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Corporate GovernanceMay 22, 2026, 04:38 PM

AvalonBay Stockholders Approve 2026 Equity Incentive Plan

AI Summary

AvalonBay Communities Inc. stockholders approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, reserving 4,000,000 shares for future equity awards. This plan replaces the prior 2009 plan. At the Annual Meeting on May 20, 2026, stockholders also re-elected all 12 director nominees, approved executive officer compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditors for 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Stockholders approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, replacing the 2009 plan.
  • The 2026 Plan reserves a maximum of 4,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance.
  • All 12 director nominees were re-elected to the Board of Directors.
  • Stockholders approved executive officer compensation on an advisory basis with 119,464,870 votes in favor.
  • The 2026 Plan was approved with 120,822,121 votes in favor.
  • Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent auditors for fiscal year 2026.