Exhibit 99.1

 

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MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2014 FINANCIAL RESULTS

- Full Year Revenue Increased 31.3% -

- Full Year Sales Volume Increased 38.2% to $33.1 billion, All-Time High -

CALABASAS, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (the “Company”, “Marcus & Millichap”) (NYSE: MMI), a leading national brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. Highlights include:

Fourth Quarter 2014 Results Compared to Fourth Quarter 2013

 

    Revenue increased 15.7% to $172.4 million, with real estate brokerage commissions up 16.5%.

 

    Sales volume grew 27.2% to $9.9 billion.

 

    Number of transactions increased by 10.6%.

 

    Net income increased to $16.4 million. Earnings per common share was $0.42 (Basic and Diluted).

 

    Adjusted EBITDA was $29.7 million, compared to $24.5 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year.

Full Year 2014 Results Compared to Full Year 2013

 

    Revenue increased 31.3% to $572.2 million, with real estate brokerage commissions up 33.5%.

 

    Sales volume grew to an all-time high of $33.1 billion.

 

    Net income increased to $49.5 million, compared to $8.2 million in the prior year. Earnings per common share was $1.27 (Basic and Diluted).

 

    Adjusted EBITDA was $92.8 million, compared to $61.3 million in the prior year.

“Our strong performance in 2014 was the result of our team’s successful execution of our growth plan. We made advances in all three aspects of our growth plan including growing our core private client business, expanding into specialty groups and larger transactions and growing our financing business. We also continued to benefit from a favorable market backdrop throughout the year.” According to John Kerin, president and CEO. “In the fourth quarter, in particular, we experienced solid increases in both our core private client multifamily and retail business as well as our specialty niches such as self-storage and hospitality. Our expansion plan in the Northeast and the South resulted in significant growth in sales volume and headcount in these regions. Finally, we continued to increase headcount in Marcus and Millichap Capital Corporation, realizing strong growth throughout 2014, and we are well-positioned for continued growth as we move forward into 2015,” Mr. Kerin continued.

 

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Fourth Quarter 2014 Results Compared to Fourth Quarter 2013

Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2014 were $172.4 million, compared to $149.1 million for the same period in the prior year, an increase of $23.3 million, or 15.7%. The increase in total revenues is primarily a result of increases in revenues from real estate brokerage commissions which increased to $156.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 from $134.5 million for the same period in the prior year, an increase of $22.2 million or 16.5%. This increase was primarily driven by both an increase in the number of investment sales transactions, as well as an increase in the average commission size, partially offset by a slight decrease in average commission rates during the three months ended December 31, 2014 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Average commission rates decreased due to an increase in the proportion of commissions from larger transactions, which generally earn a lower commission rate. Increased financing fees primarily contributed the remaining increase in total revenues net of a decrease in other revenues.

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2014 were $145.3 million, compared to $157.3 million for the same period in the prior year, a decrease of $11.9 million, or 7.6%. The decrease was primarily related to stock-based and other compensation charges in 2013 of $31.3 million related to the modification of pre-initial public offering (“IPO”) book value stock-based compensation, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) plans, acceleration of vesting of restricted stock and SARs, grant of replacement awards in the form of deferred stock units, or DSUs, and other compensation charges in connection with the IPO with no comparable costs in the current period. The decrease was partially offset by a $15.6 million increase in cost of services, which are variable commissions paid to the Company’s investment sales professionals and compensation-related costs in connection with our financing activities. Cost of services as a percent of total revenues increased to 63.7% compared to 63.2% for the same period in the prior year primarily due to an increase in the proportion of transactions closed by our more senior investment sales professionals who are compensated generally at higher commission rates.

In addition, selling, general and administrative expense increased by $3.7 million, or 12.0% during the fourth quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in non-IPO stock-based compensation expense; (ii) an increase in sales and marketing expenses incurred to support increased sales activity; (iii) an increase in management performance related compensation driven by the increase in operating results, and; (iv) a net increase in other expense categories primarily driven by our expansion and business growth.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $16.4 million or $0.42 per common share (Basic and Diluted) compared to net loss of $8.7 million for the same period in the prior year. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2013 includes $22.3 million of non-cash, stock-based and other compensation charges in connection with our IPO, which is net of related income tax benefits of $9.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $29.7 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $24.5 million for the same period in the prior year.

Full Year 2014 Results Compared to Full Year 2013

The Company reported total revenues of $572.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, an increase of $136.3 million, or 31.3%, compared to revenues of $435.9 million in the prior year. Operating expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 were $487.6 million compared to $414.6 million in the prior year, representing an increase of $73.0 million, or 17.6%. Cost of services as a percent of total revenues increased to 61.2% compared to 60.7% in the prior year. The Company reported net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 of $49.5 million compared with net income of $8.2 million in the prior year. Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 includes $22.3 million of non-cash, stock-based and other compensation charges in connection with our IPO, which is net of related income tax benefits of $9.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 was $92.8 million, which represents an increase of $31.5 million, or 51.5%, as compared to $61.3 million in the prior year.

 

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Business Outlook

Commenting on the Company’s business outlook, Mr. Kerin said, “As we look ahead to 2015, we believe our unique market position and competitive advantages sets up Marcus and Millichap for further growth. Market conditions are also expected to remain favorable with more user and buyer demand for commercial real estate; however, at a more normalized rate. We have a strong team in place, a favorable cash position and a solid strategy, which are major ingredients for creating long-term shareholder value.”

Conference Call Details

Marcus & Millichap will host a conference call today to discuss its results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time/5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, callers from the United States and Canada should dial (877) 407-4018 ten minutes prior to the scheduled call time. International callers should dial + 1 (201) 689-8471. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a telephonic replay of the call will also be available from 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time/8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 5, 2015 through 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time/11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 19, 2015 by dialing (877) 870-5176 in the United States and Canada or +1 (858) 384-5517 internationally and entering passcode 13599772.

About Marcus & Millichap, Inc.

Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading national brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has nearly 1,500 investment sales and financial professionals in 78 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The Company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to our clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 7,667 transactions in 2014, with a sales volume of approximately $33.1 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.

 

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MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Revenues:

    

Real estate brokerage commissions

   $ 156,705      $ 134,483      $ 524,951      $ 393,203   

Financing fees

     11,533        7,250        33,881        25,921   

Other revenues

     4,206        7,368        13,356        16,771   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

  172,444      149,101      572,188      435,895   

Operating expenses:

Cost of services

  109,836      94,242      350,102      264,637   

Selling, general, and administrative expense

  34,704      30,974      134,274      115,661   

Depreciation and amortization expense

  807      782      3,206      3,043   

Stock-based and other compensation in connection with initial public offering

  —        31,268      —        31,268   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

  145,347      157,266      487,582      414,609   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

  27,097      (8,165   84,606      21,286   

Other income (expense), net

  67      264      28      760   

Interest expense

  (449   (105   (1,651   (105
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

  26,715      (8,006   82,983      21,941   

Provision for income taxes

  10,285      710      33,452      13,735   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  16,430      (8,716   49,531      8,206   
Other comprehensive income:

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax of $16, $0, $16, and $0 for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively

  24      —        24      —     

Foreign currency translation gain, net of tax of $50, $0, $90, and $0 for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively

  75      —        135      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

  99      —        159      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

$ 16,529    $ (8,716 $ 49,690    $ 8,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Marcus & Millichap, Inc. subsequent to initial public offering:

Net income (loss)

$ 16,430    $ (8,716 $ 49,531    $ 8,206   

Less: Net loss attributable to Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, Inc. prior to initial public offering on October 31, 2013

  —        (17,967   —        (1,045
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Marcus & Millichap, Inc. subsequent to initial public offering

$ 16,430    $ 9,251    $ 49,531    $ 9,251   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Earnings per share (1):

Basic

$ 0.42    $ 0.24    $ 1.27    $ 0.24   

Diluted

$ 0.42    $ 0.24    $ 1.27    $ 0.24   
Weighted average common shares outstanding (1):

Basic

  38,865      38,787      38,851      38,787   

Diluted

  39,080      38,815      38,978      38,815   

 

(1)  Earnings per share (EPS) for the periods ended December 31, 2013 represents EPS attributable to Marcus & Millichap, Inc. subsequent to its initial public offering on October 31, 2013. EPS information for periods prior to the initial public offering were not meaningful.

 

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MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC.

KEY OPERATING METRICS SUMMARY

(Unaudited)

Total sales volume was $9.9 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2014, encompassing 2,144 transactions consisting of $7.4 billion for real estate brokerage (1,571 transactions), $1.3 billion for financing (370 transactions) and $1.2 billion in other transactions, including consulting and advisory services (203 transactions). Total sales volume was $33.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2014, encompassing 7,667 transactions consisting of $25.4 billion for real estate brokerage (5,588 transactions), $3.8 billion for financing (1,332 transactions) and $3.9 billion in other transactions, including consulting and advisory services (747 transactions). As of December 31, 2014, the Company had 1,412 investment sales professionals and 82 financing professionals. Key metrics for Real Estate Brokerage and Financing are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Year Ended
December 31,
 

Real Estate Brokerage

   2014      2013      2014      2013  

Average Number of Sales Professionals

     1,377         1,198         1,297         1,125   

Average Number of Transactions per Sales Professional

     1.1         1.2         4.3         4.1   

Average Commission per Transaction

   $ 99,749       $ 94,506       $ 93,943       $ 84,852   

Average Transaction Size

   $ 4,723,054       $ 4,114,893       $ 4,536,654       $ 3,736,044   

Total Number of Transactions

     1,571         1,423         5,588         4,634   

Total Sales Volume (in millions)

   $ 7,420       $ 5,855       $ 25,351       $ 17,313   

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Year Ended
December 31,
 

Financing

   2014      2013      2014      2013  

Average Number of Financing Professionals

     83         71         79         69   

Average Number of Transactions per Financing Professional

     4.5         4.5         16.9         16.9   

Average Fee per Transaction

   $ 31,170       $ 22,871       $ 25,436       $ 22,250   

Average Transaction Size

   $ 3,513,927       $ 2,491,519       $ 2,837,004       $ 2,297,117   

Total Number of Transactions

     370         317         1,332         1,165   

Total Dollar Volume (in millions)

   $ 1,300       $ 790       $ 3,779       $ 2,676   

 

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MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     December 31,
2014

(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2013
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 149,159      $ 100,952   

Commissions receivable

     3,412        3,238   

Employee notes receivable

     216        229   

Prepaid expenses

     7,536        4,320   

Income tax receivable

     1,711        —     

Deferred tax assets, net

     13,600        8,663   

Other assets, net

     2,839        2,429   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

  178,473      119,831   

Prepaid rent

  3,645      4,999   

Property and equipment, net

  7,693      8,560   

Employee notes receivable

  162      189   

Marketable securities, available for sale

  14,752      —     

Investments held in rabbi trust

  4,332      4,067   

Deferred tax assets, net

  21,265      27,185   

Other assets

  3,282      2,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

$ 233,604    $ 167,309   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$ 9,488    $ 6,911   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses – related party

  97      506   

Income tax payable

  —        6,459   

Notes payable to former stockholders

  894      851   

Commissions payable

  28,932      25,086   

Accrued bonuses and other employee related expenses

  27,793      16,947   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

  67,204      56,760   

Deferred compensation and commissions

  36,581      32,177   

Notes payable to former stockholders

  10,610      11,504   

Other liabilities

  2,400      4,371   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  116,795      104,812   

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value:

Authorized shares – 25,000,000; issued and outstanding shares – none at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively

  —        —     

Common Stock $0.0001 par value:

Authorized shares – 150,000,000; issued and outstanding shares – 36,918,442 and 36,600,897 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively

  4      4   

Additional paid-in capital

  75,058      70,445   

Stock notes receivable from employees

  (4   (13

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

  41,592      (7,939

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  159      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

  116,809      62,497   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 233,604    $ 167,309   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC

ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION

(Unaudited)

Adjusted EBITDA, which the Company defines as net income before interest income/expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA in its business operations to, among other things, evaluate the performance of its business, develop budgets and measure its performance against those budgets. The Company also believes that analysts and investors use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to evaluate its overall operating performance. However, Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under U.S. GAAP. The Company finds Adjusted EBITDA as a useful tool to assist in evaluating performance because it eliminates items related to capital structure and taxes and non-cash stock-based compensation charges. In light of the foregoing limitations, the Company does not rely solely on Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure and also considers its U.S. GAAP results. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of the Company’s financial performance under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

A reconciliation of the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income, to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months
Ended December 31,
     Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2014      2013      2014      2013  

Net income

   $ 16,430       $ (8,716    $ 49,531       $ 8,206   

Adjustments:

           

Interest income and other (1)

     (44      444         (50      356   

Interest expense

     449         105         1,651         105   

Provision for income taxes

     10,285         710         33,452         13,735   

Depreciation and amortization

     807         782         3,206         3,043   

Stock-based compensation (2)

     1,759         31,162         5,034         35,841   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 29,686    $ 24,487    $ 92,824    $ 61,286   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)  The three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013 include employer taxes related to DSUs and restricted stock in connection with IPO.
(2)  The three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013 include non-cash stock-based compensation charges of $30.9 million in connection with IPO.

 

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