Description

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE) stands as a prominent S&P 500® urban office real estate investment trust (REIT). Distinguished as the inaugural and most experienced owner, operator, and developer in its field, Alexandria specializes in crafting collaborative campuses for life science, technology, and agtech enterprises within premier innovation hubs. By December 31, 2020, the company commanded a total market capitalization of $31.9 billion. Its extensive North American asset portfolio comprises 49.7 million square feet (SF), including 31.9 million RSF of operational properties, 3.3 million RSF of Class A properties currently under construction, 7.1 million RSF designated for near-term and intermediate-term development or redevelopment, and an additional 7.4 million SF earmarked for future projects. Established in 1994, Alexandria was instrumental in forging this specialized market segment. It has since cultivated a substantial presence across vital regions such as Greater Boston, San Francisco, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and the Research Triangle. The company boasts a long-standing and verifiable history of constructing Class A properties strategically grouped into urban life science, technology, and agtech campuses. These settings offer innovative tenants highly dynamic and synergistic environments, crucial for attracting and retaining top-tier talent, while simultaneously fostering productivity, efficiency, creativity, and overall achievement. Furthermore, Alexandria extends strategic capital to groundbreaking life science, technology, and agtech companies via its dedicated venture capital platform. This distinctive business model, coupled with rigorous underwriting practices, is believed to secure a superior and diversified tenant roster. This, in turn, translates into elevated occupancy rates, extended lease durations, increased rental income, enhanced returns, and ultimately, greater enduring asset value.