PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES 8-K

What Happened
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) filed an 8-K on February 6, 2026 reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and furnishing a press release (Exhibit 99) dated February 6, 2026. On the same date the company announced that its board approved a four‑for‑one forward split of its common stock, to be effected by amending its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 6, 2026; fiscal period reported: quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.
• Stock split: 4-for-1 forward split of common stock approved by the board.
• Effective timing: amendment expected to take effect at 4:30 p.m. ET on March 23, 2026; each share will automatically become four shares then.
• Trading: Piper Sandler common stock will begin trading on a split‑adjusted basis at the start of trading on March 24, 2026.
• 8-K signed by Katherine P. Clune, Chief Financial Officer, dated February 6, 2026.

Why It Matters
The 8-K provides the company’s latest earnings disclosure for investors — see the furnished press release for the detailed quarterly and full‑year results (revenue, earnings, and other metrics). The 4-for-1 stock split will increase the number of outstanding shares and reduce the per‑share price proportionally but does not change shareholders’ percentage ownership or the company’s market capitalization. Investors should note the effective date and expect per‑share metrics (like EPS and share count) to be adjusted on a post‑split basis; review the full press release and subsequent filings for the numeric financial results and any management commentary.