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Michelle Germain

Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Citizens Bank

Michelle Germain is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Citizens Bank, specializing in financial sector research with a focus on regional and super-regional banks. She covers institutions such as KeyCorp, Fifth Third Bancorp, and Regions Financial, and her research has been recognized for its accuracy and actionable insights. Since joining Citizens in 2020, Germain has drawn on previous experience at UBS and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, building a strong career in sell-side equity research. She is a FINRA-registered representative and holds Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 securities licenses, complementing her profile as a rigorous and credentialed analyst.

Michelle Germain's questions to Colliers International Group (CIGI) leadership

Question · Q3 2025

Michelle Germain inquired about the balance between M&A and hiring in the services platform and how Colliers is positioning itself to benefit from the growing data center sector.

Answer

Jay Hennick (Global Chairman and CEO) and Christian Mayer (CFO) clarified that Colliers actively recruits top talent to fill white space, which impacts margins but is a necessary investment for internal growth. Jay Hennick (Global Chairman and CEO) differentiated Colliers' data center strategy, highlighting its full-cycle capabilities (design, entitlement, project/program management, investment) beyond traditional real estate services.

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Question · Q3 2025

Michelle Germain inquired about the balance between M&A and hiring in the services platform and how Colliers is positioning itself to benefit from the growing data center sector.

Answer

Jay Hennick (Global Chairman and CEO) and Christian Mayer (CFO) clarified that Colliers actively recruits top talent to fill white space, which impacts margins but is a necessary investment for internal growth. Jay Hennick (Global Chairman and CEO) differentiated Colliers' data center strategy, highlighting its full-cycle capabilities (design, entitlement, project/program management, investment) beyond traditional real estate services.

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