Leucadia and FXCM update on their partnership
Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE:LUK) (“Leucadia”) and FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM) (“FXCM”) today announced that they have completed the process of deepening their partnership, with Leucadia now holding a membership interest in FXCM’s operating entity, FXCM Group, LLC.
Rich Handler, Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Friedman, President of Leucadia, stated: “We are pleased to affirm our long-term commitment and investment in FXCM and are excited about our prospects for success. We look forward to our role as board members of FXCM Group, LLC, and we believe that, together, Leucadia and FXCM can further strengthen and expand the FXCM platform.”
Drew Niv, Chief Executive Officer of FXCM, stated: “We are delighted that Leucadia has shown its commitment to FXCM by becoming a long-term partner. This partnership can bring many benefits to FXCM shareholders, clients, and employees. Leucadia’s financial strength and its skill and expertise – including the deep expertise available at Jefferies – make it the ideal partner to help FXCM to continue to grow our business.”
Source: Leucadia
