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Jefferies (NYSE: JEF) and SMBC Group nominated Yoshihiro Hyakutome as SMBC's director candidate on the Jefferies board, replacing Toru Nakashima at the end of his term. SMBC plans to increase its economic ownership in Jefferies to up to 20% by buying ~13 million shares, while keeping voting interest under 5%. The partners are preparing a Japan equities joint venture to commence operations in January 2027, and the Jefferies Board unanimously approved Hyakutome for the director nominee slate.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) priced a public offering of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due February 15, 2036 with an effective yield of 5.605%. The offering is expected to settle on January 16, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes. The notes were offered under an effective shelf registration, with Jefferies LLC as sole global co‑ordinator and joint book‑runner and several banks serving as co‑managers.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) reported 4Q25 net revenues of $2.07 billion, net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $191 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.87. Adjusted results excluding a $30 million pre-tax markdown on its Point Bonita investment were $213 million and $0.96 per diluted share. Investment banking net revenues were $1.19 billion (up ~20% YoY) and capital markets net revenues were $692 million (up ~6% YoY); equities net revenues rose 18% while fixed income declined 14%. Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity was 11.8% (12.9% adjusted). The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share payable Feb 27, 2026.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) announced it will release its fourth-quarter and annual 2025 financial results on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 after market close.
Investors should expect the company to publish full results and related materials following the market close on that date.
Jefferies (NYSE: JEF) will acquire a 50% interest in Hildene Holding Company in exchange for a $340 million cash payment, Jefferies’ revenue share, and a portion of a Hildene-managed private fund; Hildene principals will contribute existing ownership plus ~$250 million of Fund and related equity. The transactions are expected to close in Q3 2026 subject to regulatory and client approvals.
Jefferies expects an immediate accretion, to record an ~$75 million pretax gain on mark-to-market of its pre-transaction interest, and will use the equity method to account for the investment. Hildene manages ~$18+ billion AUM. Upon regulatory approval, Hildene will acquire SILAC for $550 million; SILAC had ~$10 billion admitted assets and $505 million capital and surplus as of 9/30/2025.
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Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) reported strong Q3 2025 financial results with net earnings of $224 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, up from $167 million in Q3 2024. Net revenues reached $2.05 billion, a significant increase from $1.68 billion year-over-year.
The company achieved record quarterly Advisory revenues of $656 million and total Investment Banking revenues of $1.09 billion, up 17% from the previous year. Capital Markets net revenues increased to $723 million, driven by strong Equities performance. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on November 26, 2025.
Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity reached 13.6%, up from 10.3% in Q3 2024. The company maintained a compensation ratio of 52.9% and improved its non-compensation ratio to 30.9% from 32.2% year-over-year.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) has announced its upcoming annual Investor Day scheduled for October 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Manhattan. The event will feature presentations from key leadership including CEO Rich Handler, President Brian Friedman, and other business unit leaders.
The meeting will be accessible both in-person and virtually, with a Q&A session included. Interested investors must register through the company's website by October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.