10-Q 1 a2012-06x30quarterlyreport.htm QUARTERLY REPORT 2012-06-30 Quarterly Report 10-Q
                                        

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q


þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

OR

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.


Commission File Number: 001-33693

DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
20-8893559
(State of other jurisdiction or
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

55 East 52nd Street, 31st Floor
New York, New York 10055
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(212) 871-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o     Accelerated filer þ    Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o

Indicated by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes o No þ

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, was 38,594,643 as of July 15, 2012. The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, was 3,951,638 as of July 15, 2012.
 


                                        

DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS







                                        

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
Revenues
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
$
220,834

 
$
172,932

Reimbursable expenses
 
4,422

 
3,074

 
7,020

 
4,966

Total revenues
 
118,911

 
90,960

 
227,854

 
177,898

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct client service costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compensation and benefits (includes $4,084 and $4,130 of equity-based compensation for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $10,129 and $9,065 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively)
 
62,171

 
49,059

 
120,389

 
95,967

Other direct client service costs
 
2,429

 
1,480

 
5,313

 
2,909

Acquisition retention expenses (includes $722 and $297 of equity-based compensation for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $1,444 and $379 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively)
 
2,444

 
297

 
4,487

 
379

Reimbursable expenses
 
4,400

 
3,132

 
7,009

 
5,069

 
 
71,444

 
53,968

 
137,198

 
104,324

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative (includes $808 and $769 of equity- based compensation for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $1,863 and $2,292 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively)
 
28,718

 
24,982

 
56,055

 
49,304

Depreciation and amortization
 
4,348

 
2,567

 
8,245

 
5,056

Restructuring charges (Note 11)
 
239

 
904

 
1,418

 
904

Transaction and integration costs
 
844

 
272

 
1,879

 
466

 
 
34,149

 
28,725

 
67,597

 
55,730

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
13,318

 
8,267

 
23,059

 
17,844

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense/(income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
 
(5
)
 
(27
)
 
(33
)
 
(55
)
Interest expense
 
217

 
91

 
371

 
148

Other expense/(income)
 
473

 

 
852

 
(7
)
 
 
685

 
64

 
1,190

 
86

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
 
12,633

 
8,203

 
21,869

 
17,758

Provision for income taxes
 
4,894

 
2,556

 
8,439

 
5,620

Net income
 
7,739

 
5,647

 
13,430

 
12,138

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
1,146

 
2,223

 
2,932

 
4,601

Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
6,593

 
$
3,424

 
$
10,498

 
$
7,537

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
33,788

 
27,296

 
31,245

 
27,104

Diluted
 
35,076

 
28,067

 
32,514

 
28,095

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share attributable to stockholders of Class A common stock of Duff & Phelps Corporation (Note 5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.27

Diluted
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.31

 
$
0.26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.09

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


1

                                        

DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
 
June 30, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
Net income
 
$
7,739

 
$
5,647

 
$
13,430

 
$
12,138

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustment
 
(1,747
)
 
821

 
(25
)
 
2,252

Amortization of post-retirement benefits, net of tax
 

 
(40
)
 
(1
)
 
(79
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
 
(1,747
)
 
781

 
(26
)
 
2,173

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
 
5,992

 
6,428

 
13,404

 
14,311

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(983
)
 
(1,637
)
 
(2,870
)
 
(5,125
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
5,009

 
$
4,791

 
$
10,534

 
$
9,186





































See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


2

                                        

DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
ASSETS
Current assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
49,283

 
$
38,986

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,761 and $1,753 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)
 
75,444

 
77,795

Unbilled services
 
54,795

 
51,427

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
11,493

 
8,257

Net deferred income taxes, current
 
1,478

 
2,545

Total current assets
 
192,493

 
179,010

 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $34,446 and $32,516 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)
 
40,080

 
33,632

Goodwill
 
194,643

 
192,970

Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $30,290 and $25,626 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)
 
35,980

 
40,977

Other assets
 
13,108

 
13,942

Investments related to deferred compensation plan (Note 12)
 
26,890

 
23,542

Net deferred income taxes, less current portion
 
140,771

 
115,826

Total non-current assets
 
451,472

 
420,889

Total assets
 
$
643,965

 
$
599,899

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
5,562

 
$
4,148

Accrued expenses
 
24,234

 
22,612

Accrued compensation and benefits
 
22,691

 
41,518

Liability related to deferred compensation plan, current portion (Note 12)
 
594

 
646

Deferred revenues
 
5,842

 
4,185

Due to noncontrolling unitholders, current portion
 
6,209

 
6,209

Total current liabilities
 
65,132

 
79,318

 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt (Note 7)
 
22,500

 

Liability related to deferred compensation plan, less current portion (Note 12)
 
26,396

 
23,083

Other long-term liabilities
 
29,716

 
32,248

Due to noncontrolling unitholders, less current portion
 
130,337

 
101,557

Total non-current liabilities
 
208,949

 
156,888

Total liabilities
 
274,081

 
236,206

 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
 


 


 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock (50,000 shares authorized; zero issued and outstanding)
 

 

Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (100,000 shares authorized; 38,599 and 31,646 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)
 
386

 
316

Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (50,000 shares authorized; 3,952 and 10,488 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)
 

 
1

Additional paid-in capital
 
306,682

 
252,572

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
323

 
287

Retained earnings
 
29,529

 
25,631

Total stockholders' equity of Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
336,920

 
278,807

Noncontrolling interest
 
32,964

 
84,886

Total stockholders' equity
 
369,884

 
363,693

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
643,965

 
$
599,899




See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


3

                                        

DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
13,430

 
$
12,138

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
8,245

 
5,056

Equity-based compensation
 
13,436

 
11,736

Bad debt expense
 
445

 
1,347

Net deferred income taxes
 
4,902

 
6,151

Other
 
1,796

 
359

Changes in assets and liabilities providing/(using) cash, net of acquired balances:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
2,148

 
(1,148
)
Unbilled services
 
(3,152
)
 
(18,317
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
(2,355
)
 
(285
)
Other assets
 
356

 
(381
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
835

 
(8,223
)
Accrued compensation and benefits
 
(13,041
)
 
(22,674
)
Deferred revenues
 
1,656

 
1,520

Other liabilities
 
(4,987
)
 
83

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
 
23,714

 
(12,638
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(7,150
)
 
(4,012
)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 
(1,400
)
 
(5,891
)
Purchases of investments
 
(2,550
)
 
(3,250
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(11,100
)
 
(13,153
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Borrowings under revolving line of credit
 
30,000

 

Repayments of revolving line of credit
 
(7,500
)
 

Net proceeds from sale of Class A common stock
 
49,244

 

Redemption of noncontrolling unitholders
 
(58,972
)
 

Dividends
 
(6,645
)
 
(5,012
)
Repurchases of Class A common stock
 
(5,226
)
 
(13,649
)
Payments of contingent consideration related to acquisitions
 
(1,682
)
 

Distributions and other payments to noncontrolling unitholders
 
(1,636
)
 
(2,378
)
Proceeds from exercises of stock options
 
16

 
267

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation
 
561

 
911

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(1,840
)
 
(19,861
)
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
 
(477
)
 
1,799

 
 
 
 
 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
10,297

 
(43,853
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
38,986

 
113,328

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
49,283

 
$
69,475




See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


4

                                        

DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
Stockholders of Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
 
 
 
Total Stockholders'
 
Common Stock - Class A
 
Common Stock - Class B
 
Additional Paid-in
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
 
Retained
 
Noncontrolling
 
 
Equity
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Capital
 
Income
 
Earnings
 
Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
$
363,693

 
31,646

 
$
316

 
10,488

 
$
1

 
$
252,572

 
$
287

 
$
25,631

 
$
84,886

Comprehensive income
 
13,404

 

 

 

 

 

 
36

 
10,498

 
2,870

Sale of Class A common stock for follow-on offering
 
49,244

 
3,707

 
37

 

 

 
36,785

 

 

 
12,422

Redemption of New Class A Units
 
(58,972
)
 

 

 
(4,407
)
 
(1
)
 
(44,170
)
 

 

 
(14,801
)
Issuance of Class A common stock for acquisitions
 
51

 
3

 

 

 

 
46

 

 

 
5

Exchange of New Class A Units
 

 
2,129

 
21

 
(2,129
)
 

 
(21
)
 

 

 

Net issuance of restricted stock awards
 
(5,210
)
 
1,279

 
12

 

 

 
(4,040
)
 

 

 
(1,182
)
Adjustment to Tax Receivable Agreement as a result of the exchange of New Class A Units
 
54

 

 

 

 

 
54

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A common stock for exercises of stock options
 
16

 
1

 

 

 

 
15

 

 

 
1

Forfeitures
 

 
(166
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity-based compensation
 
13,390

 

 

 

 

 
11,255

 

 

 
2,135

Income tax benefit on equity-based compensation
 
561

 

 

 

 

 
561

 

 

 

Distributions to noncontrolling unitholders
 
(1,400
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1,238
)
 

 

 
(162
)
Change in ownership interests between periods
 

 

 

 

 

 
53,217

 

 

 
(53,217
)
Deferred tax asset effective tax rate conversion
 
1,653

 

 

 

 

 
1,646

 

 

 
7

Dividends on Class A common stock
 
(6,600
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(6,600
)
 

Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
$
369,884

 
38,599

 
$
386

 
3,952

 
$

 
$
306,682

 
$
323

 
$
29,529

 
$
32,964












See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY—CONTINUED
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
Stockholders of Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
 
 
 
Total Stockholders'
 
Common Stock - Class A
 
Common Stock - Class B
 
Additional Paid-in
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
 
Retained
 
Noncontrolling
 
 
Equity
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Capital
 
Income
 
Earnings
 
Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2010
 
$
342,564

 
30,166

 
$
302

 
11,151

 
$
1

 
$
232,644

 
$
1,400

 
$
16,923

 
$
91,294

Comprehensive income
 
14,311

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,649

 
7,537

 
5,125

Issuance of Class A common stock for acquisitions
 
2,925

 
224

 
2

 

 

 
2,174

 

 

 
749

Exchange of New Class A Units
 
(1
)
 
332

 
3

 
(332
)
 

 
(4
)
 

 

 

Net issuance of restricted stock awards
 
(4,696
)
 
1,674

 
17

 

 

 
(3,477
)
 

 

 
(1,236
)
Adjustment to Tax Receivable Agreement as a result of the exchange of New Class A Units
 
373

 

 

 

 

 
373

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A common stock for exercises of stock options
 
113

 
7

 

 

 

 
83

 

 

 
30

Forfeitures
 
(1
)
 
(130
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

Equity-based compensation
 
12,091

 

 

 

 

 
8,970

 

 

 
3,121

Income tax benefit on equity-based compensation
 
911

 

 

 

 

 
911

 

 

 

Distributions to noncontrolling unitholders
 
(2,101
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1,551
)
 

 

 
(550
)
Change in ownership interests between periods
 

 

 

 

 

 
6,888

 

 

 
(6,888
)
Deferred tax asset effective tax rate conversion
 
426

 

 

 

 

 
390

 

 

 
36

Repurchases of Class A common stock pursuant to publicly announced program
 
(8,936
)
 
(625
)
 
(7
)
 

 

 
(6,619
)
 

 

 
(2,310
)
Dividends on Class A common stock
 
(4,969
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(4,969
)
 

Balance as of June 30, 2011
 
$
353,010

 
31,648

 
$
316

 
10,818

 
$
1

 
$
240,782

 
$
3,049

 
$
19,491

 
$
89,371













See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 1.
Description of Business

Duff & Phelps Corporation (the “Company”) is a leading provider of independent financial advisory and investment banking services. The firm balances analytical skills, market insight and independence to provide expertise in the areas of valuation, transactions, financial restructuring, alternative assets, disputes and taxation. Over 1,000 Duff & Phelps employees work out of more than 25 offices around the world—including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Morristown, Munich, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, Plano, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

Note 2.
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting, and include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation. The financial statements require the use of management estimates and include the accounts of the Company, its controlled subsidiaries and other entities consolidated as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). References to the “Company,” “its” and “itself,” refer to Duff & Phelps Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

The balance sheet at December 31, 2011 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In management's opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation are reflected in the interim periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Follow-on Offering
In the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company sold 3,707 shares of newly issued Class A common stock to an underwriter at a price of $13.38 per share for an aggregate amount of $49,606. The underwriter offered such shares to the public at a price of $13.75 per share for an aggregate amount of $50,978. Net proceeds from the transaction of $49,244, cash on the balance sheet and borrowings under the revolving credit facility were used to redeem 4,407 New Class A Units of D&P Acquisitions, LLC ("D&P Acquisitions") held by certain executive officers and entities affiliated with Lovell Minnick and Vestar Capital Partners. D&P Acquisitions represented the predecessor entity prior to the Company's IPO and currently represents the primary operating subsidiary of the Company. Units were redeemed at a price of $13.38 per unit or an aggregate amount of $58,972. In connection with the redemption, a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock were cancelled.

As part of the offering, a shareholder of the Company, Shinsei Bank, Ltd., a Japanese corporation, sold 1,468 shares of Duff & Phelps Corporation Class A common stock to an underwriter at a price of $13.38 per share for an aggregate amount of $19,635. The underwriter offered such shares to the public at a price of $13.75 per share for an aggregate amount of $20,178. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the shares of the Class A common stock being sold by the selling shareholder.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income, as amended by ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. These updates revise the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. The guidance removes the presentation options in ASC 220 and


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either (1) a continuous statement of comprehensive income or (2) two separate but consecutive statements. The adoption of these standards did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-08, Intangibles–Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment. The update permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity determines based on qualitative factors that it is not more likely than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount, then the two step impairment test will be unnecessary. The amendment will be effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company performs its impairment test as of October 31st of each year. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2011-08 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. The amendment will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2011-11 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies
There have been no significant changes in new accounting pronouncements or in our critical accounting policies and estimates from those that were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company believes that the disclosures herein are adequate so that the information presented is not misleading; however, it is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The financial data for the interim periods may not necessarily be indicative of results to be expected for the year.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 3.
Noncontrolling Interest

As described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company has sole voting power in and controls the management of D&P Acquisitions, LLC and its subsidiaries (“D&P Acquisitions”), which collectively represent the operating subsidiaries of the Company. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of D&P Acquisitions and records noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in D&P Acquisitions held by the existing unitholders to the extent the book value of their interest in D&P Acquisitions is greater than zero. The Company's economic interest in D&P Acquisitions totaled 90.7% at June 30, 2012. The noncontrolling unitholders' interest in D&P Acquisitions totaled 9.3% at June 30, 2012.

Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest on the statement of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in D&P Acquisitions held by the noncontrolling unitholders. Noncontrolling interest on the balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of D&P Acquisitions attributable to the noncontrolling unitholders based on the portion of total units of D&P Acquisitions owned by such unitholders (“New Class A Units”). The ownership of the New Class A Units is summarized as follows:
 
 
 
Duff &
Phelps
Corporation
 

Noncontrolling
Unitholders
 
Total
 
As of December 31, 2011
 
31,646

 
10,488

 
42,134

 
Sale of Class A common stock for follow-on offering
 
3,707

 

 
3,707

 
Redemption of New Class A Units
 

 
(4,407
)
 
(4,407
)
 
Issuance of Class A common stock for acquisitions
 
3

 

 
3

 
Exchange to Class A common stock
 
2,129

 
(2,129
)
 

 
Net issuance of restricted stock awards
 
1,279

 

 
1,279

 
Issuance of Class A common stock for exercises of stock options
 
1

 

 
1

 
Forfeitures
 
(166
)
 

 
(166
)
 
As of June 30, 2012
 
38,599

 
3,952

 
42,551

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percent of total
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
December 31, 2011
 
75.1
%
 
24.9
%
 
100
%
 
June 30, 2012
 
90.7
%
 
9.3
%
 
100
%



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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


A reconciliation from “Income before income taxes” to “Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest” and “Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation” is detailed as follows:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Income before income taxes
 
$
12,633

 
$
8,203

 
$
21,869

 
$
17,758

 
Less:  provision for income taxes for entities other than Duff & Phelps Corporation(a)(b)
 
(321
)
 
214

 
(914
)
 
(346
)
 
Income before income taxes, as adjusted
 
12,312

 
8,417

 
20,955

 
17,412

 
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling interest(d)
 
9.3
%
 
26.4
%
 
14.0
%
 
26.4
%
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
1,146

 
2,223

 
2,932

 
4,601

 
Income before income taxes, as adjusted, attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
11,166

 
6,194

 
18,023

 
12,811

 
Less:  provision for income taxes of Duff & Phelps
  Corporation(a)(c)
 
(4,573
)
 
(2,770
)
 
(7,525
)
 
(5,274
)
 
Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
6,593

 
$
3,424

 
$
10,498

 
$
7,537

_______________
(a)
The consolidated provision for income taxes is equal to the sum of (i) the provision for income taxes for entities other than Duff & Phelps Corporation and (ii) the provision for income taxes of Duff & Phelps Corporation. The consolidated provision for income taxes totaled $4,894 and $2,556 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $8,439 and $5,620 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(b)
The provision for income taxes for entities other than Duff & Phelps Corporation represents taxes imposed directly on Duff & Phelps, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of D&P Acquisitions, and its subsidiaries, such as taxes imposed on certain domestic subsidiaries (e.g., Rash & Associates, L.P.), taxes imposed by certain foreign jurisdictions, and taxes imposed by certain local and other jurisdictions (e.g., New York City). Since Duff & Phelps, LLC is taxed as a partnership and a flow-through entity for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes, there is no provision for these taxes on income allocable to the noncontrolling interest.
(c)
The provision of income taxes of Duff & Phelps Corporation includes all U.S. federal and state income taxes.
(d)
Income before income taxes, as adjusted, is allocated to the noncontrolling interest based on the total New Class A Units vested for income tax purposes (“Tax-Vested Units”) owned by the noncontrolling interest as a percentage of the aggregate amount of all Tax-Vested Units. This percentage may not necessarily correspond to the total number of New Class A Units at the end of each respective period.

Distributions and Other Payments to Noncontrolling Unitholders
The following table summarizes distributions and other payments to noncontrolling unitholders, as described more fully below:
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Distributions for taxes
 
$
467

 
$
416

 
Other distributions
 
1,169

 
1,962

 
Payments pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement
 

 

 
 
 
$
1,636

 
$
2,378




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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Distributions for taxes
As a limited liability company, D&P Acquisitions does not incur significant federal or state and local taxes, as these taxes are primarily the obligations of the members of D&P Acquisitions. As authorized by the Third Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of D&P Acquisitions, D&P Acquisitions is required to distribute cash, generally, on a pro rata basis, to its members to the extent necessary to provide funds to pay the members' tax liabilities, if any, with respect to the earnings of D&P Acquisitions. The tax distribution rate has been set at 45% of each member's allocable share of taxable income of D&P Acquisitions. D&P Acquisitions is only required to make such distributions if cash is available for such purposes as determined by the Company. The Company expects cash will be available to make these distributions. Upon completion of its tax returns with respect to the prior year, D&P Acquisitions may make true-up distributions to its members, if cash is available for such purposes, with respect to actual taxable income for the prior year.
 
Other distributions
Concurrent with the payment of dividends to shareholders of Class A common stock, holders of New Class A Units receive a corresponding distribution per vested unit. These amounts will be treated as a reduction in basis of each member's ownership interests. Pursuant to the terms of the Third Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of D&P Acquisitions, a corresponding amount per unvested unit was deposited into a segregated account and will be distributed once a year with respect to units that vested during that year.  Any amounts related to unvested units that forfeit are returned to the Company.

Payments pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement
As a result of the Company's acquisition of New Class A Units of D&P Acquisitions, the Company expects to benefit from depreciation and other tax deductions reflecting D&P Acquisitions' tax basis for its assets. Those deductions will be allocated to the Company and will be taken into account in reporting the Company's taxable income. Further, as a result of a federal income tax election made by D&P Acquisitions applicable to a portion of the Company's acquisition of New Class A Units of D&P Acquisitions, the income tax basis of the assets of D&P Acquisitions underlying a portion of the units the Company has and will acquire (pursuant to the exchange agreement) will be adjusted based upon the amount that the Company has paid for that portion of its New Class A Units of D&P Acquisitions.

The Company has entered into a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with the existing unitholders of D&P Acquisitions (for the benefit of the existing unitholders of D&P Acquisitions) that provides for the payment by the Company to the unitholders of D&P Acquisitions of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax that the Company realizes (i) from the tax basis in its proportionate share of D&P Acquisitions' goodwill and similar intangible assets that the Company receives as a result of the exchanges and (ii) from the federal income tax election referred to above. D&P Acquisitions expects to make future payments under the TRA to the extent cash is available for such purposes.

As of June 30, 2012, the Company recorded a liability of $136,546, representing the payments due to D&P Acquisitions' unitholders under the TRA (see current and non-current portion of “Due to noncontrolling unitholders” on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets).  

Within the next 12 month period, the Company expects to pay $6,209 of the total amount. The basis for determining the current portion of the payments due to D&P Acquisitions' unitholders under the TRA is the expected amount of payments to be made within the next 12 months.  The long-term portion of the payments due to D&P Acquisitions' unitholders under the tax receivable agreement is the remainder. Payments are anticipated to be made annually over 15 years, commencing from the date of each event that gives rise to the TRA benefits, beginning with the date of the closing of the IPO on October 3, 2007.  The payments are made in accordance with the terms of the TRA.  The timing of the payments is subject to certain contingencies including Duff & Phelps Corporation having sufficient taxable income to utilize all of the tax benefits defined in the TRA.



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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


To determine the current amount of the payments due to D&P Acquisitions' unitholders under the TRA, the Company estimated the amount of taxable income that Duff & Phelps Corporation has generated over the previous fiscal year. Next, the Company estimated the amount of the specified TRA deductions at year end. This was used as a basis for determining the amount of tax reduction that generates a TRA obligation. In turn, this was used to calculate the estimated payments due under the TRA that the Company expects to pay in the next 12 months. These calculations are performed pursuant to the terms of the TRA.

Obligations pursuant to the TRA are obligations of Duff & Phelps Corporation.  They do not impact the noncontrolling interest.  These obligations are not income tax obligations and have no impact on the tax provision or the allocation of taxes. Furthermore, the TRA has no impact on the allocation of the provision for income taxes to the Company's net income.  In general, items of income and expense are allocated on the basis of member's ownership interests pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Duff & Phelps Acquisitions, LLC.



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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 4.
Acquisitions

Acquisition of MCR
On October 31, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of MCR and its subsidiaries, a United Kingdom-based partnership specializing in insolvency, turnaround and restructuring services ("MCR"). The addition of MCR enhances the Company's global restructuring advisory capabilities and expands its presence in Europe. The acquisition included 126 client service professionals, including 19 partners and directors. Its results have been included in the consolidated financial statements as part of the Investment Banking segment since the date of acquisition. Revenues totaled $7,739 and $16,488 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. Operating income totaled $609 and $2,084 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.

The fair value of the purchase price totaled $42,080 and comprised cash, Class A common stock and contingent consideration. The fair value of the contingent consideration will be recalculated each reporting period with any resulting gains or losses being recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. A benefit of $42 and expense of $210 were recorded to transaction and integration costs to reflect the change in fair value of the estimated contingent consideration payable during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.

Allocation of the purchase price included $13,864 of net tangible assets, $7,710 of intangible assets and $20,506 of goodwill. The intangible assets acquired include customer relationships and non-compete agreements. The goodwill was assigned to the Investment Banking segment and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Other
On June 30, 2011, the Company acquired Growth Capital Partners and its subsidiaries, a Houston-based investment banking firm focused on transactions in the middle market. The addition of Growth Capital Partners complements the Company's energy, mining and infrastructure expertise, and expands its presence in the southwest United States. The acquisition included 20 client service professionals, including seven managing directors. Its results have been included in the consolidated financial statements as part of the Investment Banking segment since the date of acquisition.

Effective December 9, 2011, the Company acquired the Toronto-based restructuring and insolvency practice from the RSM Richter group. The acquisition enhances the Company's global restructuring capabilities by expanding its presence into Canada. The acquisition added 12 client service professionals, including four managing directors. Its results have been included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as part of the Investment Banking segment since the date of acquisition.

Effective December 30, 2011, the Company acquired Pagemill Partners, a Silicon Valley-based investment banking firm. Pagemill provides M&A, private placement advisory and related services to global technology companies in the middle market, as well as emerging organizations. This acquisition enhances the Company's technical capabilities and industry expertise. The acquisition added 22 client service professionals, including 10 managing directors. Its results have been included in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations as part of the Investment Banking segment beginning January 1, 2012.

Aggregated revenues totaled $8,573 and $17,593 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. Operating income totaled $1,812 and $3,572 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.

The aggregate fair value of the purchase price of these other acquisitions totaled $44,732 and comprised cash, Class A common stock and contingent consideration. The fair value of the contingent consideration will be recalculated each reporting period with any resulting gains or losses being recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. An expense of $417 and $778 was recorded to transaction and integration costs to reflect the change in fair value of the estimated contingent consideration payable during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Allocation of the purchase price included $2,226 of net tangible assets, $7,789 of intangible assets and $34,717 of goodwill. The intangible assets acquired include customer relationships and non-compete agreements. The goodwill was assigned to the Investment Banking segment and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)
The following table summarizes certain supplemental unaudited pro forma financial information which was prepared as if the acquisitions described above had occurred as of January 1, 2010. The unaudited pro forma financial information was prepared for comparative purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made at that time or of results which may occur in the future.
 
 
 
Pro Forma
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six
Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2011
 
June 30, 2011
 
Revenues
 
$
105,807

 
$
206,829

 
Reimbursable expenses
 
3,669

 
6,015

 
Total revenues
 
$
109,476

 
$
212,844

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
4,685

 
$
9,492

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share attributable to stockholders of Class A common stock of Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.15

 
$
0.32

 
Diluted
 
$
0.15

 
$
0.30





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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 5.
Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. The treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive potential of stock options, restricted stock awards and units, performance-based restricted stock awards and units, and New Class A Units and Class B common stock that are exchangeable into the Company's Class A common stock. In accordance with FASB ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, all outstanding unvested share-based payments that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends participate in the undistributed earnings with the common stockholders and are therefore participating securities. Companies with participating securities are required to apply the two-class method in calculating basic and diluted net income per share.

The Company's restricted stock awards are considered participating securities as they receive nonforfeitable dividends at the same rate as the Company's Class A common stock. The computation of basic and diluted net income per share is reduced for a presumed hypothetical distribution of earnings to the holders of the Company's unvested restricted stock. Accordingly, the effect of the allocation reduces earnings available for common stockholders.

The Company's performance-based restricted stock awards are not considered participating securities as the related dividends are forfeitable to the extent the performance conditions are not met.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Basic and diluted net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income available to holders of Class A common stock
 
$
6,593

 
$
3,424

 
$
10,498

 
$
7,537

 
Earnings allocated to participating securities
 
(362
)
 
(115
)
 
(469
)
 
(311
)
 
Earnings available for common stockholders
 
$
6,231

 
$
3,309

 
$
10,029

 
$
7,226

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic net income per share of Class A common stock
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock
 
33,788

 
27,296

 
31,245

 
27,104

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for diluted net income per share of Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock
 
33,788

 
27,296

 
31,245

 
27,104

 
Add dilutive effect of the following:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted stock awards and units
 
1,288

 
771

 
1,269

 
991

 
Dilutive weighted average shares of Class A common stock
 
35,076

 
28,067

 
32,514

 
28,095

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic income per share of Class A common stock
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.27

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted income per share of Class A common stock
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.31

 
$
0.26



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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Antidilution is the result of outstanding options exceeding those outstanding under the treasury stock method. Accordingly, the following shares were anti-dilutive and excluded from this calculation:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Weighted average IPO Options outstanding
 
1,573

 
1,642

 
1,583

 
1,646


The potential dilutive effect of the Company's performance-based restricted stock awards and units were excluded from the calculation as the performance conditions had not been met:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Weighted average performance-based restricted stock awards
 
396

 
183

 
324

 
109


In addition, shares of Class B common stock and the underlying number of New Class A Units do not share in the earnings of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. Accordingly, basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock and the underlying number of New Class A Units have not been presented. Accordingly, the following shares were excluded from this calculation:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Weighted average shares of Class B common stock and underlying New Class A Units outstanding
 
3,961

 
10,947

 
6,506

 
11,038




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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 6.
Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012:
 
 
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
 
 
Description
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
 
Total
 
Investments held in conjunction with deferred compensation plan
 
$

 
$
26,890

 
$

 
$
26,890

 
Total assets
 
$

 
$
26,890

 
$

 
$
26,890

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits payable in conjunction with deferred compensation plan
 
$

 
$
26,990

 
$

 
$
26,990

 
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
 

 

 
17,389

 
17,389

 
Total liabilities
 
$

 
$
26,990

 
$
17,389

 
$
44,379


For comparative purposes, the following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2011:
 
 
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
 
 
Description
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
 
Total
 
Investments held in conjunction with deferred compensation plan
 
$

 
$
23,542

 
$

 
$
23,542

 
Total assets
 
$

 
$
23,542

 
$

 
$
23,542

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits payable in conjunction with deferred compensation plan
 
$

 
$
23,729

 
$

 
$
23,729

 
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
 

 

 
17,738

 
17,738

 
Total liabilities
 
$

 
$
23,729

 
$
17,738

 
$
41,467


The investments held and benefits payable to participants in conjunction with the deferred compensation plan were primarily based on quoted prices for similar assets in active markets. Changes in the fair value of the investments are recognized as an increase or decrease in compensation expense. Changes in the fair value of the benefits payables to participants are recognized as a corresponding offset to compensation expense. The net impact of changes in fair value is not material. The deferred compensation plan is further discussed in Note 12.

The Company estimated the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration payable using probability-weighted discounted cash flow models. The Company's valuation process incorporates the use of valuation specialists to conduct the valuation and provide a report in accordance with professional standards. The Company utilizes these reports to determine fair value. Typically, a discount factor is applied to the present values of the calculated contingent consideration payable. The key assumptions used in these models are estimated by management, not observable in the market and considered Level 3 inputs within the fair value measurement hierarchy which required significant management judgments, including judgments involving forecasted revenues, gross margin levels and probability weightings. Key assumptions are assessed and updated on a quarterly basis.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


The following table reconciles the changes in the acquisition-related contingent consideration payable:
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
$
17,738

 
Payment of contingent consideration
 
(1,682
)
 
Change in fair market value
 
1,522

 
Impact of foreign currency translation
 
(189
)
 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
$
17,389


During the six months ended June 30, 2012, an expense of $1,522 was recorded to transaction and integration costs to reflect the change in fair value of the estimated contingent consideration payable. The current portion of the acquisition-related contingent consideration payable is reflected in "Accrued expenses" and the long-term portion in "Other long-term liabilities" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the acquisition-related contingent consideration payable primarily comprise forecasted revenues and forecasted margins. Significant changes in forecasted revenues would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. As of June 30, 2012, the fair market value of acquisition-related contingent consideration totaled $17,389 compared to a maximum remaining potential payout of $21,547.

The Company does not have any material financial assets in a market that is not active.



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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 7.
Long-Term Debt

On July 15, 2009, Duff & Phelps, LLC entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and the lenders from time to time party thereto, as amended by (i) the first amendment to the credit agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, (ii) the second amendment to credit agreement dated as of February 23, 2011, (iii) the third amendment to credit agreement dated as of August 15, 2011 and (iv) the fourth amendment to credit agreement dated as of October 13, 2011 (collectively, the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $75,000 senior secured revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"), including a $10,000 sub-limit for the issuance of letters of credit.

The proceeds of the facility are permitted to be used for working capital, permitted acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The maturity date is October 13, 2016. Amounts borrowed may be voluntarily prepaid at any time without penalty or premium, subject to customary breakage costs. There was $22,500 outstanding under the Credit Facility as of June 30, 2012. As of June 30, 2012, the Company had $2,384 of outstanding letters of credit issued against the Credit Facility. These letters of credit were issued in connection with real estate leases.

Loans under the Credit Facility will, at the Company's option, bear interest on the principal amount outstanding at either (a) a rate equal to LIBOR, plus an applicable margin or (b) a base rate, plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin rate is based on the Company's most recent consolidated leverage ratio and ranges from 1.25% to 2.25% per annum for the LIBOR rate or 0.25% to 1.25% per annum for the base rate. In addition, the Company is required to pay an unused commitment fee on the actual daily amount of the unutilized portion of the commitments of the lenders at a rate ranging from 0.30% to 0.50% per annum, based on the Company's most recent consolidated leverage ratio. Based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio at June 30, 2012, the Company qualifies for the 1.25% applicable margin for the LIBOR rate or 0.25% applicable margin for the base rate, and 0.30% for the unused commitment fee.

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among others, limitations on (a) the incurrence of liens, (b) the incurrence of indebtedness, (c) the ability to make dividends and distributions, as well as redeem and repurchase equity interests and (d) acquisitions, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains financial covenants that do not permit (i) a total leverage ratio of greater than 3.00 to 1.00 until the quarter ending March 31, 2013; and 2.75 to 1.00 thereafter and (ii) a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of less than 1.15 to 1.00 beginning July 1, 2011 through and including June 30, 2012; 1.20 to 1.00 beginning July 1, 2012 through and including September 30, 2013; and 1.25 to 1.00 thereafter. The financial covenants are tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter based on the last four fiscal quarter periods. Management believes that the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants as of June 30, 2012.

The obligation of the Company to pay amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an "Event of Default" as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company's obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by D&P Acquisitions, and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the "Guarantors"). The Credit Agreement is secured by a lien on substantially all of the personal property of the Company and each of the Guarantors.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 8.
Equity-Based Compensation
 
Equity-based compensation with respect to (a) ownership units of D&P Acquisitions ("Legacy Units"), (b) options to purchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock granted in connection with the IPO (“IPO Options”) and (c) restricted stock awards and units and performance-vesting restricted stock awards and units issued in connection with the Company's ongoing long-term compensation program (“Ongoing RSAs”) is detailed in the table below:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
 
 
 
Legacy Units
and
IPO Options
 
Ongoing RSAs
 
Total
 
Legacy Units
and
IPO Options
 
Ongoing RSAs
 
Total
 
Compensation and benefits
 
$
(47
)
 
$
4,131

 
$
4,084

 
$
(55
)
 
$
4,185

 
$
4,130

 
Acquisition retention expenses
 

 
722

 
722

 

 
297

 
297

 
Selling, general and administrative
 
(2
)
 
810

 
808

 
111

 
658

 
769

 
Total
 
$
(49
)
 
$
5,663

 
$
5,614

 
$
56

 
$
5,140

 
$
5,196

 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
 
 
 
Legacy Units
and
IPO Options
 
Ongoing RSAs
 
Total
 
Legacy Units
and
IPO Options
 
Ongoing RSAs
 
Total
 
Compensation and benefits
 
$
(43
)
 
$
10,172

 
$
10,129

 
$
178

 
$
8,887

 
$
9,065

 
Acquisition retention expenses
 

 
1,444

 
1,444

 

 
379

 
379

 
Selling, general and administrative
 
65

 
1,798

 
1,863

 
295

 
1,997

 
2,292

 
Total
 
$
22

 
$
13,414

 
$
13,436

 
$
473

 
$
11,263

 
$
11,736

 
Legacy Units
Immediately prior to the closing of the IPO on October 3, 2007, D&P Acquisitions effectuated certain transactions intended to simplify the capital structure of D&P Acquisitions (the “Recapitalization Transactions”). Prior to the Recapitalization Transactions, D&P Acquisitions' capital structure consisted of seven different classes of membership interests (collectively, “Legacy Units”), each of which had different capital accounts and amounts of aggregate distributions above which its holders share in future distributions. Certain units were issued in conjunction with acquisitions and as long-term incentive compensation to management and independent members of the board of directors.

The net effect of the Recapitalization Transactions was to convert the Legacy Units into a single new class of units called “New Class A Units.” The holders of New Class A Units also own one share of the Company's Class B common stock for each New Class A Unit. Pursuant to an exchange agreement, the New Class A Units are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis for shares of the Company's Class A common stock. In connection with an exchange, a corresponding number of shares of the Company's Class B common stock are cancelled.

The Company accounts for equity-based compensation in accordance with the fair value provisions of FASB ASC 718. As of October 3, 2007, the value used for the purpose of FASB ASC 718 for the above referenced units was based on the price of $16.00 per share of Class A common stock sold in the IPO, which determined the conversion of Legacy Units of D&P Acquisitions into New Class A Units pursuant to the Recapitalization Transactions. In all cases of graded vesting, equity-based compensation expense is being accrued through charges to operations over the respective vesting periods of the equity grants using the accelerated method of amortization.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Generally, Legacy Units were vested upon grant or have certain vesting provisions on each anniversary date over a four to five year year requisite service period assuming that the holder remains employed by the Company, as more precisely defined in the individual grant agreements. Accelerated vesting occurs in the case of a sale of the Company or a qualified liquidity event.

The following table summarizes activity for New Class A Units attributable to equity-based compensation:
 
 
 
New
Class A Units
Attributable to
Equity-Based
Compensation
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
867

 
Redeemed or exchanged
 
(87
)
 
Forfeited
 

 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
780

 
 
 
 

 
Vested
 
780

 
Unvested
 


Upon a termination of such holder's employment other than for cause, unvested units will be forfeited for no consideration and vested units may be exchanged at the option of the holder or repurchased for a repurchase price equal to the fair market value of such units at the option of the Company. Upon a termination of such holder's employment for cause or if the holder resigns without good reason and then competes with the Company, all vested and unvested units will be forfeited without any consideration.

IPO Options and Restricted Stock Awards
The Duff & Phelps Corporation Amended and Restated 2007 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan (“Omnibus Plan”) permits the grant of 11,150 stock options, stock appreciation rights, deferred stock awards, restricted stock awards, dividend equivalent rights, and any other share-based awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to the Company's Class A common stock, or any combination of these. This plan is administered and interpreted by the Compensation Committee of the Company's board of directors.

IPO Options
Options were granted in conjunction with the Company's IPO to employees with exercise prices equal to the market value of the Company's Class A common stock on the grant date and expire ten years subsequent to the grant date. Vesting provisions for individual awards are established at the grant date at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Company's board of directors. Options granted under the Company's share-based incentive compensation plans vest annually over four years. The Company plans to issue new shares of the Company's Class A common stock whenever stock options are exercised or share awards are granted. The Company did not grant options other than the grant on September 27, 2007. The Company valued the IPO Options using the Black-Scholes method. Asset volatility was based on the historical mean of the Company's closest peer group.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


The following table summarizes option activity:
 
 
 
IPO
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
1,607

 
$
7.33

 
Exercised
 
(1
)
 
7.33

 
Forfeited
 
(44
)
 
7.33

 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
1,562

 
$
7.33

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vested
 
1,562

 
 

 
Unvested
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
$
16.00

 
 

 
Weighted average remaining contractual term
 
5.25

 
 

 
Total intrinsic value of exercised options
 
$

 
 

 
Total fair value of vested options
 
$
11,446

 
 

 
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options
 
$

 
 


Restricted Stock
Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are granted as a form of incentive compensation and are accounted for similarly.  Corresponding expense is recognized based on the fair market value of the Company's Class A common stock on the date of grant over the service period.  Restricted stock units are generally contingent on continued employment and are converted to common stock when restrictions on transfer lapse after three years.

Performance-based restricted stock awards and units are granted as a form of incentive compensation and accounted for similarly. Performance-based restricted stock awards and units will become non-forfeitable on the third anniversary of the date of grant if and to the extent certain targets of total shareholder return are attained. Expense for performance-based restricted stock awards and units is recognized based on their calculated fair market value as of the date of grant using a lattice model. They are expensed over a three year period from the date of grant.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company issued 1,719 Ongoing RSAs related to annual bonus incentive compensation, performance incentive initiatives, promotions and recruiting efforts. The restrictions on transfer and forfeiture provisions are generally eliminated after three years for all awards granted to non-executives with certain exceptions related to retiree eligible employees and termination of employees without cause. Of the 1,719 Ongoing RSAs granted, 237 awards are performance-based restricted stock awards or units and are subject to the vesting provisions described previously.

Of the 1,719 Ongoing RSAs granted, 72 restricted stock awards and 155 performance-based restricted stock awards were granted to executives on March 1, 2012. For grants made to executives, the restrictions on transfer and forfeiture provisions on restricted stock awards are eliminated annually over three years based on ratable vesting. In addition, 39 awards were granted to members of the board of directors on April 19, 2012. The restrictions on transfer and forfeiture provisions are eliminated annually over 4 years based on ratable vesting.



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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


The following table summarizes award activity:
 
 
 
Restricted
Stock
Awards
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Restricted
Stock
Units
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
4,219

 
$
15.33

 
450

 
$
15.29

 
Granted
 
1,347

 
13.86

 
135

 
13.97

 
Converted to Class A common stock upon lapse of restrictions
 
(1,016
)
 
14.26

 
(69
)
 
13.84

 
Forfeited
 
(166
)
 
15.77

 
(12
)
 
15.79

 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
4,384

 
$
15.11

 
504

 
$
15.11

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vested
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
Unvested
 
4,384

 
 
 
504

 
 
 
 
 
 
Performance-
Based
Restricted
Stock
Awards
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Performance-
Based
Restricted
Stock
Units
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
183

 
$
7.52

 
22

 
$
7.83

 
Granted
 
213

 
7.75

 
24

 
7.75

 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
396

 
$
7.65

 
46

 
$
7.79

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vested
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
Unvested
 
396

 
 
 
46

 
 

For all equity-based compensation awards, forfeitures are estimated at the time an award is granted and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Pre-vesting forfeitures were estimated to be between 3% and 15% as of June 30, 2012 based on historical experience and future expectations.

The total unamortized compensation cost related to all non-vested awards was $36,806 at June 30, 2012. The Company utilized a deferred tax benefit of $6,510 and $5,069 for stock options issued in conjunction with the IPO and Ongoing RSAs for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 9.
Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate is summarized in the following table:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Provision for income taxes
 
$
4,894

 
$
2,556

 
$
8,439

 
$
5,620

 
Effective income tax rate
 
38.7
%
 
31.2
%
 
38.6
%
 
31.6
%

The tax provision for the current year period is based on our estimate of the Company's annualized income tax rate. The effective tax rate is calculated by dividing the provision for income taxes by income before income taxes.

The Company's effective tax rate includes a rate benefit attributable to the fact that the Company's subsidiaries operate as a series of limited liability companies and other flow-through entities which are not subject to federal income tax.  Accordingly, a portion of the Company's earnings are not subject to corporate level taxes.  This favorable impact is partially offset by the impact of certain permanent items, primarily attributable to certain compensation related expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes. 

The Company accounts for uncertainties in income tax positions in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefit is summarized as follows:
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
$
423

 
Reduction based on tax positions related to the current year
 
(13
)
 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
$
410


The Company recognizes interest income and expense related to income taxes as a component of interest expense and penalties as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.
 
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. Duff & Phelps, LLC and D&P Acquisitions are open for federal income tax purposes from 2008 forward. These entities are not subject to federal income taxes as they are flow-through entities. The Company is open for federal income tax purposes beginning in 2008.

With respect to state and local jurisdictions and countries outside of the United States, the Company and its subsidiaries are typically subject to examination for four to five years after the income tax returns have been filed. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Company believes that adequate amounts of tax, interest and penalties have been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for any adjustments that might be incurred due to state, local or foreign audits.

Note 10.
Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is involved in various claims or disputes arising in the normal course of business. Management does not believe that these matters would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity.


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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 11.
Restructuring Charges

In June 2011, the Company identified opportunities for cost savings through office consolidations of underutilized space and workforce reductions of non-client service professionals. The portion of the charges related to office consolidations was estimated based on the discounted future cash flows of rent expense that the Company is obligated to pay under the lease agreements, partially offset by projected sublease income which was calculated based on certain sublease assumptions. These assumptions may be revised in future periods as new information becomes available. The portion of the charges related to workforce reductions represent termination benefits. A reconciliation of the liabilities for restructuring charges is summarized as follows:
 
 
 
Liabilities for Restructuring Charges
 
 
 
Office Consolidations
 
Employee Severance and Benefits
 
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
$
3,399

 
$
93

 
$
3,492

 
Restructuring charges from changes in estimates of original assumptions
 
451

 
(37
)
 
414

 
Cash payments
 
(703
)
 
(56
)
 
(759
)
 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
$
3,147

 
$

 
$
3,147


In March 2012, the Company identified opportunities for cost savings through the elimination of the Company's M&A Advisory practice in France and certain other Investment Banking positions in France. The charges related to termination benefits and were primarily based on assumptions underlying anticipated assessments and payments, including those to be made in accordance with local statutory requirements. These assumptions may be revised in future periods as new information becomes available. A reconciliation of the liabilities for restructuring charges is summarized as follows:
 
 
 
Liabilities for
Restructuring Charges
 
 
 
Employee Severance and Benefits
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
$

 
Restructuring charges
 
1,004

 
Cash payments
 
(564
)
 
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock
 
(50
)
 
Impact of foreign currency translation
 
17

 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
 
$
407




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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Note 12.
Deferred Compensation Plan

The Company maintains the Duff & Phelps Deferred Compensation Plan (“Deferred Compensation Plan”) for key employees. This plan is detailed further in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Under the terms of the plan, the Company established a “rabbi trust” as a vehicle for accumulating assets to pay benefits under the plan. Payments under the plan may be paid from the general assets of the Company or from the assets of any such rabbi trust. Payment from any such source reduces the obligation owed to the participant or beneficiary. The rabbi trust invests in an investment vehicle structured as a corporate-owned life insurance (“COLI”) policy with a cash surrender value that mirrors the payable to the participants of the plan and tracks the value of the plan assets. Participants can earn a return on their deferred compensation that is based on hypothetical investment funds. The policy is redeemable on demand in an amount equal to the cash surrender value. The cash surrender value approximates fair value.

The fair market value of the investments in the rabbi trust is included in “Investments related to the deferred compensation plan” with the corresponding deferred compensation obligation included in current and non-current portion of the liability related to the deferred compensation plan on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of the investments are recognized as compensation expense (or credit). Changes in the fair value of the benefits payables to participants are recognized as a corresponding offset to compensation expense (or credit). The net impact of changes in fair value is not material.



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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Note 13.
Segment Information

The Company provides services through three segments: Financial Advisory, Alternative Asset Advisory and Investment Banking. The Financial Advisory segment provides services associated with the Valuation Advisory, Tax Services, and Dispute & Legal Management Consulting business units. The Alternative Asset Advisory segment provides services related to the Portfolio Valuation, Complex Asset Solutions and Due Diligence business units. The Investment Banking segment provides services from the Merger & Acquisition Advisory, Transaction Opinions and Global Restructuring Advisory business units.
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Financial Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
66,624

 
$
60,737

 
$
126,277

 
$
119,334

 
Segment operating income
 
$
13,298

 
$
9,787

 
$
23,604

 
$
19,369

 
Segment operating income margin
 
20.0
%
 
16.1
 %
 
18.7
%
 
16.2
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
12,419

 
$
14,415

 
$
27,368

 
$
27,900

 
Segment operating income
 
$
2,385

 
$
3,302

 
$
6,531

 
$
6,524

 
Segment operating income margin
 
19.2
%
 
22.9
 %
 
23.9
%
 
23.4
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
35,446

 
$
12,734

 
$
67,189

 
$
25,698

 
Segment operating income/(loss)
 
$
5,439

 
$
(668
)
 
$
8,964

 
$
(668
)
 
Segment operating income/(loss) margin
 
15.3
%
 
(5.2
)%
 
13.3
%
 
(2.6
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
$
220,834

 
$
172,932

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating income
 
$
21,122

 
$
12,421

 
$
39,099

 
$
25,225

 
Net client reimbursable expenses
 
22

 
(58
)
 
11

 
(103
)
 
Equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options
 
49

 
(56
)
 
(22
)
 
(473
)
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
(4,348
)
 
(2,567
)
 
(8,245
)
 
(5,056
)
 
Acquisition retention expenses
 
(2,444
)
 
(297
)
 
(4,487
)
 
(379
)
 
Restructuring charges
 
(239
)
 
(904
)
 
(1,418
)
 
(904
)
 
Transaction and integration costs
 
(844
)
 
(272
)
 
(1,879
)
 
(466
)
 
Operating income
 
$
13,318

 
$
8,267

 
$
23,059

 
$
17,844




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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Revenues attributable to geographic area is summarized as follows:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
North America
 
$
98,554

 
$
80,887

 
$
187,243

 
$
158,104

 
Europe
 
14,429

 
5,860

 
30,559

 
12,664

 
Asia
 
1,506

 
1,139

 
3,032

 
2,164

 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
$
220,834

 
$
172,932


There was no intersegment revenues during the periods presented. The Company does not maintain separate balance sheet information by segment.

For segment reporting purposes, management uses certain estimates and assumptions to allocate revenues and expenses. Revenues and expenses attributable to reportable segments are generally based on which segment and product line a client service professional is a dedicated member. As a result, revenues recognized that relate to the cross utilization of client service professionals across reportable segments occur each period depending on the expertise required for each engagement. In the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Financial Advisory segment (primarily Valuation Advisory services) recognized revenues of $2,220 and $2,770 from the cross utilization of its client service professionals on engagements from the Alternative Asset Advisory segment (primarily Portfolio Valuation services), respectively. In the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Financial Advisory segment (primarily Valuation Advisory services) recognized revenues of $5,479 and $6,058 from the cross utilization of its client service professionals on engagements from the Alternative Asset Advisory segment (primarily Portfolio Valuation services), respectively.



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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Note 14.
Related Party Transactions

Lovell Minnick Partners
Entities affiliated with Lovell Minnick Partners are holders of Class B common stock and an equivalent number of New Class A Units. Two managing directors of Lovell Minnick Partners serve as independent directors on the Company's Board of Directors.

D&P Acquisitions made distributions to entities affiliated with Lovell Minnick Partners as summarized in the following table:
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Distributions for taxes
 
$
71

 
$
49

 
Other distributions
 
200

 
578

 
 
 
$
271

 
$
627


Distributions for taxes and other distributions are further described in Note 3.

In conjunction with the 2012 follow-on offering, the Company redeemed 1,522 New Class A Units of D&P Acquisitions held by entities affiliated with Lovell Minnick Partners at a price per unit of $13.38 or an aggregate amount of $20,363.

In connection with the closing of the IPO, the Company entered into an exchange agreement, dated as of October 3, 2007 (as amended, the “Exchange Agreement”), by and among the Company, D&P Acquisitions, and certain unitholders of D&P Acquisitions, through which the Company may issue shares of Class A common stock upon the exchange of the New Class A Units. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, in connection with any such exchange, a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock will be cancelled. Subject to the terms and notice requirements as set forth in an amendment to the Exchange Agreement, exchanges are scheduled to occur on March 5th, May 15th, August 15th and November 15th of each year. In March 2012, entities affiliated with Lovell Minnick Partners exchanged 2,094 New Class A Units for 2,094 shares of Class A common stock and 2,094 shares of Class B common stock were cancelled. The Company filed a registration statement in order to permit the resale of these shares from time to time, subject to certain blackouts and other restrictions.

Vestar Capital Partners
Entities affiliated with Vestar Capital Partners are holders of Class B common stock and an equivalent number of New Class A Units. A managing director of Vestar Capital Partners serves as an independent director on the Company's Board of Directors.

D&P Acquisitions made distributions to entities affiliated with Vestar Capital Partners as summarized in the following table:
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Distributions for taxes
 
$
262

 
$
64

 
Other distributions
 
534

 
804

 
 
 
$
796

 
$
868




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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Distributions for taxes and other distributions are further described in Note 3.

In conjunction with the 2012 follow-on offering, the Company redeemed 2,185 New Class A Units of D&P Acquisitions held by entities affiliated with Vestar Capital Partners at a price per unit of $13.38 or an aggregate amount of $29,231. Included in this amount were payments to Noah Gottdiener, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Harvey Krueger, an independent director, who are also members in a limited liability company managed by Vestar Capital Partners. As a result, Messrs. Gottdiener and Krueger each received $65 and $52, respectively, as a result of such redemptions.

Note 15.
Subsequent Events

Declaration of Quarterly Dividend
On July 24, 2012, the Company announced that its board of directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share on its outstanding Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on August 17, 2012 to shareholders of record on August 7, 2012. Concurrent with the payment of the dividend, the Company will also be distributing $0.09 per unit to holders of its New Class A Units.


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Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report 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 (the “Exchange Act”), which reflect the Company's current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. The Company generally identifies forward looking statements by terminology such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. Any forward-looking statements contained in this discussion are based upon our historical performance and on our current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us, or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, financial results, financial condition, business prospects, growth strategy and liquidity. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements and the risk factors section that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and any subsequent filings of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made only as of the date of this filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management's discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are deemed to be necessary. Significant estimates made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to the following:
 
proportional performance under client engagements for the purpose of determining revenue recognition,
 
accounts receivable and unbilled services valuation,
 
incentive compensation and other accrued benefits,
 
useful lives of intangible assets,
 
the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets,
 
amounts due to noncontrolling unitholders,
 
reserves for estimated tax liabilities,
 
contingent liabilities,
 
certain estimates and assumptions used in the allocation of revenues and expenses for our segment reporting, and
 
certain estimates and assumptions used in the calculation of the fair value of equity compensation issued to employees.

A summary of the Company's critical accounting policies and estimates can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. There have been no significant changes in new accounting pronouncements or in our critical accounting policies and estimates from those that were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.



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Overview
Duff & Phelps is a leading provider of independent financial advisory and investment banking services. The firm balances analytical skills, market insight and independence to provide expertise in the areas of valuation, transactions, financial restructuring, alternative assets, disputes and taxation. Over 1,000 Duff & Phelps employees work out of more than 25 offices around the world—including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Morristown, Munich, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, Plano, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

We provide services through three segments: Financial Advisory, Alternative Asset Advisory and Investment Banking.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Advisory
 
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
Investment Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valuation Advisory
 
 
 
Portfolio Valuation
 
 
 
M&A Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax Services
 
 
 
Complex Asset Solutions
 
 
 
Transaction Opinions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dispute & Legal Management Consulting
 
 
 
Due Diligence
 
 
 
Global Restructuring Advisory
 


Equity-based compensation discussed herein includes (a) grants of units of D&P Acquisitions prior to the recapitalization transaction that were effectuated in conjunction with the IPO (“Legacy Units”), (b) options to purchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock granted in connection with the IPO (“IPO Options”) and (c) restricted stock awards and units and performance-based restricted stock awards and units issued in connection with the Company's ongoing long-term compensation program (“Ongoing RSAs”). The IPO, Recapitalization Transactions and the Company's capital structure are further detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Amounts are reported in thousands, except for per share amounts, headcount or where the context requires otherwise.




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Results of Operations

Three months ended June 30, 2012 versus three months ended June 30, 2011
The results of operations are summarized as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Unit
Change
 
Percent
Change
Revenues
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
$
26,603

 
30.3
 %
Reimbursable expenses
 
4,422

 
3,074

 
1,348

 
43.9
 %
Total revenues
 
118,911

 
90,960

 
27,951

 
30.7
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct client service costs
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Compensation and benefits
 
62,171

 
49,059

 
13,112

 
26.7
 %
Other direct client service costs
 
2,429

 
1,480

 
949

 
64.1
 %
Acquisition retention expenses
 
2,444

 
297

 
2,147

 
722.9
 %
Reimbursable expenses
 
4,400

 
3,132

 
1,268

 
40.5
 %
 
 
71,444

 
53,968

 
17,476

 
32.4
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Selling, general and administrative
 
28,718

 
24,982

 
3,736

 
15.0
 %
Depreciation and amortization
 
4,348

 
2,567

 
1,781

 
69.4
 %
Restructuring charges
 
239

 
904

 
(665
)
 
(73.6
)%
Transaction and integration costs
 
844

 
272

 
572

 
210.3
 %
 
 
34,149

 
28,725

 
5,424

 
18.9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
13,318

 
8,267

 
5,051

 
61.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense/(income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Interest income
 
(5
)
 
(27
)
 
22

 
81.5
 %
Interest expense
 
217

 
91

 
126

 
138.5
 %
Other expense
 
473

 

 
473

 
           N/A
 
 
685

 
64

 
621

 
970.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
 
12,633

 
8,203

 
4,430

 
54.0
 %
Provision for income taxes
 
4,894

 
2,556

 
2,338

 
91.5
 %
Net income
 
7,739

 
5,647

 
2,092

 
37.0
 %
Less:  Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
1,146

 
2,223

 
(1,077
)
 
(48.4
)%
Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
6,593

 
$
3,424

 
3,169

 
92.6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other financial and operating data
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Adjusted EBITDA(a)
 
$
21,144

 
$
12,363

 
$
8,781

 
71.0
 %
Adjusted EBITDA(a) as a percentage of revenues
 
18.5
%
 
14.1
%
 
4.4
%
 
31.3
 %
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income(a)
 
$
9,722

 
$
5,771

 
$
3,951

 
68.5
 %
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per fully exchanged, fully diluted share outstanding(a)
 
$
0.25

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.10

 
66.7
 %
End of period managing directors
 
191

 
159

 
32

 
20.1
 %
End of period client service professionals
 
1,007

 
780

 
227

 
29.1
 %


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__________________________
(a)
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income, and Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per share are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these measures provide a relevant and useful alternative measure of our ongoing profitability and performance. We believe the Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income, and Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per share, in addition to GAAP financial measures, provide a relevant and useful benchmark for investors, in order to assess our financial performance, ongoing operating results and comparability to other companies in our industry. These measures are utilized by our senior management to evaluate our overall performance.
    
We define Adjusted EBITDA as operating income before depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation originating prior to our IPO and associated with grants of ownership units of D&P Acquisitions and stock options granted in conjunction with our IPO and other items which are generally not part of our ongoing operations, including but not limited to restructuring charges and acquisition related expenses. We define Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income as net income before equity compensation associated with grants of ownership units of D&P Acquisitions and stock options granted in conjunction with our IPO, and certain items which are generally not part of our ongoing operations, including but not limited to restructuring charges and acquisition related expenses, less pro forma corporate income tax applied at an assumed effective corporate tax rate. Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per share consists of Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income divided by the fully dilutive weighted average number of the Company's Class A and Class B shares for the applicable period. These measures are reconciled in the tables below.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income and Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per share are non-GAAP financial measures which are not prepared in accordance with, and should not be considered a substitute for or superior to measurements required by GAAP. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
6,593

 
$
3,424

 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
1,146

 
2,223

 
Provision for income taxes
 
4,894

 
2,556

 
Other expense/(income), net
 
685

 
64

 
Operating income
 
13,318

 
8,267

 
Depreciation and amortization
 
4,348

 
2,567

 
Equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options(1)
 
(49
)
 
56

 
Acquisition retention expenses
 
2,444

 
297

 
Restructuring charges
 
239

 
904

 
Transaction and integration costs
 
844

 
272

 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
21,144

 
$
12,363




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Reconciliation of Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
6,593

 
$
3,424

 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
1,146

 
2,223

 
Equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options(1)
 
(49
)
 
56

 
Acquisition retention expenses
 
2,444

 
297

 
Restructuring charges
 
239

 
904

 
Transaction and integration costs
 
844

 
272

 
Adjustment to provision for income taxes(2)
 
(1,495
)
 
(1,405
)
 
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income, as defined
 
$
9,722

 
$
5,771

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fully diluted weighted average shares of Class A common stock
 
35,076

 
28,067

 
Weighted average New Class A Units outstanding
 
3,961

 
10,947

 
Pro forma fully exchanged, fully diluted shares outstanding
 
39,037

 
39,014

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per fully exchanged, fully diluted share outstanding
 
$
0.25

 
$
0.15

 
_______________
 
(1)
Represents elimination of equity-compensation expense from Legacy Units associated with ownership units of D&P Acquisitions ("Legacy Units") and stock options granted in conjunction with our IPO ("IPO Options"). See further detail in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
(2)
Represents an adjustment to reflect an assumed annual effective corporate tax rate of approximately 39.4% and 40.7% as applied to the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which includes a provision for U.S. federal income taxes and assumes the highest statutory rates apportioned to each state, local and/or foreign jurisdiction. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the pro forma tax rate of 39.7% reflects a true-up adjustment related to the three months ended March 31, 2012. Assumes (i) full exchange of existing unitholders' partnership units and Class B common stock of the Company into Class A common stock of the Company, (ii) the Company has adopted a conventional corporate tax structure and is taxed as a C Corporation in the U.S. at prevailing corporate rates and (iii) all deferred tax assets related to foreign operations are fully realizable.




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Revenues
Revenues excluding reimbursable expenses increased $26,603 or 30.3% to $114,489 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $87,886 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in revenues primarily resulted from an increase in revenues from our Investment Banking and Financial Advisory segments, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from our Alternative Asset Advisory segment, as summarized in the following table:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Dollar
Change
 
Percent
Change
Financial Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Valuation Advisory
 
$
33,610

 
$
32,604

 
$
1,006

 
3.1
 %
  Tax Services(a)
 
13,035

 
15,128

 
(2,093
)
 
(13.8
)%
  Dispute & Legal Management Consulting
 
19,979

 
13,005

 
6,974

 
53.6
 %
 
 
66,624

 
60,737

 
5,887

 
9.7
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

  Portfolio Valuation
 
6,059

 
6,220

 
(161
)
 
(2.6
)%
  Complex Asset Solutions
 
4,048

 
4,125

 
(77
)
 
(1.9
)%
  Due Diligence
 
2,312

 
4,070

 
(1,758
)
 
(43.2
)%
 
 
12,419

 
14,415

 
(1,996
)
 
(13.8
)%
Investment Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

  M&A Advisory(b)
 
14,953

 
1,853

 
13,100

 
707.0
 %
  Transaction Opinions
 
8,171

 
7,266

 
905

 
12.5
 %
  Global Restructuring Advisory(c)
 
12,322

 
3,615

 
8,707

 
240.9
 %
 
 
35,446

 
12,734

 
22,712

 
178.4
 %
Total Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
$
26,603

 
30.3
 %
_______________
(a)
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, our acquisition of Growth Capital Partners (effective June 30, 2011) contributed $251 of revenues to Tax Services.
(b)
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, M&A Advisory includes $94 of revenues from our acquisition of Growth Capital Partners (effective June 30, 2011) and $6,568 of revenues from our acquisition of Pagemill Partners (effective December 30, 2011).
(c)
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, Global Restructuring Advisory includes $7,739 revenues from our acquisition of MCR (effective October 31, 2011) and $1,660 from the Toronto-based financial restructuring practice of RSM Richter (effective December 12, 2011).

Our Financial Advisory segment benefited from higher revenues from Dispute & Legal Management Consulting and Valuation Advisory, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from Tax Services. Revenues from Dispute & Legal Management Consulting increased primarily from demand to support financial services and intellectual property related litigation activity. This demand is also driven by a notable increase in corporate spending to support commercial litigation. Revenues from Valuation Advisory increased primarily as the result of demand for our core valuation expertise domestically. From a product perspective, revenues increased in part from fixed asset, real estate and legal entity valuations, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from purchase price allocations. The decrease in revenues from Tax Services primarily resulted from a reduction of transfer pricing and business incentive services, partially offset by an increase in property tax contingent fees.

Our Alternative Asset Advisory segment was primarily impacted by lower revenues from Due Diligence as the result of a meaningful engagement in the corresponding prior year quarter.

Our Investment Banking segment benefited from higher revenues from all business units. The increase in revenues from M&A Advisory primarily resulted from our acquisitions of Growth Capital Partners and Pagemill and more success fees in the remainder of the M&A Advisory business. The increase in revenues from Global Restructuring Advisory primarily resulted from our acquisitions of MCR and the Toronto-based restructuring practice of RSM Richter, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from our domestic restructuring business. Revenues from our Transaction Opinions business increased as a result of


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the number of opinions issued.

Our client service headcount increased to 1007 client service professionals at June 30, 2012, compared to 993 client service professionals at December 31, 2011. In addition, we had 191 client service managing directors at June 30, 2012, compared to 192 at December 31, 2011.

Direct Client Service Costs
Direct client service costs increased $17,476 or 32.4% to $71,444 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $53,968 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Direct client service costs include compensation and benefits for client service employees, fees payable to contractors and other expenses related to the execution of engagements.

The following table adjusts direct client service costs for equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options, acquisition retention expenses and reimbursable expenses:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
 
 
 
 
Total direct client service costs
 
$
71,444

 
$
53,968

Less:  equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options
 
47

 
55

Less:  acquisition retention expenses
 
(2,444
)
 
(297
)
Less:  reimbursable expenses
 
(4,400
)
 
(3,132
)
Direct client service costs, as adjusted
 
$
64,647

 
$
50,594

 
 
 
 
 
Direct client service costs, as adjusted, as a percentage of revenues
 
56.5
%
 
57.6
%

Direct client service costs, as adjusted, increased between periods primarily as the result of higher compensation from an increase in headcount between periods primarily from our acquisitions.

The increase in acquisition retention expenses resulted from our acquisitions and includes expense associated with equity or cash-based retention incentives to certain individuals who became employees of the Company through acquisitions. Equity-based incentives are typically subject to certain annual or cliff vesting provisions over three years contingent upon certain conditions which include employment. Cash-based incentives are generally subject to certain annual or cliff vesting provisions up to four years contingent upon certain conditions which may include employment. These incentives may be in addition to future grants or cash bonuses awarded as a component of ongoing incentive compensation.




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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased $5,424 or 18.9% to $34,149 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $28,725 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The following table adjusts operating expenses for equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options, depreciation and amortization, restructuring charges and transaction and integration costs:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
 
 
 
 
Total operating expenses
 
$
34,149

 
$
28,725

Less:  equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options
 
2

 
(111
)
Less:  depreciation and amortization
 
(4,348
)
 
(2,567
)
Less: restructuring charges
 
(239
)
 
(904
)
Less:  transaction and integration costs
 
(844
)
 
(272
)
Operating expenses, as adjusted
 
$
28,720

 
$
24,871

 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses, as adjusted, as a percentage of revenues
 
25.1
%
 
28.3
%

Operating expenses, as adjusted, increased between periods primarily as the result of higher operating costs primarily from our acquisitions.

In June 2011, the Company identified opportunities for cost savings through office consolidations of underutilized space and workforce reductions of non-client service professionals. In March 2012, the Company identified opportunities for cost savings through the elimination of our M&A Advisory practice in France and certain Investment Banking positions in France. The Company incurred restructuring charges of $239 during the three months ended June 30, 2012 for changes in estimates of original assumptions related to the June 2011 initiative.

Transaction and integration costs increased between periods as a result of acquisitions consummated during the prior year. These expenses include fees and charges associated with acquisitions and ongoing corporate development initiatives and primarily comprise of (i) gains or losses resulting from the recalculation of contingent consideration, (ii) professional fees from legal, accounting, investment banking and other services, (ii) integration costs principally related to marketing, information technology, finance and real estate that are incremental in nature, (iv) foreign currency gains or losses from the translation of acquisition-related intercompany loans and (v) other charges such as regulatory filing fees and travel and entertainment expenses that are incremental in nature.

Interest Expense
The increase in interest expense resulted from net draws against our revolving line of credit.

Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $4,894 or 38.7% of income before income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $2,556 or 31.2% of income before income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The U.S. statutory income tax rate of 35% plus state and local statutory rates were decreased to the effective tax rate due to the fact that D&P Acquisitions, LLC and many of its subsidiaries operate as limited liability companies or other flow-through entities which are not subject to federal income tax.  This operating structure results in a rate benefit because a portion of the Company's earnings are not subject to corporate level taxes.  This favorable impact is partially offset by an increase due to state and local taxes, the effect of permanent differences and foreign taxes. The increase in the effective tax rate between periods primarily resulted from the increase in Duff & Phelps Corporations ownership of D&P Acquisitions, LLC.

Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest represents the portion of net income or loss before income taxes attributable to the ownership interest in D&P Acquisitions held by the existing unitholders to the extent the book value of their


38

                                        

interest in D&P Acquisitions is greater than zero. This interest totaled 9.3% and 26.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.


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Segment Results—Three months ended June 30, 2012 versus three months ended June 30, 2011

The following table sets forth selected segment operating results:
Results of Operations by Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Unit
Change
 
Percent Change
Financial Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
66,624

 
$
60,737

 
$
5,887

 
9.7
 %
Segment operating income
 
$
13,298

 
$
9,787

 
$
3,511

 
35.9
 %
Segment operating income margin
 
20.0
%
 
16.1
 %
 
3.9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
12,419

 
$
14,415

 
$
(1,996
)
 
(13.8
)%
Segment operating income
 
$
2,385

 
$
3,302

 
$
(917
)
 
(27.8
)%
Segment operating income margin
 
19.2
%
 
22.9
 %
 
(3.7
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
35,446

 
$
12,734

 
$
22,712

 
178.4
 %
Segment operating income/(loss)
 
$
5,439

 
$
(668
)
 
$
6,107

 
914.2
 %
Segment operating income/(loss) margin
 
15.3
%
 
(5.2
)%
 
20.5
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating income
 
$
21,122

 
$
12,421

 
 

 
 

Net client reimbursable expenses
 
22

 
(58
)
 
 

 
 

Equity-based compensation from Legacy Units and IPO Options
 
49

 
(56
)
 
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
 
(4,348
)
 
(2,567
)
 
 

 
 

Acquisition retention expenses
 
(2,444
)
 
(297
)
 
 

 
 

Restructuring charges
 
(239
)
 
(904
)
 
 
 
 
Transaction and integration costs
 
(844
)
 
(272
)
 
 

 
 

Operating income
 
$
13,318

 
$
8,267

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Client Service Professionals
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
612

 
562

 
50

 
8.9
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
101

 
94

 
7

 
7.4
 %
Investment Banking
 
291

 
128

 
163

 
127.3
 %
Total
 
1,004

 
784

 
220

 
28.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
End of Period Client Service Professionals
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
612

 
552

 
60

 
10.9
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
103

 
97

 
6

 
6.2
 %
Investment Banking
 
292

 
131

 
161

 
122.9
 %
Total
 
1,007

 
780

 
227

 
29.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue per Client Service Professional
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
$
109

 
$
108

 
$
1

 
0.9
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
$
123

 
$
153

 
$
(30
)
 
(19.6
)%
Investment Banking
 
$
122

 
$
99

 
$
23

 
23.2
 %
Total
 
$
114

 
$
112

 
$
2

 
1.8
 %


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Results of Operations by Segment – Continued
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Unit
 Change
 
Percent Change
Utilization(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Advisory
 
71.5
%
 
67.6
%
 
3.9
 %
 
5.8
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
56.0
%
 
61.5
%
 
(5.5
)%
 
(8.9
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate-Per-Hour(b)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
$
352

 
$
363

 
$
(11
)
 
(3.0
)%
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
$
457

 
$
515

 
$
(58
)
 
(11.3
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
$
66,624

 
$
60,737

 
$
5,887

 
9.7
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
12,419

 
14,415

 
(1,996
)
 
(13.8
)%
Investment Banking
 
35,446

 
12,734

 
22,712

 
178.4
 %
Total
 
$
114,489

 
$
87,886

 
$
26,603

 
30.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Managing Directors
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
95

 
93

 
2

 
2.2
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
23

 
25

 
(2
)
 
(8.0
)%
Investment Banking
 
74

 
41

 
33

 
80.5
 %
Total
 
192

 
159

 
33

 
20.8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
End of Period Managing Directors
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
95

 
91

 
4

 
4.4
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
23

 
25

 
(2
)
 
(8.0
)%
Investment Banking
 
73

 
43

 
30

 
69.8
 %
Total
 
191

 
159

 
32

 
20.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue per Managing Director
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
$
701

 
$
653

 
$
48

 
7.4
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
$
540

 
$
577

 
$
(37
)
 
(6.4
)%
Investment Banking
 
$
479

 
$
311

 
$
168

 
54.0
 %
Total
 
$
596

 
$
553

 
$
43

 
7.8
 %
_______________
(a)
The utilization rate for any given period is calculated by dividing the number of hours incurred by client service professionals who worked on client assignments (including internal projects for the Company) during the period by the total available working hours for all of such client service professionals during the same period, assuming a 40 hour work week, less paid holidays and vacation days. Utilization excludes client service professionals associated with certain property tax services due to the nature of the work performed and client service professionals from certain acquisitions prior to their transition to the Company's financial system.
(b)
Average billing rate-per-hour is calculated by dividing revenues for the period by the number of hours worked on client assignments (including internal projects for the Company) during the same period. Financial Advisory revenues used to calculate rate-per-hour exclude revenues associated with certain property tax engagements. The average billing rate excludes certain hours from our acquisitions prior to their transition to the Company's financial system.

For segment reporting purposes, management uses certain estimates and assumptions to allocate revenues and expenses. Revenues and expenses attributable to reportable segments are generally based on which segment and product line a client service professional is a dedicated member. As a result, revenues recognized that relate to the cross utilization of client service professionals across reportable segments occur each period depending on the expertise required for each engagement. In particular, the Financial Advisory segment (primarily Valuation Advisory services) recognized revenues of $2,220 and $2,770 from the cross utilization of its client service professionals on engagements from the Alternative Asset Advisory segment (primarily Portfolio Valuation services) in the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.



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Financial Advisory

Revenues
Revenues from the Financial Advisory segment increased $5,887 or 9.7% to $66,624 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $60,737 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as summarized in the following table:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Dollar
Change
 
Percent
Change
Financial Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valuation Advisory
 
$
33,610

 
$
32,604

 
$
1,006

 
3.1
 %
Tax Services(a)
 
13,035

 
15,128

 
(2,093
)
 
(13.8
)%
Dispute & Legal Management Consulting
 
19,979

 
13,005

 
6,974

 
53.6
 %
 
 
$
66,624

 
$
60,737

 
$
5,887

 
9.7
 %
_______________
(a)
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, our acquisition of Growth Capital Partners (effective June 30, 2011) contributed $251 of revenues to Tax Services.

Our Financial Advisory segment benefited from higher revenues from Dispute & Legal Management Consulting and Valuation Advisory, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from Tax Services. Revenues from Dispute & Legal Management Consulting increased primarily from demand to support financial services and intellectual property related litigation activity. This demand is also driven by a notable increase in corporate spending to support commercial litigation.

Revenues from Valuation Advisory increased primarily as the result of demand for our core valuation expertise domestically. From a product perspective, revenues increased in part from fixed asset, real estate and legal entity valuations, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from purchase price allocations.

The decrease in revenues from Tax Services primarily resulted from a reduction of transfer pricing and business incentive services, partially offset by an increase in property tax contingent fees.

Segment Operating Income
Financial Advisory segment operating income increased $3,511 or 35.9% to $13,298 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $9,787 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Segment operating income margin, defined as segment operating income expressed as a percentage of segment revenues, was 20.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 16.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Segment operating income increased primarily as a result of higher revenues, partially offset by higher direct compensation costs from an increase in aggregate Financial Advisory headcount.



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Alternative Asset Advisory

Revenues
Revenues from the Alternative Asset Advisory segment decreased $1,996 or 13.8% to $12,419 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $14,415 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as summarized in the following table:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Dollar
Change
 
Percent
Change
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portfolio Valuation
 
$
6,059

 
$
6,220

 
$
(161
)
 
(2.6
)%
Complex Asset Solutions
 
4,048

 
4,125

 
(77
)
 
(1.9
)%
Due Diligence
 
2,312

 
4,070

 
(1,758
)
 
(43.2
)%
 
 
$
12,419

 
$
14,415

 
$
(1,996
)
 
(13.8
)%

Our Alternative Asset Advisory segment was primarily impacted by lower revenues from Due Diligence as the result of a meaningful engagement in the corresponding prior year quarter.

Segment Operating Income
Operating income from the Alternative Asset Advisory segment decreased $917 or 27.8% to $2,385 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $3,302 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Segment operating income margin was 19.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 22.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Segment operating income decreased primarily as a result of lower revenues, partially offset by lower direct compensation costs from a decrease in accrued incentive compensation.


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Investment Banking

Revenues
Revenues from the Investment Banking segment increased $22,712 or 178.4% to $35,446 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $12,734 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as summarized in the following table:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Dollar
Change
 
Percent
Change
Investment Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
M&A Advisory(a)
 
$
14,953

 
$
1,853

 
$
13,100

 
707.0
%
Transaction Opinions
 
8,171

 
7,266

 
905

 
12.5
%
Global Restructuring Advisory(b)
 
12,322

 
3,615

 
8,707

 
240.9
%
 
 
$
35,446

 
$
12,734

 
$
22,712

 
178.4
%
_______________
(a)
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, M&A Advisory includes $94 of revenues from our acquisition of Growth Capital Partners (effective June 30, 2011) and $6,568 of revenues from our acquisition of Pagemill Partners (effective December 30, 2011).
(b)
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, Global Restructuring Advisory includes $7,739 revenues from our acquisition of MCR (effective October 31, 2011) and $1,660 from the Toronto-based financial restructuring practice of RSM Richter (effective December 12, 2011).

Our Investment Banking segment benefited from higher revenues from all business units. The increase in revenues from M&A Advisory primarily resulted from our acquisitions of Growth Capital Partners and Pagemill and more success fees in the remainder of the M&A Advisory business.

The increase in revenues from Global Restructuring Advisory primarily resulted from our acquisitions of MCR and the Toronto-based restructuring practice of RSM Richter, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from our domestic restructuring business.

Revenues from our Transaction Opinions business increased as a result of the number of opinions issued.

Segment Operating Income
Operating income from the Investment Banking segment increased $6,107 to $5,439 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to a loss of $668 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Operating income margin was 15.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to a negative 5.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in segment operating income primarily resulted from higher revenues, partially offset by higher direct compensation costs from an increase in aggregate Investment Banking headcount and a higher percentage of allocated costs from an increase in average Investment Banking headcount as a percentage of total average headcount. The increase in headcount resulted from our acquisitions in the prior year.



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Six months ended June 30, 2012 versus six months ended June 30, 2011

The results of operations are summarized as follows:
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Unit
Change
 
Percent
Change
Revenues
 
$
220,834

 
$
172,932

 
$
47,902

 
27.7
 %
Reimbursable expenses
 
7,020

 
4,966

 
2,054

 
41.4
 %
Total revenues
 
227,854

 
177,898

 
49,956

 
28.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct client service costs
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Compensation and benefits
 
120,389

 
95,967

 
24,422

 
25.4
 %
Other direct client service costs
 
5,313

 
2,909

 
2,404

 
82.6
 %
Acquisition retention expenses
 
4,487

 
379

 
4,108

 
1,083.9
 %
Reimbursable expenses
 
7,009

 
5,069

 
1,940

 
38.3
 %
 
 
137,198

 
104,324

 
32,874

 
31.5
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Selling, general and administrative
 
56,055

 
49,304

 
6,751

 
13.7
 %
Depreciation and amortization
 
8,245

 
5,056

 
3,189

 
63.1
 %
Restructuring charges
 
1,418

 
904

 
514

 
56.9
 %
Transaction and integration costs
 
1,879

 
466

 
1,413

 
303.2
 %
 
 
67,597

 
55,730

 
11,867

 
21.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
23,059

 
17,844

 
5,215

 
29.2
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense/(income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Interest income
 
(33
)
 
(55
)
 
22

 
40.0
 %
Interest expense
 
371

 
148

 
223

 
150.7
 %
Other expense/(income)
 
852

 
(7
)
 
859

 
12,271.4
 %
 
 
1,190

 
86

 
1,104

 
1,283.7
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
 
21,869

 
17,758

 
4,111

 
23.2
 %
Provision for income taxes
 
8,439

 
5,620

 
2,819

 
50.2
 %
Net income
 
13,430

 
12,138

 
1,292

 
10.6
 %
Less:  Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
2,932

 
4,601

 
(1,669
)
 
(36.3
)%
Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
10,498

 
$
7,537

 
2,961

 
39.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other financial and operating data
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Adjusted EBITDA(a)
 
$
39,110

 
$
25,122

 
$
13,988

 
55.7
 %
Adjusted EBITDA(a) as a percentage of revenues
 
17.7
%
 
14.5
%
 
3.2
%
 
22.0
 %
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income(a)
 
$
18,211

 
$
11,848

 
$
6,363

 
53.7
 %
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per fully exchanged, fully diluted share outstanding(a)
 
$
0.47

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.17

 
56.7
 %
End of period managing directors
 
191

 
159

 
32

 
20.1
 %
End of period client service professionals
 
1,007

 
780

 
227

 
29.1
 %



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__________________________
(a)
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income, and Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per share are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these measures provide a relevant and useful alternative measure of our ongoing profitability and performance. We believe the Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income, and Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per share, in addition to GAAP financial measures, provide a relevant and useful benchmark for investors, in order to assess our financial performance, ongoing operating results and comparability to other companies in our industry. These measures are utilized by our senior management to evaluate our overall performance.
    
We define Adjusted EBITDA as operating income before depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation originating prior to our IPO and associated with grants of ownership units of D&P Acquisitions and stock options granted in conjunction with our IPO and other items which are generally not part of our ongoing operations, including but not limited to restructuring charges and acquisition related expenses. We define Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income as net income before equity compensation associated with grants of ownership units of D&P Acquisitions and stock options granted in conjunction with our IPO, and certain items which are generally not part of our ongoing operations, including but not limited to restructuring charges and acquisition related expenses, less pro forma corporate income tax applied at an assumed effective corporate tax rate. Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per share consists of Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income divided by the fully dilutive weighted average number of the Company's Class A and Class B shares for the applicable period. These measures are reconciled in the tables below.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income and Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per share are non-GAAP financial measures which are not prepared in accordance with, and should not be considered a substitute for or superior to measurements required by GAAP. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
10,498

 
$
7,537

 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
2,932

 
4,601

 
Provision for income taxes
 
8,439

 
5,620

 
Other expense/(income), net
 
1,190

 
86

 
Operating income
 
23,059

 
17,844

 
Depreciation and amortization
 
8,245

 
5,056

 
Equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options(1)
 
22

 
473

 
Acquisition retention expenses
 
4,487

 
379

 
Restructuring charges
 
1,418

 
904

 
Transaction and integration costs
 
1,879

 
466

 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
39,110

 
$
25,122





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Reconciliation of Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Net income attributable to Duff & Phelps Corporation
 
$
10,498

 
$
7,537

 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
2,932

 
4,601

 
Equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options(1)
 
22

 
473

 
Acquisition retention expenses
 
4,487

 
379

 
Restructuring charges
 
1,418

 
904

 
Transaction and integration costs
 
1,879

 
466

 
Loss from the write off of an investment(2)
 
376

 

 
Adjustment to provision for income taxes(3)
 
(3,401
)
 
(2,512
)
 
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income, as defined
 
$
18,211

 
$
11,848

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fully diluted weighted average shares of Class A common stock
 
32,514

 
28,095

 
Weighted average New Class A Units outstanding
 
6,506

 
11,038

 
Pro forma fully exchanged, fully diluted shares outstanding
 
39,020

 
39,133

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per fully exchanged, fully diluted share outstanding
 
$
0.47

 
$
0.30

 
_______________
 
(1)
Represents elimination of equity-compensation expense from Legacy Units associated with ownership units of D&P Acquisitions ("Legacy Units") and stock options granted in conjunction with our IPO ("IPO Options"). See further detail in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
(2)
Reflects the write off of a minority investment. The charge is reflected in "Other expense" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
 
(3)
Represents an adjustment to reflect an assumed annual effective corporate tax rate of approximately 39.4% and 40.7% as applied to the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which includes a provision for U.S. federal income taxes and assumes the highest statutory rates apportioned to each state, local and/or foreign jurisdiction. Assumes (i) full exchange of existing unitholders' partnership units and Class B common stock of the Company into Class A common stock of the Company, (ii) the Company has adopted a conventional corporate tax structure and is taxed as a C Corporation in the U.S. at prevailing corporate rates and (iii) all deferred tax assets related to foreign operations are fully realizable.



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Revenues
Revenues excluding reimbursable expenses increased $47,902 or 27.7% to $220,834 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $172,932 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in revenues primarily resulted from an increase in revenues from our Investment Banking and Financial Advisory segments, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from our Alternative Asset Advisory segment, as summarized in the following table:
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Dollar
Change
 
Percent
Change
Financial Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Valuation Advisory
$
73,100

 
$
70,218

 
$
2,882

 
4.1
 %
  Tax Services(a)
18,523

 
22,675

 
(4,152
)
 
(18.3
)%
  Dispute & Legal Management Consulting
34,654

 
26,441

 
8,213

 
31.1
 %
 
126,277

 
119,334

 
6,943

 
5.8
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

  Portfolio Valuation
13,681

 
12,739

 
942

 
7.4
 %
  Complex Asset Solutions
8,952

 
9,446

 
(494
)
 
(5.2
)%
  Due Diligence
4,735

 
5,715

 
(980
)
 
(17.1
)%
 
27,368

 
27,900

 
(532
)
 
(1.9
)%
Investment Banking
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

  M&A Advisory(b)
24,307

 
3,303

 
21,004

 
635.9
 %
  Transaction Opinions
14,913

 
15,497

 
(584
)
 
(3.8
)%
  Global Restructuring Advisory(c)
27,969

 
6,898

 
21,071

 
305.5
 %
 
67,189

 
25,698

 
41,491

 
161.5
 %
Total Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
$
220,834

 
$
172,932

 
$
47,902

 
27.7
 %
_______________
(a)
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, our acquisition of Growth Capital Partners (effective June 30, 2011) contributed $279 of revenues to Tax Services.
(b)
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, M&A Advisory includes $2,846 of revenues from our acquisition of Growth Capital Partners (effective June 30, 2011) and $10,652 of revenues from our acquisition of Pagemill Partners (effective December 30, 2011).
(c)
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, Global Restructuring Advisory includes $16,488 revenues from our acquisition of MCR (effective October 31, 2011) and $3,816 from the Toronto-based financial restructuring practice of RSM Richter (effective December 12, 2011).

Our Financial Advisory segment benefited from higher revenues from Dispute & Legal Management Consulting and Valuation Advisory, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from Tax Services. Revenues from Dispute & Legal Management Consulting increased primarily from demand to support financial services and intellectual property related litigation activity. This demand is also driven by a notable increase in corporate spending to support commercial litigation. Revenues from Valuation Advisory increased primarily as the result of demand for our core valuation expertise domestically. From a product perspective, revenues increased in part from real estate and legal entity valuations, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from purchase price allocations. The decrease in revenues from Tax Services primarily resulted from a reduction of transfer pricing and business incentive services, partially offset by an increase in property tax contingent fees.

Our Alternative Asset Advisory segment was primarily impacted by lower revenues from Due Diligence as the result of a meaningful engagement in the corresponding prior year quarter. Portfolio Valuation primarily benefited from an increase in revenues from new and existing clients and modest growth in new product offerings. Revenues from Complex Asset Solutions were lower in the current period as a result of lower demand.

Our Investment Banking segment benefited from higher revenues from M&A Advisory and Global Restructuring Advisory. The increase in revenues from M&A Advisory primarily resulted from our acquisitions of Growth Capital Partners and Pagemill and more success fees in the remainder of the M&A Advisory business. The increase in revenues from Global


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Restructuring Advisory primarily resulted from our acquisitions of MCR and the Toronto-based restructuring practice of RSM Richter, as well as an increase in revenues from our international and domestic restructuring practices. The decrease in revenues from our Transaction Opinions business resulted from an increase in the number of opinions issued at a lower average value per opinion.

Our client service headcount increased to 1007 client service professionals at June 30, 2012, compared to 993 client service professionals at December 31, 2011. In addition, we had 191 client service managing directors at June 30, 2012, compared to 192 at December 31, 2011.

Direct Client Service Costs
Direct client service costs increased $32,874 or 31.5% to $137,198 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $104,324 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Direct client service costs include compensation and benefits for client service employees, fees payable to contractors and other expenses related to the execution of engagements.

The following table adjusts direct client service costs for equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options, acquisition retention expenses and reimbursable expenses:
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
220,834

 
$
172,932

 
 
 
 
 
Total direct client service costs
 
$
137,198

 
$
104,324

Less:  equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options
 
43

 
(178
)
Less:  acquisition retention expenses
 
(4,487
)
 
(379
)
Less:  reimbursable expenses
 
(7,009
)
 
(5,069
)
Direct client service costs, as adjusted
 
$
125,745

 
$
98,698

 
 
 
 
 
Direct client service costs, as adjusted, as a percentage of revenues
 
56.9
%
 
57.1
%

Direct client service costs, as adjusted, increased between periods primarily as the result of higher compensation from an increase in headcount between periods primarily from our acquisitions.

The increase in acquisition retention expenses resulted from our acquisitions and includes expense associated with equity or cash-based retention incentives to certain individuals who became employees of the Company through acquisitions. Equity-based incentives are typically subject to certain annual or cliff vesting provisions over three years contingent upon certain conditions which include employment. Cash-based incentives are generally subject to certain annual or cliff vesting provisions up to four years contingent upon certain conditions which may include employment. These incentives may be in addition to future grants or cash bonuses awarded as a component of ongoing incentive compensation.






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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased $11,867 or 21.3% to $67,597 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $55,730 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The following table adjusts operating expenses for equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options, depreciation and amortization, restructuring charges and transaction and integration costs:
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
220,834

 
$
172,932

 
 
 
 
 
Total operating expenses
 
$
67,597

 
$
55,730

Less:  equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units and IPO Options
 
(65
)
 
(295
)
Less:  depreciation and amortization
 
(8,245
)
 
(5,056
)
Less: restructuring charges
 
(1,418
)
 
(904
)
Less:  transaction and integration costs
 
(1,879
)
 
(466
)
Operating expenses, as adjusted
 
$
55,990

 
$
49,009

 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses, as adjusted, as a percentage of revenues
 
25.4
%
 
28.3
%

Operating expenses, as adjusted, increased between periods primarily as the result of higher operating costs primarily from our acquisitions.

In June 2011, the Company identified opportunities for cost savings through office consolidations of underutilized space and workforce reductions of non-client service professionals. In March 2012, the Company identified opportunities for cost savings through the elimination of our M&A Advisory practice in France and certain Investment Banking positions in France. The Company incurred restructuring charges of $1,418 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 for charges related to the March 2012 initiative and changes in estimates of original assumptions related to the June 2011 initiative.

Transaction and integration costs increased between periods as a result of acquisitions consummated during the prior year. These expenses include fees and charges associated with acquisitions and ongoing corporate development initiatives and primarily comprise of (i) gains or losses resulting from the recalculation of contingent consideration, (ii) professional fees from legal, accounting, investment banking and other services, (ii) integration costs principally related to marketing, information technology, finance and real estate that are incremental in nature, (iv) foreign currency gains or losses from the translation of acquisition-related intercompany loans and (v) other charges such as regulatory filing fees and travel and entertainment expenses that are incremental in nature.

Interest Expense
The increase in interest expense resulted from net draws against our revolving line of credit.

Other Income and Expense
Other income and expense include interest income, interest expense and other expense. The increase in other expense resulted in part from the $376 write off of a minority investment.

Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $8,439 or 38.6% of income before income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $5,620 or 31.6% of income before income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The U.S. statutory income tax rate of 35% plus state and local statutory rates were decreased to the effective tax rate due to the fact that D&P Acquisitions, LLC and many of its subsidiaries operate as limited liability companies or other flow-through entities which are not subject to federal income tax.  This operating structure results in a rate benefit because a portion of the Company's earnings are not subject to corporate level taxes.  This favorable impact is partially offset by an increase due to state and local taxes, the effect of permanent differences and foreign taxes. The increase in the effective tax rate between periods primarily resulted from the increase in Duff & Phelps Corporations ownership of D&P Acquisitions, LLC.



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Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest represents the portion of net income or loss before income taxes attributable to the ownership interest in D&P Acquisitions held by the existing unitholders to the extent the book value of their interest in D&P Acquisitions is greater than zero. This interest totaled 14.0% and 26.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.


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Segment Results—Six months ended June 30, 2012 versus six months ended June 30, 2011

The following table sets forth selected segment operating results:
Results of Operations by Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Unit
Change
 
Percent Change
Financial Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
126,277

 
$
119,334

 
$
6,943

 
5.8
 %
Segment operating income
 
$
23,604

 
$
19,369

 
$
4,235

 
21.9
 %
Segment operating income margin
 
18.7
%
 
16.2
 %
 
2.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
27,368

 
$
27,900

 
$
(532
)
 
(1.9
)%
Segment operating income
 
$
6,531

 
$
6,524

 
$
7

 
0.1
 %
Segment operating income margin
 
23.9
%
 
23.4
 %
 
0.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
67,189

 
$
25,698

 
$
41,491

 
161.5
 %
Segment operating income/(loss)
 
$
8,964

 
$
(668
)
 
$
9,632

 
1,441.9
 %
Segment operating income/(loss) margin
 
13.3
%
 
(2.6
)%
 
15.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
$
220,834

 
$
172,932

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating income
 
$
39,099

 
$
25,225

 
 

 
 

Net client reimbursable expenses
 
11

 
(103
)
 
 

 
 

Equity-based compensation from Legacy Units and IPO Options
 
(22
)
 
(473
)
 
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
 
(8,245
)
 
(5,056
)
 
 

 
 

Acquisition retention expenses
 
(4,487
)
 
(379
)
 
 

 
 

Restructuring charges
 
(1,418
)
 
(904
)
 
 
 
 
Transaction and integration costs
 
(1,879
)
 
(466
)
 
 

 
 

Operating income
 
$
23,059

 
$
17,844

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Client Service Professionals
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
606

 
567

 
39

 
6.9
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
101

 
90

 
11

 
12.2
 %
Investment Banking
 
297

 
129

 
168

 
130.2
 %
Total
 
1,004

 
786

 
218

 
27.7
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
End of Period Client Service Professionals
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
612

 
552

 
60

 
10.9
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
103

 
97

 
6

 
6.2
 %
Investment Banking
 
292

 
131

 
161

 
122.9
 %
Total
 
1,007

 
780

 
227

 
29.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue per Client Service Professional
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
$
208

 
$
210

 
$
(2
)
 
(1.0
)%
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
$
271

 
$
310

 
$
(39
)
 
(12.6
)%
Investment Banking
 
$
226

 
$
199

 
$
27

 
13.6
 %
Total
 
$
220

 
$
220

 
$

 
 %


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Results of Operations by Segment – Continued
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Unit
 Change
 
Percent Change
Utilization(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Advisory
 
73.2
%
 
71.3
%
 
1.9
 %
 
2.7
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
58.0
%
 
61.7
%
 
(3.7
)%
 
(6.0
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate-Per-Hour(b)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
$
328

 
$
338

 
$
(10
)
 
(3.0
)%
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
$
506

 
$
522

 
$
(16
)
 
(3.1
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (excluding reimbursables)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
$
126,277

 
$
119,334

 
$
6,943

 
5.8
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
27,368

 
27,900

 
(532
)
 
(1.9
)%
Investment Banking
 
67,189

 
25,698

 
41,491

 
161.5
 %
Total
 
$
220,834

 
$
172,932

 
$
47,902

 
27.7
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Managing Directors
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
93

 
93

 

 
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
23

 
25

 
(2
)
 
(8.0
)%
Investment Banking
 
75

 
40

 
35

 
87.5
 %
Total
 
191

 
158

 
33

 
20.9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
End of Period Managing Directors
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
95

 
91

 
4

 
4.4
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
23

 
25

 
(2
)
 
(8.0
)%
Investment Banking
 
73

 
43

 
30

 
69.8
 %
Total
 
191

 
159

 
32

 
20.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue per Managing Director
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Advisory
 
$
1,358

 
$
1,283

 
$
75

 
5.8
 %
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
$
1,190

 
$
1,116

 
$
74

 
6.6
 %
Investment Banking
 
$
896

 
$
642

 
$
254

 
39.6
 %
Total
 
$
1,156

 
$
1,095

 
$
61

 
5.6
 %
_______________
(a)
The utilization rate for any given period is calculated by dividing the number of hours incurred by client service professionals who worked on client assignments (including internal projects for the Company) during the period by the total available working hours for all of such client service professionals during the same period, assuming a 40 hour work week, less paid holidays and vacation days. Utilization excludes client service professionals associated with certain property tax services due to the nature of the work performed and client service professionals from certain acquisitions prior to their transition to the Company's financial system.
(b)
Average billing rate-per-hour is calculated by dividing revenues for the period by the number of hours worked on client assignments (including internal projects for the Company) during the same period. Financial Advisory revenues used to calculate rate-per-hour exclude revenues associated with certain property tax engagements. The average billing rate excludes certain hours from our acquisitions prior to their transition to the Company's financial system.

For segment reporting purposes, management uses certain estimates and assumptions to allocate revenues and expenses. Revenues and expenses attributable to reportable segments are generally based on which segment and product line a client service professional is a dedicated member. As a result, revenues recognized that relate to the cross utilization of client service professionals across reportable segments occur each period depending on the expertise required for each engagement. In particular, the Financial Advisory segment (primarily Valuation Advisory services) recognized revenues of $5,479 and $6,058 from the cross utilization of its client service professionals on engagements from the Alternative Asset Advisory segment (primarily Portfolio Valuation services) in the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.



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Financial Advisory

Revenues
Revenues from the Financial Advisory segment increased $6,943 or 5.8% to $126,277 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $119,334 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as summarized in the following table:
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Dollar
Change
 
Percent
Change
Financial Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valuation Advisory
 
$
73,100

 
$
70,218

 
$
2,882

 
4.1
 %
Tax Services(a)
 
18,523

 
22,675

 
(4,152
)
 
(18.3
)%
Dispute & Legal Management Consulting
 
34,654

 
26,441

 
8,213

 
31.1
 %
 
 
$
126,277

 
$
119,334

 
$
6,943

 
5.8
 %
_______________
(a)
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, our acquisition of Growth Capital Partners (effective June 30, 2011) contributed $279 of revenues to Tax Services.

Our Financial Advisory segment benefited from higher revenues from Dispute & Legal Management Consulting and Valuation Advisory, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from Tax Services. Revenues from Dispute & Legal Management Consulting increased primarily from demand to support financial services and intellectual property related litigation activity. This demand is also driven by a notable increase in corporate spending to support commercial litigation.

Revenues from Valuation Advisory increased primarily as the result of demand for our core valuation expertise domestically. From a product perspective, revenues increased in part from real estate and legal entity valuations, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from purchase price allocations.

The decrease in revenues from Tax Services primarily resulted from a reduction of transfer pricing and business incentive services, partially offset by an increase in property tax contingent fees.

Segment Operating Income
Financial Advisory segment operating income increased $4,235 or 21.9% to $23,604 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $19,369 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Segment operating income margin, defined as segment operating income expressed as a percentage of segment revenues, was 18.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 16.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Segment operating income increased primarily as a result of higher revenues and a lower percentage of allocated costs from a decrease in average Financial Advisory headcount as a percentage of total average headcount, partially offset by higher direct compensation costs from an increase in aggregate Financial Advisory headcount.



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Alternative Asset Advisory

Revenues
Revenues from the Alternative Asset Advisory segment decreased $532 or 1.9% to $27,368 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $27,900 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as summarized in the following table:

 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Dollar
Change
 
Percent
Change
Alternative Asset Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portfolio Valuation
 
$
13,681

 
$
12,739

 
$
942

 
7.4
 %
Complex Asset Solutions
 
8,952

 
9,446

 
(494
)
 
(5.2
)%
Due Diligence
 
4,735

 
5,715

 
(980
)
 
(17.1
)%
 
 
$
27,368

 
$
27,900

 
$
(532
)
 
(1.9
)%

Our Alternative Asset Advisory segment was primarily impacted by lower revenues from Due Diligence as the result of a meaningful engagement in the corresponding prior year quarter. Portfolio Valuation primarily benefited from an increase in revenues from new and existing clients and modest growth in new product offerings. Revenues from Complex Asset Solutions were lower in the current period as a result of lower demand.

Segment Operating Income
Operating income from the Alternative Asset Advisory segment increased $7 or 0.1% to $6,531 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $6,524 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Segment operating income margin was 23.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 23.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Segment operating income was essentially flat; modestly lower revenues were offset by modest lower costs.


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Investment Banking

Revenues
Revenues from the Investment Banking segment increased $41,491 or 161.5% to $67,189 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $25,698 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as summarized in the following table:
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Dollar
Change
 
Percent
Change
Investment Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
M&A Advisory(a)
 
$
24,307

 
$
3,303

 
$
21,004

 
635.9
 %
Transaction Opinions
 
14,913

 
15,497

 
(584
)
 
(3.8
)%
Global Restructuring Advisory(b)
 
27,969

 
6,898

 
21,071

 
305.5
 %
 
 
$
67,189

 
$
25,698

 
$
41,491

 
161.5
 %
_______________
(a)
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, M&A Advisory includes $2,846 of revenues from our acquisition of Growth Capital Partners (effective June 30, 2011) and $10,652 of revenues from our acquisition of Pagemill Partners (effective December 30, 2011).
(b)
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, Global Restructuring Advisory includes $16,488 revenues from our acquisition of MCR (effective October 31, 2011) and $3,816 from the Toronto-based financial restructuring practice of RSM Richter (effective December 12, 2011).

Our Investment Banking segment benefited from higher revenues from M&A Advisory and Global Restructuring Advisory. The increase in revenues from M&A Advisory primarily resulted from our acquisitions of Growth Capital Partners and Pagemill and more success fees in the remainder of the M&A Advisory business.

The increase in revenues from Global Restructuring Advisory primarily resulted from our acquisitions of MCR and the Toronto-based restructuring practice of RSM Richter, as well as an increase in revenues from our international and domestic restructuring practices.

The decrease in revenues from our Transaction Opinions business resulted from an increase in the number of opinions issued at a lower average value per opinion.

Segment Operating Income
Operating income from the Investment Banking segment increased $9,632 to $8,964 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to a loss of $668 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Operating income margin was 13.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to negative 2.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in segment operating income primarily resulted from higher revenues, partially offset by higher direct compensation costs from an increase in aggregate Investment Banking headcount and a higher percentage of allocated costs from an increase in average Investment Banking headcount as a percentage of total average headcount.



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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity are our existing cash balances and availability under our revolving credit facility. Our historical cash flows are primarily related to the timing of (i) cash receipt of revenues, (ii) payment of base compensation, benefits and operating expenses, (iii) payment of bonuses to employees, (iv) distributions and other payments to noncontrolling unitholders, (v) corporate tax payments by the Company, (vi) dividends to the extent declared by the board of directors, (vii) funding of our deferred compensation program, (viii) repurchases of Class A common stock and (ix) cash consideration for acquisitions and acquisition-related expenses.

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $10,297 to $49,283 at June 30, 2012, compared to $38,986 at December 31, 2011. The increase in cash primarily resulted from $23,714 provided by operating activities, partially offset by $11,100 used in investing activities and $1,840 used in financing activities.

Operating Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, cash of $23,714 was provided by operating activities, compared to $12,638 used in operating activities in the corresponding prior year period. The increase of amounts provided by operating activities primarily resulted from changes in assets and liabilities using cash, including unbilled services, accounts payable, accrued expenses and accrued compensation and benefits.

Investing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, cash of $11,100 was used in investing activities, compared to $13,153 used in the corresponding prior year period. Investing activities during the current period included (i) purchases of property and equipment primarily related to technology spend and real estate build outs, (ii) cash consideration for acquisitions and acquisition-related working capital settlements and (iii) purchases of investments related to the Company's deferred compensation plan and other investments.

Financing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, cash of $1,840 was used in financing activities, compared to $19,861 used in the corresponding prior year period. Significant financing activities are summarized as follows:

Borrowings under and repayments of revolving line of credit—During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we borrowed $30,000 under our revolving line and repaid $7,500. The net proceeds were used to fund short-term working capital needs.

Net proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock—In the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company sold 3,707 shares of newly issued Class A common stock to an underwriter at a price of $13.38 per share for an aggregate amount of $49,606. The underwriter offered such shares to the public at a price of $13.75 per share for an aggregate amount of $50,978. Net cash proceeds from the transaction totaled $49,244.

Redemption of noncontrolling unitholders—In conjunction with the proceeds from the sale of Class A common stock, cash on the balance sheet and borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the Company redeemed 4,407 New Class A Units of D&P Acquisitions, LLC ("D&P Acquisitions") held by certain executive officers and entities affiliated with Lovell Minnick and Vestar Capital Partners. D&P Acquisitions represented the predecessor entity prior to the Company's IPO and currently represents the primary operating subsidiary of the Company. Units were redeemed at a price of $13.38 per unit or an aggregate amount of $58,972. In connection with the redemption, a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock were cancelled.

Dividends—Cash dividends reflect the payment of quarterly cash dividends per share of our Class A common stock to holders of record. We increased the dividend from $0.08 to $0.09 in the first quarter of 2012.

Repurchases of Class A common stock—In the six months ended June 30, 2012, repurchases of Class A common stock represents shares Class A common stock withheld to cover payroll tax withholdings related to the lapse of restrictions on restricted stock. In the six months ended June 30, 2012, repurchases includes both shares repurchased pursuant to a publicly announced repurchase program and to a lesser extent shares of Class A common stock withheld to cover payroll tax withholdings related to the lapse of restrictions on restricted stock.


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Distributions and other payments to noncontrolling unitholders—Distributions and other payments to noncontrolling unitholders are summarized as follows:
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2011
 
Distributions for taxes
 
$
467

 
$
416

 
Other distributions
 
1,169

 
1,962

 
 
 
$
1,636

 
$
2,378


Distributions for taxes
As a limited liability company, D&P Acquisitions does not incur significant federal or state and local taxes, as these taxes are primarily the obligations of the members of D&P Acquisitions. As authorized by the Third Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of D&P Acquisitions, D&P Acquisitions is required to distribute cash, generally, on a pro rata basis, to its members to the extent necessary to provide funds to pay the members' tax liabilities, if any, with respect to the earnings of D&P Acquisitions. The tax distribution rate has been set at 45% of each member's allocable share of taxable income of D&P Acquisitions. D&P Acquisitions is only required to make such distributions if cash is available for such purposes as determined by the Company. The Company expects cash will be available to make these distributions. Upon completion of its tax returns with respect to the prior year, D&P Acquisitions may make true-up distributions to its members, if cash is available for such purposes, with respect to actual taxable income for the prior year.
 
Other distributions
Concurrent with the payment of dividends to shareholders of Class A common stock, holders of New Class A Units receive a corresponding distribution per vested unit. These amounts will be treated as a reduction in basis of each member's ownership interests. Pursuant to the terms of the Third Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of D&P Acquisitions, a corresponding amount per unvested unit was deposited into a segregated account and will be distributed once a year with respect to units that vested during that year.  Any amounts related to unvested units that forfeit are returned to the Company.

Credit Facility    
On July 15, 2009, Duff & Phelps, LLC entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and the lenders from time to time party thereto, as amended by (i) the first amendment to the credit agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, (ii) the second amendment to credit agreement dated as of February 23, 2011, (iii) the third amendment to credit agreement dated as of August 15, 2011 and (iv) the fourth amendment to credit agreement dated as of October 13, 2011 (collectively, the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $75,000 senior secured revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"), including a $10,000 sub-limit for the issuance of letters of credit.

The proceeds of the facility are permitted to be used for working capital, permitted acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The maturity date is October 13, 2016. Amounts borrowed may be voluntarily prepaid at any time without penalty or premium, subject to customary breakage costs. There was $22,500 outstanding under the Credit Facility as of June 30, 2012. As of June 30, 2012, the Company had $2,384 of outstanding letters of credit issued against the Credit Facility. These letters of credit were issued in connection with real estate leases.

Loans under the Credit Facility will, at the Company's option, bear interest on the principal amount outstanding at either (a) a rate equal to LIBOR, plus an applicable margin or (b) a base rate, plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin rate is based on the Company's most recent consolidated leverage ratio and ranges from 1.25% to 2.25% per annum for the LIBOR rate or 0.25% to 1.25% per annum for the base rate. In addition, the Company is required to pay an unused commitment fee on the actual daily amount of the unutilized portion of the commitments of the lenders at a rate ranging from 0.30% to 0.50% per annum, based on the Company's most recent consolidated leverage ratio. Based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio at June 30, 2012, the Company qualifies for the 1.25% applicable margin for the LIBOR rate or 0.25% applicable margin for the base rate, and 0.30% for the unused commitment fee.

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among others, limitations on (a) the incurrence of liens, (b) the incurrence of indebtedness, (c) the ability to make


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dividends and distributions, as well as redeem and repurchase equity interests and (d) acquisitions, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains financial covenants that do not permit (i) a total leverage ratio of greater than 3.00 to 1.00 until the quarter ending March 31, 2013; and 2.75 to 1.00 thereafter and (ii) a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of less than 1.15 to 1.00 beginning July 1, 2011 through and including June 30, 2012; 1.20 to 1.00 beginning July 1, 2012 through and including September 30, 2013; and 1.25 to 1.00 thereafter. The financial covenants are tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter based on the last four fiscal quarter periods. Management believes that the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants as of June 30, 2012.

The obligation of the Company to pay amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an "Event of Default" as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company's obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by D&P Acquisitions, and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the "Guarantors"). The Credit Agreement is secured by a lien on substantially all of the personal property of the Company and each of the Guarantors.

Future Needs
Our primary financing need has been to fund our growth. Our growth strategy includes hiring additional revenue-generating client service professionals and expanding our service offerings through existing client service professionals, new hires or acquisitions of new businesses. We intend to fund such growth over the next twelve months with cash on-hand, funds generated from operations and borrowings under our revolving credit agreement. We believe these funds will be adequate to fund future growth.



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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Market risks at June 30, 2012 have not changed significantly from those discussed in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are effective, in all material respects, to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting is subject to various inherent limitations, including cost limitations, judgments used in decision making, assumptions about the likelihood of future events, the soundness of our systems, the possibility of human error, and the risk of fraud. Moreover, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness of future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions and the risk that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate over time. Because of these limitations, there can be no assurance that any system of disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will be successful in preventing all errors or fraud or in making all material information known in a timely manner to the appropriate levels of management.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
No changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. As of the date of this filing, we are not a party to or threatened with any litigation or other legal proceeding that, in our opinion, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition

Item 1A.
Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes in the Company's risk factors since those published in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table summarizes repurchases of shares of the Company's Class A common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2012:
 
Period
 
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
 
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Program
 
Approximate
Dollar
Value of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Program
 
April 1 through April 30, 2012
 
7

 
$
15.88

 

 
$
20,005

 
May 1 through May 31, 2012
 
5

 
15.05

 

 
20,005

 
June 1 through June 30, 2012
 
4

 
13.98

 

 
20,005

 
Total
 
16

 
$
15.20

 

 
 

On April 29, 2010, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program, authorizing the Company to repurchase in the aggregate up to $50,000 of its outstanding common stock. Purchases by the Company under this program are made from time to time at prevailing market prices in open market purchases. The purchases are typically funded from existing cash balances. Repurchased shares were retired and recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. This program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock. The timing, frequency and amount of repurchase activity will depend on a variety of factors such as levels of cash generation from operations, cash requirements for investment in the Company's business, current stock price, market conditions, compliance with financial covenants pursuant to our Credit Agreement, and other factors. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and has no set expiration date.

In addition, the Company withheld shares of our Class A common stock from holders of restricted stock awards to satisfy the holders' tax liabilities in connection with the lapse of restrictions on such shares. These shares were not part of a publicly announced repurchase program and were retired upon purchase.

Exchange of New Class A Units to Shares of Class A Common Stock
In connection with the closing of the IPO, we entered into an exchange agreement, dated as of October 3, 2007 (as amended, the “Exchange Agreement”), by and among us, D&P Acquisitions, and certain unitholders of D&P Acquisitions, through which we may issue shares of Class A common stock upon the exchange of the New Class A Units. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, in connection with any such exchange, a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock will be cancelled. Subject to the terms and notice requirements as set forth in an amendment to the Exchange Agreement, exchanges are scheduled to occur on March 5th, May 15th, August 15th and November 15th of each year.  
 
In May 2012, 19 New Class A Units were exchanged for 19 shares of Class A common stock and 19 shares of Class B


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common stock were cancelled. We filed a registration statement in order to permit the resale of these shares from time to time, subject to certain blackouts and other restrictions. We received no other consideration in connection with these exchanges.

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

Item 5.
Other Information.

None.

Item 6.
Exhibits.

 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
101‡
 
The following financial information from Duff & Phelps Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, furnished electronically herewith and formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, and (vi) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
__________________
 
In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.




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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
     Date:
July 24, 2012
 
/s/ Patrick M. Puzzuoli
 
 
 
Patrick M. Puzzuoli
 
 
 
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer



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