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JLL shares rose 11.1% after earnings, as the quarter delivered accelerating revenue growth and faster profit growth: revenue increased 12%, while adjusted EBITDA rose 33% and adjusted EPS rose 52%. The call also highlighted expected annual margin contribution from platform improvements, though the transcript provided no updated financial guidance.

• Advisory revenue growth accelerated to 22%, including against tougher comparisons; resilient businesses continued to grow in line with expectations.
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 33%, with margins expanding; adjusted EPS rose 52%.
• JLL said it retained 99% of its top 100 clients over the last three years and is pursuing more cross-selling through its integrated-client strategy.
• The company expects platform enhancements to contribute more than 20 basis points of average annual margin expansion, increasing over time; management said this represents roughly one-third of the annual expansion embedded in its Accelerate 2030 targets.
• Management cited an uneven macro backdrop but said demand was broad across business lines and the company was positioned to build on operating momentum.