UPDATE: Cushman & Wakefield plc (CWK) Posts In-Line Q2 EPS, Revenues In-Line
(Updated - September 6, 2018 9:00 AM EDT)
(updated to reflect updated consensus)
Cushman & Wakefield plc (NYSE: CWK) reported Q2 EPS of $0.46, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.46. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.97 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.97 billion.
- Revenue for the second quarter was $2.0 billion, up 16% (15% local currencyii). Fee revenue was $1.4 billion, up 11% (10% local currency).
- Net loss decreased $15.1 million to $(32.2) million, while net loss per share decreased $0.11 to $(0.22) per share. Adjusted EPS was $0.46, an increase of $0.17 or 59%.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $169.8 million, up 30% (28% local currency). Adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.8% was up 180 bps versus second quarter 2017 driven by Fee revenue mix and operating leverage.
- Initial Public Offering and Private Placement were completed on August 6 and 7, 2018, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $1.0 billion.
- Subsequent to quarter close, we entered into a new Credit Agreement, repaid the First Lien debt and expanded our revolving credit facility.
“We are pleased to report strong results for the second quarter,” said Brett White, Executive Chairman & CEO of Cushman & Wakefield. “It’s an exciting time to be at Cushman & Wakefield. We’ve completed a successful IPO, our business performed very well at the top and bottom line through the first half of the year, and market conditions for commercial real estate remain robust.”
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