The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Jefferies admitted on October 8, 2025, that it had about $715 million in exposure to the receivables of the bankrupt First Brands Group. According to the Company, the amount represents about 25% of the trade finance portfolio of its Point Bonita subsidiary. Based on this news, shares of Jefferies fell by about 8% on the same day.
PRESS RELEASE
JEF Investors Have Opportunity to Join Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law
Los Angeles, September 11, 2026 — Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (“Jefferies” or “the Company”) (NYSE: JEF) for violations of the securities laws.
INVESTIGATION DETAILS: The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Jefferies admitted on October 8, 2025, that it had about $715 million in exposure to the receivables of the bankrupt First Brands Group. According to the Company, the amount represents about 25% of the trade finance portfolio of its Point Bonita subsidiary. Based on this news, shares of Jefferies fell by about 8% on the same day.
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