Equity Residential (EQR) CFO granted 6,840 restricted shares vesting 2029

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McLeod Bret reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Equity Residential EVP & Chief Financial Officer Bret McLeod received a grant of 6,840 common shares of beneficial interest as a restricted stock award on February 9, 2026. The award was granted at a price of $0 per share and is scheduled to vest on February 9, 2029.

Following this grant, McLeod directly beneficially owns a total of 26,404 Equity Residential common shares of beneficial interest, which includes restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future.

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^*

McLeod Bret

(Last) (First) (Middle)

TWO N. RIVERSIDE PLAZA

SUITE 400

(Street)

CHICAGO IL 60606

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	EVP & Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

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 Shares Of Beneficial Interest	02/09/2026		A		6,840(1)	A	$0	26,404(2)	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. Represents restricted shares scheduled to vest on February 9, 2029.

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

	/s/ Samantha Thompson, Attorney-in-fact	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Equity Residential (EQR) report for Bret McLeod?

Equity Residential reported that EVP & Chief Financial Officer Bret McLeod acquired 6,840 common shares of beneficial interest as a restricted stock award. The grant was dated February 9, 2026, and was priced at $0 per share as part of his compensation.

How many Equity Residential (EQR) shares does Bret McLeod own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Bret McLeod directly beneficially owns 26,404 Equity Residential common shares of beneficial interest. This total includes restricted shares that are scheduled to vest in the future, reflecting his current direct ownership position as an executive officer.

What type of award did Bret McLeod receive from Equity Residential (EQR)?

Bret McLeod received a restricted stock award of 6,840 common shares of beneficial interest. These shares were granted at $0 per share and are subject to vesting conditions, making them part of his long-term equity-based compensation package as an executive.

When do Bret McLeod’s Equity Residential (EQR) restricted shares vest?

The 6,840 restricted common shares of beneficial interest granted to Bret McLeod are scheduled to vest on February 9, 2029. Until vesting, they remain restricted, aligning his long-term incentives with the company’s future performance over several years.

Is Bret McLeod’s Equity Residential (EQR) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant?

The filing shows a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. Bret McLeod received 6,840 restricted shares at a price of $0 per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than a personal cash investment in the open market.

What role does Bret McLeod hold at Equity Residential (EQR) in this Form 4?

In this Form 4, Bret McLeod is identified as an officer of Equity Residential, serving as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. The reported restricted stock award is part of his compensation in this senior leadership role at the company.