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Revenues from Contracts with Customers
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]  
Revenues from Contracts with Customers

NOTE 18 – Revenues from Contracts with Customers

The following table presents the Company’s total revenues broken out by revenues from contracts with customers and other sources of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Revenues from contracts with customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions

 

$

164,981

 

 

$

166,902

 

Investment banking

 

 

179,617

 

 

 

161,063

 

Asset management and service fees

 

 

211,171

 

 

 

199,568

 

Other

 

 

3,748

 

 

 

3,796

 

Total revenue from contracts with customers

 

 

559,517

 

 

 

531,329

 

Other sources of revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

187,940

 

 

 

154,421

 

Principal transactions

 

 

96,464

 

 

 

88,984

 

Other

 

 

9,757

 

 

 

5,277

 

Total revenues

 

$

853,678

 

 

$

780,011

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Revenues from contracts with customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions

 

$

320,430

 

 

$

332,677

 

Investment banking

 

 

341,457

 

 

 

337,425

 

Asset management and service fees

 

 

406,438

 

 

 

395,369

 

Other

 

 

7,530

 

 

 

7,514

 

Total revenue from contracts with customers

 

 

1,075,855

 

 

 

1,072,985

 

Other sources of revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

379,011

 

 

 

292,155

 

Principal transactions

 

 

200,496

 

 

 

186,766

 

Other

 

 

18,184

 

 

 

4,916

 

Total revenues

 

$

1,673,546

 

 

$

1,556,822

 

 

Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when, or as, we satisfy our performance obligations by transferring the promised services to the customers. A service is transferred to a customer when, or as, the customer obtains control of that service. A performance obligation may be satisfied over time or at a point in time. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied over time is recognized by measuring our progress in satisfying the performance obligation in a manner that depicts the transfer of the services to the customer. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied at a point in time is recognized at the point in time that we determine the customer obtains control over the promised service. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those promised services (i.e., the “transaction price”). In determining the transaction price, we consider multiple factors, including the effects of variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainties with respect to the amount are resolved. In determining when to include variable consideration in the transaction price, we consider the range of possible outcomes, the predictive value of our past experiences, the time period of when uncertainties expect to be resolved and the amount of consideration that is susceptible to factors outside of our influence, such as market volatility or the judgment and actions of third parties.

The following provides detailed information on the recognition of our revenues from contracts with customers:

Commissions. We earn commission revenue by executing, settling, and clearing transactions for clients primarily in OTC and listed equity securities, insurance products, and options. Trade execution and clearing and custody services, when provided together, represent a single performance obligation as the services are not separately identifiable in the context of the contract. Commission revenues associated with combined trade execution and clearing and custody services, as well as trade execution services on a standalone basis, are recognized at a point in time on trade-date. Commission revenues are generally paid on settlement date and we record a receivable between trade-date and payment on settlement date.

 

Investment Banking. We provide our clients with a full range of capital markets and financial advisory services. Capital markets services include underwriting and placement agent services in both the equity and debt capital markets, including private equity placements, initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, underwriting and distributing public and private debt.

 

Capital raising revenues are recognized at a point in time on trade-date, as the client obtains the control and benefit of the capital markets offering at that point. Costs associated with capital raising transactions are deferred until the related revenue is recognized or the engagement is otherwise concluded, and are recorded on a gross basis within other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations as we are acting as a principal in the arrangement. Any expenses reimbursed by our clients are recognized as investment banking revenues.

Revenues from financial advisory services primarily consist of fees generated in connection with merger, acquisition and restructuring transactions. Advisory fees from mergers and acquisitions engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction is completed, as the performance obligation is to successfully broker a specific transaction. Fees received prior to the completion of the transaction are deferred within accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated statements of financial condition. Advisory fees from restructuring engagements are recognized over time using a time elapsed measure of progress as our clients simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of those services as they are provided. A significant portion of the fees we receive for our advisory services are considered variable as they are contingent upon a future event (e.g., completion of a transaction or third party emergence from bankruptcy) and are excluded from the transaction price until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved, which is expected to occur upon achievement of the specified milestone. Payment for advisory services are generally due promptly upon completion of a specified milestone or, for retainer fees, periodically over the course of the engagement. We recognize a receivable between the date of completion of the milestone and payment by the customer. Expenses associated with investment banking advisory engagements are deferred only to the extent they are explicitly reimbursable by the client and the related revenue is recognized at the same time as the associated expense. All other investment banking advisory related expenses, including expenses incurred related to restructuring assignments, are expensed as incurred. All investment banking advisory expenses are recognized within other operating expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and any expenses reimbursed by our clients are recognized as investment banking revenues.

Asset Management Fees. We earn management and performance fees in connection with investment advisory services provided to institutional and individual clients. Investment advisory fees are charged based on the value of assets in fee-based accounts and are affected by changes in the balances of client assets due to market fluctuations and levels of net new client assets. Fees are charged either in advance based on fixed rates applied to the value of the customers’ account at the beginning of the period or periodically based on contracted rates and account performance. Contracts can be terminated at any time with no incremental payments due to our company upon termination. If the contract is terminated by the customer fees are prorated for the period and fees charged for the post termination period are refundable to the customer.

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables present the Company’s revenues from contracts with customers by reportable segment disaggregated by major business activity and primary geographic regions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 (1)

 

 

 

Global Wealth Management

 

 

Institutional Group

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Major business activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions

 

$

120,284

 

 

$

44,697

 

 

$

 

 

$

164,981

 

Capital raising (1)

 

 

10,559

 

 

 

86,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

96,712

 

Advisory fees (1)

 

 

 

 

 

82,905

 

 

 

 

 

 

82,905

 

Investment banking

 

 

10,559

 

 

 

169,058

 

 

 

 

 

 

179,617

 

Asset management

 

 

211,156

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

211,171

 

Other

 

 

3,549

 

 

 

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

3,748

 

Total

 

 

345,548

 

 

 

213,770

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

559,517

 

Primary Geographic Region:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

345,548

 

 

 

172,958

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

518,705

 

United Kingdom

 

 

 

 

 

39,668

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,668

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

1,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,144

 

 

 

$

345,548

 

 

$

213,770

 

 

$

199

 

 

$

559,517

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (1)

 

 

 

Global Wealth Management

 

 

Institutional Group

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Major business activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions

 

$

118,129

 

 

$

48,773

 

 

$

 

 

$

166,902

 

Capital raising (1)

 

 

7,968

 

 

 

66,112

 

 

 

 

 

 

74,080

 

Advisory fees (1)

 

 

81

 

 

 

86,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

87,003

 

Investment banking

 

 

8,049

 

 

 

153,034

 

 

 

 

 

 

161,083

 

Asset management

 

 

199,557

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

199,568

 

Other

 

 

2,907

 

 

 

 

 

 

889

 

 

 

3,796

 

Total

 

 

328,642

 

 

 

201,818

 

 

 

889

 

 

 

531,349

 

Primary Geographic Region:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

328,642

 

 

 

173,415

 

 

 

889

 

 

 

502,946

 

United Kingdom

 

 

 

 

 

25,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,953

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

2,450

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,450

 

 

 

$

328,642

 

 

$

201,818

 

 

$

889

 

 

$

531,349

 

(1) Excludes revenues not derived from contracts with customers included in the Other segment.

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (1)

 

 

 

Global Wealth Management

 

 

Institutional Group

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Major business activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions

 

$

230,211

 

 

$

90,219

 

 

$

 

 

$

320,430

 

Capital raising (1)

 

 

18,782

 

 

 

134,875

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,657

 

Advisory fees (1)

 

 

 

 

 

187,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

187,800

 

Investment banking

 

 

18,782

 

 

 

322,675

 

 

 

 

 

 

341,457

 

Asset management

 

 

406,409

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

406,438

 

Other

 

 

6,004

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,526

 

 

 

7,530

 

Total

 

 

661,406

 

 

 

412,923

 

 

 

1,526

 

 

 

1,075,855

 

Primary Geographic Region:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

661,406

 

 

 

349,698

 

 

 

1,526

 

 

 

1,012,630

 

United Kingdom

 

 

 

 

 

60,771

 

 

 

 

 

 

60,771

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

2,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,454

 

 

 

$

661,406

 

 

$

412,923

 

 

$

1,526

 

 

$

1,075,855

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (1)

 

 

 

Global Wealth Management

 

 

Institutional Group

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Major business activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions

 

$

237,334

 

 

$

95,343

 

 

$

 

 

$

332,677

 

Capital raising (1)

 

 

15,656

 

 

 

137,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

152,769

 

Advisory fees (1)

 

 

81

 

 

 

184,595

 

 

 

 

 

 

184,676

 

Investment banking

 

 

15,737

 

 

 

321,708

 

 

 

 

 

 

337,445

 

Asset management

 

 

395,346

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

395,369

 

Other

 

 

5,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,921

 

 

 

7,514

 

Total

 

 

654,010

 

 

 

417,074

 

 

 

1,921

 

 

 

1,073,005

 

Primary Geographic Region:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

654,010

 

 

 

349,765

 

 

 

1,921

 

 

 

1,005,696

 

United Kingdom

 

 

 

 

 

63,832

 

 

 

 

 

 

63,832

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

3,477

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,477

 

 

 

$

654,010

 

 

$

417,074

 

 

$

1,921

 

 

$

1,073,005

 

(1)  Excludes revenues not derived from contracts with customers included in the Other segment.

See Note 22 for further break-out of revenues by geography.

 

Information on Remaining Performance Obligations and Revenue Recognized from Past Performance

We do not disclose information about remaining performance obligations pertaining to contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less. The transaction price allocated to remaining unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations with an original expected duration exceeding one year was not material at June 30, 2019. Investment banking advisory fees that are contingent upon completion of a specific milestone and fees associated with certain distribution services are also excluded as the fees are considered variable and not included in the transaction price at June 30, 2019.

Contract Balances

The timing of our revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by our customers. We record a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and we have an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, we record deferred revenue until the performance obligations are satisfied.

We had receivables related to revenues from contracts with customers of $142.5 million and $116.7 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. We had no significant impairments related to these receivables during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Our deferred revenue primarily relates to retainer fees received in investment banking advisory engagements and investment advisory fees where the performance obligation has not yet been satisfied. Deferred revenue at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $16.7 million and $11.1 million, respectively.