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Exhibit 99.1

Summit Financial Services Group Announces Results for the Three- and Six-Months Ended June 30, 2012

Summit Financial Services Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SFNS - News) announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012. For the three-month period ended June 30, 2012 (the “2012 Quarter”), the Company reported revenues of approximately $17.2 million, which represented an increase of approximately $0.2 million, or approximately 1%, from the approximately $17.0 million in revenues reported for the three-month period ended June 30, 2011 (the “2011 Quarter”). For the 2012 Quarter, the Company reported net income of approximately $0.47 million, compared with net income of approximately $0.62 million reported for the 2011 Quarter.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2012 (the “2012 Period”), the Company reported revenues of approximately $35.3 million, which represented an increase of approximately $0.80 million, or approximately 2%, from the approximately $34.5 million in revenues reported for the six months ended June 30, 2011 (the “2011 Period”). For the 2012 Period, the Company reported net income of approximately $0.88 million, compared with approximately $0.95 million reported for the 2011 Period.

“While we are pleased to report a growth in revenues, we believe that uncertain market conditions, including concerns about Europe and the fate of the European Union, will continue to adversely affect investor confidence. Accordingly, our future results may be negatively impacted, even though we will continue our strategy of recruiting the finest advisors in the industry,” stated Marshall Leeds, the Company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Leeds continued, “Fortunately, as a result of the commitment of Summit’s advisors and home office associates, we have been able to report net income for the three- and six- month periods ended June 30, 2012 of approximately $0.47 million and approximately $0.88 million, respectively, compared to approximately $0.62 million and approximately $0.95 million for the respective three- and six- month periods ended June 30, 2011. Additionally, for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company generated EBITDA of approximately $1.04 million, as adjusted, and approximately $1.13 million, as adjusted, respectively, and approximately $2.20 million, as adjusted, and approximately $2.15 million, as adjusted, for the respective six-month periods.”

The Company is a Florida-based financial services holding company that provides, through its operating subsidiary, Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. (“Summit Brokerage”), a broad range of securities brokerage and investment services to primarily individual investors. Summit Brokerage also sells insurance products, predominantly fixed and variable annuities and life insurance through its subsidiary, SBS Insurance Agency of Florida. Summit Brokerage also provides asset management services through its investment advisor, Summit Financial Group, Inc.

Summit Brokerage is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and is a member of FINRA (f/k/a NASD), the Municipal Securities Rule Making Board, and the National Futures Association. The Company currently offers its services through a network of approximately 300 registered representatives, and its business plan is focused primarily on increasing its network of affiliated registered representatives through recruitment as well as by acquisitions.

The following table presents a reconciliation of EBITDA, as adjusted, to net income as reported:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Net Income as reported

   $ 466,782       $ 616,509       $ 884,161       $ 953,637   

Add: Depreciation

     50,762         40,756         101,101         85,679   

Amortization – notes

     42,429         58,022         78,241         137,142   

Non-cash compensation

     152,762         104,280         464,646         401,534   

Income tax expense

     330,753         307,411         670,828         570,380   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,043,488       $ 1,126,978       $ 2,198,977       $ 2,148,372   


Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, adjusted for non-cash compensation expense is a key metric the Company uses in evaluating its financial performance. EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by Regulation G, promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company considers EBITDA, as adjusted, important in monitoring and evaluating its financial performance on a consistent basis across various periods, as well as for purposes of, analyzing and evaluating financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments and potential acquisitions. The Company believes that EBITDA, as adjusted, eliminates items that are not part of its core operations, or do not involve a cash outlay, such as stock-related compensation. EBITDA, as adjusted, should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, pre-tax income, net income and cash flows from operating activities.

Summit Financial Services Group, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

Quarter Ended June 30, 2012

 

     For The Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2012      2011(1)  
     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)  

Revenues

     

Commissions

   $ 16,144,603       $ 15,874,735   

Interest and dividends

     232,775         274,262   

Other

     811,915         824,806   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     17,189,293         16,973,803   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses

     

Commissions and related costs

     13,695,075         13,427,970   

Employee compensation and benefits

     1,596,841         1,538,594   

Occupancy and equipment

     195,525         185,502   

Communications

     117,503         165,435   

Depreciation and amortization

     50,762         40,756   

Other operating expenses

     736,052         691,626   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     16,391,758         16,049,883   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     797,535         923,920   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

     330,753         307,411   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 466,782       $ 616,509   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic income per common share

   $ 0.02       $ 0.02   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted income per common share

   $ 0.01       $ 0.02   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

     

Basic

     26,627,098         26,877,131   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

     31,835,940         31,265,999   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Certain amounts from the 2011 Quarter have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on the reported net income for the 2011 Quarter.


Summit Financial Services Group, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012

 

     For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012      2011(2)  
     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)  

Revenues

     

Commissions

   $ 33,194,303       $ 32,342,312   

Interest and dividends

     505,217         564,448   

Other

     1,649,126         1,638,121   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     35,348,646         34,544,881   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses

     

Commissions and related costs

     28,206,570         27,524,814   

Employee compensation and benefits

     3,340,190         3,302,728   

Occupancy and equipment

     385,939         351,698   

Communications

     231,758         284,105   

Depreciation and amortization

     101,101         85,679   

Other operating expenses

     1,528,099         1,471,840   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     33,793,657         33,020,864   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     1,554,989         1,524,017   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

     670,828         570,380   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 884,161       $ 953,637   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic income per common share

   $ 0.03       $ 0.04   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted income per common share

   $ 0.03       $ 0.03   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

     

Basic

     26,588,785         26,843,403   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

     31,797,627         31,655,572   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2) Certain amounts from the 2011 Period have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on the reported net income for the 2011 Period.

“Forward-looking” Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking” statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Any such statements are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and they involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that may be anticipated by or from the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such a difference are set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to, investor confidence and the performance of the securities markets, and the availability of suitable candidates for the Company’s acquisition or recruitment.

For additional investor relations information, contact Summit Financial Services Group, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida - Steven C. Jacobs, CFO, 561-338-2600.