Corporate Presentation J U LY 23, 2025 Forward-Looking Statements C O R P O R AT E P R E S E N TAT I O N, J U LY 23, 2025 | 3 THIS OPERATING AND FINANCIAL DATA SHOULD BE READ IN CONNECTION W I T H O U R Q U A RT E R LY R E P O RT O N F O R M 10-Q F O R T H E Q U A RT E R E N D E D JUNE 30, 2025. Statements made in this presentation may be forward-looking statements within the mean - ing of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-look - ing statements are intended to be c ...

Core Insights - Equity Residential (EQR) is expanding its portfolio into new markets such as Denver, Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Austin, aiming for a more diversified presence while leveraging technology and scale for growth [1][7][8] Market Performance - The U.S. apartment market showed resilience in Q2 2025, absorbing over 227,000 units, indicating strong demand for professionally managed apartments despite macroeconomic uncertainties [3][4] - Same-store revenue growth was supported by improving demand and limited resident turnover, with physical occupancy remaining strong in April and May [2][4] Financial Outlook - EQR expects total same-store revenues to grow year over year between 2.25% and 3.25% in 2025, with an estimated growth of 2.8% [9] - The company anticipates a 2.2% increase in same-store net operating income (NOI) for 2025, driven by technology and operational efficiencies [10] Balance Sheet Strength - As of March 31, 2025, EQR had nearly $2.2 billion in liquidity and a well-laddered debt maturity schedule, with a net debt to normalized EBITDAre ratio of 4.21X [11][12] - The company maintains a high percentage of unencumbered NOI at 90.5%, providing access to capital markets at favorable rates [11][12] Dividend Growth - EQR has demonstrated strong dividend growth over the past decade, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2011 to 2025, maintaining a manageable Dividend Payout Ratio [13][14]

Industry Overview - The U.S. apartment market demonstrated resilience in Q2 2025, absorbing over 227,000 units, surpassing previous peak leasing periods in 2021 and early 2022 despite economic uncertainties [1][11] - National occupancy rates increased to 95.6%, a rise of 140 basis points year-over-year, indicating strong demand for professionally managed apartments [3][11] - Rent growth remained subdued at 0.19% in June, with operators prioritizing occupancy over rent increases, suggesting a "heads-in-beds" strategy to maintain stability amid high new supply [3][4] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Over 535,000 units were completed in the past year, with approximately 108,000 delivered in Q2 2025, reflecting the market's capacity to absorb new supply [4] - Regional markets such as San Francisco, San Jose, Boston, and New York showed momentum, aided by easing supply and return-to-office trends, while Sun Belt markets like Dallas and Atlanta also exhibited recovery [5] Company Performance AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) - AvalonBay reported a 3% year-over-year increase in same-store residential revenues for the two months ending May 31, 2025, with occupancy at 96.3% [7][11] - The company is expected to announce Q2 2025 earnings on July 30, with a revenue estimate of $761.75 million, indicating a 4.92% year-over-year increase [8] Equity Residential (EQR) - EQR maintained strong occupancy levels and reported same-store revenue growth in Q1 2025, supported by improving demand and limited resident turnover [9][11] - The company is set to release Q2 2025 earnings on August 4, with a revenue estimate of $769.26 million, suggesting a 4.78% year-over-year increase [12] Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) - Essex benefits from substantial exposure to the West Coast market, which has favorable demographics and high median household incomes, supporting its revenue growth [13][14] - The company is expected to announce Q2 2025 earnings on July 29, with a revenue estimate of $469.19 million, indicating a 6.07% year-over-year rise [15] UDR, Inc. (UDR) - UDR's diversified portfolio and strong demand for rental units position it well for growth, with occupancy nearly at 97% [16][17] - The company is set to announce Q2 2025 earnings on July 30, with a revenue estimate of $422.24 million, reflecting a 2.15% year-over-year increase [18]

Core Viewpoint - Essex Property Trust (ESS) has experienced a stock price increase of 12.6% over the past three months, outperforming the industry average of 8.6% [1][9] Group 1: Company Performance and Market Position - The company is well-positioned to benefit from a strong West Coast property base, supported by various demand drivers such as job creation and income growth from technology companies [4] - The slowing layoffs in the tech industry and the return to office trends are expected to boost renter demand in West Coast markets, leading to healthy demand and revenue growth for ESS [4] - The company has made significant efforts to enhance its operational efficiency through technology and scale, which is anticipated to drive margin expansion and contribute to both top-line and bottom-line growth [5] Group 2: Financial Health - As of March 31, 2025, Essex Property maintains a robust balance sheet with $1.4 billion in liquidity, derived from undrawn credit facilities, cash, and marketable securities [6][9] - The company has achieved a 92% adjusted total net operating income (NOI) and holds investment-grade ratings of Baa1/Stable and BBB+/Stable from Moody's and S&P, respectively [7] Group 3: Dividend Growth - Essex Property has consistently increased its dividend payouts, raising them five times in the last five years, with a five-year annualized growth rate of 4.95%, indicating a sustainable dividend payout in the long run [10]

MAA Overview - MAA is a strong performance platform with a total market capitalization of $252 billion and approximately 104,000 apartment units [11] - MAA has a 10-year annual compounded TSR of 112% and has paid 126 consecutive quarterly cash dividends [11] - The company's forecasted core FFO per share for 2025 is $877, representing the midpoint of the guidance range [13, 18] Market Dynamics and Portfolio Strategy - Move-ins from non-MAA states remain steady, with 50% coming from peer coastal/gateway states [29, 32] - The average US housing shortage is 31 million homes, and the average house price in MAA markets is $435,000 as of March 31, 2025 [35, 36] - MAA's top 10 markets account for 74% of NOI, with 26% from mid-tier markets [51] Capital Allocation and Growth Initiatives - MAA expects to maintain a development pipeline of approximately $1 billion [74] - The company anticipates $22 million in expected total stabilized incremental NOI from 2025 development starts [74] - Unit redevelopment program aims for approximately 5,500 to 6,500 units in 2025, with average rent increases of 70% to 90% [90] Financial Position and Outlook - MAA's debt plus preferred to total capitalization is 202%, with 94% of total debt at a fixed rate [117, 124] - The company's 2025 full-year guidance midpoint for core FFO/share is between $861 and $893 [142] - MAA projects acquisitions between $350 million and $450 million and dispositions between $300 million and $350 million for 2025 [146]