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FirstService Corporation (TSX:FSV) (Nasdaq:FSRV) ("FirstService") today announced that the previously announced spin-off transaction, to be implemented through a tax efficient statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement"), has received the requisite shareholder approval at FirstService's annual and special meeting of shareholders held on April 21, 2015 (the "Meeting"). The Arrangement was approved by 99.60% of the Subordinate Voting Shares of FirstService voted at the Meeting and 100% of the Multiple Voting Shares of FirstService voted at the Meeting. As required under Canadian securities laws, the Arrangement was also approved by 99.56% of the Subordinate Voting Shares of FirstService voted at the Meeting, excluding shares held by "interested parties" and "control persons" of FirstService.

Completion of the Arrangement remains subject to certain conditions, including final court approval. If the final court order is granted and all other conditions precedent to the Arrangement are satisfied or waived, FirstService expects to complete the Arrangement on June 1, 2015.

At the Meeting, the nine director nominees listed in FirstService's management information circular dated March 16, 2015 (the "Circular") were elected as directors. Directors have been elected to serve until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders. The detailed results of the vote are set out below.

				% Votes
Nominee	Votes For	% Votes For	Votes Withheld	Withheld
David R. Beatty	53,917,142	97.67%	1,285,073	2.33%
Brendan Calder	54,590,695	98.89%	611,520	1.11%
Peter F. Cohen	53,927,887	97.69%	1,274,328	2.31%
John (Jack) P. Curtin, Jr.	55,183,123	99.97%	19,092	0.03%
Bernard I. Ghert	54,781,504	99.24%	420,711	0.76%
Michael D. Harris	53,732,883	97.34%	1,469,332	2.66%
Jay S. Hennick	54,781,434	99.24%	420,781	0.76%
Frederick F. Reichheld	54,871,015	99.40%	331,053	0.60%
Michael Stein	54,825,345	99.32%	376,870	0.68%

* As a vote for each motion was taken by a show of hands, the number of votes disclosed reflects only those proxies received by management in advance of the Meeting.

In addition, at the Meeting, FirstService shareholders approved, by a vote by show of hands, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the auditor of FirstService for the ensuing year, an amendment to the existing FirstService stock option plan and the adoption of the "new" FirstService Corporation stock option plan, all as described in the Circular.

About FirstService

FirstService is a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, one of the largest markets in the world. FirstService manages more than 2.5 billion square feet of residential and commercial properties through its three industry-leading service platforms: Colliers International - one of the largest global players in commercial real estate services; FirstService Residential - North America's largest manager of residential communities; and FirstService Brands – one of North America's largest providers of essential property services delivered through individually branded franchise systems and company-owned operations.

FirstService generates more than US$2.7 billion in annual revenues and has more than 24,000 employees world-wide. With significant insider ownership and an experienced management team, FirstService has a long-term track record of creating value and superior returns for shareholders since becoming a publically listed company in 1993. The Subordinate Voting Shares of FirstService trade on NASDAQ under the symbol "FSRV" and on the TSX under the symbol "FSV". More information is available at www.firstservice.com.

Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Information in this press release that is not a historical fact is "forward-looking information". Words such as "plans", "intends", "outlook", "expects", "anticipates", "estimates", "believes", "likely", "should", "could", "will", "may" and similar expressions are intended to identify statements containing forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this press release is based on current objectives, strategies, expectations and assumptions which management considers appropriate and reasonable at the time. The forward-looking information in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the proposed Arrangement and expected future attributes of each of "new" FirstService Corporation and Colliers International following the completion of the Arrangement; the timing and expectations with respect to the granting of the final court order; and the expected completion date of the Arrangement.

By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to risks and uncertainties which may be beyond the ability of FirstService to control or predict. The actual results, performance or achievements of Colliers International or "new" FirstService Corporation could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results, performance, achievements or events to differ from current expectations include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to: obtaining approvals, waivers, rulings, court orders and consents, or satisfying other requirements, necessary or desirable to permit or facilitate completion of the Arrangement (including regulatory approvals and a Canadian tax ruling); future factors that may arise making it inadvisable to proceed with, or advisable to delay, all or part of the Arrangement; the operations and financial condition of Colliers International and "new" FirstService Corporation as separately traded public companies, including the reduced industry and geographical diversification resulting from this separation; the impact of the Arrangement on the trading prices for, and market for trading in, the shares of FirstService, Colliers International and "new" FirstService Corporation; the potential for significant tax liability for a violation of the tax-deferred spinoff rules; the potential benefits of the Arrangement; business cycles, including general economic conditions in the countries in which Colliers International and "new" FirstService Corporation operate, which will, among other things, impact demand for services and the cost of providing services; the ability of each of Colliers International and "new" FirstService Corporation to implement its business strategy, including their ability to acquire suitable acquisition candidates on acceptable terms and successfully integrate newly acquired businesses with its existing businesses; changes in or the failure to comply with government regulations; changes in foreign exchange rates; increased competition; credit of third parties; changes in interest rates; and the availability of financing. Additional information on certain of these factors and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ from current expectations can be found in FirstService's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2014 under the heading "Risk Factors" (which factors are adopted herein and a copy of which can be obtained at www.sedar.com). Certain risks and uncertainties specific to the proposed Arrangement, Colliers International and "new" FirstService Corporation are further described in the Circular. Other factors, risks and uncertainties not presently known to FirstService or that FirstService currently believes are not material could also cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by statements containing forward-looking information.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on statements containing forward-looking information that are included in this press release, which are made as of the date of this press release, and not to use such information for anything other than their intended purpose. FirstService disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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         Jay S. Hennick
         Founder & CEO
         (416) 960-9500
         
         John B. Friedrichsen
         Senior Vice President & CFO
         (416) 960-9500