EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 8K

Equity Residential reported Q2 2026 results with higher normalized FFO and raised same store operating guidance, detailed property transactions and development activity, and provided a substantive update on its pending all‑stock merger of equals with AvalonBay Communities, including leadership, board composition and August 12, 2026 shareholder votes, while withdrawing full‑year EPS and FFO guidance due to the transaction.

On July 22, 2026, Equity Residential reported its unaudited financial and operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026, highlighting year-over-year declines in GAAP EPS due primarily to lower property sale gains but modest growth in normalized FFO, raised full‑year 2026 same store revenue and NOI guidance on the back of strong occupancy and renewal trends, and disclosed Q2 portfolio activity including the sale of two properties for $164 million and completion of new development projects, while also providing an update on its previously announced all‑stock merger of equals with AvalonBay Communities, Inc., including the proposed executive leadership team, combined board composition, and the scheduling of both companies’ August 12, 2026 special shareholder meetings related to the merger, which has led Equity Residential to withdraw its full‑year EPS and FFO per share guidance and forgo its usual earnings conference call in favor of a management presentation on its website.

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906107

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EQR

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8K

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sec

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0001193125-26-312445

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8