SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2004
LaBRANCHE & CO INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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13-4064735 |
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One Exchange Plaza, New York, New York, 10006 |
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10006 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 425-1144 |
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Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of Regulation G, LaBranche & Co Inc. (the “Company”) is providing a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures included in the Company’s 2003 Annual Report to Stockholders (the “Annual Report”). In its Annual Report, the Company disclosed “profits before non-operating charges and non-recurring items of $22.5 million, or $0.36 per share.” The Company has reconciled these non-GAAP financial measures to its reported operating results for the year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of this reconciliation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
All other Items of this report are inapplicable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: April 27, 2004 |
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/s/ Harvey S. Traison |
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Harvey S. Traison |
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Senior Vice President and Chief |
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Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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