Essex Property (NYSE: ESS) director receives 633 restricted units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arabia John V reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST director John V. Arabia reported an equity award. On May 12, 2026, he received 633 restricted stock units of common stock at $0.00 per share, which will fully vest on May 12, 2027 and remain subject to transfer restrictions for one year after the grant date. Following this award, he holds 1,824 common shares directly and 2,500 common shares indirectly through a trust.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Arabia John V

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	633	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,824 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 2,500 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 633 units Grant price: $0.00 per share Direct shares after grant: 1,824 shares +3 more

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RSU grant size 633 units Restricted stock units granted on May 12, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Price per share for RSU award

Direct shares after grant 1,824 shares Common stock directly owned following the transaction

Indirect shares by trust 2,500 shares Common stock held indirectly through a trust

Vesting date May 12, 2027 RSUs fully vested as of this date

Transfer restriction period 1 year Restrictions on transfer following the grant date

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Common Stock, indirect ownership, transfer restrictions, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units that will be fully vested as of May 12, 2027"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock in the non-derivative transaction"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

indirect ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect: I with nature_of_ownership: By Trust"

transfer restrictions financial

"subject to restrictions on transfer for the one-year period following the date of grant"

Transfer restrictions are legal or contractual limits that prevent or delay selling, gifting, or otherwise moving ownership of a security. Think of them like a temporary lock on a share that can be imposed by law, a contract, or a registrar: they matter to investors because they reduce liquidity, can delay when holders can realize cash, and often affect a security’s market value and attractiveness to buyers.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/14/2026 - 04:14 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

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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^*

Arabia John V

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.

1100 PARK PLACE, SUITE 200

(Street)

SAN MATEO

CALIFORNIA

94403

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. [ ESS ]

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)
05/12/2026

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	05/12/2026		A		633⁽¹⁾	A	$0	1,824	D
Common Stock								2,500	I	By Trust

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. Represents restricted stock units that will be fully vested as of May 12, 2027 and are subject to restrictions on transfer for the one-year period following the date of grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Brennan McGreevy, Attorney in Fact	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did ESS director John V. Arabia report?

John V. Arabia reported receiving 633 restricted stock units of Essex Property Trust (ESS) common stock. The award was granted at $0.00 per share as equity compensation, not an open-market purchase, and increases his direct holdings in the company.

How many Essex Property Trust (ESS) shares does John V. Arabia hold after this filing?

After the reported award, John V. Arabia holds 1,824 Essex Property Trust (ESS) common shares directly. He also has 2,500 common shares held indirectly through a trust, giving him both direct and indirect ownership positions in the company’s stock.

What are the vesting terms of John V. Arabia’s 633 ESS restricted stock units?

The 633 restricted stock units granted to John V. Arabia will be fully vested as of May 12, 2027. According to the disclosure, these units are also subject to restrictions on transfer for the one-year period following the grant date.

Is John V. Arabia’s ESS award an open-market stock purchase?

No, the Essex Property Trust (ESS) transaction is a grant of 633 restricted stock units at $0.00 per share. It is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market stock purchase, and is coded as a grant or other acquisition (code A).

How is part of John V. Arabia’s ESS ownership held indirectly?

The filing shows 2,500 Essex Property Trust (ESS) common shares held with indirect ownership "By Trust." This indicates those shares are owned through a trust structure rather than in his name directly, while 1,824 shares are held directly.