Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Executive Chairman and Founder Joel S. Marcus Honored With the 2020 Navy SEAL Foundation Patriot Award

Alexandria, which has proudly supported the Navy SEAL Foundation in its mission to provide immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families since 2010, joined patriots, partners, colleagues and friends to celebrate the Navy SEAL Foundation's 20th anniversary

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Mar 06, 2020, 08:30 ET

PASADENA, Calif. and NEW YORK, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an urban office REIT and 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, and its executive chairman and founder, Joel S. Marcus, were honored to receive the 2020 Navy SEAL Foundation Patriot Award. This recognition highlights Alexandria's contributions to our nation and unwavering support for the Naval Special Warfare community, as well as its embodiment of the values that epitomize the SEAL community. Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt Slabinski presented the prestigious award to Mr. Marcus yesterday evening during the Navy SEAL Foundation's 12th annual New York City Benefit Dinner celebrating the Foundation's 20th anniversary.

Serving as a Trident Sponsor for the event, Alexandria joined patriots, partners, colleagues and friends to recognize the tremendous courage, commitment and sacrifices of the U.S. Navy SEALs, the Naval Special Warfare community and their families. The New York City event supports the Navy SEAL Foundation's critical mission to provide immediate and ongoing support and assistance to this vitally important community and their families. The evening featured keynote speaker and special guest retired U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral William H. McRaven.

"Alexandria and Joel's tireless support of the Navy SEAL Foundation has and continues to have a significant impact on the health and welfare of our elite warriors and their families," said Robin King, chief executive officer of the Navy SEAL Foundation. "The entire Alexandria team has shown a tremendous passion for helping improve the lives of our military families. This award is a testament to their extraordinary contributions to our country and their upholding of the values of the SEAL community, and we are pleased to recognize Alexandria and Joel with this well-deserved honor."

"On behalf of the women and men who make up the Alexandria family, we are deeply humbled, honored and blessed to accept the prestigious 20th anniversary Patriot Award," said Mr. Marcus. "We are profoundly grateful to those in the armed services and their families who have sacrificed so much for the sake of their missions, the defense of our nation and the safeguarding of our freedoms, which we can never take for granted. We all have a responsibility to ensure that our national heroes remain healthy and resilient and that, along with their families, they receive the tools they need to live full, productive and happy lives."

Alexandria and Mr. Marcus have actively supported the Navy SEAL Foundation since 2010, including serving as the chair of the New York City Benefit in 2017. Both Mr. Marcus and former Navy SEAL Tony Duynstee, vice president of strategic operations at Alexandria, serve as members of the Navy SEAL Foundation board of directors.

Alexandria's mission to create clusters to enable leading innovators in their efforts to advance human health and improve nutrition drive all aspects of its differentiated and multifaceted business, which consists of four business verticals: real estate, corporate responsibility, venture investments and thought leadership. As part of its longstanding commitment to making a positive impact on society, Alexandria's corporate responsibility vertical focuses on sustainability, philanthropy and volunteerism. Through Operation CARE, the company's highly impactful philanthropy and volunteerism program, Alexandria provides mission-critical support to non-profit organizations doing groundbreaking work in medical research, military support services (such as the Navy SEAL Foundation), STEM education and local communities. 2019 was a year of incredible impact for Alexandria's philanthropy and volunteerism efforts. Alexandria team members provided more than 4,500 hours of volunteer service to support the work of over 250 non-profit organizations across the country. To learn more about Alexandria's corporate responsibility program, which is fundamental to fulfilling its mission, please visit www.are.com/corporate-responsibility.html.

About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE), an S&P 500^® urban office REIT, 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, with a total market capitalization of $26.3 billion as of December 31, 2019, and an asset base in North America of 39.2 million SF. The asset base in North America includes 27.0 million RSF of operating properties and 2.1 million RSF of Class A properties undergoing construction, 6.3 million RSF of near-term and intermediate-term development and redevelopment projects and 3.8 million SF of future development projects. Founded in 1994 with $19 million in Series A capital, 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. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A properties clustered in urban life science, technology and agtech campuses that provide our 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, technology and agtech companies through our 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.