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Dec 31, 2020
Alexandria Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Alexandria's financial and operating results for Q4 2020 were announced, showcasing strong performance.
Key Takeaways
Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported a strong fourth quarter, with net income per share of $3.26 and FFO per share of $1.84. The company highlighted its role in the life science ecosystem and its contribution to COVID-19 solutions. Key strategic transactions generated $874.6 million for reinvestment. Occupancy remained high, and the balance sheet remained strong with significant liquidity.
Reported 4Q20 Net Income per Share – Diluted of $3.26 and 4Q20 FFO per Share – Diluted, As Adjusted, of $1.84.
Investment-grade credit ratings ranked in the top 10% among all publicly traded REITs as of December 31, 2020.
Liquidity of $4.1 billion as of December 31, 2020.
Completed two strategic transactions generating $874.6 million for investment.
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Forward Guidance
Alexandria provided guidance for 2021, including projected earnings per share, funds from operations per share, occupancy percentage, rental rate increases, and same property performance.
Positive Outlook
- Earnings per share: $2.14 to $2.34
- Funds from operations per share: $7.60 to $7.80
- Occupancy percentage in North America as of December 31, 2021: 95.6% to 96.2%
- Rental rate increases: 29.0% to 32.0%
- Net debt and preferred stock to Adjusted EBITDA – 4Q21 annualized Less than or equal to 5.2x
Challenges Ahead
- straight-line rent revenue: $114 to $124 million
- General and administrative expenses: $146 to $151 million
- Interest expense: $133 to $143 million
- Capitalization of interest: $167 to $177 million
- Net operating income increase: 1.0% to 3.0%