FirstCity Financial Will Host its Third Quarter 2010 Conference Call on November 9

WACO, Texas — In conjunction with FirstCity Financial Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FCFC) Third Quarter 2010 earnings release, before market open on November 9, 2010, the company will host a conference call later that morning at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

During the call, FirstCity management will discuss Third Quarter 2010 results. A question and answer session will follow the prepared remarks.

Event: FirstCity Financial Corporation 3rd Quarter 2010 Conference Call
Date: November 9, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. Central Time
Host: James T. Sartain, FirstCity’s President and CEO

Web Access:
FirstCity’s web page: http://www.fcfc.com
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Dial In Access:
Domestic: 800-510-0219
International: 617-614-3451
Passcode: 29177691

FirstCity Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company with operations dedicated primarily to distressed asset acquisitions and special situations investments. FirstCity has offices in the U.S. and affiliate organizations in Europe and Latin America. FirstCity common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: FCFC).