Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

The proposed transaction may contain terms that could limit superior competing offers.

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the merger of Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) and AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Equity Residential shareholders will own approximately 48.8% of the combined company.

Halper Sadeh encourages Equity Residential shareholders to click here to learn more about their rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper free of charge at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.

The investigation concerns whether Equity Residential and its board of directors violated the federal securities laws and/or breached their fiduciary duties by failing to: (1) obtain the best possible price for Equity Residential shareholders; (2) conduct a fair sales process free of any conflicts of interests; and (3) disclose all material information for Equity Residential shareholders to evaluate the transaction.

On behalf of shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief and benefits.

Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.

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