Form 4: AvalonBay Communities SVP-Finance and Treasurer Reports Transactions in Company Stock

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SEC Form 4 23 December 2024 5:03 PM

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Keri A. Shea, SVP-Finance and Treasurer of AvalonBay Communities, reports multiple transactions involving company stock, including acquisitions, disposals, and tax withholdings related to equity incentive plans.

Summary

Keri A. Shea, SVP-Finance and Treasurer of AvalonBay Communities, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership of company stock.
The report includes transactions by Shea's spouse related to the company's 2009 Equity Incentive Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Transactions include grants of common stock, withholding of shares for tax obligations, and sales of shares acquired through the ESPP.
Shea's spouse acquired shares on multiple dates including 02/11/2016, 02/16/2017, 02/15/2018, 02/14/2019, 02/13/2020, 02/25/2021, 02/17/2022, 02/23/2023 and 02/13/2024.
Shea's spouse disposed of shares on multiple dates including 03/01/2016, 05/04/2016, 05/10/2016, 09/12/2016, 12/14/2016, 03/01/2017, 03/01/2018, 03/01/2019, 05/06/2019, 03/01/2020, 03/01/2021, 08/05/2021, 03/01/2022, 03/01/2023 and 03/01/2024.
The report also mentions the voluntary disgorgement of profits by Shea to the issuer due to matchable sales under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
As of the report, Shea indirectly owns 1,033.7911 shares through their spouse, excluding shares held in the ESPP and dividend reinvestment program, and directly owns 4,383 shares.
Shea also indirectly owns 1,222 employee stock options through their spouse and directly owns 3,142 employee stock options.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The document primarily reports transactions and adjustments related to stock ownership. The disgorgement is a minor negative, but overall, it's a routine filing.

Positives

The reporting person is complying with SEC regulations by disclosing changes in beneficial ownership.
The company's equity incentive plans and ESPP provide opportunities for employees to acquire company stock.

Negatives

The reporting person had to voluntarily disgorge profits due to matchable sales under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, indicating a potential compliance oversight.
Sales of shares by the reporting person's spouse could be interpreted negatively by some investors.

Risks

Potential for future Section 16(b) violations if transactions are not carefully monitored.
Negative market perception if insider sales are perceived as a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. These filings are closely watched by investors seeking insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Monitoring insider transactions is a standard practice across publicly traded companies.
Companies like Equity Residential (EQR) and UDR Inc. also have officers who regularly file Form 4s to report their transactions.
The frequency and nature of these transactions (acquisitions vs. disposals) can be compared to those of peers to gauge sentiment.

Legal Proceedings

The reporting person voluntarily disgorged profits to the issuer due to matchable sales under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Related Party Transactions

Transactions primarily involve the reporting person's spouse, who is an employee of the issuer.

Stakeholder Impact

The transactions could influence investor perception of the company's stock.
The disgorgement of profits, while a negative, demonstrates a commitment to compliance.

Key Dates

Date	Description
02/11/2016	Spouse acquired 213 shares of common stock.
03/01/2016	Spouse disposed of 72 shares of common stock at $177.63.
05/04/2016	Spouse disposed of 25 shares of common stock at $184.43.
05/10/2016	Spouse disposed of 185 shares of common stock at $191.25.
09/12/2016	Spouse disposed of 40 shares of common stock at $170.33.
12/14/2016	Spouse disposed of 38 shares of common stock at $170.15.
02/16/2017	Spouse acquired 155 shares of common stock.
03/01/2017	Spouse disposed of 65 shares of common stock at $183.31.
02/15/2018	Spouse acquired 168 shares of common stock.
03/01/2018	Spouse disposed of 79 shares of common stock at $155.05.
02/14/2019	Spouse acquired 258 shares of common stock.
03/01/2019	Spouse disposed of 63 shares of common stock at $194.25.
05/06/2019	Spouse disposed of 394 shares of common stock at prices of $201.03 and $201.2.
02/13/2020	Spouse acquired 305 shares of common stock.
03/01/2020	Spouse disposed of 67 shares of common stock at $200.59.
02/25/2021	Spouse acquired 461 shares of common stock.
03/01/2021	Spouse disposed of 118 shares of common stock at $177.02.
08/05/2021	Spouse disposed of 300 shares of common stock at $227.83.
02/17/2022	Spouse acquired 239 shares of common stock.
03/01/2022	Spouse disposed of 129 shares of common stock at $234.18.
02/23/2023	Spouse acquired 277 shares of common stock.
03/01/2023	Spouse disposed of 137 shares of common stock at $168.21.
03/01/2023	Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) for 1,222 shares become exercisable.
02/13/2024	Spouse acquired 835 shares of common stock.
03/01/2024	Spouse disposed of 151 shares of common stock at $178.14.
08/06/2024	Spouse sold 861 shares of common stock.
12/23/2024	Date of the Form 4 filing.
02/25/2031	Expiration date for Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy).

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