Citi Ignores FXCM Buyout Rumors, Says Challenges Ahead

FXCM Inc FXCM on Friday detailed some company metrics to assuage the market, while also expressing an intention to sell its non-core assets. However, Citi on Monday reiterated its $0.75 per share price target and Sell rating. That price target represents a 68 percent decline from Friday’s close.

Citi specifically noted that it expects FXCM’s share price to first bounce, before noting that all positive benefits are destined for Leucadia. Specifically, Citi argues that any sale of non-core assets will go first to Leucadia as part of its emergency bailout on January 16.

Citi failed to address rumors in the market of an ultimate buyout, specifically, last week it was rumored that Charles Schwab Corp would offer $5.25 per share for the troubled broker.