Alexandria Real Estate (ARE) shareholders back board, pay and auditor in 2026 vote

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. A total of 153,657,292 common shares were present in person or by proxy, representing approximately 89% of eligible votes and establishing a quorum.

Stockholders elected eight directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes “for” than “against.” They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 120,634,672 votes in favor and 22,256,976 against.

In addition, stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 138,418,729 votes “for” and 15,130,872 “against.”

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Shares represented: 153,657,292 shares Voting participation: 89% of eligible votes Say-on-pay support: 120,634,672 votes for +5 more

8 metrics

Shares represented 153,657,292 shares Present in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting

Voting participation 89% of eligible votes Shares entitled to cast votes at 2026 annual meeting

Say-on-pay support 120,634,672 votes for Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation

Say-on-pay opposition 22,256,976 votes against Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation

Auditor ratification for votes 138,418,729 votes for Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal 2026

Auditor ratification against votes 15,130,872 votes against Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal 2026

Highest director support 141,379,762 votes for Votes for director nominee Claire Aldridge, Ph.D.

Lowest director support 112,086,084 votes for Votes for director nominee James P. Cain

Key Terms

broker non-votes, non-binding advisory vote, independent registered public accountants, quorum, +1 more

5 terms

broker non-votes financial

"Broker non-votes represent proxies that are uninstructed on a proposal and submitted by brokers or other nominees..."

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

non-binding advisory vote financial

"stockholders voted, on a non-binding, advisory basis, to approve the compensation of its named executive officers..."

A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.

independent registered public accountants financial

"voted to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Alexandria’s independent registered public accountants..."

Independent registered public accountants are external auditing firms licensed to examine a public company’s financial records and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements are accurate and follow accounting rules. They matter to investors because their independent check is like a neutral referee confirming the score in a game — it reduces the risk of errors or misleading information and helps investors trust the financial reports used to make decisions.

quorum financial

"representing stockholders entitled to cast approximately 89% of the total outstanding eligible votes and constituting a quorum."

A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) on May 13, 2026."

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2026

ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

1-12993

95-4502084

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

26 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (626) 578-0777

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐           Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share			ARE			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

    Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Alexandria” or the "Company"), held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) on May 13, 2026. At the 2026 Annual Meeting, there were present in person or by proxy 153,657,292 shares of Alexandria’s common stock, representing stockholders entitled to cast approximately 89% of the total outstanding eligible votes and constituting a quorum. Set forth below are the voting results for the three proposals considered and voted upon at the 2026 Annual Meeting, all of which proposals were described in the 2026 Proxy Statement.

1.    Election of Directors

    Alexandria’s stockholders elected, by the votes indicated below, eight persons to serve as directors of Alexandria until its 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualify. The following table sets forth the results of the voting with respect to each candidate:

Director						For						Against						Abstained						Broker Non-Vote (1)
Joel S. Marcus						138,142,272						4,887,546						795,988						9,831,486
Steven R. Hash						131,946,827						11,072,564						806,415						9,831,486
Claire Aldridge, Ph.D.						141,379,762						1,649,567						796,477						9,831,486
James P. Cain						112,086,084						30,933,159						806,563						9,831,486
Maria C. Freire, Ph.D.						137,164,476						5,865,054						796,276						9,831,486
Richard H. Klein						132,160,233						10,853,886						811,687						9,831,486
Sheila K. McGrath						140,646,008						2,383,900						795,898						9,831,486
Michael A. Woronoff						138,142,466						4,878,168						805,172						9,831,486

(1)    Broker non-votes represent proxies that are uninstructed on a proposal and submitted by brokers or other nominees who lack discretionary authority to vote on the proposal absent instructions from the beneficial owner of shares of stock.

2.    Non-binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers

    Alexandria’s stockholders voted, on a non-binding, advisory basis, to approve the compensation of its named executive officers, as disclosed in Alexandria’s 2026 Proxy Statement. 120,634,672 votes were cast “for” the approval, 22,256,976 votes were cast “against” the approval, and 934,158 votes abstained. Additionally, there were 9,831,486 broker non-votes for this proposal.

3.    Ratification of Appointment of Independent Public Registered Accountants

    Alexandria’s stockholders voted to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Alexandria’s independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. 138,418,729 votes were cast “for” the ratification, 15,130,872 votes were cast “against” the ratification, and 107,691 votes abstained. There were no broker non-votes for this proposal.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit Number						Exhibit Title
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES, INC.
May 14, 2026			By:			/s/ Marc E. Binda
						Marc E. Binda
						Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on electing eight directors, approving executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

How many Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) shares were represented at the 2026 meeting?

A total of 153,657,292 shares of common stock were present in person or by proxy, representing approximately 89% of the total outstanding eligible votes, which was sufficient to constitute a quorum for conducting business.

Was executive compensation approved at Alexandria Real Estate Equities’ 2026 meeting?

Yes. The non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation received 120,634,672 votes "for," 22,256,976 votes "against," and 934,158 abstentions, with an additional 9,831,486 broker non-votes recorded on this proposal.

Which audit firm did Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) retain for fiscal 2026?

Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 138,418,729 votes "for," 15,130,872 "against," and 107,691 abstentions, and no broker non-votes.

Were all Alexandria Real Estate Equities director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

All eight director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each received more votes "for" than "against," with individual support levels ranging from over 112 million to more than 141 million "for" votes, plus broker non-votes.

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