Jefferies Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Jefferies reported Q3 results with a net income of $195 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, and adjusted net income of $275 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, excluding an $80 million regulatory settlement. The company’s investment banking and capital markets net revenues reached $1.12 billion, while asset management recorded a $3 million loss. A quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share was declared, payable on November 29, 2022. Jefferies also repurchased 4.3 million shares for $134.1 million, increasing share buyback authorization to $250 million.

Positive

• Adjusted annualized return on tangible equity at 14.0% despite market volatility.
• Investment banking net revenues of $682 million show strong M&A activity.
• Repurchased 4.3 million shares, demonstrating confidence in stock value.
• Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, indicating financial health.

Negative

• Net income decreased by 52% year-over-year.
• Total net revenues fell 21% compared to previous year.
• Asset management faced a $3 million loss, reversing profitability from the previous year.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Q3 Financial Highlights

• Net income attributable to common shareholders of $195 million, or $0.78 per diluted share; adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders¹ of $275 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, after removing $80 million of expense related to a regulatory settlement in the quarter
• Annualized return on adjusted tangible equity of 10.0%²; adjusted annualized return on adjusted tangible equity of 14.0%³
• Total Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management net revenues of $1.12 billion
  • Investment Banking net revenues of $682 million
  • Combined Capital Markets net revenues of $452 million
  • Asset Management net loss (before allocated net interest⁴) of $3 million
• Pre-tax gain on sale of Idaho Timber of $139 million
• Repurchased 4.3 million shares of common stock for $134.1 million, or an average price of $31.39 per share, including 0.6 million shares repurchased after quarter end through September 27, 2022; at August 31, 2022, we had 228.8 million shares outstanding and 256.2 million shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis⁵; our book value per share was $44.98 and tangible book value per fully diluted share⁶ was $33.81
• Since January 2018, Jefferies has repurchased 149.6 million shares of common stock⁷ for $3.5 billion, or an average price of $23.39 per share; Jefferies has returned to shareholders $4.8 billion since January 2018, or 48% of shareholders' equity and 63% of tangible shareholders' equity⁸ at the beginning of this effort
• Our Board of Directors has increased our share buyback authorization back to a total of $250 million

"Our third quarter results reflect the strength and momentum of our Firm, our team, our brand and our market position, despite the challenges of the current market environment. Investment Banking and Equities were very resilient, and we expect we have gained market share in those areas as we continue to support our clients through this volatile time. Moreover, we achieved solid Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management net revenues of over $1.12 billion despite unrealized markdowns in our mortgage inventory and leveraged finance commitments as the current environment has particularly impacted those asset classes. Our 14.0% adjusted annualized return on adjusted tangible equity³ is respectable and was achieved despite the significant dislocation in the new issue capital markets for much of this period.

"We are working very closely with our clients, so that we are able to support them further when economic and market conditions improve, and new issue activity opens up. Our backlog⁹ is consistent with last quarter's levels, but realization remains dependent on market conditions.

"2022 is feeling like a transitional year in our business, but one in which we are making good progress in enhancing our market share. We continue to invest toward further growth, most notably in Investment Banking, guard our balance sheet and capital against the risk of the increased volatility, and prioritize our clients and our Jefferies' team. We believe this will yield a solid result for 2022, and set the stage for continued growth and success in 2023 and beyond."

Richard Handler, CEO, and Brian Friedman, President

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Jefferies Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend equal to $0.30 per Jefferies common share, payable on November 29, 2022 to record holders of Jefferies common shares on November 14, 2022. We continue to work diligently to effect the spin-off to shareholders of our holdings in Vitesse Energy by the end of our fiscal year, subject to necessary regulatory reviews and rulings.

Financial Summary

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended August 31,											Nine Months Ended August 31,
	2022				2021 (10)				% Change			2022				2021 (10)				% Change
Net revenues:
Investment Banking and Capital Markets	$	1,134,732			$	1,672,943			(32)%			$	3,714,928			$	5,259,301			(29)%
Asset Management		(13,803	)			13,327			(204)%				77,300				293,204			(74)%
Merchant Banking		397,847				248,690			60%				825,637				812,509			2%
Corporate		6,192				955			548%				8,756				2,269			286%
Consolidation Adjustments		(78	)			3,069			(103)%				(734	)			9,150			(108)%
Net revenues	$	1,524,890			$	1,938,984			(21)%			$	4,625,887			$	6,376,433			(27)%
Income before income taxes	$	301,850			$	553,616			(45)%			$	860,723			$	1,828,540			(53)%
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	195,459			$	407,459			(52)%			$	636,920			$	1,342,490			(53)%
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.78			$	1.50			(48)%			$	2.48			$	4.93			(50)%
Weighted average diluted shares		251,239				271,405							258,083				271,746
Annualized return on adjusted tangible equity2		10.0	%			21.4	%						11.0	%			26.1	%
Adjusted annualized return on adjusted tangible equity3		14.0	%			N/A							12.4	%			N/A

Highlights

Three months ended August 31, 2022		Nine months ended August 31, 2022
Net income attributable to common shareholders of $195 million, or $0.78 per diluted share; adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders1 of $275 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, after removing $80 million of expense related to a regulatory settlement in the quarter. Repurchased 4.3 million shares of common stock for $134.1 million, or an average price of $31.39 per share, including 0.6 million shares repurchased after quarter end through September 27, 2022. We had 228.8 million shares outstanding and 256.2 million shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis5 at August 31, 2022. Our book value per share was $44.98 and tangible book value per fully diluted share6 was $33.81 at August 31, 2022. Our Board of Directors has increased our share buyback authorization back to a total of $250 million. Effective tax rate of 35.1%, reflecting non-deductible $80 million regulatory settlement in the current quarter; adjusted effective tax rate11 of 27.7% without the cost of this settlement.		Net income attributable to common shareholders of $637 million, or $2.48 per diluted share; adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders1 of $717 million, or $2.79 per diluted share, after removing $80 million of expense related to a regulatory settlement in the third quarter. Repurchased 22.3 million shares of common stock for $756.3 million, or an average price of $33.88 per share, including 0.6 million shares repurchased after quarter end through September 27, 2022; repurchases include 18.9 million shares of common stock in the open market for $634.0 million under our Board of Directors authorizations and 3.4 million shares of common stock for $122.2 million in connection with net-share settlements under our equity compensation plan.
Three months ended August 31, 2022		Nine months ended August 31, 2022
Investment Banking and Capital Markets		Investment Banking and Capital Markets
Investment Banking net revenues were $682 million, as our mergers and acquisitions net revenues remained strong. Our debt and equity underwriting net revenues were lower than the same quarter last year, consistent with a reduction in industry-wide deal activity. Combined Capital Markets net revenues of $452 million were slightly higher as compared to the prior year quarter. Equities net revenues benefited from higher commissions and trading revenues, as our business continues to expand within the context of a more normalized trading environment. Fixed Income net revenues reflect mark to market losses on certain mortgage inventory positions and a slowdown in securitization activity as a result of continued uncertainty in respect of inflation and interest rates.		Investment Banking net revenues of $2.37 billion were driven by record advisory net revenues, offset by lower net revenues in debt and equity underwriting. Combined Capital Markets net revenues of $1.35 billion were lower as compared to prior year period. Equities net revenues were impacted by market volatility and global instability, primarily in the first six months of the year. Fixed Income results were impacted by lower trading volumes, mark to market losses on certain mortgage inventory positions and a slowdown in securitization activity in the face of inflation concerns and interest rate uncertainty.
Asset Management		Asset Management
Asset Management net revenues reflect an increase in underlying fee revenue, offset by modest investment losses reflective of the difficult trading environment as compared to the profit realized in the prior year quarter.		Asset Management net revenues reflect higher asset management fees, offset by lower investment returns and lower revenues from strategic affiliates as compared to the prior year period.
Legacy Merchant Banking		Legacy Merchant Banking
Merchant Banking results reflect the $139 million pre-tax gain on the sale of Idaho Timber and strong results at Vitesse, partially offset by a decline in the value of several of our investments in public companies. We continue to work toward the liquidation of our Merchant Banking portfolio.		Merchant Banking results reflect strong results at Idaho Timber and Vitesse, as well as the gain on the sale of Idaho Timber, partially offset by a decline in the value of several of our investments in public companies.

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Amounts herein pertaining to August 31, 2022 represent a preliminary estimate as of the date of this earnings release and may be revised upon filing our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). More information on our results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022 will be provided upon filing our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, which we expect to file on or about October 7, 2022.

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current views and include statements about our future and statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are usually preceded by the words “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” "would," or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements may contain expectations regarding revenues, earnings, operations, and other results, and may include statements of future performance, plans, and objectives. Forward-looking statements may also include statements pertaining to our strategies for future development of our businesses and products. Forward-looking statements represent only our belief regarding future events, many of which by their nature are inherently uncertain. It is possible that the actual results may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results indicated in these forward-looking statements. Information regarding important factors, including Risk Factors that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those in our forward-looking statements is contained in reports we file with the SEC. You should read and interpret any forward-looking statement together with reports we file with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent circumstances.

Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy will be profitable or equal the corresponding indicated performance level(s).

Notes

1. Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders (a non-GAAP financial measure) excludes the $80 million expense ($80 million, net of tax) related to a regulatory settlement in the current quarter. Refer to schedule on page 12 for reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
2. Return on adjusted tangible equity (a non-GAAP financial measure) is defined as Jefferies' annualized adjusted net income (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by our beginning of period adjusted tangible shareholders' equity (a non-GAAP financial measure). Refer to schedule on page 12 for reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
3. Adjusted return on adjusted tangible equity (a non-GAAP financial measure) is defined as Jefferies' annualized adjusted net income excluding the net income impact of the $80 million of expense ($80 million, net of tax) related to a regulatory settlement in the current quarter (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by our beginning of period adjusted tangible shareholders' equity (a non-GAAP financial measure). Refer to schedule on page 13 for reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
4. Allocated net interest represents an allocation to Asset Management of certain of our long-term debt interest expense, net of interest income on our Cash and cash equivalents and other sources of liquidity. Allocated net interest has been disaggregated to increase transparency and to make clearer actual Investment return. Refer to Selected Financial and Statistical Information on pages 8 to 10.
5. Shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis (a non-GAAP financial measure) is defined as Jefferies common shares outstanding plus restricted stock units, stock options, conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares and other shares. Refer to schedule on page 14 for reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
6. Tangible book value per fully diluted share (a non-GAAP financial measure) is defined as adjusted tangible book value (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis (a non-GAAP financial measure). Refer to schedule on page 14 for reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
7. The 149.6 million common shares repurchased since January 2018 includes 145.5 million shares of common stock repurchased in the open market for $3.4 billion under our Board of Director authorizations and 4.1 million shares of common stock for $136.6 million repurchased in connection with net-share settlements under our equity compensation plan.
8. Tangible shareholders' equity (a non-GAAP financial measure), is defined as Jefferies Financial Group shareholders' equity less Intangible assets, net and goodwill. Refer to schedule on page 13 for reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
9. Backlog represents an estimate of our net revenues from expected future transactions. As an indicator of net revenues in a given period, it is subject to limitations. The time frame for the realization of revenues from these expected transactions varies and is influenced by factors we do not control. Transactions not included in the estimate may occur, and expected transactions may also be modified or cancelled.
10. In the first quarter of 2022, we transferred certain Merchant Banking net assets to our Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management segments. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current segment disclosure.
11. Adjusted effective tax rate (a non-GAAP financial measure) excludes the $80 million expense related to a regulatory settlement in the current quarter. Refer to schedule on page 14 for reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.

Summary

(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended August 31,								Nine Months Ended August 31,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
Net revenues	$	1,524,890			$	1,938,984			$	4,625,887			$	6,376,433
Income before income taxes and loss related to associated companies	$	306,677			$	580,792			$	917,235			$	1,889,810
Loss related to associated companies		(4,827	)			(27,176	)			(56,512	)			(61,270	)
Income before income taxes		301,850				553,616				860,723				1,828,540
Income tax provision		105,909				145,700				219,949				484,756
Net income		195,941				407,916				640,774				1,343,784
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests		1,243				1,324				1,116				2,736
Net loss attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests		345				68				1,241				1,071
Preferred stock dividends		(2,070	)			(1,849	)			(6,211	)			(5,101	)
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	195,459			$	407,459			$	636,920			$	1,342,490
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Jefferies common shareholders:
Net income	$	0.80			$	1.54			$	2.54			$	5.05
Basic: weighted average shares		243,853				263,087				250,168				264,248
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Jefferies common shareholders:
Net income	$	0.78			$	1.50			$	2.48			$	4.93
Diluted: weighted average shares		251,239				271,405				258,083				271,746

A summary of results for the three months ended August 31, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):

	Investment Banking and Capital Markets			Asset Management				Merchant Banking				Corporate				Parent Company Interest				Consolidation Adjustments				Total
Net revenues	$	1,134,732		$	(13,803	)		$	397,847			$	6,192			$	—			$	(78	)		$	1,524,890
Expenses:
Cost of sales		—			—				123,436				—				—				—				123,436
Compensation and benefits		521,214			12,808				10,584				13,856				—				—				558,462
Non-compensation expenses:
Floor brokerage and clearing fees		79,727			4,959				—				—				—				—				84,686
Selling, general and other expenses		343,648			11,662				37,651				5,339				—				(78	)			398,222
Interest expense		—			—				1,223				—				8,997				—				10,220
Depreciation and amortization		23,366			401				18,997				423				—				—				43,187
Total non-compensation expenses		446,741			17,022				57,871				5,762				8,997				(78	)			536,315
Total expenses		967,955			29,830				191,891				19,618				8,997				(78	)			1,218,213
Income (loss) before income taxes and loss related to associated companies		166,777			(43,633	)			205,956				(13,426	)			(8,997	)			—				306,677
Loss related to associated companies		—			—				(4,827	)			—				—				—				(4,827	)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	166,777		$	(43,633	)		$	201,129			$	(13,426	)		$	(8,997	)		$	—				301,850
Income tax provision																									105,909
Net income																								$	195,941

A summary of results for the three months ended August 31, 2021 is as follows (in thousands):

	Investment Banking and Capital Markets (1)			Asset Management (1)				Merchant Banking (1)				Corporate				Parent Company Interest				Consolidation Adjustments (1)				Total
Net revenues	$	1,672,943		$	13,327			$	248,690			$	955			$	—			$	3,069			$	1,938,984
Expenses:
Cost of sales		—			—				151,510				—				—				—				151,510
Compensation and benefits		762,725			15,468				17,584				6,466				—				—				802,243
Non-compensation expenses:
Floor brokerage and clearing fees		64,441			4,541				—				—				—				—				68,982
Selling, general and other expenses		222,357			10,719				39,849				4,375				—				(38	)			277,262
Interest expense		4,982			—				762				—				13,774				—				19,518
Depreciation and amortization		21,065			494				16,554				564				—				—				38,677
Total non-compensation expenses		312,845			15,754				57,165				4,939				13,774				(38	)			404,439
Total expenses		1,075,570			31,222				226,259				11,405				13,774				(38	)			1,358,192
Income (loss) before income taxes and loss related to associated companies		597,373			(17,895	)			22,431				(10,450	)			(13,774	)			3,107				580,792
Loss related to associated companies		—			—				(27,176	)			—				—				—				(27,176	)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	597,373		$	(17,895	)		$	(4,745	)		$	(10,450	)		$	(13,774	)		$	3,107				553,616
Income tax provision																									145,700
Net income																								$	407,916

(1) In the first quarter of 2022, we transferred certain Merchant Banking net assets to our Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management segments. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current segment disclosure.

A summary of results for the nine months ended August 31, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):

	Investment Banking and Capital Markets			Asset Management				Merchant Banking				Corporate				Parent Company Interest				Consolidation Adjustments				Total
Net revenues	$	3,714,928		$	77,300			$	825,637			$	8,756			$	—			$	(734	)		$	4,625,887
Expenses:
Cost of sales		—			—				349,556				—				—				—				349,556
Compensation and benefits		1,768,350			43,560				89,226				25,487				—				—				1,926,623
Non-compensation expenses:
Floor brokerage and clearing fees		237,140			25,523				—				—				—				—				262,663
Selling, general and other expenses		864,026			33,638				97,155				17,319				—				(378	)			1,011,760
Interest expense		—			—				2,846				—				25,773				—				28,619
Depreciation and amortization		69,687			1,230				57,248				1,266				—				—				129,431
Total non-compensation expenses		1,170,853			60,391				157,249				18,585				25,773				(378	)			1,432,473
Total expenses		2,939,203			103,951				596,031				44,072				25,773				(378	)			3,708,652
Income (loss) before income taxes and loss related to associated companies		775,725			(26,651	)			229,606				(35,316	)			(25,773	)			(356	)			917,235
Loss related to associated companies		—			—				(56,512	)			—				—				—				(56,512	)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	775,725		$	(26,651	)		$	173,094			$	(35,316	)		$	(25,773	)		$	(356	)			860,723
Income tax provision																									219,949
Net income																								$	640,774

A summary of results for the nine months ended August 31, 2021 is as follows (in thousands):

	Investment Banking and Capital Markets (1)			Asset Management (1)			Merchant Banking (1)				Corporate				Parent Company Interest				Consolidation Adjustments (1)				Total
Net revenues	$	5,259,301		$	293,204		$	812,509			$	2,269			$	—			$	9,150			$	6,376,433
Expenses:
Cost of sales		—			—			390,916				—				—				—				390,916
Compensation and benefits		2,650,704			59,924			66,365				29,035				—				—				2,806,028
Non-compensation expenses:
Floor brokerage and clearing fees		197,226			24,982			—				—				—				—				222,208
Selling, general and other expenses		744,366			33,651			99,000				13,954				—				(212	)			890,759
Interest expense		15,806			—			2,517				—				41,505				—				59,828
Depreciation and amortization		62,580			1,462			50,536				2,306				—				—				116,884
Total non-compensation expenses		1,019,978			60,095			152,053				16,260				41,505				(212	)			1,289,679
Total expenses		3,670,682			120,019			609,334				45,295				41,505				(212	)			4,486,623
Income (loss) before income taxes and loss related to associated companies		1,588,619			173,185			203,175				(43,026	)			(41,505	)			9,362				1,889,810
Loss related to associated companies		—			—			(61,270	)			—				—				—				(61,270	)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	1,588,619		$	173,185		$	141,905			$	(43,026	)		$	(41,505	)		$	9,362				1,828,540
Income tax provision																								484,756
Net income																							$	1,343,784

(1) In the first quarter of 2022, we transferred certain Merchant Banking net assets to our Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management segments. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current segment disclosure.

Selected Financial and Statistical Information

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Other Data) (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended
	August 31, 2022				May 31, 2022				August 31 2021 (1)
Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Net Revenues:
Advisory	$	486,762			$	371,760			$	583,887
Equity underwriting		150,972				122,435				367,460
Debt underwriting		76,943				107,020				229,273
Total underwriting		227,915				229,455				596,733
Other investment banking (2)		(32,877	)			85,746				42,997
Total investment banking		681,800				686,961				1,223,617
Equities		277,448				254,807				236,532
Fixed income		174,618				161,478				205,795
Total capital markets		452,066				416,285				442,327
Other (2)		866				(4,868	)			6,999
Total Investment Banking and Capital Markets Net Revenues (3)		1,134,732				1,098,378				1,672,943
Asset management fees and revenues (4)		17,069				14,116				18,869
Investment return (5)		(19,671	)			30,637				5,613
Allocated net interest (5)		(11,201	)			(13,606	)			(11,155	)
Total Asset Management Net Revenues		(13,803	)			31,147				13,327
Total Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Net Revenues	$	1,120,929			$	1,129,525			$	1,686,270
Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Non-compensation Expenses:
Floor brokerage and clearing fees	$	84,686			$	94,016			$	68,982
Underwriting costs		11,672				13,191				21,474
Technology and communications		108,256				108,630				93,808
Occupancy and equipment rental		24,944				24,561				24,961
Business development		36,658				47,880				24,380
Professional services		55,231				52,192				49,543
Depreciation and amortization		23,767				23,233				21,559
Other		118,549				43,110				23,892
Total Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Non-compensation Expenses	$	463,763			$	406,813			$	328,599
Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Compensation and Benefits Expenses:
Compensation and benefits	$	534,022			$	533,676			$	778,193
Compensation and benefits expenses as a percentage of net revenues		47.6	%			47.2	%			46.1	%

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Other Data) (Unaudited)
		Nine Months Ended May 31,
		2022				2021 (1)
Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Net Revenues:
Advisory		$	1,402,291			$	1,285,834
Equity underwriting			429,507				1,186,728
Debt underwriting			429,142				712,370
Total underwriting			858,649				1,899,098
Other investment banking (2)			111,003				208,480
Total investment banking			2,371,943				3,393,412
Equities			809,302				1,010,497
Fixed income			538,896				826,351
Total capital markets			1,348,198				1,836,848
Other (2)			(5,213	)			29,041
Total Investment Banking and Capital Markets Net Revenues (3)			3,714,928				5,259,301
Asset management fees and revenues (4)			75,687				107,668
Investment return (5)			40,496				218,529
Allocated net interest (5)			(38,883	)			(32,993	)
Total Asset Management Net Revenues			77,300				293,204
Total Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Net Revenues		$	3,792,228			$	5,552,505
Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Non-compensation Expenses:
Floor brokerage and clearing fees		$	262,663			$	222,208
Underwriting costs			32,991				90,641
Technology and communications			321,441				281,032
Occupancy and equipment rental			74,755				77,515
Business development			108,914				69,410
Professional services			158,541				142,419
Depreciation and amortization			70,917				64,042
Other			201,022				132,806
Total Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Non-compensation Expenses		$	1,231,244			$	1,080,073
Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management Compensation and Benefits Expenses:
Compensation and benefits		$	1,811,910			$	2,710,628
Compensation and benefits expenses as a percentage of net revenues			47.8	%			48.8	%

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Other Data) (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended
	August 31, 2022			May 31, 2022			August 31 2021 (1)
Other Data:
Number of trading days		64			64			65
Number of trading loss days (6)		9			10			20
Average VaR (in millions) (7)	$	9.6		$	11.84		$	12.69
				Nine Months Ended August 31,
				2022			2021 (1)
Other Data:
Number of trading days					189			189
Number of trading loss days (6)					27			49
Average VaR (in millions) (7)				$	11.18		$	14.79

(1)	In the first quarter of 2022, we transferred certain Merchant Banking net assets to our Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management segments. Previously reported results are presented on a comparable basis.
(2)	In the first quarter of 2022, we also made a change to present our share of the net earnings of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage Holding LLC within Investment banking net revenues, which was previously presented within our Other business category. Previously reported results are presented on a comparable basis.
(3)	Allocated net interest is not separately disaggregated for Investment Banking and Capital Markets. This presentation is aligned to our Investment Banking and Capital Markets internal performance measurement.
(4)	Includes management and performance fees from funds and accounts managed by us as well as our share of fees received by affiliated asset management companies with which we have revenue and profit share arrangements, as well as earnings on our ownership interest in affiliated asset managers.
(5)	Allocated net interest represents an allocation to Asset Management of certain of our long-term debt interest expense, net of interest income on our Cash and cash equivalents and other sources of liquidity. Allocated net interest has been disaggregated to increase transparency and to make clearer actual Investment return. We believe that aggregating Investment return and Allocated net interest would obscure the Investment return by including an amount that is unique to our credit spreads, debt maturity profile, capital structure, liquidity risks and allocation methods.
(6)	Number of trading loss days is calculated based on trading activities in our Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management business segments.
(7)	VaR estimates the potential loss in value of trading positions in our Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management business segments due to adverse market movements over a one-day time horizon with a 95% confidence level. For a further discussion of the calculation of VaR, see "Value-at-Risk" in Part II, Item 7A "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021.

Financial Data and Metrics

(Amounts in Millions, Except Other Data) (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended
	August 31, 2022			May 31, 2022			August 31 2021 (1)
Financial position (1):
Total assets	$	55,230		$	57,214		$	58,037
Total assets less goodwill and intangible assets for the period	$	53,355		$	55,329		$	56,132
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,478		$	8,523		$	9,481
Financial instruments owned	$	20,249		$	20,248		$	19,735
Level 3 financial instruments owned (2)	$	764		$	740		$	671
Goodwill and intangible assets	$	1,874		$	1,885		$	1,905
Total equity	$	10,360		$	10,368		$	10,401
Total shareholders' equity	$	10,293		$	10,300		$	10,382
Tangible equity (3)	$	8,418		$	8,415		$	8,477
Other data and financial ratios:
Leverage ratio (1) (4)		5.3			5.5			5.6
Tangible gross leverage ratio (1) (5)		6.3			6.6			6.6
Number of employees, at period end		5,347			5,619			5,493

(1)		Amounts pertaining to August 31, 2022 represent a preliminary estimate as of the date of this earnings release and may be revised in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022.
(2)		Level 3 financial instruments represent those financial instruments classified as such under Accounting Standards Codification 820, accounted for at fair value and included within Financial instruments owned.
(3)		Tangible equity (a non-GAAP financial measure) represents total Jefferies shareholders' equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. We believe that tangible equity is meaningful for valuation purposes, as financial companies are often measured as a multiple of tangible equity, making these ratios meaningful for investors.
(4)		Leverage ratio equals total assets divided by total equity.
(5)		Tangible gross leverage ratio (a non-GAAP financial measure) equals total assets less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets divided by tangible equity. The tangible gross leverage ratio is used by rating agencies in assessing our leverage ratio.

Components of Denominator for Earnings Per Share

The denominators used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended August 31, 2022			Nine Months Ended August 31, 2022
Weighted average common shares outstanding		230,988			236,546
Weighted average shares of restricted stock with future service		(710	)		(1,075	)
Weighted average restricted stock units outstanding with no future service		13,575			14,697
Denominator for basic earnings per share		243,853			250,168
Stock options and other share based awards		1,171			1,485
Senior executive compensation plan restricted stock unit awards		1,774			1,989
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred shares		4,441			4,441
Denominator for diluted earnings per share		251,239			258,083

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

The following tables reconcile our non-GAAP measures to their respective U.S. GAAP measures. Management believes such non-GAAP measures are useful to investors as they allow them to view our results through the eyes of management, while facilitating a comparison across historical periods. These measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders and Earnings Per Share GAAP Reconciliation

Reconciliation of Jefferies net income attributable to common shareholders to adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders and diluted earnings per share to adjusted diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

		Three Months Ended August 31, 2022			Nine Months Ended August 31, 2022
Net income attributable to common shareholders (GAAP)		$	195,459		$	636,920
Net income impact for regulatory settlement			80,000			80,000
Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders (non-GAAP)		$	275,459		$	716,920
Jefferies Financial Group diluted earnings per share (GAAP)		$	0.78		$	2.48
Diluted earnings per share impact for regulatory settlement			0.32			0.31
Adjusted Jefferies Financial Group diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)		$	1.10		$	2.79

Return on Adjusted Tangible Equity Reconciliation

The table below reconciles our Net income attributable to common shareholders to adjusted net income and our Shareholders' equity to adjusted tangible shareholders' equity (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended August 31,								Nine Months Ended August 31,
			2022				2021				2022				2021
Net income attributable to common shareholders (GAAP)		$	195,459			$	407,459			$	636,920			$	1,342,490
Intangible amortization and impairment expense, net of tax			1,638				2,618				6,350				7,869
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)		$	197,097			$	410,077			$	643,270			$	1,350,359
Annualized adjusted net income (non-GAAP)		$	788,388			$	1,640,308			$	857,693			$	1,800,479
		May 31,								November 30,
			2022				2021				2021				2020
Shareholders' equity (GAAP)		$	10,300,177			$	10,072,634			$	10,553,755			$	9,403,893
Less: Intangible assets, net and goodwill			(1,885,043	)			(1,912,480	)			(1,897,500	)			(1,913,467	)
Less: Deferred tax asset			(401,268	)			(452,467	)			(327,547	)			(393,687	)
Less: Weighted average quarter-to-date or year-to-date impact of cash dividends and share repurchases			(93,106	)			(56,862	)			(539,674	)			(189,771	)
Adjusted tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)		$	7,920,760			$	7,650,825			$	7,789,034			$	6,906,968
Return on adjusted tangible equity			10.0	%			21.4	%			11.0	%			26.1	%

Adjusted Return on Adjusted Tangible Equity Reconciliation

The table below reconciles our Net income attributable to common shareholders to adjusted net income excluding regulatory settlement expense and our Shareholders' equity to adjusted tangible shareholders' equity (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended August 31, 2022				Nine Months Ended August 31, 2022
Net income attributable to common shareholders (GAAP)		$	195,459			$	636,920
Intangible amortization and impairment expense, net of tax			1,638				6,350
Net income impact for regulatory settlement			80,000				80,000
Adjusted net income excluding regulatory settlement (non-GAAP)		$	277,097			$	723,270
Annualized adjusted net income excluding regulatory settlement (non-GAAP)		$	1,108,388			$	964,360
		May 31, 2022				November 30, 2021
Shareholders' equity (GAAP)		$	10,300,177			$	10,553,755
Less: Intangible assets, net and goodwill			(1,885,043	)			(1,897,500	)
Less: Deferred tax asset			(401,268	)			(327,547	)
Less: Weighted average quarter-to-date or year-to-date impact of cash dividends and share repurchases			(93,106	)			(539,674	)
Adjusted tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)		$	7,920,760			$	7,789,034
Adjusted return on adjusted tangible equity			14.0	%			12.4	%

Jefferies Shareholders' Equity GAAP Reconciliation

At the beginning of the press release, we disclose how much we have returned to shareholders through buybacks and dividends since the beginning of 2018 and what percentage that is of shareholders' equity and tangible shareholders' equity at the beginning of 2018. The table below reconciles our shareholders' equity to tangible shareholders' equity at the beginning of 2018 (in thousands):

		December 31, 2017
Shareholders' equity (GAAP)		$	10,105,957
Intangible assets, net and goodwill			(2,463,180	)
Tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)		$	7,642,777

Jefferies Book Value and Shares Outstanding GAAP Reconciliation

The table below reconciles our book value (shareholders' equity) to adjusted tangible book value and our common shares outstanding to fully diluted shares outstanding (in thousands, except per share amounts):

		August 31, 2022
Book value (GAAP)		$	10,292,531
Redeemable convertible preferred shares convertible to common shares (1)			125,000
Stock options (2)			119,384
Intangible assets, net and goodwill			(1,874,435	)
Adjusted tangible book value (non-GAAP)		$	8,662,480
Common shares outstanding (GAAP)			228,807
Restricted stock units ("RSUs")			16,792
Redeemable convertible preferred shares converted to common shares (1)			4,441
Stock options (2)			5,027
Other			1,155
Fully diluted shares outstanding (non-GAAP) (3)			256,222
Book value per share outstanding		$	44.98
Tangible book value per fully diluted share outstanding		$	33.81

	(1)		Redeemable convertible preferred shares added to book value and fully diluted shares assume that the redeemable convertible preferred shares are converted to common shares.
	(2)		Stock options added to book value are equal to the total number of stock options outstanding as of August 31, 2022 of 5,026,532 multiplied by the weighted average exercise price of $23.75 on August 31, 2022. Stock options added to fully diluted shares are equal to the total stock options outstanding on August 31, 2022.
	(3)		Fully diluted shares outstanding include vested and unvested RSUs as well as the target number of RSUs issuable under the senior executive compensation plans. Fully diluted shares outstanding also include all stock options and the additional common shares if our redeemable convertible preferred shares were converted to common shares.

Effective Tax Rate GAAP Reconciliation

The table below reconciles our effective tax rate to adjusted effective tax rate:

		Three Months Ended August 31, 2022
Effective tax rate (GAAP)		35.1%
Effective tax rate impact for regulatory settlement		(7.4) %
Adjusted effective tax rate (non-GAAP)		27.7%

 

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FAQ

What were Jefferies' Q3 earnings results for 2022?

Jefferies reported a net income of $195 million or $0.78 per diluted share, with adjusted net income of $275 million or $1.10 per diluted share.

What is the current share buyback authorization for Jefferies?

Jefferies has increased its share buyback authorization to a total of $250 million.

What dividend has Jefferies declared for Q3 2022?

Jefferies declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on November 29, 2022.

How did Jefferies perform in investment banking for Q3 2022?

Investment banking net revenues for Q3 2022 were $682 million, reflecting strong mergers and acquisitions activity.

What was the impact of regulatory settlements on Jefferies' financial results?

Jefferies' results included an $80 million expense related to a regulatory settlement, affecting net income.