Colliers International Expands Operations in Belgium

TORONTO, 2015-07-07 13:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIG) announced today that it has acquired IDB Management ("IDB"), a leading asset and property management firm in Belgium. As part of the transaction, IDB will be rebranded as Colliers International and the principals will lead its asset and property management segment going forward. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"We have known the team at IDB for a long time. Their culture of professionalism, integrity and focus on client excellence was a natural fit with our own operations and we look forward to integrating them into the Colliers family," said Pierre-Gilles Solvit, CEO of Colliers Belgium. "As we continue to expand our service capability in Belgium, the addition of IDB's service offerings complements our existing business and positions us well for future growth."

"As we looked to take our business to the next level, it became clear that Colliers was the best partner for our clients and people. Their enterprising approach to client service aligns well with our own model of delivering flexible and entrepreneurial services," said Renaud d'Argembeau, CEO of IDB. "We serve a prestigious list of international institutional clients and now, as part of the Colliers global platform, we will have the ability to expand client relationships beyond Belgium to other global markets."

"The Benelux region remains an important market in Europe," said Chris McLernon, CEO of the EMEA for Colliers International. "Strengthening our capability and service offerings, particularly in the area of asset and property management, is essential to our strategy of delivering customized asset and property management services seamlessly to clients throughout Europe and the rest of the world," he concluded.

About Colliers International Group

Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIG) is a global leader in commercial real estate services with more than 16,300 professionals operating from 502 offices in 67 countries. With an enterprising culture and significant inside ownership, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide. Services include brokerage, global corporate solutions, investment sales and capital markets, project management and workplace solutions, property and asset management, consulting, valuation and appraisal services, and customized research and thought leadership. Colliers International has been ranked among the top 100 outsourcing firms by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals' Global Outsourcing for 10 consecutive years, more than any other real estate services firm.

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         CONTACT: GLOBAL CONTACT:
         John B. Friedrichsen
         Chief Financial Officer
         (416) 960-9500
         
         EMEA CONTACT:
         Chris McLernon
         CEO, Colliers International EMEA
         44 20 7487 1651
         
         BELGIUM CONTACT:
         Lauriane Douchamps
         Luna Agency
         33 2 658 02 91