** Shares in Tetragon Financial Group Ltd TFG.AS jump as
much as 20.2% after Reuters reported on Friday the investment
group is looking at options for Equitix, including a possible
sale
** Tetragon said on Monday TFG Asset Management will
continue to include engaging with strategic partners and
financial advisors with respect to Equitix to explore options
** "Equitix has long been TFG's 'jewel in the crown' given
its strong track record of assets under management and revenue
growth," says Jefferies
** "We also note this £1.5bn valuation looks achievable
given it would equate to less than 20x EBITDA" - Jefferies
** Stock up 13% by 1236 GMT to its highest since Feb.
2020; it will see its best day since April 2020 if gains persist
(Reporting by Dimitri Rhodes)
((Dimitri.Rhodes@thomsonreuters.com;))