Proposed Merger with Equity Residential
On May 20, 2026, AVB entered into a merger agreement with Equity Residential (EQR), where each share of AVB stock will be converted into 2.793 common shares of EQR, with completion expected in the second half of 2026 subject to shareholder approvals.
Net Income Impacted by Transaction Costs and Real Estate Sales
Net income attributable to common stockholders decreased 42.0% YoY to $155.72M in Q2 FY2026, driven primarily by lower gains on real estate sales and $12.37M in transaction pursuit costs associated with the pending merger.
Same Store Operating Growth
Same Store Net Operating Income (NOI) grew 1.0% YoY to $488.55M, as Same Store Residential revenue increased 1.6% (driven by strength in Metro NY/NJ and Northern California), offset by a 2.9% increase in operating expenses.