MINNEAPOLIS—October 25, 2024—Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced its results for the third quarter of 2024.

"Results for the third quarter continue to demonstrate the benefits of our broad product and sector diversification with strong absolute and relative performance across many of our businesses," said Chad Abraham, chairman and chief executive officer. "We are pleased with our momentum and year-over-year growth, and are well-positioned to finish the year strong."

(1)A non-U.S. GAAP ("non-GAAP") measure. Management believes that presenting results and measures on an adjusted basis alongside U.S. GAAP measures provides the most meaningful basis for comparison of its operating results across periods. The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see "Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information."

•Net revenues of $360 million for the third quarter of 2024 and adjusted net revenues of $352 million both increased compared to the prior year quarter.

◦Advisory services revenues of $188 million increased 22% compared to the third quarter of 2023, driven by more completed transactions and strong, broad-based contributions across industry teams with six of our seven groups delivering year-over-year growth.

◦Municipal financing activity was robust across our specialty sector and governmental businesses, generating revenues of $36 million, up 78% over the prior year quarter and our best quarter since 2021.

◦Fixed income services revenues of $48 million were up 20% over the year-ago quarter, driven by increased activity among our bank clients following the Federal Reserve's action to reduce short-term interest rates.

•On August 23, 2024, we completed the acquisition of Aviditi Advisors, which provides full lifecycle services to financial sponsors, global alternative investment managers and limited partner investors.

◦Added 41 professionals, including 11 managing directors, operating as Piper Sandler's private capital advisory group across offices in New York City, Dallas, London and Munich.

•Hired one managing director to our chemicals investment banking group to bolster our financial sponsors coverage.

•Added one managing director to head activism defense and shareholder engagement within investment banking.

•Expanded our public finance team with the addition of two managing directors to lead our Missouri business with a focus on school districts and other governmental issuers.

•Strengthened our investment banking financial sponsors group with the addition of one managing director.

•Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share of common stock on October 25, 2024 to be paid on December 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 22, 2024.

•Returned an aggregate of $121 million to shareholders on a year-to-date basis through share repurchases and dividends.

The following summarizes our results on a U.S. GAAP basis.

The following table summarizes additional business metrics for the periods presented.

For the third quarter of 2024, net revenues of $359.6 million increased 6% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 24% compared to the third quarter of 2023.

Investment banking revenues of $241.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 7% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased 14% compared to the third quarter of 2023.

•Advisory services revenues of $188.0 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased 2% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 22% compared to the third quarter of 2023 driven primarily by more completed transactions. Sector performance was broad based during the current quarter, led by our healthcare franchise with balanced contributions from our financial services, services & industrials, energy & power and consumer teams. In addition, our debt advisory product team continues to generate strong results.

•Corporate financing revenues of $17.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 65% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 52% compared to the third quarter of 2023 driven by fewer completed deals and a lower average fee.

•Municipal financing revenues of $35.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased 41% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 78% compared to the third quarter of 2023 driven by increased issuance activity across both our specialty sector and governmental businesses resulting from higher investor demand and lower rates.

Institutional brokerage revenues of $100.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased 10% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 12% compared to the third quarter of 2023.

•Equity brokerage revenues of $52.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 were essentially flat compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased 4% compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to increased client activity across our full suite of products.

•Fixed income services revenues of $48.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased 22% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 20% compared to the third quarter of 2023 as the reduction in interest rates drove increased activity among our depository clients.

Investment income/(loss) for the third quarter of 2024 was income of $10.7 million compared to a loss of $17.4 million for the second quarter of 2024 and a loss of $17.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. For the current and prior periods, investment income/(loss), which includes amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, primarily related to the alternative asset management funds we manage.

For the third quarter of 2024, non-interest expenses of $304.0 million decreased 2% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased 4% compared to the third quarter of 2023.

•Compensation ratio of 64.2% for the third quarter of 2024 decreased compared to both the second quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023 driven by increased net revenues.

•Non-compensation expenses of $72.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 4% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 15% compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to lower other operating expenses. Other operating expenses were higher during the third quarter of 2023 resulting from $16.4 million of expenses related to an estimated regulatory settlement with the SEC regarding recordkeeping requirements for business-related communications.

For the third quarter of 2024, we recorded pre-tax income of $55.6 million compared to pre-tax income of $28.2 million for the second quarter of 2024 and a pre-tax loss of $3.5 million for the third quarter of 2023.

•Pre-tax margin of 15.5% for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to 8.3% for the second quarter of 2024 and -1.2% for the third quarter of 2023, resulting from higher net revenues, a lower compensation ratio and lower non-compensation expenses.

For the current and prior periods, the effective tax rate is impacted by the level of noncontrolling interests, the amount of non-deductible expenses, and restricted stock award vestings. For the third quarter of 2024, the effective tax rate was 27.4%. The effective tax rate of 47.0% for the second quarter of 2024 was higher due to the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. The negative effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2023 was impacted by the SEC regulatory settlement regarding recordkeeping requirements as well as the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests.

For the third quarter of 2024, we generated net income of $34.8 million, or $1.96 per diluted common share, essentially flat compared to the second quarter of 2024. Results for the current quarter increased compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to increased net revenues and a higher pre-tax margin.

The following summarizes our results on an adjusted, non-GAAP basis.

Throughout this press release, including the table above, we present financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Management believes that presenting results and measures on an adjusted basis alongside U.S. GAAP measures provides the most meaningful basis for comparison of its operating results across periods and enhances the overall understanding of our current financial performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results. The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see "Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information." See page 3 for a summary of additional business metrics.

For the third quarter of 2024, adjusted net revenues of $351.8 million were essentially flat compared to the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted net revenues increased 15% compared to the third quarter of 2023 driven by higher revenues across most of our businesses, offset in part by a decline in corporate financing activity.

For the third quarter of 2024, adjusted operating expenses of $287.1 million decreased 3% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased 11% compared to the third quarter of 2023.

•Adjusted compensation ratio of 62.5% for the third quarter of 2024 decreased compared to 62.9% for the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted compensation ratio for the current quarter decreased compared to 63.9% for the third quarter of 2023 driven by higher adjusted net revenues.

•Adjusted non-compensation expenses of $67.2 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 5% compared to the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to lower other operating expenses. Adjusted non-compensation expenses for the third quarter of 2024 increased 5% compared to the third quarter of 2023 due primarily to higher marketing and business development expenses from increased travel costs.

For the third quarter of 2024, adjusted operating income of $64.8 million increased 5% compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 39% compared to the third quarter of 2023.

•Adjusted operating margin of 18.4% for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to 17.3% for the second quarter of 2024 driven by a lower adjusted compensation ratio and lower adjusted non-compensation expenses. Adjusted operating margin for the current quarter increased compared to 15.3% for the third quarter of 2023 due to higher adjusted net revenues and a lower adjusted compensation ratio.

For the third quarter of 2024, our adjusted effective tax rate of 28.6% increased compared to 26.6% for the second quarter of 2024 as the sequential quarter benefited from lower non-deductible expenses. The adjusted effective tax rate for the current quarter decreased compared to 30.2% for the third quarter of 2023 due to lower non-deductible expenses in 2024.

For the third quarter of 2024, we generated adjusted net income of $46.3 million, or $2.57 of adjusted earnings per diluted common share. Results for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to the second quarter of 2024 driven by a higher adjusted operating margin, offset in part by a higher adjusted effective tax rate. Results for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to a higher adjusted operating margin and lower adjusted effective tax rate.

On October 25, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of $0.65 per share to be paid on December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 22, 2024. During the third quarter of 2024, we paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share of common stock, for an aggregate of $10.7 million. For the first nine months of 2024, we returned an aggregate of $61.1 million, or $2.85 per share of common stock, to shareholders through quarterly cash dividends and a special cash dividend, which was paid in the first quarter of 2024.

During the third quarter of 2024, we repurchased approximately 9,000 shares, or $2.4 million, of the company's common stock, at an average price of $268.01 per share, from restricted stock award recipients selling shares upon the award vesting to meet their employment tax obligations. For the first nine months of 2024, we repurchased approximately 325,000 shares, or $60.0 million, of the company's common stock, at an average price of $184.51 per share, from restricted stock award recipients selling shares upon the award vesting to meet their employment tax obligations.

Chad Abraham, chairman and chief executive officer; Deb Schoneman, president; and Kate Clune, chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss the financial results on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Central Time). Participants can access the call by dialing 888 204-4368 (in the U.S.) or +1 773 305-6853 (outside the U.S.) and passcode number 2158059. Callers should dial in at least 15 minutes prior to the call time. The conference call will also be accessible as an audio webcast through the company's website at pipersandler.com/earnings. A replay of the conference call will be available beginning approximately three hours after the event through the same link.

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. Securities brokerage and investment banking services are offered in the U.S. through Piper Sandler & Co., member SIPC and NYSE; in the U.K. through Piper Sandler Ltd., authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority; in the EU through Aviditi Capital Advisors Europe GmbH, authorized and regulated by BaFin as a tied agent of AHP Capital Management GmbH; and in Hong Kong through Piper Sandler Hong Kong Limited, authorized and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission. Alternative asset management and fixed income advisory services are offered through separately registered advisory affiliates.

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This press release and the conference call to discuss the contents of this press release contain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These forward-looking statements cover, among other things, statements made about the outlook for future periods (e.g., the fourth quarter) for corporate advisory (i.e., M&A), capital markets, and public finance transactions (including our performance in specific sectors), current deal pipelines (or backlogs), economic, geopolitical, and market conditions (including the outlook for equity markets, investment banking transactions, CEO confidence, and the interest rate environment), the financial performance of recently completed transactions (i.e., our acquisition of Aviditi Advisors), areas of potential growth and market share gains for the company, our recruiting pipeline, the state of our equity and fixed income brokerage businesses, anticipated financial results for future periods (including expectations regarding revenue levels, non-compensation expenses, effective tax rate, compensation ratio, compensation and benefits expense, operating margins, return on equity, and earnings per share), our strategic priorities, the payment of our quarterly and special cash dividends to our shareholders, our share repurchase program, the expected benefits and integration of our recently completed acquisition of Aviditi Advisors, or other similar matters.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, and important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and important factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

•the volume of anticipated transactions – including corporate advisory (i.e., M&A), equity financing, and debt financing – and the corresponding revenues from the transactions may vary from quarter to quarter significantly, particularly if there is a decline in macroeconomic conditions or the financial markets;

•revenues from corporate advisory (i.e., M&A) engagements and equity and debt financings may vary materially depending on the number, size, and timing of completed transactions, and completed transactions do not generally provide for subsequent engagements;

•the expected benefits of our recently completed acquisition of Aviditi Advisors may take longer than anticipated to achieve or may not be achieved in its entirety or at all, and will in part depend on our ability to retain and hire key personnel, and the costs or difficulties relating to the combination of the business may be greater than expected and may adversely affect our results of operations;

•market, geopolitical and economic conditions or developments may be unfavorable, including in specific sectors in which we operate, and these conditions or developments, such as market fluctuations or volatility, may adversely affect our business, revenue levels and profitability;

•interest rate volatility, especially if the changes are rapid or severe, could negatively impact our fixed income institutional business and the negative impact could be exaggerated by reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets; and

•our stock price may fluctuate as a result of several factors, including but not limited to, changes in our revenues and operating results.

A further listing and description of these and other risks, uncertainties and important factors can be found in the sections titled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and updated in our subsequent reports filed with the SEC (available at our Web site at www.pipersandler.com and at the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov).

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. We undertake no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.

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This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. The non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see "Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information."

This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. The non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

(1)Selected Summary Financial Information are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that presenting results and measures on an adjusted basis in conjunction with U.S. GAAP measures provides the most meaningful basis for comparison of its operating results across periods.

(2)A non-GAAP measure which excludes (a) investment (income)/loss related to noncontrolling interests (see (16) below) and (b) interest expense on long-term financing.

(3)A non-GAAP measure which excludes compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements.

(4)A non-GAAP measure which excludes (a) non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests (see (16) below), (b) restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (c) amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions, (d) non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements and (e) non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

(5)A non-GAAP measure which is computed as the summation of adjusted compensation and benefits and adjusted non-compensation expenses (see (3) and (4) above).

(6)A non-GAAP measure which excludes (a) investment (income)/loss and non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests (see (16) below), (b) interest expense on long-term financing, (c) compensation and non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements, (d) restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (e) amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions and (f) non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the SEC and CFTC.

(7)A non-GAAP measure which excludes (a) investment (income)/loss and non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests (see (16) below), (b) compensation and non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements, (c) restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (d) amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions and (e) non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the SEC and CFTC.

(8)A non-GAAP measure which includes the income tax effect of the adjustments for (a) compensation and non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements, (b) restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (c) amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions and (d) non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the SEC and CFTC.

(9)A non-GAAP measure which represents net income attributable to Piper Sandler Companies adjusted for (a) the exclusion of compensation and non-compensation expenses from acquisition-related agreements, (b) the exclusion of restructuring and integration costs related to acquisitions and/or headcount reductions, (c) the exclusion of amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions, (d) the exclusion of non-compensation expenses from regulatory settlements with the SEC and CFTC and (e) the income tax impact allocated to the adjustments.

(10)A non-GAAP measure which is computed based on a quotient of which the numerator is adjusted net income and the denominator is adjusted weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.

(11)A non-GAAP measure which assumes the vesting of restricted stock with service conditions granted pursuant to all acquisitions since January 1, 2020.

(12)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted compensation and benefits expenses as a percentage of adjusted net revenues.

(13)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted non-compensation expenses as a percentage of adjusted net revenues.

(14)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted operating income as a percentage of adjusted net revenues.

(15)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted income tax expense as a percentage of adjusted income before adjusted income tax expense.

(16)Noncontrolling interests include investment income/(loss) and non-compensation expenses from consolidated alternative asset management entities that are not attributable, either directly or indirectly, to Piper Sandler Companies.