Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.06 per Common Share for 3Q20, Representing an Aggregate of $4.18 per Common Share for the 12 Months Ending September 30, 2020, Up 24 Cents, or 6 Percent, Over Prior-Year Period

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Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE: ARE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.06 per common share for Q3 2020, payable on October 15, 2020, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2020. This marks a 6% increase from the previous year, totaling $4.18 per common share for the year ending September 30, 2020. The company's funds from operations payout ratio remains low at 59%, allowing for reinvestment in its development pipeline while maintaining a robust cash flow for shareholders.

Positive

• Quarterly cash dividend of $1.06 reflects strong financial health.
• 6% increase in common stock dividend compared to the previous year.
• Funds from operations payout ratio remains low at 59%, indicating healthy cash management.

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PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.06 per common share for the third quarter of 2020. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2020, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2020. The common stock dividend for the 12 months ending September 30, 2020, of $4.18 per common share represents an increase of 24 cents, or 6 percent, over the 12 months ended September 30, 2019.

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 59 percent for the three months ended June 30, 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, VP – Corporate Communications, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., (626) 788-5578, skabakoff@are.com

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Alexandria Real Estate Equities for Q3 2020?

The declared dividend amount is $1.06 per common share.

When will the Q3 2020 dividend be paid to shareholders?

The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2020.

What was the total dividend for the year ending September 30, 2020?

The total dividend for the year was $4.18 per common share.

How does the current dividend compare to last year’s dividend?

The current dividend represents a 6% increase compared to the previous year's dividend.

What is the funds from operations payout ratio for Alexandria Real Estate Equities?

The funds from operations payout ratio is 59%.