Equity Lifestyle director reports stock gifts, awards

Equity Lifestyle Properties director David J. Contis reported compensation-related stock awards and family gifts of common stock.

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Equity Lifestyle Properties director David J. Contis reported compensation-related stock awards and family gifts of common stock. On April 28, 2026, he received three grants of restricted stock for 2,316, 319, and 200 shares at $62.60 per share. Footnotes state these awards vest in thirds on 10/28/26, 4/28/27, 4/28/28, and 4/27/29, with one grant vesting fully on 4/28/27. On April 29, 2026, he made bona fide gifts totaling 2,116 shares from both direct holdings and the Contis Family Trust. He continues to hold common stock directly and indirectly, including 1,000 shares held as custodian for grandchildren under UGMA, so these transactions reflect estate and compensation planning rather than open-market trading.

Insider Trade Summary

2,116 shares gifted

Gift 10 txns

Insider CONTIS DAVID J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock, par value $.01	758	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock, par value $.01	104	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock, par value $.01	196	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock, par value $.01	758	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock, par value $.01	104	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock, par value $.01	196	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01	2,316	$62.60	$145K
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01	319	$62.60	$20K
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01	200	$62.60	$13K
holding	Common Stock, par value $.01	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 — 4,827 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $.01 — 8,046 shares (Indirect, By Contis Family Trust); Common Stock, par value $.01 — 1,000 shares (Indirect, As custodian for grandchildren through UGMA)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Grant of restricted stock subject to vesting as follows: 1/3 on 10/28/26, 1/3 on 4/28/27, and 1/3 on 4/28/28
F2. Grant of restricted stock subject to vesting as follows: 1/3 on 4/28/27, 1/3 on 4/28/28, and 1/3 on 4/27/29
F3. Grant of restricted stock subject to vesting on 4/28/27

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant 1: 2,316 shares at $62.60 Restricted stock grant 2: 319 shares at $62.60 Restricted stock grant 3: 200 shares at $62.60 +4 more

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Restricted stock grant 1 2,316 shares at $62.60 Common stock grant on April 28, 2026

Restricted stock grant 2 319 shares at $62.60 Common stock grant on April 28, 2026

Restricted stock grant 3 200 shares at $62.60 Common stock grant on April 28, 2026

Gifted shares 2,116 shares Total bona fide gifts reported in summary

Trust holdings after gifts 7,746 shares Indirectly held by Contis Family Trust after April 29, 2026 gifts

Direct holdings after award 5,885 shares Direct common stock holdings after one April 28, 2026 grant

UGMA custodial shares 1,000 shares Indirect holdings as custodian for grandchildren through UGMA

Key Terms

restricted stock, bona fide gift, UGMA, vesting, +1 more

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restricted stock financial

"Grant of restricted stock subject to vesting as follows"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

UGMA financial

"As custodian for grandchildren through UGMA"

vesting financial

"subject to vesting as follows: 1/3 on 10/28/26"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

indirect ownership financial

"ownership_type": "indirect""

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What insider transactions did ELS director David J. Contis report in this Form 4?

David J. Contis reported restricted stock grants and bona fide gifts of Equity Lifestyle Properties common stock. He received three stock awards on April 28, 2026, and made several gift transfers on April 29, 2026, while retaining both direct and indirect shareholdings in the company.

How many Equity Lifestyle (ELS) shares were granted to David J. Contis?

Contis received three restricted stock grants totaling 2,316, 319, and 200 shares of Equity Lifestyle common stock at $62.60 per share. These awards are part of his equity compensation and are subject to future vesting conditions detailed in the filing’s footnotes.

When do David J. Contis’s ELS restricted stock awards vest?

The restricted stock awards vest over multiple future dates. One grant vests one-third on 10/28/26, 4/28/27, and 4/28/28; another vests one-third on 4/28/27, 4/28/28, and 4/27/29; a third grant vests entirely on 4/28/27, according to the disclosed footnotes.

What do the bona fide gift transactions in the ELS Form 4 represent?

The Form 4 shows bona fide gifts totaling 2,116 shares of Equity Lifestyle common stock. These gifts came from both direct holdings and the Contis Family Trust. Gift transactions are non-market transfers and do not reflect open-market buying or selling activity by the insider.

Does David J. Contis still hold Equity Lifestyle (ELS) shares after these transactions?

Yes. After the reported grants and gifts, Contis continues to hold Equity Lifestyle common stock both directly and indirectly. The filing notes direct holdings after awards and 1,000 shares held indirectly as custodian for grandchildren under UGMA, along with trust-held shares.

Are David J. Contis’s ELS transactions open-market trades?

No. The reported activities consist of restricted stock grants as compensation and bona fide gifts of shares. There are no open-market purchases or sales in this Form 4, so the transactions primarily reflect compensation and personal or family estate planning decisions.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/30/2026 - 04:07 PM

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

CONTIS DAVID J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC

TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 800

(Street)

CHICAGO

ILLINOIS

60606

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/28/2026		A		2,316⁽¹⁾	A	$62.6	5,366	D
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/28/2026		A		319⁽²⁾	A	$62.6	5,685	D
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/28/2026		A		200⁽³⁾	A	$62.6	5,885	D
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/29/2026		G	V	758	D	$0	5,127	D
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/29/2026		G	V	104	D	$0	5,023	D
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/29/2026		G	V	196	D	$0	4,827	D
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/29/2026		G	V	758	A	$0	7,746	I	By Contis Family Trust
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/29/2026		G	V	104	A	$0	7,850	I	By Contis Family Trust
Common Stock, par value $.01	04/29/2026		G	V	196	A	$0	8,046	I	By Contis Family Trust
Common Stock, par value $.01								1,000	I	As custodian for grandchildren through UGMA

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock subject to vesting as follows: 1/3 on 10/28/26, 1/3 on 4/28/27, and 1/3 on 4/28/28

2. Grant of restricted stock subject to vesting as follows: 1/3 on 4/28/27, 1/3 on 4/28/28, and 1/3 on 4/27/29

3. Grant of restricted stock subject to vesting on 4/28/27

Remarks:

	Jennifer Krebs by Power of Attorney for David Contis	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR