10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2007

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2007

Filed June 15, 2007For Securities:IBKR

Summary

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) reported its first quarter results for 2007. The company experienced a slight increase in net revenues to $330.8 million, driven by growth in commissions and execution fees, as well as net interest income, which more than offset a decline in trading gains. Trading gains decreased by 12% year-over-year, partly due to unusual options activity preceding corporate announcements that negatively impacted market-making operations. However, the electronic brokerage segment saw robust growth, with total daily average revenue trades (DARTs) increasing by 28% and customer accounts up 22%. This period marked a significant transition for the company, culminating in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on May 9, 2007, and a related recapitalization. The financial statements presented are for IBG LLC and its subsidiaries on a pre-IPO basis, meaning they do not reflect the full impact of being a public company or U.S. corporate federal income taxes. Pro forma figures are provided to illustrate the post-IPO financial picture, showing a lower pro forma net income compared to the historical results, largely due to the impact of U.S. corporate taxes and minority interest. Liquidity remains strong with substantial assets consisting of marketable securities and collateralized receivables. The company maintained compliance with all regulatory capital requirements across its global operations. Looking ahead, IBKR anticipates continued growth in its brokerage business following the IPO and is investing in technology infrastructure, including a new data center.

Key Highlights

  • 1Net revenues increased by 1% to $330.8 million in Q1 2007 compared to Q1 2006.
  • 2Trading gains decreased by 12% year-over-year, primarily impacted by unusual options activity affecting market-making results.
  • 3Electronic brokerage segment showed strong growth with total DARTs up 28% and customer accounts increasing by 22%.
  • 4The company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on May 9, 2007, following the period covered by this report.
  • 5Financial statements are presented on a pre-IPO, IBG LLC basis, and do not reflect U.S. federal corporate income taxes.
  • 6Pro forma earnings per share were $0.31 for Q1 2007, down from $0.34 in Q1 2006, reflecting expected tax impacts of the public structure.
  • 7The company maintained compliance with all global regulatory capital requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The financial statements in this report are for IBG LLC and its subsidiaries for the period ending March 31, 2007, and reflect the company's pre-IPO structure. They do not include the effects of U.S. federal corporate income taxes or the minority interest that will exist post-IPO. Pro forma financial information is provided to give investors a sense of what the company's financial performance might look like as a public entity with the new tax structure.

Trading gains decreased by 12% primarily due to unusual options trading activity in anticipation of corporate announcements. This activity negatively impacted the company's market-making operations, leading to less favorable positions before significant price movements.

The company maintains a highly liquid balance sheet with most assets consisting of marketable securities and collateralized receivables. It also utilizes senior notes and a committed senior secured revolving credit facility to ensure sufficient liquidity and regulatory capital. The company reported compliance with all its regulatory capital requirements.

Interactive Brokers operates in two main segments: Market Making (through Timber Hill subsidiaries) and Electronic Brokerage (through Interactive Brokers subsidiaries). The Market Making segment saw a decrease in net revenues primarily due to lower trading gains. The Electronic Brokerage segment experienced strong growth, with increased commissions, execution fees, and net interest income, driven by higher customer trading volumes and account growth.