Cushman & Wakefield plc

From time to time, we are party to a number of pending or threatened lawsuits arising out of, or incident to, the ordinary course of our business. The amounts claimed in these lawsuits can vary significantly, and some may be substantial. Our management believes that any liability imposed on us that may result from disposition of these lawsuits will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, litigation is inherently uncertain and there could be a material adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations if one or more matters are resolved in a particular period in an amount materially in excess of what we anticipate. Refer to “Risk Factors” under Part I, Item 1A in this Annual Report.

We establish reserves in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance on accounting for contingencies should a liability arise that is both probable and reasonably estimable. We adjust these reserves as needed to respond to subsequent changes in events. Refer to Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.