Avison Young agrees “transformational” recapitalisation deal

Worldwide: Real estate advisory firm Avison Young is set to finalise a recapitalisation deal to support “growth, sustained profitability and long-term value”.

The transaction, expected to close in October 2026, has “substantially” reduced the firm’s debt and preferred equity by nearly 70 per cent, a historic low for the company. 

Upon completion, the firm said it will “engage in a disciplined strategy of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions”.

Mark Rose, chair and chief executive officer of Avison Young, said: “We have strong ambitions for Avison Young’s growth and today’s agreement marks an important milestone in helping us achieve them, building on the decisive actions we took two years ago during an unprecedented period of market disruption. 

“With a strengthened balance sheet and enhanced liquidity, we now have the financial muscle to accelerate our growth strategy while maintaining our unwavering commitment to client services. I am confident that these factors coupled with the revenue growth we are delivering as well as signs of a general improvement in market fundamentals, we are well positioned to continue to drive long-term growth in profitability and equity value creation for our shareholders and principals.”

Earlier this month in the UK, Avison Young cleared its winding-up petition after settling its tax liabilities with HMRC. The company described the legal proceedings as a “surprise”. 

George Roberts has recently been appointed as the firm’s UK and Ireland president.

Highlights:

• Global real estate advisory firm Avison Young has agreed to a major recapitalisation transaction to support long-term business growth.
• Expected to close in October 2026, the deal reduces the company’s total debt and preferred equity obligations by nearly 70 per cent.
• Led by chair and CEO Mark Rose, the firm plans to execute a “disciplined expansion strategy” targeting organic growth and acquisitions.
• Resolving recent UK operational challenges, the international property group previously settled its tax liabilities with HMRC to clear outstanding legal proceedings.