Core Insights - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) reported a 13% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q1 2025, reaching $5.746 billion, with both Resilient and Transactional revenues achieving double-digit growth [1][4][7] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 28% to $2.31, while diluted earnings per share decreased by 19% to $1.14 due to non-cash losses [1][6] - The company emphasized its focus on platform differentiation, efficiency, and resiliency, which contributed to the strong revenue growth despite a volatile market backdrop [2][3] Revenue Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $5,746.4 million, up from $5,124.5 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a 12% increase in USD and a 13% increase in local currency [3][4] - Resilient revenues grew by 13%, driven by Workplace Management (up 15%) and Project Management (up 16%), while Transactional revenues increased by 14%, led by Leasing Advisory (up 15%) and Capital Markets Services (up 16%) [4][7][21] - Real Estate Management Services revenue rose to $4,569.4 million, a 12% increase from the previous year, with significant contributions from Workplace and Project Management [3][15] Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $224.8 million, a 20% increase from $187.1 million in Q1 2024, driven by revenue growth and improved platform leverage [6][8] - Net income attributable to common shareholders was $55.3 million, down 16% from $66.1 million in the prior year, while adjusted net income increased by 30% to $111.6 million [6][9] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Cash flows from operating activities were negative at $(767.6) million, a 13% decline from $(677.5) million in Q1 2024, primarily due to timing of net reimbursables and higher commission payments [9][44] - Free cash flow also decreased by 13% to $(812.1) million compared to $(720.7) million in the previous year [9] Segment Performance - Leasing Advisory revenue increased by 13% to $586.1 million, with broad-based growth across asset classes, particularly in the U.S. [20][21] - Capital Markets Services revenue grew by 15% to $435.3 million, with notable performance in debt advisory and investment sales, particularly in the U.S. [23][25] - Investment Management revenue decreased by 5% to $98.5 million, primarily due to lower assets under management [27][28] Debt and Liquidity - Total net debt increased to $1,754.0 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $800.6 million at the end of 2024, reflecting seasonal compensation payments and a $100 million investment in JLL Income Property Trust [12][13] - Corporate liquidity stood at $3,312.4 million, down from $3,616.3 million at the end of 2024 [12] Organizational Changes - Effective January 1, 2025, JLL implemented changes in its reporting segments to better align with client needs and industry dynamics, including renaming and restructuring certain segments [14]