UNITED STATES
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) May 11, 2007
FCStone Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-33363 | | 42-1091210 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
2829 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (515) 223-3756
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On May 11, 2007, FCStone Group, Inc. announced to the participants in the FCStone Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) that the ESOP has been amended to allow participants to be able to diversify within the ESOP by directing the sale of FCStone stock held for participants in the ESOP. These amendments were made to the ESOP in response to changes in applicable tax law requiring plans to permit greater investment diversification. The initial elections to sell FCStone common stock pursuant to this diversification right are expected to be done on or about June 11, 2007. It is also anticipated that after July 2, 2007, participants will be able to sell and purchase FCStone common stock daily through the ESOP.
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.
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| | FCSTONE GROUP, INC. |
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Dated: May 11, 2007 | | By: | | /s/ Robert V. Johnson |
| | | | Robert V. Johnson |
| | | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
