Thu, Nov 5, 2009

Duff & Phelps Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering

Duff & Phelps Corporation (NYSE: DUF), a leading independent financial advisory and investment banking firm, today announced the pricing of a public offering of 2.5 million shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $15.50 per share. Goldman, Sachs & Co. acted as the sole underwriter for the offering. Duff & Phelps intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to redeem an equal number of units in Duff & Phelps Acquisitions, LLC that are held by existing unit holders. 

The offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which became effective on October 26, 2009. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus related to this offering may be obtained from Goldman, Sachs & Co., Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by emailing [email protected]

You may also obtain copies, when available, by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. 

This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any offer or sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus and a related prospectus supplement, which have or will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

About Duff & Phelps 
As a leading global independent provider of financial advisory and investment banking services, Duff & Phelps delivers trusted advice to our clients principally in the areas of valuation, transactions, financial restructuring, dispute and taxation. Our world class capabilities and resources, combined with an agile and responsive delivery, distinguish our clients' experience in working with us. With more than 1,200 employees serving clients worldwide through offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Duff & Phelps is committed to fulfilling its mission to protect, recover and maximize value for its clients. Investment banking services in North America are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC. Investment banking services in Europe are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities Ltd. Duff & Phelps Securities Ltd. is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Investment Banking services in France are provided by Duff & Phelps SAS. 

Media and Investor Relations: 
Marty Dauer 
+1 212 871 7700



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