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title: "AvalonBay, Equity Residential shareholders clear merger to close Aug. 17"
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description: "Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities shareholders approved an all-stock merger, with the deal expected to close on August 17, 2026. The exchange ratio is set at 2.79 Equity Residential shares for each AvalonBay share. AvalonBay shares will be delisted from the NYSE on the closing date, and Brazilian BDRs will convert accordingly. Fractional entitlements will be settled in cash."
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# AvalonBay, Equity Residential shareholders clear merger to close Aug. 17

-   Equity Residential is set to acquire AvalonBay Communities in an all-stock deal expected to close by end of business Aug. 17, 2026. \* Exchange ratio set at 2.79 Equity Residential shares for each AvalonBay share held in custody. \* AvalonBay shares are slated for delisting from the NYSE on Aug. 17, 2026. \* In Brazil, each AvalonBay BDR is expected to convert into 4.19 Equity Residential BDRs based on Aug. 14 eligibility. \* Fractional entitlements will be paid in cash, net of withholding tax where applicable. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AvalonBay Communities Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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