MOELIS & COMPANY Our Business: Relationships, Judgment and Experience Global footprint with 21 locations across all major regions to serve client needs partnership across all service [ 2 ] ~$1.2 trillion of Liabilities Capabilities for non-traditional paths Increasing market share and Note: 1. As of 12/31/2022 2. Total dollar amount of capital returned to shareholders in the form of regular and special dividends and share repurchases with respect to 2021 and 2022 performance years; includes Q4 2022 dividend ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted revenues for the fourth quarter were $202 million, with full-year adjusted revenues of $970 million, down 38% from the previous year [21][22] - The full-year compensation expense ratio was 63%, while the non-compensation ratio was 15.6% [22][40] - The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $413 million in cash and liquid investments and no funded debt [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The restructuring activity is increasing, but the cycle is expected to develop more slowly and sustainably compared to previous cycles [63] - The company has seen a significant year-over-year increase in restructuring volume, although there is a belief that the anticipated wave of maturities in 2024 and 2025 may not drive as much urgency as previously thought [51][63] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The financing markets are showing signs of improvement, with increased dialogue among sponsors and strategics, indicating a potential uptick in transaction activity [32][44] - The company noted that the dialogue with sponsors has improved significantly at the start of the year compared to the last months of 2022 [85] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on long-term growth by investing in its platform, hiring new managing directors, and promoting existing talent [25] - The management emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong culture and client relationships, even in a challenging environment [75] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about the future, suggesting that if the Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes, it could lead to a rapid increase in market activity [13][63] - There is a belief that companies are beginning to see the impact of higher interest rates, but many are still performing well, which may reduce the need for restructuring [73] Other Important Information - The company declared a dividend of $0.60 per share, returning approximately $316 million to shareholders [84] - The management indicated that the compensation ratio is likely to be higher in the first quarter due to a one-time equity expense related to retirement-eligible partners [29][79] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the base for the compensation ratio increase? - The base for the compensation ratio increase is the end of year figure of 63%, with an expected spike of 6% to 8% in the first quarter [2] Question: Should buybacks be expected to be cautious in the next quarters? - Management indicated that buybacks would be cautious in the current environment, but there is a planned buyback event in February [3][4] Question: How has the dialogue with sponsors trended in 2023? - The dialogue with sponsors has improved significantly, with indications of increased activity in the financing markets [85] Question: What is the expectation for restructuring contributions to revenues? - Restructuring contributions to revenues were previously expected to be between 20% to 25%, and there is potential for this trend to increase [83] Question: How does the company view the current economic environment? - Management views the current environment as volatile but believes there is pent-up demand for transactions, indicating a potential for growth when conditions stabilize [44][75]

MOELIS & COMPANY November 2022 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Firm's current views with respect to, among other things, its operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "target," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version ...

Moelis & Company (NYSE:MC) Q3 2022 Results Conference Call November 2, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Mat Tsukroff - IR Ken Moelis - Chairman, CEO Joe Simon - CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Falco - JMP Securities Manan Gosalia - Morgan Stanley Brendan O'Brien - Wolfe Research Brennan Hawken - UBS Mike Brown - KBW Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Moelis & Company Earnings Conference Call for the Third Quarter of 2022. To begin, I'll turn the call over to Mr. Mat Tsukroff. Mat Tsukro ...

Moelis & Company (NYSE:MC) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call July 27, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Mat Tsukroff - Investor Relations Joe Simon - Chief Financial Officer Ken Moelis - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Devin Ryan - JMP Ken Worthington - JPMorgan Brennan Hawken - UBS Richard Ramsden - Goldman Sachs Manan Gosalia - Morgan Stanley Steven Chubak - Wolfe Research Michael Brown - KBW Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Moelis & Company Earnings Conferen ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 Or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-36418 Moelis & Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-4500216 (State or other jurisdiction o ...

MOELIS & COMPANY April 2022 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Firm's current views with respect to, among other things, its operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "target," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version of ...

Moelis & Company (NYSE:MC) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 27, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Chett Mandel – Head-Investor Relations Joe Simon – Chief Financial Officer Ken Moelis – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Brennan Hawken – UBS Ken Worthington – J.P. Morgan Devin Ryan – JMP Securities James Yaro – Goldman Sachs Jim Mitchell – Seaport Global Manan Gosalia – Morgan Stanley Michael Brown – KBW Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the Moelis & Company Ear ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 Or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-36418 Moelis & Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-4500216 (State or other jurisdiction ...

Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2021, the company earned GAAP revenues of $1,540.6 million, an increase of 63% from $943.3 million in 2020[193]. - The company reported a net income of $422.978 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of 93.5% from $218.438 million in 2020[236]. - Total operating activities generated cash inflow of $936.980 million in 2021, significantly higher than $429.215 million in 2020[236]. - Other income for 2021 was $40.4 million, significantly up from $4.4 million in 2020, driven by gains on investments[215]. Client Growth - The number of fee-paying clients increased from 316 in 2020 to 404 in 2021, with clients paying fees of $1 million or more rising from 205 to 282[205]. - The fourth quarter of 2021 marked six consecutive quarters with over 1,000 global announced transactions greater than $100 million, totaling over $1 trillion in deal values[194]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses for 2021 were $1,044.7 million, representing 68% of revenues, down from 72% in 2020[207]. - Compensation and benefits expenses were $913.9 million, accounting for 59% of revenues, consistent with the prior year[210]. - Non-compensation expenses increased to $130.8 million, representing 8% of revenues, compared to 12% in 2020[213]. Cash and Investments - As of December 31, 2021, the company had cash equivalents of $385.0 million and cash of $135.2 million, compared to $119.0 million and $83.5 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2020[220]. - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash increased to $521.0 million as of December 31, 2021, up from $203.3 million in 2020[237]. - The company maintains a $65.0 million revolving credit facility, with no borrowings under the facility as of December 31, 2021[224]. Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased 1,914,097 shares in 2021, with an additional $100 million authorized for share repurchase in July 2021[228]. - The company declared a dividend of $0.60 per share to be paid on March 28, 2022, following total dividends of $6.80 per share in 2021[227]. Taxation - The company's provision for income taxes was $113.3 million for 2021, with an effective tax rate of 21%, compared to $51.7 million and 19% in 2020[217]. - No unrecognized tax benefits were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020[257]. - Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion will not be realized[256]. Revenue Recognition - The Company earns most of its revenues from advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, and capital markets transactions[247]. - The majority of advisory services revenue is recognized over time, with performance obligations fulfilled and collection reasonably assured[248]. - Transaction fees are variable and recognized only when substantially all services are provided and conditions are met, ensuring no significant revenue reversal occurs[249]. - Fairness opinion fees are fixed and recognized at a point in time upon formal completion of the engagement[250]. - Incremental costs of obtaining contracts are expensed as incurred, with typical advisory contracts lasting less than one year[251]. Risk Management - The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses based on the aging of receivables and current economic conditions[254]. - The net impact of foreign currency fluctuations resulted in a loss of $0.4 million in 2021, compared to a loss of $2.0 million in 2020[244]. Accounting Developments - Recent accounting developments may impact the consolidated financial statements, as discussed in Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements[258].