United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2016

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
 
001-13145
 
36-4150422
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 of incorporation or organization)
 
 
 
 

200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL
 
60601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 312-782-5800

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On February 3, 2015, Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated issued a press release and supporting supplemental information announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015. The full text of the press release and supplemental information are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein.
The information contained in this Current Report, including the exhibits, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are included with this Report:

99.1.
News release issued by Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated on February 3, 2016 announcing its financial
 
results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015.
 
 
99.2.
Supplemental Information to Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings Call issued on February 3, 2016.

    





                    
                        

 
Signatures
 
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.    
                                                
 
Dated: February 3, 2016
 
 
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: /s/ Christie B. Kelly
 
 
Name: Christie B. Kelly
 
 
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 







EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1.
News release issued by Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated on February 3, 2016 announcing its financial
 
results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015.
 
 
99.2.
Supplemental Information to Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings Call issued on February 3, 2016.




Exhibit 99.1

JLL Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2015 Results
Full-year gross revenue up 18% to $6.0 billion; fee revenue up 17% to $5.2 billion
Adjusted earnings per share of $10.01 up 26% reflecting $0.87 currency headwind

CHICAGO, February 3, 2016 -- Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) today reported strong, diversified revenue increases for the full year and fourth quarter of 2015. Adjusted earnings per share were $4.53 for the fourth quarter, up 14 percent reflecting a $0.42 currency headwind. Fourth quarter gross revenue was up 15 percent to $1.9 billion; fee revenue of $1.7 billion was up 14 percent. All percentage variances are calculated on a local currency basis.
Broad-based revenue and margin expansion across all geographic segments and LaSalle
Acquisitions and investments continue to fuel profitable growth
Corporate Solutions posts record year of business wins globally
LaSalle Investment Management continues to deliver strong performance and capital raise momentum
Moody's raises outlook on JLL's Baa2 investment grade balance sheet to Positive

CEO Comment:
“An excellent fourth quarter completed another year of record revenue and profit,” said Colin Dyer, President and CEO of JLL. “Growth will continue in 2016, driven by the caliber of our people, targeted investments and strategic acquisitions, all combining to expand our services and build the long-term value of our company,” Dyer added.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summary Financial Results
   ($ in millions, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
December 31,
 
 
2015
2014
 
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
1,887

$
1,749

 
$
5,966

$
5,430

Fee Revenue1
 
$
1,666

$
1,557

 
$
5,164

$
4,702

Adjusted Net Income2
 
$
206

$
196

 
$
455

$
392

U.S. GAAP Net Income2
 
$
196

$
194

 
$
438

$
386

Adjusted Earnings per Share2
 
$
4.53

$
4.33

 
$
10.01

$
8.65

Earnings per Share
 
$
4.31

$
4.28

 
$
9.65

$
8.52

Adjusted EBITDA3
 
$
312

$
300

 
$
749

$
651

     Adjusted EBITDA, Real Estate Services
 
$
282

$
274

 
$
589

$
517

     Adjusted EBITDA, LaSalle Investment Management
 
$
30

$
26

 
$
160

$
134

See Financial Statement Notes (1), (2) and (3) following the Financial Statements in this news release









JLL Reports Fourth-Quarter 2015 Results - Page 2
Consolidated Revenue
   ($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
 
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate Services (“RES”)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
566.0

$
536.8

 
5%
 
12%
Capital Markets & Hotels
331.9

330.1

 
1%
 
7%
Property & Facility Management Fee Revenue1
337.5

305.8

 
10%
 
17%
Property & Facility Management
441.6

428.6

 
3%
 
10%
Project & Development Services Fee Revenue1
161.4

131.6

 
23%
 
31%
Project & Development Services
278.7

200.4

 
39%
 
50%
Advisory, Consulting and Other
172.2

161.1

 
7%
 
14%
     Total RES Fee Revenue1
$
1,569.0

$
1,465.4

 
7%
 
14%
Total RES Revenue
$
1,790.4

$
1,657.0

 
8%
 
15%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LaSalle Investment Management ("LaSalle")
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advisory Fees
$
61.6

$
58.8

 
5%
 
9%
Transaction Fees & Other
11.2

7.3

 
53%
 
61%
Incentive Fees
24.2

25.9

 
(7)%
 
(5)%
Total LaSalle Revenue
$
97.0

$
92.0

 
5%
 
10%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Firm Fee Revenue1
$
1,666.0

$
1,557.4

 
7%
 
14%
Total Firm Revenue
$
1,887.4

$
1,749.0

 
8%
 
15%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful
 
 
 
 
 
 




JLL Reports Fourth-Quarter 2015 Results - Page 3
Consolidated Revenue
   ($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate Services (“RES”)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
1,669.5

$
1,540.0

 
8%
 
13%
Capital Markets & Hotels
955.8

822.9

 
16%
 
25%
Property & Facility Management Fee Revenue1
1,128.2

1,070.6

 
5%
 
13%
Property & Facility Management
1,557.4

1,523.7

 
2%
 
10%
Project & Development Services Fee Revenue1
510.0

434.5

 
17%
 
26%
Project & Development Services
882.1

709.3

 
24%
 
38%
Advisory, Consulting and Other
503.9

465.6

 
8%
 
18%
     Total RES Fee Revenue1
$
4,767.4

$
4,333.6

 
10%
 
17%
Total RES Revenue
$
5,568.7

$
5,061.5

 
10%
 
18%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LaSalle Investment Management ("LaSalle")
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advisory Fees
$
242.9

$
235.6

 
3%
 
10%
Transaction Fees & Other
30.6

27.2

 
13%
 
22%
Incentive Fees
123.5

105.3

 
17%
 
27%
Total LaSalle Revenue
$
397.0

$
368.1

 
8%
 
16%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Firm Fee Revenue1
$
5,164.4

$
4,701.7

 
10%
 
17%
Total Firm Revenue
$
5,965.7

$
5,429.6

 
10%
 
18%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful
 
 
 
 
 
 

Consolidated Performance Highlights:
Consolidated fee revenue for the year was $5.2 billion, up 17 percent from 2014. Consolidated fee revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.7 billion, up 14 percent from 2014. Growth for the year was broad-based, with double-digit increases across all service lines, geographic segments and LaSalle.
Consolidated fee-based operating expenses, excluding restructuring and acquisition charges, were $4.6 billion for the year, compared with $4.2 billion last year, an increase of 17 percent. Consolidated fee-based operating expenses, excluding restructuring and acquisition charges, were $1.4 billion for the fourth quarter, compared with $1.3 billion last year, an increase of 15 percent.
LaSalle Investment Management generated annual double-digit growth across all three of its major fee categories, with total revenue increasing 16 percent. LaSalle also recognized significant equity earnings from net valuation increases and investment dispositions.
Adjusted EBITDA margin calculated on a fee revenue basis was 14.6 percent in local currency for the year, compared with 13.8 percent last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin calculated on a fee revenue basis was 19.2 percent in local currency for the fourth quarter, in-line with last year.
Adjusted earnings per share reached $10.01 for the year, up 26 percent from last year. Foreign exchange reduced adjusted earnings per share for the year by approximately $0.87. Adjusted earnings per share reached $4.53 for the quarter, up 14 percent from the same period last year. Foreign exchange reduced adjusted earnings per share in the quarter by approximately $0.42.




JLL Reports Fourth-Quarter 2015 Results - Page 4

Balance Sheet and Net Interest Expense:
In December 2015 Moody's revised its outlook on the firm to Positive, reflecting the firm's strong cash generation. The firm's investment grade balance sheet is positioned for growth.
The firm's total net debt was $461 million at year end, an increase of $298 million from last year, reflecting the pace of the firm's continued investments and acquisitions.
Net interest expense for the year was $28.1 million, down from $28.3 million in 2014, due to slightly lower average borrowings compared with last year.





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Business Segment Performance Highlights
Americas Real Estate Services
Americas Revenue
   ($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
374.9

$
345.3

 
9%
 
13%
Capital Markets & Hotels
105.4

94.1

 
12%
 
13%
Property & Facility Management Fee Revenue1
154.1

139.0

 
11%
 
15%
Property & Facility Management
206.7

195.3

 
6%
 
12%
Project & Development Services Fee Revenue1
81.5

69.5

 
17%
 
21%
Project & Development Services
83.0

70.7

 
17%
 
21%
Advisory, Consulting and Other
44.5

40.2

 
11%
 
13%
     Operating Revenue
$
760.4

$
688.1

 
11%
 
14%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Earnings
0.5

0.3

 
67%
 
63%
Total Segment Fee Revenue1
$
760.9

$
688.4

 
11%
 
14%
     Total Segment Revenue
$
815.0

$
745.9

 
9%
 
14%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas Revenue
($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
1,165.6

$
1,039.5

 
12%
 
14%
Capital Markets & Hotels
331.6

266.6

 
24%
 
25%
Property & Facility Management Fee Revenue1
499.3

454.3

 
10%
 
14%
Property & Facility Management
706.1

661.9

 
7%
 
12%
Project & Development Services Fee Revenue1
258.0

222.7

 
16%
 
20%
Project & Development Services
263.3

225.5

 
17%
 
21%
Advisory, Consulting and Other
138.9

125.6

 
11%
 
13%
     Operating Revenue
$
2,393.4

$
2,108.7

 
14%
 
16%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Earnings
5.9

0.8

 
n.m.
 
n.m.
Total Segment Fee Revenue1
$
2,399.3

$
2,109.5

 
14%
 
16%
     Total Segment Revenue
$
2,611.4

$
2,319.9

 
13%
 
16%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful

 
 
 
 
 
 








JLL Reports Fourth-Quarter 2015 Results - Page 6

Americas Performance Highlights:
Fee revenue for the year was $2.4 billion, an increase of 16 percent from last year. Revenue growth compared with last year was strong across the platform, with double-digit growth across all service lines led by Leasing, Capital Markets & Hotels, Property & Facility Management and Project & Development Services. Fee revenue for the fourth quarter was $761 million, an increase of 14 percent from 2014.
Fee-based operating expenses for the year, excluding restructuring and acquisition charges, were $2.1 billion, up from $1.9 billion 2014. Fee-based operating expenses, excluding restructuring and acquisition charges, were $653 million for the quarter, up from $581 million last year.
Operating income was $251 million for the year, compared with $219 million in 2014. Fourth quarter operating income was $108 million, in-line with 2014.
Adjusted EBITDA was $314 million for the year, up from $275 million in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA margin, calculated on a fee revenue basis, was 13.3 percent in local currency for 2015, compared with 13.0 percent in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA was $125 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $124 million last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin, for the fourth quarter, calculated on a fee revenue basis, was 17.3 percent in local currency, compared with 18.1 percent in 2014.  





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EMEA Real Estate Services
EMEA Revenue
   ($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
103.4

$
106.9

 
(3)%
 
7%
Capital Markets & Hotels
176.1

173.2

 
2%
 
11%
Property & Facility Management Fee Revenue1
68.1

65.7

 
4%
 
13%
Property & Facility Management
85.2

91.6

 
(7)%
 
1%
Project & Development Services Fee Revenue1
58.7

41.2

 
42%
 
57%
Project & Development Services
163.0

96.8

 
68%
 
85%
Advisory, Consulting and Other
86.2

88.1

 
(2)%
 
6%
     Operating Revenue
$
492.5

$
475.1

 
4%
 
13%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Earnings


 
n.m.
 
n.m.
Total Segment Fee Revenue1
$
492.5

$
475.1

 
4%
 
13%
     Total Segment Revenue
$
613.9

$
556.6

 
10%
 
21%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EMEA Revenue
($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
289.4

$
295.2

 
(2)%
 
11%
Capital Markets & Hotels
474.8

411.8

 
15%
 
29%
Property & Facility Management Fee Revenue1
224.4

236.9

 
(5)%
 
6%
Property & Facility Management
304.8

338.2

 
(10)%
 
1%
Project & Development Services Fee Revenue1
170.1

139.6

 
22%
 
38%
Project & Development Services
487.1

354.7

 
37%
 
58%
Advisory, Consulting and Other
247.0

232.7

 
6%
 
18%
     Operating Revenue
$
1,405.7

$
1,316.2

 
7%
 
20%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Earnings
0.8


 
n.m.
 
n.m
Total Segment Fee Revenue1
$
1,406.5

$
1,316.2

 
7%
 
20%
     Total Segment Revenue
$
1,803.9

$
1,632.6

 
10%
 
25%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful
 
 
 
 
 
 





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EMEA Performance Highlights:
EMEA's performance during the year was significantly higher in local currencies than in U.S. dollars due to the strength of the U.S. dollar against European currencies, particularly the Euro.
Fee revenue for the year was $1.4 billion, an increase of 20 percent from last year. Revenue growth from last year was driven by Project & Development Services and Capital Markets & Hotels. Growth in the region was led by Germany, France and the UK. Fee revenue for the quarter was $493 million, an increase of 13 percent from 2014.
Fee-based operating expenses, excluding restructuring and acquisition charges, were $1.3 billion, compared with $1.2 billion last year. Fee-based operating expenses, excluding restructuring and acquisition charges, were $403 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $390 million last year.
Operating income was $146 million for the year, up from $121 million in 2014. Operating income was $90 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $85 million last year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $173 million for the year, up from $145 million in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA margin calculated on a fee revenue basis was 12.4 percent in local currency for the year, compared with 11.0 percent in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA was $99 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $91 million last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin calculated on a fee revenue basis was 20.4 percent in local currency for the fourth quarter, compared with 19.2 percent in 2014.




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Asia Pacific Real Estate Services
Asia Pacific Revenue
   ($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
87.7

$
84.6

 
4%
 
11%
Capital Markets & Hotels
50.4

62.8

 
(20)%
 
(12)%
Property & Facility Management Fee Revenue1
115.3

101.1

 
14%
 
23%
Property & Facility Management
149.7

141.7

 
6%
 
14%
Project & Development Services Fee Revenue1
21.2

20.9

 
1%
 
11%
Project & Development Services
32.7

32.9

 
(1)%
 
8%
Advisory, Consulting and Other
41.5

32.8

 
27%
 
39%
     Operating Revenue
$
316.1

$
302.2

 
5%
 
14%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Earnings
0.5

0.3

 
67%
 
63%
Total Segment Fee Revenue1
$
316.6

$
302.5

 
5%
 
14%
     Total Segment Revenue
$
362.5

$
355.1

 
2%
 
11%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asia Pacific Revenue
   ($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
214.5

$
205.3

 
4%
 
13%
Capital Markets & Hotels
149.4

144.5

 
3%
 
15%
Property & Facility Management Fee Revenue1
404.5

379.4

 
7%
 
17%
Property & Facility Management
546.5

523.6

 
4%
 
13%
Project & Development Services Fee Revenue1
81.9

72.2

 
13%
 
25%
Project & Development Services
131.7

129.1

 
2%
 
13%
Advisory, Consulting and Other
118.0

107.3

 
10%
 
21%
     Operating Revenue
$
968.3

$
908.7

 
7%
 
17%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Earnings
0.7

0.4

 
75%
 
70%
Total Segment Fee Revenue1
$
969.0

$
909.1

 
7%
 
17%
     Total Segment Revenue
$
1,160.8

$
1,110.2

 
5%
 
14%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful
 
 
 
 
 
 





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Asia Pacific Performance Highlights:
Asia Pacific's performance during the year was significantly higher in local currencies than in U.S. dollars due to the strength of the U.S. dollar, particularly against the Australian dollar and Japanese yen.
Fee revenue for the year was $969 million, an increase of 17 percent from 2014. Revenue growth compared with last year was strong across the platform, with double-digit increases across all service lines led by Property & Facility Management. Growth in the region was led by India and Japan. Fee revenue for the fourth quarter was $317 million, an increase of 14 percent from last year. Capital Markets & Hotels revenue for the quarter is down from 2014, reflective of the decline in market volumes for the region.
Fee-based operating expenses, excluding restructuring and acquisition charges, were $882 million for the year, compared with $825 million last year. Fee-based operating expenses, excluding restructuring and acquisition charges, were $263 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $250 million last year.
Operating income was $87 million for the year, up from $84 million in 2014. Operating income was $54 million for the fourth quarter, up from $52 million last year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $103 million for the year, up from $98 million in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA margin calculated on a fee revenue basis was 11.0 percent in local currency for the year, compared with 10.7 percent in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA was $58 million for the fourth quarter, consistent with the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin calculated on a fee revenue basis was 18.4 percent in local currency for the fourth quarter, compared to 19.1 percent in 2014.




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LaSalle Investment Management
LaSalle Investment Management Revenue
   ($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advisory Fees
$
61.6

$
58.8

 
5%
 
9%
Transaction Fees & Other
11.2

7.3

 
53%
 
61%
Incentive Fees
24.2

25.9

 
(7)%
 
(5)%
     Operating Revenue
$
97.0

$
92.0

 
5%
 
10%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Earnings
12.6

6.7

 
88%
 
90%
Total Segment Revenue
$
109.6

$
98.7

 
11%
 
15%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful

 
 
 
 
 
 
LaSalle Investment Management Revenue
   ($ in millions, “LC” = local currency)
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
% Change in USD
 
% Change in LC
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advisory Fees
$
242.9

$
235.6

 
3%
 
10%
Transaction Fees & Other
30.6

27.2

 
13%
 
22%
Incentive Fees
123.5

105.3

 
17%
 
27%
     Operating Revenue
$
397.0

$
368.1

 
8%
 
16%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Earnings
70.1

47.0

 
49%
 
50%
Total Segment Revenue
$
467.1

$
415.1

 
13%
 
20%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
n.m. - not meaningful
 
 
 
 
 
 

LaSalle Investment Management Performance Highlights:
Advisory fees were $243 million for the year, up 10 percent from last year, and up 9 percent for the quarter. Total segment revenue, including $31 million of transaction fees and other income, $123 million of incentive fees and $70 million of equity earnings, was $467 million for the year compared with $415 million last year.
Incentive fees and equity earnings were notable for the year and prior year. Incentive fees were driven by the sale of assets as LaSalle realized gains from legacy investments, whereas equity earnings were driven by valuation increases and investment dispositions.
Operating expenses were $310 million for the year, compared with $283 million last year. Operating income was $158 million for the year, compared with $132 million last year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $160 million for the year, compared with $134 million last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 34.0 percent in local currency, compared with 32.3 percent in 2014.
Capital raise was $5.0 billion for the year, with $1.2 billion raised in the fourth quarter.






JLL Reports Fourth-Quarter 2015 Results - Page 12

Assets under management were $56.4 billion as of December 31, 2015, down from $57.2 billion as of September 30, 2015, primarily due to dispositions and foreign currency impact. The net decrease in assets under management resulted from $4.7 billion of dispositions and withdrawals and $0.8 billion of net foreign currency decreases, partially offset by $3.3 billion of acquisitions and takeovers and $1.4 billion of net valuation increases.




JLL Reports Fourth-Quarter 2015 Results - Page 13

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JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. A Fortune 500 company with annual fee revenue of $5.2 billion and gross revenue of $6.0 billion, JLL has more than 230 corporate offices, operates in more than 80 countries and has a global workforce of more than 60,000.  On behalf of its clients, the firm provides management and real estate outsourcing services for a property portfolio of 4.0 billion square feet, or 372 million square meters, and completed $138 billion in sales, acquisitions and finance transactions in 2015. Its investment management business, LaSalle Investment Management, has $56.4 billion of real estate assets under management. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit www.jll.com.

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JONES LANG LASALLE INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
1,887,417

 
$
1,748,981

 
$
5,965,671

 
$
5,429,603

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Compensation and benefits
1,105,480

 
1,031,869

 
3,564,536

 
3,258,673

    Operating, administrative and other
483,636

 
427,048

 
1,729,079

 
1,568,424

    Depreciation and amortization
31,082

 
27,123

 
108,142

 
94,337

    Restructuring and acquisition charges 4
13,359

 
1,126

 
34,116

 
42,505

         Total operating expenses
1,633,557

 
1,487,166

 
5,435,873

 
4,963,939

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          Operating income1
253,860

 
261,815

 
529,798

 
465,664

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net of interest income
(7,758
)
 
(6,660
)
 
(28,127
)
 
(28,321
)
Equity earnings from real estate ventures
13,602

 
7,320

 
77,475

 
48,265

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest 4
259,704

 
262,475

 
579,146

 
485,608

Provision for income taxes 4
61,229

 
67,699

 
132,805

 
97,588

Net income 4
198,475

 
194,776

 
446,341

 
388,020

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
2,417

 
841

 
7,669

 
1,957

Net income attributable to the Company
$
196,058

 
$
193,935

 
$
438,672

 
$
386,063

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends on unvested common stock, net of tax benefit
151

 
138

 
314

 
314

Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
195,907

 
$
193,797

 
$
438,358

 
$
385,749

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
4.35

 
$
4.32

 
$
9.75

 
$
8.63

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
45,043,383

 
44,824,108

 
44,940,042

 
44,684,482

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share 2
$
4.31

 
$
4.28

 
$
9.65

 
$
8.52

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
45,491,779

 
45,331,703

 
45,414,898

 
45,260,563

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA 3
$
298,544

 
$
296,258

 
$
715,415

 
$
608,266

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please reference attached financial statement notes.
 
 
 
 
 
 

    




JONES LANG LASALLE INCORPORATED
 Segment Operating Results
For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
 (in thousands)
 (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AMERICAS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Operating revenue
$
814,484

 
$
745,584

 
$
2,605,556

 
$
2,319,136

     Equity earnings
522

 
329

 
5,888

 
775

     Total segment revenue
815,006

 
745,913

 
2,611,444

 
2,319,911

     Gross contract costs1
(54,072
)
 
(57,517
)
 
(212,118
)
 
(210,380
)
     Total segment fee revenue
760,934

 
688,396

 
2,399,326

 
2,109,531

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Compensation, operating and administrative expenses
690,213

 
621,582

 
2,297,142

 
2,045,330

     Depreciation and amortization
16,728

 
16,716

 
63,239

 
55,215

     Total segment operating expenses
706,941

 
638,298

 
2,360,381

 
2,100,545

     Gross contract costs1
(54,072
)
 
(57,517
)
 
(212,118
)
 
(210,380
)
     Total fee-based segment operating expenses
652,869

 
580,781

 
2,148,263

 
1,890,165

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating income
$
108,065

 
$
107,615

 
$
251,063

 
$
219,366

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Adjusted EBITDA
$
124,793

 
$
124,331

 
$
314,302

 
$
274,581

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Operating revenue
$
613,930

 
$
556,568

 
$
1,803,000

 
$
1,632,657

     Equity earnings

 
4

 
752

 
17

     Total segment revenue
613,930

 
556,572

 
1,803,752

 
1,632,674

     Gross contract costs1
(121,398
)
 
(81,511
)
 
(397,446
)
 
(316,440
)
     Total segment fee revenue
492,532

 
475,061

 
1,406,306

 
1,316,234

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Compensation, operating and administrative expenses
515,035

 
465,434

 
1,631,064

 
1,488,033

     Depreciation and amortization
9,080

 
6,460

 
27,179

 
23,763

     Total segment operating expenses
524,115

 
471,894

 
1,658,243

 
1,511,796

     Gross contract costs1
(121,398
)
 
(81,511
)
 
(397,446
)
 
(316,440
)
     Total fee-based segment operating expenses
402,717

 
390,383

 
1,260,797

 
1,195,356

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating income
$
89,815

 
$
84,678

 
$
145,509

 
$
120,878

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Adjusted EBITDA
$
98,895

 
$
91,138

 
$
172,688

 
$
144,641













 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
ASIA PACIFIC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Operating revenue
$
362,006

 
$
354,812

 
$
1,159,979

 
$
1,109,701

     Equity earnings
498

 
327

 
713

 
447

     Total segment revenue
362,504

 
355,139

 
1,160,692

 
1,110,148

     Gross contract costs1
(45,825
)
 
(52,590
)
 
(191,780
)
 
(201,073
)
     Total segment fee revenue
316,679

 
302,549

 
968,912

 
909,075

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Compensation, operating and administrative expenses
304,199

 
299,530

 
1,057,962

 
1,012,639

     Depreciation and amortization
4,651

 
3,430

 
15,529

 
13,301

     Total segment operating expenses
308,850

 
302,960

 
1,073,491

 
1,025,940

     Gross contract costs1
(45,825
)
 
(52,590
)
 
(191,780
)
 
(201,073
)
     Total fee-based segment operating expenses
263,025

 
250,370

 
881,711

 
824,867

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating income
$
53,654

 
$
52,179

 
$
87,201

 
$
84,208

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Adjusted EBITDA
$
58,305

 
$
57,825

 
$
102,730

 
$
97,509

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LASALLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Operating revenue
$
96,997

 
$
92,017

 
$
397,136

 
$
368,109

      Equity earnings
12,582

 
6,660

 
70,122

 
47,026

      Total segment revenue
109,579

 
98,677

 
467,258

 
415,135

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Compensation, operating and administrative expenses
79,669

 
72,371

 
307,447

 
281,094

      Depreciation and amortization
623

 
517

 
2,195

 
2,059

      Total segment operating expenses
80,292

 
72,888

 
309,642

 
283,153

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating income
$
29,287

 
$
25,789

 
$
157,616

 
$
131,982

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Adjusted EBITDA
$
29,910

 
$
26,306

 
$
159,811

 
$
134,041

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SEGMENT RECONCILING ITEMS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total segment revenue
$
1,901,019

 
$
1,756,301

 
$
6,043,146

 
$
5,477,868

  Reclassification of equity earnings
13,602

 
7,320

 
77,475

 
48,265

  Total revenue
$
1,887,417

 
$
1,748,981

 
$
5,965,671

 
$
5,429,603

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total operating expenses before restructuring and acquisition charges
1,620,198

 
1,486,040

 
5,401,757

 
4,921,434

  Operating income before restructuring and acquisition charges
$
267,219

 
$
262,941

 
$
563,914

 
$
508,169

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Restructuring and acquisition charges4
13,359

 
1,126

 
34,116

 
42,505

  Operating income after restructuring and acquisition charges
$
253,860

 
$
261,815

 
$
529,798

 
$
465,664

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total adjusted EBITDA
$
311,903

 
$
299,600

 
$
749,531

 
$
650,771

  Restructuring and acquisition charges4
13,359

 
3,342

 
34,116

 
42,505

  Total EBITDA
$
298,544

 
$
296,258

 
$
715,415

 
$
608,266

 
 
 
 
 
 
Please reference attached financial statement notes.
 
 
 
 
 




JONES LANG LASALLE INCORPORATED
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
216,583

 
$
250,413

 
 
Trade receivables, net of allowances
 
1,591,674

 
1,375,035

 
 
Notes and other receivables
 
267,307

 
181,377

 
 
Warehouse receivables
 
265,211

 
83,312

 
 
Prepaid expenses
 
77,753

 
64,963

 
 
Deferred tax assets, net
 
132,868

 
135,251

 
 
Other
 
99,411

 
27,825

 
 
 
Total current assets
 
2,650,807

 
2,118,176

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
 
423,268

 
368,361

 
Goodwill, with indefinite useful lives
 
2,141,471

 
1,907,924

 
Identified intangibles, net of accumulated amortization
 
227,185

 
38,841

 
Investments in real estate ventures
 
311,487

 
297,142

 
Long-term receivables
 
135,181

 
85,749

 
Deferred tax assets, net
 
87,177

 
90,897

 
Deferred compensation plans
 
134,253

 
111,234

 
Other
 
94,330

 
57,012

 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
6,205,159

 
$
5,075,336

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
$
712,624

 
$
630,037

 
 
Accrued compensation
 
1,088,889

 
990,678

 
 
Short-term borrowings
 
49,217

 
19,623

 
 
Deferred tax liabilities, net
 
21,112

 
16,554

 
 
Deferred income
 
114,770

 
104,565

 
 
Deferred business acquisition obligations
 
54,675

 
49,259

 
 
Warehouse facility
 
263,102

 
83,312

 
 
Minority shareholder redemption liability
 

 
11,158

 
 
Other
 
200,804

 
141,825

 
 
 
Total current liabilities
 
2,505,193

 
2,047,011

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit facility
 
254,999

 

 
 
Long-term senior notes
 
275,000

 
275,000

 
 
Deferred tax liabilities, net
 
33,032

 
17,082

 
 
Deferred compensation
 
156,197

 
125,857

 
 
Deferred business acquisition obligations
 
42,860

 
68,848

 
 
Other
 
208,496

 
118,969

 
 
 
Total liabilities
 
3,475,777

 
2,652,767

 




 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
11,083

 
13,449

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $.01 par value per share,100,000,000 shares authorized; 45,049,503 and 44,828,779 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
 
450

 
448

 
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
986,633

 
961,850

 
 
Retained earnings
 
2,044,224

 
1,631,145

 
 
Shares held in trust
 
(6,231
)
 
(6,407
)
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(336,313
)
 
(200,239
)
 
 
 
Total Company shareholders' equity
 
2,688,763

 
2,386,797

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interest
 
29,536

 
22,323

 
 
 
Total equity
 
2,718,299

 
2,409,120

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
6,205,159

 
$
5,075,336

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please reference attached financial statement notes.
 
 
 
 
 





JONES LANG LASALLE INCORPORATED
Summarized Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
(in thousands)
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
Cash used in operating activities
$
375,769

 
$
498,861

 
 
 
 
Cash used in investing activities
(584,615
)
 
(187,938
)
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by financing activities
191,567

 
(203,029
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(16,551
)
 
(10,207
)
 
 
 
 
        Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
$
(33,830
)
 
$
97,687

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
250,413

 
152,726

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
216,583

 
$
250,413

 
 
 
 
Please reference attached financial statement notes.
 
 
 





JONES LANG LASALLE INCORPORATED
Financial Statement Notes

1. Consistent with U.S. GAAP (“GAAP”), gross contract vendor and subcontractor costs (“gross contract costs”) which are managed on certain client assignments in the Property & Facility Management and Project & Development Services business lines are presented on a gross basis in both revenue and operating expenses. Gross contract costs are excluded from revenue and operating expenses in determining “fee revenue” and “fee-based operating expenses,” respectively. Excluding these costs from revenue and operating expenses more accurately reflects how the firm manages its expense base and its operating margins.

Adjusted operating income excludes the impact of restructuring and acquisition charges. “Adjusted operating income margin” is calculated by dividing adjusted operating income by fee revenue. Below are reconciliations of revenue and operating expenses to fee revenue and fee-based operating expenses, as well as adjusted operating income margin calculations, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
($ in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
1,887.4

 
$
1,749.0

 
$
5,965.7

 
$
5,429.6

Gross contract costs
 
(221.3
)
 
(191.6
)
 
(801.3
)
 
(727.9
)
Fee revenue
 
$
1,666.1

 
$
1,557.4

 
$
5,164.4

 
$
4,701.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
 
$
1,633.6

 
$
1,487.2

 
$
5,435.9

 
$
4,963.9

Gross contract costs
 
(221.3
)
 
(191.6
)
 
(801.3
)
 
(727.9
)
Fee-based operating expenses
 
$
1,412.3

 
$
1,295.6

 
$
4,634.6

 
$
4,236.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
$
253.8

 
$
261.8

 
$
529.8

 
$
465.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and acquisition charges*
 
13.4

 
3.3

 
34.1

 
42.5

Adjusted operating income
 
$
267.2

 
$
265.1

 
$
563.9

 
$
508.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted operating income margin
 
16.0
%
 
17.0
%
 
10.9
%
 
10.8
%
*See note 4 for more information on restructuring and acquisition charges

2. Net restructuring and acquisition charges are excluded from GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders to arrive at adjusted net income for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Adjusted net income in the table below for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014 no longer incorporates an adjustment to exclude the net intangible amortization related to the 2011 King Sturge acquisition; such amounts were $0.4 million and $2.0 million of amortization expense for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014, respectively. There was no comparable activity during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015.

Amounts, including adjusted diluted earnings per share - local currency, and percentage variances presented on a local currency basis are calculated by translating the current period results of our foreign operations to U.S. dollars using the foreign currency exchange rates from the periods against which our current period results are being compared. Management believes this methodology provides a framework for assessing our performance and operations excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Adjusted diluted earnings per share - local currency, calculated pursuant to this methodology is a non-GAAP financial measure, which should not be considered as an alternative to basic or diluted earnings per share determined in accordance with GAAP. Because amounts and percentage variances presented on a local currency basis are not calculated under GAAP, they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.






Below are reconciliations of GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders to adjusted net income and calculations of earnings per share for each net income total:

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
($ in millions, except per share data)
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders
 
$
195.9

 
$
193.8

 
$
438.4

 
$
385.7

Shares (in 000s)
 
45,492

 
45,332

 
45,415

 
45,261

GAAP diluted earnings per share
 
$
4.31

 
$
4.28

 
$
9.65

 
$
8.52

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders
 
$
195.9

 
$
193.8

 
$
438.4

 
$
385.7

Restructuring and acquisition charges, net*
 
10.1

 
2.5

 
16.1

 
6.0

Adjusted net income
 
$
206.0

 
$
196.3

 
$
454.5

 
$
391.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares (in 000s)
 
45,492

 
45,332

 
45,415

 
45,261

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
 
$
4.53

 
$
4.33

 
$
10.01

 
$
8.65

Currency impact on adjusted diluted earnings per share
 
0.42

 
 
 
0.87

 
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share - local currency
 
$
4.95

 
 
 
$
10.88

 
 
*See note 4 for more information on restructuring and acquisition charges

3. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense net of interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for restructuring and acquisition charges. Although adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures, they are used extensively by management and are useful to investors and lenders as metrics for evaluating operating performance and liquidity. EBITDA is used in the calculations of certain covenants related to the firm’s revolving credit facility. However, adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with GAAP. Because adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are not calculated under GAAP, the firm’s adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.





Below is a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
($ in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net income
 
$
198.5

 
$
194.8

 
$
446.3

 
$
388.0

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net of interest income
 
7.8

 
6.7

 
28.1

 
28.3

Provision for income taxes
 
61.2

 
67.7

 
132.8

 
97.6

Depreciation and amortization
 
31.1

 
27.1

 
108.1

 
94.4

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

EBITDA
 
$
298.6

 
$
296.3

 
$
715.3

 
$
608.3

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and acquisition charges
 
13.4

 
3.3

 
34.1

 
42.5

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
312.0

 
$
299.6

 
$
749.4

 
$
650.8


4. Restructuring and acquisition charges are excluded from segment operating results, although they are included for consolidated reporting. For purposes of segment operating results, the allocation of restructuring and acquisition charges to the segments has been determined not to be meaningful to investors, so the performance of segment results has been evaluated without allocation of these charges.

Restructuring and acquisition charges presented in the Financial Statement Notes for the three months ended December 31, 2014 includes a pre-tax charge of $2.2 million associated with acquisition-related activity that was presented within Operating, administrative and other expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and reclassified to Restructuring and acquisition charges for full-year 2014 reporting comparability.

Restructuring and acquisition charges of $34 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 includes $13 million related to the write-off of an indemnification asset which arose from prior period acquisition activity. This write-off is offset by the recognition of a tax benefit of an equal amount in the provision for income taxes, and therefore has no impact on net income.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months End
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2015
($ in millions)
 
GAAP
Adjusting Item
Adjusted
 
GAAP
Adjusting Item
Adjusted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
 
$
259.7

$

$
259.7

 
$
579.1

$
12.8

$
591.9

Provision for income taxes
 
61.2


61.2

 
132.8

12.8

145.6

Net Income
 
$
198.5

 
$
198.5

 
$
446.3

 
$
446.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Excluding the impact of this item, the adjusted provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2015 of $145.6 million reflects a 24.6 percent estimated annual effective tax rate on adjusted income before taxes of $592.4 million.

5. Each geographic region offers the firm’s full range of Real Estate Services businesses consisting primarily of tenant representation and agency leasing; capital markets; property management and facilities management; project and development services; and advisory, consulting and valuations services. LaSalle Investment Management provides investment management services to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals.

6. The consolidated statements of cash flows are presented in summarized form. For complete consolidated statements of cash flows, please refer to the firm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission shortly.

7. EMEA refers to Europe, Middle East and Africa. MENA refers to Middle East and North Africa. Greater China includes China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Southeast Asia refers to Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The BRIC countries include Brazil, Russia, India and China.

8. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Contact:
Christie B. Kelly
Title:
Global Chief Financial Officer
Phone:
 +1 312 228 2316





Supplemental Information Earnings Call Fourth-Quarter 2015


 
Leasing (in square meters) Americas (U.S. only) 10% 2% 0-5% EMEA (Europe only) 18% 13% Flat Asia Pacific (select markets) 23% 19% 15% Total 14% 8% 5% ForecastActual Capital Markets(1) LC USD LC USD USD Americas -8% -9% 5% 4% 5-10% EMEA(2) 12% -2% 14% -4% Flat Asia Pacific -13% -19% 3% -6% 5% Total -2% -8% 8% -1% 0-5% Investment volumes remain solid; outlook steady Market volume & outlook Actual Forecast Q4 2015 v. Q4 2014 FY 2015 v. FY 2014 FY 2016 v. FY 2015 Leasing volumes improving; momentum continues (1) Market volume data excludes multi-family assets. (2) JLL Research volume projections for full year 2016 are flat in both euro terms and U.S. dollars compared to 2015. Source: JLL Research, February 2016 JLL Research 2 Market Volumes Q4 2015 v. Q4 2014 FY 2015 v. FY 2014 FY 2016 v. FY 2015 Gross Absorption


 
Multi-Regional HSBC, 42 countries Australia Department of ForeignAffairs and Trade, 76 countries Americas Financial Service Company, Americas Extended Stay America Portfolio, U.S. Telecommunications Company, Americas Blackstone/EOP, Dallas Kindred Healthcare, Americas Indeed, Inc., New York 333 West Wacker, Chicago 131 Dartmouth, Boston EMEA Murmansk Mall, Russia Logistics/Retail Portfolio, Saudi ArabiaAqua Portfolio, Europe Traction Portfolio, Europe Turin Shopping Centre, Italy Corridor Portfolio, Europe E&Y, Madrid Varma Portfolio, Finland HRS, Cologne Asia Pacific Telstra, Asia Cannes Bay Impression, Chengdu Microsoft, Beijing Songjiang Creative Park, Shenzhen The Well Shopping Centre, Melbourne Net Ease, Guangzhou Chivas Godown, Hong Kong BIG Hotel, Singapore Selected business wins and expansions 3


 
Rental Values Capital Values + 10-20% Boston Madrid, Boston, Brussels + 5-10% Tokyo, Dubai*, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York*, Tokyo, Shanghai, Dubai*, Chicago, Los Angeles,San Francisco, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Madrid New York*, San Francisco, Moscow, Stockholm + 0-5% London*, Brussels, Seoul, Toronto, Washington DC, Sydney, London*, Milan, Hong Kong, Frankfurt,Beijing, Paris*, Moscow, Milan, Frankfurt, Stockholm Toronto, Washington DC, Beijing, Seoul, Paris* - 0-5% Mumbai, Mexico City Mumbai, Mexico City - 5-10% Sao Paulo Sao Paulo - 10-20% Singapore Singapore Prime offices projected changes in values, 2016 4 NOTES: *New York – Midtown, London – West End, Paris - CBD, Dubai - DIFC. Nominal rates in local currency. Source: JLL Research, February 2016


 
Note: Equity earnings of $13.6M and $77.5M in Q4 2015 and FY 2015, respectively, are included in segment results, however, excluded from Consolidated totals. Year-over-year increases shown fee-based have been calculated using fee revenue, which excludes gross contract costs. Consolidated Fee - $1,666 Gross - $1,887 LaSalle 6.5% $109 EMEA 29.3% Fee - $493 Gross - $614 Q4 2015 Revenue Revenue performance ($ in millions) Americas 45.3% Fee - $761 Gross - $815 Asia Pac 18.9% Fee - $317 Gross - $363 5 Consolidated Fee - $5,164 Gross - $5,966 LaSalle 8.9% $467 EMEA 26.3% Fee - $1,407 Gross - $1,804 FY 2015 Americas 45.7% Fee - $2,399 Gross - $2,611 Asia Pac 18.5% Fee - $969 Gross - $1,161 Q4 2015 FY 2015 YOY % Growth, Fee Revenue Basis LC USD Segment LC USD 14% 11% Americas 16% 14% 13% 4% EMEA 20% 7% 14% 5% Asia Pacific 17% 7% 15% 11% LaSalle 20% 13% 14% 7% Consolidated 17% 10% 15% 8% Consolidated Gross Revenue 18% 10%


 
Note: Segment and Consolidated Real Estate Services (“RES”) operating revenue exclude Equity earnings (losses). Fee revenue presentation of Property & Facility Management, Project & Development Services and Total RES Operating Revenue excludes gross contract costs. Q4 2015 Real Estate Services revenue ($ in millions; % change in local currency over Q4 2014) Americas EMEA Asia Pacific Total RES Leasing $374.9 13% $103.4 7% $87.7 11% $566.0 12% Capital Markets & Hotels $105.4 13% $176.1 11% $50.4 (12%) $331.9 7% Property & Facility Management Fee $154.1 15% $68.1 13% $115.3 23% $337.5 17% Gross Revenue $206.7 12% $85.2 1% $149.7 14% $441.6 10% Project & Development Services - Fee $81.5 21% $58.7 57% $21.2 11% $161.4 31% Gross Revenue $83.0 21% $163.0 85% $32.7 8% $278.7 50% Advisory, Consulting & Other $44.5 13% $86.2 6% $41.5 39% $172.2 14% Total RES Operating Fee Revenue $760.4 14% $492.5 13% $316.1 14% $1,569.0 14% Total Gross Revenue $814.5 14% $613.9 21% $362.0 11% $1,790.4 15% 6


 
Note: Segment and Consolidated Real Estate Services (“RES”) operating revenue exclude Equity earnings (losses). Fee revenue presentation of Property & Facility Management, Project & Development Services and Total RES Operating Revenue excludes gross contract costs. YTD 2015 Real Estate Services revenue ($ in millions; % change in local currency over YTD 2014) Americas EMEA Asia Pacific Total RES Leasing $1,165.6 14% $289.4 11% $214.5 13% $1,669.5 13% Capital Markets & Hotels $331.6 25% $474.8 29% $149.4 15% $955.8 25% Property & Facility Management Fee $499.3 14% $224.4 6% $404.5 17% $1,128.2 13% Gross Revenue $706.1 12% $304.8 1% $546.5 13% $1,557.4 10% Project & Development Services - Fee $258.0 20% $170.1 38% $81.9 25% $510.0 26% Gross Revenue $263.3 21% $487.1 58% $131.7 13% $882.1 38% Advisory, Consulting & Other $138.9 13% $247.0 18% $118.0 21% $503.9 18% Total RES Operating Fee Revenue $2,393.4 16% $1,405.7 20% $968.3 17% $4,767.4 17% Total Gross Revenue $2,605.5 16% $1,803.1 25% $1,160.1 14% $5,568.7 18% 7


 
• Successful capital raising with $1.2 billion for the quarter, $5.0 billion raised for the year • Assets Under Management reach $56 billion, up from $54 billion a year ago; reflects net foreign currency reduction of $2.5 billion • Record equity earnings from valuation increases and investment dispositions • Notable incentive fees driven by asset sales • 2016 Outlook • Incentive fees expected to continue at magnitude potentially above historical average • Future equity earnings to reflect market value movements after two years of outsized results Separate Accounts $32.4 Commingled Funds $11.2 Public Securities $12.8 Q4 & FY 2015 Highlights Q4 2015 AUM = $56 Billion ($ in billions) Note: AUM data reported on a one-quarter lag. Public Securities $12.8 Continental Europe $3.9 8 U.K. $18.7 North America $14.4Asia Pacific $6.6


 
Highlights • Investment grade ratings; Baa2 (Positive) / BBB+ (Stable) ◦ Moody's outlook revised up to Positive in December 2015 ◦ Two S&P rating increases to BBB+ since December 2014 • FY 2015 net interest expense $28M, flat to FY 2014 • Ample capacity to invest for the future ◦ Disciplined long-term M&A focus ◦ Technology - expanding services, improving user experience and data analytics to drive productivity Net Debt $ millions Dec 2015 Dec 2014 Dec 2013 Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 216 $ 250 $ 153 Short Term Borrowings 49 20 25 Credit Facility ($2B capacity) 255 — 155 Net Bank Debt $ 88 $ (230) $ 27 Long Term Senior Notes 275 275 275 Deferred Business Acquisition Obligations 98 118 135 Total Net Debt $ 461 $ 163 $ 437 Investment grade balance sheet 9 (1) Includes payments made at close plus deferred acquisition and earn outs paid during the period for transactions closed in prior periods (2) Includes capital contributions of $48M offset by distributions of $48M, excluding amounts attributable to a consolidated investment in which we have no equity interest. (3) Excludes investments in joint venture entities, capitalized leases and tenant improvement allowances that are required to be consolidated under U.S. GAAP Cash Spend 2015 2014 2013$ in millions M&A(1) $446 $78 $130 (Including Deferred) Co-investment(2) 0 -6 9 Dividends 26 22 20 Capital Expenditures(3) 149 130 97 Total Spend $621 $224 $256


 
Growth strategy in action: broad-based M&A activity 10 (1) 2015 M&A cash spend of $446M which includes payments made at close plus deferred acquisition and earn outs paid during the period for transactions closed in prior periods 24 transactions announced or closed in 2015 Total value over • Leasing & Capital Markets • Corporate Solutions & Property Management • Project Development Services • Advisory, Consulting & Other Focused on Strategic alignment Cultural fit Financial discipline Alignment with G5 strategy Enhance our integrated and global platform Strengthen presence in key markets • U.S. • Canada • UK • Sweden • Poland • Germany • Turkey • South Africa • Australia • Japan Add new capabilities and expand services to clients • Multi-family financing • Retail design and brand experience • Project management • Sustainability consulting • Retail services • Hotels technology, tax and tourism consulting Increase annuity revenue streams • Property management • Integrated facility management • Debt advisory services Connect owners, occupiers and service providers through information technology • Increased facility management efficiencies and enhanced business intelligence $600M(1) 50% 21% 19% of M&A investment attributable to annuity revenue streams > 60 % 10%


 
Appendix 11


 
Prime Offices Capital Value Clock, Q4 2014 v Q4 2015 Based on notional capital values for Grade A space in CBD or equivalent. US positions relate to the overall market Source: JLL Research, February 2016 Americas EMEA Asia Pacific The Jones Lang LaSalle Property Clocks SM 12


 
Prime Offices Rental Clock, Q4 2014 v Q4 2015 Based on rents for Grade A space in CBD or equivalent. US positions relate to the overall market Source: JLL Research, February 2016 Americas EMEA Asia Pacific The Jones Lang LaSalle Property Clocks SM 13


 
Refer to page 19 for Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, for details relative to these Adjusted EBITDA calculations. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding the segment’s depreciation and amortization to its reported operating income, which includes equity earnings and excludes restructuring and acquisition charges. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is the sum of the Adjusted EBITDA of the four segments. Consolidated $312 Q4 2015 Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA performance ($ in millions) Asia Pac 18.8% $58 EMEA 30.7% $99 LaSalle 9.7% $30 14 Consolidated $749 FY 2015 Asia Pac 13.7% $103 EMEA 22.7% $173 LaSalle 21.5% $159 Q4 Adj. EBITDA Margin, Fee Revenue FY 2015 2015 atconstant rates 2014 Segment 2015 2015 at constant rates 2014 16.4% 17.3% 18.1% Americas 13.1% 13.3% 13.0% 20.1% 20.4% 19.2% EMEA 12.3% 12.4% 11.0% 18.4% 18.4% 19.1% Asia Pacific 10.6% 11.0% 10.7% 27.2% 26.1% 26.8% LaSalle 34.2% 34.0% 32.3% 18.7% 19.2% 19.2% Consolidated 14.5% 14.6% 13.8% Americas 40.8% $125 Americas 42.1% $314


 
Americas EMEA Asia Pacific Total RES Leasing $374.9 9% $103.4 -3% $87.7 4% $566.0 5% Capital Markets & Hotels $105.4 12% $176.1 2% $50.4 -20% $331.9 1% Property & Facility Management Fee $154.1 11% $68.1 4% $115.3 14% $337.5 10% Gross Revenue $206.7 6% $85.2 -7% $149.7 6% $441.6 3% Project & Development Services - Fee $81.5 17% $58.7 42% $21.2 1% $161.4 23% Gross Revenue $83.0 17% $163.0 68% $32.7 -1% $278.7 39% Advisory, Consulting & Other $44.5 11% $86.2 -2% $41.5 27% $172.2 7% Total RES Operating Fee Revenue $760.4 11% $492.5 4% $316.1 5% $1,569.0 7% Total Gross Revenue $814.5 9% $613.9 10% $362.0 2% $1,790.4 8% Note: Segment and Consolidated Real Estate Services (“RES”) operating revenue exclude Equity earnings (losses). Fee revenue presentation of Property & Facility Management, Project & Development Services and Total RES Operating Revenue excludes gross contract costs. Q4 2015 Real Estate Services revenue ($ in millions; % change in USD over Q4 2014) 15


 
Note: Segment and Consolidated Real Estate Services (“RES”) operating revenue exclude Equity earnings (losses). Fee revenue presentation of Property & Facility Management, Project & Development Services and Total RES Operating Revenue excludes gross contract costs. FY 2015 Real Estate Services revenue ($ in millions; % change in USD over FY 2014) Americas EMEA Asia Pacific Total RES Leasing $1,165.6 12% $289.4 -2% $214.5 4% $1,669.5 8% Capital Markets & Hotels $331.6 24% $474.8 15% $149.4 3% $955.8 16% Property & Facility Management Fee $499.3 10% $224.4 -5% $404.5 7% $1,128.2 5% Gross Revenue $706.1 7% $304.8 -10% $546.5 4% $1,557.4 2% Project & Development Services - Fee $258.0 16% $170.1 22% $81.9 13% $510.0 17% Gross Revenue $263.3 17% $487.1 37% $131.7 2% $882.1 24% Advisory, Consulting & Other $138.9 11% $247.0 6% $118.0 10% $503.9 8% Total RES Operating Fee Revenue $2,393.4 14% $1,405.7 7% $968.3 7% $4,767.4 10% Total Gross Revenue $2,605.5 13% $1,803.1 10% $1,160.1 5% $5,568.7 10% 16


 
• Reimbursable vendor, subcontractor and out-of-pocket costs reported as revenue and expense in JLL financial statements have been increasing steadily • Gross accounting requirements increase revenue and costs without corresponding increase to profit • Business managed on a fee revenue basis to focus on margin expansion in the base business Revenue Gross contract costs Fee revenue Operating expenses Gross contract costs Fee-based operating expenses Operating income Restructuring and acquisition charges Adjusted operating income Adjusted operating income margin Fee revenue / expense reconciliation ($ in millions) Note: Consolidated revenue and fee revenue exclude equity earnings (losses). Restructuring and acquisition charges are excluded from adjusted operating income margin. Three Months Ended December 31 Twelve Months Ended December 31 2015 2014 2015 2014 $ 1,887.4 $ 1,749.0 $ 5,965.7 $ 5,429.6 (221.3) (191.6) (801.3) (727.9) $ 1,666.1 $ 1,557.4 $ 5,164.4 $ 4,701.7 $ 1,633.6 $ 1,487.2 $ 5,435.9 $ 4,963.9 (221.3) (191.6) (801.3) (727.9) $ 1,412.3 $ 1,295.6 $ 4,634.6 $ 4,236.0 $ 253.8 $ 261.8 $ 529.8 $ 465.7 13.4 3.3 34.1 42.5 $ 267.2 $ 265.1 $ 563.9 $ 508.2 16.0% 17.0% 10.9% 10.8% 17


 
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Earnings Per Share ($ in millions) GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders Shares (in 000s) GAAP diluted earnings per share GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders Restructuring and acquisition charges, net Adjusted net income Shares (in 000s) Adjusted diluted earnings per share Currency impact on adjusted diluted earnings per share Adjusted diluted earnings per share - local currency Three Months Ended December 31 Twelve Months Ended December 31 2015 2014 2015 2014 $ 195.9 $ 193.8 $ 438.4 $ 385.7 45,492 45,332 45,415 45,261 $ 4.31 $ 4.28 $ 9.65 $ 8.52 $ 195.9 $ 193.8 $ 438.4 $ 385.7 10.1 2.5 16.1 6.0 $ 206.0 $ 196.3 $ 454.5 $ 391.7 45,492 45,332 45,415 45,261 $ 4.53 $ 4.33 $ 10.01 $ 8.65 0.42 0.87 $ 4.95 $ 10.88 18


 
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) GAAP net income Interest expense, net of interest income Provision for (benefit from) income taxes Depreciation and amortization EBITDA Restructuring and acquisition charges Adjusted EBITDA JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. Three Months Ended December 31 Twelve Months Ended December 31 2015 2014 2015 2014 $ 198.5 $ 194.8 $ 446.3 $ 388.0 7.8 6.7 28.1 28.3 61.2 67.7 132.8 97.6 31.1 27.1 108.1 94.4 $ 298.6 $ 296.3 $ 715.3 $ 608.3 13.4 3.3 34.1 42.5 $ 312.0 $ 299.6 $ 749.4 $ 650.8 19


 
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