Acquisition bolsters CBRE’s capabilities in South Florida

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced that it has acquired the business of Brenner Real Estate Group (BREG), a full-service commercial real estate services firm in South Florida. The acquisition bolsters CBRE’s capabilities in South Florida, where the company is a premier provider of integrated solutions for property investors and occupiers.

Founded in 1987, the firm is led by Scott Brenner, and includes a team of more than 20 professionals, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Melbourne, Florida. BREG’s team is well-integrated into the South Florida market and provides comprehensive real estate services including leasing brokerage, investment sales and property management.

“The BREG professionals are a great complement to our capabilities in South Florida,” said Arden Karson, senior managing director for South Florida, CBRE. “They have a strong reputation for excellence in client service and will add particular expertise and resources in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and in our law firm, land services and healthcare specialty groups. We are very excited about our enhanced offering for South Florida clients.”

“We are excited to join CBRE and will benefit significantly from the wide range of expertise and resources that are now available to us,” said Mr. Brenner, president and CEO, Brenner Real Estate Group. “CBRE’s national and global footprint and broad service offering will enable us to meet more of our client needs and expand opportunities for our professionals.”

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2016 revenue). The company has more than 75,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate investors and occupiers through approximately 450 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.