Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Announces the Early Results of Its Tender Offer for Certain Outstanding Senior Notes

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) announced the early results of its cash tender offer to buy up to $750 million of its 5.5% Senior Notes due 2023. As of the early tender date on October 22, 2021, approximately $301.6 million in principal amount of the Notes were validly tendered. An early tender premium of $2.00 per $1,000 will be included for those accepted for purchase. The total cash payment will be determined on October 25, 2021, with the payment date expected on October 26, 2021. The tender offer will expire on November 5, 2021.

Positive

• Approximately $301.6 million of the 5.5% Senior Notes validly tendered, indicating strong investor interest.
• Early tender premium of $2.00 per $1,000 encourages participation in the tender offer.

Negative

• Only 40.2% of the total Notes were tendered, which could indicate weaker investor confidence.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) (“JFG”) today announced the early results of the previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase any and all $750 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 5.5% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “Notes”). Approximately $301.6 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn on or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 22, 2021, the early tender date for the Tender Offer (the “Early Tender Date”). The terms of the Tender Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase, dated October 8, 2021 (the “Offer to Purchase”).

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Notes and the Tender Offer, including the aggregate principal amount of Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn on or prior to the Early Tender Date, as were reported by D.F. King, the tender agent:

Title of Security	Principal Amount Outstanding	CUSIP Number	Principal Amount Tendered
5.5% Senior Notes due 2023	$750,000,000	527288BE3	$301,624,000

JFG’s obligation to accept for purchase and to pay for the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn pursuant to the Tender Offer is subject to the satisfaction or waiver, in JFG’s discretion, of certain conditions, which are more fully described in the Offer to Purchase.

The consideration paid in the Tender Offer for Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn and accepted for purchase will be determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase (the “Total Cash Payment”). Holders of Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase are eligible to receive the applicable Total Cash Payment, which includes an early tender premium of $2.00 per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes accepted for purchase (the “Early Tender Premium”).

The Total Cash Payment will be determined at 3:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 25, 2021 (the “Price Determination Date”). JFG will issue a press release after the Total Cash Payment is determined to announce the Total Cash Payment payable in connection with the Tender Offer.

Payments for Notes purchased will include accrued and unpaid interest from and including the last interest payment date for the Notes up to, but not including, the applicable payment date for Notes accepted for purchase. The payment date for the Notes accepted for purchase in connection with the Early Tender Date is expected to be October 26, 2021, the first business day following the Price Determination Date. In accordance with the terms of the Tender Offer, the withdrawal deadline was 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 22, 2021. As a result, tendered Notes may no longer be withdrawn, except in certain limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law (as determined by JFG).

The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 5, 2021 (the “Expiration Date”), unless extended or earlier terminated by JFG. Holders of Notes who validly tender their Notes following the Early Tender Date and on or prior to the Expiration Date will only receive the “Tender Offer Cash Payment,” which is an amount equal to the Total Cash Payment minus the Early Tender Premium.

Jefferies LLC is acting as the dealer manager for the Tender Offer. The tender agent and information agent is D.F. King. Copies of the Offer to Purchase and related offering materials are available by contacting D.F. King by telephone at (800) 290-6426 or via email at jefferies@dfking. This press release does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes. The Tender Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. The Tender Offer is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with applicable securities or blue sky laws.

About Jefferies

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial services company engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management and direct investing. Jefferies Group LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary, is the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. Focused on serving clients for nearly 60 years, Jefferies is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies, and governments. Our firm provides a full range of investment banking, advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth management services across all products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Jefferies’ Leucadia Asset Management division is a growing alternative asset management platform.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements about JFG

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements 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," 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 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.

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Ryan Coughlin

Jefferies LLC

(212) 284-2368

Source: Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

FAQ

What are the results of Jefferies Financial Group's tender offer for JEF stock?

As of October 22, 2021, Jefferies Financial Group reported $301.6 million in 5.5% Senior Notes validly tendered for its cash tender offer.

What is the early tender premium for Jefferies' cash tender offer?

The early tender premium for Jefferies' cash tender offer is $2.00 per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes accepted.

When is the expiration date for Jefferies Financial Group's tender offer?

The tender offer will expire at 11:59 p.m. New York City time on November 5, 2021.

What is the expected payment date for the notes accepted in the tender offer?

The payment date for the Notes accepted for purchase is expected to be October 26, 2021.