[8-K] StoneX Group Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

StoneX Group (SNEX) has announced the pricing of a $625 million senior secured notes offering due 2032 through its wholly-owned subsidiary, StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC. This debt offering is directly connected to StoneX's previously announced acquisition of R.J. O'Brien ("the Merger").

Key details of the filing include:

• The notes offering is being conducted under Rule 135c of the Securities Act
• StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC will merge with StoneX upon closing of the R.J. O'Brien acquisition
• StoneX will assume all obligations under the notes post-merger
• The company has provided R.J. O'Brien's financial statements: - Audited consolidated statements for FY2024 - Unaudited statements for Q1 2025
• Pro forma financial information included: - Combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2025 - Combined operations statements for FY2024 and Q1 2025

Insights

M&A Financial Analyst

StoneX announces significant $625M debt offering to finance its acquisition of R.J. O'Brien, substantially expanding its financial services footprint.

StoneX is executing a major strategic acquisition of R.J. O'Brien, financing the purchase through a substantial $625 million senior secured notes offering due 2032. The debt issuance has been structured through a temporary entity (StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC) created specifically for this transaction, which will merge into StoneX upon closing of the acquisition. This financing approach is standard practice for large acquisitions, allowing the company to secure funding while finalizing transaction details.

The acquisition of R.J. O'Brien, which was initially announced on April 13, 2025, represents a significant expansion for StoneX in the financial services sector. R.J. O'Brien is a well-established player in the futures brokerage space, and this combination will likely enhance StoneX's market position and service capabilities. The filing includes both the audited financial statements for R.J. O'Brien (fiscal year 2024) and unaudited statements for Q1 2025, allowing investors to assess the target's financial health.

Most importantly, the filing provides pro forma financial information showing the combined entity's projected financial position as of March 31, 2025. This gives stakeholders critical insight into how the acquisition and related financing will impact StoneX's balance sheet and income statements. The transaction appears to be a substantial strategic move that will materially alter StoneX's business scale and competitive positioning within the financial services industry.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 23, 2025

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StoneX Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

000-23554

59-2921318

(State of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer ID No.)

230 Park Ave, 10th Floor

New York, NY 10169

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(212) 485-3500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

SNEX

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 8.01. Other Events

On June 23, 2025, StoneX Group Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), announcing the pricing of a previously-announced offering by its wholly-owned subsidiary, StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC, of $625 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2032. StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC was created solely to issue the Notes in connection with the Company's proposed acquisition of R.J. O'Brien (the "Merger"). Upon the closing of the Merger, StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC will merge with and into the Company, and the Company will assume the obligations under the Notes. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The Company is providing herewith certain pre-acquisition financial statements for R.J. O’Brien, which the Company has agreed to acquire, as announced on April 13, 2025. The Company is also providing pro forma financial information reflecting the proposed acquisition of R.J. O’Brien and the other transactions referred to therein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired

The audited consolidated financial statements of R.J. O'Brien as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 are included as Exhibit 99.2 hereto. The unaudited consolidated financial statements of R.J. O'Brien as of and for the interim period ended March 31, 2025 are included as Exhibit 99.3 hereto.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

The Company's unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2025 and statements of operations for the year ended September 30, 2024 and the interim period ended March 31, 2025 are included as Exhibit 99.4 hereto.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

23.1    Consent of RSM US LLP

99.1     Press release dated June 23, 2025.

99.2     The audited consolidated financial statements of R.J. O’Brien as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024.

99.3     The unaudited consolidated financial statements of R.J. O’Brien as of and for the interim period ended March 31, 2025.

99.4     The Company’s unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2025 and condensed combined income statements for the year ended September 30, 2024 and the interim period ended March 31, 2025.

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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 hereunto duly authorized.

									StoneX Group Inc.
									(Registrant)
			June 24, 2025						/s/ WILLIAM J. DUNAWAY
			(Date)						William J. Dunaway
									Chief Financial Officer