UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (MARK ONE) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to _____________ 001-13106 (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) 333-44467-01 (Essex Portfolio, L.P.) (Commission File Number) ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. ESSEX ...

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) Q3 2022 Results Conference Call October 27, 2022 2:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Schall - President and CEO Angela Kleiman - Sr. EVP and COO Barb Pak - EVP and CFO Adam Berry - EVP and CIO Conference Call Participants Nick Joseph - Citi Steve Sakwa - Evercore Adam Kramer - Morgan Stanley Alexander Goldfarb - Piper Sandler Joshua Dennerlein - Bank of America John Kim - BMO Capital Markets Nick Yulico - Scotiabank Chandni Luthra - Goldman Sachs Robyn Luu - Green S ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.0001 par value (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) ESS New York Stock Exchange FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period fr ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core FFO increased by 21.1% year-over-year, marking the second-best quarterly growth since the company's IPO in 1994 [5] - Core FFO per share reached $3.68, exceeding the high end of the updated guidance range [33] - Full year guidance for core FFO raised by $0.29 to $14.45, reflecting a 15.7% year-over-year growth [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same-property revenue growth was 12.7% year-over-year and 4.8% sequentially, among the highest growth rates in the company's history [24] - Net effective rents for new leases are 16% above pre-COVID levels and 20.6% higher year-over-year [6] - Significant rent growth observed in various regions: - Washington: 20.7% year-over-year [25] - Northern California: 17.5% year-over-year [26] - Southern California: 22.4% year-over-year [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Job growth in the region was robust at 5.6% year-over-year as of June [6] - Job openings at major tech companies moderated but remained 15% above pre-COVID levels [8] - The value of median-priced homes in California increased by approximately 13% year-over-year, making renting more affordable compared to buying [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on maximizing revenues through rent growth rather than occupancy [24] - Transitioning to a customer-centric operating model to improve efficiency and reduce customer acquisition costs [30] - Plans to enhance technology platforms through partnerships to automate manual tasks and improve margins [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The company acknowledges potential economic downturns but believes strong job growth and demand from large tech companies will support rental markets [15] - Management remains cautious about the impact of inflation and interest rate hikes on the economy [15] - The company expects continued improvements in delinquency rates due to government assistance and a gradual return to normalcy in rental markets [36][61] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $61 million of common stock during the second quarter [38] - The net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved from 6.6 times to 5.8 times, indicating a stronger balance sheet [40] - The company has $1.3 billion in liquidity, providing financial flexibility for upcoming capital needs [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on hybrid working and tech firms' plans - Management noted that tech firms are committed to hybrid working models and are adjusting office formats accordingly [44] Question: Capital allocation and share repurchases - The company plans to maintain a disciplined approach to capital allocation, focusing on share repurchases funded by excess cash flow [48] Question: Tenant composition and changes during the pandemic - The tenant base reflects a broad economic spectrum, with no significant changes in composition during the pandemic [52] Question: Expectations for rent growth and leasing activity - Management anticipates a normal seasonal decline in rent growth, with a focus on maintaining strong fundamentals [50][59] Question: Back rents and government assistance - The company has $34 million in open applications for government assistance and expects to recover about 50% this year [84] Question: Move-outs due to job loss - The company tracks job transfers but does not specifically track job losses; new job or transfer rates are approximately 15.7% [88]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.0001 par value (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) ESS New York Stock Exchange FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __ ...

Station Park Green | San Mateo, CA Marquis | San Jose, CA NAREIT 2022 Investor Presentation - 1 ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. INVESTOR PRESENTATION JUNE 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACK RECORD & COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS OPERATING UPDATE & GUIDANCE WEST COAST DEMAND FUNDAMENTALS MB360 | San Francisco, CA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 5 1 2 1 7 WEST COAST SUPPLY FUNDAMENTALS 2 6 INNOVATION & BALANCE SHEET 3 0 ESG HIGHLIGHTS 3 6 DEFINITIONS & RECONCILIATIONS 3 9 " We are Essex—the proven leader in West Coast apartments. We are a ful ...

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) Q1 2022 Results Conference Call April 27, 2022 2:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Schall - President, CEO Angela Kleiman - COO Barb Pak - EVP, CFO Conference Call Participants Alexander Goldfarb - Piper Sandler Jeff Spector - Bank of America Nick Joseph - Citi Rich Hill - Morgan Stanley Steve Sakwa - Evercore Austin Wurschmidt - KeyBanc John Kim - BMO Capital Markets Brad Heffern - RBC Capital Markets Rich Anderson - SMBC John Pawlowski - Green Street Neil Malkin - ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.0001 par value (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) ESS New York Stock Exchange FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _ ...

Vela on Ox | Woodland Hills, CA Ashton Sherman Village | Valley Village, CA ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. INVESTOR PRESENTATION MARCH 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS ESSEX AT A GLANCE 3 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TRACK RECORD & INVESTMENT THESIS 8 12 WEST COAST FUNDAMENTALS OPERATIONS UPDATE 24 ESG HIGHLIGHTS 32 2022 GUIDANCE & BALANCE SHEET 35 41 DEFINITIONS & RECONCILIATIONS " We are Essex—the proven leader in West Coast apartments. We are a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redev ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.0001 par value (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) ESS New York Stock Exchange FORM 10-K (MARK ONE) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period ...