PJT · PJT Partners
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The company linked the quarter's decline to fewer deal completions, which can shift between quarters. Still, nine-month sales, pretax profit, and adjusted EPS were records, and management expects record results across all three main businesses this year. Cash of $766 million, no debt, and a $0.25 quarterly dividend provide support. Higher non-compensation costs and the weaker quarter temper that strength. The company is also recruiting partners to expand its advisory work, but those future hires do not erase the mixed results.