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EQUITY RESIDENTIAL DEFA14A 2012

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Definitive Additional Materials

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 21, 2012.

 

   

                Meeting Information

 

    Meeting Type:    Annual Meeting
    For holders as of:    March 30, 2012
    Date: June 21, 2012        Time: 1:00 PM CDT
    Location:   Two North Riverside Plaza
                         Suite 2400
   

                    Chicago, Illinois 60606

 

      

LOGO

 

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL

TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606

     
 

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

 

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

 

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

  See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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      Before You Vote         
        

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

      Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:    
 

 

  1. Notice and Proxy Statement        2. Annual Report

 

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  If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for

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                                 1) BY INTERNET:         www.proxyvote.com

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  Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor.

  Please make the request as instructed above on or before June 07, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

    
   

 

      How To Vote         
        

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

          
 

  Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an

  attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for

  meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

 

  Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box

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  Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 

     
    

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Voting Items      

 

The Board of Trustees recommends you vote “FOR” the following proposals:

     

 

1.      Election of Trustees

   

 

         Nominees:

      

 

  01)       John W. Alexander       03)       Linda Walker Bynoe       05)       Bradley A. Keywell       07)       David J. Neithercut       09)       Gerald A. Spector       11)       Samuel Zell
  02)       Charles L. Atwood       04)       Mary Kay Haben       06)       John E. Neal       08)       Mark S. Shapiro       10)       B. Joseph White    

 

 

2.       Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2012.

   

 

3.      Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation.

   

The Board of Trustees recommends you vote “AGAINST” the following proposal:

   

 

4.       Shareholder proposal relating to sustainability reporting.

   

NOTE: In their discretion, the persons appointed as proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting.

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