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Jefferies Financial Group (JEF)

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. announces pricing of $1.5 billion senior notes offering
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Debt Issuance
  • Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) announced the pricing of its public offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036 on January 13, 2026.
  • The notes have an effective yield of 5.605% and are scheduled to mature on February 15, 2036.
  • The offering is expected to settle on January 16, 2026, with the net proceeds intended for general corporate purposes.
1 day ago
Jefferies Financial Group Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Expands SMBC Alliance, and Announces New Investment
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Earnings
M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • Jefferies Financial Group reported $7.3 billion in Net Revenues and $631 million in Net Earnings for the full year 2025. Investment Banking net revenues increased 10% to $3.8 billion in 2025, including a record $1.2 billion in the fourth quarter.
  • The company significantly expanded its Global Strategic Alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), which plans to increase its equity ownership in Jefferies to up to 20% and provide $2.5 billion in new credit facilities. A joint venture in Japan for equities and ECM businesses is set to begin in January 2027.
  • Jefferies agreed to acquire a 50% interest in Hildene Holding Company, LLC, a credit-focused asset manager with over $18 billion of assets under management, which is also acquiring SILAC Inc..
7 days ago
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
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Earnings
Dividends
Share Buyback
  • Jefferies Financial Group Inc. reported total net revenues of $2.07 billion for Q4 2025.
  • For Q4 2025, net earnings attributable to common shareholders were $191 million, resulting in diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations of $0.87.
  • Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders for Q4 2025 were $213 million, or $0.96 per adjusted diluted share.
  • Investment Banking net revenues for Q4 2025 increased 20% to $1.19 billion, and Capital Markets net revenues increased 6% to $692 million compared to the prior year quarter.
  • The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share, payable on February 27, 2026. The company also repurchased 0.7 million shares of common stock for $59 million in fiscal year 2025.
7 days ago
Jefferies Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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Earnings
Dividends
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Jefferies Financial Group reported net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $190.89 million and diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations of $0.87 for the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Total net revenues for Q4 2025 were $2.07 billion, with Investment Banking net revenues increasing 20% to $1.19 billion and Capital Markets net revenues increasing 6% to $692 million compared to the prior year quarter.
  • The company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share, payable on February 27, 2026, to record holders on February 17, 2026.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations for Q4 2025 were $0.96, with an adjusted return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity of 12.9%.
7 days ago
FactSet Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
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Earnings
Share Buyback
Guidance Update
  • FactSet reported Q1 fiscal 2026 GAAP revenues of $607.6 million, an increase of 6.9% from the prior year, with organic revenues growing 6.0% to $600.0 million.
  • GAAP diluted EPS for Q1 fiscal 2026 was $4.06, up 4.4%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $4.51, up 3.2% year over year.
  • Organic Annual Subscription Value (ASV) reached $2,389.6 million as of November 30, 2025, marking a 5.9% year-over-year increase.
  • FactSet's Board of Directors approved an increase to the existing share repurchase authorization from $400 million to $1 billion, with an additional $600 million in authority approved on December 16, 2025.
  • The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, projecting GAAP revenues between $2,423 million and $2,448 million and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $16.90 to $17.60.
Dec 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
Howard Hughes Holdings to Acquire Vantage Group Holdings for $2.1 Billion
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
Convertible Preferred Issuance
  • Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., a privately held specialty insurance and reinsurance company, for approximately $2.1 billion.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals, and will anchor HHH's transformation into a diversified holding company.
  • The acquisition will be financed through HHH’s cash on hand and up to $1 billion of non-interest-bearing, non-voting preferred stock issued by HHH to Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd..
  • Pershing Square will manage Vantage’s investment portfolio on a fee-free basis, aiming to enhance investment returns and align with policyholders and shareholders.
Dec 18, 2025, 11:00 AM
Jefferies to Acquire 50% Stake in Hildene Holding
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
Guidance Update
  • Jefferies Financial Group is acquiring a 50% interest in Hildene Holding Company, the parent of credit-focused asset manager Hildene Capital Management, for $340 million in cash.
  • The acquisition, expected to close in Q3 2026, is anticipated to be immediately accretive and a consistent contributor to Jefferies' net earnings, with a projected $75 million pretax gain after closing.
  • The $340 million cash investment will be offset by an anticipated over $500 million reduction in Jefferies’ investments in its Leucadia Asset Management division during 2026.
  • This strategic move aligns with Jefferies' goal to expand credit origination and asset management, and coincides with Hildene's agreement to acquire SILAC, a fixed-indexed annuity provider.
Dec 8, 2025, 11:53 AM
Jefferies to Acquire 50% Interest in Hildene Holding Company
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is acquiring a 50% interest in Hildene Holding Company, a credit-focused asset manager with over $18 billion of assets under management.
  • The acquisition involves $340 million in cash from Jefferies, an exchange of its existing revenue share in Hildene, and a portion of its interest in a Hildene-managed private fund.
  • This $340 million cash investment will be effectively funded by an anticipated over $500 million reduction in Jefferies' Leucadia Asset Management division's investments during 2026.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and is anticipated to be immediately accretive to Jefferies' net earnings, with an expected $75 million pretax gain from the fair market value markup of its pre-transaction interest.
  • Concurrently, Hildene will acquire SILAC, Inc., an annuity provider with approximately $10 billion of total admitted assets as of September 30, 2025, for $550 million in cash upon regulatory approval.
Dec 8, 2025, 11:52 AM
Crescent Biopharma Announces Strategic Partnership and $185 Million Private Placement
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New Projects/Investments
Convertible Preferred Issuance
  • Crescent Biopharma announced an exclusive partnership with Kelun-Biotech to develop and commercialize oncology therapeutics, granting Kelun-Biotech rights to CR-001 in Greater China and Crescent rights to SKB105 (CR-003) in the United States, Europe, and other markets outside Greater China.
  • The company's pipeline programs, CR-001, CR-002, and CR-003 (SKB105), are on track to enter the clinic in 2026, with initial Phase 1/2 trials for CR-001 and CR-003 (SKB105) expected to begin in Q1 2026 and proof-of-concept data anticipated in Q1 2027.
  • Crescent Biopharma secured a $185 million private placement, expected to close around December 8, 2025, which is projected to provide a cash runway into 2028.
Dec 4, 2025, 11:35 AM
SEC Investigates Jefferies Over First Brands Exposure Disclosures
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Legal Proceedings
  • The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Jefferies Financial Group regarding its disclosures to investors concerning its exposure to First Brands Group, a bankrupt auto parts supplier.
  • The probe focuses on Jefferies' Point Bonita Capital fund, which held approximately $715 million in receivables tied to First Brands, and whether this exposure was adequately disclosed.
  • The investigation also examines potential internal control weaknesses, conflicts of interest, and undisclosed fees Jefferies may have received through a side letter with First Brands.
  • Jefferies' CEO stated the bank believes it was "defrauded" by First Brands, but emphasized that the collapse did not seriously harm Jefferies' core business.
Nov 27, 2025, 3:10 PM