Jefferies (JEF) prices 2031 autocallable notes tied to SMH and S&P 500
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is offering senior unsecured autocallable contingent coupon barrier notes due December 31, 2031, linked to the worst-performing of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX). Each note has a $1,000 stated principal amount and an issue price of $1,000, but the estimated value on the pricing date is expected to be about $943.10 per note, reflecting issuance, structuring and hedging costs.
The notes pay a contingent coupon of $28.75 per quarter only if, on a quarterly observation date, the worst-performing underlying is at or above 70% of its initial value. Starting about one year after pricing, the notes are autocallable quarterly if the worst-performing underlying is at or above 100% of its initial value, in which case investors receive principal plus any due coupon and the notes terminate early.
If the notes are not called and, at maturity, the worst-performing underlying is at or above 70% of its initial value, investors receive back the full principal (plus the final coupon if the barrier is met). If it is below 70%, repayment is reduced 1-for-1 with the decline from the initial value, up to a possible 100% loss of principal. All payments are subject to Jefferies’ credit risk, the notes are not listed on any exchange, and extensive risk and U.S. tax disclosures apply.
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Registration No. 333-271881
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PRELIMINARY PRICING SUPPLEMENT
(to Product Supplement no. 5, dated October 23, 2023,
Prospectus Supplement dated May 12, 2023
and Prospectus dated May 12, 2023)
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED December 1, 2025
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Issuer:
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
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Title of the Notes:
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Senior Autocallable Contingent Coupon Barrier Notes due December 31, 2031 Linked to the Worst-Performing of the VanEck® Semiconductor ETF and the S&P 500® Index
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Aggregate Principal Amount:
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$ . 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 29, 2031, subject to postponement as described in the accompanying product supplement.
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Maturity Date:
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December 31, 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® Semiconductor ETF (the “SMH”) 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 $28.75 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 some or all 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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With respect to the SMH, the ETF Closing Price of the Underlying on the Pricing Date.
With respect to the SPX, the Index Closing Value of the Underlying on the Pricing Date.
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Observation Value:
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With respect to the SMH, 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 SMH, 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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With respect to each Underlying, 70% of its Initial Value
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Call Value:
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With respect to each Underlying, 100% of its Initial Value
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Threshold Value:
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With respect to each Underlying, 70% of its Initial Value.
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Adjustment Factor:
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Initially 1.0 with respect to SMH, 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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47233YSA4 / US47233YSA46
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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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Approximately $943.10 per Note, or within $30.00 of that estimate. Please see “The Notes” below.
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Use of Proceeds:
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General corporate purposes
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Listing:
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None
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Conflict of Interest:
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Jefferies LLC, the broker-dealer subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., is a member of FINRA and will participate in the distribution of the notes being offered hereby.
Accordingly, the offering is subject to the provisions of FINRA Rule 5121 relating to conflicts of interest and will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Rule 5121. See “Conflict of Interest.”
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PER NOTE
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TOTAL
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Public Offering Price
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100.00%
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$
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Underwriting Discounts and Commissions
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%1
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$
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Proceeds to Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (Before Expenses)
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%
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$
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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-12
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HEDGING
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PS-22
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCUSSION OF U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
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PS-23
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SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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PS-28
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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PS-33
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LEGAL MATTERS
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PS-34
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EXPERTS
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PS-35
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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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December 30, 2030
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January 2, 2031
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March 31, 2031
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April 2, 2031
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March 31, 2031
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April 2, 2031
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June 30, 2031
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July 2, 2031
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June 30, 2031
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July 2, 2031
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September 29, 2031
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October 1, 2031
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September 29, 2031
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October 1, 2031
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December 29, 2031
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December 31, 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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70
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Contingent Coupon Payment:
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$28.75 per Note
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Final Value of the Worst-
Performing Underlying
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Payment at
Maturity
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Return on the Notes
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$0.00
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-100.00%
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50.00
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$500.00
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-50.00%
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69.99
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$699.90
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-30.01%
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$1,028.75
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2.875%
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80.00
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$1,028.75
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$1,028.75
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2.875%
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100.00
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$1,028.75
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110.00
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$1,028.75
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2.875%
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150.00
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$1,028.75
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2.875%
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This hypothetical Final Value of the Worst-Performing Underlying corresponds to its Coupon Barrier and Threshold Value.
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a full market capitalization exceeding US$150 million;
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a three-month average-daily-trading volume of at least US$1 million at the current review and also at the previous two reviews; and
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at least 250,000 shares traded per month over the last six months at the current review and also at the previous two reviews.
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a full market capitalization exceeding US$75 million; and
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a three-month average-daily-trading volume of at least US$0.2 million in at least two of the latest three quarters (current review and also at previous two reviews)
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In addition, a three-month average-daily-trading volume of at least US$0.6 million at current review or at one of the previous two reviews; or
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at least 200,000 shares traded per month over the last six months at the current review or at one of the previous two reviews.
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exceeds the free-float market capitalization of a share line of the same company which is an index component by at least 25%; and
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fulfills all size and liquidity eligibility criteria for non-components,
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the current component share line will be replaced by the larger one. MVIS can, in exceptional cases (e.g., significantly higher liquidity), decide to keep the current share line instead.
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The largest 50 stocks (by full market capitalization) from the investable universe qualify.
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The 50 stocks are ranked in two different ways — by free-float market capitalization in descending order (the largest company receives rank “1”) and then by three-month average-daily-trading volume in
descending order (the most liquid company receives rank “1”). These two ranks are added up.
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The 50 stocks are then ranked by the sum of their two ranks in Step 2 in ascending order. If two companies have the same sum of ranks, the larger company is placed on top.
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Initially, the highest ranked 25 companies made up the MVSMH.
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On-going, a 10-40 buffer is applied: the highest ranked 10 companies qualify. The remaining 15 companies are selected from the highest ranked remaining current MVSMH components ranked between 11 and 40. If
the number of selected companies is still below 25, then the highest ranked remaining stocks are selected until 25 companies have been selected.
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the IPO must have a full market capitalization exceeding US$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 US$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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qi = number of shares;
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ffi = free-float factor (rounded to two decimal places);
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fxi = exchange rate (local currency to U.S. Dollar) (rounded to 12 decimal places);
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cfi = sector-weighting cap factor (if applicable, otherwise set to 1) (rounded to 16 decimal places);
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M = free-float market capitalization of the MVSMH; and
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D = divisor (rounded to six decimal places).
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All MVSMH components are weighted by their free-float market capitalization.
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All companies exceeding 4.5% but at least the largest five and at the maximum the largest 10 companies are grouped together (so called “Large-Weights”). All other companies are grouped together as well (so
called “Small-Weights“).
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The aggregated weighting of the Large-Weights is capped at 50%:
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Large-Weights: If the aggregated weighting of all companies in Large-Weight exceeds 50%, then a capping factor is calculated to bring the weighting down to 50%; at the same time, a second capping factor for
the Small-Weights is calculated to increase the aggregated weight to 50%. These two factors are then applied to all companies in the Large-Weights or the Small-Weights respectively.
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Large-Weights: The maximum weight for any single stock is 20% and the minimum weighting is 5%. If a stock 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 will be re-distributed proportionally across all other remaining MVSMH constituents in the Large-Weights.
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Small-Weights: The maximum weight for any single stock is 4.5%. If a stock is above the maximum weight, then the weight will be reduced to the maximum weight and the excess weight will be re-distributed
proportionally across all other remaining MVSMH constituents in the Small-Weights.
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Special cash dividend
pi, adjusted = pi – (Dividend x (1 – Withholding Tax))
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Divisor change: Yes
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Split
Shareholders receive “B” new shares for every “A” share held.
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Divisor change: No
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Rights offering
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, then no adjustment will be done.
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Divisor change: No
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Stock dividend
Shareholders receive “B” new shares for every “A” share held.
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Divisor change: No
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Stock dividend from treasury
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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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Divisor change: Yes
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Stock dividend of a different company security
Shareholders receive “B” shares of a different company for every “A” share held.
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Divisor change: Yes
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Spin-offs
Shareholders receive “B” shares of a different company for every “A” share held.
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Divisor change: Yes
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Addition/deletion of a company
Net change in market value determines the divisor adjustment.
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Divisor change: Yes
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Changes in shares outstanding/free-float
Any secondary issuance, share repurchase, buy back, tender offer, Dutch auction, exchange offer, bought deal equity offering or prospectus offering will be updated at
the semi-annual review if the change is smaller than 10%. Changes larger than 10% will be pre-announced (3 trading days’ notice) and implemented on a best efforts basis. If necessary and information is available, resulting float changes
are taken into consideration. Share changes will not be implemented in the week between review announcement and implementation.
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Divisor change: Yes
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Changes due to a merger/takeover/spin-off
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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Divisor change: 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 Financial Group Inc. is offering Senior Autocallable Contingent Coupon Barrier Notes due December 31, 2031. These unsecured notes are linked to the worst-performing of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and are issued in $1,000 denominations.
How do the contingent coupons on the Jefferies (JEF) notes work?
The notes pay a $28.75 contingent coupon per quarter for each $1,000 note if, on a quarterly coupon observation date, the worst-performing underlying is at or above 70% of its initial value (the coupon barrier). If the worst-performing underlying is below this barrier on a given observation date, no coupon is paid for that quarter.
Under what conditions can these Jefferies autocallable notes be redeemed early?
Beginning with the December 29, 2026 observation, the notes are automatically called on any quarterly call observation date when the worst-performing underlying is at or above 100% of its initial value (the call value). If called, investors receive the $1,000 principal plus any due contingent coupon on the related call payment date, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity if I hold the Jefferies notes until December 31, 2031?
If the notes have not been called and, on the valuation date, the worst-performing underlying is at or above 70% of its initial value (the threshold value), investors receive the full $1,000 principal per note, plus the final contingent coupon if the 70% coupon barrier is also met. If the worst-performing underlying is below 70%, repayment is reduced 1% for every 1% decline from the initial value, up to a total loss of principal.
What are the main risks of investing in these Jefferies autocallable contingent coupon notes?
Key risks include: full principal at risk if the worst-performing underlying finishes below its 70% threshold; the possibility of receiving no coupons if the barrier is not met; credit risk of Jefferies as an unsecured senior creditor; limited or no secondary market since the notes are not listed; and complex valuation, with an estimated value of about $943.10 per $1,000 note on the pricing date.
How is the worst-performing underlying determined for these Jefferies notes?
On each coupon and call observation date, and on the valuation date, Jefferies compares the value of SMH and SPX to their respective initial values. The worst-performing underlying is the one with the lowest ratio of its observation or final value to its initial value, and this single worst performer determines coupons, autocall events, and principal repayment.
Are there any special U.S. tax considerations for the Jefferies (JEF) notes?
Jefferies intends to treat the notes as income-bearing prepaid derivative contracts for U.S. federal income tax purposes, with coupon payments taxed as ordinary income and gain or loss at disposition generally treated as capital. The tax treatment is uncertain, and the pricing supplement discusses potential application of Section 1260 constructive ownership rules and possible future IRS or legislative changes. Investors are urged to consult their tax advisors.
