Equity Residential CAO receives 32-share award

Kaufman Ian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kaufman Ian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Equity Residential Chief Accounting Officer Ian Kaufman reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 14, 2026, he received a grant of 32 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest at $53.31 per share through Equity Residential's Employee Share Purchase Plan. After this award, he directly holds 29,626 common shares, which include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future, and indirectly holds 650 common shares in a 401(k) retirement savings plan from profit sharing contributions and dividend reinvestment activity through April 16, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 32 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Kaufman Ian

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest	32	$53.31	$2K
holding	Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest — 29,626 shares (Direct); Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest — 650 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Represents shares acquired through Equity Residential's Employee Share Purchase Plan.
2. F2. Direct total includes restricted shares of Equity Residential scheduled to vest in the future.
3. F3. Represents shares acquired through profit sharing contributions and dividend reinvestment activity in the reporting person's account with the Equity Residential Advantage 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Such shares represent acquisitions through April 16, 2026.

Key Figures

Share grant size: 32 common shares Grant reference price: $53.31 per share Direct holdings after grant: 29,626 common shares +2 more

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Share grant size 32 common shares Grant/award on May 14, 2026

Grant reference price $53.31 per share Value used for 32-share award

Direct holdings after grant 29,626 common shares Direct ownership following May 14, 2026 grant

Indirect 401(k) holdings 650 common shares Shares in 401(k) plan through April 16, 2026

Award recipient role Chief Accounting Officer Officer title of reporting person

Key Terms

Employee Share Purchase Plan, restricted shares, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

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Employee Share Purchase Plan financial

"Represents shares acquired through Equity Residential's Employee Share Purchase Plan."

A program that lets employees buy their employer’s stock, often through regular payroll deductions and sometimes at a discounted price or with matching contributions; think of it as a company-run savings plan that converts part of pay into ownership. It matters to investors because it can increase insider ownership and employee motivation, potentially affecting company performance, and can slightly change share supply when new stock is issued or sold.

restricted shares financial

"Direct total includes restricted shares of Equity Residential scheduled to vest in the future."

Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan financial

"Equity Residential Advantage 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a plan qualified under Section 401(k)"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did EQR executive Ian Kaufman report?

Ian Kaufman, Chief Accounting Officer of Equity Residential (EQR), reported receiving a grant of 32 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest on May 14, 2026. The shares were awarded as equity compensation rather than purchased in the open market.

How many Equity Residential shares does Ian Kaufman hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Ian Kaufman directly holds 29,626 Equity Residential common shares. This direct total includes restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future, reflecting his ongoing long-term equity stake in the company as a senior executive.

At what price were Ian Kaufman’s new EQR shares awarded?

The 32 new Common Shares of Beneficial Interest awarded to Ian Kaufman were valued at $53.31 per share. This price represents the reference value used for the grant of these shares as part of his equity compensation arrangement.

What indirect Equity Residential holdings does Ian Kaufman have in his 401(k)?

Ian Kaufman indirectly holds 650 Equity Residential common shares in a 401(k) retirement savings plan. These shares were acquired through profit sharing contributions and dividend reinvestment activity in his plan account through April 16, 2026, and are reported as indirect ownership.

Is Ian Kaufman’s latest EQR Form 4 a market purchase or a share grant?

The filing reflects a share grant, not a market purchase. Ian Kaufman received 32 Equity Residential common shares as a grant or award, characterized as a grant, award, or other acquisition, rather than buying shares on the open market.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/18/2026 - 04:20 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Kaufman Ian

(Last) (First) (Middle)

TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 400

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60606

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL [ EQR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

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 Shares Of Beneficial Interest	05/14/2026		A		32(1)	A	$53.31	29,626(2)	D
Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest								650(3)	I	401(k) Plan

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. Represents shares acquired through Equity Residential's Employee Share Purchase Plan.

2. Direct total includes restricted shares of Equity Residential scheduled to vest in the future.

3. Represents shares acquired through profit sharing contributions and dividend reinvestment activity in the reporting person's account with the Equity Residential Advantage 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Such shares represent acquisitions through April 16, 2026.

	/s/ Scott J. Fenster, Attorney-in-fact	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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