Essex's beginnings go back to 1971, when real estate entrepreneur, George M. Marcus
formed Essex Property Corporation. In 1994, with a portfolio of 16 multifamily communities,
the Company made its public debut as Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS). Essex, an S&P 500 Company,
is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops,
redevelops and manages multifamily apartment communities located in supply-constrained
markets. The Essex portfolio is concentrated along the West Coast, including Southern
California, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Seattle metropolitan area. Please
see the recent Company Presentation for additional information about Essex and it's
portfolio.