StoneX Group Resolves Major BTIG Lawsuit for Minimal Cost

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StoneX Group Inc. announced the favorable resolution of a lawsuit with BTIG, LLC, resulting in a net payment of $1.8 million, significantly less than the $842 million initially sought.

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• Favorable Arbitration Award

  A FINRA arbitration panel ruled that StoneX Group Inc. and StoneX Financial Inc. are jointly liable to BTIG, LLC for a net sum of approximately $1.8 million.

• Avoided Significant Damages

  The award is substantially lower than the up to $842 million in damages initially sought by BTIG, LLC, removing a major potential financial risk.

• Claims Against BTIG Upheld

  The panel found BTIG liable to StoneX Financial for approximately $1.0 million and ruled in favor of StoneX on their additional claim for declaratory relief regarding tortious interference.

• Punitive Damages Denied

  BTIG's requests for punitive damages, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and sanctions were denied by the arbitration panel.

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StoneX Group Inc. has successfully resolved a significant legal dispute with BTIG, LLC, which had sought up to $842 million in damages. The FINRA arbitration panel awarded a net liability of only $1.8 million against StoneX, while also ruling in favor of StoneX on key claims and denying BTIG's requests for punitive damages and injunctive relief. This outcome significantly reduces a major legal overhang and potential financial risk for the company, providing clarity on a previously disclosed litigation.