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
October 23, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
FBR Capital Markets Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Virginia
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001 -33518 20 -5164223
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1001 Nineteenth Street North
Arlington, VA 22209
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
(703) 312-9500
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 8 .0 1 | Other Events. |
FBR Capital Markets Corporation Statement on Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. Earnings Announcement
FBR Capital Markets Corporation (NASDAQ:FBCM) is a separate publicly traded company distinct from Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. (NYSE:FBR). While Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. is a majority shareholder in FBR Capital Markets Corporation, its operations, governance and financial strength are separate and as such, the performance of Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. has no effect or impact on the financial health, performance, and ongoing operations of FBR Capital Markets Corporation.
SIGNATURES
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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| FBR Capital Markets Corporation | |||
Date: October 23, 2008 |
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| /s/ Bradley J. Wright Bradley J. Wright Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, FBR Capital Markets Corporation | |