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CBRE GROUP, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from CBRE GROUP, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding stockholders' ability to call special stockholder meetings. at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“The stockholder proposal regarding stockholders' ability to call special stockholder meetings was rejected by a vote of 85,999,804 shares in favor, 166,814,496 shares against, and 510,500 shares abstaining.”
Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“The advisory approval of named executive officer compensation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 was approved by a vote of 230,735,191 shares in favor, 21,828,542 shares against, and 761,067 shares abstaining.”
Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 was approved by a vote of 255,196,778 shares in favor, 7,357,550 shares against, and 227,451 shares abstaining.”
Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Election of 10 directors to serve until the next annual meeting in 2027. at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Each of the following 10 directors was elected to our Board of Directors, to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders in 2027 or until their respective successors are elected and qualified.”
Debt Financings

CBRE GROUP, INC. incurred senior notes of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. at 5.250% per annum maturing June 1, 2036.

“On May 4, 2026, CBRE Services, Inc. (“Services”), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed its previously announced offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”).”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. entered into underwriting agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters (effective 2026-04-27).

“The Notes were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated as of April 27, 2026, among Services, the Company and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters listed in Schedule A thereto.”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. entered into Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture with Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (effective 2026-05-04).

“the Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture entered into among Services, the Company and the Trustee on May 4, 2026 (the “Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”).”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. entered into Indenture with Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as trustee valued at $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2036 (effective 2026-05-04).

“On May 4, 2026, CBRE Services, Inc. (“Services”), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed its previously announced offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”).”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters listed in Schedule A thereto valued at $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2036 (effective 2026-04-27).

“On April 27, 2026, the Company and CBRE Services, Inc. (“Services”), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters listed in Schedule A thereto, providing for the issuance and sale of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”).”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $10,527, net income $318, EPS $1.07. Guidance raised.

“The following table presents highlights of CBRE performance (dollars in millions, except per share data): % Change Q1 2026 Q1 2025 USD LC ( 2 ) Operating Results Revenue $ 10,527 $ 8,875 18.6 % 14.6 % Pass-through costs (3) 4,448 3,798 17.1 % 13.0 % GAAP net income 318 163 95.1 % 92.6 % Core adjusted net income (4) 478 269 77.7 % 74.3 % GAAP EPS 1.07 0.54”
Debt Financings

CBRE GROUP, INC. incurred senior notes of $750,000,000 with Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee at 4.900% per annum maturing January 15, 2033.

“On November 13, 2025, CBRE Services, Inc. (“Services”), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed its previously announced offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.900% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”).”
Debt Financings

CBRE GROUP, INC. incurred revolving credit of $1 billion with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association at Term SOFR or base rate plus spread ranging from 0.645% to 1.125% depending on cr maturing 364 days from June 24, 2025.

“The 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a senior unsecured revolving credit facility available to Services with commitments in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1 billion. Interest Rate and Fees The 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreement provides that loans will bear interest at (i) a rate equal to an applicable rate (as described below), plus , (ii)”
Debt Financings

CBRE GROUP, INC. incurred revolving credit of $3.5 billion with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association at Term SOFR or base rate plus spread ranging from 0.630% to 1.100% depending on cr maturing June 24, 2030.

“The 5-Year Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a senior unsecured revolving credit facility available to Services with commitments in an aggregate principal amount of up to $3.5 billion, which commitments replaced in full and terminated the revolving commitments previously available under that certain Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2022 (the “”
Debt Financings

CBRE GROUP, INC. incurred term loan of $125 million with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (administrative agent).

“the Borrower incurred incremental term loans (i) denominated in Euros in the aggregate principal amount of €425 million (the "2025 Incremental Euro Term Loans") and (ii) denominated in U.S. Dollars in the aggregate principal amount of $125 million (the "2025 Incremental USD Term Loans"”
Debt Financings

CBRE GROUP, INC. incurred term loan of €425 million with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (administrative agent).

“the Borrower incurred incremental term loans (i) denominated in Euros in the aggregate principal amount of €425 million (the "2025 Incremental Euro Term Loans") and (ii) denominated in U.S. Dollars in the aggregate principal amount of $125 million (the "2025 Incremental USD Term Loans"”
Governance Changes

CBRE GROUP, INC.: Rescinded director term limit of 12 years by amending and restating the Amended and Restated By-Laws, Article II, Section 2 (effective 2025-03-05).

“On March 5, 2025 and effective as of such date, the Board of Directors of the Company amended and restated the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws. Article II, Section 2, which provided for a director term limit of 12 years, has been rescinded.”

Vincent Clancy was appointed as Director at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“On January 2, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Vincent Clancy to the Board, to serve until the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.”
Governance Changes

CBRE GROUP, INC.: Amended and restated Bylaws to permit the Board to nominate more than one management member for election to the Board (effective 2024-11-21).

“Article II, Section 1 has been amended to permit the Board to nominate for election to the Board more than one member of the Company's management.”

Gunjan Soni was appointed as Director at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“On July 3, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Gunjan Soni to the Board, effective July 15, 2024, to serve until the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $7,935, net income 126, EPS 0.41. Guidance reaffirmed.

“The following table presents highlights of CBRE performance (dollars in millions, except per share data; totals may not add due to rounding): % Change Q1 2024 Q1 2023 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 7,935 $ 7,411 7.1 % 6.9 % Net revenue (2) 4,444 4,181 6.3 % 6.1 % GAAP net income 126 117 8.0 % 10.3 % GAAP EPS 0.41 0.37 10.4 % 12.8 %”

Chandra Dhandapani changed role as CEO, GWS at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“Chandra Dhandapani, who served as CEO, GWS until April 4, 2024, will transition her responsibilities and then leave CBRE on September 8, 2024.”

John E. Durburg changed role as U.S. and Canada Advisory business lead at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“John E. Durburg, who most recently served as CEO, Advisory Services, will now exclusively lead the U.S. and Canada Advisory business.”

Vikram Kohli changed role as Chief Operating Officer at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“Chief Operating Officer Vikram Kohli will assume direct oversight of the Company’s two real estate services business segments – Advisory Services and Global Workplace Solutions.”
Debt Financings

CBRE GROUP, INC. incurred senior notes of $500 million with Computershare Trust Company, National Association at 5.500% maturing April 1, 2029.

“issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2029”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (effective 2024-02-20).

“underwriting agreement, dated as of February 20, 2024 (the “Underwriting Agreement”), among Services, the Company and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters listed in Schedule A thereto”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. entered into Ninth Supplemental Indenture with Computershare Trust Company, National Association valued at $500 million (effective 2024-02-23).

“The Notes are governed by an Indenture, dated as of March 14, 2013 (the “Base Indenture”), among Services, the Company, certain of Services’ subsidiaries and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as amended and supplemented by the Ninth Supplemental Indenture entered into among Services, the Company and the Trustee on February 23, 2024 (the “Ninth Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”).”

Guy A. Metcalfe was appointed as director at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“On February 21, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Guy A. Metcalfe to the Board, effective February 26, 2024, to serve until the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $31,949 million, net income $986 million, EPS $3.15. Guidance initiated.

“Q4 2023 Q4 2022 USD LC (1) FY 2023 FY 2022 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 8,950 $ 8,194 9.2 % 7.7 % $ 31,949 $ 30,828 3.6 % 4.1 % Net revenue (2) 5,187 4,975 4.3 % 2.9 % 18,276 18,777 (2.7) % (2.2) % GAAP net income 477 81 487.9 % 503.9 % 986 1,407 (30.0) % (28.0) % GAAP EPS 1.55 0.25 508.3 % 524.8 % 3.15 4.29 (26.6) % (24.6) %”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $8,950 million, net income $477 million, EPS $1.55. Guidance initiated.

“Q4 2023 Q4 2022 USD LC (1) FY 2023 FY 2022 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 8,950 $ 8,194 9.2 % 7.7 % $ 31,949 $ 30,828 3.6 % 4.1 % Net revenue (2) 5,187 4,975 4.3 % 2.9 % 18,276 18,777 (2.7) % (2.2) % GAAP net income 477 81 487.9 % 503.9 % 986 1,407 (30.0) % (28.0) % GAAP EPS 1.55 0.25 508.3 % 524.8 % 3.15 4.29 (26.6) % (24.6) %”
Governance Changes

CBRE GROUP, INC.: Amended By-Laws to allow a non-independent Chair with a Lead Independent Director; changed term-limit calculation from independent service to non-management board service (effective 2023-11-15).

“On November 15, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws” and, as so amended and restated, the “Amended By-Laws”), effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported third quarter of 2023 results: revenue $7,868, net income $191, EPS $0.61. Guidance lowered.

“highlights of CBRE performance (dollars in millions, except per share data; totals may not add due to rounding): % Change Q3 2023 Q3 2022 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 7,868 $ 7,530 4.5 % 3.4 % Net revenue (2) 4,430 4,623 (4.2) % (5.1) % GAAP net income 191 447 (57.3) % (57.1) % GAAP EPS 0.61 1.38 (55.6) % (55.4) % Core adjusted net income (3) 226 365”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $ 7,720, net income 201, EPS $0.64. Guidance lowered.

“CBRE GROUP, INC. REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND-QUARTER 2023 • GAAP EPS Declined 57% to $0.64 • Core EPS Declined 55% to $0.82 Dallas, TX – July 27, 2023 — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Consolidated Financial Results Overview The following table presents highlights of CBRE performance (dollars in millions, except per share data; totals may not add due to rounding): % Change Q2 2023 Q2 2022 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 7,720 $ 7,771 (0.7) % 0.8 % Net revenue (2) 4,478 4,803 (6.8) % (5.4) % GAAP net income 201 487 (58.7) % (57.3) % GAAP EPS 0.64 1.48 (56.6) % (55.2) % Core adjusted net income (3) 258 604 (57.3) % (56.1) % Core EBITDA (4) 504 919 (45.2) % (44.2) % Core EPS (3) 0.82 1.83 (55.2) % (53.9) % Cash Flow Results Cash flow (used in) provided by operations $ (11) $ 454 (102.4) % Less: Capital expenditures 75 55 36.7 % Free cash flow (5) $ (86) $ 400 (121.4) % CBRE Press Release July 27, 202”
Debt Financings

CBRE GROUP, INC. incurred credit facility of €366,500,000 in Euro-denominated term loans and $350,000,000 in U.S. Dollar-denominated term loans with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent at Term SOFR plus 10 basis points (USD) or EURIBOR (EUR), plus applicable margin maturing July 10, 2028.

“The Credit Agreement provides for a senior unsecured term loan credit facility comprised of (a) tranche A Euro-denominated term loans in an aggregate principal amount of €366,500,000 and (b) tranche A U.S. Dollar-denominated term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $350,000,000, in each case, provided to the Borrower on the closing date. The proceeds of”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. terminated Existing Credit Agreement valued at €400,000,000 (effective 2023-07-10).

“In connection with using the proceeds of the term loans under the Credit Agreement to repay all of the €400,000,000 principal amount of loans, plus accrued and unpaid interest, under the Existing Credit Agreement, on July 10, 2023, the Existing Credit Agreement was terminated.”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. entered into Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto valued at €366,500,000 and $350,000,000 (effective 2023-07-10).

“On July 10, 2023, the Company entered into a new five year senior unsecured Credit Agreement (the “ Credit Agreement ”), by and among the Company, CBRE Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ CBRE Services ”), Relam Amsterdam Holdings B.V., a Dutch private company with limited liability ( besloten vennootschap met beperkte aanprakelijkheid ) organized under the laws of the Netherlands (the “ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (“ Wells Fargo ”).”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. amended Eighth Supplemental Indenture with Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (effective 2023-06-23).

“as amended and supplemented by the Eighth Supplemental Indenture entered into among Services, the Company and the Trustee on June 23, 2023 (the “Eighth Supplemental Indenture” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”).”
Material Agreements

CBRE GROUP, INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters listed in Schedule A thereto valued at $1.0 billion (effective 2023-06-20).

“The Notes were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated as of June 20, 2023 (the “Underwriting Agreement”), among Services, the Company and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters listed in Schedule A thereto.”
Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding executive stock ownership retention at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“The stockholder proposal regarding executive stock ownership retention was not approved. This stockholder proposal received a vote of 72,657,122 shares in favor, 205,241,403 shares against and 399,590 shares abstaining. There were 8,090,976 broker non-votes on this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on named executive compensation at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“The advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the Company's named executive compensation was held and the frequency that received the most votes was 1 year. The results of the vote were as follows: 274,446,895 shares in favor of 1 year, 15,006 shares in favor of 2 years, 3,751,022 shares in favor of 3 years and 85,192 shares abstaining. There were 8,090,976 broker non-votes on this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation for fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“The advisory approval of named executive officer compensation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was approved by a vote of 259,076,463 shares in favor, 18,919,648 shares against and 302,004 shares abstaining. There were 8,090,976 broker non-votes on this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 was approved by a vote of 281,103,496 shares in favor, 4,978,353 shares against and 307,242 shares abstaining. There were no broker non-votes on this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

CBRE GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Election of 11 directors to serve until 2024 annual meeting at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Each of the following 11 directors was elected to our Board of Directors, to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders in 2024 or until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Each director received the number of votes set forth below. For each director, there were 8,090,976 broker non-votes.”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $7,411, net income $117, EPS $0.37. Guidance reaffirmed.

“highlights of CBRE performance (dollars in millions, except per share data; totals may not add due to rounding): % Change Q1 2023 Q1 2022 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 7,411 $ 7,333 1.1 % 4.4 % Net revenue (2) 4,181 4,376 (4.5) % (1.2) % GAAP net income 117 392 (70.2) % (68.6) % GAAP EPS 0.37 1.16 (68.1) % (66.4) % Core adjusted net income (3) 290 469”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported FY 2022 results: revenue $ 30,828, net income 1,407, EPS 4.29. Guidance initiated.

“share data; totals may not add due to rounding): % Change % Change Q4 2022 Q4 2021 USD LC (1) FY 2022 FY 2021 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 8,194 $ 8,550 (4.2) % 1.1 % $ 30,828 $ 27,746 11.1 % 15.3 % Net revenue (2) 4,975 5,566 (10.6) % (5.8) % 18,777 17,010 10.4 % 14.5 % GAAP net income 81 692 (88.3) % (97.0) % 1,407 1,837 (23.4) % (24.5) % GAAP EPS”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported Q4 2022 results: revenue $ 8,194, net income 81, EPS 0.25. Guidance initiated.

“in millions, except per share data; totals may not add due to rounding): % Change % Change Q4 2022 Q4 2021 USD LC (1) FY 2022 FY 2021 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 8,194 $ 8,550 (4.2) % 1.1 % $ 30,828 $ 27,746 11.1 % 15.3 % Net revenue (2) 4,975 5,566 (10.6) % (5.8) % 18,777 17,010 10.4 % 14.5 % GAAP net income 81 692 (88.3) % (97.0) % 1,407 1,837”
Governance Changes

CBRE GROUP, INC.: Amended and restated by-laws to reflect changes to DGCL, update procedural mechanics for stockholder nominations and proposals, and address universal proxy rules (effective 2023-02-16).

“On February 16, 2023, in connection with the adoption of Rule 14a-19 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), by the Securities and Exchange Commission, certain recent changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) and a periodic review of the Company’s by-laws, our Board of Directors approved an amendment and restatement of our Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws” and, as so amended and restated, the “Amended By-Laws”) effective immediately.”

Michael J. Lafitte departed as Global Group President, CBRE Client Care and Chief Executive Officer of Trammell Crow Company at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“On January 20, 2023, the Company and Michael J. Lafitte, who is currently serving as Global Group President, CBRE Client Care and Chief Executive Officer of Trammell Crow Company, mutually agreed that Mr. Lafitte would depart from the Company on February 17, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

CBRE GROUP, INC. reported third quarter 2022 results: revenue $7,530, net income 447, EPS 1.38.

“highlights of CBRE performance (dollars in millions, except per share data; totals may not add due to rounding): % Change Q3 2022 Q3 2021 USD LC (1) Operating Results Revenue $ 7,530 $ 6,798 10.8 % 15.9 % Net revenue (2) 4,623 4,173 10.8 % 15.7 % GAAP net income 447 436 2.5 % 7.5 % GAAP EPS 1.38 1.28 7.4 % 12.7 % Core adjusted net income (3) 365 471 (22.4) %”

Madeleine Barber departed as Chief Accounting Officer at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“Madeleine Barber, who served as the Company’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer until the Transition Date, will remain at the Company through December 31, 2022.”

Lindsey Caplan was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at CBRE GROUP, INC..

“On September 12, 2022, the Company’s board of directors appointed Lindsey Caplan as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 12, 2022”

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