Alexandria EVP Bret Gossett Holds 52,370 Shares After Tax Withholding

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) confirmed that Bret E. Gossett, Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Research Management Development, directly owns 52,370 shares of common stock. This position size reflects the company's most recent insider holding update, which details the outcome of a standard equity compensation adjustment rather than an active market sale.

The change in holdings stems from the vesting of restricted stock units. On September 15, 2026, the issuer withheld 584 shares to cover the associated tax liability. This mechanism ensures that employees net receive their equity compensation after statutory deductions, a practice standard across public real estate equity firms.

Tax withholding reduces net share count

The specific transaction involved the removal of 584 common shares from Gossett’s account. These shares were valued at $52.93 each, resulting in a total withheld value of approximately $31,000. The filing explicitly categorizes this as a disposition for tax obligations, not a secondary market trade.

According to the disclosure, no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was associated with this activity. The absence of a pre-scheduled plan underscores that the transaction was a mandatory administrative deduction triggered by the vesting schedule of the restricted stock awards.

Current direct ownership stands at 52,370

Following the withholding, Gossett’s direct ownership settled at 52,370 shares. This figure represents the net equity position held by the executive after the tax event. The remaining shares continue to align the executive’s interests with long-term shareholder value creation within the company’s portfolio.

Reporting details clarify transaction nature

The filing clarifies that the withheld shares were used to satisfy a tax obligation realized upon vesting. This distinction is critical for investors analyzing insider activity, as it differentiates mandatory tax payments from discretionary selling. The data points to a stable insider holding pattern without new market pressure.