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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jonathan Freedman 212.778.8913
For Immediate Release
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF)
June 25, 2025
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Jefferies Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Q2 Financial Highlights
$ in thousands, except per share amountsQuarter EndYear-to-Date
2Q252Q2420252024
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders$88,017 $145,736 $215,955 $295,377 
Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations$0.40 $0.64 $0.97 $1.34 
Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity from continuing operations1
5.5 %9.1 %6.9 %9.6 %
Total net revenues$1,634,447 $1,656,445 $3,227,466 $3,394,648 
Investment banking net revenues14
$766,307 $787,386 $1,466,999 $1,514,396 
Capital markets net revenues14
$704,155 $707,061 $1,402,439 $1,431,339 
Asset management net revenues$154,621 $156,524 $346,336 $429,907 
Pre-tax earnings from continuing operations$134,901 $227,754 $285,966 $447,996 
Book value per common share$49.96 $46.57 $49.96 $46.57 
Adjusted tangible book value per fully diluted share3
$32.84 $31.27 $32.84 $31.27 
Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Jefferies Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend equal to $0.40 per Jefferies common share, payable on August 29, 2025 to record holders of Jefferies common shares on August 18, 2025.
Management Comments
"Net revenues of $1.63 billion for the second quarter reflect a resilient full-service investment banking and capital markets business against a backdrop of significant uncertainty related to U.S. policy and geopolitical events which meaningfully slowed activity levels for the first two months of the quarter. In May, some clarity came to the economy and markets, which began to restore investor confidence, and we experienced a noticeable increase in momentum. Despite the difficult first two months of this period, our quarterly Investment Banking Advisory activity was particularly strong and we believe our momentum and market position continues to strengthen. While nothing is certain, the global economy continues to show remarkable resilience in the face of incredibly significant crosscurrents. Given the strength of our current backlog, overall activity levels and an abundance of discussions with clients around capital formation, strategic opportunities and their need to transact, we are increasingly optimistic about the second half of 2025.
"Despite strong momentum in Advisory and Equities, net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $88 million and return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity of 5.5% were impacted by lower revenues in Fixed Income, lower activity levels at Jefferies Finance and some modest one-time non-compensation expenses. We expect margins to normalize as the business environment improves and our operating leverage takes effect.
"Investment Banking net revenues from Advisory, Equity underwriting and Debt underwriting totaling $786 million for the second quarter were up 6.4% versus the prior year quarter. Strong performance in Advisory, which was up 61%, largely from continued market share gains, was offset by Equity underwriting net revenues, which were down 51%, consistent with a reduction in deal activity attributable to volatile equity market conditions, particularly in the first two months of the quarter when activity was severely muted. Debt underwriting net revenues were flat for the second quarter compared to the prior year quarter.    
"Capital Markets net revenues of $704 million for the second quarter were down slightly versus the prior year quarter. Equities net revenues of $526 million increased 24% from the prior year quarter, as increased global trading volumes and activity levels in corporate derivatives drove strong global performance. Fixed Income net revenues of $178 million decreased 37% from the prior year comparable quarter.
"Asset Management fees and investment return revenues of $71 million for the quarter were up 43% from the prior year quarter, primarily due to improved performance across several strategies."
Richard Handler, CEO, and Brian Friedman, President
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Financial Summary (Unaudited)

$ in thousandsThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
May 31,
 2025
February 28,
 2025
May 31,
 2024
May 31,
 2025
May 31,
 2024
Net revenues by source:
Advisory$457,860 $397,780 $283,898 $855,640 $622,465 
Equity underwriting122,366 128,520 249,187 250,886 458,490 
Debt underwriting205,363 199,362 205,499 404,725 334,693 
Other investment banking14
(19,282)(24,970)48,802 (44,252)98,748 
Total Investment Banking
766,307 700,692 787,386 1,466,999 1,514,396 
Equities14
526,244 409,058 422,884 935,302 794,684 
Fixed income177,911 289,226 284,177 467,137 636,655 
Total Capital Markets
704,155 698,284 707,061 1,402,439 1,431,339 
Total Investment Banking and Capital Markets Net revenues5
1,470,462 1,398,976 1,494,447 2,869,438 2,945,735 
Asset management fees and revenues6
20,766 88,630 16,818 109,396 76,475 
Investment return50,404 (5,634)32,942 44,770 150,582 
Allocated net interest4
(19,144)(17,221)(16,003)(36,365)(31,015)
Other investments, inclusive of net interest13
102,595 125,940 122,767 228,535 233,865 
Total Asset Management Net revenues
154,621 191,715 156,524 346,336 429,907 
Other 9,364 2,328 5,474 11,692 19,006 
Total Net revenues by source$1,634,447 $1,593,019 $1,656,445 $3,227,466 $3,394,648 
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits$854,839 $841,127 $861,993 $1,695,966 $1,788,864 
Compensation ratio15
52.3 %52.8 %52.0 %52.5 %52.7 %
Non-compensation expenses$644,707 $600,827 $566,698 $1,245,534 $1,157,788 
Non-compensation ratio15
39.4 %37.7 %34.2 %38.6 %34.1 %
Total Non-interest expenses$1,499,546 $1,441,954 $1,428,691 $2,941,500 $2,946,652 
Net earnings from continuing operations before income taxes$134,901 $151,065 $227,754 $285,966 $447,996 
Income tax expense$43,506 $14,216 $73,107 $57,722 $129,066 
Income tax rate32.3 %9.4 %32.1 %20.2 %28.8 %
Net earnings from continuing operations
$91,395 $136,849 $154,647 $228,244 $318,930 
Net earnings (losses) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes— — 40 — (7,851)
Net losses attributable to noncontrolling interests(7,668)(6,983)(4,790)(14,651)(12,228)
Preferred stock dividends11,046 16,039 13,741 26,940 27,930 
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders
$88,017 $127,793 $145,736 $215,955 $295,377 



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Highlights
Three Months Ended May 31, 2025 Versus May 31, 2024
Six Months Ended May 31, 2025 Versus May 31, 2024
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $88 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share from continuing operations.
Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity from continuing operations1 of 5.5%.
We had 206.3 million common shares outstanding and 254.6 million common shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis2 at May 31, 2025. Our book value per common share was $49.96 and tangible book value per fully diluted share3 was $32.84.
Effective tax rate from continuing operations of 32.3% compared to 32.1% for the prior year quarter.

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $216 million, or $0.97 per diluted common share from continuing operations.
Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity from continuing operations1 of 6.9%.
Repurchased 0.7 million shares of common stock for $58 million, at an average price of $80.11 per share in connection with net-share settlements related to our equity compensation plans.
Effective tax rate from continuing operations of 20.2% compared to 28.8% for the prior year period. The lower tax rate reflects the partial resolution of certain state and local tax matters during the first quarter of 2025.
Investment Banking and Capital Markets

Investment Banking and Capital Markets
Investment Banking net revenues from Advisory, Equity underwriting and Debt underwriting totaling $786 million were 6% higher than the prior year quarter. Other investment banking net revenues were $(19) million, compared to net revenues of $49 million for the prior year quarter in large part due to the prior year quarter including Foursight operating revenues as well as the impact of the gain on sale as Foursight was sold in April 2024, and lower performance from Jefferies Finance.
Advisory net revenues of $458 million were higher than the prior year quarter, primarily attributable to market share gains and an increase in mergers and acquisitions activity levels across most sectors.
Underwriting net revenues of $328 million were lower than the prior year quarter, as Debt underwriting was flat and Equity underwriting declined, consistent with the overall industry slowdown attributable to significant uncertainty related to U.S. policy and geopolitical events which meaningfully slowed activity levels.
Capital Markets net revenues of $704 million were modestly lower compared to the prior year quarter. Equities net revenues increased from the prior year quarter, as results from our global electronic trading and Europe and Asia equity cash businesses significantly increased over the prior year quarter. Additionally, results from our corporate derivatives businesses were also strong. Fixed Income net revenues decreased meaningfully from the prior year quarter as lower global activity levels led to volatility in credit spreads and a difficult trading environment impacting distressed, securitized products and emerging markets businesses.

Investment Banking net revenues from Advisory, Equity underwriting and Debt underwriting totaling $1.51 billion were 7% higher than the prior year. Other investment banking net revenues were $(44) million, compared to net revenues of $99 million for the prior year period in part due to the prior year period including Foursight operating revenues as well as the impact of the gain on sale as Foursight was sold in April 2024, and lower performance from Jefferies Finance.
Advisory net revenues of $856 million were higher than the prior year period, primarily attributable to market share gains and an increase in mergers and acquisitions activity levels across all sectors.
Underwriting net revenues of $656 million were lower than the prior year, as stronger net revenues in Debt underwriting attributable to the increase in transaction activity across most sectors were offset by lower net revenues in Equity underwriting, consistent with the overall industry slowdown attributable to significant uncertainty related to U.S. policy and geopolitical events which meaningfully slowed activity levels.
Capital Markets net revenues of $1.40 billion were modestly lower compared to the prior year. Equities net revenues were strong for the quarter attributable to continued market share gains and overall increased levels of activity during the period. Fixed Income net revenues decreased meaningfully from the prior year as lower global activity levels led to volatility in credit spreads and a difficult trading environment impacting several businesses, including distressed, municipals, emerging markets, securitized products and corporates.
Asset Management

Asset Management
Asset Management fees and revenues and investment return of $71 million were higher than the prior year quarter.
Investment return increased due to improved performance across several strategies.

Asset Management fees and revenues and investment return of $154 million were lower than the prior year.
Asset management fees and revenues were higher compared to prior year, primarily reflecting higher performance fees on funds managed by us and through our strategic affiliates.
Investment return decreased, as improved performance across several strategies was offset by a challenging investment environment particularly for several strategies with a long equity bias.
Non-interest Expenses

Non-interest Expenses
Compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of Net revenues was 52.3%, compared to 52.0% for the prior year quarter.
Non-compensation expenses were higher primarily due to increased brokerage and clearing fees associated with increased equities trading volumes, business development and higher technology and communication expenses. In addition, non-compensation expenses for the prior year quarter include Foursight activity up through the sale in April 2024.

Compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of Net revenues was 52.5%, compared to 52.7% for the prior year period.
Non-compensation expenses were higher primarily due to increased brokerage and clearing fees associated with increased equities trading volumes, business development and higher technology and communication expenses. The current year also includes approximately $17 million in charitable donations, including $10 million to support Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts, while the prior year includes the impact of $27 million in bad debt expenses associated with the shutdown of Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers. In addition, non-compensation expenses for the prior year quarter include Foursight activity up through the sale in April 2024.

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Amounts herein pertaining to May 31, 2025 represent a preliminary estimate as of the date of this earnings release and may be revised upon filing our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). More information on our results of operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2025 will be provided upon filing our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, which we expect to file on or about July 9, 2025.
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current views and include statements about our future and statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are usually preceded by the words “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” "would," or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements may contain expectations regarding revenues, earnings, operations, and other results, and may include statements of future performance, plans, and objectives. Forward-looking statements may also include statements pertaining to our strategies for future development of our businesses and products. Forward-looking statements represent only our belief regarding future events, many of which by their nature are inherently uncertain. It is possible that the actual results may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results indicated in these forward-looking statements. Information regarding important factors, including Risk Factors that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those in our forward-looking statements is contained in reports we file with the SEC. You should read and interpret any forward-looking statement together with reports we file with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent circumstances.
Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy will be profitable or equal the corresponding indicated performance level(s).

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)
$ in thousands, except per share amounts
Three Months Ended May 31,Six Months Ended May 31,

2025202420252024
Revenues
Investment banking$789,269 $738,584 $1,518,779 $1,417,649 
Principal transactions338,507 416,195 745,737 1,056,931 
Commissions and other fees353,233 271,782 641,533 517,325 
Asset management fees and revenues20,076 11,768 105,484 62,140 
Interest878,025 879,727 1,723,196 1,699,216 
Other115,205 198,240 232,450 314,977 
Total revenues2,494,315 2,516,296 4,967,179 5,068,238 
Interest expense859,868 859,851 1,739,713 1,673,590 
Net revenues1,634,447 1,656,445 3,227,466 3,394,648 
Non-interest expenses
Compensation and benefits854,839 861,993 1,695,966 1,788,864 
Brokerage and clearing fees129,745 110,536 239,181 220,206 
Underwriting costs14,525 18,552 32,371 37,036 
Technology and communications146,198 135,238 285,673 272,750 
Occupancy and equipment rental30,711 29,327 60,910 57,480 
Business development80,070 68,630 152,361 126,281 
Professional services77,768 75,493 150,234 153,337 
Depreciation and amortization52,253 49,946 83,241 93,148 
Cost of sales42,961 37,462 84,529 72,133 
Other expenses70,476 41,514 157,034 125,417 
Total non-interest expenses1,499,546 1,428,691 2,941,500 2,946,652 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes134,901 227,754 285,966 447,996 
Income tax expense43,506 73,107 57,722 129,066 
Net earnings from continuing operations91,395 154,647 228,244 318,930 
Net earnings (losses) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes— 40 — (7,851)
Net earnings91,395 154,687 228,244 311,079 
Net losses attributable to noncontrolling interests(7,668)(4,790)(14,651)(12,228)
Preferred stock dividends11,046 13,741 26,940 27,930 
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders$88,017 $145,736 $215,955 $295,377 
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Financial Data and Metrics (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
May 31,
 2025
February 28,
 2025
May 31,
 2024
May 31,
 2025
May 31,
 2024
Other Data:
Number of trading days636164124125
Number of trading loss days7
1341174
Average VaR (in millions)8
$11.89$13.13$13.36$12.50$14.22

In millions, except other data
May 31,
 2025
February 28,
 2025
May 31,
 2024
Financial position:
Total assets$67,285 $70,219 $63,001 
Cash and cash equivalents11,260 11,176 10,842 
Financial instruments owned25,570 26,087 22,787 
Level 3 financial instruments owned9
763 781 691 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net2,060 2,038 2,057 
Total equity10,382 10,268 9,952 
Total shareholders' equity10,305 10,204 9,875 
Tangible shareholders' equity10
8,245 8,166 7,818 
Other data and financial ratios:
Leverage ratio11
6.5 6.8 6.3 
Tangible gross leverage ratio12
7.9 8.3 7.8 
Number of employees at period end7,671 7,701 7,611 
Number of employees excluding OpNet, Tessellis and Stratos at period end5,949 5,994 5,635 


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Components of Numerators and Denominators for Earnings Per Common Share

$ in thousands, except per share amountsThree Months Ended
 May 31,
Six Months Ended
 May 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Numerator for earnings per common share from continuing operations:
Net earnings from continuing operations$91,395 $154,647 $228,244 $318,930 
Less: Net losses attributable to noncontrolling interests(7,668)(3,785)(14,651)(10,237)
Allocation of earnings to participating securities(11,046)(13,741)(26,940)(27,930)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders for basic earnings per share$88,017 $144,691 $215,955 $301,237 
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders for diluted earnings per share$88,017 $144,691 $215,955 $301,237 
Numerator for earnings per common share from discontinued operations:
Net earnings (losses) from discontinued operations, net of taxes$— $40 $— $(7,851)
Less: Net losses attributable to noncontrolling interests — (1,005)— (1,991)
Net earnings (losses) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders for basic and diluted earnings per share$— $1,045 $— $(5,860)
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders for basic earnings per share$88,017 $145,736 $215,955 $295,377 
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders for diluted earnings per share$88,017 $145,736 $215,955 $295,377 
Denominator for earnings per common share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding206,254 212,039 206,150 211,787 
Weighted average shares of restricted stock outstanding with future service required(2,248)(2,329)(2,276)(2,366)
Weighted average restricted stock units outstanding with no future service required11,091 10,261 10,944 10,514 
Weighted average basic common shares215,097 219,971 214,818 219,935 
Stock options and other share-based awards4,262 3,470 4,984 3,124 
Senior executive compensation plan restricted stock unit awards2,538 2,705 2,581 2,528 
Weighted average diluted common shares221,897 226,146 222,383 225,587 
Earnings (losses) per common share:
Basic from continuing operations$0.41 $0.66 $1.01 $1.37 
Basic from discontinued operations— — — (0.03)
Basic$0.41 $0.66 $1.01 $1.34 
Diluted from continuing operations$0.40 $0.64 $0.97 $1.34 
Diluted from discontinued operations— — — (0.03)
Diluted$0.40 $0.64 $0.97 $1.31 

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Non-GAAP Reconciliations
The following tables reconcile our non-GAAP financial measures to their respective U.S. GAAP financial measures. Management believes such non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors as they allow them to view our results through the eyes of management, while facilitating a comparison across historical periods. These measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Return on Adjusted Tangible Equity Reconciliation
$ in thousandsThree Months Ended
 May 31,
Six Months Ended
 May 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders (GAAP)$88,017 $145,736 $215,955 $295,377 
Intangible amortization and impairment expense, net of tax5,824 5,799 13,093 9,946 
Adjusted net earnings to common shareholders (non-GAAP)93,841 151,535 229,048 305,323 
Preferred stock dividends11,046 13,741 26,940 27,930 
Adjusted net earnings to total shareholders (non-GAAP)$104,887 $165,276 $255,988 $333,253 
Adjusted net earnings to total shareholders (non-GAAP)1
$419,548 $661,104 $511,976 $666,506 
Net earnings impact for net (earnings) losses from discontinued operations, net of noncontrolling interests— (1,045)— 5,861 
Adjusted net earnings to total shareholders from continuing operations (non-GAAP)104,887 164,231 255,988 339,114 
Adjusted net earnings to total shareholders from continuing operations (non-GAAP)1
419,548 656,924 511,976 678,228 
February 28, November 30,
20252024
2024
2023
Shareholders' equity (GAAP)$10,204,228$9,780,097$10,156,772$9,709,827
Less: Intangible assets, net and goodwill(2,037,906)(2,063,956)(2,054,310)(2,044,776)
Less: Deferred tax asset, net(507,452)(466,468)(497,590)(458,343)
Less: Weighted average impact of dividends and share repurchases
(67,343)(49,053)(157,540)(115,344)
Adjusted tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$7,591,527$7,200,620$7,447,332$7,091,364
Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)1
5.5 %9.2 %6.9 %9.4 %
Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity from continuing operations (non-GAAP)1
5.5 %9.1 %6.9 %9.6 %

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Adjusted Tangible Book Value and Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding Reconciliation
Reconciliation of book value (shareholders' equity) to adjusted tangible book value and common shares outstanding to fully diluted shares outstanding:
$ in thousands, except per share amountsMay 31, 2025
Book value (GAAP)$10,305,025 
Stock options(1)
114,939 
Intangible assets, net and goodwill(2,060,018)
Adjusted tangible book value (non-GAAP)$8,359,946 
Common shares outstanding (GAAP)206,272 
Preferred shares 27,563 
Restricted stock units ("RSUs")14,099 
Stock options(1)
5,064 
Other1,566 
Adjusted fully diluted shares outstanding (non-GAAP)(2)
254,564 
Book value per common share outstanding$49.96 
Adjusted tangible book value per fully diluted share outstanding (non-GAAP)$32.84 
(1)
Stock options added to book value are equal to the total number of stock options outstanding as of May 31, 2025 of 5.1 million multiplied by the weighted average exercise price of $22.69 on May 31, 2025.
(2)
Fully diluted shares outstanding include vested and unvested RSUs as well as the target number of RSUs issuable under the senior executive compensation plans until the performance period is complete. Fully diluted shares outstanding also include all stock options and the impact of convertible preferred shares if-converted to common shares.




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Notes
1.Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity and Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity from continuing operations represent non-GAAP financial measures and are based on full year or annualized amounts. Refer to schedule on page 8 for a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
2.Shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis (a non-GAAP financial measure) is defined as common shares outstanding plus preferred shares, restricted stock units, stock options and other shares. Refer to schedule on page 9 for a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
3.Adjusted tangible book value per fully diluted share (a non-GAAP financial measure) is defined as adjusted tangible book value (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis (a non-GAAP financial measure). Refer to schedule on page 9 for a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP amounts.
4.Allocated net interest represents an allocation to Asset Management of certain of our long-term debt interest expense, net of interest income on our Cash and cash equivalents and other sources of liquidity. Allocated net interest has been disaggregated to increase transparency and to present direct Asset Management revenues. We believe that aggregating Allocated net interest would obscure the revenue results by including an amount that is unique to our credit spreads, debt maturity profile, capital structure, liquidity risks and allocation methods.
5.Allocated net interest is not separately disaggregated for Investment Banking and Capital Markets. This presentation is aligned to our Investment Banking and Capital Markets internal performance measurement.
6.Asset management fees and revenues include management and performance fees from funds and accounts managed by us as well as our share of fees received by affiliated asset management companies with which we have revenue and profit share arrangements, as well as earnings on our ownership interest in affiliated asset managers.
7.Number of trading loss days is calculated based on trading activities in our Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management business segments, excluding certain Other investments.
8.VaR estimates the potential loss in value of trading positions due to adverse market movements over a one-day time horizon with a 95% confidence level. For a further discussion of the calculation of VaR, see "Value-at-Risk" in Part II, Item 7A "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2024.
9.Level 3 financial instruments represent those financial instruments classified as such under Accounting Standards Codification 820, accounted for at fair value and included within Financial instruments owned.
10.Tangible shareholders' equity (a non-GAAP financial measure) is defined as shareholders' equity less Intangible assets and goodwill. We believe that tangible shareholders' equity is meaningful for valuation purposes, as financial companies are often measured as a multiple of tangible shareholders' equity, making these ratios meaningful for investors.
11.Leverage ratio equals total assets divided by total equity.
12.Tangible gross leverage ratio (a non-GAAP financial measure) equals total assets less goodwill and intangible assets divided by tangible shareholders' equity. The tangible gross leverage ratio is used by rating agencies in assessing our leverage ratio.
13.Beginning in fiscal 2024, we now refer to "Merchant banking" as “Other investments” in our Asset Management reportable segment.
14.Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024, revenues from corporate equity derivative transactions historically included within Other investment banking net revenues were reclassified to Equities net revenues as the underlying business has matured and has started to generate meaningful revenues. Prior year amounts have been revised to conform to this reclassification change to the current year reporting.
15.Compensation ratio equals total compensation expense divided by total net revenues. Non-compensation ratio equals total non-compensation expense divided by total net revenues.




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