Newmark reported a decrease in revenue and earnings for the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year. The decline was attributed to lower transaction volumes in capital markets and leasing, impacted by rising interest rates. However, the company highlighted strategic investments in talent acquisition and the acquisition of Gerald Eve, which are expected to contribute to future growth. Newmark also secured a significant mandate to sell Signature Bank's loan portfolio.
Newmark's total revenue decreased by 23.2% year-over-year to $520.8 million.
GAAP net loss for fully diluted shares was $(0.06) compared to $0.00 in the prior year period.
Adjusted Earnings per share decreased by 58.3% to $0.15.
Newmark was awarded the mandate to sell the $60 billion Signature Bank loan portfolio.
Newmark expects to be near the low end of its full-year guidance range, assuming a rebound in industry-wide transactions in the fourth quarter of 2023. The company is ahead of schedule with its cost reduction target and anticipates realizing at least $35 million during 2023. The company expects full year 2023 fully diluted weighted average share count to be approximately flat to down 1% compared with 2022.
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