Jefferies Financial Group Issues Multiple Senior Notes
Ticker: JEF · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt-issuance, financing, senior-notes
TL;DR
Jefferies just dropped $1.9675B in new debt across four senior note issuances.
AI Summary
On September 19, 2025, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing several material definitive agreements. These agreements involve the issuance of various senior notes, including $587.5 million in notes due 2028, $275 million in notes due 2032, $485 million in notes due 2027, and $620 million in notes due 2034. The filing also includes information related to common stock.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates Jefferies Financial Group is raising significant capital through debt issuance, which could impact its leverage and future financial flexibility.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The issuance of substantial amounts of debt increases the company's financial leverage and potential interest rate risk.
Key Numbers
- $587.5M — Senior Notes Due 2028 (Debt issuance)
- $275M — Senior Notes Due 2032 (Debt issuance)
- $485M — Senior Notes Due 2027 (Debt issuance)
- $620M — Senior Notes Due 2034 (Debt issuance)
Key Players & Entities
- Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (company) — Registrant
- September 19, 2025 (date) — Date of Report
- $587.5 million (dollar_amount) — Senior Notes Due 2028
- $275 million (dollar_amount) — Senior Notes Due 2032
- $485 million (dollar_amount) — Senior Notes Due 2027
- $620 million (dollar_amount) — Senior Notes Due 2034
FAQ
What is the total principal amount of senior notes issued by Jefferies Financial Group in this filing?
The total principal amount of senior notes issued is the sum of $587.5 million (due 2028), $275 million (due 2032), $485 million (due 2027), and $620 million (due 2034), totaling $1.9675 billion.
What are the maturity dates for the senior notes mentioned in the filing?
The senior notes have maturity dates in 2027, 2028, 2032, and 2034.
What specific items are listed under 'ITEM INFORMATION' in this 8-K filing?
The filing lists 'Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement', 'Other Events', and 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' under 'ITEM INFORMATION'.
What is the CIK number for Jefferies Financial Group Inc.?
The Central Index Key (CIK) number for Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is 0000096223.
What was Jefferies Financial Group Inc. formerly known as?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. was formerly known as Leucadia National Corp. and Talcott National Corp.
From the Filing
0001140361-25-035471.txt : 20250919 0001140361-25-035471.hdr.sgml : 20250919 20250919063046 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-25-035471 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 16 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250919 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250919 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250919 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000096223 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES [6211] ORGANIZATION NAME: 02 Finance EIN: 132615557 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05721 FILM NUMBER: 251324893 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 520 MADISON AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 2124601900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 520 MADISON AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TALCOTT NATIONAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19800603 8-K 1 ef20055770_8k.htm 8-K false 0000096223 0000096223 2025-09-19 2025-09-19 0000096223 jef:Five875SeniorNotesDue2028Member 2025-09-19 2025-09-19 0000096223 jef:Two750SeniorNotesDue2032Member 2025-09-19 2025-09-19 0000096223 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-09-19 2025-09-19 0000096223 jef:Four850SeniorNotesDue2027Member 2025-09-19 2025-09-19 0000096223 jef:Six200SeniorNotesDue2034Member 2025-09-19 2025-09-19 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): September 19, 2025 JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC. ( Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter ) New York 001-05721 13-2615557 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 520 Madison Avenue , New York , New York   10022 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code) Registrant ’ s telephone number, including area code: ( 212 )- 284-2300 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 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) ☒ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ 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 Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Shares, par value $1 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) o