CompletedReal Estate20 May 2026

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. to acquire Vivmark Residential

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Deal facts

Buyer
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Target
Vivmark Residential
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
20 May 2026
Status
Completed
Sector
Real Estate
Country
United States
Consideration
shares
What we know

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. and Vivmark Residential have agreed to merge in a transaction structured as a merger of equals within the US real estate sector. The deal was announced on 20 May 2026 and completed on 17 August 2026. Consideration for the combination is provided through shares, although the specific financial value of the transaction remains undisclosed by the parties involved. Both entities are based in the United States, creating a domestic consolidation within the residential real estate market. This merger represents a significant structural change for both organisations, combining their respective portfolios and operational capabilities under a unified corporate framework. The agreement outlines the terms under which the two independent companies will combine their assets and liabilities to form a single, larger entity.

The transaction has been successfully completed as of August 2026. Both parties have finalised all necessary administrative and legal requirements to effectuate the merger. The combined organisation now operates as a single business unit within the real estate industry. Regulatory approvals were secured prior to completion, allowing the integration process to proceed without further statutory delays. The management teams from both AvalonBay Communities and Vivmark Residential are now aligned under the new corporate structure. This deal marks the end of their independent public listings as separate entities. The merger is intended to enhance market presence and operational efficiency for the newly formed company in the competitive US residential real estate landscape.

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    AvalonBay Communities, Inc. completes acquisition of Vivmark Residential

    Introductory Note This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed in connection with the closing on August 17, 2026 (the “Closing Date”) of the previously announced Merger (as defined below) contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of May 20, 2026, by and among AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“AvalonBay”), Vivmark Residential (formerly

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