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Colliers Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

GlobeNewswire - Fri Feb 13, 6:00AM CST

Fourth quarter and full year operating highlights:

  Three months ended Twelve months ended
  December 31 December 31
(in millions of US$, except EPS) 2025  2024  2025  2024
             
Revenues$1,606.5 $1,501.6 $5,558.5 $4,822.0
Net Revenues (note 1) 1,428.1  1,312.8  4,866.5  4,279.6
Adjusted EBITDA (note 2) 245.1  225.3  732.5  644.2
Adjusted EPS (note 3) 2.34  2.26  6.58  5.75
             
GAAP operating earnings 135.5  121.4  371.0  389.2
GAAP diluted net earnings per share 1.19  1.47  2.02  3.22

TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) (“Colliers” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. All amounts are in US dollars.

Fourth quarter consolidated revenues were $1.61 billion, up 7% (5% in local currency), net revenues (note 1) were $1.43 billion, up 9% (7% in local currency) and Adjusted EBITDA (note 2) was $245.1 million, up 9% (6% in local currency) compared to the prior year quarter. Consolidated internal revenues (note 5) for the fourth quarter were essentially flat versus the prior year quarter. Adjusted EPS (note 3) was $2.34, an increase of 4% over the prior year quarter. Adjusted EPS would have been approximately $0.06 lower excluding foreign exchange impacts. GAAP operating earnings were $135.5 million compared to $121.4 million in the prior year quarter. The GAAP diluted net earnings per share were $1.19 compared to $1.47 in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share would have been approximately $0.06 lower excluding foreign exchange rates.

For the full year ended December 31, 2025, revenues were $5.56 billion, up 15% (15% in local currency), net revenues (note 1) were $4.87 billion, up 14% (13% in local currency) and adjusted EBITDA (note 2) was $732.5 million, up 14% (13% in local currency) versus the prior year. Consolidated internal revenue growth (note 5) for 2025 measured in local currency was 5% versus the prior year. Adjusted EPS (note 3) was $6.58, up 14% from $5.75 in the prior year. Adjusted EPS would have been approximately $0.06 lower excluding foreign exchange impacts. The GAAP operating earnings were $371.0 million compared to $389.2 million in the prior year, with the prior year favourably impacted by the reversal of contingent consideration expense related to an acquisition. The GAAP diluted earnings per share were $2.02 compared to $3.22 in the prior year. The GAAP diluted net earnings per share would have been approximately $0.06 lower excluding foreign exchange impacts. 

In 2025, more than 70% of the Company’s earnings came from recurring revenues (note 8) and free cash flow (note 4) was converted at a rate of 105% of adjusted net earnings, ahead of the Company’s target range.

“2025 was an exceptional year for Colliers, reflecting the strength of our diversified platform and our successful expansion into other high quality, recurring professional services. Fourth quarter results met our plan and were up nicely over the prior year, which itself was a strong quarter,” said Jay S. Hennick, Global Chairman & CEO. 

“Last week, we achieved another milestone, agreeing to acquire Ayesa Engineering – a world class business and a rare strategic opportunity of this scale. This acquisition meaningfully expands our avenues for growth, strengthening our ability to scale organically, pursue further acquisitions, and cross sell engineering capabilities across our global client base.”

“Over the past five years, despite challenging conditions, Colliers has doubled in size, delivering compound annual growth of approximately 15%. With strong momentum entering 2026, we expect to sustain this level of performance as our strategy – focused on recurring, scalable, and complementary high value businesses – continues to drive durable growth and long-term shareholder value,” concluded Mr. Hennick.

About Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle.

Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership — driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders.

With $5.6 billion in annual revenues, 24,000 professionals, and $108 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com.

Segmented Fourth Quarter Results
Commercial Real Estate (previously named Real Estate Services) revenues totalled $1.03 billion, up 9% (up 7% in local currency) versus a strong prior year quarter. Net revenues were $966.6 million, up 9% (up 7% in local currency). Capital Markets revenues were up 15% with robust growth in the US and more modest gains in most other markets versus a strong prior year comparative. Leasing generated steady growth, up 4% largely driven by the US, which was up 12% on continued strength in office and industrial asset classes. Outsourcing revenues were up 10% with growth across all services, led by valuation and advisory. Adjusted EBITDA was $152.8 million, up 12% (9% in local currency) with net margin up 50 basis points driven by gains in operating leverage. The GAAP operating earnings were $109.8 million, relative to $107.9 million in the prior year quarter.

Engineering revenues totalled $433.0 million, up 3% (1% in local currency) compared to the prior year quarter, tempered by lower pass-through costs primarily in project management operations. Net revenues (excluding subconsultant and other pass-through costs) were $329.1 million, up 10% (8% in local currency) driven by the favourable impact of recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA was $40.8 million, up 7% (5% in local currency) over the prior year quarter, with the net margin down slightly on lower productivity. The GAAP operating earnings were $11.6 million relative to $8.0 million in the prior year quarter.

Investment Management revenues were $143.7 million, up 5% (4% in local currency) relative to the prior year quarter. Net revenues (excluding pass-through performance fees) were $132.1 million, up 7% (6% in local currency) driven by the favourable impact of a recent acquisition. Adjusted EBITDA was $56.2 million, up 3% (2% in local currency) compared to the prior year quarter from the favourable impact of the acquisition, partly offset by continued investments to unify the platform under the Harrison Street Asset Management brand. GAAP operating earnings were $36.0 million in the quarter versus $38.0 million in the prior year quarter. Assets under management were $108.2 billion as of December 31, 2025, flat relative to September 30, 2025, and up 9% from December 31, 2024.

Unallocated global corporate costs as reported in Adjusted EBITDA were $4.6 million relative to $3.4 million in the prior year quarter. The corporate GAAP operating loss was $21.8 million compared to $32.5 million in the prior year quarter.

Segmented Full Year Results
Commercial Real Estate revenues totalled $3.29 billion, up 7% (7% in local currency) versus $3.07 billion in the prior year. Net revenues were $3.06 billion, up 7% (7% in local currency). Capital Markets revenues accelerated throughout the year and were up 16% with solid growth across all asset classes and geographies. Leasing revenues were up 2% for the year against a strong prior year comparative. Outsourcing revenues were up 7%, primarily led by higher valuation and advisory activity. Adjusted EBITDA was $366.9 million, up 10% (9% in local currency) compared to $333.4 million in the prior year, with net margins benefitting from higher Capital Markets activity as well as operating leverage. The GAAP operating earnings were $259.4 million, relative to $231.4 million in the prior year.

Engineering revenues totalled $1.73 billion, up 40% (39% in local currency) compared to $1.24 billion in the prior year. Net revenues (note 4) were $1.31 billion relative to $931.2 million in the prior year, up a strong 40% (39% in local currency) driven by the favourable impact of recent acquisitions and solid internal growth. Adjusted EBITDA was $164.7 million, up 50% (49% in local currency) compared to $109.9 million in the prior year, with net margins benefitting from productivity gains. The GAAP operating earnings were $52.7 million relative to $40.6 million in the prior year.

Investment Management revenues were $532.3 million, relative to $512.6 million in the prior year, up 4% (3% in local currency). Net revenues were $495.6 million, up 1% (up 1% in local currency). The prior year included catch-up fees from certain funds that did not repeat this year. Adjusted EBITDA was $214.8 million up 1% (flat in local currency) compared to the prior year. The GAAP operating earnings were $134.2 million versus $199.1 million in the prior year, with the variance largely attributable to the reversal of contingent consideration expense related to an acquisition in the prior year.

Unallocated global corporate costs as reported in Adjusted EBITDA were $14.0 million relative to $12.8 million in the prior year. The corporate GAAP operating loss, which includes stock-based compensation expense, was $75.3 million compared to $81.9 million in the prior year.

2026 Outlook
The Company anticipates continuing solid annual internal growth in 2026, along with the impact of several recently completed acquisitions and the recently announced acquisition of Ayesa Engineering, which is expected to close late in the second quarter. On a consolidated basis, the Company expects to deliver mid teens growth in revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS during 2026. The outlook drivers by segment are discussed in the accompanying earnings call presentation.

The financial outlook is based on the Company’s best available information as of the date of this press release, and remains subject to change based on numerous macroeconomic, geopolitical, international trade, health, social and related factors. The outlook includes the anticipated impact of the closing of Ayesa Engineering in the second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions being met. The outlook does not include any further acquisitions.

Conference Call
Colliers will be holding a conference call on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the quarter’s results. The call will be simultaneously web cast and can be accessed live or after the call at corporate.colliers.com in the Events section.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release includes or may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the Company’s financial performance outlook and statements regarding goals, beliefs, strategies, objectives, plans or current expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include: economic conditions, especially as they relate to commercial and consumer credit conditions and consumer spending, particularly in regions where the business may be concentrated; commercial real estate and real asset values, vacancy rates and general conditions of financial liquidity for real estate transactions; trends in pricing and risk assumption for commercial real estate services; the effect of significant movements in capitalization rates across different asset types; a reduction by companies in their reliance on outsourcing for their commercial real estate needs, which would affect revenues and operating performance; competition in the markets served by the Company; the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, including associated impacts on the Company’s services, competitive environment, ability to hire/retain specialized talent, cybersecurity, and legal and governance risks; the ability to attract new clients and to retain clients and renew related contracts; the ability to attract new capital commitments to Investment Management funds and retain existing capital under management; the ability to retain and incentivize employees; increases in wage and benefit costs; the effects of changes in interest rates on the cost of borrowing; unexpected increases in operating costs, such as insurance, workers’ compensation and health care; changes in the frequency or severity of insurance incidents relative to historical experience; the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates in relation to the US dollar on the Company’s Canadian dollar, Euro, Australian dollar and UK pound sterling denominated revenues and expenses; the impact of pandemics on client demand for the Company’s services, the ability of the Company to deliver its services and the health and productivity of its employees; the impact of global climate change; the impact of political events including elections, referenda, trade policy changes, immigration policy changes, hostilities, war and terrorism on the Company’s operations; the ability to identify and make acquisitions at reasonable prices and successfully integrate acquired operations; the ability to execute on, and adapt to, information technology strategies and trends; the ability to comply with laws and regulations, including real estate investment management and mortgage banking licensure, labour and employment laws and regulations, as well as the anti-corruption laws and trade sanctions; and changes in government laws and policies at the federal, state/provincial or local level that may adversely impact the business.

Additional information and risk factors identified in the Company’s other periodic filings with Canadian and US securities regulators are adopted herein and a copy of which can be obtained at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and are subject to change. All forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Except as required by applicable law, Colliers undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Summary unaudited financial information is provided in this press release. This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and MD&A to be made available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase an interest in any fund.

Colliers International Group Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(in thousands of US$, except per share amounts)
     Three months  Twelve months
     ended December 31  ended December 31
(unaudited)  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Revenues $1,606,545  $1,501,617 
 
$5,558,462 
 
$4,822,024 
               
Cost of revenues  957,366   894,598   3,332,381   2,899,949 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  441,298   414,033   1,568,540   1,339,063 
Depreciation  20,373   17,510   77,355   66,239 
Amortization of intangible assets  46,149   47,666   178,660   155,363 
Acquisition-related items (1)  5,582   6,410   29,872   (27,802)
Loss on disposal of operations  290   -   696   - 
Operating earnings  135,487   121,400   370,958   389,212 
Interest expense, net  21,610   23,181   82,373   85,779 
Equity earnings from non-consolidated investments  (3,275)  (2,030)  (12,461)  (7,270)
Other income  (456)  54   (3,661)  (410)
Earnings before income tax  117,608   100,195   304,707   311,113 
Income tax  31,078   18,699   80,154   74,177 
Net earnings  86,530   81,496   224,553   236,936 
Non-controlling interest share of earnings  21,352   18,894   57,845   53,968 
Non-controlling interest redemption increment  4,062   (12,515)
 

 
63,608   21,243 
Net earnings attributable to Company $61,116 
 
$75,117  $103,100 
 
$161,725 
               
Net earnings per common share            
               
 Basic $1.20  $1.49  $2.03  $3.24 
               
 Diluted $1.19  $1.47  $2.02  $3.22 
               
Adjusted EPS (2) $2.34  $2.26  $6.58  $5.75 
               
Weighted average common shares (thousands)            
  Basic  50,995   50,507   50,784   49,897 
  Diluted  51,266   51,036   51,083   50,182 


  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(1)   Acquisition-related items include contingent acquisition consideration fair value adjustments, contingent acquisition consideration-related compensation expense and transaction costs.
(2)   See definition and reconciliation below.

Colliers International Group Inc.      
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets      
(in thousands of US$) 
        
  December 31, December 31, 
(unaudited)2025 2024 
        
Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$207,902 $176,257 
Restricted cash (1) 48,981  41,724 
Accounts receivable and contract assets 990,329  869,948 
Mortgage warehouse receivables (2) 140,095  77,559 
Prepaids and other assets 378,453  323,117 
Warehouse fund assets 56,050  110,779 
 Current assets 1,821,810  1,599,384 
Other non-current assets 249,040  220,299 
Warehouse fund assets 73,785  94,334 
Fixed assets 251,462  227,311 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 443,404  398,507 
Deferred tax assets, net 93,857  79,258 
Goodwill and intangible assets 3,855,109  3,481,524 
 Total assets$6,788,467
 
$6,100,617
 
        
Liabilities and shareholders' equity      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$1,267,118
 
$1,140,605 
Other current liabilities 112,963  109,439 
Long-term debt - current 8,119  6,061 
Mortgage warehouse credit facilities (2) 133,259  72,642 
Operating lease liabilities - current 99,696  92,950 
Liabilities related to warehouse fund assets 33,679  86,344 

 
Current liabilities 1,654,834
 

 
1,508,041
 
Long-term debt - non-current 1,625,392  1,502,414 
Operating lease liabilities - non-current 419,198  383,921 
Other liabilities 129,776  135,479 
Deferred tax liabilities, net 90,996  78,459 
Liabilities related to warehouse fund assets 48,782  14,103 
Redeemable non-controlling interests 1,285,046  1,152,618 
Shareholders' equity 1,534,443  1,325,582 

 
Total liabilities and equity$6,788,467
 
$6,100,617
 
        
Supplemental balance sheet information      
Total debt (3)$1,633,511 $1,508,475 
Total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents (3) 1,425,609  1,332,218 
Net debt / pro forma adjusted EBITDA ratio (4) 2.0  2.0 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(1)   Restricted cash consists primarily of cash amounts set aside to satisfy legal or contractual requirements arising in the normal course of business.
(2)   Mortgage warehouse receivables represent mortgage loans receivable, the majority of which are offset by borrowings under mortgage warehouse credit facilities which fund loans that financial institutions have committed to purchase.
(3)   Excluding mortgage warehouse credit facilities.
(4)   Net debt for financial leverage ratio excludes restricted cash and mortgage warehouse credit facilities, in accordance with debt agreements.

Colliers International Group Inc.            
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows       
(in thousands of US$)
    Three months ended  Twelve months ended
    December 31  December 31
(unaudited)  2025   2024   2025   2024 
              
Cash provided by (used in)            
              
Operating activities            
Net earnings $86,530  $81,496  $224,553  $236,936 
Items not affecting cash:            
 Depreciation and amortization  66,522   65,176   256,015   221,602 
 Gains attributable to mortgage servicing rights  (4,471)  (4,185)  (31,237)  (15,363)
 Gains attributable to the fair value of loan            
 premiums and origination fees  (4,239)  (3,776)  (24,207)  (13,000)
 Deferred income tax  3,140   (16,615)  (16,044)  (30,538)
 Other  29,499   44,105   86,929   44,581 
    176,981   166,201   496,009   444,218 
              
Increase in accounts receivable, prepaid            
 expenses and other assets  (49,033)  (45,720)  (211,849)  (209,951)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued            
 expenses and other liabilities  14,228   (22,071)  (44,582)  16,054 
Increase in accrued compensation  107,428   111,622   75,028   63,173 
Contingent acquisition consideration paid  (350)  (250)  (7,402)  (3,357)
Mortgage origination activities, net  7,024   4,078   23,093   14,861 
Sales to AR Facility, net  415   1,447   (157)  1,011 
Net cash provided by operating activities  256,693   215,307   330,140   326,009 
              
Investing activities            
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired  (33,726)  (44,766)  (262,170)  (517,176)
Purchases of fixed assets  (30,846)  (19,574)  (78,702)  (65,085)
Purchases of warehouse fund assets  2,285   (46,231)  (159,517)  (319,250)
Proceeds from disposal of warehouse fund assets  14,002   -   94,528   76,438 
Cash collections on AR Facility deferred purchase price  45,008   35,776   164,257   137,581 
Other investing activities  (18,344)  6,041   (93,032)  (95,610)
Net cash used in investing activities
 

 
(21,621)
 

 
(68,754)
 

 
(334,636)
 

 
(783,102)
              
Financing activities            
Increase (decrease) in long-term debt, net  (213,101)  (198,110)  185,619   221,573 
Purchases of non-controlling interests, net  (9,089)  6,721   (43,856)  (11,068)
Dividends paid to common shareholders  -   -   (15,212)  (14,674)
Distributions paid to non-controlling interests  (9,528)  (5,316)  (70,771)  (71,618)
Issuance of subordinate voting shares  -   -   -   286,924 
Other financing activities  12,047   12,979   18,294   41,075 
Net cash provided by financing activities  (219,671)  (183,726)  74,074   452,212 
              
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash,            

 
cash equivalents and restricted cash  (16,627)  9,896   (30,676)  3,787 
              
Net change in cash and cash            
 equivalents and restricted cash  (1,226)  (27,277)  38,902   (1,094)
Cash and cash equivalents and            
 restricted cash, beginning of period  258,109   245,258   217,981   219,075 
Cash and cash equivalents and            
 restricted cash, end of period $256,883  $217,981  $256,883  $217,981 


 

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Segmented Results
(in thousands of US dollars)
                
  Commercial   Investment    
(unaudited)Real Estate 1 Engineering Management Corporate Total
Three months ended December 31             
2025              
 Revenues$1,029,652 $433,027 $143,650 $216  $1,606,545
 Net Revenues 966,635  329,134  132,068  216   1,428,053
 Adjusted EBITDA 152,801  40,756  56,156  (4,616)  245,097
 Operating earnings (loss) 109,759  11,562  35,954  (21,788)  135,487
                
2024              
 Revenues$943,528 $421,361 $136,616 $112  $1,501,617
 Net Revenues 888,751  300,174  123,785  112   1,312,822
 Adjusted EBITDA 136,164  38,115  54,374  (3,363)  225,290
 Operating earnings (loss) 107,884  7,995  37,976  (32,455)  121,400
                
                
  Commercial   Investment    
 Real Estate Engineering Management Corporate Total
Twelve months ended December 31             
2025              
 Revenues$3,290,578 $1,734,940 $532,274 $670  $5,558,462
 Net Revenues 3,064,458  1,305,808  495,597  670   4,866,533
 Adjusted EBITDA 366,937  164,681  214,825  (13,978)  732,465
 Operating earnings (loss) 259,421  52,711  134,160  (75,334)  370,958
                
2024              
 Revenues$3,071,610 $1,237,384 $512,593 $437  $4,822,024
 Net Revenues 2,858,933  931,242  488,979  437   4,279,591
 Adjusted EBITDA 333,400  109,929  213,675  (12,759)  644,245
 Operating earnings (loss) 231,392  40,609  199,105  (81,894)  389,212
                
1Previously named Real Estate Services.         

Non-GAAP Measures
1. Reconciliation of revenues to net revenues

Net revenues are defined as revenues excluding subconsultant and other reimbursable direct costs in Commercial Real Estate and Engineering segments as well as historical pass-through performance fees in Investment Management segment to better reflect the operating performance of the business.

  Commercial   Investment    
 Real Estate Engineering Management Corporate Total
Three months ended December 31             
2025              
 Revenues$1,029,652  $433,027  $143,650  $216 $1,606,545 
  Subconsultant and other direct costs (63,017)  (103,893)  -   -  (166,910)
  Historical pass-through performance fees -   -   (11,582)  -  (11,582)
 Net Revenues$966,635  $329,134  $132,068  $216 $1,428,053 
                
2024              
 Revenues$943,528  $421,361  $136,616  $112 $1,501,617 
 Subconsultant and other direct costs (54,777)  (121,187)  -   -  (175,964)
 Historical pass-through performance fees -   -   (12,831)  -  (12,831)
 Net Revenues$888,751  $300,174  $123,785  $112 $1,312,822 
                
                
  Commercial   Investment    
 Real Estate Engineering Management Corporate Total
Twelve months ended December 31             
2025              
 Revenues$3,290,578  $1,734,940  $532,274  $670 $5,558,462 
  Subconsultant and other direct costs (226,120)  (429,132)  -   -  (655,252)
  Historical pass-through performance fees -   -   (36,677)  -  (36,677)
 Net Revenues$3,064,458  $1,305,808  $495,597  $670 $4,866,533 
                
2024              
 Revenues$3,071,610  $1,237,384  $512,593  $437 $4,822,024 
 Subconsultant and other direct costs (212,677)  (306,142)  -   -  (518,819)
 Historical pass-through performance fees -   -   (23,614)  -  (23,614)
 Net Revenues$2,858,933  $931,242  $488,979  $437 $4,279,591 

2. Reconciliation of net earnings to Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net earnings, adjusted to exclude: (i) income tax; (ii) other income; (iii) interest expense; (iv) loss on disposal of operations; (v) depreciation and amortization, including amortization of mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”); (vi) gains attributable to MSRs; (vii) acquisition-related items (including contingent acquisition consideration fair value adjustments, contingent acquisition consideration-related compensation expense and transaction costs); (viii) restructuring, optimization and integration costs and (ix) stock-based compensation expense, including related to the CEO’s performance-based long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”). We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our own operating performance and our ability to service debt, as well as an integral part of our planning and reporting systems. Additionally, we use this measure in conjunction with discounted cash flow models to determine the Company’s overall enterprise valuation and to evaluate acquisition targets. We present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure because we believe such measure is useful to investors as a reasonable indicator of operating performance because of the low capital intensity of the Company’s service operations. We believe this measure is a financial metric used by many investors to compare companies, especially in the services industry. This measure is not a recognized measure of financial performance of the consolidated Company under GAAP in the United States, and should not be considered as a substitute for operating earnings, net earnings or cash flow from operating activities, as determined in accordance with GAAP. Our method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may differ from other issuers and accordingly, this measure may not be comparable to measures used by other issuers. A reconciliation of net earnings to Adjusted EBITDA appears below.

  Three months ended Twelve months ended
 December 31 December 31
(in thousands of US$)2025  2024  2025  2024 
             
Net earnings$86,530  $81,496  $224,553  $236,936 
Income tax 31,078   18,699   80,154   74,177 
Other income, including equity earnings from non-consolidated investments (3,731)  (1,976)  (16,122)  (7,680)
Interest expense, net 21,610   23,181   82,373   85,779 
Operating earnings 135,487   121,400   370,958   389,212 
Loss on disposal of operations 290   -   696   - 
Depreciation and amortization 66,522   65,176   256,015   221,602 
Gains attributable to MSRs (4,471)  (4,185)  (31,237)  (15,363)
Equity earnings from non-consolidated investments 3,275   2,030   12,461   7,270 
Acquisition-related items 5,582   6,410   29,872   (27,802)
Restructuring, optimization and integration costs 16,853   9,365   38,079   23,285 
Stock-based compensation expense 21,559   25,094   55,621   46,041 
Adjusted EBITDA$245,097  $225,290  $732,465  $644,245 

3. Reconciliation of net earnings and diluted net earnings per common share to adjusted net earnings and Adjusted EPS

Adjusted EPS is defined as diluted net earnings per share adjusted for the effect, after income tax, of: (i) the non-controlling interest redemption increment; (ii) loss on disposal of operations; (iii) amortization expense related to intangible assets recognized in connection with acquisitions and MSRs; (iv) gains attributable to MSRs; (v) acquisition-related items; (vi) restructuring, optimization and integration costs and (vii) stock-based compensation expense, including related to the CEO’s LTIP. We believe this measure is useful to investors because it provides a supplemental way to understand the underlying operating performance of the Company and enhances the comparability of operating results from period to period. Adjusted EPS is not a recognized measure of financial performance under GAAP, and should not be considered as a substitute for diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP. Our method of calculating this non-GAAP measure may differ from other issuers and, accordingly, this measure may not be comparable to measures used by other issuers. A reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted net earnings and of diluted net earnings per share to adjusted EPS appears below.

  Three months ended Twelve months ended
 December 31 December 31
(in thousands of US$)2025  2024  2025  2024 
             
Net earnings$86,530  $81,496  $224,553  $236,936 
Non-controlling interest share of earnings (21,352)  (18,894)  (57,845)  (53,968)
Loss on disposal of operations 290   -   696   - 
Amortization of intangible assets 46,149   47,666   178,660   155,363 
Gains attributable to MSRs (4,471)  (4,185)  (31,237)  (15,363)
Acquisition-related items 5,582   6,410   29,872   (27,802)
Restructuring, optimization and integration costs 16,853   9,365   38,079   23,285 
Stock-based compensation expense 21,559   25,094   55,621   46,041 
Income tax on adjustments (20,313)  (24,287)  (65,936)  (50,403)
Non-controlling interest on adjustments (10,922)  (7,409)  (36,385)  (25,740)
Adjusted net earnings$119,905  $115,256  $336,078  $288,349 
             


  Three months ended Twelve months ended
 December 31 December 31
(in US$)2025  2024  2025  2024 
             
Diluted net earnings per common share$1.19  $1.47  $2.02  $3.22 
Non-controlling interest redemption increment              0.08   (0.25)  1.25   0.42 
Gain on disposal of operations, net of tax 0.01   -   (0.03)  - 
Amortization expense, net of tax 0.55   0.50   2.18   1.98 
Gains attributable to MSRs, net of tax (0.05)  (0.05)  (0.35)  (0.17)
Acquisition-related items, net of tax (0.02)  0.08   0.16   (0.75)
Restructuring, optimization and integration costs, net of tax 0.23   0.14   0.50   0.35 
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax 0.35   0.37   0.85   0.70 
Adjusted EPS$2.34  $2.26  $6.58  $5.75 
             
Diluted weighted average shares for Adjusted EPS (thousands) 51,266   51,036   51,083   50,182 

4. Reconciliation of net cash flow from operations to free cash flow

Free cash flow is defined as net cash flow from operating activities plus contingent acquisition consideration paid, less purchases of fixed assets, plus cash collections on AR Facility deferred purchase price less distributions to non-controlling interests. We use free cash flow as a measure to evaluate and monitor operating performance as well as our ability to service debt, fund acquisitions and pay dividends to shareholders. We present free cash flow as a supplemental measure because we believe this measure is a financial metric used by many investors to compare valuation and liquidity measures across companies, especially in the services industry. This measure is not a recognized measure of financial performance under GAAP in the United States, and should not be considered as a substitute for operating earnings, net earnings or cash flow from operating activities, as determined in accordance with GAAP. Our method of calculating free cash flow may differ from other issuers and accordingly, this measure may not be comparable to measures used by other issuers. A reconciliation of net cash flow from operating activities to free cash flow appears below.

  Three months ended Twelve months ended
 December 31 December 31
(in thousands of US$)2025  2024  2025  2024 
             
Net cash provided by operating activities$256,693  $215,307  $330,140  $326,009 
Contingent acquisition consideration paid 350   250   7,402   3,357 
Purchase of fixed assets (30,846)  (19,574)  (78,702)  (65,085)
Cash collections on AR Facility deferred purchase price 45,008   35,776   164,257   137,581 
Distributions paid to non-controlling interests (9,528)  (5,316)  (70,771)  (71,618)
Free cash flow$261,677  $226,443  $352,326  $330,244 

5. Local currency revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth rate and internal revenue growth rate measures

Percentage revenue and Adjusted EBITDA variances presented on a local currency basis are calculated by translating the current period results of our non-US dollar denominated operations to US dollars using the foreign currency exchange rates from the periods against which the current period results are being compared. Internal growth, presented as percentage revenue variance, is calculated assuming no impact from acquired entities in the current and prior periods. Revenue from acquired entities, including any foreign exchange impacts, are treated as acquisition growth until the respective anniversaries of the acquisitions. We believe that these revenue growth rate methodologies provide a framework for assessing the Company’s performance and operations excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and acquisitions. Since these revenue growth rate measures are not calculated under GAAP, they may not be comparable to similar measures used by other issuers.

6. Assets under management

We use the term assets under management (“AUM”) as a measure of the scale of our Investment Management operations. AUM is defined as the gross market value of operating assets and the projected gross cost of development assets of the funds, partnerships and accounts to which we provide management and advisory services, including capital that such funds, partnerships and accounts have the right to call from investors pursuant to capital commitments. Our definition of AUM may differ from those used by other issuers and as such may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other issuers.

7. Fee paying assets under management

We use the term fee paying assets under management (“FPAUM”) to represent only the AUM on which the Company is entitled to receive management fees. We believe this measure is useful in providing additional insight into the capital base upon which the Company earns management fees. Our definition of FPAUM may differ from those used by other issuers and as such may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other issuers.

8. Adjusted EBITDA from recurring revenue percentage

Adjusted EBITDA from recurring revenue percentage is computed on a trailing twelve-month basis and represents the proportion of Adjusted EBITDA (note 2) that is derived from Engineering, Outsourcing and Investment Management service lines. All these service lines represent medium to long-term duration revenue streams that are either contractual or repeatable in nature. Adjusted EBITDA for this purpose is calculated in the same manner as for our debt agreement covenant calculation purposes, incorporating the expected full year impact of business acquisitions and dispositions.

COMPANY CONTACTS:
Jay S. Hennick
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Christian Mayer
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 960-9500


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