# SPARRING PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC X-17A-5 (2024-03-29) — Broker-dealer annual report - Company: SPARRING PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC - Form: X-17A-5 - Filed: 2024-03-29 - Period: 2023-12-31 - Accession: 0001311897-24-000002 - CIK: 1311897 - File #: 8-66777 - Type: Broker-dealer - Material weakness: No - Auditor: Michael Coglianese CPA, P.C. - Auditor location: Bloomingdale, IL - Contact: Alexander Mack - Phone: 917-923-1478 - Email: alex@sparringpartners.com - Website: sparringpartners.com - Signed by: Warren Spar (CEO) Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1311897/000131189724000002/spcsofc23.pdf --- {0}------------------------------------------------ #### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 0MB APPROVAL 0MB Number: 3235-0123 Expires: Oct. 31, 2023 Estimated average burden hours per response: 12 # **ANNUAL REPORTS FORM X-17A-5 PART** Ill SEC FILE NUMBER 8-66777 **FACING PAGE** Information Required Pursuant to Rules 17a-5, 17a-12, and 18a-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | FILING FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING | 11
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MM/DD/YY | | | MM/DD/YY | | | | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | | | Sparring Partners Capital LLC
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Major security-based swap participant | | | | | ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use a P.O. box no.) | | | | | | | 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2458 | | | | | | | | (No. and Street) | | | | | | New York | NY | 10170 | | | | | (City) | (State) | | (Zip Code) | | | | PERSON TO CONTACT WITH REGARD TO THIS FILING | | | | | | | Alex Mack | 917-923-1478 | alex@sparringpartners.com | | | | | (Name) | (Area Code - Telephone Number) | | (Email Address) | | | | | B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | | | INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose reports are contained in this filing*
Michael Coglianese CPA, P.C. | | | | | | | | (Name - if individual, state last, first, and middle name) | | | | | | 1 25 E Lake Street #303 | Bloomingdale | | IL | 60108 | | | (Address) | (City) | | (State) | (Zip Code) | | | 10/20/2009 | | | 3874 | | | | FOR OFFICIAL USE ONL y
(rt• of Registration with PCAOB )(if applicable) | | | (PCAOB Registration Number, if applicable) | | | | | | | | | | • Claims for exemption from the requirement that the annual reports be covered by the reports of an independent public accountant must be supported by a statement of facts and circumstances relied on as the basis of the exemption. See 17 CFR 240.17a-S(e)(l)(ii), if applicable. **Persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid 0MB control number.** {1}------------------------------------------------ #### **OATH OR AFFIRMATION** Warren Spar I, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_J swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the financial report pertaining to the firm of Sparring Partners Capital LLC . as of December 31 . 2 023 . is true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that neither the company nor any partner, officer, director, or equivalent person, as the case may be, has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of a customer. ![](_page_1_Picture_6.jpeg) | Signature | | | |---------------|--|--| | Title:
CEO | | | #### **This filing\*\* contains (check all applicable boxesJ:** - IXl (a) Statement of financia l condition. - IXl (b) Notes to consolidated statement of financial condition. - D (c) Statement of income (loss) or, if there is other comprehensive income in the period(s) presented, a statement of comprehensive income (as defined in§ 210.1-02 of Regu lation S-X). - D (d) Statement of cash flows. - D (e) Statement of changes in stockholders' or partners' or sole proprietor's equity. - D (f) Statement of changes in liabilities subordinated to claims of creditors. - □ (g) Notes to consolidated financial statements. - □ (h} Computation of net capital under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1 or 17 CFR 240.18a-1, as applicable. - □ (i) Computation of tangible net worth under 17 CFR 240.18a-2. - □ U) Computation for determination of customer reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3. - D {k) Computation for determination of security-based swap reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit B to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3 or Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable. - D (I) Computation for Determination of PAB Requirements under Exhibit A to§ 240.15c3-3. - D (m} Information relating to possession or control requirements for customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3. - □ (n) Information relating to possession or control requirements for security-based swap customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3{p)(2) or 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable. - D (o) Reconciliations, including appropriate explanations, of the FOCUS Report with computation of net capital or tangible net worth under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1, 17 CFR 240.18a-l, or 17 CFR 240.18a-2, as applicable, and the reserve requirements under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3 or 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable, if material differences exist, or a statement that no material differences exist. - D (p) Summary of financial data for subsidiaries not consolidated in the statement of financial condition. - £] (q) Oath or affirmation in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5, 17 CFR 240.17a-12, or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - D (r) Compliance report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - D (s) Exemption report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - ~ (t) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the statement of financial condition. - D (u) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the financial report or financial statements under 17 CFR 240.17a-5, 17 CFR 240.18a-7, or 17 CFR 240.17a-12, as applicable. - D (v) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of certain statements in the compliance report under 17 CFR 240.17a-S or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - D (w) Independent public accountant's report based on a review of the exemption report under 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable. - D (x} Supplemental reports on applying agreed-upon procedures, in accordance with 17 CFR 240.15c3-1e or 17 CFR 240.17a-12, as applicable. - □ (y) Report describing any material inadequacies found to exist or found to have existed since the date of the previous audit, or a statement that no material inadequacies exist, under 17 CFR 240.17a-12(k). □ (z} Other: \_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_ - - \*\*To request confidential treatment of certain portions of this filing, see 17 CFR 240.17a-5(e}(3) or 17 CFR 240.18a-7(d)(2), as applicable. {2}------------------------------------------------ SPARRING PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC (A Limited Liability Company) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 2023 {3}------------------------------------------------ # **SPARRING PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC** #### **(A Limited Liability Company) DECEMBER 31, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS** | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | |---------------------------------------------------------|-----| | Financial Statement | | | Statement of Financial Condition | 2 | | Notes to Statement of Financial Condition | 3-5 | {4}------------------------------------------------ ![](_page_4_Picture_0.jpeg) Bloomingdale I Chicago ### **Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm** To the Members of Sparring Partners Capital LLC #### **Opinion on the Financial Statement** We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Sparring Partners Capital LLC as of December 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statement). In our opinion, the statement of financial condition presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sparring Partners Capital LLC as of December 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. #### **Basis for Opinion** This financial statement is the responsibility of Sparring Partners Capital LLC's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Sparring Partners Capital LLC's financial statement based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to Sparring Partners Capital LLC in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement is free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statement, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. We have served as Sparring Partners Capital LLC's auditor since 2016. fr/, rk,l ClW,<,(\_, *UA' p C.* Bloomingdale, IL March 22, 2024 {5}------------------------------------------------ # **SPARRING PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC** #### **(A Limited Liability Company) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION** #### **December 31, 2023** #### **ASSETS** | Cash | \$
587,027 | |-----------------------------------|-----------------| | Securities owned, at fair value | 115,284 | | Fees receivable | 285,964 | | Prepaid expenses and other assets | 89,534 | | TOTAL ASSETS | \$
110771809 | #### **LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY** | LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 2,632 | | | |------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------|--| | TOTAL LIABILITIES | \$ | 2,632 | | | Commitments and contingencies (Note 5) | | | | | Member's equity:
Member's equity | | 1,075,177 | | | Total member's equity | | 1,075,177 | | | TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY | \$ | | | {6}------------------------------------------------ # **SPARRING PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC (A Limited Liability Company) NOTES TO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 2023** # **NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS** Sparring Partners Capital LLC (the "Company") was formed as a New Jersey limited liability company on September 1, 2004. The Company is registered as a broker-dealer in securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company was approved as a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA") on June 15, 2005, on which date it commenced operations. The Company's primary business activities consist of providing investment banking, merger and acquisition, and consulting services to clients. Since the Company is a limited liability company, the member is not liable for the debts, obligations, or liabilities of the Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, unless the member has signed a specific guarantee. # **NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES** # Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. ### Revenue Recognition Revenue from contracts with customers is composed of both fixed monthly charges and success-based investment banking fees. Success-based fees are recognized at the point in time when the Company's performance under the terms of the contractual arrangement is completed, which is typically at the closing of the transaction. Reimbursed expenses related to these transactions are recorded as revenue and are included in investment banking fees. In certain instances, for advisory contracts, the Company will receive amounts in advance of the deal's closing. These are typically monthly fixed fees. In these instances, revenue is recognized over the time in which the performance obligations are simultaneously provided by the Company and consumed by the customer. If the Company receives amounts in advance of providing services, the amounts are booked as Prepaid Revenue until the service is provided. On December 31, 2023, there were no advances to the Company. #### Income Taxes The Company is a single-member limited liability company and is treated as a "disregarded entity" for federal tax purposes. The Company's assets, liabilities and items of income, deductions and tax credits are treated as those of its member, who is responsible for any taxes thereon. The member is subject to the New York City unincorporated business tax, and the Company's allocable share of the member's tax provision for the New York City unincorporated business tax is included in the statement of comprehensive income in Business taxes. The Company is voluntarily enrolled in the New York State Pass Through Entity Tax (PTET). the Company paid a net \$39,913 to New York state in 2023 in estimated income taxes under this election. New York PTET is included in the statement of comprehensive income as Business Taxes. The Company is voluntarily enrolled in the New Jersey Pass Through Entity Tax (PTET). the Company paid \$30,000 to New Jersey in 2023 in estimated income taxes under this election. New Jersey PTET is included in the statement of comprehensive income as Business Taxes. {7}------------------------------------------------ # **SPARRING PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC (A Limited Liability Company) NOTES TO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 2023** # **NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)** #### Fees Receivable Trade accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect. As of December 31, 2023 the Company had no accounts that were doubtful of collection. # **NOTE 3: CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK** All cash deposits of the Company are held by one financial institution and therefore are subject to the credit risk of that financial institution. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and does not believe there to be any significant credit risk with respect to these deposits. At December 31, 2022, the Company had cash balances in excess of insured limits totaling about \$337,027 at one financial institution. Management monitors the financial condition of the financial institution and does not anticipate any losses from this counterparty. For purposes of reporting the statement of cash flows, The Company considers all cash accounts which are not subject to withdrawal restrictions or penalties, and all highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash balances in excess of FDIC and similar insurance coverage are subject to the usual banking risks associated with funds in excess of those limits. The company has a securities account at an affiliate institution, which holds money market financial instruments. The balance is within SIPC limits. Three clients accounted for approximately 94% of "Fees Receivable" at December 31, 2023. Three clients accounted for approximately 67% of "Contractual Fees" for the year ended December 31, 2023. # **NOTE 4: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS** # Defined Contribution Plan The Company maintains a 401 (a) profit-sharing plan that covers substantially all of its eligible full-time employees. Contributions to the plan by the Company are discretionary. The Company may contribute up to 6% of eligible compensation. Employees who are at least 21 years of age and have at least one year and 1,000 hours of service with the Company are eligible to participate in the plan. The plan has a graded vesting schedule over a six-year period, at which time employees are fully vested in Company contributions. There was no contribution to the profit sharing plan this year. # **NOTE 5: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES** #### Leases The Company entered into an operating lease for office space that expired on December 31, 2023. There is no deferred rent or future payments due under this lease. The deposit with the landlord was returned in full to the Company in 2024. Rent expense, recorded on a straight-line basis was approximately \$93,100 in 2023. The Company does not intend to maintain an office in 2024. # **NOTE 6: NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS** The Company is subject to the SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule (SEC Rule l 5c3-1 ), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined, not exceed 15 to 1. Net capital and aggregate indebtedness change from day to day. As of December 31, 2023, the Company's net capital was \$697,373 which exceeded the required minimum net {8}------------------------------------------------ # **SPARRING PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC (A Limited Liability Company) NOTES TO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 2023** capital of \$5,000 by \$692,373. The Company's percentage of aggregate indebtedness to net capital was approximately 0.38% at December 31, 2023. # **NOTE7- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS** Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of the audit report, which is the date the financial statements were available to be issued. There were no subsequent events that require adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements. Source: SEC EDGAR via Adviser Search (https://search.stillhousedata.com). Agents: see https://search.stillhousedata.com/llms.txt.