PJC Piper Jaffray Companies

MINNEAPOLIS, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE:PJC) announced today that it will release its 2006 first quarter financial results prior to the opening of the market on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. The company will also hold a conference call to review the financial results at 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. CT). Andrew S. Duff, chairman and chief executive officer, and Sandra G. Sponem, chief financial officer, will host the call. To view a copy of the earnings release on or after April 19, please visit http://www.piperjaffray.com/ . The call can be accessed via live audio webcast available through the firm's web site at http://www.piperjaffray.com/ or by dialing (866) 244-9933, or (706) 758-0864 international, and refer to conference ID 6993879 and the leader's name, Andrew Duff. Callers should dial in at least 15 minutes early to receive instructions. A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 1 p.m. ET April 19 at the same web address or by calling (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291 international. About Piper Jaffray Companies Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE:PJC) is a focused securities firm dedicated to delivering superior financial advice, investment products and transaction execution within selected sectors of the financial services marketplace. The company operates through two primary revenue-generating segments: Capital Markets and Private Client Services. Through its chief operating subsidiary, Piper Jaffray & Co., the firm has served corporations, government and non- profit entities, institutional investors and the financial advisory needs of private individuals since 1895. With headquarters in Minneapolis, Piper Jaffray has approximately 2,900 employees in 107 offices in 23 states across the country and in London. For more information about Piper Jaffray, visit us online at http://www.piperjaffray.com/ . Since 1895. Member SIPC and NYSE. DATASOURCE: Piper Jaffray Companies CONTACT: Jennifer A. Olson-Goude, Investor Relations, +1-612-303-6277, Susan L. Beatty, Public Affairs and Media Relations, +1-612-303-5680, both of Piper Jaffray Companies Web site: http://www.piperjaffray.com/

Copyright