Every 8-K that Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow JEF and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full JEF filings page.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. completed a public offering of €850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2033. The notes were registered under its Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 and issued under the existing Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon, as supplemented by Supplemental Indenture No. 7.
Jefferies estimates aggregate net proceeds of approximately €843.8 million from the issuance and sale of the notes, after underwriting discounts and expenses. The company states that it intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is issuing €850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Senior Notes due July 15, 2033. The notes were priced with an effective yield of 4.544% and the offering is expected to settle on July 15, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. Application is expected for the notes to be admitted to the Official List of Euronext Dublin and to trade on its Global Exchange Market. The notes are being offered under an effective shelf registration statement and related prospectus supplement.
Jefferies Financial Group reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net revenues of $2.21 billion and net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $226 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, significantly above the prior-year quarter. Investment banking net revenues reached $1.21 billion, up 57% year over year and a quarterly record, while capital markets net revenues were $799 million, up 14%. Equities delivered record net revenues of $601 million, also up 14%, and fixed income net revenues rose 12% to $199 million. Asset management net revenues were $188 million, with fees and investment returns lower than the prior-year quarter as the firm reallocates capital and prepares to acquire 50% of Hildene. Book value per common share was $51.95 and adjusted tangible book value per fully diluted share was $34.55. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share and the company repurchased 4.0 million shares for $197 million in the quarter.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has issued and sold $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2031. The notes were sold to underwriters led by Jefferies LLC and SMBC Nikko Securities America under an existing shelf registration on Form S-3.
The transaction closed on April 28, 2026, with the notes issued under an existing indenture and a new supplemental indenture. Jefferies estimates net proceeds of approximately $1,087,053,000 after underwriting discounts and expenses and plans to use these funds for general corporate purposes.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has priced a public offering of $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2031. The Notes carry an effective yield of 5.304% and are scheduled to mature on April 28, 2031.
The offering is expected to settle on April 28, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Jefferies intends to use the net proceeds from this debt issuance for general corporate purposes. The Notes are being offered under an effective shelf registration statement with a related prospectus supplement.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Investors approved a Restated Certificate of Incorporation that increases the number of authorized shares of the existing class of non-voting common stock, effective upon filing in New York on March 27, 2026.
All director nominees were elected, each receiving roughly 149.9 million to 160.9 million votes in favor, with additional broker non-votes recorded. Shareholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the company’s executive-compensation program and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with total net revenues of $2,017,130 thousand, up from $1,593,019 thousand a year earlier, and net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $155,700 thousand versus $127,793 thousand. Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations rose to $0.70 from $0.57, and return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity increased to 10.9% from 8.0%. Investment banking net revenues were $1,017,293 thousand and capital markets net revenues were $778,756 thousand, both higher than the prior year quarter, with record first quarter performance in advisory, underwriting and equities. Asset management net revenues grew to $220,262 thousand, helped by significantly better investment returns. Results include a non‑cash, after‑tax goodwill write‑down of about $36 million related to Tessellis and losses of $17 million related to Market Financial Solutions and First Brands, though direct exposure to First Brands is now zero. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share and reported repurchasing 3.0 million shares for $174 million, while restoring share buyback authorization to $250 million. Book value per common share was $51.91, and adjusted tangible book value per fully diluted share was $34.24 as of February 28, 2026.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. announced that SMBC Group executive Yoshihiro Hyakutome has been nominated for election to the Jefferies Board of Directors, replacing SMBC Group CEO Toru Nakashima at the end of his term.
As part of their Global Strategic Alliance and ahead of a planned Japan equities joint venture expected to begin operations in January 2027, SMBC Group intends to increase its economic ownership of Jefferies to up to 20% on an as-converted, fully diluted basis by purchasing approximately 13 million Jefferies common shares in the open market, while continuing to hold less than 5% of the company’s voting interest, subject to required regulatory approvals.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. completed a large debt financing by issuing $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036. The notes were sold to underwriters led by Jefferies LLC and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. under an existing shelf registration.
The company expects approximately $1,481,145,000 in net proceeds after underwriting discounts and expenses, and plans to use these funds for general corporate purposes. The notes were issued under Jefferies’ existing indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon, as supplemented to establish the specific terms for this 2036 series.
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.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. filed a report stating that it has posted its annual letter to shareholders on its website, www.jefferies.com, on January 7, 2026. The company also attached the letter as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated it by reference, while clarifying that this information is being furnished under the securities laws rather than formally filed. The filing also lists Jefferies’ common stock and several series of senior notes that are registered and traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. filed a current report to let investors know it has released its latest performance update. On January 7, 2026, the company issued a press release with financial results for its quarter and year ended November 30, 2025.
The press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated by reference, meaning the detailed numbers and commentary are contained in that attachment rather than in the body of the report. Jefferies states that this information is being furnished, not filed, under securities laws, which affects how it is treated for certain legal liability purposes.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc., through its subsidiary LAM Holdings, entered into a Contribution and Subscription Agreement to invest approximately $340,000,000 in newly issued equity of Hildene Holding Company, LLC, plus equity interests in Hildene Insurance Holdings valued at approximately $75,000,000 and certain revenue-share rights. After closing, Hildene will use Jefferies’ investment to fund a vehicle that will acquire SILAC, Inc., with LAM Holdings also able to invest up to $100,000,000 in convertible preferred equity of the acquisition vehicle.
Governance will be shared, with LAM Holdings and a new BRJ Investor having equal board representation at HHC and certain key actions requiring consent from both groups. Existing revenue-share and incentive arrangements will be restructured into new vehicles and profit-sharing plans for Hildene personnel, aligning compensation with HHC’s future performance.
Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) furnished materials from its 2025 Investor Meeting. The company reported that it held the meeting on October 16, 2025, and attached the full transcript as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD).
The transcript includes ROTE and other non-GAAP financial measures. Jefferies states that reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided in the presentation materials referred to during the meeting and furnished on October 16, 2025. The company notes the information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is “furnished” and not “filed” under the Exchange Act. The filing also includes a customary forward‑looking statements caution, reminding readers that actual results may differ due to various risks and uncertainties referenced in Jefferies’ SEC reports.
Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) furnished an Investor Presentation for its October 16, 2025 Investor Meeting and made it available on its website. The presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
The materials were provided under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and are expressly stated as not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) filed an 8-K noting that it issued a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The filing also lists the company’s securities registered on the NYSE, including its common stock and multiple senior notes.
Listed notes include 4.850% Senior Notes due 2027 (JEF 27A), 5.875% due 2028 (JEF 28), 2.750% due 2032 (JEF 32A), and 6.200% due 2034 (JEF 34). The press release was issued on October 12, 2025.
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.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. filed a current report to furnish a press release with financial results for its quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference, while being treated as furnished rather than filed under securities law. The company also lists its common shares and several series of senior notes as registered on the New York Stock Exchange.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. amended its certificate of incorporation to create a new series of preferred equity. The amendment establishes Series B-1 Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Shares, $1.00 par value, and designates 17,500 preferred shares as this new series, effective September 19, 2025.
The detailed preferences, limitations, powers and relative rights of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock are set out in a Certificate of Amendment filed as an exhibit. The filing may also be deemed solicitation material for a future shareholder vote on an amended and restated charter that would authorize additional shares of non-voting common stock, for which Jefferies plans to file proxy materials with the SEC.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. filed a Form 8-K reporting an Amended and Restated Exchange Agreement dated September 19, 2025 between Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. The filing lists two exhibits: Exhibit 10.1 (the amended exchange agreement) and Exhibit 99.1 (a joint press release dated September 19, 2025). No financial terms, transaction amounts, or operational details are included in the disclosed text of the filing. The cover-page data also lists the companys outstanding listed securities and senior notes but does not provide additional commentary or numerical results.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) filed a Form 8-K dated June 25, 2025 to furnish—not file—its financial results for the quarter and six months ended May 31, 2025.
- Item 2.02: Announces that a press release containing the results has been issued and is attached as Exhibit 99.
- No income-statement, balance-sheet, or cash-flow figures are included in the body of the 8-K; investors must consult the attached press release for details.
- Item 9.01: Lists Exhibit 99 (press release) and Exhibit 104 (cover-page Inline XBRL).
- The disclosure is expressly designated as “furnished,” shielding it from Section 18 liability and limiting incorporation into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.
- Trading symbols for Jefferies’ common shares and several senior note issues are reiterated but unchanged.
No new strategic initiatives, capital actions, or material transactions are described; the filing serves purely as an earnings-release conduit.