CBIZ Reports Strong 2025 Financials with 52% Revenue Growth, Finalizes Marcum Acquisition Details, and Authorizes New Share Repurchase Program

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CBIZ, Inc. reported robust full-year 2025 financial results, including a 52.1% increase in revenue and a 181.3% rise in net income, while also finalizing the Marcum acquisition details and authorizing a new 5 million share repurchase program.

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• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  CBIZ reported a 52.1% increase in revenue to $2,758.0 million and a 181.3% increase in net income to $115.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with diluted EPS of $1.83, following the preliminary results announced on February 25, 2026.

• Marcum Acquisition Details Finalized

  The company finalized the purchase price allocation for the November 1, 2024 Marcum LLP acquisition, recording a $5.8 million net reduction in goodwill as a measurement period adjustment. The acquisition involved $1,063.0 million in cash and $934.7 million in stock consideration (13.6 million shares), with 7.2 million shares remaining to be delivered in monthly installments starting January 2, 2026.

• New Share Repurchase Program Authorized

  The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program on February 11, 2026, for up to 5.0 million shares, effective March 31, 2026, and expiring March 31, 2027. This follows the announcement on February 17, 2026. In 2025, the company repurchased 2.4 million shares for a total of $160.0 million.

• Significant Increase in Interest Expense

  Interest expense rose substantially to $107.2 million in 2025 from $34.4 million in 2024, driven by a higher average debt balance ($1,517.9 million) and increased weighted average interest rates (6.56%).

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This 10-K filing provides the full audited financial results for 2025, confirming the strong performance previously indicated in the preliminary 8-K. The significant revenue and net income growth, coupled with the finalization of the major Marcum acquisition details and a new share repurchase authorization, are key positive signals. While interest expenses have risen due to increased debt, the company's robust cash flow from operations and commitment to debt reduction and shareholder returns are encouraging. The additional cash inflow from the Marcum working capital adjustment further strengthens liquidity. The detailed cybersecurity disclosure also provides transparency on risk management.