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DUF 17.32 Duff & Phelps Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Thursday May 8, 6:30 am ET
YEAR-TO-DATE HIGHLIGHTS:
* Revenues of $93.2 million, representing 20.2% growth compared to the 2007 first quarter
* Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $18.8 million with a 20.2% margin
* Adjusted pro forma net income per share(1) of $0.27
* Expanded the Dispute and Legal Management Consulting practice through the addition of Dubinsky & Company and the hiring of several new managing directors
* Increased global restructuring capability by adding experienced restructuring professionals in Paris
* Continued expansion in Asia through the opening of a Shanghai office


NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Duff & Phelps Corporation (NYSE: DUF - News), a leading independent financial advisory and investment banking firm, today announced financial results for its first quarter of 2008.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2008, Duff & Phelps generated revenues excluding reimbursable expenses of $93.2 million, an increase of 20.2% compared to $77.5 million for the corresponding prior year period.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) for the period was $18.8 million, representing 20.2% of revenues excluding reimbursable expenses, compared to $17.4 million for the corresponding prior year period, representing 22.5% of revenues excluding reimbursable expenses. Fully diluted net income per share of Class A common stock was $0.11. Adjusted pro forma net income(1) was $9.1 million, or $0.27 per share on a fully exchanged, fully diluted basis.

Duff & Phelps employed 916 client service professionals at March 31, 2008, compared to 691 client service professionals at March 31, 2007.

"The current environment continues to drive market demand for Duff & Phelps' services," said Noah Gottdiener, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The global credit dislocation has created incremental opportunities for us, and we are pleased with the overall performance of our balanced service portfolio. Our first quarter results, along with the addition of our Paris restructuring practice, the hiring of several new managing directors in our dispute practice and the expansion in Asia through the opening of our Shanghai office, reflect our ongoing efforts to deliver sustainable long-term growth and value for our shareholders."

"Our first quarter results were driven by demand across our service lines," commented Gerry Creagh, President. "Growth in valuation of complex securities, portfolio investments, impairment analysis and our business in Europe and Asia offset tempered growth in other practice areas, such as domestic purchase price allocations."


(1) Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted pro forma net income and adjusted pro forma
net income per share are non-GAAP financial measures. See
definitions and disclosures on the following pages.

Earnings Call Webcast

As previously announced, Duff & Phelps will be hosting a conference call today, May 8, 2008, at 8:30 am EDT, to discuss the Company's financial results. Interested parties can access the webcast for this call through http://ir.duffandphelps.com/events.cfm.

About Duff & Phelps

Duff & Phelps Corporation (NYSE: DUF - News) is a leading provider of independent financial advisory and investment banking services, supporting client needs principally in the areas of valuation, transactions, financial restructurings and disputes. With more than 1,100 employees serving clients worldwide through offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Duff & Phelps is committed to fulfilling its mission to protect, recover and maximize value for its clients. Investment banking services are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC. Duff & Phelps Securities, Ltd. is authorized and regulated by The Financial Services Authority. For more information visit www.duffandphelps.com.

Explanatory Note

The Company is a Delaware corporation and was incorporated on April 23, 2007 as a holding company for the purpose of facilitating an initial public offering ("IPO") of common equity and to become the sole managing member of Duff & Phelps Acquisitions, LLC and subsidiaries ("D&P Acquisitions"). The Company had not engaged in any business or other activities except in connection with its formation and the IPO. On September 27, 2007, a registration statement relating to shares of Class A common stock of the Company was declared effective and the price of such shares was set at $16.00 per share. The IPO closed on October 3, 2007.

Immediately prior to the closing of the IPO, D&P Acquisitions effectuated certain transactions intended to simplify the capital structure of D&P Acquisitions ("Recapitalization Transactions"). Prior to the Recapitalization Transactions, D&P Acquisitions' capital structure consisted of seven different classes of membership interests (Classes A through G, collectively "Legacy Units"), each of which had different capital accounts and amounts of aggregate distributions above which its holders share in future distributions. The net effect of the Recapitalization Transactions was to convert the multiple-class structure into a single new class of units called "New Class A Units." Equity-based compensation discussed herein includes (a) grants of Legacy Units, (b) options to purchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock granted in connection with the IPO ("IPO Options") and (c) restricted stock awards and units issued in connection with the Company's ongoing long-term compensation program ("Ongoing RSAs").

References to the "Company" and "Successor" refer to the period subsequent to the IPO and related transactions of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, as fully described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 26, 2008. References to "Predecessor" refer to the period prior to the IPO and related transactions of D&P Acquisitions.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, which reflect the Company's current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. The Company generally identifies forward looking statements by terminology such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "could," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. Any forward-looking statements contained in this discussion are based upon the historical performance of us and our subsidiaries and on our current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us, or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, financial results, financial condition, business prospects, growth strategy and liquidity. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements and the risk factors section that are included in our Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 26, 2008. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date released. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures


Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is reconciled as
follows (in thousands):

Successor Predecessor
Three Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2008 2007

Revenues (excluding client reimbursables) $ 93,153 $ 77,471

Net income/(loss) $ 1,415 $ (431)
Provision for income taxes 2,264 341
Non-controlling interest 5,277 -
Other expense, net 1,081 1,406
Depreciation and amortization 2,176 2,103
Acquisition retention expenses 310 692
Equity-based compensation associated with
Legacy Units and IPO Options included in
compensation and benefits 4,331 10,295
Equity-based compensation associated with
Legacy Units and IPO Options included in
selling, general and administrative 1,938 3,035

Adjusted EBITDA $ 18,792 $ 17,441

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues 20.2% 22.5%


Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Company, consists of net income or loss before (a) interest income and expense, (b) provision/(benefit) for income taxes, (c) other (income)/expense, (d) depreciation and amortization, (e) acquisition retention expenses, (f) equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units of D&P Acquisitions, and IPO Options included in compensation and benefits, (g) equity-based compensation associated with Legacy Units of D&P Acquisitions and IPO Options included in selling, general & administrative expenses, (h) merger & acquisition costs and (i) non-controlling interest.

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides a relevant and useful alternative measure of our ongoing profitability and performance, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP measures, as it adjusts net income or loss for (a) interest expense and depreciation and amortization (a significant portion of which relates to debt and capital investments that have been incurred recently as the result of acquisitions and investments in stand-alone infrastructure which we do not expect to incur at the same levels in the future), (b) equity-based compensation associated with the Legacy Units (a significant portion of which is due to certain one-time grants associated with recent acquisitions) and the IPO Options, (c) acquisition retention expenses and other merger and acquisition costs, which are generally non-recurring in nature or are related to deferred payments associated with prior acquisitions, and (d) non-controlling interest.

Given our recent level of acquisition activity, related capital investments and one time equity grants associated with acquisitions (which we do not expect to incur at the same levels in the future) and the IPO, and our belief that, as a professional services organization, our operations are not capital intensive on an ongoing basis, we believe the Adjusted EBITDA measure, in addition to GAAP financial measures, provide a relevant and useful benchmark for investors, in order to assess our financial performance and comparability to other companies in our industry. The Adjusted EBITDA measure is utilized by our senior management to evaluate our overall performance and operating expense characteristics and to compare our performance to that of certain of our competitors. A measure substantially similar to Adjusted EBITDA is the principal measure that determines the compensation of our senior management team. In addition, a measure similar to Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure that determines compliance with certain financial covenants under our senior secured credit facility. Management compensates for the inherent limitations associated with using the Adjusted EBITDA measure through disclosure of such limitations, presentation of our financial statements in accordance with GAAP and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net income or loss. Furthermore, management also reviews GAAP measures, and evaluates individual measures that are not included in Adjusted EBITDA such as our level of capital expenditures, equity issuance and interest expense, among other measures.

This non-GAAP financial measure is not prepared in accordance with, and should not be considered an alternative to, measurements required by GAAP, such as operating income, net income or loss, net income or loss per share, cash flow from continuing operating activities or any other measure of performance or liquidity derived in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. In addition, it should be noted that companies calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently and, therefore, Adjusted EBITDA as presented for us may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA reported by other companies.


Adjusted pro forma net income, as defined by Duff & Phelps, consists of
Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above), less depreciation and amortization,
interest income and expense, other income and pro forma corporate income tax
applied at an assumed 41.2% rate. Adjusted pro forma net income per share, as
defined by Duff & Phelps, consists of adjusted pro forma net income divided by
the aggregate number of the Company's Class A and Class B shares outstanding
as of March 31, 2008, incorporating the material effects, if any, of dilutive
shares.



DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Successor Predecessor
Three Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2008 2007

Revenues $93,153 $77,471
Reimbursable expenses 2,328 2,448
Total revenues 95,481 79,919

Direct client service costs
Compensation and benefits (includes
$4,624 and $10,295 of equity-based
compensation for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively) 53,044 51,240
Other direct client service costs 1,622 649
Acquisition retention expenses 310 692
Reimbursable expenses 2,269 2,545
57,245 55,126

Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
(includes $2,714 and $3,035 of equity-based
compensation for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively) 26,023 21,374
Depreciation and amortization 2,176 2,103
28,199 23,477

Operating income 10,037 1,316

Other expense/(income)
Interest income (483) (500)
Interest expense 973 1,791
Other expense 591 115
1,081 1,406

Income/(loss) before non-controlling interest
and income taxes 8,956 (90)

Non-controlling interest 5,277 -
Provision for income taxes 2,264 341

Net income/(loss) $1,415 $ (431)

Weighted average shares of Class A common
stock outstanding
Basic 13,064
Diluted 13,064

Net income per share of Class A common stock
Basic $0.11
Diluted $0.11



DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
(In thousands, except rate-per-hour and headcount data)
(Unaudited)


Successor Predecessor
Three Months Ended
March 31, March 31, Unit Percent
2008 2007 Change Change
Financial Advisory
Revenues (excluding
reimbursables) $73,933 $58,693 $15,240 26.0%
Segment operating income 12,020 10,992 1,028 9.4%
Segment operating income margin 16.3% 18.7% (2.5)% N/A

Investment Banking
Revenues (excluding
reimbursables) $19,220 $18,778 $442 2.4%
Segment operating income 6,713 6,546 167 2.6%
Segment operating income margin 34.9% 34.9% 0.1% N/A

Average Client Service
Professionals
Financial Advisory 782 573 209 36.5%
Investment Banking 103 108 (5) (4.6)%
Total 885 681 204 30.0%

End of Period Client Service
Professionals
Financial Advisory 807 591 216 36.5%
Investment Banking 109 100 9 9.0%
Total 916 691 225 32.6%

Revenue per Client Service
Professional
Financial Advisory $95 $102 $(7) (6.9)%
Investment Banking 187 174 13 7.5%
Total professionals 105 114 (9) (7.9)%

Financial Advisory Utilization
Rate(1) 66.1% 67.5% (1.4)% (2.1)%
Financial Advisory Rate-per-
Hour(2) $326 $314 $12 3.8%

Total
Revenues (excluding
reimbursables) $93,153 $77,471

Segment operating income $18,733 $17,538
Net client reimbursable
expenses 59 (97)
Equity-based compensation from
Legacy Units and IPO Options (6,269) (13,330)
Depreciation and amortization (2,176) (2,103)
Acquisition retention expense (310) (692)
Operating income 10,037 1,316
Other expense/(income), net 1,081 1,406
Non-controlling interest 5,277 -
Provision for income taxes 2,264 341
Net income/(loss) $1,415 $(431)


(1) The utilization rate for any given period is calculated by dividing
the number of hours Financial Advisory client service professionals
(except certain professionals associated with Rash, the Company's
wholly owned subsidiary) worked on client assignments during the
period by the total available working hours for all of such client
service professionals during the same period, assuming a 40 hour work
week, less paid holidays and vacation days.

(2) Average billing rate per hour is calculated by dividing applicable
revenues for the period by the number of hours worked on client
assignments during the same period.



DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
As Adjusted
Reported Adjustments Pro Forma

Revenues $93,153 $ - $93,153
Reimbursable expenses 2,328 - 2,328
Total revenues 95,481 - 95,481

Direct client service costs
Compensation and benefits
(includes $4,624 of equity-based
compensation for the three months
ended March 31, 2008
as reported) 53,044 (4,331)(a) 48,713
Other direct client service costs 1,622 - 1,622
Acquisition retention expenses 310 (310)(b) -

Reimbursable expenses 2,269 - 2,269
57,245 (4,641) 52,604

Operating expenses
Selling, general and
administrative (includes $2,714
of equity-based compensation
for the three months ended
March 31, 2008 as reported) 26,023 (1,938)(a) 24,085
Depreciation and amortization 2,176 - 2,176
28,199 (1,938) 26,261

Operating income 10,037 6,579 16,616

Other expense/(income)
Interest income (483) - (483)
Interest expense 973 - 973
Other expense 591 - 591
1,081 - 1,081

Income before non-controlling
interest and income taxes 8,956 6,579 15,535
Non-controlling interest 5,277 (5,277)(c) -
Provision for income taxes 2,264 4,136(d) 6,400

Net income $ 1,415 $ 7,720 $ 9,135

Pro forma fully exchanged,
fully diluted shares
outstanding(e) 34,117

Adjusted pro forma net
income per fully exchanged,
fully diluted shares
outstanding $ 0.27


(a) Represents elimination of equity-based compensation associated with
Legacy Units and IPO Options.
(b) Represents elimination of expense associated with deferred payments
made in connection with the acquisition of Standard & Poor's
Corporate Value Consulting business in September 2005.
(c) Represents elimination of the non-controlling interest associated
with the ownership by existing unitholders of D&P Acquisitions
(excluding D&P Corporation), as if such unitholders had fully
exchanged their partnership units and Class B common stock of the
Company for shares of Class A common stock of the Company.
(d) Represents an adjustment to reflect an assumed effective corporate
tax rate of approximately 41.2%, which includes a provision for U.S.
federal income taxes and assumes the highest statutory rates
apportioned to each state, local and/or foreign jurisdiction.
Assumes full exchange of existing unitholders' partnership units and
Class B common stock of the Company into Class A common stock of the
Company.
(e) Based on the weighted-average number of aggregated Class A and
Class B shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2008.
The Company believes that IPO Options and Ongoing RSAs at March 31,
2008 would not be considered dilutive when applying the treasury
method.





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