PresentationWelcome to the Compass Group 2026 First Quarter Trading Update Conference Call, hosted by Dominic Blakemore, Group Chief Executive Officer. This call is being recorded [Operator Instructions] I will now turn the call over to Dominic Blakemore for his opening remarks. Please go ahead.Dominic BlakemoreGroup CEO & Director Thank you. Welcome to our Q1 trading update. As usual, Petros is alongside me. We've had a strong start to the year, delivering organic revenue growth above 7%. Growth moderated ...

Core Insights - Shares of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) have increased by 50% over the past six months, significantly outperforming the industry average of 21.2% [1] - The company is expected to benefit from strong business lines and favorable outsourcing trends, with a focus on technology-driven client engagement [1][5] - JLL's strategic investments in technology and market consolidation are anticipated to enhance its growth prospects [1][5] Financial Performance - JLL reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $4.50, up from $3.50 in the prior year, reflecting a year-over-year revenue increase [2] - The company has raised its 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $1.375-$1.45 billion, compared to the previous range of $1.30-$1.45 billion, with an expected 16.4% rise to $1.38 billion [6] Business Segments - The Real Estate Management Services segment is positioned to benefit from increasing outsourcing trends, with a projected 11.3% year-over-year revenue increase in 2025 [9] - JLL's Project Management and Workplace Management lines are driving strong growth, supported by a healthy sales pipeline and stable contract renewal rates [2][9] Operational Strength - The company exited Q3 2025 with $3.54 billion in corporate liquidity and a net leverage of 0.8X, down from 1.2X in the previous quarter, indicating improved financial stability [10] - JLL's net debt decreased to $1.1 billion from $1.59 billion in the prior quarter, driven by positive free cash flow generation [10] Market Outlook - The positive trends in JLL's stock price are expected to continue in the near term, supported by strong client engagement and strategic investments [11]