Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for March 27, 2025, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and annual report before voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 12 director nominees is on the agenda for shareholder approval.

• Advisory vote on the 2024 executive compensation program is included.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for fiscal year ending November 30, 2025.

• Proxies may vote on other business that arises during the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Director nominees include Linda L. Adamany, Robert D. Beyer, Matrice Ellis Kirk, Brian P. Friedman, MaryAnne Gilmartin, Richard B. Handler, Thomas W. Jones, Jacob M. Katz, Toru Nakashima, Michael T. O'Kane, Joseph S. Steinberg, and Melissa V. Weiler.