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AvalonBay (NYSE: AVB) director’s stake wiped out in Vivmark merger

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AvalonBay Communities Inc director Glyn Aeppel reported a disposition to the issuer of 15,659.3601 shares of AVB common stock, including deferred stock units, leaving 0 AVB shares held. The transaction occurred in connection with a merger-of-equals between AVB and Equity Residential, where each deferred stock unit was converted into the right to receive 2.793 Equity Residential common shares.

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Insider Aeppel Glyn
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1, F2, F3 15,659.3601 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 20, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a Maryland corporation ("AVB"), Equity Residential, a Maryland real estate investment trust ("EQR"), ERP Operating Limited Partnership, an Illinois limited partnership, and Canopy Merger Sub LLC, a Maryland limited liability company ("Merger Sub"), AVB and EQR combined in a merger of equals on August 17, 2026, with AVB merging with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of EQR (the "Merger"). In connection with the Merger, EQR changed its name to Vivmark Residential.
  2. F2. At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), each issued and outstanding deferred stock unit held by the Reporting Person was automatically converted into the right to receive 2.793 (the "Exchange Ratio") common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share ("EQR Common Shares"), of EQR. On August 14, 2026, the closing price of AVB Common Stock was $184.06 per share and the closing price of EQR Common Shares was $65.97 per share.
  3. F3. This total includes deferred stock units.
Shares disposed 15659.3601 shares Common stock, disposition to issuer reported by Glyn Aeppel
Shares held after transaction 0.0000 shares Direct AVB common stock ownership following disposition
Exchange Ratio 2.793 EQR common shares received per AVB deferred stock unit at Effective Time
AVB closing price $184.06 per share Closing price of AVB common stock on August 14, 2026
EQR closing price $65.97 per share Closing price of Equity Residential common shares on August 14, 2026
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 20, 2026"
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
merger of equals financial
"AVB and EQR combined in a merger of equals on August 17, 2026"
A merger of equals is when two companies of similar size and value combine into a single business with shared ownership and leadership, rather than one company buying the other. Investors care because it reshuffles who owns and controls the combined company, aims to cut duplicate costs and strengthen market position, but also brings integration risks that can affect future profits and each company’s stock value.
deferred stock unit financial
"each issued and outstanding deferred stock unit held by the Reporting Person"
A deferred stock unit (DSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee or director the value of a share at a future date, paid in actual shares or cash when certain conditions are met (such as retirement or a set date). Think of it like a gift card that converts to company stock later; it aligns pay with long‑term performance and can affect future share count, compensation expense and potential cash needs, so investors watch DSUs for their impact on dilution and company finances.
Exchange Ratio financial
"was automatically converted into the right to receive 2.793 (the "Exchange Ratio")"
The exchange ratio is the number used to decide how many shares of one company you get for each share you own in another company during a merger or acquisition. It’s like a recipe that tells you how to swap shares fairly, ensuring both companies’ values are balanced. This ratio matters because it determines how ownership divides between the companies' shareholders.
common shares of beneficial interest financial
"common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share ("EQR Common Shares")"
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest are units that represent ownership in a company or organization, like owning a piece of a pie. They give investors voting rights and a chance to share in profits, making them important for those looking to invest and have a say in how the organization is run.

FAQ

What did AVB director Glyn Aeppel report in this Form 4 for AVB?
Glyn Aeppel reported a disposition to the issuer of 15,659.3601 AVB common shares, including deferred stock units, in connection with AVB’s merger with Equity Residential. After this transaction, Aeppel reported holding 0 AVB shares directly.

How many AVB shares were disposed of by Glyn Aeppel in the AVB Form 4?
The filing reports a disposition of 15,659.3601 shares of AVB common stock. This total includes deferred stock units, and following the transaction, Aeppel’s reported direct ownership of AVB common stock decreased to zero shares.

How is the AVB–Equity Residential merger described in this AVB Form 4?
AvalonBay Communities Inc and Equity Residential combined in a merger of equals, with AVB merging into a merger subsidiary that became a wholly owned subsidiary of Equity Residential. Following completion, Equity Residential changed its name to Vivmark Residential.

What happened to AVB deferred stock units held by Glyn Aeppel in the merger involving AVB?
At the merger’s effective time, each deferred stock unit held by Glyn Aeppel was automatically converted into the right to receive 2.793 Equity Residential common shares of beneficial interest, reflecting the Exchange Ratio specified in the merger agreement.

What market prices for AVB and Equity Residential are referenced in this AVB Form 4?
On August 14, 2026, the closing price of AVB common stock was $184.06 per share, and the closing price of Equity Residential common shares was $65.97 per share, figures cited in connection with the stated exchange ratio.

Was the reported AVB Form 4 transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing’s 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, and the data indicate no Rule 10b5-1 plan for this transaction. The disposition instead arises from the merger mechanics defined in the merger agreement.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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X
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Aeppel Glyn
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share08/17/2026D(1)(2)15,659.3601(3)D(1)(2)0D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 20, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a Maryland corporation ("AVB"), Equity Residential, a Maryland real estate investment trust ("EQR"), ERP Operating Limited Partnership, an Illinois limited partnership, and Canopy Merger Sub LLC, a Maryland limited liability company ("Merger Sub"), AVB and EQR combined in a merger of equals on August 17, 2026, with AVB merging with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of EQR (the "Merger"). In connection with the Merger, EQR changed its name to Vivmark Residential.
2. At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), each issued and outstanding deferred stock unit held by the Reporting Person was automatically converted into the right to receive 2.793 (the "Exchange Ratio") common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share ("EQR Common Shares"), of EQR. On August 14, 2026, the closing price of AVB Common Stock was $184.06 per share and the closing price of EQR Common Shares was $65.97 per share.
3. This total includes deferred stock units.
By Edward M. Schulman under Power of Attorney dated as of May 22, 201308/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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