RJF 2nd Quarter Earnings Release

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section l3 and l5(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of l934
 
April 18, 2005
Date of report (date of earliest event reported)
 
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Florida
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-9109
 
59-1517485
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
880 Carillon Parkway St. Petersburg, FL 33702
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)
 
(727) 567-1000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
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. below):
 
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o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The following information was contained in a press release issued on April 18, 2005.



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.
 
 
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
 
 
 
 
Date:  April 19, 2005
By:
  /s/ Thomas A. James
 
 
Thomas A. James,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
By:
  /s/ Jeffrey P. Julien
 
 
Jeffrey P. Julien
 
 
Senior Vice President - Finance
 
 
and Chief Financial Officer
 



 
 
Release No. 0405-01      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
April 18, 2005                        
 
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James Financial, Inc. today reported a 19 percent decrease in unaudited net income to $34,697,000, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended March 24, 2005, on slightly higher net revenues of $483,118,000, compared to net income of $43,068,000, or $0.58 per diluted share, for fiscal 2004’s second quarter.
Unaudited net income for the first half of fiscal 2005 was reported at $73,940,000, up from 2004’s $67,298,000, while net revenues for the period increased to $982,103,000 from $894,435,000 the previous year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.98 versus $0.91 for last year’s comparable period.
“Although net income of $34.7 million trailed last year’s comparable quarter and the immediately preceding quarter by 19 percent and 12 percent respectively, the second quarter’s results were good in light of the market’s direction and activity levels,” stated Chairman and CEO Thomas A. James.
“Last year’s comparable quarter was 13 weeks in duration versus 12 this quarter, benefited from a $3 million refund in state taxes and was our all-time record quarter in terms of net income based upon a 41 percent increase in revenues over its prior comparable quarter. This year’s net revenues only exceeded last year’s comparable quarter marginally. Moreover, total commissions were down 3 percent and Equity Capital Market revenues in this March quarter,
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albeit good, were down from the record levels last year. Thus, diluted earnings per share were $0.46, down from $0.58 last year.
“The immediately preceding December quarter was 14 weeks in duration and total net revenues were also 3 percent higher. Total commissions in the March 2005 quarter were off 4.5 percent from the prior quarter,” he added.
“Due to the excellent comparisons achieved in 2005’s first fiscal quarter, six-month gross revenues exceeded $1 billion and net income of almost $74 million was 10 percent higher than the same results last year. Diluted earnings per share for the six months were $0.98 compared to $0.91 last year.
“Results for the remainder of the year are highly dependent on the stock market. If corporate earnings rates remain favorable in spite of the increasing interest rates and somewhat higher inflation rates, the market tone should improve, which will improve future comparisons. On the other hand, lower corporate earnings would probably signal more downside risk. I expect continued volatility for the rest of the year,” James concluded.
The company will conduct its quarterly conference call April 19 at 4:15 p.m. EST. The telephone number is 800-773-5520. The call will also be available on demand on the company’s Web site, raymondjames.com, under “About Raymond James Financial,” “Financial Reports.”
Raymond James Financial (NYSE-RJF) is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies. Its three wholly owned broker/dealers, Raymond James & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services and Raymond James Ltd. have more than 5,000 financial advisors
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serving 1.3 million accounts in 2,100 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. In addition, total client assets are currently over $136 billion, of which more than $25 billion are managed by the firm’s asset management subsidiaries.
To the extent that Raymond James makes or publishes forward-looking statements (regarding management expectations, strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated expense savings, financial results, anticipated results of litigation and regulatory proceedings, and other similar matters), a variety of factors, many of which are beyond Raymond James’ control, could cause actual results and experiences to differ materially from the expectations and objectives expressed in these statements. These factors are described in Raymond James’ 2004 annual report on Form 10-K, which is available on raymondjames.com and sec.gov.









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Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Unaudited Report
For the second quarter ended March 24, 2005
(all data in thousands, except per share earnings)
                       
 
Second Quarter
 
Six Months
 
2005
 
2004
 
Percent Change
 
2005
 
2004
 
Percent Change
Revenues
$512,327
 
$491,373
 
4%
 
$1,036,704
 
$916,033
 
13%
Net Revenues
483,118
 
480,448
 
1%
 
982,103
 
894,435
 
10%
Net Income
34,697
 
43,068
 
-19%
 
73,940
 
67,298
 
10%
                       
Earnings Per
                     
Share - Diluted
0.46
 
0.58
 
-21%
 
0.98
 
0.91
 
8%
Average Shares
                     
Outstanding - Diluted
76,305
 
74,395
     
75,622
 
74,254
   
                       

 
Balance Sheet Data
               
 
March
 
Dec.
 
Sept.
 
March
 
2005
 
2004
 
2004
 
2004
Total Assets
$8.0 bil.
 
$ 7.9 bil.
 
$ 7.6 bil.
 
$7.4 bil.
Shareholders' Equity
$1,160 mil.
 
$1,120 mil.
 
$1,065 mil.
 
$1,003 mil.
Book Value Per Share
$15.44
 
$15.01
 
$14.42
 
$13.64
               
 
Management Data
               
 
March
 
Dec.
 
Sept.
 
March
 
2005
 
2004
 
2004
 
2004
Total Private Client Group Financial Advisors:
             
United States
4,806
 
4,801
 
4,856
 
4,824
Canada
279
 
277
 
274
 
243
               
# Lead Managed/Co-Managed
Public Offerings in United States
20
 
26
 
25
 
26
               
Financial Assets Under Management
$25.4 bil.
 
$ 25.1 bil.
 
$ 22.3 bil.
 
$21.8 bil.
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March
 
Dec.
 
Sept.
 
March
 
2005
 
2004
 
2004
 
2004
               
Client Assets
$ 136 bil.
 
$ 136 bil.
 
$ 124 bil.
 
$107 bil.
Client Margin Balances
$1,190 mil.
 
$1,199 mil.
 
$1,173 mil.
 
$1,074 mil.
Client Trade Volume
1,993,000
 
2,079,000
 
1,680,000
 
1,995,000
# of Client Accounts
1,347,000
 
1,326,000
 
1,321,000
 
1,314,000

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
March 24,
 
March 26,
 
March 24,
 
March 26,
 
2005
 
2004
 
2005
 
2004
Revenues:
             
  Private Client Group
$ 337,477 
 
$327,416 
 
$ 677,919 
 
$614,219 
  Capital Markets
103,664 
 
113,246 
 
220,683 
 
204,853 
  Asset Management
42,701 
 
38,270 
 
82,522 
 
72,181 
  RJBank
9,820 
 
6,897 
 
18,803 
 
13,455 
  Other
18,665 
 
5,544 
 
36,777 
 
11,325 
     Total
$ 512,327 
 
$491,373 
 
$1,036,704 
 
$916,033 


Pre-tax Income:
             
  Private Client Group
$ 30,768 
 
$ 35,028 
 
$ 63,755 
 
$ 62,287 
  Capital Markets
12,923 
 
21,610 
 
30,253 
 
27,625 
  Asset Management
10,432 
 
8,978 
 
18,815 
 
13,900 
  RJBank
2,826 
 
2,366 
 
6,078 
 
4,263 
  Other
1,179 
 
(1,075)
 
4,032 
 
(2,213)
     Total
$ 58,128 
 
$ 66,907 
 
$122,933 
 
$105,862 



 






 
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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Quarter-to-Date
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 24
 
March 26,
 
%
 
Dec. 31,
 
%
 
2005
 
2004
 
Change
 
2004
 
Change
Revenues:
                 
Securities commissions and fees
$341,373
 
$ 352,039
 
-3%
 
$357,469
 
-5%
Investment banking
27,994
 
32,065
 
-13%
 
28,505
 
-2%
Investment advisory fees
39,106
 
34,460
 
14%
 
37,452
 
4%
Interest
57,392
 
31,575
 
82%
 
54,416
 
6%
Net trading profits
7,838
 
4,512
 
74%
 
9,752
 
-20%
Financial service fees
21,748
 
21,571
 
1%
 
22,410
 
-3%
Other
16,876
 
15,151
 
11%
 
14,373
 
17%
                   
TOTAL REVENUES
512,327
 
491,373
 
4%
 
524,377
 
-2%
Interest Expense
29,209
 
10,925
 
167%
 
25,392
 
15%
NET REVENUES
483,118
 
480,448
 
1%
 
498,985
 
-3%
                   
Non-Interest Expenses
                 
Compensation, commissions and benefits
342,492
 
341,370
 
0%
 
348,909
 
-2%
Communications and information processing
22,059
 
21,354
 
3%
 
21,199
 
4%
Occupancy and equipment costs
15,822
 
15,229
 
4%
 
16,053
 
-1%
Clearance and floor brokerage
5,779
 
5,320
 
9%
 
5,466
 
6%
Business development
15,501
 
13,854
 
12%
 
14,744
 
5%
Other
23,336
 
16,414
 
42%
 
27,809
 
-16%
                 
 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
424,989
 
413,541
 
3%
 
434,180
 
-2%
                   
Income before provision for income taxes
58,129
 
66,907
 
-13%
 
64,805
 
-10%
Provision for income taxes
23,432
 
23,839
 
-2%
 
25,562
 
-8%
Net Income
$ 34,697
 
$ 43,068
 
-19%
 
$ 39,243
 
-12%
Net Income per share basic
$ 0.47
 
$ 0.59
 
-20%
 
$ 0.53
 
-11%
Net Income per share diluted
$ 0.46
 
$ 0.58
 
-21%
 
$ 0.52
 
-12%
Weighted average common shares
                 
outstanding-basic
74,874
 
73,352
     
74,002
   
Weighted average common and common
                 
equivalent shares outstanding-diluted
76,305
 
74,395
     
75,334
   

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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
(UNAUDITED) 
Year-to-Date 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
     
Six Months Ended
     
March 24,
 
March 26,
 
%
     
2005
 
2004
 
Change
Revenues:
           
 
Securities commissions and fees
 
$ 698,842
 
$ 655,330
 
7%
 
Investment banking
 
56,499
 
51,791
 
9%
 
Investment advisory fees
 
76,558
 
66,418
 
15%
 
Interest
 
111,808
 
62,731
 
78%
 
Net trading profits
 
17,590
 
11,291
 
56%
 
Financial service fees
 
44,158
 
40,273
 
10%
 
Other
 
31,249
 
28,199
 
11%
               
TOTAL REVENUES
 
1,036,704
 
916,033
 
13%
 
Interest Expense
 
54,601
 
21,598
 
153%
NET REVENUES
 
982,103
 
894,435
 
10%
               
Non-Interest Expenses
           
 
Compensation, commissions and benefits
 
691,401
 
642,030
 
8%
 
Communications and information processing
43,258
 
40,550
 
7%
 
Occupancy and equipment costs
 
31,875
 
30,522
 
4%
 
Clearance and floor brokerage
 
11,245
 
10,372
 
8%
 
Business development
 
30,245
 
26,797
 
13%
 
Other
 
51,145
 
38,302
 
34%
             
 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
 
859,169
 
788,573
 
9%
               
 
Income before provision for income taxes
 
122,934
 
105,862
 
16%
Provision for income taxes
 
48,994
 
38,564
 
27%
Net Income
 
$ 73,940
 
$ 67,298
 
10%
Net Income per share basic
 
$ 1.00
 
$ 0.92
 
9%
Net Income per share diluted
 
$ 0.98
 
$ 0.91
 
8%
Weighted average common shares
           
outstanding-basic
 
74,239
 
73,117
   
Weighted average common and common
           
equivalent shares outstanding-diluted
 
75,622
 
74,254
   

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