Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend of $1.09 per Common Share for 1Q21, an Aggregate of $4.30 per Common Share for the 12 Months Ending March 31, 2021, Up 24 Cents, or 6 Percent, Over the 12 Months Ended March 31, 2020

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Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.09 per share for Q1 2021, payable on April 15, 2021. The annual dividend for the year ending March 31, 2021, totals $4.30 per share, a 6% increase from the previous year. The company emphasizes a favorable funds from operations payout ratio of 60% for the last quarter of 2020, indicating strong cash flow and the potential for future dividend increases while maintaining significant reinvestment in its development pipeline.

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• Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.09 per share.
• Annual dividend increased to $4.30 per share, a 6% year-over-year growth.
• Favorable funds from operations payout ratio at 60%.
• Significant net cash provided by operating activities supports future dividend growth.

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• None.

PASADENA, Calif., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.09 per common share for the first quarter of 2021. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2021. The common stock dividend for the 12 months ending March 31, 2021, of $4.30 per common share represents an increase of 24 cents, or 6 percent, over the 12 months ended March 31, 2020.

The dividend allows the company to share its continued high-quality, strong and increasing net cash provided by operating activities with its common shareholders while it retains significant cash provided by operating activities for reinvestment into its highly leased pipeline of development and redevelopment of new Class A properties. The company's funds from operations payout ratio (quarterly common stock dividends divided by quarterly funds from operations) remains favorably low at 60 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2020. Additionally, growth in net cash provided by operating activities after dividends continues to generate opportunities to increase the company's quarterly cash dividend per common share while enabling it to maintain a low funds from operations payout ratio.

About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), 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. For more information, please visit www.are.com.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results might differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by ARE for Q1 2021?

The dividend amount declared by Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) for Q1 2021 is $1.09 per common share.

When will the dividend be paid to ARE shareholders?

The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2021.

What was the total annual dividend for ARE for the year ending March 31, 2021?

The total annual dividend for ARE for the year ending March 31, 2021, is $4.30 per common share.

How much did the dividend increase for ARE compared to the previous year?

The dividend increased by 24 cents, or 6%, compared to the previous year.

What is the funds from operations payout ratio for ARE?

The funds from operations payout ratio for ARE is 60% for the three months ended December 31, 2020.