TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global diversified professional services and investment management company, Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI), today announced its partnership to innovate with Google Cloud. As a pillar of Colliers’ multi-year technology transformation strategy, the migration to Google Cloud will unlock advanced analytics and AI for new product development and integrated systems. This strategic focus on smart technologies will boost efficiency, elevate client service, and strengthen ...

CHICAGO, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harrison Street Asset Management ( “HSAM,” or the “Firm”), a leading global real assets investment management platform with more than $108 billion in assets under management and expertise across real estate, credit, infrastructure, and private wealth, has once again been named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2025 by Pensions & Investments. Since the program’s inception in 2012, HSAM and its subsidiary Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC, ...

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Core Insights - Colliers has been named the World's Best Real Estate Adviser for the second consecutive year by Euromoney Global Real Estate Awards, reinforcing its status as a leading advisor in the industry [1][2] - The company received eight additional regional and national awards, highlighting its impact and performance in the commercial real estate market [2][4] Company Overview - Colliers operates as a global diversified professional services and investment management company, with three main platforms: Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management [3] - The company has a proven business model and an enterprising culture, delivering approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders over the past 30 years [3] - Colliers reported annual revenues of $5.5 billion and manages assets worth $108 billion, employing a team of 24,000 professionals [3]

Core Insights - The 2026 Global Investor Outlook by Colliers indicates a shift in investor behavior towards active capital deployment and diversification across sectors and regions, driven by improving market fundamentals and returning liquidity [1][2][3] Investment Strategies - Nearly 49% of investors prefer direct investments and separate accounts, with a growing interest in platform joint ventures and M&A, while private equity and secondary funds are increasingly targeting property-owning entities and operating businesses [2][3] - A significant 37% of investors are leaning towards core and core-plus strategies, despite only 9% of real estate funds being raised in these areas, highlighting a disconnect between investor appetite and fund orientation [2] Market Dynamics - Multi-regional strategies now account for nearly 30% of global fundraising, with North America’s share decreasing from 50% in 2024 to 40% in 2025 YTD, while Europe and Asia Pacific saw increases of 50% and 130% year-on-year, respectively [3] - Data centres have become the second-most popular asset type, representing 31% of global real estate funds raised from Q1 to Q3 2025, while offices are experiencing a global rebound [4][5] Sector Performance - Industrial, multifamily, and retail assets continue to attract capital, particularly in markets with strong fundamentals and limited supply, focusing on logistics hubs and urban residential growth corridors [6] - Investors are increasingly looking to reposition existing assets for value creation, with a focus on adaptive reuse in supply-constrained markets, particularly in APAC and Europe [7] Regional Insights - In the United States, pent-up capital and attractive valuations are driving renewed activity, especially in multifamily, industrial, and data centres [12] - Europe remains a key destination for global capital, with office and industrial sectors leading a rebound amid improving liquidity [12] - APAC is witnessing robust growth prospects, boosting demand for office, logistics, and emerging alternatives like data centres and student housing [12] - Canada’s appeal as a safe haven, along with supply constraints in multifamily and retail sectors, is enhancing investor confidence [12]

Core Insights - Colliers' 2026 Global Investor Outlook indicates a resurgence of investor confidence in global real estate markets, driven by improving market fundamentals, returning liquidity, and normalizing pricing expectations [1][2][3] Investment Trends - Nearly half of investors (49%) prefer direct investments and separate accounts, with a growing interest in platform joint ventures and M&A [2] - 37% of investors are leaning towards core and core-plus strategies, despite only 9% of real estate funds being raised targeting these areas, highlighting a disconnect between investor appetite and fund orientation [2][3] Market Dynamics - Multi-regional strategies now account for nearly 30% of global fundraising, with North America’s share dropping from 50% in 2024 to 40% in 2025, while Europe and Asia Pacific saw increases of 50% and 130% year-on-year, respectively [3] - Data centres represented 31% of global real estate funds raised from Q1 to Q3 2025, marking them as the second-most popular asset type, while offices are experiencing a global rebound [4] Sector Performance - Industrial, multifamily, and retail assets continue to attract capital, particularly in markets with strong fundamentals and constrained supply [6] - Investors are focusing on value creation through the repositioning of existing assets, with a notable trend towards adaptive reuse in supply-constrained markets [7] Regional Highlights - In the United States, pent-up capital and attractive valuations are driving renewed activity, especially in multifamily, industrial, and data centres [11] - Europe remains a key destination for global capital, with office and industrial sectors leading a recovery amid improving liquidity [11] - In the Asia Pacific region, robust growth prospects are enhancing demand for office, logistics, and emerging alternatives like data centres and student housing [11] - Canada is seeing a return of institutional capital, driven by safe-haven appeal and supply constraints in multifamily and retail sectors [11]

Core Insights - Colliers has appointed Brian Rosen as President of the U.S. Northeast Region Brokerage, effective January 1, 2026, in addition to his current role as President and CEO of Colliers Canada [1][2] - This appointment highlights Colliers' strategy to accelerate growth in key markets, particularly in the U.S. Northeast, which is seen as a significant opportunity for expansion [2][4] - Rosen has a strong background and experience in both U.S. and Canadian markets, having joined Colliers in 2019 and successfully growing the Canadian business despite challenges [3][4] Company Overview - Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company, operating through three main platforms: Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management [5] - The company has achieved approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders over the past 30 years, with annual revenues of $5.5 billion and $108 billion in assets under management [5] - Colliers employs a team of 24,000 professionals and maintains a culture focused on growth and value creation [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's Q3 revenues were $1.46 billion, representing a 23% year-over-year increase, driven by engineering and real estate services segments [6][9] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $191 million, a 24% increase from the previous year [6] - Overall internal growth for the quarter was 13% [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engineering segment revenues increased by 36%, with internal growth of 6% [7] - Real estate services segment revenues rose by 13%, with capital markets up 21% and leasing revenues up 14% [6][7] - Outsourcing revenues increased by 8%, led by valuation and advisory practices [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management reached $108 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year [5] - The company raised $1 billion in new capital commitments during the quarter, with total year-to-date fundraising at $4.4 billion [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on unifying operations under the Harrison Street Asset Management brand, which is expected to strengthen the business and deliver value to shareholders [4][5] - The engineering sector is seen as a significant growth area, with plans to double revenue and profitability in the coming years [25][94] - The company is actively pursuing acquisitions in various segments, particularly in engineering, to capitalize on growth opportunities in fragmented markets [25][94] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates an increase in business activity as interest rates stabilize and investor confidence builds [4] - The capital markets recovery is described as gradual, with expectations for continued growth in Q4 and beyond [41][46] - Management remains confident in meeting full-year guidance despite slight expected declines in investment management margins due to integration costs [9][40] Other Important Information - The company has $9 billion in dry powder available for deployment, which is expected to drive future growth [5][86] - The integration of IAM under the Harrison Street platform has received positive client feedback, indicating a successful transition [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about engineering margins and service mix - Management noted that engineering margins were slightly impacted by service mix, with a net margin decrease of 20 to 30 basis points [14][15] Question: Discussion on investment management margins and future outlook - Management indicated that integration costs would impact margins for the next two to three quarters, but they are focused on long-term growth [16][18] Question: Organic growth in engineering - Year-to-date organic growth in engineering is around 8%, with expectations to maintain mid-high single-digit growth for the year [22][23] Question: Capital markets activity and pipeline - The capital markets pipeline is solid, with expectations to exceed last year's performance in Q4 [41][42] Question: Construction activity and market conditions - Management indicated that construction activity is currently soft, particularly in condominiums, but there is ongoing activity in data centers and related infrastructure [61] Question: Performance of recent acquisitions - The integration of Triovest and Asterisk is ongoing, with positive early results noted for both acquisitions [96][98]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third-quarter revenues were $1.46 billion, representing a 23% year-over-year increase, driven by engineering and real estate services segments [6][4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $191 million, a 24% increase from the previous year [6] - Overall internal growth for the quarter was 13% [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engineering segment revenues increased by 36%, with internal growth of 6% [7] - Real estate services segment revenues rose by 13%, with capital markets up 21% and leasing revenues up 14% [6][7] - Outsourcing revenues increased by 8%, led by valuation and advisory practices [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management reached $108 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year [5] - Capital markets showed strong growth, particularly in the U.K., Japan, and Canada [6] - Debt finance activity was robust, especially in U.S. multifamily originations [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on unifying operations under the Harrison Street Asset Management brand to strengthen its business and deliver value to shareholders [4] - The engineering sector is seen as a significant growth opportunity, with plans to double revenue and profitability in the coming years [25][94] - The company is actively pursuing acquisitions in fragmented markets to enhance its service offerings [25][94] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a gradual recovery in capital markets as interest rates stabilize and investor confidence builds [4] - The company expects to meet its full-year outlook despite slight adjustments in investment management due to integration costs [9] - Management remains optimistic about the future, citing strong backlogs and a solid pipeline across geographic markets [7][9] Other Important Information - The company raised $1 billion in new capital commitments during the third quarter, with an additional $1.2 billion raised since quarter-end [8] - The leverage ratio was 2.3 times as of September 30, with expectations to decline to just under two times by year-end [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about engineering margins and service mix - Management noted that engineering margins were slightly impacted by service mix, with a decline of 20 to 30 basis points due to low-margin pass-through costs [14][15] Question: Discussion on investment management margins and future outlook - Management indicated that integration costs would impact margins for the next two to three quarters, but they are focused on long-term growth [16][18] Question: Organic growth in engineering - Year-to-date organic growth in engineering is around 8%, with expectations for continued growth in infrastructure-oriented markets [22][23] Question: Capital markets activity and pipeline - Management expressed confidence in the capital markets pipeline for the fourth quarter, expecting to exceed last year's performance [41][42] Question: Leasing activity and geographic performance - Leasing was led by the U.S., with strong performance in industrial and office sectors, and management expects continued growth [34][35] Question: Data centers as a growth opportunity - Management highlighted their comprehensive capabilities in the data center sector, emphasizing their full-cycle involvement beyond traditional real estate services [56][57] Question: Construction activity outlook - Management noted that construction activity is currently soft, particularly in condominiums, but there is ongoing activity in data centers and multifamily projects [61] Question: Operating leverage and capacity - Management confirmed a 22% operating leverage on incremental revenue in Q3, with expectations for continued leverage as revenues increase [65][66] Question: Future growth in engineering and acquisitions - Management sees significant growth potential in the engineering sector across various regions, particularly in the U.S. and Europe [92][94]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q3 revenues of $1.46 billion, a 23% increase year over year, driven by growth in engineering and real estate services segments [7][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $191 million, reflecting a 24% increase from the previous year [7] - Assets under management reached $108 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year [6][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engineering segment revenues increased by 36%, with internal growth of 6% and significant contributions from acquisitions [9] - Real estate services segment revenues rose by 13%, with capital markets up 21% and leasing revenues increasing by 14% [8][9] - Outsourcing revenues grew by 8%, led by valuation and advisory practices [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong sales growth was noted in the U.K., Japan, and Canada, particularly in capital markets and leasing [8] - Debt finance activity was robust, especially in U.S. multifamily originations [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on unifying operations under the Harrison Street Asset Management brand, which is expected to strengthen the business and enhance shareholder value [5][10] - The engineering sector is seen as a significant growth opportunity, with plans to double revenue and profitability in the coming years [29][101] - The company maintains a decentralized operating model that allows for flexibility and responsiveness to market opportunities [5][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting full-year guidance despite slight expected declines in investment management margins due to integration costs [10][41] - The capital markets recovery is viewed as a multi-year process, with expectations for continued growth in Q4 and beyond [48][50] - Management highlighted the importance of long-term value creation over short-term margin pressures [41][42] Other Important Information - The company raised $1 billion in new capital commitments during the quarter, with total year-to-date fundraising reaching $4.4 billion [10] - The leverage ratio was reported at 2.3 times, with expectations to decline to just under two times by year-end [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about engineering margins and service mix - Management noted that engineering margins were slightly impacted by service mix, with a net margin decrease of 20 to 30 basis points [16][18] Question: Discussion on investment management business and future margins - Management indicated that integration costs would impact margins for the next two to three quarters, but they remain focused on long-term growth [20][21] Question: Organic growth in engineering - Year-to-date organic growth in engineering was reported at around 8%, with expectations for continued growth in the mid-high single-digit range [24][25] Question: Capital markets activity and fourth-quarter outlook - Management expressed confidence in exceeding last year's capital markets performance, with a solid pipeline for Q4 [43][46] Question: Leasing activity and geographical performance - Strong leasing activity was noted in the U.S., particularly in industrial and office sectors, with expectations for continued growth [37][38] Question: Feedback on integration of investment management - Client feedback on the integration process has been positive, with increased capital allocations from investors [34][36] Question: Construction activity outlook - Management indicated that construction activity is currently soft, particularly in condominiums, but there is ongoing activity in data centers and related infrastructure [66][67] Question: Future growth potential in engineering across regions - Management highlighted significant growth opportunities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe, emphasizing the fragmented nature of the engineering market [100][101]