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Mar 31, 2021

Moelis Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported record first quarter revenues and declared a special dividend of $2.00 per share in addition to regular quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share.

Key Takeaways

Moelis & Company reported record first quarter revenues of $263.9 million, a 72% increase from the same period in 2020. The firm's GAAP net income was $1.00 per share (diluted), and adjusted net income was $1.02 per share (diluted), including a $0.27 per share tax benefit. The company declared a special dividend of $2.00 per share in addition to its regular quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share.

First quarter revenues reached $263.9 million, up 72% from the previous year.

GAAP net income was $1.00 per share (diluted), while adjusted net income was $1.02 per share (diluted), inclusive of a $0.27 per share tax benefit.

Adjusted pre-tax margin for the first quarter was 29% compared to 17% in the prior year period.

The company declared a dividend of $2.55 per share, including a special dividend of $2.00 per share.

Total Revenue
$264M
Previous year: $154M
+71.7%
EPS
$1.02
Previous year: $0.27
+277.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$228M
Previous year: $145M
+56.6%

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Forward Guidance

The press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Firm’s current views with respect to, among other things, its operations and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and estimates and subject to various risks and uncertainties.