Jefferies to Hold Global Trading Day on Tuesday, October 10th to Provide Humanitarian Aid in Israel

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Jefferies to hold Global Trading Day to support charities providing aid in Israel

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• Jefferies will donate 100% of net global trading commissions on October 10 for all trading in equities and fixed income by its clients
• Jefferies will donate $1 million directly to qualified charities
• Employees and clients are encouraged to join in the effort

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NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jefferies announced today that it will hold a Global Trading Day on Tuesday October 10, 2023 to fund accredited charities focused on providing humanitarian aid to those impacted by the violence and terror in Israel.

Jefferies will donate 100% of net global trading commissions on October 10 for all trading in equities and fixed income by the Firm’s clients. In addition, Jefferies as a firm will donate $1 million directly, and its more than 5,300 employees worldwide will be given the opportunity to personally donate to these efforts. These contributions will then be carefully allocated to qualified charities to make sure the proceeds go directly to the people most in need.

Rich Handler, CEO, and Brian Friedman, President, of Jefferies commented:

“We are devastated by the violence and terror that has affected families and communities in Israel. Charities working to provide aid and services to those wounded, traumatized or displaced will receive our support. We encourage our employees and clients around the world to join in this effort.”

For further information, please contact your Jefferies representative.

About Jefferies

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.

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For Media Inquiries:

Jonathan Freedman (212) 284-2300

MediaContact@Jefferies.com

Source: Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

FAQ

When is Jefferies Global Trading Day?

Jefferies Global Trading Day is on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

What will Jefferies donate on Global Trading Day?

Jefferies will donate 100% of net global trading commissions and $1 million directly to qualified charities.

Who can join in the effort?

Employees and clients of Jefferies are encouraged to join in the effort.

How will the donations be allocated?

The donations will be carefully allocated to qualified charities to ensure they go directly to those in need.