Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved adjusted revenue of $376 million for Q3 2025, representing a 34% increase year-over-year, and $1.05 billion for the first nine months of 2025, a 37% increase compared to the prior year [4][10] - The adjusted pre-tax margin was 22.2% for Q3 2025, with a year-to-date margin of 18.2%, showing significant improvement from the same periods in the prior year [11] - The adjusted compensation expense ratio for Q3 was 66.2%, with a year-to-date ratio of 68%, down from 69% in the first half of 2025 [10][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The M&A business saw a meaningful increase in average fees due to larger strategic M&A and sponsor transactions, indicating a robust environment for transformative deals [5][6] - Capital markets revenues more than doubled year-to-date compared to the same period last year, positioning the company for a record year [6][7] - Capital structure advisory experienced a decline, attributed to fewer traditional restructurings, but the company remains engaged in liability management assignments [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a significant uptick in sponsor activity, driven by a pent-up need for sponsors to return capital to LPs and a favorable financing environment [6][9] - The regulatory environment has become more accommodating, allowing companies to pursue larger transactions, which is expected to drive increased deal activity [35][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three key areas: clients, culture, and growth, emphasizing the importance of client success and maintaining a collaborative culture [13] - There is a strong emphasis on building the private capital advisory business as a key growth engine, with ongoing hiring to enhance expertise in this area [7][63] - The company is optimistic about the transaction environment, despite potential short-term impacts from the U.S. government shutdown [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes that AI will have a profound impact on the economy, creating opportunities for restructuring as its effects become clearer [16] - The company sees a broadening of the M&A market, with expectations for increased activity in middle-market transactions as conditions normalize [25][58] - The overall sentiment is positive regarding the growth of private credit, which is viewed as beneficial for the company's advisory business [17][18] Other Important Information - The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share and repurchased approximately 206,000 shares for a total cost of $14.5 million during Q3 [12] - The company maintains a strong balance sheet with approximately $620 million in cash and liquid investments and no debt [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of AI on restructuring - Management acknowledged that AI is expected to disrupt various sectors, potentially leading to restructuring opportunities as its impact becomes evident [16] Question: Concerns regarding private credit defaults - Management expressed confidence in the growth of private credit, stating that recent defaults do not indicate a systemic problem and that the trend is beneficial for their business [17][18] Question: M&A market breadth and activity - Management confirmed that the current market is driven by larger transactions but noted signs of a broadening market, particularly in middle-market sponsor activity [25][58] Question: Compensation ratio outlook - Management indicated that the current compensation ratio of 68% is an improvement from the previous year and aims to normalize further as market conditions improve [29][30] Question: Regulatory environment and deal activity - Management highlighted a more accommodating regulatory backdrop, which is driving increased ambition for larger transactions among companies [34][35] Question: Outlook for restructuring business - Management noted a muted level of new business origination in restructuring compared to last year, but remains optimistic about future opportunities [56] Question: Hiring activity in 2026 - Management plans to continue hiring, particularly in private capital advisory, to capitalize on growth opportunities [63]

Business Overview - Moelis & Company is presented as a leading global advisory-focused independent investment bank [6] - The firm emphasizes a client-first philosophy, diversified capabilities, and a robust financial model [4] - Moelis has a global reach, advising clients in over 45 countries [7] Financial Performance - The company returned approximately $2.9 billion in capital to shareholders [7, 66] - Moelis achieved revenue growth of 187% from FY 2014 to LTM 3Q 2025 [7] - LTM 3Q 2025 Revenue was $1,487 million [7] Talent and Global Presence - The firm has 170 Managing Directors, with approximately 40% being internally promoted [7] - Moelis has 1,430 employees across 23 locations globally [7] - The company provides world-class advice across major industries and sub-sectors [15] Capital Structure Advisory - Moelis has restructured approximately $1.0 trillion of liabilities since its IPO in 2014 [27] - Approximately 60% of engagements are company-side, and 50% are completed out-of-court [28, 29] - Moelis Capital Structure Advisory has been ranked a top 3 advisor over the last decade [31] Capital Markets - The company has raised approximately $200 billion in capital since its IPO [37] Shareholder Returns - Total shareholder return is approximately 500% [7] - Moelis's indexed total shareholder return is 516% since its IPO in April 2014 [74]

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Financial Performance & Returns - The company returned approximately $28 billion to shareholders[7, 65] - The company's Last Twelve Months (LTM) revenue as of Q1 2025 was $1284 million[7] - The total shareholder return is approximately 400%[7] - Revenue growth from FY 2014 to LTM Q1 2025 was 147%[7] Talent & Global Reach - The company has 168 Managing Directors (MDs), with approximately 45% being internally promoted[7] - The company has approximately 1300 employees[7] - The company has a global presence with 23 locations and advises clients in over 45 countries[7] - The company has deep knowledge in over 85 industries/sectors[7] Advisory Services - The company has restructured approximately $1 trillion of liabilities since its IPO in 2014[26] - The company's Private Capital Advisory team has advised on over $75 billion in private capital[39] - The company has raised approximately $200 billion in capital since its IPO[36] M&A Performance - The company has been involved in $22 trillion in transaction volume since its IPO[22]

Business Overview - Moelis is a leading global advisory-focused independent investment bank[6] - The firm has a global reach, advising clients in over 45 countries[7] - Moelis has deep knowledge in over 85 industries/sectors[7] Financial Performance - LTM 1Q 2025 Revenue is $1284 million[7] - Approximately $28 billion of capital has been returned to shareholders since IPO[7, 64] - Total shareholder return is approximately 400%[7] - Revenue growth from FY 2014 to LTM 1Q 2025 is 147%[7] Talent and Culture - The firm has 168 Managing Directors[7] - Approximately 45% of MDs are internally promoted[7] - The company has 1300 employees[7] Capital Structure Advisory - Moelis has restructured approximately $1 trillion of liabilities since IPO in 2014[26] - Approximately 60% of engagements are company-side and 40% are creditor side[26] - Approximately 50% of engagements have been completed out of court[30] Capital Markets - The firm has raised approximately $200 billion in capital since IPO[34] Private Funds Advisory - The firm has advised on over $75 billion in private capital[37]