Document And Entity Information
Document And Entity Information | 12 Months Ended |
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Document Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | Colliers International Group Inc. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000913353 |
Trading Symbol | cigi |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes |
Document Type | 40-F |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2020 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY |
Amendment Flag | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Subordinate Voting Shares |
Multiple Voting Shares [Member] | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 1,325,694 |
Subordinate Voting Shares [Member] | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 38,519,517 |
Consolidated Statements of Earn
Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Revenues (note 28) | $ 2,786,857 | $ 3,045,811 |
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) | 1,740,860 | 1,959,544 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 709,665 | 744,874 |
Depreciation | 39,349 | 33,391 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 86,557 | 61,273 |
Acquisition-related items (note 6) | 45,848 | 28,532 |
Operating earnings | 164,578 | 218,197 |
Interest expense, net | 30,949 | 29,452 |
Equity earnings from unconsolidated investments | (2,919) | (2,065) |
Other income, net (note 7) | 13 | 212 |
Earnings before income tax | 136,535 | 190,598 |
Income tax expense (note 22) | 42,046 | 53,013 |
Net earnings | 94,489 | 137,585 |
Non-controlling interest share of earnings | 29,572 | 26,829 |
Non-controlling interest redemption increment (note 18) | 15,843 | 7,853 |
Net earnings attributable to Company | $ 49,074 | $ 102,903 |
Net earnings per common share (note 20) | ||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 1.23 | $ 2.60 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 1.22 | $ 2.57 |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Net earnings | $ 94,489 | $ 137,585 |
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 2,591 | (185) |
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net of tax | (2,448) | (4,073) |
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax | (753) | (811) |
Comprehensive earnings | 93,879 | 132,516 |
Less: Comprehensive earnings attributable to non-controlling interests | 39,620 | 35,559 |
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Company | $ 54,259 | $ 96,957 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Current assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 156,614 | $ 114,993 |
Restricted cash | 20,919 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $25,632 (December 31, 2019 - $9,131) (note 16) | 372,149 | 393,945 |
Contract assets (note 28) | 61,101 | 42,772 |
Warehouse receivables (note 25) | 232,207 | |
Income tax recoverable | 15,041 | 10,435 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (note 8) | 177,780 | 145,171 |
Real estate assets held for sale (note 5) | 10,741 | |
Total current assets | 1,035,811 | 718,057 |
Other receivables | 14,989 | 16,678 |
Contract assets (note 28) | 5,335 | 6,162 |
Other assets (note 8) | 74,355 | 69,510 |
Fixed assets (note 10) | 129,221 | 107,197 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets (note 9) | 288,134 | 263,639 |
Deferred tax assets, net (note 22) | 45,008 | 37,420 |
Intangible assets (note 11) | 610,330 | 477,454 |
Goodwill (note 12) | 1,088,984 | 949,221 |
Real estate assets held for sale (note 5) | 247,376 | |
Total noncurrent assets | 2,256,356 | 2,174,657 |
Total assets | 3,292,167 | 2,892,714 |
Current liabilities | ||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 297,766 | 261,910 |
Accrued compensation | 450,894 | 495,374 |
Income tax payable | 26,783 | 15,756 |
Contract liabilities (note 28) | 21,076 | 24,133 |
Long-term debt - current (note 13) | 9,024 | 4,223 |
Contingent acquisition consideration - current (note 25) | 5,802 | 16,813 |
Warehouse credit facilities (note 15) | 218,018 | |
Operating lease liabilities (note 9) | 78,923 | 69,866 |
Liabilities related to real estate assets held for sale (note 5) | 36,191 | |
Total current liabilities | 1,108,286 | 924,266 |
Long-term debt - non-current (note 13) | 470,871 | 607,181 |
Contingent acquisition consideration (note 25) | 109,841 | 68,180 |
Operating lease liabilities (note 9) | 251,680 | 229,224 |
Other liabilities | 48,525 | 31,693 |
Deferred tax liabilities, net (note 22) | 50,523 | 28,018 |
Convertible notes (note 14) | 223,957 | |
Liabilities related to real estate assets held for sale (note 5) | 127,703 | |
Total noncurrent liabilities | 1,155,397 | 1,091,999 |
Redeemable non-controlling interests (note 18) | 442,375 | 359,150 |
Shareholders' equity | ||
Common shares (note 19) | 457,993 | 442,153 |
Contributed surplus | 66,971 | 60,706 |
Retained earnings | 119,421 | 77,181 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (61,979) | (67,164) |
Total Company shareholders' equity | 582,406 | 512,876 |
Non-controlling interests | 3,703 | 4,423 |
Total shareholders' equity | 586,109 | 517,299 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 3,292,167 | $ 2,892,714 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Accounts receivable, allowance | $ 25,632 | $ 9,131 |
Consolidated Statements of Shar
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Common Stock [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Retained Earnings [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Total |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018 | 39,213,136 | |||||||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | $ 415,805 | $ 54,717 | $ (21,751) | $ (61,218) | $ 4,420 | $ 391,973 | ||||||
Net earnings | 137,585 | 137,585 | ||||||||||
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax | (811) | (811) | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | (185) | (185) | ||||||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net of tax | (4,073) | (4,073) | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss attributable to NCI | (877) | 233 | (644) | |||||||||
NCI share of earnings | (26,829) | 2,270 | (24,559) | |||||||||
NCI redemption increment | (7,853) | (7,853) | ||||||||||
Distributions to NCI | (2,305) | (2,305) | ||||||||||
Acquisitions of businesses, net | (195) | (195) | ||||||||||
Subsidiaries’ equity transactions | 2,567 | 2,567 | ||||||||||
Stock option expense | 7,831 | $ 7,831 | ||||||||||
Stock options exercised (in shares) | 632,075 | 632,075 | ||||||||||
Stock options exercised | $ 26,348 | (4,409) | $ 21,939 | |||||||||
Dividends | (3,971) | (3,971) | ||||||||||
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 | 39,845,211 | |||||||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ (2,824) | $ (2,824) | $ 442,153 | 60,706 | 77,181 | (67,164) | 4,423 | 517,299 | ||||
Net earnings | 94,489 | 94,489 | ||||||||||
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax | (753) | (753) | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 2,591 | 2,591 | ||||||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net of tax | (2,448) | (2,448) | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss attributable to NCI | 5,795 | (154) | 5,641 | |||||||||
NCI share of earnings | (29,572) | 2,023 | (27,549) | |||||||||
NCI redemption increment | (15,843) | (15,843) | ||||||||||
Distributions to NCI | (2,524) | (2,524) | ||||||||||
Acquisitions of businesses, net | (65) | (65) | ||||||||||
Subsidiaries’ equity transactions | 134 | 134 | ||||||||||
Stock option expense | 9,628 | $ 9,628 | ||||||||||
Stock options exercised (in shares) | 344,225 | 344,225 | ||||||||||
Stock options exercised | $ 15,840 | (3,497) | $ 12,343 | |||||||||
Dividends | (4,010) | (4,010) | ||||||||||
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 | 40,189,436 | |||||||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 457,993 | $ 66,971 | $ 119,421 | $ (61,979) | $ 3,703 | $ 586,109 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Operating activities | ||
Net earnings | $ 94,489 | $ 137,585 |
Depreciation and amortization | 125,906 | 94,664 |
Gains attributable to mortgage servicing rights | (17,065) | |
Gains attributable to the fair value of mortgage premiums and origination fees | (38,531) | |
Deferred tax | (13,184) | (6,699) |
Earnings from equity method investments | (2,919) | (2,065) |
Stock option expense (note 21) | 9,628 | 7,831 |
Allowance for credit losses | 15,275 | 5,414 |
Amortization of advisor loans | 20,871 | 20,424 |
Contingent consideration (note 6) | 29,679 | 22,808 |
Other | 7,963 | 3,108 |
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets | 49,039 | (89,235) |
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | (13,901) | (15,692) |
(Decrease) increase in accrued compensation | (78,591) | 16,580 |
Contingent acquisition consideration paid | (18,224) | (8,928) |
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans | 1,226,041 | |
Origination of mortgage loans | (1,395,734) | |
Increase in warehouse credit facilities | 193,168 | |
Sale proceeds from AR Facility, net of repurchases (note 16) | (27,431) | 124,963 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 166,479 | 310,758 |
Investing activities | ||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (note 4) | (205,608) | (80,576) |
Purchases of fixed assets | (40,353) | (44,197) |
Advisor loans issued | (14,695) | (21,457) |
Purchase of held for sale real estate assets (note 5) | (84,382) | (94,223) |
Proceeds from sale of held for sale real estate assets (note 5) | 178,604 | |
Collections of AR facility deferred purchase price (note 16) | 51,994 | 28,100 |
Other investing activities | 982 | (5,915) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (113,458) | (218,268) |
Financing activities | ||
Increase in long-term debt | 616,121 | 585,358 |
Repayment of long-term debt | (779,185) | (644,670) |
Issuance of convertible notes (note 14) | 230,000 | |
Purchases of non-controlling interests' subsidiary shares, net | (19,791) | (11,480) |
Contingent acquisition consideration paid | (11,181) | (15,033) |
Proceeds received on exercise of stock options | 12,343 | 21,939 |
Dividends paid to common shareholders | (3,992) | (3,940) |
Distributions paid to non-controlling interests | (35,698) | (31,858) |
Financing fees paid (note 14) | (7,568) | (1,304) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 1,049 | (100,988) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 8,470 | (3,541) |
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 62,540 | (12,039) |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year | 114,993 | 127,032 |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year | $ 177,533 | $ 114,993 |
Note 1 - Description of the Bus
Note 1 - Description of the Business | 12 Months Ended |
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Notes to Financial Statements | |
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] | 1. Description of the business Colliers International Group Inc. (“Colliers” or the “Company”) provides commercial real estate oriented professional services and investment management to corporate and institutional clients in 36 67 four |
Note 2 - Summary of Presentatio
Note 2 - Summary of Presentation | 12 Months Ended |
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Notes to Financial Statements | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | 2. Summary of presentation The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates are related to the judgments used to determine the timing and amount of revenue recognition, recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets, determination of fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, estimated fair value of contingent consideration related to acquisitions, quantification of uncertain tax positions, recoverability of deferred tax assets, warehouse receivables, capitalized mortgage servicing rights, derivative financial instruments and current expected credit losses on financial assets including collectability of accounts receivable and allowance for loss sharing obligations. Actual results could be materially different from these estimates. The Company revised the name of its Sales Brokerage revenue line to Capital Markets. The Company has also combined project management, property management and engineering & design into a Property Services revenue line. Loan servicing revenues are included in Other revenue. Significant accounting policies are summarized as follows: Principles of consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries and those variable interest entities where the Company is the primary beneficiary. Where the Company does not When applying the principles of consolidation, the Company begins by determining whether an investee is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) or a voting interest entity (“VOE”). Assessing whether an entity is a VIE or a VOE involves judgment and analysis. Factors considered in this assessment include the entity's legal organization, the entity's capital structure and equity ownership, and any related party or de facto agent implications of the Company's involvement with the entity. VOEs are embodied by common and traditional corporate and certain partnership structures. For VOEs, the interest holder with control through majority ownership and majority voting rights consolidates the entity. For VIEs, identification of the primary beneficiary determines the accounting treatment. In evaluating whether the Company is the primary beneficiary, it evaluates its direct and indirect economic interests in the entity. A reporting entity is determined to be the primary beneficiary if it holds a controlling financial interest in the VIE. Determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a VIE is primarily a qualitative approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has both ( 1 2 The primary beneficiary analysis is performed at the inception of the Company's investment and upon the occurrence of a reconsideration event. When the Company determines it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, it consolidates the VIE; when it is determined that the Company is not Cash and cash equivalents Cash equivalents consist of short-term interest-bearing securities and money market mutual funds. These cash equivalents are readily convertible into cash and the interest-bearing securities have original maturities at the date of purchase of three not not Restricted cash Restricted cash consists primarily of cash amounts set aside to satisfy legal or contractual requirements arising in the normal course of business, primarily at Colliers Mortgage. Receivables and allowance for credit losses Accounts receivable are recorded when the Company has a right to payment within customary payment terms or it recognizes a contract asset if revenue is recognized prior to when payment is due. From the point of initial recognition, the carrying value of such receivables and contract assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, represents their estimated net realizable value after deducting for potential credit losses. The Company's expected loss allowance methodology uses historical collection experience, the current status of customers' accounts receivable and considers both current and expected future economic and market conditions. Due to the short-term nature of such receivables, the estimate of accounts receivable that may not December 31, 2020, 19” In some cases, the Company may Fixed assets Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of additions and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Fixed assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset group may not Buildings 20 40 Vehicles 3 5 Furniture and equipment 3 10 Computer equipment and software 3 5 Leasehold improvements term of the lease to a maximum of 10 Investments Equity method investments For equity investments where it does not not may may The Company's equity method investees that are investment companies record their underlying investments at fair value. Therefore, under the equity method of accounting, the Company's share of the investee's underlying net income predominantly represents fair value adjustments in the investments held by the equity method investees. The Company's share of the investee's underlying net income or loss is based upon the most currently available information, which may Investments in debt and equity securities The Company invests in debt and equity securities primarily in relation to its wholly owned captive insurance company and Colliers Securities, a broker-dealer licensed under the Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). These investments are accounted for at fair value with changes recorded in net earnings (loss). Financial instruments and derivatives Certain loan commitments and forward sales commitments related to the Company's warehouse receivables meet the definition of a derivative asset and are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets upon the execution of the commitment to originate a loan with a borrower and to sell the loan to an investor, with a corresponding amount recognized as revenue in the consolidated statements of earnings. The estimated fair value of loan commitments includes the value of loan origination fees and premiums on anticipated sale of the loan, net of related costs and broker fees, a loss sharing reserve, the fair value of the expected net cash flows associated with servicing of the loan, and the effects of interest rate movements. The estimated fair value of the forward sales commitments includes the effects of interest rate movements. Adjustments to the fair value related to loan commitments and forward sale commitments are included within Capital Markets revenue on the consolidated statements of earnings. From time to time, the Company may not, may not Derivative financial instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as other assets or other liabilities and carried at fair value. See note 25 Fair value The Company uses the fair value measurement framework for financial assets and liabilities and for non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The framework defines fair value, gives guidance for measurement and disclosure, and establishes a three three Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no Convertible notes The Company issued Convertible Notes in May 2020 ( 14 no The earnings per share impact of the Convertible Notes is calculated using the “if-converted” method, if dilutive, where coupon interest expense, net of tax, is added to the numerator and the number of potentially issuable subordinate voting shares is added to the denominator. Financing fees Financing fees related to the Revolving Credit Facility are recorded as an asset and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. Financing fees related to the Senior Notes and Convertible Notes are recorded as a reduction of the debt amount and are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. Financial guarantees and allowance for loss sharing obligations For certain loans originated and sold under the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (“DUS”) Program the Company undertakes an obligation to partially guarantee performance of the loan typically up to one third When the Company commits to making a loan to a borrower, it recognizes a liability equal to the estimated fair value of this loss sharing obligation (the “Loss Reserve”), which reduces the gain on sale of the loan reported in Capital Markets revenue. In accordance with ASC 326, December 31, 2020, 19 26 Warehouse receivables The Company originates held for sale mortgage loans with commitments to sell to third 45 Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) MSRs, or the rights to service mortgage loans for others, result from the sale or securitization of loans originated by the Company and are recognized as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company initially recognizes MSRs based on the fair value of these rights on the date the loans are sold. Subsequent to initial recognition, MSRs are amortized and carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. They are amortized in proportion to and over the estimated period that net servicing income is expected to be received based on projections and timing of estimated future net cash flows. In connection with the origination and sale of mortgage loans for which the Company retains servicing rights, an asset or liability is recognized based upon the fair value of the MSR on the date that the loans are sold. Upon origination of a mortgage loan held for sale, the fair value of the retained MSR is included in the forecasted proceeds from the anticipated loan sale and results in a net gain (which is reflected in Capital Markets revenue). MSRs do not December 31, 2020 As at December 31, 2020 Discount rate 11.5 % Conditional prepayment rate 6.0 % As at December 31, 2020, $108,315. 4 11 no Goodwill and intangible assets Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination and is not Intangible assets are recorded at fair value on the date they are acquired. Indefinite life intangible assets are not Customer lists and relationships straight-line over 4 20 Investment management contracts straight-line over 5 15 Trademarks and trade names straight-line over 2 10 Franchise rights straight-line over 2 15 Management contracts and other straight-line over life of contract ranging from 2 10 Backlog as underlying backlog transactions are completed The Company reviews the carrying value of finite life intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment annually, on August 1, Impairment of goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level. The Company has four first not not no not 3 Impairment of indefinite life intangible assets is tested by comparing the carrying amount to the estimated fair value on an individual intangible asset basis. Redeemable non-controlling interests Redeemable non-controlling interests (“RNCI”) are recorded at the greater of (i) the redemption amount or (ii) the amount initially recorded as RNCI at the date of inception of the minority equity position. This amount is recorded in the “mezzanine” section of the balance sheet, outside of shareholders' equity. Changes in the RNCI amount are recognized immediately as they occur. Revenue The Company generates revenue from contracts with customers through its provision of commercial real estate services. These services consist of Leasing, Capital Markets, Outsourcing & Advisory and Investment Management services. (a) Leasing Leasing includes landlord and tenant representation services. Landlord representation provides real estate owners with services to strategically position properties and to secure appropriate tenants. Tenant representation focuses on assisting businesses to assess their occupancy requirements and evaluating and negotiating leases and lease renewals. (b) Capital Markets Capital Markets revenue is generated through sales brokerage and other capital markets transactions. These services include real estate sales, debt origination and placement, equity capital raising, market value opinions, acquisition advisory and transaction management. The Company's debt finance operations relate to the origination and sale of multifamily and commercial mortgage loans (c) Outsourcing & Advisory Outsourcing & Advisory services consist of project management, engineering and design, valuation services, property management as well as loan servicing. Project management services include design and construction management, move management and workplace solutions consulting. Engineering & design services consist of multidisciplinary planning, consulting and design engineering services to multiple end-markets. Project management and engineering & design engagements range from single project contracts with a duration of less than one one three 30 120 Valuation services consist of helping customers determine market values for various types of real estate properties. Such services may may Loan servicing fees consist of revenues earned in accordance with the contractual arrangements associated with the Company's debt finance operations and represent fees earned for servicing loans originated by the Company. Loan servicing revenues are included in the Other revenue line. (d) Investment Management Investment Management revenues include consideration for services in the form of asset management advisory and administration fees, transaction fees and incentive fees (carried interest). The performance obligation is to manage client's invested capital for a specified period of time and is delivered over time. Revenue recognition and unearned revenues Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products or services. The Company enters into contracts that can include various combinations of services, which are capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. (a) Nature of services The Company has determined that control of real estate sales brokerage services rendered transfer to a customer when a sale and purchase agreement becomes unconditional. Leasing services rendered transfer to a customer when a lease between the landlord and the tenant is executed. At these points in time the customer has received substantially all of the benefit of the services provided by the Company. The transaction price is typically associated with the underlying asset involved in the transaction, most commonly a percentage of the sales price or the aggregate rental payments over the term of the lease which are generally known when revenue is recognized. Other Capital Market revenues are recorded when the Company's performance obligation is satisfied. Although the performance obligation varies based upon the contractual terms of the transaction or service, the performance obligation is generally recognized at the point in time when a defined outcome is satisfied, including completion of financing or closing of a transaction. At this time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. Revenues from the Company's debt finance operations, included in Capital Markets revenue, are excluded from the scope of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 606” no Outsourcing & Advisory services including those provided in relation to property management, project management and engineering & design transfer to the customer over time as the services are performed and revenue from providing these services is recognized in the accounting period in which the services are rendered. For fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognized based upon the actual labor hours spent relative to the total expected labor hours or the project costs incurred relative to the total project costs. For some projects certain obligations that are representative of the work completed may For other advisory services, including valuation and appraisal review, the customer is unable to benefit from the services until the work is substantially complete, revenue is recognized upon delivery of materials to the customer because this faithfully represents when the service has been rendered. For most fixed fee consulting assignments, revenue is recognized based upon the actual service provided to the end of the reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided. Loan servicing revenues are recognized over the contractual service period. Loan servicing fees related to retained MSRs are governed by ASC 820 860 606. not 606. Investment Management advisory fees are recognized as the services are performed over time and are primarily based on agreed-upon percentages of assets under management or committed capital. Revenue recognition for transactional performance obligations are recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation has been met. The Company receives investment management advisory incentive fees (carried interest) from certain investment funds. These incentive fees are dependent upon exceeding specified performance thresholds on a relative or absolute basis, depending on the product. Incentive fees are recognized when it is determined that significant reversal is considered no (b) Significant judgments The Company's contracts with customers may may not Brokerage commission arrangement may may may not not Outsourcing & Advisory arrangements may In providing project management, engineering and design or property management services, the Company may not In some cases, the Company may may Investment Management fee arrangements are unique to each contract and evaluated on an individual basis to determine the timing of revenue recognition and significant judgment is involved in making such determination. At each reporting period, the Company considers various factors in estimating revenue to be recognized. Incentive fees have a broad range of possible amounts and the determination of these amounts is based upon the market value for managed assets which is highly susceptible to factors outside of the Company's influence. As a result, incentive fee revenue is generally constrained until significant reversal is considered no Certain constrained Capital Markets and Leasing fees, Outsourcing & Advisory fees and Investment Management fees may may Contract balances Timing of revenue recognition may may not one not The Company generally does not one one Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include a requirement of payment within 30 90 not one may not one not not Contract liabilities represent advance payments associated with the Company's performance obligations that have not Remaining performance obligations Remaining performance obligations represent the aggregate transaction prices for contracts where the Company's performance obligations have not one Stock-based compensation For equity classified awards, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award adjusted for expected forfeitures. The related stock option compensation expense is allocated using the graded attribution method. Long-term incentive plans Under these plans, certain subsidiary employees are compensated if the earnings before interest, income tax and amortization of the subsidiary increases. Awards under these plans generally have a term of up to ten five ten Foreign currency translation and transactions Assets, liabilities and operations of foreign subsidiaries are recorded based on the functional currency of each entity. For certain foreign operations, the functional currency is the local currency, in which case the assets, liabilities and operations are translated at current exchange rates from the local currency to the reporting currency, the US dollar. The resulting unrealized gains or losses are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive earnings. Realized and unrealized foreign currency gains or losses related to any foreign dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities are included in net earnings. Income tax Income tax has been provided using the asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements or income tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which temporary differences are expected to reverse, be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in income tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period in which the change occurs. A valuation allowance is recorded unless it is more likely than not The Company recognizes uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken utilizing a two first not second 50 The Company classifies interest and penalties associated with income tax positions in income tax expense. Leases The Company recognizes an operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability on the consolidated balance sheet at the lease commencement date. Operating lease ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term adjusted for lease pre-payments and lease incentives. After the commencement date any modifications to the leasing arrangement are assessed and the ROU asset and lease liability are remeasured to recognize modifications to the lease term or fixed payments. As most of the Company's leases do not may Finance leases are included in fixed assets and long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet. Finance lease assets are depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of lease term. Variable lease payments and variable payments related to non-lease components are recorded to SG&A as incurred. Variable lease payments include amounts related to changes in payments associated with changes in an index or rate but which are not The Company has operating lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, and the Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to not not The Company has elected not twelve not twelve Business combinations All business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. The fair value of the contingent consideration is classified as a financial liability and is recorded on the balance sheet at the acquisition date and is re-measured at fair value at the end of each period until the end of the contingency period, with fair value adjustments recognized in earnings. However, if the contingent consideration includes an element of compensation to the vendors (i.e. it is tied to continuing employment or it is not Government assistance related to the COVID- 19 The Company received $34,767 December 31, 2020. $24,456 $9,312 |
Note 3 - Impact of Recently Iss
Note 3 - Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block] | 3. Impact of recently issued accounting standards Recently adopted accounting guidance Current Expected Credit Losses In June 2016, No. 2016 13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses The Company has adopted Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326 January 1, 2020 2 $3,629, $805 January 1, 2020. Goodwill impairment testing In January 2017, No. 2017 04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment 2 not January 1, 2020. Capitalization of implementation costs in relation to hosting arrangements In August 2018, No. 2018 15, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350 40 Recently issued accounting guidance, not In March 2020, No. 2020 04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848 2021, March 12, 2020 December 31, 2022. March 25, 2020, 2021 19 In August 2020, No. 2020 06, Debt- Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470 20 815 40 December 15, 2021. no December 15, 2020. |
Note 4 - Acquisitions
Note 4 - Acquisitions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] | 4. Acquisitions 2020 On May 29, 2020, four 21 Colliers Mortgage is licensed as a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) title II non-supervised mortgagee, a Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”) issuer, and a Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) approved Delegated Underwriting and Servicing Program (“DUS”) lender for multifamily affordable and market rate housing and senior housing mortgage loans. Colliers Mortgage is also an approved lender in the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program. Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae together are referred to as government sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”). On July 13, 2020, 13 During the year ended December 31, 2020 two The acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred and purchase price allocation was as follows: Colliers Aggregate Mortgage Maser Other Acquisitions Current assets, excluding cash $ 46,510 $ 57,533 $ 2,800 $ 106,843 Warehouse receivables 31,282 - - 31,282 Non-current assets 9,021 37,516 3,449 49,986 Current liabilities (55,881 ) (32,582 ) (3,156 ) (91,619 ) Warehouse credit facilities (25,850 ) - - (25,850 ) Long-term liabilities (6,266 ) (54,739 ) (2,951 ) (63,956 ) $ (1,184 ) $ 7,728 $ 142 $ 6,686 Cash consideration, net of cash acquired of $50,331 $ (134,204 ) $ (59,355 ) $ (12,049 ) $ (205,608 ) Acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration (9,250 ) (12,204 ) (2,263 ) (23,717 ) Total purchase consideration $ (143,454 ) $ (71,559 ) $ (14,312 ) $ (229,325 ) Acquired intangible assets(note 11) Indefinite life $ 29,200 $ - $ - $ 29,200 Finite life $ 105,150 $ 51,100 $ 11,430 $ 167,680 Goodwill $ 53,530 $ 56,838 $ 7,616 $ 117,984 Redeemable non-controlling interest $ 43,242 $ 44,107 $ 4,876 $ 92,225 Indefinite life intangible assets consist mainly of the mortgage licenses acquired, and the fair value of these licenses are determined using revenue growth rates, attrition rates and applicable discount rates. The MSR intangible asset acquired with Colliers Mortgage had a fair value of $99,900 8.15 11.20% 6.30%. 2019 The Company acquired controlling interests in four two one one The acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred and purchase price allocation was as follows: Aggregate Acquisitions Current assets, excluding cash $ 29,720 Non-current assets 7,989 Current liabilities (18,616 ) Long-term liabilities (11,913 ) $ 7,180 Cash consideration, net of cash acquired of $4,765 $ (80,576 ) Acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration - Total purchase consideration $ (80,576 ) Acquired intangible assets $ 42,226 Goodwill $ 58,221 Redeemable non-controlling interest $ 27,051 In all years presented, the fair values of non-controlling interests were determined using an income approach with reference to a discounted cash flow model using the same assumptions implied in determining the purchase consideration. The purchase price allocations of acquisitions resulted in the recognition of goodwill. The primary factors contributing to goodwill are assembled workforces, synergies with existing operations and future growth prospects. For acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2020, $61,146 2019 $12,816 The Company typically structures its business acquisitions to include contingent consideration. Certain vendors, at the time of acquisition, are entitled to receive a contingent consideration payment if the acquired businesses achieve specified earnings levels during the one five not nil. Unless it contains an element of compensation, contingent consideration is recorded at fair value each reporting period. The fair value recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2020 $115,643 December 31, 2019 - $84,992 25 December 31, 2020 $17,646 December 31, 2019 - $23,014 $184,660 $208,610. December 2024. The consideration for the acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2020 December 31, 2020, $29,405 2019 $23,962 The amounts of revenues and earnings contributed from the dates of acquisition and included in the Company's consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2020, January 1, 2019, Revenues Net earnings Actual from acquired entities for 2020 $ 194,977 $ 24,449 Supplemental pro forma for 2020 (unaudited) 2,927,994 104,662 Supplemental pro forma for 2019 (unaudited) 3,378,981 163,942 Supplemental pro forma results were adjusted for non-recurring items. |
Note 5 - Real Estate Assets Hel
Note 5 - Real Estate Assets Held for Sale | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block] | 5. Real estate assets held for sale From time to time, the Company's Investment Management segment purchases real estate assets for placement into a fund. This typically occurs in the early stages of fundraising where temporary liquidity is needed to fund investment opportunities that arise prior to the availability of fund capital. The purchased assets are recorded as real estate assets held for sale prior to the ultimate sale to the identified fund. The assets are typically held for a short period of time not twelve not not not In December 2019, May 2020, In July 2020, December 2020, In November 2020, December 2020, Each of these transactions are related to newly established closed-end funds which are managed by the Company and as is customary for closed-end funds, the Company has a limited partner equity interest of between 1% 2%. During the year ended December 31, 2020, $2,396 2019 $195 |
Note 6 - Acquisition-related It
Note 6 - Acquisition-related Items | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Business Combination Disclosure Acquisition Related Items [Text Block] | 6. Acquisition-related items Acquisition-related expense comprises the following: Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Transaction costs (note 4) $ 16,169 $ 5,725 Contingent consideration fair value adjustments 23,393 10,849 Contingent consideration compensation expense 6,286 11,958 $ 45,848 $ 28,532 Contingent consideration compensation expense and contingent consideration fair value adjustments relate to acquisitions made in the current year as well as the preceding four |
Note 7 - Other Income, Net
Note 7 - Other Income, Net | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] | 7. Other income, net Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Loss (gain) on investments $ 271 $ (109 ) Fair value adjustment on DPP (note 16) 142 465 Other (400 ) (144 ) $ 13 $ 212 |
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and O
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] | 8. Prepaid expenses and other assets As at December 31, 2020 2019 Prepaid expenses $ 35,956 $ 42,826 Advisor loans receivable 18,571 18,448 Investments in equity securities 3,918 10,788 Investments in debt securities 12,525 1,862 Deferred Purchase Price (notes 16, 25) 87,957 69,873 Other 18,853 1,374 Prepaid and other assets (Current Assets) $ 177,780 $ 145,171 As at December 31, 2020 2019 Advisor loans receivable $ 42,900 $ 48,283 Equity method investments 11,154 5,926 Investments in equity securities 5,261 5,565 Investments in debt securities 3,948 4,189 Financing fees, net of accumulated amortization of $4,956 (December 31, 2019 - $3,632) 3,751 4,469 Other 7,341 1,078 Other assets (Non-Current Assets) $ 74,355 $ 69,510 Held to maturity investments Investments in debt securities include held-to-maturity investments current $2,585 $3,948, December 31, 2020, 10 Investments in equity securities Investments in equity securities (current) include $3,847 2019 $3,887 25 |
Note 9 - Leases
Note 9 - Leases | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Lessee, Leases [Text Block] | 9. Leases The Company enters into premise leases and equipment leases as a lessee. (a) Premise leases The Company leases office space where the remaining lease term ranges from less than one fifteen (b) Equipment leases The Company leases certain equipment in its operations, including furniture and equipment, computer equipment and vehicles. Equipment leases may one five may The components of lease expense were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Operating lease cost $ 82,643 $ 77,394 Finance lease cost Amortization of right-of-use assets 898 920 Interest on lease liabilities 17 19 Variable lease cost 25,297 26,030 Short term lease cost 3,662 4,712 Total lease expense $ 112,517 $ 109,075 Sublease revenues (2,844 ) (3,124 ) Total lease cost, net of sublease revenues $ 109,673 $ 105,951 Supplemental information related to leases was as follows: Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Operating leases recognized on transition to ASC 842 $ - $ 274,696 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations 91,575 36,945 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations 2,160 400 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ (83,351 ) $ (79,764 ) Operating cash flows from finance leases (17 ) (19 ) Financing cash flows from finance leases (884 ) (874 ) Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: As at December 31, 2020 2019 Operating leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 288,134 $ 263,639 Operating lease liabilities - current $ (78,923 ) $ (69,866 ) Operating lease liabilities - non-current (251,680 ) (229,224 ) Total operating lease liabilities $ (330,603 ) $ (299,090 ) Finance leases Fixed assets, gross $ 4,662 $ 3,164 Accumulated depreciation (2,327 ) (2,320 ) Fixed assets, net $ 2,335 $ 844 Long-term debt - current $ (1,113 ) $ (550 ) Long-term debt - non-current (1,316 ) (303 ) Total finance lease liabilities $ (2,429 ) $ (853 ) Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: One year Two years Three years Four years Five years Thereafter Total Operating leases $ 87,112 $ 74,269 $ 59,617 $ 46,302 $ 33,393 $ 60,239 $ 360,932 Present value of operating lease liabilities 330,603 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 30,329 Finance leases $ 1,115 $ 855 $ 470 $ 9 $ - $ - $ 2,449 Present value of finance lease liabilities 2,429 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 20 As at December 31, 2020 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating leases (years) 5.4 Finance leases (years) 2.0 Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 3.1 % Finance leases 1.5 % As of December 31, 2020, not $150,692. one fifteen |
Note 10 - Fixed Assets
Note 10 - Fixed Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] | 10. Fixed assets December 31, 2020 Accumulated Cost depreciation Net Buildings $ 2,558 $ 1,321 $ 1,237 Vehicles 8,539 2,505 6,034 Furniture and equipment 82,117 53,353 28,764 Computer equipment and software 151,246 114,429 36,817 Leasehold improvements 113,786 57,417 56,369 $ 358,246 $ 229,025 $ 129,221 ROU assets - Finance leases are included in these balances. December 31, 2019 Accumulated Cost depreciation Net Buildings $ 2,521 $ 1,178 $ 1,343 Vehicles 2,563 1,628 935 Furniture and equipment 66,338 48,194 18,144 Computer equipment and software 139,685 101,532 38,153 Leasehold improvements 96,102 47,480 48,622 $ 307,209 $ 200,012 $ 107,197 |
Note 11 - Intangible Assets
Note 11 - Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] | 11. Intangible assets The following table summarizes the gross value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value of the Company's indefinite life and finite life intangible assets: December 31, 2020 Gross carrying Accumulated amount amortization Net Indefinite life intangible assets: Licenses $ 29,200 $ - $ 29,200 Trademarks and trade names 24,096 - 24,096 $ 53,296 $ - $ 53,296 Finite life intangible assets: Customer lists and relationships $ 345,511 $ 123,368 $ 222,143 Investment management contracts 270,600 60,723 209,877 Mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") 114,909 13,121 101,788 Franchise rights 5,630 5,322 308 Trademarks and trade names 14,803 4,355 10,448 Management contracts and other 20,813 12,406 8,407 Backlog 16,307 12,244 4,063 $ 788,573 $ 231,539 $ 557,034 $ 841,869 $ 231,539 $ 610,330 Gross December 31, 2019 carrying Accumulated amount amortization Net Indefinite life intangible assets: Trademarks and trade names $ 23,810 $ - $ 23,810 $ 23,810 $ - $ 23,810 Finite life intangible assets: Customer lists and relationships $ 310,856 $ 115,987 $ 194,869 Investment management contracts 270,600 36,434 234,166 Franchise rights 5,163 4,505 658 Trademarks and trade names 12,435 2,398 10,037 Management contracts and other 16,088 9,306 6,782 Backlog 8,558 1,426 7,132 $ 623,700 $ 170,056 $ 453,644 $ 647,510 $ 170,056 $ 477,454 In May 2020, 2020 2020 Balance, January 1 $ - Recognized on business acquisitions 99,900 Additions, following the sale of loan 15,009 Amortization expense (8,553 ) Prepayments and write-offs (4,568 ) Balance, December 31 $ 101,788 During the year ended December 31, 2020, Estimated weighted average amortization Amount period (years) Indefinite life intangible assets: Licenses - indefinite life $ 29,200 - Finite life intangible assets: Customer lists and relationships $ 52,193 9.8 Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) 99,900 8.2 Trademarks and trade names - finite life 3,500 2.0 Customer backlog 8,740 0.7 Other 4,800 4.6 $ 198,333 8.1 The following is the estimated future expense for amortization of the recorded MSRs and other intangible assets for each of the next five For the year ended December 31, MSRs Other Intangibles Total 2021 $ 13,469 68,831 $ 82,300 2022 12,376 62,153 74,529 2023 11,516 58,429 69,945 2024 10,730 48,828 59,558 2025 9,652 41,493 51,145 Thereafter 44,045 175,512 219,557 $ 101,788 455,246 $ 557,034 |
Note 12 - Goodwill
Note 12 - Goodwill | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] | 12. Goodwill Asia Investment Americas EMEA Pacific Management Consolidated Balance, December 31, 2018 $ 207,799 253,752 46,931 379,412 $ 887,894 Goodwill acquired during the year 11,970 846 45,405 - 58,221 Other items 330 4,404 - - 4,734 Foreign exchange 311 (1,669 ) (9 ) (261 ) (1,628 ) Balance, December 31, 2019 220,410 257,333 92,327 379,151 949,221 Goodwill acquired during the year 117,984 - - - 117,984 Other items - - 150 - 150 Foreign exchange (667 ) 18,213 2,942 1,141 21,629 Balance, December 31, 2020 337,727 275,546 95,419 380,292 1,088,984 Goodwill 363,998 278,858 95,419 380,292 1,118,567 Accumulated impairment loss (26,271 ) (3,312 ) - - (29,583 ) $ 337,727 $ 275,546 $ 95,419 $ 380,292 $ 1,088,984 A test for goodwill impairment is required to be completed annually, in the Company's case as of August 1, No 2020 2019. 2009. |
Note 13 - Long-term Debt
Note 13 - Long-term Debt | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Long-term Debt [Text Block] | 13. Long-term debt As at December 31, 2020 2019 Revolving Credit Facility $ 213,239 $ 371,929 Senior Notes 255,790 234,901 Capital leases maturing at various dates through 2022 2,430 854 Other long-term debt maturing at various dates up to 2022 8,436 3,720 479,895 611,404 Less: current portion 9,024 4,223 Long-term debt - non-current $ 470,871 $ 607,181 The Company has a multi-currency senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) of $1,000,000. 5 April 30, 2024 1.25% 3.0% December 31, 2020 3% 2019 3.4% $777,322 December 31, 2020. December 31, 2020, $15,663 $9,836 December 31, 2019). 0.25% 0.6% $250,000 The Company has outstanding €210,000 2.23% 10 May 30, 2028. The Revolving Credit Facility and the Senior Notes rank equally in terms of seniority and have similar financial covenants. The Company is required to maintain financial covenants including leverage and interest coverage. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2020. The effective interest rate on the Company's long-term debt for the year ended December 31, 2020 3.9% 2019 3.8% five December 31 For the year ended December 31, 2021 $ 9,023 2022 1,120 2023 713 2024 213,248 2025 and thereafter 255,791 $ 479,895 |
Note 14 - Convertible Notes
Note 14 - Convertible Notes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member] | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Debt Disclosure [Text Block] | 14. Convertible notes On May 19, 2020, $230,000 4.0% June 1, 2025 4.0% June 1 December 1 December 1, 2020. no At the holder's option, the Convertible Notes may 17.2507 $1,000 $57.97 The Company, at its option, may June 1, 2023 100% 20 30 not 130% Subject to specified conditions, the Company may In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company incurred financing costs of $6,795 five December 31, 2020 $752 4.7%. |
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Faci
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Facilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Warehouse Credit Facilities [Member] | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Debt Disclosure [Text Block] | 15. Warehouse credit facilities The following table summarizes the Company's mortgage warehouse credit facilities as at December 31, 2020: December 31, 2020 Current Maximum Carrying Maturity Capacity Value Facility A - LIBOR plus 1.60% January 11, 2021 $ 275,000 $ 167,004 Facility B - SOFR plus 1.70% On demand 125,000 51,014 $ 400,000 $ 218,018 Colliers Mortgage has warehouse credit facilities which are used exclusively for the purpose of funding warehouse mortgages receivable. The warehouse credit facilities are recourse only to Colliers Mortgage; these facilities are revolving and are secured by warehouse mortgages financed on the facilities, if any. On January 11, 2021 $175,000 October 20, 2021. January 15, 2021 $250,000 March 31, 2021; $125,000 October 20, 2021. |
Note 16 - AR Facility
Note 16 - AR Facility | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Accounts and Nontrade Receivable [Text Block] | 16. AR Facility On April 12, 2019, $125,000 364 April 27, 2020, 364 100% third not December 31, 2020, $97,959 All transactions under the AR Facility are accounted for as a true sale in accordance with ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing 860” 860. December 31, 2020, nil. Under the AR Facility, the Company receives a cash payment and a deferred purchase price (“Deferred Purchase Price” or “DPP”) for sold Receivables. The DPP is paid to the Company in cash on behalf of the Purchaser as the Receivables are collected; however, due to the revolving nature of the AR Facility, cash collected from the Company's customers is reinvested by the Purchaser monthly in new Receivable purchases under the AR Facility. For the year ended December 31, 2020, $1,053,977 $1,065,650, December 31, 2020, $115,889; $71,025. 25 For the year ended December 31, 2020, $142 2019 $465 The non-cash investing activities associated with the DPP for the year ended December 31, 2020 $70,079. |
Note 17 - Variable Interest Ent
Note 17 - Variable Interest Entities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block] | 17. Variable interest entities The Company holds variable interests in certain Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”) in its Investment Management segment which are not not 1% 2% The following table provides the maximum exposure to loss related to these non-consolidated VIEs: As at December 31, 2020 2019 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries $ 6,158 $ 1,981 Co-investment commitments 14,345 7,969 Maximum exposure to loss $ 20,503 $ 9,950 |
Note 18 - Redeemable Non-contro
Note 18 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interests | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] | 18. Redeemable non-controlling interests The minority equity positions in the Company's subsidiaries are referred to as redeemable non-controlling interests (“RNCI”). The RNCI are considered to be redeemable securities. Accordingly, the RNCI is recorded at the greater of (i) the redemption amount or (ii) the amount initially recorded as RNCI at the date of inception of the minority equity position. This amount is recorded in the “mezzanine” section of the balance sheet, outside of shareholders' equity. Changes in the RNCI amount are recognized immediately as they occur. The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending RNCI amounts: 2020 2019 Balance, January 1 $ 359,150 $ 343,361 RNCI share of earnings 27,550 24,558 RNCI redemption increment 15,843 7,853 Distributions paid to RNCI (33,293 ) (29,662 ) Purchase of interests from RNCI, net (19,100 ) (14,011 ) RNCI recognized on business acquisitions 92,225 27,051 Balance, December 31 $ 442,375 $ 359,150 The Company has shareholders' agreements in place at each of its non-wholly owned subsidiaries. These agreements allow the Company to “call” the RNCI at a price determined with the use of a formula price, which is usually equal to a fixed multiple of average annual net earnings before income taxes, interest, depreciation, and amortization. The agreements also have redemption features which allow the owners of the RNCI to “put” their equity to the Company at the same price subject to certain limitations. The formula price is referred to as the redemption amount and may December 31, 2020 $415,141 2019 $333,064 December 31, 2020, 4,600,000 Increases or decreases to the formula price of the underlying shares are recognized in the statement of earnings as the NCI redemption increment. |
Note 19 - Capital Stock
Note 19 - Capital Stock | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] | 19. Capital stock The authorized capital stock of the Company is as follows: An unlimited number of Preferred Shares, issuable in series; An unlimited number of Subordinate Voting Shares having one An unlimited number of Multiple Voting Shares having 20 one The following table provides a summary of total capital stock issued and outstanding: Subordinate Voting Shares Multiple Voting Shares Total Common Shares Number Amount Number Amount Number Amount Balances as at: December 31, 2019 38,519,517 $ 441,780 1,325,694 $ 373 39,845,211 $ 442,153 December 31, 2020 38,863,742 457,620 1,325,694 373 40,189,436 457,993 During the year ended December 31, 2020, $0.10 2019 $0.10 Pursuant to an agreement approved in February 2004 June 1, 2015 ( may two first 5% C$3.324. second 5% C$6.472. December 31, 2020, C$113.28 US$393,850. |
Note 20 - Net Earnings Per Comm
Note 20 - Net Earnings Per Common Share | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Earnings Per Share [Text Block] | 20. Net earnings per common share Diluted EPS is calculated using the “if-converted” method of calculating earnings per share in relation to the Convertible Notes, which were issued on May 19, 2020. no December 31, 2020. The following table reconciles the basic and diluted common shares outstanding: Year ended December 31, (in thousands of US dollars, except share information) 2020 2019 Net earnings attributable to Company $ 49,074 $ 102,903 Adjusted numerator under the If-Converted Method $ 49,074 $ 102,903 Shares issued and outstanding at beginning of period 39,845,211 39,213,136 Weighted average number of shares: Issued during the period 140,657 336,426 Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share 39,985,868 39,549,562 Assumed exercise of stock options acquired under the Treasury Stock Method 193,296 431,456 Number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 40,179,164 39,981,018 |
Note 21 - Stock-based Compensat
Note 21 - Stock-based Compensation | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] | 21. Stock-based compensation The Company has a stock option plan for certain officers, key full-time employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, other than its Chairman & CEO who has a Long Term Arrangement as described in note 19. four five one December 31, 2020, 352,500 Grants under the Company's stock option plan are equity-classified awards. Stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2020 2019 Weighted average Weighted remaining Aggregate Number of average contractual life intrinsic options exercise price (years) value Shares issuable under options - December 31, 2018 1,897,425 $ 45.08 Granted 960,000 70.99 Exercised (632,075 ) 34.71 Forfeited (223,750 ) 61.41 Shares issuable under options - December 31, 2019 2,001,600 $ 58.96 Granted 547,250 85.79 Exercised (344,225 ) 35.86 Forfeited (14,500 ) 70.07 Shares issuable under options - December 31, 2020 2,190,125 $ 69.22 3.2 $ 43,606 Options exercisable - December 31,2020 747,975 $ 60.51 2.3 $ 21,407 The Company incurred stock-based compensation expense related to these awards of $9,628 December 31, 2020 ( 2019 $7,831 December 31, 2020, $31.62 $88.90 The following table summarizes information about option exercises: Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Number of options exercised 344,225 632,075 Aggregate fair value $ 25,919 $ 43,873 Intrinsic value 13,576 21,934 Amount of cash received 12,343 21,939 Tax benefit recognized $ 102 $ 1,322 As at December 31, 2020, $18,826 four December 31, 2020, $7,841 2019 $6,727 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: As at December 31, 2020 2019 Risk free rate 0.2 % 2.1 % Expected life in years 4.41 4.75 Expected volatility 36.5 % 28.8 % Dividend yield 0.1 % 0.1 % Weighted average fair value per option granted $ 28.33 $ 19.87 The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield of a zero four |
Note 22 - Income Tax
Note 22 - Income Tax | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] | 22. Income tax The following is a reconciliation stated as a percentage of pre-tax income of the combined statutory corporate income tax rate of Ontario, Canada to the Company's effective tax rate: Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Combined statutory rate 26.5 % 26.5 % Nondeductible expenses 1.5 3.0 Tax effect of flow through entities (4.6 ) (2.0 ) Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates 0.3 (0.1 ) Adjustments to tax liabilities for prior periods (0.2 ) (0.1 ) Effect of changes in enacted tax rate in other jurisdictions 0.3 0.3 Changes in liability for unrecognized tax benefits 0.6 - Stock-based compensation 1.5 0.3 Foreign, state, and provincial tax rate differential (2.3 ) (1.5 ) Change in valuation allowance 3.8 (0.4 ) Acquisition related costs and contingent consideration 1.6 1.4 Withholding taxes and other 1.8 0.4 Effective income tax rate 30.8 % 27.8 % Earnings before income tax by jurisdiction comprise the following: Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Canada $ 8,257 $ 10,876 United States 53,111 49,884 Foreign 75,167 129,838 Total $ 136,535 $ 190,598 Income tax expense (recovery) comprises the following: Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Current Canada $ 3,309 $ 2,939 United States 19,577 15,029 Foreign 32,344 41,745 55,230 59,713 Deferred Canada 2,154 238 United States (9,765 ) (520 ) Foreign (5,573 ) (6,418 ) (13,184 ) (6,700 ) Total $ 42,046 $ 53,013 The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: As at December 31, 2020 2019 Loss carry-forwards and other credits $ 18,314 $ 18,969 Expenses not currently deductible 33,442 28,446 Revenue not currently taxable (14,076 ) (6,212 ) Stock-based compensation 526 386 Investments 10,696 7,870 Provision for doubtful accounts 8,308 4,585 Financing fees (325 ) (330 ) Net unrealized foreign exchange losses 560 68 Depreciation and amortization (57,746 ) (44,577 ) Operating leases 8,110 7,998 Less: valuation allowance (13,324 ) (7,801 ) Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets $ (5,515 ) $ 9,402 As at December 31, 2020, not $45,008 The Company has pre-tax NOL carry-forward balances as follows: Pre-tax loss carry forward Pre-tax losses not recognized Pre-tax losses recognized 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 Canada $ 5,632 $ 16,525 $ 65 $ 24 $ 5,567 $ 16,501 United States 3,059 3,144 924 922 2,135 2,222 Foreign 53,997 40,006 32,091 21,476 21,906 18,530 The Company has pre-tax capital loss carry-forwards as follows: Pre-tax loss carry forward Pre-tax losses not recognized Pre-tax losses recognized 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 Canada $ 1,922 $ 1,864 $ 1,922 $ 1,758 $ - $ 106 United States 1,698 1,698 1,698 1,698 - - Foreign 6,876 6,271 6,876 6,271 - - These amounts above are available to reduce future, federal, state, and provincial income taxes in their respective jurisdictions. NOL carry-forward balances attributable to Canada begin to expire in 2035. 2028. 2021. may Cumulative unremitted foreign earnings of US subsidiaries is nil 2019 nil $117,897 December 31, 2020 ( 2019 $107,323 not not A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2020 2019 Balance, January 1 $ 1,468 $ 1,460 Gross increases for tax positions of prior periods 908 71 Reduction for lapses in applicable statutes of limitations (87 ) (129 ) Foreign currency translation 55 66 Balance, December 31 $ 2,344 $ 1,468 Of the $2,344 2019 $1,468 $2,344 2019 $1,468 December 31, 2020, $224 2019 $72; 2018 $6 $44 2020 2019 $80; 2018 $173 December 31, 2020, $362 2019 $182 Within the next twelve $262 may The Company files tax returns in Canada and multiple foreign jurisdictions. The number of years with open tax audits varies depending on the tax jurisdiction. Generally, income tax returns filed with the Canada Revenue Agency and related provinces are open for four seven three five four The Company does not may may |
Note 23 - Pension Plan
Note 23 - Pension Plan | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Retirement Benefits [Text Block] | 23. Pension plan The Company has a defined benefit pension plan (the “Plan”), which was assumed in connection with a business acquired during 2016. December 31, 2016, no The Plan is covered by an insurance contract which limits the Company's exposure to returns below a fixed discount rate. Effective August 31, 2019, $45,388 715, $10 $1,813 December 31, 2019. On December 31, 2020 $2,093 December 31, 2020. |
Note 24 - Other Supplemental In
Note 24 - Other Supplemental Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] | 24. Other supplemental information Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Cash payments made during the year Income tax, net of refunds $ 46,492 $ 73,031 Interest 29,148 27,685 Non-cash financing activities Dividends declared but not paid 2,009 1,992 Other expenses Rent expense $ 79,795 $ 76,893 |
Note 25 - Financial Instruments
Note 25 - Financial Instruments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block] | 25. Financial instruments Concentration of credit risk The Company is subject to credit risk with respect to its cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, unbilled revenues, other receivables and advisor loans receivable. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents are limited by the use of multiple large and reputable banks. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to receivables are limited due to the large number of entities comprising the Company's customer base and their dispersion across different service lines in various countries. Foreign currency risk Foreign currency risk is related to the portion of the Company's business transactions denominated in currencies other than US dollars. A significant portion of revenue is generated by the Company's Canadian, Australian, UK and Euro currency operations. The Company's head office expenses are incurred primarily in Canadian dollars which are hedged by Canadian dollar denominated revenue. Fluctuations in foreign currencies impact the amount of total assets and liabilities that are reported for foreign subsidiaries upon the translation of these amounts into US dollars. In particular, the amount of cash, working capital, goodwill and intangibles held by these subsidiaries is subject to translation variance caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates as of the end of each respective reporting period (the offset to which is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income on the consolidated balance sheets). Interest rate risk The Company utilizes an interest rate risk management strategy that may In April 2017, $100,000 1.897% January 18, 2022. In December 2018, $100,000 2.7205% April 30, 2023. The swaps are being accounted for as cash flow hedges and are measured at fair value on the balance sheet. Gains or losses on the swaps, which are determined to be effective as hedges, are reported in other comprehensive income. Fair values of financial instruments The following table provides the financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2020: Carrying value at Fair value measurements December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash equivalents $ 10,974 $ 10,974 $ - $ - Equity securities 3,983 3,847 136 - Debt securities 9,940 - 9,940 - Mortgage derivative assets 18,383 - 18,383 - Warehouse receivables 232,207 - 232,207 - Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility 87,957 - - 87,957 Total assets $ 363,444 $ 14,821 $ 260,666 $ 87,957 Liabilities Mortgage derivative liability $ 7,062 $ - $ 7,062 $ - Interest rate swap liability 7,946 7,946 Contingent consideration liability 115,643 - - 115,643 Total liabilities $ 130,651 $ - $ 15,008 $ 115,643 There were no December 31, 2020 2019. Cash equivalents Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of less than three 1 Warehouse receivables As at December 31, 2020, 2 Mortgage-related derivatives The fair value of interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments are derivatives and considered Level 2 not not AR Facility deferred purchase price (“DPP”) The Company recorded a DPP under its AR Facility. The DPP represents the difference between the fair value of the Receivables sold and the cash purchase price and is recognized at fair value as part of the sale transaction. The DPP is remeasured each reporting period in order to account for activity during the period, including the seller's interest in any newly transferred Receivables, collections on previously transferred Receivables attributable to the DPP and changes in estimates for credit losses. Changes in the DPP attributed to changes in estimates for credit losses are expected to be immaterial, as the underlying Receivables are short-term and of high credit quality. The DPP is valued using Level 3 2.5% 5.0% 16 Changes in the fair value of the DPP comprises the following: 2020 2019 Balance, January 1 $ 69,873 $ - Additions to DPP 68,017 100,252 Collections on DPP (51,994 ) (28,100 ) Fair value adjustment (142 ) (465 ) Foreign exchange and other 2,203 (1,814 ) Balance, December 31 $ 87,957 $ 69,873 Contingent acquisition consideration The inputs to the measurement of the fair value of contingent consideration related to acquisitions are Level 3 2.1% 9.5%, 4.6% 2% $3,400. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability comprises the following: 2020 2019 Balance, January 1 $ 84,993 $ 93,865 Amounts recognized on acquisitions 23,717 - Fair value adjustments (note 6) 23,393 10,849 Resolved and settled in cash (17,249 ) (19,665 ) Other 788 (56 ) Balance, December 31 $ 115,643 $ 84,993 Less: current portion $ 5,802 $ 16,813 Non-current portion $ 109,841 $ 68,180 The carrying amounts for cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments, unless otherwise indicated. The inputs to the measurement of the fair value of non-current receivables, advisor loans and long-term debt are Level 3 The following are estimates of the fair values for other financial instruments: December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair amount value amount value Other receivables $ 14,989 $ 14,989 $ 16,678 $ 16,678 Advisor loans receivable (non-current) 42,900 42,900 48,283 48,283 Long-term debt (non-current) 215,081 215,081 372,281 372,281 Senior Notes 255,790 275,928 234,901 254,858 Convertible Notes 223,957 230,000 - - Other receivables include notes receivable from non-controlling interests and non-current income tax recoverable. |
Note 26 - Commitments and Conti
Note 26 - Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] | 26. Commitments and Contingencies (a) Purchase commitments Minimum contractual purchase commitments for the years ended December 31 Year ended December 31, 2021 $ 18,076 2022 4,695 2023 2,557 2024 1,540 2025 1,540 Thereafter 4,904 $ 33,312 (b) Contingencies In the normal course of operations, the Company is subject to routine claims and litigation incidental to its business. Litigation currently pending or threatened against the Company includes disputes with former employees and commercial liability claims related to services provided by the Company. The Company believes resolution of such proceedings, combined with amounts set aside, will not In May 2020, 25, Colliers Mortgage is obligated to share in losses, if any, related to mortgages originated under the DUS Program. These obligations expose the Company to credit risk on mortgage loans for which the Company is providing underwriting, servicing, or other services under the DUS Program. Net losses on defaulted loans are shared with Fannie Mae based upon established loss-sharing ratios, and typically, the Company is subject to sharing up to one third December 31, 2020, $4,000,000. December 31, 2020, $15,194 Pursuant to the Company's licenses with Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae and HUD the Company is required to maintain certain standards for capital adequacy which include minimum net worth and liquidity requirements. If it is determined at any time that the Company fails to maintain appropriate capital adequacy, the licensor reserves the right to terminate the Company's servicing authority for all or some of the portfolio. At December 31, 2020, |
Note 27 - Related Party Transac
Note 27 - Related Party Transactions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] | 27. Related party transactions As at December 31, 2020, $3,356 2019 $3,430 nil 4.0%. 2026, See note 19 |
Note 28 - Revenue
Note 28 - Revenue | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] | 28. Revenue Disaggregated revenue Colliers has disaggregated its revenue from contracts with customers by type of service and region as presented in the following table. OPERATING SEGMENT REVENUES Asia Investment Americas EMEA Pacific Mgmt Corporate Consolidated Year ended December 31, 2020 Leasing $ 495,597 $ 107,947 $ 82,917 $ - $ 21 $ 686,482 Capital Markets 460,224 136,479 104,201 - - 700,904 Property services 471,377 162,853 200,727 - - 834,957 Valuation and advisory 162,672 104,498 71,463 - - 338,633 IM - Advisory and other - - - 168,404 - 168,404 IM - Incentive Fees - - - 4,190 - 4,190 Other 36,502 4,730 11,324 - 731 53,287 Total Revenue $ 1,626,372 $ 516,507 $ 470,632 $ 172,594 $ 752 $ 2,786,857 2019 Leasing $ 691,149 $ 139,141 $ 115,916 $ - $ 193 $ 946,399 Capital Markets 424,703 192,673 158,533 - - 775,909 Property services 388,117 189,543 187,183 - - 764,843 Valuation and advisory 167,919 109,517 69,028 - - 346,464 IM - Advisory and other - - - 155,426 - 155,426 IM - Incentive Fees - - - 19,162 - 19,162 Other 18,619 5,592 11,949 - 1,448 37,608 Total Revenue $ 1,690,507 $ 636,466 $ 542,609 $ 174,588 $ 1,641 $ 3,045,811 Revenue associated with the Company's debt finance and loan servicing operations are outside the scope of ASC 606. December 31, 2020, $75,975 606. Contract balances The Company had contract assets totaling $66,436 $61,101 2019 $48,934 $42,772 December 31, 2020, 16 The Company had contract liabilities (all current) totaling $21,076 2019 $24,133 December 31, 2020 $22,338 2019 $26,568 Certain constrained brokerage fees, outsourcing & advisory fees and investment management fees may may 5% |
Note 29 - Segmented Information
Note 29 - Segmented Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] | 29. Segmented information Operating segments Colliers has identified four Included in segment total assets at December 31, 2020 $3,147 2019 $3,278 $1,550 2019 $1,427 $7,518 2019 $2,161 2020 Asia Investment Americas EMEA Pacific Mgmt Corporate Consolidated Revenues $ 1,626,372 $ 516,507 $ 470,632 $ 172,594 $ 752 $ 2,786,857 Depreciation and amortization 56,667 22,391 14,616 27,464 4,768 125,906 Operating earnings (loss) 121,371 8,336 45,221 40,738 (51,088 ) 164,578 Equity earnings 1,469 75 - 1,181 193 2,919 Other income, net (13 ) Interest expense, net (30,949 ) Income tax expense (42,046 ) Net earnings $ 94,489 Total assets $ 1,640,046 $ 648,557 $ 384,001 $ 694,270 $ (74,707 ) $ 3,292,167 Total additions to long-lived assets 357,187 8,194 4,593 3,669 2,255 375,898 2019 Asia Investment Americas EMEA Pacific Mgmt Corporate Consolidated Revenues $ 1,690,507 $ 636,466 $ 542,609 $ 174,588 $ 1,641 $ 3,045,811 Depreciation and amortization 34,113 22,489 7,969 26,504 3,589 94,664 Operating earnings (loss) 103,731 48,510 67,062 35,048 (36,154 ) 218,197 Equity earnings 1,361 35 - 669 - 2,065 Other income, net (212 ) Interest expense, net (29,452 ) Income tax expense (53,013 ) Net earnings $ 137,585 Total assets $ 917,997 $ 672,691 $ 388,606 $ 953,567 $ (40,147 ) $ 2,892,714 Total additions to long-lived assets 47,132 12,656 79,904 1,829 4,961 146,482 Geographic information Revenues in each geographic region are reported by customer locations. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 United States Revenues $ 1,432,288 $ 1,429,650 Total long-lived assets 1,378,648 1,057,543 Canada Revenues $ 304,039 $ 356,634 Total long-lived assets 82,520 88,589 Euro currency countries Revenues $ 280,853 $ 356,171 Total long-lived assets 306,472 293,673 Australia Revenues $ 190,106 $ 235,469 Total long-lived assets 84,758 84,969 United Kingdom Revenues $ 135,572 $ 170,302 Total long-lived assets 79,738 85,998 Other Revenues $ 443,999 $ 497,585 Total long-lived assets 184,533 186,739 Consolidated Revenues $ 2,786,857 $ 3,045,811 Total long-lived assets 2,116,669 1,797,511 |
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates are related to the judgments used to determine the timing and amount of revenue recognition, recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets, determination of fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, estimated fair value of contingent consideration related to acquisitions, quantification of uncertain tax positions, recoverability of deferred tax assets, warehouse receivables, capitalized mortgage servicing rights, derivative financial instruments and current expected credit losses on financial assets including collectability of accounts receivable and allowance for loss sharing obligations. Actual results could be materially different from these estimates. The Company revised the name of its Sales Brokerage revenue line to Capital Markets. The Company has also combined project management, property management and engineering & design into a Property Services revenue line. Loan servicing revenues are included in Other revenue. Significant accounting policies are summarized as follows: |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Principles of consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries and those variable interest entities where the Company is the primary beneficiary. Where the Company does not When applying the principles of consolidation, the Company begins by determining whether an investee is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) or a voting interest entity (“VOE”). Assessing whether an entity is a VIE or a VOE involves judgment and analysis. Factors considered in this assessment include the entity's legal organization, the entity's capital structure and equity ownership, and any related party or de facto agent implications of the Company's involvement with the entity. VOEs are embodied by common and traditional corporate and certain partnership structures. For VOEs, the interest holder with control through majority ownership and majority voting rights consolidates the entity. For VIEs, identification of the primary beneficiary determines the accounting treatment. In evaluating whether the Company is the primary beneficiary, it evaluates its direct and indirect economic interests in the entity. A reporting entity is determined to be the primary beneficiary if it holds a controlling financial interest in the VIE. Determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a VIE is primarily a qualitative approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has both ( 1 2 The primary beneficiary analysis is performed at the inception of the Company's investment and upon the occurrence of a reconsideration event. When the Company determines it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, it consolidates the VIE; when it is determined that the Company is not |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and cash equivalents Cash equivalents consist of short-term interest-bearing securities and money market mutual funds. These cash equivalents are readily convertible into cash and the interest-bearing securities have original maturities at the date of purchase of three not not |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Restricted cash Restricted cash consists primarily of cash amounts set aside to satisfy legal or contractual requirements arising in the normal course of business, primarily at Colliers Mortgage. |
Receivable [Policy Text Block] | Receivables and allowance for credit losses Accounts receivable are recorded when the Company has a right to payment within customary payment terms or it recognizes a contract asset if revenue is recognized prior to when payment is due. From the point of initial recognition, the carrying value of such receivables and contract assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, represents their estimated net realizable value after deducting for potential credit losses. The Company's expected loss allowance methodology uses historical collection experience, the current status of customers' accounts receivable and considers both current and expected future economic and market conditions. Due to the short-term nature of such receivables, the estimate of accounts receivable that may not December 31, 2020, 19” In some cases, the Company may |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fixed assets Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of additions and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Fixed assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset group may not Buildings 20 40 Vehicles 3 5 Furniture and equipment 3 10 Computer equipment and software 3 5 Leasehold improvements term of the lease to a maximum of 10 |
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Investments Equity method investments For equity investments where it does not not may may The Company's equity method investees that are investment companies record their underlying investments at fair value. Therefore, under the equity method of accounting, the Company's share of the investee's underlying net income predominantly represents fair value adjustments in the investments held by the equity method investees. The Company's share of the investee's underlying net income or loss is based upon the most currently available information, which may Investments in debt and equity securities The Company invests in debt and equity securities primarily in relation to its wholly owned captive insurance company and Colliers Securities, a broker-dealer licensed under the Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). These investments are accounted for at fair value with changes recorded in net earnings (loss). |
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Financial instruments and derivatives Certain loan commitments and forward sales commitments related to the Company's warehouse receivables meet the definition of a derivative asset and are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets upon the execution of the commitment to originate a loan with a borrower and to sell the loan to an investor, with a corresponding amount recognized as revenue in the consolidated statements of earnings. The estimated fair value of loan commitments includes the value of loan origination fees and premiums on anticipated sale of the loan, net of related costs and broker fees, a loss sharing reserve, the fair value of the expected net cash flows associated with servicing of the loan, and the effects of interest rate movements. The estimated fair value of the forward sales commitments includes the effects of interest rate movements. Adjustments to the fair value related to loan commitments and forward sale commitments are included within Capital Markets revenue on the consolidated statements of earnings. From time to time, the Company may not, may not Derivative financial instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as other assets or other liabilities and carried at fair value. See note 25 |
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair value The Company uses the fair value measurement framework for financial assets and liabilities and for non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The framework defines fair value, gives guidance for measurement and disclosure, and establishes a three three Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no |
Convertible Notes [Policy Text Block] | Convertible notes The Company issued Convertible Notes in May 2020 ( 14 no The earnings per share impact of the Convertible Notes is calculated using the “if-converted” method, if dilutive, where coupon interest expense, net of tax, is added to the numerator and the number of potentially issuable subordinate voting shares is added to the denominator. |
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Financing fees Financing fees related to the Revolving Credit Facility are recorded as an asset and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. Financing fees related to the Senior Notes and Convertible Notes are recorded as a reduction of the debt amount and are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. |
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block] | Financial guarantees and allowance for loss sharing obligations For certain loans originated and sold under the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (“DUS”) Program the Company undertakes an obligation to partially guarantee performance of the loan typically up to one third When the Company commits to making a loan to a borrower, it recognizes a liability equal to the estimated fair value of this loss sharing obligation (the “Loss Reserve”), which reduces the gain on sale of the loan reported in Capital Markets revenue. In accordance with ASC 326, December 31, 2020, 19 26 |
Financing Receivable, Held-for-sale [Policy Text Block] | Warehouse receivables The Company originates held for sale mortgage loans with commitments to sell to third 45 |
Mortgage Servicing Rights [Policy Text Block] | Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) MSRs, or the rights to service mortgage loans for others, result from the sale or securitization of loans originated by the Company and are recognized as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company initially recognizes MSRs based on the fair value of these rights on the date the loans are sold. Subsequent to initial recognition, MSRs are amortized and carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. They are amortized in proportion to and over the estimated period that net servicing income is expected to be received based on projections and timing of estimated future net cash flows. In connection with the origination and sale of mortgage loans for which the Company retains servicing rights, an asset or liability is recognized based upon the fair value of the MSR on the date that the loans are sold. Upon origination of a mortgage loan held for sale, the fair value of the retained MSR is included in the forecasted proceeds from the anticipated loan sale and results in a net gain (which is reflected in Capital Markets revenue). MSRs do not December 31, 2020 As at December 31, 2020 Discount rate 11.5 % Conditional prepayment rate 6.0 % As at December 31, 2020, $108,315. 4 11 no |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Goodwill and intangible assets Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination and is not Intangible assets are recorded at fair value on the date they are acquired. Indefinite life intangible assets are not Customer lists and relationships straight-line over 4 20 Investment management contracts straight-line over 5 15 Trademarks and trade names straight-line over 2 10 Franchise rights straight-line over 2 15 Management contracts and other straight-line over life of contract ranging from 2 10 Backlog as underlying backlog transactions are completed The Company reviews the carrying value of finite life intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment annually, on August 1, Impairment of goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level. The Company has four first not not no not 3 Impairment of indefinite life intangible assets is tested by comparing the carrying amount to the estimated fair value on an individual intangible asset basis. |
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Redeemable non-controlling interests Redeemable non-controlling interests (“RNCI”) are recorded at the greater of (i) the redemption amount or (ii) the amount initially recorded as RNCI at the date of inception of the minority equity position. This amount is recorded in the “mezzanine” section of the balance sheet, outside of shareholders' equity. Changes in the RNCI amount are recognized immediately as they occur. |
Revenue [Policy Text Block] | Revenue The Company generates revenue from contracts with customers through its provision of commercial real estate services. These services consist of Leasing, Capital Markets, Outsourcing & Advisory and Investment Management services. (a) Leasing Leasing includes landlord and tenant representation services. Landlord representation provides real estate owners with services to strategically position properties and to secure appropriate tenants. Tenant representation focuses on assisting businesses to assess their occupancy requirements and evaluating and negotiating leases and lease renewals. (b) Capital Markets Capital Markets revenue is generated through sales brokerage and other capital markets transactions. These services include real estate sales, debt origination and placement, equity capital raising, market value opinions, acquisition advisory and transaction management. The Company's debt finance operations relate to the origination and sale of multifamily and commercial mortgage loans (c) Outsourcing & Advisory Outsourcing & Advisory services consist of project management, engineering and design, valuation services, property management as well as loan servicing. Project management services include design and construction management, move management and workplace solutions consulting. Engineering & design services consist of multidisciplinary planning, consulting and design engineering services to multiple end-markets. Project management and engineering & design engagements range from single project contracts with a duration of less than one one three 30 120 Valuation services consist of helping customers determine market values for various types of real estate properties. Such services may may Loan servicing fees consist of revenues earned in accordance with the contractual arrangements associated with the Company's debt finance operations and represent fees earned for servicing loans originated by the Company. Loan servicing revenues are included in the Other revenue line. (d) Investment Management Investment Management revenues include consideration for services in the form of asset management advisory and administration fees, transaction fees and incentive fees (carried interest). The performance obligation is to manage client's invested capital for a specified period of time and is delivered over time. Revenue recognition and unearned revenues Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products or services. The Company enters into contracts that can include various combinations of services, which are capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. (a) Nature of services The Company has determined that control of real estate sales brokerage services rendered transfer to a customer when a sale and purchase agreement becomes unconditional. Leasing services rendered transfer to a customer when a lease between the landlord and the tenant is executed. At these points in time the customer has received substantially all of the benefit of the services provided by the Company. The transaction price is typically associated with the underlying asset involved in the transaction, most commonly a percentage of the sales price or the aggregate rental payments over the term of the lease which are generally known when revenue is recognized. Other Capital Market revenues are recorded when the Company's performance obligation is satisfied. Although the performance obligation varies based upon the contractual terms of the transaction or service, the performance obligation is generally recognized at the point in time when a defined outcome is satisfied, including completion of financing or closing of a transaction. At this time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. Revenues from the Company's debt finance operations, included in Capital Markets revenue, are excluded from the scope of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 606” no Outsourcing & Advisory services including those provided in relation to property management, project management and engineering & design transfer to the customer over time as the services are performed and revenue from providing these services is recognized in the accounting period in which the services are rendered. For fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognized based upon the actual labor hours spent relative to the total expected labor hours or the project costs incurred relative to the total project costs. For some projects certain obligations that are representative of the work completed may For other advisory services, including valuation and appraisal review, the customer is unable to benefit from the services until the work is substantially complete, revenue is recognized upon delivery of materials to the customer because this faithfully represents when the service has been rendered. For most fixed fee consulting assignments, revenue is recognized based upon the actual service provided to the end of the reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided. Loan servicing revenues are recognized over the contractual service period. Loan servicing fees related to retained MSRs are governed by ASC 820 860 606. not 606. Investment Management advisory fees are recognized as the services are performed over time and are primarily based on agreed-upon percentages of assets under management or committed capital. Revenue recognition for transactional performance obligations are recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation has been met. The Company receives investment management advisory incentive fees (carried interest) from certain investment funds. These incentive fees are dependent upon exceeding specified performance thresholds on a relative or absolute basis, depending on the product. Incentive fees are recognized when it is determined that significant reversal is considered no (b) Significant judgments The Company's contracts with customers may may not Brokerage commission arrangement may may may not not Outsourcing & Advisory arrangements may In providing project management, engineering and design or property management services, the Company may not In some cases, the Company may may Investment Management fee arrangements are unique to each contract and evaluated on an individual basis to determine the timing of revenue recognition and significant judgment is involved in making such determination. At each reporting period, the Company considers various factors in estimating revenue to be recognized. Incentive fees have a broad range of possible amounts and the determination of these amounts is based upon the market value for managed assets which is highly susceptible to factors outside of the Company's influence. As a result, incentive fee revenue is generally constrained until significant reversal is considered no Certain constrained Capital Markets and Leasing fees, Outsourcing & Advisory fees and Investment Management fees may may Contract balances Timing of revenue recognition may may not one not The Company generally does not one one Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include a requirement of payment within 30 90 not one may not one not not Contract liabilities represent advance payments associated with the Company's performance obligations that have not Remaining performance obligations Remaining performance obligations represent the aggregate transaction prices for contracts where the Company's performance obligations have not one |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block] | Stock-based compensation For equity classified awards, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award adjusted for expected forfeitures. The related stock option compensation expense is allocated using the graded attribution method. Long-term incentive plans Under these plans, certain subsidiary employees are compensated if the earnings before interest, income tax and amortization of the subsidiary increases. Awards under these plans generally have a term of up to ten five ten |
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | Foreign currency translation and transactions Assets, liabilities and operations of foreign subsidiaries are recorded based on the functional currency of each entity. For certain foreign operations, the functional currency is the local currency, in which case the assets, liabilities and operations are translated at current exchange rates from the local currency to the reporting currency, the US dollar. The resulting unrealized gains or losses are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive earnings. Realized and unrealized foreign currency gains or losses related to any foreign dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities are included in net earnings. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income tax Income tax has been provided using the asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements or income tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which temporary differences are expected to reverse, be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in income tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period in which the change occurs. A valuation allowance is recorded unless it is more likely than not The Company recognizes uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken utilizing a two first not second 50 The Company classifies interest and penalties associated with income tax positions in income tax expense. |
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block] | Leases The Company recognizes an operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability on the consolidated balance sheet at the lease commencement date. Operating lease ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term adjusted for lease pre-payments and lease incentives. After the commencement date any modifications to the leasing arrangement are assessed and the ROU asset and lease liability are remeasured to recognize modifications to the lease term or fixed payments. As most of the Company's leases do not may Finance leases are included in fixed assets and long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet. Finance lease assets are depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of lease term. Variable lease payments and variable payments related to non-lease components are recorded to SG&A as incurred. Variable lease payments include amounts related to changes in payments associated with changes in an index or rate but which are not The Company has operating lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, and the Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to not not The Company has elected not twelve not twelve |
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] | Business combinations All business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. The fair value of the contingent consideration is classified as a financial liability and is recorded on the balance sheet at the acquisition date and is re-measured at fair value at the end of each period until the end of the contingency period, with fair value adjustments recognized in earnings. However, if the contingent consideration includes an element of compensation to the vendors (i.e. it is tied to continuing employment or it is not |
Government Assistance Related to COVID-19 Pandemic [Policy Text Block] | Government assistance related to the COVID- 19 The Company received $34,767 December 31, 2020. $24,456 $9,312 |
Note 2 - Summary of Presentat_2
Note 2 - Summary of Presentation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
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Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSRs") [Member] | |
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Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block] | As at December 31, 2020 Discount rate 11.5 % Conditional prepayment rate 6.0 % |
Note 4 - Acquisitions (Tables)
Note 4 - Acquisitions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] | Colliers Aggregate Mortgage Maser Other Acquisitions Current assets, excluding cash $ 46,510 $ 57,533 $ 2,800 $ 106,843 Warehouse receivables 31,282 - - 31,282 Non-current assets 9,021 37,516 3,449 49,986 Current liabilities (55,881 ) (32,582 ) (3,156 ) (91,619 ) Warehouse credit facilities (25,850 ) - - (25,850 ) Long-term liabilities (6,266 ) (54,739 ) (2,951 ) (63,956 ) $ (1,184 ) $ 7,728 $ 142 $ 6,686 Cash consideration, net of cash acquired of $50,331 $ (134,204 ) $ (59,355 ) $ (12,049 ) $ (205,608 ) Acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration (9,250 ) (12,204 ) (2,263 ) (23,717 ) Total purchase consideration $ (143,454 ) $ (71,559 ) $ (14,312 ) $ (229,325 ) Acquired intangible assets(note 11) Indefinite life $ 29,200 $ - $ - $ 29,200 Finite life $ 105,150 $ 51,100 $ 11,430 $ 167,680 Goodwill $ 53,530 $ 56,838 $ 7,616 $ 117,984 Redeemable non-controlling interest $ 43,242 $ 44,107 $ 4,876 $ 92,225 Aggregate Acquisitions Current assets, excluding cash $ 29,720 Non-current assets 7,989 Current liabilities (18,616 ) Long-term liabilities (11,913 ) $ 7,180 Cash consideration, net of cash acquired of $4,765 $ (80,576 ) Acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration - Total purchase consideration $ (80,576 ) Acquired intangible assets $ 42,226 Goodwill $ 58,221 Redeemable non-controlling interest $ 27,051 Revenues Net earnings Actual from acquired entities for 2020 $ 194,977 $ 24,449 Supplemental pro forma for 2020 (unaudited) 2,927,994 104,662 Supplemental pro forma for 2019 (unaudited) 3,378,981 163,942 |
Note 6 - Acquisition-related _2
Note 6 - Acquisition-related Items (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Acquisition Related Expenses [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Transaction costs (note 4) $ 16,169 $ 5,725 Contingent consideration fair value adjustments 23,393 10,849 Contingent consideration compensation expense 6,286 11,958 $ 45,848 $ 28,532 |
Note 7 - Other Income, Net (Tab
Note 7 - Other Income, Net (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Loss (gain) on investments $ 271 $ (109 ) Fair value adjustment on DPP (note 16) 142 465 Other (400 ) (144 ) $ 13 $ 212 |
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and_2
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes Tables | |
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block] | As at December 31, 2020 2019 Prepaid expenses $ 35,956 $ 42,826 Advisor loans receivable 18,571 18,448 Investments in equity securities 3,918 10,788 Investments in debt securities 12,525 1,862 Deferred Purchase Price (notes 16, 25) 87,957 69,873 Other 18,853 1,374 Prepaid and other assets (Current Assets) $ 177,780 $ 145,171 As at December 31, 2020 2019 Advisor loans receivable $ 42,900 $ 48,283 Equity method investments 11,154 5,926 Investments in equity securities 5,261 5,565 Investments in debt securities 3,948 4,189 Financing fees, net of accumulated amortization of $4,956 (December 31, 2019 - $3,632) 3,751 4,469 Other 7,341 1,078 Other assets (Non-Current Assets) $ 74,355 $ 69,510 |
Note 9 - Leases (Tables)
Note 9 - Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Operating lease cost $ 82,643 $ 77,394 Finance lease cost Amortization of right-of-use assets 898 920 Interest on lease liabilities 17 19 Variable lease cost 25,297 26,030 Short term lease cost 3,662 4,712 Total lease expense $ 112,517 $ 109,075 Sublease revenues (2,844 ) (3,124 ) Total lease cost, net of sublease revenues $ 109,673 $ 105,951 Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Operating leases recognized on transition to ASC 842 $ - $ 274,696 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations 91,575 36,945 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations 2,160 400 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ (83,351 ) $ (79,764 ) Operating cash flows from finance leases (17 ) (19 ) Financing cash flows from finance leases (884 ) (874 ) As at December 31, 2020 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating leases (years) 5.4 Finance leases (years) 2.0 Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 3.1 % Finance leases 1.5 % |
Lessee, Leases Balance Sheet Infomration [Table Text Block] | As at December 31, 2020 2019 Operating leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 288,134 $ 263,639 Operating lease liabilities - current $ (78,923 ) $ (69,866 ) Operating lease liabilities - non-current (251,680 ) (229,224 ) Total operating lease liabilities $ (330,603 ) $ (299,090 ) Finance leases Fixed assets, gross $ 4,662 $ 3,164 Accumulated depreciation (2,327 ) (2,320 ) Fixed assets, net $ 2,335 $ 844 Long-term debt - current $ (1,113 ) $ (550 ) Long-term debt - non-current (1,316 ) (303 ) Total finance lease liabilities $ (2,429 ) $ (853 ) |
Lessee, Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] | One year Two years Three years Four years Five years Thereafter Total Operating leases $ 87,112 $ 74,269 $ 59,617 $ 46,302 $ 33,393 $ 60,239 $ 360,932 Present value of operating lease liabilities 330,603 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 30,329 Finance leases $ 1,115 $ 855 $ 470 $ 9 $ - $ - $ 2,449 Present value of finance lease liabilities 2,429 Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows $ 20 |
Note 10 - Fixed Assets (Tables)
Note 10 - Fixed Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes Tables | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2020 Accumulated Cost depreciation Net Buildings $ 2,558 $ 1,321 $ 1,237 Vehicles 8,539 2,505 6,034 Furniture and equipment 82,117 53,353 28,764 Computer equipment and software 151,246 114,429 36,817 Leasehold improvements 113,786 57,417 56,369 $ 358,246 $ 229,025 $ 129,221 December 31, 2019 Accumulated Cost depreciation Net Buildings $ 2,521 $ 1,178 $ 1,343 Vehicles 2,563 1,628 935 Furniture and equipment 66,338 48,194 18,144 Computer equipment and software 139,685 101,532 38,153 Leasehold improvements 96,102 47,480 48,622 $ 307,209 $ 200,012 $ 107,197 |
Note 11 - Intangible Assets (Ta
Note 11 - Intangible Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2020 Gross carrying Accumulated amount amortization Net Indefinite life intangible assets: Licenses $ 29,200 $ - $ 29,200 Trademarks and trade names 24,096 - 24,096 $ 53,296 $ - $ 53,296 Finite life intangible assets: Customer lists and relationships $ 345,511 $ 123,368 $ 222,143 Investment management contracts 270,600 60,723 209,877 Mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") 114,909 13,121 101,788 Franchise rights 5,630 5,322 308 Trademarks and trade names 14,803 4,355 10,448 Management contracts and other 20,813 12,406 8,407 Backlog 16,307 12,244 4,063 $ 788,573 $ 231,539 $ 557,034 $ 841,869 $ 231,539 $ 610,330 Gross December 31, 2019 carrying Accumulated amount amortization Net Indefinite life intangible assets: Trademarks and trade names $ 23,810 $ - $ 23,810 $ 23,810 $ - $ 23,810 Finite life intangible assets: Customer lists and relationships $ 310,856 $ 115,987 $ 194,869 Investment management contracts 270,600 36,434 234,166 Franchise rights 5,163 4,505 658 Trademarks and trade names 12,435 2,398 10,037 Management contracts and other 16,088 9,306 6,782 Backlog 8,558 1,426 7,132 $ 623,700 $ 170,056 $ 453,644 $ 647,510 $ 170,056 $ 477,454 |
Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table Text Block] | 2020 Balance, January 1 $ - Recognized on business acquisitions 99,900 Additions, following the sale of loan 15,009 Amortization expense (8,553 ) Prepayments and write-offs (4,568 ) Balance, December 31 $ 101,788 |
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] | Estimated weighted average amortization Amount period (years) Indefinite life intangible assets: Licenses - indefinite life $ 29,200 - Finite life intangible assets: Customer lists and relationships $ 52,193 9.8 Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) 99,900 8.2 Trademarks and trade names - finite life 3,500 2.0 Customer backlog 8,740 0.7 Other 4,800 4.6 $ 198,333 8.1 |
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] | For the year ended December 31, MSRs Other Intangibles Total 2021 $ 13,469 68,831 $ 82,300 2022 12,376 62,153 74,529 2023 11,516 58,429 69,945 2024 10,730 48,828 59,558 2025 9,652 41,493 51,145 Thereafter 44,045 175,512 219,557 $ 101,788 455,246 $ 557,034 |
Note 12 - Goodwill (Tables)
Note 12 - Goodwill (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] | Asia Investment Americas EMEA Pacific Management Consolidated Balance, December 31, 2018 $ 207,799 253,752 46,931 379,412 $ 887,894 Goodwill acquired during the year 11,970 846 45,405 - 58,221 Other items 330 4,404 - - 4,734 Foreign exchange 311 (1,669 ) (9 ) (261 ) (1,628 ) Balance, December 31, 2019 220,410 257,333 92,327 379,151 949,221 Goodwill acquired during the year 117,984 - - - 117,984 Other items - - 150 - 150 Foreign exchange (667 ) 18,213 2,942 1,141 21,629 Balance, December 31, 2020 337,727 275,546 95,419 380,292 1,088,984 Goodwill 363,998 278,858 95,419 380,292 1,118,567 Accumulated impairment loss (26,271 ) (3,312 ) - - (29,583 ) $ 337,727 $ 275,546 $ 95,419 $ 380,292 $ 1,088,984 |
Note 13 - Long-term Debt (Table
Note 13 - Long-term Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
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Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] | As at December 31, 2020 2019 Revolving Credit Facility $ 213,239 $ 371,929 Senior Notes 255,790 234,901 Capital leases maturing at various dates through 2022 2,430 854 Other long-term debt maturing at various dates up to 2022 8,436 3,720 479,895 611,404 Less: current portion 9,024 4,223 Long-term debt - non-current $ 470,871 $ 607,181 |
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] | For the year ended December 31, 2021 $ 9,023 2022 1,120 2023 713 2024 213,248 2025 and thereafter 255,791 $ 479,895 |
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Fa_2
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Facilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2020 Current Maximum Carrying Maturity Capacity Value Facility A - LIBOR plus 1.60% January 11, 2021 $ 275,000 $ 167,004 Facility B - SOFR plus 1.70% On demand 125,000 51,014 $ 400,000 $ 218,018 |
Note 17 - Variable Interest E_2
Note 17 - Variable Interest Entities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes Tables | |
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] | As at December 31, 2020 2019 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries $ 6,158 $ 1,981 Co-investment commitments 14,345 7,969 Maximum exposure to loss $ 20,503 $ 9,950 |
Note 18 - Redeemable Non-cont_2
Note 18 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interests (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] | 2020 2019 Balance, January 1 $ 359,150 $ 343,361 RNCI share of earnings 27,550 24,558 RNCI redemption increment 15,843 7,853 Distributions paid to RNCI (33,293 ) (29,662 ) Purchase of interests from RNCI, net (19,100 ) (14,011 ) RNCI recognized on business acquisitions 92,225 27,051 Balance, December 31 $ 442,375 $ 359,150 |
Note 19 - Capital Stock (Tables
Note 19 - Capital Stock (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block] | Subordinate Voting Shares Multiple Voting Shares Total Common Shares Number Amount Number Amount Number Amount Balances as at: December 31, 2019 38,519,517 $ 441,780 1,325,694 $ 373 39,845,211 $ 442,153 December 31, 2020 38,863,742 457,620 1,325,694 373 40,189,436 457,993 |
Note 20 - Net Earnings Per Co_2
Note 20 - Net Earnings Per Common Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, (in thousands of US dollars, except share information) 2020 2019 Net earnings attributable to Company $ 49,074 $ 102,903 Adjusted numerator under the If-Converted Method $ 49,074 $ 102,903 Shares issued and outstanding at beginning of period 39,845,211 39,213,136 Weighted average number of shares: Issued during the period 140,657 336,426 Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share 39,985,868 39,549,562 Assumed exercise of stock options acquired under the Treasury Stock Method 193,296 431,456 Number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 40,179,164 39,981,018 |
Note 21 - Stock-based Compens_2
Note 21 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block] | Weighted average Weighted remaining Aggregate Number of average contractual life intrinsic options exercise price (years) value Shares issuable under options - December 31, 2018 1,897,425 $ 45.08 Granted 960,000 70.99 Exercised (632,075 ) 34.71 Forfeited (223,750 ) 61.41 Shares issuable under options - December 31, 2019 2,001,600 $ 58.96 Granted 547,250 85.79 Exercised (344,225 ) 35.86 Forfeited (14,500 ) 70.07 Shares issuable under options - December 31, 2020 2,190,125 $ 69.22 3.2 $ 43,606 Options exercisable - December 31,2020 747,975 $ 60.51 2.3 $ 21,407 |
Stock Options Exercised [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Number of options exercised 344,225 632,075 Aggregate fair value $ 25,919 $ 43,873 Intrinsic value 13,576 21,934 Amount of cash received 12,343 21,939 Tax benefit recognized $ 102 $ 1,322 |
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] | As at December 31, 2020 2019 Risk free rate 0.2 % 2.1 % Expected life in years 4.41 4.75 Expected volatility 36.5 % 28.8 % Dividend yield 0.1 % 0.1 % Weighted average fair value per option granted $ 28.33 $ 19.87 |
Note 22 - Income Tax (Tables)
Note 22 - Income Tax (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Combined statutory rate 26.5 % 26.5 % Nondeductible expenses 1.5 3.0 Tax effect of flow through entities (4.6 ) (2.0 ) Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates 0.3 (0.1 ) Adjustments to tax liabilities for prior periods (0.2 ) (0.1 ) Effect of changes in enacted tax rate in other jurisdictions 0.3 0.3 Changes in liability for unrecognized tax benefits 0.6 - Stock-based compensation 1.5 0.3 Foreign, state, and provincial tax rate differential (2.3 ) (1.5 ) Change in valuation allowance 3.8 (0.4 ) Acquisition related costs and contingent consideration 1.6 1.4 Withholding taxes and other 1.8 0.4 Effective income tax rate 30.8 % 27.8 % |
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Canada $ 8,257 $ 10,876 United States 53,111 49,884 Foreign 75,167 129,838 Total $ 136,535 $ 190,598 |
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Current Canada $ 3,309 $ 2,939 United States 19,577 15,029 Foreign 32,344 41,745 55,230 59,713 Deferred Canada 2,154 238 United States (9,765 ) (520 ) Foreign (5,573 ) (6,418 ) (13,184 ) (6,700 ) Total $ 42,046 $ 53,013 |
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] | As at December 31, 2020 2019 Loss carry-forwards and other credits $ 18,314 $ 18,969 Expenses not currently deductible 33,442 28,446 Revenue not currently taxable (14,076 ) (6,212 ) Stock-based compensation 526 386 Investments 10,696 7,870 Provision for doubtful accounts 8,308 4,585 Financing fees (325 ) (330 ) Net unrealized foreign exchange losses 560 68 Depreciation and amortization (57,746 ) (44,577 ) Operating leases 8,110 7,998 Less: valuation allowance (13,324 ) (7,801 ) Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets $ (5,515 ) $ 9,402 |
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block] | Pre-tax loss carry forward Pre-tax losses not recognized Pre-tax losses recognized 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 Canada $ 5,632 $ 16,525 $ 65 $ 24 $ 5,567 $ 16,501 United States 3,059 3,144 924 922 2,135 2,222 Foreign 53,997 40,006 32,091 21,476 21,906 18,530 Pre-tax loss carry forward Pre-tax losses not recognized Pre-tax losses recognized 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 Canada $ 1,922 $ 1,864 $ 1,922 $ 1,758 $ - $ 106 United States 1,698 1,698 1,698 1,698 - - Foreign 6,876 6,271 6,876 6,271 - - |
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] | 2020 2019 Balance, January 1 $ 1,468 $ 1,460 Gross increases for tax positions of prior periods 908 71 Reduction for lapses in applicable statutes of limitations (87 ) (129 ) Foreign currency translation 55 66 Balance, December 31 $ 2,344 $ 1,468 |
Note 24 - Other Supplemental _2
Note 24 - Other Supplemental Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Schedule of Other Supplement Information [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 Cash payments made during the year Income tax, net of refunds $ 46,492 $ 73,031 Interest 29,148 27,685 Non-cash financing activities Dividends declared but not paid 2,009 1,992 Other expenses Rent expense $ 79,795 $ 76,893 |
Note 25 - Financial Instrumen_2
Note 25 - Financial Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes Tables | |
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | Carrying value at Fair value measurements December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash equivalents $ 10,974 $ 10,974 $ - $ - Equity securities 3,983 3,847 136 - Debt securities 9,940 - 9,940 - Mortgage derivative assets 18,383 - 18,383 - Warehouse receivables 232,207 - 232,207 - Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility 87,957 - - 87,957 Total assets $ 363,444 $ 14,821 $ 260,666 $ 87,957 Liabilities Mortgage derivative liability $ 7,062 $ - $ 7,062 $ - Interest rate swap liability 7,946 7,946 Contingent consideration liability 115,643 - - 115,643 Total liabilities $ 130,651 $ - $ 15,008 $ 115,643 |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | 2020 2019 Balance, January 1 $ 69,873 $ - Additions to DPP 68,017 100,252 Collections on DPP (51,994 ) (28,100 ) Fair value adjustment (142 ) (465 ) Foreign exchange and other 2,203 (1,814 ) Balance, December 31 $ 87,957 $ 69,873 |
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block] | 2020 2019 Balance, January 1 $ 84,993 $ 93,865 Amounts recognized on acquisitions 23,717 - Fair value adjustments (note 6) 23,393 10,849 Resolved and settled in cash (17,249 ) (19,665 ) Other 788 (56 ) Balance, December 31 $ 115,643 $ 84,993 Less: current portion $ 5,802 $ 16,813 Non-current portion $ 109,841 $ 68,180 |
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair amount value amount value Other receivables $ 14,989 $ 14,989 $ 16,678 $ 16,678 Advisor loans receivable (non-current) 42,900 42,900 48,283 48,283 Long-term debt (non-current) 215,081 215,081 372,281 372,281 Senior Notes 255,790 275,928 234,901 254,858 Convertible Notes 223,957 230,000 - - |
Note 26 - Commitments and Con_2
Note 26 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes Tables | |
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2021 $ 18,076 2022 4,695 2023 2,557 2024 1,540 2025 1,540 Thereafter 4,904 $ 33,312 |
Note 28 - Revenue (Tables)
Note 28 - Revenue (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] | Asia Investment Americas EMEA Pacific Mgmt Corporate Consolidated Year ended December 31, 2020 Leasing $ 495,597 $ 107,947 $ 82,917 $ - $ 21 $ 686,482 Capital Markets 460,224 136,479 104,201 - - 700,904 Property services 471,377 162,853 200,727 - - 834,957 Valuation and advisory 162,672 104,498 71,463 - - 338,633 IM - Advisory and other - - - 168,404 - 168,404 IM - Incentive Fees - - - 4,190 - 4,190 Other 36,502 4,730 11,324 - 731 53,287 Total Revenue $ 1,626,372 $ 516,507 $ 470,632 $ 172,594 $ 752 $ 2,786,857 2019 Leasing $ 691,149 $ 139,141 $ 115,916 $ - $ 193 $ 946,399 Capital Markets 424,703 192,673 158,533 - - 775,909 Property services 388,117 189,543 187,183 - - 764,843 Valuation and advisory 167,919 109,517 69,028 - - 346,464 IM - Advisory and other - - - 155,426 - 155,426 IM - Incentive Fees - - - 19,162 - 19,162 Other 18,619 5,592 11,949 - 1,448 37,608 Total Revenue $ 1,690,507 $ 636,466 $ 542,609 $ 174,588 $ 1,641 $ 3,045,811 |
Note 29 - Segmented Informati_2
Note 29 - Segmented Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Notes Tables | |
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] | 2020 Asia Investment Americas EMEA Pacific Mgmt Corporate Consolidated Revenues $ 1,626,372 $ 516,507 $ 470,632 $ 172,594 $ 752 $ 2,786,857 Depreciation and amortization 56,667 22,391 14,616 27,464 4,768 125,906 Operating earnings (loss) 121,371 8,336 45,221 40,738 (51,088 ) 164,578 Equity earnings 1,469 75 - 1,181 193 2,919 Other income, net (13 ) Interest expense, net (30,949 ) Income tax expense (42,046 ) Net earnings $ 94,489 Total assets $ 1,640,046 $ 648,557 $ 384,001 $ 694,270 $ (74,707 ) $ 3,292,167 Total additions to long-lived assets 357,187 8,194 4,593 3,669 2,255 375,898 2019 Asia Investment Americas EMEA Pacific Mgmt Corporate Consolidated Revenues $ 1,690,507 $ 636,466 $ 542,609 $ 174,588 $ 1,641 $ 3,045,811 Depreciation and amortization 34,113 22,489 7,969 26,504 3,589 94,664 Operating earnings (loss) 103,731 48,510 67,062 35,048 (36,154 ) 218,197 Equity earnings 1,361 35 - 669 - 2,065 Other income, net (212 ) Interest expense, net (29,452 ) Income tax expense (53,013 ) Net earnings $ 137,585 Total assets $ 917,997 $ 672,691 $ 388,606 $ 953,567 $ (40,147 ) $ 2,892,714 Total additions to long-lived assets 47,132 12,656 79,904 1,829 4,961 146,482 |
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] | Year ended December 31, 2020 2019 United States Revenues $ 1,432,288 $ 1,429,650 Total long-lived assets 1,378,648 1,057,543 Canada Revenues $ 304,039 $ 356,634 Total long-lived assets 82,520 88,589 Euro currency countries Revenues $ 280,853 $ 356,171 Total long-lived assets 306,472 293,673 Australia Revenues $ 190,106 $ 235,469 Total long-lived assets 84,758 84,969 United Kingdom Revenues $ 135,572 $ 170,302 Total long-lived assets 79,738 85,998 Other Revenues $ 443,999 $ 497,585 Total long-lived assets 184,533 186,739 Consolidated Revenues $ 2,786,857 $ 3,045,811 Total long-lived assets 2,116,669 1,797,511 |
Note 1 - Description of the B_2
Note 1 - Description of the Business (Details Textual) | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | 36 |
Number of Geographic Regions in which Entity Operates | 4 |
Colliers and Its Affiliates and Franchisees [Member] | |
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | 67 |
Note 2 - Summary of Presentat_3
Note 2 - Summary of Presentation (Details Textual) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount, Ending Balance | $ 108,315 |
COVID 19 [Member] | |
Government Assistance, Wage Subsidies | 34,767 |
COVID 19 [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member] | |
Government Assistance, Wage Subsidies | 24,456 |
COVID 19 [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | |
Government Assistance, Wage Subsidies | $ 9,312 |
Long-term Incentive Plans [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year) | 10 years |
Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (“DUS”) [Member] | |
Financing Receivable, Originated, Guarantee Performance Percentage | 33.33% |
Minimum [Member] | Long-term Incentive Plans [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year) | 5 years |
Minimum [Member] | Customer Lists and Relationships [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 4 years |
Minimum [Member] | Investment Management Contracts [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 5 years |
Minimum [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 2 years |
Minimum [Member] | Franchise Rights [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 2 years |
Minimum [Member] | Management Contracts and Other [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 2 years |
Maximum [Member] | Long-term Incentive Plans [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year) | 10 years |
Maximum [Member] | Customer Lists and Relationships [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 20 years |
Maximum [Member] | Investment Management Contracts [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 15 years |
Maximum [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 10 years |
Maximum [Member] | Franchise Rights [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 15 years |
Maximum [Member] | Management Contracts and Other [Member] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) | 10 years |
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 20 years |
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 40 years |
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 3 years |
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 5 years |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 3 years |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 10 years |
Computer Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 3 years |
Computer Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 5 years |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) | 10 years |
Note 2 - Summary of Presentat_4
Note 2 - Summary of Presentation - Assumptions Used in Measuring Fair Value of MSRs (Details) | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | |
MSRs, assumption | 0.115 |
Measurement Input, Prepayment Rate [Member] | |
MSRs, assumption | 0.06 |
Note 3 - Impact of Recently I_2
Note 3 - Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details Textual) - Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] - Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member] $ in Thousands | Jan. 01, 2020USD ($) |
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Net of Taxes | $ 3,629 |
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Tax Effect | $ 805 |
Note 4 - Acquisitions (Details
Note 4 - Acquisitions (Details Textual) $ in Thousands | May 29, 2020 | May 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Jul. 13, 2020 |
Number of Businesses Acquired | 4 | ||||
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount, Ending Balance | $ 108,315 | ||||
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year) | 8 years 36 days | ||||
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount | $ 61,146 | $ 12,816 | |||
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | |||||
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input | 0.115 | ||||
Measurement Input, Prepayment Rate [Member] | |||||
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input | 0.06 | ||||
Servicing Contracts [Member] | |||||
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year) | 8 years 73 days | ||||
Americas [Member] | |||||
Number of Businesses Acquired | 2 | ||||
EMEA [Member] | |||||
Number of Businesses Acquired | 1 | ||||
Asia Pacific [Member] | |||||
Number of Businesses Acquired | 1 | ||||
Dougherty Financial Group LLC [Member] | |||||
Number of States in which Entity Operates | 21 | ||||
Maser Consulting P.A. [Member] | |||||
Number of States in which Entity Operates | 13 | ||||
Dougherty Financial Group LLC [Member] | |||||
Number of Businesses Acquired | 4 | ||||
Colliers Mortgage [Member] | |||||
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount, Ending Balance | $ 99,900 | ||||
Colliers Mortgage [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | |||||
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input | 0.112 | ||||
Colliers Mortgage [Member] | Measurement Input, Prepayment Rate [Member] | |||||
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input | 0.063 | ||||
Colliers Mortgage [Member] | Servicing Contracts [Member] | |||||
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year) | 8 years 54 days | ||||
Colliers Mortgage [Member] | Americas [Member] | |||||
Number of Businesses Acquired | 2 | ||||
Acquisitions after December 31, 2008 [Member] | |||||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total | $ 115,643 | $ 84,992 | |||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low | 184,660 | ||||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High | 208,610 | ||||
Contingent Consideration Paid | 29,405 | 23,962 | |||
Acquisitions after December 31, 2008 [Member] | Contingent Consideration, Compensation Element [Member] | |||||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total | $ 17,646 | $ 23,014 |
Note 4 - Acquisitions - Acquisi
Note 4 - Acquisitions - Acquisitions Details (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Current assets, excluding cash | $ 106,843 | $ 29,720 |
Warehouse receivables | 31,282 | |
Non-current assets | 49,986 | 7,989 |
Current liabilities | (91,619) | (18,616) |
Warehouse credit facilities | (25,850) | |
Long-term liabilities | (63,956) | (11,913) |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total | 6,686 | 7,180 |
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired | (205,608) | (80,576) |
Acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration | (23,717) | |
Total purchase consideration | (229,325) | (80,576) |
Indefinite life | 29,200 | |
Finite life | 167,680 | |
Goodwill | 117,984 | 58,221 |
Redeemable non-controlling interest | 92,225 | |
Acquired intangible assets | (42,226) | |
Redeemable non-controlling interest | 27,051 | |
Actual from acquired entities, Revenues | 194,977 | |
Actual from acquired entities, Net earnings from continuing operations | 24,449 | |
Supplemental pro forma revenues (unaudited), Revenues | 2,927,994 | 3,378,981 |
Supplemental pro forma net earnings (unaudited), Net earnings from continuing operations | 104,662 | $ 163,942 |
Colliers Mortgage [Member] | ||
Current assets, excluding cash | 46,510 | |
Warehouse receivables | 31,282 | |
Non-current assets | 9,021 | |
Current liabilities | (55,881) | |
Warehouse credit facilities | (25,850) | |
Long-term liabilities | (6,266) | |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total | (1,184) | |
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired | (134,204) | |
Acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration | (9,250) | |
Total purchase consideration | (143,454) | |
Indefinite life | 29,200 | |
Finite life | 105,150 | |
Goodwill | 53,530 | |
Redeemable non-controlling interest | 43,242 | |
Maser Consulting P.A. [Member] | ||
Current assets, excluding cash | 57,533 | |
Warehouse receivables | ||
Non-current assets | 37,516 | |
Current liabilities | (32,582) | |
Warehouse credit facilities | ||
Long-term liabilities | (54,739) | |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total | 7,728 | |
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired | (59,355) | |
Acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration | (12,204) | |
Total purchase consideration | (71,559) | |
Indefinite life | ||
Finite life | 51,100 | |
Goodwill | 56,838 | |
Redeemable non-controlling interest | 44,107 | |
Other Acquisitions [Member] | ||
Current assets, excluding cash | 2,800 | |
Warehouse receivables | ||
Non-current assets | 3,449 | |
Current liabilities | (3,156) | |
Warehouse credit facilities | ||
Long-term liabilities | (2,951) | |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total | 142 | |
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired | (12,049) | |
Acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration | (2,263) | |
Total purchase consideration | (14,312) | |
Indefinite life | ||
Finite life | 11,430 | |
Goodwill | 7,616 | |
Redeemable non-controlling interest | $ 4,876 |
Note 4 - Acquisitions - Acqui_2
Note 4 - Acquisitions - Acquisitions Details (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Cash consideration, cash acquired | $ 50,331 | $ 4,765 |
Note 5 - Real Estate Assets H_2
Note 5 - Real Estate Assets Held for Sale (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Real Estate Portfolio [Member] | ||
Income, Real Estate Assets Held for Sale | $ 2,396 | $ 195 |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Limited Partner Equity Interest in Real Estate Portfolio | 1.00% | |
Maximum [Member] | ||
Limited Partner Equity Interest in Real Estate Portfolio | 2.00% |
Note 6 - Acquisition-related _3
Note 6 - Acquisition-related Items - Composition of Acquisition-related Expense (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Transaction costs (note 4) | $ 16,169 | $ 5,725 |
Contingent consideration fair value adjustments | 23,393 | 10,849 |
Contingent consideration compensation expense | 6,286 | 11,958 |
Acquisition-related expense | $ 45,848 | $ 28,532 |
Note 7 - Other Income, Net - Co
Note 7 - Other Income, Net - Components of Other (Income) Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Loss (gain) on investments | $ 271 | $ (109) |
Fair value adjustment on DPP (note 16) | 142 | 465 |
Other | (400) | (144) |
Other income, net | $ 13 | $ 212 |
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and_3
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Current | $ 2,585 | |
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Noncurrent | $ 3,948 | |
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Term (Year) | 10 years | |
Equity Securities, FV-NI | $ 3,847 | $ 3,887 |
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and_4
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - Components of Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Prepaid expenses | $ 35,956 | $ 42,826 |
Advisor loans receivable | 18,571 | 18,448 |
Investments in equity securities | 3,918 | 10,788 |
Investments in debt securities | 12,525 | 1,862 |
Deferred Purchase Price (notes 16, 25) | 87,957 | 69,873 |
Other | 18,853 | 1,374 |
Prepaid and other assets (Current Assets) | 177,780 | 145,171 |
Advisor loans receivable | 42,900 | 48,283 |
Equity method investments | 11,154 | 5,926 |
Investments in equity securities | 5,261 | 5,565 |
Investments in debt securities | 3,948 | 4,189 |
Financing fees, net of accumulated amortization of $4,956 (December 31, 2019 - $3,632) | 3,751 | 4,469 |
Other | 7,341 | 1,078 |
Other assets (Non-Current Assets) | $ 74,355 | $ 69,510 |
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and_5
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - Components of Other Assets (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Financing fees, accumulated amortization | $ 4,956 | $ 3,632 |
Note 9 - Leases (Details Textua
Note 9 - Leases (Details Textual) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced | $ 150,692 |
Minimum [Member] | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract (Year) | 1 year |
Minimum [Member] | Premise Leases [Member] | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year) | 1 year |
Minimum [Member] | Equipment Leases [Member] | |
Lessee, Lease, Term of Contract (Year) | 1 year |
Maximum [Member] | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract (Year) | 15 years |
Maximum [Member] | Premise Leases [Member] | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year) | 15 years |
Maximum [Member] | Equipment Leases [Member] | |
Lessee, Lease, Term of Contract (Year) | 5 years |
Note 9 - Leases - Lease Informa
Note 9 - Leases - Lease Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Operating lease cost | $ 82,643 | $ 77,394 |
Amortization of right-of-use assets | 898 | 920 |
Interest on lease liabilities | 17 | 19 |
Variable lease cost | 25,297 | 26,030 |
Short term lease cost | 3,662 | 4,712 |
Total lease expense | 112,517 | 109,075 |
Sublease revenues | (2,844) | (3,124) |
Total lease cost, net of sublease revenues | 109,673 | 105,951 |
Operating leases recognized on transition to ASC 842 | 330,603 | 299,090 |
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations | 91,575 | 36,945 |
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations | 2,160 | 400 |
Operating cash flows from operating leases | (83,351) | (79,764) |
Operating cash flows from finance leases | (17) | (19) |
Financing cash flows from finance leases | $ (884) | (874) |
Operating leases (years) (Year) | 5 years 146 days | |
Finance leases (years) (Year) | 2 years | |
Operating leases | 3.10% | |
Finance leases | 1.50% | |
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | ||
Operating leases recognized on transition to ASC 842 | $ 274,696 |
Note 9 - Leases - Balance Sheet
Note 9 - Leases - Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets (note 9) | $ 288,134 | $ 263,639 |
Operating lease liabilities - current | (78,923) | (69,866) |
Operating lease liabilities - non-current | (251,680) | (229,224) |
Total operating lease liabilities | (330,603) | (299,090) |
Fixed assets, gross | 4,662 | 3,164 |
Accumulated depreciation | (2,327) | (2,320) |
Fixed assets, net | 2,335 | 844 |
Long-term debt - current | (1,113) | (550) |
Long-term debt - non-current | (1,316) | (303) |
Total finance lease liabilities | $ (2,429) | $ (853) |
Note 9 - Leases - Maturities of
Note 9 - Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Operating leases, one year | $ 87,112 | |
Operating leases, two years | 74,269 | |
Operating leases, three years | 59,617 | |
Operating leases, four years | 46,302 | |
Operating leases, five years | 33,393 | |
Operating leases, thereafter | 60,239 | |
Operating leases | 360,932 | |
Present value of operating lease liabilities | 330,603 | $ 299,090 |
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows, operating lease | 30,329 | |
Finance leases, one year | 1,115 | |
Finance leases, two years | 855 | |
Finance leases, three years | 470 | |
Finance leases, four years | 9 | |
Finance leases, five years | ||
Finance leases, thereafter | ||
Finance leases | 2,449 | |
Present value of finance lease liabilities | 2,429 | $ 853 |
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows, finance lease | $ 20 |
Note 10 - Fixed Assets - Compon
Note 10 - Fixed Assets - Components of Fixed Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Cost | $ 358,246 | $ 307,209 |
Accumulated depreciation | 229,025 | 200,012 |
Net | 129,221 | 107,197 |
Building [Member] | ||
Cost | 2,558 | 2,521 |
Accumulated depreciation | 1,321 | 1,178 |
Net | 1,237 | 1,343 |
Vehicles [Member] | ||
Cost | 8,539 | 2,563 |
Accumulated depreciation | 2,505 | 1,628 |
Net | 6,034 | 935 |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ||
Cost | 82,117 | 66,338 |
Accumulated depreciation | 53,353 | 48,194 |
Net | 28,764 | 18,144 |
Computer Equipment [Member] | ||
Cost | 151,246 | 139,685 |
Accumulated depreciation | 114,429 | 101,532 |
Net | 36,817 | 38,153 |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | ||
Cost | 113,786 | 96,102 |
Accumulated depreciation | 57,417 | 47,480 |
Net | $ 56,369 | $ 48,622 |
Note 11 - Intangible Assets - C
Note 11 - Intangible Assets - Components of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Indefinite life intangible assets | $ 53,296 | $ 23,810 |
Indefinite life intangible assets, net | 53,296 | 23,810 |
Finite life intangible assets, gross | 788,573 | 623,700 |
Accumulated amortization | 231,539 | 170,056 |
Finite life intangible assets, net | 557,034 | 453,644 |
Intangible assets, gross | 841,869 | 647,510 |
Intangible assets, net | 610,330 | 477,454 |
Accumulated amortization | 231,539 | 170,056 |
Customer Lists and Relationships [Member] | ||
Finite life intangible assets, gross | 345,511 | 310,856 |
Accumulated amortization | 123,368 | 115,987 |
Finite life intangible assets, net | 222,143 | 194,869 |
Accumulated amortization | 123,368 | 115,987 |
Investment Management Contracts [Member] | ||
Finite life intangible assets, gross | 270,600 | 270,600 |
Accumulated amortization | 60,723 | 36,434 |
Finite life intangible assets, net | 209,877 | 234,166 |
Accumulated amortization | 60,723 | 36,434 |
Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSRs") [Member] | ||
Finite life intangible assets, gross | 114,909 | |
Accumulated amortization | 13,121 | |
Finite life intangible assets, net | 101,788 | |
Accumulated amortization | 13,121 | |
Franchise Rights [Member] | ||
Finite life intangible assets, gross | 5,630 | 5,163 |
Accumulated amortization | 5,322 | 4,505 |
Finite life intangible assets, net | 308 | 658 |
Accumulated amortization | 5,322 | 4,505 |
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | ||
Finite life intangible assets, gross | 14,803 | 12,435 |
Accumulated amortization | 4,355 | 2,398 |
Finite life intangible assets, net | 10,448 | 10,037 |
Accumulated amortization | 4,355 | 2,398 |
Management Contracts and Other [Member] | ||
Finite life intangible assets, gross | 20,813 | 16,088 |
Accumulated amortization | 12,406 | 9,306 |
Finite life intangible assets, net | 8,407 | 6,782 |
Accumulated amortization | 12,406 | 9,306 |
Brokerage Backlog [Member] | ||
Finite life intangible assets, gross | 16,307 | 8,558 |
Accumulated amortization | 12,244 | 1,426 |
Finite life intangible assets, net | 4,063 | 7,132 |
Accumulated amortization | 12,244 | 1,426 |
Licensing Agreements [Member] | ||
Indefinite life intangible assets | 29,200 | |
Indefinite life intangible assets, net | 29,200 | |
Trademark and Trade Names [Member] | ||
Indefinite life intangible assets | 24,096 | 23,810 |
Indefinite life intangible assets, net | $ 24,096 | $ 23,810 |
Note 11 - Intangible Assets - M
Note 11 - Intangible Assets - MSRs (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Balance, January 1 | |
Recognized on business acquisitions | 99,900 |
Additions, following the sale of loan | 15,009 |
Amortization expense | (8,553) |
Prepayments and write-offs | (4,568) |
Balance, December 31 | $ 101,788 |
Note 11 - Intangible Assets - A
Note 11 - Intangible Assets - Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Estimated weighted average amortization period (Year) | 8 years 36 days |
Intangible assets, acquired | $ 198,333 |
Customer Lists and Relationships [Member] | |
Finite life intangible assets, acquired | $ 52,193 |
Estimated weighted average amortization period (Year) | 9 years 292 days |
Servicing Contracts [Member] | |
Finite life intangible assets, acquired | $ 99,900 |
Estimated weighted average amortization period (Year) | 8 years 73 days |
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | |
Finite life intangible assets, acquired | $ 3,500 |
Estimated weighted average amortization period (Year) | 2 years |
Brokerage Backlog [Member] | |
Finite life intangible assets, acquired | $ 8,740 |
Estimated weighted average amortization period (Year) | 255 days |
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | |
Finite life intangible assets, acquired | $ 4,800 |
Estimated weighted average amortization period (Year) | 4 years 219 days |
Licensing Agreements [Member] | |
Licenses - indefinite life | $ 29,200 |
Note 11 - Intangible Assets - E
Note 11 - Intangible Assets - Estimated Annual Amortization Expense for Recorded Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
2021 | $ 82,300 | |
2022 | 74,529 | |
2023 | 69,945 | |
2024 | 59,558 | |
2025 | 51,145 | |
Thereafter | 219,557 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance | 557,034 | $ 453,644 |
Servicing Contracts [Member] | ||
2021 | 13,469 | |
2022 | 12,376 | |
2023 | 11,516 | |
2024 | 10,730 | |
2025 | 9,652 | |
Thereafter | 44,045 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance | 101,788 | |
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | ||
2021 | 68,831 | |
2022 | 62,153 | |
2023 | 58,429 | |
2024 | 48,828 | |
2025 | 41,493 | |
Thereafter | 175,512 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance | $ 455,246 |
Note 12 - Goodwill (Details Tex
Note 12 - Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Goodwill, Impairment Loss | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Note 12 - Goodwill - Components
Note 12 - Goodwill - Components of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Balance | $ 949,221 | $ 887,894 | |
Goodwill | 117,984 | 58,221 | |
Other items | 150 | 4,734 | |
Foreign exchange | 21,629 | (1,628) | |
Balance | 1,088,984 | 949,221 | |
Goodwill | $ 1,118,567 | ||
Accumulated impairment loss | (29,583) | ||
Goodwill (note 12) | 949,221 | 887,894 | 1,088,984 |
Investment Management [Member] | |||
Balance | 379,151 | 379,412 | |
Goodwill | |||
Other items | |||
Foreign exchange | 1,141 | (261) | |
Balance | 380,292 | 379,151 | |
Goodwill | 380,292 | ||
Accumulated impairment loss | |||
Goodwill (note 12) | 380,292 | 379,151 | 380,292 |
Americas [Member] | |||
Balance | 220,410 | 207,799 | |
Goodwill | 117,984 | 11,970 | |
Other items | 330 | ||
Foreign exchange | (667) | 311 | |
Balance | 337,727 | 220,410 | |
Goodwill | 363,998 | ||
Accumulated impairment loss | (26,271) | ||
Goodwill (note 12) | 337,727 | 220,410 | 337,727 |
EMEA [Member] | |||
Balance | 257,333 | 253,752 | |
Goodwill | 846 | ||
Other items | 4,404 | ||
Foreign exchange | 18,213 | (1,669) | |
Balance | 275,546 | 257,333 | |
Goodwill | 278,858 | ||
Accumulated impairment loss | (3,312) | ||
Goodwill (note 12) | 275,546 | 257,333 | 275,546 |
Asia Pacific [Member] | |||
Balance | 92,327 | 46,931 | |
Goodwill | 45,405 | ||
Other items | 150 | ||
Foreign exchange | 2,942 | (9) | |
Balance | 95,419 | 92,327 | |
Goodwill | 95,419 | ||
Accumulated impairment loss | |||
Goodwill (note 12) | $ 95,419 | $ 92,327 | $ 95,419 |
Note 13 - Long-term Debt (Detai
Note 13 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, € in Millions | May 17, 2018EUR (€) | Apr. 19, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) |
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity | $ 777,322 | |||
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | $ 15,663 | $ 9,836 | ||
Long Term Debt [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage | 3.90% | 3.80% | ||
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Term (Year) | 10 years | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | € | € 210 | |||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 2.23% | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Syndicate of Banks [Member] | ||||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 1,000,000 | |||
Debt Instrument, Term (Year) | 5 years | |||
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate | 3.00% | 3.40% | ||
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity | $ 250,000 | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Syndicate of Banks [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 1.25% | |||
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage | 0.25% | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Syndicate of Banks [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 3.00% | |||
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage | 0.60% |
Note 13 - Long-term Debt - Long
Note 13 - Long-term Debt - Long-term Debt and Convertible Debentures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Revolving Credit Facility | $ 213,239 | $ 371,929 |
Senior Notes | 255,790 | 234,901 |
Capital leases maturing at various dates through 2022 | 2,430 | 854 |
Other long-term debt maturing at various dates up to 2022 | 8,436 | 3,720 |
Long-term debt | 479,895 | 611,404 |
Long-term debt - current (note 13) | 9,024 | 4,223 |
Long-term debt - non-current | $ 470,871 | $ 607,181 |
Note 13 - Long-term Debt - Prin
Note 13 - Long-term Debt - Principal Repayments on Long-term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
2021 | $ 9,023 |
2022 | 1,120 |
2023 | 713 |
2024 | 213,248 |
2025 and thereafter | 255,791 |
Long-term Debt, Total | $ 479,895 |
Note 14 - Convertible Notes (De
Note 14 - Convertible Notes (Details Textual) - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] - Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member] | May 19, 2020USD ($)$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 230,000 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.00% | |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio | 17.2507 | |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 57.97 | |
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage | 100.00% | |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger | 130.00% | |
Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Total | $ 6,795,000 | |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period (Year) | 5 years | |
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs | $ 752,000 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage | 4.70% |
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Fa_3
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Facilities (Details Textual) - Warehouse Credit Facilities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 20, 2021 | Jan. 15, 2021 | Jan. 11, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 400,000 | |||
Forecast [Member] | ||||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 125,000 | |||
Subsequent Event [Member] | ||||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 250,000 | $ 175,000 |
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Fa_4
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Facilities - Mortgage Warehouse Credit Facilities (Details) - Warehouse Credit Facilities [Member] $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Maximum Capacity | $ 400,000 |
Carrying value | 218,018 |
Facility A [Member] | |
Maximum Capacity | 275,000 |
Carrying value | 167,004 |
Facility B [Member] | |
Maximum Capacity | 125,000 |
Carrying value | $ 51,014 |
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Fa_5
Note 15 - Warehouse Credit Facilities - Mortgage Warehouse Credit Facilities (Details) (Parentheticals) - Warehouse Credit Facilities [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Facility A [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | |
Basis spread | 1.60% |
Facility B [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member] | |
Basis spread | 1.70% |
Note 16 - AR Facility (Details
Note 16 - AR Facility (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 12, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Accounts Receivable Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 125,000 | ||
Accounts Receivable Facility, Term (Day) | 364 days | ||
Accounts Receivable Facility, Outstanding | $ 97,959 | ||
Servicing Liability at Amortized Cost, Balance, Ending Balance | 0 | ||
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Amount Derecognized | 1,053,977 | ||
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Cash Proceeds Received for Assets Derecognized, Amount | 1,065,650 | ||
Accounts Receivable Facility, Principal on Trade Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance | 115,889 | ||
Accounts Receivable Facility, Outstanding Princpal on Contract Assets | 71,025 | ||
Fair Value Adjustment of Deferred Purchase Price | 142 | $ 465 | |
Non-cash Investing Activities, Deferred Purchase Price | $ 70,079 |
Note 17 - Variable Interest E_3
Note 17 - Variable Interest Entities (Details Textual) | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Minimum [Member] | |
Limited Partner Equity Interest in Real Estate Portfolio | 1.00% |
Maximum [Member] | |
Limited Partner Equity Interest in Real Estate Portfolio | 2.00% |
Note 17 - Variable Interest E_4
Note 17 - Variable Interest Entities - Maximum Exposure Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries | $ 3,292,167 | $ 2,892,714 |
Co-investment commitments | 14,345 | 7,969 |
Maximum exposure to loss | 20,503 | 9,950 |
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries | $ 6,158 | $ 1,981 |
Note 18 - Redeemable Non-cont_3
Note 18 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interests (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount, Total | $ 442,375 | $ 359,150 |
Subordinate Non-controlling Interest Shares (in shares) | 4,600,000 | |
Redemption Amount [Member] | ||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount, Total | $ 415,141 | $ 333,064 |
Note 18 - Redeemable Non-cont_4
Note 18 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending NCI Amounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Balance | $ 359,150 | $ 343,361 |
Non-controlling interest redemption increment (note 18) | 15,843 | 7,853 |
Distributions paid to RNCI | (35,698) | (31,858) |
Purchase of interests from RNCI, net | (19,100) | (14,011) |
Balance | 442,375 | 359,150 |
Non-controlling Interest Share of Earnings [Member] | ||
RNCI share of earnings | 27,550 | 24,558 |
Non-controlling Interest Redemption Increment [Member] | ||
Non-controlling interest redemption increment (note 18) | 15,843 | 7,853 |
Non-controlling Interest Distributions Paid to NCI [Member] | ||
Distributions paid to RNCI | (33,293) | (29,662) |
Non-controlling Interest Recognized on Business Acquisitions [Member] | ||
RNCI recognized on business acquisitions | $ 92,225 | $ 27,051 |
Note 19 - Capital Stock (Detail
Note 19 - Capital Stock (Details Textual) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 28, 2004$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2020$ / shares$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2018$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 | ||
Share Price (in CAD per share) | $ 113.28 | |||
Contingent Liabiilty upon Sale of Control | $ | $ 393,850 | |||
Subordinate Voting Shares Conversion Rate [Member] | ||||
Payment Formula Base Price, Second Payment (in CAD per share) | $ 6.472 | |||
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | ||||
Percentage Payment of Shares Outstanding, First Payment | 5.00% | |||
Payment Formula Base Price, First Payment (in CAD per share) | $ 3.324 | |||
Percentage Payment of Shares Outstanding, Second Payment | 5.00% | |||
Subordinate Voting Shares [Member] | ||||
Number of Votes for Subordinate Voting Shares | 1 | |||
Multiple Voting Shares [Member] | ||||
Number of Votes for Multiple Voting Shares | 20 |
Note 19 - Capital Stock - Capit
Note 19 - Capital Stock - Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Capital Shares, Number (in shares) | 40,189,436 | 39,845,211 |
Capital Shares, Amount | $ 457,993 | $ 442,153 |
Subordinate Voting Shares [Member] | ||
Capital Shares, Number (in shares) | 38,863,742 | 38,519,517 |
Capital Shares, Amount | $ 457,620 | $ 441,780 |
Multiple Voting Shares [Member] | ||
Capital Shares, Number (in shares) | 1,325,694 | 1,325,694 |
Capital Shares, Amount | $ 373 | $ 373 |
Note 20 - Net Earnings Per Co_3
Note 20 - Net Earnings Per Common Share - Reconciliation of the Denominator Used to Calculate Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Net earnings attributable to Company | $ 49,074 | $ 102,903 |
Adjusted numerator under the If-Converted Method | $ 49,074 | $ 102,903 |
Shares issued and outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | 39,845,211 | 39,213,136 |
Issued during the period (in shares) | 140,657 | 336,426 |
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share (in shares) | 39,985,868 | 39,549,562 |
Assumed exercise of stock options acquired under the Treasury Stock Method (in shares) | 193,296 | 431,456 |
Number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share (in shares) | 40,179,164 | 39,981,018 |
Note 21 - Stock-based Compens_3
Note 21 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $ 9,628 | $ 7,831 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance (in dollars per share) | $ 69.22 | $ 58.96 | $ 45.08 |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total | $ 18,826 | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year) | 4 years | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value | $ 7,841 | $ 6,727 | |
Minimum [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance (in dollars per share) | $ 31.62 | ||
Maximum [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance (in dollars per share) | $ 88.90 | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year) | 4 years | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year) | 5 years | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares) | 352,500 |
Note 21 - Stock-based Compens_4
Note 21 - Stock-based Compensation - Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Shares issuable under options (in shares) | 2,001,600 | 1,897,425 |
Shares issuable under options, Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 58.96 | $ 45.08 |
Granted, Number of options (in shares) | 547,250 | 960,000 |
Granted, Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 85.79 | $ 70.99 |
Exercised, Number of options (in shares) | (344,225) | (632,075) |
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 35.86 | $ 34.71 |
Forfeited, Number of options (in shares) | (14,500) | (223,750) |
Forfeited, Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 70.07 | $ 61.41 |
Shares issuable under options (in shares) | 2,190,125 | 2,001,600 |
Shares issuable under options, Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 69.22 | $ 58.96 |
Shares issuable under options - End of year, Weighted average remaining contractual life (Year) | 3 years 73 days | |
Shares issuable under options - End of year, Aggregate intrinsic value | $ 43,606 | |
Options exercisable - End of year, Number of options (in shares) | 747,975 | |
Options exercisable - End of year, Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 60.51 | |
Options exercisable - End of year, Weighted average remaining contractual life (Year) | 2 years 109 days | |
Options exercisable - End of year, Aggregate intrinsic value | $ 21,407,000 |
Note 21 - Stock-based Compens_5
Note 21 - Stock-based Compensation - Options Exercised (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Number of options exercised (in shares) | 344,225 | 632,075 |
Aggregate fair value | $ 12,343 | $ 21,939 |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | ||
Number of options exercised (in shares) | 344,225 | 632,075 |
Aggregate fair value | $ 25,919 | $ 43,873 |
Intrinsic value | 13,576 | 21,934 |
Amount of cash received | 12,343 | 21,939 |
Tax benefit recognized | $ 102 | $ 1,322 |
Note 21 - Stock-based Compens_6
Note 21 - Stock-based Compensation - Fair Value of Each Option Grant Assumptions Used (Details) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Risk free rate | 0.20% | 2.10% |
Expected life in years (Year) | 4 years 149 days | 4 years 273 days |
Expected volatility | 36.50% | 28.80% |
Dividend yield | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Weighted average fair value per option granted (in dollars per share) | $ 28.33 | $ 19.87 |
Note 22 - Income Tax (Details T
Note 22 - Income Tax (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Total | $ 45,008 | $ 9,402 | |
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries | 117,897 | 107,323 | |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance | 2,344 | 1,468 | $ 1,460 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | 2,344 | 1,468 | |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense, Total | 224 | 72 | 6 |
Recovery of Income Tax Interest and Penalties | 44 | 80 | $ 173 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total | 362 | 182 | |
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit | $ 262 | ||
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Canada Revenue Agency [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Income Tax Return Examination Period (Year) | 4 years | ||
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Canada Revenue Agency [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Income Tax Return Examination Period (Year) | 7 years | ||
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Income Tax Return Examination Period (Year) | 3 years | ||
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Income Tax Return Examination Period (Year) | 5 years | ||
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Other Foreign Tax Authorities [Member] | |||
Income Tax Return Examination Period (Year) | 4 years | ||
UNITED STATES | |||
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Note 22 - Income Tax - Effectiv
Note 22 - Income Tax - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Combined statutory rate | 26.50% | 26.50% |
Nondeductible expenses | 1.50% | 3.00% |
Tax effect of flow through entities | (4.60%) | (2.00%) |
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates | 0.30% | (0.10%) |
Adjustments to tax liabilities for prior periods | (0.20%) | (0.10%) |
Effect of changes in enacted tax rate in other jurisdictions | 0.30% | 0.30% |
Changes in liability for unrecognized tax benefits | 0.60% | |
Stock-based compensation | 1.50% | 0.30% |
Foreign, state, and provincial tax rate differential | (2.30%) | (1.50%) |
Change in valuation allowance | 3.80% | (0.40%) |
Acquisition related costs and contingent consideration | 1.60% | 1.40% |
Withholding taxes and other | 1.80% | 0.40% |
Effective income tax rate | 30.80% | 27.80% |
Note 22 - Income Tax - Earnings
Note 22 - Income Tax - Earnings Before Income Tax by Jurisdiction (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Earnings Before Income Tax by Jurisdiction | $ 136,535 | $ 190,598 |
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Canada Revenue Agency [Member] | ||
Earnings Before Income Tax by Jurisdiction | 8,257 | 10,876 |
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | ||
Earnings Before Income Tax by Jurisdiction | 53,111 | 49,884 |
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Other Foreign Tax Authorities [Member] | ||
Earnings Before Income Tax by Jurisdiction | $ 75,167 | $ 129,838 |
Note 22 - Income Tax - Provisio
Note 22 - Income Tax - Provision for (Recovery of) Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Current | $ 55,230 | $ 59,713 |
Deferred | (13,184) | (6,700) |
Total | 42,046 | 53,013 |
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Canada Revenue Agency [Member] | ||
Current, Canada | 3,309 | 2,939 |
Deferred, Canda | 2,154 | 238 |
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | ||
Current, United States and Other Foreign | 19,577 | 15,029 |
Deferred, United States and Other Foreign | (9,765) | (520) |
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Other Foreign Tax Authorities [Member] | ||
Current, United States and Other Foreign | 32,344 | 41,745 |
Deferred, United States and Other Foreign | $ (5,573) | $ (6,418) |
Note 22 - Income Tax - Deferred
Note 22 - Income Tax - Deferred Income Tax Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Loss carry-forwards and other credits | $ 18,314 | $ 18,969 |
Expenses not currently deductible | 33,442 | 28,446 |
Revenue not currently taxable | (14,076) | (6,212) |
Stock-based compensation | 526 | 386 |
Investments | 10,696 | 7,870 |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 8,308 | 4,585 |
Financing fees | (325) | (330) |
Net unrealized foreign exchange losses | 560 | 68 |
Depreciation and amortization | (57,746) | (44,577) |
Operating leases | 8,110 | 7,998 |
Less: valuation allowance | (13,324) | (7,801) |
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets | (5,515) | |
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Total | $ 45,008 | $ 9,402 |
Note 22 - Income Tax - Gross Op
Note 22 - Income Tax - Gross Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Canada Revenue Agency [Member] | ||
Gross net operating loss carry forward | $ 5,632 | $ 16,525 |
Gross net operating loss not recognized | 65 | 24 |
Net operating loss carry foward | 5,567 | 16,501 |
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Canada Revenue Agency [Member] | Capital Loss Carryforward [Member] | ||
Gross capital loss carry forward | 1,922 | 1,864 |
Gross capital loss not recognized | 1,922 | 1,758 |
Net capital loss carry forward | 106 | |
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | ||
Gross net operating loss carry forward | 3,059 | 3,144 |
Gross net operating loss not recognized | 924 | 922 |
Net operating loss carry foward | 2,135 | 2,222 |
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Capital Loss Carryforward [Member] | ||
Gross capital loss carry forward | 1,698 | 1,698 |
Gross capital loss not recognized | 1,698 | 1,698 |
Net capital loss carry forward | ||
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Other Foreign Tax Authorities [Member] | ||
Gross net operating loss carry forward | 53,997 | 40,006 |
Gross net operating loss not recognized | 32,091 | 21,476 |
Net operating loss carry foward | 21,906 | 18,530 |
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Other Foreign Tax Authorities [Member] | Capital Loss Carryforward [Member] | ||
Gross capital loss carry forward | 6,876 | 6,271 |
Gross capital loss not recognized | 6,876 | 6,271 |
Net capital loss carry forward |
Note 22 - Income Tax - Unrecogn
Note 22 - Income Tax - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Balance | $ 1,468 | $ 1,460 |
Gross increases for tax positions of prior periods | 908 | 71 |
Reduction for lapses in applicable statutes of limitations | (87) | (129) |
Foreign currency translation | 55 | 66 |
Balance | $ 2,344 | $ 1,468 |
Note 23 - Pension Plan (Details
Note 23 - Pension Plan (Details Textual) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement Amendment of Contract, Total | $ 45,388 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance | 10 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance | $ 1,813 | |
Gain (Loss) from Termination of Defined Benefit Plan | $ 2,093 |
Note 24 - Other Supplemental _3
Note 24 - Other Supplemental Information - Summary of Other Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Income tax, net of refunds | $ 46,492 | $ 73,031 |
Interest | 29,148 | 27,685 |
Dividends declared but not paid | 2,009 | 1,992 |
Rent expense | $ 79,795 | $ 76,893 |
Note 25 - Financial Instrumen_3
Note 25 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2017 |
Contingent Consideration Liability [Member] | |||
Fair Value Inputs, Weighted Average Discount Rate Increase | 2.00% | ||
Reduction in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Liability | $ 3.4 | ||
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | |||
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input | 0.115 | ||
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input | 0.025 | ||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input | 0.021 | ||
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input | 0.05 | ||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input | 0.095 | ||
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | |||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input | 0.046 | ||
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | |||
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount | $ 100 | $ 100 | |
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 2.7205% | 1.897% |
Note 25 - Financial Instrumen_4
Note 25 - Financial Instruments - Financial Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Equity securities | $ 3,847 | $ 3,887 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | |||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total | 115,643 | $ 84,993 | $ 93,865 |
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | |||
Cash equivalents | 10,974 | ||
Equity securities | 3,983 | ||
Debt securities | 9,940 | ||
Mortgage derivative assets | 18,383 | ||
Warehouse receivables | 232,207 | ||
Total assets | 363,444 | ||
Mortgage derivative liability | 7,062 | ||
Interest rate swap liability | 7,946 | ||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total | 115,643 | ||
Total liabilities | 130,651 | ||
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility [Member] | |||
Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility | 87,957 | ||
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | |||
Cash equivalents | 10,974 | ||
Equity securities | 3,847 | ||
Debt securities | |||
Mortgage derivative assets | |||
Warehouse receivables | |||
Total assets | 14,821 | ||
Mortgage derivative liability | |||
Interest rate swap liability | |||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total | |||
Total liabilities | |||
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility [Member] | |||
Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility | |||
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | |||
Cash equivalents | |||
Equity securities | 136 | ||
Debt securities | 9,940 | ||
Mortgage derivative assets | 18,383 | ||
Warehouse receivables | 232,207 | ||
Total assets | 260,666 | ||
Mortgage derivative liability | 7,062 | ||
Interest rate swap liability | 7,946 | ||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total | |||
Total liabilities | 15,008 | ||
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility [Member] | |||
Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility | |||
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | |||
Cash equivalents | |||
Equity securities | |||
Debt securities | |||
Mortgage derivative assets | |||
Warehouse receivables | |||
Total assets | 87,957 | ||
Mortgage derivative liability | |||
Interest rate swap liability | |||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total | 115,643 | ||
Total liabilities | 115,643 | ||
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility [Member] | |||
Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility | $ 87,957 |
Note 25 - Financial Instrumen_5
Note 25 - Financial Instruments - Changes in Fair Value of DPP (Details) - Deferred Purchase Price on AR Facility [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Balance, January 1 | $ 69,873 | |
Additions to DPP | 68,017 | 100,252 |
Collections on DPP | (51,994) | (28,100) |
Fair value adjustment | (142) | (465) |
Foreign exchange and other | 2,203 | (1,814) |
Balance, December 31 | $ 87,957 | $ 69,873 |
Note 25 - Financial Instrumen_6
Note 25 - Financial Instruments - Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Fair value adjustments (note 6) | $ (18,224) | $ (8,928) |
Less: current portion | 5,802 | 16,813 |
Non-current portion | 109,841 | 68,180 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Balance | 84,993 | 93,865 |
Amounts recognized on acquisitions | 23,717 | |
Fair value adjustments (note 6) | 23,393 | 10,849 |
Resolved and settled in cash | (17,249) | (19,665) |
Other | 788 | (56) |
Balance | 115,643 | 84,993 |
Less: current portion | 5,802 | 16,813 |
Non-current portion | $ 109,841 | $ 68,180 |
Note 25 - Financial Instrumen_7
Note 25 - Financial Instruments - Estimated of Fair Values for Other Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Other receivables | $ 14,989 | $ 16,678 |
Other receivables, fair value | 14,989 | 16,678 |
Advisor loans receivable (non-current), carrying amount | 42,900 | 48,283 |
Advisor loans receivable (non-current), fair value | 42,900 | 48,283 |
Long-term debt, carrying amount | 215,081 | 372,281 |
Long-term debt, fair value | 215,081 | 372,281 |
Senior Notes | 255,790 | 234,901 |
Senior Notes, fair value | 275,928 | 254,858 |
Convertible Notes, carrying amount | 223,957 | |
Convertible Notes, fair value | $ 230,000 |
Note 26 - Commitments and Con_3
Note 26 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - Loss Sharing Obligations [Member] $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Unpaid Principal Balance of Funded and Sold Loans Subject to Loss Sharing Obligations | $ 4,000,000 |
Other Liabilities [Member] | |
Loss Contingency Accrual, Ending Balance | $ 15,194 |
Note 26 - Commitments and Con_4
Note 26 - Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Contractual Purchase Commitments Obligation Payments (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
2021 | $ 18,076 |
2022 | 4,695 |
2023 | 2,557 |
2024 | 1,540 |
2025 | 1,540 |
Thereafter | 4,904 |
Purchase Obligation, Total | $ 33,312 |
Note 27 - Related Party Trans_2
Note 27 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - Non-controlling Shareholders [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Due from Related Parties, Total | $ 3,356 | $ 3,430 |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction, Rate | 0.00% | |
Maximum [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction, Rate | 4.00% |
Note 28 - Revenue (Details Text
Note 28 - Revenue (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer | $ 75,975 | |
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total | 66,436 | $ 48,934 |
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total | 61,101 | 42,772 |
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current | 21,076 | 24,133 |
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized | $ 22,338 | $ 26,568 |
Note 28 - Revenue - Disaggregat
Note 28 - Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Revenues | $ 2,786,857 | $ 3,045,811 |
Lease Brokerage [Member] | ||
Revenues | 686,482 | 946,399 |
Capital Markets [Member] | ||
Revenues | 700,904 | 775,909 |
Property Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | 834,957 | 764,843 |
Valuation and Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | 338,633 | 346,464 |
Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | 168,404 | 155,426 |
Incentive Fees [Member] | ||
Revenues | 4,190 | 19,162 |
Other Revenue [Member] | ||
Revenues | 53,287 | 37,608 |
Americas Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 1,626,372 | 1,690,507 |
Americas Segment [Member] | Lease Brokerage [Member] | ||
Revenues | 495,597 | 691,149 |
Americas Segment [Member] | Capital Markets [Member] | ||
Revenues | 460,224 | 424,703 |
Americas Segment [Member] | Property Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | 471,377 | 388,117 |
Americas Segment [Member] | Valuation and Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | 162,672 | 167,919 |
Americas Segment [Member] | Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Americas Segment [Member] | Incentive Fees [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Americas Segment [Member] | Other Revenue [Member] | ||
Revenues | 36,502 | 18,619 |
EMEA Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 516,507 | 636,466 |
EMEA Segment [Member] | Lease Brokerage [Member] | ||
Revenues | 107,947 | 139,141 |
EMEA Segment [Member] | Capital Markets [Member] | ||
Revenues | 136,479 | 192,673 |
EMEA Segment [Member] | Property Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | 162,853 | 189,543 |
EMEA Segment [Member] | Valuation and Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | 104,498 | 109,517 |
EMEA Segment [Member] | Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
EMEA Segment [Member] | Incentive Fees [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
EMEA Segment [Member] | Other Revenue [Member] | ||
Revenues | 4,730 | 5,592 |
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 470,632 | 542,609 |
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | Lease Brokerage [Member] | ||
Revenues | 82,917 | 115,916 |
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | Capital Markets [Member] | ||
Revenues | 104,201 | 158,533 |
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | Property Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | 200,727 | 187,183 |
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | Valuation and Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | 71,463 | 69,028 |
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | Incentive Fees [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | Other Revenue [Member] | ||
Revenues | 11,324 | 11,949 |
Investment Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | 172,594 | 174,588 |
Investment Management [Member] | Lease Brokerage [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Investment Management [Member] | Capital Markets [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Investment Management [Member] | Property Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Investment Management [Member] | Valuation and Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | 0 | 0 |
Investment Management [Member] | Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | 168,404 | 155,426 |
Investment Management [Member] | Incentive Fees [Member] | ||
Revenues | 4,190 | 19,162 |
Investment Management [Member] | Other Revenue [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Corporate Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 752 | 1,641 |
Corporate Segment [Member] | Lease Brokerage [Member] | ||
Revenues | 21 | 193 |
Corporate Segment [Member] | Capital Markets [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Corporate Segment [Member] | Property Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Corporate Segment [Member] | Valuation and Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | 0 | |
Corporate Segment [Member] | Advisory [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Corporate Segment [Member] | Incentive Fees [Member] | ||
Revenues | ||
Corporate Segment [Member] | Other Revenue [Member] | ||
Revenues | $ 731 | $ 1,448 |
Note 29 - Segmented Informati_3
Note 29 - Segmented Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Number of Operating Segments | 4 | |
Americas Segment [Member] | ||
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures, Total | $ 3,147 | $ 3,278 |
EMEA Segment [Member] | ||
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures, Total | 1,550 | 1,427 |
Investment Management [Member] | ||
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures, Total | $ 7,518 | $ 2,161 |
Note 29 - Segmented Informati_4
Note 29 - Segmented Information - Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Revenues | $ 2,786,857 | $ 3,045,811 |
Depreciation and amortization | 125,906 | 94,664 |
Operating earnings (loss) | 164,578 | 218,197 |
Equity earnings | 2,919 | 2,065 |
Other income, net | (13) | (212) |
Interest expense, net | (30,949) | (29,452) |
Income tax expense | (42,046) | (53,013) |
Net earnings | 94,489 | 137,585 |
Total assets | 3,292,167 | 2,892,714 |
Total additions to long-lived assets | 375,898 | 146,482 |
Americas Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 1,626,372 | 1,690,507 |
EMEA Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 516,507 | 636,466 |
Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 470,632 | 542,609 |
Investment Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | 172,594 | 174,588 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 1,626,372 | 1,690,507 |
Depreciation and amortization | 56,667 | 34,113 |
Operating earnings (loss) | 121,371 | 103,731 |
Equity earnings | 1,469 | 1,361 |
Total assets | 1,640,046 | 917,997 |
Total additions to long-lived assets | 357,187 | 47,132 |
Operating Segments [Member] | EMEA Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 516,507 | 636,466 |
Depreciation and amortization | 22,391 | 22,489 |
Operating earnings (loss) | 8,336 | 48,510 |
Equity earnings | 75 | 35 |
Total assets | 648,557 | 672,691 |
Total additions to long-lived assets | 8,194 | 12,656 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 470,632 | 542,609 |
Depreciation and amortization | 14,616 | 7,969 |
Operating earnings (loss) | 45,221 | 67,062 |
Equity earnings | ||
Total assets | 384,001 | 388,606 |
Total additions to long-lived assets | 4,593 | 79,904 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Investment Management [Member] | ||
Revenues | 172,594 | 174,588 |
Depreciation and amortization | 27,464 | 26,504 |
Operating earnings (loss) | 40,738 | 35,048 |
Equity earnings | 1,181 | 669 |
Total assets | 694,270 | 953,567 |
Total additions to long-lived assets | 3,669 | 1,829 |
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | ||
Revenues | 752 | 1,641 |
Depreciation and amortization | 4,768 | 3,589 |
Operating earnings (loss) | (51,088) | (36,154) |
Equity earnings | 193 | |
Total assets | (74,707) | (40,147) |
Total additions to long-lived assets | $ 2,255 | $ 4,961 |
Note 29 - Segmented Informati_5
Note 29 - Segmented Information - Revenues and Long-lived Assets by Geographic Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Revenues | $ 2,786,857 | $ 3,045,811 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets (note 9) | 288,134 | 263,639 |
UNITED STATES | ||
Revenues | 1,432,288 | 1,429,650 |
Total long-lived assets | 1,378,648 | 1,057,543 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets (note 9) | 82,520 | 88,589 |
CANADA | ||
Revenues | 304,039 | 356,634 |
Total long-lived assets | 306,472 | 293,673 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets (note 9) | 84,758 | 84,969 |
Euro Currency Countries [Member] | ||
Revenues | 280,853 | 356,171 |
Total long-lived assets | 79,738 | 85,998 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets (note 9) | 184,533 | 186,739 |
AUSTRALIA | ||
Revenues | 190,106 | 235,469 |
UNITED KINGDOM | ||
Revenues | 135,572 | 170,302 |
Other Geographic Locations [Member] | ||
Revenues | $ 443,999 | $ 497,585 |