MINNEAPOLIS, Sep 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE: PJC) announced today that it will release its 2010 third quarter financial results prior to the opening of the market on Wed., October 20, 2010. The company will also hold a conference call to review the financial results at 9 a.m. ET (8 a.m. CT). Andrew S. Duff, chairman and chief executive officer, and Debbra L. Schoneman, chief financial officer, will host the call.

To view a copy of the earnings release on or after October 20, please visit www.piperjaffray.com. The call can be accessed via live audio webcast available through the firm's Web site at www.piperjaffray.com or by dialing (800)667-9701 and referencing reservation #21483850. Callers should dial in at least 15 minutes early to receive instructions. A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 11 a.m. ET October 20 at the same Web address or by calling (800) 633-8284 and referencing reservation #21483850.

About Piper Jaffray

Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE: PJC) is a leading, international investment bank and institutional securities firm, serving the needs of corporations, private equity groups, public entities, nonprofit clients and institutional investors. Founded in 1895, Piper Jaffray provides a broad set of products and services, including equity and debt capital markets products; public finance services; financial advisory services; equity and fixed-income institutional brokerage; equity research and fixed income analytics; and asset management services. Piper Jaffray headquarters are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with offices across the U.S. and in London and Hong Kong. Piper Jaffray & Co. is the firm's principal operating subsidiary. (www.piperjaffray.com)

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