SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 24, 2006
KNIGHT CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| DELAWARE | 001-14223 | 22-3689303 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
545 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(201) 222-9400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Knight Capital Group, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished under Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure”. This information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On January 24, 2006, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that it has agreed to acquire Hotspot FX, Inc., a privately held firm that provides institutions and dealers with foreign exchange trade execution through an advanced, fully electronic platform in an all cash transaction.
The press release announcing the merger is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (a) | None. |
| (b) | None. |
| (c) | Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release of Knight Capital Group, Inc. issued on January 24, 2006, regarding Knight’s agreement to acquire Hotspot FX, Inc. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned’s duly authorized signatory.
Dated: January 24, 2006
| KNIGHT CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Andrew M. Greenstein | |
| Name: | Andrew M. Greenstein | |
| Title: | Managing Director, Associate General | |
| Counsel and Assistant Secretary | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Knight Capital Group, Inc. issued on January 24, 2006, regarding Knight’s agreement to acquire Hotspot FX, Inc. |