Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. - JLL STOCK NEWS

JLL reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with revenue up 12% to $5.6 billion. Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.75 from $0.05 last year, while adjusted diluted EPS increased to $2.55 from $2.12. Resilient business lines saw 16% revenue growth, led by a 19% increase in Workplace Management. Transactional revenues grew 5%, with Leasing up 5% and Capital Markets up 3%. Net income attributable to shareholders was $84.4 million, compared to $2.5 million in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $246.3 million. The company reduced net debt by nearly $150 million and improved its leverage ratio. JLL highlighted continued profitability improvement driven by revenue growth and cost management efforts.

IBM and JLL have announced a global sustainability solution powered by IBM Envizi technology and delivered by JLL's sustainability services team. This collaboration aims to address ESG reporting and data management challenges in the commercial real estate (CRE) sector.

Key points:

• JLL's Sustainability Program Management will now use IBM Envizi ESG Suite for data management and reporting.
• By 2025, 30% of market demand for low carbon office space is expected to be unmet.
• Only 11% of surveyed organizations integrate ESG metrics into real estate and facilities management.
• Companies that operationalize sustainability are 52% more likely to outperform peers in profitability.
• The initial rollout will offer thousands of JLL clients' sites the opportunity to onboard to IBM Envizi software.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on August 6, 2024. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Interested parties can join the call by dialing (800) 715-9871 and using the conference ID 5398158. The webcast will be available live on JLL's Investor Relations website, with presentation slides accessible shortly before the call. A replay of the webcast will be available for 12 months following the event. For more information, contact JLL's Investor Relations team at JLLInvestorRelations@jll.com.

JLL Capital Markets has successfully arranged a $430 million refinancing for the luxury hotel, Fairmont Austin, on behalf of Manchester Financial Group. The refinancing replaces a $300 million senior loan and $125 million mezzanine debt, facilitated by a five-year, interest-only fixed-rate SASB CMBS loan with Goldman Sachs as the lead manager. Fairmont Austin is a significant 37-story landmark in downtown Austin, featuring 1,048 guestrooms, extensive meeting space, and various luxury amenities. The refinancing aims to enhance the property's offerings and maintain its status as a prime destination.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) has announced the initiation of its first commercial paper program, allowing the issuance of up to $2.5 billion in short-term, unsecured commercial paper notes. These notes, issued by JLL's subsidiary, Jones Lang LaSalle Finance B.V., and guaranteed by JLL, will be offered under typical market terms in the U.S. commercial paper market. The program aims to strengthen JLL's balance sheet, diversify its financial resources, and provide capital for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of existing borrowings. The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and cannot be sold in the U.S. without proper registration or exemption.

First Citizens Bank has announced a $52 million financing deal with Wheelock Street Capital and Foundry Commercial for the construction of the Egret Point Logistics Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. This facility, situated at 3800 S Congress Ave., will feature two Class-A industrial buildings totaling 457,110 SF, with 32-foot ceilings, 104 dock doors, four drive-in doors, and 539 parking spaces. The site benefits from its strategic location, 3 miles from the I-95 access points. First Citizens Bank's Commercial Real Estate team facilitated this financing, showcasing their expertise in the sector. Founded 15 years ago, Wheelock Street Capital has managed $11 billion in investments, while Foundry Commercial oversees a $4.3 billion development and acquisitions pipeline.

JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group secured $575 million in financing for the Diplomat Beach Resort, a 1,000-room award-winning beachfront property in Hollywood, Florida. The five-year, floating-rate loan was provided by Citi, Deutsche Bank, Ohana Real Estate Investors, and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board. Managed by Trinity Investments and UBS Asset Management, the resort has seen a strong performance post-COVID, aided by Florida's robust lodging market. The Diplomat, managed by Hilton, features extensive amenities, including a $90 million renovation in 2018. JLL's involvement highlights their leading role in hotel financing and advisory services.

Cresset Real Estate Partners has announced a joint venture with EMBREY to develop a 395-unit multi-housing project in Englewood, Colorado as part of its Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund II (QOZ Fund II). The development will feature 361 mid-rise apartment units and 34 townhome units across seven buildings, with amenities including a fitness center, rooftop lounge, and resort-style pool. The project begins this month and is expected to complete by 1Q 2027. This is the second QOZ Fund II investment announced within a month, following a mid-rise project in Tampa, Florida. QOZ Fund II closed with over $650 million in equity commitments, contributing to Cresset's $1.2 billion in QOZ equity investments since 2018. Financing for the Englewood project was managed by JLL Capital Markets.

HSBC has inaugurated its new U.S. headquarters at The Spiral in New York City's Hudson Yards, marking its most significant U.S. relocation. The ceremony was attended by notable figures including Mayor Eric Adams and former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The new headquarters represents HSBC’s commitment to New York and aims to foster an empowering work environment. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, The Spiral features 66 stories with green outdoor terraces, ample natural light, and sustainability-focused infrastructure. HSBC's leadership emphasized the bank's dedication to connecting U.S. clients with international opportunities and supporting New York's economic growth.