PJC Piper Jaffray Companies

MINNEAPOLIS, July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE:PJC) announced today that it will release its 2006 second quarter financial results prior to the opening of the market on Wednesday, July 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 July 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 2190437 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 July 19 at the same web address or by calling (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291 international. 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 currently operates through two primary revenue-generating segments: Capital Markets and Private Client Services. The sale of the company's Private Client Services branch network, announced April 11, 2006, is currently pending. The company's Capital Markets business generates revenue through two groups, Corporate and Institutional Services and Public Finance 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 currently has approximately 2,800 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: Investor Relations, Jennifer Olson-Goude, +1-612-303-6277, or Media Relations, Rob Litt, +1-612-303-8266, both of Piper Jaffray Web site: http://www.piperjaffray.com/

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