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- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 revenue up 23% YoY to $1.46 billion, driven by engineering (36% growth) and real estate services (13% internal growth).
- **Engineering Expansion**: $1.7 billion annualized engineering revenue with 10,000 professionals, 7 acquisitions YTD.
- **Capital Markets Recovery**: Q4 expected to exceed 2024 levels, with U.S. industrial/office leasing up 14%.
- **Investment Management**: $108 billion AUM (10% YoY), $4.4 billion YTD fundraising, targeting $5-8 billion for 2025.
- **Strategic Integration**: Harrison Street unification causing 2-3 quarters of margin pressure, but long-term value from unified platform.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Colliers delivered Q3 revenue of $1.46 billion, up 23% YoY, driven by engineering and real estate services growth.
- Engineering segment now generates $1.7 billion annually, with 10,000 professionals globally, fueled by 7 acquisitions this year.
- Real estate services saw capital markets growth in U.K., Japan, and Canada, with leasing up 14% in the U.S. industrial and office sectors.
- Investment management AUM reached $108 billion, up 10% YoY, with $1 billion raised Q3 and $4.4 billion YTD.
- Emphasized long-term strategy to unify investment management under Harrison Street, despite short-term margin pressures.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted EBITDA: $191 million (24% YoY growth).
- Real estate services: 13% internal growth, 21% capital markets growth, 8% outsourcing growth.
- Engineering: 36% net revenue growth (6% organic), 15.2% net margin (down 20bps due to service mix).
- Investment management: 5% net revenue growth, 42.3% net margin (down due to integration costs).
- Fundraising: $1 billion Q3, $4.4 billion YTD, targeting $5-8 billion for 2025.
- Balance sheet: Leverage ratio 2.3x, expected to decline to <2.0x by year-end.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Engineering Margins**: Christian Mayer noted 20-30bps margin decline due to service mix, but 8% YTD organic growth on track for mid-single-digit guidance.
- **IAM Integration Costs**: Jay Hennick confirmed 2-3 quarters of margin pressure, but long-term value from unifying under Harrison Street.
- **Capital Markets Recovery**: Christian Mayer expects Q4 to exceed 2024 levels, with broad-based global recovery.
- **Data Center Strategy**: Jay Hennick highlighted Colliers' full lifecycle involvement (design, construction, investment) vs peers' transactional focus.
- **Dry Powder Deployment**: $9 billion available for investment, with focus on deploying debt and open-ended funds over 3-6 months.
- **M&A Pipeline**: Jay Hennick noted active engineering M&A in U.S., Europe, and Australia, targeting fragmented infrastructure markets.

Colliers International Group (CIGI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q2 revenue up 17% YoY ($1.3B), driven by Engineering (+70%) and strategic acquisitions.\n- **Rebranding Success**: Harrison Street Asset Management expansion into private wealth with $103B AUM.\n- **Margin Expansion**: Engineering margins rise to 13.7%, IM margins improve to 42%.\n- **Fundraising Momentum**: $2.7B YTD, targeting $5-8B annually with 20 products in market.\n- **Leverage Reduction**: 2.3x as of Q2, expected to drop to <2x by year-end.\n- **Key Risks**: Industrial leasing weakness (40-45% of leasing revenue), but July shows recovery.\n- **2026 Outlook**: Strong pipeline for fundraising, AUM growth, and margin expansion.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q2 revenue exceeded expectations, driven by Engineering segment growth (70% YoY) and strategic acquisitions like RoundShield ($5.4B AUM).\n- Rebranded Investment Management division as Harrison Street Asset Management, expanding into private wealth with Versus Capital.\n- Raised full-year outlook due to strong organic growth and M&A pipeline.\n- AUM reached $103B (pro forma $108B post-RoundShield), with $8B capital to deploy.\n- Engineering backlog maintained >12 months, balanced between public and private sector.\n
**【CFO Financial Summary】**
- Q2 revenue: $1.3B (+17% YoY), with 4% internal growth.\n- Adjusted EBITDA: $180M (+15% YoY).\n- **Engineering Segment**: Net revenue +70% (8% organic), margin 13.7% (vs. 10.5% YoY).\n- **Real Estate Services**: Capital markets +16% YoY, but leasing -5% due to industrial weakness.\n- **Investment Management**: Net revenue -7% (catch-up fees), margin 42% (vs. 40% YoY).\n- Free cash flow conversion: 98% of adjusted net earnings.\n- Leverage ratio: 2.3x (expected to drop to <2x by year-end).\n- Raised full-year guidance, with half from M&A and half from organic growth.\n
**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Leasing Weakness**: 40-45% of leasing revenue in industrial markets; July showed improvement.\n- **IM Rebranding**: Centralizing fundraising efforts, 20 products in market (including RoundShield).\n- **Engineering Margins**: 50% from M&A, 50% from organic efficiency gains.\n- **Fundraising**: $2.7B YTD, targeting $5-8B annually.\n- **Acquisition Strategy**: Focused on Engineering tuck-ins (low teens multiples) and strategic IM platforms.\n- **Englobe Performance**: 1-year anniversary with strong backlog and 4 tuck-under acquisitions.\n- **Europe Expansion**: RoundShield's credit expertise complements existing student housing and hospitality assets.\n- **Margins Outlook**: IM targeting 45-50% over time, Engineering margins to continue ticking up.\n- **Tariff Impact**: No significant effect on Engineering backlog.\n- **2026 Outlook**: Fundraising momentum and AUM growth poised for acceleration.

Colliers International Group Inc. (CIGI) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Engineering Dominance**: Q1 revenue up 63% YoY, targeting mid-single-digit growth. Cross-selling with Real Estate Services driving 13% internal growth.
- **Investment Management Surge**: Q1 fundraising doubles to $1.2B, AUM hits $100B. Traditional real estate strategies (75% of Q1) lead the charge.
- **Profitability Boost**: Free cash flow at $400M+ (136% of net earnings), Engineering margin expands 110bps to 8.4%.
- **Market Resilience**: Public sector Engineering clients insulated from trade volatility, while Real Estate Services leasing rebounds expected in H2.
- **Growth Catalysts**: Engineering expansion into Europe, Investment Management new product launches, and centralized US platform synergies.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 revenue reached $1.1 billion, up 16% YoY, driven by Engineering segment growth (63% YoY). Engineering now accounts for $600M in US revenue with 2,500 professionals.
- Engineering internal growth of 13% in Q1, targeting mid-single digits for FY25. Cross-selling opportunities with Real Estate Services (e.g., pre-lease environmental assessments) are expanding.
- Investment Management AUM surpasses $100B, with Q1 fundraising up 120% YoY ($1.2B vs. $0.5B). Focus on traditional real estate strategies (75% of Q1 commitments) amid improving market conditions.
- Global Real Estate Services remains top 3 globally, with balanced growth across geographies. Leasing revenue down 5% YoY due to tough comps but expected to rebound in H2.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- Adjusted EBITDA: $116M (7% YoY growth), with Engineering contributing 8.4% net margin (vs. 7.3% YoY). Real Estate Services margin 6.6% due to recruiting investments.
- Free cash flow: $400M+ trailing 12 months, 136% of adjusted net earnings. Targeting 100% conversion of adjusted net earnings over time.
- Balance sheet: Net debt/EBITDA ratio 2.2x, expected to decline to 1.5x by year-end with no major acquisitions planned.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
1. **Market Volatility**: Clients delaying non-core market transactions amid trade tensions, but Engineering (public sector clients) remains resilient. New York leasing rates at record highs, but broader market hesitation persists.
2. **Talent Strategy**: Real Estate Services targeting 4-5% annual producer growth, investing in productivity tools. Engineering benefits from centralized US platform (e.g., cross-state infrastructure projects).
3. **Segment Growth**: Engineering could surpass Real Estate Services in scale, with opportunities in Europe. Investment Management fundraising expected to accelerate in Q2 with new product launches.
4. **Profitability**: Investment Management margin up 200bps YoY to 46.2%, driven by lower incentive comp. Engineering margin expansion (110bps YoY) from operating leverage.
5. **Tariff Impact**: No direct impact on Colliers operations, but potential cost increases in construction could affect Engineering activity levels.

**【Strategic Priorities】**
- Accelerate Engineering growth through acquisitions (e.g., Ethos Urban, Triovest) and cross-selling. 
- Leverage scale in Investment Management to drive fundraising and performance.
- Maintain disciplined capital allocation, targeting 100% free cash flow conversion of net earnings.


Colliers International Group Inc. (CIGI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Engineering Dominance**: 61% Q4 growth, 150bps margin expansion expected in 2025, driven by acquisitions and tech investment.
- **Investment Management Acceleration**: $5-8B 2025 fundraising target, 2026 EBITDA step-up with new funds, targeting mid-40s margins.
- **Balanced Growth**: 2025 outlook of 7-12% revenue growth, 12-15% EBITDA growth, supported by strong balance sheet (2x leverage).
- **Key Risks**: FX headwinds (2-3% impact), slow Capital Markets recovery, and macroeconomic uncertainty.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Colliers delivered 22% YoY revenue growth in Q4, driven by Engineering (61% growth) and Capital Markets (25% growth). Engineering now has 8,000 professionals and a recurring revenue base.
- 2025 outlook includes high single-digit to low-teens revenue growth, with key catalysts: Capital Markets recovery, new Investment Management funds, and potential acquisitions.
- Engineering margins expected to improve 150bps in 2025 due to higher-margin acquisitions and organic growth.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q4 2024: 
  - Revenues: $1.5B (22% YoY), with 10% internal growth in Real Estate Services.
  - Adjusted EBITDA: $225M (14% YoY), 13% growth in Real Estate Services.
  - Investment Management raised $3.8B in 2024, targeting $5-8B in 2025.
- 2025 Guidance: 
  - Real Estate Services: Mid-single-digit revenue growth.
  - Engineering: 30% revenue growth (20% from acquisitions, 10% organic).
  - Investment Management: EBITDA step-up in 2026 with new funds.
- Balance sheet: $1.2B available under revolving credit facility, leverage ratio 2x.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Engineering Integration**: Smooth in Canada and U.S., Australia integration taking time but margin impact minimal. 2025 focus on technology investment.
- **Investment Management**: Accelerating integration to streamline fundraising and back-office functions. 2025 EBITDA expected to grow with new funds, targeting mid-40s margins by 2026.
- **Capital Markets**: Cyclical recovery slower than expected, but scale positions Colliers well. 2025 growth cautious due to macro uncertainty.
- **FX Impact**: 2-3% headwind in 2025 for non-U.S. revenue segments.
- **Acquisition Strategy**: Pipeline remains strong, with focus on scaling existing platforms rather than new segments.

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