News Release
JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024
Diluted earnings per share were $1.75, up from $0.05 last year; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 were $2.55, up from $2.12
CHICAGO, August 6, 2024 - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) today reported operating performance for the second quarter of 2024. Continued momentum in Resilient6 business line revenue was complemented by solid growth in Transactional6 revenues. These revenue factors, along with the benefit of recent and ongoing cost management efforts, helped deliver strong profit performance for the second quarter.
- Second-quarterrevenue was $5.6 billion, up 12% in local currency1
- Resilient6 revenues increased 16% in local currency and Transactional6 revenues grew 5% in local currency
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- Work Dynamics again achieved double-digit growth, highlighted by a 19% increase in Workplace Management
- Property Management, within Markets Advisory, was up 8% with contributions from most geographies
- Leasing, also within Markets Advisory, increased 5% with broad-based geographic growth led by improvement in the office sector
- Capital Markets delivered modest growth, up 3%, even as investment sales market volumes remain historically suppressed
- Continued profitability improvement primarily driven by revenue growth and the benefit of cost mitigation actions
- Higher cash provided by operating activities contributed to nearly $150 million decrease in net debt for the quarter and improved leverage ratio
"We are pleased with our second quarter results as Work Dynamics led strong resilient revenue growth and our transactional business lines benefited from investments we have made to take advantage of greater commercial real estate activity," said Christian Ulbrich, JLL CEO. "Our bottom-line performance demonstrated the success of our recent and ongoing cost management efforts. In addition to remaining focused on scaling our platform as we anticipate future growth, our connected and diversified platform, along with strategic investments to further differentiate our business, will enhance long-term stakeholder value."
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Summary Financial Results |
Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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($ in millions, except per share data, "LC" = local currency) |
2024 |
2023 |
% Change |
% Change |
2024 |
2023 |
% Change |
% Change |
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|
in USD |
in LC |
in USD |
in LC |
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|
Revenue |
$ |
5,628.7 |
$ |
5,052.5 |
11 % |
12 % |
$ |
10,753.2 |
$ |
9,768.0 |
10 % |
10 % |
|
|
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
$ |
84.4 |
$ |
2.5 |
n.m. |
n.m. |
$ |
150.5 |
$ |
(6.7) |
n.m. |
n.m. |
|
|
Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders1 |
123.2 |
102.2 |
21 % |
23 % |
209.2 |
136.4 |
53 % |
59 % |
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
$ |
1.75 |
$ |
0.05 |
n.m. |
n.m. |
$ |
3.12 |
$ |
(0.14) |
n.m. |
n.m. |
|
|
Adjusted diluted earnings per share1 |
2.55 |
2.12 |
20 % |
23 % |
4.33 |
2.82 |
54 % |
59 % |
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Adjusted EBITDA1 |
$ |
246.3 |
$ |
225.1 |
9 % |
11 % |
$ |
433.4 |
$ |
338.0 |
28 % |
31 % |
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
$ |
273.9 |
$ |
237.0 |
16 % |
n/a |
$ |
(403.6) |
$ |
(479.3) |
16 % |
n/a |
|
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Free Cash Flow5 |
235.7 |
198.1 |
19 % |
n/a |
(485.0) |
(567.5) |
15 % |
n/a |
Note: For discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see the Notes following the Financial Statements in this news release. -continued-
JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 2
Consolidated Second-Quarter 2024 Performance Highlights:
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Consolidated |
Three Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
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Change |
Change |
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|
($ in millions, "LC" = local currency) |
2024 |
2023 |
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|
in USD |
in LC |
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|
Markets Advisory |
$ |
1,078.8 |
$ |
1,025.4 |
5 % |
6 % |
|
Capital Markets |
457.6 |
448.0 |
2 |
3 |
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Work Dynamics |
3,933.3 |
3,374.6 |
17 |
17 |
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JLL Technologies |
56.4 |
60.6 |
(7) |
(7) |
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LaSalle |
102.6 |
143.9 |
(29) |
(27) |
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Total revenue |
$ |
5,628.7 |
$ |
5,052.5 |
11 % |
12 % |
|
Gross contract costs5 |
$ |
3,747.4 |
$ |
3,205.8 |
17 % |
18 % |
|
Platform operating expenses |
1,717.4 |
1,685.7 |
2 |
2 |
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Restructuring and acquisition charges4 |
11.5 |
11.8 |
(3) |
(2) |
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Total operating expenses |
$ |
5,476.3 |
$ |
4,903.3 |
12 % |
12 % |
|
Net non-cash MSR and mortgage banking |
$ |
(11.8) |
$ |
(0.6) |
n.m. |
n.m. |
|
derivative activity1 |
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Adjusted EBITDA1 |
$ |
246.3 |
$ |
225.1 |
9 % |
11 % |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
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Change |
Change |
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2024 |
2023 |
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in USD |
in LC |
||||
|
$ |
2,028.9 |
$ |
1,931.8 |
5 % |
5 % |
|
835.2 |
805.1 |
4 |
4 |
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|
7,572.8 |
6,650.8 |
14 |
14 |
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|
110.3 |
122.0 |
(10) |
(10) |
||
|
206.0 |
258.3 |
(20) |
(19) |
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|
$ |
10,753.2 |
$ |
9,768.0 |
10 % |
10 % |
|
$ |
7,246.1 |
$ |
6,339.1 |
14 % |
15 % |
|
3,227.3 |
3,214.4 |
- |
1 |
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|
13.2 |
47.5 |
(72) |
(72) |
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|
$ |
10,486.6 |
$ |
9,601.0 |
9 % |
10 % |
|
$ |
(20.8) |
$ |
(2.4) |
(767)% |
(753)% |
|
$ |
433.4 |
$ |
338.0 |
28 % |
31 % |
Note: For discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see the Notes following the Financial Statements in this news release. Percentage variances in the Performance Highlights below are calculated and presented on a local currency basis, unless otherwise noted.
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JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 3
Revenue
Revenue increased 12% compared with the prior-year quarter.
Businesses with Resilient6 revenues continued to deliver strong revenue growth, collectively up 16%, highlighted by Workplace Management, within Work Dynamics, up 19%, and Property Management, within Markets Advisory, up 8%. Transactional-revenue businesses grew modestly, collectively up 5%.
The collective increase in Transactional6 revenue was led by Project Management, within Work Dynamics, which grew 13% and Leasing, within Markets Advisory, up 5%. In addition, excluding the impact of non-cash MSR and mortgage banking derivative activity, Investment Sales, Debt/Equity Advisory and Other, within Capital Markets, grew 4%. These increases were meaningfully offset by the expected decline in LaSalle incentive fees, as the prior-year quarter had significant fees associated with the disposition of assets on behalf of clients.
Refer to segment performance highlights for additional detail. The following chart reflects changes in revenue ($ in millions), and percentage changes, for the second quarter of 2024 compared with 2023.
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JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 4
Net income and Adjusted EBITDA
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter was $84.4 million, compared with $2.5 million in 2023, and Adjusted EBITDA was $246.3 million, compared with $225.1 million last year.
Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter were $1.75 compared with $0.05 in the prior year. In the prior-year quarter, diluted earnings per share reflected $103.5 million of net equity losses, representing $1.69 per share, predominantly associated with JLL Technologies. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.55 for the second quarter compared with $2.12 in 2023. The effective tax rates for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 were 19.5% and 21.0%, respectively.
The growth in consolidated profit was primarily attributable to (i) higher revenues, particularly Resilient revenues as well as certain Transactional revenue streams like Leasing, within Markets Advisory,
- the benefit of cost reduction actions largely executed in 2023 coupled with continued cost discipline and (iii) a positive impact associated with the year-over-year timing of incentive compensation accruals. These positive profit drivers were partially offset by (i) $18.0 million of expense, within Capital Markets, associated with the August 2024 repurchase of a loan, (ii) a $12.2 million year-over-year increase in carried interest expense, within JLL Technologies, primarily as a result of the prior-year quarter's reduction in carried interest expense associated with investment equity losses and (iii) LaSalle segment performance, primarily due to expected lower incentive fees.
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $150.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared with a net loss of $6.7 million last year, and Adjusted EBITDA was $433.4 million this year, compared with $338.0 million in 2023. Diluted earnings per share was $3.12 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, up from diluted loss per share of $0.14 in 2023; adjusted diluted earnings per share were $4.33, compared with $2.82 last year.
The following chart reflects the aggregation of segment Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023.
Aggregation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)
$246
$250
$225
$200
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$130 |
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$99 |
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$150 |
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$36 |
$34 |
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$100 |
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$56 |
$71 |
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$50 |
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$35 |
$23 |
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$- |
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$(11) |
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Q2 2023 |
Q2 2024 |
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Markets Advisory |
Capital Markets |
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Work Dynamics |
JLL Technologies |
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LaSalle |
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JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 5
Cash Flows and Capital Allocation:
Net cash provided by operating activities was $273.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared with $237.0 million in the prior-year quarter. Free Cash Flow5 was an inflow of $235.7 million this quarter, compared with $198.1 million in the prior year. The year-over-year higher cash inflow was primarily driven by improved business performance, partially offset by the timing of corporate tax payments.
In the second quarter of 2024, the company repurchased 103,701 shares for $20.1 million. In the second quarter of 2023, 139,295 shares were repurchased, returning $20.0 million to shareholders. As of June 30, 2024, $1,053.4 million remained authorized for repurchase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the company acquired SKAE Power Solutions (SKAE), a New York-based provider of data center technical and project management services. Total purchase consideration included cash paid at closing as well as future payments for guaranteed deferred consideration and contingent earn-outs.
Net Debt, Leverage and Liquidity5:
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June 30, 2024 |
March 31, 2024 |
June 30, 2023 |
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Total Net Debt (in millions) |
$ |
1,752.0 |
1,900.8 |
1,941.5 |
|
Net Leverage Ratio |
1.7x |
1.9x |
2.0x |
|
|
Corporate Liquidity (in millions) |
$ |
2,449.4 |
2,301.7 |
1,902.5 |
The decrease in Net Debt from March 31, 2024, reflected incremental cash flows from operating activities during the second quarter of 2024. The Net Debt reduction from June 30, 2023, was largely attributable to improved cash flows from operations over the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2024, compared with the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2023.
In addition to the Corporate Liquidity detailed above, the company initiated a commercial paper program (the "Program") with $2.5 billion authorized for issuance. The company intends to use proceeds from the Program for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of outstanding borrowings under the existing credit facility. As of June 30, 2024, there were no amounts issued and outstanding under the Program.
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JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 6
Markets Advisory Second-Quarter 2024 Performance Highlights:
|
Markets Advisory |
Three Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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|
Change |
Change |
% Change |
% Change |
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($ in millions, "LC" = local currency) |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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in USD |
in LC |
in USD |
in LC |
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Revenue |
$ |
1,078.8 |
$ |
1,025.4 |
5 % |
6 % |
$ |
2,028.9 |
$ |
1,931.8 |
5 % |
5 % |
|
|
Leasing |
619.1 |
591.4 |
5 |
5 |
1,116.4 |
1,078.4 |
4 |
4 |
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|
Property Management |
436.6 |
409.9 |
7 |
8 |
866.3 |
810.1 |
7 |
8 |
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|
Advisory, Consulting and Other |
23.1 |
24.1 |
(4) |
(3) |
46.2 |
43.3 |
7 |
7 |
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Segment operating expenses |
$ |
965.6 |
$ |
941.4 |
3 % |
3 % |
$ |
1,837.3 |
$ |
1,792.2 |
3 % |
3 % |
|
|
Segment platform operating expenses |
652.9 |
657.1 |
(1) |
- |
1,219.7 |
1,228.8 |
(1) |
- |
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Gross contract costs5 |
312.7 |
284.3 |
10 |
11 |
617.6 |
563.4 |
10 |
11 |
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Adjusted EBITDA1 |
$ |
129.6 |
$ |
99.4 |
30 % |
30 % |
$ |
224.9 |
$ |
171.0 |
32 % |
31 % |
Note: For discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see the Notes following the Financial Statements in this news release. Percentage variances in the Performance Highlights below are calculated and presented on a local currency basis, unless otherwise noted.
The increase in Markets Advisory revenue was primarily driven by Leasing, which achieved growth in most geographies, most notably in the U.S., Greater China, India and Germany. The number of larger-scale deals, where JLL has historically had a greater presence, increased over the prior-year quarter. In addition, Leasing growth was led by the office sector, which saw increased deal size and transaction volumes, partially offset by industrial which had a decline in both deal size and volume. Property Management revenue growth was led by expansion in the Americas and Asia Pacific, including incremental revenue associated with pass-through expenses.
The Adjusted EBITDA increase was predominantly driven by revenue growth and the benefit of cost management actions largely executed in 2023. In addition, the timing of incentive compensation accruals positively impacted year-over-year profit performance for the quarter.
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JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 7
Capital Markets Second-Quarter 2024 Performance Highlights:
|
Capital Markets |
Three Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
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Change |
Change |
Change |
Change |
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($ in millions, "LC" = local currency) |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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|
in USD |
in LC |
in USD |
in LC |
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Revenue |
$ |
457.6 |
$ |
448.0 |
2 % |
3 % |
$ |
835.2 |
$ |
805.1 |
4 % |
4 % |
|
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Investment Sales, Debt/Equity Advisory and |
332.1 |
320.1 |
4 |
4 |
599.8 |
562.5 |
7 |
7 |
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Other, excluding Net non-cash MSR (a) |
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Net non-cash MSR and mortgage banking |
(11.8) |
(0.6) |
n.m. |
n.m. |
(20.8) |
(2.4) |
(767) |
(753) |
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|
derivative activity (a) |
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Value and Risk Advisory |
95.8 |
89.5 |
7 |
8 |
176.0 |
168.6 |
4 |
5 |
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Loan Servicing |
41.5 |
39.0 |
6 |
6 |
80.2 |
76.4 |
5 |
5 |
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Segment operating expenses |
$ |
453.5 |
$ |
433.9 |
5 % |
5 % |
$ |
831.9 |
$ |
799.1 |
4 % |
5 % |
|
|
Segment platform operating expenses |
441.7 |
420.8 |
5 |
6 |
806.5 |
776.7 |
4 |
4 |
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Gross contract costs5 |
11.8 |
13.1 |
(10) |
(9) |
25.4 |
22.4 |
13 |
15 |
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Equity earnings |
$ |
0.5 |
$ |
4.8 |
(90)% |
(90)% |
$ |
0.6 |
$ |
5.4 |
(89)% |
(89)% |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
$ |
33.8 |
$ |
36.0 |
(6)% |
(8)% |
$ |
58.8 |
$ |
46.7 |
26 % |
27 % |
Note: For discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see the Notes following the Financial Statements in this news release. Percentage variances in the Performance Highlights below are calculated and presented on a local currency basis, unless otherwise noted.
- Historically, net non-cash MSR and mortgage banking derivative activity was included in the Investment Sales, Debt/Equity Advisory and Other caption. Effective for Q2 2024, the net non-cash MSR and mortgage banking derivative activity revenue is separately presented in the above table and prior period financial information recast to conform with this presentation.
Capital Markets achieved broad-based revenue growth across all business lines despite residual macroeconomic headwinds, including interest rate uncertainty during the current quarter. Investment Sales, Debt/Equity Advisory and Other, excluding Net non-cash MSR, increased in the office, industrial, and hotels sectors, and was geographically led by the UK, Australia and the United States. Notably, Investment Sales growth in the U.S. was greater than 20%, notably outperforming the broader market for investment sales, which fell 3% according to JLL Research. Revenue growth was partially offset by the impact of net non-cash MSR and mortgage banking derivative activity as well as a decline in Equity Advisory.
The increase in segment operating expenses was largely due to an $18.0 million impact associated with the August 2024 repurchase of a loan which JLL originated and then sold to Fannie Mae. This impact includes the amount of the repurchase price in excess of unpaid principal balance, for items such as unpaid interest, as well as current estimated losses associated with the repurchased loan, reflecting the current underlying value of the collateral.
The slight decline in Adjusted EBITDA was attributable to the aforementioned negative impact associated with the repurchased loan, which overshadowed the revenue growth described above and the benefit associated with cost management actions largely executed in 2023. In addition, the lower equity earnings reflected a $4.6 million benefit in the prior-year quarter which, as expected, did not recur this year.
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JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 8
Work Dynamics Second-Quarter 2024 Performance Highlights:
|
Work Dynamics |
Three Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
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|
Change |
Change |
Change |
Change |
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|
($ in millions, "LC" = local currency) |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|||||||||
|
in USD |
in LC |
in USD |
in LC |
||||||||||
|
Revenue |
$ |
3,933.3 |
$ |
3,374.6 |
17 % |
17 % |
$ |
7,572.8 |
$ |
6,650.8 |
14 % |
14 % |
|
|
Workplace Management |
3,021.1 |
2,553.4 |
18 |
19 |
5,892.8 |
5,050.6 |
17 |
17 |
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|
Project Management |
788.1 |
703.2 |
12 |
13 |
1,444.5 |
1,379.5 |
5 |
5 |
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|
Portfolio Services and Other |
124.1 |
118.0 |
5 |
5 |
235.5 |
220.7 |
7 |
6 |
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|
Segment operating expenses |
$ |
3,883.3 |
$ |
3,338.9 |
16 % |
17 % |
$ |
7,493.7 |
$ |
6,608.9 |
13 % |
14 % |
|
|
Segment platform operating expenses |
470.6 |
442.1 |
6 |
7 |
910.4 |
877.9 |
4 |
4 |
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|
Gross contract costs5 |
3,412.7 |
2,896.8 |
18 |
18 |
6,583.3 |
5,731.0 |
15 |
15 |
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|
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
$ |
71.1 |
$ |
56.2 |
27 % |
26 % |
$ |
122.0 |
$ |
81.9 |
49 % |
50 % |
Note: For discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see the Notes following the Financial Statements in this news release. Percentage variances in the Performance Highlights below are calculated and presented on a local currency basis, unless otherwise noted.
Work Dynamics revenue growth was led by continued strong performance in Workplace Management, as Americas contract wins and mandate expansions from 2023 onboarded. Project Management revenue grew over the prior-year quarter, primarily in the Americas and Asia Pacific, where higher pass-through costs drove the increase in revenue and management fees increased low single digits.
The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to the top-line performance described above, largely driven by Workplace Management, and continued cost discipline. In addition, the timing of incentive compensation accruals positively impacted year-over-year profit performance for the quarter.
-continued-
JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 9
JLL Technologies Second-Quarter 2024 Performance Highlights:
|
JLL Technologies |
Three Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
|||||||
|
Change |
Change |
Change |
Change |
||||||||||
|
($ in millions, "LC" = local currency) |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|||||||||
|
in USD |
in LC |
in USD |
in LC |
||||||||||
|
Revenue |
$ |
56.4 |
$ |
60.6 |
(7)% |
(7)% |
$ |
110.3 |
$ |
122.0 |
(10)% |
(10)% |
|
|
Segment operating expenses |
$ |
72.1 |
$ |
66.0 |
9 % |
9 % |
$ |
135.6 |
$ |
149.5 |
(9)% |
(9)% |
|
|
Segment platform operating expenses(a) |
70.7 |
61.9 |
14 |
14 |
133.0 |
141.8 |
(6) |
(6) |
|||||
|
Gross contract costs5 |
1.4 |
4.1 |
(66) |
(65) |
2.6 |
7.7 |
(66) |
(66) |
|||||
|
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
$ |
(10.9) |
$ |
(1.3) |
(738)% |
(704)% |
$ |
(16.0) |
$ |
(19.5) |
18 % |
19 % |
Note: For discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see the Notes following the Financial Statements in this news release. Percentage variances in the Performance Highlights below are calculated and presented on a local currency basis, unless otherwise noted.
- Included in Segment platform operating expenses is carried interest expense of $2.2 million and $2.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and a reduction in carried interest expense of $10.0 million and $9.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, related to Equity (losses) earnings of the segment.
The decline in JLL Technologies revenue was partially due to lower contract signings over the last few quarters and delayed decisions on technology spend from existing solutions clients, which included certain contract renewals.
Segment operating expenses includes carried interest, which was a $10.0 million reduction to expense in the prior-year quarter, versus incremental expense of $2.2 million this quarter. Carried interest expense is associated with equity earnings/losses on certain investments within the JLL Technologies Spark Venture Funds and the reduction to expense in the prior year reflected notable equity losses on certain investments in 2023.
The lower Adjusted EBITDA was entirely attributable to the $12.2 million change in carried interest expense, as described above, which overshadowed cost management actions and improved operating efficiency over the trailing twelve months.
-continued-
JLL Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2024 - Page 10
LaSalle Second-Quarter 2024 Performance Highlights:
|
LaSalle |
Three Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
% |
% |
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|
Change |
Change |
Change |
Change |
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|
($ in millions, "LC" = local currency) |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|||||||||
|
in USD |
in LC |
in USD |
in LC |
||||||||||
|
Revenue |
$ |
102.6 |
$ |
143.9 |
(29)% |
(27)% |
$ |
206.0 |
$ |
258.3 |
(20)% |
(19)% |
|
|
Advisory fees |
93.1 |
103.1 |
(10) |
(8) |
185.4 |
203.6 |
(9) |
(8) |
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|
Transaction fees and other |
6.9 |
5.0 |
38 |
39 |
15.8 |
15.4 |
3 |
7 |
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|
Incentive fees |
2.6 |
35.8 |
(93) |
(92) |
4.8 |
39.3 |
(88) |
(87) |
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|
Segment operating expenses |
$ |
90.3 |
$ |
111.3 |
(19)% |
(18)% |
$ |
174.9 |
$ |
203.8 |
(14)% |
(14)% |
|
|
Segment platform operating expenses |
81.5 |
103.8 |
(21) |
(20) |
157.7 |
189.2 |
(17) |
(16) |
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|
Gross contract costs5 |
8.8 |
7.5 |
17 |
16 |
17.2 |
14.6 |
18 |
18 |
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|
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
$ |
22.7 |
$ |
34.8 |
(35)% |
(31)% |
$ |
43.7 |
$ |
57.9 |
(25)% |
(20)% |
Note: For discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see the Notes following the Financial Statements in this news release. Percentage variances in the Performance Highlights below are calculated and presented on a local currency basis, unless otherwise noted.
LaSalle's decrease in revenue was primarily due to the expected decline in incentive fees compared with 2023. Advisory fees also declined, attributable to lower assets under management ("AUM"), as detailed below, and lower fees in Europe as a result of structural changes to a lower- margin business, as discussed in the first quarter.
The Adjusted EBITDA contraction was driven by lower revenues and a few discrete, individually immaterial items, partially offset by (i) the benefit of cost management actions largely executed in 2023 and (ii) an $8.2 million gain recognized following the purchase of a controlling interest in a LaSalle- managed fund.
As of June 30, 2024, LaSalle had $86.6 billion of AUM. Compared with AUM of $93.2 billion as of June 30, 2023, the AUM as of June 30, 2024, decreased 7% in USD (5% in local currency). The net decrease in AUM over the trailing twelve months resulted from (i) $4.3 billion of dispositions and withdrawals, (ii) $4.2 billion of net valuation decreases, (iii) $1.8 billion of foreign currency decreases, and (iv) a $0.2 billion decrease in uncalled committed capital and cash held, partially offset by (v) $3.9 billion of acquisitions.
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