Simpson Thacher Represents JPMorgan as Financial Advisor to Virtu Financial in Its Announced Acquisition of KCG
04.20.17
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The Firm is representing J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as lead financial advisor to Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) in connection with its definitive agreement to acquire KCG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KCG), in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of the stockholders of KCG and receipt of required regulatory clearances and approvals.
Virtu is a leading technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the global financial markets.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Rob Spatt and Stephen Wiseman (M&A).