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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights

• Third Quarter Financial Summary
  • U.S. GAAP Net Revenues of $386.3 million, up 25% compared to Q3 2015
  • U.S. GAAP Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. of $34.7 million, up 382% compared to Q3 2015, or $0.79 per share, up 394% compared to Q3 2015
  • Adjusted Net Revenues of $383.5 million, up 25% compared to Q3 2015; 28% after adjusting for the deconsolidation of an Investment Management affiliate
  • Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. of $62.4 million, up 45% compared to Q3 2015, or $1.22 per share, up 51% compared to Q3 2015

• Year-to-Date Financial Summary
  • U.S. GAAP Net Revenues of $994.7 million, up 22% compared to the same period in 2015
  • U.S. GAAP Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. of $64.1 million, up 188% compared to the same period in 2015, or $1.45 per share, up 179% compared to the same period in 2015
  • Adjusted Net Revenues of $988.9 million, up 22% compared to the same period in 2015; 24% after adjusting for the deconsolidation of an Investment Management affiliate
  • Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. of $148.6 million, up 39% compared to the same period in 2015, or $2.88 per share, up 43% compared to the same period in 2015

• Investment Banking
  • Advising clients on significant transactions globally, including:
    • Advisor on the two largest healthcare deals announced in 2016: Abbott Laboratories on its $31 billion acquisition of St. Jude Medical, Inc. and Medivation on its $14 billion sale to Pfizer Inc.
    • Advising Energy Future Holdings on the pending sale of its 80% indirect interest in Oncor Electric Delivery Co. to NextEra Energy for $9.8 billion
    • Bookrunner on Patheon N.V.'s $719 million IPO, the largest Healthcare Services IPO since 2014
    • Advising Tesla Motors, Inc. on its proposed acquisition of SolarCity Corporation for $2.6 billion
    • Advising American International Group, Inc. on the $1.1 billion sale of its interests in Ascot Underwriting to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
    • Advised OfficeFirst Immobilien AG on its refinancing
  • Announced the addition of Dimitrios Georgiou as an Advisory Senior Managing Director, strengthening our capabilities in the Industrials sector in Europe
  • Evercore ISI again ranked #3 in the Institutional Investor All-America Equity Research team rankings

• Investment Management
  • Completed the transfer of ownership and control of the Mexican Private Equity Business to a newly formed entity controlled by the principals of the business
  • Assets Under Management in consolidated businesses were $8.4 billion

• Increased the quarterly dividend to $0.34 per share, the ninth sequential year of growth. Returned $203.9 million of capital to shareholders for the first nine months through dividends and repurchases, including repurchases of 3.4 million shares at an average price of $47.58

Evercore Partners Inc. (NYSE: EVR) today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

U.S. GAAP Results:

 

Net Revenues were $386.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, an increase of 25% compared to $309.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. Net Revenues were $994.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of 22% compared to $815.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 was $34.7 million, up 382% compared to $7.2 million a year ago. Earnings Per Share was $0.79 for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, up 394% in comparison to the prior year period. Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $64.1 million, up 188% compared to $22.3 million for the same period last year. Earnings Per Share was $1.45 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, up 179% in comparison to the prior year period.

The trailing twelve-month compensation ratio of 63.3% compares to 63.8% for the same period in 2015. The compensation ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 63.6%, compared to 65.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The compensation ratio for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 was 60.0%, compared to 63.9% for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, Evercore's effective tax rate was 45.2% and 47.3%, respectively, compared to 57.6% and 52.3%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. The effective tax rate is impacted by the non-deductible treatment of compensation associated with Evercore LP Units/Interests.

Adjusted Results:

 

 

Net Revenues were $383.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, an increase of 25% compared to $305.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. Assuming the restructuring of Atalanta Sosnoff, an Investment Management affiliate, had occurred on December 31, 2014, Net Revenues would have increased 28% compared to the third quarter of 2015. Net Revenues were $988.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of 22% compared to $812.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Assuming the restructuring of Atalanta Sosnoff had occurred on December 31, 2014, Net Revenues would have increased 24% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. was $62.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, up 45% compared to $42.9 million a year ago. Earnings Per Share was $1.22 for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, up 51% in comparison to the prior year period. Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. was $148.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, up 39% compared to $106.6 million for the same period last year. Earnings Per Share was $2.88 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, up 43% in comparison to the prior year period.

The compensation ratio for the trailing twelve months was 57.7%, compared to 57.6% for the same period in 2015. The compensation ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 57.3%, compared to 57.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The compensation ratio for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 was 56.8%, compared to 57.4% for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, Evercore's effective tax rate was 38.8% and 38.1%. respectively, compared to 37.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by a higher percentage of earnings in the U.S. Changes in the effective tax rate are also driven by the level of earnings in businesses with minority owners. 

Evercore's quarterly results may fluctuate significantly due to the timing and amount of transaction fees earned, as well as other factors. Accordingly, financial results in any particular quarter may not be representative of future results over a longer period of time.

"Our third quarter and year to date results demonstrate that clients globally are embracing our unconflicted, independent advisory business model. Our investments in our Investment Banking business continued to yield strong returns in the third quarter and year to date. We earned record Advisory revenues in the first nine months, which were up 35% on an Adjusted basis, as we served a record number of clients in strategic industry sectors globally. We were recognized as the leading independent equity research firm in the U.S., as Evercore ISI was again ranked #3 in the Institutional Investor All-America Equity Research team rankings and #2 on a weighted basis. And we continued to execute our strategy, adding senior talent in our Advisory and Equities businesses and completing the separation of our Mexico Private Equity business," said Ralph Schlosstein, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We continued to deliver strong returns to our shareholders as Adjusted Operating Margins for the quarter and the first nine months of the year exceeded 25%. And our Board of Directors increased our quarterly dividend to $0.34 per share; the ninth successive year of growth in our annual dividend."

"Our Advisory business continues to perform strongly compared to both the overall market and our universal banking and independent advisory firm competitors. Consequently, we expect our market share of Advisory fees among all public firms on a trailing twelve months basis to increase again this quarter, up from 5.7% at the end of the second quarter this year and 5.1% at year end 2015. Moreover, market conditions continue to remain favorable for each of our three main capabilities – M&A, restructuring and capital raising," said Roger C. Altman, Executive Chairman.

Non-GAAP Measures:

Throughout this release certain information is presented on an Adjusted basis, which is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted results begin with information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), and then those results are adjusted to exclude certain items and reflect the conversion of vested and unvested Evercore LP Units and Interests into Class A shares. Evercore believes that the disclosed Adjusted measures and any adjustments thereto, when presented in conjunction with comparable U.S. GAAP measures, are useful to investors to compare Evercore's results across several periods and facilitate an understanding of Evercore's operating results. Evercore uses these measures to evaluate its operating performance, as well as the performance of individual employees. These measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 

Evercore's Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Evercore Partners Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was higher than U.S. GAAP as a result of the exclusion of expenses associated with awards granted in conjunction with certain of the Company's acquisitions, and certain other business acquisition-related charges and professional fees.

Acquisition-related compensation charges for 2016 include expenses associated with performance-based awards granted in conjunction with the Company's acquisition of ISI. The amount of expense is based on the determination that it is probable that Evercore ISI will achieve certain earnings and margin targets in future periods. Acquisition and Transition charges for 2016 include professional fees incurred, as well as the reversal of a provision for certain settlements. Acquisition-related charges for 2016 also include adjustments for contingent consideration related to certain acquisitions.

In addition, for Adjusted purposes, client related expenses have been presented as a reduction from Revenues and Non-compensation costs. The gain resulting from the transfer of ownership of the Mexican Private Equity business in the third quarter of 2016 has also been presented as a reduction from Revenues.

Evercore's Adjusted Diluted Shares Outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 were higher than U.S. GAAP as a result of the inclusion of Evercore LP partnership units, as well as the assumed vesting of LP Units/Interests and unvested restricted stock units granted to ISI employees.

This release also presents changes in Adjusted Net Revenues, Adjusted Investment Management Net Revenues and Adjusted Investment Management Expenses from the prior-year periods assuming that the deconsolidation of Atalanta Sosnoff occurred on December 31, 2014 rather than December 31, 2015. Evercore believes this is useful additional information for investors because it improves the comparability of period-over-period results and aligns with management's view of business performance.

Further details of these adjustments, as well as an explanation of similar amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the three months ended June 30, 2016, are included in Annex I, pages A-2 to A-13. 

Business Line Reporting – Discussion of U.S. GAAP Results

The following is a discussion of Evercore's segment results on a U.S. GAAP basis.

Investment Banking 

 

 

 

For the third quarter, Evercore's Investment Banking segment reported Net Revenues of $368.6 million, which represents an increase of 29% year-over-year. Operating Income of $82.5 million increased 134% from the third quarter of last year. The Operating Margin was 22.4%, in comparison to 12.3% for the third quarter of last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Investment Banking reported Net Revenues of $936.5 million, an increase of 25% from last year. Year-to-date Operating Income of $152.8 million increased 102% compared to $75.5 million last year. The year-to-date Operating Margin was 16.3% compared to 10.1% last year.

Revenues

 

During the quarter, Investment Banking earned advisory fees from 211 client transactions (vs. 168 in Q3 2015) and fees in excess of $1 million from 65 client transactions (vs. 35 in Q3 2015).  For the first nine months of the year, Investment Banking earned advisory fees from 418 clients (vs. 354 last year) and fees in excess of $1 million from 164 transactions (vs. 112 last year).

During the third quarter of 2016, Commissions and Related Fees of $53.5 million decreased 8% from last year on lower trading volume. Underwriting Fees of $7.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased 76% versus the prior year. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Commissions and Related Fees of $167.9 million increased 2% from last year on higher trading volume. Underwriting Fees of $24.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 decreased 22% versus the prior year.

Expenses

Compensation costs were $221.4 million for the third quarter, an increase of 20% year-over-year. The trailing twelve-month compensation ratio was 63.7%, down from 64.1% a year ago. Evercore's Investment Banking compensation ratio was 60.1% for the third quarter, down versus the compensation ratio reported for the three months ended September 30, 2015 of 64.5%. Year-to-date compensation costs were $600.0 million, an increase of 22% from the prior year.

Compensation costs include $13.8 million and $66.1 million of expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $21.9 million and $65.1 million of expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, related to the Class E, G and H LP Units/Interests issued in conjunction with the acquisition of ISI. The amount of expense related to the Class G and H LP Interests is based on the determination that it is probable that Evercore ISI will achieve certain earnings and margin targets in future periods. 

Assuming the maximum thresholds for the Class G and H LP Interests were considered probable of achievement at September 30, 2016, an additional $28.3 million of expense would have been incurred in the third quarter ended September 30, 2016 and the remaining expense to be accrued over the future vesting period extending from October 1, 2016 to February 15, 2020 would be $126.3 million. In that circumstance, the total number of Class G and H LP Interests that would vest and become exchangeable to Class E LP Units would be 5.0 million.

Non-compensation costs for the current quarter were $64.7 million, down 2% from the same period last year. The ratio of non-compensation costs to net revenue for the current quarter was 17.6%, compared to 23.2% in the same quarter last year. Year-to-date non-compensation costs were $183.7 million, up 4% from the prior year. The ratio of non-compensation costs to net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 19.6%, compared to 23.6% last year.

Investment Management

 

For the third quarter, Evercore's Investment Management segment reported Net Revenues of $17.7 million and Operating Income of $2.5 million. The Operating Margin was 14.4%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Investment Management reported Net Revenues of $58.2 million and Operating Income of $11.0 million. The year-to-date Operating Margin was 18.9%, compared to (31.5%) last year.

As of September 30, 2016, Investment Management reported $8.4 billion of AUM, a decrease of 2% from June 30, 2016 driven primarily by the transfer of ownership of the Mexican Private Equity Business.

Revenues

 

On December 31, 2015, the Company restructured its investment in Atalanta Sosnoff such that, following the restructuring, its results are reflected on the equity method of accounting.

On September 30, 2016, the Company completed the transfer of ownership and control of the Mexican Private Equity Business to a newly formed entity, Glisco Partners Inc., which is controlled by the principals of the business.

Investment Advisory and Management Fees of $16.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 decreased 24% compared to the same period a year ago, driven primarily by lower fees in Private Equity and Institutional Asset Management related to our deconsolidation of Atalanta Sosnoff, partially offset by higher fees in Wealth Management.

Realized and Unrealized Gains of $1.0 million in the quarter decreased relative to the prior year, with the change relative to the prior period driven principally by lower gains in Private Equity.

Expenses

Investment Management's third quarter expenses were $15.1 million, down 67% compared to the third quarter of 2015, primarily driven by a charge for the impairment of goodwill in the Institutional Asset Management reporting unit in the third quarter of 2015. Year-to-date Investment Management expenses were $47.2 million, down 47% from a year ago.

Business Line Reporting – Discussion of Adjusted Results

The following is a discussion of Evercore's segment results on an Adjusted basis. See Annex I, pages A-2 to A-13 for further information and reconciliations of these metrics to our U.S. GAAP results.

Investment Banking 

 

 

For the third quarter, Evercore's Investment Banking segment reported Net Revenues of $365.2 million, which represents an increase of 30% year-over-year. Operating Income of $102.4 million increased 55% from the third quarter of last year. The Operating Margin was 28.1%, in comparison to 23.6% for the third quarter of last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Investment Banking reported Net Revenues of $926.9 million, an increase of 26% from last year. Year-to-date Operating Income of $235.5 million increased 42% compared to $165.9 million last year. The year-to-date Operating Margin was 25.4% compared to 22.5% last year.

Revenues

 

During the quarter, Investment Banking earned advisory fees from 211 client transactions (vs. 168 in Q3 2015) and fees in excess of $1 million from 65 client transactions (vs. 35 in Q3 2015).  For the first nine months of the year, Investment Banking earned advisory fees from 418 clients (vs. 354 last year) and fees in excess of $1 million from 164 transactions (vs. 112 last year).

During the third quarter of 2016, Commissions and Related Fees of $53.5 million decreased 8% from last year on lower trading volume. Underwriting Fees of $7.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased 76% versus the prior year. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Commissions and Related Fees of $167.9 million increased 2% from last year on higher trading volume. Underwriting Fees of $24.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 decreased 22% versus the prior year.

Within the above results, Evercore ISI, our U.S. equities business, reported Net Revenues of $177.5 million, including allocated U.S. underwriting revenues of $10.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and Operating Margins of 21.1%, compared to 17.7% for the first nine months of 2015. Operating margins as contemplated for the performance targets of the Class G and H LP Interests, giving effect to just Commissions and Related Fees, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were consistent with those assumed at the time of the closing of the transactions.

Expenses

Compensation costs were $207.5 million for the third quarter, an increase of 28% year-over-year. The trailing twelve-month compensation ratio was 58.1%, up from 57.9% a year ago primarily related to the accrual of higher discretionary bonus for the current twelve month period. Evercore's Investment Banking compensation ratio was 56.8% for the third quarter, down versus the compensation ratio reported for the three months ended September 30, 2015 of 57.9%. Year-to-date compensation costs were $533.7 million, an increase of 26% from the prior year.

Non-compensation costs for the current quarter were $55.2 million, up 7% from the same period last year. The increase in non-compensation costs versus the same period in the prior year reflects the addition of personnel within most parts of the business. The ratio of non-compensation costs to net revenue for the current quarter was 15.1%, compared to 18.4% in the same quarter last year. Year-to-date non-compensation costs were $157.8 million, up 8% from the prior year. The ratio of non-compensation costs to net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 17.0%, compared to 19.9% last year.

Investment Management

 

 

For the third quarter, Evercore's Investment Management segment reported Net Revenues of $18.3 million and Operating Income of $3.7 million. The Operating Margin was 20.3%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Investment Management reported Net Revenues of $62.0 million and Operating Income $16.3 million. The year-to-date Operating Margin was 26.3%, compared to 22.4% last year.

As of September 30, 2016, Investment Management reported $8.4 billion of AUM, a decrease of 2% from June 30, 2016 driven primarily by the transfer of ownership of the Mexican Private Equity Business. Excluding the Mexican Private Equity Business from the prior period, AUM increased 1% from June 30, 2016.  

Revenues

 

Investment Advisory and Management Fees of $15.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 decreased 25% compared to the same period a year ago, driven primarily by lower fees in Private Equity and Institutional Asset Management related to our deconsolidation of Atalanta Sosnoff, partially offset by higher fees in Wealth Management.

On December 31, 2015, the Company restructured its investment in Atalanta Sosnoff such that, following the restructuring, its results are reflected on the equity method of accounting. Assuming the restructuring of Atalanta Sosnoff had occurred on December 31, 2014, Investment Management Revenues would have decreased 9% when compared to the third quarter of 2015.

On September 30, 2016, the Company completed the transfer of ownership and control of the Mexican Private Equity Business to a newly formed entity, Glisco Partners Inc., which is controlled by the principals of the business.

Realized and Unrealized Gains of $1.0 million in the quarter decreased relative to the prior year, with the change relative to the prior period driven principally by lower gains in Private Equity.

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates of $1.3 million in the quarter decreased relative to the prior year principally as a result of lower income earned in the third quarter of 2016 by ABS and G5 | Evercore, partially offset by the inclusion of Atalanta Sosnoff's income in the third quarter of 2016.

Expenses

Investment Management's third quarter expenses were $14.6 million, down 20% compared to the third quarter of 2015. Assuming the restructuring of Atalanta Sosnoff had occurred on December 31, 2014, Investment Management expenses would have increased 11% when compared to the third quarter of 2015. Year-to-date Investment Management expenses were $45.7 million, down 21% from a year ago. Assuming the restructuring of Atalanta Sosnoff had occurred on December 31, 2014, Investment Management expenses would have increased 8% when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Balance Sheet

The Company continues to maintain a strong balance sheet, holding cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $512.5 million at September 30, 2016. Current assets exceed current liabilities by $380.4 million at September 30, 2016. Amounts due related to the Long-Term Notes Payable and Subordinated Borrowings were $184.6 million at September 30, 2016.

Capital Transactions

On October 24, 2016, the Board of Directors of Evercore declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share to be paid on December 9, 2016 to common stockholders of record on November 25, 2016.

During the three months ended September 30, 2016 the Company repurchased approximately 41,000 shares at an average cost per share of $48.63. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company repurchased a total of approximately 3,402,000 shares at an average price of $47.58.

Conference Call

Evercore will host a related conference call beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, October 26, 2016, accessible via telephone and the internet. Investors and analysts may participate in the live conference call by dialing (877) 359-9508 (toll-free domestic) or (224) 357-2393 (international); passcode: 99170796.  Please register at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins.  A replay of the call will be available for one week via telephone starting approximately one hour after the call ends.  The replay can be accessed at (855) 859-2056 (toll-free domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international); passcode: 99170796. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Evercore's website at www.evercore.com. The webcast will be archived on Evercore's website for 30 days after the call.

About Evercore

Established in 1995, Evercore is a leading global independent investment banking advisory firm. Evercore advises a diverse set of investment banking clients on a wide range of transactions and issues and provides institutional investors with high quality equity research, sales and trading execution that is free of the conflicts created by proprietary activities. The firm also offers investment management services to high net worth and institutional investors. With 28 offices in North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Evercore has the scale and strength to serve clients globally through a focused and tailored approach designed to meet their unique needs.  More information about Evercore can be found on the Company's website at www.evercore.com.

 

Basis of Alternative Financial Statement Presentation

Our Adjusted results are a non-GAAP measure. As discussed further under "Non-GAAP Measures" above, Evercore believes that the disclosed Adjusted measures and any adjustments thereto, when presented in conjunction with comparable U.S. GAAP measures, are useful to investors to compare Evercore's results across several periods and better reflect management's view of operating results. These measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of our U.S. GAAP results to Adjusted results is presented in the tables included in Annex I.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, Evercore's operations and financial performance. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "probable," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this presentation are forward-looking statements and are based on various underlying assumptions and expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in Evercore's business. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. Evercore believes these factors include, but are not limited to, those described under "Risk Factors" discussed in Evercore's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and Registration Statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release. In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Evercore to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can Evercore assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and Evercore does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements.  Evercore undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

With respect to any securities offered by any private equity fund referenced herein, such securities have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

ANNEX I

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Results

Throughout the discussion of Evercore's business segments, information is presented on an Adjusted basis (formerly called "Adjusted Pro Forma"), which is a non-generally accepted accounting principles ("non-GAAP") measure. Adjusted results begin with information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), adjusted to exclude certain items and reflect the conversion of vested and unvested Evercore LP Units, as well as Acquisition Related Share Issuances and Unvested Restricted Stock Units granted to Lexicon and ISI employees, into Class A shares. Evercore believes that the disclosed Adjusted measures and any adjustments thereto, when presented in conjunction with comparable U.S. GAAP measures, are useful to investors to compare Evercore's results across several periods and facilitate an understanding of Evercore's operating results. The Company uses these measures to evaluate its operating performance, as well as the performance of individual employees. These measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These Adjusted amounts are allocated to the Company's two business segments: Investment Banking and Investment Management. The differences between the Adjusted and U.S. GAAP results are as follows:

1. Assumed Vesting of Evercore LP Units and Exchange into Class A Shares.  The Company incurred expenses, in Employee Compensation and Benefits, resulting from the vesting of Class E LP Units issued in conjunction with the acquisition of ISI, as well as Class G and H LP Interests. The amount of expense for the Class G and H LP Interests is based on the determination that it is probable that Evercore ISI will achieve certain earnings and margin targets in 2016 and in future periods. The Adjusted results assume these LP Units and certain Class G and H LP Interests have vested and have been exchanged for Class A shares. Accordingly, any expense associated with these units, and related awards, is excluded from the Adjusted results, and the noncontrolling interest related to these units is converted to a controlling interest. The Company's Management believes that it is useful to provide the per-share effect associated with the assumed conversion of these previously granted equity interests, and thus the Adjusted results reflect the exchange of certain vested and unvested Evercore LP partnership units and interests and IPO related restricted stock unit awards into Class A shares.
2. Adjustments Associated with Business Combinations.  The following charges resulting from    business combinations have been excluded from the Adjusted results because the Company's Management believes that operating performance is more comparable across periods excluding the effects of these acquisition-related charges:
   1. Amortization of Intangible Assets and Other Purchase Accounting-related Amortization.  Amortization of intangible assets and other purchase accounting-related amortization from the acquisitions of ISI, SFS and certain other acquisitions.
   2. Compensation Charges.  Expenses for deferred consideration issued to the sellers of certain of the Company's acquisitions.
   3. Acquisition and Transition Costs.  Primarily professional fees incurred, as well as the reversal of a provision for certain settlements in 2016 and costs related to transitioning acquisitions or divestitures.
   4. Fair Value of Contingent Consideration.  The expense associated with changes in the fair value of contingent consideration issued to the sellers of certain of the Company's acquisitions is excluded from the Adjusted results.
   5. Gain on Transfer of Ownership of Mexican Private Equity Business.  The gain resulting from the transfer of ownership of the Mexican Private Equity business in the third quarter of 2016 is excluded from the Adjusted results.
3. Client Related Expenses.  Client related expenses and provisions for uncollected receivables have been classified as a reduction of revenue in the Adjusted presentation. The Company's Management believes that this adjustment results in more meaningful key operating ratios, such as compensation to net revenues and operating margin.
4. Special Charges.  Expenses during 2015 include separation benefits and costs associated with the termination of certain contracts within the Company's Evercore ISI business, the finalization of a matter associated with the wind-down of the Company's U.S. Private Equity business, and a charge for the impairment of goodwill in the Institutional Asset Management reporting unit.
5. Income Taxes.  Evercore is organized as a series of Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, a C-Corporation and a Public Corporation and therefore, not all of the Company's income is subject to corporate-level taxes. As a result, adjustments have been made to the Adjusted earnings to assume that the Company has adopted a conventional corporate tax structure and is taxed as a C-Corporation in the U.S. at the prevailing corporate rates, that all deferred tax assets relating to foreign operations are fully realizable within the structure on a consolidated basis and that adjustments for deferred tax assets related to the ultimate tax deductions for equity-based compensation awards are made directly to stockholders' equity. This assumption is consistent with the assumption that certain Evercore LP Units and interests are vested and exchanged into Class A shares, as discussed in Item 1 above, as the assumed exchange would change the tax structure of the Company. In addition, the Adjusted presentation can reflect the netting of changes in the Company's Tax Receivable Agreement against Income Tax Expense.
6. Presentation of Interest Expense.  The Adjusted results present interest expense on short-term repurchase agreements, within the Investment Management segment, in Other Revenues, net, as the Company's Management believes it is more meaningful to present the spread on net interest resulting from the matched financial assets and liabilities. In addition, Adjusted Investment Banking and Investment Management Operating Income are presented before interest expense on debt, which is included in interest expense on a U.S. GAAP basis. 
7. Presentation of Income from Equity Method Investments.  The Adjusted results present Income from Equity Method Investments within Revenue as the Company's Management believes it is a more meaningful presentation.

This release also presents changes in Adjusted Net Revenues, Adjusted Investment Management Net Revenues and Adjusted Investment Management Expenses from the prior-year periods assuming that the deconsolidation of Atalanta Sosnoff occurred on December 31, 2014 rather than December 31, 2015. Evercore believes this is useful additional information for investors because it improves the comparability of period-over-period results and aligns with management's view of business performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Adjusted Financial Data

For further information on these adjustments, see page A-2.

 

(1)   Client related expenses and provisions for uncollected receivables have been reclassified as a reduction of Revenue in the Adjusted presentation.

(2)   Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments has been reclassified to Revenue in the Adjusted presentation.

(3)   Interest Expense on Debt is excluded from the Adjusted Investment Banking and Investment Management segment results and is included in Interest Expense in the segment results on a U.S. GAAP Basis.

(4)   The gain resulting from the transfer of ownership of the Mexican Private Equity business in the third quarter of 2016 is excluded from the Adjusted presentation.

(5)   Expenses incurred from the assumed vesting of Class E LP Units and Class G and H LP Interests issued in conjunction with the acquisition of ISI are excluded from the Adjusted presentation.

(6)   Expenses for deferred consideration issued to the sellers of certain of the Company's acquisitions are excluded from the Adjusted presentation.

(7)   Expenses during 2015 primarily related to a charge for the impairment of goodwill in the Institutional Asset Management reporting unit, separation benefits and costs associated with the termination of certain contracts within the Company's Evercore ISI business, and the finalization of a matter associated with the wind-down of the Company's U.S. Private Equity business.

(8)   Non-compensation Costs on an Adjusted basis reflect the following adjustments:

 

 

 

 

(8a)  The exclusion from the Adjusted presentation of expenses associated with amortization of intangible assets and other purchase accounting-related amortization from the acquisitions of ISI, SFS and certain other acquisitions. 

(8b)  Primarily professional fees incurred, as well as the reversal of a provision for certain settlements in 2016 and costs related to transitioning acquisitions or divestitures.

(8c)  The expense associated with changes in the fair value of contingent consideration issued to the sellers of certain of the Company's acquisitions is excluded from the Adjusted results.

(9)   Evercore is organized as a series of Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, a C-Corporation and a Public Corporation and therefore, not all of the Company's income is subject to corporate level taxes. As a result, adjustments have been made to Evercore's effective tax rate assuming that the Company has adopted a conventional corporate tax structure and is taxed as a C-Corporation in the U.S. at the prevailing corporate rates, that all deferred tax assets relating to foreign operations are fully realizable within the structure on a consolidated basis and that, historically, adjustments for deferred tax assets related to the ultimate tax deductions for equity-based compensation awards are made directly to stockholders' equity. In addition, the Adjusted presentation can reflect the netting of changes in the Company's Tax Receivable Agreement against Income Tax Expense.

(10) Reflects adjustment to eliminate noncontrolling interest related to all Evercore LP partnership units which are assumed to be converted to Class A common stock in the Adjusted presentation.

(11a) Assumes the vesting, and exchange into Class A shares, of certain Evercore LP partnership units and interests and IPO related restricted stock unit awards in the Adjusted presentation. In the computation of outstanding common stock equivalents for U.S. GAAP net income per share, the Evercore LP partnership units are anti-dilutive.

(11b) Assumes the vesting of all Acquisition Related Share Issuances and Unvested Restricted Stock Units granted to Lexicon employees in the Adjusted presentation. In the computation of outstanding common stock equivalents for U.S. GAAP, these Shares and Restricted Stock Units are reflected using the Treasury Stock Method.

(12)  Assumes the restructuring of Atalanta Sosnoff had occurred as of the beginning of the prior period presented and reflects adjustments to eliminate the revenue and expenses that were previously consolidated from Atalanta Sosnoff and the addition of income from Atalanta Sosnoff if its results had been reflected on the equity method of accounting. Management believes this adjustment is useful to investors to compare Evercore's results across periods.

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