10-Q/APeriod: Q1 FY2006

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2006

Filed August 3, 2006For Securities:JPMJPM-PCJPM-PDJPM-PKJPM-PLJPM-PMJPM-PJAMJBVYLD

Summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) reported strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006, with net income soaring to $3.08 billion, a significant increase from $2.26 billion in the same period of the prior year. This growth was driven by a substantial rise in total net revenue to $15.24 billion, up from $13.65 billion year-over-year. The company's balance sheet also expanded, with total assets reaching $1.27 trillion as of March 31, 2006, an increase from $1.20 trillion at the end of 2005. Key drivers for the improved performance included robust noninterest revenue, which grew to $10.18 billion, and a notable increase in income before income tax expense. The company also saw a significant increase in its provision for credit losses, but this was outpaced by revenue growth. The firm's diluted earnings per share improved to $0.86 from $0.63 in the prior year's quarter. This report also includes an amendment to restate the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for prior periods due to a reclassification of certain loan-related cash flows, which does not impact net income or total assets.

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income increased significantly to $3.08 billion for the first quarter of 2006, up from $2.26 billion in the first quarter of 2005.
  • 2Total net revenue grew to $15.24 billion for the quarter, an increase from $13.65 billion in the prior year's comparable period.
  • 3Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.86 for the quarter, compared to $0.63 in the first quarter of 2005.
  • 4Total assets expanded to $1.27 trillion as of March 31, 2006, from $1.20 trillion as of December 31, 2005.
  • 5Noninterest revenue showed strong performance, reaching $10.18 billion for the quarter.
  • 6The company is filing an amendment to restate its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for prior periods due to a reclassification of certain loan cash flows; this restatement does not affect reported net income or total assets.
  • 7The firm completed several strategic acquisitions and entered into new agreements, including the acquisition of Kohl's private label credit card portfolio and Collegiate Funding Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

The amendment is primarily to restate the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the quarterly periods of 2005 and the first quarter of 2006. This restatement is due to the misclassification of cash flows related to certain residential mortgages and other loans that were originated or purchased with the intent to sell, which should have been classified as operating activities rather than investing activities. This change does not impact the company's reported net income, earnings per share, total assets, or regulatory capital.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. experienced strong revenue growth. Total net revenue increased to $15.24 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2006, from $13.65 billion for the same period in 2005. This growth was driven by an increase in noninterest revenue to $10.18 billion and a rise in net interest income, although net interest income slightly decreased to $5.06 billion from $5.23 billion.

The adoption of SFAS 123R, which requires recognition of share-based payments at fair value, led to a significant increase in noncash compensation expense. For the first quarter of 2006, this resulted in an incremental expense of $458.7 million, lowering reported income before income tax by that amount and net income by $285 million. This reduced diluted earnings per share to $0.86 from a pro forma $0.94 if SFAS 123R had not been adopted.

During the first quarter of 2006, JPMorgan Chase entered into several significant agreements and completed acquisitions. These included an agreement to acquire Kohl's private label credit card receivables, the acquisition of Collegiate Funding Services, the acquisition of certain operations from Paloma Partners, and a strategic alliance with Fidelity Brokerage. The company also announced the sale of its life insurance and annuity underwriting businesses.