AvalonBay director exits 10,274 shares in merger

AvalonBay Communities Inc. director Stephen P. Hills reported a disposition of 10,274.5732 shares of AVB common stock and related deferred stock units to the issuer on August 17, 2026, leaving 0 AVB shares reported as held.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AvalonBay Communities Inc. director Stephen P. Hills reported a disposition of 10,274.5732 shares of AVB common stock and related deferred stock units to the issuer on August 17, 2026, leaving 0 AVB shares reported as held.

This occurred in connection with a merger of equals in which AVB merged into a subsidiary of Equity Residential. At the effective time, each AVB share and deferred stock unit held by Hills was automatically converted into the right to receive 2.793 Equity Residential common shares (now Vivmark Residential), plus cash in lieu of fractional shares for AVB common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Disposition: 10,274.5732 shares

Disposition 1 txn

Insider Hills Stephen P.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1, F2, F3	10,274.5732	--	--

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 share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("AVB Common Stock"), of AVB and deferred stock unit held by the Reporting Person, respectively, 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, plus, in the case of AVB Common Stock, the right to receive cash in lieu of fractional EQR Common Shares, if any, into which such AVB Common Stock would have been converted. 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 shares of AVB Common Stock and deferred stock units.

Key Figures

Shares disposed to issuer: 10,274.5732 shares Post-transaction AVB holdings: 0.0000 shares Exchange Ratio: 2.793 +2 more

5 metrics

Shares disposed to issuer 10,274.5732 shares Disposition of AVB common stock and deferred stock units by Stephen P. Hills on August 17, 2026

Post-transaction AVB holdings 0.0000 shares AVB shares reported as held by Stephen P. Hills following the merger-related disposition

Exchange Ratio 2.793 Equity Residential common shares received per AVB common share or deferred stock unit at the Effective Time

AVB closing price $184.06 per share Closing price of AVB common stock on August 14, 2026, referenced in the merger disclosure

Equity Residential closing price $65.97 per share Closing price of Equity Residential common shares on August 14, 2026, referenced in the merger disclosure

Key Terms

Agreement and Plan of Merger, merger of equals, Exchange Ratio, deferred stock unit, +1 more

5 terms

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.

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.

deferred stock unit financial

"each issued and outstanding share of common stock ... and deferred stock unit held"

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.

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.

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What did AVB director Stephen P. Hills report in this Form 4 for AvalonBay Communities (AVB)?

Stephen P. Hills reported a disposition of 10,274.5732 AVB common shares and deferred stock units to the issuer on August 17, 2026, in connection with a merger of equals involving Equity Residential (now Vivmark Residential).

How were AvalonBay Communities (AVB) shares converted in the merger described in this Form 4?

Each issued and outstanding AVB common share and deferred stock unit held by the reporting person was automatically converted into the right to receive 2.793 Equity Residential common shares, plus cash in lieu of any fractional Equity Residential shares for AVB common stock.

What happened to Stephen P. Hills’ AvalonBay Communities (AVB) holdings after the transaction?

After the reported transaction, Stephen P. Hills’ Form 4 shows 0 AVB shares held. His AVB common shares and deferred stock units were converted into rights to receive Equity Residential (now Vivmark Residential) common shares under the merger’s exchange terms.

What exchange ratio between AvalonBay Communities (AVB) and Equity Residential shares is disclosed?

The filing discloses an exchange ratio of 2.793 Equity Residential common shares for each AVB common share or deferred stock unit held by the reporting person at the effective time of the merger, plus cash in lieu of fractional Equity Residential shares for AVB common stock.

What prices for AvalonBay Communities (AVB) and Equity Residential shares are referenced?

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, as referenced in the merger-related disclosure for the exchange of AVB shares.

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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^*

Hills Stephen P.

(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)

X	Director		10% 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)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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	08/17/2026		D(1)(2)		10,274.5732(3)	D	(1)(2)	0	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. 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 share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("AVB Common Stock"), of AVB and deferred stock unit held by the Reporting Person, respectively, 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, plus, in the case of AVB Common Stock, the right to receive cash in lieu of fractional EQR Common Shares, if any, into which such AVB Common Stock would have been converted. 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 shares of AVB Common Stock and deferred stock units.

	By Edward M. Schulman under Power of Attorney dated August 20, 2017	08/17/2026
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