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PJT Partners reports record FY2023 revenue $1.15B (+12% YoY); announces $500M buyback
PJT Partners Inc.
- FY2023 revenue $1.153B, up 12%; advisory revenue $1.027B (+25%) offset 47% drop in placement revenue to $103M.
- GAAP diluted EPS $3.12; adjusted EPS $3.27; Q4 GAAP EPS $0.87, adjusted $0.96.
- Board authorized $500M stock repurchase program, replacing prior authorization; 2.2M share equivalents repurchased in FY2023 at avg $73.50.
- Quarterly dividend $0.25 per share payable March 20, 2024 to holders of record March 6, 2024.
- Cash, equivalents and ST investments $437M; no funded debt; headcount 1,012, up 12% YoY.