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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Title of each class
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Trading
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Essex Property Trust, Inc.
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Emerging growth company
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Essex Portfolio, L.P.
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Emerging growth company
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Item 5.03 |
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
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address the universal proxy rules adopted by the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, by clarifying that no person may solicit proxies in support of a director nominee other than the Board’s nominees unless such person
has complied with Rule 14a-19 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including applicable notice and solicitation requirements; and
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enhance procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements in connection with stockholder nominations of directors and submissions of proposals regarding other business at
stockholder meetings, including requiring additional background information and disclosures regarding proposing stockholders, proposed nominees and business, and other persons related to a stockholder’s solicitation of proxies; and
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outline the procedures for announcing the date, time and place of a reconvened meeting of stockholders in the event a meeting of
stockholders is adjourned.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws of Essex Property Trust, Inc., effective as of December 8, 2022.
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Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
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Date: December 13, 2022
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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
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/s/ Anne Morrison
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Name:
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Anne Morrison
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Title:
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P.
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By:
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Essex Property Trust, Inc.
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Its:
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General Partner
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/s/ Anne Morrison
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Name:
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Anne Morrison
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Title:
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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