SF-PCMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

SF-PC completed its acquisition integration cycle while demonstrating strong operational performance and returning significantly more capital to shareholders through buybacks.

The company has transitioned from active acquisition mode to operational optimization, successfully closing the Finance 500 integration and expanding its advisor network to over 2,200 professionals managing substantial assets. The meaningful increase in share repurchases signals management confidence in the business trajectory and commitment to shareholder returns following the integration investments.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

The financial profile reflects a company hitting its operational stride, with operating income growing meaningfully to $928.4M while maintaining strong capital generation capabilities. Share buybacks increased substantially to $245.0M, demonstrating aggressive capital return policies, though this was partially funded by a modest decline in cash reserves to $2.3B. The increase in credit loss provisions to $25.6M suggests either portfolio growth or slightly more cautious risk positioning, but remains manageable within the overall strong financial framework.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+70%
$144.1M$245.0M

Share repurchases increased 70% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Provision for Credit Losses
P&L
+54.8%
$16.5M$25.6M

Credit loss provisions surged 54.8% — management flagging significant deterioration in loan quality ahead.

Operating Income
P&L
+31.4%
$706.7M$928.4M

Operating leverage kicking in — revenue growth outpacing cost growth, a hallmark of scaling businesses.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+17.3%
$3.6B$4.2B

Equity base grew 17.3% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
-14.9%
$2.6B$2.3B

Cash decreased 14.9% — monitor burn rate and upcoming capital needs.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-24
PRIOR — 2025-02-26
ADDED
Over the past several years, we have grown substantially, primarily by completing and successfully integrating a number of acquisitions, including the following acquisitions, which were integrated during 2024 and 2025: CB Resource and Finance 500 On August 1, 2024, the Company acquired Finance 500, Inc.
s traditional wealth management business, a deal that added 36 advisors with approximately $4 billion in assets under management.
We have customers throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada.
Consolidated Stifel Branch System At December 31, 2025, the Private Client Group had a network of more than 2,200 financial advisors located in 402 branch offices in 48 states and the District of Columbia.
We offer high-net-worth and institutional investors the opportunity to participate in a wide range of non-traditional investment strategies.
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REMOVED
Over the past several years, we have grown substantially, primarily by completing and successfully integrating a number of acquisitions, including the following acquisitions, which were integrated during 2023 and 2024: Torreya Partners LLC On March 1, 2023, the Company acquired Torreya Partners LLC, a leading independent M A and private capital advisory firm serving the global life sciences industry.
Sierra Pacific Securities, LLC On August 1, 2023, the Company acquired Sierra Pacific Securities, LLC, an algorithmic trading-focused, fixed income market-making firm.
CB Resource and Finance 500 On August 1, 2024, the Company acquired Finance 500, Inc.
On January 6, 2025, the Company announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bryan, Garnier Co.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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