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Colliers Set to Acquire Astris Finance, Bolsters IB Capabilities
ZACKS· 2025-06-05 18:16
Core Insights - Colliers International Group, Inc. (CIGI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Astris Infrastructure, LLC (Astris Finance), with the deal expected to close in Q3 2025 [1][7] - The financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed [1] - Astris Finance specializes in strategic and transaction advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), project finance, and long-term capital raising initiatives for global developers and investors [3][7] Company Overview - Colliers operates under a unique partnership model, allowing senior leadership and designated team members of Astris Finance to retain substantial ownership in the business [2] - Colliers manages over $25 billion in energy transition and infrastructure assets, enhancing its investment management capabilities [4] - The acquisition aims to expand Colliers' investment banking capabilities, positioning the company to better serve institutional clients amid rising global demand for infrastructure [4][7] Market Context - Colliers is a diversified professional services and investment management company, with services including outsourcing, leasing, capital markets, engineering, and investment management [5] - The company has experienced a 0.5% increase in shares over the past three months, compared to a 3.9% increase in the industry [5]
CGI to support Suffolk County's modernization of financial and administrative IT systems with cloud-based CGI Advantage® solution
Prnewswire· 2025-06-04 12:00
Core Insights - CGI has extended its partnership with Suffolk County, New York, to modernize the county's financial and administrative systems, building on a relationship that spans over 25 years [1][5] - The initiative involves transitioning to the advanced version of CGI Advantage®, utilizing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for key functions such as finance, procurement, and advanced reporting [2][4] - The modernization aims to enhance operational resilience, strengthen security, and reduce reliance on legacy systems, ultimately improving service delivery for residents [2][5] Company Overview - CGI is one of the largest independent technology and professional services companies globally, founded in 1976, with a workforce of 94,000 professionals [7] - The company reported revenue of CA$14.68 billion for Fiscal 2024 and is listed on both the TSX and NYSE [7][8] - CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform designed specifically for government needs, streamlining various operations including financial management and procurement [6]
人工智能正在颠覆专业服务
Workday· 2025-05-16 00:50
GenAI Is Disrupting Professional Services Forrester Report copy prepared exclusively for ###fullName### with ###organization###. Distribution and reproduction are prohibited. For more information, see the Terms Of Use Policy and Ways To Share Research. Forrester Report Copy Prepared Exclusively For Cathie Smith With Forrester. Distribution and reproduction are prohibited. TRENDS REPORT GenAI Is Disrupting Professional Services Leaders Should Anticipate And Benefit From Providers' Investments In GenAI-Powere ...
Investcorp Credit Management BDC(ICMB) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-14 15:00
Investcorp Credit Management BDC (ICMB) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to today's Investcorp Credit Management BDC's quarter ended 03/31/2025 earnings call. It is now my pleasure to turn the Speaker1 floor over to Walter Tin, CFO. Speaker0 Thank you, operator. Welcome everyone to Investcorp Credit Management, BEC's quarter ended 03/31/2025 earnings call. I am joined by Suhail Chape, President, Executive Chief Executive Officer of the c ...
CGI secures 10-year contract extension with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Prnewswire· 2025-05-08 10:30
Agency will enhance financial sustainability and operational efficiency with deployment of CGI Advantage® Performance Budgeting  DENVER, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the world's largest independent technology and professional services companies, today announced the award of a 10-year contract extension with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The ongoing partnership underscores CGI's commitment to supporting CPW's mission through advanced performance budgeting and transfor ...
Bowman(BWMN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 14:02
Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Bowman - CEO & ChairmanBruce Labovitz - CFOLiam Burke - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Aaron Spychalla - Research AnalystJeff Martin - Director of Research & Senior Research AnalystBrent Thielman - MD & Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning. My name is Becky, and I'll be the conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Bowman Consulting Group Fir ...
Bowman(BWMN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 14:02
Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Bowman - CEO & ChairmanBruce Labovitz - CFOLiam Burke - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Aaron Spychalla - Research AnalystJeff Martin - Director of Research & Senior Research AnalystBrent Thielman - MD & Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning. My name is Becky, and I'll be the conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Bowman Consulting Group Fir ...
Rand Capital(RAND) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-05 17:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total investment income for Q1 2025 was $2,000,000, a slight decline of $59,000 or 3% from the prior year period, primarily due to lower dividend income and an 8% reduction in interest income [18] - Net investment income increased by 45% year over year to $1,200,000 or $0.42 per share, compared to $840,000 or $0.33 per share in Q1 2024 [21] - Net asset value per share decreased to $21.99 from $25.31 at year-end 2024, reflecting the dilutive impact from the issuance of additional shares [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio stood at a fair value of approximately $62,000,000 across 19 businesses, a decline from year-end 2024, primarily due to loan repayments from three portfolio companies [10] - Debt investments now represent 72% of the portfolio, up from prior years, supporting greater earnings stability [11] - The annualized weighted average yield on debt investments was 12.2%, down from prior quarters due to one debt investment being on nonaccrual status [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of portfolio companies contributing to investment income decreased to 18 from 24 in the same period last year [18] - Exposure to professional services decreased from 48% to 45%, and manufacturing declined from 13% to 8%, while consumer products grew as a share of the portfolio [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a strong financial position and has repaid $600,000 of its revolver debt, ending the quarter with nearly $5,000,000 in cash and over $22,000,000 in available credit capacity [6] - The focus remains on disciplined execution, proactive portfolio oversight, and building sustainable shareholder value [7] - The investment strategy prioritizes structures where subordinated debt provides a yield-based return while capturing potential upside through equity participation [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing macroeconomic and political uncertainty affecting new investment opportunities but remains optimistic about capitalizing on conditions as they improve [6][27] - The company is committed to driving NAV growth and total returns through active portfolio oversight and sound financial management [28] Other Important Information - The company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on or about June 13, 2025 [23] - The Board of Directors renewed the share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 1,500,000 shares [24] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were documented in the provided content, thus this section is not applicable.
Cognizant Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Prnewswire· 2025-04-30 20:01
Revenue of $5.1 billion increased 7.5% year-over-year or 8.2% in constant currency1, above the high end of our guidance range Operating margin of 16.7% increased 210 basis points year-over-year; Adjusted Operating Margin1 of 15.5% increased 40 basis points year-over-year GAAP EPS of $1.34 increased 22% year-over-year; Adjusted EPS of $1.23 increased 10% year-over-year Trailing 12-month bookings of $26.7 billion increased 3% year-over-year Returned $364 million to shareholders through share repurchases and ...
CGI Advantage® first ERP solution to achieve GovRAMP Authorized status
Prnewswire· 2025-04-17 10:30
Core Insights - CGI's Advantage® ERP solution has achieved GovRAMP Authorized status, making it the first and only ERP solution to receive this designation, ensuring compliance with rigorous security standards for government systems [1][4][5] Group 1: GovRAMP Authorization - The State of Arizona sponsored the GovRAMP authorization, supporting CGI Advantage ERP in meeting high cybersecurity standards [2] - GovRAMP certification simplifies security verification for public sector organizations, providing a robust method for validating cloud security providers [4][5] - The certification assures government clients that CGI Advantage ERP complies with security standards established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [5] Group 2: Cybersecurity Focus - Cybersecurity is a top priority for governments, with a focus on protecting sensitive data and systems [3] - The GovRAMP designation allows agencies to reduce complexities in managing third-party risk, facilitating faster adoption of secure cloud technologies [6] Group 3: CGI Advantage ERP Features - CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform designed specifically for government needs, streamlining various operations such as financial management and human resources [7] - The platform is backed by over 46 years of public sector expertise and an active client community that values innovation [7] Group 4: Company Overview - CGI, founded in 1976, is one of the largest independent technology and professional services companies globally, with 91,000 professionals [8] - The company reported revenue of CA$14.68 billion for Fiscal 2024 and is listed on both the TSX and NYSE [8]