Colliers International Group Inc. Investor Presentation September 2015
Dec 29, 2015
Colliers International Group Inc.
Investor Presentation
September 2015
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements included herein constitute “forward‐looking statements” within the
meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward‐looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may
cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry
results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. Such factors include, among
others, the following: general economic and business conditions, which will, among other
things, impact demand for the Company’s services, service industry conditions and
capacity; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategy, including the
Company’s ability to acquire suitable acquisition candidates on acceptable terms and
successfully integrate newly acquired businesses with its existing businesses; changes in
or the failure to comply with government regulations (especially safety and environmental
laws and regulations); and other factors which are described in the Company’s filings with
the Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Recently Completed Transaction
Colliers International is a global leader in commercial real estate services
Previously a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (since 2004)
Recent spin-out of residential property management and property services operations into separate public company
Shareholders received one share in each company
Transaction closed June 1, 2015
Rationale
Different business models, fundamentals and capital requirements
Simplifies story, sharpens focus and maximizes flexibility
Increases visibility among investors and clients
Market Adoption
Significant insider ownership (greater than 20%)
CEO maintains control and oversight
Dual listing on NASDAQ and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
Tickers: NASDAQ: CIGI, TSX: CIG
US$0.08 per share annual dividend (paid semi-annually)
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Colliers International Group Inc.New independent public company
Colliers International Group Inc.Global leader in commercial real estate services
(1) Twelve months ended June 30, 2015.
Highly regarded global brand and platform with broad array of services
502 offices in 67 countries (with affiliates)
10,000 employees, 219 offices in 41 countries
$78.9 billion in transaction value
1.3 billion square feet managed
Diversified by services and revenue and Adjusted EBITDA by geography
Strong cash flows, modest CapEx, high variable costs
Experienced management team
Significant growth opportunities in industry ripe for consolidation
Revenue by Service(1)
Revenue and AEBITDA by Geography(1)
51%
25%
24%
AmericasEMEAAsia Pacific
Summary Overview
37%
31%
32%
Outsourcing & Advisory Sales Brokerage Lease Brokerage
44%
27%
29%
AmericasEMEAAsia Pacific
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Colliers InternationalAn overnight success story……a century in the making!
Revenues grew 600% since 2004 - $250M to $1.6B in 2014
Key Milestones
1898 Macaulay Nicolls founded in Vancouver, Canada
1976 Colliers International Property Consultants established in Australia
1985-87 Establishes in Canada, expands to the US and then to Asia
1990 Expands into Central Europe and Latin America
2004 FirstService acquires largest Colliers operations and begins consolidation
2010 FirstService takes control of International brand
2012 Colliers UK acquired, establishing significant presence in Western Europe
2013 Colliers Germany acquired, further strengthening Western Europe
2014 Colliers France established through acquisition of AOS Group
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Investment Highlights
Top-Tier Global Brand and Reputation
Global Full Service Platform with
Market Leading Scale
Proprietary Tools, Training, Technology
and Marketing
Experienced and Tenured Management
Team
Impressive Track Record and History of Creating Shareholders
Value
“Enterprising” Culture with Significant Insider
Ownership
Global platform + multiple services + highly recognized brand = competitive advantage in a consolidating CRE services industry
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Sales and Lease Brokerage DivisionAcross multiple geographies and diverse client base
Key Services Description
Landlord Representation
Work for property owners to secure tenants and other occupiers
Property positioning and marketplace management
Support landlords’ ownership goals
Tenant Representation
Assist occupiers locate and secure locations
Support occupiers with strategic negotiations and advise on terms
Capital Markets & Investment Services
Deep expertise across all asset classes
Maximize real estate investment returns for clients
Provide debt and financing strategy advice and placement support
63% of revenue(1) (versus 85% in 2004)
Sales and lease brokerage across diversified client base, geographies, industries, clients
3,100+ estate professionals
Transaction value $78.9 billion in 2014
50%
21%
18%
11%
Office Industrial
Retail and Multi-family Other
Revenue by Asset Classes(1)
5(1) Twelve months ended June 30, 2015.
Outsourcing and Advisory Services DivisionProfessional advisory for large and recurring clients
Valuation & Advisory, Property
Marketing and Research39%
Property & Asset Mgmt26%
Project Mgmt & Workplace Solutions
35%
37% of revenue(1) (up from 15% in 2004)
Manage real estate portfolios and transactions for clients
1.3 billion square feet under management
Leverage global network of 5,000+ advisors
Top tier outsourcing platform with global capabilities
Same client segments as the Sales and Lease Brokerage Division
Key Outsourcing and Advisory Services
Corporate Solutions Services for large,
geographically-diverse portfolios
Valuation & Advisory Services
Wide range of valuation, realty tax and other advisory services
Property and Asset Management Services
Property oversight and facility management
Project Management Project management
services for a wide range of projects
Workplace Solutions Full suite of consulting
services for occupiers
Property Marketing Turnkey property marketing
solutions
Research Services Insights on real estate
trends
Revenue Segments(1,2)
(1) Twelve months ended June 30, 2015.(2) Corporate Solutions is embedded in each revenue segment shown above.
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Firm (Top 5) 2014 Revenue
Colliers International $2.3B(1)
CBRE $9.0B
JLL $5.4B
DTZ(2) $2.9B
C&W(2) $2.8B
Firm (Top 5) 2014 Revenue
Deloitte & Touche $34.2B
PwC $34.0B
E&Y $27.4B
KPMG $24.8B
BDO $7.0B
Source: International Accounting BulletinSource: Commercial Property Executive
(1) Revenue includes affiliates.(2) In May 2015, DTZ and C&W announced a plan to merge.
Market Share Top 5 = 15% Market Share Top 5 = 71%
$148 billion global market
Continued outsourcing trends will drive market growth
Massive opportunity for market and service line expansion (e.g., facility management)
Highly fragmented and consolidating industry
Total Global Real Estate: $148 Billion Total Global Accounting: $180 Billion
As a top tier player, Colliers is uniquely positioned to realize on the growth opportunity of a large, consolidating and increasingly global industry
Highly Attractive Market OpportunityConsolidating industry
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Internal Growth
Leverage “Colliers
International” Brand to Expand
Market Share
Leverage Industry
Recognized Culture to
Attract, Develop and Retain Top
Talent
Execute on Robust Pipeline of Acquisitions
and Extend Service Lines
Acquisitions
Compelling Growth ProspectsBalanced growth strategy
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Constitutes 30% of annual revenue growth
Complements internal growth
Increase market share, expand geography, add services
Disciplined approach
Target sellers seeking to leverage global brand and platform
Strengthen sender markets
Diversify services
Deployed $650 million since 2004
Completed 40+ acquisitions
ROI of 15%+
10 Year Track Record of Successful AcquisitionsProven ability to successfully target, acquire and integrate
Balance of Internal & Acquisition Growth
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
$250
$415
$564
$775 $661
$465
$851
$984
$1,159
$1,307
$1,582
Prior Year Revenue Internal Revenue Growth Acquisition Revenue Growth
($ in millions)
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Financial Overview
Sales and Lease Brokerage
Outsourcing and Advisory Services
Long-Term Revenue Diversification TrendContinuing expansion of recurring services and geographies
Achieving a Higher % of Non-transaction Revenues
2004Revenue $250M
LTM June 30, 2015Revenue $1.7B
85%
15%
63%
37%
Achieving Greater Geographic Diversification
Americas
Rest of World
2004Revenue $250M
LTM June 30, 2015Revenue $1.7B
64%
36%51%49%
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Strong 5 Year PerformanceAttractive financial profile with impressive historical growth
Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA (1),(2)
($ in millions)
Revenue CAGR of 18%
Established track record of expanding internally and through acquisition
One of the fastest growing commercial real estate services providers
Adjusted EBITDA CAGR of 55%
Continue margin expansion, 600bps+ improvement since 2010
Consistent execution has driven outstanding long-term performance
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 LTM June 30, 2015
$851 $984$1,159
$1,307$1,582 $1,660
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 LTM June 30, 2015
$27$43
$71
$104
$145$157
3.2% 4.3%6.1%
7.9%9.1% 9.5%
(1) Adjusted EBITDA as presented above is a non-GAAP measure. Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. See Appendix for reconciliation to comparable GAAP measures.
(2) Results are inclusive of estimated incremental corporate costs.
CAGR: 18%
CAGR: 55%
($ in millions)
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Q2 2015 Operating Results
($ in millions, except Adjusted EPS) Q2 2015 Q2 2014
Adjusted Adjusted
Revenue EBITDA(1) Revenue EBITDA(1) Growth(2)
Americas 205.8 17.4 200.3 17.1 7%
EMEA 105.1 17.8 71.2 9.1 70%
Asia Pacific 98.7 12.1 96.8 11.7 15%
Corporate 0.2 (2.7) 0.2 (3.6) nm
Consolidated 409.8 44.6 368.5 34.3 22%
(1) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS as presented above are non-GAAP measures. Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. Please refer to Appendix for reconciliations to comparable GAAP measures.
(2) Revenue growth shown on a local currency basis.
Commentary
Americas – 4% internal revenue growth and 3% from recent acquisitions. Internal growth driven by Outsourcing & Advisory, particularly valuations and project management
EMEA – 31% internal revenue growth and 39% growth from recent acquisitions. Internal growth driven by Sales Brokerage and Lease Brokerage activity, primarily in the UK market
Asia Pacific – 13% internal revenue growth and 2% growth from recent acquisitions. Internal growth led by Lease Brokerage and Sales Brokerage, particularly in Australia and New Zealand
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Adjusted EPS 0.58 0.44 32%
Capital Structure & Leverage
Capital Structure Policy Summary Leverage Metrics
Capital structure reflects Colliers business model
Long-term target of 1.0-1.5x financial leverage(1)
Operating free cash flow to be used to:
Fund internal growth and acquisitions
Pay down debt
Pay dividends
$525 million, 5 year revolving credit facility put in place on June 1, 2015
Significant capacity for continued acquisitions
Consistent covenant package, including maximum 3.5x financial leverage(1)
(1) Expressed as net debt / adjusted EBITDA including annualized contribution from acquisitions.
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($ in millions)
Cash 123.7
Total debt 381.1
Net debt 257.4
LTM Adjusted EBITDA 157.2
LTM Adjusted EBITDA incl. acq. 164.0
Financial leverage(1)1.57
As of June 30, 2015
SummaryStrong global brand in a consolidating industry
Colliers International
Leading player and one of only 3 global, publicly traded CRE companies
More than 16,000 employees, 502 offices, in 67 countries, including affiliates
Substantial growth opportunities in a vast, fragmented, consolidating CRE industry
Strong market conditions supported by stable / growing economies, access to capital, and maturing CRE asset class
Experienced management team with a track record of successful value creation (20% CAGR over 20 years at FirstService)
Significant insider ownership and partnership model with operators provides alignment with public shareholders
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Appendix – Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
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(US$ thousands)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (21,359) $ 13,837
Income tax
Other income, net
Interest expense, net
Operating earnings
Depreciation and amortization
Acquisition-related items
Spin-off stock-based compensation costs
Spin-off transaction costs
Corporate costs allocated to spin-off
Stock-based compensation expense
Adjusted EBITDA $ 44,565 $ 34,344
(16,748)
9,683
1,172
727
18,663
35,400
13,134
Three months ended
1,197
-
-
3,765
June 30, 2015
3,365
(310)
1,556
June 30, 2014
3,287
(141)
1,680
9,698
838
1,380
Appendix – Adjusted EPS Reconciliation
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(US$ thousands)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (21,359) $ 13,837
Non-controlling interest share of earnings
Amortization of intangible assets
Acquisition-related items
Spin-off stock-based compensation costs
Spin-off transaction costs
Corporate costs allocated to spin-off
Stock-based compensation expense
Income tax on adjustments
Non-controlling interest on adjustments
Adjusted net earnings $ 21,607 $ 15,925
(US$)
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations $ (0.79) $ (0.05)
Non-controlling interest redemption increment
Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax
Acquisition-related items
Spin-off stock-based compensation costs
Spin-off transaction costs, net of tax
Corporate costs allocated to spin-off, net of tax
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Adjusted earnings per share $ 0.58 $ 0.44
Three months ended
741 1,406
(5,461) (2,527)
1,172 838
35,400 -
13,134 -
4,204 5,116
June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014
(7,421) (6,166)
-
1,197
June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014
3,765
(344)
Three months ended
0.03
0.26
0.09
0.02
-
-
0.03
0.09
0.01
0.08
0.03
0.96
0.25
0.01