[Form 4] ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essex Property Trust executive reports tax withholding share transaction. Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Anne Morrison reported that on February 6, 2026, 81 shares of Essex Property Trust common stock were withheld by the company at $258.06 per share to cover taxes on the release of restricted stock units originally granted on February 8, 2024. After this withholding transaction, she beneficially owns 6,969 shares of Essex Property Trust common stock directly.

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^*

Morrison Anne

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.

1100 PARK PLACE, SUITE 200

(Street)

SAN MATEO CA 94403

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, CAO & General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

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	02/06/2026		F		81(1)	D	$258.06	6,969	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 the number of shares of common stock withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding requirements in connection with the release of restricted stock units that were granted on February 8, 2024.

Remarks:

	/s/ Brennan McGreevy, Attorney in Fact	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Essex Property Trust (ESS) report for Anne Morrison?

Essex Property Trust reported that executive Anne Morrison had 81 common shares withheld on February 6, 2026. The shares were retained by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the release of previously granted restricted stock units.

How many Essex Property Trust (ESS) shares were involved and at what price?

The filing shows 81 shares of Essex Property Trust common stock involved in the transaction at $258.06 per share. These shares were not an open-market sale but were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations on restricted stock unit vesting.

Why were Anne Morrison’s Essex Property Trust (ESS) shares withheld?

According to the footnote, the 81 shares were withheld by Essex Property Trust to satisfy tax withholding requirements. This withholding occurred in connection with the release of restricted stock units originally granted to Anne Morrison on February 8, 2024.

How many Essex Property Trust (ESS) shares does Anne Morrison own after this Form 4?

After the reported tax withholding transaction, Anne Morrison beneficially owns 6,969 shares of Essex Property Trust common stock. The Form 4 indicates these shares are held directly, reflecting her updated ownership position following the restricted stock unit-related withholding.

Was the Essex Property Trust (ESS) insider transaction an open-market sale?

The transaction was coded as “F” and described as shares withheld to cover taxes on restricted stock units. This indicates the company retained 81 shares for tax purposes rather than an open-market sale initiated by Anne Morrison to outside buyers.

What is Anne Morrison’s role at Essex Property Trust (ESS) in this Form 4?

The Form 4 identifies Anne Morrison as an officer of Essex Property Trust, serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. Her position classifies her as a reporting person required to disclose transactions in company common stock.