Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global commercial real estate services firm, reported a revenue of $9.5 billion and service line fee revenue of $6.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, which decreased by 6% and 10%, respectively, from the previous year. The net loss and diluted loss per share for the year were $35.4 million and $0.16, respectively, while adjusted EBITDA was down 37% from the previous year at $570.1 million. The company's liquidity as of December 31, 2023, stood at $1.9 billion, consisting of availability on the undrawn revolving credit facility of $1.1 billion and cash and cash equivalents of $0.8 billion.
The company's Property, facilities, and project management service line grew by 3%, primarily driven by the Americas and APAC, while Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other declined by 12%, 41%, and 12%, respectively. The macroeconomic challenges, including elevated inflation and interest rates, led to ongoing volatility within global capital and credit markets, contributing to recessionary conditions in the global commercial real estate market and negatively impacting demand for the company's services.
Cushman & Wakefield's business is focused on meeting the increasing demands of its clients through a comprehensive offering of services, including property, facilities, and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. The company operates through the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and Asia Pacific segments, serving real estate owners and occupiers, such as tenants, investors, and multinational corporations.
The company's critical accounting policies and estimates, such as the evaluation of goodwill for impairment and income taxes, are based on historical experience, current facts and circumstances, and other factors that management believes to be reasonable. The company also highlighted the impact of macroeconomic conditions, acquisitions, seasonality, and international operations on its financial condition and results of operations.
In conclusion, Cushman & Wakefield faced challenges in 2023 due to macroeconomic uncertainties and market conditions, leading to a decline in revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company's diverse service offerings and global presence, however, position it to endure shifting macroeconomic environments. Today the company's shares have moved -5.6% to a price of $10.52. For more information, read the company's full 10-K submission here.
