Kaufman Ian 4

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.