Jefferies (NYSE: JEF) prices $1.5B 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036 in public offering

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. reported that it has priced a public offering of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036. These notes are a new long-term debt issuance that will mature in 2036 and carry a fixed interest rate of 5.500% annually.

The company disclosed this financing step under an other events item and attached a pricing press release as an exhibit, which provides additional details about the transaction terms.

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Jefferies prices $1.5B of 5.500% notes due 2036.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has priced a public offering of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036. This adds a sizable tranche of long-term fixed-rate debt to its capital structure, extending funding out to 2036 at a defined coupon cost.

The notes are characterized as senior, which typically means they rank ahead of subordinated obligations, but behind secured debt where applicable. The disclosure does not describe the use of proceeds or compare this issuance to existing debt, so its effect on leverage, interest expense, and maturity profile cannot be quantified from this excerpt alone.

The event is framed as a routine financing action under an other events item, and additional specifics are contained in the referenced pricing press release dated January 13, 2026. Subsequent company communications and financial statements will show how this new debt integrates into overall funding and interest costs.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 13, 2026

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			001-05721 (Commission File Number)			13-2615557 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
520 Madison Ave., New York, New York (Address of principal executive offices)			10022 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-284-2300

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, par value $1 per share			JEF			New York Stock Exchange
4.850% Senior Notes Due 2027			JEF 27A			New York Stock Exchange
5.875% Senior Notes Due 2028			JEF 28			New York Stock Exchange
2.750% Senior Notes Due 2032			JEF 32A			New York Stock Exchange
6.200% Senior Notes Due 2034			JEF 34			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 13, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. issued a press release (the “Pricing Press Release”) announcing the pricing of its public offering of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036. A copy of the Pricing Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Number			Exhibit
99.1			Pricing Press Release, dated January 13, 2026
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 13, 2026                     JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

/s/ Michael J. Sharp

Michael J. Sharp

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

What financing did Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) disclose in this 8-K?

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. disclosed the pricing of a public offering of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036.

What are the key terms of Jefferies (JEF) new senior notes?

The new Jefferies notes have an aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000,000, a fixed interest rate of 5.500%, and a stated maturity in 2036.

How did Jefferies Financial Group communicate the details of the 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036?

The company issued a pricing press release dated January 13, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

What form did Jefferies use to report the 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036?

Jefferies reported this financing event on a Form 8-K under the Other Events item.

Does the Jefferies (JEF) filing mention the maturity year of the new debt?

Yes. The filing states that the public offering relates to 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036, indicating a maturity in 2036.

Where can investors find more detail on Jefferies’ $1.5 billion notes offering?

More detail is contained in the Pricing Press Release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated into the disclosure by reference.