{"url_path":"/sec/jef/8-k/2026-07-08/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-08","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/96223/0001140361-26-027986-index.html","accession_number":"0001140361-26-027986","cik":"0000096223","ticker":"JEF","issuer_name":"Jefferies Financial Group Inc.","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/96223/0001140361-26-027986-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000096223","primary_entity_name":"Jefferies Financial Group Inc."},"word_count":370,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"UNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\n \n\n \n\nFORM 8-K\n\n \n\n \n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\nPursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)\n\nof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\n \n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2026\n\n \n\n \n\nJefferies Financial Group Inc.\n\n(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)\n\n \n\n \n\nNew York\n\n001-05721\n\n13-2615557\n\n(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)\n\n(Commission File Number)\n\n(IRS Employer Identification No.)\n\n \n\n520 Madison Ave., New York, New York   10022\n\n(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)\n\n \n\nRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-284-2300\n\n \n\n(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)\n\n \n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:\n\n \n\n☐\n\nWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n \n\n☐\n\nSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\n \n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\n \n\n     \n\nTitle of each class   Trading\nSymbol(s)   Name of each exchange\non which registered\n\n       \n\nVoting Common Shares, par value $1 per share   JEF   New York Stock Exchange\n\n4.850% Senior Notes Due 2027  \nJEF 27A\n  New York Stock Exchange\n\n5.875% Senior Notes Due 2028   JEF 28   New York Stock Exchange\n\n5.125% Senior Notes Due 2031   JEF 31   New York Stock Exchange\n\n2.750% Senior Notes Due 2032   JEF 32A   New York Stock Exchange\n\n6.200% Senior Notes Due 2034   JEF 34   New York Stock Exchange\n\n5.500% Senior Notes Due 2036   JEF 36   New York Stock Exchange\n\n \n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).\n\n \n\nEmerging growth company ☐\n\n \n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐\n\n \n\n1"}