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Long-Term Debt and Short-Term Borrowings
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
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Total long-term debt and short-term borrowings consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
December 31,
20222021
Long-Term Debt
Senior Euro term loan, with interest of 0.75% plus EURIBOR adj
$427,792 $455,166 
4.875% senior notes due in 2026, net of unamortized discount
598,374 597,911 
2.500% senior notes due in 2031, net of unamortized discount
493,476 492,782 
Total long-term debt1,519,642 1,545,859 
Less: current maturities of long-term debt427,792 — 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs6,138 7,736 
Total long-term debt, net of current maturities$1,085,712 $1,538,123 
Short-Term Borrowings
Warehouse lines of credit, with interest ranging from 1.40% to 7.16%, due in 2023
$447,840 $1,277,451 
Revolving credit facility, with interest ranging from 5.03% to 5.23%
178,000 — 
Other42,914 32,668 
Total short-term borrowings$668,754 $1,310,119 
Future annual aggregate maturities of total consolidated gross debt (excluding unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs) at December 31, 2022 are as follows (dollars in thousands): 2023—$1,096,546; 2024—$0; 2025—$0; 2026—$600,000; 2027—$0 and $500,000 thereafter.
Long-Term Debt
We maintain credit facilities with third-party lenders, which we use for a variety of purposes. On July 9, 2021, CBRE Services, Inc. (CBRE Services) entered into an incremental assumption agreement with respect to its credit agreement, dated October 31, 2017 (such agreement, as amended by a December 20, 2018 incremental term loan assumption agreement, and such, a March 4, 2019 incremental assumption agreement and such, a July 9, 2021 incremental assumption agreement, collectively, the 2021 Credit Agreement) for purposes of increasing the revolving credit commitments previously available under the 2021 Credit Agreement by an aggregate principal amount of $350.0 million.
On May 21, 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement whereby our subsidiary guarantors were released as guarantors from the 2021 Credit Agreement.
On December 10, 2021, CBRE Services and certain of the other borrowers entered into a first amendment to the 2021 Credit Agreement which (i) changed the interest rate applicable to revolving borrowings denominated in Sterling from a LIBOR-based rate to a rate based on the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA) and (ii) changed the interest rate applicable to revolving borrowings denominated in Euros from a LIBOR-based rate to a rate based on EURIBOR. The revised interest rates described above went into effect on January 1, 2022.
On August 5, 2022, CBRE Group, Inc., as Holdings, and CBRE Global Acquisition Company, as the Luxembourg Borrower, entered into a second amendment to the 2021 Credit Agreement which, among other things (i) amended certain of the representations and warranties, affirmative covenants, negative covenants and events of default in the 2021 Credit Agreement in a manner consistent with the new 5-year senior unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement (as described below), (ii) terminated all revolving commitments previously available to the subsidiaries of the company thereunder and (iii) reflected the resignation of the previous administrative agent and the appointment of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as the new administrative agent (the 2021 Credit Agreement, as amended by the first amendment and second amendment is referred to in this Annual Report as the 2022 Credit Agreement).
The 2022 Credit Agreement is a senior unsecured credit facility that is guaranteed by CBRE Group, Inc. As of December 31, 2022, the 2022 Credit Agreement provided for a €400.0 million term loan facility due and payable in full at maturity on December 20, 2023. The $300.0 million tranche A term loan facility that was also covered under this agreement was repaid on November 23, 2021. In addition, a $3.15 billion revolving credit facility, which included the capacity to obtain letters of credit and swingline loans and would have terminated on March 4, 2024, was also previously provided under this agreement and was replaced with a new $3.5 billion 5-year senior unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement entered into on August 5, 2022 (as described below).
Borrowings under the euro term loan facility under the 2022 Credit Agreement bear interest at a minimum rate of 0.75% plus EURIBOR and revolving borrowings bear interest, based at our option, on either (1) the applicable fixed rate plus 0.68% to 1.075% or (2) the daily rate plus 0.0% to 0.075% in each case as determined by reference to our Credit Rating (as defined in the 2022 Credit Agreement). As of December 31, 2022, we had $427.8 million of euro term loan borrowings outstanding under the 2022 Credit Agreement (at an interest rate of 0.75% plus EURIBOR), net of unamortized debt issuance costs, included as current maturities of long-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
On March 18, 2021, CBRE Services issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.500% senior notes due April 1, 2031 (the 2.500% senior notes) at a price equal to 98.451% of their face value. The 2.500% senior notes are unsecured obligations of CBRE Services, senior to all of its current and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2.500% senior notes are guaranteed on a senior basis by CBRE Group, Inc. Interest accrues at a rate of 2.500% per year and is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The 2.500% senior notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, on or after January 1, 2031 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount on that date, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding the date of redemption. At any time prior to January 1, 2031, we may redeem all or a portion of the notes at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed and (2) the sum of the present value at the date of redemption of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon to January 1, 2031, assuming the notes matured on January 1, 2031, discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis at an adjusted rate equal to the treasury rate plus 20 basis points, minus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. The amount of the 2.500% senior notes, net of unamortized discount and unamortized debt issuance costs, included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet was $489.3 million and $488.1 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
On August 13, 2015, CBRE Services issued $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due March 1, 2026 (the 4.875% senior notes) at a price equal to 99.24% of their face value. The 4.875% senior notes are unsecured obligations of CBRE Services, senior to all of its current and future subordinated indebtedness. The 4.875% senior notes are guaranteed on a senior basis by CBRE Group, Inc. Interest accrues at a rate of 4.875% per year and is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1. The 4.875% senior notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, prior to December 1, 2025 at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the 4.875% senior notes to be redeemed and (2) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon to December 1, 2025 (not including any portions of payments of interest accrued as of the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis at the Adjusted Treasury Rate (as defined in the indenture governing these notes). In addition, at any time on or after December 1, 2025, the 4.875% senior notes may be redeemed by us, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but excluding) the date of redemption. If a change of control triggering event (as defined in the indenture governing these notes) occurs, we are obligated to make an offer to purchase the then outstanding 4.875% senior notes at a redemption price of 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase. The amount of the 4.875% senior notes, net of unamortized discount and unamortized debt issuance costs, included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets was $596.4 million and $595.5 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The indentures governing our 4.875% senior notes and 2.500% senior notes (1) contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to create or permit liens on assets securing indebtedness, enter into sale/leaseback transactions and enter into consolidations or mergers, and (2) require that the notes be jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by CBRE Group, Inc. and any domestic subsidiary that guarantees the 2022 Credit Agreement. Our 2022 Credit Agreement also requires us to maintain a minimum coverage ratio of consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 2022 Credit Agreement) to consolidated interest expense of 2.00x and a maximum leverage ratio of total debt less available cash to consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 2022 Credit Agreement) of 4.25x (and in the case of the first four full fiscal quarters following consummation of a qualified acquisition (as defined in the 2022 Credit Agreement), 4.75x) as of the end of each fiscal quarter. The indentures also contain other customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. We were in compliance with the covenants under our debt instruments as of December 31, 2022.
Short-Term Borrowings
We had short-term borrowings of $668.8 million and $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, with related weighted average interest rates of 5.6% and 1.6%, respectively, which are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Revolving Credit Agreement

On August 5, 2022, we entered into a new 5-year senior unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”). The Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a senior unsecured revolving credit facility available to CBRE Services with a capacity of $3.5 billion and a maturity date of August 5, 2027. Borrowings bear interest at (i) CBRE Services’ option, either (a) a Term SOFR rate published by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited for the applicable interest period or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the greatest of (1) the prime rate determined by Wells Fargo, (2) the federal funds rate plus 1/2 of 1% and (3) the sum of (x) a Term SOFR rate published by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited for an interest period of one month and (y) 1.00% plus (ii) 10 basis points, plus (iii) a rate equal to an applicable rate (in the case of borrowings based on the Term SOFR rate, 0.630% to 1.100% and in the case of borrowings based on the base rate, 0.0% to 0.100%, in each case, as determined by reference to our Debt Rating (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement). The applicable rate is also subject to certain increases and/or decreases specified in the Revolving Credit Agreement linked to achieving certain sustainability goals.

The Revolving Credit Agreement requires us to pay a fee based on the total amount of the revolving credit facility commitment (whether used or unused). In addition, the Revolving Credit Agreement also includes capacity for letters of credit of an outstanding aggregate amount of $300.0 million.

The Revolving Credit Agreement also requires us to maintain a minimum coverage ratio of consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) to consolidated interest expense of 2.00x and a maximum leverage ratio of total debt less available cash to consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) of 4.25x (and in the case of the first four full fiscal quarters following consummation of a qualified acquisition (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement), 4.75x) as of the end of each fiscal quarter. In addition, the Revolving Credit Agreement also contains other customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. We were in compliance with the covenants under this agreement as of December 31, 2022.

On August 5, 2022, CBRE Services made an initial borrowing of $220.0 million under the Revolving Credit Agreement. These proceeds, in addition to cash on hand, were used to repay in full all revolving credit borrowings outstanding under the 2021 Credit Agreement and terminate the revolving commitments thereunder. As of December 31, 2022, $178.0 million was outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement. No letters of credit were outstanding as of December 31, 2022. Letters of credit are issued in the ordinary course of business and would reduce the amount we may borrow under the Revolving Credit Agreement.
Revolving Credit Facilities under the 2021 Credit Agreement
The revolving credit facility under the 2021 Credit Agreement allowed for borrowings outside of the U.S., with a $200.0 million sub-facility available to CBRE Services, one of our Canadian subsidiaries, one of our Australian subsidiaries and one of our New Zealand subsidiaries and a $320.0 million sub-facility available to CBRE Services and one of our U.K. subsidiaries. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bore interest at varying rates, based at our option, on either (1) the applicable fixed rate plus 0.68% to 1.075% or (2) the daily rate plus 0.0% to 0.075%, in each case as determined by reference to our Credit Rating (as defined in the 2021 Credit Agreement). The 2021 Credit Agreement required us to pay a fee based on the total amount of the revolving credit facility commitment (whether used or unused).
As of January 1, 2022, pursuant to a first amendment to the 2021 Credit Agreement entered into on December 10, 2021, the applicable fixed rate for revolving borrowings denominated in Euros was changed to EURIBOR and the applicable fixed rate for revolving borrowings denominated in Sterling was changed to SONIA (with SONIA-based borrowings subject to a “credit spread adjustment” of an additional 0.0326% in addition to the interest rate spreads described above).
On August 5, 2022, pursuant to a second amendment to the 2021 Credit Agreement, among other things, all revolving commitments previously available to the subsidiaries of the company under the 2021 Credit Agreement were terminated and replaced with a new $3.5 billion 5-year senior unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement (as described above).
Turner & Townsend Revolving Credit Facilities
Turner & Townsend has a revolving credit facility with a capacity of £120.0 million and an additional accordion option of £20.0 million that matures on March 31, 2027. As of December 31, 2022, $31.9 million (£26.3 million) was outstanding under this revolving credit facility bearing interest at SONIA plus 0.75%, maturing in February 2023.
Turner & Townsend had a revolving credit facility with a capacity of £80.0 million and a maturity date of May 5, 2022. Borrowings under this revolving credit facility bore interest at the SONIA overnight rate plus 1.0266% to 2.0266%, determined by reference to gearing (as defined in its 2021 credit agreement). As of December 31, 2021, $27.0 million (£20.0 million) was outstanding under this revolving credit facility. On March 31, 2022, this revolving credit facility was replaced by a new revolving credit facility (as described above).
Warehouse Lines of Credit
CBRE Capital Markets has warehouse lines of credit with third-party lenders for the purpose of funding mortgage loans that will be resold, and a funding arrangement with Fannie Mae for the purpose of selling a percentage of certain closed multifamily loans to Fannie Mae. These warehouse lines are recourse only to CBRE Capital Markets and are secured by our related warehouse receivables. See Note 5 for additional information.