PASADENA, Calif. , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.32 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2025 to stockholders of record on December 31, 2024 . The common stock dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024 of $5.19 per common share represents an increase of 23 cents , or 5 percent, over the year ended December 31, 2023 . The dividend allows the company to share its continued high-quality, strong and increasing net cash provided by operating activities with its common stockholders while retaining a significant portion for reinvestment into its pipeline of new Class A/A+ development and redevelopment projects. For the five-year period ending December 31, 2024 , the company expects to generate for reinvestment an aggregate $2.1 billion of net cash provided by operating activities after dividends. 1 Additionally, its dividend payout ratio (quarterly common stock dividends divided by quarterly funds from operations) remains favorably low at 55 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Growth in the company's net cash provided by operating activities continues to generate opportunities to increase the company's quarterly cash dividend per common share while maintaining a low FFO payout ratio. 1 Net cash provided by operating activities after dividends (i) excludes timing differences such as changes in operating assets and liabilities and (ii) includes deductions for distributions to the company's consolidated real estate joint venture partners. Amount represents the years ended December 31, 2020 through 2023 and the midpoint of the company's 2024 guidance range as provided on October 21, 2024. 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 science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. As the pioneer of the life science real estate niche with our founding in 1994, Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator and developer of collaborative Megacampus TM ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston , the San Francisco Bay Area , San Diego , Seattle , Maryland , Research Triangle and New York City . For more information, please visit www.are.com . This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results might differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACT: Sara Kabakoff , Senior Vice President – Chief Content Officer, (626) 788-5578, skabakoff@are.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alexandria-real-estate-equities-inc-declares-cash-dividend-of-1-32-per-common-share-for-4q24--an-increase-of-2-cents-over-3q24--and-an-aggregate-of-5-19-per-common-share-for-2024--an-increase-of-23-cents-or-5-percent-over-20--302326267.html SOURCE Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.EDMONTON — The Alberta government has announced plans to ban new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal developments on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, but the new rules wouldn't apply to advanced projects like a contentious mine proposed for the Crowsnest Pass. Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean announced Friday the new policies expected in late 2025, along with a round of consultations with industry players on how to implement them. Jean said under the "long overdue" rule revamp, all coal mining projects would be held to the highest environmental standards. "Our job will be to develop a policy that will attract investment and create jobs while respecting and protecting the air, land, water and wildlife," he said. Jean said royalty revenues are also to be “substantially increased,” with rates to be revised after the consultations. "They're too low. We're going to bring them up," he said of the province's current rates. The new bans wouldn’t apply to advanced proposals, including the proposed Grassy Mountain open-pit mine in the Crowsnest Pass, which has been fought by environmental groups and communities downstream. Alberta Energy Regulator hearings into that project are to continue in January. Jean said the Grassy Mountain project, which aims to reclaim a site that was mined over 60 years ago but was never properly restored, would be monitored closely if approved. He said the province needs to find innovative ways to clean up those contaminated sites. "I hope (Albertans) look at us and say, 'Wow, that's smart. What a smart government,'" he said. Concerns over coal mining blew up in spring 2020, when the province announced it would remove rules that had protected the eastern slopes of the Rockies from open-pit coal mining since 1976. Public reaction was swift and angry, and the United Conservative Party government reinstated the protections and stopped selling exploration leases. Friday's announcement also comes three years after the government received a report and recommendations on the issue, including public feedback ranging from environmental concerns to dissatisfaction with the regulatory process. Jean said the COVID-19 pandemic, last year's provincial election and fights with the federal government over resource jurisdiction led to the delay of the new initiative. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said the plan to collect more royalties represents a plan to increase production in Alberta, with no economic benefit and a lot of environmental risk. "They may want to mess around with the rates, but what they really are trying to do is increase the amount of coal mining in the province," he said. He said the policy previously in place since 1976 was lifted for a brief period so the UCP could "sneak" a few projects through the regulatory process. "It's economically illiterate. It's not going to create the jobs and the economic benefits that we need in Alberta," Nenshi said. Under the new rules, companies would be required to show they can prevent toxic selenium from leaching into watersheds. Jean said technology, including "high wall mining" to catch overburden, the layer of soil and rock that sits above coal, would be used to keep it in check. But NDP environment and protected areas critic Sarah Elmeligi said she's skeptical technology to remove selenium from waterways works at scale, outside a lab. "That technology doesn't currently exist and, if it does, I would love to see it." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 20, 2024. Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press646 jili 。

Stanley Bryant made up his mind about a week after the Grey Cup. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Stanley Bryant made up his mind about a week after the Grey Cup. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Stanley Bryant made up his mind about a week after the Grey Cup. His retirement was going to be on his own terms if he could help it. That means leaving Winnipeg wasn’t an option. On Monday, the future Hall-of-Fame left tackle inked a one-year extension to remain the anchor of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive line through 2025. His contract was set to expire in February. “Honestly, just the love for the game,” Bryant told media via Zoom from his home in Goldsboro, N.C., on Tuesday. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Stanley Bryant, the man teammates call Uncle Stan, signed a one-year contract extension to anchor the Blue Bombers’ offensive line on Monday. “I haven’t lost that passion, the desire to go out there and play each and every season. It’s just something that’s still instilled in me. I’ve been doing this since I was nine, 10 years old, and to be able to continue to play at the age I’m at now — or just play this long — is something I never knew I could do. But I still love it, it still gives me chills and nerves and all those things, so I can’t see myself walking away just yet.” After decompressing from a third-consecutive loss on championship Sunday, it only took a few conversations with teammates and coaches for Bryant to confirm his intentions to return for a 15th season, and 10th in Winnipeg. He was sold on this team having what it takes to return to the Grey Cup for a sixth year in a row and finally getting over the hump again. “I could say that played a factor,” he said of the 41-24 loss to the Toronto Argonauts on Nov. 17. “I didn’t want to go out that way. Seeing how things looked at the end of the game score-wise, I just felt like it was another blown opportunity and I can’t just see myself leaving football with that ending.” “He’s the best ever.” Bryant turns 39 in May. His age was not a factor in his decision, and his play suggests there’s no reason it should be. Despite playing one of the most physically demanding positions in the game, he continues to be the best blindside protector in the three-down loop. He added to his status as the most decorated offensive lineman in league history after being named to the All-CFL Team for an eighth time last season. It was the latest accomplishment in a career that includes three Grey Cups, nine West Division All-Star nods and four Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Awards. “I’m always going to say 100 per cent,” Bryant said of his level of play after 219 career games. “I’m not going to discredit myself and think that I can’t still play to a high standard. I think I’m still one of the top guys, I think I’m still the best guy in the league, and I think that I’m going to continue to show that. “Age is just a number. I just have to put in the work and the effort to continue to stay at the level that I’m at now.” It doesn’t take much to get his teammates and coaches to gush about the guy who is affectionately known in the locker room as ‘Uncle Stan’ either. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Stanley Bryant was sold on the Bombers having what it takes to return to the Grey Cup for a sixth year in a row and finally getting over the hump again. “I’ve said it all the time, his ability to play at an elite level consistently is all you can ask for in the best offensive lineman to play in this league,” guard Patrick Neufeld, Bryant’s teammate of eight years, said ahead of the Western Finals last month. That was followed by head coach Mike O’Shea, who doesn’t mince words anymore when talking about Bryant’s impact on the game. “He’s the best ever,” O’Shea said. “Technically, obviously, extremely proficient, sound, excellent and he’s got the will. Some guys might not have the will to do it that well that long, and because football is the best team sport, he doesn’t do it by himself. He’s got to have everybody around him playing well, too, for us to get that many (playoff) opportunities.” Though the details of Bryant’s deal have not been disclosed, he revealed that his contract includes a signing bonus — something general manager Kyle Walters said the team would be able to give to one player this off-season — and that the figure was “right around the same as last year.” PAUL CHIASSON / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Stanley Bryant has won four Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Awards, including in 2022 during the CFL Awards in Regina. Bryant is the second pending free agent that the Bombers have locked up for next season. Kicker Sergio Castillo signed a few days after the season ended. Winnipeg still has 27 players who are on expiring deals and will hit the open market if they are not signed before Feb. 11. Walters, who must work under the league’s $5.65 million salary cap, shrewdly began with his offensive line, which has four of its five starters on expiring deals. With Bryant officially back in the mix, the Bombers have yet to sign Neufeld, fellow guard Liam Dobson and right tackle Eric Lofton. Bryant said his playing future will continue to be year-to-year, though, he did acknowledge the thought next season could be the Bombers’ ‘last dance’ with its core group of leaders. “Age is just a number. I just have to put in the work and the effort to continue to stay at the level that I’m at now.” With Winnipeg hosting the 112th Grey Cup and the likes of Bryant, Zach Collaros, Brady Oliveira, Nic Demski and Deatrick Nichols — among others who could be brought back on a one-year deal — all without contracts beyond next year, the timing could be perfect for some players to venture to other cities or head into retirement. The timing could be perfect for Bryant to ride off into the sunset. “I’m not going to approach it like that but in the back of my mind, I always felt that this group, me especially as an older guy... I knew it would get to this point,” Bryant said. “It’s been a good transition. I wish we could turn back time and we won those Grey Cups. It would be more special. But I can get the narrative of the last dance.” “It would be beautiful,” he said of playing a Grey Cup in Winnipeg. “I know it’s a long way from now, it’s a year from now. “It would be a match made in heaven. It would be a good way to see us get back to that point against and finally find a way to win.” joshua.frey-sam@freepress.mb.ca X: @jfreysam Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Josh Frey-Sam reports on sports and business at the . Josh got his start at the paper in 2022, just weeks after graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College. 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Any proposal to ban children from social media would need to ensure young Australians can still connect with peers online, the internet safety watchdog says. Login or signup to continue reading As the federal government looks to pass its proposal to ban under 16s from using social media platforms, eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant says children must be protected online, but also still need to communicate via the internet. "We've only seen the social media sites moving incrementally, not monumentally, in terms of keeping kids safe and so we understand the ideas behind this," Ms Inman Grant told ABC Radio on Monday. "We also need to make sure that particularly vulnerable and marginalised kids still have a way to connect and to create and explore. "When we implement what will become the law, we'll try and do this in a way that is really protective of the range of children's rights, including their ability to communicate and express themselves online." Under the proposal, which has support from both the government and the opposition, under 16s would be barred from using Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok. Social media companies would be fined up to $50 million for breaches of the law if they do not take reasonable steps to prevent young people from having an account. The laws will come into effect a year from when they pass parliament. There has been criticism the world-first laws have been rushed, with independent senator David Pocock saying there has not been enough scrutiny of the proposal. Experts will appear before a parliamentary inquiry into the social media ban on Monday, including mental health organisation Headspace and the Australian Information Commissioner. Senator Pocock said social media harms needed to be addressed, but the laws had to be looked over properly. "This seems like policy on the run, that they're taking this approach where they're saying, 'well this is a silver bullet'," he told ABC Radio. "The major parties ...are happy to forgo all scrutiny and just ram something through when, one, it's in their self interest, or two, they can then hold that up going into an election saying 'well, at least we've done something'." Australian Associated Press DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Get the latest property and development news here. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. WEEKLY Follow the Newcastle Knights in the NRL? Don't miss your weekly Knights update. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!

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