Board of directors (17)
Directors with a Section 16 filing in the last 13 months. “Since” is the first filing as a director; SEC data sets start in 2016.
Executive officers (15)
Company facts
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- In S&P 500 since
- Dec 2001
- Incorporated in
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- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Real Estate Investment Trusts
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.
Major holders (5% or more)
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No 5% holder filings parsed yet for this company.
Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Chris Carr Director | Sale | 1,130 | $65.28 | $74K |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Sean Thomas Willson Senior Vice President & CAO | Sale | 300 | $66.31 | $20K |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Sean Thomas Willson Senior Vice President & CAO | Sale | 250 | $64.32 | $16K |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Edward M. Schulman EVP, Legal Affairs | Sale | 16,595 | $64.29 | $1.1M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Susan Swanezy Director | Sale | 15,700 | $63.80 | $1.0M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Charles E. Mueller, Jr. Director | Sale | 8,000 | $63.90 | $511K |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Christopher B. Howard Director | Sale | 8,486 | $64.00 | $543K |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Michael L. Manelis Executive Vice President & COO | Sale | 7,825 | $64.31 | $503K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Michael L. Manelis Executive Vice President & COO | Sale | 2,429 | $63.56 | $154K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Ian Kaufman Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 909 | $63.56 | $58K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Catherine Carraway EVP & CHRO | Sale | 749 | $63.56 | $48K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Michael L. Manelis Executive Vice President & COO | Sale | 5,765 | $65.13 | $375K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Robert Garechana EVP & Chief Investment Officer | Sale | 3,637 | $65.13 | $237K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Catherine Carraway EVP & CHRO | Sale | 656 | $65.13 | $43K |
| May 1, 2025 | Catherine Carraway EVP & CHRO | Sale | 1,007 | $70.55 | $71K |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Robert Garechana EVP & Chief Investment Officer | Buy | 4 | $69.81 | $279 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Michael L. Manelis Executive Vice President & COO | Sale | 3,404 | $72.06 | $245K |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Michael L. Manelis Executive Vice President & COO | Sale | 4,250 | $72.09 | $306K |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Michael L. Manelis Executive Vice President & COO | Sale | 1,833 | $72.06 | $132K |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Ian Kaufman Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 642 | $72.06 | $46K |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Robert Garechana EVP & Chief Investment Officer | Sale | 2,601 | $72.06 | $187K |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Robert Garechana EVP & Chief Investment Officer | Sale | 1,693 | $72.06 | $122K |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Scott Fenster EVP & General Counsel | Sale | 1,955 | $72.06 | $141K |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Scott Fenster EVP & General Counsel | Sale | 3,385 | $72.06 | $244K |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Catherine Carraway EVP & CHRO | Sale | 483 | $72.06 | $35K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Aug 17, 2026
At the Effective Time, the Board was expanded to fourteen trustees and reconstituted so that it consists of (i) seven persons who were members of the AvalonBay board of directors immediately prior to the Effective Time and (ii) seven persons who were members of the legacy Company board of trustees immediately prior to the Effective Time. As a result, the Board now consists of the following fourteen persons: Angela M. Aman Terry S. Brown Chris Carr Conor C. Flynn Mary Kay Haben Ann C. Hoff Christopher B. Howard Nina P. Jones Charles E. Mueller, Jr. Timothy J. Naughton David J. Neithercut Benjamin W. Schall Stephen E. Sterrett Susan Swanezy Each of Angela M. Aman, Chris Carr, Mary Kay Haben, Ann C. Hoff, Nina P. Jones, David J. Neithercut and Stephen E.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 8, 2026
As previously disclosed, on May 20, 2026, Equity Residential, a Maryland real estate investment trust (“Equity Residential”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“AvalonBay”), ERP Operating Partnership, an Illinois limited partnership, and Canopy Merger Sub LLC, a Maryland limited liability company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Equity Residential. The Merger Agreement provides for the combination of Equity Residential and AvalonBay in an all-stock merger-of-equals transaction upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement (the “Merger”). The combined company will operate under a new name to be announced prior to the closing of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the “Closing”).
Read the 8-K filing - May 21, 2026
Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement with Mr. Parrell On May 20, 2026, the Equity Residential Board approved an Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement by and between Equity Residential and Mark J. Parrell, which amends and restates the Change in Control Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2009 (the “CIC Agreement”, and such amended and restated agreement, the “Amended CIC Agreement”), effective as of May 20, 2026. Under the Amended CIC Agreement, if Mr. Parrell’s employment is terminated by Equity Residential without cause or by Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 24, 2025
(d) On July 24, 2025, Chris Carr was appointed as a Trustee of Equity Residential (the “Company”). In connection with Mr. Carr’s appointment, the size of the Company’s Board of Trustees was increased from 10 to 11. Effective as of such date, Mr. Carr was appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. The Company has determined that Mr. Carr is independent of the Company and its management within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. As a non-employee Trustee, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 30, 2025
On June 30, 2025, Equity Residential (the “Company”) announced that Alexander Brackenridge, 61, its Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer since 2020, will step down from his role as Chief Investment Officer as of August 7, 2025 (the “Transition Date”), and retire from the Company at the end of 2025. The Company also announced that Mr. Brackenridge will be succeeded as Chief Investment Officer by Robert A. Garechana, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of the Transition Date. From the Transition Date through his retirement, Mr. Brackenridge shall serve as Executive Vice President – Investments, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and assisting in the transition of his responsibilities to Mr. Garechana. The Company further announced that Bret D.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 18, 2024
(e) On December 12, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Equity Residential (the “Company”), approved and adopted the Equity Residential Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”) applicable to non-change in control severance. The Severance Plan was approved at the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”), in connection with its annual review and benchmarking of the Company’s executive compensation plans, and covers management employees of the Company and its subsidiaries designated as eligible by the Compensation Committee, which include the Company’s chief executive officer (“CEO”) and executive vice presidents that report directly to the CEO (the “Eligible Executives” and, together with the CEO, the “Participants”).
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 19, 2024
(d) On March 19, 2024, each of Ann C. Hoff and Nina P. Jones was appointed as a Trustee of Equity Residential (the “Company”). In connection with Ms. Hoff’s and Ms. Jones’ appointment, the size of the Company’s Board of Trustees was increased from 9 to 11. Effective as of such date, Ms. Hoff was appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and Ms. Jones was appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. The Company has determined that each of Ms. Hoff and Ms. Jones is independent of the Company and its management within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. As a non-employee Trustee, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 17, 2020
(d) On December 17, 2020, Angela Aman was appointed as a Trustee of Equity Residential (the “Company”). In connection with Ms. Aman’s appointment, the size of the Company’s Board of Trustees was increased from 12 to 13. Ms. Aman was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee effective as of such date. The Company has determined that Ms. Aman is independent of the Company and its management within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. As a non-employee Trustee, Ms. Aman will receive an annual cash retainer of $80,000, an annual retainer of $160,000 to be paid in share options, restricted shares and/or restricted units, and an additional $10,000 annual cash retainer for her service on the Audit Committee, with all such amounts prorated from the date of her appointment to the date of the Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 27, 2020
On February 27, 2020, Equity Residential (the “Company”) announced that Alan W. George, 62, its Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer since 2002, will step down from his role as Chief Investment Officer as of September 1, 2020 (the “Transition Date”), and retire from the Company in March 2021. The Company also announced that Mr. George will be succeeded as Chief Investment Officer by Alexander Brackenridge, currently Executive Vice President – Investments, effective as of the Transition Date. From the Transition Date through his retirement, Mr. George shall serve as Executive Vice President – Investments, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and assisting in the transition of his responsibilities to Mr. Brackenridge. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 20, 2019
(d) On November 20, 2019, Tahsinul Zia Huque was appointed as a Trustee of Equity Residential (the “Company”). In connection with Mr. Huque’s appointment, the size of the Company’s Board of Trustees was increased from 12 to 13. Mr. Huque was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee effective as of such date. The Company has determined that Mr. Huque is independent of the Company and its management within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. As a non-employee Trustee, Mr. Huque will receive an annual cash retainer of $80,000, an annual retainer of $160,000 to be paid in share options, restricted shares and/or restricted units, and an additional $10,000 annual cash retainer for his service on the Audit Committee, with all such amounts prorated from the date of his appointment to the date of the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 1, 2019
On June 27, 2019, Equity Residential (the “Company”) held its 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), and its shareholders approved the Equity Residential 2019 Share Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”). The maximum number of common shares available for issuance under the 2019 Plan to its trustees, executives and other key employees is 7,000,000 plus the remaining number of common shares available for grant under the Company’s 2011 Share Incentive Plan. The types of awards which may be granted under the 2019 Plan include shares, share options, share appreciation rights and dividend equivalent rights, as well as OP Units and LTIP Units (sometimes referred to as “restricted units”) of ERP Operating Limited Partnership, the Company’s operating partnership. The 2019 Plan will expire on June 27, 2029. As of the date hereof, there have been no awards made under the 2019 Plan.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 31, 2018
(d) On October 31, 2018, Raymond Bennett was appointed as a Trustee of Equity Residential (the “Company”). In connection with Mr. Bennett’s appointment, the size of the Company’s Board of Trustees was increased from 11 to 12. Mr. Bennett was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee effective as of such date. The Company has determined that Mr. Bennett is independent of the Company and its management within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. As a non-employee Trustee, Mr. Bennett will receive an annual cash retainer of $80,000, an annual retainer of $160,000 to be paid in share options, restricted shares and/or restricted units, and an additional $10,000 annual cash retainer for his service on the Audit Committee, with all such amounts prorated from the date of his appointment to the date of the Company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 4, 2018
On September 4, 2018, Equity Residential (the “Company”) announced key executive management changes as part of its succession planning program. David J. Neithercut, 62, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) since 2006, will retire as CEO on December 31, 2018 (the “Retirement Date”), at which time Mark J. Parrell will be appointed CEO and join the Company’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Mr. Neithercut will remain a member of the Board following the Retirement Date. Mr. Parrell, 52, was appointed President of the Company effective September 4, 2018 (the “Transition Date”). He has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2007. From 2005 to 2007, Mr. Parrell served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Treasurer and has held various roles in the Company’s finance group since 1999. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 1, 2018
On March 1, 2018, Equity Residential (the “Company”) announced that David S. Santee, 58, its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since 2013, will step down from his role as Chief Operating Officer on June 30, 2018 (the “Transition Date”), and retire from the Company by year-end. The Company also announced that Mr. Santee will be succeeded as Chief Operating Officer by Michael L. Manelis, currently Executive Vice President – Property Operations, effective July 1, 2018. From the Transition Date through his retirement, Mr. Santee shall serve as Executive Vice President – Property Operations, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and assisting in the transition of his responsibilities to Mr. Manelis. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 21, 2017
On June 21, 2017, Equity Residential (the “Company”) announced that Bruce C. Strohm, 62, its Executive Vice President and General Counsel since 1995, will retire from the Company effective January 1, 2018 (the “Retirement Date”), and be succeeded by Scott J. Fenster, currently Senior Vice President – Legal of the Company. Mr. Fenster, 41, joined the Company in 2003 and has extensive experience in capital markets and securities matters, real estate transactions and development, joint ventures, corporate transactions and corporate governance. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Fenster was an associate at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Mr. Fenster is a graduate of the University of Illinois and received his J.D. from The University of Michigan Law School. Pursuant to a Retirement Agreement entered into between Mr. Strohm and the Company on June 21, 2017, Mr.
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Share price
Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
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| FY2025 | — | $1.1B | — | $2.94 | $20.7B |
| FY2024 | — | $1.0B | — | $2.72 | $20.8B |
| FY2023 | — | $835.4M | — | $2.20 | $20.0B |
| FY2022 | — | $776.9M | — | $2.05 | $20.2B |
| FY2021 | — | $1.3B | — | $3.54 | $21.2B |
| FY2020 | — | $913.6M | — | $2.45 | $20.3B |
| FY2019 | $2.7B | $970.4M | 35.9% | $2.60 | $21.2B |
| FY2018 | $2.6B | $657.5M | 25.5% | $1.77 | $20.4B |
Former directors and officers (18)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.