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KCG ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2015 RESULTS


KCG ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS OF $0.24 PER DILUTED SHARE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2015

KCG reports consolidated revenues of $377.0 million
and pre-tax earnings of $35.4 million for the quarter

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey - October 30, 2015 - KCG Holdings, Inc. (KCG) today reported consolidated earnings of $21.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015. Included in the $35.4 million of pre-tax income are asset writedowns and other real estate related charges of $34.0 million. Excluding these items, on a non-GAAP basis, third quarter 2015 pre-tax income was $69.4 million. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is included in Exhibit 4.

Select Financial Results

($ in thousands, except EPS)

From Continuing Operations

3Q15

2Q15

3Q14

GAAP Revenues

377,036

261,882

272,302

Non-GAAP revenues*

377,036

261,882

257,197

Trading revenues, net

277,677

170,750

150,865

Commissions and fees

95,027

87,370

102,663

GAAP pre-tax income (loss)

35,419

(57,114)

(15,235)

GAAP EPS

0.24

(0.18)

(0.09)

Non-GAAP pre-tax income (loss)*

69,448

3,068

(19,518)

* See Exhibit 4 for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results

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Third Quarter Highlights

  • Market making set a new quarterly high for exchange-listed U.S. equity share volume and gained approximately two percentage points in market share of retail SEC Rule 605 U.S. equity share volume from the second quarter 2015

  • Average daily algorithmic execution U.S. equity share volume attributable to institutional clients grew quarter over quarter and year over year

  • Consolidated legacy direct-to-client market making brands Knight Link (U.S. equities), Get Direct (U.S. Treasuries) and FXMM (currencies) under the KCG Acknowledge brand

  • Repurchased 1.2 million shares of KCG Class A Common Stock for $12.2 million

  • Non-GAAP pre-tax income rose 76 percent year to date compared to the first nine months of 2014 while total shares outstanding declined by approximately 21 percent

Daniel Coleman, Chief Executive Officer of KCG, said, "KCG generated strong financial results in the third quarter of 2015 amid an upturn in market conditions in the U.S. equity market. The performance was driven by KCG market making in U.S. equities as well as agency-based trading on behalf of institutional clients. The results for the quarter were lowered due to writedowns for the consolidation of current real estate as well as expenses attributable to the corporate relocation. Notwithstanding, we produced significant growth in non-GAAP pre-tax income while continuing to reduce our total shares outstanding."

Market Making
The Market Making segment encompasses direct-to-client and non-client, exchange-based market making across multiple asset classes and is an active participant in all major cash, options and futures markets in the U.S., Europe and Asia. During the third quarter of 2015, the segment generated total revenues of $299.8 million and pre-tax income of $85.4 million. Excluding expenses related to asset writedowns of $4.4 million, the segment generated pre-tax income of $89.8 million.

During the third quarter of 2015, consolidated U.S. equity dollar volume and realized volatility for the S&P 500 rose sharply. KCG market making set a new quarterly high for exchange-listed share volume and gained approximately two percentage points in market share of retail SEC Rule 605-eligible U.S. equity share volume in spite of continued strong competition. Spreads in U.S. equities widened during August as a result of the market volatility. The results for the segment were negatively impacted by the modest deterioration in market volumes of Asian and European equities.

Mr. Coleman commented, "The market conditions in U.S. equities drove the performance of KCG direct-to-client and non-client market making. In particular, we witnessed a period of elevated, broad-based, intraday volatility in August, which served as a reminder of the significant operational leverage this firm possesses in active markets. We continue to work to diversify and attain scale in strategic asset classes."

In the second quarter of 2015, the segment generated total revenues of $192.3 million and pre-tax income of $4.4 million. Excluding expenses related to accelerated stock-based compensation of $19.8 million, the segment generated pre-tax income of $24.2 million.

In the third quarter of 2014, the segment generated total revenues of $166.6 million and a pre-tax loss of $8.0 million. Excluding expenses related to a reduction in workforce and other employee separations of $2.8 million, the segment generated a pre-tax loss of $5.2 million.

Select Trade Statistics: U.S. Equity Market Making

3Q15

2Q15

3Q14

Average daily dollar volume traded ($ millions)

31,517

27,883

24,726

Average daily trades (thousands)

4,025

3,550

3,326

Average daily shares traded (millions)

4,823

5,785

5,787

NYSE and NASDAQ shares traded

985

885

727

OTC Bulletin Board and OTC Market shares traded

3,838

4,900

5,060

Average revenue capture per U.S. equity dollar value traded (bps)

1.27

0.80

0.75

Global Execution Services
The Global Execution Services segment comprises agency execution services and trading venues. During the third quarter of 2015, the segment generated total revenues of $69.7 million and a pre-tax loss of $1.1 million.

During the third quarter of 2015, institutional trading activity in U.S. equities increased market-wide. Quarter over quarter, KCG grew algorithmic execution and sales trading volume from institutional clients as well as KCG MatchIt ATS volume.

Mr. Coleman commented, "Algorithmic execution on behalf of clients as well as high-touch sales trading performed well given the heightened institutional trading activity in U.S. equities. Algorithmic execution continued to onboard new institutional clients and generate additive trade volumes and revenues. During the quarter, 13 institutional clients began using KCG algorithms and we onboarded an additional 12 new institutional investors as clients. Algorithmic execution volume from institutional clients rose 7 percent quarter over quarter and 30 percent year over year."

In the second quarter of 2015, the segment generated total revenues of $63.5 million and a pre-tax loss of $9.9 million. Excluding expenses related to accelerated stock-based compensation of $8.2 million, the segment generated a pre-tax loss of $1.7 million.

In the third quarter of 2014, the segment generated total revenues of $79.2 million and a pre-tax loss of $1.7 million. Excluding expenses related to a reduction in workforce and other employee separations of $3.6 million, the segment generated pre-tax income of $1.9 million.

Select Trade Statistics: Agency Execution and Trading Venues

3Q15

2Q15

3Q14

Average daily KCG algorithmic trading and order routing
U.S. equities shares traded (millions)

316.8

287.0

248.2

Average daily KCG BondPoint fixed income par value
traded ($ millions)

130.5

138.3

126.0

Corporate and Other
The Corporate and Other segment includes strategic investments and corporate overhead expenses. During the third quarter of 2015, the segment generated total revenues of $7.6 million and a pre-tax loss of $49.0 million. Excluding writedown of assets and other real estate related charges of $29.7 million, the segment generated a pre-tax loss of $19.3 million.

In the second quarter of 2015, the segment generated total revenues of $6.0 million and a pre-tax loss of $51.6 million. Excluding expenses related to accelerated stock-based compensation of $0.8 million, a debt make-whole premium of $16.5 million, writedown of capitalized debt costs of $8.5 million, and other real estate related charges of $6.3 million, the segment generated a pre-tax loss of $19.4 million.

In the third quarter of 2014, the segment generated total revenues of $26.5 million and a pre-tax loss of $5.5 million. Excluding a net gain related to the tradeMONSTER combination with OptionsHouse of $15.1 million and expenses related to a reduction in workforce and other employee separations of $4.2 million and a lease loss accrual of $0.3 million, the segment generated a pre-tax loss of $16.2 million.

Financial Condition
As of September 30, 2015, KCG had $628.2 million in cash and cash equivalents. Total outstanding debt was $495.4 million. The Company had $1.48 billion in stockholders` equity, equivalent to a book value of $15.95 per share and tangible book value of $14.40 per share based on total shares outstanding of 92.5 million, including restricted stock units.

KCG`s headcount was 1,033 full-time employees at September 30, 2015 compared to 1,045 at June 30, 2015.

During the third quarter of 2015, KCG repurchased 1.2 million shares for approximately $12.2 million under the Company`s stock repurchase program.

Conference Call
KCG will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2015 financial results starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time today, October 30, 2015. To access the call, dial 888-801-6507 (domestic) or 913-312-1424 (international) and enter passcode 202677. In addition, the call will be webcast at http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/9d4qz3ey/lan/en. Following the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available by selecting a number based on country of origin from a list posted at: https://replaynumbers.conferencinghub.com/index.aspx?confid=202677&passcode=202677 and entering passcode 202677.

Additional information for investors, including a presentation of the third quarter financial results, can be found at http://investors.kcg.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Presentations
KCG believes that certain non-GAAP financial presentations, when taken into consideration with the corresponding GAAP financial presentations, are important in understanding operating results. Selected financial information is included in the non-GAAP financial presentations for the three months ended September 30, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014. KCG believes the presentations provide a meaningful summary of revenues and results of operations for each of the three and nine month periods. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP results are included in the schedules in Exhibit 4.

About KCG
KCG is a leading independent securities firm offering investors and clients a range of services designed to address trading needs across asset classes, product types and time zones. The firm combines advanced technology with exceptional client service across market making, agency execution and venues. KCG has multiple access points to trade global equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities via voice or automated execution. www.kcg.com

Certain statements contained herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "target," "estimate," "continue," "positions," "prospects" or "potential," by future conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may," or by variations of such words or by similar expressions. These "forward-looking statements" are not historical facts and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about KCG`s industry, management`s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict including, without limitation, risks associated with: (i) the strategic business combination (the "Mergers") of Knight Capital Group, Inc. ("Knight") and GETCO Holding Company, LLC ("GETCO"); (ii) difficulties and delays in fully realizing cost savings and other benefits of the Mergers and the inability to manage trading strategy performance and sustain revenue and earnings growth; (iii) the sale of KCG Hotspot; (iv) changes in market structure, legislative, regulatory or financial reporting rules, including the increased focus by Congress, federal and state regulators, the SRO`s and the media on market structure issues, and in particular, the scrutiny of high frequency trading, alternative trading systems, market fragmentation, colocation, access to market data feeds, and remuneration arrangements such as payment for order flow and exchange fee structures; (v) past or future changes to KCG`s organizational structure and management; (vi) KCG`s ability to develop competitive new products and services in a timely manner and the acceptance of such products and services by KCG`s customers and potential customers; (vii) KCG`s ability to keep up with technological changes; (viii) KCG`s ability to effectively identify and manage market risk, operational and technology risk (such as the events that affected Knight on August 1, 2012), legal risk, liquidity risk, reputational risk, counterparty and credit risk, international risk, regulatory risk, and compliance risk; (ix) the cost and other effects of material contingencies, including litigation contingencies, and any adverse judicial, administrative or arbitral rulings or proceedings; (x) the effects of increased competition and KCG`s ability to maintain and expand market share; and (xi) the announced plan to relocate KCG`s global headquarters from Jersey City, NJ to New York, NY. The list above is not exhaustive. Because forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, the actual results and performance of KCG may materially differ from the results expressed or implied by such statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise required by law, KCG also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made herein. Readers should carefully review the risks and uncertainties disclosed in KCG`s reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those detailed under "Certain Factors Affecting Results of Operations" in the MD&A and in "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of KCG `s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and in Part II, Item 1A of the Company`s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, and in other reports or documents KCG files with, or furnishes to, the SEC from time to time. This information should be read in conjunction with KCG`s Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter-ended June 30, 2015, and in other reports or documents KCG files with, or furnishes to, the SEC from time to time.

CONTACTS

Sophie Sohn

Jonathan Mairs

Communications & Marketing

Investor Relations

312-931-2299

201-356-1529

media@kcg.com

jmairs@kcg.com


KCG HOLDINGS, INC.

Exhibit 1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

For the three months ended

September 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Revenues

Trading revenues, net

$

277,677

$

170,750

$

150,865

Commissions and fees

95,027

87,370

102,663

Interest, net

(1,080)

(596)

139

Investment income and other, net

5,412

4,358

18,635

Total revenues

377,036

261,882

272,302

Expenses

Employee compensation and benefits

121,597

109,471

95,307

Execution and clearance fees

67,502

62,598

74,058

Communications and data processing

35,256

34,240

38,576

Depreciation and amortization

23,813

20,726

20,298

Payments for order flow

17,121

14,935

15,377

Debt interest expense

9,117

9,989

7,714

Collateralized financing interest

8,617

8,859

7,330

Occupancy and equipment rentals

7,472

7,474

7,672

Professional fees

4,406

5,694

7,161

Business development

1,846

3,025

3,163

Debt extinguishment charges

-

25,006

-

Writedown of assets and other real estate related charges

34,029

6,327

301

Other

10,841

10,652

10,580

Total expenses

341,617

318,996

287,537

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

35,419

(57,114)

(15,235)

Income tax expense (benefit)

13,482

(37,952)

(5,796)

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

21,937

(19,162)

(9,439)

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

-

-

(177)

Net Income (loss)

$

21,937

$

(19,162)

$

(9,616)

Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

$

0.24

$

(0.18)

$

(0.09)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

$

0.24

$

(0.18)

$

(0.09)

Basic loss per share from discontinued operations

$

-

$

-

$

-

Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations

$

-

$

-

$

-

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$

0.24

$

(0.18)

$

(0.09)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

0.24

$

(0.18)

$

(0.09)

Shares used in computation of basic earnings (loss) per share

91,134

108,588

110,376

Shares used in computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share

92,079

108,588

110,376


KCG HOLDINGS, INC.

Exhibit 1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the nine months ended

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Revenues

Trading revenues, net

$

657,222

$

615,942

Commissions and fees

282,358

319,696

Interest, net

(1,699)

798

Investment income and other, net

397,193

33,656

Total revenues

1,335,074

970,092

Expenses

Employee compensation and benefits

337,786

321,056

Execution and clearance fees

198,573

222,801

Communications and data processing

103,260

113,651

Depreciation and amortization

65,154

60,224

Payments for order flow

47,277

55,485

Debt interest expense

27,569

24,735

Collateralized financing interest

25,932

19,887

Occupancy and equipment rentals

22,286

24,192

Professional fees

21,281

19,900

Business development

6,728

7,455

Debt extinguishment charges

25,006

9,552

Writedown of assets and other real estate related charges

40,488

2,508

Other

29,301

29,990

Total expenses

950,641

911,436

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

384,433

58,656

Income tax expense

132,357

22,191

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

252,076

36,465

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

-

(1,497)

Net Income

$

252,076

$

34,968

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

$

2.42

$

0.32

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

2.36

$

0.31

Basic loss per share from discontinued operations

$

-

$

(0.01)

Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations

$

-

$

(0.01)

Basic earnings per share

$

2.42

$

0.31

Diluted earnings per share

$

2.36

$

0.30

Shares used in computation of basic earnings (loss) per share

104,244

113,680

Shares used in computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share

106,816

117,127


KCG HOLDINGS, INC.

Exhibit 2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

December 31, 2014

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

628,150

$

578,768

Cash and cash equivalents segregated under federal and other regulations

8,400

3,361

Financial instruments owned, at fair value:

Equities

2,440,852

2,479,910

Listed options

194,068

144,586

Debt securities

214,695

82,815

Other financial instruments

284

60

Total financial instruments owned, at fair value

2,849,899

2,707,371

Collateralized agreements:

Securities borrowed

1,619,512

1,632,062

Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations

1,010,725

1,188,833

Fixed assets and leasehold improvements, less

accumulated depreciation and amortization

99,085

134,051

Investments

111,733

100,726

Goodwill and Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization

142,807

152,594

Deferred tax asset, net

180,558

154,759

Assets of business held for sale

-

40,484

Other assets

199,301

137,645

Total assets

$

6,850,170

$

6,830,654

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value:

Equities

$

1,948,136

$

2,069,342

Listed options

143,610

115,362

Debt securities

228,277

101,003

Total financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value

2,320,023

2,285,707

Collateralized financings:

Securities loaned

769,140

707,744

Financial instruments sold under agreements to repurcahse

1,113,751

933,576

Total collateralized financings

1,882,891

1,641,320

Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations

315,078

676,089

Payable to customers

20,793

22,110

Accrued compensation expense

132,057

114,559

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

143,300

136,977

Income taxes payable

62,062

-

Capital lease obligations

3,221

6,700

Liabilities of business held for sale

-

2,356

Debt

495,372

422,259

Total liabilities

5,374,797

5,308,077

Equity

Class A Common Stock

1,061

1,275

Additional paid-in capital

1,435,073

1,369,298

Retained earnings

195,091

272,780

Treasury stock, at cost

(156,159)

(122,909)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

307

2,133

Total equity

1,475,373

1,522,577

Total liabilities and equity

$

6,850,170

$

6,830,654


KCG HOLDINGS, INC.

Exhibit 3

PRE-TAX EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT*

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

For the three months ended

September 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

Market Making

Revenues

$

299,755

$

192,328

$

166,620

Expenses

214,336

187,926

174,653

Pre-tax earnings (loss)

85,419

4,402

(8,033)

Global Execution Services

Revenues

69,713

63,522

79,218

Expenses

70,763

73,459

80,882

Pre-tax loss

(1,050)

(9,937)

(1,664)

Corporate and Other

Revenues

7,568

6,032

26,464

Expenses

56,519

57,611

32,002

Pre-tax loss

(48,951)

(51,579)

(5,538)

Consolidated

Revenues

377,036

261,882

272,302

Expenses

341,617

318,996

287,537

Pre-tax earnings (loss)

$

35,419

$

(57,114)

$

(15,235)

* Totals may not add due to rounding.


KCG HOLDINGS, INC.

Exhibit 3 (Continued)

PRE-TAX EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT*

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

For the nine months ended

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

Market Making

Revenues

$

716,631

$

662,412

Expenses

587,471

558,409

Pre-tax earnings

129,160

104,003

Global Execution Services

Revenues

597,502

252,341

Expenses

227,430

251,253

Pre-tax earnings

370,072

1,088

Corporate and Other

Revenues

20,941

55,339

Expenses

135,740

101,774

Pre-tax loss

(114,799)

(46,435)

Consolidated

Revenues

1,335,074

970,092

Expenses

950,641

911,436

Pre-tax earnings

$

384,433

$

58,656

* Totals may not add due to rounding.


KCG HOLDINGS, INC.

Exhibit 4

Regulation G Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures (Continuing operations)*

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)


Three months ended September 30, 2015

Market Making

Global Execution Services

Corporate and Other

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Pre-Tax to Non-GAAP Pre-Tax:

GAAP Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

85,419

$

(1,050)

$

(48,951)

$

35,419

Other real estate related charges

-

-

28,825

28,825

Writedown of assets

4,379

-

825

5,204

Non-GAAP Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

89,798

$

(1,050)

$

(19,301)

$

69,448

Three months ended June 30, 2015

Market Making

Global Execution Services

Corporate and Other

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Pre-Tax to Non-GAAP Pre-Tax:

GAAP Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

4,402

$

(9,937)

$

(51,579)

$

(57,114)

Accelerated stock-based compensation

19,844

8,202

803

28,849

Debt make-whole premium

-

-

16,500

16,500

Writedown of capitalized debt costs

-

-

8,506

8,506

Other real estate related charges

-

-

6,327

6,327

Non-GAAP Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

24,246

$

(1,735)

$

(19,443)

$

3,068

Three months ended September 30, 2014

Market Making

Global Execution Services

Corporate and Other

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Revenues to Non-GAAP Revenues:

GAAP Revenues

$

166,620

$

79,218

$

26,464

$

272,302

Net gain related to tradeMONSTER combination with OptionsHouse

-

-

(15,105)

(15,105)

Non- GAAP Revenues

$

166,620

$

79,218

$

11,359

$

257,197

Three months ended September 30, 2014

Market Making

Global Execution Services

Corporate and Other

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Pre-Tax to Non-GAAP Pre-Tax:

GAAP Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

$

(8,033)

$

(1,664)

$

(5,538)

$

(15,235)

Net gain related to tradeMONSTER combination with OptionsHouse

-

-

(15,105)

(15,105)

Compensation related to reduction in workforce and other employee separations

2,786

3,577

4,158

10,521

Other real estate related charges

-

-

301

301

Non GAAP (Loss) Income from continuing operations before income taxes

$

(5,247)

$

1,913

$

(16,184)

$

(19,518)

Nine months ended September 30, 2015

Market Making

Global Execution Services

Corporate and Other

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Revenues to Non-GAAP Revenues:

GAAP Revenues

$

716,631

$

597,502

$

20,941

$

1,335,074

Gain on sale of KCG Hotspot

-

(385,026)

-

(385,026)

Non- GAAP Revenues

$

716,631

$

212,476

$

20,941

$

950,048

Nine months ended September 30, 2015

Market Making

Global Execution Services

Corporate and Other

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Pre-Tax to Non-GAAP Pre-Tax:

GAAP Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

129,160

$

370,072

$

(114,799)

$

384,433

Gain on sale of KCG Hotspot

-

(385,026)

-

(385,026)

Accelerated stock-based compensation

19,844

8,202

803

28,849

Debt make-whole premium

-

-

16,500

16,500

Writedown of capitalized debt costs

-

-

8,506

8,506

Professional fees related to the sale of KCG Hotspot

-

6,736

-

6,736

Other real estate related charges

-

-

35,284

35,284

Writedown of assets

4,379

-

825

5,204

Compensation expense related to the sale of KCG Hotspot

-

4,457

-

4,457

Non-GAAP Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

153,383

$

4,441

$

(52,881)

$

104,943

Nine months ended September 30, 2014

Market Making

Global Execution Services

Corporate and Other

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Revenues to Non-GAAP Revenues:

GAAP Revenues

$

662,412

$

252,341

$

55,339

$

970,092

Net gain related to tradeMONSTER combination with OptionsHouse

-

-

(15,105)

(15,105)

Income resulting from the merger of BATS and Direct Edge, net

-

-

(9,644)

(9,644)

Non- GAAP Revenues

$

662,412

$

252,341

$

30,590

$

945,343

Nine months ended September 30, 2014

Market Making

Global Execution Services

Corporate and Other

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Pre-Tax to Non-GAAP Pre-Tax:

GAAP Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

104,003

$

1,088

$

(46,435)

$

58,656

Net gain related to tradeMONSTER combination with OptionsHouse

-

-

(15,105)

(15,105)

Income resulting from the merger of BATS and Direct Edge, net

-

-

(9,644)

(9,644)

Compensation related to reduction in workforce and other employee separations

3,169

5,463

4,958

13,590

Writedown of capitalized debt costs

-

-

9,552

9,552

Other real estate related charges

811

-

1,697

2,508

Non GAAP Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

107,983

$

6,551

$

(54,977)

$

59,557

* Totals may not add due to rounding




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