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A Message From Our CEO

Last year marked the 30th year since 
FirstService  became  a  publicly  held 
company with listings on the Toronto 
and  Nasdaq  stock  exchanges.  Our 
revenues have grown at an impressive 
compounded annual rate of 18% over 
this  period  and  our  share value  has 
exceeded  that  growth  rate.  To  put 
that in perspective, $1,000 invested 
at  the  time  of  our  listing  would  be 
worth $270,000 today. We are very 
proud of this long track record of success 
and  the  value  we  have  created  for  
our  shareholders.  I  am  pleased  to  
report that we maintained our strong 
momentum  in  2023.  We  have  many 
successes and accomplishments from 
the past year to highlight.

$1,000

1994

$270,000

2023

Growth
Our revenues grew by 16% versus 2022 and our EBITDA was up by 18%. Importantly, organic growth accounted 
for over half of the increase at 10% and was balanced between our two divisions. Both Residential and Brands grew 
organically by 10%. This component of our 2023 top line growth is what we are most proud of. It indicates we are 
winning – taking share on average across our brands. Organic growth by branch, by service line, and by brand is a 
critical internal measure for us. Our teams drive it through service delivery and a relentless focus on customer 
experience, which leads to consistent market share gains. 2023 also represented the third year in succession that 
we have achieved at least 10% organic growth. This level of organic growth would not be possible without the 
commitment and dedication of our teams across FirstService.

People
In the face of a challenging labor market in recent years, we have intensified our focus and investment towards our 
teams  and  corporate  culture.  We  have  seen  these  efforts  pay  off  the  last  two  years  with  improved  
employee  retention  and  in  2023  we  saw  a  marked  improvement.  Retention  is  critical to  sustaining  our  culture 
which is centered around customer service. We continually seek ways to enhance the employee experience to drive 
stronger retention and bolster our reputation as an employer of choice. By actively gathering input through forums 
including anonymous employee surveys (TeamNPS) and acting on the feedback received, we are able to address 
employee concerns and develop a variety of programs to optimize their experience with us. FirstService Residential, 
our largest employer brand, achieved Great Place to Work® certification in the US and Canada. This is the most 
definitive “employer of choice” recognition and is based entirely upon what associates report about their workplace 
experience. This is a powerful testament to the work our teams are doing in this critical area.

Strategic Acquisitions
Last year M&A activity in North America slowed considerably due to higher interest rates and macroeconomic 
concerns. Over our long history, we have found these periods of economic uncertainty to be windows of opportunity 
for FirstService and that certainly proved to be the case in 2023.

Our strong balance sheet positioned us favorably time and again during the year, and we finished December having 
closed 16 acquisitions while deploying $550 million in capital. We completed tuckunder acquisitions within each of 
our major brands, improving our market position, broadening our service offering and/or expanding our footprint. 
Of particular note were two larger, strategic transactions – Crossbridge Condominium Services in Q1 and Roofing 
Corp of America towards the end of Q4.

Our acquisition of Crossbridge cements FirstService Residential as the market leader in the Greater Toronto Area, 
the fastest growing urban high-rise market in North America. We have a particular expertise in high-rise 
condo management in North America and the addition of Crossbridge only enhances our already domi-

nant position.

Roofing Corp of America is one of the largest commercial roofing enterprises in North 
America and highly complementary to our existing portfolio of essential property 
service brands. Like many of our markets, the commercial roofing industry is 
massive  and  highly  fragmented  with  inherent  growth  opportunities  – 
both  organically  and  through  acquisition.  We  partnered  with  a 
strong team and believe we have an opportunity to build the 

premier roofing contractor in North America.

2023  was  a  big  year  for  us  on the  acquisition 
front, and we feel confident we have added 
significant  long-term  value  for  our 

shareholders.

Balance Sheet
Our leverage at year-end settled in at 2.1 times net debt to EBITDA, which is a conservative measure even after  
one of our largest capital deployment years. The strength of our balance sheet has long been a differentiator for 
FirstService and a reflection on our cash flow characteristics and disciplined approach to acquisitions. We maintain 
ample liquidity to fund future growth.

Social Purpose/ESG
Social Purpose has always been an important part of our culture, and our mission to #FirstServeOthers unites all 
of us at FirstService. Our caring teams are committed in their efforts to positively impact our communities, our 
environment and each other. In 2023, we moved to document our Social Purpose to more closely align with evolving 
ESG disclosure requirements. We also took further steps, including engaging ESG consultants and conducting our 
first ESG Materiality Assessment.

In  our  Management  Information  Circular  and  on  our  website  we  outline  the  measures  we’ve  undertaken  to  
improve and communicate our ESG approach. This includes providing clarity on our governance around ESG and 
the  summary  results  of  our  ESG  Materiality  Assessment  work.  Additionally,  we  highlight  how  our  brands  are  
addressing core ESG factors, and of course spotlight the positive contributions of team members through our Social 
Purpose initiative. We will maintain our commitment to evaluating our environmental impact, addressing ESG inquiries 
from stakeholders, and closely monitoring the dynamic landscape of ESG legislation, regulations, and standards to 
ensure our continued alignment.

Summary and Look Forward
We are extremely pleased with our performance and accomplishments during 2023. I have shared a few of our 
highlights and there were many more worthy of mention. 

Our achievements and momentum in 2023 have put us in a great position for 2024 and beyond. We face headwinds 
in certain of our markets but we have historically proven that we can win in difficult market conditions. We have 
strong leadership positions in huge essential property service markets yet our share of these markets is modest. 
This structural dynamic presents an opportunity to grow both in up markets and down markets. Our teams know 
this and are committed to delivering positive gains in any economic environment. 

Our long-term goal is to grow our revenues at an average annual rate of at least 10% with incremental growth at 
the EBITDA and earnings per share lines. We are confident we can continue to deliver on this stated goal for years 
to come.

In  closing,  I  would  like  to  thank  our  operating  leaders  and  teams  for  their  day  in,  day  out  commitment  to  our  
customers.  I  would  also  like  to  acknowledge  our  Board  and  long-time  shareholders  and  thank  them  for  their  
continued support.

D. Scott Patterson
Chief Executive Officer

Revenues

(US$ millions)

Adjusted EBITDA1

(US$ millions)

Adjusted EPS1

(US$)

$1,932 $2,407 $2,772 $3,249

$3,746 $4,335

$191

$235

$284

$327

$352

$416

$2.61

$3.00

$3.46

$4.572

$4.24 $4.66

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Growth

2022 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

Growth

2022 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

Growth

2022 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

16% 18%

18% 17%

10% 12%

Adjusted EBITDA1

Annual Organic
Revenue Growth

(US$ millions)

Adjusted EPS1

(US$)

Annual Dividends

(US$)

Financial Highlights

Revenues

(US$ millions)

$1,932 $2,407 $2,772 $3,249

$3,746 $4,335

$191

$235

6%

$284

7%

$327

4%

$352

10%

$416

9%

10%

$2.61

$3.00

$3.46

$4.572

$4.24 $4.66

$0.54

$0.60

$0.66

$0.73

$0.81

$0.90

$1.00

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2018

2020

2019

2021

2020

2022

2021

2023

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Growth

2022 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

Growth

2022 - 2023

Annual Average
CAGR
Organic Growth

2018 - 2023

2018 - 2023

Growth

2022 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

16% 18%

18% 17%
8%

10% 12%

Cumulative

Dividend Growth

since 2018

85%

Annual Organic
Revenue Growth

Annual Dividends

(US$)

6%

7%

4%

10%

9%

10%

$0.54

$0.60

$0.66

$0.73

$0.81

$0.90

$1.00

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Annual Average

Organic Growth

2018 - 2023

8%

Cumulative

Dividend Growth

since 2018

85%

Revenues

(US$ millions)

Revenues

(US$ millions)

Adjusted EBITDA1

Adjusted EBITDA1

(US$ millions)

(US$ millions)

Adjusted EPS1

Adjusted EPS1

(US$)

(US$)

$1,932 $2,407 $2,772 $3,249

$1,932 $2,407 $2,772 $3,249

$3,746 $4,335

$3,746 $4,335

$191

$235

$284

$191

$327

$235

$352

$284

$416

$327

$352

$416

$2.61

$3.00

$3.46

$2.61

$4.572

$3.00

$4.24 $4.66

$3.46

$4.572

$4.24 $4.66

Revenues

(US$ millions)

Adjusted EBITDA1

(US$ millions)

Adjusted EPS1

(US$)

$1,932 $2,407 $2,772 $3,249

$3,746 $4,335

$191

$235

$284

$327

$352

$416

$2.61

$3.00

$3.46

$4.572

$4.24 $4.66

2018

2019

2020

2018
2021

2019
2022

2020
2023

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2018
2021

2019
2022

2020
2023

2021

2022

2023
2018

2019

2020

2018
2021

2019
2022

2020
2023

2021

2022

2023

Growth

2022 - 2023

Growth

CAGR

2022 - 2023

2018 - 2023

CAGR

Growth

2018 - 2023

2022 - 2023

Growth

CAGR

2022 - 2023

2018 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

Growth

2022 - 2023

Growth

CAGR

2022 - 2023

2018 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

16% 18%

16% 18%

18% 17%

18% 17%

10% 12%

10% 12%

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

CAGR

Adjusted EBITDA1

2018 - 2023

16% 18%

$352

$327

$416

6%

7%

4%

Annual Organic
Revenue Growth

2022 - 2023

Growth
Annual Organic
Revenue Growth

Adjusted EPS1

(US$)

CAGR

2018 - 2023

18% 17%

10%
$4.24 $4.66

4%
10%

$4.572

6%
10%

$3.00

$3.46

$2.61

7%
9%

10%

9%

Growth

2022 - 2023

CAGR

Annual Dividends

2018 - 2023

Annual Dividends

(US$)

10% 12%

$0.54
$0.73

$0.60
$0.81

$0.60

$0.66

$0.54

(US$)

$0.66
$0.90

$0.73
$1.00

$0.81

$0.90

$1.00

Annual Organic
Revenue Growth

Annual Dividends

(US$)

6%

7%

4%

10%

9%

10%

$0.54

$0.60

$0.66

$0.73

$0.81

$0.90

$1.00

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2018

2023

2019

2020

2018
2021

2018

2019
2022

2019

2020
2023

2020

2021

2022

2021

2023

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2018
2021

2019
2022

2020
2023

2021
2024

2022

2023

2024

Revenues

(US$ millions)

Growth

2022 - 2023

(US$ millions)

$1,932 $2,407 $2,772 $3,249

$3,746 $4,335

$191

$235

$284

16% 18%

Annual Average
Organic Growth

Annual Average
Organic Growth
Growth

2018 - 2023

2022 - 2023

2018 - 2023

CAGR

Growth

2022 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

Growth

2022 - 2023

CAGR

2018 - 2023

Cumulative
Dividend Growth

Cumulative
Dividend Growth

since 2018

18% 17%

8%

8%
10% 12%

85%

85%

(1)  Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS as presented above are non-GAAP measures. Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. 
Please visit www.sedarplus.ca to view our annual and interim MD&As, under Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, for each of the above mentioned periods for a description of each non-GAAP 
measure as well as the reconciliations to GAAP measures.
(2) Excluding two one-time gains on sale, normalized EPS would be $4.24.

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Annual Organic

Revenue Growth

Annual Dividends

(US$)

6%

7%

4%

10%

9%

10%

$0.54

$0.60

$0.66

$0.73

$0.81

$0.90

$1.00

Annual Average

Organic Growth

2018 - 2023

8%

Cumulative

Dividend Growth

since 2018

85%

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Annual Average

Organic Growth

2018 - 2023

8%

Cumulative

Dividend Growth

since 2018

85%

2018 - 2023

since 2018

Our  achievements 
and  momentum  in 
2023 have put us in 
a great position for 
2024 and beyond.

Notice of Shareholders’ Meeting

The annual meeting of the shareholders  

will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 3,  

2024 at 11:00 a.m. (ET)

A complete digital version of the Annual Report  

is available in the investors area of our website,  

www.firstservice.com.

Corporate Information

Registrar and Transfer Agent
Canada – TSX Trust Company

Phone: 1.866.600.5869

E-mail: tmxeinvestorservices@tmx.com

U.S. co-transfer agent – Computershare

Phone: 1.800.368.5948

E-mail: webqueries@computershare.com

Stock Exchange Listings
NASDAQ Global Select Market – FSV

Toronto Stock Exchange – FSV

FirstService common shares are included  

in the S&P/TSX 60 Composite Index.

Head Office

1255 Bay Street, Suite 600 

Toronto, Ontario  M5R 2A9

Canada

Phone: 1.416.960.9566

FirstService.com