Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Continues to Drive Life-Changing Medical Innovation to Address Rapidly Growing Mental Health Crisis

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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), the first, preeminent, longest serving and pioneer owner, operator and developer of collaborative life sciences, agtech and technology campuses in headquarters of AAA innovation clusters with approximately 1,000 tenants, is deeply committed to advancing innovative solutions to address the rapidly growing mental health crisis through its multifaceted business platform built on top of its four key verticals of real estate, venture , corporate responsibility and thought leadership. With an unmatched North American resource base of nearly 75 million SF, Alexandria’s state-of-the-art research and development facilities, coupled with its highly experienced Labspace® management and operations, enable its tenants to develop new therapeutics, drugs and cures a variety of diseases and disorders worldwide, including psychiatric and neurological diseases such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. For more than 25 years, he has also identified and invested in life sciences companies that are making a significant positive impact on people living with mental health disorders through Alexandria Venture Investments, the firm’s strategic venture capital platform.

“Our country is in the midst of a devastating and pervasive mental health crisis that we need to address in a meaningful way,” said Jenna Foger, senior vice president, science and technology at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Alexandria Venture Investments . “Mental health is essential not only to the vitality of every individual human, but also to the health and safety of our communities at large. Ever since my days as a former desk scientist at Rockefeller University, researching the biomolecular basis of a range of neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, I have always been motivated by the immense potential to transform the way we treat and ultimately heal these serious health issues.Building on Alexandria’s nearly three decades of dedication to her pillars of impactful corporate responsibility and thought leadership initiatives, we are resolute in identifying and partnering with leading life sciences companies across our ecosystems to help address the nation’s mental health epidemic.”

Alexandria’s eighth pillar of social responsibility, established in 2021, aims to address the rapidly growing mental health and suicide crisis in the country. Due to the ongoing burden of mental illness, serious complications, particularly addiction and suicide, are on the rise among adults. In the midst of a crisis affecting all Americans, military personnel and veterans experience mental health problems at higher rates. Nearly 1 in 4 active-duty members showed signs of a mental health condition, according to a 2014 study in JAMA Psychiatry, and veterans faced a nearly 60 percent higher suicide rate than non-veteran adults, according to the National 2022 Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report published by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Committed to ensuring that our national heroes, along with their families, receive the tools they need to live productive and happy lives, Alexandria has been an active supporter of the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) for more than a decade and its president executive and founder, Joel S. Marcus, has served on the foundation’s board of directors since 2018. The foundation provides specialized programs aimed at addressing the unique physical and mental health issues of the SEAL community and their families. NSF also maintains connections with clinical psychologists and access to cutting-edge treatment modalities, and addresses suicide prevention openly through its Whole Warrior Health Forums.

Alexandria continues to strengthen its strategic relationships with non-profit organizations and brings together key stakeholders from its world-class network to help advance breakthrough medical innovation to transform the lives of the more than 50 million people living with a mental illness in the United States. As part of Alexandria’s impactful thought leadership platform, the company recently featured a timely conversation on the state of mental health in America with former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, one of the most prominent voices and policymakers on mental health, at Galien Forum USA 2022. Tomorrow, February 28, 2023, Alexandria will hold a mission-critical health policy forum on mental health, in partnership with Patrick Kennedy and the Kennedy Forum, to explore critical issues aimed at accelerating solutions new and innovative approaches to combat this unprecedented crisis by further normalizing conversations about mental health and addiction so that stigma no longer prevents people from seeking help.

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 sciences REIT that has positive impact and enduring over the world. Pioneering the life sciences real estate niche since its founding in 1994, Alexandria is the longest-serving and preeminent owner, operator and developer of collaborative life sciences, agtech and technology campuses in locations across the AAA Innovation Cluster, among including Greater Boston, San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland and the Research Triangle. A trusted partner to approximately 1,000 tenants, Alexandria has a total market capitalization of $35.0 billion and a North American asset base of 74.6 million SF as of December 31, 2022, which includes RSF 41.8 million of operational properties and 5.6 million RSF of Class A properties under construction, 9.9 million Swiss francs of short- and medium-term development and redevelopment projects and 17.3 million Swiss francs of future development projects. Alexandria has a long and proven track record of developing Class A properties clustered across life sciences, agtech and technology campuses that provide our innovative tenants with highly dynamic and collaborative environments that enhance their ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent. world and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life sciences, agri-food technology, climate innovation and technology companies through our venture capital platform. We believe our unique business model and diligent underwriting ensures a high quality and diverse tenant base resulting in higher occupancy levels, longer lease terms, higher rental income, higher yields and greater value. long-term assets. For more information about Alexandria, 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, the likelihood of Alexandria’s continued support, investments and partnerships, and the potential impact of such activities on the business and tenants of Alexandria, the companies and non-profit organizations in which Alexandria invests or has strategic relationships with, and the country’s mental health and suicide crisis. These forward-looking statements are based on Alexandria’s current intentions, beliefs or expectations, but there is no guarantee that the forward-looking statements will and may not occur. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by Alexandria’s forward-looking statements due to 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 undertakes no obligation to update such information. For further discussions regarding the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in Alexandria’s forward-looking statements and the risks and uncertainties to Alexandria’s business generally, please refer to Alexandria’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any quarterly reports subsequently filed on Form 10-Q.

CONTACT: Courtney Mulligan, Assistant Vice President – Strategic Projects and Corporate Social Responsibility, (646) 939-7471, [email protected]

SOURCE Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

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