Vivmark Residential (VMRK) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, will be held virtually, allowing shareholders to vote on key proposals and engage with management online.

• 2025 highlights include $1.1B in property dispositions, $636.8M in acquisitions, $277.5M in capital expenditures, and $300M in share repurchases, supporting diversification and shareholder value.

• Operational achievements include record-low turnover (40.2%), EPS of $2.94, FFO of $3.94/share, and Normalized FFO of $3.99/share, with top-quartile performance among peers.

• Sustainability milestones: 20.2% reduction in energy intensity, inclusion in Dow Jones and S&P sustainability indices, and $573,000 in charitable donations in 2025.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect ten trustees, ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, and approve executive compensation on an advisory basis.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• 8 of 10 trustee nominees are independent; 40% are women and 20% are racially/ethnically diverse.

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Governance, Executive) are fully independent and oversee key areas including risk, compensation, and corporate responsibility.

• Board refreshment ongoing, with average tenure of independent trustees at 8.8 years.

• Shareholder rights include proxy access and the right to amend bylaws; active engagement with investors is emphasized.