EX-99 2 exmar212006.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED MARCH 21, 2006 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST MONTAUK ANNOUNCES REVENUE AND EARNINGS FOR 2005 Red Bank, NJ - March 21, 2006 - First Montauk Financial Corp. (OTC/BB: FMFK), a nationwide provider of investment services through independent financial professionals, today announced revenue and earnings for the year ended December 31, 2005. Total revenues for 2005 were $58.1 million, compared to $59.2 million in 2004. The Company reported net income applicable to common shareholders of $2,139,000 or $.15 per basic and $.12 per diluted share for 2005, compared to net income applicable to common shareholders of $640,000 or $.07 per basic and $.04 per diluted share for 2004. Victor K. Kurylak, President and CEO of First Montauk Financial Corp., commented, "We continue to make steady progress improving our financial performance and attracting high quality financial professionals into our network. Our focus on empowering our affiliates to grow and manage a successful independent practice is the cornerstone of our business strategy." Montauk Financial Group is a service mark of First Montauk Securities Corp., Member NASD/SIPC. First Montauk Financial Corp. is the parent company of First Montauk Securities Corp., a registered securities broker/dealer headquartered in Red Bank, NJ, with approximately 50,000 retail and institutional accounts. The Company's ability to offer quality support services, research, web-based information systems and a competitive commission payout structure has attracted approximately 290 independent, professional registered representatives across the country. Additional information is available at the Company's website at www.montaukfinancial.com. Statements contained in this news release regarding expected financial results of the Company and First Montauk Securities Corp., are forward-looking statements, subject to uncertainties and risks, many of which are beyond the Company's control, including, but not limited to, market conditions, interest rate and currency fluctuations, dependence on key personnel, each of which may be impacted, among other things, by economic, competitive or regulatory conditions. These and other applicable risks are summarized under the caption "Factors Affecting Forward Looking Statements" in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties. As a result, actual results may differ materially depending on many factors, including those described above. The Company cautions that historical results are not necessarily indicative of the Company's future performance. FIRST MONTAUK FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME In 000's (except per share amounts) Years ended December 31, 2005 2004 ---- ---- Revenues $58,084 $59,187 Expenses 55,582 58,470 ------ ------ Net income before tax 2,502 717 Income taxes (benefit) 78 (13) -- ---- Net income $ 2,424 $ 730 ======== ========= Net income applicable to common stockholders $ 2,139 $ 640 ========= ========= Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.15 $ 0.07 ========= ========= Diluted $ 0.12 $ 0.04 ========= ========= Weighted average number of shares of stock outstanding Basic 14,032,057 9,270,350 Diluted 20,109,178 15,629,920 CONTACT: Victor K. Kurylak President, CEO 732-842-4700, ext. 4230 info@montaukfinancial.com www.montaukfinancial.com