Essex Property Trust Named a Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced today that it was named a 2025-2026 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, the Company was named a Best Company to Work For in Real Estate and Facilities Management and a Best Company to Work For in the West. The Company's recognition can be found here.

"We are proud to be named a Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report in three categories. This achievement recognizes our continuous effort to create a dynamic, rewarding workplace and a culture that promotes growth opportunities for our talented associates at Essex," said Angela Kleiman, Essex's President and CEO.

The rigorous selection methodology employed by U.S. News & World Report is detailed here.

About Essex Property Trust, Inc.

Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust ("REIT") that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 257 apartment communities comprising over 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Additional information about the Company can be found on the Company's website at www.essex.com.

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