Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - CBRE reported a 34% growth in core EPS and a 19% increase in core EBITDA for Q3 2025, exceeding expectations across the board [9][15] - The company raised its full-year core EPS outlook to $6.25 to $6.35 from a previous range of $6.10 to $6.20, reflecting strong performance and confidence in the fourth quarter [8][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advisory services revenue grew by 16%, driven by strong performance in leasing and sales [10] - Global leasing revenue increased by 17%, with U.S. industrial leasing up by 27% and data center leasing more than doubling year-over-year [10][11] - Property sales revenue rose by 28%, with notable strength in office, industrial, and data centers [10] - The Building Operations & Experience segment saw an 11% revenue growth, supported by data center hyperscalers and expansions in technology and healthcare sectors [11] - Project management revenue increased by 19%, with broad-based growth across regions [12] - Investment management raised $2.4 billion in new capital, with AUM reaching approximately $156 billion, up $500 million for the quarter [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Japan and India combined rose more than 30% to nearly $400 million, indicating strong growth potential in these markets [8] - The U.S. office leasing market showed a resurgence, particularly in gateway cities like New York and San Francisco [66] Company Strategy and Development Direction - CBRE's strategy focuses on leveraging its scale across various asset types, client types, and geographies to drive growth [7] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities while prioritizing capital allocation towards resilient business areas [20] - There is a strong emphasis on enhancing relationships with occupiers to drive cross-selling opportunities across different service lines [46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in a steady recovery in the commercial real estate market, driven by pent-up demand from both buyers and sellers [24][25] - The company anticipates continued strong activity in the fourth quarter, although it acknowledges tougher year-over-year comparisons [18][27] - Management highlighted the importance of real estate as a strategic asset for companies, which is expected to drive ongoing demand [67] Other Important Information - The company will no longer report net revenue but will focus on gross revenue in its formal reporting [4] - CBRE expects to generate approximately $1.8 billion of free cash flow for the year, with net leverage at 1.2 turns [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Did anything get pulled forward from Q4? - Management indicated no significant pull forward across segments, but acknowledged tougher comparisons in Q4 [18] Question: Can you comment on the M&A pipeline? - Management confirmed that M&A remains a priority, with a focus on well-operated targets that can benefit from CBRE's platform [20] Question: Where are we in the CRE transaction market recovery? - Management expects a longer, slower recovery in the sales segment, with strong pipelines and pent-up demand from both buyers and sellers [24] Question: How is deal activity in Q4? - Pipelines are strong, with expectations for continued strong activity in leasing and sales [27] Question: Are you appropriately staffed in the advisory segment? - Management stated they are appropriately staffed but are also looking to add talent where necessary [31] Question: What is the outlook for the BOE segment? - Management reported strong pipelines and expects elevated sales volume in Q4, with revenue growth anticipated in the second half of next year [53] Question: What is the ultimate TAM for facilities management? - Management noted that the TAM has consistently expanded due to various acquisitions and the growing importance of data centers [59] Question: What are the constraints for data center development sites? - The primary constraint is access to power, which has become increasingly competitive [63] Question: How is the leasing market performing? - Management observed broad-based growth in office leasing, with a resurgence in gateway markets [66] Question: What is the outlook for EBITDA margins? - Management expects steady margins in advisory and continued margin expansion in BOE and project management segments [77]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - CBRE reported a 34% growth in core EPS and a 19% increase in core EBITDA for Q3 2025, exceeding expectations across the board [9][19] - The company raised its full-year core EPS outlook to $6.25 to $6.35 from $6.1 to $6.2, reflecting strong performance and confidence in the fourth quarter pipeline [7][19] - Free cash flow for the year is expected to be approximately $1.8 billion, with net leverage at 1.2 turns at quarter end [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advisory Services saw a 16% revenue growth, driven by strong performance in leasing and sales, with U.S. leasing reaching its highest level for any third quarter, growing 18% [10][11] - Property sales business delivered a 28% revenue growth, with notable strength in office, industrial, and data centers [12] - Building Operations and Experience segment achieved 11% revenue growth, with significant contributions from data center hyperscalers [14] - Project Management segment revenue increased by 19%, supported by strong activity in the UK, Middle East, and North America [15] - Real Estate Investments segment operating profit was up 8%, with AUM ending the quarter at approximately $156 billion [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Combined revenue from Japan and India rose more than 30% to nearly $400 million, indicating strong growth potential in these markets [7] - Data center revenue reached nearly $700 million in Q3, a 40% increase compared to Q3 2024, contributing about 10% to overall EBITDA [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - CBRE's strategy focuses on leveraging its scale across asset types, client types, and geographies to drive growth in resilient and cyclically favored areas [5] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities while prioritizing capital allocation towards M&A and co-investments in Real Estate Investments [24][25] - CBRE is building sustainable businesses in the data center sector, anticipating significant growth in the coming years [48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing recovery of the commercial real estate market, expecting a steady recovery in investment sales over the next couple of years [30] - The company noted strong pipelines and activity levels in the fourth quarter, with expectations for continued growth in leasing and sales [34] - Management highlighted the importance of real estate as a strategic asset class for companies, indicating a shift in how occupiers view their real estate needs [78] Other Important Information - The company will no longer report net revenue but will focus on gross revenue in formal reporting [4][10] - CBRE is integrating its operations following acquisitions, which is expected to yield cost synergies and enhance service offerings [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Did anything get pulled forward from Q4 due to Q3 strength? - Management indicated no significant pull forward was observed, but acknowledged tougher comps in Q4 [21][22] Question: Can you comment on the M&A pipeline? - Management confirmed that M&A remains a priority, with a focus on resilient business areas and well-operated targets [24][25] Question: What is the outlook for the CRE transaction market recovery? - Management expects a longer, slower recovery in the sales part of the business, with strong pipelines and pent-up demand from both buyers and sellers [30][32] Question: How are pipelines trending in the fourth quarter? - Pipelines are strong, with expectations for high-end EPS if transaction activity continues as anticipated [34] Question: Is the company appropriately staffed for growth? - Management stated they are appropriately staffed but are also looking to add talent where necessary to support growth [38][40] Question: What is the outlook for the BOE segment? - Management reported strong pipelines and expects elevated sales volume in Q4, with revenue growth anticipated in the second half of next year [61] Question: How does the company view the Facilities Management market? - Management believes they have expanded their total addressable market (TAM) significantly through various acquisitions and strategic initiatives [67][69]

Core Insights - The company is well positioned to meet a wide range of client needs through project management, acquisition, leasing, and building operations [1] Leasing Market Performance - Office leasing in the U.S. saw a year-over-year increase of 18%, marking the highest level for any third quarter, with a notable 27% growth in the industrial sector [2][4] - Secondary and tertiary markets are performing strongly as clients seek opportunities in lower-tier markets, with a shift in demand towards these areas [2] Building Operations and Experience (BOE) - Revenue from BOE grew by 11% year over year, despite an 8% increase in pass-through costs [3] - The local facilities management business experienced double-digit revenue growth globally, particularly a 30% increase in the Americas [3] Overall Financial Performance - The company reported a 14% year-over-year revenue growth to $10.3 billion in Q3 2025, with double-digit growth across all business segments [4] Evolving Client Relationships - The company is adapting its services to better serve large occupiers, driven by acquisitions of project management and coworking firms [5] - The integration of facilities management and project management capabilities is enhancing the company's market offerings [6] Data Center Business - Data centers are expected to contribute around 10% of the company's earnings this year, with expectations for further growth next year [10] - The company manages approximately 800 data centers and plans to merge its data center management and small project improvement services into a single digital infrastructure services business [12][13]

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]

Core Viewpoint - TSS, Inc. (TSSI) has experienced significant stock price appreciation and robust financial performance driven by increasing demand for AI infrastructure, with a notable 523% revenue growth in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, TSS reported revenues of $99 million, a 523% increase from $15.9 million in Q1 2024, and net income rose to $3 million from $15,000 [2]. - Diluted earnings per share reached 12 cents, up from breakeven, and adjusted EBITDA increased over tenfold to $5.2 million from $475,000 [2]. Segment Performance - Procurement services generated $90.2 million in revenues, a 676% increase from $11.6 million in Q1 2024, accounting for 77% of total procurement revenues for 2024 [3]. - Systems Integration revenues surged 253% to $7.5 million, with gross margins improving to 32% when excluding non-cash rent costs [4]. - Facilities Management revenues declined 40% year over year to $1.3 million, but the company sees potential for recovery in this segment [5]. Management Insights - CEO Darryll Dewan described the quarter as "extraordinary" and a pivotal moment for the company, emphasizing strong execution in AI infrastructure [6]. - CFO Daniel Chism noted the low consolidated gross margin of 9.3% was due to the procurement mix, with expectations for improvement in future quarters as production ramps up [7]. Growth Drivers - Revenue growth was primarily driven by increased AI investments from enterprise clients and infrastructure spending from OEM partners [8]. - The complexity of AI rack integration, including demands for direct liquid cooling and power testing, is enhancing TSS's value proposition as a strategic integrator [9]. Future Guidance - TSS expects first-half 2025 revenues to surpass those of the second half of 2024 and anticipates adjusted EBITDA for 2025 to be at least 50% higher than in 2024 [10][11]. Operational Developments - In May 2025, TSS commenced production at a new 213,000-square-foot facility in Georgetown, TX, designed for high-volume AI rack integration [12]. - The company invested $14.9 million in the quarter as part of a planned $25-$30 million capital build-out, expecting profitability within a two-year payback period [13]. Strategic Positioning - TSS's Q1 results reflect its transformation into a key infrastructure enabler for the AI era, with aggressive capacity expansion and long-term contracts supporting sustained growth despite some margin pressures [14].