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EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 8-K Report, Acquisition Completed (Jan 27, 2016)

Filed January 27, 2016For Securities:EQR

Summary

Equity Residential (EQR) has announced the completion of a significant disposition of assets. On January 26-27, 2016, its operating partnership, ERP Operating Limited Partnership, sold a portfolio of 72 multifamily assets, comprising 23,262 apartment units across the United States, known as the "Starwood Portfolio." This large-scale sale was executed with controlled affiliates of Starwood Capital Group for a total cash consideration of $5.365 billion. This transaction marks a strategic shift for Equity Residential, divesting a substantial portion of its real estate holdings. Investors should note the significant cash inflow generated by this sale, which could be redeployed into other strategic initiatives, such as further acquisitions, debt reduction, or returning capital to shareholders. The company has also provided pro forma financial information to reflect the impact of this disposition on its financial position.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completed sale of the "Starwood Portfolio" consisting of 72 multifamily assets and 23,262 apartment units.
  • 2Sale price for the portfolio was $5.365 billion in cash.
  • 3The buyer was controlled affiliates of Starwood Capital Group.
  • 4The transaction closed on January 26 and January 27, 2016.
  • 5The sale represents a significant disposition of assets for Equity Residential.
  • 6EQR issued a press release on January 27, 2016, to announce the closing.
  • 7Pro forma financial information related to the disposition has been provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Equity Residential, through its operating partnership ERP Operating Limited Partnership, sold a portfolio of 72 multifamily assets, comprising 23,262 apartment units, known as the "Starwood Portfolio."

The total sale price for the Starwood Portfolio was $5.365 billion in cash.

The portfolio was sold to controlled affiliates of Starwood Capital Group.

This sale represents a major divestiture of assets for Equity Residential. The substantial cash proceeds of $5.365 billion could be utilized for various strategic purposes, including new investments, debt repayment, or shareholder distributions, indicating a potential shift in the company's portfolio strategy.