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Acquisitions
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions Acquisitions
The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operating results and cash flows of the acquired businesses from the dates of acquisition.
Assets of JBR Recovery Limited
On October 1, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary, StoneX Metals Limited, executed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire the recycling and refining business, along with certain assets, including licenses, silver inventory and refining/recycling equipment, from JBR Recovery Limited (“JBR”) a company incorporated in England and Wales. This transaction was effective on the closing date of October 1, 2024. The asset purchase was accounted for as a business acquisition in accordance with ASC 805. JBR is one of only two UK companies accredited for the supply of “Good Delivery” silver to the London Bullion Market and is expected to enhance the Company’s supply chain integration.
The purchase price consists of $8.0 million of cash consideration paid at closing, approximately $12.6 million in silver bullion paid at closing, approximately $0.7 million of silver bullion payable upon determination of final silver inventory valuation, and deferred consideration totaling $2.4 million due in two equal annual payments beginning on October 1, 2025. The business activities of JBR have been assigned to the Company’s Commercial reportable segment. The acquisition generated $4.8 million of Goodwill and $2.5 million of intangible assets.
Octo Finances SA
On January 31, 2025, the Company executed a share purchase agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Octo Finances SA (“Octo”), a fixed income broker based in Paris, France. Octo, which specializes in bond and convertible sales, debt capital markets, and credit research, expands the Company’s offering in fixed income and strengthens its capabilities in Europe. This transaction was effective on the closing date of January 31, 2025.
The purchase price consists of $7.5 million of cash consideration paid at closing, an additional $0.9 million paid within 45 days post closing, and a non-contingent earn-out valued at approximately $0.1 million split between the first two anniversaries of the closing date. The business activities of Octo have been assigned to the Company’s Institutional reportable segment. The acquisition generated $2.1 million of Goodwill and $1.9 million of intangible assets.
R.J. O’Brien
On April 14, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with RTS Merger Sub Inc., RTS Investor Corp., and Westmoor Trail Partners LLC to acquire R.J. O’Brien (“RJO”), the oldest futures brokerage in the U.S. This transaction was effective on the closing date of July 31, 2025, subsequent to approval by regulators and completing customary closing conditions. The purchase price consideration was paid in a combination of cash of approximately $610.6 million and the issuance of 3,085,554 shares of the Company’s common stock. The number of shares issued was determined using a pre-close target value of $275.0 million, as per the merger agreement. The issued shares are subject to certain lock-up provisions that
restrict share transfer per the terms of the relevant agreements. At closing, the Company assumed approximately $125.7 million related to an RJO subordinated debt facility. The facility allows borrowing of up to $180.0 million. The facility matures in April 2027, at which point no further draws can be made. The debt has an interest rate of SOFR + 4.20%. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed has not yet been completed, because of the proximity of the merger closing date to the date of this report.
The acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen the Company’s position as a leading FCM and enhance its role as an essential part of the global financial market structure, offering institutional grade execution, clearing, custody, and prime brokerage across all asset classes. The acquisition is expected to expand the Company’s client float and add many introducing brokers to its network, while RJO’s clients benefit from the Company’s extensive range of markets, products, and services.
In connection with the acquisition of RJO, on July 8, 2025, the Company issued $625.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2032, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured second lien basis, by certain existing and future subsidiaries that guarantee indebtedness under the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility and certain other senior indebtedness. The Notes due 2032 will mature on July 15, 2032. Interest on the Notes due 2032 accrues at a rate of 6.875% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on January 15, 2026. On July 31, 2025, the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes due 2032 were used to fund the cash portion of the purchase price and to pay related fees and expenses, as described above.
Benchmark
On March 11, 2025, the Company announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire The Benchmark Company, LLC (“Benchmark”). Benchmark is a full-service investment banking firm offering a robust sales and trading platform, award-winning equity research, and a highly experienced investment banking team. The purchase price consideration includes cash of approximately $57.1 million and four annual contingent payments, each capped at $7.0 million, plus a final contingent payment for any excess above the annual caps over the four year period following the close, aggregating to an estimated undiscounted amount of $35.0 million. This transaction was effective on the closing date of July 31, 2025, subsequent to approval by regulators and completing customary closing conditions. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed has not yet been completed, because of the proximity of the merger closing date to the date of this report.
Headquartered in New York City and operating nationwide, Benchmark has been delivering exceptional client service, market access, and deep market and industry expertise for over 35 years. This acquisition will strengthen the Company’s offerings in equity and debt capital markets, with significant enhancements in equity research and investment banking.