NEW YORK & PARIS— Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) announced that it has acquired Catella Valuation Advisory SAS, a prominent Paris-based real estate valuation and advisory firm, strengthening Newmark’s presence in France and expanding its Valuation & Advisory platform across Europe.
Catella Valuation Advisory, founded in 2005, provides valuation services across a wide range of asset classes, including office, retail, industrial, residential, hospitality, leisure, clinics, and nursing homes (EHPAD). In 2024, the firm advised more than 180 clients and valued nearly 3,200 properties, with an estimated total value of €40 billion ($46 billion).
The acquisition increases Newmark’s headcount in France to approximately 200 employees, reflecting the rapid expansion of its Paris office since its launch in 2024.
Newmark described the deal as part of a broader initiative to strengthen its Valuation & Advisory services throughout EMEA. The service line has recorded 26.3% revenue growth year-to-date as of September 30, 2025.
“This acquisition represents another step in Newmark’s ongoing strategy to expand our Valuation & Advisory capabilities across EMEA,” said John D. Busi, MAI, FRICS, President of Valuation & Advisory at Newmark. “Catella Valuation Advisory is widely regarded for its technical rigor, local expertise and client trust — values that align seamlessly with Newmark’s.”
The entire 12-person Catella valuation team, including CEO Jean-François Drouets and Managing Director Nicolas Brosseaud, will join Newmark and operate under the Newmark brand. The firm’s leadership and staff will continue to serve clients while integrating into Newmark’s global platform.
“We are extremely pleased and proud of this acquisition, which marks an important milestone in Newmark’s development in France,” said Alexandre Gotti, President of Newmark in France. “Adding the Catella Valuation Advisory team was an obvious choice given its outstanding reputation in the market.”
Members of the Catella Valuation Advisory team hold key roles in professional organizations including the Institut Français de l’Expertise Immobilière, the Urban Land Institute, Afrexim, and the Syndicat National des Professionnels Immobiliers. The firm is regulated by RICS & REV and participates on the board of The European Group of Valuers’ Associations.
Drouets said the move will allow the team to broaden its reach across Europe while maintaining the firm’s established standards.
“Joining Newmark is a unique opportunity to broaden our scope of action and henceforth operate on a global and European scale,” said Drouets. “We are grateful for the journey that brought us here and proud to join a platform that shares our commitment to excellence, innovation and integrity in client service.”
