Summary
CBRE Group, Inc. reported a mixed financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. While consolidated revenue saw a significant increase of 29.2% to $9.25 billion, largely driven by the acquisition of Johnson Controls' Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) business in September 2015, net income attributable to CBRE Group, Inc. declined by 16.1% to $308.0 million compared to the same period in the prior year. This decline was primarily attributed to increased costs associated with the GWS acquisition, including integration expenses and cost-elimination initiatives, which impacted the cost of services and operating expenses. Despite the decrease in net income, the company highlighted strong organic growth in several service lines, including property, facilities, and project management fees, as well as leasing and commercial mortgage brokerage activities. However, sales activity saw a decline. The company also noted significant foreign currency headwinds, particularly from the weakening British pound sterling, which negatively impacted reported revenue. CBRE is actively managing these challenges through cost-efficiency programs and a focus on leveraging its global platform.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $3.19B |
| Cost of Revenue | $38.88M |
| Gross Profit | $3.15B |
| Operating Expenses | $3.03B |
| Operating Income | $172.49M |
| Interest Expense | $37.27M |
| Net Income | $104.16M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.31 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.31 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 335.77M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 338.49M |
Key Highlights
- 1Consolidated revenue increased by 29.2% to $9.25 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, largely due to the GWS acquisition contributing $1.8 billion in revenue.
- 2Net income attributable to CBRE Group, Inc. decreased by 16.1% to $308.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the prior year.
- 3Cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased from 63.6% to 70.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the GWS acquisition and cost-elimination projects.
- 4Operating, administrative, and other expenses increased by 13.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, driven by GWS acquisition costs and cost-elimination initiatives.
- 5Foreign currency translation had a significant negative impact, reducing total revenue by $168.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the British pound sterling.
- 6The company announced a new $250 million stock repurchase program authorized by its board of directors.
- 7Liquidity remains strong, with $2.7 billion of borrowings available under the revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2016.