Jefferies (JEF) CEO files Form 4 detailing stock grants, PSU forfeiture and 128,163-share gift
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. CEO and director reported several equity transactions in company stock. On 12/10/2025, the reporting person forfeited 23,742 shares of common stock tied to performance share units that did not meet performance targets, and received a grant of 121,300 performance-based restricted stock units and a separate grant of 121,300 restricted stock units, each at a reference price of $61.83 per share, under the company’s equity compensation plan.
After these transactions, the reporting person directly held 13,826,458 shares of common stock. On 12/12/2025, 128,163 shares of common stock were transferred as a gift to an LLC managed by the reporting person, with the filing stating this tax-planning transfer did not change the person’s overall beneficial ownership and is now reported as indirectly owned. The report also lists additional indirect holdings through various trusts, LLCs and a profit sharing plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
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| Disposition | Common Stock | 128,163 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 128,163 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 23,742 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 121,300 | $61.83 | $7.50M |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 121,300 | $61.83 | $7.50M |
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Footnotes (1)
- Forfeiture of PSUs relating to prior equity grants due to not achieving performance targets. These transactions are exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)(1) and (2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Grant of target Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units under the Company's Equity Compensation Plan (the "ECP"), exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Grant of Restricted Stock Units under the Company's ECP, exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Shares gifted to a LLC of which Reporting Person is the manager and Reporting Person's trusts are its members. This transfer reflects tax planning and results in no increases or decreases to Reporting Person's beneficial holdings. These transactions may be exempt under Rule 16a-13.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Jefferies (JEF) CEO report in this Form 4?
The CEO of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) reported a forfeiture of 23,742 shares tied to performance share units, grants of 121,300 performance-based restricted stock units and 121,300 restricted stock units on 12/10/2025, and a gift transfer of 128,163 shares to an LLC on 12/12/2025.
What equity awards did the Jefferies (JEF) CEO receive on December 10, 2025?
On 12/10/2025, the Jefferies CEO received a grant of 121,300 performance-based restricted stock units and a grant of 121,300 restricted stock units under the company’s equity compensation plan, each tied to Jefferies common stock at a reference price of $61.83 per share.
How are some of the Jefferies (JEF) CEO’s holdings structured indirectly?
Beyond directly held shares, the CEO reports indirect ownership of Jefferies common stock through multiple entities, including trusts, several LLCs, and as trustee of a profit sharing plan, each listed separately in the Form 4.