CBRE Group (CBRE) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025, and will be held virtually, allowing shareholders to vote and submit questions online.

• Shareholders will vote on electing 10 board-nominated directors, ratifying KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for 2025, and an advisory vote on executive compensation for 2024.

• The company reported strong financial performance in 2024, with revenue of $35.8B (+12%), net revenue of $20.9B (+14.2%), and Core EBITDA of $2.7B (+22.4%).

• Total shareholder return outperformed the S&P 500 over 1 and 5 years, with a 41% 1-year return and 114% 5-year return.

• The company completed strategic acquisitions and share buybacks totaling $1.8B in 2024, maintaining net leverage below 1.0x.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing 10 directors, ratifying KPMG LLP as auditor, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of 10 nominees, 8 of whom are independent, with diverse backgrounds in experience, skills, gender, race, and age.

• Annual election of directors, majority voting standard, and proxy access rights are in place.

• The board has four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Governance, and Executive, all chaired by independent directors.

• Lead independent director and annual board/committee self-assessments ensure strong governance.

• Stockholder rights include the ability to call special meetings and act by written consent; no poison pill is in place.