Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by April 27, 2026, or April 23, 2026, for plan-held shares.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors is on the agenda, with all nominees listed for shareholder approval.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) included.

• Other business may be addressed as appropriate during the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Nine director nominees are presented for election, including Andrew Berkenfield, Derrick Burks, Philip Calian, David Contis, Constance Freedman, Thomas Heneghan, Marguerite Nader, Radhika Papandreou, and Scott Peppet.