NEW YORK, Aug.  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (&#34;Jefferies&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;)

JEF SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Potential Securities Laws Violations

Jefferies faces SEC probe over Point Bonita exposure to First Brands; shares drop

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    <p>NEW YORK, Aug.  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (&amp;#34;Jefferies&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;)</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Kirby McInerney LLP announced an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group over possible securities-law violations linked to Point Bonita Capital’s exposure to the bankrupt First Brands Group. Jefferies disclosed weaker asset-management fees and a $30 million loss from First Brands, triggering a roughly 9% stock drop. With no lawsuit filed yet, the investigation remains ongoing and could unfold further in coming weeks.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Kirby McInerney LLP investigating Jefferies for securities-law concerns tied to First Brands exposure.</li><li>June 25, 2026 quarterly results showed weaker asset-management fees and returns.</li><li>First Brands bankruptcy occurred Sept 2025; Point Bonita funds owed about $715 million.</li><li>Jefferies stock fell ~9% to $52.64; no lawsuit filed yet; investigation ongoing.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (JEF)</strong>: Subject of investigation; regulatory and litigation risk could affect valuation and disclosure posture.</li><li><strong>Kirby McInerney LLP (N/A)</strong>: Plaintiffs’ law firm leading the securities investigation; signals potential enforcement interest rather than corporate action.</li><li><strong>First Brands Group (N/A)</strong>: Bankrupt auto-parts supplier; exposure via Point Bonita; bankruptcy occurred Sept 2025.</li><li><strong>Point Bonita Capital (N/A)</strong>: Jefferies’ asset-management unit; exposure linked to First Brands; cited in weaker quarterly results.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Legal</h3>
    <p>Category: Legal. The piece centers on a securities-law investigation and potential regulatory risk for Jefferies, reflecting governance and disclosure implications rather than immediate earnings upside.</p>
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    <ul><li>Regulatory scrutiny on Jefferies’ disclosures and Point Bonita exposure may pressure sentiment.</li><li>June 25, 2026 quarterly results show weaker asset-management fees and performance.</li><li>Bankruptcy of First Brands and related $30 million loss heighten regulatory and investor scrutiny.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Date of news: Aug 5, 2026; Kirby McInerney LLP investigation announced.</li><li>Jefferies reported on June 25, 2026: weaker asset-management fees and investment returns.</li><li>First Brands Group filed for bankruptcy in Sept 2025; Jefferies disclosed a $30 million loss tied to the collapse.</li><li>Funds run by Point Bonita Capital were owed roughly $715 million from First Brands’ buyers.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bearish in the near term; monitor for additional disclosures or legal action over the next several weeks.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">NEW YORK, Aug.  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=19WWtwBV-8rLsXrobxkYKe3Wwl_UFfvPsqhi4XAQJode2pqve25usEUI7rqtqLhKBJV-Thp-wOccbwP1fZ7a00r62uBQbO44Z8obcEqVkNQ=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirby McInerney LLP</a> reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. ("Jefferies" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JEF">JEF</a>) investors concerning the Company’s and/or members of its senior management’s possible violation of the federal securities laws or other unlawful business practices.</p>  <p align="center">[<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TrEPxh35LlXb8igLuRVULBp4s2IqXACOayMpO6N8qgvUlZPovBvoLTKhVIuQzRpggomAGesKuIq5IHw8PLBeypiKD8ZteePGqYqemc604Ge2aKlvodu3qOHvyj7xiEPhr2Nq0lRzO0hlwlWsU6OOyuQ1DgO4JKe9qO2CVjeHKCUvZBePmdoDKKaoBTF7qZA7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION</a>]</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>What Happened?</strong></p>  <p align="justify">On June 25, 2026, Jefferies reported quarterly results showing weaker asset-management fees and investment returns driven in part by Jefferies’ asset-management unit, Point Bonita Capital. The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly investigation claims that<strong> </strong>Jefferies<strong> </strong>misled investors about the Company’s exposure to First Brands Group, a now-bankrupt auto-parts supplier, through Point Bonita. According to public reports, funds run by Point Bonita were owed roughly $715 million from companies that bought First Brands’ parts. First Brands filed for bankruptcy in September 2025 amid accounting questions, and Jefferies later disclosed a $30 million loss tied to the collapse.<strong> </strong></p>  <p align="justify">On this news, the price of Jefferies shares declined by $5.30 per share, or approximately 9%, from $57.94 per share on June 24, 2026 to close at $52.64 on June 25, 2026.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>What Should I Do?</strong></p>  <p align="justify">At this stage, no lawsuit has been filed. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether claims may be brought under federal securities laws.</p>  <p align="justify">If you purchased or otherwise acquired Jefferies securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=fkaSn9OPM9DflJVMPshlTiC5E9TYbtzzxMRy8jKP4SAA_ZboqFxwZf3FfQgq7i7wV0DbizxMcsTKrnZmfrS1fHe47NZ4UTwwQSE_O0gq5MbdueVriLa6YCjaQKcBJCsC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Molinaro</a> of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=19WWtwBV-8rLsXrobxkYKb2QG6W0mdQeuC_vqB-MjrBt7u_zXOxLFkFeONzCLfjtN0R2j_-GisR8OIWc7NYyw02CLwFG-yC2ISGFHWBW6JE=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirby McInerney LLP</a> by email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Cjsr2nliCagopyLqA1nedCAKo0Pm8is2UKIiqYYvcEb-VCgZUEZ0QF9Z5dChdiDX5-w9qqWxcgg0ZgShRpQFl36eUDYPK4rZNxp-h_Wyj6MRJQcLQZjI0Ntd-1nOHjoC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investigations@kmllp.com</a>, or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost.</p>  <p align="center"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BVti7NvUjzi8iFJjMYH8hmRCuJjr1bNXBwt7_ak_jc39iiRxuEAI7IXcn2laow4rOYeHbXRmrmUQ0oahBxSS5oP7R_z1W3RXV_pDUmTk11k0bbUt1rZ5exilC5PxFIMMxz8eDc7BqihrnHzfJJ8G1w==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[LEARN MORE ABOUT SECURITIES CLASS ACTIONS]</a></p>  <p align="justify"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=19WWtwBV-8rLsXrobxkYKRt-mzizzT8kzG0ryd6VqdmjDYdMBhFx7Aa5upwzFTR0Qo1yu7i72_ostvRMR1vV46fSKNKuW7lHv8WSP-Wuo44=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirby McInerney LLP</a> is a New York-based plaintiffs’ law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation. The firm’s efforts on behalf of shareholders in securities litigation have resulted in recoveries totaling billions of dollars. Additional information about the firm can be found at Kirby McInerney LLP’s <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_SRa1Aq9zNijx9YBeHBe87Z1EMcHWB-iJy3Opfo4T4rogTyGsJIOR34B9POSwsRAjdolLyyQuIEJwbgd9x8zeg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.</p>  <p align="justify">This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.</p>  <p align="justify">Contacts<br></br>Kirby McInerney LLP        <br></br>Lauren Molinaro, Esq.<br></br>212-699-1171<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SMXi8ya45b_jntivQOYAyvm0aijkrgVYVzDfvPUu4DxBlIfLJAylyGe0uCqQbFhvMs3TwKzq5QY-jT9MH0UFOEkxIZg1cjE9DpZQhqB8zCw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kmllp.com</a><br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SMXi8ya45b_jntivQOYAylsLt6jog2FgM0QU--LgNukkYfNq52ONDO79kY3PX61kBNW1dD1gubzaIITJTysKuIuUX2vmKxNilrzFM_cgvat7ItNfiSnlx6X1efLCRfVxpjwp7VK9fZ7QwOzW6kFRcQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://securitiesleadplaintiff.com/</a><br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Cjsr2nliCagopyLqA1nedCAKo0Pm8is2UKIiqYYvcEb-1toNJMhKQYl_xTUKvJ0Fa5ew7RLnhcH8s280--kkVrehBKZUuJpe4TU7hTS71otD05lKh_OZmBiEJnnerqyD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investigations@kmllp.com</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgwNDc3OCM3NzYxODg5IzIwMjA2Njk="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ZDAyOTczMzYtNWMyNS00MDVlLTg0NWUtMTY4ZmQxNjE5MTVlLTEwMzE5OTctMjAyNi0wOC0wNi1lbg==/tiny/Kirby-McInerney-LLP.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/192da1d1-643f-4eee-b850-dde5b9f2b00f"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/192da1d1-643f-4eee-b850-dde5b9f2b00f/small/linkedin-logo-300x300-png.png" border="0" width="147" height="147" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Kirby McInerney LLP announced an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group over possible securities-law violations linked to Point Bonita Capital’s exposure to the bankrupt First Brands Group. Jefferies disclosed weaker asset-management fees and a $30 million loss from First Brands, triggering a roughly 9% stock drop. With no lawsuit filed yet, the investigation remains ongoing and could unfold further in coming weeks.

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JEF SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Potential Securities Laws Violations

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