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Equity Residential reports recurring developments tied to its ownership and management of apartment communities in dynamic U.S. metro areas, with a primary concentration in major coastal markets and a targeted presence in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Denver. Its announcements commonly cover quarterly operating results, same-store revenue, expenses and net operating income, occupancy, resident retention and market commentary for areas such as San Francisco and New York.
Updates also include common and Series K preferred share dividends, annual dividend tax treatment, annual meeting dates, investor presentations and real estate conference participation. The company’s releases often discuss rental-housing demand, new apartment supply, portfolio activity and capital allocation within its multifamily housing business.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) announced that its senior management, including President and CEO Mark J. Parrell, will participate in a roundtable discussion at the 2021 Citi Global Property CEO Conference on March 10 at 9:00 a.m. ET. This event will be available via live webcast. Equity Residential focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing residential properties in major cities, owning or having investments in 304 properties with 77,889 apartment units in key locations like Boston, New York, and San Francisco. For more details, visit www.equityapartments.com.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) reported positive trends in its Residential operations for February 2021. The company experienced increased demand, with more Move Ins than Move Outs, resulting in a Physical Occupancy of 95.3%, up from 94.4% in December 2020. Additionally, leasing concessions have decreased, and rental rates showed improvement, with the February blended rate at (11.5%). The renewal rate reached 54%. The data indicates strong demand in apartment units despite ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Equity Residential (EQR) announced its Q4 2020 results, showing a decline in earnings per share (EPS) to $0.68, down 11.7% from Q4 2019. Funds from Operations (FFO) per share also decreased by 15.1% to $0.73. For the full year, EPS fell 5.8% to $2.45, while FFO decreased by 5.3%. However, the company reported a 0.9% increase in same-store physical occupancy and collected approximately 97% of expected residential revenues. Looking ahead, EQR projects improved financial results in 2021, with guidance for EPS between $2.55 and $2.75.
Equity Residential (EQR) will announce its Q4 2020 operating results on February 10, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will take place on February 11, 2021, at 10:00 am Central. The call can be accessed via webcast on the company's investor website. Equity Residential, a member of the S&P 500, focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing rental apartment properties in urban areas, owning 304 properties with 77,889 apartment units across major U.S. cities.
Equity Residential (EQR) has successfully sold Vantage Pointe, a 679-unit apartment property in San Diego, for approximately $312.5 million. This transaction results in a Disposition Yield of 4.1% and an Unlevered IRR of 8.8% over the ten-year ownership period. The proceeds will address its 2021 debt maturities, specifically $750 million in unsecured notes due in December 2021, incurring around $39.1 million in debt extinguishment charges. Despite these charges affecting Earnings Per Share, they will not impact Normalized Funds from Operations.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) announced its Board of Trustees declared dividends on common and preferred shares. A common share dividend of $0.6025 per share will be distributed on January 15, 2021, to shareholders recorded by January 4, 2021. Additionally, a $1.03625 preferred share dividend will be issued on December 31, 2020, to Series K shareholders recorded by December 21, 2020. Equity Residential owns 305 properties, totaling 78,568 apartment units across key U.S. cities.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) has announced the appointment of Angela Aman to its Board of Trustees until the next annual meeting of shareholders. Aman, currently CFO of Brixmor Property Group, brings extensive financial expertise and has previously held CFO roles at two other retail property firms. Her appointment underscores the company's commitment to board refreshment, with Aman being the fourth new Trustee in three years. Equity Residential operates 305 properties with 78,568 apartment units across major U.S. cities, focusing on high-quality long-term rentals.
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Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) reported its Q3 2020 results with earnings per share (EPS) at $0.24, down 66.2% from $0.71 in Q3 2019. Funds from Operations (FFO) per share fell 17.4% to $0.76. Urban properties remain particularly challenged, with occupancy rates declining significantly due to pandemic impacts. The company collected approximately 97% of expected residential revenues and reduced total debt by over $600 million. Looking ahead, financial results are expected to weaken further as pandemic effects persist.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) announced the release of its third quarter 2020 operating results on October 27, 2020, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on October 28, 2020, at 10:00 am Central, available via webcast on their investor website. The company, part of the S&P 500, focuses on acquiring and managing rental properties in urban areas, owning or investing in 305 properties with 78,568 apartment units in key markets like Boston, New York, and San Francisco.