Kaufman Ian 4
4 · EQUITY RESIDENTIAL · Filed Feb 19, 2026
Research Summary
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Equity Residential (EQR) Chief Accounting Officer Ian Kaufman Sells 909 Shares
What Happened
Ian Kaufman, Chief Accounting Officer of Equity Residential (EQR), reported the sale of 909 shares on 2026-02-18 at $63.56 per share, generating proceeds of approximately $57,776. The transaction is reported as a sale (S) and was executed to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of restricted shares.
Key Details
- Transaction date and price: 2026-02-18 — 909 shares at $63.56 each (total ~$57,776).
- Reason: Footnote F1 states the sale was to pay tax liability on vested restricted shares (tax withholding).
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
- Additional notes: F2 indicates direct totals include restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future. F3 documents prior acquisitions via the company 401(k) plan and dividend reinvestment (through Jan 16, 2026).
- Filing timeliness: Filed on 2026-02-19 (the day after the transaction) — not reported as late.
Context
This was a sale to satisfy tax withholding tied to vesting, a common and routine type of insider sale; such transactions do not necessarily indicate the insider’s outlook on the company. For retail investors, purchases or large, discretionary sales are typically more informative than tax-related disposals.
Insider Transaction Report
- Sale
Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest
[F1][F2]2026-02-18$63.56/sh−909$57,776→ 29,444 total
- 642(indirect: By 401(k))
Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest
[F3]
Footnotes (3)
- [F1]Represents the sale of shares for the payment of tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted shares.
- [F2]Direct total includes restricted shares of Equity Residential scheduled to vest in the future.
- [F3]Represents shares acquired through profit sharing contributions and dividend reinvestment activity in the reporting person's account with the Equity Residential Advantage 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Such shares represent acquisitions through January 16, 2026.