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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. CEO, Rich Handler, sells 1.5 million shares of JEF stock at $43.50 to buy a personal boat and pay taxes. He retains 19.25 million shares, showing confidence in the company. Handler emphasizes commitment to Jefferies' growth and remains optimistic about its future.
Rich Handler, CEO del Gruppo Finanziario Jefferies Inc., ha venduto 1,5 milioni di azioni di JEF a $43,50 ciascuna per acquistare una barca personale e pagare le tasse. Mantiene comunque 19,25 milioni di azioni, dimostrando fiducia nella società. Handler sottolinea il suo impegno verso la crescita di Jefferies e rimane ottimista riguardo al futuro della compagnia.
El CEO del Grupo Financiero Jefferies Inc., Rich Handler, vendió 1.5 millones de acciones de JEF a $43,50 cada una para comprar un barco personal y pagar impuestos. Él retiene 19.25 millones de acciones, mostrando confianza en la empresa. Handler enfatiza su compromiso con el crecimiento de Jefferies y se mantiene optimista sobre su futuro.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc.의 CEO인 Rich Handler는 개인적인 보트 구매와 세금 지불을 위해 JEF 주식 150만 주를 각 $43.50에 판매했습니다. 그는 회사에 대한 신뢰를 보여주며 1925만 주를 유지합니다. Handler는 Jefferies의 성장에 대한 헌신을 강조하며 그 미래에 대해 낙관적입니다.
Rich Handler, PDG de Jefferies Financial Group Inc., a vendu 1,5 million d'actions JEF à 43,50 $ l'unité pour acheter un bateau personnel et payer des impôts. Il conserve 19,25 millions d'actions, témoignant ainsi de sa confiance dans l'entreprise. Handler souligne son engagement envers la croissance de Jefferies et reste optimiste quant à son avenir.
Rich Handler, CEO der Jefferies Financial Group Inc., verkaufte 1,5 Millionen Aktien von JEF zu je $43,50, um ein persönliches Boot zu kaufen und Steuern zu bezahlen. Er behält 19,25 Millionen Aktien, was sein Vertrauen in das Unternehmen zeigt. Handler betont sein Engagement für das Wachstum von Jefferies und bleibt optimistisch bezüglich der Zukunft des Unternehmens.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Rich Handler, sold 1.5 million shares of Jefferies stock today at $43.50. The sale was made to facilitate the purchase of a personal boat and to pay tax obligations. For the 34 years since joining Jefferies in 1990, Mr. Handler has received approximately 70% of his compensation in the form of Jefferies shares and, except for tax purposes and charitable donations, has never sold shares. Following this sale, Mr. Handler owns on a fully diluted basis approximately 19.25 million Jefferies shares. Today’s sale represents approximately 7% of Mr. Handler’s aggregate holdings.
Mr. Handler stated: “My sale of shares today was a gift to myself and my family, and I do not intend to sell any further shares. I remain extremely bullish on Jefferies and fully committed to helping us continue to build the best independent, global and full service investment banking firm.”
About Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Jefferies is a leading, global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm. With more than 40 offices in 21 countries around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.
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Why did Jefferies CEO, Rich Handler, sell 1.5 million shares of JEF stock?
Jefferies CEO, Rich Handler, sold 1.5 million shares of JEF stock at $43.50 to purchase a personal boat and fulfill tax obligations.
How many shares does Rich Handler own in Jefferies after the sale?
After the sale, Rich Handler owns approximately 19.25 million Jefferies shares on a fully diluted basis.
What percentage of Rich Handler's holdings does the sale represent?
Today's sale represents approximately 7% of Mr. Handler's aggregate holdings.
What is Rich Handler's stance on Jefferies' future?
Rich Handler remains extremely bullish on Jefferies and is fully committed to helping the company continue to grow as the best independent, global, and full-service investment banking firm.
jefferies, the global investment banking firm, has served companies and investors for over 50 years. headquartered in new york, with offices in over 30 cities around the world, the firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, as well as wealth management. the firm provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the americas, europe and asia. jefferies group llc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of leucadia national corporation (nyse: luk), a diversified holding company. jefferies group llc’s principal operating subsidiaries are jefferies llc in the u.s., jefferies international limited in europe and jefferies hong kong limited in asia. jefferies international limi
