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EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 27, 2020)

Filed February 27, 2020For Securities:EQR

Summary

Equity Residential (EQR) announced a significant leadership transition within its investment team via an 8-K filing on February 27, 2020. Alan W. George, who has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer since 2002, will step down from his CIO role on September 1, 2020, and retire in March 2021. This marks the end of a long tenure for Mr. George, who has been instrumental in the company's investment strategy. Alexander Brackenridge, currently Executive Vice President – Investments, has been appointed as Mr. George's successor, effective September 1, 2020. Mr. Brackenridge brings extensive experience with the company, having been with Equity Residential in various investment roles since 1993. This planned transition is designed to ensure continuity in the company's investment operations and leverage Mr. Brackenridge's deep understanding of EQR's portfolio. Investors should note that Mr. George will receive a prorated bonus for his 2021 service and previously disclosed retirement benefits, with no severance package.

Key Highlights

  • 1Alan W. George, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, will retire in March 2021.
  • 2Mr. George will transition from his CIO role on September 1, 2020, to serve as Executive Vice President – Investments until retirement.
  • 3Alexander Brackenridge, currently Executive Vice President – Investments, will succeed Mr. George as Chief Investment Officer effective September 1, 2020.
  • 4Mr. Brackenridge has a long history with Equity Residential, holding various investment positions since 1993.
  • 5Mr. George's retirement follows a planned transition process.
  • 6Mr. George will receive a prorated cash bonus for his 2021 service and other previously disclosed retirement benefits.
  • 7No severance package will be provided to Mr. George upon his retirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces a key leadership change in Equity Residential's investment division, specifically the retirement of its Chief Investment Officer, Alan W. George, and the appointment of his successor, Alexander Brackenridge.

Alexander Brackenridge, who is currently an Executive Vice President – Investments, will take over as Chief Investment Officer starting September 1, 2020.

Alan W. George will step down as Chief Investment Officer on September 1, 2020, and will then serve in a transitional role until his full retirement in March 2021.

Mr. George is eligible for a prorated cash bonus for his 2021 service and will receive retirement benefits as previously disclosed in the company's proxy statement. He will not receive any severance pay.