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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 ________________________________
FORM 8-K
 _________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
October 25, 2024
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
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PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
_________________________________ 
Delaware001-31720 30-0168701
(State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 900 
Minneapolis,Minnesota55402
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(612)303-6000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per sharePIPRThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐




Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 25, 2024, Piper Sandler Companies (the "Company") reported its financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024. See the Company's press release dated October 25, 2024, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibit

99    Press Release dated October 25, 2024

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document).




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES
Date:October 25, 2024By/s/ Katherine P. Clune
NameKatherine P. Clune
ItsChief Financial Officer



Document
Exhibit 99
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Piper Sandler Companies Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results;
Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.65 Per Share
MINNEAPOLIS—October 25, 2024—Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced its results for the third quarter of 2024.
"Results for the third quarter continue to demonstrate the benefits of our broad product and sector diversification with strong absolute and relative performance across many of our businesses," said Chad Abraham, chairman and chief executive officer. "We are pleased with our momentum and year-over-year growth, and are well-positioned to finish the year strong."
Third Quarter 2024 Results
U.S. GAAPAdjusted (1)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)Q3vs.vs.Q3vs.vs.
2024Q2-24Q3-232024Q2-24Q3-23
Net revenues$360%24 %$352-1 %15 %
Pre-tax margin15.5 %7.2pp16.7pp18.4 %1.1pp3.1pp
Net income attributable to Piper Sandler Companies$35— %797 %$46%47 %
Earnings per diluted common share$1.96-1 %791 %$2.57%46 %
(1)A non-U.S. GAAP ("non-GAAP") measure. Management believes that presenting results and measures on an adjusted basis alongside U.S. GAAP measures provides the most meaningful basis for comparison of its operating results across periods. The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see "Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information."
Financial & Business Highlights
Net revenues of $360 million for the third quarter of 2024 and adjusted net revenues of $352 million both increased compared to the prior year quarter.
Advisory services revenues of $188 million increased 22% compared to the third quarter of 2023, driven by more completed transactions and strong, broad-based contributions across industry teams with six of our seven groups delivering year-over-year growth.
Municipal financing activity was robust across our specialty sector and governmental businesses, generating revenues of $36 million, up 78% over the prior year quarter and our best quarter since 2021.
Fixed income services revenues of $48 million were up 20% over the year-ago quarter, driven by increased activity among our bank clients following the Federal Reserve's action to reduce short-term interest rates.
Strategic Updates
On August 23, 2024, we completed the acquisition of Aviditi Advisors, which provides full lifecycle services to financial sponsors, global alternative investment managers and limited partner investors.
Added 41 professionals, including 11 managing directors, operating as Piper Sandler's private capital advisory group across offices in New York City, Dallas, London and Munich.
Talent
Hired one managing director to our chemicals investment banking group to bolster our financial sponsors coverage.
Added one managing director to head activism defense and shareholder engagement within investment banking.
Expanded our public finance team with the addition of two managing directors to lead our Missouri business with a focus on school districts and other governmental issuers.
Strengthened our investment banking financial sponsors group with the addition of one managing director.
Capital
Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share of common stock on October 25, 2024 to be paid on December 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 22, 2024.
Returned an aggregate of $121 million to shareholders on a year-to-date basis through share repurchases and dividends.


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U.S. GAAP Selected Financial Data
The following summarizes our results on a U.S. GAAP basis.
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Sept. 30,June 30,Sept. 30,Change vs.Sept. 30,Sept. 30,
202420242023Q2-24Q3-2320242023Change
Revenues
Investment banking:
Advisory services$188,047 $183,908 $154,560 %22 %$529,144 $424,999 25 %
Corporate financing17,903 50,641 37,171 -65 %-52 %121,125 100,899 20 %
Municipal financing35,520 25,233 19,935 41 %78 %81,506 54,139 51 %
Total investment banking241,470 259,782 211,666 -7 %14 %731,775 580,037 26 %
Institutional brokerage:
Equity brokerage52,480 52,075 50,243 %%154,043 154,509 — %
Fixed income services48,454 39,662 40,250 22 %20 %130,070 120,135 %
Total institutional brokerage100,934 91,737 90,493 10 %12 %284,113 274,644 %
Interest income7,831 6,676 6,980 17 %12 %22,813 19,421 17 %
Investment income/(loss)10,693 (17,351)(17,108)N/MN/M7,510 9,804 -23 %
Total revenues360,928 340,844 292,031 %24 %1,046,211 883,906 18 %
Interest expense1,356 1,665 2,546 -19 %-47 %4,404 7,790 -43 %
Net revenues359,572 339,179 289,485 %24 %1,041,807 876,116 19 %
Non-interest expenses
Compensation and benefits231,014 234,709 207,282 -2 %11 %688,169 595,880 15 %
Non-compensation expenses72,943 76,224 85,653 -4 %-15 %217,355 243,496 -11 %
Total non-interest expenses303,957 310,933 292,935 -2 %%905,524 839,376 %
Income/(loss) before income tax expense55,615 28,246 (3,450)97 %N/M136,283 36,740 271 %
Income tax expense15,225 13,276 10,227 15 %49 %31,345 2,340 N/M
Net income/(loss)$40,390 $14,970 $(13,677)170 %N/M$104,938 $34,400 205 %
Net income attributable to Piper Sandler Companies$34,789 $34,773 $3,878 — %797 %$112,055 $33,466 235 %
Earnings per diluted common share$1.96 $1.97 $0.22 -1 %791 %$6.35 $1.95 226 %
Ratios and margin
Compensation ratio64.2%69.2%71.6%66.1%68.0%
Non-compensation ratio20.3%22.5%29.6%20.9%27.8%
Pre-tax margin15.5%8.3%-1.2%13.1%4.2%
Effective tax rate27.4%47.0%-296.4%23.0%6.4%
N/M — Not meaningful

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The following table summarizes additional business metrics for the periods presented.
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Sept. 30,June 30,Sept. 30,Change vs.Sept. 30,Sept. 30,
202420242023Q2-24Q3-2320242023Change
Advisory services
Completed M&A and restructuring transactions57524410 %30 %157151%
Completed capital advisory transactions14167-13 %100 %393030 %
Total completed advisory transactions716851%39 %196181%
Corporate financings
Total equity transactions priced112017-45 %-35 %5659-5 %
Book run equity transactions priced81716-53 %-50 %4552-13 %
Total debt and preferred transactions priced6114-45 %50 %2710170 %
Book run debt and preferred transactions priced483-50 %33 %185260 %
Municipal negotiated issues
Aggregate par value of issues priced (in billions)$5.5 $3.2 $4.0 72 %38 %$12.7 $9.2 38 %
Total issues priced15711011343 %39 %35331313 %
Equity brokerage
Number of shares traded (in billions)2.72.82.5-4 %%8.28.0%
NET REVENUES
For the third quarter of 2024, net revenues of $359.6 million increased 6% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 24% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Investment banking revenues of $241.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 7% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased 14% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Advisory services revenues of $188.0 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased 2% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 22% compared to the third quarter of 2023 driven primarily by more completed transactions. Sector performance was broad based during the current quarter, led by our healthcare franchise with balanced contributions from our financial services, services & industrials, energy & power and consumer teams. In addition, our debt advisory product team continues to generate strong results.
Corporate financing revenues of $17.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 65% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 52% compared to the third quarter of 2023 driven by fewer completed deals and a lower average fee.
Municipal financing revenues of $35.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased 41% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 78% compared to the third quarter of 2023 driven by increased issuance activity across both our specialty sector and governmental businesses resulting from higher investor demand and lower rates.
Institutional brokerage revenues of $100.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased 10% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 12% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Equity brokerage revenues of $52.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 were essentially flat compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased 4% compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to increased client activity across our full suite of products.
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Fixed income services revenues of $48.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased 22% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 20% compared to the third quarter of 2023 as the reduction in interest rates drove increased activity among our depository clients.
Investment income/(loss) for the third quarter of 2024 was income of $10.7 million compared to a loss of $17.4 million for the second quarter of 2024 and a loss of $17.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. For the current and prior periods, investment income/(loss), which includes amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, primarily related to the alternative asset management funds we manage.
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
For the third quarter of 2024, non-interest expenses of $304.0 million decreased 2% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased 4% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Compensation ratio of 64.2% for the third quarter of 2024 decreased compared to both the second quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023 driven by increased net revenues.
Non-compensation expenses of $72.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 4% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 15% compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to lower other operating expenses. Other operating expenses were higher during the third quarter of 2023 resulting from $16.4 million of expenses related to an estimated regulatory settlement with the SEC regarding recordkeeping requirements for business-related communications.
PRE-TAX INCOME/(LOSS)
For the third quarter of 2024, we recorded pre-tax income of $55.6 million compared to pre-tax income of $28.2 million for the second quarter of 2024 and a pre-tax loss of $3.5 million for the third quarter of 2023.
Pre-tax margin of 15.5% for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to 8.3% for the second quarter of 2024 and -1.2% for the third quarter of 2023, resulting from higher net revenues, a lower compensation ratio and lower non-compensation expenses.
EFFECTIVE TAX RATE
For the current and prior periods, the effective tax rate is impacted by the level of noncontrolling interests, the amount of non-deductible expenses, and restricted stock award vestings. For the third quarter of 2024, the effective tax rate was 27.4%. The effective tax rate of 47.0% for the second quarter of 2024 was higher due to the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. The negative effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2023 was impacted by the SEC regulatory settlement regarding recordkeeping requirements as well as the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests.
NET INCOME & EARNINGS PER SHARE
For the third quarter of 2024, we generated net income of $34.8 million, or $1.96 per diluted common share, essentially flat compared to the second quarter of 2024. Results for the current quarter increased compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to increased net revenues and a higher pre-tax margin.
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Non-GAAP Selected Financial Data
The following summarizes our results on an adjusted, non-GAAP basis.
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Sept. 30,June 30,Sept. 30,Change vs.Sept. 30,Sept. 30,
202420242023Q2-24Q3-2320242023Change
Adjusted revenues
Investment banking:
Advisory services$188,047 $183,908 $154,560 %22 %$529,144 $424,999 25 %
Corporate financing17,903 50,641 37,171 -65 %-52 %121,125 100,899 20 %
Municipal financing35,520 25,233 19,935 41 %78 %81,506 54,139 51 %
Total investment banking241,470 259,782 211,666 -7 %14 %731,775 580,037 26 %
Institutional brokerage:
Equity brokerage52,480 52,075 50,243 %%154,043 154,509 — %
Fixed income services48,454 39,662 40,250 22 %20 %130,070 120,135 %
Total institutional brokerage100,934 91,737 90,493 10 %12 %284,113 274,644 %
Interest income7,831 6,676 6,980 17 %12 %22,813 19,421 17 %
Investment income/(loss)2,965 180 (2,010)N/MN/M8,162 1,617 405 %
Adjusted total revenues353,200 358,375 307,129 -1 %15 %1,046,863 875,719 20 %
Interest expense1,356 1,665 921 -19 %47 %4,404 2,915 51 %
Adjusted net revenues351,844 356,710 306,208 -1 %15 %1,042,459 872,804 19 %
Adjusted operating expenses
Adjusted compensation and benefits219,903 224,370 195,724 -2 %12 %654,971 555,832 18 %
Adjusted non-compensation expenses67,160 70,746 63,760 -5 %%205,167 203,096 %
Adjusted total operating expenses287,063 295,116 259,484 -3 %11 %860,138 758,928 13 %
Adjusted operating income$64,781 $61,594 $46,724 %39 %$182,321 $113,876 60 %
Adjusted income tax expense18,519 16,373 13,622 13 %36 %40,854 14,982 173 %
Adjusted net income$46,262 $45,221 $31,477 %47 %$141,467 $94,019 50 %
Adjusted earnings per diluted common share$2.57 $2.52 $1.76 %46 %$7.88 $5.24 50 %
Adjusted ratios and margin
Adjusted compensation ratio62.5%62.9%63.9%62.8%63.7%
Adjusted non-compensation ratio19.1%19.8%20.8%19.7%23.3%
Adjusted operating margin18.4%17.3%15.3%17.5%13.0%
Adjusted effective tax rate28.6%26.6%30.2%22.4%13.7%
N/M — Not meaningful
Throughout this press release, including the table above, we present financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Management believes that presenting results and measures on an adjusted basis alongside U.S. GAAP measures provides the most meaningful basis for comparison of its operating results across periods and enhances the overall understanding of our current financial performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results. The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see "Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information."
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See page 3 for a summary of additional business metrics.
ADJUSTED NET REVENUES
For the third quarter of 2024, adjusted net revenues of $351.8 million were essentially flat compared to the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted net revenues increased 15% compared to the third quarter of 2023 driven by higher revenues across most of our businesses, offset in part by a decline in corporate financing activity.
ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES
For the third quarter of 2024, adjusted operating expenses of $287.1 million decreased 3% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased 11% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Adjusted compensation ratio of 62.5% for the third quarter of 2024 decreased compared to 62.9% for the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted compensation ratio for the current quarter decreased compared to 63.9% for the third quarter of 2023 driven by higher adjusted net revenues.
Adjusted non-compensation expenses of $67.2 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 5% compared to the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to lower other operating expenses. Adjusted non-compensation expenses for the third quarter of 2024 increased 5% compared to the third quarter of 2023 due primarily to higher marketing and business development expenses from increased travel costs.
ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME
For the third quarter of 2024, adjusted operating income of $64.8 million increased 5% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 39% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Adjusted operating margin of 18.4% for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to 17.3% for the second quarter of 2024 driven by a lower adjusted compensation ratio and lower adjusted non-compensation expenses. Adjusted operating margin for the current quarter increased compared to 15.3% for the third quarter of 2023 due to higher adjusted net revenues and a lower adjusted compensation ratio.
ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE TAX RATE
For the third quarter of 2024, our adjusted effective tax rate of 28.6% increased compared to 26.6% for the second quarter of 2024 as the sequential quarter benefited from lower non-deductible expenses. The adjusted effective tax rate for the current quarter decreased compared to 30.2% for the third quarter of 2023 due to lower non-deductible expenses in 2024.
ADJUSTED NET INCOME & ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
For the third quarter of 2024, we generated adjusted net income of $46.3 million, or $2.57 of adjusted earnings per diluted common share. Results for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to the second quarter of 2024 driven by a higher adjusted operating margin, offset in part by a higher adjusted effective tax rate. Results for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to a higher adjusted operating margin and lower adjusted effective tax rate.
Capital
DIVIDENDS
On October 25, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of $0.65 per share to be paid on December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 22, 2024. During the third quarter of 2024, we paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share of common stock, for an aggregate of $10.7 million. For the first nine months of 2024, we returned an aggregate of $61.1 million, or $2.85 per share of common stock, to shareholders through quarterly cash dividends and a special cash dividend, which was paid in the first quarter of 2024.
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SHARE REPURCHASES
During the third quarter of 2024, we repurchased approximately 9,000 shares, or $2.4 million, of the company's common stock, at an average price of $268.01 per share, from restricted stock award recipients selling shares upon the award vesting to meet their employment tax obligations. For the first nine months of 2024, we repurchased approximately 325,000 shares, or $60.0 million, of the company's common stock, at an average price of $184.51 per share, from restricted stock award recipients selling shares upon the award vesting to meet their employment tax obligations.
Additional Information
Sept. 30,June 30,Sept. 30,
202420242023
Human Capital
Full-time employees1,8131,7681,761
Corporate investment banking managing directors184170168
Shareholder Information (amounts in millions)
Common shareholders’ equity$1,167.3 $1,126.3 $1,034.4 
Shares outstanding:
Common shares outstanding 15.915.915.1
Restricted shares outstanding1.91.92.7
Total shares outstanding17.817.817.8
Management Conference Call
Chad Abraham, chairman and chief executive officer; Deb Schoneman, president; and Kate Clune, chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss the financial results on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Central Time). Participants can access the call by dialing 888 204-4368 (in the U.S.) or +1 773 305-6853 (outside the U.S.) and passcode number 2158059. Callers should dial in at least 15 minutes prior to the call time. The conference call will also be accessible as an audio webcast through the company's website at pipersandler.com/earnings. A replay of the conference call will be available beginning approximately three hours after the event through the same link.
About Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. Securities brokerage and investment banking services are offered in the U.S. through Piper Sandler & Co., member SIPC and NYSE; in the U.K. through Piper Sandler Ltd., authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority; in the EU through Aviditi Capital Advisors Europe GmbH, authorized and regulated by BaFin as a tied agent of AHP Capital Management GmbH; and in Hong Kong through Piper Sandler Hong Kong Limited, authorized and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission. Alternative asset management and fixed income advisory services are offered through separately registered advisory affiliates.
© 2024. Since 1895. Piper Sandler Companies. 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-7036
Kate Clune
Tel: 212 466-7799 
investorrelations@psc.com
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and the conference call to discuss the contents of this press release contain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These forward-looking statements cover, among other things, statements made about the outlook for future periods (e.g., the fourth quarter) for corporate advisory (i.e., M&A), capital markets, and public finance transactions (including our performance in specific sectors), current deal pipelines (or backlogs), economic, geopolitical, and market conditions (including the outlook for equity markets, investment banking transactions, CEO confidence, and the interest rate environment), the financial performance of recently completed transactions (i.e., our acquisition of Aviditi Advisors), areas of potential growth and market share gains for the company, our recruiting pipeline, the state of our equity and fixed income brokerage businesses, anticipated financial results for future periods (including expectations regarding revenue levels, non-compensation expenses, effective tax rate, compensation ratio, compensation and benefits expense, operating margins, return on equity, and earnings per share), our strategic priorities, the payment of our quarterly and special cash dividends to our shareholders, our share repurchase program, the expected benefits and integration of our recently completed acquisition of Aviditi Advisors, or other similar matters.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, and important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and important factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
the volume of anticipated transactions – including corporate advisory (i.e., M&A), equity financing, and debt financing – and the corresponding revenues from the transactions may vary from quarter to quarter significantly, particularly if there is a decline in macroeconomic conditions or the financial markets;
revenues from corporate advisory (i.e., M&A) engagements and equity and debt financings may vary materially depending on the number, size, and timing of completed transactions, and completed transactions do not generally provide for subsequent engagements;
the expected benefits of our recently completed acquisition of Aviditi Advisors may take longer than anticipated to achieve or may not be achieved in its entirety or at all, and will in part depend on our ability to retain and hire key personnel, and the costs or difficulties relating to the combination of the business may be greater than expected and may adversely affect our results of operations;
market, geopolitical and economic conditions or developments may be unfavorable, including in specific sectors in which we operate, and these conditions or developments, such as market fluctuations or volatility, may adversely affect our business, revenue levels and profitability;
interest rate volatility, especially if the changes are rapid or severe, could negatively impact our fixed income institutional business and the negative impact could be exaggerated by reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets; and
our stock price may fluctuate as a result of several factors, including but not limited to, changes in our revenues and operating results.
A further listing and description of these and other risks, uncertainties and important factors can be found in the sections titled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and updated in our subsequent reports filed with the SEC (available at our Web site at www.pipersandler.com and at the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov).
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. We undertake no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.
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Piper Sandler Companies
Results of Operations (U.S. GAAP – Unaudited)
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)Sept. 30,June 30,Sept. 30,Sept. 30,Sept. 30,
20242024202320242023
Revenues
Investment banking$241,470 $259,782 $211,666 $731,775 $580,037 
Institutional brokerage100,934 91,737 90,493 284,113 274,644 
Interest income7,831 6,676 6,980 22,813 19,421 
Investment income/(loss)10,693 (17,351)(17,108)7,510 9,804 
Total revenues360,928 340,844 292,031 1,046,211 883,906 
Interest expense1,356 1,665 2,546 4,404 7,790 
Net revenues359,572 339,179 289,485 1,041,807 876,116 
Non-interest expenses
Compensation and benefits231,014 234,709 207,282 688,169 595,880 
Outside services13,525 13,974 12,538 39,921 38,120 
Occupancy and equipment16,481 16,757 16,308 49,274 48,056 
Communications13,712 14,568 12,883 41,509 40,241 
Marketing and business development10,392 11,372 8,674 32,527 29,656 
Deal-related expenses6,050 5,943 6,653 18,380 20,172 
Trade execution and clearance5,153 4,515 4,864 14,534 14,632 
Restructuring and integration costs775 977 — 1,752 3,903 
Intangible asset amortization2,572 2,361 4,833 7,294 14,641 
Other operating expenses4,283 5,757 18,900 12,164 34,075 
Total non-interest expenses303,957 310,933 292,935 905,524 839,376 
Income/(loss) before income tax expense55,615 28,246 (3,450)136,283 36,740 
Income tax expense15,225 13,276 10,227 31,345 2,340 
Net income/(loss)40,390 14,970 (13,677)104,938 34,400 
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests5,601 (19,803)(17,555)(7,117)934 
Net income attributable to Piper Sandler Companies$34,789 $34,773 $3,878 $112,055 $33,466 
Earnings per common share
Basic$2.19 $2.19 $0.26 $7.11 $2.25 
Diluted$1.96 $1.97 $0.22 $6.35 $1.95 
Dividends declared per common share$0.65 $0.60 $0.60 $2.85 $3.05 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic15,921 15,879 15,105 15,767 14,895 
Diluted17,769 17,633 17,256 17,636 17,176 

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Piper Sandler Companies
Preliminary Selected Summary Financial Information (Non-GAAP – Unaudited) (1)
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Sept. 30,June 30,Sept. 30,Sept. 30,Sept. 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)20242024202320242023
Adjusted revenues
Investment banking$241,470 $259,782 $211,666 $731,775 $580,037 
Institutional brokerage100,934 91,737 90,493 284,113 274,644 
Interest income7,831 6,676 6,980 22,813 19,421 
Investment income/(loss)2,965 180 (2,010)8,162 1,617 
Adjusted total revenues353,200 358,375 307,129 1,046,863 875,719 
Interest expense1,356 1,665 921 4,404 2,915 
Adjusted net revenues (2)351,844 356,710 306,208 1,042,459 872,804 
Adjusted operating expenses
Adjusted compensation and benefits (3)219,903 224,370 195,724 654,971 555,832 
Adjusted non-compensation expenses (4)67,160 70,746 63,760 205,167 203,096 
Adjusted total operating expenses (5)287,063 295,116 259,484 860,138 758,928 
Adjusted operating income (6)64,781 61,59446,724 182,321 113,876 
Interest expense on long-term financing 1,625  4,875 
Adjusted income before adjusted income tax expense (7)64,781 61,59445,099 182,321 109,001 
Adjusted income tax expense (8)18,519 16,37313,622 40,854 14,982 
Adjusted net income (9)$46,262 $45,221$31,477 $141,467 $94,019 
Adjusted earnings per diluted common share (10)$2.57 $2.52 $1.76 $7.88 $5.24 
Adjusted weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (11)18,009 17,960 17,929 17,963 17,940 
Adjusted ratios and margin
Adjusted compensation ratio (12)62.5%62.9%63.9%62.8%63.7%
Adjusted non-compensation ratio (13)19.1%19.8%20.8%19.7%23.3%
Adjusted operating margin (14)18.4%17.3%15.3%17.5%13.0%
Adjusted effective tax rate (15)28.6%26.6%30.2%22.4%13.7%
This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. The non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see "Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information."
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Piper Sandler Companies
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information (1) (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Sept. 30,June 30,Sept. 30,Sept. 30,Sept. 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)20242024202320242023
Net revenues:
Net revenues – U.S. GAAP basis $359,572 $339,179 $289,485 $1,041,807 $876,116 
Adjustments:
Investment (income)/loss related to noncontrolling interests (16) (7,728)17,531 15,098 652 (8,187)
Interest expense on long-term financing — 1,625  4,875 
Adjusted net revenues$351,844 $356,710 $306,208 $1,042,459 $872,804 
Compensation and benefits:
Compensation and benefits – U.S. GAAP basis $231,014 $234,709 $207,282 $688,169 $595,880 
Adjustment:
Compensation from acquisition-related agreements (11,111)(10,339)(11,558)(33,198)(40,048)
Adjusted compensation and benefits$219,903 $224,370 $195,724 $654,971 $555,832 
Non-compensation expenses:
Non-compensation expenses – U.S. GAAP basis $72,943 $76,224 $85,653 $217,355 $243,496 
Adjustments:
Non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests (16) (2,127)(2,272)(2,457)(6,465)(7,253)
Restructuring and integration costs (775)(977)— (1,752)(3,903)
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions (2,572)(2,361)(4,833)(7,294)(14,641)
Non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements(309)— 1,760 (309)1,760 
Non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements 132 (16,363)3,632 (16,363)
Adjusted non-compensation expenses$67,160 $70,746 $63,760 $205,167 $203,096 
Income/(loss) before income tax expense:
Income/(loss) before income tax expense – U.S. GAAP basis $55,615 $28,246 $(3,450)$136,283 $36,740 
Adjustments:
Investment (income)/loss related to noncontrolling interests (16)(7,728)17,531 15,098 652 (8,187)
Interest expense on long-term financing — 1,625  4,875 
Non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests (16) 2,127 2,272 2,457 6,465 7,253 
Compensation from acquisition-related agreements 11,111 10,339 11,558 33,198 40,048 
Restructuring and integration costs 775 977 — 1,752 3,903 
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions 2,572 2,361 4,833 7,294 14,641 
Non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements309 — (1,760)309 (1,760)
Non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements (132)16,363 (3,632)16,363 
Adjusted operating income$64,781 $61,594 $46,724 $182,321 $113,876 
Interest expense on long-term financing — (1,625) (4,875)
Adjusted income before adjusted income tax expense$64,781 $61,594 $45,099 $182,321 $109,001 
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Piper Sandler Companies
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information (1) (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Sept. 30,June 30,Sept. 30,Sept. 30,Sept. 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)20242024202320242023
Income tax expense:
Income tax expense – U.S. GAAP basis $15,225 $13,276 $10,227 $31,345 $2,340 
Tax effect of adjustments:
Compensation from acquisition-related agreements 2,325 2,114 2,250 6,931 7,960 
Restructuring and integration costs 205 259 — 464 1,007 
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions 682 626 1,247 1,934 3,777 
Non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements82 — (454)82 (454)
Non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements 98 352 98 352 
Adjusted income tax expense$18,519 $16,373 $13,622 $40,854 $14,982 
Net income attributable to Piper Sandler Companies:
Net income attributable to Piper Sandler Companies – U.S. GAAP basis $34,789 $34,773 $3,878 $112,055 $33,466 
Adjustments:
Compensation from acquisition-related agreements 8,786 8,225 9,308 26,267 32,088 
Restructuring and integration costs 570 718 — 1,288 2,896 
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions 1,890 1,735 3,586 5,360 10,864 
Non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements227 — (1,306)227 (1,306)
Non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements (230)16,011 (3,730)16,011 
Adjusted net income$46,262 $45,221 $31,477 $141,467 $94,019 
Earnings per diluted common share:
Earnings per diluted common share – U.S. GAAP basis $1.96 $1.97 $0.22 $6.35 $1.95 
Adjustment for inclusion of unvested acquisition-related stock (0.03)(0.05)(0.06)(0.14)(0.23)
$1.93 $1.92 $0.16 $6.21 $1.72 
Adjustments:
Compensation from acquisition-related agreements 0.49 0.47 0.54 1.49 1.87 
Restructuring and integration costs 0.03 0.04 — 0.07 0.17 
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions 0.11 0.10 0.21 0.31 0.63 
Non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements0.01 — (0.08)0.01 (0.08)
Non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements (0.01)0.93 (0.21)0.93 
Adjusted earnings per diluted common share$2.57 $2.52 $1.76 $7.88 $5.24 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding:
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding – U.S. GAAP basis17,769 17,633 17,256 17,636 17,176 
Adjustment:
Unvested acquisition-related restricted stock with service conditions240 327 673 327 764 
Adjusted weighted average diluted common shares outstanding18,009 17,960 17,929 17,963 17,940 
This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. The non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Piper Sandler Companies
Notes to Non-GAAP Financial Schedules
(1)Selected Summary Financial Information are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that presenting results and measures on an adjusted basis in conjunction with U.S. GAAP measures provides the most meaningful basis for comparison of its operating results across periods.
(2)A non-GAAP measure which excludes (a) investment (income)/loss related to noncontrolling interests (see (16) below) and (b) interest expense on long-term financing.
(3)A non-GAAP measure which excludes compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements.
(4)A non-GAAP measure which excludes (a) non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests (see (16) below), (b) restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (c) amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions, (d) non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements and (e) non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
(5)A non-GAAP measure which is computed as the summation of adjusted compensation and benefits and adjusted non-compensation expenses (see (3) and (4) above).
(6)A non-GAAP measure which excludes (a) investment (income)/loss and non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests (see (16) below), (b) interest expense on long-term financing, (c) compensation and non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements, (d) restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (e) amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions and (f) non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the SEC and CFTC.
(7)A non-GAAP measure which excludes (a) investment (income)/loss and non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests (see (16) below), (b) compensation and non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements, (c) restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (d) amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions and (e) non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the SEC and CFTC.
(8)A non-GAAP measure which includes the income tax effect of the adjustments for (a) compensation and non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements, (b) restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (c) amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions and (d) non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the SEC and CFTC.
(9)A non-GAAP measure which represents net income attributable to Piper Sandler Companies adjusted for (a) the exclusion of compensation and non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements, (b) the exclusion of restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (c) the exclusion of amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions, (d) the exclusion of non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the SEC and CFTC and (e) the income tax impact allocated to the adjustments.
(10)A non-GAAP measure which is computed based on a quotient of which the numerator is adjusted net income and the denominator is adjusted weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.
(11)A non-GAAP measure which assumes the vesting of restricted stock with service conditions granted pursuant to all acquisitions since January 1, 2020.
(12)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted compensation and benefits expenses as a percentage of adjusted net revenues.
(13)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted non-compensation expenses as a percentage of adjusted net revenues.
(14)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted operating income as a percentage of adjusted net revenues.
(15)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted income tax expense as a percentage of adjusted income before adjusted income tax expense.
(16)Noncontrolling interests include investment income/(loss) and non-compensation expenses from consolidated alternative asset management entities that are not attributable, either directly or indirectly, to Piper Sandler Companies.


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