Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Named One of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for the Second Consecutive Year

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE), the first, preeminent, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer of collaborative Megacampus^™ ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, today announced that it has been named by Newsweek as one of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies for the second consecutive year. This global recognition follows Alexandria's third consecutive inclusion as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies earlier this year, reinforcing its reputation and proven consistency in earning the trust of its customers, investors and employees. The annual list, developed in partnership with Statista, is based on an independent survey of over 65,000 respondents across 20 countries, as well as an analysis of online media sentiment and reach.

"Trust is foundational to our one-of-a-kind Alexandria brand. We are incredibly honored that Newsweek has again recognized us among the most trustworthy companies in the world," said Joel S. Marcus, executive chairman and founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Alexandria Venture Investments. "A profound thank-you to our entire team, who work tirelessly to embody this prestigious distinction that reinforces our standing as the most trusted brand in life science real estate. With over three decades at the vanguard of the life science industry — one of our country's most essential industries — we have a uniquely impactful and deeply consequential influence in catalyzing the advancement of transformative technologies, therapies and lifesaving cures that continue to elevate human health and extend longevity. At a time when over 90% of diseases still lack effective treatments, this industry is not just vital to public health; it is the cornerstone of our nation's safety and security. We are proud to support our tenants as they endeavor to close this critical gap and maintain our nation's position as the leader in life science."

Since Alexandria's inception in 1994, the company has understood the importance of cultivating long-term trusted tenant relationships with life science industry leaders, including Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly and Novartis. That strategy was affirmed in July 2025, when Alexandria executed the largest life science lease in its history with a long-standing, high-credit tenant for a 466,598 RSF build-to-suit biomedical research hub at the Campus Point Megacampus. This long-term lease underscores the industry's trust in the Alexandria brand; its design, development and operations prowess; and the strategic value of the Megacampus platform in providing tenants with scalable space and premium amenities that fuel scientific innovation and the critical recruitment and retention of talent. Notably, 84% of Alexandria's leasing activity during the last 12 months was from its deep pool of existing tenants, and the company has maintained these relationships through its unmatched operational excellence, resulting in a tenant retention rate that averaged over 80% for the five years ended June 30, 2025.

Creating long-term value for investors and aligning with their interests are key business objectives for Alexandria. Led by a seasoned, long-tenured management team that has successfully navigated multiple market cycles, the company has consistently emerged stronger and more resilient. Alexandria continues to have one of the strongest balance sheets in the REIT industry. With significant liquidity and the longest remaining debt term among S&P 500 REITs, the company's stable balance sheet provides it with flexibility to execute on and enhance its multifaceted Megacampus platform, which generates 75% of Alexandria's annual rental revenue as of June 30, 2025. The company's high-quality, diverse client base of approximately 750 tenants drives stable cash flows and long-duration lease terms, with 53% of its annual rental revenue coming from investment-grade and publicly traded large-cap companies and a long remaining weighted-average lease term of 7.4 years as of June 30, 2025.

Alexandria is steadfast in building loyal, trusted relationships with its mission-driven team by fostering a supportive and purpose-led culture. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee well-being and success, including a top-tier medical plan, competitive compensation and retirement plans, generous paid time off, company-paid therapy, infertility and family planning support, and wellness reimbursements. Its unique Alexandria Lifeline^™ program provides employees and their immediate family members with remarkable access to specialized medical care during serious illnesses or injuries, underscoring the company's dedication to its employees. Alexandria also invests in talent development and advancement through tailored growth and learning programs, including mentorship, leadership training and community engagement initiatives. The positive employee experience is evidenced by the company's low voluntary turnover rate of 4% (five-year average for 2020–2024), which is substantially lower than the voluntary turnover rate of 11% as reported in the 2024 Nareit Compensation & Benefits Survey (data for 2023).

Alexandria's strategic corporate responsibility pillars play a vital role in enhancing stakeholder trust and delivering tangible societal impact. The company actively addresses the nation's most critical issues, including disease and other threats to human health; hunger and food insecurity; deficiencies in support services for military and their families; mental health issues; addiction; and educational challenges. A standout example of the company's action-oriented efforts to drive educational opportunities for students is the Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Learning Lab at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, which opened earlier this year. Designed and built out by Alexandria in close collaboration with Fred Hutch — a long-standing tenant and important innovation engine in Alexandria's Seattle cluster — the new state-of-the-art laboratory provides students with hands-on training and resources to inspire future scientists and foster academic and career success.

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a time designated to remember the lives lost to one of the leading causes of death in the United States, raise awareness and connect people to treatment and resources. Because depression significantly increases the risk of suicide, there is an urgent need for better treatment options for this highly prevalent mental disorder. In response, Alexandria has been advancing a mission-critical public-private partnership with the Foundation for National Institutes of Health (FNIH) to identify and validate biomarkers for depression with the goal to take a precision psychiatry approach that will improve diagnoses and treatment options for patients worldwide. To learn more, visit the FNIH program page.

About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE), an S&P 500^® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator and developer of collaborative Megacampus^™ ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle and New York City. As of June 30, 2025, Alexandria has a total market capitalization of $25.7 billion and an asset base in North America that includes 39.7 million RSF of operating properties and 4.4 million RSF of Class A/A+ properties undergoing construction and one 100% pre-leased committed near-term project expected to commence construction in the next year. Alexandria has a long-standing and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in highly dynamic and collaborative Megacampus environments that enhance our tenants' ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform. We believe our unique business model and diligent underwriting ensure a high-quality and diverse tenant base that results in higher occupancy levels, longer lease terms, higher rental income, higher returns and greater long-term asset value. For more information on Alexandria, please visit www.are.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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 Alexandria's corporate responsibility initiatives, practices, investments and progress, and the potential impacts of such activities on Alexandria's business and the companies and non-profit organizations in which Alexandria invests or with which Alexandria has strategic relationships. These forward-looking statements are based on Alexandria'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 Alexandria'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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria's forward-looking statements, and risks and uncertainties to Alexandria's business in general, please refer to Alexandria'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. 

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