Bill Hutcheson Joins Kilroy Realty as Senior Vice President

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Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) announced the appointment of Bill Hutcheson as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Capital Markets, effective January 24, 2022. With nearly 30 years on Wall Street, Mr. Hutcheson previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citi, focusing on real estate investor relations. CEO John Kilroy expressed confidence that Mr. Hutcheson's expertise will enhance the company’s growth trajectory. Kilroy Realty operates across key U.S. markets, managing over 15 million square feet of office and life science properties, with a strong commitment to sustainability.

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• Appointment of Bill Hutcheson, a seasoned professional with nearly 30 years of experience, which may strengthen investor relations and capital markets efforts.
• The company manages approximately 15.2 million square feet of office and life science space, indicating a robust operational scale.
• Kilroy's portfolio is 91.5% occupied and 93.9% leased, demonstrating strong demand for its properties.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, "Kilroy") today announced that Bill Hutcheson will join the company as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Capital Markets, effective January 24, 2022.

Mr. Hutcheson joins Kilroy after spending nearly 30 years on Wall Street where he worked in research, sales and trading, and equity capital markets, primarily focusing on the real estate sector of the securities market. He was most recently a Managing Director in the real estate sales and trading group at Morgan Stanley where he managed relationships with domestic and international institutional real estate investors. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held a similar role for 15 years at Citi. Mr. Hutcheson’s primary focus at Kilroy will be investor relations and he also will support the company’s capital markets efforts.

"We are extremely pleased to have someone with Bill’s expertise in real estate investor relations join our team,” said John Kilroy, the company’s CEO and Chairman. “His unique background at some of the world’s premier securities firms will be a tremendous asset to the company as we continue to grow and expand."

About Kilroy Realty Corporation

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the “company”, “Kilroy”) is a leading U.S. landlord and developer, with operations in San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Pacific Northwest and Austin, Texas. The company has earned global recognition for sustainability, building operations, innovation and design. As pioneers and innovators in the creation of a more sustainable real estate industry, the company’s approach to modern business environments helps drive creativity and productivity for some of the world’s leading technology, entertainment, life science and business services companies.

The company is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index with more than seven decades of experience developing, acquiring and managing office, life science and mixed-use projects.

As of September 30, 2021, Kilroy’s stabilized portfolio totaled approximately 15.2 million square feet of primarily office and life science space that was 91.5% occupied and 93.9% leased. The company also had more than 1,000 residential units in Hollywood and San Diego, which had a quarterly average occupancy of 79.9%. In addition, the company had six in-process development projects with an estimated total investment of $2.6 billion, totaling approximately 3.0 million square feet of office and life science space.

A Leader in Sustainability and Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

The company is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and has been recognized by industry organizations around the world. The company’s stabilized portfolio was 78% LEED certified, 44% Fitwel certified, the highest of any non-government organization, and 72% of eligible properties were ENERGY STAR certified as of September 30, 2021.

The company has been recognized by GRESB as the listed sustainability leader in the Americas for eight of the last nine years. Other honors have included the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust’s (NAREIT) Leader in the Light award for eight consecutive years and ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for eight years as well as ENERGY STAR’s highest honor of Sustained Excellence, for the past six years.

A big part of the company’s foundation is its commitment to enhancing employee growth, satisfaction and wellness while maintaining a diverse and thriving culture. For the second year in a row, the company has been named to Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index—recognizing companies committed to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation, and transparency.

More information is available at http://www.kilroyrealty.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains 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. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs and assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, changes in circumstances, trends and factors that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside of our control. Accordingly, actual performance, results and events may vary materially from those indicated or implied in the forward-looking statements, and you should not rely on the forward-looking statements as predictions of future performance, results or events. Numerous factors could cause actual future performance, results and events to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: global market and general economic conditions and their effect on our liquidity and financial conditions and those of our tenants; adverse economic or real estate conditions generally, and specifically, in the States of California, Texas and Washington; risks associated with our investment in real estate assets, which are illiquid, and with trends in the real estate industry; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants; any significant downturn in tenants’ businesses; our ability to re-lease property at or above current market rates; costs to comply with government regulations, including environmental remediation; the availability of cash for distribution and debt service and exposure to risk of default under debt obligations; increases in interest rates and our ability to manage interest rate exposure; the availability of financing on attractive terms or at all, which may adversely impact our future interest expense and our ability to pursue development, redevelopment and acquisition opportunities and refinance existing debt; a decline in real estate asset valuations, which may limit our ability to dispose of assets at attractive prices or obtain or maintain debt financing, and which may result in write-offs or impairment charges; significant competition, which may decrease the occupancy and rental rates of properties; potential losses that may not be covered by insurance; the ability to successfully complete acquisitions and dispositions on announced terms; the ability to successfully operate acquired, developed and redeveloped properties; the ability to successfully complete development and redevelopment projects on schedule and within budgeted amounts; delays or refusals in obtaining all necessary zoning, land use and other required entitlements, governmental permits and authorizations for our development and redevelopment properties; increases in anticipated capital expenditures, tenant improvement and/or leasing costs; defaults on leases for land on which some of our properties are located; adverse changes to, or enactment or implementations of, tax laws or other applicable laws, regulations or legislation, as well as business and consumer reactions to such changes; risks associated with joint venture investments, including our lack of sole decision-making authority, our reliance on co-venturers’ financial condition and disputes between us and our co-venturers; environmental uncertainties and risks related to natural disasters; our ability to maintain our status as a REIT; and uncertainties regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and restrictions intended to prevent its spread, on our business and the economy generally. These factors are not exhaustive and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance. For a discussion of additional factors that could materially adversely affect our business and financial performance, see the factors included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and speak only as of the dates on which they are made. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this press release that becomes untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise, except to the extent we are required to do so in connection with our ongoing requirements under federal securities laws.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Bill Hutcheson's appointment at KRC?

Bill Hutcheson's appointment as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Capital Markets is significant as it brings extensive experience to the company, potentially enhancing investor relations and capital market strategies.

When did Bill Hutcheson join Kilroy Realty Corporation?

Bill Hutcheson joined Kilroy Realty Corporation on January 24, 2022.

What is Kilroy Realty Corporation's current portfolio size?

Kilroy Realty Corporation's stabilized portfolio totals approximately 15.2 million square feet, primarily in office and life science spaces.

How occupied is Kilroy Realty's portfolio?

As of September 30, 2021, Kilroy Realty's portfolio had an occupancy rate of 91.5% and was 93.9% leased.

What markets does Kilroy Realty Corporation operate in?

Kilroy Realty Corporation operates in major U.S. markets, including San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, the Pacific Northwest, and Austin, Texas.