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This excerpt taken from the EQR 10-Q filed May 7, 2009.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not

 

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necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

These excerpts taken from the EQR 10-K filed Feb 26, 2009.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

Share-Based Compensation

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on
the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair
value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the
Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing
models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Funds From Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2008, Funds From Operations
(“FFO”) available to Common Shares and OP Units decreased $91.8 million, or 12.7%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2007, FFO available to Common Shares and OP Units increased $7.3
million, or 1.0%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2006.

The following is a reconciliation of net income to FFO available
to Common Shares and OP Units for each of the five years ended December 31, 2008:

 


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Share-Based Compensation

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on
the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair
value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the
Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing
models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Funds From Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2008, Funds From Operations
(“FFO”) available to Common Shares and OP Units decreased $91.8 million, or 12.7%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2007, FFO available to Common Shares and OP Units increased $7.3
million, or 1.0%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2006.

The following is a reconciliation of net income to FFO available
to Common Shares and OP Units for each of the five years ended December 31, 2008:

 


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Share-Based Compensation

The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, as required effective January 1, 2006. SFAS No. 123(R) requires all companies to expense share-based compensation (such as share options), as well as making other revisions to SFAS No. 123. As the Company began expensing all share-based compensation effective January 1, 2003, the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) did not have a material effect on its consolidated statements of operations or financial position.

The cost related to share-based employee compensation included in the determination of net income for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 is equal to that which would have been recognized if the fair value based method had been applied to all awards since the original effective date of SFAS No. 123(R).

The fair value of the option grants as computed under SFAS No. 123(R) would be recognized over the vesting period of the options. The fair value for the Company’s share options was estimated at the time the share options were granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

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Table of Contents
             2008                    2007                    2006        

Expected volatility (1)

    20.3%    18.9%    19.1%

Expected life (2)

    5 years    5 years    6 years

Expected dividend yield (3)

    4.95%    5.41%    6.04%

Risk-free interest rate (4)

    2.67%    4.74%    4.52%

Option valuation per share

    $4.08    $6.26    $4.22

 

  (1) Expected volatility – Estimated based on the historical volatility of EQR’s share price, on a monthly basis, for a period matching the expected life of each grant.
  (2) Expected life – Approximates the actual weighted average life of all share options granted since the Company went public in 1993.
  (3) Expected dividend yield – Calculated by averaging the historical annual yield on EQR shares for a period matching the expected life of each grant, with the annual yield calculated by dividing actual dividends by the average price of EQR’s shares in a given year.
  (4) Risk-free interest rate – The most current U.S. Treasury rate available prior to the grant date for a period matching the expected life of each grant.

The valuation method and assumptions are the same as those the Company used in accounting for option expense in its consolidated financial statements. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, as required effective January 1, 2006. SFAS No. 123(R) requires all companies to expense share-based compensation (such as share options), as well as making other revisions to SFAS No. 123. As the Company began expensing all share-based compensation effective January 1, 2003, the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) did not have a material effect on its consolidated statements of operations or financial position.

The cost related to share-based employee compensation included in the determination of net income for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 is equal to that which would have been recognized if the fair value based method had been applied to all awards since the original effective date of SFAS No. 123(R).

The fair value of the option grants as computed under SFAS No. 123(R) would be recognized over the vesting period of the options. The fair value for the Company’s share options was estimated at the time the share options were granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

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Table of Contents
             2008                    2007                    2006        

Expected volatility (1)

    20.3%    18.9%    19.1%

Expected life (2)

    5 years    5 years    6 years

Expected dividend yield (3)

    4.95%    5.41%    6.04%

Risk-free interest rate (4)

    2.67%    4.74%    4.52%

Option valuation per share

    $4.08    $6.26    $4.22

 

  (1) Expected volatility – Estimated based on the historical volatility of EQR’s share price, on a monthly basis, for a period matching the expected life of each grant.
  (2) Expected life – Approximates the actual weighted average life of all share options granted since the Company went public in 1993.
  (3) Expected dividend yield – Calculated by averaging the historical annual yield on EQR shares for a period matching the expected life of each grant, with the annual yield calculated by dividing actual dividends by the average price of EQR’s shares in a given year.
  (4) Risk-free interest rate – The most current U.S. Treasury rate available prior to the grant date for a period matching the expected life of each grant.

The valuation method and assumptions are the same as those the Company used in accounting for option expense in its consolidated financial statements. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

This excerpt taken from the EQR 8-K filed Dec 15, 2008.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, as required effective January 1, 2006. SFAS No. 123(R) requires all companies to expense share-based compensation (such as share options), as well as making other revisions to SFAS No. 123. As the Company began expensing all share-based compensation effective January 1, 2003, the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) did not have a material effect on its consolidated statements of operations or financial position.

The cost related to share-based employee compensation included in the determination of net income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is equal to that which would have been recognized if the fair value based method had been applied to all awards since the original effective date of SFAS No. 123.

The fair value of the option grants as computed under SFAS No. 123 would be recognized over the vesting period of the options. The fair value for the Company’s share options was estimated at the time the share options were granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Expected volatility (1)

      18.9 %     19.1 %     18.2 %

Expected life (2)

      5 years       6 years       6 years  

Expected dividend yield (3)

      5.41 %     6.04 %     6.37 %

Risk-free interest rate (4)

      4.74 %     4.52 %     3.81 %

Option valuation per share

    $ 6.26     $ 4.22     $ 2.64  

 

(1) Expected volatility – Estimated based on the historical volatility of EQR’s share price, on a monthly basis, for a period matching the expected life of each grant.
(2) Expected life – Approximates the actual weighted average life of all share options granted since the Company went public in 1993.
(3) Expected dividend yield – Calculated by averaging the historical annual yield on EQR shares for a period matching the expected life of each grant, with the annual yield calculated by dividing actual dividends by the average price of EQR’s shares in a given year.
(4) Risk-free interest rate – The most current U.S. Treasury rate available prior to the grant date for a period matching the expected life of each grant.

The valuation method and assumptions are the same as those the Company used in accounting for option expense in its consolidated financial statements. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the

 

This excerpt taken from the EQR 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2008.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

This excerpt taken from the EQR 10-Q filed Aug 7, 2008.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of

 

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traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

This excerpt taken from the EQR 8-K filed May 30, 2008.

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

 

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy.  Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

 

This excerpt taken from the EQR 10-Q filed May 8, 2008.

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

 

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its

 

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accuracy.  Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

 

This excerpt taken from the EQR 10-Q filed Nov 7, 2007.

Share-Based Compensation

 

                The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R),   Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

 

                The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy.  Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

 

This excerpt taken from the EQR 8-K filed Aug 28, 2007.

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company elected to account for its stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

 

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy. Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value

 

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estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

 

This excerpt taken from the EQR 10-Q filed Aug 7, 2007.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R),   Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy.  Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

This excerpt taken from the EQR 8-K filed May 23, 2007.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company elected to account for its stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy.  Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value

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estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

This excerpt taken from the EQR 10-Q filed May 9, 2007.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R),   Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  This model is only one method of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy.  Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value

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estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of the options may be significantly different.

This excerpt taken from the EQR 10-K filed Feb 28, 2007.

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (R), Share-Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006, which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the share compensation granted.

 

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  This model is only one method

 

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of valuing options and the Company’s use of this model should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its accuracy.  Because the Company’s share options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its share options and the actual value of  the options may be significantly different.

 

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