Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. - ARE STOCK NEWS

Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE: ARE) reported strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. Total revenues increased by 13.9% to $700.8 million from $615.1 million in Q1 2022. The company achieved a net income of $75.3 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of $151.7 million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.44 from $(0.96). Funds from operations also saw an increase, reaching $373.7 million. Alexandria's tenant collection rate remains strong at 99.9%, with 93.6% occupancy across properties. The company has maintained a flexible balance sheet with $5.3 billion in liquidity and no debt maturities until 2025. Alexandria continues to lead in the life science real estate sector, with a market capitalization of $33 billion.

On April 12, 2023, Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE: ARE) announced a partial interest transfer in 15 Necco Street, located in Greater Boston's Seaport Innovation District, to Mori Trust Co., Ltd. This strategic move aims to fund the construction of a 345,995 RSF Class A property, set to be completed by late 2023. The facility will host the Lilly Institute for Genetic Medicine, which focuses on advanced RNA and DNA therapies. Hunter L. Kass, the company's executive vice president, highlighted the demand for high-quality life science real estate and its long-term lease with Eli Lilly as major value drivers. The building emphasizes sustainability, targeting LEED Gold and other certifications, and aims to attract talent from Greater Boston's life science sector.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21 per common share for Q1 2023, payable on April 14, 2023. Shareholders of record by March 31, 2023 will receive this dividend. The total annual dividend for the year ending March 31, 2023 is $4.78, reflecting a 5% increase compared to the previous year. The company projects an aggregate of $1.7 billion net cash from operations for reinvestment over the next five years while maintaining a low funds from operations (FFO) payout ratio of 58%.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) announced a conference call and audio webcast on April 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. ET, to discuss its first quarter 2023 operating and financial results. The financial results will be released post-market on April 24, 2023. Investors can join the call by dialing (833) 366-1125 for the U.S. or (412) 902-6738. A live audio webcast will be available on the company's website, with a replay accessible from 5:00 p.m. ET on April 25, 2023 to 5:00 p.m. ET on May 2, 2023. Alexandria Real Estate Equities is a leading life science REIT, specializing in properties in key innovation clusters.

On February 14, 2023, Alexandria Venture Investments announced it ranked among the top five most active U.S.-based investors in agrifoodtech for the third consecutive year, according to AgFunder. This recognition underscores Alexandria's leadership in agrifoodtech, marked by over 74 million SF of assets in North America and a commitment to innovative technologies. Alexandria's investments are focused on addressing global food supply challenges and climate change through new strategies in agriculture, which have seen substantial venture capital growth, totaling over $130 billion from 2017 to 2021. Alexandria continues its mission to enhance nutrition and human health.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE: ARE) has priced a public offering of $500 million in 4.750% senior notes due 2035 and $500 million in 5.150% senior notes due 2053. The notes are unsecured and guaranteed by Alexandria Real Estate Equities, L.P. The 2035 notes have a yield to maturity of 4.777% and the 2053 notes yield 5.182%. Proceeds from the notes will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt reduction and funding green projects eligible for Gold or Platinum LEED certification. The offering is expected to close on February 16, 2023.

On February 2, 2023, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of two tranches of senior notes. The offering, led by Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, Citigroup, and RBC Capital Markets, aims to raise funds for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and property acquisitions. Proceeds from the first tranche will fund eligible green projects with Gold or Platinum LEED certification. The second tranche proceeds will also support working capital and debt reduction. The notes will be unsecured and fully guaranteed by a subsidiary of the Company.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE: ARE) reported strong financial results for Q4 and the year ended December 31, 2022. Total revenues increased to $670.3 million, up 16.2% year-over-year, with a 22.5% rise for the full year to $2.59 billion. However, net income attributable to common stockholders fell to $51.8 million, or $0.31 per share, from $72.8 million, or $0.47 per share in Q4 2021. The company achieved a 94.8% occupancy rate and a robust 70% operating margin. Funds from operations rose to $353.6 million, demonstrating continued strength in tenant collections with 99.4% rent collection in January 2023. With a total market capitalization of $35.0 billion, Alexandria remains a leader in the life science REIT sector.