Vanguard disaggregates Essex Property Trust holdings (NYSE: ESS)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essex Property Trust Inc: The Vanguard Group filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G disclosing 0 shares beneficially owned of Common Stock, representing 0% of the class. The amendment notes an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 and states certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998). The filing lists the issuer's principal executive offices at 1100 Park Place, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA.

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Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard now reports no beneficial ownership of Essex common stock following internal realignment.

The amendment shows an amount beneficially owned: 0 and percent of class: 0%, indicating disaggregation of holdings among Vanguard entities as of the January 12, 2026 realignment. This filing is a reporting update rather than an economic transaction.

Impact depends on subsequent disaggregated filings by Vanguard subsidiaries; subsequent Schedule 13G/A or 13D/F filings may list separate holdings under different entities.

Compliance & Regulatory Expert

Amendment cites reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538 for separate reporting by subsidiaries.

The text verbatim states reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) and explains that certain subsidiaries will report beneficial ownership separately. This is a compliance-driven disclosure following an internal reorganization.

Watch for follow-up filings by identified Vanguard entities that may show beneficial ownership; timing and amounts are not included in this excerpt.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/26/2026 - 06:23 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What did The Vanguard Group report about Essex Property Trust (ESS)?

Vanguard reported 0 shares beneficially owned of Essex common stock and 0% ownership. The amendment explains an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 and states certain subsidiaries will report ownership separately under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Does this Schedule 13G/A change who holds Essex shares?

The filing documents an internal reporting change, not a sale or purchase of shares. It states Vanguard subsidiaries will disaggregate reporting; the amendment shows 0 shares held by The Vanguard Group itself.

Why does the filing reference SEC Release No. 34-39538?

It cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) to explain that subsidiaries may report beneficial ownership separately. The amendment says Vanguard no longer is deemed to beneficially own securities held by those subsidiaries.

Who signed the amendment for Vanguard and when?

The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with a signature date of 03/26/2026. The filing header shows a related date of 03/13/2026.

Will other Vanguard entities file their ownership of ESS separately?

Yes. The amendment states certain Vanguard subsidiaries or business divisions will report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on the cited SEC release. Specific subsidiary filings are not included in this excerpt.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 22)

Essex Property Trust Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

(CUSIP Number)

03/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Essex Property Trust Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1100 Park Place, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA, 94403
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd.,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.:
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 0
(b)	Percent of class: 0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The Vanguard Group, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	03/26/2026