SAN DIEGO – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Kilroy Real Estate Company (NYSE: KRC, “Kilroy”) today announced three new leases totaling 330,000 square feet with publicly traded life sciences and biotechnology companies in San Diego. Tandem Diabetes Care (~ 182,000 square feet), DermTech (~ 96,000 square feet) and Sorrento Therapeutics (~ 52,000 square feet) lease transactions involve redevelopment of commercial office space into three life science facilities / state-of-the-art laboratories. and support Kilroy’s significant investment in expanding its life sciences portfolio.

Kilroy is also planning an approximately 600,000 square foot project (Santa Fe Summit) with technical / life science office flexibility on Corridor 56 to meet the growing demand for space among life science companies in San Diego.

“We are delighted to welcome these high caliber companies to our portfolio,” said Nelson Ackerly, senior vice president of Kilroy. “Our new partnerships are a testament to the quality and flexibility of our properties in the context of their lifespan after initial rental. We invest in assets in desirable locations that can support a variety of uses.”

San Diego Life Sciences Market Strength

As one of the top three life science markets in the United States, the race between biotech and life science companies for quality real estate in San Diego is on the rise, rising from clusters traditionally concentrated in other well-established and highly sought-after fields.

“Vacancy rates at Torrey Pines and University Town Center (UTC) are below 2% and 0.5% respectively, and rents are at record levels, up more than 20% year-on-year. ‘other,’ Nelson Ackerly said. “With this record demand for state-of-the-art research and development space, life science companies have firmly set their sights on Del Mar Heights and the 56-Corridor. ”

ABOUT KILROY

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the “Company”, “Kilroy”) is a leading US owner and developer, with operations in San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Pacific Northwest and Austin, Texas. The company has achieved worldwide recognition for sustainability, construction operations, innovation and design. As pioneers and innovators in creating a more sustainable real estate industry, the company’s approach to modern business environments helps boost the creativity and productivity of some of the world’s largest companies in technology, entertainment, life sciences and business services.

Kilroy is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and a member of the S&P; MidCap 400 Index with over seven decades of experience in the development, acquisition and management of office, science and technology projects. life and mixed use.

As of June 30, 2021, Kilroy’s stabilized portfolio totaled approximately 14.2 million square feet of office and life sciences space, 91.8% occupied and 93.6% leased. The company also had more than 1,000 residential units in Hollywood and San Diego, with an average quarterly occupancy rate of 71.9%. Additionally, Kilroy had seven development projects underway with an estimated total investment of $ 2.9 billion, totaling approximately 3.4 million square feet of office and life science space. The office and life sciences space was 57% leased, which included the start of the KOP 2 project in June.

A leader in sustainable development and commitment to corporate social responsibility

Kilroy is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and has been recognized by industry organizations around the world. Kilroy’s stabilized portfolio was 74% LEED certified, 42% Fitwel certified, the highest of any non-governmental organization, and 72% of eligible properties were ENERGY STAR certified as of June 30, 2021.

The company has been recognized by GRESB, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, as the listed leader in sustainability in the Americas for six of the past seven years. Other accolades include the Leader in the Light award from the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust (NAREIT) for six consecutive years and the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for eight years, as well as the highest ENERGY STAR honor of ‘sustained excellence over the past six years. .

A large part of the company’s foundation is its commitment to improving employee growth, satisfaction and well-being while maintaining a diverse and thriving culture. For the second year in a row, the company has been named in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, which recognizes companies committed to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation and transparency. More information is available at http://www.kilroyrealty.com.

Forward-looking statements

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