• AvalonBay held a special meeting on August 12, 2026 to vote on proposals tied to its pending merger of equals with Equity Residential.
• Stockholders adopted the proposals required to complete the merger.
• The approvals do not complete the transaction; the merger is expected to close on August 17, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
• If completed, each AvalonBay common share will convert into the right to receive 2.793 Equity Residential common shares.
• Upon closing, the combined company is expected to be renamed Vivmark Residential, with shares expected to trade as VMRK on Aug. 18, 2026.

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