Summary
CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE) reported solid revenue growth in the second quarter of 2011, with a 21.4% increase year-over-year, driven by higher sales, leasing, and outsourcing activities across its global operations. The company's net income attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders saw a modest increase to $61.2 million, compared to $54.8 million in the prior year's second quarter. This performance reflects a recovering commercial real estate market, though the company also highlighted ongoing integration costs related to significant acquisitions, particularly the pending acquisition of ING REIM's European and Asian operations, which is expected to be financed with a combination of debt and cash. Despite the revenue growth, the company's cost of services increased proportionally, leading to a slight compression in gross margin. Operating expenses also rose, primarily due to increased payroll costs and the restoration of employee benefits, though these were managed effectively to reduce their percentage of revenue. The company's balance sheet shows a substantial increase in cash and cash equivalents, partly due to new term loan borrowings to finance acquisitions. Management remains focused on navigating macroeconomic uncertainties and integrating acquired businesses while maintaining a strong liquidity position.
Financial Highlights
43 data points| Revenue | $1.42B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.30B |
| Operating Income | $130.18M |
| Interest Expense | $34.22M |
| Net Income | $61.22M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.19 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.19 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 317.70M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 324.09M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased by 21.4% to $1.42 billion in Q2 2011 compared to Q2 2010.
- 2Net income attributable to CBRE shareholders was $61.2 million in Q2 2011, up from $54.8 million in Q2 2010.
- 3The company drew down $400 million on its tranche D term loan facility to finance the acquisition of CRES, a portion of the ING REIM acquisition.
- 4Cost of services increased by 23.7% year-over-year, primarily due to increased commissions and headcount.
- 5Operating, administrative, and other expenses increased by 16.3% year-over-year, driven by higher payroll costs and restored employee benefits.
- 6Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to $752.1 million at June 30, 2011, from $506.6 million at December 31, 2010.
- 7The company reaffirmed its expectation to incur approximately $150 million in pre-tax transaction costs related to the REIM acquisitions.