year ended December 31, 2011, non-revenue generating capital expenditures totaled approximately $963 per unit. The Company expects to incur approximately $1,100 per unit in non-revenue generating capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2012.  These expenditures do not include the improvements required in connection with the origination of mortgage loans, expenditures for deferred maintenance on acquisition properties, and expenditures for property renovations and improvements which are expected to generate additional revenue.  The Company expects that cash from operations and/or its lines of credit will fund such expenditures.  However, there can be no assurance that the actual expenditures incurred during 2012 and/or the funding thereof will not be significantly different than the Company’s current expectations.

Development and Predevelopment Pipeline

The Company defines development activities as new communities that are in various stages of active development, or the community is in lease-up and phases of the project are not completed.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company had five unconsolidated joint venture active development projects comprised of 1,235 units with an estimated cost of $422.6 million, of which $282.6 million remains to be expended.  See discussion in the section, “Development and redevelopment activities may delayed, not completed, and/or not achieve expected results” in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this Form 10-K.

The Company defines the predevelopment pipeline as proposed communities in negotiation or in the entitlement process with a high likelihood of becoming entitled development projects.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company had one unconsolidated joint venture development project aggregating 481 units that was classified as a predevelopment project.  The estimated total cost of the predevelopment pipeline at December 31, 2011 was $42.8 million.   The Company may also acquire land for future development purposes or sale.   The Company has incurred $44.3 million in costs related to land held for future development or sale aggregating 298 units as of December 31, 2011.

The Company expects to fund the development and predevelopment pipeline by using a combination of some or all of the following sources: its working capital, amounts available on its lines of credit, construction loans, net proceeds from public and private equity and debt issuances, and proceeds from the disposition of properties, if any.

Redevelopment Pipeline

The Company defines redevelopment communities as existing properties owned or recently acquired, which have been targeted for additional investment by the Company with the expectation of increased financial returns through property improvement.  During redevelopment, apartment units may not be available for rent and, as a result, may have less than stabilized operations.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company had ownership interests in six major redevelopment communities aggregating 1,444 apartment units with estimated redevelopment costs of $96.4 million, of which approximately $43.1 million remains to be expended.

Alternative Capital Sources

Fund II has eight institutional investors, and the Company, with combined partner equity contributions of $265.9 million.  The Company contributed $75.0 million to Fund II, which represents a 28.2% interest as general partner and limited partner, and the Company uses the equity method of accounting for its investment in Fund II.  Fund II utilized leverage equal to approximately 55% upon the initial acquisition of the underlying real estate.  Fund II invested in apartment communities in the Company’s targeted West Coast markets and, as of December 31, 2011, owned fourteen apartment communities.  The Company records revenue for its asset management, property management, development and redevelopment services when earned, and promote income when realized if Fund II exceeds certain financial return benchmarks.  
 
In 2011, the Company entered into a 50/50 programmatic joint venture, Wesco I, with an institutional partner for a total equity commitment of $200 million.  Each partner’s equity commitment is $100 million, and Wesco will utilize leverage equal to approximately 50% to 60%.  The Company has contributed $78.3 million to Wesco I, and as of December 31, 2011, Wesco I owned six apartment communities with 2,013 units with an aggregate purchase price of $429.2 million.  Investments must meet certain criteria to qualify for inclusion in the joint venture and both partners must approve any new acquisitions and material dispositions. The joint venture has an investment period of up to two years.  The Company will receive asset and property management fees, and may earn a promoted interest.  The Company accounts for this joint venture using the equity method.

 
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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The following table summarizes the maturation or due dates of the Company’s contractual obligations and other commitments at December 31, 2011, and the effect such obligations could have on the Company’s liquidity and cash flow in future periods ($ in thousands):

         
2013 and
   
2015 and
             
   
2012
   
2014
   
2016
   
Thereafter
   
Total
 
Mortgage notes payable
  $ 35,953     $ 292,762     $ 83,212     $ 1,333,931     $ 1,745,858  
Unsecured debt
    -       -       350,000       115,000       465,000  
Lines of credit
    -       150,000       -       -       150,000  
Interest on indebtedness (1)
    108,129       181,688       141,274       181,488       612,579  
Co-investment commitments (including development)
    115,100       46,600       8,000       -       169,700  
Redevelopment commitments
    30,587       12,480       -       -       43,067  
    $ 289,769     $ 683,530     $ 582,486     $ 1,630,419     $ 3,186,204  

(1) Interest on indebtedness for variable debt was calculated using interest rates as of December 31, 2011.

Variable Interest Entities

In accordance accounting standards for consolidation of variable interest entities, the Company consolidates 19 DownREIT limited partnerships (comprising twelve communities).  The Company consolidates these entities because it is deemed the primary beneficiary.  The total assets and liabilities related to these variable interest entities (VIEs), net of intercompany eliminations, were approximately $215.2 million and $173.4 million as of December 31, 2011 and $217.3 million and $168.0 million as of December 31, 2010, respectively.  Interest holders in VIEs consolidated by the Company are allocated net income equal to the cash payments made to those interest holders for services rendered or distributions from cash flow.  The remaining results of operations are generally allocated to the Company.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company did not have any VIE’s of which it was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities.  The Company defines critical accounting policies as those accounting policies that require the Company's management to exercise their most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.  The Company’s critical accounting policies relate principally to the following key areas: (i) consolidation under applicable accounting standards of various entities; (ii) assessing the carrying values of the Company's real estate and investments in and advances to joint ventures and affiliates; and (iii) internal cost capitalization.  The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from those estimates made by management.

The Company assesses each entity in which it has an investment or contractual relationship to determine if it may be deemed to be a VIE.  If such an entity is a VIE, then the Company performs an analysis to determine who is the primary beneficiary.  If the Company is the primary beneficiary, then the entity is consolidated.  The analysis required to identify VIEs and primary beneficiaries is complex and judgmental, and the analysis must be applied to various types of entities and legal structures.

 
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The Company assesses the carrying value of its real estate investments by monitoring investment market conditions and performance compared to budget for operating properties and joint ventures, and by monitoring estimated costs for properties under development.  Local market knowledge and data is used to assess carrying values of properties and the market value of acquisition opportunities.  Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property held for investment may not be fully recoverable, the carrying amount is evaluated.  If the sum of the property’s expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the property, then the Company will recognize an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the property.  Adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of real estate investments could result in impairment charges.  When the Company determines that a property is held for sale, it discontinues the periodic depreciation of that property.  The criteria for determining when a property is held for sale requires judgment and has potential financial statement impact as depreciation would cease and an impairment loss could occur upon determination of held for sale status.  Assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell.  With respect to investments in and advances to joint ventures and affiliates, the Company looks to the underlying properties to assess performance and the recoverability of carrying amounts for those investments in a manner similar to direct investments in real estate properties.  Further, the Company evaluates whether its co-investments have other than temporary impairment and, if so, records a write down.

The Company capitalizes all direct and certain indirect costs, including interest and real estate taxes, incurred during development and redevelopment activities. Interest is capitalized on real estate assets that require a period of time to get them ready for their intended use.  The amount of interest capitalized is based upon the average amount of accumulated development expenditures during the reporting period.  Included in capitalized costs are management’s accounting estimates of the direct and incremental personnel costs and indirect project costs associated with the Company's development and redevelopment activities.  Indirect project costs consist primarily of personnel costs associated with construction administration and development, including accounting, legal fees, and various office costs that clearly relate to projects under development.

The Company bases its accounting estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results may vary from those estimates and those estimates could be different under different assumptions or conditions.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K which are not historical facts may be considered forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions, beliefs and strategies regarding the future.  Forward looking statements include statements regarding the Company's expectations as to the timing of completion of current development and redevelopment projects and the stabilization dates of such projects, expectation as to the total projected costs of development and redevelopment projects, beliefs as to the adequacy of future cash flows to meet operating requirements  and anticipated cash needs and to provide for dividend payments in accordance with REIT requirements, expectations as to the amount of non-revenue generating capital expenditures, future acquisitions, the Company's and development and redevelopment pipeline, the anticipated performance of existing properties, anticipated property and growth trends in various geographic regions, statements regarding the Company's financing activities, and the use of proceeds from such activities.

Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to, that the Company will fail to achieve its business objectives, that the actual completion of development and redevelopment projects will be subject to delays, that the stabilization dates of such projects will be delayed, that the total projected costs of current development and redevelopment projects will exceed expectations, that such development and redevelopment projects will not be completed, that development and redevelopment projects and acquisitions will fail to meet expectations, that estimates of future income from an acquired property may prove to be inaccurate, that future cash flows will be inadequate to meet operating requirements and/or will be insufficient to provide for dividend payments in accordance with REIT requirements, that the actual non-revenue generating capital expenditures will exceed the Company's current expectations, that there may be a downturn in the markets in which the Company's communities are located, that the terms of any refinancing may not be as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness, as well as those risks, special considerations, and other factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this Form 10-K, and those risk factors and special considerations set forth in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements are made as of today, and the Company assumes no obligation to update this information.

 
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Funds from Operations ("FFO")

FFO is a financial measure that is commonly used in the REIT industry.  The Company presents funds from operations as a supplemental operating performance measure.  FFO is not used by the Company, nor should it be considered to be, as an alternative to net earnings computed under GAAP as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or as an alternative to cash from operating activities computed under GAAP as an indicator of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs.

FFO is not meant to represent a comprehensive system of financial reporting and does not present, nor does the Company intend it to present, a complete picture of its financial condition and operating performance. The Company believes that net earnings computed under GAAP remains the primary measure of performance and that FFO is only meaningful when it is used in conjunction with net earnings. Further, the Company believes that its consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with GAAP, provide the most meaningful picture of its financial condition and its operating performance.

In calculating FFO, the Company follows the definition for this measure published by the National Association of REITs (“NAREIT”), which is a REIT trade association.  The Company believes that, under the NAREIT FFO definition, the two most significant adjustments made to net income are (i) the exclusion of historical cost depreciation and (ii) the exclusion of gains and losses from the sale of previously depreciated properties.  Essex agrees that these two NAREIT adjustments are useful to investors for the following reasons:

 
(a)
historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP assumes, through depreciation charges, that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. NAREIT stated in its White Paper on Funds from Operations “since real estate asset values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors have considered presentations of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves.” Consequently, NAREIT’s definition of FFO reflects the fact that real estate, as an asset class, generally appreciates over time and depreciation charges required by GAAP do not reflect the underlying economic realities.

 
(b) 
REITs were created as a legal form of organization in order to encourage public ownership of real estate as an asset class through investment in firms that were in the business of long-term ownership and management of real estate.  The exclusion, in NAREIT’s definition of FFO, of gains from the sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets allows investors and analysts to readily identify the operating results of the long-term assets that form the core of a REIT’s activity and assists in comparing those operating results between periods.

Management has consistently applied the NAREIT definition of FFO to all periods presented.  However, other REITs in calculating FFO may vary from the NAREIT definition for this measure, and thus their disclosure of FFO may not be comparable to the Company’s calculation.
 
 
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The following table sets forth the Company’s calculation of FFO for 2011 and 2010 ($ in thousands).

   
For the year
                         
   
ended
   
For the quarter ended
 
   
12/31/11
   
12/31/11
   
9/30/11
   
6/30/11
   
3/31/11
 
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 40,368     $ 13,938     $ 7,687     $ 10,325     $ 8,418  
Adjustments:
                                       
Depreciation
    152,543       39,865       38,137       37,510       37,031  
Gains not included in FFO, net of internal disposition cost
    (7,543 )     (3,158 )     880       (5,265 )     -  
Depreciation add back from unconsolidated co-investments
    12,642       4,145       3,502       1,957       3,038  
Noncontrolling interests related to
                                       
Operating Partnership units
    3,228       1,027       583       987       631  
Depreciation attributable to third party of co-investments
    (1,066 )     (277 )     (266 )     (260 )     (263 )
Funds from operations
  $ 200,172     $ 55,540     $ 50,523     $ 45,254     $ 48,855  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted(1)
    34,860,521       35,818,631       35,437,693       34,365,418       33,787,232  

   
For the year
                         
   
ended
   
For the quarter ended
 
   
12/31/10
   
12/31/10
   
9/30/10
   
6/30/10
   
3/31/10
 
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 33,764     $ 4,778     $ 6,377     $ 9,482     $ 13,127  
Adjustments:
                                       
Depreciation
    129,711       36,326       31,638       31,261       30,486  
Gains not included in FFO, net of internal disposition cost
    -       -       -       -       -  
Depreciation add back from unconsolidated co-investments
    6,128       1,840       1,684       1,364       1,240  
Noncontrolling interests related to
                                       
Operating Partnership units
    2,779       354       485       798       1,142  
Depreciation attributable to third party of co-investments
    (1,014 )     (256 )     (254 )     (252 )     (252 )
Funds from operations
  $ 171,368     $ 43,042     $ 39,930     $ 42,653     $ 45,743  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted(1)
    32,028,269       32,931,723       31,963,327       31,759,956       31,438,408  

(1)  Assumes conversion of all dilutive outstanding operating partnership interests in the Operating Partnership.

 
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The following table sets forth the Company’s cash flows for 2011 and 2010 ($ in thousands).

   
For the year
                         
   
ended
   
For the quarter ended
 
   
12/31/11
   
12/31/2011
   
9/30/2011
   
6/30/2011
   
3/31/2011
 
Cash flow provided by (used in):
                             
Operating activities
  $ 216,571     $ 45,877     $ 66,343     $ 47,044     $ 57,307  
Investing activities
    (425,783 )     (167,271 )     (108,393 )     (65,933 )     (84,186 )
Financing activities
    208,348       125,263       42,261       (69,985 )     110,809  

   
For the year
                         
   
ended
   
For the quarter ended
 
   
12/31/10
   
12/31/2010
   
9/30/2010
   
6/30/2010
   
3/31/2010
 
Cash flow provided by (used in):
                             
Operating activities
  $ 175,530     $ 27,246     $ 58,870     $ 36,439     $ 52,975  
Investing activities
    (510,868 )     (259,350 )     (128,362 )     (45,661 )     (77,495 )
Financing activities
    328,431       231,189       75,793       (4,723 )     26,172  

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

Interest Rate Hedging Activities

The Company’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks.  To accomplish this objective, the Company uses interest rate swaps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company has entered into four interest rate swap contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in the interest-related cash outflows on $150.0 million of the five-year unsecured term debt.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company also had $243.7 million of variable rate indebtedness, of which $187.8 million is subject to interest rate cap protection.   All of the Company’s derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges, and the Company does not have any fair value hedges as of December 31, 2011.  The following table summarizes the notional amount, carrying value, and estimated fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments used to hedge interest rates as of December 31, 2011.   The notional amount represents the aggregate amount of a particular security that is currently hedged at one time, but does not represent exposure to credit, interest rates or market risks.  The table also includes a sensitivity analysis to demonstrate the impact on the Company’s derivative instruments from an increase or decrease in 10-year Treasury bill interest rates by 50 basis points, as of December 31, 2011.
 
 
               
Carrying and
   
Estimated Carrying Value
 
   
Notional
   
Maturity
   
Estimate Fair
    + 50     - 50  
($ in thousands)
 
Amount
   
Date Range
   
Value
   
Basis Points
   
Basis Points
 
Cash flow hedges:
                                 
Interest rate swaps
  $ 150,000       2016     $ (1,366 )   $ 2,277     $ (4,760 )
Interest rate caps
    187,788       2013-2016       156       420       44  
Total cash flow hedges
  $ 337,788       2013-2016     $ (1,210 )   $ 2,697     $ (4,716 )
 
Interest Rate Sensitive Liabilities

The Company is exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of its line of credit and long-term debt used to maintain liquidity and fund capital expenditures and expansion of the Company’s real estate investment portfolio and operations. The Company’s interest rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower its overall borrowing costs. To achieve its objectives the Company borrows primarily at fixed rates and may enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps, caps and treasury locks in order to mitigate its interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. The Company does not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes.

The Company’s interest rate risk is monitored using a variety of techniques. The table below presents the principal amounts and weighted average interest rates by year of expected maturity to evaluate the expected cash flows. Management has estimated that the fair value of the Company’s $1.77 billion and $1.56 billion of fixed rate debt at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, to be $1.88 billion and $1.58 billion.  Management has estimated the fair value of the Company’s $593.7 million and $695.2 million of variable rate debt at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, is $572.3 million and $672.8 million based on the terms of existing mortgage notes payable and variable rate demand notes compared to those available in the marketplace ($ in thousands).
 
 
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For the Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
Thereafter
   
Total
   
Fair value
 
                                                 
Fixed rate debt
  $ 30,305     $ 180,322     $ 77,179     $ 70,305     $ 162,907     $ 1,246,190     $ 1,767,208     $ 1,876,700  
Average interest rate
    5.4 %     5.6 %     5.3 %     5.2 %     4.4 %     6.0 %                
Variable rate debt
  $ 5,648     $ 35,261     $ 150,000     $ -     $ 200,000     $ 202,741 (1)   $ 593,650     $ 572,300  
Average interest rate
    5.4 %     1.6 %     3.8 %     -       2.6 %     1.7 %                

(1)
$187.8 million subject to interest rate caps.
 
 
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
(A)
Financial Statements
 
     
(1)   
Consolidated Financial Statements
Page
     
 
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
F-1
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets:
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010 
F-2
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009
F-3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 
F-4
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Noncontrolling Interest:
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 
F-5
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009
F-6
     
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
F-8
     
(2)  
Financial Statement Schedule - Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2011
F-36

 
 

 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Essex Property Trust, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Essex Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity and noncontrolling interest, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we have also audited the accompanying financial statement schedule III. These consolidated financial statements and the accompanying financial statement schedule III are the responsibility of Essex Property Trust Inc.’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and the accompanying financial statement schedule III based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Essex Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule III, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

 
 
/S/ KPMG LLP
 
KPMG LLP
 
San Francisco, California
February 23, 2012
  except as to notes 2, 6, 12, 14, and 17 which are as of February 7, 2013

 
F-1

 

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

             
   
2011
   
2010
 
ASSETS
           
Real estate:
           
Rental properties:
           
Land and land improvements
  $ 860,661     $ 802,325  
Buildings and improvements
    3,452,403       3,162,236  
      4,313,064       3,964,561  
Less: accumulated depreciation
    (920,026 )     (775,553 )
      3,393,038       3,189,008  
                 
Real estate under development
    44,280       217,531  
Co-investments
    383,412       107,840  
      3,820,730       3,514,379  
Cash and cash equivalents-unrestricted
    12,889       13,753  
Cash and cash equivalents-restricted
    22,574       21,941  
Marketable securities
    74,275       92,310  
Notes and other receivables
    66,369       49,444  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    22,682       25,188  
Deferred charges, net
    17,445       15,872  
Total assets
  $ 4,036,964     $ 3,732,887  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
               
Mortgage notes payable
  $ 1,745,858     $ 1,832,745  
Unsecured debt
    465,000       -  
Lines of credit
    150,000       426,000  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    48,324       44,750  
Construction payable
    6,505       9,023  
Dividends payable
    39,611       36,405  
Derivative liabilities
    3,061       5,633  
Other liabilities
    20,528       18,968  
Total liabilities
    2,478,887       2,373,524  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Cumulative convertible preferred stock; $0.001 par value: 4875% Series G - 5,890,000 issued, and 178,249 outstanding
    4,349       4,349  
Stockholders' equity and noncontrolling interest:
               
Common stock; $.0001 par value, 656,020,000 shares authorized; 33,888,082 and 31,324,808 shares issued and outstanding
    3       3  
Cumulative redeemable preferred stock at liquidation value
    73,750       25,000  
Excess stock, $.0001 par value, 330,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued or outstanding
    -       -  
Additional paid-in capital
    1,844,611       1,515,468  
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings
    (408,066 )     (313,308 )
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (72,771 )     (77,217 )
Total stockholders' equity
    1,437,527       1,149,946  
Noncontrolling interest
    116,201       205,068  
Total stockholders' equity and noncontrolling interest
    1,553,728       1,355,014  
Total liabilities, stockholders' equity and noncontrolling interest
  $ 4,036,964     $ 3,732,887  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
F-2

 

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share amounts)

   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenues:
                 
Rental and other property
  $ 465,713     $ 405,728     $ 401,550  
Management and other fees
    6,780       4,551       4,325  
      472,493       410,279       405,875  
Expenses:
                       
Property operating, excluding real estate taxes
    115,528       104,049       101,168  
Real estate taxes
    43,706       39,115       36,289  
Depreciation
    151,428       128,221       116,540  
General and administrative
    20,694       23,255       24,966  
Cost of management and other fees
    4,610       2,707       3,096  
Impairment and other charges
    -       2,302       13,084  
      335,966       299,649       295,143  
Earnings from operations
    136,527       110,630       110,732  
                         
Interest expense before amortization
    (91,694 )     (82,756 )     (81,196 )
Amortization expense
    (11,474 )     (4,828 )     (4,820 )
Interest and other income
    17,139       27,841       13,040  
Equity (loss) income from co-investments
    (467 )     (1,715 )     670  
Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt
    (1,163 )     (10 )     4,750  
Gain on sale of real estate
    -       -       103  
Income before discontinued operations
    48,868       49,162       43,279  
Income from discontinued operations
    8,648       1,620       10,460  
Net income
    57,516       50,782       53,739  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (10,446 )     (14,848 )     (16,631 )
Net income attributable to controlling interest
    47,070       35,934       37,108  
Dividends to preferred stockholders
    (4,753 )     (2,170 )     (4,860 )
Excess (deficit) of the carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem preferred stock
    (1,949 )     -       49,952  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 40,368     $ 33,764     $ 82,200  
Per share data:
                       
Basic:
                       
Income before discontinued operations available to common stockholders
  $ 0.99     $ 1.09     $ 2.66  
Income from discontinued operations available to common stockholders
    0.25       0.05       0.35  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 1.24     $ 1.14     $ 3.01  
                         
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year
    32,541,792       29,667,064       27,269,547  
Diluted:
                       
Income before discontinued operations available to common stockholders
  $ 0.99     $ 1.09     $ 2.56  
Income from discontinued operations available to common stockholders
    0.25       0.05       0.35  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 1.24     $ 1.14     $ 2.91  
                         
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year
    32,628,714       29,734,383       29,746,614  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
F-3

 

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(Dollars in thousands)

   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
 
                 
Net income
  $ 57,516     $ 50,782     $ 53,739  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                       
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges and amortization of settlement swaps
    7,707       (50,437 )     42,888  
Changes in fair value of marketable securities
    1,330       5,357       12,930  
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
    (4,286 )     (12,027 )     -  
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
    4,751       (57,107 )     55,818  
Comprehensive income (loss)
    62,267       (6,325 )     109,557  
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (10,751 )     (10,752 )     (21,231 )
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company
  $ 51,516     $ (17,077 )   $ 88,326  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
F-4

 

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Noncontrolling Interest
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(Dollars and shares in thousands)

                                             
Distributions
   
Accumulated
             
   
Series F
   
Series H
               
Additional
   
in excess of
   
other
             
   
Preferred stock
   
Preferred stock
   
Common stock
   
paid-in
   
accumulated
   
comprehensive
   
Noncontrolling
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
capital
   
earnings
   
(loss) income
   
Interest
   
Total
 
Balances at December 31, 2008
    1,000     $ 25,000       -     $ -       26,396     $ 3     $ 1,043,984     $ (141,336 )   $ (75,424 )   $ 233,771     $ 1,085,998  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       37,108       -       16,631       53,739  
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges and amortization of settlement swaps
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       39,354       3,534       42,888  
Changes in fair value of marketable securities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       11,864       1,066       12,930  
Issuance of common stock under:
                                                                                       
Stock option plans
    -       -       -       -       62       -       943       -       -       -       943  
Sale of common stock
    -       -       -       -       2,741       -       198,511       -       -       -       198,511  
Equity based compensation costs
    -       -       -       -       -       -       6,859       -       -       276       7,135  
Retirement of Series G Preferred
    -       -       -       -       -       -       49,952       -       -       -       49,952  
Retirement of common stock
    -       -       -       -       (350 )     -       (20,271 )     -       -       -       (20,271 )
Retirement of exchangeable bonds
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (4,727 )     -       -       -       (4,727 )
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (12,725 )     (12,725 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (22,108 )     (22,108 )
Common and preferred stock dividends declared
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (118,724 )     -       -       (118,724 )
Balances at December 31, 2009
    1,000       25,000       -       -       28,849       3       1,275,251       (222,952 )     (24,206 )     220,445       1,273,541  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       35,934       -       14,848       50,782  
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (11,163 )     (864 )     (12,027 )
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges and amortization of settlement swaps
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (46,817 )     (3,620 )     (50,437 )
Changes in fair value of marketable securities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       4,969       388       5,357  
Issuance of common stock under:
                                                                                       
Stock option plans
    -       -       -       -       122       -       5,803       -       -       -       5,803  
Sale of common stock
    -       -       -       -       2,354       -       251,455       -       -       -       251,455  
Equity based compensation costs
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (260 )     -       -       2,474       2,214  
Retirement of exchangeable bonds
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (434 )     -       -       -       (434 )
Contributions of noncontrolling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       4,038       4,038  
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (16,347 )     -       -       (7,839 )     (24,186 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (24,802 )     (24,802 )
Common and preferred stock dividends declared
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (126,290 )     -       -       (126,290 )
Balances at December 31, 2010
    1,000       25,000       -       -       31,325       3       1,515,468       (313,308 )     (77,217 )     205,068       1,355,014  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       47,070       -       10,446       57,516  
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (4,011 )     (275 )     (4,286 )
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges and amortization of settlement swaps
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       7,212       495       7,707  
Changes in fair value of marketable securities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       1,245       85       1,330  
Issuance of common stock under:
                                                                                       
Stock option plans
    -       -       -       -       103       -       8,412       -       -       -       8,412  
Sale of common stock
    -       -       -       -       2,460       -       323,931       -       -       -       323,931  
Equity based compensation costs
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (725 )     -       -       1,598       873  
Issuance of Series H Preferred
    -       -       2,950       73,750       -       -       (2,541 )     -       -       -       71,209  
Redemptions of Series F Preferred
    (1,000 )     (25,000 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (25,000 )
Redemptions of Series B Preferred
    -       -       -       -       -       -       1,200       -       -       (80,000 )     (78,800 )
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (1,134 )     -       -       (4,253 )     (5,387 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (16,963 )     (16,963 )
Common and preferred stock dividends declared
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (141,828 )     -       -       (141,828 )
Balances at December 31, 2011
    -     $ -       2,950     $ 73,750       33,888     $ 3     $ 1,844,611     $ (408,066 )   $ (72,771 )   $ 116,201     $ 1,553,728  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
F-5

 

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(Dollars in thousands)

   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flows from operating activities:                  
Net income
  $ 57,516     $ 50,782     $ 53,739  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Gain on sale of marketable securities
    (4,956 )     (12,491 )     (1,014 )
Loss (gain) on early retirement of debt
    1,163       10       (4,750 )
Co-investments
    7,929       1,715       (670 )
Amortization expense
    11,474       4,828       4,820  
Amortization of discount on marketable securities
    (4,794 )     (3,714 )     (3,605 )
Amortization of discount on notes receivables
    (1,757 )     (4,806 )     -  
Loss on derivative instruments - ineffectiveness
    -       2,301       -  
Gain on sale of co-investment
    (919 )     -       (530 )
Gain on the sales of real estate
    (8,562 )     -       (8,729 )
Impairment loss and reserve for loan loss
    -       -       13,084  
Non-cash expense due to cancellation of outperformance plan
    -       -       3,807  
Depreciation
    152,542       129,711       118,522  
Equity-based compensation
    2,927       3,251       3,412  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                       
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (1,172 )     (2,771 )     (2,249 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    3,620       4,302       (2,364 )
Other liabilities
    1,560       2,412       114  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    216,571       175,530       173,587  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Additions to real estate:
                       
Acquisitions of real estate
    (57,478 )     (279,607 )     (16,000 )
Improvements to recent acquisitions
    (16,446 )     (6,388 )     (3,210 )
Redevelopment
    (45,130 )     (14,096 )     (25,812 )
Revenue generating capital expenditures
    (7,616 )     (1,584 )     (855 )
Non-revenue generating capital expenditures
    (26,090 )     (29,278 )     (25,722 )
Acquisition of and additions to real estate under development
    (79,194 )     (155,267 )     (120,844 )
Dispositions of real estate
    23,003       -       38,178  
Changes in restricted cash and refundable deposits
    (1,376 )     (4,414 )     11,995  
Purchases of marketable securities
    (8,048 )     (49,974 )     (116,402 )
Sales and maturities marketable securities
    32,998       102,039       22,964  
Proceeds from tax investor
    -       1,223       3,762  
Purchases of and advances under notes and other receivables
    (12,325 )     (37,627 )     (3,424 )
Collections of notes and other receivables
    884       1,855       15,728  
Contributions to co-investments
    (246,106 )     (79,450 )     (270 )
Non-operating distributions from co-investments
    17,141       41,700       954  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (425,783 )     (510,868 )     (218,958 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Borrowings under debt agreements
    1,514,684       1,214,216       453,570  
Repayment of debt
    (1,435,135 )     (882,646 )     (199,979 )
Additions to deferred charges
    (5,533 )     (4,109 )     (3,935 )
Payments to settle derivative instruments
    (2,395 )     (81,282 )     -  
Retirement of exchangeable bonds
    -       (5,396 )     (161,084 )
Retirement of common stock
    -       -       (20,271 )
Net proceeds from issuance of Preferred stock, Series H
    71,209       -       -  
Retirement of Series D preferred units and Series G Preferred stock
    -       -       (91,703 )
Retirement of Series B preferred units and Series F Preferred stock
    (103,800 )     -       -  
Equity related issuance cost
    (627 )     -       -  
Net proceeds from stock options exercised
    6,986       4,765       943  
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
    323,931       251,455       198,511  
Contributions from noncontrolling interest
    -       4,038       -  
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
    (16,963 )     (24,795 )     (22,108 )
Redemption of noncontrolling interest
    (5,387 )     (24,186 )     (12,720 )
Common and preferred stock dividends paid
    (138,622 )     (123,629 )     (117,102 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    208,348       328,431       24,122  
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (864 )     (6,907 )     (21,249 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    13,753       20,660       41,909  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 12,889     $ 13,753     $ 20,660  
(Continued)

 
F-6

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(Dollars in thousands)

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
                 
Cash paid for interest, net of $8,240, $9,486, and $10,463 capitalized in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively
  $ 89,691     $ 83,497     $ 81,878  
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
                       
Transfer from real estate under development to rental properties
  $ 165,214     $ 170,940     $ 92,517  
Transfer from real estate under development to co-investments
  $ 54,472       -       -  
Mortgage notes assumed in connection with purchases of real estate
  $ 20,927       87,336       -  
Note receivable settled when the company purchased the property securing the note receivable
  $ -       25,750       -  
Change in accrual of dividends
  $ 3,206     $ 2,655     $ 1,626  
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities
  $ 230     $ 1,907     $ 42,973  
Change in fair value of marketable securities
  $ 2,836     $ 6,670     $ 12,900  
Change in construction payable
  $ 2,518     $ 1,304     $ 8,278  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
F-7

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(1) Organization

The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the accounts of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), which include the accounts of the Company and Essex Portfolio, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership,” which holds the operating assets of the Company).

The Company is the sole general partner in the Operating Partnership with a 93.8% general partner interest and the limited partners owned a 6.2% interest as of December 31, 2011.  The limited partners may convert their Operating Partnership units into an equivalent number of shares of common stock.  Total Operating Partnership units outstanding were 2,229,230 and 2,200,907 as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and the redemption value of the units, based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock totaled $313.2 million and $251.4 million, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The Company has reserved shares of common stock for such conversions. These conversion rights may be exercised by the limited partners at any time through 2026.

As of December 31, 2011, the Company owned or had ownership interests in 159 apartment communities, (aggregating 32,753 units), five commercial buildings, and five active development projects (collectively, the “Portfolio”).  The communities are located in Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Ventura counties), Northern California (the San Francisco Bay Area) and the Seattle metropolitan area.

(2) Summary of Critical and Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Principles of Consolidation

The accounts of the Company, its controlled subsidiaries and the variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which it is the primary beneficiary are consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Noncontrolling interest includes the 6.2% and 6.6% limited partner interests in the Operating Partnership not held by the Company at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These percentages include the Operating Partnership’s vested long term incentive plan units (see Note 13).  The noncontrolling interest balance for December 31, 2010 also includes the Operating Partnership’s cumulative redeemable preferred units that were redeemed during 2011 (see Note 11).

The Company consolidates 19 DownREIT limited partnerships (comprising twelve communities), since the Company is the primary beneficiary of these variable interest entities (“VIEs”).  The consolidated total assets and liabilities related to these VIEs, net of intercompany eliminations, were approximately $215.2 million and $173.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2011, and $217.3 million and $168.0 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2010.

The DownREIT VIEs collectively own twelve apartment communities in which Essex Management Company (“EMC”) is the general partner, the Operating Partnership is a special limited partner, and the other limited partners were granted rights of redemption for their interests.  Such limited partners can request to be redeemed and the Company can elect to redeem their rights for cash or by issuing shares of its common stock on a one share per unit basis.  Conversion values will be based on the market value of the Company's common stock at the time of redemption multiplied by the number of units stipulated under the above arrangements.  The other limited partners receive distributions based on the Company's current dividend rate times the number of units held.  Total DownREIT units outstanding were 1,063,848 and 1,096,871 as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 respectively, and the redemption value of the units, based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock totaled $149.5 million and $125.3 million, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the carrying value of the other limited partners' interests is presented at their historical cost and is classified within noncontrolling interest in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 
F-8

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
Interest holders in VIEs consolidated by the Company are allocated a priority of net income equal to the cash payments made to those interest holders or distributions from cash flow.  The remaining results of operations are generally allocated to the Company.

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not have any VIE’s of which it was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary.

(b) Real Estate Rental Properties

Significant expenditures, which improve or extend the life of an asset and have a useful life of greater than one year, are capitalized.  Operating real estate assets are stated at cost and consist of land, buildings and improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and other costs incurred during their development, redevelopment and acquisition.  Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
 
The depreciable life of various categories of fixed assets is as follows:
   
Computer software and equipment
3 - 5 years
Interior unit improvements
5 years
Land improvements and certain exterior components of real property
10 years
Real estate structures
30 years

The Company capitalizes all costs incurred with the predevelopment, development or redevelopment of real estate assets or are associated with the construction or expansion of real property.  Such capitalized costs include land, land improvements, allocated costs of the Company’s project management staff, construction costs, as well as interest and related loan fees, property taxes and insurance.  Capitalization begins for predevelopment, development, and redevelopment projects when activity commences.  Capitalization ends when the apartment home is completed and the property is available for a new resident or if the development activities are put on hold.
 
The Company allocates the purchase price of real estate to land and building, and identifiable intangible assets, such as the value of above, below and in-place leases. The values of the above and below market leases are amortized and recorded as either a decrease (in the case of above market leases) or an increase (in the case of below market leases) to rental revenue over the remaining term of the associated leases acquired, which in the case of below market leases the Company assumes lessees will elect to renew their leases.  The value of acquired in-place leases are amortized to expense over the term the Company expects to retain the acquired tenant, which is generally 20 months.

The Company performs the following evaluation for communities acquired:
 
 
(1)
Adjust the purchase price for any fair value adjustments resulting from such things as assumed debt or contingencies.
 
(2)
estimate the value of the real estate “as if vacant” as of the acquisition date;  
 
(3)
allocate that value among land and building;      
 
(4)
compute the value of the difference between the “as if vacant” value and the adjusted purchase price, which will represent the total intangible assets;  
 
(5)
compute the value of the above and below market leases and determine the associated life of the above market/ below market leases;
 
(6)
compute the value of the in-place leases and customer relationships, if any, and the associated lives of these assets.

 
F-9

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property held for investment or held for sale may not be fully recoverable, the carrying amount will be evaluated for impairment. If the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount (including intangible assets) of a property held for investment, then the Company will recognize an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the property.  Fair value of a property is determined using conventional real estate valuation methods, such as discounted cash flow, the property’s unleveraged yield in comparison to the unleveraged yields and sales prices of similar communities that have been recently sold, and other third party information, if available.  Communities held for sale are carried at the lower of cost and fair value less estimated costs to sell.  As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, no communities were classified as held for sale.

During 2009, the Company wrote-off development costs totaling $6.7 million related to two land parcels that will no longer be developed by the Company.  The costs were included in impairment and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.  No impairment charges were recorded in 2011 or 2010.

In the normal course of business, the Company will receive purchase offers for its communities, either solicited or unsolicited. For those offers that are accepted, the prospective buyer will usually require a due diligence period before consummation of the transaction.  It is not unusual for matters to arise that result in the withdrawal or rejection of the offer during this process.  The Company classifies real estate as "held for sale" when all criteria under the accounting standard for the disposals of long-lived assets have been met.  In accordance with the standard, the Company presents income and gains/losses on communities sold or held for sale as discontinued operations.  The Company’s equity in income or loss from real estate investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting remain classified in continuing operations upon disposition.  (See Note 6 for a description of the Company’s discontinued operations for 2011, 2010, and 2009).

(c) Co-investments

The Company owns investments in joint ventures (“co-investments”) in which it has significant influence, but its ownership interest does not meet the criteria for consolidation in accordance with the accounting standards.  Therefore, the Company accounts for these investments using the equity method of accounting.  Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is carried at the cost of assets contributed, plus the Company’s equity in earnings less distributions received and the Company’s share of losses.  For preferred equity investments the Company recognizes its preferred interest as its equity in earnings.

A majority of the co-investments, excluding the preferred equity investments, compensate the Company for its asset management services and some of these investments may provide promote distributions if certain financial return benchmarks are achieved.  Asset management fees are recognized when earned, and promote fees are recognized when the earnings events have occurred and the amount is determinable and collectible.  Any promote distributions are reflected in equity (loss) income in co-investments. There were no promote fees recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

(d) Revenues and Gains on Sale of Real Estate

Revenues from tenants renting or leasing apartment units are recorded when due from tenants and are recognized monthly as they are earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis.  Units are rented under short-term leases (generally, lease terms of 6 to 12 months) and may provide no rent for one or two months, depending on the market conditions and leasing practices of the Company’s competitors in each sub-market at the time the leases are executed.   Revenues from tenants leasing commercial space are recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective lease.

The Company recognizes gains on sales of real estate when a contract is in place, a closing has taken place, the buyer’s initial and continuing investment is adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property and the Company does not have a substantial continuing involvement in the property.

 
F-10

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(e) Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased are classified as cash equivalents.  Restricted cash balances relate primarily to reserve requirements for capital replacement at certain communities in connection with the Company’s mortgage debt.

(f)  Marketable Securities

The Company reports its available for sale securities at fair value, based on quoted market prices (Level 2 for the unsecured bonds and Level 1 for the common stock and investment funds, as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) standard for fair value measurements as discussed later in Note 2), and any unrealized gain or loss is recorded as other comprehensive income (loss).  There were no impairment charges for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.  Realized gains and losses, interest income, and amortization of purchase discounts are included in interest and other income on the consolidated statement of operations.

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, marketable securities consisted primarily of investment-grade unsecured bonds, common stock, investments in mortgage backed securities and investment funds that invest in U.S. treasury or agency securities.  As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company classified its investments in mortgage backed securities, which mature in November 2019 and September 2020, as held to maturity, and accordingly, these securities are stated at their amortized cost.  The estimated fair values of the mortgage backed securities (Level 2 securities) are approximately equal to the carrying values.

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010 marketable securities consist of the following ($ in thousands):

   
December 31, 2011
 
         
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
       
   
Cost
   
Gain(Loss)
   
Fair Value
 
Available for sale:
                 
Investment-grade unsecured bonds
  $ 3,615     $ 399     $ 4,014  
Investment funds - US treasuries
    11,783       121       11,904  
Common stock
    10,067       1,552       11,619  
Held to maturity:
                       
Mortgage backed securities
    46,738       -       46,738  
Total
  $ 72,203     $ 2,072     $ 74,275  

   
December 31, 2010
 
         
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
       
   
Cost
   
Gain
   
Fair Value
 
Available for sale:
                 
Investment-grade unsecured bonds
  $ 22,243     $ 4,403     $ 26,646  
Investment funds - US treasuries
    14,345       582       14,927  
Common stock
    8,638       112       8,750  
Held to maturity:
                       
Mortgage backed securities
    41,987       -       41,987  
Total
  $ 87,213     $ 5,097     $ 92,310  

 
F-11

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
The Company uses the specific identification method to determine the cost basis of a security sold and to reclassify amounts from accumulated other comprehensive income for securities sold.  For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the proceeds from sales of available for sale securities totaled $33.0 million, $102.0 million and $23.0 million, respectively.  These sales all resulted in gains, which totaled $5.0 million, $12.4 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

(g) Notes Receivable

Notes receivable relate to real estate financing arrangements including mezzanine and bridge loans and are secured by real estate.  Interest is recognized over the life of the note.

Each note is analyzed to determine if it is impaired.  A note is impaired if it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest contractually due.  The Company does not accrue interest when a note is considered impaired and a loan allowance is recorded for any principal and previously accrued interest that are not believed to be collectable. All cash receipts on impaired notes are applied to reduce the principal amount of such notes until the principal has been recovered and, thereafter, are recognized as interest income.   As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, no notes are impaired.

(h) Interest and Other Income

Interest income is generated primarily from cash balances and marketable securities as well as notes receivables.  Other income primarily consists of gains on sales of marketable securities.  Total interest and other income are comprised of the following for the years ended December 31 ($ in thousands):

   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest income
  $ 10,501     $ 15,350     $ 11,841  
Gains on sales of marketable securities
    4,956       12,491       1,014  
Tax benefit - Taxable REIT Subsidiary
    1,682       -       -  
Other income
    -       -       185  
    $ 17,139     $ 27,841     $ 13,040  

(i) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The Company values its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy of valuation techniques described in the FASB’s accounting standard for fair value measurements.  Level 1 inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.  Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices observable for the asset or liability.   Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  The Company uses Level 1 inputs for the fair values of its cash equivalents and its marketable securities except for unsecured bonds and mortgage backed securities.  The Company uses Level 2 inputs for its investments in unsecured bonds, mortgage backed securities, notes receivable, notes payable, and derivative liabilities.  These inputs include interest rates for similar financial instruments.  The Company’s valuation methodology for derivatives is described in more detail in Note 9.  The Company's valuation methodology for the swap related to the multifamily revenue refunding bonds for the 101 San Fernando community is described in detail in Note 9.  The Company does not use Level 3 inputs to estimate fair values of any of its financial instruments.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. 

Management believes that the carrying amounts of its amounts outstanding under lines of credit, notes receivable and other receivables approximate fair value as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, because interest rates, yields and other terms for these instruments are consistent with yields and other terms currently available for similar instruments.  Management has estimated that the fair value of the Company’s $1.77 billion and $1.56 billion of fixed rate debt at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, to be $1.88 billion and $1.58 billion.  Management has estimated the fair value of the Company’s $593.7 million and $695.2 million of variable rate debt at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, is $572.3 million and $672.8 million based on the terms of the Company’s existing variable rate debt compared to those available in the marketplace.  Management believes that the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, construction payables, dividends payable and other liabilities approximate fair value as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.  Marketable securities, and both the note payable and the swap related to the multifamily revenue refunding bonds for the 101 San Fernando community are carried at fair value as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, as discussed above and in Note 9.

 
F-12

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(j) Interest Rate Protection, Swap, and Forward Contracts
 
The Company uses interest rate swaps, interest rate cap contracts, and forward starting swaps to manage interest rate risks.  As of December 31, 2011, there were no outstanding forward starting swaps.  The valuation of these derivative instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair values of  forward starting interest rate swaps were determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) were based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements.  The Company records all derivatives on its consolidated balance sheet at fair value.  The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.   Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges.  Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings.  For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings.  The Company assesses the initial and ongoing effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction.

For derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.  All of the Company’s interest rate swaps and interest rate caps are considered cash flow hedges except for the swap related to the multifamily revenue refunding bonds for the 101 San Fernando community as described in detail in Note 9.  The Company did not have any fair value hedges during the years end December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

The Company’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks.  To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily used interest rate swaps and interest rate forward-starting swaps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy.  The Company was hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for a portion of its forecasted transactions.

(k) Deferred Charges

Deferred charges are principally comprised of loan fees and related costs which are amortized over the terms of the related borrowing in a manner which approximates the effective interest method.

 
F-13

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(l) Income Taxes

Generally in any year in which the Company qualifies as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code (the “IRC”), it is not subject to federal income tax on that portion of its income that it distributes to stockholders. No provision for federal income taxes, other than the taxable REIT subsidiaries discussed below, has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011 as the Company has elected to be and believes it qualifies under the IRC as a REIT and has made distributions during the periods in amounts to preclude the Company from paying federal income tax.

In order to maintain compliance with REIT tax rules, the Company utilizes taxable REIT subsidiaries for various revenue generating or investment activities. The taxable REIT subsidiaries are consolidated by the Company. The activities and tax related provisions, assets and liabilities are not material.

The status of cash dividends distributed for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 related to common stock, Series H, Series F, and Series G preferred stock are classified for tax purposes as follows:
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
Common Stock
                 
Ordinary income
    63.68 %     82.46 %     79.82 %
Capital gain
    11.16 %     5.61 %     15.76 %
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain
    0.74 %     100.00 %     4.42 %
Return of capital
    24.42 %     11.93 %     100.00 %
      100.00 %     100.00 %     100.00 %

   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
Series F, G, and H Preferred stock
                 
Ordinary income
    100.00 %     93.63 %     79.82 %
Capital gains
    0.00 %     6.37 %     15.76 %
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain
    0.00 %     0.00 %     4.42 %
Return of capital
    0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %
      100.00 %     100.00 %     100.00 %

(m) Preferred Stock

The Company’s Series G Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“ Series G Preferred Stock”)  contains fundamental change provisions that allow the holder to redeem the preferred stock for cash if certain events occur.  The redemption under these provisions is not solely within the Company’s control, thus the Company has classified the Series G Preferred Stock as temporary equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series H Preferred Stock”), issued during 2011, contains fundamental change provisions that allow the holder to redeem the preferred stock for cash if certain events occur.  The redemption under these provisions is within the Company’s control, and thus the Company has classified the Series H Preferred Stock as permanent equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2011.  The same was true for the Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock that was redeemed during 2011 and is classified as permanent equity as of December 31, 2010.

(n) Equity-based Compensation

The cost of share and unit based compensation awards is measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the awards.  The estimated fair value of stock options and restricted stock granted by the Company are being amortized over the vesting period.  The estimated grant date fair values of the long term incentive plan units (discussed in Note 13) are being amortized over the expected service periods.

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(o) Accounting Estimates and Reclassifications

The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to acquiring, developing and assessing the carrying values of its real estate portfolio, its investments in and advances to joint ventures and affiliates, its notes receivable and its qualification as a REIT.  The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may vary from those estimates and those estimates could be different under different assumptions or conditions.

Reclassifications for discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 and fully depreciated assets as of December 31, 2010 have been made to prior year balances in order to conform to the current year presentation.  Additionally, the Company has reclassified cost of management and other fees from general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2010, and 2009, respectively, to conform to current year presentation.  Such reclassifications have no impact on reported earnings, cash flows, total assets or total liabilities.

(3) Real Estate Investments

(a) Acquisitions of Real Estate

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company purchased five communities consisting of 386-units for $103.3 million.  The Company also acquired a property that is operated as a retail property that the Company plans to develop as a community in the future.

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company acquired Santee Village, a 73-unit adaptive re-use condominium community located in downtown Los Angeles for $17.0 million.  This community is adjacent to the Santee Court apartments acquired in 2010.  Also, during the quarter, the Company purchased 1000 Kiely, a 121-unit garden-style community located in Santa Clara, California for $31.4 million.

During the second quarter of 2011, the Company acquired Bellerive, a completed 63-unit vacant condominium project that the Company operates as a rental community located in West Los Angeles for $27.0 million.  Also during the second quarter, the Company invested $20.6 million in the purchase of Santa Clara Retail which is secured by a mortgage loan due in April 2014 at an interest rate that is currently at 5.0%.  The plans for this project are to entitle a portion of the site for 494 apartment units.  The site is currently improved with retail space that is 100% leased.

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company acquired the Bernard, a 63-unit community located in the Lower Queen Anne district of Seattle, Washington for $13.8 million. As part of the transaction, the Company assumed a $9.4 million loan secured by the property at a fixed rate of 6.0% which matures in January 2019. 

During the fourth quarter 2011, the Company acquired Delano, a 66-unit community located in Redmond, Washington for $14.1 million.

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company purchased eleven communities for approximately $456.3 million, consisting of the following communities ($ in thousands):

Communities
 
Purchase Price
   
Units
   
Quarter Acquired
 
416 @ Broadway
  $ 43,000       115       Q4 2010  
Anavia
    80,600       250       Q4 2010  
Santee Court
    31,100       165       Q4 2010  
Courtyard off Main
    30,000       110       Q4 2010  
Corbella at Juanita Bay
    23,400       169       Q4 2010  
Allegro
    29,850       97       Q4 2010  
101 San Fernando
    64,100       323       Q3 2010  
The Commons
    42,500       264       Q3 2010  
Bella Villagio
    54,000       231       Q3 2010  
Muse
    39,100       152       Q3 2010  
Elevation
    18,600       156       Q2 2010  
Total 2010 purchases
  $ 456,250       2,032          

(b) Sales of Real Estate investments

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company sold $23.4 million of real estate which resulted in a gain of $8.4 million.  The Company also sold a land parcel that was previously held for future development.

During the second quarter of 2011, the Company disposed of Woodlawn Colonial, a 159-unit community located in Chula Vista, California for $16.0 million which resulted in a gain of $5.2 million.  The property was purchased in 2002 as part of the John M. Sachs, Inc. merger.

During the third quarter 2011, the Company sold the View Pointe land parcel located in Newcastle, Washington for net proceeds of $1.4 million and a gain of $0.2 million.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company sold the Clarendon office building in Woodland Hills, California for $7.4 million which resulted in a gain of $3.2 million on the sale.

No communities were held for sale as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(c) Co-investments

The Company has joint venture investments in co-investments which are accounted for under the equity method.  The joint ventures own, operate and develop apartment communities.

Wesco I, LLC

During 2011, the Company entered into a 50/50 programmatic joint venture, Wesco, I LLC (“Wesco I”), with an institutional partner for a total equity commitment from the partners of $200.0 million.  Each partner’s equity commitment is $100.0 million.   The Company has contributed $78.3 million to Wesco I, and as of December 31, 2011, Wesco I owned six apartment communities with 2,013 units for an aggregate purchase price of $429.2 million.

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
During the second quarter 2011, Wesco I acquired Arbors Parc Rose, a 373-unit community located in Oxnard, California for $92.0 million.  Wesco I obtained a $100.0 million line of credit at a rate of LIBOR + 2.3%, and Wesco I obtained secured mortgage loans totaling $59.9 million at 4.7% secured by Arbors Parc Rose for 10 years in June.

During the third quarter of 2011, Wesco I acquired Reveal (formerly Millennium at Warner Center), a 438-unit community located in the Canoga Park area of Los Angeles county.  The property, which was completed in 2010, was acquired for $132.9 million.  Wesco I obtained a mortgage loan for $78.7 million at LIBOR + 1.9% secured by Reveal with a maturity of two years with two 1-year extensions.  Also, during the quarter, the Company acquired Redmond Hill, a group of four communities built between 1985 and 2003 consisting of 882-units in Redmond, Washington.  The properties, are operated as two separate communities, were acquired for $151.3 million through the Company’s joint venture, Wesco I.  In conjunction with the acquisition, Wesco I obtained two 10-year loans totaling $97.1 million secured by Redmond Hill at a fixed rate of 4.06%. 

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Wesco I acquired Briarwood for $27.8 million.  The property is a 160-unit community located in Fremont, California that was built in 1979.  Wesco I intends to renovate the exterior of the community and complete interior renovations for an estimated total cost of $5.9 million.  Wesco I obtained a $19.3 million mortgage loan at a rate of 3.93% secured by the community for a term of 10 years.  Also, during the quarter, Wesco I acquired The Woods for $25.2 million.  The property is a 160-unit community built in 1978 and located less than a half mile from Briarwood, in Fremont, California.  Wesco I assumed a $13.5 million loan secured by the property at a rate of 6.04% that matures in September 2016.

Essex Apartment Value Fund II, L.P.

Essex Apartment Value Fund II, L.P. (“Fund II”), has eight institutional investors with combined partner equity contributions of $265.9 million.  The Company contributed $75.0 million to Fund II, which represents a 28.2% interest as general partner and limited partner.  Fund II utilized debt as leverage equal to approximately 55% upon the initial acquisition of the underlying real estate.  Fund II invested in apartment communities in the Company’s targeted West Coast markets with an emphasis on investment opportunities in the Seattle metropolitan area and the San Francisco Bay Area.  As of October 2006, Fund II was fully invested and closed for any future acquisitions or development.  As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, Fund II owned fourteen apartment communities. No communities have been sold by Fund II.

Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place

During the first quarter of 2010, the Company entered into a joint venture that acquired Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place, a new 349-unit high rise condominium project that is operated as an apartment community.  The property is located in Santa Ana, California and the acquisition price was $128 million.  The Company acquired a 50% interest in the joint venture and accounts for this co-investment on the equity method, and the Company earned a fee of $0.5 million for the acquisition of the property.  The Company receives management fees and may earn a promoted interest if certain financial hurdles are achieved by the joint venture for the management and sale of the property.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board – Joint Venture Developments

During the second quarter 2011, the Company entered into a joint venture with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”) to develop its Cadence site located in San Jose, California.  The Company contributed the land to the joint venture, and the Company accounts for this joint venture using the equity method.  The Company holds a 55% interest in the joint venture and will earn development, asset, and property management fees.  The Company may also earn a promoted interest.

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
During the third quarter 2011, the Company entered into another joint venture with the CPPIB to develop a 309-unit community located in West Dublin, California.  The Company contributed the land to the joint venture, and the Company accounts for this joint venture on the equity method.  The Company holds a 55% interest in the venture and will earn development, asset and property management fees, and may earn a promoted interest.

Fountain and Santa Monica at La Brea – Joint Venture Developments

During the third quarter 2011, the Company entered into a development joint venture with a regional developer for the construction of Fountain at La Brea, a 187-unit community with approximately 18,200 square feet of retail located in West Hollywood, California.  The regional developer contributed the land and the Company contributed approximately $9.0 million in cash for a 50% interest in the venture.  The joint venture obtained bond financing for the project in the amount of $54.5 million with a maturity date of October 2046 and entered into an interest rate swap transaction with respect to the bonds that terminates in September 2016 that effectively converts the interest rate to SIFMA plus 150 basis points through December 2016.

In the fourth quarter 2011, the Company entered into another development joint venture with the same regional developer for the construction of Santa Monica at La Brea, a 184-unit apartment community with approximately 12,750 square feet of retail located in West Hollywood, California.  The 50/50 joint venture was created with the contribution of $5.8 million by the Company and the contribution of entitled land by the regional developer.  The joint venture secured bond financing in the amount of $59.9 million, maturing in December 2046.  The joint venture entered into a total return swap agreement that effectively converts the interest rate to SIFMA plus 150 basis points through December 2016.

Debt is joint and several.  Additionally, if either partner fails to make capital contributions to one of these joint ventures in certain instances, then the ownership interest of the defaulting partner in the other joint venture may be reduced.

Queen Anne – Joint Venture Development

During December 2010, the Company entered into a development joint venture with a partner who contributed a land parcel during the first quarter of 2011 in return for a 50% interest in the venture and the Company contributed cash equal to the value of the land in return for a 50% interest in the joint venture. The 275-unit community under development is located in Seattle, Washington.  Queen Anne obtained a $45.0 million construction loan at a rate of LIBOR plus 195 basis points, due July 2014, with two one-year extension options exercisable at the Company’s option.

Preferred Equity Investments

During first quarter 2011, the Company invested $9.7 million as preferred equity investments in two apartment communities located in downtown Los Angeles.  The investments are for ten years with a preferred return of 9% for five years, increasing to a minimum of 10% and a maximum of 12.5% thereafter.

During the second quarter of 2011, the Company completed a $13.0 million preferred equity investment in an entity owning an apartment community located in downtown Los Angeles.  The Company’s preferred return is 10% and the Company’s investment has a five-year term.

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company sold its preferred stock investments in MyNewPlace.com, a real estate technology company for net proceeds of $1.6 million and a gain of $0.9 million.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company entered into a 50/50 joint venture with an institutional partner, Wesco II, LLC (“Wesco II”), which in turn closed a $175 million preferred equity investment in Park Merced, a 3,221-unit apartment community located in San Francisco, California.  The preferred equity investment has a stated term of 7 years and a preferred return of 10.1%.  The investment cannot be repaid during the first two years, and there is a prepayment penalty in the third through the fifth year of the investment.  The community is encumbered with a $450 million senior mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 3.83%.  The senior loan represents roughly a 60% loan to value, and the projected debt service coverage is approximately 110% including Wesco II’s preferred equity investment (unaudited).
 
 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
During the third quarter of 2010, the Company invested $12.0 million as a preferred equity interest investment in a related party entity that owns a 768-unit apartment community in Anaheim, California.  The preferred return is 13% for the first five years and 15% thereafter.

During the first quarter of 2009, the Company wrote-off its $5.8 million investment in a development joint venture and the write-off is included in impairment and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.  This investment was held by a taxable REIT subsidiary.  During the fourth quarter of 2011, an income tax benefit of $1.6 million was recognized for the 2009 write-off when the “more likely than not” hurdle was achieved.  The $1.6 million benefit is included in interest and other income in the accompany consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The carrying values of the Company’s co-investments as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows ($ in thousands):

   
2011
   
2010
 
Investments in joint ventures accounted for under the equity method of accounting:
           
             
Membership interest in Wesco I
  $ 75,588     $ -  
Partnership interest in Fund II
    64,294       66,000  
Membership interest in a limited liability company that owns
               
Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place
    24,063       29,187  
Total operating co-investments
    163,945       95,187  
                 
Membership interests in limited liability companies that own and are developing Cadence and West Dublin
    62,897       -  
Membership interest in a limited liability company that owns and is developing Queen Anne
    17,981       -  
Membership interests in limited liability companies that own and are developing Fountain at La Brea and Santa Monica at La Brea
    15,194       -  
Total development co-investments
    96,072       -  
                 
Membership interest in Wesco II that owns a preferred equity interest in Park Merced with a perferred return of 10.1%
    88,075       -  
Preferred interests in limited liability companies that own apartment communities in downtown Los Angeles with preferred returns of 9% and 10%
    22,792       -  
Preferred interest in a related limited liability company that owns
               
Madison Park at Anaheim with a preferred return of 13%
    12,528       12,014  
Total preferred interest investments
    123,395       12,014  
                 
Investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting:
               
Series A and B-2 Preferred Stock interests in Multifamily Technology Solutions, Inc.
    -       639  
Total co-investments
  $ 383,412     $ 107,840  

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
The combined summarized financial information of co-investments, which are accounted for under the equity method, is as follows ($ in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Balance Sheets:
           
Rental properties and real estate under development
  $ 1,659,078     $ 750,808  
Other assets
    63,847       15,864  
Total assets
  $ 1,722,925     $ 766,672  
                 
Debt
  $ 900,095     $ 450,693  
Other liabilities
    48,518       7,076  
Equity
    774,312       308,903  
Total liabilities and partners' equity
  $ 1,722,925     $ 766,672  
                 
Company's share of equity
  $ 383,412     $ 107,201  

   
Years ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
Statements of operations:
                 
Property revenues
  $ 106,386     $ 54,699     $ 47,201  
Property operating expenses
    (43,066 )     (24,098 )     (18,450 )
Net operating income
    63,320       30,601       28,751  
                         
Interest expense
    (27,843 )     (13,619 )     (10,805 )
General and administrative
    (1,748 )     (709 )     (294 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (44,412 )     (20,850 )     (15,656 )
Net (loss) income
  $ (10,683 )   $ (4,577 )   $ 1,996  
                         
                         
Company's share of net (loss) income
  $ (467 )   $ (1,715 )   $ 670  

(d) Real Estate For Development
 
The Company defines real estate under development activities as new communities that are in various stages of active development, or the community is in lease-up and phases of the project are not completed.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company had no active consolidated developments and five active joint venture development projects comprised of 1,235 units for an estimated cost of $422.6 million, of which $282.6 million remains to be expended.

The Company defines the predevelopment pipeline as new communities in negotiation or in the entitlement process with a high likelihood of becoming development activities.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company had an investment interest in a joint venture that owns one development community aggregating 481 units that was classified as a predevelopment project.  The Company had incurred $42.8 million in costs for the joint venture predevelopment property at December 31, 2011.  The Company owns land in various stages of entitlement that is being held for future development or sale aggregating 298 units as of December 31, 2011.  The Company had incurred $44.3 million in costs related to this land held for future development or sale.

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(4) Notes and Other Receivables

Notes receivables, secured by real estate, and other receivables consist of the following as December 31, 2011 and 2010 ($ in thousands):
 
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 9.8%, paid in full January 2012
  $ 7,331     $ 7,331  
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 5.0%, due November 2012
    12,428       -  
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 8.8%, due December 2012
    10,928       10,930  
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at LIBOR + 8.0%, due December 2012
    6,422       6,513  
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 8.0%, due November 2013
    971       971  
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 6.5%, due December 2014
    3,221       3,221  
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 6.3%, due June 2017
    17,646       16,708  
Note receivable from affiliates
    2,734       531  
Other receivables
    4,688       3,239  
    $ 66,369     $ 49,444  

During the fourth quarter 2011, the Company originated a loan secured by land located in San Mateo, California.  The loan of $12.4 million has an interest rate of 5% and is due to mature in November 2012.  The loan was originated with a purchase and sale agreement that gives the Company an option to acquire the property during 2012 and develop a community with 197 units.

In the second quarter of 2010, the Company purchased a loan secured by Santee Court located in Los Angeles, California. This $25.7 million loan, with an October 2010 maturity date, was purchased at a discount for $21.0 million and the discount was accreted to interest income.  In late October 2010, the Company purchased the property for $31.1 million in a multiple bid process.

In the fourth quarter 2010, the Company purchased a mortgage note receivable at a discount to par value for $16.6 million secured by Reserve Lofts, a 78-unit condominium community operated as a rental property, located in Los Angeles, California.  Amounts outstanding under the terms of the loan totaled $19.2 million.    This note was amended during the first quarter of 2011 to accelerate the maturity date to February 2014 with an 18 month extension option at a stated interest rate of 6.3%; which resulted in a change in the effective yield to the Company from 8.4% to 9.6%.

In January 2012 the mortgage loan secured by California Hill was paid off in full for $7.3 million.

(5) Related Party Transactions

Management and other fees from affiliates is comprised primarily of asset management, property management, development and redevelopment fees from co-investments.  These fees to affiliates total $6.8 million, $4.1 million, and $4.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, and a property acquisition fee of $0.5 million from the limited liability company that owns Skyline at MacArthur Place for the year ended December 31, 2010.  All of these fees are net of intercompany amounts eliminated by the Company.

The Company’s Chairman and founder, Mr. George Marcus, is the Chairman of The Marcus & Millichap Company (“TMMC”).  During the third quarter of 2010, the Company invested $12.0 million as a preferred equity interest investment in a related party entity that owns a 768-unit apartment community in Anaheim, California.  The entity that owns the property is an affiliate of TMCC.  The Company’s independent directors approved the investment in this entity.  The preferred return for this investment during the first five years is 13% per annum, and the preferred return increases to 15% thereafter.
 
 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
During the second quarter of 2010, the independent directors approved the partial redemption for cash by the Operating Partnership of limited Operating Partnership units that were held Mr. Marcus, at $106.76 per unit representing a 2% discount from the closing price of the Company’s common stock on May 17, 2010.  The Operating Partnership purchased 187,334 units from Mr. Marcus.  Under the Operating Partnership’s partnership agreement, limited partnership units are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis into shares of the Company’s common stock, or at the Company’s option, for cash.

An Executive Vice President of the Company invested $4.0 million for a 6% limited partnership interest in a partnership with the Company that acquired a 50% interest in a limited liability company that acquired Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place.  The Executive Vice President’s investment is equal to a pro-rata share of the contributions, and distributions resulting from distributable cash generated by Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place will be calculated in the same manner as the calculation of distributions to the third party investor.  The Executive Vice President does not participate in any promote interest or fees paid to the Company by the Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place joint venture.

(6) Discontinued Operations

During 2011, the Company sold one apartment community, Woodlawn Colonial, and one office building, Clarendon, for a total of $23.4 million resulting in gains totaling $8.4 million.  As of December 31, 2011 and 2010 no communities were held for sale.

During 2009, the Company sold five communities, Maple Leaf, Spring Lake, Mountain View, Carlton Heights Villas and Grand Regency totaling 353 units, for $38.0 million resulting in gains totaling $8.7 million.

The Company has recorded the gains and operations for these various assets sold as part of discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.  The components of discontinued operations are outlined below and include the results of operations for the respective periods that the Company owned such assets ($ in thousands):

   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
                   
Revenues (1)
  $ 4,081     $ 5,453     $ 7,504  
                         
Property operating expenses (1)
    (1,861 )     (2,342 )     (3,007 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (1,115 )     (1,491 )     (1,980 )
Expenses
    (2,976 )     (3,833 )     (4,987 )
Operating income from real estate sold
    1,105       1,620       2,517  
                         
Gain on sale of real estate
    8,382       -       8,626  
Internal disposition costs
    (839 )     -       (683 )
Income from discontinued operations
  $ 8,648     $ 1,620     $ 10,460  

(1)
For 2011, 2010 and 2009, discontinued operations consisted of the operating results of Woodland Colonial and Clarendon properties sold in 2011 and the operating results of Tierra del Sol/Norte and Alpine Country which were sold in 2012.
 
 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(7) Mortgage Notes Payable
 
Mortgage notes payable consist of the following as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 ($ in thousands):

   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Mortgage notes payable, secured by deeds of trust, bearing interest at ranges ranging from 4.9% to 7.4% as of December 31, 2011 principal and interest payments due monthly, and maturity dates ranging from August 2012 through April 2021
  $ 1,502,208     $ 1,563,513  
Multifamily housing mortgage revenue bonds secured by deeds of trust on rental properties and guaranteed by collateral pledge agreements, payable monthly at a variable rate as defined in the Loan Agreement (approximately 2.0% at December 2011 and 2.1% at December 2010), plus credit enhancement and underwriting fees ranging from approximately 1.2% to 1.9%. Among the terms imposed on the properties, which are security for the bonds, is a requirement that 20% of the units are subject to tenant income criteria. Principal balances are due in full at various maturity dates from June 2012 through December 2039.  Of these bonds $187.8 million are subject to various interest rate cap agreements which limit the maximum interest rate to such bonds
    243,650       269,232  
    $ 1,745,858     $ 1,832,745  

The aggregate scheduled principal payments of mortgage notes payable are as follows ($ in thousands):

2012
  $ 35,953  
2013
    215,583  
2014
    77,179  
2015
    70,305  
2016
    12,907  
Thereafter
    1,333,931  
    $ 1,745,858  
 
For the Company’s mortgage notes payable as of December 31, 2011, monthly interest expense and principal amortization, excluding balloon payments, totaled approximately $7.0 million and $1.9 million, respectively.  Second deeds of trust accounted for $110.7 million of the $1.7 billion in mortgage notes payable as of December 31, 2011.  Repayment of debt before the scheduled maturity date could result in prepayment penalties.  The prepayment penalty on the majority of the Company’s mortgage notes payable are computed by the greater of (a) 1% of the amount of the principal being prepaid or (b) the present value of the mortgage note payable which is calculated by multiplying the principal being prepaid by the difference between the interest rate of the mortgage note and the stated yield rate on a specified U.S. treasury security as defined in the mortgage note agreement.  (See Schedule III for a list of mortgage loans related to each community in the Company’s Portfolio.)

The Company has elected the fair value option for certain tax-exempt bonds assumed during 2010.  The initial fair value was $35.2 million and the fair value as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $35.3 million and $32.9 million, respectively.  The change in fair value of the debt is offset by the change in value of the total return swap for this debt.  This total return swap is discussed in Note 9.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company entered into a 10-year $207.2 million term credit facility with Fannie Mae secured by seven communities at a fixed rate of 4.3%.  Interest expense is recorded on the debt at an effective interest rate of 6.8% as a result of settlement of forward-starting swaps.  Communities may be substituted or released from the facility based on certain loan to value and debt service coverage ratios, as defined in the credit facility agreement.

The Company has repurchased the remaining $4.9 million of its exchangeable bonds during 2010 and recognized a loss of $10 thousand in 2010.  Gains of $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 were recognized for exchangeable bonds repurchased in that year.

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(8) Unsecured Debt and Lines of Credit

The Company has two lines of credit aggregating $440.0 million as of December 31, 2011.  The Company has a $425.0 million unsecured line of credit with an accordion option to $500.0 million.  As of December 31, 2011 there was a $150.0 million balance on this unsecured line.  The underlying interest rate on the $425.0 million line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to Fitch and S&P ratings on the credit facility and the rate was LIBOR plus 1.25% as of December 31, 2011.  This facility matures in December 2014 with two one-year extensions, exercisable by the Company.  During the first quarter of 2011, the Company entered into a new working capital unsecured line of credit agreement for $15.0 million.  As of December 31, 2011 there was no balance outstanding on this unsecured line.  The underlying interest rate on the $15.0 million line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to Fitch and S&P ratings on the credit facility of LIBOR plus 1.25%.  This facility matured in January 2012.  During January 2012, the Company renegotiated the terms of the line of credit increasing the borrowing limit to $25.0 million and extended the term of the loan to January 2014, with a one year extension option.

The Company had a $250.0 million credit facility from Freddie Mac, which was secured by eleven apartment communities.  The Company elected to terminate the line of credit in the fourth quarter 2011 and expensed the related unamortized deferred finance charges totaling $0.6 million as loss on early retirement of debt.

During the 2011, the Company issued $265 million of unsecured bonds through private placements at an average interest rate of 4.5%, $150.0 million in the first quarter at 4.36% due in 2016, $40.0 million in the second quarter at 4.5% due in 2017, and $75.0 million, also in the second quarter, at 4.92% due in 2019.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company closed a five year, $200 million unsecured term loan.  The term loan has a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.4%.  In conjunction with this transaction the Company has entered into interest rate swap contracts for a term of five years with a total notional amount of $150 million that effectively convert the borrowing rate on $150 million of the $200 million term loan to a fixed rate of 2.66%.

The Company’s unsecured line of credit and unsecured debt agreements contain debt covenants related to limitations on indebtedness and liabilities and maintenance of minimum levels of consolidated earnings before depreciation, interest and amortization.  The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(9) Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company uses interest rate swaps and interest rate cap contracts to manage certain interest rate risks. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company entered into four interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $150.0 million that effectively fixed the interest rate on $150.0 million of the $200.0 million unsecured term loan at 2.66% through November 2016.  These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting.  As of December 31, 2011 the Company also had twelve interest rate cap contracts totaling a notional amount of $187.8 million that qualify for hedge accounting as they effectively limit the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the underlying variable interest rate for $202.7 million of the Company’s tax exempt variable rate debt.  The aggregate carrying value of the interest rate swap contracts was a liability of $1.4 million and the aggregate carrying value of the interest rate cap contracts was an asset of $0.2 million.
 
 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
During the first quarter of 2011, the Company settled its remaining $20.0 million forward starting swap contract for $2.3 million which was applied to the $32.0 million mortgage obtained in February 2011, increasing the effective borrowing rate from 5.4% to 6.2%.

During 2010, the Company settled $355 million in forward-starting swap contracts for $81.3 million, which was applied to 10-year mortgage loans obtained in 2010.  The settlement of the forward-starting swaps increased the average effective interest rate on the 2010 mortgage loans from 4.5% to 6.8%.   During 2010, the Company incurred $2.3 million in expense related to the ineffectiveness of certain of the settled forward-starting swap hedges, which is included in impairment and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010.  No hedge ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges was incurred during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2009.

During July 2010, the Company entered into a swap transaction (the “Swap”) with respect to $38.0 million of tax-exempt bonds for the 101 San Fernando apartment community (the “Bonds”) with Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”).  This swap is not designated as a hedge; accordingly the change in fair value of the swap is recorded as a gain or loss in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.  Under the terms of the Swap, the Company pays a variable amount equal to the SIFMA Index plus a fixed spread on a notional amount that starts at $35.2 million and over the three-year term of the swap increases ratably to $38.0 million.  In return, Citibank pays an amount equal to the coupon on the Bonds multiplied by the outstanding par value of the bonds, $38.0 million.  The Swap has a termination date of July 12, 2013 and may be terminated by the Company at anytime commencing in July 2011 and by Citibank if certain events occur.  Upon termination of the swap, whether early or on the stated termination date, a payment based on the change in value of the Bonds will occur.  Should the Bonds decline in value from the $35.2 million value of the Bonds at the inception of the swap, the Company will be obligated to make a payment equal to 100% of the price depreciation.  Should the Bonds increase in value, Citibank will be obligated to make a payment equal to approximately 85% of the price appreciation. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the fair value of the swap was a liability of $1.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

(10) Lease Agreements

As of December 31, 2011 the Company is a lessor for three commercial buildings and the commercial portions of 19 mixed use communities. The tenants’ lease terms expire at various times through 2024.  The future minimum non-cancelable base rent to be received under these operating leases for each of the years ending after December 31 is summarized as follows ($ in thousands):

   
Future
 
   
Minimum
 
   
Rent
 
2012
  $ 6,778  
2013
    6,772  
2014
    6,735  
2015
    5,404  
2016
    3,259  
Thereafter
    16,301  
    $ 45,249  

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(11) Equity Transactions

Preferred Securities Offerings

As of December 31, 2011, the Company, has the following cumulative preferred securities outstanding:

       
Shares
 
Shares
 
Liquidation
Description
 
Issue Date
 
Authorized
 
Outstanding
 
Preference
7.125% Series H
 
April 2011
 
8,000,000 shares
 
2,950,000 shares
 
 $         73,750
4.875% Series G
 
July 2006
 
5,980,000 shares
 
178,249 shares
 
 $           4,456

Dividends on the preferred securities are payable quarterly. The holders of the securities have limited voting rights if the required dividends are in arrears.

During the second quarter of 2011, the Company issued 2,950,000 shares of 7.125% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series H”) at a price of $25.00 per share for net proceeds of $71.2 million, net of costs and original issuance discounts.  The Series H has no maturity date and generally may not be called by the Company before April 13, 2016.  Net proceeds from the Series H offering were used to redeem all of the 7.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units of Essex Portfolio, L.P. (“Series B”) with a liquidation value of $80.0 million, which resulted in excess of cash paid of $1.0 million over the carrying value of Series B due to deferred offering costs and original issuance discounts.

Also during the second quarter of 2011, the Company redeemed its 7.8125% Series F Preferred Stock (“Series F”) at liquidation value for $25.0 million which resulted in excess of cash paid of $0.9 million over the carrying value of Series F due to deferred offering costs and original issuance discounts.

During the third quarter of 2006, the Company sold 5,980,000 shares of 4.875% Series G Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series G Preferred Stock”) for gross proceeds of $149.5 million.  Holders may convert Series G Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s common stock subject to certain conditions.  The conversion rate was initially .1830 shares of common stock per the $25 share liquidation preference, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $136.62 per share of common stock (the conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events).  On or after July 31, 2011, the Company may, under certain circumstances, cause some or all of the Series G Preferred Stock to be converted into that number of shares of common stock at the then prevailing conversion rate.  As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, shares of Series G Preferred Stock with an aggregate liquidation value of $4.5 million were outstanding.

Common Stock Offerings

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company issued 2.5 million shares of common stock at an average price of $133.29, for $323.9 million, net of fees and commissions.  During 2010 and 2009, the Company issued 2.4 million and 2.7 million shares of common stock for $251.4 million and $198.5 million, net of fees and commissions, respectively.  The Company used the net proceeds from such sales to pay down debt, repurchase preferred stock, fund redevelopment and development pipelines, fund acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes.

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(12) Net Income Per Common Share

Basic and diluted income from continuing operations per share are calculated as follows for the years ended December 31 ($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
Weighted-
   
Per
         
Weighted-
   
Per
         
Weighted-
   
Per
 
         
average
   
Common
         
average
   
Common
         
average
   
Common
 
         
Common
   
Share
         
Common
   
Share
         
Common
   
Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Basic:
                                                     
                                                       
Income from continuing operations available to common stockholders
  $ 32,256       32,541,792     $ 0.99     $ 32,251       29,667,064     $ 1.09     $ 72,545       27,269,547     $ 2.66  
Income from discontinued operations available to common stockholders
    8,112       32,541,792       0.25       1,513       29,667,064       0.05       9,655       27,269,547       0.35  
      40,368             $ 1.24       33,764             $ 1.14       82,200               3.01  
                                                                         
Effect of Dilutive Securities (1)
    -       86,922               -       67,319               4,224       2,477,067          
                                                                         
Diluted:
                                                                       
Income from continuing operations available to common stockholders (1)
  $ 32,256                     $ 32,251                     $ 72,545                  
Add: noncontrolling interests OP unitholders (2)
    -                       -                       3,419                  
Adjusted income from continuing operations available to common stockholders (1)
    32,256       32,628,714     $ 0.99       32,251       29,734,383     $ 1.09       75,964       29,746,614     $ 2.56  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations available to common stockholders
    8,112                       1,513                       9,655                  
Add: noncontrolling interests OP unitholders (2)
    -                       -                       805                  
Adjusted income from discontinued operations available to common stockholders
    8,112       32,628,714       0.25       1,513       29,734,383       0.05       10,460       29,746,614       0.35  
    $ 40,368             $ 1.24     $ 33,764             $ 1.14     $ 86,424             $ 2.91  

 
(1)
Weighted convertible limited partnership units of 2,231,807 and 2,293,886, which include vested Series Z incentive units, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were not included in the determination of diluted EPS because they were anti-dilutive.  Weighted convertible limited partnership units of 2,447,751, which include vested Series Z incentive units, for the year ended December 31, 2009, were included in the determination of diluted EPS because they were dilutive.  The Company has the ability to redeem DownREIT limited partnership units for cash and does not consider them to be potentially dilutive securities.

Stock options of 175,500; 123,164; and 260,736 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because the exercise price of these options were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the years ended and, therefore, were anti-dilutive. 

All shares of cumulative convertible preferred stock Series G have been excluded from diluted earnings per share for the years ended 2011, 2010, and 2009 respectively, as the effect was anti-dilutive.

 
(2)
For the year ended December 31, 2009, net income allocated to convertible limited partnership units including vested Series Z units have been included in income available to common stock holders for the calculation of net income per common share since these units are included in the diluted weighted average common shares for the that year as discussed in (1) above.

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(13) Equity Based Compensation Plans

Stock Options and Restricted Stock

The Essex Property Trust, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan provides incentives to attract and retain officers, directors and key employees.  The Stock Incentive Plan provides for the grants of options to purchase a specified number of shares of common stock or grants of restricted shares of common stock.  Under the Stock Incentive Plan, the total number of shares available for grant is approximately 1,200,000.  The 2004 Stock Incentive Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.  The Compensation Committee is comprised of independent directors.   The Compensation Committee is authorized to establish the exercise price; however, the exercise price cannot be less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date.  The Company’s options have a life of ten years.  Option grants for officers and employees fully vest between one year and five years after the grant date.

Stock-based compensation expense for options and restricted stock under the fair value method totaled $1.5 million, $1.0 million, and $1.2 million for years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively.  Stock-based compensation capitalized for options and restricted stock totaled $0.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.  The intrinsic value of the options exercised totaled $3.8 million, $2.9 million, and $0.5 million, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 respectively.  The intrinsic value of the options outstanding and fully vested totaled $10.6 million, $7.7 million, and $4.1 million, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation granted for stock options totaled $2.6 million as of December 31, 2011.  The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2 to 5 years for the stock option plans.

The average fair value of stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $14.49, $18.39 and $5.24, respectively.  The stock options granted during the fourth quarter of 2011 included a $100 cap on the appreciation of the market price over the exercise price.  The fair value of stock options was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants:

     
2011
   
2010
   
2009
Stock price
   
$131.87
   
$107.21
   
$66.05-$84.90
Risk-free interest rates
   
2.23%
   
3.50%
   
4.58%
Expected lives
   
10 years
   
10 years
   
10 years
Volatility
   
19.63%
   
22.00%
   
20.00%
Dividend yield
   
3.29%
   
3.85%
   
4.85%

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 and changes during the years ended on those dates is presented below:

   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
 
         
average
         
average
         
average
 
         
exercise
         
exercise
         
exercise
 
   
Shares
   
price
   
Shares
   
price
   
Shares
   
price
 
Outstanding at beginning of year
    300,642     $ 88.11       378,542     $ 82.08       393,443     $ 80.63  
Granted
    197,500       131.87       18,214       107.21       32,259       76.68  
Exercised
    (83,122 )     84.24       (78,381 )     63.97       (18,407 )     38.31  
Forfeited and canceled
    -       0.00       (17,733 )     105.40       (28,753 )     85.11  
Outstanding at end of year
    415,020       109.71       300,642       88.11       378,542       82.08  
                                                 
Options exercisable at year end
    219,820       92.31       265,770       86.28       329,909       81.37  

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2011:

     
Options outstanding
   
Options exercisable
 
     
Number
 
Weighted-
       
Number
       
     
outstanding
 
average
 
Weighted-
   
exercisable
   
Weighted-
 
     
as of
 
remaining
 
average
   
as of
   
average
 
Range of
   
December 31,
 
contractual
 
exercise
   
December 31,
   
exercise
 
exercise prices
   
2011
 
life
 
price
   
2011
   
price
 
$ 48.68 - 73.38       50,577  
2.8 years
  $ 61.78       50,577     $ 61.78  
  79.05 - 125.84       167,693  
5.0 years
    97.70       148,193       97.15  
  126.73 - 134.44       196,750  
 9.8 years
    132.27       21,050       131.66  
          415,020  
 7.0 years
    109.71       219,820       92.31  

During 2011, 2010, and 2009 the Company issued 1,540, 14,415, and 18,954 shares of restricted stock, respectively.  The unrecognized compensation cost granted under the restricted stock program of $2.8 million as of December 31, 2011 is expected to be recognized straight-line over a period of 6 years.

The following table summarizes information about restricted stock outstanding as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and changes during the years ended:

   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
 
         
average
         
average
         
average
 
         
grant
         
grant
         
grant
 
   
Shares
   
price
   
Shares
   
price
   
Shares
   
price
 
Unvested at beginning of year
    44,877     $ 102.46       37,727     $ 99.43       30,304     $ 119.31  
Granted
    1,540       134.44       14,415       109.62       18,954       75.77  
Vested
    (9,532 )     104.91       (6,126 )     102.27       (5,647 )     108.49  
Forfeited and canceled
    (1,666 )     94.35       (1,139 )     93.92       (5,884 )     116.89  
Unvested at end of year
    35,219       98.57       44,877       102.46       37,727       99.43  

Long Term Incentive Plan – Z Units

The Company has adopted an incentive program involving the issuance of Series Z Incentive Units and Series Z-1 Incentive Units (collectively referred to as “Z Units”) of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership.  Vesting in the Z Units is based on performance criteria established in the plan.  The criteria can be revised at the beginning of the year by the Board's Compensation Committee if the Committee deems that the plan's criterion is unachievable for any given year.   The sale of Z Units is contractually prohibited.  Z Units are convertible into Operating Partnership units which are exchangeable for shares of the Company’s common stock that may have marketability restrictions.  The estimated fair value of a Z Unit is determined on the grant date and considers the company's current stock price, the dividends that are not paid on unvested units and a marketability discount for the 8 to 15 years of illiquidity.  Compensation expense is calculated by multiplying estimated vesting increases for the period by the estimated fair value as of the grant date less its $1.00 per unit purchase price.

Stock-based compensation expense for Z Units under the fair value method totaled approximately $1.5 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Stock-based compensation capitalized for Z Units totaled approximately $0.3 million, $0.6 million, and $0.4 million, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.  The intrinsic value of the Z Units unvested totaled $23.7 million as of December 31, 2011.  Total unrecognized compensation cost related to Z Units unvested under the Z Units plans totaled $8.9 million as of December 31, 2011.  The unamortized cost is expected to be recognized over the next 15 years subject to the achievement of the stated performance criteria.
 
 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
The issuance of Z Units is administered by the Compensation Committee which has the authority to select participants and determine the awards to be made up to a maximum of 600,000 Z Units.  For Z units issued prior 2010, the conversion ratchet (accounted for as vesting) of the Z Units into common units, will increase by up to 10% (up to 20% in certain circumstances following their initial issuance) effective January 1 of each year for each participating executive who remains employed by the Company if the Company has met a specified “funds from operations” per share target, or such other target as the Compensation Committee deems appropriate, for the prior year, up to a maximum conversion ratchet of 100%.  Z units issued in 2011 and 2010 are discussed below.  The Operating Partnership has the option to redeem Z Units held by any executive whose employment has been terminated with either common units of the Operating Partnership or shares of the Company’s common stock based on the then-effective conversion ratchet.

During 2010, the Operating Partnership issued 108,000 Series Z-1 Incentive Units (the “2010 Z-1 Units”) of limited partner interest to twenty executives of the Company in exchange for cash from seven executive officers of the Company, and a capital commitment from the remaining thirteen executives of $1.00 per 2010 Z-1 Unit.  The 2010 Z-1 Units are convertible one-for-one into common units of the Operating Partnership (which, in turn, are convertible into common stock of the Company) upon the earlier to occur of 100 percent vesting of the units or the year 2025.  The conversion ratchet (accounted for as vesting) of the 2010 Z-1 Units into common units, increased to 20 percent effective January 1, 2011 because the Company achieved the FFO minimum target of $4.75 per diluted share in 2010.  Each year thereafter, vesting of the 2010 Z-1 Units will be consistent with the Company’s annual FFO growth, but is not to be less than zero or greater than 14 percent.  The 2010 Z-1 Unit holders were entitled to receive 10 percent of dividends distributed to common stockholders in 2010, and because the Company achieved the FFO minimum target of $4.75 per diluted share in 2010, the 2010 Z-1 Unit holders were entitled to 25 percent of annual dividends paid in 2011.  Each year thereafter, the percent of distributions received by the 2010 Z-1 Unit holders will increase by the same percentage amounts that the 2010 Z-1 Units vesting increases, provided that once the 2010 Z-1 Units holders receive distributions of 30 percent, such distribution percentage will not increase further until the 2010 Z-1 Unit vesting is at the 30 percent level.  Once such vesting percentage is at the 30 percent level, subsequent distributions for the 2010 Z-1 Unit holders will be equal to the vesting percentage of the 2010 Z-1 Units.

During 2011, the Operating Partnership issued 46,500 Series Z-1 Incentive Units (the “2011 Z-1 Units”) of limited partner interest to fourteen executives of the Company in exchange for cash from eight executive officers of the Company, and a capital commitment from the remaining six executives of $1.00 per 2011 Z-1 Unit.  The 2011 Z-1 Units are convertible one-for-one into common units of the Operating Partnership (which, in turn, are convertible into common stock of the Company) upon the earlier to occur of 100 percent vesting of the units or the year 2026.  The conversion ratchet (accounted for as vesting) of the 2011 Z-1 Units into common units, increased to 10 percent effective January 1, 2012 because the Company achieved the FFO minimum target of $5.65 per diluted share in 2011.  Each year thereafter, vesting of the 2011 Z-1 Units will be consistent with the Company’s annual FFO growth, but is not to be less than zero or greater than 14 percent.  The 2011 Z-1 Unit holders are entitled to receive 10 percent of dividends distributed to common stockholders in 2011, and because the Company achieved the FFO minimum target of $5.65 per diluted share in 2011, the 2011 Z-1 Unit holders were entitled to 20 percent of annual dividends paid in 2012.  Each year thereafter, the percent of distributions received by the 2011 Z-1 Unit holders will increase by the same percentage amounts that the 2011 Z-1 Units vesting increases, provided that once the 2011 Z-1 Units holders receive distributions of 30 percent, such distribution percentage will not increase further until the 2011 Z-1 Unit vesting is at the 30 percent level.  Once such vesting percentage is at the 30 percent level, subsequent distributions for the 2011 Z-1 Unit holders will be equal to the vesting percentage of the 2011 Z-1 Units.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
The following table summarizes information about the Z Units outstanding as of December 31, 2011 ($ in thousands):

   
Long Term Incentive Plan - Z Units
               
Aggregate
             
Weighted-
               
Intrinsic
         
Weighted-
 
average
   
Total
   
Total
   
Value
   
Total
   
average
 
Remaining
   
Vested
   
Unvested
   
of Unvested
   
Outstanding
   
Grant-date
 
Contractual
   
Units
   
Units
   
Units
   
Units
   
Fair Value
 
Life
Balance, December 2008
    250,928       143,604     $ 10,878       394,532     $ 39.36  
9.2 years
Vested
    37,723       (37,723 )             -            
Balance, December 2009
    288,651       105,881       8,751       394,532       39.36  
8.2 years
Granted
    -       108,000               108,000            
Vested
    37,629       (37,629 )             -            
Cancelled
            (4,350 )             (4,350 )          
Balance, December 2010
    326,280       171,902       19,463       498,182       54.15  
11.2 years
Granted
    -       46,500               46,500            
Vested
    44,520       (44,520 )             -            
Converted
    (191,718 )     -               (191,718 )          
Cancelled
    -       (3,863 )             (3,863 )          
Balance, December 2011
    179,082       170,019     $ 23,719       349,101     $ 58.17  
12.3 years

 (14) Segment Information

The Company defines its reportable operating segments as the three geographical regions in which its communities are located: Southern California, Northern California and Seattle Metro.  Excluded from segment revenues are communities classified in discontinued operations, management and other fees from affiliates, and interest and other income.  Non-segment revenues and net operating income included in the following schedule also consist of revenue generated from commercial properties.  Other non-segment assets include real estate under development, co-investments, cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, notes and other receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets and deferred charges.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

The revenues and net operating income for each of the reportable operating segments are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 ($ in thousands):

   
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenues:
                 
Southern California
  $ 223,304     $ 200,541     $ 201,083  
Northern California
    149,457       127,302       121,582  
Seattle Metro
    81,967       70,348       71,060  
Other real estate assets
    10,985       7,537       7,825  
Total property revenues
  $ 465,713     $ 405,728     $ 401,550  
                         
Net operating income:
                       
Southern California
  $ 146,519     $ 132,150     $ 134,179  
Northern California
    99,047       82,288       80,274  
Seattle Metro
    52,173       43,006       44,603  
Other real estate assets
    8,740       5,120       5,037  
Total net operating income
    306,479       262,564       264,093  
                         
Depreciation
    (151,428 )     (128,221 )     (116,540 )
Interest expense before amortization
    (91,694 )     (82,756 )     (81,196 )
Amortization expense
    (11,474 )     (4,828 )     (4,820 )
Management and other fees
    6,780       4,551       4,325  
General and administrative
    (20,694 )     (23,255 )     (24,966 )
Cost of management and other fees
    (4,610 )     (2,707 )     (3,096 )
Impairment and other charges
    -       (2,302 )     (13,084 )
Interest and other income
    17,139       27,841       13,040  
Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt
    (1,163 )     (10 )     4,750  
Equity (loss) income in co-investments
    (467 )     (1,715 )     670  
Gain on sale of real estate
    -       -       103  
                         
Income before discontinued operations
  $ 48,868     $ 49,162     $ 43,279  

Total assets for each of the reportable operating segments are summarized as follow as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 ($ in thousands):

   
As of December 31,
 
Assets:
 
2011
   
2010
 
Southern California
  $ 1,478,018     $ 1,428,264  
Northern California
    1,241,320       1,119,555  
Seattle Metro
    579,612       560,463  
Other real estate assets
    94,088       80,726  
Net reportable operating segments - real estate assets
    3,393,038       3,189,008  
Real estate for development
    44,280       217,531  
Co-investments
    383,412       107,840  
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash
    35,463       35,694  
Marketable securities
    74,275       92,310  
Notes and other receivables
    66,369       49,444  
Other non-segment assets
    40,127       41,060  
Total assets
  $ 4,036,964     $ 3,732,887  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(15) 401(k) Plan

The Company has a 401(k) benefit plan (the “Plan”) for all full-time employees who have completed six months of service. Employee contributions are limited by the maximum allowed under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.  The Company matches the employee contributions for non-highly compensated personnel, up to 50% of their contribution up to a specified maximum.  Company contributions to the Plan were approximately $0.3 million, $0.3 million, and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

(16) Commitments and Contingencies

At December 31, 2011, the Company had six non-cancelable ground leases for certain apartment communities and buildings that expire between 2027 and 2080.  Land lease payments are typically the greater of a stated minimum or a percentage of gross rents generated by these apartment communities.  Total minimum lease commitments, under land leases and operating leases, are approximately $1.6 million per year for the next five years.

To the extent that an environmental matter arises or is identified in the future that has other than a remote risk of having a material impact on the financial statements, the Company will disclose the estimated range of possible outcomes, and, if an outcome is probable, accrue an appropriate liability for remediation and other potential liability. The Company will consider whether such occurrence results in an impairment of value on the affected property and, if so, impairment will be recognized.

Except with respect to three communities, the Company has no indemnification agreements from third parties for potential environmental clean-up costs at its communities.  The Company has no way of determining at this time the magnitude of any potential liability to which it may be subject arising out of unknown environmental conditions or violations with respect to the communities formerly owned by the Company.  No assurance can be given that existing environmental studies with respect to any of the communities reveal all environmental liabilities, that any prior owner or operator of a Property did not create any material environmental condition not known to the Company, or that a material environmental condition does not otherwise exist as to any one or more of the communities.  The Company has limited insurance coverage for the types of environmental liabilities described above.

The Company has entered into transactions that may require the Company to pay the tax liabilities of the partners in the Operating Partnership or in the DownREIT entities.  These transactions are within the Company’s control. Although the Company plans to hold the contributed assets or defer recognition of gain on their sale pursuant to like-kind exchange rules under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code the Company can provide no assurance that it will be able to do so and if such tax liabilities were incurred they may to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position.

There have been a number of lawsuits in recent years against owners and managers of apartment communities alleging personal injury and property damage caused by the presence of mold in residential real estate. Some of these lawsuits have resulted in substantial monetary judgments or settlements.  The Company has been sued for mold related matters and has settled some, but not all, of such matters.   Insurance carriers have reacted to mold related liability awards by excluding mold related claims from standard policies and pricing mold endorsements at prohibitively high rates.  The Company has, however, purchased pollution liability insurance, which includes some coverage for mold.  The Company has adopted policies for promptly addressing and resolving reports of mold when it is detected, and to minimize any impact mold might have on residents of the property.  The Company believes its mold policies and proactive response to address any known existence, reduces its risk of loss from these cases.  There can be no assurances that the Company has identified and responded to all mold occurrences, but the company promptly addresses all known reports of mold.  Liabilities resulting from such mold related matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.  As of December 31, 2011, potential liabilities for mold and other environmental liabilities are not considered probable or the loss cannot be quantified or estimated.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
The Company carries comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage and rental loss insurance for each of the communities.  Insured risks for comprehensive liabilities covers claims in excess of $25,000 per incident, and property casualty insurance covers losses in excess of a $5.0 million deductible per incident. There are, however, certain types of extraordinary losses, such as, for example, losses from terrorism and earthquake, for which the Company does not have insurance. Substantially all of the communities are located in areas that are subject to earthquakes.

The Company provided a loan and construction completion guarantee to the lender in order to fulfill the lender’s standard financing requirements related to the construction of the Queen Anne community.  The outstanding balance for the construction loan is included in the debt line item in the balance sheet of the co-investments included in Note 3.  The construction completion guarantee is for the life of the loan, which is scheduled to mature on July 1, 2014, with two, one-year extension options at the Queen Anne joint venture’s option.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all terms of the construction loan and the construction of the community is expected to be completed on time and within budget.  The maximum exposure of the guarantee as of December 31, 2011 was $79.1 million based on the construction costs that were budgeted to be incurred to complete the construction.
 
The Company provided a payment guarantee to the counterparties in relation to the total return swaps entered into by the joint venture responsible for the development of the Fountain at La Brea and Santa Monica at La Brea communities.  Further the Company has guaranteed completion of development and made certain debt service guarantees for Fountain at La Brea and Santa Monica at La Brea.  The outstanding balance for the loans is included in the debt line item in the balance sheet of the co-investments included in Note 3.  The payment guarantee is for the payment of the amounts due to the counterparty related total return swaps which are scheduled to mature in September and December 2016.  The maximum exposure of the guarantee as of December 31, 2011 was $28.5 million based on the aggregate outstanding debt amount.

The Company is subject to various other lawsuits in the normal course of its business operations.  Such lawsuits are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

(17) Subsequent Events

In January 2012, the Company acquired Bon Terra, a 60-unit community located adjacent to Delano in Redmond, Washington for $16.0 million.  Located on the same block, Delano and Bon Terra are operated as one community.  Also in January, the Company acquired Reed Square, a 100-unit community located in Sunnyvale, California for $23.0 million.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company sold Tierra Del Sol/Norte, a 156 unit community located in the San Diego, California for $17.2 million for a gain of $7.0 million.  Also in the first quarter, the Company sold Alpine Country, a 108 unit community located in San Diego metropolitan area, for $11.1 million for a gain of $3.9 million.

On August 15, 2012, the Operating Partnership issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.625% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "Notes").  The Operating Partnership offered the Notes at 98.99% of the principal amount thereof. The Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership and will rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured obligations of the Operating Partnership. However, the Notes are effectively subordinated to all of the Operating Partnership's existing and future secured indebtedness (to the extent of the collateral securing such indebtedness) and to all existing and future liabilities and preferred equity, whether secured or unsecured, of the Operating Partnership's subsidiaries. The Notes bear interest at 3.625% per annum. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning February 15, 2013 until the maturity date of August 15, 2022. The Operating Partnership's obligations under the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 
(18) Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for 2011 and 2010 ($ in thousands, except per share and dividend amounts):

   
Quarter ended
   
Quarter ended
   
Quarter ended
   
Quarter ended
 
   
December 31
   
September 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
 
2011:
                       
Total property revenues
  $ 122,373     $ 117,226     $ 114,906     $ 111,208  
                                 
Income before discontinued operations
  $ 14,492     $ 11,767     $ 10,503     $ 12,106  
                                 
Net income
  $ 17,867     $ 11,085     $ 16,053     $ 12,511  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 13,937     $ 7,688     $ 10,325     $ 8,418  
Per share data:
                               
Net income:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.42     $ 0.23     $ 0.32     $ 0.27  
                                 
Diluted
  $ 0.42     $ 0.23     $ 0.32     $ 0.27  
Market price:
                               
High
  $ 148.44     $ 145.40     $ 138.31     $ 124.41  
Low
  $ 111.25     $ 119.15     $ 122.67     $ 109.98  
Close
  $ 140.51     $ 120.04     $ 135.29     $ 124.00  
Dividends declared
  $ 1.04     $ 1.04     $ 1.04     $ 1.04  
                                 
2010:
                               
Total property revenues
  $ 106,703     $ 102,470     $ 98,208     $ 98,347  
                                 
Income before discontinued operations
  $ 8,260     $ 10,037     $ 13,413     $ 17,452  
                                 
Net income
  $ 8,628     $ 10,426     $ 13,869     $ 17,859  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 4,778     $ 6,377     $ 9,482     $ 13,127  
Per share data:
                               
Net income:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.16     $ 0.21     $ 0.32     $ 0.45  
                                 
Diluted
  $ 0.16     $ 0.21     $ 0.32     $ 0.45  
Market price:
                               
High
  $ 117.12     $ 115.08     $ 113.03     $ 93.98  
Low
  $ 105.60     $ 92.62     $ 89.23     $ 76.35  
Close
  $ 114.22     $ 109.44     $ 97.54     $ 89.95  
Dividends declared
  $ 1.03     $ 1.03     $ 1.03     $ 1.03  

 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Financial Statement Schedule III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                          Costs                                
                   
Initial cost
   
capitalized
   
Gross amount carried at close of period
                         
                         
Buildings and
   
subsequent to
   
Land and
   
Buildings and
         
Accumulated
   
Date of
   
Date
   
Lives
 
Property  
Units
 
Location
 
Encumbrance
   
Land
   
improvements
   
acquisition
   
improvements
   
improvements
   
Total(1)
   
depreciation
   
construction
   
acquired
   
(years)
 
 
Encumbered communities
                                                     
                                                                             
 
Alpine Village
    301  
Alpine, CA
    15,690       4,967       19,728       3,062       4,982       22,775       27,757       7,170       1971       12/02       3-30  
 
Anchor Village
    301  
Mukilteo, WA
    10,750       2,498       10,595       10,541       2,824       20,810       23,634       8,070       1981       01/97       3-30  
 
Avondale at Warner Center
    446  
Woodland Hills, CA
    47,396       10,536       24,522       13,764       10,601       38,221       48,822       17,483       1970       01/97       3-30  
 
Bridgeport
    184  
Newark, CA
    22,051       1,608       7,582       5,605       1,525       13,270       14,795       8,870       1987       07/87       3-30  
 
Barkley, The(2)
    161  
Anaheim, CA
    17,015       -       8,520       4,229       2,353       10,396       12,749       3,975       1984       04/00       3-30  
 
Bel Air
    462  
San Ramon, CA
    56,759       12,105       18,252       19,590       12,682       37,265       49,947       17,133       1988       01/97       3-30  
 
Belmont Station
    275  
Los Angeles, CA
    30,045       8,100       66,666       2,645       8,267       69,144       77,411       10,007       2008       12/08       3-30  
 
Bella Villagio
    231  
San Jose, CA
    38,834       17,247       40,343       1,295       17,247       41,638       58,885       1,802       2004       09/10       3-30  
 
Brentwood
    140  
Santa Ana, CA
    19,603       2,833       11,303       5,282       3,502       15,916       19,418       5,049       1970       11/01       3-30  
 
Brighton Ridge
    264  
Renton, WA
    14,948       2,623       10,800       2,560       2,656       13,327       15,983       6,654       1986       12/96       3-30  
 
Brookside Oaks
    170  
Sunnyvale, CA
    20,277       7,301       16,310       19,168       10,328       32,451       42,779       9,673       1973       06/00       3-30  
 
Camarillo Oaks
    564  
Camarillo, CA
    48,622       10,953       25,254       2,362       11,075       27,494       38,569       14,171       1985       07/96       3-30  
 
Camino Ruiz Square
    160  
Camarillo, CA
    21,110       6,871       26,119       685       6,931       26,744       33,675       4,555       1990       12/06       3-30  
 
Canyon Oaks
    250  
San Ramon, CA
    29,389       19,088       44,473       1,028       19,088       45,501       64,589       7,191       2005       05/07       3-30  
 
Canyon Pointe
    250  
Bothell, WA
    14,689       4,692       18,288       3,116       4,693       21,403       26,096       6,118       1990       10/03       3-30  
 
Capri at Sunny Hills
    100  
Fullerton, CA
    18,132       3,337       13,320       5,639       4,048       18,248       22,296       6,026       1961       09/01       3-30  
 
Carlyle, The
    132  
San Jose, CA
    18,936       3,954       15,277       9,718       5,801       23,148       28,949       8,372       2000       04/00       3-30  
 
City View
    572  
Hayward, CA
    64,254       9,883       37,670       20,103       10,350       57,306       67,656       25,819       1975       03/98       3-30  
 
Coldwater Canyon
    39  
Studio City, CA
    5,623       1,674       6,640       1,108       1,676       7,746       9,422       1,589       1979       05/07       3-30  
 
Courtyard off Main
    109  
Bellevue, WA
    16,491       7,465       21,405       1,265       7,465       22,670       30,135       924       2000       10/10       3-30  
 
Devonshire
    276  
Hemet, CA
    10,216       3,470       13,786       1,981       3,482       15,755       19,237       5,080       1988       12/02       3-30  
 
Elevation (Eagle Rim)
    157  
Redmond, WA
    12,087       4,758       14,285       3,840       4,757       18,125       22,882       1,077       1986       06/10       3-30  
 
Emerald Ridge - North
    180  
Bellevue, WA
    9,967       3,449       7,801       2,592       3,449       10,393       13,842       6,101       1987       11/94       3-30  
 
Esplanade
    278  
San Jose, CA
    45,836       18,170       40,086       5,065       18,429       44,892       63,321       11,393       2002       11/04       3-30  
 
Evergreen Heights
    200  
Kirkland, WA
    10,143       3,566       13,395       2,704       3,649       16,016       19,665       7,619       1990       06/97       3-30  
 
Fairwood Pond
    194  
Renton, WA
    13,574       5,296       15,564       1,782       5,297       17,345       22,642       4,511       1997       10/04       3-30  
 
Fountain Park
    705  
Playa Vista, CA
    97,747       25,073       94,980       20,409       25,203       115,259       140,462       31,693       2002       02/04       3-30  
 
Harvest Park
    104  
Santa Rosa, CA
    10,895       6,700       15,479       720       6,690       16,209       22,899       2,769       2004       03/07       3-30  
 
Hampton Place
    132  
Glendale, CA
    21,602       4,288       11,081       3,033       4,307       14,095       18,402       5,901       1970       06/99       3-30  
 
Hidden Valley
    324  
Simi Valley, CA
    31,180       14,174       34,065       1,155       11,663       37,731       49,394       9,383       2004       12/04       3-30  
 
Highridge
    255  
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
    44,807       5,419       18,347       20,037       6,073       37,730       43,803       14,420       1972       05/97       3-30  
 
Highlands at Wynhaven
    333  
Issaquah, WA
    33,859       16,271       48,932       3,595       16,271       52,527       68,798       6,280       2000       08/08       3-30  
 
Hillcrest Park
    608  
Newbury Park, CA
    70,707       15,318       40,601       12,920       15,755       53,084       68,839       23,030       1973       03/98       3-30  
 
Hillsborough Park
    235  
La Habra, CA
    38,566       6,291       15,455       1,029       6,272       16,503       22,775       6,820       1999       09/99       3-30  
 
Huntington Breakers
    342  
Huntington Beach, CA
    39,321       9,306       22,720       4,601       9,315       27,312       36,627       12,592       1984       10/97       3-30  
 
Inglenook Court
    224  
Bothell, WA
    8,300       3,467       7,881       5,251       3,474       13,125       16,599       7,262       1985       10/94       3-30  
 
Kings Road
    196  
Los Angeles, CA
    29,863       4,023       9,527       7,148       4,031       16,667       20,698       6,856       1979       06/97       3-30  
 
Le Parc Luxury Apartments
    140  
Santa Clara, CA
    12,678       3,090       7,421       10,704       3,092       18,123       21,215       7,834       1975       02/94       3-30  
 
Marbrisa
    202  
Long Beach, CA
    19,391       4,700       18,605       2,026       4,760       20,571       25,331       6,506       1987       09/02       3-30  
 
Mirabella
    188  
Marina Del Rey, CA
    47,154       6,180       26,673       12,220       6,270       38,803       45,073       12,680       2000       05/00       3-30  
 
Mill Creek at Windermere
    400  
San Ramon, CA
    50,787       29,551       69,032       1,242       29,551       70,274       99,825       10,199       2005       09/07       3-30  
 
Park Place/Windsor Court/Cochran
    176  
Los Angeles, CA
    20,299       4,965       11,806       7,613       5,015       19,369       24,384       9,093       1988       08/97       3-30  
 
Montclaire, The
    390  
Sunnyvale, CA
    47,934       4,842       19,776       19,287       4,997       38,908       43,905       24,654       1973       12/88       3-30  
 
Montejo
    124  
Garden Grove, CA
    13,538       1,925       7,685       2,029       2,194       9,445       11,639       3,351       1974       11/01       3-30  
 
Monterey Villas
    122  
Oxnard, CA
    12,776       2,349       5,579       4,425       2,424       9,929       12,353       4,209       1974       07/97       3-30  
 
Park Hill at Issaquah
    245  
Issaquah, CA
    29,956       7,284       21,937       1,488       7,284       23,425       30,709       5,965       1999       02/99       3-30  
(Continued)
 
F-36

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Financial Statement Schedule III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                               
Costs
                                           
                   
Initial cost
   
capitalized
   
Gross amount carried at close of period
                         
                         
Buildings and
   
subsequent to
   
Land and
   
Buildings and
         
Accumulated
   
Date of
   
Date
   
Lives
 
Property  
Units
 
Location
 
Encumbrance
   
Land
   
improvements
   
acquisition
   
improvements
   
improvements
   
Total(1)
   
depreciation
   
construction
   
acquired
   
(years)
 
 
Encumbered communities (continued)
                                                         
 
Palisades, The
    192  
Bellevue, WA
    21,596       1,560       6,242       9,390       1,565       15,627       17,192       9,084       1977       05/90       3-30  
 
Pathways
    296  
Long Beach, CA
    38,747       4,083       16,757       17,418       6,239       32,019       38,258       18,707       1975       02/91       3-30  
 
Pointe at Cupertino, The
    116  
Cupertino, CA
    12,173       4,505       17,605       7,383       4,505       24,988       29,493       5,141       1963       08/98       3-30  
 
101 San Fernando
    323  
San Jose, CA
    35,261       4,173       58,961       2,332       4,173       61,293       65,466       3,059       2001       07/10       3-30  
 
Sammamish View
    153  
Bellevue, WA
    10,020       3,324       7,501       5,255       3,331       12,749       16,080       7,296       1986       11/94       3-30  
 
Stevenson Place
    200  
Fremont, CA
    22,320       996       5,582       6,594       1,001       12,171       13,172       8,074       1971       04/83       3-30  
 
Stonehedge Village
    196  
Bothell, WA
    12,907       3,167       12,603       3,501       3,201       16,070       19,271       7,642       1986       10/97       3-30  
 
Summerhill Park
    100  
Sunnyvale, CA
    13,971       2,654       4,918       956       2,656       5,872       8,528       4,253       1988       09/88       3-30  
 
Summit Park
    300  
San Diego, CA
    19,457       5,959       23,670       2,984       5,977       26,636       32,613       8,564       1972       12/02       3-30  
 
The Bernard
    63  
Seattle, CA
    10,344       3,699       11,345       5       3,699       11,350       15,049       108       2008       09/11       3-30  
 
Magnolia Square
    156  
Sunnyvale, CA
    18,589       8,190       19,306       8,465       8,191       27,770       35,961       3,427       1969       09/07       3-30  
 
Tierra Vista
    404  
Oxnard, CA
    58,462       13,652       53,336       1,837       13,661       55,164       68,825       14,308       2001       01/01       3-30  
 
Treehouse
    164  
Santa Ana, CA
    17,568       2,626       10,485       3,863       2,957       14,017       16,974       4,371       1970       11/01       3-30  
 
Valley Park
    160  
Fountain Valley, CA
    22,983       3,361       13,420       3,123       3,761       16,143       19,904       5,481       1969       11/01       3-30  
 
Villa Angelina
    256  
Placentia, CA
    28,020       4,498       17,962       3,101       4,962       20,599       25,561       6,910       1970       11/01       3-30  
 
Vista Belvedere
    76  
Tiburon, CA
    10,499       5,573       11,901       3,445       5,573       15,346       20,919       4,457       1963       08/04       3-30  
 
Wandering Creek
    156  
Kent, WA
    5,300       1,285       4,980       3,144       1,296       8,113       9,409       4,499       1986       11/95       3-30  
 
Waterford, The
    238  
San Jose, CA
    31,975       11,808       24,500       12,052       15,165       33,195       48,360       12,433       2000       06/00       3-30  
 
Wilshire Promenade
    149  
Fullerton, CA
    18,560       3,118       7,385       6,395       3,797       13,101       16,898       5,288       1992       01/97       3-30  
 
Wharfside Pointe
    142  
Seattle, WA
    7,277       2,245       7,020       5,531       2,258       12,538       14,796       6,155       1990       06/94       3-30  
                  1,729,822       442,136       1,391,045       398,435       459,766       1,771,849       2,231,615       557,187                          
 
Unencumbered communities
                                                                                       
 
Allegro
    97  
Valley Village, CA
            5,869       23,977       792       5,869       24,769       30,638       1,323       2010       10/10       3-30  
 
Alpine Country
    108  
Alpine, CA
            1,741       6,914       869       1,746       7,778       9,524       2,413       1986       12/02       3-30  
 
Anavia
    250  
Anaheim, CA
            15,925       63,712       5,243       15,925       68,955       84,880       2,360       2009       12/10       3-30  
 
Axis 2300
    115  
Irvine, CA
            5,405       33,585       438       5,405       34,023       39,428       1,988       2010       08/10       3-30  
 
Bluffs II, The
    224  
San Diego, CA
            3,405       7,743       8,622       3,442       16,328       19,770       4,995       1974       06/97       3-30  
 
Bellerive
    63  
Los Angeles, CA
            5,401       21,803       363       5,401       22,166       27,567       325       2011       08/11       3-30  
 
Belmont Terrace
    71  
Belmont, CA
            4,446       10,290       2,118       4,473       12,381       16,854       2,959       1974       10/06       3-30  
 
Bonita Cedars
    120  
Bonita, CA
            2,496       9,913       1,418       2,503       11,324       13,827       3,643       1983       12/02       3-30  
 
Boulevard
    172  
Fremont, CA
            3,520       8,182       9,707       3,580       17,829       21,409       8,521       1978       01/96       3-30  
 
Bridle Trails
    108  
Kirkland, WA
            1,500       5,930       4,922       1,531       10,821       12,352       4,656       1986       10/97       3-30  
 
Bristol Commons
    188  
Sunnyvale, CA
            5,278       11,853       1,537       5,293       13,375       18,668       6,789       1989       01/97       3-30  
 
416 on Broadway
    115  
Glendale, CA
            8,557       34,235       425       8,557       34,660       43,217       1,207       2009       12/10       3-30  
 
Bunker Hill
    456  
Los Angeles, CA
            11,498       27,871       3,632       11,639       31,362       43,001       14,263       1968       03/98       3-30  
 
Cairns, The
    100  
Seattle, WA
            6,937       20,679       240       6,939       20,917       27,856       3,215       2006       06/07       3-30  
 
Cambridge
    40  
Chula Vista, CA
            497       1,973       309       498       2,281       2,779       731       1965       12/02       3-30  
 
Castle Creek
    216  
Newcastle, WA
            4,149       16,028       1,925       4,833       17,269       22,102       8,526       1997       12/97       3-30  
 
CBC Apartments
    148  
Goleta, CA
            6,283       24,000       2,263       6,288       26,258       32,546       5,650       1962       01/06       3-30  
 
Cedar Terrace
    180  
Bellevue, WA
            5,543       16,442       3,346       5,652       19,679       25,331       5,295       1984       01/05       3-30  
 
Chimney Sweep Apartments
    91  
Goleta, CA
            5,558       21,320       1,738       5,618       22,998       28,616       5,691       1967       01/06       3-30  
 
Chestnut Street
    96  
Santa Cruz, CA
            6,582       15,689       884       6,582       16,573       23,155       1,967       2002       07/08       3-30  
 
The Commons
    264  
Campbell, CA
            12,555       29,307       3,438       12,556       32,744       45,300       1,710       1973       07/10       3-30  
 
Corbella at Juanita Bay
    169  
Kirkland, WA
            5,801       17,415       645       5,801       18,060       23,861       706       1978       11/10       3-30  
 
Country Villas
    180  
Oceanside, CA
            4,174       16,583       2,183       4,187       18,753       22,940       6,111       1976       12/02       3-30  
 
Delano
    66  
Redmond, WA
            3,527       10,600       0       3,527       10,600       14,127       15       2005       12/11       3-30  
(Continued)
 
 
F-37

 
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Financial Statement Schedule III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                               
Costs
                                           
                   
Initial cost
   
capitalized
   
Gross amount carried at close of period
                         
                         
Buildings and
   
subsequent to
   
Land and
   
Buildings and
         
Accumulated
   
Date of
   
Date
   
Lives
 
Property  
Units
 
Location
 
Encumbrance
   
Land
   
improvements
   
acquisition
   
improvements
   
improvements
   
Total(1)
   
depreciation
   
construction
   
acquired
   
(years)
 
 
Unencumbered communities (continued)
                                                                     
 
Monterra del Mar/Rey/Sol
    292  
Pasadena, CA
            2,202       4,794       27,733       8,385       26,344       34,729       10,915       1972       04/99       3-30  
 
Fairways(3)
    74  
Newport Beach, CA
            -       7,850       2,106       9       9,947       9,956       4,112       1972       06/99       3-30  
 
Foothill Commons
    388  
Bellevue, WA
            2,435       9,821       28,562       2,440       38,378       40,818       15,129       1978       03/90       3-30  
 
Foothill Gardens/Twin Creeks
    176  
San Ramon, CA
            5,875       13,992       2,515       5,964       16,418       22,382       8,311       1985       02/97       3-30  
 
Forest View
    192  
Renton, WA
            3,731       14,530       979       3,731       15,509       19,240       4,524       1998       10/03       3-30  
 
Fountain Court
    320  
Seattle, WA
            6,702       27,306       2,741       6,985       29,764       36,749       12,332       2000       03/00       3-30  
 
Fourth & U
    171  
Berkeley, CA
            8,879       52,351       1,271       8,879       53,622       62,501       3,275       2010       04/10       3-30  
 
Hampton Court
    83  
Glendale, CA
            2,407       5,672       1,843       2,426       7,496       9,922       3,049       1974       06/99       3-30  
 
Hillsdale Garden Apartments
    697  
San Mateo, CA
            22,000       94,681       13,308       22,244       107,745       129,989       18,625       1948       09/06       3-30  
 
Hope Ranch Collection
    108  
Santa Barbara, CA
            4,078       16,877       2,011       4,208       18,758       22,966       2,645       1965       03/07       3-30  
 
Joule
    295  
Seattle, WA
            14,558       69,417       1,910       14,558       71,327       85,885       4,467       2010       03/10       3-30  
 
1000 Kiely
    121  
Santa Clara, CA
            9,359       21,845       1,167       9,359       23,012       32,371       601       1971       03/11       3-30  
 
Linden Square
    183  
Seattle, WA
            4,374       11,588       1,721       4,202       13,481       17,683       5,091       1994       06/00       3-30  
 
Lofts at Pinehurst, The
    118  
Ventura, CA
            1,570       3,912       3,851       1,618       7,715       9,333       3,120       1971       06/97       3-30  
 
Magnolia Lane(4)
    32  
Sunnyvale, CA
            -       5,430       173       -       5,603       5,603       871       2001       06/07       3-30  
 
Marbella, The
    60  
Los Angeles, CA
            2,826       11,269       2,870       2,871       14,094       16,965       3,874       1991       09/05       3-30  
 
Marina City Club(5)
    101  
Marina Del Rey, CA
            -       28,167       4,845       -       33,012       33,012       9,046       1971       01/04       3-30  
 
Marina Cove(6)
    292  
Santa Clara, CA
            5,320       16,431       6,403       5,324       22,830       28,154       12,103       1974       06/94       3-30  
 
Mariners Place
    105  
Oxnard, CA
            1,555       6,103       1,601       1,562       7,697       9,259       3,105       1987       05/00       3-30  
 
Meadowood
    320  
Simi Valley, CA
            7,852       18,592       4,380       7,898       22,926       30,824       11,000       1986       11/96       3-30  
 
Mesa Village
    133  
Clairemont, CA
            1,888       7,498       936       1,894       8,428       10,322       2,536       1963       12/02       3-30  
 
Mira Monte
    355  
Mira Mesa, CA
            7,165       28,459       7,336       7,186       35,774       42,960       12,507       1982       12/02       3-30  
 
Mission Hills
    282  
Oceanside, CA
            10,099       38,778       3,554       10,167       42,264       52,431       10,092       1984       07/05       3-30  
 
Mt. Sutro
    99  
San Francisco, CA
            2,334       8,507       2,504       2,809       10,536       13,345       4,445       1973       06/01       3-30  
 
Muse
    152  
Hollywood, CA
            39,100       -       2,697       7,823       33,974       41,797       1,410       11/10       09/10       3-30  
 
Pinehurst(7)
    28  
Ventura, CA
            355       1,356       364       6       2,069       2,075       628       1973       12/04       3-30  
 
Regency at Encino
    75  
Encino, CA
            3,184       12,737       1,094       3,184       13,830       17,014       1,099       1989       12/09       3-30  
 
Salmon Run at Perry Creek
    132  
Bothell, WA
            3,717       11,483       864       3,801       12,263       16,064       4,541       2000       10/00       3-30  
 
San Marcos
    432  
Richmond, CA
            15,563       36,204       25,997       22,866       54,898       77,764       15,222       2003       11/03       3-30  
 
Santee Court
    165  
Los Angeles, CA
            6,177       24,716       517       6,177       25,233       31,410       1,039       2004       10/10       3-30  
 
Santee Village
    73  
Los Angeles, CA
            3,404       15,601       640       3,404       16,241       19,645       230       2011       07/11       3-30  
 
Shadow Point
    172  
Spring Valley, CA
            2,812       11,170       1,666       2,820       12,828       15,648       4,062       1983       12/02       3-30  
 
The Laurels at Mill Creek
    164  
Mill Creek, WA
            1,559       6,430       4,472       1,595       10,866       12,461       4,872       1981       12/96       3-30  
 
The Grand
    243  
Oakland, CA
            4,531       89,208       3,755       4,531       92,963       97,494       9,851       2009       01/09       3-30  
 
Tierra del Sol/Norte
    156  
El Cajon, CA
            2,455       9,753       1,033       2,463       10,778       13,241       3,440       1969       12/02       3-30  
 
Trabucco Villas
    132  
Lake Forest, CA
            3,638       8,640       1,469       3,890       9,857       13,747       4,462       1985       10/97       3-30  
 
Tuscana
    30  
Tracy, CA
            2,828       6,599       155       2,870       6,712       9,582       1,036       2007       02/07       3-30  
 
Via
    284  
Sunnyvale, CA
            22,000       -       82,270       22,016       82,254       104,270       1,051       07/09       04/08       3-30  
 
Vista Capri - North
    106  
San Diego, CA
            1,663       6,609       788       1,668       7,392       9,060       2,228       1975       12/02       3-30  
 
Walnut Heights
    163  
Walnut, CA
            4,858       19,168       1,883       4,887       21,022       25,909       5,929       1964       10/03       3-30  
 
Windsor Ridge
    216  
Sunnyvale, CA
            4,017       10,315       4,342       4,021       14,653       18,674       10,382       1989       03/89       3-30  
 
Woodland Commons
    236  
Bellevue, WA
            2,040       8,727       9,235       2,044       17,958       20,002       8,915       1978       03/90       3-30  
 
Woodside Village
    145  
Ventura, CA
            5,331       21,036       2,413       5,341       23,439       28,780       5,706       1987       12/04       3-30  
        27,419         1,729,822       835,224       2,670,710       727,465       837,737       3,395,662       4,233,399       904,125                          
 
 
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Financial Statement Schedule III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                             
Costs
                                           
   
Rentable
           
Initial cost
   
capitalized
   
Gross amount carried at close of period
                         
   
Square
                 
Buildings and
   
subsequent to
   
Land and
   
Buildings and
         
Accumulated
   
Date of
   
Date
   
Lives
 
Property
 
Footage
 
Location
 
Encumbrance
   
Land
   
improvements
   
acquisition
   
improvements
   
improvements
   
Total(1)
   
depreciation
   
construction
   
acquired
   
(years)
 
Other real estate assets
                                                                         
Office Buildings
                                                                         
Essex Hollywood
    35,000  
Los Angeles, CA
          10,200       13,800       2,154       10,200       15,954       26,154       3,740       1938       07/06       3-30  
Santa Clara Square
    139,000  
Santa Clara, CA
    10,388       6,472       11,704       1,670       6,472       13,374       19,846       734       1970       09/11       3-30  
925/935 East Meadow
    31,900  
Palo Alto, CA
            1,401       3,172       7,985       3,147       9,411       12,558       3,173       1988       11/97       3-30  
17461 Derian
    110,000  
Irvine, CA
            3,079       12,315       5,713       3,105       18,002       21,107       8,254       1983       07/00       3-30  
Consolidated Development Pipeline
              5,648       25,139       -       19,147       44,280       -       44,280       -                          
                                                                                                   
Total apartment communities and other real estate assets
    $ 1,745,858     $ 881,515     $ 2,711,701     $ 764,134     $ 904,941     $ 3,452,403     $ 4,357,344     $ 920,026                          

(1) 
The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is approximately $3.0 billion (unaudited).
(2) 
The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2082.
(3) 
The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2027.
(4) 
The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2070.
(5) 
The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2067.
(6) 
A portion of land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring in 2028.
(7) 
The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring in 2028.

A summary of activity for rental properties and accumulated depreciation is as follows:
                     
                                       
   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
     
2011
   
2010
   
2009
 
Rental properties:
                 
Accumulated depreciation:
                 
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 3,964,561     $ 3,310,152     $ 3,177,010  
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 775,553     $ 646,686     $ 537,248  
Improvements
    68,338       51,101       79,094  
Depreciation expense - Acquisitions
    1,279       2,505       18  
Acquisition of real estate
    103,300       387,300       16,000  
Depreciation expense - Discontinued operations
    315       700       1,224  
Development of real estate
    195,634       216,008       74,590  
Depreciation expense - Rental properties
    148,337       125,662       116,033  
Disposition of real estate
    (18,769 )     -       (36,542 )
Dispositions
    (5,458 )     -       (7,837 )
Balance at the end of year
  $ 4,313,064     $ 3,964,561     $ 3,310,152  
Balance at the end of year
  $ 920,026     $ 775,553     $ 646,686  

 
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