Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong momentum in Q2 2025, with resilient revenues growing by 17%, surpassing the 15% growth rate for transactional businesses [4][6] - Core EBITDA and core EPS grew by 30% and 47% respectively, exceeding expectations [8] - The company raised its core EPS guidance for the year to a range of $6.1 to $6.2, indicating over 20% growth for the year if the midpoint is achieved [6][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advisory Services revenue rose by 14% with SOP growing by 31%, driven by margin expansion [9] - Global leasing revenue increased by 13%, with U.S. office leasing leading at a 15% increase [9][10] - The Building Operations and Experience segment saw mid-teens revenue growth, while Project Management achieved 13% revenue growth and 18% SOP growth [12][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Growth in non-gateway markets outpaced gateway markets, indicating increased momentum in regions outside major cities [10] - U.S. industrial leasing revenue was up 15%, driven by third-party logistics providers [10] - Global property sales rose by 19%, with U.S. property sales increasing by 25%, particularly strong in data centers, office, and retail [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on synergies across its nearly 8 billion square foot management portfolio and is optimistic about the integration of Turner and Townsend with its legacy project management business [5][29] - The company is targeting growth in infrastructure services and asset management, with a growing $10 billion AUM infrastructure fund [66][67] - The outlook for capital markets activity remains strong, with expectations for continued sales and refinancing activity [36][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while the macro environment remains uncertain, occupier and investor clients are proceeding with their plans [4] - The company expects to set a new earnings peak this year, just two years after the 2023 downturn in commercial real estate [6][7] - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the economy with limited risk of recession later this year [16] Other Important Information - The company generated $1.3 billion of free cash flow on a trailing twelve-month basis, with expectations of over $1.5 billion for the full year [15] - A bond offering of $1.1 billion was completed during the quarter, increasing liquidity to $4.7 billion [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for the office leasing recovery? - Management acknowledged that comparisons will become tougher but noted strong momentum in office leasing, particularly in second-tier markets [20][22] Question: What benefits have been seen from the integration of Turner and Townsend? - Management reported no unexpected challenges and highlighted significant cost and revenue synergies, with expectations for continued benefits over the next couple of years [29][30] Question: What is the outlook for capital markets activity? - Management expects strong sales and refinancing activity to continue, with no significant changes anticipated in interest rates [36][39] Question: How is the company addressing potential synergies in the Building Operations and Experience segment? - Management indicated that while synergies are expected to be significant, they have not yet quantified them [23][24] Question: What is the expected growth for project management revenue in the second half of the year? - Management anticipates low double-digit revenue growth for project management, with normalization expected in the second half [55][56] Question: How is the company approaching capital deployment and share buybacks? - Management reiterated a focus on M&A opportunities while balancing share buybacks, with no specific capital allocation embedded in guidance [40][41]