Acquisition of Beltway Real Estate Services Firm Strengthens Ongoing Commitment to the Region

 
TORONTO and WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading global commercial real estate services firm Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI)(TSX:CIGI) announced today the acquisition of leading tenant representation advisory firm Serten Advisors. With its office in Tysons Corner, the firm serves global, national, and regional clients with a highly skilled and experienced team of professionals that have more than 100 years of combined experience.
 
“This strategic acquisition positions Colliers to gain additional market share and win new business in the vibrant and competitive Suburban DC markets,” said Marty Pupil, Colliers International President | U.S. Brokerage. “Adding Steve and Paul and the rest of their talented leadership team to our existing group of professionals in the region will further position Colliers as the commercial real estate services firm of choice for the region’s most successful companies.”
 
Founded by Steven Hubberman and Paul Schweitzer, Serten Advisors will bring 12 professionals to Colliers with experience in more than 150 markets throughout North America, advising clients on a range of commercial real estate matters, from national site searches to relocations and strategic portfolio management.
 
“By joining Colliers and leveraging the size and infrastructure of the Colliers global platform, we are better positioned than ever to serve the needs of our clients,” said Steven Hubberman and Paul Schweitzer. “Our core values and entrepreneurial spirit are fully aligned with the unique enterprising culture at Colliers and we look forward to better serving our global clients and helping our professionals leverage the other benefits of this world-class organization.”
 
“The Beltway is changing, and adding a team of advisors with institutional level market knowledge and experience is a big win for us,” said Joe Harbert, Colliers International President | Eastern Region. “Along with our Regional Managing Director and Market Leader David Parker, we are poised for exponential growth in the region.”
 
About Colliers International

Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIGI) is an industry-leading global real estate services company with 15,000 skilled professionals operating in 68 countries. With an enterprising culture and significant employee ownership, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide. Services include strategic advice and execution for property sales, leasing and finance; global corporate solutions; property, facility and project management; workplace solutions; appraisal, valuation and tax consulting; customized research; and thought leadership consulting.
 
Colliers professionals think differently, share great ideas and offer thoughtful and innovative advice that help clients accelerate their success. Colliers has been ranked among the top 100 global outsourcing firms by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals for 12 consecutive years, more than any other real estate services firm. Colliers also has been ranked the top property manager in the world by Commercial Property Executive for two years in a row.
 
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John B. Friedrichsen
Chief Financial Officer
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Marty Pupil
President | U.S. Brokerage 
(949) 724-5513
 
SOURCE: Colliers International Group Inc.

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