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      Lincoln International Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

      Lincoln International

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      Lincoln International

      Nov 05, 2026, 07:05 ET

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      • Record third quarter and year-to-date revenues of $293.7 million and $677.1 million, representing increases of 57% and 45% year-over-year, respectively
      • Strong performance across both Investment Banking Advisory and Valuations and Opinions with third quarter revenues increasing 70% and 18%, year-over-year, respectively
      • Third quarter net income attributable to Lincoln International, Inc. of $9.9 million and adjusted net income of $50.2 million
      • Declared dividend of $0.07 per share for fourth quarter 2026

      CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. For the third quarter, net income attributable to Lincoln International, Inc. was $9.9 million, or $0.25 diluted earnings per share, and adjusted net income was $50.2 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.46.

      "Lincoln delivered a record third quarter, achieving new highs in both revenue and adjusted earnings, with strong growth across our Investment Banking Advisory and Valuations and Opinions businesses," said Rob Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln International. "We are entering the fourth quarter from a position of strength, supported by healthy pipeline activity and continued client engagement. Looking ahead, we remain focused on executing our long-term strategy through continued investment in our people, technology and global platform to further strengthen our competitive position and drive sustainable growth."

      Selected Financial Data

      In thousands, except share amounts


      Three Months Ended September 30,


      Nine Months Ended September 30,


      U.S. GAAP


      Adjusted(1)


      U.S. GAAP


      Adjusted(1)


      2026


      2025(2)


      2026


      2025(2)


      2026


      2025(2)


      2026


      2025(2)

      Revenues by segment
















      Investment Banking
      Advisory

      $ 239,901


      $ 141,303


      $ 239,901


      $ 141,303


      $ 527,492


      $ 349,021


      $ 527,492


      $ 349,021

      Valuations and Opinions

      53,751


      45,411


      53,751


      45,411


      149,653


      119,559


      149,653


      119,559

      Total revenues

      $ 293,652


      $ 186,714


      $ 293,652


      $ 186,714


      $ 677,145


      $ 468,580


      $ 677,145


      $ 468,580

















      Operating income

      44,280


      51,284


      71,912


      25,162


      34,347


      106,338


      144,611


      68,215

















      Net income attributable to
      Lincoln International, Inc.(3)

      $    9,935


      $   50,640


      $   50,150


      $   20,044


      $   10,390


      $ 109,067


      $   95,799


      $   54,574

















      Diluted earnings per share

      $      0.25


      —


      $      0.46


      —


      $      0.26


      —


      $      0.87


      —



      (1)

      See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for definitions and explanations of adjusted (non-GAAP) measures and reconciliations to the most

      directly comparable GAAP measures in the tables and the notes at the end of this release.

      (2)

      Prior to the Initial Public Offering (IPO), there were no authorized or outstanding Class A common shares.

      (3)

      Adjusted net income assumes all outstanding common units of Lincoln International, LP have been exchanged for Class A common stock

      and, accordingly, does not reflect net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

      Revenues

      Total revenues were $293.7 million for the third quarter, compared to $186.7 million in the prior-year period, representing an increase of 57%, primarily attributable to increasing M&A activity, demand for private market valuations, and the impact of our acquisition of MarshBerry in October of 2025.

      Investment Banking Advisory revenues were $239.9 million for the third quarter, a 70% increase from the prior-year period primarily due to a higher number of transactions completed, higher average fees and our acquisition of MarshBerry.

      Valuations and Opinions revenues were $53.8 million for the third quarter, an 18% increase from the prior-year period primarily driven by increasing demand for portfolio valuations and transaction opinions.

      Expenses

      In thousands

      Three Months Ended September 30,


      Nine Months Ended September 30,


      U.S. GAAP


      Adjusted(1)


      U.S. GAAP


      Adjusted(1)


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Compensation and benefits

      $186,938


      $96,297


      $178,998


      $127,949


      $428,817


      $237,424


      $413,635


      $301,031

      % of revenues

      63.7 %


      51.6 %


      61.0 %


      68.5 %


      63.3 %


      50.7 %


      61.1 %


      64.2 %

      Non-compensation

      $62,434


      $39,133


      $42,742


      $33,602


      $213,981


      $124,818


      $118,899


      $99,334

      % of revenues

      21.3 %


      21.0 %


      14.6 %


      18.0 %


      31.6 %


      26.6 %


      17.6 %


      21.2 %



      (1)

      See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for definitions and explanations of adjusted (non-GAAP) measures and reconciliations to the most directly

      comparable GAAP measures in the tables and the notes at the end of this release. 

      Compensation and benefits were $186.9 million for the third quarter, compared to $96.3 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 94%. On an adjusted basis, compensation and benefits were $179.0 million for the third quarter compared to $127.9 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 40%. This resulted in an adjusted compensation ratio of 61% for the third quarter, compared to 69% in the prior-year period. The increase in compensation expenses was primarily a result of an increase in revenues, our acquisition of MarshBerry and the change in our corporate structure resulting from our IPO in May 2026.

      Non-compensation expenses were $62.4 million for the third quarter, compared to $39.1 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 60%. On an adjusted basis, non-compensation expenses were $42.7 million for the third quarter compared to $33.6 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 27%. This resulted in an adjusted non-compensation ratio of 15% for the third quarter, compared to 18% in the prior-year period. The increase in non-compensation expenses was primarily a result of our acquisition of MarshBerry and focused investment in technology.

      Provision for Income Taxes

      The provision for income taxes was $7.2 million in the third quarter, representing an effective tax rate of 16%. On an adjusted basis, the provision for income taxes was $22.5 million in the third quarter, representing an adjusted effective tax rate of 31%.

      Talent

      We continue to make strategic investments in our business to strengthen our competitive advantages and deliver greater value to our clients. During the third quarter of 2026, we welcomed three Managing Directors through lateral hires, bringing the total number of Managing Directors to 163 firmwide.

      We remain equally focused on developing the next generation of leaders, investing in high-performing talent and fostering career advancements through internal promotion.

      Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation

      As of September 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $363.1 million and long-term debt of $101.9 million, resulting in net cash of $261.2 million. This compares to cash and cash equivalents of $320.2 million as of December 31, 2025.

      The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on December 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of December 1, 2026.

      Conference Call and Webcast Details

      Lincoln International will host a conference call beginning at 7:30 a.m. Central Time on November 5, 2026 to discuss third quarter results. To access the conference call, please call +1 (888) 660-6196 (toll-free domestic) or +1 (929) 203-1911 (international) using the following conference ID: LCLNQ326. The call will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website www.lcln.com, and accompanying materials will be posted prior to the conference call.  A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the call.

      About Lincoln International

      Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and public and private companies worldwide. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and opinions. With approximately 1,500 professionals in more than 30 offices across 14 countries, we combine perspective on the global private capital markets with deep industry expertise, market intelligence and strategic insights to deliver exceptional execution and build lasting client relationships.

      We periodically provide other information for investors on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.lcln.com. We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following the Company's press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.

      Forward-Looking Statements

      This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements often include words such as "may," "will," "would," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "targets," "commits," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to, statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, expected growth, future capital expenditures and debt service obligations. These statements are based on management's current expectations, beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance. They are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

      Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, risks related to retaining and recruiting talent, acquisitions and integration (including MarshBerry), changing market, economic and geopolitical conditions, revenue volatility, competition, cybersecurity and operational risks, extensive regulation, and our organizational structure. A further description of these and other risks can be found under "Risk Factors" in our final prospectus dated May 19, 2026 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on May 21, 2026, and as updated in our subsequent filings with the SEC. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business or results of operations. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

      Non-GAAP Financial Measures

      In addition to our financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), we consider certain adjusted (non-GAAP) measures in assessing the performance of our business. We recognize that these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations, including that they may be calculated differently by other companies or may be used under different circumstances or for different purposes, thereby affecting their comparability from company to company. In order to compensate for these and the other limitations, we do not consider these measures in isolation from or as alternatives to the comparable financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should be used in addition to and in conjunction with the results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP measures. The non-GAAP measures we use are adjusted compensation and benefits and adjusted compensation ratio, adjusted non-compensation and adjusted non-compensation ratio, adjusted operating income and adjusted operating income margin, adjusted other income, adjusted provision for income taxes and adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share and net cash.

      Management believes that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures together with comparable GAAP measures provides useful information to investors to enhance their ability to analyze our performance from period to period, enhance their overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to metrics used by our management in their financial and operational decision making. Internally, management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, along with GAAP financial measures, in evaluating our operating results and in making resource allocation and compensation decisions.

      We adjust for certain non-cash and other items that management believes are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. These adjustments include IPO-related items, such as equity award and partner conversion expenses, and transition-related amortization costs associated with debt repaid in connection with the IPO. These adjustments also include acquisition-related items, such as deferred retention and earnout expenses, and amortization of intangible assets recognized through purchase accounting.

      Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are calculated assuming all outstanding common units of Lincoln International, LP and minority interests have been exchanged for Class A common stock, resulting in all of the Company's income becoming subject to corporate-level tax. The adjusted provision for income taxes reflects this assumption and applies the applicable statutory tax rates in the relevant jurisdictions to each non-GAAP adjustment.

      For an explanation of the adjustments and a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures with the most directly comparable GAAP measures, see the tables and the related notes at the end of this release.

      Lincoln International, Inc.
      Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
      (Unaudited)  

      In thousands, except share amounts

      September 30,
      2026


      December 31,
      2025

      Assets




      Cash and cash equivalents

      $           363,085


      $           320,169

      Restricted cash

      4,769


      4,658

      Receivables:




      Client accounts receivable, net of allowance

      127,894


      160,225

      Related-party receivables

      6,280


      28,583

      Total receivables

      134,174


      188,808

      Prepaid expenses

      19,895


      17,458

      Other assets

      11,024


      12,013

      Property and equipment, net

      53,175


      57,597

      Other intangible assets, net

      65,687


      115,903

      Deferred tax assets

      75,009


      9,525

      Goodwill

      277,880


      274,470

      Right-of-use lease asset

      125,549


      117,537

      Total assets

      1,130,247


      1,118,138





      Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Stockholders' Equity




      Liabilities




      Compensation payable

      $           214,041


      $           138,404

      Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities

      88,138


      112,139

      Long-term debt

      101,862


      270,374

      Amount due pursuant to tax receivable agreement

      85,216


      —

      Income tax payable

      13,362


      9,770

      Lease liability

      156,322


      148,845

      Total liabilities

      658,941


      679,532





      Commitments and contingencies








      Redeemable noncontrolling interest

      7,300


      7,420





      Stockholders' Equity




      Partners' Equity

      —


      431,186

      Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (650,000,000 shares authorized,
      36,372,399 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2026, none authorized, issued,
      or outstanding at December 31, 2025)

      —


      —

      Class B common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (250,000,000 shares
      authorized, 28,596,847 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2026, none
      authorized, issued, or outstanding at December 31, 2025)

      —


      —

      Class C common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (100,000,000 shares
      authorized, 38,866,382 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2026, none
      authorized, issued, or outstanding at December 31, 2025)

      —


      —

      Additional paid-in-capital

      141,521


      —

      Retained earnings

      7,502


      —

      Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

      (205)


      —

      Total equity attributable to Lincoln International, Inc.

      148,818


      —

      Noncontrolling interest

      315,188


      —

      Total stockholders' equity

      464,006


      431,186





      Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders' equity

      $         1,130,247


      $         1,118,138

      Lincoln International, Inc.
      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 
      (Unaudited)


      Three Months Ended
      September 30,


      Nine Months Ended
      September 30,

      In thousands, except share amounts

      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Revenues:

      $      293,652


      $      186,714


      $      677,145


      $      468,580









      Expenses:








      Compensation and benefits

      186,938


      96,297


      428,817


      237,424

      Travel and related expenses

      10,344


      6,815


      28,114


      19,744

      Rent and occupancy

      8,397


      7,690


      24,475


      22,252

      Technology and information services

      6,564


      4,132


      16,515


      13,320

      Professional services and development

      9,273


      13,142


      36,270


      28,397

      Depreciation and amortization

      19,483


      2,405


      57,972


      23,961

      Other operating expenses, net

      8,373


      4,949


      50,635


      17,144

      Total expenses

      249,372


      135,430


      642,798


      362,242









      Total operating income

      44,280


      51,284


      34,347


      106,338









      Other income (expense), net

      775


      1,924


      (8,733)


      5,533









      Income before income taxes

      45,055


      53,208


      25,614


      111,871









      Provision for income taxes

      7,205


      2,853


      8,790


      4,024









      Net income

      37,850


      50,355


      16,824


      107,847









      Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

      27,915


      (285)


      6,434


      (1,220)









      Net income attributable to Lincoln International Inc.

      $         9,935


      $       50,640


      $       10,390


      $      109,067









      Other comprehensive income:








      Foreign currency translation adjustment

      (523)


      (993)


      (4,398)


      4,436









      Comprehensive income

      $       37,327


      $       49,362


      $       12,426


      $      112,283









      Net income per share attributable to holders of Class A
      common stock:








      Basic

      $          0.27


      $             —


      $          0.29


      $             —

      Diluted

      $          0.25


      $             —


      $          0.26


      $             —

      Weighted average shares of Class A common stock
      outstanding:








      Basic

      36,348,387


      —


      36,327,234


      —

      Diluted

      39,677,992


      —


      39,569,600


      —

      Lincoln International, Inc.
      Non-GAAP Financial Information 
      (Unaudited)  

      In thousands, except share amounts


      Three Months Ended
      September 30,




      Nine Months Ended
      September 30,




      2026


      2025


      Change


      2026


      2025


      Change

      Total revenues


      $     293,652


      $     186,714


      57 %


      $     677,145


      $     468,580


      45 %

      Adjusted expenses:













      Adjusted compensation and benefits


      178,998


      127,949


      40 %


      413,635


      301,031


      37 %

      Adjusted non-compensation


      42,742


      33,602


      27 %


      118,899


      99,334


      20 %

      Adjusted operating income


      71,912


      25,162


      186 %


      144,611


      68,215


      112 %

      Adjusted income tax


      22,537


      7,042


      220 %


      43,040


      19,175


      124 %

      Adjusted net income


      $      50,150


      $      20,044


      150 %


      $      95,799


      $      54,574


      76 %














      Adjusted diluted earnings per share


      $          0.46


      $             —




      $          0.87


      $             —



      Adjusted diluted share count


      110,214,863


      —




      110,214,863


      —
















      Adjusted ratios and margin













      Adjusted compensation ratio


      61.0 %


      68.5 %




      61.1 %


      64.2 %



      Adjusted non-compensation ratio


      14.6 %


      18.0 %




      17.6 %


      21.2 %



      Adjusted operating margin


      24.5 %


      13.5 %




      21.4 %


      14.6 %



      Adjusted effective tax rate


      31.0 %


      26.0 %




      31.0 %


      26.0 %




      For an explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see "Notes to Reconcile GAAP to Adjusted
      (non-GAAP) Financial Information" at the end of this release.

      Lincoln International, Inc.
      Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Financial Information 
      (Unaudited) 

      In thousands, except share amounts

      Three Months Ended September 30, 2026


      Three Months Ended September 30, 2025

      U.S. GAAP


      Adjustments


      Adjusted


      U.S. GAAP


      Adjustments

      Adjusted
















      Total revenues

      293,652


      —




      293,652


      186,714


      —



      186,714

      Expenses















      Compensation and benefits

      186,938


      (7,940)


      a, b


      178,998


      96,297


      31,652

      g


      127,949

      Non-compensation

      62,434


      (19,692)


      c, d


      42,742


      39,133


      (5,531)

      c


      33,602

      Operating income

      44,280


      27,632




      71,912


      51,284


      (26,122)



      25,162

      Other (expense) / income

      775


      —




      775


      1,924


      —



      1,924

      Income before income taxes

      45,055


      27,632




      72,687


      53,208


      (26,122)



      27,086

      Provision for income taxes

      7,205


      15,332


      e


      22,537


      2,853


      4,189

      e


      7,042

      Net income

      37,850


      12,300




      50,150


      50,355


      (30,311)



      20,044

      Net income attributable to
      noncontrolling interests

      27,915


      (27,915)


      f


      —


      (285)


      285

      h


      —

      Net income attributable to Lincoln
      International Inc.

      $     9,935


      $  40,215




      $    50,150


      $  50,640


      $ (30,596)



      $      20,044
















      Net income attributable to holders of
      shares of Class A common stock per
      share:















      Diluted

      $       0.25






      $       0.46


      $       —





      $           —
















      Weighted-average shares of Class
      A common stock outstanding















      Diluted

      39,677,992




      f


      110,214,863


      —





      —


      Notes to Reconcile GAAP to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Financial Information:

      a)

      Reflects IPO Equity Awards expense of $4.8 million in 3Q26.

      b)

      Reflects acquisition-related deferred retention and earnout expenses of $3.2 million in 3Q26.

      c)

      Reflects acquisition-related costs and amortization of intangible assets from our acquisitions of $16.8 million in 3Q26 and $5.5 million in 3Q25.

      d)

      Reflects IPO legal, consulting and other expenses of $2.9 million in 3Q26.

      e)

      Reflects illustrative result as if 100% of the Company's income is being taxed at non-GAAP full-year estimated tax rate.

      f)

      Assumes all outstanding common units of Lincoln International, LP have been exchanged for Class A common stock and that all outstanding

      shares of Class B and Class C common stock have been canceled as a result of such exchange.

      g)

      Reflects IPO-related partner compensation expense conversion of $31.7 million in 3Q25. Prior to the IPO, certain partners received recurring

      and performance-based distributions that were not recognized as compensation expense under the former partnership structure. Following the

      IPO, those individuals became employees, and the related payments are recognized as compensation expense. The adjustment reflects the

      estimated impact of applying the current corporate structure to the comparable prior-year period to improve period-over-period comparability.

      h)

      Relates to a noncontrolling interest in a foreign subsidiary that was purchased in 4Q25 and is now wholly-owned.

      Lincoln International, Inc.
      Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Financial Information 
      (Unaudited) 

      In thousands, except share amounts

      Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026


      Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

      U.S. GAAP


      Adjustments


      Adjusted


      U.S. GAAP


      Adjustments


      Adjusted

















      Total revenues

      $  677,145


      —




      $   677,145


      $         468,580


      —




      $  468,580

      Expenses
















      Compensation and benefits

      428,817


      (15,182)


      a, b, i, k


      413,635


      237,424


      63,607


      b, i


      301,031

      Non-compensation

      213,981


      (95,082)


      c, d, e


      118,899


      124,818


      (25,484)


      d, e


      99,334

      Operating income

      34,347


      110,264




      144,611


      106,338


      (38,123)




      68,215

      Other (expense) / income

      (8,733)


      2,961


      f


      (5,772)


      5,533


      —




      5,533

      Income before income taxes

      25,614


      113,225




      138,839


      111,871


      (38,123)




      73,748

      Provision for income taxes

      8,790


      34,250


      g


      43,040


      4,024


      15,151


      g


      19,175

      Net income

      16,824


      78,975




      95,799


      107,847


      (53,273)




      54,574

      Net income attributable to
      noncontrolling interests

      6,434


      (6,434)


      h


      —


      (1,220)


      1,220


      j


      —

      Net income attributable to Lincoln
      International Inc.

      $   10,390


      $  85,409




      $    95,799


      $         109,067


      $ (54,493)




      $    54,574

















      Net income attributable to holders of
      shares of Class A common stock per
      share
















      Diluted

      $      0.26






      $      0.87


      $      —






      $        —

      Weighted-average shares of Class A
      common stock outstanding
















      Diluted

      39,569,600




      h


      110,214,863


      —






      —


      Notes to Reconcile GAAP to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Financial Information:

      a)

      Reflects IPO Equity Awards expense of $6.5 million in YTD 3Q26.

      b)

      Reflects acquisition-related deferred retention and earnout expenses of $11.1 million in YTD 3Q26 and $4.2 million in YTD 3Q25.

      c)

      Reflects YTD 3Q26 expense of $28.7 million related to Liquidity Event Shares, which were issued following the IPO.

      d)

      Reflects acquisition-related costs and amortization of intangible assets recognized in purchase accounting from our acquisitions of $50.9 million in

      YTD 3Q26 and $22.6 million in YTD 3Q25.

      e)

      Reflects IPO-related legal, consulting and other expenses of $15.5 million in YTD 3Q26 and $2.9 million in YTD 3Q25.

      f)

      Reflects partial extinguishment of debt issuance costs at IPO of $3.0 million in YTD 3Q26.

      g)

      Reflects illustrative result as if 100% of the Company's income is being taxed at non-GAAP full-year estimated tax rate.

      h)

      Assumes all outstanding common units of Lincoln International, LP have been exchanged for Class A common stock and that all outstanding shares

      of Class B and Class C common stock have been canceled as a result of such exchange.

      i)

      Reflects IPO-related partner compensation expense conversion of $5.2 million in YTD 3Q26 and $67.9 million in YTD 3Q25. Prior to the IPO, certain

      partners received recurring and performance-based distributions that were not recognized as compensation expense under the former partnership

      structure. Following the IPO, those individuals became employees, and the related payments are recognized as compensation expense. The

      adjustment reflects the estimated impact of applying the current corporate structure to the comparable prior-year period to improve period-over-period

      comparability.

      j)

      Relates to a noncontrolling interest in a foreign subsidiary that was purchased in 4Q25 and is now wholly-owned.

      k)

      Reflects IPO-related adjustment to stock compensation expense of $2.9 million in YTD 3Q26. The adjustment reflects the estimated impact of changes

      to equity compensation and related deferrals resulting from the conversion to a corporate structure upon the IPO, improving comparability with 

      post-IPO periods.

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