PASADENA, Calif., July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.

Key highlights

Increased common stock dividend

Common stock dividend for 2Q18 of $0.93 per common share, up 7 cents, or 8.1%, over 2Q17; continuation of our strategy to share growth in cash flows from operating activities with our stockholders while also retaining a significant portion for reinvestment.

Strong internal growth

• Total revenues:
• $325.0 million, up 19.0%, for 2Q18, compared to $273.1 million for 2Q17
• $645.2 million, up 18.6%, for 1H18, compared to $543.9 million for 1H17
• Net operating income (cash basis) of $818.7 million for 2Q18 annualized, up $60.4 million, or 8.0%, compared to 1Q18 annualized, and up $125.5 million, or 18.1%, compared to 4Q17 annualized
• Same property net operating income growth:
• 4.1% and 6.3% (cash basis) for 2Q18, compared to 2Q17
• 4.1% and 10.3% (cash basis) for 1H18, compared to 1H17
• Continued solid leasing activity and strong rental rate growth, in light of modest contractual lease expirations at the beginning of 2018 and a highly leased value-creation pipeline:

• Key leases executed during 2Q18 (included in total leasing activity above):

Strong external growth; disciplined allocation of capital to visible, multiyear, highly leased value-creation pipeline

• Highly leased value-creation pipeline with deliveries targeted for 2018 and 2019:

• Includes 2Q18 commencement of vertical construction of a ground-up development project aggregating 205,000 RSF, 12% leased and 12% negotiating, at 1818 Fairview Avenue East in our Lake Union submarket.
• New Class A development and redevelopment properties recently placed into service
• 1.6 million RSF placed into service during the last 12 months with average yields of 7.6% and 7.1% (cash).

Recent and future growth in net operating income (cash basis) driven by recently delivered projects:

• Significant near-term contractual growth in annual cash rents of $44 million related to initial free rent granted on development and redevelopment projects recently placed into service (and no longer included in our value-creation pipeline) that are currently generating rental revenue.

Completed strategic acquisitions

Acquisitions completed:

• In 2Q18 and July 2018, we acquired 14 properties and four land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $662.9 million in key submarkets. These acquisitions consisted of:
• Two properties and four land parcels supporting the future development of new Class A buildings aggregating 1,010,000 RSF;
• 389,452 RSF of value-add operating properties with future redevelopment opportunities, including $203.0 million for a fee simple interest in an office building aggregating 349,947 RSF located in New York City, which is currently occupied by Pfizer Inc.; and
• 828,014 RSF of 99% occupied operating properties, including significant below-market leases.

Operating results

Core operating metrics as of or for the quarter ended June 30, 2018

High-quality revenues and cash flows and operational excellence

• Percentage of annual rental revenue in effect from:
• Investment-grade or large cap tenants: 55%
• Class A properties in AAA locations: 78%
• Occupancy of operating properties in North America: 97.1%
• Operating margin: 72%
• Adjusted EBITDA margin: 69%
• Weighted-average remaining lease term:
• Total tenants: 8.6 years
• Top 20 tenants: 12.8 years
• See "Strong Internal Growth" on the previous page for information on our total revenues, same property net operating income growth, leasing activity, and rental rate growth.

Balance sheet management

Key metrics

• $18.8 billion of total market capitalization as of June 30, 2018
• $2.9 billion of liquidity as of June 30, 2018

Key capital events

• In June 2018, we completed an offering of $900.0 million of unsecured senior notes for net proceeds of $891.4 million. The unsecured senior notes consisted of:
• $450.0 million of 4.00% unsecured senior notes, due in 2024. The net proceeds will be used to fund certain eligible green development and redevelopment projects that have received or are expected to receive LEED® Gold or Platinum certification.
• $450.0 million of 4.70% unsecured senior notes, due in 2030.
• During 2Q18, we sold 2.5 million shares of common stock under our at-the-market common stock offering program ("ATM program") for $124.46 per share and received net proceeds of $300.8 million. In July 2018, we sold 703,625 shares of common stock under our ATM common stock offering program for $127.91 per share and received net proceeds of $88.7 million. As of July 30, 2018, we had $17.7 million available for future sales under the ATM program. We expect to file a new ATM program in the next few quarters.
• In April 2018, our unconsolidated real estate joint venture at Menlo Gateway in our Greater Stanford submarket closed a secured note payable with commitments available for borrowing of $157.3 million, for the development of Phase II of the project. The loan matures on May 1, 2035, and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.53%.

Corporate responsibility and industry leadership

• Nareit CARE Gold Award Winner
• 2018 recipient of the Nareit Gold Investor CARE (Communications and Reporting Excellence) Award in the Large Cap Equity REIT category as the best-in-class REIT that delivers transparency, quality, and efficient communications and reporting to the investment community, which is our third Nareit Gold Investor CARE Award (2015, 2016, and 2018).
• 50% of annual rental revenue is expected from LEED-certified projects upon completion of 10 in-process projects. In April 2018, 100 Binney Street in our Cambridge submarket received LEED Gold® certification, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability.
• In May 2018, Joel S. Marcus, executive chairman and founder, served as a keynote speaker at the Research Triangle Regional Partnership's 2018 State of the Region. The event highlighted how the region can facilitate economic growth and infrastructural improvements to prepare for more diversified expansion in the future.
• In June 2018, Joel S. Marcus was appointed to the Emily Krzyzewski Center board of directors. The Center serves as a college access hub propelling academically focused, low-income K-12 students and graduates toward success in college.
• In June 2018, Circulate San Diego awarded 9880 Campus Point Drive in our University Town Center submarket the Circulate Mobility Certification, formerly known as the MOVE Alliance Certification. The certification is awarded for transit-oriented, smart growth projects in the San Diego region.
• In June 2018, we released our inaugural 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report that highlights our continual efforts to make a positive, meaningful and purposeful impact on the health, safety and well-being of our tenants, stockholders and employees, as well as on the communities in which we live and work.

Subsequent events

• During 2Q18, we entered into a contract to sell a land parcel located in Northern Virginia and recognized an impairment of $6.3 million to lower the carrying amount to the estimated fair value less selling costs. We completed the sale, at a price of $6.0 million, in July 2018 with no gain or loss.
• In July 2018, we repaid $150.0 million of the outstanding balance of one secured construction loan. In connection with the partial repayment of the secured construction loan, we recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $299 thousand related to the write-off of unamortized loan fees.

Earnings Call Information and About the CompanyJune 30, 2018

We will host a conference call on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time ("ET")/noon Pacific Time ("PT"), which is open to the general public to discuss our financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. To participate in this conference call, dial (877) 270-2148 or (412) 902-6510 shortly before 3:00 p.m. ET/noon PT and ask the operator to join the Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. call. The audio webcast can be accessed at www.are.com in the "For Investors" section. A replay of the call will be available for a limited time from 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. The replay number is (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, and the confirmation code is 10118275.

Additionally, a copy of this Earnings Press Release and Supplemental Information for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, is available in the "For Investors" section of our website at www.are.com or by following this link: http://www.are.com/fs/2018q2.pdf.

For any questions, please contact Joel S. Marcus, executive chairman and founder; Stephen A. Richardson, co-chief executive officer; Peter M. Moglia, co-chief executive officer and co-chief investment officer; Dean A. Shigenaga, co-president and chief financial officer; or Sara M. Kabakoff, assistant vice president – corporate communications, at (626) 578-0777.

About the Company

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is an urban office real estate investment trust ("REIT") uniquely focused on collaborative life science and technology campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, with a total market capitalization of $18.8 billion and an asset base in North America of 32.0 million SF as of June 30, 2018. The asset base in North America includes 21.5 million RSF of operating properties and 3.5 million RSF of development and redevelopment of new Class A properties currently undergoing construction and pre-construction activities with target delivery dates ranging from 2018 through 2020. Additionally, the asset base in North America includes 7.0 million SF of intermediate-term and future development projects. 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 Park. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A properties clustered in urban life science and technology campuses that provide its innovative tenants with highly dynamic and collaborative environments that enhance their 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 and technology companies through its venture capital arm. 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 additional information on Alexandria, please visit www.are.com.

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This document 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 our 2018 earnings per share attributable to Alexandria's common stockholders – diluted, 2018 funds from operations per share attributable to Alexandria's common stockholders – diluted, net operating income, and our projected sources and uses of capital. You can identify the forward-looking statements by their use of forward-looking words, such as "forecast," "guidance," "projects," "estimates," "anticipates," "goals," "believes," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "seeks," "should," or "will," or the negative of those words or similar words. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. There can be no assurance that actual results will not be materially higher or lower than these expectations. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, without limitation, our failure to obtain capital (debt, construction financing, and/or equity) or refinance debt maturities, increased interest rates and operating costs, adverse economic or real estate developments in our markets, our failure to successfully place into service and lease any properties undergoing development or redevelopment and our existing space held for future development or redevelopment (including new properties acquired for that purpose), our failure to successfully operate or lease acquired properties, decreased rental rates, increased vacancy rates or failure to renew or replace expiring leases, defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants, adverse general and local economic conditions, an unfavorable capital market environment, decreased leasing activity or lease renewals, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this Earnings Press Release, and unless otherwise stated, we assume no obligation to update this information and expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For more discussion relating to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements, and risks to our business in general, please refer to our SEC filings, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

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