About Arden

Arden Realty, Inc. is a forward-thinking national commercial real estate landlord with a business model of innovation, sustainable solutions and accountability. A fully integrated office platform of GE Capital Real Estate and its parent company General Electric, Arden delivers commercial real estate expertise in property management and leasing, high-quality construction management and engineering, corporate services and investment sales. A sustainability leader in the commercial real estate industry, Arden is nationally recognized for its commitment to energy conservation and efficiency. Currently, Arden has a portfolio in excess of 15 million square feet and 185 office buildings in major markets.

At every property and for every tenant, Arden sets the standard for unparalleled tenant outreach and services. GE's strong and diverse business platforms enable Arden to offer highly competitive, exclusive opportunities, including private access to cost-saving opportunities and other capabilities that competitors cannot match. The firm also creates business-to-business networking opportunities among tenants by harnessing cutting-edge social media and the most advanced market technologies.

Arden's values are designed to benefit tenants, employees, brokers, service providers, investors and shareholders. The company's highest priority is to develop and nurture long-term relationships of loyalty and trust and to provide an exceptional work environment for employees with a strong focus on volunteerism and community.

History of Arden

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1990
1996 - 1997
1998 - 2005
2006 - 2007
2008 - 2010
2011 - 2012

Company Founded

Arden is founded by seasoned local investors - driven by acquisition of 4M SF in Southern California.
Arden Goes Public

IPO launches new wave of REIT structures.

Aquires 5.2M SF in LA region, doubling Arden's holdings to 10.6M SF in Southern California.
Arden Goes Green

Invests over $25 Million in innovative energy solutions.

Receives leadership award by EPA for three consecutive years.
GE Acquires Arden

Arden becomes GE's premier west coast office operating platform.
Arden Aquires West Coast Portfolio

Acquires $2.1 Billion portfolio of 38 assets / 106 office building and 5.9M SF in six major west coast markets.

Arden Sells SoCal Portfolio

Sells a $1.5 billion portfolio. One of only 3 real estate businesses invited to participate in USGBC LEED-EB Portfolio Pilot Program.
Arden Today

GE Real Estate's national office platform with a portfolio comprised of 185 office buildings and 15.2 million square feet.