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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Investment Technology Group Reports

Fourth Quarter 2010 Results

 

Strong International Performance Provides Offset to Challenging U.S. Trading Environment

 

$150 Million Credit Facility Established for Clearing Operations

 

NEW YORK, February 3, 2011 — Investment Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: ITG), a leading agency research broker and financial technology firm, today announced that for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010, it earned net income of $1.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.  Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2010, excluding one-time items related to the Majestic Research acquisition and office closings, was $4.7 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.  For the fourth quarter of 2009, ITG incurred a net loss of $7.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.  Excluding restructuring charges, adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $8.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share.  ITG’s revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $138.3 million compared to $151.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

 

Included in adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 were after-tax expenses of $2.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in employee separation costs and contingency reserves for certain general taxes.  Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 included after-tax expenses of $3.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for employee separation costs unrelated to the restructuring plan.

 

The results of ITG’s U.S. operations during the fourth quarter of 2010 were negatively impacted by an almost 10% year-over-year drop in U.S. market volumes. Revenues from U.S. operations were $89.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, down 13% from $103.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.  U.S. operations incurred a net loss of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Excluding one time items, adjusted net income from U.S. operations in the fourth quarter of 2010 was $2.3 million, compared to adjusted net income of $11.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.

 

ITG’s non-U.S. revenues were $48.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, a 3% increase over $47.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a 15% increase over $42.3 million in

 



 

the third quarter of 2010.  Non-U.S. operations posted net income of $2.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to a net loss of $6.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.  Excluding restructuring charges and offsets, adjusted net income for non-U.S. operations was $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to an adjusted net loss of $2.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.

 

“Continued low levels of trading activity by domestic long-only institutional investors negatively impacted our client mix, pressuring our revenue capture in the fourth quarter,” said Bob Gasser, ITG’s Chief Executive Officer and President.  “Despite these headwinds, we made progress with the integration of ITG Investment Research, increased the profitability of our non-U.S. business segments and continued to return cash to stockholders in the form of share buybacks.”

 

During the fourth quarter of 2010, ITG repurchased 737,000 shares of its common stock under its authorized share repurchase program at an average price of $15.48, bringing total repurchases for 2010 to 3.2 million shares.  ITG also made the final $11.2 million installment on its term loan, paying off the remainder of its long-term debt.

 

ITG today also announced that it has established a $150 million, three-year credit facility to backstop its clearing operations.  “This credit line, coupled with ITG’s strong balance sheet and cash flow generation, provides us with increased financial flexibility and confidence in our ability to invest strategically in our business and to increase stockholder value through continued repurchases,” said Steve Vigliotti, ITG’s Chief Financial Officer.

 

Year to Date results

 

For the full year 2010, revenues were $570.8 million compared to $633.1 million in 2009.  Net income was $24.0 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, in 2010 compared to $42.8 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, in 2009.  Adjusted net income was $38.1 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.88 in 2010 versus adjusted net income of $59.2 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.34 for the full year 2009.

 

The discussion above includes adjusted net income and related per share amounts which are non-GAAP financial measures that are described in the attached tables along with a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP results.

 



 

Conference Call

 

ITG has scheduled a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter results.  Those wishing to listen to the call should dial 1-866-383-8119 (1-617-597-5344 outside the US) and enter the passcode 37710694 at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure connection.  The conference call and webcast will also be accessible through ITG’s website at www.itg.com.  For those unable to listen to the live broadcast of the call, a replay will be available for one week by dialing 888-286-8010 (1-617-801-6888 outside the US) and entering the passcode 73456952. The replay will be available starting approximately two hours after the completion of the conference call.

 

ABOUT ITG

 

Investment Technology Group, Inc., is an independent agency research broker that partners with asset managers globally to improve performance throughout the investment process. A leader in electronic trading since launching the POSIT® crossing network in 1987, ITG takes a consultative approach in delivering the highest quality institutional liquidity, execution services, analytical tools, and proprietary research insights grounded in data.  Asset managers rely on ITG’s independence, experience, and intellectual capital to help mitigate risk, improve performance, and navigate increasingly complex markets. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information on ITG, please visit www.itg.com.

 

In addition to historical information, this press release may contain “forward-looking” statements that reflect management’s expectations for the future.  A variety of important factors could cause results to differ materially from such statements.  These factors are noted throughout ITG’s 2009 Annual Report, on its Form 10-K, and on its Form 10-Qs and include, but are not limited to, the actions of both current and potential new competitors, fluctuations in market trading volumes, financial market volatility, changes in commission pricing, potential impairment charges related to goodwill and other long-lived assets, evolving industry regulations, errors or malfunctions in our systems or technology, rapid changes in technology, cash flows into or redemptions from equity funds, effects of inflation, ability to meet liquidity requirements related to the clearing of our customers’ trades, customer trading patterns, the success of our products and service offerings, our ability to continue to innovate and meet the demands of our customers for new or enhanced products, our ability to successfully integrate companies we have acquired, changes in tax policy or accounting rules, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, adverse changes or volatility in interest rates, our ability to attract and retain talented employees, as well as general economic, business, credit and financial market conditions, internationally or nationally. The forward-looking statements included herein represent ITG’s views as

 



 

of the date of this release. ITG undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason unless required by law.

 

 

ITG Media/Investor Contact:

 

J.T. Farley

(212) 444-6259

 

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INVESTMENT TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
December 31,

 

Year Ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

110,639

 

$

124,885

 

$

469,005

 

$

531,998

 

Recurring

 

26,542

 

22,193

 

93,186

 

87,483

 

Other

 

1,165

 

3,921

 

8,563

 

13,588

 

Total revenues

 

138,346

 

150,999

 

570,754

 

633,069

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and employee benefits

 

57,208

 

59,685

 

215,886

 

235,518

 

Transaction processing

 

21,746

 

23,568

 

85,387

 

95,618

 

Occupancy and equipment

 

15,316

 

15,254

 

59,905

 

59,950

 

Telecommunications and data processing services

 

14,108

 

13,497

 

53,473

 

54,549

 

Other general and administrative

 

22,516

 

22,323

 

94,253

 

83,028

 

Acquisition related costs

 

2,409

 

 

2,409

 

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

 

5,375

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

1,812

 

25,444

 

4,062

 

25,444

 

Interest expense

 

83

 

291

 

671

 

2,511

 

Total expenses

 

135,198

 

160,062

 

521,421

 

556,618

 

Income (loss) before income tax expense

 

3,148

 

(9,063

)

49,333

 

76,451

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

1,318

 

(1,270

)

25,353

 

33,617

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

1,830

 

$

(7,793

)

$

23,980

 

$

42,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.04

 

$

(0.18

)

$

0.56

 

$

0.98

 

Diluted

 

$

0.04

 

$

(0.18

)

$

0.55

 

$

0.97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

41,636

 

43,716

 

42,767

 

43,538

 

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

42,538

 

43,716

 

43,496

 

44,018

 

 



 

INVESTMENT TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

 

December 31,
2010

 

December 31,
2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

317,010

 

$

330,879

 

Cash restricted or segregated under regulations and other

 

68,965

 

95,787

 

Deposits with clearing organizations

 

14,235

 

14,891

 

Securities owned, at fair value

 

25,789

 

6,768

 

Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations

 

865,251

 

364,436

 

Receivables from customers

 

606,256

 

298,342

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

34,790

 

41,437

 

Capitalized software, net

 

62,507

 

68,913

 

Goodwill

 

468,479

 

425,301

 

Other intangibles, net

 

36,784

 

27,263

 

Income taxes receivable

 

5,561

 

13,897

 

Deferred taxes

 

4,902

 

2,910

 

Other assets

 

20,324

 

12,279

 

Total assets

 

$

2,530,853

 

$

1,703,103

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

195,109

 

$

209,496

 

Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations

 

1,139,958

 

248,664

 

Payables to customers

 

272,027

 

299,200

 

Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value

 

19,362

 

31

 

Income taxes payable

 

16,215

 

14,113

 

Deferred taxes

 

18,114

 

16,999

 

Long term debt

 

 

46,900

 

Total liabilities

 

1,660,785

 

835,403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 51,790,608 and 51,682,153 shares issued at Dec. 31, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2009, respectively

 

518

 

517

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

246,085

 

233,374

 

Retained earnings

 

833,133

 

809,153

 

Common stock held in treasury, at cost; 10,524,757 and 7,891,717 shares at Dec. 31, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2009, respectively

 

(220,161

)

(182,743

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax)

 

10,493

 

7,399

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

870,068

 

867,700

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

2,530,853

 

$

1,703,103

 

 



 

INVESTMENT TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Results to Adjusted Results

 

In evaluating ITG’s financial performance, management reviews results from operations which excludes non-operating or one-time charges.  Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) performance measures, but the Company believes that they are useful to assist investors in gaining an understanding of the trends and operating results for ITG’s core businesses. Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of, ITG’s reported results under U.S. GAAP.

 

The following is a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP results to adjusted results for the periods presented (in thousands except per share amounts):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

$

138,346

 

$

150,999

 

$

570,754

 

$

633,069

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total expenses

 

135,198

 

160,062

 

521,421

 

556,618

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition related costs (1)

 

(2,409

)

 

(2,409

)

 

Goodwill impairment (2)

 

 

 

(5,375

)

 

Software Write-Off (3)

 

 

 

(6,091

)

 

Restructuring charges (4)(5)(6)

 

(1,812

)

(25,444

)

(4,062

)

(25,444

)

Adjusted operating expenses

 

130,977

 

134,618

 

503,484

 

531,174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

 

3,148

 

(9,063

)

49,333

 

76,451

 

Effect of adjustments

 

4,221

 

25,444

 

17,937

 

25,444

 

Adjusted pre-tax operating income

 

7,369

 

16,381

 

67,270

 

101,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

1,318

 

(1,270

)

25,353

 

33,617

 

Tax effect of adjustments

 

1,315

 

9,101

 

3,797

 

9,101

 

Adjusted operating income tax expense

 

2,633

 

7,831

 

29,150

 

42,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

1,830

 

(7,793

)

23,980

 

42,834

 

Net effect of adjustments

 

2,906

 

16,343

 

14,140

 

16,343

 

Adjusted operating net income

 

$

4,736

 

$

8,550

 

$

38,120

 

$

59,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

0.04

 

$

(0.18

)

$

0.55

 

$

0.97

 

Net effect of adjustments

 

0.07

 

0.37

 

0.33

 

0.37

 

Adjusted diluted operating earnings per share

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.19

 

$

0.88

 

$

1.34

 

 


Notes:

(1)          During the fourth quarter of 2010, we acquired Majestic Research Corp., a privately held, independent provider of data-driven equity research for the institutional investment community.  In connection with the acquisition, we incurred approximately $2.4 million of acquisition related costs, including legal fees and other professional fees, accelerated employee equity awards and severance costs.

(2)          In 2010, goodwill with a carrying value of $5.4 million in the Asia Pacific operating segment relating to our Australian operations was deemed impaired and its fair value was determined to be zero, resulting in an impairment charge of $5.4 million.

(3)          As part of the fourth quarter 2009 restructuring, ITG made certain changes to its product priorities and wrote-off $2.4 million of capitalized development initiatives that were not yet deployed. As ITG’s product development plan continued to evolve in the first quarter of 2010, it was determined that additional amounts capitalized in 2009 were not likely to be used and a further $6.1 million write-off was recorded.

(4)          During the fourth quarter 2010, in connection with the integration of Majestic Research Corp., we decided to close our Westchester, NY office and relocate the staff, primarily sales traders and support, to our midtown Manhattan office and incurred a one-time charge of $2.3 million, as reflected in restructuring charges.

(5)          In the second quarter of 2010, ITG committed to a restructuring plan in the Asia Pacific operating segment where we closed our on-shore operations in Japan resulting in lowering our operating costs and reducing our capital requirements.  Restructuring charges of $2.3 million primarily include employee severance, contract termination costs and non-cash write-offs of fixed assets and capitalized software.

 



 

(6)          In the fourth quarter of 2009, we committed to a restructuring plan focused primarily on U.S. operations to position the Company for long-term profitable growth.  Restructuring charges of $25.4 million include employee severance arrangements, costs related to the consolidation of leased facilities and write-offs of capitalized software and certain intangible assets due primarily to changes in product priorities.