Jefferies Financial Group Inc. - JEF STOCK NEWS

Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (NYSE: SMFG) have expanded their strategic alliance to enhance investment banking services, including M&A and U.S. equities. This collaboration aims to improve client offerings through combined resources. SMBC intends to increase its economic ownership in Jefferies to up to 15% by purchasing shares, enhancing its role in Jefferies' governance with a designated board member. The partnership follows a $2.25 billion financing from SMBC in 2021, which has led to a total commitment of approximately $3.4 billion. The companies expect the expanded alliance to better serve their clients and leverage their sector expertise.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) reported Q1 earnings of $134 million, translating to $0.54 per diluted share, with a return on adjusted tangible equity of 7.1%. Total net revenues were $1.28 billion, down 24% year-over-year, influenced by a significant decline in Investment Banking revenues ($568 million) and a drop in Asset Management revenues ($82 million). Capital Markets revenues surged to $639 million, marking the fourth highest quarterly result ever. A quarterly dividend of $0.30 was declared, payable on May 26, 2023. The firm repurchased 2.6 million shares for $98 million, while overall financial performance reflects challenges in M&A and IPO activity.

Leucadia Asset Management, a division of Jefferies (NYSE: JEF), has announced a strategic partnership with Catenary Alternatives Asset Management, a New York and Miami-based multi-manager equity long/short platform. Leucadia will provide seed capital to Catenary, which was founded in 2012 by Eli Cohen. This collaboration aims to meet growing investor demand for multi-manager platforms that deliver uncorrelated alpha. The leadership teams expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing Catenary's distinct approach and strong track record in the equity markets.

Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR) announced the completion of a $130 million senior secured term loan to enhance liquidity and support its growth strategy. The loan will provide a net increase of $86.1 million in liquidity, vital for corporate operations. The company's preliminary results for 2022 show revenues of $53.2 million, down from $58.7 million in 2021, resulting in a net loss of $(180) million, which included a $(63) million goodwill impairment. The firm will report its detailed financial results on March 28, 2023.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) has announced its upcoming release of first-quarter financial results, scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, following market closure. As a prominent global investment banking and capital markets firm, Jefferies offers a wide range of services including advisory, trading, research, and asset management across over 40 offices worldwide. This report will provide stakeholders with insights into the company’s financial performance and market positioning.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) announced that Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has converted 125,000 Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares into 4,654,362 shares of Jefferies common stock. This conversion reflects a significant milestone in the longstanding relationship between the two firms, as expressed by Jefferies' CEO Rich Handler and President Brian Friedman, who view this as a testament to their successful partnership. MassMutual's Chairman, Roger Crandall, also highlighted the growth of Jefferies as a leading financial services firm and the desire to explore further collaborative opportunities.