AvalonBay Communities (AVB) COO files Form 4 for 150-share gift, now holds 67,579.7489 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. executive reports small stock transfer

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s Chief Operating Officer, who is an officer but not a director or 10% owner, reported a change in ownership of company stock. On 12/01/2025, the reporting person executed a transaction in AvalonBay common stock coded "G," which indicates a gift or similar transfer, involving 150 shares at a stated price of $0 per share.

Following this transaction, the reporting person directly beneficially owns 67,579.7489 shares of AvalonBay common stock. This amount includes shares that are subject to restrictions, as noted in the explanation of responses. No derivative securities are reported as acquired or disposed of in this filing.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Breslin Sean J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.

4040 WILSON BOULEVARD STE 1000

(Street)

ARLINGTON VA 22203

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC [ AVB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/01/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	12/01/2025		G		150	D	$0	67,579.7489(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The amount of securities owned following the reported transaction reflects direct ownership of all shares of common stock, including restricted shares.

	Edward M. Schulman, as attorney-in-fact under Power of Attorney dated May 26, 2009	12/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AvalonBay Communities (AVB) report in this Form 4?

The Chief Operating Officer reported a transaction coded "G" involving 150 shares of AvalonBay Communities common stock on 12/01/2025, at a stated price of $0 per share.

How many AvalonBay (AVB) shares does the reporting person own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, the reporting person directly beneficially owns 67,579.7489 shares of AvalonBay Communities common stock.

What does transaction code "G" mean in this AvalonBay (AVB) Form 4?

Transaction code "G" on a Form 4 indicates a gift or similar transfer of the issuer's securities, here involving 150 shares of AvalonBay common stock.

Does this AvalonBay (AVB) Form 4 include any derivative securities?

No derivative securities are shown as acquired or disposed of; the table for derivative securities is present but does not list any specific derivative transactions.

What is the role of the reporting person in AvalonBay Communities (AVB)?

The reporting person is identified as an officer of AvalonBay Communities, Inc., serving as Chief Operating Officer.

Are restricted shares included in the AvalonBay (AVB) ownership total on this Form 4?

Yes. The explanation states that the 67,579.7489 shares directly owned include restricted shares of AvalonBay common stock.