Kilroy Realty Signs Lease with Dropbox for 100% of the Office Space at The Exchange on 16th

Largest Single Office Lease Ever Executed in San Francisco

LOS ANGELES--()--Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) today announced that Dropbox, a leading global collaboration platform, has signed a 15-year lease for 100% of the office space at The Exchange on 16th. The four-building, 750,000 square-foot development by KRC consists of 736,000 square feet of creative office space and 14,000 square feet of retail space. The project is currently under construction in the Mission Bay neighborhood of San Francisco.

Under the terms of the lease, which is the largest single Class A commercial transaction ever completed in San Francisco, Dropbox will take possession in three phases beginning in the fourth quarter of 2018 through the fourth quarter of 2019. KRC's $570 million office project is a prime example of the creative, collaborative and regionally-rooted design the company has become known for. Designed by Rios Clementi Hale Studios, a multidisciplinary design firm based in Los Angeles, The Exchange’s four buildings take cues from the surrounding environment with buildings that are interconnected yet distinct, and materials that bridge the area’s rich history. At the street level, The Exchange creates a fluid outdoor village with deep courtyards, bike plazas, and gardens activated by retail and amenities. The LEED-Platinum design features vast, light-filled open office space that comes to life through framed views, glimpses of adjacent buildings, and rooftop gardens with remarkable views of San Francisco Bay and the City.

“We’re delighted to have Dropbox as our tenant at The Exchange,” said John Kilroy, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This dynamic organization and their highly skilled workforce inspires us and our design as we look to the future and anticipate the needs of today’s creative workforce. Dropbox’s expansion at The Exchange is an excellent example of the entrepreneurship and innovation that drives San Francisco’s economy and has made the City one of the strongest commercial real estate markets in the world.”

“We’re excited to partner with Kilroy to create a new home for our growing team. The Exchange is a space that will reflect our creative culture and inspire us to continue building great products for our users,” said Drew Houston, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dropbox.

The Exchange on 16th is located in Mission Bay, a vibrant neighborhood that has rapidly emerged as one of the most coveted in the City, admired for its interesting mix of residential and retail amenities. Its location, along the 16th Street Corridor adjacent to the 280 Freeway and near Muni’s T–Line, makes it highly accessible and convenient to adjoining residential neighborhoods, including Potrero Hill, the Mission District and Dogpatch. The Exchange is also within walking distance of the San Francisco Giants and new Golden State Warriors stadium along with other world-class entertainment.

About Kilroy Realty Corporation. Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC), a publicly traded real estate investment trust and member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index, is one of the West Coast’s premier landlords. The company has over 70 years of experience developing, acquiring and managing office and mixed-use real estate assets. The company provides physical work environments that foster creativity and productivity and serves a broad roster of dynamic, innovation-driven tenants, including technology, entertainment, digital media and health care companies.

At June 30, 2017, the company’s stabilized portfolio totaled approximately 14.4 million square feet of office space and 200 residential units located in the coastal regions of Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Seattle. In addition, KRC had four projects totaling approximately 1.8 million square feet of office space, 237 residential units and 96,000 square feet of retail space under construction.

The company has been recognized by GRESB as the North American leader in office sustainability for the last four years and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. At the end of the second quarter, the company’s stabilized portfolio was 52% LEED certified and 71% of eligible properties were ENERGY STAR certified. More information is available at http://www.kilroyrealty.com.

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Contacts

Kilroy Realty Corporation
Tyler H. Rose
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(310) 481-8484
or
Michelle Ngo
Senior Vice President
and Treasurer
(310) 481-8581

Contacts

Kilroy Realty Corporation
Tyler H. Rose
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(310) 481-8484
or
Michelle Ngo
Senior Vice President
and Treasurer
(310) 481-8581