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  XXXXXXXX
  LIVE
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  EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC
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  TWO N RIVERSIDE PLZ
  STE 800
  CHICAGO
  IL
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  Seavey Paul
  Officer
  Common
  Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
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  Boston
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  10000
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  191049227
  05/07/2025
  NYSE
  Common
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  Stock Award
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  Stock Award
  Issuer
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  Stock Award
  Issuer
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  /s/ Daniel Gardea as a duly authorized representative of Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, as attorney-in-fact for Seavey Paul.