Jefferies (JEF) prices buffered autocallable notes tied to GDX and S&P 500
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is issuing $772,000 of Senior Autocallable Contingent Coupon Buffered Notes due January 2, 2031, linked to the worst-performing of the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX). Each note has a $1,000 principal amount and may pay a quarterly contingent coupon of $25.63 if, on the observation date, the worst-performing underlying is at or above its coupon barrier (70% of its initial level). The notes can be automatically called quarterly beginning December 29, 2026 if the worst-performing underlying is at or above its initial level, returning principal plus any due coupon. If not called, investors receive full principal at maturity only if the worst-performing underlying finishes at or above 80% of its initial level; below that threshold, repayment is reduced 1-for-1 with the decline, with up to 80% of principal at risk. All payments depend on Jefferies’ ability to meet its obligations.
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Registration No. 333-271881
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PRICING SUPPLEMENT
(to Product Supplement no. 5, dated October 23, 2023,
Prospectus Supplement dated May 12, 2023
and Prospectus dated May 12, 2023)
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Issuer:
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
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Title of the Notes:
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Senior Autocallable Contingent Coupon Buffered Notes due January 2, 2031 Linked to the Worst-Performing of the VanEck® Gold Miners ETF and the S&P 500® Index
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Aggregate Principal Amount:
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$772,000. We may increase the Aggregate Principal Amount prior to the Original Issue Date but are not required to do so.
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Issue Price:
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$1,000 per Note
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Stated Principal Amount:
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$1,000 per Note
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Pricing Date:
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December 29, 2025
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Original Issue Date:
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December 31, 2025 (2 Business Days after the Pricing Date)
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Coupon Observation Dates:
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Quarterly, beginning on March 30, 2026, as set forth on page PS-2. The Coupon Observation Dates are subject to postponement as described in the
accompanying product supplement.
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Coupon Payment Dates:
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As set forth on page PS-2. The Coupon Payment Dates may be postponed if the related Coupon Observation Date is postponed as described in the
accompanying product supplement.
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Call Observation Dates:
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Quarterly, beginning on December 29, 2026, as set forth on page PS-2. The Call Observation Dates are subject to postponement as described in the
accompanying product supplement.
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Call Payment Dates:
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As set forth on page PS-2. The Call Payment Dates may be postponed if the related Call Observation Date is postponed as described in the accompanying
product supplement.
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Valuation Date:
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December 30, 2030, subject to postponement as described in the accompanying product supplement.
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Maturity Date:
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January 2, 2031, which may be postponed if the Valuation Date is postponed as described in the accompanying product supplement.
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Underlying:
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The worst-performing of the VanEck® Gold Miners ETF (the
“GDX”) and the S&P 500® Index (the “SPX”). Please see “The Underlyings” below.
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Worst-Performing
Underlying:
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The Underlying with the lowest Observation Value or Final Value, as applicable, as compared to its Initial Value.
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Coupon Feature:
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Contingent Coupon Payments. The Notes will pay a Contingent Coupon Payment of $25.63 on the applicable Coupon Payment Date if the Observation Value of
the Worst-Performing Underlying on the applicable quarterly Coupon Observation Date is greater than or equal to its Coupon Barrier.
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Call Feature:
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Autocallable Notes. The Notes will be automatically called if the Observation Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying on any Call Observation Date
(beginning approximately one year after the Pricing Date) is equal to or greater than its Call Value. If your Notes are called, you will receive the Call Payment on the applicable Call Payment Date, and no further amounts will be payable on
the Notes.
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Call Payment:
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The Stated Principal Amount plus any Contingent Coupon Payment that may otherwise be due on the applicable Call Payment Date.
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Payment at Maturity:
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If the Final Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying is greater than or equal to its Threshold
Value, you will receive for each Note that you hold a Payment at Maturity that is equal to the Stated Principal Amount
If the Final Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying is less than its Threshold Value, you
will receive for each Note that you hold a Payment at Maturity that is less than the Stated Principal Amount of each Note that will equal:
In this scenario the Payment at Maturity will be less than the Stated Principal Amount and you could lose a significant portion of your investment.
The Payment at Maturity will also include the final Contingent Coupon Payment if the Observation Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying on the final
Coupon Observation Date is greater than or equal to its Coupon Barrier.
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Initial Value:
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$85.85 with respect to the GDX; and 6,905.74 with respect to the SPX.
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Observation Value:
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With respect to the GDX, the ETF Closing Price of the Underlying times the Adjustment Factor on the
applicable Coupon Observation Date or Call Observation Date.
With respect to the SPX, the Index Closing Value of the Underlying on the applicable Coupon Observation Date or Call Observation Date.
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Final Value:
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With respect to the GDX, the ETF Closing Price of the Underlying times the Adjustment Factor on the
Valuation Date.
With respect to the SPX, the Index Closing Value of the Underlying on the Valuation Date.
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Coupon Barrier:
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$60.10 with respect to the GDX (70% of its Initial Value, rounded to two decimal places); and 4,834.02 with respect to the SPX (70% of its Initial Value, rounded to two decimal places).
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Call Value:
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$85.85 with respect to the GDX (100% of its Initial Value); and 6,905.74 with respect to the SPX (100% of its Initial Value).
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Threshold Value:
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$68.68 with respect to the GDX (80% of its Initial Value, rounded to two decimal places); and 5,524.59 with respect to the SPX (80% of its Initial Value, rounded to two decimal places).
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Adjustment Factor:
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Initially 1.0 with respect to GDX, subject to adjustment for certain events affecting the Underlying. See “—Antidilution Adjustments for Exchange
Traded Funds” in the accompanying product supplement.
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Specified Currency:
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U.S. dollars
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CUSIP/ISIN:
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47233YSC0 / US47233YSC02
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Book-entry or Certificated
Note:
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Book-entry
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Business Day:
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New York
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Agent:
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Jefferies LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. See “Supplemental Plan of Distribution.”
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Calculation Agent:
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Jefferies Financial Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
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Trustee:
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The Bank of New York Mellon
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Estimated value on the
Pricing Date:
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$933.60 per Note. Please see “The Notes” below.
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Use of Proceeds:
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General corporate purposes
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Listing:
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None
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Conflict of Interest:
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Jefferies LLC, the broker-dealer subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., is a member of FINRA and will participate in the distribution of the
notes being offered hereby. Accordingly, the offering is subject to the provisions of FINRA Rule 5121 relating to conflicts of interest and will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Rule 5121. See “Conflict of Interest.”
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PER NOTE
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TOTAL
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Public Offering Price
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100.00%
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$772,000
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Underwriting Discounts and Commissions
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3.50%
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$27,020
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Proceeds to Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (Before Expenses)
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96.50%
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$744,980
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PRICING SUPPLEMENT
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SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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PS-ii
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THE NOTES
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PS-1
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HOW THE NOTES WORK
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PS-4
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RISK FACTORS
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PS-6
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THE UNDERLYINGS
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PS-13
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HEDGING
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PS-24
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCUSSION OF U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
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PS-25
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SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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PS-30
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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PS-35
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LEGAL MATTERS
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PS-36
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EXPERTS
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PS-37
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Coupon Observation
Dates
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Coupon Payment Dates
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Call Observation Dates
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Call Payment Dates
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March 30, 2026
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April 1, 2026
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June 29, 2026
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July 1, 2026
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September 29, 2026
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October 1, 2026
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December 29, 2026
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December 31, 2026
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December 29, 2026
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December 31, 2026
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March 29, 2027
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March 31, 2027
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March 29, 2027
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March 31, 2027
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June 29, 2027
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July 1, 2027
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June 29, 2027
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July 1, 2027
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September 29, 2027
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October 1, 2027
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September 29, 2027
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October 1, 2027
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December 29, 2027
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December 31, 2027
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December 29, 2027
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December 31, 2027
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March 29, 2028
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March 31, 2028
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March 29, 2028
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March 31, 2028
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June 29, 2028
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July 3, 2028
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June 29, 2028
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July 3, 2028
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September 29, 2028
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October 3, 2028
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September 29, 2028
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October 3, 2028
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December 29, 2028
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January 3, 2029
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December 29, 2028
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January 3, 2029
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March 29, 2029
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April 3, 2029
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March 29, 2029
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April 3, 2029
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June 29, 2029
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July 3, 2029
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June 29, 2029
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July 3, 2029
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October 1, 2029
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October 3, 2029
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October 1, 2029
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October 3, 2029
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December 31, 2029
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January 3, 2030
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December 31, 2029
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January 3, 2030
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March 29, 2030
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April 2, 2030
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March 29, 2030
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April 2, 2030
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July 1, 2030
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July 3, 2030
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July 1, 2030
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July 3, 2030
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September 30, 2030
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October 2, 2030
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September 30, 2030
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October 2, 2030
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December 30, 2030
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January 2, 2031
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Stated Principal Amount:
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$1,000 per Note.
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Hypothetical Initial Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying:
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100
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Hypothetical Coupon Barrier of the Worst-Performing Underlying:
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70
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Hypothetical Threshold Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying:
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80
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Contingent Coupon Payment:
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$25.63 per Note
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Final Value of the Worst-
Performing Underlying
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Payment at
Maturity
per Note
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Return on the Notes
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0.00
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$200.00
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-80.000%
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$700.00
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-30.000%
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$899.90
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70.00(1)
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$925.63
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-7.437%
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79.99
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$1,025.53
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2.553%
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80.00(2)
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$1,025.63
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2.563%
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90.00
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$1,025.63
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2.563%
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100.00
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$1,025.63
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2.563%
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110.00
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$1,025.63
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2.563%
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150.00
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$1,025.63
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2.563%
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This hypothetical Final Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying corresponds to its Coupon Barrier.
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This hypothetical Final Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying corresponds to its Threshold Value.
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revenues from gold and/or silver mining, royalties, and/or streaming; and/or
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mining mineral resources from gold and/or silver.
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free-float of at least 10%;
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full market capitalization exceeding USD $150 million;
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a three-month average daily trading volume of at least USD $1 million at the current quarter and at the previous two quarters; and
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at least 250,000 shares traded per month over the last six months at the current quarter and at the previous two quarters.
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free-float of at least 5%;
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a full market capitalization exceeding USD $75 million; and
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a three-month average daily trading volume of at least USD $200,000 in at least two of the latest three quarters (current quarter and at the previous two quarters).
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a three-month average daily trading volume of at least USD $600,000 at the current quarter or at one of the previous two quarters; or
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at least 200,000 shares traded per month over the last six months at the current quarter or at one of the previous two quarters.
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the IPO must have a full market capitalization exceeding USD $150 million;
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the IPO must have a free-float factor of at least 10%;
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the IPO must have an average daily trading volume of at least USD $1 million; and
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the IPO must have traded at least 250,000 shares per month (or per 22 days).
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US price source;
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UK price source- London Stock Exchange International Order Book only;
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Home-market price source;
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Most liquid foreign-market price source.
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The eligible universe and component selection is determined based on the closing data on the last business day in February, May, August, and November. If a security does not trade on the last
business day in February, May, August, or November, the last available price for this security will be used.
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Component weights are determined based on closing data as of the Wednesday prior to the second Friday of March, June, September, and December. If a security does not trade on the Wednesday prior
to the second Friday of March, June, September, and December, the last available closing data for this security will be used.
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The underlying review and rebalance data (i.e. weights, shares outstanding, free-float factors, and new weighting cap factors) is announced on the second Friday of March, June, September and
December.
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Changes will be implemented and based on the closing prices as of the third Friday of March, June, September, and December. If the third Friday is not a business day, the review will take place
on the last business day before the third Friday. If a security does not trade on the third Friday of March, June, September, or December, then the last available price for this security will be used. Changes become effective
on the next index dissemination day.
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All securities in the eligible universe are sorted in terms of free-float market capitalization in descending order.
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Securities covering the top 85% of the free-float market capitalization of the eligible universe qualify for selection.
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Current components between 85% and 98% of the free-float market capitalization of the eligible universe also qualify for selection.
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If the coverage is still below 90% of the free-float market capitalization of the eligible universe or the number of components in the underlying index is still below 25, the largest remaining
securities will be selected until both the target coverage and minimum number of components are reached.
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In case the number of eligible securities is below the minimum of 25, additional securities are added by MarketVector’s decision until the number of securities selected to the underlying index
reaches the minimum of 25 components.
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All index components are weighted by their free-float market capitalization.
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All components with more than 50% exposure to gold-related activities that exceed 4.5% in weight but at least the largest five and at the maximum the largest 9 of these components are grouped
together (so called “Large-Weights”). All other components are grouped together as well (so called “Small-Weights”).
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The aggregated weighting of the Large-Weights is capped at 45%:
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Large-Weights: If the aggregated weighting of all components in Large-Weight exceeds 45%, then a capping factor is calculated to bring the weighting down to 45%- at the same time a second
capping factor for the Small-Weights is calculated to increase the aggregated weight to 55%. These two factors are then applied to all components in the Large-Weights or the Small-Weights respectively.
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Large-Weights: The maximum weight for any single security is 20% and the minimum weighting is 5%. If a security is above the maximum or below the minimum weight, then the weight will be reduced
to the maximum weight or increased to the minimum weight and the excess weight shall be redistributed proportionally across all other remaining index constituents in the Large-Weights.
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Small-Weights: The maximum weight for any single security is 4.5%. If a security is above the maximum weight, then the weight will be reduced to the maximum weight and the excess weight shall be
redistributed proportionally across all other remaining index constituents in the Small-Weights.
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If an index component merges with or takes over another index component: The surviving security remains in the underlying index and the other security is deleted immediately from the underlying
index. Its shares and float are adjusted according to the terms of the merger/takeover. The index market capitalization of the merged company corresponds to the market capitalization of the two separate companies.
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If a non-index component merges with or takes over an index component:
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If the surviving security meets the eligible index universe requirements, it will be added to the underlying index. Its shares and float will be adjusted according to the terms of the
merger/takeover and will replace the current index component.
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If the surviving security does not meet the eligible index universe requirements, it will not be added to the underlying index and the current index component will be deleted immediately from
the underlying index. The following treatments are applied for mergers and takeovers with cash terms only:
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If a non-index component merges with or takes over an index component:
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The index component will be deleted.
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pi
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= security price,
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qi
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=number of shares,
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=free-float factor,
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fxi
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=exchange rate (local currency to index currency),
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cfi
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= weighting cap factor (if applicable, otherwise set to 1),
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=free-float market capitalization of the underlying index,
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=divisor.
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Type of
Corporate
Action
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Treatment
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Divisor
Adjustment
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Cash dividend
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(In total return gross indexes the withholding tax is 0)
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Yes
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Special cash
dividend
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(In total return gross indexes the withholding tax is 0)
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Split
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Shareholders receive ‘B’ new shares for every ‘A’ share held.
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No
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Rights Offering
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Shareholders receive ‘B’ new shares for every ‘A’ share held. If the subscription-price is either not available or not smaller than the
closing price, no adjustment will be made.
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Yes
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Stock dividend
(withholding
taxes are applied,
if applicable)
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Shareholders receive ‘B’ new shares for every ‘A’ share held.
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Stock dividend
from treasury
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Yes
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(withholding
taxes are applied,
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Stock dividends from treasury are adjusted as ordinary cash dividends.
Shareholders receive ‘B’ new shares for every ‘A’ share held.
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Stock dividend of
a different
company security
(withholding
taxes are applied,
if applicable)
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The shares of the different company will be added according to the terms.
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No
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Addition/Deletion
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Net change in free-float market value determines the divisor adjustment.
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Yes
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Changes due to a
merger/takeover
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Net change in free-float market value determines the divisor adjustment. In case of no change, the divisor change is 0.
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Yes
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Spin-offs
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Shareholders receive ‘B’ new shares for every ‘A’ share held.
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No
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Changes in
shares
outstanding
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Net change in free-float market value determines the divisor adjustment. In case of no change, the divisor change is 0.
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Yes
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a dealer in securities or currencies;
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a trader in securities that elects to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for your securities holdings;
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a bank;
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a life insurance company;
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a tax exempt organization;
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a partnership;
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a regulated investment company;
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an accrual method taxpayer subject to special tax accounting rules as a result of its use of financial statements;
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a common trust fund;
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a person that owns a Note as a hedge or that is hedged against interest rate risks;
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a person that owns a Note as part of a straddle or conversion transaction for tax purposes; or
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a U.S. holder (as defined below) whose functional currency for tax purposes is not the U.S. dollar.
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a citizen or resident of the United States;
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a domestic corporation;
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an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source; or
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a trust if a United States court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more United States persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of
the trust.
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a nonresident alien individual;
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a foreign corporation; or
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an estate or trust that in either case is not subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis on income or gain from the Notes.
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a holder who is an individual present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of disposition and who is not otherwise a resident of the United States for U.S. federal
income tax purposes;
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certain former citizens or residents of the United States; or
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a holder for whom income or gain in respect of the notes is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States.
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a corporation (which is not an Accredited Investor), the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is
an Accredited Investor; or
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a trust (where the trustee is not an Accredited Investor), the sole purpose of which is to hold investments and each beneficiary of the trust is an individual who is an Accredited Investor,
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to an Institutional Investor, an Accredited Investor, a Relevant Person, or which arises from an offer referred to in Section 275(1A) of the SFA (in the case of that corporation) or Section
276(4)(c)(ii) of the SFA (in the case of that trust);
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where no consideration is or will be given for the transfer;
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where the transfer is by operation of law;
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as specified in Section 276(7) of the SFA; or
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as specified in Regulation 37A of the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Securities and Securities-based Derivatives Contracts) Regulations 2018.
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FAQ
What is Jefferies (JEF) offering in this 424B2 pricing supplement?
Jefferies is offering Senior Autocallable Contingent Coupon Buffered Notes due January 2, 2031 with an aggregate principal amount of $772,000, linked to the worst-performing of the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX).
How do the contingent coupon payments work on the Jefferies (JEF) notes?
On each quarterly observation date, if the worst-performing underlying is at or above its coupon barrier (70% of its initial value), investors receive a $25.63 contingent coupon per $1,000 note on the related payment date. If the worst-performing underlying is below its coupon barrier, no coupon is paid for that period.
When can the Jefferies autocallable notes be redeemed early?
The notes are autocallable quarterly starting on December 29, 2026. If, on any call observation date, the worst-performing underlying is at or above its call value (100% of its initial level), the notes are automatically called and investors receive the stated principal amount plus any due contingent coupon, with no further payments.
What happens at maturity if the Jefferies notes are not called?
If the notes are not called, at maturity on January 2, 2031 investors receive the $1,000 principal per note if the final value of the worst-performing underlying is at or above its threshold value (80% of its initial level). If it is below the threshold, repayment is reduced 1% for each 1% decline below the threshold, with up to 80% of principal potentially lost. The final contingent coupon is also paid if the worst-performing underlying is at or above its coupon barrier on the final observation date.
What are the key initial levels and barriers for GDX and the S&P 500 in this Jefferies note?
The initial values are $85.85 for GDX and 6,905.74 for the S&P 500 Index. The coupon barriers are $60.10 for GDX and 4,834.02 for the S&P 500 (70% of their initial values). The threshold values are $68.68 for GDX and 5,524.59 for the S&P 500 (80% of their initial values).
What is the estimated value and pricing of the Jefferies (JEF) structured notes?
Each note has an issue price of $1,000. Jefferies estimates the value on the pricing date at $933.60 per note, reflecting issuance, structuring and hedging costs. The public offering price is 100% of principal, underwriting discounts and commissions are 3.50%, and proceeds to Jefferies before expenses are 96.50% of principal.
What are the main risks of investing in these Jefferies autocallable buffered notes?
Key risks include: potential loss of up to 80% of principal if the worst-performing underlying finishes below its threshold value; the possibility of receiving no contingent coupons if the worst-performing underlying stays below its coupon barrier; exposure only to the worst-performing of GDX and the S&P 500; credit risk of Jefferies as unsecured issuer; limited or no secondary market; and structural risks tied to the gold miners sector, equity market volatility, foreign markets and complex tax treatment.
