Addition strengthens multifamily investment capability throughout Germany

TORONTO and FRANKFURT, Germany, May 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading global commercial real estate services firm Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIGI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Engel Völkers Main -Taunus GmbH the leading multi-family investment experts in the Frankfurt region, one of Germany’s most populous and a leading global financial centre. The business will be rebranded as Colliers International and integrated into existing operations increasing Colliers’ scale and capabilities throughout Frankfurt with the opportunities to significantly accelerate the division’s growth throughout Germany.  The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of June 2018.  No further details of the transaction were disclosed.

Founded in 2002 by Managing Director Felix von Saucken, the operation is comprised of a highly qualified team of professionals providing multifamily investment services to institutions and high net worth investors. Mr. von Saucken will join Colliers International as a Managing Director and will lead the multi-family investment operations locally and develop the capability across Germany.

“Multi-family investment is a stable and growing asset class in Germany and given its attractive return characteristics, very appealing to a broad range of investors,” said Matthias Leube, Colliers International Chief Executive Officer | Germany. “The addition of the Frankfurt business will strengthen our established multi-family team and the addition of a high calibre, industry leader in Mr. von Saucken to lead our national service line, will position Colliers to better serve our clients domestically and internationally.”

“By joining forces with Colliers International, we will benefit from their global brand and platform, positioning us to accelerate our growth in the Frankfurt region and across Germany,” said Mr. von Saucken. “Colliers’ focus on service excellence and its enterprising culture will create seamless integration with our existing business and we look forward to being in a position to better service our current and new clients going forward.”

“This is the third in a series of strategic acquisitions in EMEA this year, all of which increase our strength and breadth to better serve our clients,” said Chris McLernon, Colliers International CEO | EMEA. “We will continue to pursue growth opportunities and strategic acquisitions that grow our market share, add service offerings and expand geographical presence, building further momentum that makes Colliers the real estate firm of choice for successful companies and enterprising people.”

About Colliers International Group Inc.

Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIGI) is an industry-leading real estate services company with a global brand operating in 69 countries and a workforce of more than 12,000 skilled professionals serving clients in the world’s most important markets. Colliers is the fastest-growing publicly listed global real estate services company, with 2017 corporate revenues of $2.3 billion ($2.7 billion including affiliates). With an enterprising culture and significant employee ownership and control, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide. Services include strategic advice and execution for property sales, leasing and finance; global corporate solutions; property, facility and project management; workplace solutions; appraisal, valuation and tax consulting; customized research; and thought leadership consulting.

Colliers professionals think differently, share great ideas and offer thoughtful and innovative advice that help clients accelerate their success. Colliers has been ranked among the top 100 global outsourcing firms by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals for 13 consecutive years, more than any other real estate services firm. Colliers has also been ranked the number one property manager in the world by Commercial Property Executive for two years in a row.

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COLLIERS CONTACTS:

John B. Friedrichsen
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 960-9500

Matthias Leube
Chief Executive Officer | Germany
(49) 69 719192-0