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Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) Investor presentation summary

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Investor presentation summary

26 Feb, 2026

Portfolio overview and performance

  • Operates 453 properties across manufactured home, RV, campground, and marina segments in North America, with 173,371 sites in 35 states and 1 Canadian province.

  • 91% of revenue is derived from stable, annual sources, supporting predictable cash flow.

  • Average long-term core NOI growth is 4.5%, with normalized FFO/share CAGR of 8.2% and dividend/share CAGR of 19% from 2006–2025.

  • Ten-year total return of 214% outperformed S&P 400, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Equity All REIT Index.

  • Portfolio is concentrated in high-growth, retirement, and vacation destinations, with 35% of properties in Florida and 11% in California.

Financial highlights and guidance

  • 2026 guidance projects net income per share of $2.06–$2.16 and normalized FFO per share of $3.12–$3.22, implying 1.9–5.2% YOY growth.

  • 2025 core MH base rental income grew 5.5% YOY; core annual RV and marina base rental income grew 4.1% YOY.

  • Dividend per share increased 7.9% YOY in 2025, with a 10-year CAGR of 10.6%, well above the REIT average.

  • Board approved a 2026 annual dividend rate of $2.17 per share, up 5.3% from 2025.

  • Maintains a REIT-leading balance sheet with debt/EV at 19.6%, debt/Adjusted EBITDAre at 4.5x, and 8 years average debt maturity.

Business model and demand drivers

  • Owns land and leases sites to owners of manufactured homes, vacation cottages, RVs, and boats, with minimal new supply and strong demand.

  • Over 70% of MH properties are age-qualified or have a resident base with an average age over 55; nearly 50% of MH residents are 70+.

  • U.S. population aged 55+ expected to grow 14% from 2025 to 2040, supporting long-term demand.

  • Manufactured homes offer a 75% lower upfront cost and 64% lower monthly cost than new single-family homes, with renters paying 20–25% less per sq ft than local two-bedroom rentals.

  • Limited new MH development due to zoning and regulatory constraints, creating a supply-constrained asset class.

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