Jefferies (NYSE: JEF) director adds dividend reinvestment shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) director Melissa Weiler reported an acquisition of common stock through a dividend reinvestment. On 2026-08-28, she received 165 shares of common stock at $53.09 per share as an acquisition of deferred shares, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Following this award, she beneficially owns 40,147 shares of Jefferies common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 165 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Weiler Melissa

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	165	$53.09	$9K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 40,147 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Acquisition of deferred shares as a dividend reinvestment in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 165 shares of Common Stock Transaction price per share: $53.09 per share Shares owned after transaction: 40,147 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares acquired 165 shares of Common Stock Acquisition of deferred shares via dividend reinvestment on 2026-08-28

Transaction price per share $53.09 per share Recorded price for the 165 acquired shares

Shares owned after transaction 40,147 shares Total direct beneficial ownership following the 2026-08-28 acquisition

Transaction code Code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative common stock

Rule 16b-3 exemption Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2) Dividend reinvestment transaction reported as exempt under this rule

Key Terms

deferred shares, dividend reinvestment, Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2), grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

deferred shares financial

"Acquisition of deferred shares as a dividend reinvestment"

Deferred shares are a class of stock whose economic benefits or certain shareholder rights are delayed or paid later than ordinary shares—for example, dividends may be paid only after other shareholders receive theirs, or voting or redemption rights may be postponed. For investors, that timing difference matters because deferred shares typically offer lower near-term income and different risk, affecting expected returns, priority in payouts, and the share’s market value; think of them like a delayed paycheck compared with a regular salary.

dividend reinvestment financial

"Acquisition of deferred shares as a dividend reinvestment"

Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.

Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2) regulatory

"transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2) under the Securities"

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

FAQ

What insider transaction did JEF director Melissa Weiler report?

Melissa Weiler reported an acquisition of 165 shares of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. common stock on 2026-08-28 through a dividend reinvestment treated as an acquisition of deferred shares and exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2).

At what price were the newly acquired JEF shares booked for Melissa Weiler?

The 165 acquired shares of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. common stock were recorded at $53.09 per share, as part of a dividend reinvestment acquisition of deferred shares exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2).

How many JEF shares does Melissa Weiler own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Melissa Weiler beneficially owns 40,147 shares of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. common stock, held directly according to the Form 4 filing data.

Was the JEF insider transaction by Melissa Weiler a market purchase or a grant?

The transaction was reported under code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. It reflects an acquisition of deferred shares as a dividend reinvestment, not an open-market purchase.

Is Melissa Weiler considered an officer or director of JEF in this filing?

In this filing, Melissa Weiler is identified as a director of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and not reported as an officer or ten percent owner.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Weiler Melissa

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

520 MADISON AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. [ JEF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/28/2026		A(1)		165	A	$53.09	40,147	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Acquisition of deferred shares as a dividend reinvestment in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)(1) & (2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Remarks:

	/s/ Joanna Jia, by power of attorney	08/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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