Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) files Form 8-K with new press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. filed a current report to furnish a new company press release. The report states that on October 8, 2025, the company issued a press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The filing is signed by Executive Vice President and General Counsel Michael J. Sharp.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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):

October 8, 2025

JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	001-05721	13-2615557
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS. Employer Identification No.)

520 Madison Ave., New York, New York		10022
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

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

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 (see General Instruction A.2, below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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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 Exchange Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
	Common Stock, par value $1.00 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 October 8, 2025, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. issued a press release.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

	Exhibit Number	Description
	99.1	Press Release
	104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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: October 8, 2025	JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
	/s/ Michael J. Sharp
	Michael J. Sharp
	Executive Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

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

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release on October 8, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and incorporated by reference for full details and context.

What is included as Exhibit 99.1 in Jefferies (JEF) October 8, 2025 filing?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the full text of the press release issued by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. on October 8, 2025. The exhibit is formally incorporated by reference into the current report on Form 8-K.

Who signed the October 8, 2025 Jefferies (JEF) Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. by Michael J. Sharp. He is identified in the filing as the company’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel and signed the report dated October 8, 2025.

What securities of Jefferies (JEF) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange in this filing?

The filing lists Jefferies common stock, par value $1.00 per share, and several series of senior notes due 2027, 2028, 2032, and 2034. Each class is shown with its respective trading symbol on the New York Stock Exchange.

What is the purpose of the Jefferies (JEF) Form 8-K dated October 8, 2025?

The purpose of the Form 8-K is to formally furnish and reference a press release issued by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. on October 8, 2025. The press release content is provided as Exhibit 99.1 attached to the report.