Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Announces Closing Of Public Offering Of 6,900,000 Shares Of Common Stock, Including Exercise In Full Of Underwriters' Option To Purchase Additional Shares

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On July 9, 2020, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) closed its public offering of 6,900,000 shares of common stock at $160.50 per share, including 900,000 shares from underwriters' options. The company plans to use future proceeds from forward sale agreements for acquisitions, construction of leased projects, and reducing debts, including a $2.2 billion unsecured senior line of credit. The offering was managed by leading financial institutions, enabling Alexandria to establish its market presence further in the life sciences sector.

Positive

• Proceeds intended for acquisitions and development projects enhance growth potential.
• Strengthening of the company's financial position by reducing debt obligations.

Negative

• No immediate proceeds received from the forward purchasers.
• Potential shareholder dilution from the issuance of additional shares.

PASADENA, Calif., July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. ("Alexandria" or the "Company") (NYSE: ARE) today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 6,900,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a public offering price of $160.50 per share, including the 900,000 shares sold pursuant to the exercise in full of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares of the Company's common stock. In connection with the offering, the Company entered into forward sale agreements, between the Company and each of Citibank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (together, the "forward purchasers").

Citigroup, BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. Mizuho Securities, Scotiabank, SMBC Nikko, Baird, BTIG, Evercore ISI, BBVA, BNP PARIBAS, Fifth Third Securities, PNC Capital Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, Regions Securities LLC, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, TD Securities, JMP Securities and Ramirez & Co., Inc. acted as co-managers for the offering.

The Company will not initially receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of its common stock by the forward purchasers or their affiliates in the offering. The Company expects to use the net proceeds, if any, it receives upon the future settlement of the forward sale agreements to fund pending and recently completed acquisitions, and the construction of highly-leased development projects, with remaining proceeds, if any, to be used for general working capital and other corporate purposes, which may include the reduction of the outstanding balance, if any, on the Company's $2.2 billion unsecured senior line of credit, the outstanding balance, if any, on the Company's new $750.0 million unsecured senior line of credit, and the outstanding indebtedness, if any, under the Company's commercial paper program. Selling common stock through the forward sale agreements enables the Company to set the price of such shares upon the pricing of the offering (subject to certain adjustments) while delaying the issuance of such shares and the receipt of the net proceeds by the Company until the expected funding is required.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company's securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

Alexandria, an S&P 500^® urban office real estate investment trust, is the first, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer uniquely focused on collaborative life science, technology and agtech campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations. Founded in 1994, Alexandria pioneered this niche and has since established a significant market presence in key locations, including Greater Boston, San Francisco, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland and Research Triangle.

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's intended use of the proceeds. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by the Company's forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties detailed in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update this information. For more discussion relating to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the Company's forward-looking statements, and risks and uncertainties to the Company's business in general, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

CONTACT: Sara Kabakoff, Vice President – Corporate Communications, (626) 788-5578, skabakoff@are.com

 

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FAQ

What was the offering price for Alexandria Real Estate Equities' shares?

The offering price for the shares was $160.50 each.

How many shares did Alexandria Real Estate Equities offer?

Alexandria offered a total of 6,900,000 shares of common stock.

What does Alexandria Real Estate Equities plan to do with the proceeds?

The proceeds are intended for acquisitions, development projects, and debt reduction.

What are the forward sale agreements mentioned in the press release?

The forward sale agreements allow Alexandria to set the price of shares while delaying their issuance and proceeds receipt.

Who managed the public offering for Alexandria Real Estate Equities?

The offering was managed by Citigroup, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan.