Form 4 Filing for Charles E. Mueller Jr. - AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC

Charles E. Mueller Jr., a director at AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB), acquired 176 units of Common Stock on May 19, 2026. This acquisition was made in lieu of his quarterly cash director's fee, as per the company's equity incentive plan. The units will convert to common stock after he ceases to be a director. Following this transaction, Mueller Jr. directly owns 7474.4718 shares, including any units subject to vesting requirements. The transaction code "A" indicates an acquisition, and the price per share was reported as $0.0, consistent with the nature of the award.