History
Formed in March 1995 as a joint venture with 27 broker-dealers
Acquired Trimark Securities in March 1995
Knight commenced operating in July 1995
Successfully consolidated volumes in the third market with acquisitions:
- Tradetech, November 1997
- D.E. Shaw, December 1998
IPO July 1998 raised $136 million
Follow-on offering March 1999 raised $81 million