AvalonBay Communities EVP reports tax share withholding

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 2026-08-01, AvalonBay Communities Executive Vice President Pamela Rogers Thomas had 480 common shares withheld by the company at $185.61 per share to satisfy tax withholding on the vesting of restricted stock awards granted under its 2009 equity incentive plan.

After this tax-withholding disposition, she directly owns 10,318 AvalonBay common shares, including restricted shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 480 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Thomas Pamela Rogers

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1, F2	480	$185.61	$89K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 10,318 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, 10,798 to 10,318 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Reflects withholding of shares by the Company to cover tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted stock awards granted under the Company's former Second Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan.
2. F2. The amount of securities owned following the reported transaction reflects direct ownership of all shares of common stock, including restricted shares.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 480 shares Withholding price per share: $185.61 Shares owned after transaction: 10,318 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 480 shares Common stock withheld on 2026-08-01 to cover tax obligations

Withholding price per share $185.61 Per-share value used for tax withholding on restricted stock vesting

Shares owned after transaction 10,318 shares Direct ownership of AvalonBay common stock, including restricted shares, after withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock awards, Equity Incentive Plan, withholding of shares, tax withholding obligations

4 terms

restricted stock awards financial

"on the vesting of restricted stock awards granted under the Company's former"

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

Equity Incentive Plan financial

"granted under the Company's former Second Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan"

An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.

withholding of shares financial

"Reflects withholding of shares by the Company to cover tax withholding obligations"

tax withholding obligations financial

"to cover tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted stock awards"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did AVB executive Pamela Rogers Thomas report?

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Executive Vice President Pamela Rogers Thomas reported a tax-withholding disposition of 480 common shares. The shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations triggered by the vesting of her restricted stock awards.

How many AVB shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

A total of 480 AvalonBay Communities (AVB) common shares were withheld at $185.61 per share. This value was used to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock awards granted to the executive.

How many AVB shares does Pamela Rogers Thomas own after the transaction?

Following the tax-withholding transaction, Pamela Rogers Thomas directly owns 10,318 AvalonBay Communities (AVB) common shares. This figure includes both unrestricted and restricted shares, as clarified in the ownership footnote accompanying the reported transaction.

Was the AVB insider transaction an open-market sale or tax withholding?

The AvalonBay Communities (AVB) insider event was a tax withholding, not an open-market sale. Code F and footnotes state the company withheld shares to satisfy tax obligations on vesting restricted stock awards, rather than the executive selling shares in the market.

Under which plan were the AVB restricted stock awards granted?

The restricted stock awards for AvalonBay Communities (AVB) executive Pamela Rogers Thomas were granted under the company’s former Second Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, as described in the transaction footnote explaining the nature of the tax-withholding event.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Thomas Pamela Rogers

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.

4040 WILSON BOULEVARD STE 1000

(Street)

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA 22203

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	Executive Vice President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2026

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

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

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

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	08/01/2026		F		480(1)	D	$185.61	10,318(2)	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. Reflects withholding of shares by the Company to cover tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted stock awards granted under the Company's former Second Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan.

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

	Lee N. Davis, as attorney-in-fact under Power of Attorney dated June 20, 2024	08/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)