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Rothschild & Co | Annual Report 2017
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Key figures
Rothschild & Co provides independent advice
on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as
investment and private wealth and asset
management solutions to large institutions,
families, individuals and governments,
worldwide.
With approximately 3,500 talented employees
on the ground in over 40 countries around the
world, we deliver a unique global perspective.
As a family-controlled business that has been
at the centre of the world’s financial markets
for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled
network of experts and are known for our track
record of outstanding execution in financial
services.
Our integrated global network of trusted
professionals and decision-makers provide
in-depth market intelligence, meaning we can
be closer to current issues than any other global
financial institution in our core markets.
Informed by experience yet not limited by
convention, we are able to separate insight
from information and access opportunities
for our clients from a unique angle.
It is this scale, local knowledge and intellectual
capital that allow us to provide a distinct
perspective and effective long-term solutions
for our partners.
A distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference
(1) As a result of the change in financial year from 31 March to 31 December, the financial year 2017 spanned only nine months (April to December 2017). To facilitate the understanding of the activity,
Rothschild & Co presented its results for the full calendar year 2017 compared to the calendar year of 2016.
(2) Excluding exceptional items. For more information, please refer to page 46.
Revenues
€1,910m
+12%
Operating income
€456m
+18%
Shareholders’ equity – Group share
€1,912m
+24%
Net profit – Group share
(2)
€247m
+35%
EPS
(2)
(Earnings Per Share)
€3.33
+25%
ROTE
(2)
(Return On Tangible Equity)
17.2%
+19%
Key gures for the 12 months to December 2017
(versus 12 months to December 2016)
(1)