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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 10-Q

ý   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period from                                    to                                   

Commission File Number 001 - 32205

CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  94-3391143
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

11150 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1600
Los Angeles, California
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

  
90025
(Zip Code)

(310) 405-8900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

  
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year
if changed since last report)

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o.

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o    No o.

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý.

        The number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding at October 30, 2009 was 292,817,544.


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FORM 10-Q

September 30, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  Page

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

   

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008

 
3

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)

 
4

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)

 
5

 

Consolidated Statement of Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)

 
6

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 
7

Item 2.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 
48

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 
77

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 
78

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

   

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 
78

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 
79

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 
92

Signatures

 
94

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CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 
  September 30,
2009
  December 31,
2008
 
 
  (Unaudited)
   
 

ASSETS

             

Current Assets:

             
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 326,045   $ 158,823  
 

Restricted cash

    42,768     36,322  
 

Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $38,817 and $56,303 at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

    681,238     751,940  
 

Warehouse receivables

    193,029     210,473  
 

Deferred compensation assets

    8,898     225,704  
 

Income taxes receivable

    133,383     117,720  
 

Prepaid expenses

    99,367     94,282  
 

Deferred tax assets, net

    87,170     147,770  
 

Real estate under development

    10,337     56,322  
 

Real estate and other assets held for sale

    11,238     40,434  
 

Other current assets

    39,593     75,743  
           
   

Total Current Assets

    1,633,066     1,915,533  

Property and equipment, net

    179,852     207,976  

Goodwill

    1,309,405     1,251,823  

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $132,903 and $114,685 at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

    320,076     311,447  

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

    156,180     145,726  

Deferred tax assets, net

    37,576     44,483  

Real estate under development

    135,361     158,090  

Real estate held for investment

    559,456     535,979  

Available for sale securities

    32,034     28,794  

Other assets, net

    112,338     126,563  
           
   

Total Assets

  $ 4,475,344   $ 4,726,414  
           

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

             

Current Liabilities:

             
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $ 426,900   $ 399,877  
 

Compensation and employee benefits payable

    235,758     255,408  
 

Accrued bonus and profit sharing

    187,967     295,219  
 

Deferred compensation liabilities

    4,062     239,464  
 

Short-term borrowings:

             
   

Warehouse lines of credit

    192,958     210,473  
   

Revolving credit facility

    41,115     25,765  
   

Other

    5,870     9,827  
           
   

Total short-term borrowings

    239,943     246,065  
 

Current maturities of long-term debt

    96,739     210,662  
 

Notes payable on real estate

    161,450     176,372  
 

Liabilities related to real estate and other assets held for sale

    1,386     22,740  
 

Other current liabilities

    15,639     27,038  
           
   

Total Current Liabilities

    1,369,844     1,872,845  

Long-Term Debt:

             
 

Senior secured term loans

    1,590,170     1,865,200  
 

11.625% senior subordinated notes, net of unamortized discount of $13,772 at September 30, 2009

    436,228      
 

Other long-term debt

    507     1,559  
           
   

Total Long-Term Debt

    2,026,905     1,866,759  

Pension liability

    21,319     19,802  

Non-current tax liabilities

    81,565     78,705  

Notes payable on real estate

    392,271     420,242  

Other liabilities

    117,284     122,338  
           
   

Total Liabilities

    4,009,188     4,380,691  

Commitments and contingencies

         

Equity:

             

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:

             
 

Class A common stock; $0.01 par value; 525,000,000 shares authorized; 292,707,565 and 262,336,032 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

    2,927     2,623  
 

Additional paid-in capital

    453,038     285,825  
 

Accumulated deficit

    (79,298 )   (48,349 )
 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (77,571 )   (125,413 )
           
   

Total CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Stockholders' Equity

    299,096     114,686  

Non-controlling interests

    167,060     231,037  
           
   

Total Equity

    466,156     345,723  
           
   

Total Liabilities and Equity

  $ 4,475,344   $ 4,726,414  
           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Revenue

  $ 1,023,205   $ 1,299,735   $ 2,869,321   $ 3,845,533  

Costs and expenses:

                         
 

Cost of services

    606,470     755,362     1,726,720     2,197,013  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    338,062     420,352     972,892     1,321,536  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    24,445     25,412     74,003     74,236  
                   
 

Total costs and expenses

    968,977     1,201,126     2,773,615     3,592,785  

Gain on disposition of real estate

    2,766     9,766     5,691     13,808  
                   

Operating income

    56,994     108,375     101,397     266,556  

Equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries

    6,312     3,408     18,252     25,922  

Other loss

                4,607  

Interest income

    1,248     4,400     4,790     14,107  

Interest expense

    54,075     42,290     136,291     126,855  

Write-off of financing costs

            29,255      
                   

(Loss) income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

    (2,145 )   67,077     (77,611 )   123,279  

Provision for income taxes

    8,498     37,701     1,157     64,493  
                   

(Loss) income from continuing operations

    (10,643 )   29,376     (78,768 )   58,786  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

        26,748         26,748  
                   

Net (loss) income

    (10,643 )   56,124     (78,768 )   85,534  

Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

    (23,020 )   15,751     (47,819 )   8,144  
                   

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 12,377   $ 40,373   $ (30,949 ) $ 77,390  
                   

Basic income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders

                         

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 0.04   $ 0.15   $ (0.11 ) $ 0.33  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

        0.05         0.05  
                   

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 0.04   $ 0.20   $ (0.11 ) $ 0.38  
                   

Weighted average shares outstanding for basic income (loss) per share

    282,732,848     203,680,475     270,214,427     203,409,873  
                   

Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders

                         

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 0.04   $ 0.14   $ (0.11 ) $ 0.32  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

        0.05         0.05  
                   

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 0.04   $ 0.19   $ (0.11 ) $ 0.37  
                   

Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted income (loss) per share

    285,923,601     207,706,250     270,214,427     207,942,875  
                   

Amounts attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders

                         

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

  $ 12,377   $ 30,148   $ (30,949 ) $ 67,165  

Discontinued operations, net of tax

        10,225         10,225  
                   

Net income (loss)

  $ 12,377   $ 40,373   $ (30,949 ) $ 77,390  
                   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

             

Net (loss) income

  $ (78,768 ) $ 85,534  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

             
 

Depreciation and amortization

    74,003     74,328  
 

Amortization and write-off of financing costs

    35,850     9,078  
 

Amortization of long-term debt discount

    300      
 

Write-down of impaired real estate and other assets

    29,315     4,607  
 

Gain on sale of servicing rights and other assets

    (14,144 )   (11,478 )
 

Gain on disposition of real estate held for investment

    (2,721 )    
 

Equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries

    18,252     25,922  
 

Provision for doubtful accounts

    135     14,626  
 

Deferred income taxes

    1,105     (444 )
 

Compensation expense related to stock options and non-vested stock awards

    26,608     21,250  
 

Incremental tax benefit from stock options exercised

    (1,039 )   (4,272 )

Deferred compensation deferrals

        24,540  

Distribution of earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries

    7,838     17,782  

Tenant concessions received

    2,296     8,712  

Decrease in receivables

    100,410     219,131  

Decrease in deferred compensation assets

    217,079     16,036  

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets

    16,122     (19,767 )

Increase in real estate held for sale and under development

    (2,674 )   (2,333 )

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses

    (42,843 )   (115,278 )

Decrease in compensation and employee benefits payable and accrued bonus and profit sharing

    (133,458 )   (433,533 )

Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable

    53,273     (115,515 )

Decrease in other liabilities, including deferred compensation liabilities

    (245,282 )   (48,357 )

Other operating activities, net

    (8,206 )   (1,914 )
           
 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    53,451     (231,345 )
           

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

             

Capital expenditures

    (12,647 )   (39,895 )

Acquisition of businesses, including net assets acquired, intangibles and goodwill, net of cash acquired

    (28,263 )   (195,963 )

Contributions to unconsolidated subsidiaries

    (41,666 )   (44,062 )

Distributions from unconsolidated subsidiaries

    4,762     19,811  

Proceeds from the sale of servicing rights and other assets

    6,963     6,263  

Additions to real estate held for investment

    (22,952 )   (122,618 )

Net proceeds from disposition of real estate held for investment

    3,408      

Increase in restricted cash

    (6,384 )   (29,779 )

Other investing activities, net

    (1,126 )   (4,744 )
           
 

Net cash used in investing activities

    (97,905 )   (410,987 )
           

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

             

Proceeds from senior secured term loans

        300,000  

Repayment of senior secured term loans

    (429,250 )   (9,750 )

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

    800,928     1,720,801  

Repayment of revolving credit facility

    (752,210 )   (1,379,429 )

Proceeds from 11.625% senior subordinated notes, net

    435,928      

Proceeds from notes payable on real estate held for investment

    13,764     109,520  

Repayment of notes payable on real estate held for investment

    (5,432 )   (13,975 )

Proceeds from notes payable on real estate held for sale and under development

    48,640     120,601  

Repayment of notes payable on real estate held for sale and under development

    (34,968 )   (120,620 )

Repayment of short-term borrowings and other loans, net

    (4,193 )   (37,773 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

    146,361      

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    14,735     3,805  

Incremental tax benefit from stock options exercised

    1,039     4,272  

Non-controlling interests contributions

    20,470     42,344  

Non-controlling interests distributions

    (12,501 )   (28,510 )

Payment of financing costs

    (38,698 )   (9,729 )

Other financing activities, net

    (2,368 )   (1,327 )
           
 

Net cash provided by financing activities

    202,245     700,230  
 

Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    9,431     8  
           

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    167,222     57,906  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

   
158,823
   
342,874
 
           

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT END OF PERIOD

  $ 326,045   $ 400,780  
           

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

             
 

Cash paid (received) during the period for:

             
   

Interest

  $ 100,310   $ 112,742  
           
   

Income tax (refunds) payments, net

  $ (53,918 ) $ 185,021  
           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Shareholders    
   
 
 
  Class A common stock   Additional paid-in capital   Accumulated deficit   Accumulated other comprehensive loss   Non-controlling interests   Total  

Balance at December 31, 2008

  $ 2,623   $ 285,825   $ (48,349 ) $ (125,413 ) $ 231,037   $ 345,723  

Net loss

            (30,949 )       (47,819 )   (78,768 )

Compensation expense for stock options and non-vested stock awards

        26,608                 26,608  

Foreign currency translation gain

                39,208     1,053     40,261  

Issuance of common stock, net

    191     146,170                 146,361  

Stock options exercised (including tax benefit)

    22     15,752                 15,774  

Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps and interest rate caps, net of tax

                7,818         7,818  

Contributions from non-controlling interests

                    20,470     20,470  

Distributions to non-controlling interests

                    (12,501 )   (12,501 )

Acquisition of non-controlling interests

        (18,031 )           (25,194 )   (43,225 )

Other

    91     (3,286 )       816     14     (2,365 )
                           

Balance at September 30, 2009

  $ 2,927   $ 453,038   $ (79,298 ) $ (77,571 ) $ 167,060   $ 466,156  
                           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations

        CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (formerly known as CBRE Holding, Inc.), a Delaware corporation (which may be referred to in these financial statements as "we," "us," and "our"), was incorporated on February 20, 2001 and was created to acquire all of the outstanding shares of CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. (CBRE), an international commercial real estate services firm. Prior to July 20, 2001, we were a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blum Strategic Partners, L.P. (Blum Strategic), formerly known as RCBA Strategic Partners, L.P., which is an affiliate of Richard C. Blum, a director of CBRE and our company.

        On July 20, 2001, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of CBRE pursuant to an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 31, 2001, among CBRE, Blum CB Corp. (Blum CB) and us. Blum CB was merged with and into CBRE with CBRE being the surviving corporation (the 2001 Merger). In July 2003, our global position in the commercial real estate services industry was further solidified as CBRE acquired Insignia Financial Group, Inc. (Insignia). On July 23, 2003, pursuant to an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 28, 2003 (the Insignia Acquisition Agreement), by and among us, CBRE, Apple Acquisition Corp. (Apple Acquisition), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of CBRE, and Insignia, Apple Acquisition was merged with and into Insignia (the Insignia Acquisition). Insignia was the surviving corporation in the Insignia Acquisition and at the effective time of the Insignia Acquisition became a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBRE.

        On June 15, 2004, we completed the initial public offering of shares of our Class A common stock (the IPO). In connection with the IPO, we issued and sold 23,180,292 shares of our Class A common stock and received aggregate net proceeds of approximately $135.0 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by us. Also in connection with the IPO, selling stockholders sold an aggregate of 48,819,708 shares of our Class A common stock and received net proceeds of approximately $290.6 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions. On July 14, 2004, selling stockholders sold an additional 687,900 shares of our Class A common stock to cover over-allotments of shares by the underwriters and received net proceeds of approximately $4.1 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions. On December 13, 2004 and November 15, 2005, we completed secondary public offerings that provided further liquidity for some of our stockholders. We did not receive any of the proceeds from the sales of shares by the selling stockholders on June 15, 2004, July 14, 2004, December 13, 2004 and November 15, 2005. On November 18, 2008, we completed a public offering of 57.5 million shares of our Class A common stock, which raised $206.7 million of net proceeds used for general corporate purposes. Lastly, in June 2009, we completed two offerings that resulted in the sale of approximately 19.1 million shares of our Class A common stock and raised approximately $146.4 million of net proceeds. The net proceeds from these two offerings were used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of some of our outstanding indebtedness under our current credit agreement.

        In December 2006, we expanded our global leadership with the acquisition of Trammell Crow Company, our largest acquisition to date. On December 20, 2006, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 30, 2006 (the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition Agreement), by and among us, A-2 Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiary (Merger Sub), and Trammell Crow Company, Merger Sub was merged with and into the Trammell Crow Company (the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition). Trammell Crow Company was the surviving

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CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations (Continued)


corporation in the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition, and upon the closing of the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition it became our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary. We have no substantive operations other than our investment in CBRE and Trammell Crow Company.

        We offer a full range of services to occupiers, owners, lenders and investors in office, retail, industrial, multi-family and other commercial real estate assets globally under the "CB Richard Ellis" brand name and provide development services under the "Trammell Crow" brand name. Our business is focused on several service competencies, including commercial property and corporate facilities management, tenant representation, property/agency leasing, property sales, valuation, real estate investment management, commercial mortgage origination and servicing, capital markets (equity and debt) solutions, development services and proprietary research. We generate revenues from contractual management fees and on a per project or transactional basis.

2. Basis of Presentation

        The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules applicable to Form 10-Q and include all information and footnotes required for interim financial statement presentation, but do not include all disclosures required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise noted) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Such estimates include the value of real estate assets, accounts receivable, investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and assumptions used in the calculation of income taxes, retirement and other post-employment benefits, among others. These estimates and assumptions are based on management's best judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including consideration of the current economic environment, and adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Illiquid credit markets, volatility in equity prices and foreign currency exchange rates, among other things, have combined to increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in these estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

        Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 and continuing until the third quarter of 2009, worldwide commercial real estate activity weakened significantly, as evidenced by the decline in the United States (U.S.) Gross Domestic Product, rising unemployment rates and significant capital markets turmoil. Weakened economic activity negatively impacted office markets as companies deferred occupancy decisions and placed space on the market for sublease. Reduced global trade and lower domestic demand adversely affected warehouse and distribution markets. Constrained consumer spending negatively affected the retail sector. Investment sales transactions declined significantly due to illiquidity in the capital markets as many lenders tightened underwriting standards for commercial real estate. Capitalization rates have increased as potential buyers of commercial real estate re-evaluated

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commercial real estate versus other asset classes available for investment. Market fundamentals in the primary markets and product types in which we invest and/or develop real estate have weakened significantly. As a result, our ability to recover our investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and our investments in real estate has been impacted. The assumptions utilized in our recoverability analysis of these investments reflected our outlook for the commercial real estate industry and the impact on our business. This outlook incorporated our belief that market conditions had deteriorated and that these challenging conditions could persist for some time. If conditions worsen in the broader economy, commercial real estate industry, specific markets or product types in which we operate, and/or markets remain illiquid, we could have additional impairment charges.

        The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009. The consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as amended by the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2009, which contains the latest available audited consolidated financial statements, which are as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008.

3. New Accounting Pronouncements

        In the third quarter of 2009, we adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Codification literature (formerly known as Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 168). As a result, all references to accounting literature in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to the Codification literature.

        In December 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position SFAS No. 132R-1, "Employers' Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets," which is now included in the "Compensation-Retirement Benefits" Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) (Topic 715), requiring employers to provide additional disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or other post-retirement plan. These disclosures should principally include information detailing investment policies and strategies, the major categories of plan assets, the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets and an understanding of significant concentrations of risk within plan assets. The disclosures required shall be provided for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the disclosure impact of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, "Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of SFAS No. 140," which is now included in the "Transfers and Servicing" Topic of the FASB ASC (Topic 860). Such literature eliminates the concept of a "qualifying special-purpose entity," changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures in order to enhance information reported to users of financial statements by providing greater transparency about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and an entity's continuing involvement in and exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

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3. New Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)," which is now included in the "Consolidation" Topic of the FASB ASC (Topic 810). Such literature (1) addresses the elimination of the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity, (2) replaces the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which enterprise has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity and (3) provides more timely and useful information about an enterprise's involvement with a variable interest entity. This literature is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009, with earlier adoption prohibited. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

        In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2009-05 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820)—Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value." ASU No. 2009-05 provides clarification on measuring liabilities at fair value in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market is not available. ASU No. 2009-05 also clarifies that both a quoted price in an active market for an identical liability at the measurement date and the quoted price for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. This literature is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after August 28, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

        In September 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-12, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820)—Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its Equivalent)." This ASU provides amendments for the fair value measurement of investments to create a practical expedient to measure the fair value of an investment in certain entities on the basis of the net asset value per share of the investment (or its equivalent) determined as of the reporting entity's measurement date. Therefore, certain attributes of the investment (such as restrictions on redemption) and transaction prices from principal-to-principal or brokered transactions will not be considered in measuring the fair value of the investment if the practical expedient is used. The amendment in this ASU also requires disclosures by major category of investment about the attributes of those investments, such as the nature of any restrictions on the investor's ability to redeem its investments at measurement date, any unfunded commitments, and the investment strategies of the investees. ASU No. 2009-12 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

4. Fair Value Measurements

        The "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" Topic of the FASB ASC (Topic 820) defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FASB ASC Topic 820 also establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires

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entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

        We do not have any material assets or liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

        The following non-recurring fair value measurements were recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 (dollars in thousands):

 
   
  Fair Value Measured and
Recorded Using
   
 
 
   
  Total Impairment
Charges for the
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009
 
 
  Net Carrying Value
as of
September 30, 2009
 
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

  $ 37,396   $   $   $ 37,396   $ 5,270  

Real estate

  $ 58,045   $   $   $ 58,045     17,232  
                               

Total impairment charges

                          $ 22,502  
                               

 

 
   
  Fair Value Measured and
Recorded Using
   
 
 
   
  Total Impairment
Charges for the
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009
 
 
  Net Carrying Value
as of
September 30, 2009
 
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

  $ 65,155   $   $   $ 65,155   $ 15,952  

Real estate

  $ 79,299   $   $   $ 79,299     23,455  

Notes receivable

  $   $   $   $     5,860  
                               

Total impairment charges

                          $ 45,267  
                               

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded investment write-downs of $5.3 million and $16.0 million, respectively. Such write-downs were included in equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Of these amounts, $2.7 million and $5.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, were attributable to non-controlling interests. During the three and nine months ended

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September 30, 2009, $2.8 million and $6.3 million, respectively, of the investment write-downs were reported in our Global Investment Management segment and were primarily driven by a decrease in the estimated holding period of certain assets held within our global investment management portfolio. In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we incurred an additional $2.5 million and $9.7 million, respectively, of impairment charges, mainly attributable to declines in value of several investments, primarily as a result of significant capital market turmoil, which has continued to adversely affect global commercial real estate fundamentals (as evidenced by low transaction volumes and illiquidity in the capital markets due to the tightened lending standards for commercial real estate). Of the additional impairment charges noted above, $7.2 million were reported in our Global Investment Management segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and $2.5 million were reported in our Development Services segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        When we performed our impairment analysis, the assumptions utilized reflected our outlook for the commercial real estate industry and the impact on our business. This outlook incorporated our belief that market conditions continued to deteriorate and that these challenging conditions could persist for some time. If either general economic conditions or activity in the capital markets worsen, we may be required to evaluate additional investments or re-evaluate previously impaired investments for potential impairment. These evaluations could result in additional write-downs, which may be material. The fair value measurements employed for these investments were generally based on a discounted cash flow approach and/or review of comparable activities in the market place, which falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded charges of $17.2 million and $23.5 million, respectively, including impairment charges on real estate held for investment and a provision for loss on real estate held for sale. These charges are included in operating, administrative and other expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations within our Development Services segment. Of these amounts, $15.7 million and $20.3 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, were attributable to non-controlling interests. During the fourth quarter of 2008, commercial real estate fundamentals in the U.S. weakened significantly, impacted by the overall downturn in the economy and market illiquidity. These conditions have continued through the third quarter of 2009. As a result, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded impairment charges of $17.2 million and $20.3 million, respectively, related to eight projects where the carrying value was not recoverable primarily due to a decrease in the estimated holding periods of the projects. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2009, we recorded a provision for loss on real estate held for sale of $3.2 million to reduce the carrying value of a condominium project to its fair value less cost to sell, primarily due to reduced unit selling prices resulting from market conditions.

        If conditions in the broader economy, commercial real estate industry, specific markets or product types in which we operate worsen and/or markets remain illiquid, we may be required to evaluate additional projects or re-evaluate previously impaired projects for potential impairment. These evaluations could result in additional impairment charges, which may be material.

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        The fair value measurements employed for our impairment evaluations were generally based on a discounted cash flow approach and/or review of comparable activities in the market place, which falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded a $5.9 million impairment charge on two notes receivable secured by real estate as a result of the borrower defaulting on the notes. This impairment charge was included in operating, administrative and other expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations within our Development Services segment. Of this amount, $5.4 million was attributable to non-controlling interests. These defaults resulted from the borrowers' noncompliance with certain terms of the note agreements. As a result, we accepted assignment of the underlying real estate assets in lieu of foreclosing under our security deeds. The impairment charge we recorded represents the difference between the carrying amounts of the notes and the fair value of the real estate assets acquired. This transaction also resulted in a non-cash reclassification of $17.3 million from notes receivable to real estate held for investment during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        The fair value measurements employed for this impairment evaluation were generally based on a discounted cash flow approach and review of comparable activities in the market place, which falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

        FASB ASC Topic 820 also requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as follows:

        Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:    These balances include cash and cash equivalents as well as restricted cash with maturities of less than three months. The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

        Receivables, less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:    Due to their short-term nature, fair value approximates carrying value.

        Warehouse Receivables:    Due to their short-term nature, fair value approximates carrying value. Fair value is determined based on the terms and conditions of funded mortgage loans and generally reflects the values of the warehouse lines of credit outstanding for our wholly-owned subsidiary, CBRE Capital Markets (See Note 11).

        Available for Sale Securities:    These investments are carried at their fair value.

        Short-Term Borrowings:    The majority of this balance represents our revolving credit facility and our warehouse lines of credit outstanding for CBRE Capital Markets. Due to the short-term nature and variable interest rates of these instruments, fair value approximates carrying value (See Note 11).

        Senior Secured Term Loans:    Based upon information from third-party banks, the estimated fair value of our senior secured term loans was approximately $1.6 billion at September 30, 2009. Their actual carrying value totaled $1.7 billion at September 30, 2009 (See Note 11).

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        11.625% Senior Subordinated Notes:    Based on dealers' quotes, the estimated fair value of our 11.625% senior subordinated notes was $459.1 million at September 30, 2009. Their actual carrying value totaled $436.2 million at September 30, 2009 (See Note 11).

        Notes Payable on Real Estate:    As of September 30, 2009, the carrying value of our notes payable on real estate was $554.9 million. These borrowings have floating interest rates at spreads over a market rate index. Given the credit crunch experienced during 2008 that continued through the third quarter of 2009, it is likely that some portion of our notes payable on real estate have fair values lower than actual carrying values. However, given the volume of notes payable we have and the cost involved in estimating their fair value, we determined it was not practicable to do so. Additionally, only $5.7 million of these notes payable are recourse to us as of September 30, 2009.

5. Restricted Cash

        Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, is restricted cash of $42.8 million and $36.3 million, respectively. The balances primarily include restricted cash set aside to cover funding obligations as required by contracts executed by us in the normal course of business, including escrow accounts held in our Development Services segment. The balances also include restricted cash set aside to cover deferred purchase consideration associated with the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition, escrow accounts related to strategic in-fill acquisitions and cash pledged to secure the guarantee of certain short-term notes issued in connection with previous acquisitions by Insignia in the United Kingdom (U.K.). The deferred purchase consideration relates to outstanding shares of Trammell Crow Company common stock that have not yet been surrendered for payment. Payment in full is being made as share certificates are surrendered for payment.

6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

        The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (dollars in thousands):

 
  Americas   EMEA   Asia Pacific   Total  

Balance at December 31, 2008

  $ 834,758   $ 330,465   $ 86,600   $ 1,251,823  

Purchase accounting related to acquisitions

    2,796     10,244     16,501     29,541  

Foreign exchange movement

    1,745     15,239     11,057     28,041  
                   

Balance at September 30, 2009

  $ 839,299   $ 355,948   $ 114,158   $ 1,309,405  
                   

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        Other intangible assets totaled $320.1 million and $311.4 million, net of accumulated amortization of $132.9 million and $114.7 million, as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, and are comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
  As of September 30, 2009   As of December 31, 2008  
 
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
 

Unamortizable intangible assets

                         
 

Trademarks

  $ 56,800         $ 56,800        
 

Trade name

    19,826           19,826        
                       

  $ 76,626         $ 76,626        
                       

Amortizable intangible assets

                         
 

Customer relationships

  $ 230,308   $ (35,044 ) $ 229,748   $ (25,382 )
 

Backlog and incentive fees

    47,639     (47,639 )   47,126     (47,126 )
 

Management contracts

    25,414     (23,281 )   24,161     (21,332 )
 

Loan servicing rights

    43,463     (13,062 )   29,239     (9,584 )
 

Other

    29,529     (13,877 )   19,232     (11,261 )
                   

  $ 376,353   $ (132,903 ) $ 349,506   $ (114,685 )
                   
 

Total intangible assets

  $ 452,979   $ (132,903 ) $ 426,132   $ (114,685 )
                   

        Trademarks of $56.8 million were separately identified as a result of the 2001 Merger. As a result of the Insignia Acquisition, a $19.8 million trade name was separately identified, which represented the Richard Ellis trade name in the U.K. that was owned by Insignia.

        Customer relationships primarily represent intangible assets identified in the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition relating to existing relationships primarily in the brokerage, property management, project management and facilities management lines of business. These intangible assets are being amortized over useful lives of up to 20 years.

        Backlog and incentive fees mostly represented the fair value of net revenue backlog and incentive fees acquired as part of the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition as well as other in-fill acquisitions. These intangible assets were amortized over useful lives of up to one year.

        Management contracts consist primarily of property management contracts in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and France, as well as valuation services and fund management contracts in the U.K. These management contracts are being amortized over useful lives of up to ten years.

        Loan servicing rights represent the fair value of servicing assets in our mortgage brokerage line of business in the U.S. The loan servicing rights are being amortized over the useful lives of the underlying loans, which are generally up to ten years.

        Other amortizable intangible assets mainly represent other intangible assets acquired as a result of the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition and Insignia Acquisition. These include certain acquired Trammell Crow Company contract intangibles. Additionally, these include other intangible assets recognized for non-contractual revenue acquired in the U.S. as well as franchise agreements and a

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trade name in France acquired in the Insignia Acquisition. Other intangible assets are being amortized over useful lives of up to 20 years.

        Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $5.0 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $14.4 million and $16.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The estimated annual amortization expense for each of the years ending December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2013 approximates $19.5 million, $19.9 million, $19.1 million, $16.6 million and $15.9 million, respectively.

7. Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries

        Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Combined condensed financial information for these entities is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Development Services:

                         
 

Revenue

  $ 24,448   $ 12,261   $ 62,566   $ 34,392  
 

Operating income

  $ 5,735   $ 3,133   $ 21,305   $ 31,993  
 

Net (loss) income

  $ (4,685 ) $ (1,518 ) $ (332 ) $ 19,433  

Global Investment Management:

                         
 

Revenue

  $ 162,978   $ 133,215   $ 451,713   $ 404,258  
 

Operating (loss) income

  $ (141,971 ) $ 7,737   $ (537,953 ) $ 71,258  
 

Net loss

  $ (157,606 ) $ (248,356 ) $ (661,779 ) $ (242,203 )

Other:

                         
 

Revenue

  $ 43,692   $ 124,505   $ 114,524   $ 224,034  
 

Operating income (loss)

  $ 5,312   $ (36,177 ) $ 13,821   $ (84,784 )
 

Net income (loss)

  $ 5,457   $ (41,809 ) $ 14,089   $ (12,089 )

Total:

                         
 

Revenue

  $ 231,118   $ 269,981   $ 628,803   $ 662,684  
 

Operating (loss) income

  $ (130,924 ) $ (25,307 ) $ (502,827 ) $ 18,467  
 

Net loss

  $ (156,834 ) $ (291,683 ) $ (648,022 ) $ (234,859 )

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded non-cash write-downs of investments of $5.3 million and $16.0 million, respectively (see Note 4).

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded non-cash write-downs of $4.1 million and $14.7 million, respectively, of our investment in Realty Finance Corporation, a mortgage REIT, within our Americas segment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we also recorded a $7.3 million write-down of our investment in CBRE Property Trust within our Global Investment Management segment. All of the impairment charges recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were attributable to a decline in market valuation and were included

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in equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

        Our Global Investment Management segment involves investing our own capital in certain real estate investments with clients. We have provided investment management, property management, brokerage and other professional services in connection with these real estate investments on an arm's length basis and earned revenues from these unconsolidated subsidiaries. We have also provided development, property management and brokerage services to certain of our unconsolidated subsidiaries in our Development Services segment on an arm's length basis and earned revenues from these unconsolidated subsidiaries.

8. Real Estate and Other Assets Held for Sale and Related Liabilities

        Real estate and other assets held for sale include completed real estate projects or land for sale in their present condition that have met all of the "held for sale" criteria of the "Property, Plant and Equipment" Topic of the FASB ASC (Topic 360) and other assets directly related to such projects. Liabilities related to real estate and other assets held for sale have been included as a single line item in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        Real estate and other assets held for sale and related liabilities were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
  September 30,
2009
  December 31,
2008
 

Assets:

             

Real estate held for sale (see Note 9)

  $ 11,143   $ 39,582  

Other current assets

    95     689  

Other assets

        163  
           

Total real estate and other assets held for sale

    11,238     40,434  

Liabilities:

             

Notes payable on real estate held for sale (see Note 10)

    1,175     21,049  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    210     1,511  

Other current liabilities

    1     180  
           

Total liabilities related to real estate and other assets held for sale

    1,386     22,740  
           

Net real estate and other assets held for sale

  $ 9,852   $ 17,694  
           

9. Real Estate

        We provide build-to-suit services for our clients and also develop or purchase certain projects which we intend to sell to institutional investors upon project completion or redevelopment. Therefore, we have ownership of real estate until such projects are sold or otherwise disposed. Certain real estate assets owned by us secure the outstanding balances of underlying mortgage or construction loans. The

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majority of our real estate is included in our Development Services segment. Real estate owned by us consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
  September 30,
2009
  December 31,
2008
 

Real estate under development (current)

  $ 10,337   $ 56,322  

Real estate included in assets held for sale (see Note 8)

    11,143     39,582  

Real estate under development (non-current)

    135,361     158,090  

Real estate held for investment (1)

    559,456     535,979  
           

Total real estate (2)

  $ 716,297   $ 789,973  
           

(1)
Net of accumulated depreciation of $24.3 million and $14.6 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

(2)
Includes balances for lease intangibles and tenant origination costs of $5.8 million and $6.2 million, respectively, at September 30, 2009 and $6.5 million and $8.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2008. We record lease intangibles and tenant origination costs upon acquiring buildings with in-place leases. The balances are shown net of amortization, which is recorded as an increase to, or a reduction of, rental income for lease intangibles and as amortization expense for tenant origination costs.

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded impairment charges of $17.2 million and $20.3 million, respectively, on our real estate held for investment within our Development Services segment. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we also recorded a provision for loss on real estate held for sale of $3.2 million within our Development Services segment (See Note 4). No material write-downs were recorded by us during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

        In June 2009, upon substantial completion of a real estate project under development, one of our consolidated subsidiaries assigned its assets and liabilities (and contributed $0.5 million) to an entity controlled and owned 60% by a third party. Our consolidated subsidiary retained a 40% ownership in the new entity and now accounts for this investment using the equity method. No gain or loss was

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recognized as a result of this transaction, and we recorded the following non-cash activity (dollars in thousands):

 
  Debit (Credit)  

Assets:

       

Real estate under development, current

  $ (57,399 )

Receivables

    (1,207 )

Other current assets

    (1,485 )
       

Total assets

    (60,091 )
       

Liabilities:

       

Notes payable on real estate, current

    56,662  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    3,429  
       

Total liabilities

  $ 60,091  
       

        In July 2009, our partner in a limited liability company that we accounted for as an investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries assigned their full interest in the limited liability company to us, in accordance with a buy-sell provision in the limited liability company agreement. As a result, we consolidated the limited liability company as it became our wholly-owned and controlled subsidiary. As a result of this transaction, we recorded the following non-cash activity (dollars in thousands):

 
  Debit (Credit)  

Assets:

       

Real estate held for investment

  $ 12,533  

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

    (5,902 )
       

Total assets

    6,631  
       

Liabilities:

       

Notes payable on real estate, current

    (6,400 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    (231 )
       

Total liabilities

  $ (6,631 )
       

        In the third quarter of 2009, we conveyed two real estate projects to their respective lenders in order to satisfy the underlying non-recourse notes that were in default. In addition, we sold short another property and the lender forgave the balance of the related non-recourse mortgage note. We recorded a net gain of $2.7 million from these transactions, which has been included in gain on disposition of real estate in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations within our

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Development Services segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and recorded the following non-cash activity (dollars in thousands):

 
  Debit (Credit)  

Assets:

       

Real estate held for investment

  $ (29,856 )

Restricted cash

    (1,118 )

Other current assets

    (869 )

Other assets

    (1,149 )
       

Total assets

    (32,992 )
       

Liabilities:

       

Notes payable on real estate, current

    30,369  

Notes payable on real estate, long-term

    4,006  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    1,291  
       

Total liabilities

  $ 35,666  
       

10. Notes Payable on Real Estate

        We had loans secured by real estate, which consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
  September 30,
2009
  December 31,
2008
 

Current portion of notes payable on real estate

  $ 161,450   $ 176,372  

Notes payable on real estate included in liabilities related to real estate and other assets held for sale (see Note 8)

    1,175     21,049  
           

Total notes payable on real estate, current portion

    162,625     197,421  

Notes payable on real estate, non-current portion

    392,271     420,242  
           

Total notes payable on real estate

  $ 554,896   $ 617,663  
           

        At September 30, 2009, $5.7 million of the non-current portion of notes payable on real estate were recourse to us, beyond being recourse to the single-purpose entity that held the real estate asset and was the primary obligor on the note payable.

11. Debt

        Since 2001, we have maintained a credit agreement with Credit Suisse (CS) and other lenders to fund strategic acquisitions and to provide for our working capital needs. On March 24, 2009, we entered into a second amendment and restatement to our credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of banks led by CS, as administrative and collateral agent, amending and restating our amended and restated credit agreement dated December 20, 2006. In connection with this amendment and restatement, we wrote off financing costs of $29.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, which included the write-off of $18.1 million of unamortized deferred financing costs and $11.2 million of Credit Agreement amendment fees paid in March 2009. On August 24, 2009, we entered into a loan modification agreement to our Credit Agreement, which included the conversion of $41.9 million of amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility to term loans.

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        Subsequent to the August 24, 2009 loan modification, our Credit Agreement includes the following: (1) a $558.1 million revolving credit facility, including revolving credit loans, letters of credit and a swingline loan facility, with tranche 1 in the amount of $357.6 million maturing on June 24, 2011 and tranche 2 in the amount of $200.5 million maturing on June 24, 2013; (2) an $871.5 million A term loan facility, which is further broken down as follows: i) a $335.5 million tranche A term loan facility requiring quarterly principal payments through September 30, 2011, with the balance payable on December 20, 2011; ii) a $48.6 million tranche A-1 term loan facility payable on December 20, 2013; iii) a $290.3 million tranche A-2 term loan facility, requiring quarterly principal payments of $8.7 million beginning March 30, 2010 and continuing through March 31, 2013, with the balance payable on June 24, 2013; and iv) a $197.1 million tranche A-3 term loan facility payable on December 20, 2013; and (3) a $943.5 million B term loan facility, which is further broken down as follows: i) a $646.6 million tranche B term loan facility requiring quarterly principal payments of $1.9 million through September 30, 2013, with the balance payable on December 20, 2013; and ii) a $296.9 million tranche B-1 term loan facility payable on December 20, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we repaid the following amounts: $252.3 million of our tranche A term loan facility, which was applied to the required 2009 principal repayments and a portion of the first quarter 2010 principal payment; $52.0 million of our tranche A-1 term loan facility, which covered all the required quarterly principal payments and a portion of the balance due at maturity; $87.1 million of our tranche A-2 term loan facility, which was applied to quarterly principal payments from the first quarter of 2010 through the second quarter of 2012; $29.6 million of our tranche A-3 term loan facility, which covered a portion of the balance due at maturity; $7.4 million of our tranche B term loan facility, which covered all required quarterly principal payments to date in 2009; and $0.9 million of our tranche B-1 term loan facility, which covered a portion of the balance due at maturity. These prepayments led to a reduction in the interest rate spreads governing our tranche A and A-1 term loan facilities as well as our revolving credit facility.

        The revolving credit facility allows for borrowings outside of the U.S., with sub-facilities of $5.0 million available to one of our Canadian subsidiaries, $35.0 million in aggregate available to one of our Australian and one of our New Zealand subsidiaries and $50.0 million available to one of our U.K. subsidiaries. Additionally, outstanding borrowings under these sub-facilities may be up to 5.0% higher as allowed under the currency fluctuation provision in the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2009 bear interest at varying rates, based at our option, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 2.25% to 4.00% or the daily rate plus 1.25% to 3.00% for the tranche 1 facility, and on either the applicable fixed rate plus 2.50% to 4.75% or the daily rate plus 1.50% to 3.75% for the tranche 2 facility, in all cases as determined by reference to our ratio of total debt less available cash to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement). As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $41.1 million ($16.3 million under tranche 1 and $24.8 million under tranche 2) and $25.8 million, respectively, of revolving credit facility principal outstanding with related weighted average interest rates of 5.3% and 5.7%, respectively, which are included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2009, letters of credit totaling $24.5 million were outstanding under the revolving credit facility. These letters of credit primarily relate to letters of credit issued in the normal course of business as well as in connection with certain insurance programs and reduce the amount we may borrow under the revolving credit facility.

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        Borrowings under the term loan facilities as of September 30, 2009 bear interest, based on our option, on the following: for the tranche A term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 2.75% to 4.50% or the daily rate plus 1.75% to 3.50%; for the tranche A-1 term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 3.50% to 4.50% or the daily rate plus 2.50% to 3.50%; for the tranche A-2 term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 3.25% to 5.50% or the daily rate plus 2.25% to 4.50%; for the tranche A-3 term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 4.00% to 5.00% or the daily rate plus 3.00% to 4.00%; for the tranche B term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 4.00% to 5.00% or the daily rate plus 3.00% to 4.00%; and for the tranche B-1 term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 4.50% to 5.50% or the daily rate plus 3.50% to 4.50%. For all term loan facilities, the fixed rate and daily rate options are determined by reference to our ratio of total debt less available cash to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The tranche A-1 and A-3 term loan facilities include a targeted outstanding amount (as defined in the Credit Agreement) provision that will increase the interest rate by 2% if the outstanding balance exceeds the targeted outstanding amount at the end of each quarter. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the outstanding balance did not exceed the targeted outstanding amount. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $326.3 million and $827.0 million of tranche A term loan facility principal outstanding, respectively, $48.6 million and $297.8 million of tranche A-1 term loan facility principal outstanding, respectively, and $644.7 million and $949.0 million of tranche B term loan facility principal outstanding, respectively, which are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2009, we also had $203.2 million, $167.5 million and $296.1 million of tranche A-2 term loan facility principal outstanding, tranche A-3 term loan facility principal outstanding and tranche B-1 term loan facility principal outstanding, respectively, which are also included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        On February 26, 2007, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $1.4 billion and a maturity date of December 31, 2009. The purpose of these interest rate swap agreements is to hedge potential changes to our cash flows due to the variable interest nature of our senior secured term loan facilities. On March 20, 2007, these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges. We incurred a loss on these interest rate swaps from the date we entered into the swaps up to the designation date of approximately $3.9 million. There was no hedge ineffectiveness for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. On March 20, 2008, the total notional amount of the interest rate swap agreements was reduced to $950.0 million and on March 20, 2009, was further reduced to $410.0 million. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the fair values of these interest rate swap agreements were reflected as a $5.5 million liability and an $18.3 million liability, respectively, and were included in other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value measurements employed for these interest rate swaps were based on observable market data, which falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4).

        The Credit Agreement is jointly and severally guaranteed by us and substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries. Borrowings under our Credit Agreement are secured by a pledge of substantially all of the capital stock of our U.S. subsidiaries and 65% of the capital stock of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries, and by a security interest in substantially all of the personal property of the U.S. subsidiaries. Also, the Credit Agreement requires us to pay a fee based on the total amount of the revolving credit facility commitment.

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        On June 18, 2009, CBRE, our wholly-owned subsidiary, issued $450.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 11.625% senior subordinated notes due June 15, 2017 for approximately $435.9 million, net of discount. The 11.625% senior subordinated notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations of CBRE and are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by us and our domestic subsidiaries that guarantee our Credit Agreement. Interest accrues at a rate of 11.625% per year and is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15. The 11.625% senior subordinated notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, on or after June 15, 2013 at 105.813% of par on that date and at declining prices thereafter. At any time prior to June 15, 2013, the 11.625% senior subordinated notes may be redeemed by us, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and an applicable premium (as defined in the indenture governing these notes), which is based on the present value of the June 15, 2013 redemption price plus all remaining interest payments through June 15, 2013. In addition, prior to June 15, 2012, up to 35.0% of the original issued amount of the 11.625% senior subordinated notes may be redeemed at 111.625% of par, plus accrued and unpaid interest, solely with the net cash proceeds from public equity offerings. In the event of a change of control (as defined in the indenture governing our 11.625% senior subordinated notes), we are obligated to make an offer to purchase the remaining 11.625% senior subordinated notes at a redemption price of 101.0% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The amount of the 11.625% senior subordinated notes included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, net of unamortized discount, was $436.2 million at September 30, 2009.

        Our Credit Agreement and the indenture governing our 11.625% senior subordinated notes contain numerous restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make distributions to stockholders, repurchase capital stock or debt, make investments, sell assets or subsidiary stock, create or permit liens on assets, engage in transactions with affiliates, enter into sale/leaseback transactions, issue subsidiary equity and enter into consolidations or mergers. Our Credit Agreement also currently requires us to maintain a minimum coverage ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to total interest expense of 2.00x through March 31, 2011 and 2.25x thereafter and a maximum leverage ratio of total debt less available cash to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of 4.25x through March 31, 2011 and 3.75x thereafter. Our ability to meet these financial ratios can be affected by events beyond our control, and we cannot assure that we will be able to meet those ratios when required. We significantly reduced our cost structure during 2008 and have continued to further reduce costs in 2009. As a result, our 2009 projections show that we will be well within compliance with the minimum coverage ratio and the maximum leverage ratio. We continue to monitor our projected compliance with these financial ratios and other terms of our Credit Agreement.

        We had short-term borrowings of $239.9 million and $246.1 million with related average interest rates of 2.9% and 2.2% as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

        On March 2, 2007, we entered into a $50.0 million credit note with Wells Fargo Bank for the purpose of purchasing eligible investments, which include cash equivalents, agency securities, A1/P1 commercial paper and eligible money market funds. The proceeds of this note are not made generally available to us, but instead deposited in an investment account maintained by Wells Fargo Bank and used and applied solely to purchase eligible investment securities. This agreement has been amended

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several times and as of September 30, 2009, provides for a $40.0 million revolving credit note, bears interest at 0.25% and has a maturity date of November 1, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this revolving credit note.

        On March 4, 2008, we entered into a $35.0 million credit and security agreement with Bank of America (BofA) for the purpose of purchasing eligible financial instruments, which include A1/P1 commercial paper, U.S. Treasury securities, GSE discount notes (as defined in the credit and security agreement) and money market funds. The proceeds of this note are not made generally available to us, but instead deposited in an investment account maintained by BofA and used and applied solely to purchase eligible financial instruments. Borrowings under the revolving note bear interest at 1.0%. In February 2009, the amount available to us under this arrangement was reduced to $5.0 million and the maturity date was extended to February 28, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this revolving note.

        On August 19, 2008, we entered into a $15.0 million uncommitted facility with First Tennessee Bank for the purpose of purchasing investments, which include cash equivalents, agency securities, A1/P1 commercial paper and eligible money market funds. The proceeds of this facility are not made generally available to us, but instead are held in a collateral account maintained by First Tennessee Bank. Borrowings under this facility bear interest at 0.25% and had an original maturity date of August 3, 2009. Effective August 3, 2009, the amount available under the agreement was reduced to $4.0 million and the maturity date was extended to August 3, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this facility.

        Our wholly-owned subsidiary CBRE Capital Markets has the following warehouse lines of credit: credit agreements with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JP Morgan) and BofA for the purpose of funding mortgage loans that will be resold, a funding arrangement with Red Mortgage Capital Inc. (Red Capital) for the purpose of funding originations of multi-family property mortgage loans and a funding arrangement with Fannie Mae for the purpose of selling a percentage of certain closed multi-family loans.

        On November 15, 2005, CBRE Capital Markets entered into a secured credit agreement with JP Morgan to establish a warehouse line of credit. This agreement has been amended several times and as of September 30, 2009, provides for a $210.0 million senior secured revolving line of credit, bears interest at the daily Chase-London LIBOR plus 2.00% and has a maturity date of January 29, 2010.

        On April 16, 2008, CBRE Capital Markets entered into a secured credit agreement with BofA to establish a warehouse line of credit. This agreement has been amended several times and as of September 30, 2009, provides for a $125.0 million senior secured revolving line of credit, bears interest at the daily one-month LIBOR plus 2.75% and has a maturity date of April 14, 2010.

        In February 2008, CBRE Capital Markets established a funding arrangement with Red Capital for the purpose of funding originations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae multi-family property mortgage loans. Each funding is separately approved on a transaction-by-transaction basis where Red Capital commits to purchase a 100% participation interest in qualifying mortgage loans that are subject to a rate-lock commitment from Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. Under this arrangement, a participation is funded when a mortgage loan is originated, on a servicing retained basis, subject to CBRE Capital Market's obligation to repurchase the participation interest upon ultimate sale of the mortgage loan to

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Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. The maximum availability to any one entity is $150.0 million and is reduced by any outstanding participation interests with any other entity. Additionally, no individual mortgage loan financed under the arrangement can exceed $50.0 million. Effective September 19, 2008, the rate on borrowings was the National City Bank one-month internal funds transfer rate plus 1.75%. Effective March 1, 2009, Red Capital established a new rate on borrowings of daily one-month LIBOR plus 2.50%.

        In August 2009, CBRE Capital Markets entered into a funding arrangement with Fannie Mae under its Multifamily As Soon As Pooled Plus Agreement and its Multifamily As Soon As Pooled Sale Agreement (ASAP Program). Under the ASAP Program, CBRE Capital Markets may elect, on a transaction by transaction basis, to sell a percentage of certain closed multifamily loans to Fannie Mae on an expedited basis. After all contingencies are satisfied, the ASAP Program requires that CBRE Capital Markets repurchase the interest in the multifamily loan previously sold to Fannie Mae followed by either a full delivery back to Fannie Mae via whole loan execution or a securitization into a mortgage backed security. As of September 30, 2009, the maximum outstanding under the ASAP Program cannot exceed $100.0 million and, between the sale date to Fannie Mae and the repurchase date by CBRE Capital Markets, the outstanding balance bears interest and is payable to Fannie Mae at the daily LIBOR rate plus 1.35% with a LIBOR floor of 0.35%.

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we had a maximum of $508.0 million of warehouse lines of credit principal outstanding. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $193.0 million and $210.5 million of warehouse lines of credit principal outstanding, respectively, which are included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, we had $193.0 million and $210.5 million of mortgage loans held for sale (warehouse receivables), which represented mortgage loans funded through the lines of credit that, while committed to be purchased, had not yet been purchased as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, and which are also included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        On July 31, 2006, CBRE Capital Markets entered into a revolving credit note with JP Morgan for the purpose of purchasing qualified investment securities, which include but are not limited to U.S. Treasury and Agency securities. This agreement has been amended several times and as of September 30, 2009, provides for a $100.0 million revolving credit note, bears interest at 0.50% and has a maturity date of January 29, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this revolving credit note.

        On April 30, 2007, Trammell Crow Company Acquisitions II, L.P. (Acquisitions II), a consolidated limited partnership within our Development Services segment, entered into a $100.0 million revolving credit agreement with WestLB AG, as administrative agent for a lender group. During the second quarter of 2009, Acquisitions II opted to reduce the amount available under this credit agreement to $50.0 million. Borrowings under this credit agreement are used to fund acquisitions of real estate prior to receipt of capital contributions from Acquisitions II investors and permanent project financing, and are limited to a portion of unfunded capital commitments of certain Acquisitions II investors. As of September 30, 2009, borrowing capacity under this agreement, net of outstanding amounts drawn, was $22.4 million. Borrowings under this agreement bear interest at the daily British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus 0.65% and this agreement expires on April 30, 2010. Subject to certain conditions, Acquisitions II can extend the maturity date of the credit facility for an additional term of not longer

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than six months. Borrowings under the line are non-recourse to us and are secured by the capital commitments of the investors in Acquisitions II. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there was $5.5 million and $8.0 million, respectively, outstanding under this revolving credit note included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        In connection with our acquisition of Westmark Realty Advisors in 1995 (now known as CB Richard Ellis Investors), we issued approximately $20.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The Westmark senior notes were redeemable at the discretion of the note holder and had a final maturity date of June 30, 2010. The interest rate on the Westmark senior notes was equal to the interest rate in effect for amounts outstanding under our Credit Agreement plus 12 basis points. The amount of the Westmark senior notes included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets was $1.1 million as of December 31, 2008. In January 2009, the remaining outstanding balance of $1.1 million was redeemed by the final note holder.

        Insignia, which we acquired in July 2003, issued loan notes as partial consideration for previous acquisitions of businesses in the U.K. The acquisition loan notes are payable to the sellers of the previously acquired U.K. businesses and are secured by restricted cash deposits in approximately the same amount. The acquisition loan notes are redeemable semi-annually at the discretion of the note holder and have a final maturity date of April 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of the acquisition loan notes were outstanding and are included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        In July 2008, in connection with the purchase of the remaining 50% ownership interest we did not already own in our affiliate CB Richard Ellis Tucson, LLC, we issued a loan note that is payable to the seller. In June 2009, the purchase price was reduced, resulting in partial reduction of the loan amount by $1.2 million, with the remainder due on June 30, 2010. The amount of the CB Richard Ellis Tucson, LLC loan note included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $0.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

        A significant number of our subsidiaries in Europe have had a Euro cash pool loan since 2001, which is used to fund their short-term liquidity needs. The Euro cash pool loan is an overdraft line for our European operations issued by HSBC Bank. The Euro cash pool loan has no stated maturity date and bears interest at varying rates based on a base rate as defined by HSBC Bank plus 2.5%. At both September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this facility.

12. Commitments and Contingencies

        We are a party to a number of pending or threatened lawsuits arising out of, or incident to, our ordinary course of business. Our management believes that any liability imposed upon us that may result from disposition of these lawsuits will not have a material effect on our business, consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

        We had outstanding letters of credit totaling $33.1 million as of September 30, 2009, excluding letters of credit for which we have outstanding liabilities already accrued on our consolidated balance sheet related to our subsidiaries' outstanding reserves for claims under certain insurance programs. These letters of credit are primarily executed by us in the normal course of business as well as in

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connection with certain insurance programs. The letters of credit expire at varying dates through July 2010.

        We had guarantees totaling $31.8 million as of September 30, 2009, excluding guarantees related to consolidated indebtedness and pension liabilities for which we have outstanding liabilities already accrued on our consolidated balance sheet as well as operating leases. These guarantees primarily consist of guarantees related to our defined benefit pension plans in the U.K. (in excess of our outstanding pension liability of $21.3 million as of September 30, 2009). The remaining guarantees include debt repayment guarantees of unconsolidated subsidiaries as well as various guarantees of management contracts in our operations overseas. The guarantee obligations related to debt repayment guarantees of unconsolidated subsidiaries expire at varying dates through November 2010. The other guarantees will expire at the end of each of the respective agreements.

        In addition, as of September 30, 2009, we had numerous completion and budget guarantees relating to development projects. These guarantees are made by us in the normal course of our Development Services business. Each of these guarantees requires us to complete construction of the relevant project within a specified timeframe and/or within a specified budget, with us potentially being liable for costs to complete in excess of such timeframe or budget. However, we generally have "guaranteed maximum price" contracts with reputable general contractors with respect to projects for which we provide these guarantees. These contracts are intended to pass the risk to such contractors. While there can be no assurance, we do not expect to incur any material losses under these guarantees.

        From time to time, we act as a general contractor with respect to construction projects. We do not consider these activities to be a material part of our business. In connection with these activities, we seek to subcontract construction work for certain projects to reputable subcontractors. Should construction defects arise relating to the underlying projects, we could potentially be liable to the client for the costs to repair such defects, although we would generally look to the subcontractor that performed the work to remedy the defect and also look to insurance policies that cover this work. While there can be no assurance, we do not expect to incur material losses with respect to construction defects.

        In January 2008, CBRE Capital Markets entered into an agreement with Fannie Mae, under Fannie Mae's Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) Lender Program, to provide financing for apartments with five or more units. Under the DUS Program, CBRE Capital Markets originates, underwrites, closes and services loans without prior approval by Fannie Mae, and in selected cases, is subject to sharing up to one-third of any losses on loans issued under the DUS program. CBRE Capital Markets has funded loans subject to such loss sharing arrangements with unpaid principal balances of $770.0 million. Additionally, CBRE Capital Markets has funded loans under the DUS program that are not subject to loss sharing arrangements with unpaid principal balances of approximately $261.7 million. CBRE Capital Markets, under its agreement with Fannie Mae, must post cash reserves under formulas established by Fannie Mae to provide for sufficient capital in the event losses occur. As of September 30, 2009, CBRE Capital Markets had $1.0 million of cash reserved under this arrangement.

        An important part of the strategy for our Global Investment Management business involves investing our capital in certain real estate investments with our clients. These co-investments typically range from 2% to 5% of the equity in a particular fund. As of September 30, 2009, we had aggregate commitments of $46.9 million to fund future co-investments.

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        Additionally, an important part of our Development Services business strategy is to invest in unconsolidated real estate subsidiaries as a principal (in most cases co-investing with our clients). As of September 30, 2009, we had committed to fund $32.7 million of additional capital to these unconsolidated subsidiaries.

13. Employee Benefit Plans

        2001 Stock Incentive Plan.    Our 2001 stock incentive plan was adopted by our board of directors and approved by our stockholders on June 7, 2001. However, our 2001 stock incentive plan was terminated in June 2004 in connection with the adoption of our 2004 stock incentive plan, which is described below. The 2001 stock incentive plan permitted the grant of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards to our employees, directors or independent contractors. Since our 2001 stock incentive plan has been terminated, no shares remain available for issuance under it. However, as of September 30, 2009, outstanding stock options granted under the 2001 stock incentive plan to acquire 4,717,190 shares of our Class A common stock remain outstanding according to their terms, and we will continue to issue shares to the extent required under the terms of such outstanding awards. Options granted under this plan have an exercise price of $1.92. As of September 30, 2009, all options granted under this plan were fully vested and exercisable. Options granted under the 2001 stock incentive plan are subject to a maximum term of ten years from the date of grant. The number of shares issued pursuant to the 2001 stock incentive plan, or pursuant to outstanding awards, is subject to adjustment on account of stock splits, stock dividends and other dilutive changes in our Class A common stock.

        Second Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.    Our 2004 stock incentive plan was adopted by our board of directors and approved by our stockholders on April 21, 2004, and has been amended several times subsequently, including an amendment and restatement on June 2, 2008 and an amendment on December 3, 2008. The 2004 stock incentive plan authorizes the grant of stock-based awards to our employees, directors or independent contractors. A total of 20,785,218 shares of our Class A common stock initially were reserved for issuance under the 2004 stock incentive plan, which increased by 10,000,000 shares to a total of 30,785,218 shares in connection with the June 2, 2008 amendment and restatement. For awards granted prior to June 2, 2008 under this plan, this share reserve was reduced by one share upon grant of an option or stock appreciation right, and was reduced by 2.25 shares upon issuance of stock pursuant to other stock-based awards. For awards granted on or after June 2, 2008 under this plan, this share reserve is reduced by one share upon grant of all awards. In addition, full value awards, i.e., awards other than stock options and stock appreciation rights, are limited to no more than 75% of the total share reserve. Awards that expire, terminate or lapse will again be available for grant under this plan. No person is eligible to be granted awards in the aggregate covering more than 2,000,000 shares during any fiscal year. The number of shares issued or reserved pursuant to the 2004 stock incentive plan, or pursuant to outstanding awards, is subject to adjustment on account of mergers, consolidations, reorganizations, stock splits, stock dividends and other dilutive changes in our common stock. In addition, our board of directors may adjust outstanding awards to preserve the awards' benefits or potential benefits.

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13. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

        On July 9, 2009, we completed a stock option exchange program (Exchange Offer) under which eligible employees tendered, and we accepted for cancellation, eligible options to purchase 2,599,307 shares of our Class A common stock. We granted new options to eligible employees to purchase 103,361 shares of our Class A common stock and issued 819,672 restricted shares of our Class A common stock in exchange for the cancellation of the tendered eligible options. The exercise price per share of the new options granted in the Exchange Offer was $8.09, the closing price of our common stock on July 9, 2009. The new options and restricted shares issued will vest and are exercisable in equal annual increments over four years from the date of grant. This Exchange Offer did not result in any incremental compensation expense as the estimated fair value of the new awards did not exceed the estimated fair value of the exchanged stock options immediately prior to the exchange.

        As of September 30, 2009, 3,444,302 shares were subject to options issued under our 2004 stock incentive plan and 6,541,981 shares remained available for future grants under the 2004 stock incentive plan. Options granted under this plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 have exercise prices in the range of $8.09 to $11.45, which primarily vest and are exercisable generally in equal annual increments over four years from the date of grant.

        A summary of the status of our outstanding stock options is presented in the tables below:

 
  Shares   Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

    12,748,593   $ 9.91  

Exercised

    (2,297,811 )   6.41  

Granted (1)

    605,066     10.61  

Canceled/Forfeited (2)

    (2,655,212 )   21.31  

Expired

    (239,144 )   15.16  
           

Outstanding at September 30, 2009

    8,161,492   $ 6.94  
           

Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2009 (3)

    8,008,333   $ 6.94  
           

Exercisable at September 30, 2009

    6,333,739   $ 5.28  
           

(1)
Includes 103,361 shares granted in connection with the Exchange Offer.

(2)
Includes 2,599,307 shares canceled in connection with the Exchange Offer.

(3)
The expected to vest options are the result of applying the pre-vesting forfeiture rate assumption to total outstanding options.

        We estimate the fair value of our options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which takes into account assumptions such as the dividend yield, the risk-free interest rate, the expected stock price volatility and the expected life of the options.

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        The total estimated grant date fair value of stock options that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $4.9 million. The weighted average fair value of options granted by us was $6.87 and $6.54 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $6.63 and $6.58 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, utilizing the following weighted average assumptions:

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Dividend yield

    0 %   0 %   0 %   0 %

Risk-free interest rate

    2.50 %   3.02 %   2.51 %   3.02 %

Expected volatility

    77.42 %   51.97 %   75.18 %   51.97 %

Expected life

    6 years     5 years     6 years     5 years  

        The dividend yield assumption is excluded from the calculation, as it is our present intention to retain all earnings. The expected volatility is based on a combination of our historical stock price and implied volatility. The selection of implied volatility data to estimate expected volatility is based upon the availability of actively traded options on our stock. The risk-free interest rate is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the options. The expected life of our stock options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar options, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.

        Option valuation models require the input of subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility and expected life. Because our employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, we do not believe that the Black-Scholes model necessarily provides a reliable single measure of the fair value of our employee stock options.

        Options outstanding at September 30, 2009 and their related weighted average exercise price, intrinsic value and life information is presented below:

 
  Outstanding Options   Exercisable Options  
Exercise Prices
  Number
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  Number
Exercisable
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

$1.92

    4,717,190     3.3   $ 1.92           4,717,190   $ 1.92        

$6.33 - $8.44

    200,912     5.6     7.80           54,103     6.72        

$11.10 - $15.43

    3,131,082     5.1     13.75           1,488,072     14.81        

$22.00 - $25.67

    62,976     4.5     23.40           45,048     23.71        

$27.19 - $37.43

    49,332     4.9     29.74           29,326     30.57        
                                   

    8,161,492     4.0   $ 6.94   $ 47,229,491     6,333,739   $ 5.28   $ 46,578,812  
                               

        At September 30, 2009, the aggregate intrinsic value and weighted average remaining contractual life for options vested and expected to vest were $47.2 million and 4.0 years, respectively.

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13. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

        Total compensation expense related to stock options was $1.5 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $6.4 million and $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. At September 30, 2009, total unrecognized estimated compensation cost related to non-vested stock options was approximately $12.2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 3.2 years.

        The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $7.8 million and $12.0 million, respectively. We recorded cash received from stock option exercises of $14.7 million and $3.8 million and related tax benefit of $1.0 million and $4.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Upon option exercise, we issue new shares of stock. Excess tax benefits exist when the tax deduction resulting from the exercise of options exceeds the compensation cost recorded.

        We have issued non-vested stock awards, including shares and stock units, in our Class A common stock to certain of our employees and members of our board of directors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we granted non-vested stock awards of 6,587,687 shares and 2,371,987 shares, respectively, which primarily vest and are exercisable generally in equal annual increments over four years from the date of grant. We also granted 54,344 and 529,907 of non-vested stock units to certain of our employees during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These non-vested stock units all vest in 2016. A summary of the status of our non-vested stock awards is presented in the table below:

 
  Shares/Units   Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
 

Balance at December 31, 2008

    4,638,543   $ 19.39  

Granted (1)

    6,642,031     10.95  

Vested

    (933,259 )   17.22  

Forfeited

    (96,380 )   20.89  
           

Balance at September 30, 2009

    10,250,935   $ 14.11  
           

(1)
Includes 819,672 shares granted in connection with the Exchange Offer.

        Total compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards was $8.8 million and $4.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $20.2 million and $12.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. At September 30, 2009, total unrecognized estimated compensation cost related to non-vested stock awards was approximately $130.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 3.9 years.

        Deferred Compensation Plans.    Historically, we have maintained four deferred compensation plans (DCPs) in which, in prior years, our highly compensated employees, including members of management, were allowed to elect, prior to the beginning of each calendar year, to defer receipt of

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some or all of their compensation for the next year until a future distribution date and have it credited to one or more of several funds in the respective DCPs. Because a substantial majority of the deferrals under our DCPs had distribution dates based upon the end of a relevant participant's employment with us, we had an ongoing obligation to make distributions to these participants as they left our employment. In addition, in prior years, participants were permitted to make unscheduled in-service withdrawals of amounts deferred prior to January 1, 2005, subject to a 7.5% penalty.

        On November 5, 2008, based on prevailing market conditions, our board of directors authorized our Chief Executive Officer to modify or terminate our U.S. DCPs, subject to applicable regulatory requirements. We notified participants that we would merge the DCPs and modify the remaining DCP pursuant to the transition rules under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A to allow participants to make new distribution elections prior to December 31, 2008 to receive distributions of plan assets at dates they specified in 2009. In December of 2008, all of our DCPs were merged into one DCP. These actions also accelerated future distributions from the DCP of cash and shares of our Class A common stock to the participants of such DCP during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, but did not have a material effect on our consolidated statement of operations. The DCP is substantially fully-funded and the shares still to be distributed are included in our earnings per share calculations. In connection with 2009 distributions to the participants, we expect to receive a cash tax benefit of approximately $100 million. Upon completion of the distribution process, we expect the DCP will be terminated. Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were DCP liabilities of $4.1 million and $244.9 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, and assets set aside to cover the liability of $8.9 million and $229.8 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. As of September 30, 2009, there were 450,563 outstanding stock fund units under the DCP, all of which were vested. Our stock fund unit deferrals included in additional paid-in capital totaled $0.6 million and $5.5 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

14. Stockholders' Equity

        On June 4, 2009, we filed a Certificate of Amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation that increased the total number of shares of Class A common stock that we are authorized to issue from 325,000,000 to 525,000,000 shares.

        On June 10, 2009, we completed the sale of 13,440,860 shares of our Class A common stock through a direct placement to Paulson & Co. Inc., which raised approximately $97.6 million of net proceeds. On June 11, 2009, we completed the sale of 5,682,684 shares of our Class A common stock through an at-the-market offering program, which raised approximately $48.8 million of net proceeds.

15. Income (Loss) Per Share

        Basic income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. The computation of diluted income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., further assumes the dilutive effect of potential common shares, which include stock options and certain contingently issuable shares. Contingently

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issuable shares consist of non-vested stock awards. The following is a calculation of income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (dollars in thousands, except share data):

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Computation of basic income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders:

                         

Net income (loss) applicable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders

  $ 12,377   $ 40,373   $ (30,949 ) $ 77,390  

Weighted average shares outstanding for basic income (loss) per share

    282,732,848     203,680,475     270,214,427     203,409,873  
                   

Basic income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders

  $ 0.04   $ 0.20   $ (0.11 ) $ 0.38  
                   

Computation of diluted income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders:

                         

Net income (loss) applicable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders

  $ 12,377   $ 40,373   $ (30,949 ) $ 77,390  

Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted income (loss) per share

    282,732,848     203,680,475     270,214,427     203,409,873  
 

Dilutive effect of stock options

    2,770,300     3,844,068         4,307,589  
 

Dilutive effect of contingently issuable shares

    420,453     181,707         225,413  
                   

Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted income (loss) per share

    285,923,601     207,706,250     270,214,427     207,942,875  
                   

Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. shareholders

  $ 0.04   $ 0.19   $ (0.11 ) $ 0.37  
                   

        For the three months ended September 30, 2009, options to purchase 3,394,143 shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted income per share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, all stock options and contingently issuable shares were anti-dilutive, since we reported a net loss for this period. Had we reported net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, options to purchase 4,767,349 shares of common stock would have been included in the computation of diluted income per share, while options to purchase 3,394,143 shares of common stock would have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, options to purchase 5,665,228 shares and 3,646,166 shares, respectively, of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted income per share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.

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16. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net (loss) income and other comprehensive income (loss). In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of foreign currency translation adjustments, unrealized gains on interest rate swaps and interest rate caps, and unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities. Foreign currency translation adjustments exclude any income tax effect given that the earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries are deemed to be reinvested for an indefinite period of time.

        The following table provides a summary of comprehensive income (loss) (dollars in thousands):

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Net (loss) income

  $ (10,643 ) $ 56,124   $ (78,768 ) $ 85,534  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                         
 

Foreign currency translation gains (losses) and other

    9,653     (68,470 )   39,675     (48,380 )
 

Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps and interest rate caps, net

    1,972     7,231     7,818     8,560  
 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities, net

    630     (1,177 )   1,402     (629 )
                   
   

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

    12,255     (62,416 )   48,895     (40,449 )

Comprehensive income (loss)

    1,612     (6,292 )   (29,873 )   45,085  

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

    (21,392 )   14,291     (46,766 )   7,942  
                   

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 23,004   $ (20,583 ) $ 16,893   $ 37,143  
                   

17. Pensions

        We have two contributory defined benefit pension plans in the U.K., which we acquired in connection with previous acquisitions. Our subsidiaries based in the U.K. maintain the plans to provide retirement benefits to existing and former employees participating in these plans. During 2007, we reached agreements with the active members of these plans to freeze future pension plan benefits. In return, the active members became eligible to enroll in the CBRE Group Personal Pension Plan, a defined contribution plan in the U.K.

        Net periodic pension cost (benefit) consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Interest cost

  $ 3,721   $ 4,417   $ 10,566   $ 13,724  

Expected return on plan assets

    (3,230 )   (4,675 )   (9,174 )   (14,517 )

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

    271     156     769     484  
                   

Net periodic pension cost (benefit)

  $ 762   $ (102 ) $ 2,161   $ (309 )
                   

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17. Pensions (Continued)

        We contributed $0.9 million and $2.5 million to fund our pension plans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively. We expect to contribute a total of $3.5 million to fund our pension plans for the year ending December 31, 2009.

18. Liabilities Related to Acquisitions

        The Trammell Crow Company Acquisition gave rise to the consolidation and elimination of some Trammell Crow Company duplicate facilities as well as lawsuits involving Trammell Crow Company, which resulted in the accrual of certain liabilities. The remaining liabilities assumed in connection with the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition consist of the following and are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (dollars in thousands):

 
  Liability Balance
at
December 31, 2008
  2009
Utilization
  To be Utilized
at
September 30, 2009
 

Lease termination costs

  $ 3,410   $ (3,284 ) $ 126  

Legal settlements anticipated

    3,157     (1,368 )   1,789  
               

  $ 6,567   $ (4,652 ) $ 1,915  
               

        The remaining liability for lease termination costs will be paid over the remaining contract periods through 2012. The remaining liability covering our exposure in various lawsuits involving Trammell Crow Company that were pending prior to the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition will be paid as each case is settled.

        The remaining liability associated with items previously charged to merger-related charges in connection with the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
  Liability Balance
at
December 31, 2008
  2009
Utilization
  To be Utilized
at
September 30, 2009
 

Lease termination costs

  $ 8,813   $ (5,982 ) $ 2,831  

        The remaining liability for lease termination costs will be paid over the remaining contract periods through 2016.

        The Insignia Acquisition gave rise to the consolidation and elimination of some Insignia duplicate facilities as well as lawsuits involving Insignia, which resulted in the accrual of certain liabilities. The remaining liabilities assumed in connection with the Insignia Acquisition consist of the following and are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (dollars in thousands):

 
  Liability Balance
at
December 31, 2008
  2009
Utilization
  To be Utilized
at
September 30, 2009
 

Lease termination costs

  $ 4,541   $ (2,577 ) $ 1,964  

Legal settlements anticipated

    2,128     (11 )   2,117  
               

  $ 6,669   $ (2,588 ) $ 4,081  
               

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        The remaining liability for lease termination costs will be paid over the remaining contract periods through 2012. The remaining liability covering our exposure in various lawsuits involving Insignia that were pending prior to the Insignia Acquisition will be paid as the case is settled.

        The remaining liability associated with items previously charged to merger-related charges in connection with the Insignia Acquisition consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
  Liability Balance
at
December 31, 2008
  2009
Utilization
  To be Utilized
at
September 30, 2009
 

Lease termination costs

  $ 7,898   $ (4,658 ) $ 3,240  

        The remaining liability for lease termination costs will be paid over the remaining contract periods through 2012.

19. Discontinued Operations

        In the ordinary course of business of our Development Services segment, we sell real estate assets, or hold real estate assets for sale, that may be considered components of an entity in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 360. If we do not have, or expect to have, significant continuing involvement with the operation of these real estate assets after sale, we are required to recognize operating profits or losses and gains or losses on sale of these assets as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations in the periods in which they occur. Real estate operations and dispositions accounted for as discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Revenue

  $ 1,251  

Costs and expenses:

       
 

Operating, administrative and other

    659  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    92  
       
 

Total costs and expenses

    751  

Gain on disposition of real estate

    32,816  
       

Operating income

    33,316  

Interest income

   
124
 

Interest expense

    649  
       

Income from discontinued operations, before provision for income taxes

    32,791  

Provision for income taxes

    6,043  
       

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    26,748  

Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to non-controlling interests

    16,523  
       

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 10,225  
       

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

20. Guarantor and Nonguarantor Financial Statements

        The following condensed consolidating financial information includes:

        Investments in consolidated subsidiaries are presented using the equity method of accounting. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in consolidated subsidiaries and inter-company balances and transactions.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

20. Guarantor and Nonguarantor Financial Statements (Continued)


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Parent   CBRE   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Nonguarantor
Subsidiaries
  Elimination   Consolidated
Total
 

Current Assets:

                                     
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 4   $ 117,751   $ 38,792   $ 169,498   $   $ 326,045  
 

Restricted cash

            13,682     29,086         42,768  
 

Receivables, net

        1     306,405     374,832         681,238  
 

Warehouse receivables (a)

            193,029             193,029  
 

Deferred compensation assets

        8,898                 8,898  
 

Income taxes receivable

    9,843     154,907         23,703     (55,070 )   133,383  
 

Prepaid expenses

            45,859     53,508         99,367  
 

Deferred tax assets, net

            71,521     15,649         87,170  
 

Real estate under development

                10,337         10,337  
 

Real estate and other assets held for sale

                11,238         11,238  
 

Other current assets

        741     26,681     12,171         39,593  
                           
   

Total Current Assets

    9,847     282,298     695,969     700,022     (55,070 )   1,633,066  

Property and equipment, net

            105,137     74,715         179,852  

Goodwill

            801,031     508,374         1,309,405  

Other intangible assets, net

            291,852     28,224         320,076  

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

            90,459     65,721         156,180  

Investments in consolidated subsidiaries

    778,515     2,609,121     863,804         (4,251,440 )    

Inter-company loan receivable

        30,121     635,000     21,262     (686,383 )    

Deferred tax assets, net

            8,429     29,147         37,576  

Real estate under development

                135,361         135,361  

Real estate held for investment

            4,685     554,771         559,456  

Available for sale securities

            31,806     228         32,034  

Other assets, net

        27,094     44,280     40,964         112,338  
                           
   

Total Assets

  $ 788,362   $ 2,948,634   $ 3,572,452   $ 2,158,789   $ (4,992,893 ) $ 4,475,344  
                           

Current Liabilities:

                                     
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $   $ 26,974   $ 119,384   $ 280,542   $   $ 426,900  
 

Compensation and employee benefits payable

        626     130,871     104,261         235,758  
 

Accrued bonus and profit sharing

            100,124     87,843         187,967  
 

Deferred compensation liabilities

        4,062                 4,062  
 

Income taxes payable

            55,070         (55,070 )    
 

Short-term borrowings:

                                     
   

Warehouse lines of credit (a)

            192,958             192,958  
   

Revolving credit facility

        10,389         30,726         41,115  
   

Other

            370     5,500         5,870  
                           
   

Total short-term borrowings

        10,389     193,328     36,226         239,943  
 

Current maturities of long-term debt

        96,190     235     314         96,739  
 

Notes payable on real estate

                161,450         161,450  
 

Liabilities related to real estate and other assets held for sale

                1,386         1,386  
 

Other current liabilities

    234     5,480     8,408     1,517         15,639  
                           
   

Total Current Liabilities

    234     143,721     607,420     673,539     (55,070 )   1,369,844  

Long-Term Debt:

                                     
 

Senior secured term loans

        1,590,170                 1,590,170  
 

11.625% senior subordinated notes, net

        436,228                 436,228  
 

Other long-term debt

                507         507  
 

Inter-company loan payable

    489,032         197,351         (686,383 )    
                           
   

Total Long-Term Debt

    489,032     2,026,398     197,351     507     (686,383 )   2,026,905  

Pension liability

                21,319         21,319  

Non-current tax liabilities

            78,124     3,441         81,565  

Notes payable on real estate

                392,271         392,271  

Other liabilities

            80,436     36,848         117,284  
                           
   

Total Liabilities

    489,266     2,170,119     963,331     1,127,925     (741,453 )   4,009,188  

Commitments and contingencies

                         

Equity:

                                     

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Stockholders' Equity

    299,096     778,515     2,609,121     863,804     (4,251,440 )   299,096  

Non-controlling interests

                167,060         167,060  
                           
   

Total Equity

    299,096     778,515     2,609,121     1,030,864     (4,251,440 )   466,156  
                           
   

Total Liabilities and Equity

  $ 788,362   $ 2,948,634   $ 3,572,452   $ 2,158,789   $ (4,992,893 ) $ 4,475,344  
                           

(a)
Although CBRE Capital Markets is included among our domestic subsidiaries, which jointly and severally guarantee our 11.625% senior subordinated notes and our Credit Agreement, a substantial majority of warehouse receivables funded under the JP Morgan, BofA and the Fannie Mae ASAP lines of credit are pledged to JP Morgan, BofA and Fannie Mae, and accordingly, are not included as collateral for these notes or our other outstanding debt.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

20. Guarantor and Nonguarantor Financial Statements (Continued)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Parent   CBRE   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Nonguarantor
Subsidiaries
  Elimination   Consolidated
Total
 

Current Assets:

                                     
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 4   $ 7,203   $ 9,467   $ 142,149   $   $ 158,823  
 

Restricted cash

            11,313     25,009         36,322  
 

Receivables, net

            341,037     410,903         751,940  
 

Warehouse receivables (a)

            210,473             210,473  
 

Deferred compensation assets

        225,704                 225,704  
 

Income taxes receivable

    11,146     48,339     42,275     15,960         117,720  
 

Prepaid expenses

            46,494     47,788         94,282  
 

Deferred tax assets, net

        97,059     30,266     20,445         147,770  
 

Real estate under development

                56,322         56,322  
 

Real estate and other assets held for sale

            172     40,262         40,434  
 

Other current assets

            27,069     48,674         75,743  
                           
   

Total Current Assets

    11,150     378,305     718,566     807,512         1,915,533  

Property and equipment, net

            127,436     80,540         207,976  

Goodwill

            799,591     452,232         1,251,823  

Other intangible assets, net

            283,715     27,732         311,447  

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

            99,792     45,934         145,726  

Investments in consolidated subsidiaries

    763,426     2,424,837     772,762         (3,961,025 )    

Inter-company loan receivable

        274,458     635,000     63,208     (972,666 )    

Deferred tax assets, net

            18,874     25,609         44,483  

Real estate under development

                158,090         158,090  

Real estate held for investment

            4,612     531,367         535,979  

Available for sale securities

            28,569     225         28,794  

Other assets, net

        26,674     60,806     39,083         126,563  
                           
   

Total Assets

  $ 774,576   $ 3,104,274   $ 3,549,723   $ 2,231,532   $ (4,933,691 ) $ 4,726,414  
                           

Current Liabilities:

                                     
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $   $ 3,826   $ 152,938   $ 243,113   $   $ 399,877  
 

Compensation and employee benefits payable

            138,224     117,184         255,408  
 

Accrued bonus and profit sharing

            136,416     158,803         295,219  
 

Deferred compensation liabilities

        239,464                 239,464  
 

Short-term borrowings:

                                     
   

Warehouse lines of credit (a)

            210,473             210,473  
   

Revolving credit facility

                25,765         25,765  
   

Other

            1,827     8,000         9,827  
                           
   

Total short-term borrowings

            212,300     33,765         246,065  
 

Current maturities of long-term debt

        208,550     805     1,307         210,662  
 

Notes payable on real estate

                176,372         176,372  
 

Liabilities related to real estate and other assets held for sale

                22,740         22,740  
 

Other current liabilities

    234     18,348     6,862     1,594         27,038  
                           
   

Total Current Liabilities

    234     470,188     647,545     754,878         1,872,845  

Long-Term Debt:

                                     
 

Senior secured term loans

        1,865,200                 1,865,200  
 

Other long-term debt

            788     771         1,559  
 

Inter-company loan payable

    659,656         313,010         (972,666 )    
                           
   

Total Long-Term Debt

    659,656     1,865,200     313,798     771     (972,666 )   1,866,759  

Pension liability

                19,802         19,802  

Non-current tax liabilities

            77,460     1,245         78,705  

Notes payable on real estate

                420,242         420,242  

Other liabilities

        5,460     86,083     30,795         122,338  
                           
   

Total Liabilities

    659,890     2,340,848     1,124,886     1,227,733     (972,666 )   4,380,691  

Commitments and contingencies

                         

Equity:

                                     

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Stockholders' Equity

    114,686     763,426     2,424,837     772,762     (3,961,025 )   114,686  

Non-controlling interests

                231,037         231,037  
                           
   

Total Equity

    114,686     763,426     2,424,837     1,003,799     (3,961,025 )   345,723  
                           
   

Total Liabilities and Equity

  $ 774,576   $ 3,104,274   $ 3,549,723   $ 2,231,532   $ (4,933,691 ) $ 4,726,414  
                           

(a)
Although CBRE Capital Markets is included among our domestic subsidiaries, which jointly and severally guarantee our Credit Agreement, all warehouse receivables funded under the BofA, JP Morgan and Red Capital lines of credit are pledged to BofA, JP Morgan and Red Capital, and accordingly, are not included as collateral for these notes or our other outstanding debt.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

20. Guarantor and Nonguarantor Financial Statements (Continued)


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Parent   CBRE   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Nonguarantor
Subsidiaries
  Elimination   Consolidated
Total
 

Revenue

  $   $   $ 604,949   $ 418,256   $   $ 1,023,205  

Costs and expenses:

                                     
 

Cost of services

            367,623     238,847         606,470  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    9,708     1,001     168,796     158,557         338,062  
 

Depreciation and amortization

            13,522     10,923         24,445  
                           
 

Total costs and expenses

    9,708     1,001     549,941     408,327         968,977  

Gain on disposition of real estate

                2,766         2,766  
                           

Operating (loss) income

    (9,708 )   (1,001 )   55,008     12,695         56,994  

Equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries

            664     5,648         6,312  

Interest income

        8     1,609     7     (376 )   1,248  

Interest expense

        45,927     572     7,952     (376 )   54,075  

Royalty and management service (income) expense

            (6,432 )   6,432          

Income from consolidated subsidiaries

    18,212     46,718     4,088         (69,018 )    
                           

Income (loss) before (benefit) provision for income taxes

    8,504     (202 )   65,901     (7,330 )   (69,018 )   (2,145 )

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

    (3,873 )   (18,414 )   19,183     11,602         8,498  
                           

Net income (loss)

    12,377     18,212     46,718     (18,932 )   (69,018 )   (10,643 )

Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

                (23,020 )       (23,020 )
                           

Net income attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 12,377   $ 18,212   $ 46,718   $ 4,088   $ (69,018 ) $ 12,377  
                           


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Parent   CBRE   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Nonguarantor
Subsidiaries
  Elimination   Consolidated
Total
 

Revenue

  $   $   $ 764,359   $ 535,376   $   $ 1,299,735  

Costs and expenses:

                                     
 

Cost of services

            467,462     287,900         755,362  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    7,323     879     200,064     212,086         420,352  
 

Depreciation and amortization

            13,517     11,895         25,412  
                           
 

Total costs and expenses

    7,323     879     681,043     511,881         1,201,126  

Gain on disposition of real estate

            468     9,298         9,766  
                           

Operating (loss) income

    (7,323 )   (879 )   83,784     32,793         108,375  

Equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries

            2,420     988         3,408  

Interest income

        25     1,907     3,257     (789 )   4,400  

Interest expense

    382     33,224     154     9,319     (789 )   42,290  

Royalty and management service (income) expense

            (8,151 )   8,151          

Income from consolidated subsidiaries

    44,887     73,281     22,199         (140,367 )    
                           

Income from continuing operations before (benefit) provision for income taxes

    37,182     39,203     113,467     17,592     (140,367 )   67,077  

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

    (3,191 )   (5,684 )   40,186     6,390         37,701  
                           

Income from continuing operations

    40,373     44,887     73,281     11,202     (140,367 )   29,376  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

                26,748         26,748  
                           

Net income

    40,373     44,887     73,281     37,950     (140,367 )   56,124  

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

                15,751         15,751  
                           

Net income attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 40,373   $ 44,887   $ 73,281   $ 22,199   $ (140,367 ) $ 40,373  
                           

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

20. Guarantor and Nonguarantor Financial Statements (Continued)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Parent   CBRE   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Nonguarantor
Subsidiaries
  Elimination   Consolidated
Total
 

Revenue

  $   $   $ 1,732,103   $ 1,137,218   $   $ 2,869,321  

Costs and expenses:

                                     
 

Cost of services

            1,068,677     658,043         1,726,720  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    24,674     3,789     513,342     431,087         972,892  
 

Depreciation and amortization

            41,039     32,964         74,003  
                           
 

Total costs and expenses

    24,674     3,789     1,623,058     1,122,094         2,773,615  

Gain on disposition of real estate

                5,691         5,691  
                           

Operating (loss) income

    (24,674 )   (3,789 )   109,045     20,815         101,397  

Equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries

            4,934     13,318         18,252  

Interest income

        36     3,676     2,492     (1,414 )   4,790  

Interest expense

        113,270     795     23,640     (1,414 )   136,291  

Write-off of financing costs

        29,255                 29,255  

Royalty and management service (income) expense

            (12,420 )   12,420          

(Loss) income from consolidated subsidiaries

    (16,118 )   72,311     2,956         (59,149 )    
                           

(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes

    (40,792 )   (73,967 )   122,368     (26,071 )   (59,149 )   (77,611 )

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

    (9,843 )   (57,849 )   50,057     18,792         1,157  
                           

Net (loss) income

    (30,949 )   (16,118 )   72,311     (44,863 )   (59,149 )   (78,768 )

Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

                (47,819 )       (47,819 )
                           

Net (loss) income attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ (30,949 ) $ (16,118 ) $ 72,311   $ 2,956   $ (59,149 ) $ (30,949 )
                           

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Parent   CBRE   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Nonguarantor
Subsidiaries
  Elimination   Consolidated
Total
 

Revenue

  $   $   $ 2,276,083   $ 1,569,450   $   $ 3,845,533  

Costs and expenses:

                                     
 

Cost of services

            1,365,824     831,189         2,197,013  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    19,551     932     705,346     595,707         1,321,536  
 

Depreciation and amortization

            40,882     33,354         74,236  
                           
 

Total costs and expenses

    19,551     932     2,112,052     1,460,250         3,592,785  

Gain on disposition of real estate

            1,036     12,772         13,808  
                           

Operating (loss) income

    (19,551 )   (932 )   165,067     121,972         266,556  

Equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries

            17,747     8,175         25,922  

Other loss

                4,607         4,607  

Interest income

    2     129     5,822     10,091     (1,937 )   14,107  

Interest expense

    382     100,958     600     26,852     (1,937 )   126,855  

Royalty and management service (income) expense

            (21,265 )   21,265          

Income from consolidated subsidiaries

    89,066     162,259     58,899         (310,224 )    
                           

Income from continuing operations before (benefit) provision for income taxes

    69,135     60,498     232,706     71,164     (310,224 )   123,279  

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

    (8,255 )   (28,568 )   70,447     30,869         64,493  
                           

Income from continuing operations

    77,390     89,066     162,259     40,295     (310,224 )   58,786  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

                26,748         26,748  
                           

Net income

    77,390     89,066     162,259     67,043     (310,224 )   85,534  

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

                8,144         8,144  
                           

Net income attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 77,390   $ 89,066   $ 162,259   $ 58,899   $ (310,224 ) $ 77,390  
                           

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

20. Guarantor and Nonguarantor Financial Statements (Continued)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Parent   CBRE   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Nonguarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidated
Total
 

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

  $ 13,080   $ (64,160 ) $ 129,378   $ (24,847 ) $ 53,451  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                               

Capital expenditures

            (7,272 )   (5,375 )   (12,647 )

Acquisition of businesses including net assets acquired, intangibles and goodwill

            (5,762 )   (22,501 )   (28,263 )

Contributions to unconsolidated subsidiaries

            (4,856 )   (36,810 )   (41,666 )

Distributions from unconsolidated subsidiaries

            3,898     864     4,762  

Proceeds from the sale of servicing rights and other assets

            6,704     259     6,963  

Additions to real estate held for investment

                (22,952 )   (22,952 )

Net proceeds from disposition of real estate held for investment

                3,408     3,408  

Increase in restricted cash

            (2,370 )   (4,014 )   (6,384 )

Other investing activities, net

            (1,126 )       (1,126 )
                       
 

Net cash used in investing activities

            (10,784 )   (87,121 )   (97,905 )

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                               

Repayment of senior secured term loans

        (429,250 )           (429,250 )

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

        793,049         7,879     800,928  

Repayment of revolving credit facility

        (741,646 )       (10,564 )   (752,210 )

Proceeds from 11.625% senior subordinated notes, net

        435,928             435,928  

Proceeds from notes payable on real estate held for investment

                13,764     13,764  

Repayment of notes payable on real estate held for investment

                (5,432 )   (5,432 )

Proceeds from notes payable on real estate held for sale and under development

                48,640     48,640  

Repayment of notes payable on real estate held for sale and under development

                (34,968 )   (34,968 )

Repayment of short-term borrowings and other loans, net

            (1,676 )   (2,517 )   (4,193 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

    146,361                 146,361  

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    14,735                 14,735  

Incremental tax benefit from stock options exercised

    1,039                 1,039  

Non-controlling interests contributions

                20,470     20,470  

Non-controlling interests distributions

                (12,501 )   (12,501 )

Payment of financing costs

        (37,690 )       (1,008 )   (38,698 )

(Increase) decrease in inter-company receivables, net

    (174,080 )   154,317     (87,593 )   107,356      

Other financing activities, net

    (1,135 )           (1,233 )   (2,368 )
                       
 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (13,080 )   174,708     (89,269 )   129,886     202,245  
 

Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

                9,431     9,431  
                       

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        110,548     29,325     27,349     167,222  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

    4     7,203     9,467     142,149     158,823  
                       

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT END OF PERIOD

  $ 4   $ 117,751   $ 38,792   $ 169,498   $ 326,045  
                       

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

                               
 

Cash paid during the period for:

                               
   

Interest

  $   $ 85,148   $ 97   $ 15,065   $ 100,310  
                       
   

Income tax (refunds) payments, net

  $ (2,126 ) $ (9,221 ) $ (56,198 ) $ 13,627   $ (53,918 )
                       

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

20. Guarantor and Nonguarantor Financial Statements (Continued)


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Parent   CBRE   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Nonguarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidated
Total
 

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

  $ 10,131   $ (71,990 ) $ (53,818 ) $ (115,668 ) $ (231,345 )

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                               

Capital expenditures

            (21,079 )   (18,816 )   (39,895 )

Acquisition of businesses including net assets acquired, intangibles and goodwill, net of cash acquired

            (31,187 )   (164,776 )   (195,963 )

Contributions to unconsolidated subsidiaries

            (21,721 )   (22,341 )   (44,062 )

Distributions from unconsolidated subsidiaries

            19,539     272     19,811  

Proceeds from the sale of servicing rights and other assets

            6,101     162     6,263  

Additions to real estate held for investment

                (122,618 )   (122,618 )

Increase in restricted cash

            (2,370 )   (27,409 )   (29,779 )

Other investing activities, net

        120     (4,864 )       (4,744 )
                       
 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

        120     (55,581 )   (355,526 )   (410,987 )

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                               

Proceeds from senior secured term loans

        300,000             300,000  

Repayment of senior secured term loans

        (9,750 )           (9,750 )

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

        1,628,460         92,341     1,720,801  

Repayment of revolving credit facility

        (1,340,460 )       (38,969 )   (1,379,429 )

Proceeds from notes payable on real estate held for investment

                109,520     109,520  

Repayment of notes payable on real estate held for investment

                (13,975 )   (13,975 )

Proceeds from notes payable on real estate held for sale and under development

                120,601     120,601  

Repayment of notes payable on real estate held for sale and under development

                (120,620 )   (120,620 )

Repayment of short-term borrowings and other loans, net

            (879 )   (36,894 )   (37,773 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    3,805                 3,805  

Incremental tax benefit from stock options exercised

    4,272                 4,272  

Non-controlling interests contributions

                42,344     42,344  

Non-controlling interests distributions

                (28,510 )   (28,510 )

Payment of financing costs

        (6,226 )       (3,503 )   (9,729 )

(Increase) decrease in inter-company receivables, net

    (18,267 )   (491,376 )   326,713     182,930      

Other financing activities, net

    60             (1,387 )   (1,327 )
                       
 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (10,130 )   80,648     325,834     303,878     700,230  
 

Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

                8     8  
                       

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    1     8,778     216,435     (167,308 )   57,906  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

    3     18,448     (12,207 )   336,630     342,874  
                       

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT END OF PERIOD

  $ 4   $ 27,226   $ 204,228   $ 169,322   $ 400,780  
                       

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

                               
 

Cash paid during the period for:

                               
   

Interest

  $   $ 96,462   $ 875   $ 15,405   $ 112,742  
                       
   

Income tax, net of refunds

  $   $   $ 95,494   $ 89,527   $ 185,021  
                       

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CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

21. Industry Segments

        We report our operations through five segments. The segments are as follows: (1) Americas, (2) EMEA, (3) Asia Pacific, (4) Global Investment Management and (5) Development Services.

        The Americas segment is our largest segment of operations and provides a comprehensive range of services throughout the U.S. and in the largest regions of Canada and selected parts of Latin America. The primary services offered consist of the following: real estate services, mortgage loan origination and servicing, valuation services, asset services and corporate services.

        Our EMEA and Asia Pacific segments provide services similar to the Americas business segment. The EMEA segment has operations primarily in Europe, while the Asia Pacific segment has operations primarily in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

        Our Global Investment Management business provides investment management services to clients seeking to generate returns and diversification through direct and indirect investments in real estate in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

        Our Development Services business consists of real estate development and investment activities primarily in the U.S., which we acquired in the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition on December 20, 2006.

        Summarized financial information by segment is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Revenue

                         

Americas

  $ 646,249   $ 816,225   $ 1,824,855   $ 2,385,227  

EMEA

    192,276     271,686     531,032     814,185  

Asia Pacific

    131,586     141,452     347,332     434,551  

Global Investment Management

    32,872     39,823     102,774     122,058  

Development Services

    20,222     30,549     63,328     89,512  
                   

  $ 1,023,205   $ 1,299,735   $ 2,869,321   $ 3,845,533  
                   

EBITDA

                         

Americas

  $ 63,744   $ 80,995   $ 144,987   $ 211,475  

EMEA

    14,725     23,052     17,536     66,164  

Asia Pacific

    12,971     9,128     27,130     44,638  

Global Investment Management

    4,642     19,351     6,397     2,506  

Development Services

    2,065     15,510     8,917     10,744  
                   

  $ 98,147   $ 148,036   $ 204,967   $ 335,527  
                   

        EBITDA represents earnings before net interest expense, write-off of financing costs, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Our management believes EBITDA is useful in evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry because the calculation of EBITDA generally eliminates the effects of financing and income taxes and the accounting effects of capital spending and acquisitions, which would include impairment charges of goodwill and intangibles created

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

21. Industry Segments (Continued)


from acquisitions. Such items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. As a result, our management uses EBITDA as a measure to evaluate the operating performance of our various business segments and for other discretionary purposes, including as a significant component when measuring our operating performance under our employee incentive programs. Additionally, we believe EBITDA is useful to investors to assist them in getting a more accurate picture of our results from operations.

        However, EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under GAAP and when analyzing our operating performance, readers should use EBITDA in addition to, and not as an alternative for, net income as determined in accordance with GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Furthermore, EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for our management's discretionary use, as it does not consider certain cash requirements such as tax and debt service payments. The amounts shown for EBITDA also differ from the amounts calculated under similarly titled definitions in our debt instruments, which are further adjusted to reflect certain other cash and non-cash charges and are used to determine compliance with financial covenants and our ability to engage in certain activities, such as incurring additional debt and making certain restricted payments.

        Net interest expense and write-off of financing costs have been expensed in the segment incurred. (Benefit) provision for income taxes has been allocated among our segments by using applicable U.S. and foreign effective tax rates. EBITDA for our segments is calculated as follows (dollars in thousands):

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CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

21. Industry Segments (Continued)

 
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Americas
                         

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 11,013   $ 30,181   $ (19,746 ) $ 56,470  

Add:

                         
 

Depreciation and amortization

    14,032     14,191     42,523     44,160  
 

Interest expense

    45,242     33,350     112,249     100,255  
 

Write-off of financing costs

            29,255      
 

Royalty and management service income

    (5,575 )   (6,793 )   (10,280 )   (17,721 )
 

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

    (27 )   12,056     (6,117 )   33,474  

Less:

                         
 

Interest income

    941     1,990     2,897     5,163  
                   

EBITDA

  $ 63,744   $ 80,995   $ 144,987   $ 211,475  
                   

EMEA
                         

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 575   $ 2,467   $ (853 ) $ 25,431  

Add:

                         
 

Depreciation and amortization

    2,806     3,422     7,967     10,407  
 

Interest expense

    237     1,205     720     2,172  
 

Royalty and management service expense

    3,964     4,270     6,576     10,158  
 

Provision for income taxes

    7,188     12,434     3,500     21,108  

Less:

                         
 

Interest income

    45     746     374     3,112  
                   

EBITDA

  $ 14,725   $ 23,052   $ 17,536   $ 66,164  
                   

Asia Pacific
                         

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 5,047   $ (3,859 ) $ 3,512   $ 9,519  

Add:

                         
 

Depreciation and amortization

    2,155     3,487     6,411     7,112  
 

Interest expense

    912     1,497     2,305     4,389  
 

Royalty and management service expense

    1,388     2,176     3,065     6,401  
 

Provision for income taxes

    3,646     5,947     12,265     18,036  

Less:

                         
 

Interest income

    177     120     428     819  
                   

EBITDA

  $ 12,971   $ 9,128   $ 27,130   $ 44,638  
                   

Global Investment Management
                         

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 993   $ 6,924   $ (18 ) $ (5,185 )

Add:

                         
 

Depreciation and amortization

    1,257     706     3,646     2,353  
 

Interest expense

    1,458     421     3,047     1,788  
 

Royalty and management service expense

    223     347     639     1,162  
 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

    750     10,961     (426 )   3,190  

Less:

                         
 

Interest income

    39     8     491     802  
                   

EBITDA

  $ 4,642   $ 19,351   $ 6,397   $ 2,506  
                   

Development Services
                         

Net (loss) income attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ (5,251 ) $ 4,660   $ (13,844 ) $ (8,845 )

Add:

                         
 

Depreciation and amortization (1)

    4,195     3,698     13,456     10,296  
 

Interest expense (2)

    6,226     6,466     17,970     18,900  
 

(Benefit) provision for income taxes (3)

    (3,059 )   2,346     (8,065 )   (5,272 )

Less:

                         
 

Interest income (4)

    46     1,660     600     4,335  
                   

EBITDA (5)

  $ 2,065   $ 15,510   $ 8,917   $ 10,744  
                   

(1)
Includes depreciation and amortization related to discontinued operations of $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

(2)
Includes interest expense related to discontinued operations of $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

(3)
Includes provision for income taxes related to discontinued operations of $6.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

(4)
Includes interest income related to discontinued operations of $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

(5)
Includes EBITDA related to discontinued operations of $16.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

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(Unaudited)

22. Subsequent Event

        We have evaluated events and transactions that have occurred subsequent to September 30, 2009 through November 9, 2009, the date of issuance of our consolidated financial statements, for potential recognition or disclosure in these consolidated financial statements.

        On November 3, 2009, we announced that we will sell shares of our Class A common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $300.0 million, from time to time pursuant to an at-the-market offering program through BofA Merrill Lynch, as sales agent and/or principal. We intend to use the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt.

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. for the three months ended September 30, 2009, represents an update to the more detailed and comprehensive disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Accordingly, you should read the following discussion in conjunction with the information included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended by the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2009, as well as the unaudited financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

        In addition, some of the statements and assumptions in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, including, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies and prospects as well as estimates of industry growth for the fourth quarter and beyond. See "Forward-Looking Statements."

Overview

        We are the world's largest commercial real estate services firm, based on 2008 revenue, with leading full-service operations in major metropolitan areas throughout the world. We offer a full range of services to occupiers, owners, lenders and investors in office, retail, industrial, multi-family and other types of commercial real estate. As of December 31, 2008, we operated more than 300 offices worldwide, excluding affiliate offices, with approximately 30,000 employees providing commercial real estate services under the "CB Richard Ellis" brand name and development services under the "Trammell Crow" brand name. Our business is focused on several service competencies, including commercial property and corporate facilities management, tenant representation, property/agency leasing, property sales, valuation, real estate investment management, commercial mortgage origination and servicing, capital markets (equity and debt) solutions, development services and proprietary research. We generate revenues from contractual management fees and on a per project or transactional basis. In 2006, we became the first commercial real estate services company included in the S&P 500. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, we were included on the Business Week list of 50 "Best in Class" companies across all industries. In 2008, we became the first commercial real estate services firm to be included in the Fortune 500 and remained the only commercial real estate services company on this list in 2009. Fortune also included us on its list of Fastest Growing U.S. Companies in 2007 and 2008 and its list of Most Admired Companies in the real estate sector in 2009. In 2009, the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals ranked us the #1 outsourcing company in commercial real estate services.

        When you read our financial statements and the information included in this section, you should consider that we have experienced, and continue to experience, several material trends and uncertainties that have affected our financial condition and results of operations that make it challenging to predict our future performance based on our historical results. We believe that the following material trends and uncertainties are crucial to an understanding of the variability in our historical earnings and cash flows and the potential for continued variability in the future:

        Economic trends and government policies affect global and regional commercial real estate markets as well as our operations directly. These include: overall economic activity and employment growth, interest rate levels, the cost and availability of credit and the impact of tax and regulatory policies. Periods of economic weakness or recession, significantly rising interest rates, declining employment levels, declining demand for real estate, or the public perception that any of these events

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may occur, have negatively affected and may continue to negatively affect the performance of many of our business lines. Beginning in late 2007, the severe global economic downturn and credit market crisis have had significant adverse effects on our operations. Weak economic conditions have resulted in, and may continue to result in, a general decrease in transaction activity, lower occupancy and rental rate levels, reduced property values and restrained corporate spending. These trends, in turn, have reduced, and may continue to reduce, revenue from property management fees and commissions derived from property sales, leasing, valuation and financing, and funds available to invest in commercial real estate and related assets.

        Adverse changes in economic conditions have also affected, and will continue to affect, our compensation expense, which is generally structured to decrease in line with a fall in revenue. Compensation is our largest expense and the sales and leasing professionals in our largest line of business, advisory services, generally are paid on a commission and bonus basis that correlates with our revenue performance. As a result, the negative effect of difficult market conditions on our operating margins is partially mitigated by the inherent variability of our compensation cost structure. In addition, at times when negative economic conditions are particularly severe, as they have been recently, our management has taken decisive actions to improve operational performance by, among other actions, reducing discretionary bonuses, curtailing capital expenditures and adjusting overall staffing levels. Notwithstanding these actions, adverse global and regional economic changes remain one of the most significant risks to our financial condition and results of operations.

        Economic conditions in the Americas, our largest segment in terms of revenue, began to rebound in 2003 from the economic downturn in 2001 and 2002. The recovery, which positively impacted the commercial real estate market generally, continued through the second quarter of 2007, helping to improve our Americas segment's revenue, particularly leasing and sales revenue. Since the third quarter of 2007, U.S. economic activity has progressively weakened due initially to stresses in the residential housing and financial sectors and the impact of sharply higher energy costs. This resulted in a recession, affecting all segments of the economy, beginning in early 2008, as both consumer and business spending dropped. This weakening economic activity, coupled with capital market stresses, led to a disruption in global financial markets in the third quarter of 2008, the consequences of which have continued to be felt through the first nine months of 2009. This disruption caused credit markets to freeze up, investors to become more risk averse and assets of all types, from the riskiest to the most secure, to lose value. These conditions also caused the economy to contract further and job losses to accelerate throughout 2008 and during the first nine months of 2009. This has resulted in a decline in leasing activity and space absorption, rising vacancy rates and decreasing rents across the United States. Investment sales activity in the United States has fallen sharply from peak levels in 2007 and has remained at depressed levels for the first nine months of 2009. This decline is the result of an absence of debt financing, weakening property fundamentals, and the re-pricing of risk in the face of economic and market uncertainty.

        The weakening capital markets trend experienced in the United States began to manifest in the United Kingdom in late 2007, and in continental Europe beginning in early 2008. As a result, investment sales in Europe worsened progressively throughout 2008 and have remained at depressed levels through the first nine months of 2009. The major European economies also entered into a recession in 2008, which has persisted in most countries through the first nine months of 2009, resulting in lower levels of leasing activity. The markets in Asia Pacific have also been affected, albeit generally to a lesser degree than the United States and Europe, by the global credit market dislocation and economic difficulties, as reflected in lower investment sales and leasing activity in 2008 and through the third quarter of 2009. The deteriorating conditions have also adversely affected our Global Investment Management and Development Services businesses beginning in late 2007 and continuing through the first nine months of 2009 as property values decreased sharply and disposition opportunities have been markedly reduced.

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        The recovery of our sales, leasing and investment management and development services businesses is contingent on, among other things, the U.S. and global economies returning to sustained growth, with positive employment gains, and credit markets maintaining a stable and predictable condition for an extended period.

        Our management historically has made significant use of strategic acquisitions to add new service competencies, to increase our scale within existing competencies and to expand our presence in various geographic regions around the world. For example, we enhanced our mortgage brokerage services through our 1996 acquisition of L.J. Melody & Company (now known as CBRE Capital Markets) and we significantly increased the scale of our investment management business through our 1995 acquisition of Westmark Realty Advisors (now known as CB Richard Ellis Investors), our 1997 acquisition of Koll Real Estate Services and our 1998 acquisition of the London-based firm Hillier Parker May & Rowden. Our 2003 acquisition of Insignia Financial Group, Inc. (Insignia) significantly increased the scale of our real estate advisory and outsourcing services business lines in our Americas segment and also significantly increased our presence in the New York, London and Paris metropolitan areas.

        In December 2006, we acquired Trammell Crow Company, our largest acquisition to date. The acquisition of Trammell Crow Company deepened our offering of outsourcing services for corporate and institutional clients, especially project and facilities management, strengthened our ability to provide integrated management solutions across geographies, added our Development Services business and provided additional people, resources and expertise to offer real estate services throughout the United States.

        Strategic in-fill acquisitions have also played a key role in expanding our geographic coverage and broadening and strengthening our service offerings. Our acquirees have generally been quality regional firms or niche specialty firms that complement our existing platform within a region, or affiliates in which, in some cases, we held an equity interest. In 2008, we completed 16 acquisitions with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $181 million. In light of the current economic environment, no acquisitions were completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        Although our management believes that strategic acquisitions can significantly decrease the cost, time and commitment of management resources necessary to attain a meaningful competitive position within targeted markets or to expand our presence within our current markets, our management also believes that most acquisitions will initially have an adverse impact on our operating and net income, both as a result of transaction-related expenditures and the charges and costs of integrating the acquired business and its financial and accounting systems into our own. For example, we incurred $200.9 million of transaction-related expenditures in connection with our acquisition of Insignia in 2003 (the Insignia Acquisition) and $196.6 million of transaction-related expenditures in connection with our acquisition of Trammell Crow Company in 2006. Transaction-related expenditures included severance costs, lease termination costs, transaction costs, deferred financing costs and merger-related costs, among others. We incurred our final transaction expenditures with respect to the Insignia Acquisition in the third quarter of 2004 and the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2007. In addition, through September 30, 2009, we have incurred expenses of $41.9 million related to Insignia and $57.5 million related to Trammell Crow Company in connection with the integration of these companies' business lines, as well as accounting and other systems, into our own. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we incurred $4.4 million of integration expenses, the majority of which were related to the acquisition of Trammell Crow Company. We expect to incur total integration expenses relating to past acquisitions of approximately $6 million during 2009, which include residual integration costs associated with our acquisition of Trammell Crow Company as well as similar costs related to a strategic in-fill acquisition in 2006.

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        We have made significant acquisitions of non-U.S. companies and we may acquire additional foreign companies in the future. As we increase our foreign operations through either acquisitions or organic growth, fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the other currencies in which we may generate earnings could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. Our management team generally seeks to mitigate our exposure by balancing assets and liabilities that are denominated in the same currency and by maintaining cash positions outside the United States only at levels necessary for operating purposes. In addition, from time to time we enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to mitigate our exposure to exchange rate changes related to particular transactions and to hedge risks associated with the translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars. Due to the constantly changing currency exposures to which we are subject and the volatility of currency exchange rates, our management cannot predict the effect of exchange rate fluctuations upon future operating results. In addition, fluctuations in currencies relative to the U.S. dollar may make it more difficult to perform period-to-period comparisons of our reported results of operations.

        Our international operations also are subject to, among other things, political instability and changing regulatory environments, which may adversely affect our future financial condition and results of operations. Our management routinely monitors these risks and related costs and evaluates the appropriate amount of resources to allocate towards business activities in foreign countries where such risks and costs are particularly significant.

        We are highly leveraged and have significant debt service obligations. As of September 30, 2009, our total debt, excluding our notes payable on real estate and warehouse lines of credit, was approximately $2.2 billion. Our level of indebtedness and the operating and financial restrictions in our debt agreements both place constraints on the operation of our business. Although our management believes that the incurrence of long-term indebtedness has been important in the development of our business, including facilitating our acquisitions of Insignia and Trammell Crow Company, the cash flow necessary to service this debt is not available for other general corporate purposes, which may limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and in the commercial real estate services industry. Our management seeks to mitigate this exposure both through the refinancing of debt when available on attractive terms and through selective repayment and retirement of indebtedness.

        During the third quarter of 2009, we reached agreement with our lenders to extend maturities and amortization schedules on $985.0 million of loans outstanding under our Credit Agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we also repaid $429.3 million of our senior secured term loans outstanding under our Credit Agreement and issued $450.0 million of 11.625% senior subordinated notes due June 15, 2017. These actions, coupled with the successful amendment to our Credit Agreement in the first quarter of 2009, have given us increased flexibility and significantly extended the weighted average maturity of our outstanding debt.

Critical Accounting Policies

        Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and on other factors that management believes to be reasonable. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Critical accounting policies represent the areas where more significant judgments and estimates are used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A discussion of such critical accounting policies, which include revenue recognition, our consolidation policy, goodwill and other intangible assets, real estate and income taxes can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K

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for the year ended December 31, 2008. There have been no material changes to these policies as of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Basis of Presentation

        We report our operations through five segments. The segments are as follows: (1) Americas, (2) EMEA, (3) Asia Pacific, (4) Global Investment Management and (5) Development Services. The Americas consists of operations located in the United States, Canada and selected parts of Latin America. EMEA mainly consists of operations in Europe, while Asia Pacific includes operations in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Global Investment Management business consists of investment management operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. The Development Services business consists of real estate development and investment activities primarily in the United States, which were acquired in the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition.

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Results of Operations

        The following table sets forth items derived from our consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 presented in dollars and as a percentage of revenue (dollars in thousands):

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Revenue

  $ 1,023,205     100.0 % $ 1,299,735     100.0 % $ 2,869,321     100.0 % $ 3,845,533     100.0 %

Costs and expenses:

                                                 
 

Cost of services

    606,470     59.3     755,362     58.1     1,726,720     60.2     2,197,013     57.1  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    338,062     33.0     420,352     32.3     972,892     33.9     1,321,536     34.4  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    24,445     2.4     25,412     2.0     74,003     2.6     74,236     1.9  
                                   
   

Total costs and expenses

    968,977     94.7     1,201,126     92.4     2,773,615     96.7     3,592,785     93.4  

Gain on disposition of real estate

    2,766     0.3     9,766     0.7     5,691     0.2     13,808     0.3  
                                   

Operating income

    56,994     5.6     108,375     8.3     101,397     3.5     266,556     6.9  

Equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries

    6,312     0.6     3,408     0.3     18,252     0.6     25,922     0.7  

Other loss

                            4,607     0.1  

Interest income

    1,248     0.1     4,400     0.3     4,790     0.2     14,107     0.4  

Interest expense

    54,075     5.3     42,290     3.2     136,291     4.8     126,855     3.3  

Write-off of financing costs

                    29,255     1.0          
                                   

(Loss) income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

    (2,145 )   (0.2 )   67,077     5.1     (77,611 )   (2.7 )   123,279     3.2  

Provision for income taxes

    8,498     0.8     37,701     2.9     1,157     0.1     64,493     1.7  
                                   

(Loss) income from continuing operations

    (10,643 )   (1.0 )   29,376     2.2     (78,768 )   (2.8 )   58,786     1.5  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            26,748     2.1             26,748     0.7  
                                   

Net (loss) income

    (10,643 )   (1.0 )   56,124     4.3     (78,768 )   (2.8 )   85,534     2.2  

Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

    (23,020 )   (2.2 )   15,751     1.2     (47,819 )   (1.7 )   8,144     0.2  
                                   

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 12,377     1.2 % $ 40,373     3.1 % $ (30,949 )   (1.1 )% $ 77,390     2.0 %
                                   

EBITDA (1)

  $ 98,147     9.6 % $ 148,036     11.4 % $ 204,967     7.1 % $ 335,527     8.7 %
                                   

(1)
Includes EBITDA related to discontinued operations of $16.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

        EBITDA represents earnings before net interest expense, write-off of financing costs, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Our management believes EBITDA is useful in evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry because the calculation of EBITDA generally eliminates the effects of financing and income taxes and the accounting effects of capital spending and acquisitions, which would include impairment charges of goodwill and intangibles created from acquisitions. Such items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. As a result, our management uses EBITDA as a measure to evaluate the operating performance of our various business segments and for other discretionary purposes, including as a significant component when measuring our operating performance under our employee incentive

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programs. Additionally, we believe EBITDA is useful to investors to assist them in getting a more accurate picture of our results from operations.

        However, EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, and when analyzing our operating performance, readers should use EBITDA in addition to, and not as an alternative for, net income as determined in accordance with GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Furthermore, EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for our management's discretionary use, as it does not consider certain cash requirements such as tax and debt service payments. The amounts shown for EBITDA also differ from the amounts calculated under similarly titled definitions in our debt instruments, which are further adjusted to reflect certain other cash and non-cash charges and are used to determine compliance with financial covenants and our ability to engage in certain activities, such as incurring additional debt and making certain restricted payments.

        EBITDA is calculated as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Net income (loss) attributable to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. 

  $ 12,377   $ 40,373   $ (30,949 ) $ 77,390  

Add:

                         
 

Depreciation and amortization (1)

    24,445     25,504     74,003     74,328  
 

Interest expense (2)

    54,075     42,939     136,291     127,504  
 

Write-off of financing costs

            29,255      
 

Provision for income taxes (3)

    8,498     43,744     1,157     70,536  

Less:

                         
 

Interest income (4)

    1,248     4,524     4,790     14,231  
                   

EBITDA (5)

  $ 98,147   $ 148,036   $ 204,967   $ 335,527  
                   

(1)
Includes depreciation and amortization related to discontinued operations of $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

(2)
Includes interest expense related to discontinued operations of $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

(3)
Includes provision for income taxes related to discontinued operations of $6.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

(4)
Includes interest income related to discontinued operations of $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

(5)
Includes EBITDA related to discontinued operations of $16.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

        We reported consolidated net income of $12.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 on revenue of $1.0 billion as compared to consolidated net income of $40.4 million on revenue of $1.3 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

        Our revenue on a consolidated basis for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased by $276.5 million, or 21.3%, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily driven by weak worldwide sales and leasing activity resulting from continued challenging

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global economic conditions. While our outsourcing business continued to add new clients and expand existing relationships, its revenue also declined slightly in the current year period due to reduced client spending, a rise in vacancy rates of properties we manage as well as the effect of client consolidations and distress over the past year. We expect this trend in our outsourcing business to continue in the near term. Foreign currency translation had a $37.5 million negative impact on total revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

        Our cost of services on a consolidated basis decreased by $148.9 million, or 19.7%, during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. Our sales and leasing professionals generally are paid on a commission and bonus basis, which substantially correlates with our revenue performance. Accordingly, the decrease in revenue led to a corresponding decrease in commissions and bonuses. Foreign currency translation had a $21.8 million positive impact on cost of services during the three months ended September 30, 2009. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased from 58.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to 59.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This increase was primarily driven by the large decrease in overall revenue and a shift in the mix of revenues with outsourcing, including reimbursables, comprising a materially greater portion of the total than in the prior year period.

        Our operating, administrative and other expenses on a consolidated basis decreased by $82.3 million, or 19.6%, during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was driven by cost reduction measures taken in response to weakened macroeconomic market conditions that started in 2008 and continued through the third quarter of 2009, which led to lower overall operating costs, particularly payroll-related, travel and marketing costs. The decrease was also driven by reduced bonuses resulting from lower business performance. Foreign currency translation had an $11.8 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2009. As a result of cost reduction efforts, operating expenses as a percentage of revenue remained relatively flat at 33.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 32.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

        Our depreciation and amortization expense on a consolidated basis was relatively consistent at $24.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $25.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

        Our gain on disposition of real estate on a consolidated basis was $2.8 million and $9.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These gains resulted from activity within our Development Services segment.

        Our equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries on a consolidated basis was $6.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 versus $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The loss in the current year period was primarily due to non-cash write-downs resulting from continued declines in value of investments in our Global Investment Management and Development Services segments. The loss in the prior year period was mainly driven by our Americas segment due to the non-cash write-down of our investment in Realty Finance Corporation, a mortgage REIT, as a result of a decline in its market valuation.

        Our consolidated interest income was $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $3.2 million, or 71.6%, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was mainly driven by lower interest income earned in our Americas and EMEA segments as a result of lower interest rates in the current year and in our Development Services segment due to a decrease in notes receivable in the current year.

        Our consolidated interest expense increased by $11.8 million, or 27.9%, during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. The increase was primarily due to interest expense associated with the $450.0 million of 11.625% senior subordinated notes issued in June 2009.

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        Our provision for income taxes decreased by $29.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009, or 77.5%, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. Our effective tax rate from continuing operations, after adjusting pre-tax (loss) income to remove the portion attributable to non-controlling interests, was 40.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 versus 55.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The changes in our provision for income taxes and our effective tax rate were mainly attributable to a significant decrease in pre-tax income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 versus the same period in the prior year, the change in our mix of domestic and foreign earnings (losses) and a greater impact in the current year of losses sustained in jurisdictions where no tax benefit can be provided.

        Our consolidated income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, was $26.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This income resulted from activity within our Development Services segment.

        Our net loss attributable to non-controlling interests on a consolidated basis was $23.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $15.8 million of net income attributable to non-controlling interests for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This activity primarily reflects our non-controlling interests' share of activity within our Development Services segment.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

        We reported a consolidated net loss of $30.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 on revenue of $2.9 billion as compared to consolidated net income of $77.4 million on revenue of $3.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

        Our revenue on a consolidated basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased by $976.2 million, or 25.4%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily driven by weak worldwide sales and leasing activity as well as lower appraisal revenue, all resulting from the continuation of challenging global economic conditions. While our outsourcing business continued to add new clients and expand existing relationships, its revenue also declined slightly in the current year period as a result of reduced client spending, a rise in vacancy rates of properties we manage as well as the effect of client consolidations and distress over the past year. Foreign currency translation had a $175.7 million negative impact on total revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        Our cost of services on a consolidated basis decreased by $470.3 million, or 21.4%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. As previously mentioned, our sales and leasing professionals generally are paid on a commission and bonus basis, which substantially correlates with our revenue performance. Accordingly, the decrease in revenue led to a corresponding decrease in commissions and bonuses. Foreign currency translation had a $104.6 million positive impact on cost of services during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased from 57.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to 60.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This increase was primarily driven by the large decrease in overall revenue and a shift in the mix of revenues with outsourcing, including reimbursables, comprising a materially greater portion of the total than in the prior year period.

        Our operating, administrative and other expenses on a consolidated basis decreased by $348.6 million, or 26.4%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was driven by cost reduction measures that started in 2008 and continued through the third quarter of 2009, which led to lower operating costs, particularly payroll-related, travel and marketing costs. The decrease was also driven by reduced incentive compensation expense, including bonuses and carried interest expense (within our Global Investment Management segment), resulting from lower business performance. Foreign currency translation had a

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$55.1 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. These reductions were partially offset by impairment charges incurred in our Development Services segment. Nevertheless, as a result of our aggressive cost cutting measures, operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 33.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from 34.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

        Our depreciation and amortization expense on a consolidated basis was relatively consistent at $74.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $74.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

        Our gain on disposition of real estate on a consolidated basis was $5.7 million and $13.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These gains resulted from activity within our Development Services segment.

        Our equity loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries on a consolidated basis decreased by $7.7 million, or 29.6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily driven by a $14.7 million non-cash write-down of our investment in Realty Finance Corporation, a mortgage REIT, within our Americas segment attributable to a decline in its market valuation in the prior year period, which did not recur in the current year. This activity was partially offset by higher non-cash write-downs resulting from declines in value of investments in our Global Investment Management segment in the current year period.

        Our other loss on a consolidated basis was $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, which related to a decline in market valuation of an investment maintained within our Global Investment Management segment.

        Our consolidated interest income was $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $9.3 million, or 66.0%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was mainly driven by lower interest income earned in our Americas and EMEA segments as a result of lower interest rates in the current year and in our Development Services segment due to a decrease in notes receivable in the current year.

        Our consolidated interest expense increased by $9.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, or 7.4%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase was primarily due to higher interest expense associated with the $450.0 million of 11.625% senior subordinated notes issued in June 2009, partially offset by lower interest expense associated with our Credit Agreement, mainly due to lower average outstanding debt balances in the current year.

        We wrote off $29.3 million of financing costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 in connection with the amendment of our Credit Agreement on March 24, 2009.

        Our provision for income taxes on a consolidated basis was $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $64.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Our effective tax rate from continuing operations, after adjusting pre-tax (loss) income to remove the portion attributable to non-controlling interests, decreased to negative 3.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 49.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The changes in our provision for income taxes and our effective tax rate were primarily the result of a sizeable loss reported in the current year versus substantial income in the prior year, a change in our mix of domestic and foreign earnings (losses), the impact of losses sustained in jurisdictions where no tax benefit can be provided as well as the impact of discrete items.

        Our net loss attributable to non-controlling interests on a consolidated basis was $47.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to net income attributable to non-controlling interests of $8.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This activity primarily reflects our non-controlling interests' share of activity within our Development Services segment.

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Segment Operations

        The following table summarizes our revenue, costs and expenses, operating income (loss) and EBITDA by our Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific, Global Investment Management and Development Services operating segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (dollars in thousands):

 
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,  
 
  2009   2008   2009   2008  

Americas

                                                 

Revenue

  $ 646,249     100.0 % $ 816,225     100.0 % $ 1,824,855     100.0 % $ 2,385,227     100.0 %

Costs and expenses:

                                                 
 

Cost of services

    409,125     63.3     515,987     63.2     1,177,619     64.5     1,488,010     62.4  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    175,356     27.1     218,216     26.8     507,597     27.8     675,674     28.3  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    14,032     2.2     14,191     1.7     42,523     2.4     44,160     1.9  
                                   

Operating income

  $ 47,736     7.4 % $ 67,831     8.3 % $ 97,116     5.3 % $ 177,383     7.4 %
                                   

EBITDA (1)

  $ 63,744     9.9 % $ 80,995     9.9 % $ 144,987     7.9 % $ 211,475     8.9 %
                                   

EMEA

                                                 

Revenue

  $ 192,276     100.0 % $ 271,686     100.0 % $ 531,032     100.0 % $ 814,185     100.0 %

Costs and expenses:

                                                 
 

Cost of services

    117,233     61.0     155,645     57.3     336,595     63.4     460,650     56.6  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    60,585     31.5     94,401     34.7     177,485     33.4     289,686     35.6  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    2,806     1.4     3,422     1.3     7,967     1.5     10,407     1.2  
                                   

Operating income

  $ 11,652     6.1 % $ 18,218     6.7 % $ 8,985     1.7 % $ 53,442     6.6 %
                                   

EBITDA (1)

  $ 14,725     7.7 % $ 23,052     8.5 % $ 17,536     3.3 % $ 66,164     8.1 %
                                   

Asia Pacific

                                                 

Revenue

  $ 131,586     100.0 % $ 141,452     100.0 % $ 347,332     100.0 % $ 434,551     100.0 %

Costs and expenses:

                                                 
 

Cost of services

    80,112     60.9     83,730     59.2     212,506     61.2     248,353     57.2  
 

Operating, administrative and other

    38,694     29.4     49,111     34.7     106,212     30.6     139,982     32.2  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    2,155     1.6     3,487     2.5     6,411     1.8     7,112     1.6  
                                   

Operating income

  $ 10,625     8.1 % $ 5,124     3.6 % $ 22,203     6.4 % $ 39,104     9.0 %
                                   

EBITDA (1)

  $ 12,971     9.9 % $ 9,128     6.5 % $ 27,130     7.8 % $ 44,638     10.3 %
                                   

Global Investment Management

                                                 

Revenue

  $ 32,872     100.0 % $ 39,823     100.0 % $ 102,774     100.0 % $ 122,058     100.0 %

Costs and expenses:

                                                 
 

Operating, administrative and other

    25,491     77.5     18,398     46.2     81,782     79.6     100,189     82.1  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    1,257     3.9     706     1.8     3,646     3.5     2,353     1.9  
                                   

Operating income

  $ 6,124     18.6 % $ 20,719     52.0 % $ 17,346     16.9 % $ 19,516     16.0 %
                                   

EBITDA (1)

  $ 4,642     14.1 % $ 19,351     48.6 % $ 6,397     6.2 % $ 2,506     2.1 %
                                   

Development Services

                                                 

Revenue

  $ 20,222     100.0 % $ 30,549     100.0 % $ 63,328     100.0 % $ 89,512     100.0 %

Costs and expenses:

                                                 
 

Operating, administrative and other

    37,936     187.6     40,226     131.7     99,816     157.6     116,005     129.6  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    4,195     20.8     3,606     11.8     13,456     21.3     10,204     11.4  

Gain on disposition of real estate

    2,766     13.7     9,766     32.0     5,691     9.0     13,808     15.4  
                                   

Operating loss

  $ (19,143 )   (94.7 )% $ (3,517 )   (11.5 )% $ (44,253 )   (69.9 )% $ (22,889 )   (25.6 )%
                                   

EBITDA (1) (2)

  $ 2,065     10.2 % $ 15,510     50.8 % $ 8,917     14.1 % $ 10,744     12.0 %
                                   

(1)
See Note 21 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of segment EBITDA to the most comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, which is segment net income (loss).

(2)
Includes EBITDA related to discontinued operations of $16.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

Americas

        Revenue decreased by $170.0 million, or 20.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily driven by lower sales and leasing activity due to the continuation of weak global economic conditions. Foreign currency translation had a $7.1 million negative impact on total revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

        Cost of services decreased by $106.9 million, or 20.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to lower commission expense resulting from lower sales and lease transaction revenue. Foreign currency translation had a $3.9 million positive impact on cost of services during the three months ended September 30, 2009. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue was essentially flat at 63.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 versus 63.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $42.9 million, or 19.6%, mainly driven by cost containment measures put in place in 2008 and 2009, which led to a reduction in operating costs, particularly lower payroll-related, travel and marketing costs. The decrease was also attributable to a reduction in bonuses, which resulted from the lower business performance. Foreign currency translation had a $2.4 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

EMEA

        Revenue decreased by $79.4 million, or 29.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. This decline was primarily attributable to lower sales, leasing and appraisal activities throughout the region. Foreign currency translation had a $23.1 million negative impact on total revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

        Cost of services decreased by $38.4 million, or 24.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to lower bonuses and commission expense resulting from lower revenue. Foreign currency translation had a $14.0 million positive impact on cost of services during the three months ended September 30, 2009. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased from 57.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to 61.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2009, primarily driven by the sharp decline in revenue.

        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $33.8 million, or 35.8%, mainly due to aggressive actions taken to cut costs, which resulted in a reduction in operating costs, particularly lower payroll-related, travel and marketing costs. A decrease in bonuses as a result of the lower business performance also contributed to this variance. Foreign currency translation had a $7.4 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Asia Pacific

        Revenue decreased by $9.9 million, or 7.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. This revenue decrease was primarily driven by lower leasing activity throughout the region. Foreign currency translation had a $5.7 million negative impact on total revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

        Cost of services decreased by $3.6 million, or 4.3%, mainly due to foreign currency translation, which had a $3.9 million positive impact on cost of services for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased from 59.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to 60.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2009, primarily driven by the significant decline in revenue and a shift in our business mix more towards outsourcing services.

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        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $10.4 million, or 21.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to lower operating costs, including travel and marketing costs, which were driven by cost containment measures put in place during 2008 and 2009. Foreign currency translation had a $0.7 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Global Investment Management

        Revenue decreased by $7.0 million, or 17.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008 attributable to lower asset management, acquisition and incentive fees in the current year period. Asset management fees decreased primarily due to downward pressure on certain asset management fee structures. Foreign currency translation had a $1.6 million negative impact on total revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

        Operating, administrative and other expenses increased by $7.1 million, or 38.6%, primarily due to a lower net reversal of carried interest incentive compensation expense for dedicated Global Investment Management executives and team leaders with participation interests in certain real estate investments under management. Excluding the impact of reversing net carried interest incentive compensation expense accruals, which totaled $6.0 million and $15.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, operating expenses decreased by 6.3% compared with the prior year period. Foreign currency translation had a $1.3 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

        Total assets under management (AUM) as of September 30, 2009 totaled $34.9 billion, down 4% from June 30, 2009 and 9% from year-end 2008.

        AUM generally refers to the properties and other assets with respect to which we provide (or participate in) oversight, investment management services and other advice, and which generally consist of real estate properties or loans, securities portfolios and investments in operating companies and joint ventures. Our AUM is intended principally to reflect the extent of our presence in the real estate market, not the basis for determining our management fees. Our material assets under management consist of:

        Our calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations of other asset managers, and as a result this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other asset managers. Our definition of AUM is not based on any definition of assets under management that is set forth in the agreements governing the investment funds that we manage.

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Development Services

        Revenue decreased by $10.3 million, or 33.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008 primarily due to lower construction revenue driven by the continuation of weak market conditions.

        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $2.3 million, or 5.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. Impairment charges of $17.2 million related to real estate assets were more than offset by lower job construction costs as well as a decrease in payroll-related costs, including bonuses, driven by cost containment efforts in 2008 and 2009 as well as lower business performance in the current year period.

        Development projects in process as of September 30, 2009 totaled $5.1 billion, down 9% from year-end 2008. The inventory of pipeline deals as of September 30, 2009 stood at $1.0 billion, down 60% from year-end 2008.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

Americas

        Revenue decreased by $560.4 million, or 23.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily driven by lower sales and leasing activity due to the continuation of weak global economic conditions. Foreign currency translation had a $30.7 million negative impact on total revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        Cost of services decreased by $310.4 million, or 20.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to lower commission expense resulting from lower sales and lease transaction revenue. Foreign currency translation had a $19.0 million positive impact on cost of services during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased to 64.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from 62.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 primarily due to the large decrease in overall revenue and a shift in our business mix more towards outsourcing services.

        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $168.1 million, or 24.9%, mainly driven by cost containment measures put in place in 2008 and 2009, which led to a reduction in operating costs, particularly lower payroll-related, travel and marketing costs. The decrease was also attributable to a reduction in bonuses, which resulted from the lower business performance. Foreign currency translation had a $9.5 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

EMEA

        Revenue decreased by $283.2 million, or 34.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decline was primarily attributable to lower sales, leasing and appraisal activities throughout the region. Foreign currency translation had a $100.4 million negative impact on total revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        Cost of services decreased by $124.1 million, or 26.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was largely driven by foreign currency translation, which had a $62.6 million positive impact on cost of services during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Lower bonuses and commission expense resulting from lower revenue also contributed to the variance. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased from 56.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to 63.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, primarily driven by the sharp decline in revenue.

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        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $112.2 million, or 38.7%, mainly due to aggressive actions taken to cut costs, which led to a reduction in operating costs, particularly lower payroll-related, travel and marketing costs. A reduction in bonuses resulting from the lower business performance also contributed to the variance. Foreign currency translation had a $32.0 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Asia Pacific

        Revenue decreased by $87.2 million, or 20.1%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This revenue decrease was primarily driven by lower sales and leasing activity throughout the region. Foreign currency translation had a $35.3 million negative impact on total revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        Cost of services decreased by $35.8 million, or 14.4%, mainly due to foreign currency translation, which had a $23.0 million positive impact on cost of services for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Reduced commission expense and bonuses resulting from the lower revenue also contributed to the variance. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased from 57.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to 61.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, primarily driven by the significant decline in overall revenue as well as a shift in our business mix more towards outsourcing services.

        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $33.8 million, or 24.1%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to lower operating costs, including payroll-related, travel and marketing costs, which were driven by cost containment measures put in place during 2008 and 2009. A decrease in bonuses driven by the lower results also contributed to the variance. Foreign currency translation had a $7.3 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Global Investment Management

        Revenue decreased by $19.3 million, or 15.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008 due to lower asset management, acquisition, disposition and incentive fees in the current year period resulting from the continuation of constraints in the capital markets. Foreign currency translation had a $9.3 million negative impact on total revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $18.4 million, or 18.4%, primarily due to a reduction in bonuses, which resulted from the lower business performance. Also contributing to the variance was a higher net reversal of carried interest incentive compensation during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 versus the prior year period. Foreign currency translation had a $6.3 million positive impact on total operating expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Development Services

        Revenue decreased by $26.2 million, or 29.3%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008 primarily due to lower construction revenue driven by the continuation of weak market conditions.

        Operating, administrative and other expenses decreased by $16.2 million, or 14.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Impairment charges related to real estate assets and notes receivable of $29.3 million incurred in the current year period were more than offset by lower construction costs and a decrease in payroll-related

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costs, including bonuses, as a result of cost containment efforts in 2008 through 2009 as well as lower business performance in the current year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        We believe that we can satisfy our 2009 working capital requirements and funding of investments with internally generated cash flow and, as necessary, borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Our 2009 expected capital requirements include approximately $30 million of anticipated net capital expenditures, of which $10.4 million was funded during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. As of September 30, 2009, we had aggregate commitments of $46.9 million to fund future co-investments in our Global Investment Management business, of which $11.4 million is expected to be funded during the fourth quarter of 2009. Additionally, as of September 30, 2009, we had committed to fund $32.7 million of additional capital to unconsolidated subsidiaries within our Development Services business, which we may be required to fund at any time. For more than a year, the global credit markets have experienced unprecedented tightening, which may affect both the availability and cost of our funding sources in the future.

        During 2003 and 2006, we required substantial amounts of equity and debt financing to fund our acquisitions of Insignia and Trammell Crow Company. Absent extraordinary transactions such as these, we historically have not sought external sources of financing and relied on our internally generated cash flow and our revolving credit facility to fund our working capital, capital expenditure and investment requirements. In the absence of such extraordinary transactions, our management anticipates that our cash flow from operations and our revolving credit facility would be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for the foreseeable future, but at a minimum for the next 12 months.

        From time to time, we consider potential strategic acquisitions. Our management believes that any future significant acquisitions that we make most likely would require us to obtain additional debt or equity financing. In the past, we have been able to obtain such financing for material transactions on terms that our management believed to be reasonable. However, it is possible that we may not be able to find acquisition financing on favorable terms in the future if we decide to make any further material acquisitions.

        Our long-term liquidity needs, other than those related to ordinary course obligations and commitments such as operating leases, generally are comprised of two elements. The first is the repayment of the outstanding and anticipated principal amounts of our long-term indebtedness. Our management is unable to project with certainty whether our long-term cash flow from operations will be sufficient to repay our long-term debt when it comes due. If this cash flow is insufficient, then our management expects that we would need to refinance such indebtedness or otherwise amend its terms to extend the maturity dates. Our management cannot make any assurances that such refinancings or amendments would be available on attractive terms, if at all.

        The second long-term liquidity need has historically been our obligations related to our deferred compensation plans, or DCPs. On November 5, 2008, based on prevailing market conditions, our board of directors authorized our Chief Executive Officer to modify or terminate our U.S. deferred compensation plans, subject to applicable regulatory requirements. We notified participants that we would merge the DCPs and modify the remaining DCP pursuant to the transition rules under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A to allow participants to make new distribution elections prior to December 31, 2008 to receive distributions of plan assets at dates they specified in 2009. In December of 2008, all of our DCPs were merged into one DCP. These actions also accelerated future distributions from the DCP of cash and shares of our Class A common stock to the participants of such DCP during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, but did not have a material effect on our consolidated statement of operations. The DCP is substantially fully-funded and the shares still to be distributed are included in our earnings per share calculations. In connection with the 2009 distributions to the

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participants, we expect to receive a cash tax benefit of approximately $100 million. Upon completion of the distribution process, we expect the DCP will be terminated.

        On November 18, 2008, we completed a public offering of 57.5 million shares of our Class A common stock, which raised $206.7 million of net proceeds used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt.

        On June 10, 2009, we completed the sale of 13,440,860 shares of our Class A common stock through a direct placement to Paulson & Co. Inc., which raised approximately $97.6 million of net proceeds. On June 11, 2009, we completed the sale of 5,682,684 shares of our Class A common stock through an at-the-market offering program, which raised approximately $48.8 million of net proceeds. The net proceeds from these offerings were used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of some of our outstanding indebtedness under our Credit Agreement.

        On November 3, 2009, we announced that we will sell shares of our Class A common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $300.0 million, from time to time pursuant to an at-the-market offering program through BofA Merrill Lynch, as sales agent and/or principal. We intend to use the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt.

        Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $53.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $231.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The sharp decrease in cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 versus the same period last year was primarily due to lower bonus payments made in the current year. These decreases were partially offset by lower accruals for bonuses in the current year period.

        Net cash used in investing activities totaled $97.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $313.1 million as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily driven by the higher use of cash in the prior year for in-fill acquisitions, purchases of real estate held for investment and capital expenditures.

        Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $202.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $498.0 million as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was largely due to activity under our Credit Agreement, including $300.0 million of proceeds received from an additional term loan in connection with the exercise of the accordion provision of our Credit Agreement and higher net borrowings under our revolving credit facility in the prior year as well as higher repayments of the senior secured term loans in the current year. Also contributing to the decrease was lower net proceeds from notes payable on real estate within our Development Services segment in the current year. These decreases were partially offset by proceeds received in connection with equity offerings and the issuance of our 11.625% senior subordinated notes in June 2009.

        Our level of indebtedness increases the possibility that we may be unable to generate cash sufficient to pay when due the principal of, interest on or other amounts due in respect of our indebtedness and other obligations. In addition, we may incur additional debt from time to time to

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finance strategic acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or for other purposes, subject to the restrictions contained in the documents governing our indebtedness. If we incur additional debt, the risks associated with our leverage, including our ability to service our debt, would increase.

        Most of our long-term indebtedness was incurred in connection with the Trammell Crow Company Acquisition in December 2006. The Trammell Crow Company Acquisition has expanded our global leadership and strengthened our ability to provide integrated account management and comprehensive real estate services for our clients.

        Since 2001, we have maintained a credit agreement with Credit Suisse, or CS, and other lenders to fund strategic acquisitions and to provide for our working capital needs. On March 24, 2009, we entered into a second amendment and restatement to our credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of banks led by CS, as administrative and collateral agent, amending and restating our amended and restated credit agreement dated December 20, 2006. In connection with this amendment and restatement, we wrote off financing costs of $29.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, which included the write-off of $18.1 million of unamortized deferred financing costs and $11.2 million of Credit Agreement amendment fees paid in March 2009. On August 24, 2009, we entered into a loan modification agreement to our Credit Agreement, which included the conversion of $41.9 million of amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility to term loans.

        Subsequent to the August 24, 2009 loan modification, our Credit Agreement includes the following: (1) a $558.1 million revolving credit facility, including revolving credit loans, letters of credit and a swingline loan facility, with tranche 1 in the amount of $357.6 million maturing on June 24, 2011 and tranche 2 in the amount of $200.5 million maturing on June 24, 2013; (2) an $871.5 million A term loan facility, which is further broken down as follows: i) a $335.5 million tranche A term loan facility requiring quarterly principal payments through September 30, 2011, with the balance payable on December 20, 2011; ii) a $48.6 million tranche A-1 term loan facility payable on December 20, 2013; iii) a $290.3 million tranche A-2 term loan facility, requiring quarterly principal payments of $8.7 million beginning March 30, 2010 and continuing through March 31, 2013, with the balance payable on June 24, 2013; and iv) a $197.1 million tranche A-3 term loan facility payable on December 20, 2013; and (3) a $943.5 million B term loan facility, which is further broken down as follows: i) a $646.6 million tranche B term loan facility requiring quarterly principal payments of $1.9 million through September 30, 2013, with the balance payable on December 20, 2013; and ii) a $296.9 million tranche B-1 term loan facility payable on December 20, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we repaid the following amounts: $252.3 million of our tranche A term loan facility, which was applied to the required 2009 principal repayments and a portion of the first quarter 2010 principal payment; $52.0 million of our tranche A-1 term loan facility, which covered all the required quarterly principal payments and a portion of the balance due at maturity; $87.1 million of our tranche A-2 term loan facility, which was applied to quarterly principal payments from the first quarter of 2010 through the second quarter of 2012; $29.6 million of our tranche A-3 term loan facility, which covered a portion of the balance due at maturity; $7.4 million of our tranche B term loan facility, which covered all required quarterly principal payments to date in 2009; and $0.9 million of our tranche B-1 term loan facility, which covered a portion of the balance due at maturity. These prepayments led to a reduction in the interest rate spreads governing our tranche A and A-1 term loan facilities as well as our revolving credit facility.

        The revolving credit facility allows for borrowings outside of the United States, with sub-facilities of $5.0 million available to one of our Canadian subsidiaries, $35.0 million in aggregate available to one of our Australian and one of our New Zealand subsidiaries and $50.0 million available to one of our U.K. subsidiaries. Additionally, outstanding borrowings under these sub-facilities may be up to 5.0% higher as allowed under the currency fluctuation provision in the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2009 bear interest at varying rates, based at our option, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 2.25% to 4.00% or the daily rate plus 1.25% to 3.00% for the

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tranche 1 facility, and on either the applicable fixed rate plus 2.50% to 4.75% or the daily rate plus 1.50% to 3.75% for the tranche 2 facility, in all cases as determined by reference to our ratio of total debt less available cash to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement). As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $41.1 million ($16.3 million under tranche 1 and $24.8 million under tranche 2) and $25.8 million, respectively, of revolving credit facility principal outstanding with related weighted average interest rates of 5.3% and 5.7%, respectively, which are included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2009, letters of credit totaling $24.5 million were outstanding under the revolving credit facility. These letters of credit primarily relate to letters of credit issued in the normal course of business as well as in connection with certain insurance programs and reduce the amount we may borrow under the revolving credit facility.

        Borrowings under the term loan facilities as of September 30, 2009 bear interest, based on our option, on the following: for the tranche A term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 2.75% to 4.50% or the daily rate plus 1.75% to 3.50%; for the tranche A-1 term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 3.50% to 4.50% or the daily rate plus 2.50% to 3.50%; for the tranche A-2 term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 3.25% to 5.50% or the daily rate plus 2.25% to 4.50%; for the tranche A-3 term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 4.00% to 5.00% or the daily rate plus 3.00% to 4.00%; for the tranche B term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 4.00% to 5.00% or the daily rate plus 3.00% to 4.00%; and for the tranche B-1 term loan facility, on either the applicable fixed rate plus 4.50% to 5.50% or the daily rate plus 3.50% to 4.50%. For all term loan facilities, both the fixed rate and daily rate options are determined by reference to our ratio of total debt less available cash to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The tranche A-1 and A-3 term loan facilities include a targeted outstanding amount (as defined in the Credit Agreement) provision that will increase the interest rate by 2% if the outstanding balance exceeds the targeted outstanding amount at the end of each quarter. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the outstanding balance did not exceed the targeted outstanding amount. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $326.3 million and $827.0 million of tranche A term loan facility principal outstanding, respectively, $48.6 million and $297.8 million of tranche A-1 term loan facility principal outstanding, respectively, and $644.7 million and $949.0 million of tranche B term loan facility principal outstanding, respectively, which are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2009, we also had $203.2 million, $167.5 million and $296.1 million of tranche A-2 term loan facility principal outstanding, tranche A-3 term loan facility principal outstanding and tranche B-1 term loan facility principal outstanding, respectively, which are also included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        On February 26, 2007, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $1.4 billion and a maturity date of December 31, 2009. The purpose of these interest rate swap agreements is to hedge potential changes to our cash flows due to the variable interest nature of our senior secured term loan facilities. On March 20, 2007, these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges. We incurred a loss on these interest rate swaps from the date we entered into the swaps up to the designation date of approximately $3.9 million. There was no hedge ineffectiveness for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. On March 20, 2008, the total notional amount of the interest rate swap agreements was reduced to $950.0 million and on March 20, 2009, was further reduced to $410.0 million. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the fair values of these interest rate swap agreements were reflected as a $5.5 million liability and an $18.3 million liability, respectively, and were included in other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        The Credit Agreement is jointly and severally guaranteed by us and substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries. Borrowings under our Credit Agreement are secured by a pledge of substantially all of the capital stock of our U.S. subsidiaries and 65% of the capital stock of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries, and by a security interest in substantially all of the personal property of the U.S.

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subsidiaries. Also, the Credit Agreement requires us to pay a fee based on the total amount of the revolving credit facility commitment.

        On June 18, 2009, CBRE, our wholly-owned subsidiary, issued $450.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 11.625% senior subordinated notes due June 15, 2017 for approximately $435.9 million, net of discount. The 11.625% senior subordinated notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations of CBRE and are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by us and our domestic subsidiaries that guarantee our Credit Agreement. Interest accrues at a rate of 11.625% per year and is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15. The 11.625% senior subordinated notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, on or after June 15, 2013 at 105.813% of par on that date and at declining prices thereafter. At any time prior to June 15, 2013, the 11.625% senior subordinated notes may be redeemed by us, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and an applicable premium (as defined in the indenture governing these notes), which is based on the present value of the June 15, 2013 redemption price plus all remaining interest payments through June 15, 2013. In addition, prior to June 15, 2012, up to 35.0% of the original issued amount of the 11.625% senior subordinated notes may be redeemed at 111.625% of par, plus accrued and unpaid interest, solely with the net cash proceeds from public equity offerings. In the event of a change of control (as defined in the indenture governing our 11.625% senior subordinated notes), we are obligated to make an offer to purchase the remaining 11.625% senior subordinated notes at a redemption price of 101.0% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The amount of the 11.625% senior subordinated notes included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, net of unamortized discount, was $436.2 million at September 30, 2009.

        Our Credit Agreement and the indenture governing our 11.625% senior subordinated notes contain numerous restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make distributions to stockholders, repurchase capital stock or debt, make investments, sell assets or subsidiary stock, create or permit liens on assets, engage in transactions with affiliates, enter into sale/leaseback transactions, issue subsidiary equity and enter into consolidations or mergers. Our Credit Agreement also currently requires us to maintain a minimum coverage ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to total interest expense of 2.00x through March 31, 2011 and 2.25x thereafter and a maximum leverage ratio of total debt less available cash to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of 4.25x through March 31, 2011 and 3.75x thereafter. Our ability to meet these financial ratios can be affected by events beyond our control, and we cannot assure that we will be able to meet those ratios when required. We significantly reduced our cost structure during 2008 and have continued to further reduce costs in 2009. As a result, our 2009 projections show that we will be well within compliance with the minimum coverage ratio and the maximum leverage ratio. We continue to monitor our projected compliance with these financial ratios and other terms of our Credit Agreement.

        From time to time, Moody's Investor Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services rate our senior debt. On February 12, 2009, Moody's downgraded our senior debt ratings from Ba1 to Ba2 with a negative outlook. Further, on March 10, 2009, Standard & Poor's downgraded our ratings from BB+ to BB, and a recovery rating of 3 with a negative outlook. On June 10, 2009, Moody's assigned a rating of Ba3 and Standard & Poor's assigned a rating of B+ with a recovery rating of 6 to our 11.625% senior subordinated notes due June 15, 2017. Neither the Moody's nor the Standard & Poor's ratings impact our ability to borrow under our Credit Agreement. However, these ratings may impact our ability to borrow under new agreements in the future and the interest rates of any such future borrowings.

        We had short-term borrowings of $239.9 million and $246.1 million with related average interest rates of 2.9% and 2.2% as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

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        On March 2, 2007, we entered into a $50.0 million credit note with Wells Fargo Bank for the purpose of purchasing eligible investments, which include cash equivalents, agency securities, A1/P1 commercial paper and eligible money market funds. The proceeds of this note are not made generally available to us, but instead deposited in an investment account maintained by Wells Fargo Bank and used and applied solely to purchase eligible investment securities. This agreement has been amended several times and as of September 30, 2009, provides for a $40.0 million revolving credit note, bears interest at 0.25% and has a maturity date of November 1, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this revolving credit note.

        On March 4, 2008, we entered into a $35.0 million credit and security agreement with Bank of America, or BofA, for the purpose of purchasing eligible financial instruments, which include A1/P1 commercial paper, U.S. Treasury securities, GSE discount notes (as defined in the credit and security agreement) and money market funds. The proceeds of this note are not made generally available to us, but instead deposited in an investment account maintained by BofA and used and applied solely to purchase eligible financial instruments. Borrowings under the revolving note bear interest at 1.0%. In February 2009, the amount available to us under this arrangement was reduced to $5.0 million and the maturity date was extended to February 28, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this revolving note.

        On August 19, 2008, we entered into a $15.0 million uncommitted facility with First Tennessee Bank for the purpose of purchasing investments, which include cash equivalents, agency securities, A1/P1 commercial paper and eligible money market funds. The proceeds of this facility are not made generally available to us, but instead are held in a collateral account maintained by First Tennessee Bank. Borrowings under this facility bear interest at 0.25% and had an original maturity date of August 3, 2009. Effective August 3, 2009, the amount available under the agreement was reduced to $4.0 million and the maturity date was extended to August 3, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this facility.

        Our wholly-owned subsidiary CBRE Capital Markets has the following warehouse lines of credit: credit agreements with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., or JP Morgan, and BofA for the purpose of funding mortgage loans that will be resold, and a funding arrangement with Red Mortgage Capital Inc., or Red Capital, for the purpose of funding originations of multi-family property mortgage loans and a funding arrangement with Fannie Mae for the purpose of selling a percentage of certain closed multi-family loans.

        On November 15, 2005, CBRE Capital Markets entered into a secured credit agreement with JP Morgan to establish a warehouse line of credit. This agreement has been amended several times and as of September 30, 2009, provides for a $210.0 million senior secured revolving line of credit, bears interest at the daily Chase-London LIBOR plus 2.00% and has a maturity date of January 29, 2010.

        On April 16, 2008, CBRE Capital Markets entered into a secured credit agreement with BofA to establish a warehouse line of credit. This agreement has been amended several times and as of September 30, 2009, provides for a $125.0 million senior secured revolving line of credit, bears interest at the daily one-month LIBOR plus 2.75% and has a maturity date of April 14, 2010.

        In February 2008, CBRE Capital Markets established a funding arrangement with Red Capital for the purpose of funding originations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae multi-family property mortgage loans. Each funding is separately approved on a transaction-by-transaction basis where Red Capital commits to purchase a 100% participation interest in qualifying mortgage loans that are subject to a rate-lock commitment from Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. Under this arrangement, a participation is funded when a mortgage loan is originated, on a servicing retained basis, subject to CBRE Capital Market's obligation to repurchase the participation interest upon ultimate sale of the mortgage loan to Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. The maximum availability to any one entity is $150.0 million and is reduced by any outstanding participation interests with any other entity. Additionally, no individual

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mortgage loan financed under the arrangement can exceed $50.0 million. Effective September 19, 2008, the rate on borrowings was the National City Bank one-month internal funds transfer rate plus 1.75%. Effective March 1, 2009, Red Capital established a new rate on borrowings of daily one-month LIBOR plus 2.50%. The funding arrangements will be terminated by Red Capital effective November 30, 2009. Any outstanding line balances must be completely settled and paid off by December 15, 2009.

        In August 2009, CBRE Capital Markets entered into a funding arrangement with Fannie Mae under its Multifamily As Soon As Pooled Plus Agreement and its Multifamily As Soon As Pooled Sale Agreement (ASAP Program). Under the ASAP Program, CBRE Capital Markets may elect, on a transaction by transaction basis, to sell a percentage of certain closed multifamily loans to Fannie Mae on an expedited basis. After all contingencies are satisfied, the ASAP Program requires that CBRE Capital Markets repurchase the interest in the multifamily loan previously sold to Fannie Mae followed by either a full delivery back to Fannie Mae via whole loan execution or a securitization into a mortgage backed security. Currently, the maximum outstanding under the ASAP Program cannot exceed $150.0 million and, between the sale date to Fannie Mae and the repurchase date by CBRE Capital Markets, the outstanding balance bears interest and is payable to Fannie Mae at the daily LIBOR rate plus 1.35% with a LIBOR floor of 0.35%.

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we had a maximum of $508.0 million of warehouse lines of credit principal outstanding. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $193.0 million and $210.5 million of warehouse lines of credit principal outstanding, respectively, which are included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, we had $193.0 million and $210.5 million of mortgage loans held for sale (warehouse receivables), which represented mortgage loans funded through the lines of credit that, while committed to be purchased, had not yet been purchased as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, and which are also included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        On July 31, 2006, CBRE Capital Markets entered into a revolving credit note with JP Morgan for the purpose of purchasing qualified investment securities, which include but are not limited to U.S. Treasury and Agency securities. This agreement has been amended several times and as of September 30, 2009, provides for a $100.0 million revolving credit note, bears interest at 0.50% and has a maturity date of January 29, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this revolving credit note.

        On April 30, 2007, Trammell Crow Company Acquisitions II, L.P. (Acquisitions II), a consolidated limited partnership within our Development Services segment, entered into a $100.0 million revolving credit agreement with WestLB AG, as administrative agent for a lender group. During the second quarter of 2009, Acquisitions II opted to reduce the amount available under this credit agreement to $50.0 million. Borrowings under this credit agreement are used to fund acquisitions of real estate prior to receipt of capital contributions from Acquisitions II investors and permanent project financing, and are limited to a portion of unfunded capital commitments of certain Acquisitions II investors. As of September 30, 2009, borrowing capacity under this agreement, net of outstanding amounts drawn, was $22.4 million. Borrowings under this agreement bear interest at the daily British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus 0.65% and this agreement expires on April 30, 2010. Subject to certain conditions, Acquisitions II can extend the maturity date of the credit facility for an additional term of not longer than six months. Borrowings under the line are non-recourse to us and are secured by the capital commitments of the investors in Acquisitions II. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there was $5.5 million and $8.0 million, respectively, outstanding under this revolving credit note included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        In connection with our acquisition of Westmark Realty Advisors in 1995 (now known as CB Richard Ellis Investors), we issued approximately $20.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The Westmark senior notes were redeemable at the discretion of the note holder and had a final

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maturity date of June 30, 2010. The interest rate on the Westmark senior notes was equal to the interest rate in effect for amounts outstanding under our Credit Agreement plus 12 basis points. The amount of the Westmark senior notes included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets was $1.1 million as of December 31, 2008. In January 2009, the remaining outstanding balance of $1.1 million was redeemed by the final note holder.

        Insignia, which we acquired in July 2003, issued loan notes as partial consideration for previous acquisitions of businesses in the United Kingdom. The acquisition loan notes are payable to the sellers of the previously acquired U.K. businesses and are secured by restricted cash deposits in approximately the same amount. The acquisition loan notes are redeemable semi-annually at the discretion of the note holder and have a final maturity date of April 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of the acquisition loan notes were outstanding and are included in short-term borrowings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        In July 2008, in connection with the purchase of the remaining 50% ownership interest we did not already own in our affiliate CB Richard Ellis Tucson, LLC, we issued a loan note that is payable to the seller. In June 2009, the purchase price was reduced, resulting in partial reduction of the loan amount by $1.2 million, with the remainder due on June 30, 2010. The amount of the CB Richard Ellis Tucson, LLC loan note included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $0.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

        A significant number of our subsidiaries in Europe have had a Euro cash pool loan since 2001, which is used to fund their short-term liquidity needs. The Euro cash pool loan is an overdraft line for our European operations issued by HSBC Bank. The Euro cash pool loan has no stated maturity date and bears interest at varying rates based on a base rate as defined by HSBC Bank plus 2.5%. At both September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding under this facility.

        Historically, we have maintained four DCPs in which, in prior years, our highly compensated employees, including members of management, were allowed to elect, prior to the beginning of each calendar year, to defer receipt of some or all of their compensation for the next year until a future distribution date and have it credited to one or more of several funds in the respective DCPs. Because a substantial majority of the deferrals under our DCPs had distribution dates based upon the end of a relevant participant's employment with us, we had an ongoing obligation to make distributions to these participants as they left our employment. In addition, in prior years, participants were permitted to make unscheduled in-service withdrawals of amounts deferred prior to January 1, 2005, subject to a 7.5% penalty.

        On November 5, 2008, based on prevailing market conditions, our board of directors authorized our Chief Executive Officer to modify or terminate our U.S. DCPs, subject to applicable regulatory requirements. We notified participants that we would merge the DCPs and modify the remaining DCP pursuant to the transition rules under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A to allow participants to make new distribution elections prior to December 31, 2008 to receive distributions of plan assets at dates they specified in 2009. In December of 2008, all of our DCPs were merged into one DCP. These actions also accelerated future distributions from the DCP of cash and shares of our Class A common stock to the participants of such DCP during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, but did not have a material effect on our consolidated statement of operations. The DCP is substantially fully-funded and the shares still to be distributed are included in our earnings per share calculations. In connection with 2009 distributions to the participants, we expect to receive a cash tax benefit of approximately $100 million. Upon completion of the distribution process, we expect the DCP will be terminated. Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were DCP liabilities of $4.1 million and $244.9 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

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        Our subsidiaries based in the United Kingdom maintain two contributory defined benefit pension plans to provide retirement benefits to existing and former employees participating in the plans. With respect to these plans, our historical policy has been to contribute annually an amount to fund pension cost as actuarially determined and as required by applicable laws and regulations. Our contributions to these plans are invested and, if these investments do not perform in the future as well as we expect, we will be required to provide additional funding to cover the shortfall. During 2007, we reached agreements with the active members of these plans to freeze future pension plan benefits. In return, the active members became eligible to enroll in the CBRE Group Personal Pension Plan, a defined contribution plan in the United Kingdom. The pension liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets was $21.3 million and $19.8 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

        We expect to contribute a total of $3.5 million to fund our pension plans for the year ending December 31, 2009, of which $2.5 million was funded as of September 30, 2009.

        We had outstanding letters of credit totaling $33.1 million as of September 30, 2009, excluding letters of credit for which we have outstanding liabilities already accrued on our consolidated balance sheet related to our subsidiaries' outstanding reserves for claims under certain insurance programs. These letters of credit are primarily executed by us in the normal course of business as well as in connection with certain insurance programs. The letters of credit expire at varying dates through July 2010.

        We had guarantees totaling $31.8 million as of September 30, 2009, excluding guarantees related to consolidated indebtedness and pension liabilities for which we have outstanding liabilities already accrued on our consolidated balance sheet as well as operating leases. These guarantees primarily consist of guarantees related to our defined benefit pension plans in the United Kingdom (in excess of our outstanding pension liability of $21.3 million as of September 30, 2009). The remaining guarantees include debt repayment guarantees of unconsolidated subsidiaries as well as various guarantees of management contracts in our operations overseas. The guarantee obligations related to debt repayment guarantees of unconsolidated subsidiaries expire at varying dates through November 2010. The other guarantees will expire at the end of each of the respective agreements.

        In addition, as of September 30, 2009, we had numerous completion and budget guarantees relating to development projects. These guarantees are made by us in the normal course of our Development Services business. Each of these guarantees requires us to complete construction of the relevant project within a specified timeframe and/or within a specified budget, with us potentially being liable for costs to complete in excess of such timeframe or budget. However, we generally have "guaranteed maximum price" contracts with reputable general contractors with respect to projects for which we provide these guarantees. These contracts are intended to pass the risk to such contractors. While there can be no assurance, we do not expect to incur any material losses under these guarantees.

        From time to time, we act as a general contractor with respect to construction projects. We do not consider these activities to be a material part of our business. In connection with these activities, we seek to subcontract construction work for certain projects to reputable subcontractors. Should construction defects arise relating to the underlying projects, we could potentially be liable to the client for the costs to repair such defects, although we would generally look to the subcontractor that performed the work to remedy the defect and also look to insurance policies that cover this work. While there can be no assurance, we do not expect to incur material losses with respect to construction defects.

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        In January 2008, CBRE Capital Markets entered into an agreement with Fannie Mae, under Fannie Mae's Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) Lender Program, to provide financing for apartments with five or more units. Under the DUS Program, CBRE Capital Markets originates, underwrites, closes and services loans without prior approval by Fannie Mae, and in selected cases, is subject to sharing up to one-third of any losses on loans issued under the DUS program. CBRE Capital Markets has funded loans subject to such loss sharing arrangements with unpaid principal balances of $770.0 million. Additionally, CBRE Capital Markets has funded loans under the DUS program that are not subject to loss sharing arrangements with unpaid principal balances of approximately $261.7 million. CBRE Capital Markets, under its agreement with Fannie Mae, must post cash reserves under formulas established by Fannie Mae to provide for sufficient capital in the event losses occur. As of September 30, 2009, CBRE Capital Markets had $1.0 million of cash reserved under this arrangement.

        An important part of the strategy for our Global Investment Management business involves investing our capital in certain real estate investments with our clients. These co-investments typically range from 2% to 5% of the equity in a particular fund. As of September 30, 2009, we had aggregate commitments of $46.9 million to fund future co-investments, of which $11.4 million is expected to be funded during the fourth quarter of 2009. In addition to required future capital contributions, some of the co-investment entities may request additional capital from us and our subsidiaries holding investments in those assets and the failure to provide these contributions could have adverse consequences to our interests in these investments.

        Additionally, an important part of our Development Services business strategy is to invest in unconsolidated real estate subsidiaries as a principal (in most cases co-investing with our clients). As of September 30, 2009, we had committed to fund $32.7 million of additional capital to these unconsolidated subsidiaries, which may be called at any time.

Seasonality

        A significant portion of our revenue is seasonal, which can affect an investor's ability to compare our financial condition and results of operations on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Historically, this seasonality has caused our revenue, operating income, net income and cash flow from operating activities to be lower in the first two quarters and higher in the third and fourth quarters of each year. While third quarter 2009 revenues did increase, there can be no assurance that the seasonality trend will occur in the fourth quarter of 2009 given current economic conditions. Earnings and cash flow have historically been particularly concentrated in the fourth quarter due to investors and companies focusing on completing transactions prior to calendar year-end. This has historically resulted in lower profits or a loss in the first and second quarters, with revenue and profitability improving in each subsequent quarter.

New Accounting Pronouncements

        In the third quarter of 2009, we adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, Codification literature (formerly known as Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 168). As a result, all references to accounting literature in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to the Codification literature.

        In December 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position SFAS No. 132R-1, "Employers' Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets," which is now included in the "Compensation-Retirement Benefits" Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, (Topic 715), requiring employers to provide additional disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or other post-retirement plan. These disclosures should principally include information detailing investment policies and strategies, the major categories of plan assets, the inputs and valuation techniques used to

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measure the fair value of plan assets and an understanding of significant concentrations of risk within plan assets. The disclosures required shall be provided for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the disclosure impact of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, "Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of SFAS No. 140," which is now included in the "Transfers and Servicing" Topic of the FASB ASC (Topic 860). Such literature eliminates the concept of a "qualifying special-purpose entity," changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures in order to enhance information reported to users of financial statements by providing greater transparency about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and an entity's continuing involvement in and exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets, effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)," which is now included in the "Consolidation" Topic of the FASB ASC (Topic 810). Such literature (1) addresses the elimination of the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity, (2) replaces the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which enterprise has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity and (3) provides more timely and useful information about an enterprise's involvement with a variable interest entity. This literature is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009, with earlier adoption prohibited. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

        In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, No. 2009-05 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820)—Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value." ASU No. 2009-05 provides clarification on measuring liabilities at fair value in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market is not available. ASU No. 2009-05 also clarifies that both a quoted price in an active market for an identical liability at the measurement date and the quoted price for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. This literature is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after August 28, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

        In September 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-12, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820)—Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its Equivalent)." This ASU provides amendments for the fair value measurement of investments to create a practical expedient to measure the fair value of an investment in certain entities on the basis of the net asset value per share of the investment (or its equivalent) determined as of the reporting entity's measurement date. Therefore, certain attributes of the investment (such as restrictions on redemption) and transaction prices from principal-to-principal or brokered transactions will not be considered in measuring the fair value of the investment if the practical expedient is used. The amendment in this ASU also requires disclosures by major category of investment about the attributes of those investments, such as the nature of any restrictions on the investor's ability to redeem its investments at measurement date, any unfunded commitments, and the investment strategies of the investees. ASU No. 2009-12 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

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Forward-Looking Statements

        This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "should," "propose," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "will" and similar terms and phrases are used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to identify forward-looking statements. These statements relate to analyses and other information based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements also relate to our future prospects, developments and business strategies.

        These forward-looking statements are made based on our management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These uncertainties and factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements.

        The following factors are among those, but are not only those, that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements:

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        Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties is contained in our other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        The information in this section should be read in connection with the information on market risk related to changes in interest rates and non-U.S. currency exchange rates in Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Our exposure to market risk consists of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations related to our international operations and changes in interest rates on debt obligations.

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, approximately 38.1% of our business was transacted in local currencies of foreign countries, the majority of which includes the euro, the British pound sterling, the Canadian dollar, the Hong Kong dollar, the Japanese yen, the Singapore dollar, the Australian dollar and the Indian rupee. We attempt to manage our exposure primarily by balancing assets and liabilities and maintaining cash positions in foreign currencies only at levels necessary for operating purposes. We routinely monitor our exposure to currency exchange rate changes in connection with transactions and sometimes enter into foreign currency exchange swap, option and forward contracts to limit our exposure to such transactions, as appropriate. In the normal course of business, we also sometimes utilize derivative financial instruments in the form of foreign currency exchange contracts to mitigate foreign currency exchange exposure resulting from inter-company loans, expected cash flow and earnings. We apply the "Derivatives and Hedging" Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) (Topic 815) when accounting for any such contracts. In all cases, we view derivative financial instruments as a risk management tool and, accordingly, do not engage in any speculative activities with respect to foreign currency.

        On December 22, 2008, we entered into a foreign currency exchange swap contract with an aggregate notional amount of 39.5 million British pounds sterling, which expired on February 18, 2009, at which time we entered into another contract with similar terms that was settled on April 6, 2009. On May 12, 2009, we entered into an option agreement to sell a notional amount of 25.0 million of Euros, which expires on December 29, 2009. On June 26, 2009, we entered into two option agreements, including one to sell a notional amount of 5.5 million of British pounds sterling, which was exercised on September 28, 2009, and one to sell 10.0 million of British pounds sterling, which expires on December 29, 2009. Included in the consolidated statements of operations were charges of $0.7 million and $2.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, resulting from net losses on foreign currency exchange option and swap contracts.

        We also enter into loan commitments that relate to the origination or acquisition of commercial mortgage loans that will be held for resale. FASB ASC Topic 815 requires that these commitments be recorded at their relative fair values as derivatives. The net impact on our financial position or earnings resulting from these derivatives contracts has not been significant.

        Based upon information from third-party banks, the estimated fair value of our senior secured term loans was approximately $1.6 billion at September 30, 2009. Based on dealers' quotes at September 30, 2009, the estimated fair value of our 11.625% senior subordinated notes was $459.1 million.

        On February 26, 2007, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $1.4 billion and a maturity date of December 31, 2009. The purpose of these interest rate swap agreements is to hedge potential changes to our cash flows due to the variable interest nature of our senior secured term loan facilities. On March 20, 2007, these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges. We incurred a loss on these interest rate swaps from the date we entered into the swaps up to the designation date of approximately $3.9 million. There was no hedge ineffectiveness for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. On March 20, 2008, the total notional amount of the interest rate swap agreements was reduced to $950.0 million and on March 20, 2009, was reduced

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further to $410.0 million. As of September 30, 2009, the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements was reflected as a $5.5 million liability and was included in other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

        We utilize sensitivity analyses to assess the potential effect of interest rate changes on our variable rate debt. If interest rates were to increase by 55 basis points, which would comprise approximately 10% of the weighted average interest rates of our outstanding variable rate debt, excluding notes payable on real estate, at September 30, 2009, the net impact would be an increase of $7.9 million on pre-tax loss and cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        We also have $554.9 million of notes payable on real estate as of September 30, 2009. Interest costs relating to notes payable on real estate include both interest that is expensed and interest that is capitalized as part of the cost of real estate. If interest rates were to increase by 10%, our total estimated interest cost related to these notes payable would increase by approximately $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. From time to time, we enter into interest rate swap and cap agreements in order to limit our interest expense related to our notes payable on real estate. If any of these agreements are not designated as effective hedges, then they are marked to market each period with the change in fair market value recognized in current period earnings. There was no significant net impact on our earnings resulting from gains and/or losses on interest rate swap and cap agreements associated with notes payable on real estate for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        Our policy for disclosure controls and procedures provides guidance on the evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures and is designed to ensure that all corporate disclosure is complete and accurate in all material respects and that all information required to be disclosed in the periodic reports submitted by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods and in the manner specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Our Disclosure Committee consisting of the principal accounting officer, general counsel, chief communication officer, senior officers of each significant business line and other select employees assisted the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer in this evaluation. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as required by the Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(c) as of the end of the period covered by this report.

        No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II.      OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.       LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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from disposition of these lawsuits will not have a material effect on our business, consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

        Set forth below and elsewhere in this report and in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission are risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this report and other public statements we make. Based on the information currently known to us, we believe that the matters discussed below identify the most significant risk factors affecting our business. However, the risks and uncertainties we face are not limited to those described below. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business.

         The success of our business is significantly related to general economic conditions and, accordingly, our business has been and could continue to be harmed by the economic slowdown and downturn in real estate asset values, property sales and leasing activities.

        Periods of economic slowdown or recession, significantly rising interest rates, declining employment levels, decreasing demand for real estate, declining real estate values, or the public perception that any of these events may occur, can reduce volumes for many of our business lines. These economic conditions have resulted in and could continue to result in a general decline in acquisition, disposition and leasing activity, as well as a general decline in the value of real estate and in rents, which in turn would reduce revenue from property management fees and brokerage commissions derived from property sales, leases and mortgage brokerage as well as revenues associated with investment management and/or development activities. In addition, these conditions have led and could continue to lead to a decline in property sales prices as well as a decline in funds invested in existing commercial real estate assets and properties planned for development. Because our development and investment strategy often entails making relatively modest investments alongside our investor clients, our ability to conduct these activities depends in part on the supply of investment capital for commercial real estate and related assets. Economic downturns have reduced, and may continue to reduce, the amount of loan originations and related servicing by our commercial mortgage brokerage business.

        During an economic downturn, it may also take longer for us to dispose of real estate investments or the selling prices may be lower than originally anticipated. As a result, the carrying value of our real estate investments may become impaired and we could record losses as a result of such impairment or we could experience reduced profitability related to declines in real estate values. Further, as a result of our debt level and the terms of our existing debt instruments, our exposure to adverse general economic conditions is heightened.

        Recently, the availability and cost of credit, a declining real estate market (in particular, in those markets in which we have generated significant transaction revenues in the past, such as the United States) and geopolitical issues have contributed to increased volatility and diminished expectations for the economy and the markets going forward. These factors, combined with volatile oil prices, declining business and consumer confidence and increased unemployment, have precipitated an economic slowdown and a global recession. The fragility of the credit markets and the current economic environment have impacted real estate services companies like ours through liquidity restrictions, falling transaction volumes, lower real estate valuations, market volatility and fluctuations, and loss of confidence. Similar to other commercial real estate services firms, our transaction volumes fell throughout 2008 and the first nine months of 2009 and our stock price has declined significantly.

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are unable to predict the likely duration and severity of the current disruption in financial markets and adverse economic conditions in the United States and other countries. Our revenues and profitability depend on the overall demand for our services from our clients. While it is possible that the increase in the number of distressed sales and resulting decrease in asset prices will eventually translate to greater market activity, the current overall reduction in sales transaction volume continues to materially and adversely impact our business.

        If the conditions prevalent in the economy and the real estate industry in 2008 and 2009 continue for an extended period or worsen in the future, our business performance and profitability could continue to fall. If this were to occur, we could fail to comply with certain financial covenants in our credit agreement which would force us to seek another waiver and amendment with the lenders under our credit agreement, and no assurance can be given that we will be able to obtain any necessary waivers or amendments on satisfactory terms, if at all. In addition, in an extreme deterioration of our business, we could have insufficient liquidity to meet our debt service obligations when they come due in future years. If we fail to meet our payment or other obligations under our credit agreement, the lenders under the agreement will be entitled to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the debt owed.

         Recent adverse developments in the credit markets and the risk of continued market deterioration have adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

        Our capital markets business, which includes debt and equity financing services, investment property sales, Global Investment Management and Development Services businesses, are sensitive to credit cost and availability as well as market place liquidity. Additionally, the revenues in all of our businesses are dependent to some extent on the overall volume of activity (and pricing) in the commercial real estate market. In 2008, the credit markets experienced a disruption of unprecedented magnitude. This disruption has reduced the availability and significantly increased the cost of most sources of funding. In some cases, these sources have been eliminated.

        Disruptions in the credit markets have adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our business of providing advisory services to owners, investors and occupiers of real estate in connection with the leasing, disposition and acquisition of property. If our clients are unable to procure credit on favorable terms, there may be fewer completed leasing transactions, dispositions and acquisitions of property. For example, during 2007, we generated approximately 12% of our revenue from U.S. investment property sales and financing activities. For 2008, largely due to credit market and liquidity disruptions, our U.S. investment property sales and financing activities accounted for only approximately 7% of our revenue. U.S. investment property sales and financing activity remained weak through the first nine months of 2009. In addition, if purchasers of real estate are not able to procure favorable financing resulting in the lack of disposition opportunities for our funds and projects, our Global Investment Management and Development Services businesses will be unable to generate incentive fees and we may also experience losses of co-invested equity capital if the disruption causes a permanent decline in the value of investments made.

        The scope of the recent credit market disruption has been well beyond what any market participant anticipated. As a result, the depth and duration of the current credit market and liquidity disruptions are impossible to predict. This limits our ability to develop future business plans and we believe that it limits the ability of other participants in the credit markets and commercial real estate markets to do so as well. This uncertainty may lead market participants to act more conservatively than in recent history, which may amplify decreases in demand and pricing in the markets we serve.

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         Our debt instruments impose operating and financial restrictions on us and, in the event of a default, all of our borrowings would become immediately due and payable.

        Our debt instruments, including our credit agreement, impose, and the terms of any future debt may impose, operating and other restrictions on us and many of our subsidiaries. These restrictions will affect, and in many respects will limit or prohibit, our ability and our guarantor subsidiaries' abilities to:

        As detailed below, our credit agreement contains financial covenants that currently require us to maintain a maximum leverage ratio of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in our credit agreement) to total debt less available cash and a minimum coverage ratio of interest. Our ability to meet these financial ratios can be affected by events beyond our control, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to meet those ratios when required. Due to the decline in Consolidated EBITDA in recent periods, and if our Consolidated EBITDA continues to decline in future periods, and we are unable to negotiate any additional amendment to our credit agreement, we may be unable to comply with the financial covenants under our credit agreement in future periods. We significantly reduced our cost structure during 2008 and have continued to further reduce costs in 2009. As a result, our 2009 projections show that we will be well within compliance with the minimum coverage ratio and the maximum leverage ratio. We continue to monitor our projected compliance with these financial ratios and other terms of our credit agreement.

        A breach of any of these restrictive covenants or the inability to comply with the required financial ratios could result in a default under our debt instruments. If any such default occurs, the lenders under our credit agreement may elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable. The lenders under our credit agreement also have the right in these circumstances to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings. If we are unable to repay outstanding borrowings when due, the lenders under our credit agreement will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the debt, which collateral is described in the immediately following risk factor. If the debt under our credit agreement were to be accelerated, we cannot give assurance that this collateral would be sufficient to repay our debt.

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         If we fail to meet our payment or other obligations under our credit agreement, the lenders under such credit agreement could foreclose on, and acquire control of, substantially all of our assets.

        Our credit agreement is jointly and severally guaranteed by us and substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries. Borrowings under our credit agreement are secured by a pledge of substantially all of the capital stock of our U.S. subsidiaries and 65% of the capital stock of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries. In addition, in connection with any amendment to our credit agreement, we may need to grant additional collateral to the lenders.

         Our substantial leverage and debt service obligations could harm our ability to operate our business, remain in compliance with debt covenants and make payments on our debt.

        We are highly leveraged and have significant debt service obligations. As of September 30, 2009, our total debt, excluding notes payable on real estate and warehouse lines of credit, was approximately $2.2 billion. For the year ended December 31, 2008 and the nine months ended September 30, 2009, our interest expense was approximately $167.2 million and $136.3 million, respectively. Our level of indebtedness increases the possibility that we may be unable to generate cash sufficient to pay when due the principal of, interest on or other amounts due in respect of our indebtedness. In addition, we may incur additional debt from time to time to finance strategic acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or for other purposes, subject to the restrictions contained in the documents governing our indebtedness. If we incur additional debt, the risks associated with our leverage, including our ability to service our debt, would increase. If we are required to seek an amendment to our credit agreement, our debt service obligations may be substantially increased.

        Our debt could have other important consequences, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

        From time to time, Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. rate our significant outstanding debt. These ratings and any downgrades thereof may impact our ability to borrow under any new agreements in the future, as well as the interest rates and other terms of any current or future borrowings, and could also cause a decline in the market price of our Class A common stock.

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        We cannot be certain that our earnings will be sufficient to allow us to pay principal and interest on our debt and meet our other obligations. If we do not have sufficient earnings, we may be required to seek to refinance all or part of our existing debt, sell assets, borrow more money or sell more securities, none of which we can guarantee that we will be able to do and which, if accomplished, may adversely impact our stock price.

         We are not restricted in the amount of additional recourse debt we are able to incur, which may intensify the risks associated with our leverage, including our ability to service our indebtedness.

        Subject to the maximum amounts of indebtedness permitted by our credit agreement covenants, we are not restricted in the amount of additional recourse debt we are able to incur in connection with the financing of our development activities, and we may in the future incur such indebtedness in order to decrease the amount of equity we invest in these activities. Subject to certain covenants in our various bank credit agreements, we are also not restricted in the amount of additional recourse debt CBRE Capital Markets may incur in connection with funding loan originations for multi-family properties having prior purchase commitments by a government sponsored entity.

         The deteriorating financial condition and/or results of operations of certain of our clients could adversely affect our business.

        We could be adversely affected by the actions and deteriorating financial condition and results of operations of certain of our clients. Our clients include companies in the financial services industry, including commercial banks, investment banks and insurance companies, as well as the automobile industry. Defaults or non-performance by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services institutions, or the financial services industry generally, have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by one or more of our clients, which in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

        Any of our clients may experience a downturn in its business that may weaken its results of operations and financial condition. As a result, a client may fail to make payments when due, become insolvent or declare bankruptcy. For example, in 2008, a significant customer of our outsourcing business, Washington Mutual, was seized by federal regulators and sold to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Any client bankruptcy or insolvency, or the failure of any client to make payments when due could result in material losses to our company. In particular, if any of our significant clients becomes insolvent or suffers a downturn in its business, it may seriously harm our business. Bankruptcy filings by or relating to one of our clients could bar us from collecting pre-bankruptcy debts from that client. A client bankruptcy would delay our efforts to collect past due balances and could ultimately preclude full collection of these amounts. Any unsecured claim we hold against a bankrupt entity may be paid only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of unsecured claims. We may recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims in the event of the bankruptcy of a large client, which would adversely impact our financial condition. We expect that the increasing weakness in the global economy will put additional financial stress on clients, which may in turn negatively impact our ability to collect our receivables fully or in a timely manner.

        Additionally, while no individual client accounted for more than 3% of our revenues on a global basis in 2008, certain corporate services and property management client agreements require that we advance payroll and other vendor costs on behalf of clients. If such a client were to file bankruptcy or otherwise fail, we also may not be able to obtain reimbursement for the severance obligations we would incur as a result of the loss of the client.

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         Our goodwill and other intangible assets could become further impaired, which may require us to take significant non-cash charges against earnings.

        Under current accounting guidelines, we must assess, at least annually and potentially more frequently, whether the value of our goodwill and other intangible assets has been impaired. Any impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets as a result of such analysis would result in a non-cash charge against earnings, which charge could materially adversely affect our reported results of operations and our stock price. Due to the continuing economic uncertainty and credit crisis, we determined in December 2008 that the negative impact of the current global economic slowdown and resulting decline in our stock price represented an adverse change in our business climate, requiring us to undertake an interim evaluation of our goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we incurred charges of $1.2 billion in connection with the impairment of goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets. As of September 30, 2009, our recorded goodwill was approximately $1.3 billion; our other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, was approximately $320 million; and our total CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. stockholders' equity was approximately $299 million. As of September 30, 2009, our book value per share was $1.02. A significant and sustained decline in our future cash flows, a significant adverse change in the economic environment, slower growth rates or if our stock price falls below our net book value per share for a sustained period, it could result in the need to perform additional impairment analysis in future periods. If we were to conclude that a future write-down of goodwill or other intangible assets is necessary, then we would record such additional charges, which could materially adversely affect our results of operations.

         Our success depends upon the retention of our senior management, as well as our ability to attract and retain qualified and experienced employees (including those acquired through acquisitions).

        Our continued success is highly dependent upon the efforts of our executive officers and other key employees, including Brett White, our Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. White and certain other key employees are not parties to employment agreements with us. We also are highly dependent upon the retention of our property sales and leasing professionals, who generate a significant majority of our revenues, as well as other revenue producing professionals. The departure of any of our key employees (including those acquired through acquisitions), or the loss of a significant number of key revenue producers, if we are unable to quickly hire and integrate qualified replacements, could cause our business, financial condition and results of operations to suffer. In addition, the growth of our business is largely dependent upon our ability to attract and retain qualified support personnel in all areas of our business, including brokerage and property management personnel. Competition for these personnel is intense and we may not be able to successfully recruit, integrate or retain sufficiently qualified personnel. We use equity incentives to retain and incentivize our key personnel. In 2008, our stock price declined significantly, resulting in the decline in value of our previously provided equity incentives, which may result in an increased risk of loss of these key personnel. If we are unable to attract and retain these qualified personnel, our growth may be limited and our business and operating results could suffer.

         Our international operations subject us to social, political and economic risks of doing business in foreign countries.

        We conduct a significant portion of our business and employ a substantial number of people outside of the United States and as a result, we are subject to risks associated with doing business globally. During 2008, we generated approximately 39% of our revenue from operations outside the United States. Circumstances and developments related to international operations that could

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negatively affect our business, financial condition or results of operations include, but are not limited to, the following factors:

        We have committed additional resources to expand our worldwide sales and marketing activities, to globalize our service offerings and products in selected markets and to develop local sales and support channels. If we are unable to successfully implement these plans, to maintain adequate long-term strategies that successfully manage the risks associated with our global business or to adequately manage operational fluctuations, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be harmed.

        In addition, our international operations and, specifically, the ability of our non-U.S. subsidiaries to dividend or otherwise transfer cash among our subsidiaries, including transfers of cash to pay interest and principal on our debt, may be affected by currency exchange control regulations, transfer pricing regulations and potentially adverse tax consequences, among other things.

         Our revenue and earnings may be adversely affected by foreign currency fluctuations.

        Our revenue from non-U.S. operations is denominated primarily in the local currency where the associated revenue was earned. During 2008, approximately 39% of our revenue was transacted in currencies of foreign countries, the majority of which included the Euro, the British pound sterling, the Canadian dollar, the Hong Kong dollar, the Japanese yen, the Singapore dollar, the Australian dollar and the Indian rupee. Thus, we may experience fluctuations in revenues and earnings because of corresponding fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

        We have made significant acquisitions of non-U.S. companies and we may acquire additional foreign companies in the future. As we increase our foreign operations, fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the other currencies in which we may generate earnings could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. Due to the constantly changing currency exposures to which we are subject and the volatility of currency exchange rates, we cannot predict the effect of exchange rate fluctuations upon future operating results. In addition, fluctuations in currencies relative to the U.S. dollar may make it more difficult to perform period-to-period comparisons of our reported results of operations.

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        From time to time, our management uses currency hedging instruments, including foreign currency forward and option contracts and borrows in foreign currencies. Economic risks associated with these hedging instruments include unexpected fluctuations in inflation rates, which impact cash flow relative to paying down debt, and unexpected changes in the underlying net asset position.

         Our growth has benefited significantly from acquisitions, which may not be available in the future.

        A significant component of our growth has occurred through acquisitions, including our acquisition of Insignia in July 2003 and our acquisition of Trammell Crow Company in December 2006. Any future growth through acquisitions will be partially dependent upon the continued availability of suitable acquisition candidates at favorable prices and upon advantageous terms and conditions, which may not be available to us, as well as sufficient liquidity and credit to fund these acquisitions. In addition, acquisitions involve risks that the businesses acquired will not perform in accordance with expectations and that business judgments concerning the value, strengths and weaknesses of businesses acquired will prove incorrect. Future acquisitions and any necessary related financings also may involve significant transaction-related expenses. For example, through December 31, 2008, we incurred $200.9 million of transaction-related expenditures in connection with our acquisition of Insignia in 2003 and $196.6 million of transaction-related expenditures in connection with our acquisition of Trammell Crow Company in 2006. Transaction-related expenditures include severance costs, lease termination costs, transaction costs, deferred financing costs and merger-related costs, among others. We incurred our final transaction expenditures with respect to the Insignia acquisition in the third quarter of 2004 and the Trammell Crow Company acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2007.

         If we acquire companies in the future, we may experience integration costs and the acquired businesses may not perform as we expect.

        We have had, and may continue to experience, difficulties in integrating operations and accounting systems acquired from other companies. These challenges include the diversion of management's attention from other business concerns and the potential loss of our key employees or those of the acquired operations. We believe that most acquisitions will initially have an adverse impact on operating and net income. Acquisitions also frequently involve significant costs related to integrating information technology, accounting and management services and rationalizing personnel levels. In connection with the Insignia acquisition, we have incurred $41.9 million of expenses through December 31, 2008, which are related to the integration of Insignia's business lines, as well as accounting and other systems, into our own. Additionally, through December 31, 2008, we have incurred $53.5 million of integration expenses associated with the acquisition of Trammell Crow Company.

        If we are unable to fully integrate the accounting and other systems of the businesses we acquire, we may not be able to effectively manage them. Moreover, the integration process itself may be disruptive to our business as it requires coordination of geographically diverse organizations and implementation of new accounting and information technology systems.

         If the properties that we manage fail to perform, then our financial condition and results of operations could be harmed.

        The revenue we generate from our asset services line of business is generally a percentage of aggregate rent collections from properties, although many management agreements provide for a specified minimum management fee. Accordingly, our success partially depends upon the performance of the properties we manage. The performance of these properties will depend upon the following factors, among others, many of which are partially or completely outside of our control:

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         Our real estate investment and co-investment activities subject us to real estate investment risks which could cause fluctuations in earnings and cash flow.

        An important part of the strategy for our Global Investment Management business involves investing our capital in certain real estate investments with our clients. As of September 30, 2009, we had committed $46.9 million to fund future co-investments. We expect that approximately $11.4 million of these commitments will be funded during the fourth quarter of 2009. In addition to required future capital contributions, some of the co-investment entities may request additional capital from us and our subsidiaries holding investments in those assets, and the failure to provide these contributions could have adverse consequences to our interests in these investments. These adverse consequences could include damage to our reputation with our co-investment partners and clients, as well as the necessity of obtaining alternative funding from other sources that may be on disadvantageous terms for us and the other co-investors. Providing co-investment financing is a very important part of our Global Investment Management business, which would suffer if we were unable to make these investments. Although our debt instruments contain restrictions that limit our ability to provide capital to the entities holding direct or indirect interests in co-investments, we may provide this capital in many instances.

        Selective investment in real estate projects is an important part of our Development Services business strategy and there is an inherent risk of loss of our investment. As of September 30, 2009, we had approximately 70 consolidated real estate projects with invested equity of $46.9 million and $5.7 million of notes payable on real estate that are recourse to us (in addition to being recourse to the single-purpose entity that holds the real estate asset and is the primary obligor on the note payable). In addition, at September 30, 2009, we were involved as a principal (in most cases, co-investing with our clients) in approximately 40 unconsolidated real estate subsidiaries with invested equity of $37.8 million and had committed additional capital to these unconsolidated subsidiaries of $32.7 million. We also guaranteed notes payable of these unconsolidated subsidiaries of $5.9 million.

        During the ordinary course of our Development Services business, we provide numerous completion and budget guarantees relating to development projects. Each of these guarantees requires us to complete the relevant project within a specified timeframe and/or within a specified budget, with us potentially being liable for costs to complete in excess of such timeframe or budget. While we generally have "guaranteed maximum price" contracts with reputable general contractors with respect to projects for which we provide these guarantees (which are intended to pass most of the risk to such contractors), there can be no assurance that we will not have to perform under any such guarantees. If we are required to perform under a significant number of such guarantees, it could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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the recognition of any related gain or loss. The current economic environment has further reduced opportunities for disposition of these investments. Risks associated with these activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

         Poor performance of the investment programs that our Global Investment Management business manages would cause a decline in our revenue, net income and cash flow and could adversely affect our ability to raise capital for future programs.

        In the event that any of the investment programs that our Global Investment Management business manages were to perform poorly, our revenue, net income and cash flow could decline because the value of the assets we manage would decrease, which would result in a reduction in some of our management fees, and our investment returns would decrease, resulting in a reduction in the incentive compensation we earn. Moreover, we could experience losses on co-investments of our own capital in such programs as a result of poor performance. Investors and potential investors in our programs continually assess our performance, and our ability to raise capital for existing and future programs will depend on our continued satisfactory performance. Poor performance could make it more difficult for us to raise new capital and maintain our current fee structure.

         We are subject to substantial litigation risks and may face significant liabilities and damage to our professional reputation as a result of litigation allegations and negative publicity.

        The investment decisions we make in our Global Investment Management business and the activities of our investment professionals on behalf of our clients may subject them and us to the risk of third-party litigation arising from investor dissatisfaction with the performance of our programs and a variety of other litigation claims, including allegations that we improperly exercised judgment, discretion, control or influence over client investments or that we breached fiduciary duties to clients.

        To the extent investors in our programs suffer losses resulting from fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct or other similar misconduct, investors may have remedies against us, our investment programs or funds or our employees under the federal securities law and state law. Moreover, we are exposed to risks of litigation or investigation by investors and regulators relating to our having engaged in transactions that presented conflicts of interest that were not properly addressed.

        If any lawsuits were brought against us and resulted in a finding of substantial legal liability, whether or not the lawsuit had merit, it could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations or cause significant reputational harm to us, which could materially impact our business. We depend on our business relationships and our reputation for integrity and high-caliber professional services to attract and retain clients across our overall business, as well as investors for our Global Investment Management business. As a result, allegations by private litigants or regulators of improper conduct by us, whether the ultimate outcome is favorable or unfavorable to us, as well as negative publicity and press speculation about us or our investment activities, whether or not valid, may harm our reputation and damage our business prospects both in our Global Investment Management business and our other global businesses.

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         Our joint venture activities involve unique risks that are often outside of our control which, if realized, could harm our business.

        We have utilized joint ventures for commercial investments and local brokerage and other affiliations both in the United States and internationally, and although we currently have no specific plans to do so, we may acquire minority interests in other joint ventures in the future. In many of these joint ventures, we may not have the right or power to direct the management and policies of the joint ventures and other participants may take action contrary to our instructions or requests and against our policies and objectives. In addition, the other participants may become bankrupt or have economic or other business interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours. If a joint venture participant acts contrary to our interest, it could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

         We have numerous significant competitors and potential future competitors, some of which may have greater financial and operational resources than we do.

        We compete across a variety of business disciplines within the commercial real estate services industry, including investment management, tenant representation, corporate services, construction and development management, property management, agency leasing, valuation and commercial mortgage brokerage. With respect to each of our business disciplines, we cannot give assurance that we will be able to continue to compete effectively or maintain our current fee arrangements or margin levels or that we will not encounter increased competition. Each of the business disciplines in which we compete is highly competitive on an international, national, regional and local level. Although we are the largest commercial real estate services firm in the world in terms of 2008 revenue, our relative competitive position varies significantly across product and service categories and geographic areas. Depending on the product or service, we face competition from other real estate service providers, in-house corporate real estate departments, developers, institutional lenders, insurance companies, investment banking firms, investment managers, and accounting and consulting firms, some of which may have greater financial resources than we do. In addition, future changes in laws could lead to the entry of other competitors, such as financial institutions. Many of our competitors are local or regional firms. Although substantially smaller than us, some of these competitors are larger on a local or regional basis. We are also subject to competition from other large national and multi-national firms that have similar service competencies to ours. There has been a significant increase in recent years in real estate ownership by REITs, many of which self-manage most of their real estate assets. Continuation of this trend could shrink the asset base available to be managed by third-party service providers and thereby decrease the demand for our services. In general, there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively, to maintain current fee levels or margins, or maintain or increase our market share.

         A significant portion of our operations are concentrated in California and our business could be harmed due to the ongoing economic downturn in the California real estate markets.

        During 2008 and 2007, approximately 10% of our revenue was generated from transactions originating in California. As a result of the geographic concentration in California, the current economic downturn in the California commercial real estate market and in the local economies in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County could harm our results of operations. Negative conditions in these or other significant commercial real estate submarkets could disproportionately affect our business as compared to competitors who have less or different geographic concentrations.

         Our results of operations vary significantly among quarters during each calendar year, which makes comparisons of our quarterly results difficult.

        A significant portion of our revenue is seasonal. Historically, this seasonality has caused our revenue, operating income, net income and cash flow from operating activities to be lower in the first

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two quarters and higher in the third and fourth quarters of each year. The concentration of earnings and cash flow in the fourth quarter is due to an industry-wide focus on completing transactions toward the fiscal year-end. This has historically resulted in lower profits or a loss in the first and second quarters, with profits growing (or losses decreasing) in each subsequent quarter. This variance among quarters during each calendar year makes comparison between such quarters difficult, but does not generally affect the comparison of the same quarters during different calendar years.

         We license the use of the Trammell Crow trade name and this license is not exclusive and may be revoked.

        We have a license agreement with an affiliate of Crow Holdings that allows us to use the name "Trammell Crow" perpetually throughout the world in any business except the residential real estate business, although we can use this name in serving certain mixed-use properties or in providing investment sales brokerage services to buyers and sellers of multi-family residential facilities. This license can be revoked if we fail to maintain certain quality standards or infringe upon certain of the licensor's intellectual property rights. If we lose the right to use the Trammell Crow name, our Development Services business could suffer significantly.

        The license agreement permits certain existing uses of the name "Trammell Crow" by affiliates of Crow Holdings. The use of the Trammell Crow name or other similar names by third parties may create confusion or reduce the value associated with the Trammell Crow name.

         If we fail to comply with laws and regulations applicable to us in our role as a real estate broker, mortgage broker, property/facility manager or developer, we may incur significant financial penalties.

        We are subject to numerous federal, state, local and non-U.S. laws and regulations specific to the services we perform in our business, as well as laws of broader applicability, such as tax, securities and employment laws. Brokerage of real estate sales and leasing transactions and the provision of property management and valuation services require us to maintain applicable licenses in each U.S. state in which we perform these services. If we fail to maintain our licenses or conduct these activities without a license, or violate any of the regulations covering our licenses, we may be required to pay fines (including treble damages in certain states) or return commissions received or have our licenses suspended or revoked. In addition, our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, CBRE Investors, is subject to laws and regulations as a registered investment advisor and compliance failures or regulatory action could adversely affect our business. As the size and scope of commercial real estate transactions have increased significantly during the past several years, both the difficulty of ensuring compliance with numerous state licensing regimes and the possible loss resulting from non-compliance have increased. Furthermore, the laws and regulations applicable to our business, both within and outside of the United States, also may change in ways that increase the costs of compliance.

         We may have liabilities in connection with real estate brokerage and property management activities.

        As a licensed real estate broker, we and our licensed employees are subject to regulatory due diligence, disclosure and standard-of-care obligations. Failure to fulfill these obligations could subject us or our employees to litigation from parties who purchased, sold or leased properties that we or they brokered or managed. We could become subject to claims by participants in real estate sales, as well as building owners and companies for whom we provide management services, claiming that we did not fulfill our regulatory and fiduciary obligations.

        In addition, in our property management business, we hire and supervise third-party contractors to provide construction and engineering services for our managed properties. While our role is limited to that of an agent for the owner, we may be subject to claims for construction defects or other similar

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actions. Adverse outcomes of real estate brokerage or property management litigation could negatively impact our business, financial condition or results of operations.

         We may be subject to environmental liability as a result of our role as a property or facility manager or developer of real estate.

        Various laws and regulations impose liability on real property owners or operators for the cost of investigating, cleaning up or removing contamination caused by hazardous or toxic substances at a property. In our role as a property or facility manager or developer, we could be held liable as an operator for such costs. This liability may be imposed without regard to the legality of the original actions and without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. Liability under some of these laws may be joint and several, meaning that one liable party could be held responsible for all costs related to a contaminated site despite the existence of other liable parties. If we fail to disclose environmental issues, we could also be liable to a buyer or lessee of a property. In addition, some environmental laws create a lien on the contaminated site in favor of the government for damages and costs incurred in connection with the contamination. If we incur any such liability, our business could suffer significantly as it could be difficult for us to develop or sell such properties, or borrow funds using such properties as collateral. Additionally, liabilities incurred to comply with more stringent future environmental requirements could adversely affect any or all of our lines of business.

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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
  Description
  3.1   Restated Certificate of Incorporation of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. filed on June 16, 2004, as amended by the Certificate of Amendment filed on June 4, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 10, 2009)

 

3.2

 

Amended and Restated By-laws of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 5, 2008)

 

4.1(a)

 

Securityholders' Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2001 ("Securityholders' Agreement"), by and among, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., Blum Strategic Partners, L.P., Blum Strategic Partners II, L.P., Blum Strategic Partners II GmbH & Co. KG, FS Equity Partners III, L.P., FS Equity Partners International, L.P., Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, DLJ Investment Funding,  Inc., The Koll Holding Company, Frederic V. Malek, the management investors named therein and the other persons from time to time party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 25 to Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D with respect to CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. filed with the SEC on July 25, 2001)

 

4.1(b)

 

Amendment and Waiver to Securityholders' Agreement, dated as of April 14, 2004, by and among, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. and the other parties to the Securityholders' Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2(b) of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC (No. 333-112867) on April 30, 2004)

 

4.1(c)

 

Second Amendment and Waiver to Securityholders' Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2004, by and among CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. and certain of the other parties to the Securityholders' Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2(c) of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC (No. 333-120445) on November 24, 2004)

 

4.1(d)

 

Third Amendment and Waiver to Securityholders' Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2005, by and among CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. and the other parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 2, 2005)

 

4.2(a)

 

Indenture, dated as of June 18, 2009, among CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., the other guarantors party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, for the 11.625% Senior Subordinated Notes Due June 15, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 23, 2009)

 

4.2(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 10, 2009, among CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., CBRE Loan Services, Inc., the other guarantors party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, for the 11.625% Senior Subordinated Notes Due June 15, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 10, 2009)

 

4.3

 

Form of Exchange Note (included in Exhibit 4.3)

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Exhibit
Number
  Description
  4.4   Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 15, 2009, among CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., the other guarantors party thereto, and Banc of America Securities LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., as representatives of the initial purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 23, 2009)

 

10.1(a)

 

Amendment No. 1, dated as of August 6, 2009, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2009, among CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., certain subsidiaries of CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., the lenders parties thereto and Credit Suisse, as administrative agent and collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 12, 2009)

 

10.1(b)

 

Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of August 24, 2009, relating to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2009, among CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., certain subsidiaries of CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., the lenders parties thereto and Credit Suisse, as administrative agent and collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 28, 2009)

 

10.2

 

Supplement No. 1, dated as of September 10, 2009, between CBRE Loan Services, Inc. and Credit Suisse, as collateral agent, to the Amended and Restated Guarantee and Pledge Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2009, by and among CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., certain subsidiaries of CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. and Credit Suisse, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 10, 2009)

 

11

 

Statement concerning Computation of Per Share Earnings (filed as Note 15 of the Consolidated Financial Statements)

 

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to §302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to §302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

32

 

Certifications by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

*
Filed herewith

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

    CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC.

Date: November 9, 2009

 

/s/ ROBERT E. SULENTIC

Robert E. Sulentic
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)

Date: November 9, 2009

 

/s/ GIL BOROK

Gil Borok
Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer)

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