Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands, except number of shares and per share amounts) September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,773 $ 112,433
Deposits with clearing organizations 88,927 77,691
Restricted cash 25,949 25,534
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations 259,374 206,077
Receivable from customers, net of allowance for credit losses of $ 367 ($ 350 in 2022)
1,087,314 1,202,764
Income tax receivable 17,740 —
Securities owned, including amounts pledged of $ 680,891 ($ 175,724 in 2022), at fair value
853,945 498,594
Notes receivable, net 61,270 57,495
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation of $ 91,544 ($ 97,751 in 2022)
42,627 36,742
Right-of-use lease assets, net of accumulated amortization of $ 89,365 ($ 82,449 in 2022)
151,191 142,630
Goodwill 137,889 137,889
Intangible assets 32,100 32,100
Other assets 186,275 184,443
Total assets $ 2,975,374 $ 2,714,392
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Drafts payable $ 14,521 $ —
Bank call loans 56,200 —
Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations 350,344 550,006
Payable to customers 363,839 456,475
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 680,064 161,009
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value 45,577 52,768
Accrued compensation 224,282 239,136
Income tax payable — 4,130
Accounts payable and other liabilities 86,536 102,202
Lease liabilities 193,954 182,570
Senior secured notes, net of debt issuance costs of $ 447 ($ 616 in 2022)
112,603 113,434
Deferred tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets of $ 47,682 ($ 55,628 in 2022)
42,165 32,241
Total liabilities 2,170,085 1,893,971
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 25,974 25,466
Stockholders' equity
Common stock ($ 0.001 par value per share):
Class A: shares authorized: 50,000,000 ; shares issued and outstanding: 10,289,233 and 10,868,556 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
Class B: shares authorized, issued and outstanding: 99,665 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
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Additional paid-in capital 28,826 28,628
Retained earnings 750,798 764,178
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ( 324 ) 1,416
Total Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. stockholders' equity 779,310 794,233
Noncontrolling interest (Note 2) 5 722
Total Stockholders' equity 779,315 794,955
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Stockholders' Equity $ 2,975,374 $ 2,714,392
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30, For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Expressed in thousands, except number of shares and per share amounts) 2023 2022 2023 2022
REVENUE
Commissions $ 83,933 $ 89,608 $ 259,174 $ 282,307
Advisory fees 107,969 102,927 310,214 326,098
Investment banking 37,411 38,393 95,354 93,516
Bank deposit sweep income 42,304 35,769 135,273 54,968
Interest 26,430 17,361 78,691 38,667
Principal transactions, net 16,892 6,502 46,635 10,124
Other ( 2,272 ) 3,551 15,195 ( 8,319 )
Total revenue 312,667 294,111 940,536 797,361
EXPENSES
Compensation and related expenses 195,684 179,134 589,200 543,144
Communications and technology 22,590 21,500 67,813 63,981
Occupancy and equipment costs 17,281 15,457 49,622 44,701
Clearing and exchange fees 6,051 6,705 18,241 18,923
Interest 19,744 7,018 50,353 13,158
Other 29,730 57,059 136,369 98,172
Total expenses 291,080 286,873 911,598 782,079
Pre-tax income 21,587 7,238 28,938 15,282
Income taxes provision 7,808 2,573 10,262 5,559
Net income $ 13,779 $ 4,665 $ 18,676 $ 9,723
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax ( 82 ) 145 ( 403 ) ( 215 )
Net income attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. $ 13,861 $ 4,520 $ 19,079 $ 9,938
Earnings per share attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
Basic $ 1.32 $ 0.40 $ 1.75 $ 0.84
Diluted $ 1.21 $ 0.37 $ 1.62 $ 0.78
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 10,519,431 11,270,589 10,874,055 11,901,727
Diluted 11,440,229 12,190,425 11,746,337 12,809,000
Period end shares outstanding 10,388,898 10,974,655 10,388,898 10,974,655
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Expressed in thousands) 2023 2022 2023 2022
Net income $ 13,779 $ 4,665 $ 18,676 $ 9,723
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Currency translation adjustment ( 580 ) ( 410 ) ( 1,740 ) ( 3,062 )
Comprehensive income $ 13,199 $ 4,255 16,936 6,661
Less net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests ( 82 ) 145 ( 403 ) ( 215 )
Comprehensive income attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. $ 13,281 $ 4,110 $ 17,339 $ 6,876
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Expressed in thousands, except per share amount) 2023 2022 2023 2022
Common stock ($ 0.001 par value per share)
Beginning Balance $ 11 $ 11 $ 11 $ 12
Issuance of Class A non-voting common stock — — — —
Repurchase of Class A non-voting common stock for cancellation ( 1 ) — ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Ending Balance 10 11 10 11
Additional paid-in capital
Balance at beginning of period 25,576 35,461 28,628 78,034
Issuance of Class A non-voting common stock 367 518 6,040 2,862
Repurchase of Class A non-voting common stock for cancellation ( 211 ) ( 12,206 ) ( 3,898 ) ( 58,581 )
Share-based expense 3,413 2,631 10,054 8,684
Vested employee share plan awards ( 314 ) ( 486 ) ( 11,892 ) ( 5,081 )
Change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests ( 5 ) — ( 106 ) —
Balance at end of period 28,826 25,918 28,826 25,918
Retained earnings
Balance at beginning of period 762,471 742,614 764,178 740,926
Repurchase of Class A non-voting common stock for cancellation ( 23,956 ) ( 1,781 ) ( 27,555 ) ( 1,781 )
Net income (1)
13,861 4,520 19,079 9,938
Dividends paid ( 1,578 ) ( 1,703 ) ( 4,904 ) ( 5,433 )
Balance at end of period 750,798 743,650 750,798 743,650
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at beginning of period 256 1,573 1,416 4,225
Currency translation adjustment ( 580 ) ( 410 ) ( 1,740 ) ( 3,062 )
Balance at end of period ( 324 ) 1,163 ( 324 ) 1,163
Total Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. stockholders' equity $ 779,310 $ 770,742 $ 779,310 $ 770,742
Noncontrolling interest
Balance at beginning of period 109 1,709 722 2,069
Capital addition (distribution) to noncontrolling interest — ( 21 ) 171 ( 21 )
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest ( 82 ) 145 ( 403 ) ( 215 )
Change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests ( 22 ) — ( 485 ) —
Balance at end of period 5 1,833 5 1,833
Total stockholders' equity $ 779,315 $ 772,575 $ 779,315 $ 772,575
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at beginning of period 25,948 127,765 25,466 127,765
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interests — — ( 83 ) —
Change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests 26 — 591 —
Balance at end of period $ 25,974 $ 127,765 $ 25,974 $ 127,765
Dividends paid per share $ 0.15 $ 0.15 $ 0.45 $ 0.45
(1) Attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Expressed in thousands) 2023 2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 18,676 $ 9,723
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities
Non-cash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements 6,585 5,717
Deferred income taxes 10,460 ( 5,890 )
Amortization of notes receivable 11,600 10,480
Amortization of debt issuance costs 165 189
Write-off of debt issuance costs 5 —
Provision for credit losses 17 61
Share-based compensation 9,662 ( 1,152 )
Amortization of right-of-use lease assets 20,687 20,041
Gain on repurchase of senior secured notes ( 51 ) —
Decrease (increase) in operating assets:
Deposits with clearing organizations ( 11,236 ) ( 28,677 )
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations ( 53,297 ) ( 7,304 )
Receivable from customers 115,433 42,676
Income tax receivable ( 17,740 ) —
Securities purchased under agreements to resell — 935
Securities owned ( 355,351 ) ( 28,173 )
Notes receivable ( 15,375 ) ( 13,702 )
Other assets ( 5,733 ) 34,278
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Drafts payable 14,521 9,644
Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations ( 199,662 ) 71,389
Payable to customers ( 92,636 ) ( 75,846 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 519,055 6,710
Securities sold but not yet purchased ( 7,191 ) 22,935
Accrued compensation ( 14,462 ) ( 135,341 )
Income tax payable ( 4,130 ) —
Accounts payable and other liabilities ( 34,228 ) ( 21,797 )
Cash used in operating activities ( 84,226 ) ( 83,104 )
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements ( 12,470 ) ( 11,627 )
Proceeds from the settlement of Company-owned life insurance 2,161 1,191
Cash used in investing activities ( 10,309 ) ( 10,436 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash dividends paid on Class A non-voting and Class B voting common stock ( 4,904 ) ( 5,433 )
Issuance of Class A non-voting common stock 54 65
Repurchase of Class A non-voting common stock for cancellation ( 31,241 ) ( 59,554 )
Payments for employee taxes withheld related to vested share-based awards ( 5,907 ) ( 2,283 )
Addition (Distribution) to noncontrolling interests 171 ( 21 )
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interests ( 83 ) —
Repurchase of senior secured notes ( 1,000 ) —
Increase (Decrease) in bank call loans 56,200 ( 15,900 )
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities 13,290 ( 83,126 )
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ( 81,245 ) ( 176,666 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 137,967 341,524
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 56,722 $ 164,858
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash within the condensed consolidated balance sheets: 2023 2022
Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,773 $ 36,578
Restricted cash 25,949 128,280
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 56,722 $ 164,858
Schedule of non-cash financing activities
Employee share plan issuance $ 9,376 $ 4,288
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 51,685 $ 14,184
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net $ 20,666 $ 25,683
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. Organization
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. ("OPY" or the "Parent") is incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of OPY and its consolidated subsidiaries (together, the "Company"). Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading middle market investment bank and full service broker-dealer that is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (corporate and public finance), equity and fixed income research, market-making, trust services, and investment advisory and asset management services.
The Company is headquartered in New York and has 92 retail branch offices in 25 states located throughout the United States and offices in Puerto Rico, Tel Aviv, Israel, Hong Kong, China, London, England, St. Helier, Isle of Jersey, Munich, Germany, Portugal and Geneva, Switzerland as well as institutional businesses located in London, Tel Aviv, and Hong Kong. The principal subsidiaries of OPY are Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer"), a registered broker-dealer in securities and investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. ("OAM") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Oppenheimer Investment Management LLC, both registered investment advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; Oppenheimer Trust Company of Delaware ("Oppenheimer Trust"), a limited purpose trust company that provides fiduciary services such as trust and estate administration and investment management; OPY Credit Corp., which conducts secondary trading activities related to the purchase and sale of loans, primarily on a riskless principal basis; Oppenheimer Europe Ltd., based in the United Kingdom, with offices in the Isle of Jersey, Portugal, and Switzerland, which provides institutional equities and fixed income brokerage and corporate finance and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; Oppenheimer Investments Asia Limited, based in Hong Kong, China, which provides fixed income and equities brokerage services to institutional investors and is regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission.
Oppenheimer owns Freedom Investments, Inc. ("Freedom"), a registered broker dealer in securities, which provides discount brokerage services, and Oppenheimer Israel (OPCO) Ltd., based in Tel Aviv, Israel, which provides investment services in the State of Israel and operates subject to the authority of the Israel Securities Authority.
2. Summary of significant accounting policies and estimates
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the "Form 10-K"). The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statement purposes. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the financial statements and the accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management's knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ materially from the estimates. The condensed consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim or annual period.
Reclassification
Effective June 30, 2022, the Company reclassified certain stockholders' equity amounts on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The reclassification included separately presenting the par value of common stock, and combining previously disclosed share capital and contributed capital amounts in the currently reported additional paid-in capital amount. The reclassification had no impact on previously reported total stockholders’ equity amounts.
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp. I
On October 26, 2021, OPY Acquisition Corp. I (“OHAA”) consummated its $ 126.5 million initial public offering (the “OHAA IPO”). OHAA is a special purpose acquisition company, incorporated in Delaware for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities (a “Business Combination”). OPY Acquisition LLC I (the “Sponsor”), a Delaware series limited liability company and the Company’s subsidiary, is the sponsor of OHAA. The Company and its employees control OHAA through the Sponsor’s ownership of Class A founder shares of OHAA. As a result, both OHAA and the Sponsor are recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Upon IPO completion, funds totaling $ 127.8 million, including proceeds from the OHAA IPO of $ 126.5 million and $ 1.3 million investment from the Sponsor, were held in a trust account until the earlier of (i) the completion of a Business Combination or (ii) ten business days after April 29, 2023, 18 months from the closing of the OHAA IPO (“Combination Period”), pursuant to OHAA's certificate of incorporation. The cash held in the trust account is recorded in “Restricted Cash” on the consolidated balance sheet.
Transaction costs, which consisted of a net underwriting fee of $ 2.5 million and $ 0.5 million of other offering costs, were charged against the gross proceeds of the OHAA IPO consistent with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 5.
On December 20, 2022, OHAA’s stockholders approved an amendment to its certificate of incorporation that was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on December 22, 2022 which extends the deadline by which it must complete its initial business combination from April 29, 2023 to October 30, 2023. In connection with its proposal to amend its certificate of incorporation, OHAA was required to give its Class A stockholders the opportunity to redeem their shares of Class A common stock. Of the 12,650,000 shares of Class A common stock that were outstanding, a total of 10,170,490 shares exercised their redemption rights. As of September 30, 2023, $ 25.9 million remained in the trust account that is recorded within “Restricted Cash” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
“Redeemable noncontrolling interests” of $ 26.0 million associated with the publicly-held OHAA Class A ordinary shares are recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2023 at redemption value and classified as temporary equity in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”. Changes in redemption value are recognized immediately as they occur and will adjust the carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests to equal the redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Increases or decreases in the carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests will be affected by charges to additional paid-in-capital and noncontrolling interests attributable to certain members of the Sponsor on a pro rata ownership basis.
The public warrants and private warrants exercisable for OHAA Class A ordinary shares that were issued in connection with the OHAA IPO (the “OHAA Warrants”) qualify for equity accounting treatment under FASB ASC Topic 815.
Oppenheimer Principal Investments LLC
Oppenheimer Principal Investments LLC ("OPI") is a Delaware special purpose "Series" limited liability company formed in December 2020 and designed to retain and reward talented employees of the Company, primarily in connection with the deployment of Company capital into successful private market investments, and also in connection with the Company's receipt of non-cash compensation from investment banking assignments. OPI is designed to promote alignment of Company, client and employee interests as they relate to profitable investment opportunities. This program acts as an incentive for senior employees to identify attractive private investments for the Company and its clients, and as a retention tool for key employees of the Company. OPI treats its members as partners for tax purposes generally and with respect to the separate Series formed to participate in (i) the incentive fees generated by successful client investments in the Company's Private Market Opportunities program, or (ii) principal investments made by the Company or a portion of the gains thereon, either through the outright purchase of an investment or consideration earned in lieu of an investment banking fee or other transaction fee. Employees who become members of a Series receive a "profit interest", as that term is used in Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) regulations, and receive an allocation of capital appreciation of the investment held by the particular Series that exceeds a threshold amount established for each Series. Participating employees are also subject to vesting and forfeiture requirements for each Series
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
investment. Vested profit interests are accounted for as compensation expense under FASB Topic ASC 710. Additionally, the Company’s policy is to consolidate those entities where it owns the majority voting interests. The Company owns the majority voting interest of OPI through Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management (“OAIM”), the managing member of OPI and a subsidiary of OAM. Pursuant to the Company’s policy for consolidation, the Company consolidates OPI. See note 10 for details.
Noncontrolling interests represents ownership interests in the Sponsor of OHAA, OHAA Class A founder and Class A ordinary shares held by management and employees of the Company, as well as OHAA Class B shares held by directors and officers of OHAA and an employee of the Company. Noncontrolling interests also include publicly-held warrants to purchase OHAA Class A ordinary shares.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, the net loss (net of taxes) attributed to noncontrolling interests was $ 403,000 and $ 215,000 , respectively.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents OHAA deposits held in trust as indicated above.
3. Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
Under ASC 326 "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses", the Company can elect to use an approach to measure the allowance for credit losses using the fair value of collateral where the borrower is required to, and reasonably expected to, continually adjust and replenish the amount of collateral securing the instrument to reflect changes in the fair value of such collateral. The Company has elected to use this approach for securities borrowed, margin loans, and reverse repurchase agreements. No material historical losses have been reported on these assets. See note 9 for details.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $ 61.3 million of notes receivable ($ 57.5 million as of December 31, 2022). Notes receivable represent recruiting and retention payments generally in the form of upfront loans to financial advisors and key revenue producers as part of the Company's overall growth strategy. These notes generally amortize over a service period of 3 to 10 years from the initial date of the note or based on productivity levels of the respective employees. All such notes are contingent on the employees' continued employment with the Company. The unforgiven portion of the notes becomes due on demand in the event the employee departs during the service period. At that point, any uncollected portion of the notes is reclassified into a defaulted notes category.
The allowance for uncollectibles is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the defaulted notes balance to present the net amount expected to be collected. Balances are charged-off against the allowance when management deems the amount to be uncollectible.
The Company reserves 100 % of the uncollected balance of defaulted notes which are five years and older and applies an expected loss rate to the remaining balance. The expected loss rate is based on historical collection rates of defaulted notes. The expected loss rate is adjusted for changes in market conditions such as changes in unemployment rates, changes in interest rates and other relevant factors. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, no adjustments were made to the expected loss rates. The Company will continuously monitor the effect of these factors on the expected loss rate and adjust it as necessary.
The allowance is measured on a pool basis as the Company has determined that the entire defaulted portion of notes receivable has similar risk characteristics.
As of September 30, 2023, the uncollected balance of defaulted notes was $ 6.6 million and the allowance for uncollectibles was $ 3.9 million. The allowance for uncollectibles consisted of $ 2.1 million related to defaulted notes balances (five years and older) and $ 1.8 million related to defaulted notes balances (under five years).
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following table presents the disaggregation of defaulted notes by year of default as of September 30, 2023:
(Expressed in thousands)
As of September 30, 2023
2023 $ 1,535
2022 285
2021 1,842
2020 423
2019 319
2018 and prior 2,172
Total $ 6,576
The following table presents activity in the allowance for uncollectibles of defaulted notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(Expressed in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Beginning balance $ 3,814 $ 5,106 $ 4,327 $ 4,923
Additions and other adjustments 134 97 ( 379 ) 280
Ending balance $ 3,948 $ 5,203 $ 3,948 $ 5,203
4. Leases
The Company has operating leases for office space and equipment expiring at various dates through 2034. The Company leases its corporate headquarters at 85 Broad Street, New York, New York which houses its executive management team and many administrative functions for the firm as well as its research, trading, investment banking, and asset management divisions and an office in Troy, Michigan, which among other things, houses its payroll and human resources departments. In addition, the Company has 92 retail branch offices in the United States as well as offices in London, England, St. Helier, Isle of Jersey, Geneva, Switzerland, Munich, Germany, Tel Aviv, Israel and Hong Kong, China.
The Company is constantly assessing its needs for office space and, on a rolling basis, has many leases that expire in any given year.
Substantially all of the leases are held by the Company's subsidiary, Viner Finance Inc., which is a consolidated subsidiary and 100 % owned by the Company.
Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Most leases include an option to renew and the exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's sole discretion. The Company did not include the renewal options as part of the right of use assets and liabilities.
The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had right-of-use operating lease assets of $ 151.2 million (net of accumulated amortization of $ 89.4 million) which are comprised of real estate leases of $ 148.6 million (net of accumulated amortization of $ 86.8 million) and equipment leases of $ 2.6 million (net of accumulated amortization of $ 2.6 million). As of September 30,
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
2023, the Company had operating lease liabilities of $ 194.0 million which are comprised of real estate lease liabilities of $ 191.4 million and equipment lease liabilities of $ 2.6 million. The Company had no finance leases as of September 30, 2023.
As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company used the incremental borrowing rate on January 1, 2019 for operating leases that commenced prior to that date. The Company used the incremental borrowing rate as of the lease commencement date for the operating leases that commenced subsequent to January 1, 2019.
The following table presents the weighted average lease term and weighted average discount rate for the Company's operating leases as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively:
As of
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 6.72 6.82
Weighted average discount rate 7.06 % 6.66 %
The following table presents operating lease costs recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively, which are included in occupancy and equipment costs on the condensed consolidated income statements:
(Expressed in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Operating lease costs:
Real estate leases - Right-of-use lease asset amortization $ 6,321 $ 6,450 $ 19,446 $ 18,796
Real estate leases - Interest expense 3,402 3,258 10,009 9,881
Equipment leases - Right-of-use lease asset amortization 432 422 1,285 1,246
Equipment leases - Interest expense 45 41 138 108
The maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows:
(Expressed in thousands)
As of
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
2023 $ 11,101 $ 42,343
2024 43,600 38,018
2025 38,338 31,684
2026 35,985 29,671
2027 34,348 28,178
After 2027 81,512 58,146
Total lease payments $ 244,884 $ 228,040
Less interest ( 50,930 ) ( 45,470 )
Present value of lease liabilities $ 193,954 $ 182,570
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $ 9.9 million of additional real estate operating leases that have not yet commenced ($ 40.2 million as of December 31, 2022).
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OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
5. Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when, or as, the Company satisfies its performance obligations by transferring the promised goods or services to customers. A good or service is transferred to a customer when, or as, the customer obtains control of that good or service. A performance obligation may be satisfied over time or at a point in time. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied over time is recognized by measuring the Company's progress in satisfying the performance obligation in a manner that depicts the transfer of the goods or services to the customer. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied at a point in time is recognized at the point in time that the Company determines the customer obtains control over the promised good or service.
The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those promised goods or services (i.e., the "transaction price"). In determining the transaction price, the Company considers multiple factors, including the effects of variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainties with respect to the amount are resolved. In determining when to include variable consideration in the transaction price, the Company considers the range of possible outcomes, the predictive value of its past experiences, the time period during which uncertainties are expected to be resolved and the amount of consideration that is susceptible to factors outside of the Company's influence, such as market volatility or the judgment and actions of third parties.
The Company earns revenue from contracts with customers and other sources (principal transactions, interest and other). The following provides detailed information on the recognition of the Company's revenue from contracts with customers:
Commissions
Commissions from Sales and Trading — The Company earns commission revenue by executing, settling and clearing transactions with clients primarily in exchange-traded and over-the-counter corporate equity and debt securities, money market instruments and exchange-traded options and futures contracts. A substantial portion of the Company's revenue is derived from commissions from private clients through accounts with transaction-based pricing. Trade execution and clearing services, when provided together, represent a single performance obligation, as the services are not separately identifiable in the context of the contract. Commission revenue associated with combined trade execution and clearing services, as well as trade execution services on a standalone basis, are recognized at a point in time on trade date when the performance obligation is satisfied.
Commission revenue is generally paid on settlement date, which is generally two business days after trade date for equity securities and corporate bond transactions and one day for government securities, options and commodities transactions. The Company records a receivable on the trade date and receives a payment on the settlement date.
Mutual Fund Income — The Company earns mutual fund income for sales and distribution of mutual fund shares, which consists of a fixed fee amount and a variable amount. The Company recognizes mutual fund income at a point in time on the trade date when the performance obligation is satisfied which is when the mutual fund interest is sold to the investor. The ongoing distribution fees for distributing investment products from mutual fund companies are generally considered variable consideration because they are based on the value of AUM and are uncertain on trade date. The Company recognizes distribution fees over the investment period as the amounts become known and the portion recognized in the current period may relate to distribution services performed in prior periods. Mutual fund income is generally received within 90 days.
Advisory Fees
The Company earns management and performance (or incentive) fees in connection with the advisory and asset management services it provides to various types of funds, asset-based programs and investment vehicles through its subsidiaries. Management fees are generally based on the account value at the valuation date per the respective asset management agreements and are recognized over time as the customer receives the benefits of the services evenly throughout the term of the contract. Performance fees are recognized when the return on client AUM exceeds a specified benchmark return or as other performance targets over a 12-month measurement period are met. Performance fees are considered variable and they are recognized at a point in time as they are subject to fluctuation and/or are contingent on a future event over the measurement period and are not subject to adjustment once the measurement period ends. Such fees are computed as of the fund's year-end
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when the measurement period ends and generally are recorded as earned in the fourth quarter of the Company's fiscal year. Both management and performance fees are generally received within 90 days.
Investment Banking
The Company earns underwriting revenues by providing capital raising solutions for corporate clients through initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, equity-linked offerings, private investments in public entities, and private placements. Underwriting revenues are recognized at a point in time on trade date, as the client obtains the control and benefit of the capital markets offering at that time. These fees are generally received within 90 days after the transactions are completed. Transaction-related expenses, primarily consisting of legal, travel and other costs directly associated with the transaction, are deferred and recognized in the same period as the related investment banking transaction revenue. Underwriting revenues and related expenses are presented gross on the condensed consolidated income statements.
Revenue from financial advisory services includes fees generated in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring transactions. Such revenue and fees are primarily recorded at a point in time when services for the performance obligations have been completed and income is reasonably determinable, generally as set forth under the terms of the engagement. Payment for advisory services is generally due upon completion of the transaction or milestone. Retainer fees and fees earned from certain advisory services are recognized ratably over the service period as the customer receives the benefit of the services throughout the term of the contracts, and such fees are collected based on the terms of the contracts.
Bank Deposit Sweep Income
Bank deposit sweep income consists of revenue earned from the FDIC-insured bank deposit program. Under this program, client funds are swept into deposit accounts at participating banks and are eligible for FDIC deposit insurance up to FDIC standard maximum deposit insurance amounts. Fees are earned over time and are generally received within 30 days.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following presents the Company's revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by major business activity and other sources of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(Expressed in thousands) For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Reportable Segments
Private Client Asset Management Capital Markets Corporate/Other Total
Revenue from contracts with customers:
Commissions from sales and trading $ 36,176 $ — $ 39,539 $ 4 $ 75,719
Mutual fund and insurance income 8,209 — 1 4 8,214
Advisory fees 82,774 25,188 — 7 107,969
Investment banking - capital markets 2,115 — 17,295 — 19,410
Investment banking - advisory — — 18,001 — 18,001
Bank deposit sweep income 42,304 — — — 42,304
Other 3,236 — 311 27 3,574
Total revenue from contracts with customers 174,814 25,188 75,147 42 275,191
Other sources of revenue:
Interest 21,248 — 4,246 936 26,430
Principal transactions, net ( 612 ) — 15,020 2,484 16,892
Other ( 2,196 ) ( 4,358 ) 163 545 ( 5,846 )
Total other sources of revenue 18,440 ( 4,358 ) 19,429 3,965 37,476
Total revenue $ 193,254 $ 20,830 $ 94,576 $ 4,007 $ 312,667
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands) For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Reportable Segments
Private Client Asset Management Capital Markets Corporate/Other Total
Revenue from contracts with customers:
Commissions from sales and trading $ 39,290 $ — $ 42,699 $ 12 $ 82,001
Mutual fund and insurance income 7,603 — 1 3 7,607
Advisory fees 78,055 24,865 — 7 102,927
Investment banking - capital markets 1,950 — 7,173 — 9,123
Investment banking - advisory — — 29,270 — 29,270
Bank deposit sweep income 35,769 — — — 35,769
Other 5,126 — 652 39 5,817
Total revenue from contracts with customers 167,793 24,865 79,795 61 272,514
Other sources of revenue:
Interest 14,471 — 2,265 625 17,361
Principal transactions, net ( 884 ) — 8,637 ( 1,251 ) 6,502
Other ( 2,766 ) 5 250 245 ( 2,266 )
Total other sources of revenue 10,821 5 11,152 ( 381 ) 21,597
Total revenue $ 178,614 $ 24,870 $ 90,947 $ ( 320 ) $ 294,111
(Expressed in thousands) For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Reportable Segments
Private Client Asset Management Capital Markets Corporate/Other Total
Revenue from contracts with customers:
Commissions from sales and trading $ 112,766 $ — 122,740 18 $ 235,524
Mutual fund and insurance income 23,632 — 6 12 23,650
Advisory fees 238,168 72,023 — 23 310,214
Investment banking - capital markets 5,590 — 32,881 — 38,471
Investment banking - advisory — — 56,883 — 56,883
Bank deposit sweep income 135,273 — — — 135,273
Other 10,513 — 1,411 145 12,069
Total revenue from contracts with customers 525,942 72,023 213,921 198 812,084
Other sources of revenue:
Interest 64,230 — 11,384 3,077 78,691
Principal transactions, net 1,509 — 38,834 6,292 46,635
Other 6,239 ( 5,036 ) 301 1,622 3,126
Total other sources of revenue 71,978 ( 5,036 ) 50,519 10,991 128,452
Total revenue $ 597,920 $ 66,987 $ 264,440 $ 11,189 $ 940,536
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands) For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Reportable Segments
Private Client Asset Management Capital Markets Corporate/Other Total
Revenue from contracts with customers:
Commissions from sales and trading $ 120,753 $ — 137,760 29 $ 258,542
Mutual fund and insurance income 23,733 — 7 25 23,765
Advisory fees 249,667 76,289 117 25 326,098
Investment banking - capital markets 7,615 — 26,407 — 34,022
Investment banking - advisory 35 — 59,459 — 59,494
Bank deposit sweep income 54,968 — — — 54,968
Other 12,770 — 1,449 227 14,446
Total revenue from contracts with customers 469,541 76,289 225,199 306 771,335
Other sources of revenue:
Interest 32,987 — 4,950 730 38,667
Principal transactions, net ( 5,050 ) — 16,717 ( 1,543 ) 10,124
Other ( 23,546 ) 13 406 362 ( 22,765 )
Total other sources of revenue 4,391 13 22,073 ( 451 ) 26,026
Total revenue $ 473,932 $ 76,302 $ 247,272 $ ( 145 ) $ 797,361
Contract Assets and Liabilities
The timing of the Company's revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by its customers. The Company records contract assets when payment is due from a client conditioned on future performance or the occurrence of other events. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, the Company records deferred revenue until the performance obligations are satisfied.
The Company had receivables related to revenue from contracts with customers of $ 34.7 million and $ 32.8 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company had no significant impairments related to these receivables during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Deferred revenue relates to IRA fees received annually in advance on customers' IRA accounts managed by the Company and retainer fees and other fees earned from certain advisory transactions where the performance obligations have not yet been satisfied. Total deferred revenue was $ 1.80 million and $ 900,000 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
The following presents the Company's contract assets and deferred revenue balances from contracts with customers, which are included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet:
(Expressed in thousands) As of
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Contract assets (receivables):
Commission (1)
$ 3,428 $ 3,533
Mutual fund income (2)
5,472 4,993
Advisory fees (3)
3,602 5,368
Bank deposit sweep income (4)
5,173 9,057
Investment banking fees (5)
9,775 5,136
Other 7,230 4,686
Total contract assets $ 34,680 $ 32,773
Deferred revenue (payables):
Investment banking fees (6)
$ 1,120 $ 900
IRA fees (7)
683 —
Total deferred revenue $ 1,803 $ 900
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(1) Commission recorded on trade date but not yet settled.
(2) Mutual fund income earned but not yet received.
(3) Management and performance fees earned but not yet received.
(4) Fees earned from FDIC-insured bank deposit program but not yet received.
(5) Underwriting revenue and advisory fees earned but not yet received, including certain receivables.
(6) Retainer fees and fees received from certain advisory transactions where the performance obligations have not yet been satisfied.
(7) Fee received in advance on an annual basis.
6. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income over the weighted average number of shares of Class A non-voting common stock ("Class A Stock") and Class B voting common stock ("Class B Stock") outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes the weighted average number of shares of Class A Stock and Class B Stock outstanding and options to purchase Class A Stock and unvested restricted stock awards of Class A Stock using the treasury stock method.
Earnings per share have been calculated as follows:
(Expressed in thousands, except number of shares and per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding 10,519,431 11,270,589 10,874,055 11,901,727
Net dilutive effect of share-based awards, treasury stock method (1)
920,798 919,836 872,282 907,273
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 11,440,229 12,190,425 11,746,337 12,809,000
Net income attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. $ 13,861 $ 4,520 $ 19,079 $ 9,938
Earnings per share attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
Basic $ 1.32 $ 0.40 $ 1.75 $ 0.84
Diluted $ 1.21 $ 0.37 $ 1.62 $ 0.78
(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the diluted net income per share computation did not include the anti-dilutive effect of 286,185 shares of Class A Stock granted under share-based compensation arrangements. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the diluted net income per share computation did not include the anti-dilutive effect of 277,435 shares of Class A Stock granted under share-based compensation arrangements. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the diluted net income per share computation did not include the anti-dilutive effect of 398,198 shares of Class A Stock granted under share-based compensation arrangements. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the diluted net income per share computation did not include the anti-dilutive effect of 22,250 shares of Class A Stock granted under share-based compensation arrangements.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
7. Receivable from and payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
(Expressed in thousands)
As of
September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consisting of:
Securities borrowed $ 142,544 $ 127,817
Receivable from brokers 45,021 49,125
Clearing organizations and other 51,606 20,036
Securities failed to deliver 20,203 9,099
Total $ 259,374 $ 206,077
Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consisting of:
Securities loaned $ 292,860 $ 320,843
Securities failed to receive 29,031 62,646
Payable to brokers 1,337 123
Clearing organizations and other (1)
27,116 166,394
Total $ 350,344 $ 550,006
(1) The balances are primarily related to trade date / settlement date adjustments for positions in inventory.
8. Fair value measurements
Securities owned, securities sold but not yet purchased, investments and derivative contracts are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings each period.
Valuation Techniques
A description of the valuation techniques applied, and inputs used in measuring the fair value of the Company's financial instruments, is as follows:
U.S. Government Obligations
U.S. Treasury securities are valued using quoted market prices obtained from active market makers and inter-dealer brokers.
U.S. Agency Obligations
U.S. agency securities consist of agency issued debt securities and mortgage pass-through securities. Non-callable agency issued debt securities are generally valued using quoted market prices, quoted market prices for comparable securities or discounted cash flow models. Callable agency issued debt securities are valued by benchmarking model-derived prices to quoted market prices and trade data for identical or comparable securities. The fair value of mortgage pass-through securities is model driven with respect to spreads of the comparable to-be-announced ("TBA") security.
Sovereign Obligations
The fair value of sovereign obligations is determined based on quoted market prices when available or a valuation model that generally utilizes interest rate yield curves and credit spreads as inputs.
Corporate Debt and Other Obligations
The fair value of corporate bonds is estimated using recent transactions, broker quotations and bond spread information.
Mortgage and Other Asset-Backed Securities
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The Company values non-agency securities collateralized by home equity and various other types of collateral based on external pricing and spread data provided by independent pricing services. When specific external pricing is not observable, the valuation is based on yields and spreads for comparable bonds.
Municipal Obligations
The fair value of municipal obligations is estimated using recently executed transactions, broker quotations, and bond spread information.
Convertible Bonds
The fair value of convertible bonds is estimated using recently executed transactions and dollar-neutral price quotations, where observable. When observable price quotations are not available, fair value is determined based on cash flow models using yield curves and bond spreads as key inputs.
Corporate Equities
Equity securities and options are generally valued based on quoted prices from the exchange or market where traded. To the extent quoted prices are not available, fair values are generally derived using bid/ask spreads.
Auction Rate Securities ("ARS")
As of September 30, 2023, the Company owned $ 2.7 million of ARS. This amount represents the unredeemed or unsold amount that the Company holds as a result of ARS buybacks in previous years. The Company has valued the ARS securities owned at the tender offer price and categorized them in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the illiquid nature of the securities and the period of time since the last tender offer. The fair value of ARS is particularly sensitive to movements in interest rates. However, an increase or decrease in short-term interest rates may or may not result in a higher or lower tender offer in the future or the tender offer price may not provide a reasonable estimate of the fair value of the securities. In such cases, other valuation techniques might be necessary. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had a valuation allowance totaling $ 0.2 million relating to ARS owned (which is included as a reduction to securities owned on the condensed consolidated balance sheet).
Investments
In its role as general partner in certain hedge funds and private equity funds, the Company, through its subsidiaries, holds direct investments in such funds. The Company uses the net asset value of the underlying fund as a basis for estimating the fair value of its investment unless another method provides a better indicator of fair value.
The following table provides information about the Company's investments in Company-sponsored funds as of September 30, 2023:
(Expressed in thousands)
Fair Value Unfunded
Commitments Redemption
Frequency Redemption
Notice Period
Hedge funds (1)
$ 459 $ — Quarterly - Annually 30 - 120 Days
Private equity funds (2)
10,971 2,367 N/A N/A
$ 11,430 $ 2,367
(1) Includes investments in hedge funds and hedge fund of funds that pursue long/short, event-driven, and activist strategies.
(2) Includes private equity funds and private equity fund of funds with diversified portfolios focusing on but not limited to technology companies, venture capital and global natural resources.
The following table provides information about the Company's investments in Company-sponsored funds as of December 31, 2022:
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands)
Fair Value Unfunded
Commitments Redemption
Frequency Redemption
Notice Period
Hedge funds (1)
$ 574 $ — Quarterly - Annually 30 - 120 Days
Private equity funds (2)
8,221 3,018 N/A N/A
$ 8,795 $ 3,018
(1) Includes investments in hedge funds and hedge fund of funds that pursue long/short, event-driven, and activist strategies.
(2) Includes private equity funds and private equity fund of funds with diversified portfolios focusing on but not limited to technology companies, venture capital and global natural resources.
The Company owns an investment in a financial technologies firm. The Company elected the fair value option for this investment and it is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company determined the fair value of the investment based on an implied market-multiple approach and observable market data, including comparable company transactions. As of September 30, 2023, the fair value of the investment was $ 7.0 million and was categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
The Company's assets and liabilities, recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, have been categorized based upon the above fair value hierarchy as follows:
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2023 :
(Expressed in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2023
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Deposits with clearing organizations $ 34,970 $ — $ — $ 34,970
Securities owned:
U.S. Treasury securities 710,730 — — 710,730
U.S. Agency securities — 2 — 2
Sovereign obligations — 261 — 261
Corporate debt and other obligations — 23,079 — 23,079
Mortgage and other asset-backed securities — 6,664 — 6,664
Municipal obligations — 61,735 — 61,735
Convertible bonds — 19,028 — 19,028
Corporate equities 29,360 — — 29,360
Money markets — 373 — 373
Auction rate securities — — 2,713 2,713
Securities owned, at fair value 740,090 111,142 2,713 853,945
Investments (1)
3,976 12,084 — 16,060
Derivative contracts:
Futures 1 — — 1
TBAs — 153 — 153
Derivative contracts, total 1 153 — 154
Total $ 779,037 $ 123,379 $ 2,713 $ 905,129
Liabilities
Securities sold but not yet purchased:
U.S. Treasury securities $ 12,505 $ — $ — $ 12,505
Corporate debt and other obligations — 13,799 — 13,799
Mortgage and other asset-backed securities — 143 — 143
Convertible bonds — 8,117 — 8,117
Corporate equities 11,013 — — 11,013
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value 23,518 22,059 — 45,577
Derivative contracts:
Futures 1,874 — — 1,874
TBAs — 146 — 146
Derivative contracts, total 1,874 146 — 2,020
Total $ 25,392 $ 22,205 $ — $ 47,597
(1) Included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022:
(Expressed in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2022
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Deposits with clearing organizations $ 24,937 $ — $ — $ 24,937
Securities owned:
U.S. Treasury securities 362,815 — — 362,815
U.S. Agency securities — 6,012 — 6,012
Sovereign obligations — 9,502 — 9,502
Corporate debt and other obligations — 9,844 — 9,844
Mortgage and other asset-backed securities — 1,882 — 1,882
Municipal obligations — 30,126 — 30,126
Convertible bonds — 21,800 — 21,800
Corporate equities 24,837 — — 24,837
Auction rate securities — — 31,776 31,776
Securities owned, at fair value 387,652 79,166 31,776 498,594
Investments (1)
— 7,068 — 7,068
Derivative contracts:
TBAs — 1,762 — 1,762
Total $ 412,589 $ 87,996 $ 31,776 $ 532,361
Liabilities
Securities sold but not yet purchased:
U.S. Treasury securities $ 25,006 $ — $ — $ 25,006
U.S. Agency securities — 3 — 3
Sovereign obligations — 9,048 — 9,048
Corporate debt and other obligations — 2,905 — 2,905
Convertible bonds — 4,428 — 4,428
Corporate equities 11,378 — — 11,378
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value 36,384 16,384 — 52,768
Derivative contracts:
Futures 44 — — 44
TBAs — 1,761 — 1,761
Derivative contracts, total 44 1,761 — 1,805
Total $ 36,428 $ 18,145 $ — $ 54,573
(1) Included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following tables present changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(Expressed in thousands)
Level 3 Assets and Liabilities
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Total Realized
Beginning and Unrealized Purchases Sales and Transfers Ending
Balance Gain and Issuances Settlements In (Out) Balance
Assets
Auction rate securities (1)
$ 31,682 $ 3,153 $ — $ ( 32,122 ) $ — $ 2,713
(1) Represents auction rate securities that failed in the auction rate market.
(Expressed in thousands)
Level 3 Assets and Liabilities
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Total Realized
Beginning and Unrealized Purchases Sales and Transfers Ending
Balance Losses
and Issuances Settlements In (Out) Balance
Assets
Auction rate securities (1)
31,977 ( 29 ) 1,175 — — 33,123
(1) Represents auction rate securities that failed in the auction rate market.
(Expressed in thousands)
Level 3 Assets and Liabilities
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Total Realized
Beginning and Unrealized Purchases Sales and Transfers Ending
Balance Gain and Issuances Settlements In (Out) Balance
Assets
Auction rate securities (1)
31,776 3,159 — ( 32,222 ) — 2,713
(1) Represents auction rate securities that failed in the auction rate market.
(Expressed in thousands)
Level 3 Assets and Liabilities
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Total Realized
Beginning and Unrealized Purchases Sales and Transfers Ending
Balance Losses and Issuances Settlements In (Out) Balance
Assets
Auction rate securities (1)
31,804 ( 56 ) 1,375 — — 33,123
(1) Represents auction rate securities that failed in the auction rate market.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value
The table below presents the carrying value, fair value and fair value hierarchy category of certain financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The table below excludes non-financial assets and liabilities (e.g., furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, and accrued compensation).
The carrying value of financial instruments not measured at fair value categorized in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1 or Level 2 (e.g., cash and receivables from customers) approximates fair value because of the relatively short-term nature of the underlying assets. The fair value of the Company's senior secured notes, categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, is based on quoted prices from the market in which the notes trade.
Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value as of September 30, 2023:
(Expressed in thousands) Fair Value Measurement: Assets
Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,773 $ 30,773 $ — $ — $ 30,773
Restricted cash 25,949 25,949 — — 25,949
Deposits with clearing organizations 53,957 53,957 — — 53,957
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations:
Securities borrowed 142,544 — 142,544 — 142,544
Receivables from brokers 45,021 — 45,021 — 45,021
Securities failed to deliver 20,203 — 20,203 — 20,203
Clearing organizations and other 51,599 — 51,599 — 51,599
259,367 — 259,367 — 259,367
Receivable from customers 1,087,314 — 1,087,314 — 1,087,314
Notes receivable, net 61,270 — 61,270 — 61,270
Investments (1)
85,606 — 85,606 — 85,606
(1) The cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance policies, which fluctuates based on changes in fair value of the policies’ underlying investments, comprises approximately $ 84 million of this balance. This balance is included within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
(Expressed in thousands) Fair Value Measurement: Liabilities
Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Drafts payable $ 14,521 $ 14,521 $ — $ — $ 14,521
Bank call loans 56,200 — 56,200 — 56,200
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations:
Securities loaned 292,860 — 292,860 — 292,860
Payable to brokers 1,337 — 1,337 — 1,337
Securities failed to receive 29,031 — 29,031 — 29,031
Clearing organization and other 25,243 — 25,243 — 25,243
348,471 — 348,471 — 348,471
Payables to customers 363,839 — 363,839 — 363,839
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 680,064 — 680,064 — 680,064
Senior secured notes 113,050 — 108,084 — 108,084
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2022:
(Expressed in thousands) Fair Value Measurement: Assets
Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Cash and cash equivalents $ 112,433 $ 112,433 $ — $ — $ 112,433
Restricted cash 25,534 25,534 — — 25,534
Deposits with clearing organization 52,754 52,754 — — 52,754
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations:
Securities borrowed 127,817 — 127,817 — 127,817
Receivables from brokers 49,125 — 49,125 — 49,125
Securities failed to deliver 9,099 — 9,099 — 9,099
Clearing organizations 20,035 — 20,035 — 20,035
206,076 — 206,076 — 206,076
Receivable from customers 1,202,764 — 1,202,764 — 1,202,764
Notes receivable, net 57,495 — 57,495 — 57,495
Investments (1)
79,322 — 79,322 — 79,322
(1) The cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance policies, which fluctuates based on changes in fair value of the policies’ underlying investments, comprises approximately $ 77 million of this balance. This balance is included within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
(Expressed in thousands) Fair Value Measurement: Liabilities
Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations:
Securities loaned 320,843 — 320,843 — 320,843
Payable to brokers 123 — 123 — 123
Securities failed to receive 62,646 — 62,646 — 62,646
Other 166,350 — 166,350 — 166,350
549,962 — 549,962 — 549,962
Payables to customers 456,475 — 456,475 — 456,475
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 161,009 — 161,009 — 161,009
Senior secured notes 114,050 — 113,233 — 113,233
Fair Value Option
The Company elected the fair value option for securities sold under agreements to repurchase ("repurchase agreements") and securities purchased under agreements to resell ("reverse repurchase agreements") that do not settle overnight or have an open settlement date. The Company has elected the fair value option for these instruments to reflect more accurately market and economic events in its earnings and to mitigate a potential mismatch in earnings caused by using different measurement attributes (i.e. fair value versus carrying value) for certain assets and liabilities. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had no repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements that do not settle overnight or have an open settlement date.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company transacts, on a limited basis, in exchange traded and over-the-counter derivatives for both asset and liability management as well as for trading and investment purposes. Risks managed using derivative instruments include interest rate
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risk and, to a lesser extent, foreign exchange risk. All derivative instruments are measured at fair value and are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Foreign exchange hedges
From time to time, the Company also utilizes forward and options contracts to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with compensation obligations to Oppenheimer Israel (OPCO) Ltd. employees denominated in New Israeli Shekel ("NIS"). Such hedges have not been designated as accounting hedges. Unrealized gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts are recorded in other assets or other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and other income in the condensed consolidated income statement.
Derivatives used for trading and investment purposes
Futures contracts represent commitments to purchase or sell securities or other commodities at a future date and at a specified price. Market risk exists with respect to these instruments. Notional or contractual amounts are used to express the volume of these transactions and do not represent the amounts potentially subject to market risk. The Company uses futures contracts, including U.S. Treasury notes, Federal Funds, General Collateral futures, and Eurodollar contracts primarily as an economic hedge of interest rate risk associated with government trading activities. Unrealized gains and losses on futures contracts are recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet in payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations and in the condensed consolidated income statement as principal transactions revenue, net.
To-be-announced securities
The Company also transacts in pass-through mortgage-backed securities eligible to be sold in the TBA market as economic hedges against mortgage-backed securities that it owns or has sold but not yet purchased. TBAs provide for the forward or delayed delivery of the underlying instrument with settlement up to 180 days. The contractual or notional amounts related to these financial instruments reflect the volume of activity and do not reflect the amounts at risk. Net unrealized gains and losses on TBAs are recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet in receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations or payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations and in the condensed consolidated income statement as principal transactions revenue, net.
The notional amounts and fair values of the Company's derivatives as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 by product were as follows:
(Expressed in thousands)
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2023
Description Notional Fair Value
Assets:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (1)
Other contracts TBAs $ 8,746 $ 153
Futures 5,000 1
$ 13,746 $ 154
Liabilities:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (1)
Commodity contracts
Futures $ 7,625,000 $ 1,874
Other contracts TBAs 8,746 146
$ 7,633,746 $ 2,020
(1) See "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" above for a description of derivative financial instruments. Such derivative instruments are not subject to master netting agreements, thus the related amounts are not offset.
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(Expressed in thousands)
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2022
Description Notional Fair Value
Assets:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (1)
Other contracts TBAs $ 1,775 $ 1,762
Forward reverse repurchase agreements 15,000 —
Other 275 $ —
$ 17,050 $ 1,762
Liabilities:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (1)
Commodity contracts
Futures $ 1,912,500 $ 44
Other contracts TBAs 1,775 1,761
$ 1,914,275 $ 1,805
(1) See "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" above for a description of derivative financial instruments. Such derivative instruments are not subject to master netting agreements, thus the related amounts are not offset.
The following table presents the location and fair value amounts of the Company's derivative instruments and their effect in the condensed consolidated income statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(Expressed in thousands)
The Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Income Statement
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
(pre-tax)
Types Description Location Net Gain
Commodity contracts Futures Principal transactions revenue, net $ 1,078
Other contracts TBAs Principal transactions revenue, net 25
$ 1,103
(Expressed in thousands)
The Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Income Statement
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
(pre-tax)
Types Description Location Net Gain
Commodity contracts Futures Principal transactions revenue, net $ 349
Other contracts TBAs Principal transactions revenue, net 1
$ 350
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(Expressed in thousands)
The Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Income Statement
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
(pre-tax)
Types Description Location Net Gain/(Loss)
Commodity contracts Futures Principal transactions revenue, net $ 4,817
Other contracts Foreign exchange forward contracts Other revenue ( 8 )
TBAs Principal transactions revenue, net 63
$ 4,872
(Expressed in thousands)
The Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Income Statement
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
(pre-tax)
Types Description Location Net Gain/(Loss)
Commodity contracts Futures Principal transactions revenue, net $ 3,868
Other contracts Foreign exchange forward contracts Other revenue ( 20 )
TBAs Principal transactions revenue, net 57
$ 3,905
9. Collateralized transactions
The Company enters into collateralized borrowing and lending transactions in order to meet customers' needs and earn interest rate spreads, obtain securities for settlement and finance trading inventory positions. Under these transactions, the Company either receives or provides collateral, including U.S. Government and Agency, asset-backed, corporate debt, equity, and non-U.S. Government and Agency securities.
The Company obtains short-term borrowings primarily through bank call loans. Bank call loans are generally payable on demand and bear interest at various rates. As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance of bank call loans was $ 56.2 million ( zero as of December 31, 2022). Such loans with commercial banks were collateralized by the Company's securities and customer securities with market values of approximately $ 57.9 million and $ 9.3 million, respectively.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had approximately $ 1.5 billion of customer securities under customer margin loans that are available to be pledged, of which the Company has re-pledged approximately $ 218.4 million under securities loan agreements.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had pledged $ 311.3 million of customer securities directly with the Options Clearing Corporation to secure obligations and margin requirements under option contracts written by customers.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had no outstanding letters of credit.
The Company enters into reverse repurchase agreements, repurchase agreements, securities borrowed and securities loaned transactions in order to, among other things, acquire securities to cover short positions and settle other securities obligations, so as to accommodate customers' needs and to finance the Company's inventory positions. Except as described below, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, principally involving U.S. Government and Agency securities, are carried at amounts at which the securities subsequently will be resold or reacquired as specified in the respective agreements and include accrued interest.
Repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements are presented on a net-by-counterparty basis, when the repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements are executed with the same counterparty, have the same explicit settlement date,
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are executed in accordance with a master netting arrangement, the securities underlying the repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements exist in "book entry" form and certain other requirements are met.
The following table presents a disaggregation of the gross obligation by the class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of the repurchase agreements and securities loaned transactions as of September 30, 2023:
(Expressed in thousands)
Overnight and Open
Repurchase agreements:
U.S. Government $ 685,217
Securities loaned:
Equity securities 292,860
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements and securities loaned $ 978,077
The following tables present the gross amounts and the offsetting amounts of reverse repurchase agreements, repurchase agreements, securities borrowed and securities loaned transactions as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
As of September 30, 2023
(Expressed in thousands)
Gross Amounts Not Offset
on the Balance Sheet
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets Gross
Amounts
Offset on the
Balance Sheet Net Amounts
of Assets
Presented on
the Balance
Sheet Financial
Instruments Cash
Collateral
Received Net Amount
Reverse repurchase agreements $ 5,153 $ ( 5,153 ) $ — $ — $ — $ —
Securities borrowed (1)
142,544 — 142,544 ( 140,573 ) — 1,971
Total $ 147,697 $ ( 5,153 ) $ 142,544 $ ( 140,573 ) $ — $ 1,971
(1) Included in receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Gross Amounts Not Offset
on the Balance Sheet
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities Gross
Amounts
Offset on the Balance Sheet Net Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented on
the Balance
Sheet Financial
Instruments Cash
Collateral
Pledged Net Amount
Repurchase agreements $ 685,217 $ ( 5,153 ) $ 680,064 $ ( 677,287 ) $ — $ 2,777
Securities loaned (2)
292,860 — 292,860 ( 280,803 ) — 12,057
Total $ 978,077 $ ( 5,153 ) $ 972,924 $ ( 958,090 ) $ — $ 14,834
(2) Included in payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
As of December 31, 2022
(Expressed in thousands)
Gross Amounts Not Offset
on the Balance Sheet
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets Gross
Amounts
Offset on the Balance Sheet Net Amounts
of Assets
Presented on
the Balance
Sheet Financial
Instruments Cash
Collateral
Received Net Amount
Reverse repurchase agreements $ 28,012 $ ( 28,012 ) $ — $ — $ — $ —
Securities borrowed (1)
127,817 — 127,817 ( 127,365 ) — 452
Total $ 155,829 $ ( 28,012 ) $ 127,817 $ ( 127,365 ) $ — $ 452
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(1) Included in receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Gross Amounts Not Offset
on the Balance Sheet
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities Gross
Amounts
Offset on the Balance Sheet Net Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented on
the Balance
Sheet Financial
Instruments Cash
Collateral
Pledged Net Amount
Repurchase agreements $ 189,021 $ ( 28,012 ) $ 161,009 $ ( 157,981 ) $ — $ 3,028
Securities loaned (2)
320,843 — 320,843 ( 308,535 ) — 12,308
Total $ 509,864 $ ( 28,012 ) $ 481,852 $ ( 466,516 ) $ — $ 15,336
(2) Included in payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The Company elects the fair value option for those repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements that do not settle overnight or have an open settlement date. As of September 30, 2023, the Company did not have any repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements that do not settle overnight or have an open settlement date.
The Company receives collateral in connection with securities borrowed and reverse repurchase agreement transactions and customer margin loans. Under many agreements, the Company is permitted to sell or re-pledge the securities received (e.g., use the securities to enter into securities lending transactions, or deliver to counterparties to cover short positions). As of September 30, 2023, the fair value of securities received as collateral under securities borrowed transactions and reverse repurchase agreements was $ 137.9 million ($ 124.1 million as of December 31, 2022) and $ 5.1 million ($ 28.0 million as of December 31, 2022), respectively, of which the Company has sold and re-pledged approximately $ 63.5 million ($ 39.4 million as of December 31, 2022) under securities loaned transactions and $ 5.1 million under repurchase agreements ($ 28.0 million as of December 31, 2022).
The Company pledges certain of its securities owned for securities lending and repurchase agreements and to collateralize bank call loan transactions. The carrying value of pledged securities owned that can be sold or re-pledged by the counterparty was $ 680.9 million, as presented on the face of the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2023 ($ 175.7 million as of December 31, 2022).
The Company manages credit exposure arising from repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements by, in appropriate circumstances, entering into master netting agreements and collateral arrangements with counterparties that provide the Company, in the event of a customer default, the right to liquidate securities and the right to offset a counterparty's rights and obligations. The Company manages market risk of repurchase agreements and securities loaned by monitoring the market value of collateral held and the market value of securities receivable from others. It is the Company's policy to request and obtain additional collateral when exposure to loss exists. In the event the counterparty is unable to meet its contractual obligation to return the securities, the Company may be exposed to off-balance sheet risk of acquiring securities at prevailing market prices.
Credit Concentrations
Credit concentrations may arise from trading, investing, underwriting and financing activities and may be impacted by changes in economic, industry or political factors. In the normal course of business, the Company may be exposed to credit risk in the event customers, counterparties including other brokers and dealers, issuers, banks, depositories or clearing organizations are unable to fulfill their contractual obligations. The Company seeks to mitigate these risks by actively monitoring exposures and obtaining collateral as deemed appropriate. Included in receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations as of September 30, 2023 were receivables from four major U.S. broker-dealers totaling approximately $ 100.4 million.
The Company is obligated to settle transactions with brokers and other financial institutions even if its clients fail to meet their obligations to the Company. Clients are required to complete their transactions on the settlement date, generally one to two business days after the trade date. If clients do not fulfill their contractual obligations, the Company may incur losses. The Company has clearing/participating arrangements with the National Securities Clearing Corporation, the Fixed Income Clearing
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Corporation ("FICC"), R.J. O'Brien & Associates (commodities transactions), Mortgage-Backed Securities Division (a division of FICC), and others. With respect to its business in reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements, substantially all open contracts as of September 30, 2023 are with the FICC . In addition, the Company clears its non-U.S. international equities business carried on by Oppenheimer Europe Ltd. through Global Prime Partners, Ltd, a global clearing financial institution located in United Kingdom. The clearing organizations have the right to charge the Company for losses that result from a client's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations. Accordingly, the Company has credit exposures with these clearing brokers. The clearing brokers can re-hypothecate the securities held on behalf of the Company. As the right to charge the Company has no maximum amount and applies to all trades executed through the clearing brokers, the Company believes there is no maximum amount assignable to this right. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had recorded no liabilities with regard to this right. The Company's policy is to monitor the credit standing of the clearing brokers and banks with which it conducts business.
10. Variable interest entities ("VIEs")
The Company's policy is to consolidate all subsidiaries in which it has a controlling financial interest, as well as any VIEs where the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary when it has the power to make the decisions that most significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE and has the obligation to absorb significant losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
The Company serves as general partner of hedge funds and private equity funds that were established for the purpose of providing alternative investments to both its institutional and qualified retail clients. The Company's investment in and additional capital commitments to these hedge funds and private equity funds are considered variable interests. The Company's additional capital commitments are subject to call at a later date and are limited to the amount committed.
The Company assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary of the hedge funds and private equity funds in which it holds a variable interest in the form of general and limited partner interests. In each instance, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary and therefore need not consolidate the hedge funds or private equity funds. The subsidiaries' general and limited partnership interests and additional capital commitments represent their maximum exposure to loss. The subsidiaries' general partnership and limited partnership interests are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of September 30, 2023, the Company did not have any hedge funds and private equity funds that are VIEs.
The Company serves as general partner of Oppenheimer Acquisition LLC I and Oppenheimer Acquisition LLC II (the "Sponsors"). They are sponsors of two special purpose acquisition companies, OHAA and Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp. II (the "SPACs”), that are seeking to effect a transaction which could be in the form of a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Sponsors and the SPACs are consolidated VIEs as the Company is the primary beneficiary.
On October 26, 2021, OHAA consummated its $ 126.5 million IPO. The Company and its employees control OHAA through the Sponsor's ownership of Class A founder shares of OHAA. As a result, both OHAA and the Sponsor are consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.
On December 20, 2022, OHAA’s stockholders approved an amendment to its certificate of incorporation that was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on December 22, 2022 which extends the deadline by which it must complete its initial business combination from April 29, 2023 to October 30, 2023. In connection with its proposal to amend its certificate of incorporation, OHAA was required to give its Class A stockholders the opportunity to redeem their shares of Class A common stock. Of the 12,650,000 shares of Class A common stock that were outstanding, a total of 10,170,490 shares exercised their redemption rights. As of September 30, 2023, $ 25.9 million remained in the trust account that is recorded within “Restricted Cash” on the consolidated balance sheet.
In addition, OPI was formed in December 2020 and designed to retain and reward talented employees of the Company, primarily in connection with the deployment of Company capital into successful private market investments, and also in connection with the Company's receipt of non-cash compensation from investment banking assignments. OPI is designed to promote alignment of Company, client and employee interests as they relate to profitable investment opportunities. This program acts as an incentive for senior employees to identify attractive private investments for the Company and its clients, and
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as a retention tool for key employees of the Company. The Company owns the majority voting interest and control of OPI through Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management (“OAIM”), the managing member of OPI and a subsidiary of OAM. OPI is a consolidated VIE as the Company is the primary beneficiary.
The following table sets forth the total assets and liabilities of VIEs consolidated on our condensed consolidated balance sheet:
(Expressed in thousands)
As of September 30,
2023 2022
Asset
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,348 $ 1,369
Restricted Cash 25,949 128,280
Other Assets 1,801 456
Total Assets $ 33,098 $ 130,105
Liabilities
Other Liabilities 942 189
Total Liabilities $ 942 $ 189
11. Long-term debt
(Expressed in thousands)
Issued Maturity Date September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
5.50 % Senior Secured Notes
10/1/2025 $ 113,050 $ 114,050
Unamortized Debt Issuance Cost ( 447 ) ( 616 )
$ 112,603 $ 113,434
5.50 % Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the "Notes")
On September 22, 2020, in a private offering, the Company issued $ 125.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50 % Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the "Unregistered Notes") under an indenture at an issue price of 100 % of the principal amount. Interest on the Unregistered Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1st and October 1st.
On November 23, 2020, we completed an exchange offer in which we exchanged 99.8 % of the Unregistered Notes for a like principal amount of Notes with identical terms, except that such new Notes have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). We did not receive any proceeds in the exchange offer. The Notes will mature on October 1, 2025 and bear interest at a rate of 5.50 % per annum, payable semiannually on April 1st and October 1st, respectively, of each year.
The cost to issue the Notes was $ 3.1 million, of which $ 1.9 million was paid to its subsidiary, Oppenheimer, who served as the initial purchaser of the offering, and was eliminated in consolidation. The remaining $ 1.2 million was capitalized and is amortized over the term of the Notes.
The Company has repurchased and may continue to seek to repurchase its Notes from time to time through, as applicable, tender offers, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the Company’s priorities for the use of cash, price, market and economic conditions, its liquidity requirements, and legal and contractual restrictions. During the first quarter of 2023, the Company repurchased and cancelled $ 1.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Notes in the open market. As of September 30, 2023, $ 113.05 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes remain outstanding.
The indenture governing the Notes contains covenants which place restrictions on the incurrence of indebtedness, the payment of dividends, the repurchase of equity, the sale of assets, the issuance of guarantees, mergers and acquisitions and the granting of liens. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. These exceptions and
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qualifications include, among other things, a variety of provisions that are intended to allow the Company to continue to conduct its brokerage operations in the ordinary course of business. In addition, certain of the covenants will be suspended upon the Parent attaining an investment grade debt rating for the Notes from both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.
Pursuant to the indenture, the following covenants apply to the Parent and its restricted subsidiaries, but generally do not apply, or apply only in part, to its Regulated Subsidiaries (as defined):
• limitation on indebtedness and issuances of preferred stock, which restricts the Parent’s ability to incur additional indebtedness or to issue preferred stock;
• limitation on restricted payments, which generally restricts the Parent’s ability to declare certain dividends or distributions, repurchase its capital stock or make certain investments;
• limitation on dividends and other payment restrictions affecting restricted subsidiaries or Regulated Subsidiaries, which generally limits the ability of certain of the Parent’s subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other transfers;
• limitation on future Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined), which prohibits certain of the Parent’s subsidiaries from guaranteeing its indebtedness or indebtedness of any restricted subsidiary unless the Notes are comparably guaranteed;
• limitation on transactions with shareholders and affiliates, which generally requires transactions among the Parent’s affiliated entities to be conducted on an arm’s-length basis;
• limitation on liens, which generally prohibits the Parent and its restricted subsidiaries from granting liens unless the Notes are comparably secured; and
• limitation on asset sales, which generally prohibits the Parent and certain of its subsidiaries from selling assets or certain securities or property of significant subsidiaries.
The indenture also provides for events of default which, if any of them occurs, would permit or require the principal of and accrued interest on the Notes to become or to be declared due and payable. As of September 30, 2023, the Parent was in compliance with all of its covenants.
The Notes are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by the Subsidiary Guarantors and future subsidiaries are required to guarantee the Notes pursuant to the indenture. The Notes are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the Parent’s and the Subsidiary Guarantors’ existing and future tangible and intangible assets, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens.
Interest expense on the Notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $ 1.6 million and $ 4.7 million, respectively. Interest expense on the Notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $ 1.7 million and $ 5.2 million, respectively.
12. Income taxes
The effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was 36.2 % and 35.5 % respectively, compared with 35.5 % and 36.4 % for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and reflects the Company's annual estimate of the statutory federal and state tax rates adjusted for certain discrete items. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2023 was impacted by permanent items and non-deductible losses in non-U.S. businesses.
13. Stockholders' Equity
The Company's authorized shares consist of (a) 50,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $ 0.001 per share; (b) 50,000,000 shares of Class A Stock, par value $ 0.001 per share; and (c) 99,665 shares of Class B Stock, par value $ 0.001 per share. No Preferred Stock has been issued. 99,665 shares of Class B Stock have been issued and are outstanding.
The Class A Stock and the Class B Stock are equal in all respects except that the Class A Stock is non-voting.
The following table reflects changes in the number of shares of Class A Stock outstanding for the periods indicated:
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For the Three Months Ended
September 30, For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Class A Stock outstanding, beginning of period 10,884,575 11,270,944 10,868,556 12,447,036
Issued pursuant to share-based compensation plans 10,745 17,098 217,954 103,549
Repurchased and cancelled ( 606,087 ) ( 413,052 ) ( 797,277 ) ( 1,675,595 )
Class A Stock outstanding, end of period 10,289,233 10,874,990 10,289,233 10,874,990
Stock buy-back
On February 28, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to purchase up to 518,000 shares of the Company's Class A Stock, representing approximately 4.2 % of its 12,322,073 then issued and outstanding shares of Class A Stock. This authorization supplemented the 12,407 shares that remained authorized and available under the Company's previous share repurchase program for a total of 530,407 shares authorized and available for repurchase at February 28, 2022.
On May 24, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to purchase up to 550,000 shares of the Company's Class A Stock, representing approximately 4.6 % of its 11,863,559 then issued and outstanding shares of Class A Stock. This authorization supplemented the 71,893 shares that remained authorized and available under the Company's previous share repurchase program for a total of 621,893 shares authorized and available for repurchase at May 24, 2022.
On July 29, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to purchase up to 536,500 shares of the Company's Class A Stock, representing approximately 4.8 % of its 11,251,930 then issued and outstanding shares of Class A Stock. This authorization supplemented the 4,278 shares that remained authorized and available under the Company's previous share repurchase program for a total of 540,778 shares authorized and available for repurchase at July 29, 2022.
On December 13, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to purchase up to 543,000 shares of the Company's Class A Stock, representing approximately 5.0 % of its 10,867,660 then issued and outstanding shares of Class A Stock. This authorization supplemented the 144,034 shares that remained authorized and available under the Company's previous share repurchase program for a total of 687,034 shares authorized and available for repurchase at December 13, 2022.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company purchased and canceled an aggregate of 168,904 shares of Class A Stock for a total consideration of $ 6.5 million ($ 38.30 per share) under this program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company purchased and canceled an aggregate of 360,094 shares of Class A Stock for a total consideration of $ 13.8 million ($ 38.20 per share) under this program. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company purchased and canceled an aggregate of 413,052 shares of Class A Stock for a total consideration of $ 14.0 million ($ 33.86 per share) under this program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company purchased and canceled an aggregate of 1,675,595 shares of Class A Stock for a total consideration of $ 60.4 million ($ 36.02 per share) under this program. As of September 30, 2023, 326,940 shares remained available to be purchased under the share repurchase program. The Company’s existing policies and procedures require all Directors and Officers to pre-clear any transaction (including purchases and sales) in the Company’s Class A Stock or Notes during a repurchase plan with Legal and Compliance prior to execution. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company did not adopt, modify or terminate any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements.
On May 31, 2023, the Company announced the commencement of a modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer to purchase up to $ 30.0 million of its Class A Stock at a price not less than $ 34.00 per share or more than $ 40.00 per share. The Company completed its repurchases pursuant to the tender offer on July 6, 2023, when it successfully repurchased and cancelled 437,183 shares of Class A Stock at $ 40.00 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $ 17.49 million. As a result, the Company had 10,447,392 shares outstanding on July 6, 2023 after the purchase.
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The Company repurchases shares from time to time in the open market at the prevailing open market price using cash on hand, in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of the New York Stock Exchange and federal and state securities laws and the terms of the Company's Notes. All shares purchased will be canceled. The share repurchase program is expected to continue indefinitely. None of the foregoing authorizations is subject to expiration. The timing and amounts of any purchases will be based on market conditions and other factors including price, regulatory requirements and capital availability. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of Class A Stock. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these repurchases may be commenced or suspended from time to time without prior notice.
14. Contingencies
Many aspects of the Company's business involve substantial risks of liability. In the normal course of business, the Company has been named as defendant or co-defendant in various legal actions, including arbitrations, class actions and other litigation, creating substantial exposure and periodic expenses. Certain of the actual or threatened legal matters include claims for substantial compensatory and/or punitive damages or claims for indeterminate amounts of damages. These proceedings arise primarily from securities brokerage, asset management and investment banking activities. The Company is also involved, from time to time, in other reviews, investigations and proceedings (both formal and informal) by governmental and self-regulatory agencies regarding the Company's business, which may result in expenses, adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, injunctions or other relief. The investigations include inquiries from the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") and various state regulators.
The Company accrues for estimated loss contingencies related to legal and regulatory matters within Other Expenses in the consolidated income statement when available information indicates that it is probable a liability had been incurred and the Company can reasonably estimate the amount of that loss. In many proceedings, however, it is inherently difficult to determine whether any loss is probable or even possible or to estimate the amount of any loss. In addition, even where a loss is possible or an exposure to loss exists in excess of the liability already accrued with respect to a previously recognized loss contingency, it is often not possible to reasonably estimate the size of the possible loss or range of loss or possible additional losses or range of additional losses.
For certain legal and regulatory proceedings, the Company cannot reasonably estimate such losses, particularly for proceedings that are in their early stages of development or where plaintiffs seek substantial, indeterminate or special damages. Counsel may be required to review, analyze and resolve numerous issues, including through potentially lengthy discovery and determination of important factual matters, and by addressing novel or unsettled legal questions relevant to the proceedings in question, before the Company can reasonably estimate a loss or range of loss or additional loss for the proceeding. Even after lengthy review and analysis, the Company, in many legal and regulatory proceedings, may not be able to reasonably estimate possible losses or range of losses.
For certain other legal and regulatory proceedings, the Company can estimate possible losses, or range of loss in excess of amounts accrued, but does not believe, based on current knowledge and after consultation with counsel, that such losses individually, or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements as a whole.
For legal and regulatory proceedings where there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may be incurred, the Company estimates a range of aggregate loss in excess of amounts accrued of up to $ 22 million. This estimated aggregate range is based upon currently available information for those legal proceedings in which the Company is involved, where the Company can make an estimate for such losses. For certain cases, the Company does not believe that it can make an estimate. The foregoing aggregate estimate is based on various factors, including the varying stages of the proceedings (including the fact that some are currently in preliminary stages), the numerous yet-unresolved issues in many of the proceedings and the attendant uncertainty of the various potential outcomes of such proceedings. Accordingly, the Company's estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may be more than the current estimate.
On November 18, 2022, the Company received an information request from the SEC requesting information relating to the use of text messaging and similar forms of electronic communications by employees of the Company and whether those communications were properly retained by the Company as part of its records preservation requirements relating to the broker-
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dealer or investment adviser business activities of the Company. Subsequently, the Company received a similar information request from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). The Company has submitted multiple responses to the information request and continues to cooperate with the SEC and CFTC inquiries.
Beginning on or about August 31, 2021, Oppenheimer was named as a respondent in forty-seven arbitrations, many containing multiple claimants, each filed before FINRA, relating to those claimants’ purported investment in Horizon Private Equity, III, LLC (“Horizon”). Horizon is alleged to be a fraudulent scheme involving, among others, a former Oppenheimer employee John Woods. John Woods left Oppenheimer’s employ in 2016 and Oppenheimer never received a complaint or question from any of the investors prior to the SEC bringing a complaint against Woods and his co-conspirators in 2021. Each investor who was an Oppenheimer client, signed a document acknowledging that Horizon was not an approved Oppenheimer product. Over a protracted period of time, Woods made multiple false statements to Oppenheimer, to regulators and to a state court. The claimants are seeking damages based on a number of legal theories, including, without limitation, violations of various state and federal statutes, breach of fiduciary duty, procurement of breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation, aiding and abetting fraud, and unjust enrichment. Claimants do not allege Oppenheimer received any of the funds invested in Horizon, but rather that Oppenheimer’s purported failure to properly supervise its employees allowed the alleged scheme to occur and continue.
Oppenheimer has settled, or settled in principle or an award has been rendered in thirty-six of the Horizon-related arbitrations, with approximately one hundred eighteen individual complainants. The aggregate payments for those thirty-six arbitrations total approximately $ 82.4 million. The eleven arbitrations still pending claim specific monetary damages and allege losses of approximately $ 1.1 million in the aggregate while a few others claim unspecified damages. Oppenheimer believes these claims to be without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously against these claims.
On June 16, 2023, Oppenheimer was served with a complaint in an action entitled John and Cynthia Kearney, John & Tera Sargent, Mike Hall, Individually and as Assignee of 6694 Dawson Blvd, LLC, Thomas and Beverly Crampton, Roy and Shirley
Hill, Billy and Debra Lanter, Larry Lawson, Eugene Lyle, Scott Spence, and Dolores Willoughby v. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Anne Greene and Gordon Morse, filed in Georgia State Court, Fulton County. Plaintiffs allege that they were all investors in Horizon. However, all of the plaintiffs allege that they invested in Horizon after John Woods left Oppenheimer’s employ in 2016 and virtually all of the plaintiffs were not Oppenheimer customers. Plaintiffs further allege that Oppenheimer, through its inaction and/or misconduct, is responsible for their alleged losses and are seeking unspecified damages sounding in violations of the Georgia RICO statute and negligence per se. On September 5, 2023, Oppenheimer filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which is pending before the court. That same day, Oppenheimer also filed a motion to transfer the case to the Metro Atlanta Business Case Division, which motion was granted on September 25, 2023. Oppenheimer believes these claims to be without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously against these claims.
Also, on July 17, 2023, Oppenheimer was served with a complaint in an action entitled Mark Del Pico, Elizabeth Del Pico and Surrey Lane Partners GP LLC, as general Partner of Surrey Lane Partners, Ltd. v. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., and Michael Mooney , filed in Florida State Court, Sarasota County. Plaintiffs allege that they were all investors in Horizon; however, none of the plaintiffs were Oppenheimer customers. All of the plaintiffs allege that they invested in Horizon years after John Woods left Oppenheimer’s employ in 2016. Plaintiffs further allege that Oppenheimer, through its inaction and/or misconduct, is responsible for their alleged losses and are seeking unspecified damages from Oppenheimer sounding in negligence per se, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and aiding and abetting fraud. On August 28, 2023, Oppenheimer filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which is pending before the court. Oppenheimer believes these claims to be without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously against these claims.
Finally, on August 25, 2023, Oppenheimer was served with a complaint in an action entitled Lisa Wright, Billy Ray Boaz, Sylvia Boyles, Donald and Gina Bryant, Alton Graviette, Gilbert and Felicia Hawks, Michael and Brenda Craig, Barbara and Russell Danley, Carolyn and Ronald Edwards, Pamela Goins, Amy Gordon, Susan Gregory, Timothy Hall, Ronald Jones, Douglas Lineberry, Marcia Martin, Bobby and Jo Simpson, Karen Stephens, Caroline Moser, Rebecca Tapp, Paul Vaughan, Brenda and Varner Vogler, and Peggie Thomas v. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Ann Greene and Gordon Morse , filed in Georgia State Court, Fulton County. Plaintiffs allege that they were all investors in Horizon. However, all of the plaintiffs allege that they invested in Horizon after John Woods left Oppenheimer’s employ in 2016 and virtually all of the plaintiffs were not Oppenheimer customers. Plaintiffs further allege that Oppenheimer, through its inaction and/or misconduct, is responsible for their alleged losses and are seeking unspecified damages sounding in violations of the Georgia RICO statute and negligence per se. On September 15, 2023, Oppenheimer filed a motion to transfer the case to the Metro Atlanta Business Case Division, which motion was granted on September 25, 2023. Oppenheimer believes these claims to be without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously against these claims.
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On June 30, 2022, the Company received a "Wells Notice" from the SEC requesting that Oppenheimer make a written submission to the SEC to explain why Oppenheimer should not be charged with violations of Section 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Rule 15c2-12 thereunder as well as Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rules G-17 and G-27 in relation to its sales of municipal notes pursuant to an exemption from continuing disclosure contained in Rule 15c2-12. On September 13, 2022, the SEC filed a complaint against Oppenheimer in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court") alleging that Oppenheimer violated Section 15B(c)(1) of the Exchange Act and Rule 15c2-12 thereunder as well as Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rules G-17 and G-27 for not having fully complied with the exemption from the continuing disclosure obligations under Rule 15c2-12. The SEC asked the Court to enter an order enjoining Oppenheimer from violating the above-referenced rules and requiring it to disgorge approximately $ 1.9 million plus interest. The Company believes such claim to be without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself against such claim.
15. Regulatory requirements
The Company's U.S. broker dealer subsidiaries, Oppenheimer and Freedom are subject to the uniform net capital requirements of the SEC under Rule 15c3-1 (the "Rule") promulgated under the Exchange Act. Oppenheimer computes its net capital requirements under the alternative method provided for in the Rule which requires that Oppenheimer maintain net capital equal to two percent of aggregate customer-related debit items, as defined in SEC Rule 15c3-3. As of September 30, 2023, the net capital of Oppenheimer as calculated under the Rule was $ 437.1 million or 40.26 % of Oppenheimer's aggregate debit items. This was $ 415.4 million in excess of the minimum required net capital at that date. Freedom computes its net capital requirement under the basic method provided for in the Rule, which requires that Freedom maintain net capital equal to the greater of $ 100,000 or 6-2/3% of aggregate indebtedness, as defined.
As of September 30, 2023, Freedom had net capital of $ 4.1 million, which was $ 4.0 million in excess of the $ 100,000 required to be maintained at that date.
As of September 30, 2023, the capital required and held under the FCA’s Investment Firms’ Prudential Regime (“IFPR”) for Oppenheimer Europe Ltd. was as follows:
• Common Equity Tier 1 ratio 122 % (required 56.0 %);
• Tier 1 Capital ratio 122 % (required 75.0 %); and
• Total Capital ratio 167 % (required 100.0 %).
Effective January 2022, IFPR changed its minimum capital requirement, which is now sterling 750,000 (previously it was Euro 730,000 ). Capital ratios are now expressed differently, but are effectively unchanged when comparing performance to required regulatory minimums. As of September 30, 2023, Oppenheimer Europe Ltd. was in compliance with its regulatory requirements.
As of September 30, 2023, the regulatory capital of Oppenheimer Investments Asia Limited was $ 4.2 million, which was $ 3.9 million in excess of the $ 383,083 required to be maintained on that date. Oppenheimer Investments Asia Limited computes its regulatory capital pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. As of September 30, 2023, Oppenheimer Investment Asia Limited was in compliance with its regulatory requirements.
16. Segment information
The Company has determined its reportable segments based on the Company's method of internal reporting, which disaggregates its retail business by branch and its proprietary and investment banking businesses by product. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based upon profitability.
The Company's reportable segments are:
Private Client — includes commissions and a proportionate amount of fee income earned on assets under management ("AUM"), net interest earnings on client margin loans and cash balances, fees from money market funds, custodian fees, net contributions from stock loan activities and financing activities, and direct expenses associated with this segment; and
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Asset Management — includes a proportionate amount of fee income earned on AUM from investment management services of Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Oppenheimer's asset management divisions employ various programs to manage client assets either in individual accounts or in funds, and includes direct expenses associated with this segment; and
Capital Markets — includes investment banking, institutional equities sales, trading, and research, taxable fixed income sales, trading, and research, public finance and municipal trading, as well as the Company's operations in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Israel, and direct expenses associated with this segment.
The Company does not allocate costs associated with certain infrastructure support groups that are centrally managed for its reportable segments. These areas include, but are not limited to, legal, compliance, operations, accounting, and internal audit.
Costs associated with these groups are separately reported in a Corporate/Other category and primarily include compensation and benefits.
The table below presents information about the reported revenue and pre-tax income (loss) of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Asset information by reportable segment is not reported since the Company does not produce such information for internal use by the chief operating decision maker.
(Expressed in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Revenue
Private client (1)
$ 193,254 $ 178,614 $ 597,920 $ 473,932
Asset management (1)
20,830 24,870 66,987 76,302
Capital markets 94,576 90,947 264,440 247,272
Corporate/Other 4,007 ( 320 ) 11,189 ( 145 )
Total $ 312,667 $ 294,111 $ 940,536 $ 797,361
Pre-Tax Income (Loss)
Private client (1)
$ 65,249 $ 29,973 $ 140,499 $ 92,919
Asset management (1)
4,951 8,322 17,965 25,916
Capital markets ( 15,254 ) 2,401 ( 44,782 ) ( 14,368 )
Corporate/Other ( 33,359 ) ( 33,458 ) ( 84,744 ) ( 89,185 )
Total $ 21,587 $ 7,238 $ 28,938 $ 15,282
(1) Clients investing in the OAM advisory program are charged fees based on the value of AUM.
Advisory fees are allocated 10.0 % to the Asset Management and 90.0 % to the Private Client segments.
Revenue, classified by the major geographic areas in which it was earned, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was:
(Expressed in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Americas $ 299,946 $ 279,043 $ 905,232 $ 756,453
Europe/Middle East 12,114 13,975 33,082 36,426
Asia 607 1,093 2,222 4,482
Total $ 312,667 $ 294,111 $ 940,536 $ 797,361
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17. Subsequent events
On October 26, 2023, OHAA’s stockholders approved an amendment to its certificate of incorporation to extend the deadline by which it must complete its initial business combination from October 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
On October 27, 2023, the Company announced a quarterly dividend in the amount of $ 0.15 per share, payable on November 24, 2023 to holders of Class A Stock and Class B Stock of record on November 10, 2023.
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