ELS (NYSE: ELS) director adds 56 shares through Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Equity LifeStyle Properties director reports small share purchase

Director Constance Freedman acquired 56 shares of Equity LifeStyle Properties common stock on 02/02/2026 at a price of $50.82 per share through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Following this transaction, she directly owned 13,104 common shares.

The filing also lists multiple non-qualified stock options to buy common stock held directly by the director, with exercise prices ranging from $60.29 to $79.72 and expiration dates between 07/28/2030 and 05/01/2034.

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).

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^*

Freedman Constance

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC.

TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 800

(Street)

CHICAGO IL 60606

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC [ ELS ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

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	02/02/2026		A(1)		56	A	$50.82	13,104	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
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$66.81							01/28/2021	07/28/2030	Common Stock, par value $.01	7,485		7,485	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$66.81							07/28/2021	07/28/2030	Common Stock, par value $.01	1,120		8,605	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$68.74							10/27/2021	04/27/2031	Common Stock, par value $.01	7,275		15,880	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$68.74							04/27/2022	04/27/2031	Common Stock, par value $.01	1,090		16,970	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$79.72							10/26/2022	04/26/2032	Common Stock, par value $.01	6,270		23,240	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$79.72							04/26/2023	04/26/2032	Common Stock, par value $.01	940		24,180	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$68.01							10/25/2023	04/25/2033	Common Stock, par value $.01	7,350		31,530	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$68.01							04/25/2024	04/25/2033	Common Stock, par value $.01	1,100		32,630	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$60.29							11/01/2024	05/01/2034	Common Stock, par value $.01	12,025		44,655	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$60.29							05/01/2025	05/01/2034	Common Stock, par value $.01	1,240		45,895	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares acquired through ELS' Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Remarks:

	Jennifer Krebs by Power of Attorney for Constance Freedman	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ELS director Constance Freedman report?

Constance Freedman reported acquiring 56 shares of Equity LifeStyle Properties common stock. The shares were purchased on 02/02/2026 at $50.82 per share through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing her directly held common stock position.

How many ELS common shares does Constance Freedman own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Constance Freedman directly owns 13,104 shares of Equity LifeStyle Properties common stock. This reflects the addition of 56 shares acquired on 02/02/2026 through participation in the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What was the purchase price for the ELS shares acquired on 02/02/2026?

The 56 Equity LifeStyle Properties shares were acquired at $50.82 per share. This purchase price is disclosed in the Form 4 as part of the transaction through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan for director Constance Freedman.

Does the Form 4 show any stock options held by Constance Freedman at ELS?

Yes. The Form 4 lists several non-qualified stock options to buy Equity LifeStyle Properties common stock, with exercise prices between $60.29 and $79.72 and expiration dates from 07/28/2030 to 05/01/2034, all reported as directly owned holdings.

Is Constance Freedman an officer or only a director of Equity LifeStyle Properties?

Constance Freedman is reported as a director of Equity LifeStyle Properties, not as an officer or 10% owner. The Form 4 box for director is checked, while officer and 10% owner designations are not selected in the filing.

How were the newly acquired ELS shares obtained according to the Form 4 footnote?

The footnote explains that the 56 newly acquired shares represent purchases through ELS’ Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This indicates the shares were obtained under a company share purchase program rather than on the open market or via an option exercise.