"Essex posted solid results in 2022, exceeding our expectations and continuing our recovery from the severe economic disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong job growth on the West Coast contributed to our positive results, driving demand in support of one of the largest increases to Core FFO in the Company’s history. The West Coast housing markets will soon be fully recovered from debilitating regulations established in the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting the stage for results that are more consistent with our long-term track record of outperformance", stated Michael J. Schall, President and CEO. Mr. Schall continued, "In connection with my planned retirement as CEO, I am highly confident that the Company’s culture of disciplined capital allocation and value creation is in capable hands with Angela Kleiman and her leadership team, which I believe will drive shareholder returns for many years to come."
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