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Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company in the investment banking and securities dealing industry, with operations centered on wealth management, banking, and capital markets. Its news flow reflects activity across Global Wealth Management, the Institutional Group, and banking subsidiaries such as Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust.
On this page, readers can follow SF news related to monthly operating data, quarterly earnings, capital markets activity, and corporate actions. Recent press releases have covered selected operating results for specific month-ends, highlighting total client assets, fee-based client assets, bank loans, client money market and insured product balances, and treasury deposits. These updates provide insight into trends in client assets, funding mix, and lending.
Stifel also issues news on quarterly financial results, detailing net revenues, segment performance in Global Wealth Management and the Institutional Group, and metrics such as advisory revenues, equity and fixed income capital raising, and transactional revenues. Other announcements include conference calls to discuss results, participation in industry conferences, and dividends on common and preferred stock.
Investors and market watchers can also see news about strategic initiatives and transactions, such as the agreement for an affiliate of Equitable Holdings to acquire Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, and the expansion of Stifel’s Venture Banking team to support life sciences and healthcare companies. Subsidiary-level developments, like hiring at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC, also appear in the news stream.
By reviewing the SF news feed, users can track how Stifel communicates changes in client assets, capital markets activity, venture and fund banking, and corporate structure over time, and can revisit archived releases for historical context.
Stifel Financial Corp. reported net revenues of $1.1 billion for Q1 2022, unchanged from the previous year. Net income available to common shareholders was $164.2 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, slightly down from $164.7 million, or $1.40 the prior year. Highlights include record Global Wealth Management revenues of $681.7 million (up 8% year-over-year), increased net interest income by 38%, and an annualized ROTCE of 24%. However, equity transactional revenues decreased 29% due to market volatility.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has released its inaugural Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting its commitment to responsible business practices. As of Dec 31, 2021, the company manages $5.2 billion in ESG assets and has been active in community support, underwriting over $1.9 billion in Community Reinvestment Act bonds. In 2021, employees completed 33,000 hours of compliance training and logged 2,625 volunteer hours, alongside $6.63 million in charitable donations. Stifel also offset 13,500 metric tons of carbon emissions as part of its environmental initiatives.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is set to announce its Q1 2022 financial results on April 27, 2022, before market opening. A conference call to discuss these results will occur at 9:30 a.m. ET. All interested parties can join via phone or a live audio webcast, available on Stifel’s website. The call will include forward-looking statements. Stifel operates through various subsidiaries, offering comprehensive financial services, including brokerage, investment banking, and lending. For additional details, visit www.stifel.com.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) announced a major equity grant program for approximately 4,200 employees, aiming to make nearly all employees shareholders. Each employee will receive a one-time restricted stock unit grant of $5,000, with future new hires also eligible for similar awards. Chairman and CEO Ronald Kruszewski emphasized that this initiative fosters an ownership culture vital for the company's growth. The program highlights Stifel's commitment to empowering its employees and strengthening its 'one firm' culture.
iCapital announced an agreement to acquire Stifel Financial Corp.'s alternative investment feeder fund platform, enhancing their existing partnership. Upon closing, iCapital will manage over $118 billion in platform assets and employ 770 staff. This acquisition aims to streamline operations and support high-net-worth investors through improved technology. The deal is expected to close later this quarter, although financial terms remain undisclosed. Stifel will continue to source alternative investments for its clients while iCapital leverages its technology for better service.
Greenbriar Equity Group has acquired a majority stake in JEGS Automotive, a national retailer of aftermarket auto parts. This investment marks Greenbriar's first institutional commitment to JEGS, focusing on product and market expansion, alongside technological enhancements. Established in 1960, JEGS has transitioned from a local shop to an online leader with over 2 million products. The Coughlin Family retains a minority stake, expressing confidence in Greenbriar’s vision. Stifel Financial served as JEGS' exclusive financial advisor in this transaction, which was completed in December 2021.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has been awarded the title of 2021 U.S. Mid-Market Equity House of the Year by International Financing Review (IFR), recognizing its exceptional capital markets performance. The firm experienced its most successful year as a bookrunner, completing 89 offerings and achieving a league table credit of $4.4 billion, nearly double from 2020. Stifel's expansion into cryptocurrency and cross-border listings, along with its strategic global presence, were highlighted as key factors in its success. This marks Stifel's second recognition by IFR, having previously received the award in 2017.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has declared a cash dividend on its 6.25% Series B, 6.125% Series C, and 4.50% Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The dividends are for the period from December 15, 2021, through March 15, 2022. The amounts are approximately $0.390625 for Series B, $0.3828125 for Series C, and $0.281250 for Series D per depositary share. These dividends will be paid on March 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 1, 2022. Additionally, a common stock dividend of $0.30 per share is also declared for the same payment date.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) announces a partnership with LFE Capital, a growth equity firm focused on women-owned health and wellness businesses. Stifel is making a minority investment in LFE Capital and becoming a limited partner in its fourth fund. This collaboration aims to enhance access to capital for female entrepreneurs, addressing the underfunding of women-led businesses—receiving only 2% of VC dollars in 2021. Both companies emphasize shared goals of promoting diversity and fostering innovation in the business sector.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on March 15, 2022, with the record date set for March 1, 2022. The company announced a remarkable 100% increase in its annual dividend, rising to $1.20 from $0.60. For 2021, Stifel reported record net revenues of $4.7 billion, a 26% increase year-over-year, with net income soaring to $789.3 million, or $6.66 per diluted share.