Perella Weinberg Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results; Adds Private Funds Advisory Platform with Acquisition of Devon Park Advisors

Acquisition of Devon Park Advisors - Perella Weinberg Partners has announced the acquisition of Devon Park Advisors, a GP-led secondaries advisory firm, which will enhance its service offerings to alternative asset managers [4][8] - The acquisition is expected to be completed in early Q4 2025, pending regulatory approval [4] Financial Overview - Second Quarter - For Q2 2025, Perella Weinberg reported revenues of $155.3 million, a decrease of 43% from $272.0 million in Q2 2024 [9] - The adjusted pre-tax income for Q2 2025 was $12 million, with GAAP pre-tax income at $6 million [6] - The company experienced a significant decline in M&A contributions, although financing and capital solutions activity increased [9] Financial Overview - First Half - For the first half of 2025, revenues totaled $367.1 million, down 2% from $374.1 million in the same period of 2024 [9] - Adjusted pre-tax income for the first half was $33 million, while GAAP pre-tax income was $18 million [6] Talent Investment - The company has accelerated investments in talent, adding six partners and six managing directors year-to-date, with plans for additional hires [6][8] - Devon Park's team of 15 advisory professionals will integrate into Perella Weinberg's Private Funds Advisory business [7] Capital Management - As of June 30, 2025, Perella Weinberg had a strong balance sheet with $145 million in cash and no debt [17] - The firm returned over $145 million to equity holders through share repurchases and dividends [18][19]