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February 8, 2012

STATUS UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF JAMES W. GIDDENS, TRUSTEE FOR THE LIQUIDATION OF MF GLOBAL INC., CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE’S INVESTIGATION

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Net Worth: From $2,802,012 to $11,830,000
 
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Income: 5 totaling $358,334

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