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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2010
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission file number 1-14947
JEFFERIES GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   95-4719745
     
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
520 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, New York   10022
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 284-2550
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large accelerated filer þ   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s class of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 171,687,451 shares as of the close of business June 30, 2010.
 
 

 


 

JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
    May 31,     December 31,  
    2010 (1)     2009  
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents (including $116,130 from VIEs)
  $ 994,284     $ 1,853,167  
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations
    1,412,894       1,089,803  
Financial instruments owned, at fair value, including securities pledged of $10,418,125 and $5,623,345 in 2010 and 2009, respectively:
               
Corporate equity securities (including $75,477 from VIEs)
    1,617,779       1,500,042  
Corporate debt securities (including $602,512 from VIEs)
    3,484,643       2,421,704  
Government, federal agency and other sovereign obligations
    3,836,649       1,762,643  
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities (including $30,327 from VIEs)
    4,058,278       3,079,865  
Loans and other receivables (including $443,394 from VIEs)
    563,965       591,208  
Derivatives (including $5,665 from VIEs)
    63,695       62,117  
Investments, at fair value (including $14,706 from VIEs)
    75,020       70,156  
 
           
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value (including $1,172,081 from VIEs)
    13,700,029       9,487,735  
Investments in managed funds
    123,597       115,774  
Other investments
    223,050       193,628  
Securities borrowed
    7,298,528       8,237,998  
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
    3,188,239       3,515,247  
Securities received as collateral
    116,919       68,494  
Receivables:
               
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations (including $434,379 from VIEs)
    2,194,590       1,504,480  
Customers (including $42 from VIEs)
    1,555,755       1,020,480  
Fees, interest and other (including $2,904 from VIEs)
    157,787       108,749  
Premises and equipment
    136,882       140,132  
Goodwill
    363,144       364,795  
Other assets (including $4,471 from VIEs)
    651,260       488,789  
 
           
Total assets (including $1,730,007 from VIEs)
  $ 32,116,958     $ 28,189,271  
 
           
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JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) — CONTINUED
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
    May 31,     December 31,  
    2010 (1)     2009  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value:
               
Corporate equity securities (including $35,015 from VIEs)
  $ 1,636,638     $ 1,360,528  
Corporate debt securities (including $421,535 from VIEs)
    2,480,790       1,909,781  
Government, federal agency and other sovereign obligations
    3,146,505       1,735,861  
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities
    34,416       21,474  
Loans (including $370,332 from VIEs)
    386,343       363,080  
Derivatives
    67,920       18,427  
 
           
Total financial instruments sold, not yet purchaed, at fair value (including $826,882 from VIEs)
    7,752,612       5,409,151  
Securities loaned (including $115,000 from VIEs)
    2,945,756       3,592,836  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    9,959,947       8,239,117  
Obligation to return securities received as collateral
    116,919       68,494  
Payables:
               
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations (including $286,564 from VIEs)
    1,289,713       889,687  
Customers
    3,358,800       3,246,485  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (including $1,167 from VIEs)
    931,276       941,210  
Long-term debt
    2,731,195       2,729,117  
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock
    125,000       125,000  
Mandatorily redeemable preferred interest of consolidated subsidiaries (including $303,494 from VIEs)
    303,494       318,047  
 
           
Total liabilities (including $1,533,107 from VIEs)
    29,514,712       25,559,144  
 
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common stock, $.0001 par value. Authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued 198,041,635 shares in 2010 and 187,855,347 shares in 2009
    20       19  
Additional paid-in capital
    2,065,425       2,036,087  
Retained earnings
    786,088       698,488  
Less:
               
Treasury stock, at cost, 26,451,028 shares in 2010 and 22,217,793 shares in 2009
    (490,860 )     (384,379 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
               
Currency translation adjustments
    (65,352 )     (34,369 )
Additional minimum pension liability
    (7,257 )     (7,257 )
 
           
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (72,609 )     (41,626 )
 
           
Total common stockholders’ equity
    2,288,064       2,308,589  
Noncontrolling interests
    314,182       321,538  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    2,602,246       2,630,127  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 32,116,958     $ 28,189,271  
 
           
 
(1)   Upon adoption of accounting changes described in ASC 810 effective January 1, 2010, we are required to separately identify the amounts included in our assets and liabilities that are attributed to consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”). We have chosen to present these amounts parenthetically in the financial statement line item for assets and liabilities at May 31, 2010. No comparative separate identification has been provided for assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs at December 31, 2009.
See accompanying unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.

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JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 
                    Five Months     Six Months  
    Three Months Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Revenues:
                               
Commissions
  $ 146,001     $ 135,466     $ 228,956     $ 267,285  
Principal transactions
    155,581       250,236       249,755       372,613  
Investment banking
    255,958       120,831       352,257       157,917  
Asset management fees and investment income from managed funds
    13,929       556       11,018       519  
Interest
    150,187       150,599       250,065       252,686  
Other
    18,984       9,888       27,363       22,460  
 
                       
Total revenues
    740,640       667,576       1,119,414       1,073,480  
Interest expense
    71,110       77,383       120,042       141,330  
 
                       
Net revenues
    669,530       590,193       999,372       932,150  
Interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interest of consolidated subsidiaries
    2,018       12,327       2,513       7,024  
 
                       
Net revenues, less mandatorily redeemable preferred interest
    667,512       577,866       996,859       925,126  
 
                       
Non-interest expenses:
                               
Compensation and benefits
    384,311       348,207       568,407       561,588  
Floor brokerage and clearing fees
    35,849       19,628       54,458       33,330  
Technology and communications
    41,932       37,582       68,054       68,367  
Occupancy and equipment rental
    19,056       17,751       31,015       34,047  
Business development
    15,215       9,535       24,985       18,980  
Professional services
    11,284       10,790       21,694       21,010  
Other
    14,532       12,045       27,820       16,294  
 
                       
Total non-interest expenses
    522,179       455,538       796,433       753,616  
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings before income taxes
    145,333       122,328       200,426       171,510  
Income tax expense
    56,836       48,333       77,893       65,089  
 
                       
Net earnings
    88,497       73,995       122,533       106,421  
Net earnings to noncontrolling interests
    3,665       12,095       3,994       6,184  
 
                       
Net earnings to common shareholders
  $ 84,832     $ 61,900     $ 118,539     $ 100,237  
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.42     $ 0.31     $ 0.58     $ 0.49  
Diluted
  $ 0.41     $ 0.30     $ 0.58     $ 0.49  
 
                               
Weighted average common shares:
                               
Basic
    196,944       201,902       197,759       202,485  
Diluted
    201,064       206,027       201,881       202,505  
See accompanying unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.

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JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
    Five Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share
               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 19     $ 17  
Issued
    1       2  
 
           
Balance, end of period
    20       19  
 
           
 
               
Additional paid-in capital
               
Balance, beginning of period
    2,036,087       1,870,120  
Benefit plan share activity (1)
    5,700       16,499  
Share-based expense, net of forfeitures and clawbacks
    15,455       125,127  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    108       69  
Contingent consideration
    419       (2,710 )
Tax benefit (deficiency) for issuance of share-based awards
    2,608       (14,606 )
Equity component of convertible debt issuance, net of tax
          41,588  
Dividend equivalents on share-based plans
    5,048        
 
           
Balance, end of period
    2,065,425       2,036,087  
 
           
 
               
Retained earnings
               
Balance, beginning of period
    698,488       418,445  
Net earnings to common shareholders
    118,539       280,043  
Dividends
    (30,939 )      
 
           
Balance, end of period
    786,088       698,488  
 
           
 
               
Treasury stock, at cost
               
Balance, beginning of period
    (384,379 )     (115,190 )
Purchases
    (103,336 )     (263,794 )
Returns / forfeitures
    (3,145 )     (8,105 )
Issued
          2,710  
 
           
Balance, end of period
    (490,860 )     (384,379 )
 
           
 
               
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
               
Balance, beginning of period
    (41,626 )     (52,121 )
Currency adjustment
    (30,983 )     9,306  
Pension adjustment, net of tax
          1,189  
 
           
Balance, end of period
    (72,609 )     (41,626 )
 
           
 
               
Total common stockholders’ equity
    2,288,064       2,308,589  
 
           
 
               
Noncontrolling interests
               
Balance, beginning of period
    321,538       287,805  
Net earnings to noncontrolling interests
    3,994       36,537  
Contributions
    46       2,860  
Distributions
    (14,454 )     (5,664 )
Adoption of accounting changes to ASC 810
    3,058        
 
           
Balance, end of period
    314,182       321,538  
 
           
 
               
Total stockholders’ equity
  $ 2,602,246     $ 2,630,127  
 
           
 
     
(1)        Includes grants related to the Incentive Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan and Directors’ Plan.
See accompanying unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.
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JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Net earnings to common shareholders
  $ 84,832     $ 61,900     $ 118,539     $ 100,237  
 
                       
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Currency translation adjustments
    16,600       16,979       30,983       13,484  
 
                       
Total other comprehensive loss (1)
    16,600       16,979       30,983       13,484  
 
                       
Comprehensive income
  $ 101,432     $ 78,879     $ 149,522     $ 113,721  
 
                       
 
(1)   Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax, is attributable to Jefferies Group. No other comprehensive loss is attributable to noncontrolling interests.
See accompanying unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.
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JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net earnings
  $ 122,533     $ 106,421  
 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    14,720       15,635  
Gain on repurchase of long-term debt
          (7,673 )
Fees related to assigned management agreements
    (1,587 )      
Interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interests of consolidated subsidiaries
    2,513       7,024  
Accruals related to various benefit plans, stock issuances, net of forfeitures
    18,011       (336 )
(Increase) decrease in cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations
    (323,250 )     101,278  
Increase in receivables:
               
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
    (741,789 )     (776,358 )
Customers
    (552,492 )     (401,763 )
Fees, interest and other
    (50,866 )     (6,998 )
Decrease in securities borrowed
    855,241       134,271  
Increase in financial instruments owned
    (4,329,765 )     (3,629,761 )
Increase in other investments
    (29,762 )     (22,432 )
Increase in investments in managed funds
    (7,823 )     (9,354 )
Decrease (increase) in securities purchased under agreements to resell
    302,795       (2,061,546 )
(Increase) decrease in other assets
    (184,375 )     137,745  
Increase in payables:
               
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
    440,825       64,546  
Customers
    114,208       973,855  
(Decrease) increase in securities loaned
    (572,148 )     416,457  
Increase in financial instruments sold, not yet purchased
    2,474,499       2,040,203  
Increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    1,737,028       2,424,846  
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
    23,583       (74,849 )
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities
    (687,901 )     (568,789 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (10,136 )     (13,208 )
Business acquisition
          (38,760 )
Cash received from contingent consideration
    925        
Cash paid for contingent consideration
    (6,997 )     (22,829 )
 
           
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (16,208 )     (74,797 )
 
           
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JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — CONTINUED (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Excess tax benefits from the issuance of share-based awards
  $ 1,994     $ 6,918  
Net (payments on) proceeds from:
               
Issuance of senior notes, net of issuance costs
          392,744  
Repurchase of long-term debt
          (12,796 )
Mandatorily redeemable preferred interest of consolidated subsidiaries
    (17,066 )      
Noncontrolling interest
    (14,408 )     (922 )
Repurchase of common stock
    (103,336 )     (77,016 )
Dividends
    (12,957 )      
Exercise of stock options, not including tax benefits
    108       69  
 
           
 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (145,665 )     308,997  
 
           
 
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
    (9,109 )     4,285  
 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (858,883 )     (330,304 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    1,853,167       1,294,329  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 994,284     $ 964,025  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 101,031     $ 140,577  
Income taxes
    84,090       (79,152 )
Acquisitions:
               
Fair value of assets acquired, including goodwill
            53,104  
Liabilities assumed
            (14,344 )
 
             
Cash paid for acquisition
            38,760  
See accompanying unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
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JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Jefferies Group, Inc. and all its subsidiaries (together, “we” or “us”), including Jefferies & Company, Inc. (“Jefferies”), Jefferies Execution Services, Inc., (“Jefferies Execution”), Jefferies International Limited, Jefferies Asset Management, LLC, Jefferies Financial Products, LLC and all other entities in which we have a controlling financial interest or are the “primary beneficiary, “ including Jefferies High Yield Holdings, LLC (“JHYH”), Jefferies Special Opportunities Partners, LLC (“JSOP”) and Jefferies Employees Special Opportunities Partners, LLC (“JESOP”). The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. All adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
On April 19, 2010, our Board of Directors approved a change to our fiscal year end from a calendar year basis to a fiscal year ending on November 30. Our 2010 second quarter consists of the three months ended May 31, 2010 and our results included within this report on Form 10-Q reflect the five months ended May 31, 2010. Our report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter will include results for the three months and eight months ended August 31, 2010 and our 2010 fiscal year will consist of the eleven month transition period beginning January 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010. Financial statements for 2009 continue to be presented on the basis of our previous calendar year end.
Reclassifications
Prior to October 1, 2009, commissions and commission equivalents earned on certain over-the-counter equity securities trades were reported within Principal transactions revenue. As of October 1, 2009, these revenues are included within Commission revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Previously presented financial statements have been adjusted to change these revenues from Principal transactions revenue to Commissions revenue. The impact of these changes is to increase Commissions revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 by $32.9 million and $62.9 million, respectively, from $102.5 million and $204.4 million, respectively, to $135.5 million and $267.3 million, respectively, and conversely to decrease Principal transactions by $32.9 million and $62.9 million, respectively, from $283.2 million and $435.5 million, respectively, to $250.2 million and $372.6 million, respectively, for transactions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 previously presented in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed on August 6, 2009. There was no impact on Total revenues, Net revenues, Net earnings or Earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 due to these changes.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
Our policy is to consolidate all entities in which we own more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock and have control. In addition, we consolidate entities which lack characteristics of an operating entity or business for which we are the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party who has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. In situations where we have significant influence but not control of an entity that does not qualify as a variable interest entity, we apply the equity method of accounting or fair value accounting. We also have formed nonconsolidated investment vehicles with third-party investors that are typically organized as partnerships or limited liability companies. We act as general partner or managing member for these investment vehicles and have generally provided the third-party investors with termination or “kick-out” rights.

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All material intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition
Commissions. All customer securities transactions are reported on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition on a settlement date basis with related income reported on a trade-date basis. Under clearing agreements, we clear trades for unaffiliated correspondent brokers and retain a portion of commissions as a fee for our services. Correspondent clearing revenues are included in Other revenue. We permit institutional customers to allocate a portion of their gross commissions to pay for research products and other services provided by third parties. The amounts allocated for those purposes are commonly referred to as soft dollar arrangements. Soft dollar expenses amounted to $11.3 million and $8.0 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and $17.1 million and $15.1 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. We account for the cost of these arrangements on an accrual basis. As we are not the primary obligor for these arrangements, expenses relating to soft dollars are netted against commission revenues.
Principal Transactions. Financial instruments owned, securities pledged and Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased (all of which are recorded on a trade-date basis) are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reflected in principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings on a trade date basis, except for unrealized gains and losses on financial instruments held by consolidated asset management entities, which are presented in Asset management fees and investment income (loss) from managed funds.
Investment Banking. Underwriting revenues and fees from mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and other investment banking advisory assignments or engagements are recorded when the services related to the underlying transactions are completed under the terms of the assignment or engagement. Expenses associated with such assignments are deferred until reimbursed by the client, the related revenue is recognized or the engagement is otherwise concluded. Out-of-pocket expenses are recorded net of client reimbursements. Revenues are presented net of related out-of-pocket unreimbursed expenses. Unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses with no related revenues are included in Business development and Professional services expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Asset Management Fees and Investment Income (Loss) From Managed Funds. Asset management fees and investment income (loss) from managed funds include revenues we earn from management, administrative and performance fees from funds managed by us, revenues from management and performance fees we earn from third-party managed funds and investment income (loss) from our investments in these funds. We earn fees in connection with management and investment advisory services performed for various funds and managed accounts. These fees are based on the value of assets under management and may include performance fees based upon the performance of the funds. Management and administrative fees are generally recognized over the period that the related service is provided based upon the beginning or ending net asset value of the relevant period. Generally, performance fees are earned when the return on assets under management exceeds certain benchmark returns, “high-water marks” or other performance targets. Performance fees are accrued on a monthly basis and are not subject to adjustment once the measurement period ends (annually) and performance fees have been realized.
Interest Revenue and Expense. We recognize contractual interest on financial instruments owned and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, on an accrual basis as a component of interest revenue and expense. Interest flows on derivative trading transactions and dividends are included as part of the fair valuation of these contracts in principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and are not recognized as a component of interest revenue or expense. We account for our short-term, long-term borrowings and our mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock on an accrual basis with related interest recorded as interest expense. In addition, we recognize interest revenue related to our securities borrowed and securities purchased under agreements to resell activities and interest expense related to our securities loaned and securities sold under agreements to repurchase activities on an accrual basis.

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Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments not held for resale with original maturities of three months or less.
Cash and Securities Segregated and on Deposit for Regulatory Purposes or Deposited With Clearing and Depository Organizations
In accordance with Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Jefferies as a broker-dealer carrying client accounts, is subject to requirements related to maintaining cash or qualified securities in a segregated reserve account for the exclusive benefit of its clients. In addition, certain financial instruments used for initial and variation margin purposes with clearing and depository organizations are recorded in this caption.
Foreign Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries having non-U.S. dollar functional currencies are translated at exchange rates at the end of a period. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the period. The gains or losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars, net of hedging gains or losses and taxes, if any, are included in Other comprehensive income. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Financial Instruments
Financial instruments owned and Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased are recorded at fair value, either as required by accounting pronouncements or through the fair value option election. These instruments primarily represent our trading activities and include both cash and derivative products. Gains and losses are recognized in Principal transactions in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price).
Fair Value Hierarchy
In determining fair value, we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. We apply a hierarchy to categorize our fair value measurements broken down into three levels based on the transparency of inputs as follows:
Level 1:   Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.
 
Level 2:   Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these financial instruments include cash instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, derivative instruments whose fair value have been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

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Level 3:   Instruments that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These financial instruments are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.
The availability of observable inputs can vary and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of financial instrument and market conditions. To the extent that valuation is based on models or input that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
We use prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date. As the observability of prices and inputs may change for a financial instrument from period to period, this condition may cause a transfer of an instrument among the fair value hierarchy levels. Transfers among the levels are recognized at the beginning of each period.
Valuation Process for Financial Instruments
Financial instruments are valued at quoted market prices, if available. Certain financial instruments have bid and ask prices that can be observed in the marketplace. For financial instruments whose inputs are based on bid-ask prices, we allow for mid-market pricing and adjust to the point within the bid-ask range that meets our best estimate of fair value. For offsetting positions in the same financial instrument, the same price within the bid-ask spread is used to measure both the long and short positions.
For financial instruments that do not have readily determinable fair values using quoted market prices, the determination of fair value is based upon consideration of available information, including types of financial instruments, current financial information, restrictions on dispositions, fair values of underlying financial instruments and quotations for similar instruments. The valuation process for financial instruments may include the use of valuation models and other techniques. Adjustments to valuations (such as counterparty, credit, concentration or liquidity) derived from valuation models may be made when, in management’s judgment, either the size of the position in the financial instrument in a nonactive market or other features of the financial instrument such as its complexity, or the market in which the financial instrument is traded require that an adjustment be made to the value derived from the models. An adjustment may be made if a financial instrument is subject to sales restrictions that would result in a price less than the quoted market price. Adjustments from the price derived from a valuation model reflect management’s judgment that other participants in the market for the financial instrument being measured at fair value would also consider in valuing that same financial instrument and are adjusted for assumptions about risk uncertainties and market conditions. Results from valuation models and valuation techniques in one period may not be indicative of future period fair value measurements.
See Note 3, Financial Instruments, for a description of valuation techniques applied to the classes of financial instruments at fair value.
Investments in Managed Funds
Investments in managed funds include our investments in funds managed by us and our investments in third-party managed funds in which we are entitled to a portion of the management and/or performance fees. Investments in nonconsolidated managed funds are accounted for on the equity method or fair value. Gains or losses on our investments in managed funds are included in Asset management fees and investment income (loss) from managed funds in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Other Investments
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as appropriate. Gains and losses on Other investments are included in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
Receivable from and Payable to Customers
Receivable from and payable to customers includes amounts receivable and payable on cash and margin transactions. Securities owned by customers and held as collateral for these receivables are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Receivable from officers and directors included within this financial statement line item represents balances arising from their individual security transactions. These transactions are subject to the same regulations as customer transactions and are provided on substantially the same terms.
Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned
Securities borrowed and securities loaned are carried at the amounts of cash collateral advanced and received in connection with the transactions and accounted for as collateralized financing transactions. In connection with both trading and brokerage activities, we borrow securities to cover short sales and to complete transactions in which customers have failed to deliver securities by the required settlement date, and lend securities to other brokers and dealers for similar purposes. We have an active securities borrowed and lending matched book business in which we borrow securities from one party and lend them to another party. When we borrow securities, we generally provide cash to the lender as collateral, which is reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as Securities borrowed. We earn interest revenues on this cash collateral. Similarly, when we lend securities to another party, that party provides cash to us as collateral, which is reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as Securities loaned. We pay interest expense on the cash collateral received from the party borrowing the securities. A substantial portion of our interest revenues and interest expenses results from this matched book activity. The initial collateral advanced or received approximates or is greater than the fair value of the securities borrowed or loaned. We monitor the fair value of the securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis and request additional collateral or return excess collateral, as appropriate.
Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
Securities purchased under agreements to resell and Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (collectively “repos”) are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at their contracted repurchase amount. We earn net interest revenues from this activity which is reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We monitor the fair value of the underlying securities daily versus the related receivable or payable balances. Should the fair value of the underlying securities decline or increase, additional collateral is requested or excess collateral is returned, as appropriate. We carry repos on a net basis by counterparty when appropriate.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets (generally three to ten years). Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the related leases or the estimated useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter.
Goodwill
At least annually, and more frequently if warranted, we assess whether goodwill has been impaired by comparing the estimated fair value, calculated based on earnings and book value multiples, of each reporting unit with its estimated net book value, by estimating the amount of stockholders’ equity required to support each reporting unit. Periodically estimating the fair value of a reporting unit requires significant judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant effect on whether or not an impairment charge is recorded and the magnitude of such a charge. We completed our annual assessment of goodwill as of September 30, 2009 and no impairment was identified.

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Income Taxes
We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, which includes all of our qualifying subsidiaries. We also are subject to income tax in various states and municipalities and those foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. Amounts provided for income taxes are based on income reported for financial statement purposes and do not necessarily represent amounts currently payable. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and for tax loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in reporting certain items, principally, share-based compensation, deferred compensation, unrealized gains and losses on investments and tax amortization on intangible assets. The realization of deferred tax assets is assessed and a valuation allowance is recorded to the extent that it is more likely than not that any portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The tax benefit related to dividends and dividend equivalents paid on nonvested share based payment awards and outstanding equity options is recognized as an increase to additional paid in capital. These amounts are included in tax benefits for issuance of share-based awards on the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity.
Legal Reserves
We recognize a liability for a contingency when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and when the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. When a range of probable loss can be estimated, we accrue the most likely amount of such loss, and if such amount is not determinable, then we accrue the minimum of the range of probable loss.
We record reserves related to legal proceedings in accrued expenses and other liabilities to the extent such losses are probable and can be estimated. The determination of these reserve amounts requires significant judgment on the part of management. We consider many factors including, but not limited to: the amount of the claim; the basis and validity of the claim; previous results in similar cases; and legal precedents and case law. Each legal proceeding is reviewed with counsel in each accounting period and the reserve is adjusted as deemed appropriate by management.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based awards are measured based on the grant-date fair value of the award and recognized over the period from the service inception date through the date the employee is no longer required to provide service to earn the award. Expected forfeitures are included in determining share-based compensation expense.
Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and certain other shares committed to be, but not yet issued. Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders represent net earnings (loss) to common shareholders reduced by the allocation of earnings to participating securities. Losses are not allocated to participating securities. Common shares outstanding and certain other shares committed to be, but not yet issued, include restricted stock and restricted stock units for which no future service is required. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders plus dividends on dilutive mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and certain other shares committed to be, but not yet issued, plus all dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the period.
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units as part of our share-based compensation that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends and dividend equivalents, respectively, and therefore, prior to the requisite service being rendered for the right to retain the award, restricted stock and restricted stock units meet the definition of a participating security. As such, we calculate Basic and Diluted earnings per share under the two-class method. All prior-period earnings per share data presented have been adjusted to include participating securities in the earnings per share computation using the two-class method.
Securitization Activities
We engage in securitization activities related to mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities. Such transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when we have relinquished control over the transferred assets. The gain or loss on sale of such financial assets depends, in part, on the previous carrying amount of the assets involved in the transfer allocated between the assets sold and the retained interests, if any, based upon their respective fair values at the date of sale. We may retain interests in the securitized financial assets as one or more tranches of the securitization. These retained interests are included within Financial instruments owned in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at fair value. Any changes in the fair value of such retained interests are recognized within Principal transactions revenues in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
Accounting Developments
The following is a summary of Accounting Standards Codification™ (“ASC”) Topics that have impacted or will impact our disclosures and/or accounting policies for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods:
Consolidation
We have adopted accounting changes described in ASC Topic 810, Consolidation, as of January 1, 2010, which require that the party who has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity consolidate the variable interest entity. The changes to ASC 810, effective as of January 1, 2010, eliminate the quantitative approach previously applied to assessing whether to consolidate a variable interest entity and require ongoing reassessments for consolidation. Upon adoption of these accounting changes on January 1, 2010, we consolidated certain CLOs and other investment vehicles. We applied the fair value option as our transition method to consolidate these entities. The following table presents the effect of the consolidation of these entities on our assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity on January 1, 2010 (in thousands):
         
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 66,254  
Financial instruments owned, at fair value:
       
Corporate debt securities
    30,393  
Loans and other receivables
    1,523,566  
Investments, at fair value
    2,990  
 
     
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value
    1,556,949  
Investments in managed funds
    (7,273 )
Receivable from customers
    (13,317 )
Receivable from fees, interest and other
    4,265  
 
     
Total assets
  $ 1,606,878  
 
     
 
       
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
  $ 2,886  
Long-term debt
    1,600,934  
 
     
Total liabilities
    1,603,820  
 
     
 
       
Noncontrolling interests
    3,058  
 
     
Total stockholders’ equity
    3,058  
 
     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 1,606,878  
 
     

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On January 29, 2010, we sold and assigned our management agreements for the CLOs to a third party; thus, we no longer have the power to direct the most significant activities of the CLOs. Upon the assignment of the management agreements in the first quarter of 2010, we deconsolidated the CLOs and account for our remaining interests in the CLOs at fair value.
Transfers and Servicing
We adopted further accounting changes described in ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing, as of January 1, 2010, which eliminate the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity, require that a transferor consider all arrangements made contemporaneously with, or in contemplation of, a transfer of assets when determining whether derecognition of a financial asset is appropriate, clarify the requirement that a transferred financial asset be legally isolated from the transferor and any of its consolidated affiliates, stipulate that constraints on a transferee’s ability to freely pledge or exchange transferred assets causes the transfer to fail sale accounting, and define participating interests and provides guidance on derecognizing participating interests. The adoption did not have an effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Use of Estimates
We have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The most important of these estimates and assumptions relate to fair value measurements and compensation and benefits. Although these and other estimates and assumptions are based on the best available information, actual results could be materially different from these estimates. Current economic conditions increased the risks and complexity of the judgments in these estimates.
Note 2. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
We generally invest our excess cash in money market funds and other short-term investments. Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments not held for resale with original maturities of three months or less. The following are financial instruments that are cash and cash equivalents that are deemed by us to be generally readily convertible into cash as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Cash in banks
  $ 469,431     $ 196,189  
Money market investments
    524,853       1,656,978  
 
           
Total cash and cash equivalents
    994,284       1,853,167  
Cash and securities segregated (1)
    1,412,894       1,089,803  
 
           
 
  $ 2,407,178     $ 2,942,970  
 
           
 
(1)   Consists of deposits at exchanges and clearing organizations, as well as deposits in accordance with Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which subjects Jefferies, as a broker dealer carrying client accounts, to requirements related to maintaining cash or qualified securities in a segregated reserve account for the exclusive benefit of its clients.

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Note 3. Financial Instruments
The following is a summary of our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
                                         
    As of May 31, 2010  
                            Counterparty        
                            and Cash        
                            Collateral        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Netting     Total  
Assets:
                                       
Financial instruments owned:
                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 1,398,909     $ 196,952     $ 21,918     $     $ 1,617,779  
Corporate debt securities
    11,635       3,359,417       100,275             3,471,327  
Collateralized debt obligations
          3       13,313             13,316  
U.S. government and federal agency securities
    1,276,154       447,451                   1,723,605  
U.S. issued municipal securities
          369,747       436             370,183  
Sovereign obligations
    939,355       803,506                   1,742,861  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
          3,600,990       148,833             3,749,823  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
          253,361       1,000             254,361  
Other asset-backed securities
          53,725       369             54,094  
Loans and other receivables
          418,784       145,181             563,965  
Derivatives
    224,679       117,604             (278,588 )     63,695  
Investments at fair value
          2,723       72,297             75,020  
 
                             
Total financial instruments owned
  $ 3,850,732     $ 9,624,263       503,622     $ (278,588 )   $ 13,700,029  
 
                             
 
Investments in Managed Funds
                    8,644                  
Level 3 assets for which the firm does not bear economic exposure (1)
                    (152,611 )                
 
                                     
Level 3 assets for which the firm bears economic exposure
                  $ 359,655                  
 
                                     
 
Liabilities:
                                       
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 1,604,770     $ 31,830     $ 38     $     $ 1,636,638  
Corporate debt securities
    762       2,465,663       14,365             2,480,790  
U.S. government and federal agency securities
    1,335,139       191                   1,335,330  
U.S. issued municipal securities
          1,382                   1,382  
Sovereign obligations
    780,059       1,029,734                   1,809,793  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
          34,232                   34,232  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
          184                   184  
Loans
          318,101       68,242             386,343  
Derivatives
    217,574       145,732       1,271       (296,657 )     67,920  
 
                             
Total financial instruments sold, not yet purchased
  $ 3,938,304     $ 4,027,049     $ 83,916     $ (296,657 )   $ 7,752,612  
 
                             
 
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    As of December 31, 2009  
                            Counterparty        
                            and Cash        
                            Collateral        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Netting     Total  
Assets:
                                       
Financial instruments owned:
                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 1,419,019     $ 37,981     $ 43,042     $     $ 1,500,042  
Corporate debt securities
          2,295,486       116,648             2,412,134  
Collateralized debt obligations
                9,570             9,570  
U.S. government and federal agency securities
    821,323       367,642                   1,188,965  
U.S. issued municipal securities
          127,346       420             127,766  
Sovereign obligations
    71,199       374,517       196             445,912  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
          2,578,796       136,496             2,715,292  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
          307,068       3,215             310,283  
Other asset-backed securities
          54,180       110             54,290  
Loans and other receivables
          84,666       506,542             591,208  
Derivatives
    219,067       102,357       1,909       (261,216 )     62,117  
Investments at fair value
          4,592       65,564             70,156  
 
                             
Total financial instruments owned
  $ 2,530,608     $ 6,334,631       883,712     $ (261,216 )   $ 9,487,735  
 
                             
Level 3 assets for which the firm does not bear economic exposure (1)
                    (379,153 )                
 
                                     
Level 3 assets for which the firm bears economic exposure
                  $ 504,559                  
 
                                     
 
Liabilities:
                                       
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 1,350,125     $ 10,403     $     $     $ 1,360,528  
Corporate debt securities
          1,909,781                   1,909,781  
U.S. government and federal agency securities
    1,350,155       1,911                   1,352,066  
U.S. issued municipal securities
          10                   10  
Sovereign obligations
    150,684       233,101                   383,785  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
          21,474                   21,474  
Loans
          10,660       352,420             363,080  
Derivatives
    225,203       100,731       4,926       (312,433 )     18,427  
 
                             
Total financial instruments sold, not yet purchased
  $ 3,076,167     $ 2,288,071     $ 357,346     $ (312,433 )   $ 5,409,151  
 
                             
 
(1)   Consists of Level 3 assets which are attributable to third party and employee noncontrolling interests in certain consolidated entities.
We elected to apply the fair value option to loans and loan commitments made in connection with our investment banking and sales and trading activities and certain investments held by subsidiaries that are not registered broker-dealers. Loans and investments at fair value are included in Financial instruments owned and loan commitments are included in Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased – derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The fair value option was elected for loans and loan commitments and investments held by subsidiaries that are not registered broker-dealers because they are risk managed by us on a fair value basis. Cash and cash equivalents, the cash component of cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations, receivables – brokers, dealers and clearing organizations, receivables – customers, receivables – fees, interest and other, payables – brokers, dealers and clearing organizations and payables –

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customers, are not accounted for at fair value; however, the recorded amounts approximate fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature.
The following is a description of the valuation basis, including valuation techniques and inputs, used in measuring our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
Corporate Equity Securities
  Exchange Traded Equity Securities: Exchange-traded equity securities are measured based on quoted exchange prices, which are generally obtained from pricing services, and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
 
  Non-exchange Traded Equity Securities: Non-exchange traded equity securities are measured primarily using broker quotations, pricing service data from external providers and prices observed for recently executed market transactions and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Where such information is not available, non-exchange traded equity securities are categorized as Level 3 financial instruments and measured using valuation techniques involving quoted prices of or market data for comparable companies, similar company ratios and multiples (e.g., price/EBITDA, price/book value), discounted cash flow analyses and transaction prices observed for subsequent financing or capital issuance by the company. When using pricing data of comparable companies, judgment must be applied to adjust the pricing data to account for differences between the measured security and the comparable security (e.g., issuer market capitalization, yield, dividend rate, geographical concentration).
 
  Equity warrants: Non-exchange traded equity warrants are generally classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and are measured using the Black-Scholes model with key inputs impacting the valuation including the underlying security price, implied volatility, dividend yield, interest rate curve, strike price and maturity date.
Corporate Debt Securities
  Corporate Bonds: Corporate bonds are measured primarily using broker quotations and pricing service data from external providers, where available, prices observed for recently executed market transactions of comparable size, and bond spreads or credit default swap spreads of the issuer adjusted for basis differences between the swap curve and the bond curve. Corporate bonds measured using these valuation methods are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. If broker quotes, pricing data or spread data is not available, alternative valuation techniques are used including cash flow models incorporating interest rate curves, single name or index credit default swap curves for comparable issuers and recovery rate assumptions. Corporate bonds measured using alternative valuation techniques are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and comprise a limited portion of our corporate bonds.
 
  High Yield Corporate and Convertible Bonds: A significant portion of our high yield corporate and convertible bonds are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and are measured primarily using broker quotations and pricing service data from external providers, where available, and prices observed for recently executed market transactions of comparable size. Where pricing data is less observable, valuations are classified in Level 3 and are based on pending transactions involving the issuer or comparable issuers, prices implied from an issuer’s subsequent financings or recapitalizations, models incorporating financial ratios and projected cash flows of the issuer and market prices for comparable issuers.
 
  Auction Rate Securities: Auction rate securities (“ARS”) included within corporate debt securities include ARS backed by pools of student loans and auction rate preferred securities issued by closed end mutual funds. ARS are measured using market data provided by external service providers, as available. The fair value of ARS is also determined by benchmarking to independent market data and adjusting for projected cash flows, level of seniority in the capital structure, leverage, liquidity and credit rating, as appropriate. ARS are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy based on our assessment of the transparency of the external market data received.

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Collateralized Debt Obligations
Collateralized debt obligations are measured based on valuations received from third party brokers and classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the unobservable nature of the pricing inputs underlying the broker valuations.
U.S. Government and Federal Agency Securities
  U.S. Treasury Securities: U.S. Treasury securities are measured based on quoted market prices and categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
  U.S. Agency Issued Debt Securities: Callable and non-callable U.S. agency issued debt securities are measured primarily based on quoted market prices obtained from external pricing services. Non-callable U.S. agency securities are generally classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and callable U.S. agency securities are classified within Level 2.
Municipal Securities
Municipal securities are measured based on quoted prices obtained from external data providers and generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Sovereign Obligations
  G-7 Government and non-G-7 Government Bonds: G-7 government and non-G-7 government bonds are measured based on quoted market prices obtained from external pricing services. G-7 government bonds are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and non-G-7 government bonds are categorized within Level 2.
 
  Emerging Market Sovereign Debt Securities: Valuations are primarily based on market price quotations from external data providers, where available, or recently executed independent transactions of comparable size. To the extent market price quotations are not available or recent transactions have not been observed, valuation techniques incorporating foreign currency curves, interest rate yield curves and country spreads for bonds of similar issuers, seniority and maturity are used to determine fair value. Emerging market sovereign debt securities are generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities
  Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities: Agency residential mortgage-backed securities include mortgage pass-through securities (fixed and adjustable rate), collateralized mortgage obligations, interest-only and principal-only securities and to-be-announced securities and are generally measured using market price quotations from external data providers and categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
  Agency Residential Inverse Interest-Only Securities (“Agency Inverse IOs”): The fair value of agency inverse IOs is estimated using expected future cash flow techniques that incorporate prepayment models and other prepayment assumptions to amortize the underlying mortgage loan collateral. We use prices observed for recently executed transactions to develop market-clearing spread and yield curve assumptions. Valuation inputs with regard to underlying collateral incorporate weighted average coupon, loan-to-value, credit scores, geographic location, maximum and average loan size, originator, servicer, and weighted average loan age. Agency inverse IOs are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We also use vendor data in developing assumptions, as appropriate.
 
  Non-Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities: Fair values are determined primarily using discounted cash flow methodologies and securities are categorized within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy based on the observability of the pricing inputs used. Performance attributes of the underlying mortgage loans are evaluated to estimate pricing inputs, such as prepayment rates, default rates and the severity of credit losses. Attributes of the underlying mortgage loans that affect the pricing inputs include, but are not limited to, weighted

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    average coupon; average and maximum loan size; loan-to-value; credit scores; documentation type; geographic location; weighted average loan age; originator; servicer; historical prepayment, default and loss severity experience of the mortgage loan pool; and delinquency rate. Yield curves used in the discounted cash flow models are based on observed market prices for comparable securities and published interest rate data to estimate market yields.
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
  Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities: GNMA project loan bonds and FNMA DUS mortgage-backed securities are generally measured by using prices observed for recently executed market transactions to estimate market-clearing spread levels for purposes of estimating fair value. GNMA project loan bonds and FNMA DUS mortgage-backed securities are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
  Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities: Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities are measured using pricing data obtained from third party services and prices observed for recently executed market transactions and are categorized within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Other Asset-Backed Securities
Other asset-backed securities include, but are not limited to, securities backed by auto loans, credit card receivables and student loans and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Valuations are determined using pricing data obtained from third party services and prices observed for recently executed market transactions.
Loans and Other Receivables
  Corporate Loans: Corporate loans categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy are measured based on market price quotations from external data providers where sufficient observability exists as to the extent of market transaction data supporting the pricing data. Corporate loans categorized within Level 3 are measured based on market price quotations that are considered to be less transparent, market prices for debt securities of the same creditor, and estimates of future cash flow incorporating assumptions regarding creditor default and recovery rates and consideration of the issuer’s capital structure.
 
  Participation Certificates in GNMA Project and Construction Loans: Valuations of participation certificates in GNMA project and construction loans are based on observed market prices of recently executed purchases of similar loans which are then used to derive a market implied spread. The market implied spread is used as the primary input in estimating the fair value of loans at the measurement date. The loan participation certificates are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy given the observability and volume of recently executed transactions.
 
  Escrow and Trade Claim Receivables: Escrow and trade claim receivables are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy with fair value estimated based on reference to market prices and implied yields of debt securities of the same or similar issuers.
Derivatives
  Listed Derivative Contracts: Listed derivative contracts are measured based on quoted exchange prices, which are generally obtained from pricing services, and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
 
  OTC Derivative Contracts: OTC derivative contracts are generally valued using models, whose inputs reflect assumptions that we believe market participants would use in valuing the derivative in a current period transaction. Inputs to valuation models are appropriately calibrated to market data. For many OTC derivative contracts, the valuation models do not involve material subjectivity as the methodologies do not entail significant judgment and the inputs to valuation models do not involve a high degree of subjectivity as the valuation model inputs are readily observable or can be derived from actively quoted markets. OTC derivative contracts are primarily categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy given the observability of the inputs to the valuation models.

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    OTC options include OTC equity and commodity options measured using Black-Scholes models with key inputs impacting the valuation including the underlying security or commodity price, implied volatility, dividend yield, interest rate curve, strike price and maturity date. Discounted cash flow models are utilized to measure certain OTC derivative contracts including the valuations of our interest rate swaps, which incorporate observable inputs related to interest rate curves, and valuations of our foreign exchange forwards and swaps, which incorporate observable inputs related to foreign currency spot rates and forward curves. Credit defaults swaps include both index and single-name credit default swaps. External prices are available as inputs in measuring index credit default swaps. For single-name credit default swaps, fair value is determined based on valuation statements provided by the counterparty. For commodity and equity total return swaps, market prices are observable for the underlying asset and used as the basis for measuring the fair value of the derivative contracts. Total return swaps executed on other underlyings are measured based on valuations received from third parties.
Investments at Fair Value
Investments at fair value include primarily investments in hedge funds, fund of funds and private equity funds, which are measured based on the net asset value of the funds provided by the fund managers and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, investments at fair value include direct equity investments in private companies, which are measured using valuation techniques involving quoted prices of or market data for comparable companies, similar company ratios and multiples (e.g., price/EBITDA, price/book value), discounted cash flow analyses and transaction prices observed for subsequent financing or capital issuance by the company. Direct equity investments in private companies are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in Managed Funds
Investments in managed funds that are accounted for at fair value consist of interests in collateralized loan obligations, are measured based on valuations received from third parties and are categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, our Financial instruments owned and Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased are measured using different valuation bases as follows:
             
        Financial    
    Financial   Instruments Sold,    
Valuation Basis at   Instruments   Not Yet    
May 31, 2010   Owned   Purchased    
Exchange closing prices
  10 % 21  
Recently observed transaction prices
  1 % 1  
Data providers/pricing services
  66 % 56  
Broker quotes
  15 % 21  
Valuation techniques
  8 % 1  
 
           
 
  100 % 100  
 
          

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            Financial  
Valuation Basis at   Financial     Instruments Sold,  
December 31, 2009   Instruments Owned     Not Yet Purchased  
Exchange closing prices
    15 %     25 %
Recently observed transaction prices
    2 %     2 %
Data providers/pricing services
    55 %     48 %
Broker quotes
    12 %     23 %
Valuation techniques
    16 %     2 %
 
           
 
    100 %     100 %
 
           
Pricing information obtained from external data providers may incorporate a range of market quotes from dealers, recent market transactions and benchmarking model derived prices to quoted market prices and trade data for comparable securities. External pricing data is subject to evaluation for reasonableness using a variety of means including comparisons of prices to those of similar product types, quality and maturities, consideration of the narrowness or wideness of the range of prices obtained, knowledge of recent market transactions and an assessment of the similarity in prices to comparable dealer offerings in a recent time period.
The following is a summary of changes in fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that have been classified as Level 3 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
                                                         
    Three Months Ended May 31, 2010
                                                    Change in  
                                                    unrealized gains/  
    Balance,     Total gains/ losses     Purchases, sales,     Transfers             Balance,     (losses) relating to  
    February 28,     (realized and     settlements, and     into     Transfers out of     May 31,     instruments still held at  
    2010     unrealized) (1)     issuances     Level 3     Level 3     2010     May 31, 2010 (1)  
Assets:
                                                       
Financial instruments owned:
                                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 35,314     $ (15,909 )   $ 3,138     $ 111     $ (736 )   $ 21,918     $ (15,853 )
Corporate debt securities
    123,083       2,590       (5,373 )     263       (20,288 )     100,275       1,205  
Collateralized debt obligations
    12,860       453                         13,313       332  
U.S. issued municipal securities
    420       16                         436        
Residential mortgage-backed securities
    170,689       (2,168 )     643       718       (21,049 )     148,833       (5,852 )
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    730       (249 )     391       858       (730 )     1,000       (249 )
Other asset-backed securities
    110       (30 )     289                   369       (30 )
Loans and other receivables
    300,557       8,466       9,930             (173,772 )     145,181       4,640  
Investments at fair value
    65,780       5,405       1,359       7       (254 )     72,297       4,638  
 
Investments in managed funds
  $ 8,630     $ 14     $     $     $     $ 8,644     $ 14  
 
                                                       
Liabilities:
                                                       
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
                                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 38     $     $     $     $     $ 38          
Corporate debt securities
          (935 )     15,300                   14,365       (935 )
Net derivatives (2)
    1,663       (392 )                       1,271       (392 )
Loans
    283,396             32,829             (247,983 )     68,242          
 
(1)   Realized and unrealized gains/ (losses) are reported in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
 
(2)   Net Derivatives represent Financial instruments owned – derivatives and Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased – derivatives.

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During the three months ended May 31, 2010, we had transfers of assets of $2.0 million from Level 2 to Level 3, which are primarily attributed to transfers of non-agency mortgage-backed securities for which no recent trade activity was observed for purposes of determining observable inputs. Transfers of assets from Level 3 to Level 2 during the three months ended May 31, 2010 were $216.8 million and are primarily attributed to corporate loans, for which we obtained additional market pricing data from third party sources during the quarter that provided additional transparency into the valuation process for these assets; residential mortgage-backed securities, for which market trades were observed in the period for either identical or similar securities; and corporate debt securities, for which market transactions were announced or market data on comparable securities used as a valuation benchmark became more transparent.
Transfers of liabilities from Level 2 to Level 3 were $-0- and transfers of liabilities from Level 3 to Level 2 were $248.0 million and for the three months ended May 31, 2010. Transfers of liabilities from Level 3 to Level 2 during the three months ended May 31, 2010 are primarily due to transfers of corporate loans, for which we obtained additional market pricing data from third party sources during the quarter that provided additional transparency into the valuation process for these liabilities.
Net losses on Level 3 assets were $1.4 million and net loss on Level 3 liabilities were $1.3 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010. Net losses on Level 3 assets were attributed to corporate equity securities due to market volatility impacting the valuation of equity warrants and declines in commodity prices underlying certain equity valuations, partially offset by net gains on loans and investments.
                                                         
    Three Months Ended June 30, 2009  
                                                    Change in  
                                                    unrealized gains/  
                                                    (losses) relating  
                    Purchases, sales,                             to instruments  
    Balance, March     Total gains/ (losses) (realized     settlements, and     Transfers into     Transfers out of     Balance, June 30,     still held at June  
    31, 2009     and unrealized) (1)     issuances     Level 3     Level 3     2009     30, 2009 (1)  
Assets:
                                                       
Financial instruments owned:
                                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 22,253     $ (3,304 )   $ 207     $ 4,205     $ (3,064 )   $ 20,297     $ (3,598 )
Corporate debt securities
    223,364       (15,864) (2)     2,860       8,967       (54,861 )     164,466       (16,666 )
Collateralized debt obligations
    2,179       (60 )                       2,119       (60 )
U.S. issued municipal securities
    403       (50) (2)     156                   509       (50 )
Sovereign obligations
          11             67               78       11  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
    92,249       9,573       (43,225 )     76,243       (17,080 )     117,760       (2,888 )
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    322                         (322 )            
Other asset-backed securities
    1,914       (376 )     1,765             (1,881 )     1,422       (343 )
Derivatives
    3,087       2,459       (47 )                 5,499       2,459  
Loans and other receivables
    160,282       2,275       113,137                   275,694       631  
Investments at fair value
    71,348       2,688       (551 )           (44 )     73,441       2,505  
 
                                         
 
  $ 577,401     $ (2,648 )   $ 74,302     $ 89,482     $ (77,252 )   $ 661,285     $ (17,999 )
 
                                         
Liabilities:
                                                       
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
                                                       
Corporate debt securities
  $     $ 203     $ 1,647     $ 2,952           $ 4,802     $ 125  
Derivatives
    3,873       3,645       20                   7,538       3,645  
Loans
    58,681       (165 )     170,922                   229,438        
Other
    225             (225 )                        
 
                                         
 
  $ 62,779     $ 3,683     $ 172,364     $ 2,952           $ 241,778     $ 3,770  
 
                                         

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(1)   Realized and unrealized gains/ (losses) are reported in principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
 
(2)   During the three months ended June 30, 2009, we changed our valuation methodology for auction rate securities, which are included within corporate debt securities and U.S. issued municipal securities. Previously, auction rate securities were valued based on an internal model based on projected cash flows for the securities discounted for lack of liquidity. As of June 30, 2009, auction rate securities are valued using a valuation technique that benchmarks the securities to transactions and market prices of comparable securities, adjusting for projected cash flows and security structure, where appropriate.
During the three months ended June 30, 2009, we had transfers of assets of $89.5 million from Level 2 to Level 3 and transfers of $77.3 million from Level 3 to Level 2. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, we had transfers of liabilities of $3.0 million from Level 2 to Level 3 and transfers of liabilities of $-0- from Level 3 to Level 2. Net losses on Level 3 assets of $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and net losses on Level 3 liabilities were $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009.
The following is a summary of changes in fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that have been classified as Level 3 for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and the six months ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
                                                         
    Five Months Ended May 31, 2010  
                                                    Change in  
                                                    unrealized gains/  
            Total gains/ losses     Purchases, sales,                     Balance,     (losses) relating to  
    Balance,     (realized and     settlements, and     Transfers into     Transfers out of     May 31,     instruments still held  
    December 31, 2009     unrealized) (1)     issuances     Level 3     Level 3     2010     at May 31, 2010 (1)  
Assets:
                                                       
Financial instruments owned:
                                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 43,042     $ (21,841 )   $ 2,984     $ 681     $ (2,948 )   $ 21,918     $ (21,610 )
Corporate debt securities
    116,648       (159 )     (3,632 )     110       (12,692 )     100,275       1,788  
Collateralized debt obligations
    9,570       3,743                         13,313       3,743  
U.S. issued municipal securities
    420       16                         436       16  
Sovereign obligations
    196                         (196 )            
Residential mortgage-backed securities
    136,496       8,971       15,801       6,223       (18,658 )     148,833       (207 )
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    3,215       (237 )     (901 )     858       (1,935 )     1,000       (248 )
Other asset-backed securities
    110       (30 )     289                   369       (30 )
Loans and other receivables
    506,542       9,142       9,504             (380,007 )     145,181       5,173  
Investments at fair value
    65,564       5,511       (1,190 )     2,412             72,297       4,620  
 
Investments in managed funds
  $     $ 1,372     $     $ 7,272     $     $ 8,644     $ 1,372  
 
Liabilities:
                                                       
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
                                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $     $     $     $ 38     $     $ 38     $  
Corporate debt securities
          (935 )     15,300                   14,365       (935 )
Net derivatives (2)
    6,835       (3,655 )                 (1,909 )     1,271       (3,655 )
Loans
    352,420             44,566             (328,744 )     68,242        
 
(1)   Realized and unrealized gains/ (losses) are reported in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
 
(2)   Net Derivatives represent Financial instruments owned — derivatives and Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased – derivatives.
During the five months ended May 31, 2010, we had transfers of assets of $17.6 million from Level 2 to Level 3, which are primarily attributed to transfers of non-agency mortgage-backed securities for which no recent trade activity was observed for purposes of determining observable inputs. Additionally, transfers of assets from Level 2 to Level 3 are attributed to certain investments at fair value and investments in managed funds, which have little to no

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transparency as to trade activity. Transfers of assets from Level 3 to Level 2 during the five months ended May 31, 2010 were $416.4 million primarily attributed to corporate loans, for which we obtained additional market pricing data from third party sources during the quarter that provided additional transparency into the valuation process for these assets; residential mortgage-backed securities, for which market trades were observed in the period for either identical or similar securities; and corporate debt securities, for which market transactions were announced or market data on comparable securities used as a benchmark became more observable.
Transfers of liabilities from Level 2 to Level 3 were $0.04 million and transfers of liabilities from Level 3 to Level 2 were $330.7 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010. Transfers of liabilities from Level 3 to Level 2 during the three and five months ended May 31, 2010 are primarily due to transfers of corporate loans, for which we obtained additional market pricing data from third party sources during the quarter that provided additional transparency into the valuation process for these liabilities.
Net gains on Level 3 assets were $6.5 million and net loss on Level 3 liabilities were $4.6 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010. Net losses on Level 3 assets were attributed to corporate equity securities due to market volatility impacting the valuation of equity warrants and declines in commodity prices underlying certain equity valuations, partially offset by net gains on loans and investments.
                                                         
    Six Months Ended June 30, 2009  
                                                    Change in  
                                                    unrealized gains/  
    Balance, December     Total gains/ (losses)     Purchases, sales,     Transfers into     Transfers out of     Balance,     (losses) relating to  
    31, 2008     (realized and     settlements, and     Level 3     Level 3     June 30,     instruments still held  
            unrealized) (1)     issuances                     2009     at June 30, 2009 (1)  
Assets:
                                                       
Financial instruments owned:
                                                       
Corporate equity securities
  $ 41,351     $ (13,382 )   $ (9,279 )   $ 4,810     $ (3,203 )   $ 20,297     $ (15,261 )
Corporate debt securities
    177,603       (42,902 )     58,927       33,890       (63,052 )     164,466       (42,144 )
Collateralized debt obligations
    2,179       (60 )                       2,119       (60 )
U.S. issued municipal securities
          (50 )     559                   509       (50 )
Sovereign obligations
          11             67             78       11  
Residential mortgage backed securities
    63,065       12,129       (12,377 )     76,243       (21,300 )     117,760       3,989  
Commercial mortgage backed securities
                322             (322 )            
Other asset backed securities
    2,089       (583 )     1,797             (1,881 )     1,422       (343 )
Derivatives
          5,546       (47 )                 5,499       7,932  
Loans and other receivables
    108,029       (2,254 )     169,919                   275,694       (3,868 )
Investments at fair value
    75,059       (3,786 )     2,206       6       (44 )     73,441       (4,308 )
 
                                         
 
  $ 469,375     $ (45,331 )   $ 212,027     $ 115,016     $ (89,802 )   $ 661,285     $ (54,102 )
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Liabilities:
                                                       
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
                                                       
Corporate debt securities
  $ 3,515     $ 203     $ 1,647     $ 2,952     $ (3,515 )   $ 4,802     $ (295 )
Derivatives
    8,197       (679 )     20                   7,538       1,753  
Loans
                229,438                   229,438        
Other
          225       (225 )                        
 
                                         
 
  $ 11,712     $ (251 )   $ 230,880     $ 2,952     $ (3,515 )   $ 241,778     $ 1,458  
 
                                         
 
(1)   Realized and unrealized gains/ (losses) are reported in principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we had transfers of assets of $115.0 million from Level 2 to Level 3 and transfers of $89.8 million from Level 3 to Level 2. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we had transfers of

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liabilities of $3.0 million from Level 2 to Level 3 and transfers of liabilities of $3.5 million from Level 3 to Level 2. Net losses on Level 3 assets of $45.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and net gains on Level 3 liabilities were $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Level 3 cash instruments are frequently hedged with instruments classified within Level 1 and Level 2, and accordingly, gains or losses that have been reported in Level 3 are frequently offset by gains or losses attributable to instruments classified within Level 1 or Level 2 or by gains or losses on derivative contracts classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following tables provide further information about our investments in entities that have the characteristics of an investment company at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
                         
    May 31, 2010  
            Unfunded     Redemption Frequency  
    Fair Value     Commitments     (if currently eligible)  
Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds (a) (i)
  $ 18,432     $     Quarterly, Semiannually
Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds — International(b) (i)
    32                
High Yield Hedge Funds(c) (i)
    996                
High Yield Hedge Funds — International(d) (i)
    733                
Fund of Funds(e) (i)
    2,784       163     Annually, GP Consent Required
Private Equity Funds(f) (i)
    10,825       3,053          
Private Equity Funds — International(g)
    11,325       4,616          
Other Investments(h)
    7,298           At Will
 
                   
Total(j)
  $ 52,425     $ 7,832          
 
                   
                         
    December 31, 2009  
            Unfunded     Redemption Frequency  
    Fair Value     Commitments     (if currently eligible)  
Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds (a) (i)
  $ 16,210     $     Quarterly, Semiannually
Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds — International(b) (i)
    71                
High Yield Hedge Funds(c) (i)
    1,022                
High Yield Hedge Funds — International(d) (i)
    1,114                
Fund of Funds(e) (i)
    6,497       166     Annually, GP Consent Required
Private Equity Funds(f) (i)
    10,407       3,150          
Private Equity Funds — International(g)
    6,979       5,081          
Other Investments(h)
    5,113           At Will
 
                   
Total(j)
  $ 47,413     $ 8,397          
 
                   
 
(a)   This category includes investments in hedge funds that invest in both long and short equity securities in both domestic and international markets. These hedge funds may invest in securities in both public and private sectors. Investments representing approximately 2% of fair value cannot be redeemed as they are in liquidation and distributions will be received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. We are unable to estimate when the underlying assets will be liquidated. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, investments representing approximately 30% and 31%, respectively, of fair value cannot be redeemed until the lock-up period expires on December 31, 2010. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, investments representing approximately 68% and 67%, respectively, of the fair value in this category are redeemable with 60 — 90 days prior written notice.

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(b)   This category includes an investment in a hedge fund that invests in foreign technology equity securities, which has no redemption provisions. Distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund, which is estimated to be within one to two years.
 
(c)   This category includes investments in funds that invest in U.S. public high yield debt, private high yield investments, senior bank loans, public leveraged equities, distressed debt, private equity investments and emerging markets debt. There are no redemption provisions and distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. These funds are currently in liquidation; however, we are unable to estimate when the underlying assets will be fully liquidated.
 
(d)   This category includes an investment in a hedge fund that invests in Russian fixed income instruments.
 
(e)   This category includes investments in funds of funds that invest in various private equity funds. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, approximately 93% and 40%, respectively, of the fair value of the investments is managed by us and has no redemption provisions. Distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund of funds, which are estimated to be liquidated in one to three years. At December 31, 2009, investments representing approximately 60% of the fair value of the investments in this category were approved for redemption and the funds’ net asset values were received in the first quarter of 2010. Investments representing approximately 7% at May 31, 2010 of the fair value of the investments in this category have been redeemed and the remaining funds are expected to be received within the year.
 
(f)   This category includes investments in private equity funds that invest in the equity of various U.S. private companies in the energy, technology, internet service and telecommunication service industries including acquired or restructured companies. These investments can never be redeemed; distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, investments representing approximately 94% of fair value are expected to liquidate in one to eleven years. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, an investment representing approximately 6% of the total fair value in this category is currently in liquidation; however, we are unable to estimate when the underlying assets will be fully liquidated.
 
(g)   This category includes investments in private equity funds that invest in the equity of foreign private companies. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, investments representing approximately 55% and 74%, respectively, of fair value are Israeli private equity funds that invest in service companies. The fair values of these investments have been estimated using the net asset value derived from each of the funds’ partner capital statements. These investments can never be redeemed; distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund, which are estimated to be liquidated in two to five years. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the fair value of investments representing approximately 45% and 26%, respectively, of the fair value are private equity funds that invest in Croatian and Vietnamese companies.
 
(h)   At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 investments representing approximately 79% and 67%, respectively, of the fair value of investments are held on behalf of a Jefferies’ deferred compensation plan measured at net asset value. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 investments representing approximately 21% and 33%, respectively, of fair value are closed-ended funds that invest in Vietnamese equity and debt instruments.
 
(i)   Fair value has been estimated using the net asset value derived from each of the funds’ partner capital statements.
 
(j)   Investments at fair value, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 include $22.6 million and $22.7 million, respectively, of direct investments which are not investment companies and therefore are not part of this disclosure table.
Note 4. Derivative Financial Instruments
Off-Balance Sheet Risk
We have contractual commitments arising in the ordinary course of business for securities loaned or purchased under agreements to resell, repurchase agreements, future purchases and sales of foreign currencies, securities transactions on a when-issued basis and underwriting. Each of these financial instruments and activities contains varying degrees of off-balance sheet risk whereby the fair values of the securities underlying the financial instruments may be in excess of, or less than, the contract amount. The settlement of these transactions is not expected to have a material effect upon our consolidated financial statements.

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Derivative Financial Instruments
Our derivative activities are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, with realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings on a trade date basis and as a component of cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Acting in a trading capacity, we may enter into derivative transactions to satisfy the needs of our clients and to manage our own exposure to market and credit risks resulting from our trading activities.
Derivatives are subject to various risks similar to other financial instruments, including market, credit and operational risk. In addition, we may be exposed to legal risks related to derivative activities. The risks of derivatives should not be viewed in isolation, but rather should be considered on an aggregate basis along with our other trading-related activities. We manage the risks associated with derivatives on an aggregate basis along with the risks associated with proprietary trading as part of our firmwide risk management policies. In connection with our derivative activities, we may enter into master netting agreements and collateral arrangements with counterparties. These agreements provide us with the ability to offset a counterparty’s rights and obligations, request additional collateral when necessary or liquidate the collateral in the event of counterparty default.
A portion of our derivative activities is performed by Jefferies Financial Products, LLC (“JFP”), a market maker in commodity index products and a trader in commodity futures and options. JFP maintains credit intermediation facilities with highly rated European banks (the “Banks”), which allow JFP customers that require a counterparty with a high credit rating for commodity index transactions to transact with the Banks. The Banks simultaneously enter into offsetting transactions with JFP and receive a fee from JFP for providing credit support. In certain cases, JFP is responsible to the Banks for the performance of JFP’s customers.
The fair value of derivative assets and derivative liabilities are presented on the Consolidated Statements on Financial Condition in Financial Instruments Owned – Derivatives and Financial Instruments Sold, Not Yet Purchased – Derivatives net of cash paid or received under credit support agreements and on a net counterparty basis when a legal right to offset exists under a master netting agreement. Net unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative contracts are recognized within Principal transactions revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. (See Notes 3 and 16 for additional disclosures about derivative instruments.)
The following table presents the fair value and related number of derivative contracts at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 categorized by predominant risk exposure. The fair value of assets/liabilities related to derivative contracts represents our receivable/payable for derivative financial instruments, gross of counterparty netting and cash collateral received and pledged (dollars in thousands):
                                 
    May 31, 2010  
    Assets     Liabilities  
            Number of             Number of  
    Fair Value     Contracts     Fair Value     Contracts  
Interest rate contracts
  $ 35,772       43,663     $ 67,179       34,525  
Foreign exchange contracts
    18,807       660       22,530       636  
Equity contracts
    218,726       1,254,797       223,625       2,156,748  
Commodity contracts
    37,383       56,862       35,968       39,505  
Credit contracts
    31,595       23       15,275       12  
 
                       
Total
    342,283       1,356,005       364,577       2,231,426  
 
                           
Counterparty/cash-collateral netting
    (278,588 )             (296,657 )        
 
                           
Total per Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition
  $ 63,695             $ 67,920          
 
                           

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    December 31, 2009  
    Assets     Liabilities  
            Number of             Number of  
    Fair Value     Contracts     Fair Value     Contracts  
Interest rate contracts
  $ 27,415       42,898     $ 24,068       40,864  
Foreign exchange contracts
    2,637       67       7,470       98  
Equity contracts
    222,311       898,472       228,403       1,954,260  
Commodity contracts
    54,257       58,434       57,237       32,245  
Credit contracts
    16,713       10       13,682       8  
 
                       
Total
    323,333       999,881       330,860       2,027,475  
 
                           
Counterparty/cash-collateral netting
    (261,216 )             (312,433 )        
 
                           
Total per Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition
  $ 62,117             $ 18,427          
 
                           
The following table presents unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative contracts for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 and the five and six months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively (in thousands):
                                 
                    Five Months     Six Months  
    Three Months Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
    Gain (Loss)     Gain (Loss)     Gain (Loss)     Gain (Loss)  
Interest rate contracts
  $ (11,293 )   $ (2,337 )   $ (36,759 )   $ (7,347 )
Foreign exchange contracts
    2,457       173       816       (948 )
Equity contracts
    (22,067 )     (17,056 )     (47,268 )     (208,539 )
Commodity contracts
    7,469       (1,311 )     3,732       (4,867 )
Credit contracts
    (27,614 )     10,265       (50,762 )     17,480  
 
                       
Total
  $ (51,048 )   $ (10,266 )   $ (130,241 )   $ (204,221 )
 
                       
The following tables set forth the remaining contract maturity of the fair value of OTC derivative assets and liabilities as of May 31, 2010 (in thousands):
                                         
    OTC derivative assets (1) (2) (4)  
                    Greater Than     Cross-Maturity        
    0 – 12 Months     1 – 5 Years     5 Years     Netting (3)     Total  
Commodity swaps
  $ 8,136     $     $     $     $ 8,136  
Commodity options
    18,252       650             (828 )     18,074  
Credit default swaps
          4,016       17,763       (2,893 )     18,886  
Total return swaps
    614       1,091                   1,705  
Fx forwards and swaps
    12,053                         12,053  
Interest rate swaps
                4,466             4,466  
 
                             
Total
  $ 39,055     $ 5,757     $ 22,229     $ (3,721 )   $ 63,320  
 
                             
 
(1)   At May 31, 2010, we held exchange traded derivative assets of $11.5 million.
 
(2)   Option and swap contracts in the table above are gross of collateral received. Option and swap contracts are recorded net of collateral received on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. At May 31, 2010, collateral received was $11.1 million.

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(3)   Amounts represent the netting of receivable balances with payable balances for the same counterparty across maturity categories.
 
(4)   Derivative fair values include counterparty netting.
                                         
    OTC derivative liabilities (1) (2) (4)  
                    Greater Than     Cross-Maturity        
    0 – 12 Months     1 – 5 Years     5 Years     Netting (3)     Total  
Commodity swaps
  $ 1,194     $     $     $     $ 1,194  
Commodity options
    26,463       913             (828 )     26,548  
Equity options
          823                   823  
Credit default swaps
                5,731       (2,893 )     2,838  
Total return swaps
    3,234       516                   3,750  
Fx forwards and swaps
    15,564       213                   15,777  
Interest rate swaps
          20,889       18,472             39,361  
 
                             
Total
  $ 46,455     $ 23,354     $ 24,203     $ (3,721 )   $ 90,291  
 
                             
 
(1)   At May 31, 2010, we held exchange traded derivative liabilities of $6.8 million.
 
(2)   Option and swap contracts in the table above are gross of collateral pledged. Option and swap contracts are recorded net of collateral pledged on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. At May 31, 2010, collateral pledged was $29.2 million.
 
(3)   Amounts represent the netting of receivable balances with payable balances for the same counterparty across maturity categories.
 
(4)   Derivative fair values include counterparty netting.
At May 31, 2010, the counterparty credit quality with respect to the fair value of our OTC derivatives assets was as follows (in thousands):
         
Counterparty credit quality:
       
A or higher
  $ 61,168  
Unrated
    2,152  
 
     
Total
  $ 63,320  
 
     
Contingent Features
Certain of our derivative instruments contain provisions that require our debt to maintain an investment grade credit rating from each of the major credit rating agencies. If our debt were to fall below investment grade, it would be in violation of these provisions, and the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment or demand immediate and ongoing full overnight collateralization on our derivative instruments in liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with such credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a liability position at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, is $30.8 million and $12.2 million, respectively, for which we have posted collateral of $26.5 million and $18.9 million, respectively, in the normal course of business. If the credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements were triggered on May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we would have been required to post an additional $4.8 million and $4.6 million, respectively, of collateral to our counterparties.

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Note 5. Collateralized Transactions
We receive securities in connection with resale agreements and securities borrowings and generally provide cash to the resale counterparty or lender, respectively, as collateral. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the approximate fair value of securities received by us that may be sold or repledged by us related to resale agreements and securities borrowings was $17.0 billion and $15.6 billion, respectively. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, a substantial portion of the securities received by us had been sold or repledged. Additionally, we receive securities as collateral in connection with customer margin loans.
We engage in securities for securities transactions in which we are the borrower of securities and provide other securities as collateral rather than cash. As no cash is provided under these types of transactions, we, as borrower, should treat these as noncash transactions and should not recognize assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The securities pledged as collateral under these transactions are included within the total amount of Financial instruments owned and noted as Securities pledged to creditors on our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. At December 31, 2009, certain securities for securities transactions of borrowed fixed income securities were recorded as an asset on our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition within Securities borrowed and the fixed income securities pledged as collateral to the lender were recorded as a liability within Securities loaned on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. The December 31, 2009 Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition has not been adjusted for this accounting treatment as the impact on the consolidated financial statements is not material. At May 31, 2010, we have appropriately not recognized these transactions on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition.
We pledge securities in connection with repurchase agreements, securities lending agreements and other secured arrangements, including clearing arrangements. The pledge of our securities is in connection with our mortgage-backed securities, corporate bond, government and agency securities and equities businesses. Securities pledged to creditors are included within Financial instruments owned on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Counterparties generally have the right to sell or repledge the collateral. The following is a summary of the carrying value of the major categories of securities pledged to creditors, including amounts pledged as collateral where we have borrowed securities, as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Equity securities
  $ 1,128,139     $ 658,959  
Fixed income securities
    9,289,986       4,964,386  
 
           
 
  $ 10,418,125     $ 5,623,345  
 
           
At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, of the total securities pledged to creditors, $2.2 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively, were pledged to counterparties in connection with clearing arrangements utilized by us, which includes margin loans provided to us. Under the terms of our arrangements that allow us to offset our payables with other activity with the clearing counterparty, we had no liabilities outstanding on our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition associated with these clearing arrangements at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
We also engage in securities for securities transactions in which we are the lender of securities and receive other securities as collateral rather than cash. In instances where we are permitted to sell or repledge these securities, we report the fair value of the collateral received and the related obligation to return the collateral in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, $116.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively, were reported as Securities received as collateral and as Obligation to return securities received as collateral.

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Note 6. Securitization Activities and Variable Interest Entities
Securitization Activities
We engage in securitization activities related to mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities. In our securitization activities, we use special purpose entities (“SPEs”). Prior to January 1, 2010, we did not consolidate our securitization vehicles as they met the criteria of qualifying special purpose entities (“QSPEs”). QSPEs were not subject to consolidation prior to January 1, 2010. With the removal of the QSPE concept and the exception from applying the consolidation requirements for VIEs under the accounting changes to ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing, and ASC Topic 810, Consolidations, effective January 1, 2010, our securitization vehicles generally meet the criteria of variable interest entities; however we do not consolidate our securitization vehicles as we do not meet the characteristics of the primary beneficiary for these vehicles. See “Variable Interest Entities” in this footnote for further discussion on variable interest entities and our determination of the primary beneficiary.
We derecognize financial assets transferred in securitizations when we have relinquished control over such assets. Transferred assets are carried at fair value prior to securitization, with unrealized gains and losses reflected in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We act as placement or structuring agent in connection with the beneficial interests issued by securitization vehicles. Net revenues are recognized in connection with these activities.
Our continuing involvement in securitization vehicles to which we have transferred assets is limited to holding beneficial interests in these vehicles (i.e., securities issued by these vehicles), which are included within Financial instruments owned on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, and servicing rights over certain transferred assets (i.e., project loans), which are included within Other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. We apply fair value accounting to the securities and the servicing rights are amortized over the period of the estimated net servicing income. We have not provided financial or other support to these securitization vehicles during the five months ended May 31, 2010 and the six months ended June 30, 2009. We have no explicit or implicit arrangements to provide additional financial support to these securitization vehicles and have no liabilities related to these securitization vehicles at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. Although not obligated, we may make a market in the securities issued by these securitization vehicles. In these market-making transactions, we buy these securities from and sell these securities to investors. Securities purchased through these market-making activities are not considered to be continuing involvement in these vehicles, although the securities are included in Financial instruments owned – mortgage- and asset-backed securities.
During the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, we transferred assets of $3,166.7 million and $5,257.1 million, respectively, as part of our securitization activities in which we had continuing involvement, received cash proceeds of $2,684.1 million and $4,271.2 million, respectively, beneficial interests of $500.7 million and $1,036.9 million, respectively, servicing rights of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and recognized Net revenues of $32.8 million and $51.4, million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we transferred assets of $1,976.9 million and $3,055.0 million, respectively, as part of our securitization activities in which we had continuing involvement, received cash proceeds of $1,992.7 million and $3,072.8 million, respectively, beneficial interests of $282.3 million and $414.5 million, respectively, and recognized Net revenues of $15.8 million and $18.4 million, respectively. These transfers were accounted for as sales of assets. Assets received in the form of securities issued in these transfers were initially categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. For further information on fair value measurements and the fair value hierarchy, refer to Note 1, Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Financial Instruments.

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The following tables present the total information regarding securitization vehicles to which we, acting as transferor, have transferred assets and for which we received sale accounting treatment at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):
                         
    Assets obtained   As of May 31, 2010
Securitization Type   as proceeds   Total Assets (6)   Assets Retained
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  $ 1,022.9 (3)   $ 4,291.9     $ 280.0 (1)(2)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    14.1 (3)     889.2       15.8 (1)(2)
Project loans
    0.1 (4)     107.8       0.1 (5)
 
(1)   At May 31, 2010, 100% of these securities issued in these securitizations are AAA-rated and are comprised of government agency securities.
 
(2)   A significant portion of these securities have been subsequently sold in secondary-market transactions to third parties. As of July 7, 2010, we continue to hold approximately $171.1 million and $10.3 million of these Residential mortgage-backed securities and Commercial mortgage-backed securities, respectively, in inventory.
 
(3)   Initial fair value of securities received on date of asset transfer that were issued by securitization vehicles.
 
(4)   Initial fair value of servicing rights received on transferred project loans.
 
(5)   Represents unamortized servicing rights on transferred project loans.
 
(6)   Represents unpaid principal amount of assets in the securitization vehicles.
                 
    As of December 31, 2009
Securitization Type   Total Assets   Securities (1)(2)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  $ 1,483.5     $ 104.8  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    641.7       9.2  
 
(1)   At December 31, 2009, 100% of these securities issued in these securitizations are AAA-rated.
 
(2)   A significant portion of these securities have been subsequently sold in secondary market transactions to third parties. As of July 7, 2010, we continue to hold approximately $20.7 million and $-0- of these Residential mortgage-backed securities and Commercial mortgage-backed securities, respectively, in inventory.
The following table presents cash flows received during the three and five months ended May 31, 2010 and three and six months ended June 30, 2009 related to securitization vehicles to which we have transferred assets and received sale accounting (in millions):
                                 
                    Five Months   Six Months
    Three months ended (1)   Ended   Ended
    May 31, 2010   June 30, 2009   May 31, 2010 (1)   June 30, 2009 (1)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
    8.6           $ 12.7     $ 0.4  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    0.2             0.7        
 
(1)   There were no cash flows received on beneficial interests in securitization vehicles of project loans for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.

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Variable Interest Entities
Variable interest entities (“VIEs”) are entities in which equity investors lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. VIEs are consolidated by the primary beneficiary. Effective January 1, 2010, the primary beneficiary is the party who has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. Prior to January 1, 2010, the primary beneficiary was the party that absorbs a majority of the entity’s expected losses, receives a majority of its expected residual returns, or both, as a result of holding variable interests, direct or implied.
We initially determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE upon our initial involvement with the VIE. Effective January 1, 2010, we reassess whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE on an ongoing basis rather than upon the occurrence of certain events. Prior to January 1, 2010, we were required to reassess whether we were the primary beneficiary of a VIE only upon the occurrence of certain reconsideration events.
Our determination of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE is based upon the facts and circumstances for each VIE and requires significant judgment. In determining whether we are the party with the power to direct the VIE’s most significant activities, we first identify the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance. Our considerations in determining the VIE’s most significant activities primarily include, but are not limited to, the VIE’s purpose and design and the risks passed through to investors. We then assess whether we have the power to direct those significant activities. Our considerations in determining whether have the power to direct the VIE’s most significant activities include, but are not limited to, voting interests of the VIE, management, service and/ or other agreements of the VIE, involvement in the VIE’s initial design and the existence of explicit or implicit financial guarantees. In situations where we have determined that the power over the VIE’s most significant activities is shared, we assess whether we are the party with the power over the majority of the significant activities. If we are the party with the power over the majority of the significant activities, we meet the “power” criteria of the primary beneficiary. If we do not have the power over a majority of the significant activities or we determine that decisions require consent of each sharing party, we do not meet the “power” criteria of the primary beneficiary.
We assess our variable interests in a VIE both individually and in aggregate to determine whether we have an obligation to absorb losses of or a right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The determination of whether our variable interest is significant to the VIE requires significant judgment. In determining the significance of our variable interest, we consider the terms, characteristics and size of the variable interests, the design and characteristics of the VIE, our involvement in the VIE and our market-making activities related to the variable interests.
VIEs Where We Are The Primary Beneficiary
The following tables present information about the assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs which are presented within our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in the respective asset and liability categories, as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions). The assets and liabilities in the tables below are presented prior to consolidation and thus a portion of these assets and liabilities are eliminated in consolidation. We have aggregated our consolidated VIEs based upon principal business activity.

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    Consolidated VIE Assets  
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
    High Yield     Other     High Yield     Other  
Cash
  $ 115.1     $     $ 190.9     $  
Financial instruments owned
    1,155.1       19.9       1,100.1        
Securities borrowed
    473.3             559.9        
Receivable from brokers and dealers
    434.4             340.5        
Other
    327.7             47.0        
 
                       
 
  $ 2,505.6     $ 19.9     $ 2,238.4     $  
 
                       
                                 
    Consolidated VIE Liabilities  
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
    High Yield     Other     High Yield     Other  
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased
  $ 826.9     $     $ 893.2     $  
Securities loaned
    115.0                    
Payable to brokers and dealers
    286.5             326.5        
Mandatorily redeemable interests (1)
    1,047.9             964.2        
Promissory note (2)
          4.3              
Other
    39.8             9.8        
 
                       
 
  $ 2,316.1     $ 4.3     $ 2,193.7     $  
 
                       
 
(1)   After consolidation, which eliminates our interests and the interests of our consolidated subsidiaries, JSOP and JESOP, the carrying amount of the mandatorily redeemable financial interests pertaining to the above VIEs included within Mandatorily redeemable preferred interests of consolidated subsidiaries in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition was approximately $303.5 million and $318.0 million at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
 
(2)   The promissory note represents an amount due to us and is eliminated in consolidation.
High Yield. We conduct our high yield secondary market trading activities through Jefferies High Yield Trading, LLC (“JHYT”), Jefferies High Yield Finance, LLC (“JHYF”), and Jefferies Leveraged Credit Products, LLC (“JLCP”). JHYT is a registered broker-dealer engaged in the secondary sales and trading of high yield securities and special situation securities, including bank debt, post-reorganization equity, public and private equity, equity derivatives and other financial instruments. JHYT makes markets in high yield and distressed securities and provides research coverage on these types of securities. JHYF is engaged in the trading of total return swaps. JLCP is engaged in the trading of bank debt, credit default swaps and trade claims. JHYT, JHYF and JLCP are wholly-owned subsidiaries of JHYH.
We own voting and non-voting interests in JHYH and have entered into management, clearing, and other services agreements with JHYH. We and Leucadia National Corporation (“Leucadia”), a significant shareholder of our common stock, each have the right to nominate two of a total of four directors to JHYH’s board of directors. Two funds managed by us, JSOP and JESOP, are also investors in JHYH. The arrangement term is through April 2013, with an option to extend. As a result of agreements entered into with Leucadia in April 2008, any request to Leucadia for additional capital investment in JHYH requires the unanimous consent of our Board of Directors, including the consent of any Leucadia designees to our board. We determined that JHYH, JSOP and JESOP meet the definition of a variable interest entity. We are the primary beneficiary of JHYH, JSOP and JESOP and accordingly consolidate JHYH (and the assets, liabilities and results of operations of its wholly-owned subsidiaries JHYT, JHYF and JLCP), JSOP and JESOP.

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At May 31 2010 and December 31, 2009, the carrying amount of our variable interests was $314.7 million and $329.8 million, respectively, which consist of our debt, equity and partnership interests in JHYH, JSOP and JESOP, which are eliminated in consolidation. In addition, the high yield secondary market trading activity conducted through JHYT, JHYF and JLCP is a significant component of our overall brokerage platform, and while not contractually obligated, could require us to provide additional financial support and/ or expose us to further losses of JHYH, JSOP and JESOP. The assets of these VIEs are available for the benefit of the mandatorily redeemable interest holders and equity holders. The creditors of these VIEs do not have recourse to our general credit.
There have been no changes in our conclusion to consolidate JHYH, JSOP and JESOP since formation.
Other. We are the primary beneficiary of certain investment vehicles set up for the benefit of our employees or clients. We manage and invest alongside our employees or clients in these vehicles. The assets of these VIEs consist of private equity and debt securities, and are available for the benefit of the entities’ debt and equity holders. Our variable interests in these vehicles consist of equity securities and promissory notes. The creditors of these VIEs do not have recourse to our general credit.
We did not previously consolidate these investment vehicles as we are not the party that absorbs (receives) a majority of the expected losses (returns) or because these entities did not previously meet the characteristics of a VIE and we provide the nonvoting investors with “kick-out” rights. No gain or loss was recognized upon the initial consolidation of these VIEs.
VIEs Where We Have a Variable Interest
We also hold variable interests in VIEs in which we are not the primary beneficiary and accordingly do not consolidate. We do not consolidate these VIEs as we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance. We have not provided financial or other support to these VIEs during the three months ended May 31, 2010 or year ended December 31, 2009. We have no explicit or implicit arrangements to provide additional financial support to these VIEs and have no liabilities related to these VIEs at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
We have aggregated certain nonconsolidated VIEs based upon principal business activity. The following tables presents the total assets of nonconsolidated VIEs in which we hold variable interests, our maximum exposure to loss from these nonconsolidated VIEs, and the carrying amount of our interests in these nonconsolidated VIEs at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):
                         
    May 31, 2010  
            Maximum exposure to        
            loss in non-        
    VIE Assets     consolidated VIEs     Carrying Amount  
Collateralized loan obligations
  $ 1,880.2     $ 28.6 (2)   $ 28.6  
Mortgage- and asset-backed vehicles — Non-agency (1)
    69,375.1       556.5 (2)     556.5  
Mortgage- and asset-backed vehicles — Agency (1)
    10,659.1       1,418.1 (2)     1,418.1  
Asset management vehicle
    636.2       16.1 (2)     16.1  
Private equity vehicle
    71.6       60.0 (3)     60.0  
 
                 
Total
  $ 82,622.2     $ 2,079.3     $ 2,079.3  
 
                 
 
(1)   VIE assets represent the unpaid principal balance of the assets in these vehicles at May 31, 2010.
 
(2)   Our maximum exposure to loss in these non-consolidated VIEs is limited to our investment.
 
(3)   Our maximum exposure to loss in this non-consolidated VIE is limited to our loan commitment.

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    December 31, 2009  
            Maximum exposure to        
            loss in non-        
    VIE Assets     consolidated VIEs     Carrying Amount  
Collateralized loan obligations
  $ 1,862.6     $ 21.7 (2)   $ 21.7  
Mortgage- and asset-backed vehicles — Non-agency (1)
    123,560.0       488.7 (2)     488.7  
Private equity vehicle
    52.3       50.0 (3)     45.7  
 
                 
Total
  $ 125,474.9     $ 560.4     $ 556.1  
 
                 
 
(1)   VIE assets represent the unpaid principal balance of the assets in these vehicles at December 31, 2009.
 
(2)   Our maximum exposure to loss in these non-consolidated VIEs is limited to our investment.
 
(3)   Our maximum exposure to loss in this non-consolidated VIE is limited to our loan commitment.
Collateralized Loan Obligations. We own variable interests in collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) previously managed by us. These CLOs have assets consisting primarily of senior secured loans, unsecured loans and high yield bonds. Effective with the adoption of accounting changes to ASC Topic 810, Consolidation, on January 1, 2010, we concluded that we were the primary beneficiary on January 1, 2010 given our management rights over and interests in debt securities issued by the CLOs. Accordingly, we consolidated the assets and liabilities of these CLOs on January 1, 2010. No gain or loss was recognized upon the initial consolidation of these CLOs. Subsequently, we sold and assigned our management agreements for the CLOs to a third party; thus we no longer have the power to direct the most significant activities of the CLOs. Upon the assignment of the management agreements in the first quarter of 2010, we deconsolidated the CLOs. Our remaining variable interests in the CLOs subsequent to the assignment of our management agreement consist of debt securities and a right to a portion of the CLOs’ management and incentive fees. The debt securities are accounted for at fair value and are included in Investments in managed funds on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The carrying amount of the debt securities was $8.6 million and $7.3 million at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. The management and incentives fees are accrued as the amounts become realizable. Our exposure to loss in these CLOs is limited to our investments in the debt securities.
In addition, we have variable interests in Babson Loan Opportunity CLO, Ltd., a third party managed CLO. This VIE has assets consisting primarily of senior secured loans, unsecured loans and high yield bonds. Our variable interests in this VIE consists of debt securities. The fair value of our interests in this VIE consist of a direct interest and an indirect interest via Jefferies Finance, LLC. The direct investment is accounted for at fair value and included in Financial instruments owned in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Our exposure to loss is limited to our investments in the debt securities.
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Vehicles. We purchase and sell variable interests in VIEs, which primarily issue mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities, in connection with our trading and market-making activities. Our variable interests in these VIEs consist of mortgage and asset-backed securities and are accounted for at fair value and included in Financial instruments owned on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Prior to January 1, 2010, we determined that agency mortgage- and asset-backed vehicles met the criteria of a QSPE, which were not subject to consolidation. As of January 1, 2010, we now include our variable interests in agency mortgage- and asset-backed vehicles in the disclosure of our variable interests in VIEs.
Asset Management Vehicle. We manage the Jefferies Umbrella Fund, an “umbrella structure” company that enables investors to choose between one or more investment objectives by investing in one or more sub-funds within the same structure. The assets of the Jefferies Umbrella Fund primarily consist of convertible bonds. Accounting changes to consolidation standards under generally accepted accounting principles have been deferred for entities that are considered to be investment companies; accordingly, consolidation continues to be determined under a risk and reward model. The Jefferies Umbrella Fund is subject to the deferral guidance and we are not the primary beneficiary as of May 31, 2010 under the risk and reward model. Our variable interests in the Jefferies Umbrella Fund consist of equity interests, management fees and performance fees. The equity interests are accounted for on the equity method

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and included in Investments in managed funds on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The management and performance fees are accrued as the amounts become realizable.
Private Equity Vehicle. We entered into a Credit Agreement with JCP Fund V Bridge Partners, LLC (“the Borrower or JCP V”), pursuant to which we may make loans to the Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of up to $50.0 million. On May 3, 2010, we and the Borrower amended the Credit Agreement and extended the final maturity date to September 30, 2010 and increased our commitment to make loans to the Borrower by $10.0 million to an aggregate principal amount of up to $60.0 million. As of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we funded approximately $60.0 million and $45.7 million, respectively, of the aggregate principal balance leaving approximately $-0- and $4.3 million, respectively, unfunded. Our loan to the Borrower is recorded in Other investments on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. (See Note 19 for additional discussion of the credit agreement with JCP V.)
Note 7. Acquisitions
Depfa
On March 27, 2009, we acquired 100% of the membership interests of Depfa First Albany Securities LLC (“Depfa”), a leading New York City-based municipal securities broker-dealer that provides integrated investment banking, advisory, and sales and trading services. As of March 31, 2009, Depfa has been merged into Jefferies.
The Depfa acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values at acquisition date as summarized in the following table. Goodwill of $568,000 is measured as the excess of the cash consideration over fair value of net assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, and represents the value expected from the synergies and economies of scale created from combining Depfa’s municipal securities business with our full-service sales and trading, and investment banking capabilities. All goodwill is assigned to our capital markets segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
The following table presents the consideration paid for Depfa and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands):
         
Cash consideration
  $ 38,760  
 
     
 
       
Recognized assets and assumed liabilities:
       
Cash
  $ 300  
Financial instruments owned
    31,458  
Receivable from broker
    16,691  
Premises and equipment
    155  
Intangible assets
    1,151  
Other assets
    2,781  
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased
    (1,084 )
Other liabilities
    (13,260 )
 
     
Total identifiable net assets
  $ 38,192  
 
     

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Goodwill
The following is a summary of goodwill activity for the five months ended May 31, 2010 (in thousands):
         
    Five Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010  
Balance, at beginning of period
  $ 364,795  
Add: Contingent consideration
    782  
Less: Translation adjustments
    (2,433 )
 
     
Balance, at end of period
  $ 363,144  
 
     
Acquisitions of LongAcre Partners, Helix Associates, and Randall & Dewey executed in prior years, each contained a five-year contingency for additional consideration to the selling owners, based on future revenues. This additional consideration is paid annually. There was no contractual dollar limit to the potential of additional consideration except for LongAcre Partners which is a fixed sum. The last period for additional contingent consideration based upon revenue performance has expired. During the five months ended May 31, 2010, we paid approximately $7.0 million in cash related to contingent consideration that had been earned during prior periods.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
In December 2009, we acquired servicing rights to certain military housing mortgage loans, which are accounted for as an intangible asset and included within Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The mortgage servicing rights are amortized over the period of the estimated net servicing income, which is reported in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We provide no credit support in connection with the servicing of these loans and are not required to make servicing advances on the loans in the underlying portfolio. We determined that the servicing rights acquired in December 2009 represent one class of servicing rights based on the availability of market inputs to measure the fair value of the asset and our treatment of the asset as one aggregate pool for risk management purposes. We earned $1.0 million and $1.7 million in fees related to these servicing rights during the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, respectively. The following presents the activity in the balance of these servicing rights for the five months ended May 31, 2010 (in thousands):
         
    Five Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010  
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 8,500  
Add: Acquisition
    87  
Less: Amortization
    147  
 
     
Balance, end of period
  $ 8,440  
 
     
The fair value of these servicing rights was $14.7 million and $8.5 million at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, the fair value of servicing rights is estimated using a discounted cash flow model, which projects future cash flows discounted at a risk-adjusted rate based on recently observed transactions for interest-only bonds backed by military housing mortgages. Estimated future cash flows consider contracted servicing fees and costs to service. Given the underlying asset class, assumptions regarding prepayment and delinquencies are not significant to the fair value.

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Note 8. Short-Term Borrowings
Bank loans represent short-term borrowings that are payable on demand and generally bear interest at a spread over the federal funds rate. Unsecured bank loans are typically overnight loans used to finance securities owned or clearing related balances. We had no outstanding unsecured or secured bank loans as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. Average daily bank loans for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009 were $47.6 million and $24.2 million, respectively.
Note 9. Long-Term Debt
The following summarizes our long-term debt carrying values (including unamortized discounts and premiums) at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
7.75% Senior Notes, due 2012
  $ 306,436     $ 306,811  
5.875% Senior Notes, due 2014
    248,928       248,831  
5.5% Senior Notes, due 2016
    348,762       348,865  
8.5% Senior Notes, due 2019
    708,834       709,193  
6.45% Senior Debentures, due 2027
    346,486       346,439  
3.875% Convertible Senior Debentures, due, 2029
    279,156       276,433  
6.25% Senior Debentures, due 2036
    492,593       492,545  
 
           
 
  $ 2,731,195     $ 2,729,117  
 
           
In June and September 2009, we issued 8.5% Senior Notes, due in 2019, with a par amount of $400 million and $300 million, respectively, and received proceeds of $393.9 million and $321.0 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we repurchased approximately $20.3 million of our outstanding long-term debt, resulting in a gain on debt extinguishment of $7.7 million, which was recognized in Other income on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
On October 26, 2009, we issued 3.875% convertible senior debentures (the “debentures”), maturing in 2029, with an aggregate principal amount of $345.0 million, each $1,000 debenture convertible into 25.5076 shares of our common stock (equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $39.20 per share of common stock). We received net proceeds of $339.6 million in connection with the offering. Approximately $275.0 million of the net proceeds was allocated to Long-term debt, approximately $5.0 million was allocated to Other assets as debt issuance costs and approximately $42.0 million was allocated to Additional paid-in capital, net of deferred taxes of $27.0 million, on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. In addition to ordinary interest, beginning on November 1, 2017, contingent interest will accrue at 0.375% if the average trading price of a debenture for 5 trading days ending on and including the third trading day immediately preceding a six-month interest period equals or exceed $1,200 per $1,000 debenture. The debentures are convertible at the holders’ option any time beginning on August 1, 2029 and convertible at any time if 1) our common stock price is greater than 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days; 2) if the trading price per debenture is less than 95% of the price of our common stock times the conversion ratio for any 10 consecutive trading days; 3) if the debentures are called for redemption; or 4) upon the occurrence of specific corporate actions. We may redeem the debentures for par, plus accrued interest, on or after November 1, 2012 if the price of our common stock is greater than 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days and we may redeem the debentures for par, plus accrued interest, at our election any time on or after November 1, 2017. Holders may require us to repurchase the debentures for par, plus accrued interest, on November 1, 2017, 2019 and 2024.
Subsequent to May 31, 2010 we issued 6.875% Senior Notes, due in 2021, with a par amount of $400 million and received proceeds of $394.2 million.

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We previously entered into a fair value hedge with no ineffectiveness using interest rate swaps in order to convert $200 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured 7.75% senior notes due March 15, 2012 into floating rates based upon LIBOR. During the third quarter of 2007, we terminated these interest rate swaps and received cash consideration $8.5 million, net of accrued interest. The $8.5 million basis is being amortized as a reduction in Interest expense of approximately $1.9 million per year over the remaining life of the notes through March 2012.
Note 10. Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
In February 2006, MassMutual purchased $125.0 million of our Series A convertible preferred stock in a private placement. Our Series A convertible preferred stock has a 3.25% annual, cumulative cash dividend and is currently convertible into 4,105,138 shares of our common stock at an effective conversion price of approximately $30.45 per share. The preferred stock is callable beginning in 2016 and will mature in 2036. As of May 31, 2010, 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock were authorized and 125,000 shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding. The dividend is recorded as a component of Interest expense as the Series A convertible preferred stock is treated as debt for accounting purposes. The dividend is not deductible for tax purposes because the Series A convertible preferred stock is considered “equity” for tax purposes.
Note 11. Noncontrolling Interests and Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Interests of Consolidated Subsidiaries
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests represents equity interests in consolidated subsidiaries that are not attributable, either directly or indirectly, to us (i.e., minority interests). Noncontrolling interests includes the minority equity holders’ proportionate share of the equity of JSOP, JESOP and other consolidated entities. The following table presents our noncontrolling interests at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
JSOP
  $ 272.2     $ 282.7  
JESOP
    31.5       33.2  
Other (1)
    10.5       5.6  
 
           
Noncontrolling interests
  $ 314.2     $ 321.5  
 
           
 
(1)   Other includes consolidated asset management entities and investment vehicles set up for the benefit of our employees or clients.
Ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than our common shareholders are presented as noncontrolling interests within stockholders’ equity, separately from our own equity. Revenues, expenses, net income or loss, and other comprehensive income or loss are reported in the consolidated financial statements at the consolidated amounts, which includes amounts attributable to both owners of the parent and noncontrolling interests. Net income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss is then attributed to the parent and noncontrolling interests. Net earnings to noncontrolling interests is deducted from Net earnings to determine Net earnings to common shareholders. There has been no other comprehensive income or loss attributed to noncontrolling interests for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 and the five and six months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, because all other comprehensive income or loss is attributed to us.
Mandatorily Redeemable Interests of Consolidated Subsidiaries
Certain interests in consolidated subsidiaries meet the definition of a mandatorily redeemable financial instrument and require liability classification and remeasurement at the estimated amount of cash that would be due and payable to settle such interests under the applicable entity’s organization agreement. These mandatorily redeemable financial instruments represent interests held in Jefferies High Yield Holdings, LLC (“JHYH”), which are entitled to a pro rata share of the profits and losses of JHYH and are scheduled to terminate in 2013, with an option to extend up to three additional one-year periods. Financial instruments issued by a subsidiary that are classified as equity in the

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subsidiary’s financial statements are treated as noncontrolling interests in the consolidated financial statements. Therefore, these mandatorily redeemable financial instruments are reported within liabilities as Mandatorily redeemable preferred interests of consolidated subsidiaries on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. In addition, changes to these mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of JHYH are reported in net revenues and are reflected as Interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interest of consolidated subsidiaries on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The carrying amount of the mandatorily redeemable interests of consolidated subsidiaries was approximately $303.5 million and $318.0 million at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
Note 12. Benefit Plans
We have a defined benefit pension plan, Jefferies Employees’ Pension Plan, which covers certain of our employees. The plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Benefits are based on years of service and the employee’s career average pay. Our funding policy is to contribute to the plan at least the minimum amount required for funding purposes under the Internal Revenue Code. Differences in each year, if any, between expected and actual returns in excess of a 10% corridor are amortized in net periodic pension calculations. Effective December 31, 2005, benefits under the pension plan have been frozen. Accordingly, there are no further benefit accruals for future service after December 31, 2005.
The following summarizes the net periodic pension cost for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 and the five and six months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Net pension cost included the following components:
                               
Service cost (1)
  $ 50     $ 50     $ 83     $ 100  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
    616       658       1,027       1,316  
Expected return on plan assets
    (656 )     (614 )     (1,093 )     (1,228 )
Net amortization
    176       229       293       458  
 
                       
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 186     $ 323     $ 310     $ 646  
 
                       
 
 
(1)   Service cost relates to administrative expenses incurred during the periods.
We did not contribute to our pension plan during the five months ended May 31, 2010 and a contribution to our plan during the fiscal year has not yet been determined.
Note 13. Compensation Plans
We sponsor the following share-based compensation plans: incentive compensation plan, director plan, employee stock purchase plan and the deferred compensation plan. The fair value of share based awards is estimated on the date of grant based on the market price of our common stock less the impact of selling restrictions subsequent to vesting, if any, and is amortized as compensation expense over the related requisite service periods.
Total compensation cost related to share-based compensation plans amounted to $42.9 million and $38.0 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and $58.6 million and $55.3 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. The net tax benefit (deficiency) related to share-based compensation plans recognized in additional paid-in capital was $0.3 million and $1.1 million during the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and $2.6 million and $(17.8) million during the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. Cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the grant-date fair value of share-based awards are included in cash flows from financing activities; accordingly, we reflected the excess tax benefit of $2.0 million and $6.9 million related to share-based compensation in cash flows from financing activities for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. We expect to change our tax year-end to coincide with the recent change in our

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fiscal year-end. As a result of this expected change, the timing of certain deductions related to share-based compensation plans have changed in certain jurisdictions. Consequently, during the three-months ended May 31, 2010, we reversed a net tax benefit related to share-based compensation plans of $15.4 million initially recorded to additional paid-in capital during the first three months of 2010. We expect to recognize this net tax benefit, along with an additional net tax benefit of $3.8 million related to share-based compensation awards that vested during April and May 2010 in additional paid-in capital during the three month period ending February 28, 2011.
As of May 31, 2010, we had $141.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately 3.6 years. We have historically and generally expect to issue new shares of common stock when satisfying our issuance obligations pursuant to share based awards, as opposed to reissuing shares from our treasury stock.
In addition, we sponsor non-share based compensation plans. Non-share based compensation plans sponsored by us include an employee stock ownership plan and a profit sharing plan.
The following are descriptions of the compensation plans sponsored by us and the activity of such plans for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, and three and six months ended June 30, 2009:
Incentive Compensation Plan. We have an Incentive Compensation Plan (“Incentive Plan”) which allows awards in the form of incentive stock options (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code), nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, unrestricted stock, performance awards, restricted stock units, dividend equivalents or other share-based awards. The plan imposes a limit on the number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to awards. An award relating to shares may be granted if the aggregate number of shares subject to then-outstanding awards (as defined in the Incentive Plan) plus the number of shares subject to the award being granted do not exceed 30% of the number of shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the grant.
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
The Incentive Plan allows for grants of restricted stock awards, whereby employees are granted restricted shares of common stock subject to forfeiture. The Incentive Plan also allows for grants of restricted stock units. Restricted stock units give a participant the right to receive fully vested shares at the end of a specified deferral period. One advantage of restricted stock units, as compared to restricted stock, is that the period during which the award is deferred as to settlement can be extended past the date the award becomes non-forfeitable, allowing a participant to hold an interest tied to common stock on a tax deferred basis. Prior to settlement, restricted stock units carry no voting or dividend rights associated with the stock ownership, but dividend equivalents are accrued to the extent there are dividends declared on our common stock.
We grant restricted stock and restricted stock units as part of year-end compensation and to new employees as “sign-on” awards. Restricted stock and restricted stock units granted as part of year-end compensation are not subject to service requirements that employees must fulfill in exchange for the right to those awards. As such, employees who terminate their employment or are terminated without cause may continue to vest in year-end compensation awards, so long as the awards are not forfeited as a result of the other forfeiture provisions of those awards (e.g. competition). We determined that the service inception date precedes the grant date for restricted stock and restricted stock units granted as part of year-end compensation, and, as such, the compensation expense associated with these awards is accrued over the one-year period prior to the grant date. We accrued compensation expense of approximately $34.1 million and $46.3 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and $43.0 million and $62.7 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, related to restricted stock and restricted stock units expected to be granted as part of our year-end compensation. Sign-on awards are generally subject to annual ratable vesting upon a four year service requirement and are amortized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the related four years. Additionally, we grant restricted stock and restricted stock units with both performance and service conditions to certain senior executives. We amortize these awards over the service period as we have determined it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.

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The total compensation cost associated with restricted stock and restricted stock units amounted to $42.8 million and $37.9 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and $58.5 million and $55.0 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. Total compensation cost includes estimated year-end compensation and the amortization of sign-on and senior executive awards, less forfeitures and clawbacks.
The following table details the activity of restricted stock:
                 
            Weighted  
    Period Ended     Average Grant  
    May 31, 2010     Date Fair Value  
    (Shares in 000s)          
Restricted stock
               
Balance, beginning of period
    2,216     $ 20.01  
Grants
    1,111 (1)   $ 25.64  
Forfeited
    (40 )   $ 24.82  
Fulfillment of service requirement
    (117) (1)   $ 13.41  
 
             
Balance, end of period
    3,170 (2)   $ 22.16  
 
             
 
(1)   Includes approximately 16,500 shares of restricted stock granted with no future service requirement during the five months ended May 31, 2010. As such, these shares are shown as granted and vested during the period.
 
(2)   Represents restricted stock with a future service requirement.
The following table details the activity of restricted stock units:
                                 
                    Weighted  
    Period Ended     Average Grant  
    May 31, 2010     Date Fair Value  
    (Shares in 000s)              
    Future     No Future     Future     No Future  
    Service     Service     Service     Service  
    Required     Required     Required     Required  
Restricted stock units
                               
Balance, beginning of period
    936       26,468     $ 17.07     $ 14.84  
Grants
    3,174       197 (1)   $ 25.64     $ 24.76  
Distribution of underlying shares
          (1,900 )   $     $ 17.72  
Forfeited
    (4 )     (174 )   $ 12.84     $ 17.50  
Fulfillment of service requirement
    (130 )     130     $ 13.68     $ 13.68  
 
                           
Balance, end of period
    3,976       24,721     $ 24.02     $ 14.68  
 
                           
 
(1)   Represents dividend equivalents on restricted stock units declared during the five months ended May 31, 2010.
The aggregate fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units upon the awards vesting during the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $6.2 million and $3.4 million. In addition, we granted restricted stock units with no future service period during the first half of 2009 with an aggregate fair value of $1.5 million. We had no grants of restricted stock units with no future service period, other than dividend equivalents, during the five months ended May 31, 2010.
Stock Options
The fair value of all option grants were estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for all fixed option grants in 2004: dividend yield of 0.9%; expected volatility of 32.6%; risk-free interest rates of 3.0%; and expected lives of 4.8 years. There are no option

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grants subsequent to 2004. A summary of our stock option activity for the five months ended May 31, 2010 is presented below (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
                 
    Five Months Ended May 31, 2010  
            Weighted Average  
    Options     Exercise Price  
Outstanding at beginning of period
    48     $ 7.65  
Exercised
    (22 )   $ 4.99  
 
           
 
Outstanding at end of period
    26     $ 9.89  
 
           
 
Options exercisable at end of period
    26     $ 9.89  
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $449,000 and $94,000, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options during the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009 totaled $108,000 and $69,000, respectively. We did not realize a tax benefit related to stock options exercised during the five months ended May 31, 2010, and expect to realize a tax benefit of $183,000 related to these exercises during the first quarter of 2011. The tax benefit realized from stock options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $37,000.
The table below provides additional information related to stock options outstanding at May 31, 2010:
Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data
                 
    Outstanding,        
    Net of Expected     Options  
May 31, 2010   Forfeitures     Exercisable  
Number of options
    26       26  
Weighted-average exercise price
    9.89       9.89  
Aggregate intrinsic value
    347       347  
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, in years
    5.16       5.16  
At May 31, 2010, the intrinsic value of vested options was approximately $347,000 for which tax benefits expected to be recognized in equity upon exercise are approximately $142,000.
Directors’ Plan. We have a Directors’ Stock Compensation Plan (“Directors’ Plan”) which provides for an annual grant to each non-employee director of $100,000 of restricted stock or deferred shares (which are similar to restricted stock units). These grants are made automatically on the date directors are elected or reelected at our annual shareholders’ meeting. These grants vest three years after the date of grant and are expensed over the requisite service period.
Additionally, the Directors’ Plan permits each non-employee director to elect to be paid annual retainer fees, meeting fees and fees for service as chairman of a Board committee in the form of cash, deferred cash or deferred shares. If deferred cash is elected, interest is credited to such deferred cash at the prime interest rate in effect at the date of each annual meeting of stockholders. If deferred shares are elected, dividend equivalents equal to dividends declared and paid on our common stock are credited to a Director’s account and reinvested as additional deferred shares.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We also have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) which we consider non-compensatory effective January 1, 2007. All regular full-time employees and employees who work part-time over 20 hours per week are eligible for the ESPP. Annual employee contributions are limited to $21,250, are voluntary and are made via payroll deduction. The employee contributions are used to purchase our common stock. The stock price used is 95% of the closing price of our common stock on the last day of the applicable session (monthly).
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basis by investing in our common stock at a discount (“DCP shares”) and/or stock options (prior to 2004) or by specifying the return in other alternative investments. We often invest directly, as a principal, in such investment alternatives related to our obligations to perform under the Deferred Compensation Plan. The compensation deferred by our employees is expensed in the period earned. The change in fair value of the specified other alternative investments are recognized in Principal transactions and changes in the corresponding deferral compensation liability are reflected as Compensation and benefits expense in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Additionally, we recognize compensation cost related to the discount provided to employees in electing to defer compensation in DCP shares. This compensation cost was approximately $67,000 and $125,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and $67,000 and $335,000 for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. As of May 31, 2010, there were 2,881,000 DCP shares issuable under the Plan.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) which was established in 1988. We had no contributions and no compensation cost related to the ESOP during the three and five months ended May 31, 2010 and three and six months ended June 30, 2009.
Profit Sharing Plan. We have a profit sharing plan, covering substantially all employees, which includes a salary reduction feature designed to qualify under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The compensation cost related to this plan was $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and $3.5 million and $3.0 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
Note 14. Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the Basic and Diluted earnings per common share computations for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

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    Three Months Ended     Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Earnings for basic earnings per common share:
                               
Net earnings
  $ 88,497     $ 73,995     $ 122,533     $ 106,421  
Net earnings to noncontrolling interests
    3,665       12,095       3,994       6,184  
 
                       
Net earnings to common shareholders
    84,832       61,900       118,539       100,237  
Less: Allocation of earnings to participating securities (1)
    2,875       236       3,754       240  
 
                       
Net earnings available to common shareholders
  $ 81,957     $ 61,664     $ 114,785     $ 99,997  
 
                       
Earnings for diluted earnings per common share:
                               
Net earnings
  $ 88,497     $ 73,995     $ 122,533     $ 106,421  
Net earnings to noncontrolling interests
    3,665       12,095       3,994       6,184  
 
                       
Net earnings to common shareholders
    84,832       61,900       118,539       100,237  
Add: Convertible preferred stock dividends
    1,016       1,016       1,693        
Less: Allocation of earnings to participating securities (1)
    2,863       235       3,752       240  
 
                       
Net earnings available to common shareholders
  $ 82,985     $ 62,681     $ 116,480     $ 99,997  
 
                       
Shares:
                               
Average common shares used in basic computation
    196,944       201,902       197,759       202,485  
Stock options
    15       20       17       20  
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock
    4,105       4,105       4,105        
Convertible debt
                       
 
                       
Average common shares used in diluted computation
    201,064       206,027       201,881       202,505  
 
                       
Earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.42     $ 0.31     $ 0.58     $ 0.49  
Diluted
  $ 0.41     $ 0.30     $ 0.58     $ 0.49  
 
(1)   Represents dividends declared during the period on participating securities plus an allocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities. Losses are not allocated to participating securities. Participating securities represent restricted stock and restricted stock units for which requisite service has not yet been rendered and amounted to weighted average shares of 6,780,000 and 774,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and 6,270,000 and 486,000 for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. Dividends declared on participating securities during the three and five months ended May 31, 2010 amounted to approximately $568,000 and $1,062,000, respectively. No dividends were declared during 2009. Undistributed earnings are allocated to participating securities based upon their right to share in earnings if all earnings for the period had been distributed.
The following security was considered antidilutive and, therefore, not included in the computation of Diluted earnings per share:
                 
    Number of securities outstanding at  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009 (1)  
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock
          4,105,138  
 
(1)   Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock was considered antidilutive for the six-months ended June 30, 2009. There were no antidilutive securities for the three-months ended June 30, 2009.
The only restrictions on our present ability to pay dividends on our common stock are the dividend preference terms of our Series A convertible preferred stock and the governing provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

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Dividends per Common Share (declared):
                 
    1st Quarter     2nd Quarter  
2010
  $ 0.075     $ 0.075  
2009
           
On June 15, 2010, a quarterly dividend per common share of $0.075 was paid to shareholders of record as of May 14, 2010.
On June 21, 2010, a quarterly dividend was declared of $0.075 per share of common stock payable on August 16, 2010 to stockholders of record as of July 15, 2010.
Note 15. Income Taxes
As of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had approximately $28.3 million and $24.2 million, respectively, of total gross unrecognized tax benefits. The total amount of unrecognized benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective tax rate in future periods was $18.4 million and $15.7 million (net of federal benefit of state taxes) at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
We are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other major tax jurisdictions. We do not expect that conclusion of these examinations will have a material effect on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, but could have a material impact on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the period in which conclusion occurs. The table below summarizes the earliest tax years that are subject to examination in the major tax jurisdictions in which we operate:
         
Jurisdiction   Tax Year  
United States
    2006  
United Kingdom
    2007  
New Jersey
    2005  
New York State
    2001  
New York City
    2003  
We recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense. Penalties, if any, are recognized in other expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. As of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we have accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $5.3 million and $4.4 million, respectively. No penalties were accrued at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

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Note 16. Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
The following table summarizes our commitments and guarantees at May 31, 2010:
                                                 
            Maturity Date  
    Notional /                     2012     2014     2016  
    Maximum                     and     and     and  
    Payout     2010     2011     2013     2015     Later  
                    (Dollars in Millions)                  
Bank credit
  $ 34.5     $ 23.0     $ 7.7     $ 3.8              
 
                                               
Equity commitments
  $ 161.8           $ 0.7     $ 2.2     $ 12.8     $ 146.1  
 
                                               
Loan commitments
  $ 330.8     $ 240.0           $ 17.0     $ 73.8        
 
                                               
Mortgage-related commitments
  $ 881.2     $ 590.0     $ 240.0     $ 51.2              
 
Underwriting commitments
  $ 12.1     $ 12.1                          
 
                                               
Derivative contracts - non-credit related
  $ 25,135.1     $ 19,353.0     $ 5,769.9     $ 12.2              
 
                                               
Derivative contracts — credit related:
                                               
Single name credit default swaps
  $ 10.0                       $ 10.0        
Index credit default swaps
  $ 130.0                       $ 100.0     $ 30.0  
The following table summarizes the external credit ratings of the underlyings or referenced assets for credit related commitments, guarantees and derivatives:
                                                 
            External Credit Rating  
    Notional /                             Below        
    Maximum     AAA/                     Investment        
    Payout     Aaa     AA/Aa     BBB/Baa     Grade     Unrated  
                    (Dollars in Millions)                  
Bank credit
  $ 34.5                             $ 34.5  
 
                                               
Loan commitments
  $ 330.8                 $ 56.9     $ 33.8     $ 240.1  
 
                                               
Derivative contracts- credit related:
                                               
Single name credit default swaps
  $ 10.0                       $ 10.0        
Index credit default swaps
  $ 130.0     $ 20.0     $ 10.0                 $ 100.0  
Bank Credit. As of May 31, 2010, we had outstanding guarantees of $36.0 million relating to bank credit obligations ($1.5 million of which is undrawn) of associated investment vehicles in which we have an interest.
Equity Commitments. On October 7, 2004, we entered into an agreement with Babson Capital and MassMutual to form Jefferies Finance LLC, a joint venture entity created for the purpose of offering senior loans to middle market and growth companies. The total committed equity capitalization by the partners to Jefferies Finance, LLC is $500 million as of May 31, 2010. Loans are originated primarily through the investment banking efforts of Jefferies with Babson Capital providing primary credit analytics and portfolio management services. As of May 31, 2010, we have funded $107.5 million of our aggregate $250.0 million commitment leaving $142.5 million unfunded.

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As of May 31, 2010, we have an aggregate commitment to invest equity of approximately $11.6 million in Jefferies Capital Partners IV L.P. and its related parallel fund, a private equity fund managed by a team led by Brian P. Friedman (one of our directors and Chairman, Executive Committee).
As of May 31, 2010, we had other equity commitments to invest up to $7.7 million in various other investments.
Loan Commitments. From time to time we make commitments to extend credit to investment banking and other clients in loan syndication, acquisition finance and securities transactions. These commitments and any related drawdowns of these facilities typically have fixed maturity dates and are contingent on certain representations, warranties and contractual conditions applicable to the borrower. As of May 31, 2010, we had $330.8 million of loan commitments outstanding to clients.
Mortgage-Related Commitments. We enter into forward contracts to purchase mortgage participation certificates and mortgage-backed securities. The mortgage participation certificates evidence interests in mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration and the mortgage-backed securities are insured or guaranteed by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) or the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae). We frequently securitize the mortgage participation certificates and mortgage-backed securities.
Underwriting Commitments. In connection with investment banking activities, we may from time to time provide underwriting commitments to our clients in connection with capital raising transactions.
Derivative Contracts. We disclose certain derivative contracts meeting the definition of a guarantee under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Such derivative contracts include credit default swaps (whereby a default or significant change in the credit quality of the underlying financial instrument may obligate us to make a payment) and written equity put options. At May 31, 2010, the maximum payout value of derivative contracts deemed to meet the definition of a guarantee was approximately $25,275.0 million. For purposes of determining maximum payout, notional values are used; however, we believe the fair value of these contracts is a more relevant measure of these obligations because we believe the notional amounts overstate our expected payout. At May 31, 2010, the fair value of such derivative contracts approximated $(157.0) million. In addition, the derivative contracts deemed to meet the definition of a guarantee under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles are before consideration of hedging transactions. We substantially mitigate our risk on these contracts through hedges, such as other derivative contracts and/or cash instruments. We manage risk associated with derivative contracts meeting the definition of a guarantee consistent with our risk management policies.
Jefferies Financial Products, LLC. JFP maintains a credit intermediation facility with a highly rated European bank (the “Bank”), which allow JFP customers that require a counterparty with a high credit rating for commodity index transactions to transact with the Bank. The Bank simultaneously enters into offsetting transactions with JFP and receives a fee from JFP for providing credit support.
Other Guarantees. In the normal course of business we provide guarantees to securities clearinghouses and exchanges. These guarantees generally are required under the standard membership agreements, such that members are required to guarantee the performance of other members. To mitigate these performance risks, the exchanges and clearinghouses often require members to post collateral. Our obligations under such guarantees could exceed the collateral amounts posted; however, the potential for us to be required to make payments under such guarantees is deemed remote.
Note 17. Net Capital Requirements
As broker-dealers registered with the SEC and member firms of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), Jefferies, Jefferies Execution and Jefferies High Yield Trading are subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and which may limit distributions from the broker-dealers. Jefferies, Jefferies Execution and Jefferies High Yield Trading have elected to use the alternative method permitted by the Rule. FINRA serves as our primary self-regulatory organization.

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As of May 31, 2010, Jefferies, Jefferies Execution and Jefferies High Yield Trading’s net capital and excess net capital were as follows (in thousands of dollars):
                 
            Excess Net  
    Net Capital     Capital  
Jefferies
  $ 766,818     $ 702,399  
Jefferies Execution
  $ 9,961     $ 9,711  
Jefferies High Yield Trading
  $ 356,176     $ 355,926  
Certain non-U.S. subsidiaries are subject to capital adequacy requirements as prescribed by the regulatory authorities in their respective jurisdictions, including Jefferies International Limited which is subject to the regulatory supervision and requirements of the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom. The subsidiaries consistently operate in excess of the net capital requirements.
Note 18. Segment Reporting
The Capital Markets reportable segment includes our traditional securities brokerage trading activities, including the results of our high yield secondary market trading activities, and investment banking activities. The Capital Markets reportable segment is managed as a single operating segment that provides the sales, trading and origination effort for various fixed income, equity and advisory products and services. The Capital Markets segment comprises a number of interrelated divisions. In addition, we choose to voluntarily disclose the Asset Management segment even though it is currently an “immaterial non-reportable” segment.
Our reportable business segment information is prepared using the following methodologies:
    Net revenues and expenses directly associated with each reportable business segment are included in determining earnings before taxes.
 
    Net revenues and expenses not directly associated with specific reportable business segments are allocated based on the most relevant measures applicable, including each reportable business segment’s net revenues, headcount and other factors.
 
    Reportable business segment assets include an allocation of indirect corporate assets that have been fully allocated to our reportable business segments, generally based on each reportable business segment’s capital utilization.
Our net revenues, expenses, and total assets by segment are summarized below for the three months and five months ended May 31, 2010 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 (in millions):

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(Unaudited)
                         
    Capital     Asset        
    Markets     Management     Total  
Three months ended May 31, 2010
                       
Net revenues
  $ 655.6     $ 13.9     $ 669.5  
 
                 
 
                       
Expenses
  $ 511.1     $ 11.1     $ 522.2  
 
                 
 
                       
Five months ended May 31, 2010
                       
Net revenues
  $ 988.4     $ 11.0     $ 999.4  
 
                 
 
                       
Expenses
  $ 780.6     $ 15.8     $ 796.4  
 
                 
 
                       
Segment assets
  $ 31,987.0     $ 130.0     $ 32,117.0  
 
                 
 
                       
Three months ended June 30, 2009
                       
Net revenues
  $ 589.7     $ 0.5     $ 590.2  
 
                 
 
                       
Expenses
  $ 450.9     $ 4.6     $ 455.5  
 
                 
 
                       
Six months ended June 30, 2009
                       
Net revenues
  $ 931.7     $ 0.5     $ 932.2  
 
                 
 
                       
Expenses
  $ 743.3     $ 10.3     $ 753.6  
 
                 
 
                       
Segment assets
  $ 26,140.0     $ 123.5     $ 26,263.5  
 
                 
Net Revenues by Geographic Region
Net revenues are recorded in the geographic region in which the senior coverage banker is located in the case of investment banking or where the position was risk-managed within Capital Markets or the location of the investment advisor in the case of Asset Management. In addition, certain revenues associated with U.S. financial instruments and services that result from relationships with non-U.S. clients have been classified as non-U.S. revenues using an allocation consistent with our internal reporting. The following table presents Net revenues by geographic region for the three months and five months ended May 31, 2010 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Americas (1)
  $ 592,229     $ 525,674     $ 870,904     $ 831,907  
Europe (2)
    76,334       65,009       128,930       100,569  
Asia (including Middle East)
    967       (490 )     (462 )     (327 )
 
                       
Net Revenues
  $ 669,530     $ 590,193     $ 999,372     $ 932,149  
 
                       
 
(1)   Substantially all relates to U.S. results.
 
(2)   Substantially all relates to U.K. results.
Note 19. Related Party Transactions
On August 11, 2008, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with JCP Fund V Bridge Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“the Borrower”), pursuant to which we may make loans to the Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of up to $50.0 million. The Borrower is owned by its two managing members,including Brian P. Friedman, one of our directors and Chairman, Executive Committee. The loan proceeds may be

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used by the Borrower to make investments that are expected to be sold to Jefferies Capital Partners V, L.P. (“Fund V”) upon its capitalization by third party investors. Fund V will be managed by a team led by Mr. Friedman.
In July of 2009, the Borrower exercised its right to extend the final maturity date of the Credit Facility from August 12, 2009 to January 11, 2010; and in October 2009, we and the Borrower agreed to extend the final maturity date to June 30, 2010. On May 3, 2010, we and the Borrower extended the final maturity date of the Credit Facility to September 30, 2010 and increased our commitment to make loans to the Borrower by $10.0 million to an aggregate principal amount of up to $60.0 million. The interest rate on any loans made under the Credit Facility is the Prime Rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus 200 basis points, payable at the final maturity date, or upon repayment of any principal amounts, as applicable. The obligations of the Borrower under the Credit Facility are secured by its interests in each investment. As of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, loans in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $60.0 million and $45.7 million, respectively, were outstanding under the Credit Facility and recorded in Other investments on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Subsequent to May 31, 2010, a portion of the loan was repaid and the remaining balance was reduced to $38.4 million.
At May 31, 2010, we have commitments to purchase $227.9 million in agency commercial mortgage-backed securities from Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC, which is partially owned by Leucadia.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
This report contains or incorporates by reference “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include statements about our future and statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are usually preceded by the words “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements may contain expectations regarding revenues, earnings, operations and other financial projections, and may include statements of future performance, plans and objectives. Forward-looking statements also include statements pertaining to our strategies for future development of our business and products. Forward-looking statements represent only our belief regarding future events, many of which by their nature are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. 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 that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those in our forward-looking statements is contained in this report and other documents we file. You should read and interpret any forward-looking statement together with these documents, including the following:
    the description of our business and risk factors contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and filed with the SEC on February 26, 2010 and additional risk factors contained in this report;
 
    the discussion of our analysis of financial condition and results of operations contained in this report under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”;
 
    the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report; and
 
    cautionary statements we make in our public documents, reports and announcements.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which that statement is made. We will not update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which the statement is made.
Critical Accounting Policies
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes. Actual results can and may differ from estimates. These differences could be material to the financial statements.
We believe our application of GAAP and the associated estimates are reasonable. Our accounting policies and estimates are constantly re-evaluated, and adjustments are made when facts and circumstances dictate a change. Historically, we have found our application of accounting policies to be appropriate, and actual results have not differed materially from those determined using necessary estimates.
We believe our critical accounting policies (policies that are both material to the financial condition and results of operations and require our most subjective or complex judgments) are our valuation of financial instruments, assessment of goodwill and our use of estimates related to compensation and benefits during the year. For further discussion of these and other significant accounting policies, see Note 1, “Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in our consolidated financial statements.

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Valuation of Financial Instruments
Financial instruments owned and financial instruments sold, not yet purchased are recorded at fair value. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price). Unrealized gains or losses are recognized in Principal transactions in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
The following is a summary of the fair value of major categories of Financial instruments owned and Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands of dollars):
                                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
            Financial             Financial  
            Instruments             Instruments  
    Financial     Sold,     Financial     Sold,  
    Instruments     Not Yet     Instruments     Not Yet  
    Owned     Purchased     Owned     Purchased  
Corporate equity securities
  $ 1,617,779     $ 1,636,638     $ 1,500,042     $ 1,360,528  
Corporate debt securities
    3,484,643       2,480,790       2,421,704       1,909,781  
Government, federal agency and other sovereign obligations
    3,836,649       3,146,505       1,762,643       1,735,861  
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities (1)
    4,058,278       34,416       3,079,865       21,474  
Loans and other receivables
    563,965       386,343       591,208       363,080  
Derivatives
    63,695       67,920       62,117       18,427  
Investments
    75,020             70,156        
 
                       
 
  $ 13,700,029     $ 7,752,612     $ 9,487,735     $ 5,409,151  
 
                       
 
(1)   A portion of our mortgage- and asset-backed securities inventory has been economically hedged through the forward sale of such securities with the execution of to-be-announced (“TBA”) securities with a notional amount outstanding of $1,398.8 million and $881.8 million at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. TBA securities had a net asset fair value of $(5.1) million and $18.0 million at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, and are included in Financial instruments owned and Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
Fair Value Hierarchy — In determining fair value, we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. We apply a hierarchy to categorize our fair value measurements broken down into three levels based on the transparency of inputs, where Level 1 uses observable prices in active markets and Level 3 uses valuation techniques that incorporate significant unobservable inputs and broker quotes that are considered less observable. Greater use of management judgment is required in determining fair value when inputs are less observable or unobservable in the marketplace, such as when the volume or level of trading activity for a financial instrument has decreased and when certain factors suggest that observed transactions may not be reflective of orderly market transactions. Judgment must be applied in determining the appropriateness of available prices, particularly in assessing whether available data reflects current prices and/or reflects the results of recent market transactions. Prices or quotes are weighed when estimating fair value with greater reliability placed on information from transactions that are considered to be representative of orderly market transactions.
Fair value is a market-based measure; therefore, when market observable inputs are not available, our judgment is applied to reflect those judgments that a market participant would use in valuing the same asset or liability. The availability of observable inputs can vary for different products. We use prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date even in periods of market disruption or illiquidity. The valuation of financial instruments classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy involves the greatest amount of management judgment. For further information

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on the fair value definition, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and related valuation techniques, see Notes 1 and 3 to the consolidated financial statements.
Level 3 Assets and Liabilities — Total level 3 assets were $503.6 million and $883.7 million as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, and represented approximately 4% and 9%, respectively, of total Financial instruments owned. Level 3 assets, for which the firm bears economic exposure, were $360.0 million and $504.6 million as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Level 3 liabilities were $83.9 million and $357.3 million as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, and represented approximately 1% and 7%, respectively, of total Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased. While our Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, which are included within liabilities on our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, are accounted for at fair value, we do not account for any of our other liabilities at fair value. At May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Level 3 financial instruments were comprised of the following asset and liability classes:
                                 
                    Financial Instruments Sold,  
    Financial Instruments Owned     Not Yet Purchased  
    May 31,     December 31,     May 31,     December 31,  
(in thousands)   2010     2009     2010     2009  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  $ 148,833     $ 136,496     $     $  
Loans and other receivables
    145,181       506,542       68,242       352,420  
Corporate debt securities
    100,275       116,648       14,365        
Investments
    72,297       65,564              
Corporate equity securities
    21,918       43,042       38        
Collateralized debt obligations
    13,313       9,570              
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    1,000       3,215              
U.S. issued municipal securities
    436       420              
Other asset-backed securities
    369       110              
Derivatives
          1,909       1,271       4,926  
Sovereign obligations
          196              
 
                       
 
Total Level 3 financial instruments
    503,622       883,712       83,916       357,346  
Investments in Managed Funds
    8,644                    
 
                       
Total Level 3 assets
    512,266       883,712       83,916       357,346  
 
Level 3 assets for which the firm bears no economic exposure (1)
    (152,611 )     (379,153 )            
 
                       
Level 3 assets for which the firm bears economic exposure
  $ 359,655     $ 504,559     $ 83,916     $ 357,346  
 
                       
 
(2)   Consists of Level 3 assets which are attributable to third party and employee noncontrolling interests in certain consolidated entities.
During the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, we had transfers of assets of $2.0 million and $17.6 million, respectively, from Level 2 to Level 3. Transfers of assets from Level 3 to Level 2 were $216.8 million and $416.4 million for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, respectively. During the three and five months ended May 31, 2010 we had transfers of liabilities from Level 2 to Level 3 of $-0- and $0.04 million, respectively, and transfers of liabilities from Level 3 to Level 2 were $248.0 million and $330.7 million, respectively. Net losses on Level 3 assets were $1.4 million and net gains on Level 3 assets were $6.5 million for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, respectively. Net losses on Level 3 liabilities were $1.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively, for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we had transfers of assets of $89.5 million and $115.0 million, respectively, from Level 2 to Level 3 and transfers of $77.3 million and $89.8 million, respectively, from Level 3 to Level 2. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we had transfers of liabilities of $3.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively, from Level 2 to Level 3 and transfers of liabilities of $-0- and $3.5 million from Level 3 to Level 2. Net losses on Level 3 assets of $2.6 million and $45.3 million for the three

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and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and net losses on Level 3 liabilities were $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 while net gains on Level 3 liabilities were $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
See Note 3, Financial Instruments, in the consolidated financial statements for additional discussion on transfers of assets and liabilities among the fair value hierarchy levels.
Level 3 cash instruments are frequently hedged with instruments classified within Level 1 and Level 2, and accordingly, gains or losses that have been reported in Level 3 are frequently offset by gains or losses attributable to instruments classified within Level 1 or Level 2 or by gains or losses on derivative contracts classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Controls Over the Valuation Process for Financial Instruments — Our valuation team, independent of the trading function, plays an important role in determining that our financial instruments are appropriately valued and that fair value measurements are reliable. This is particularly important where prices or valuations that require inputs are less observable. In the event that observable inputs are not available, the control processes are designed to assure that the valuation approach utilized is appropriate and consistently applied and that the assumptions are reasonable. Where a pricing model is used to determine fair value, these control processes include reviews of the pricing model’s theoretical soundness and appropriateness by risk management personnel with relevant expertise who are independent from the trading desks. In addition, recently executed comparable transactions and other observable market data are considered for purposes of validating assumptions underlying the model.
Goodwill
At least annually, we are required to assess goodwill for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of the operating segment with its net book value. Periodically estimating the fair value of the Capital Markets segment requires significant judgment. We estimate the fair value of the operating segment based on valuation methodologies we believe market participants would use, including consideration of control premiums for recent acquisitions observed in the marketplace. We completed our annual impairment test as of September 30, 2009 and no impairment was identified.
Compensation and Benefits
The use of estimates is important in determining compensation and benefits expenses for interim periods. A portion of our compensation and benefits represents discretionary bonuses, which are finalized at year end. In addition to the level of net revenues, our overall compensation expense in any given year is influenced by prevailing labor markets, revenue mix, profitability, individual and business performance metrics, and our use of share-based compensation programs. We believe the most appropriate way to allocate estimated annual total compensation among interim periods is in proportion to projected net revenues earned. Consequently, during the year we accrue compensation and benefits based on annual targeted compensation ratios, taking into account the mix of our revenues and the timing of expense recognition.

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Consolidated Results of Operations
On April 19, 2010, our Board of Directors approved a change to our fiscal year end from a calendar year basis to a fiscal year ending on November 30. Our 2010 second quarter consists of the three months ended May 31, 2010 and our results included within this report on Form 10-Q reflect the five months ended May 31, 2010. Our report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter will include results for the three months and eight months ended August 31, 2010 and our 2010 fiscal year will consist of the eleven month transition period beginning January 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010. Financial statements for 2009 continue to be presented on the basis of our previous calendar year end.
The following table provides an overview of our consolidated results of operations:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
(Dollars in Thousands, except for per share amounts)   May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Net revenues, less mandatorily redeemable preferred interest
  $ 667,512     $ 577,866     $ 996,859     $ 925,126  
Non-interest expenses
    522,179       455,538       796,433       753,616  
Earnings before income taxes
    145,333       122,328       200,426       171,510  
Income tax expense
    56,836       48,333       77,893       65,089  
Net earnings
    88,497       73,995       122,533       106,421  
Net earnings to noncontrolling interests
    3,665       12,095       3,994       6,184  
Net earnings to common shareholders
    84,832       61,900       118,539       100,237  
Earnings per diluted common share
  $ 0.41     $ 0.30     $ 0.58     $ 0.49  
     
 
                               
Effective tax rate
    39 %     40 %     39 %     38 %
Net revenues, less mandatorily redeemable preferred interest, for the three months ended May 31, 2010 increased 16% to $667.5 million as compared to $577.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 primarily due to record quarterly investment banking revenues and strong equities revenues. For the five months ended May 31, 2010, net revenues, less mandatorily redeemable preferred interest, were $996.9 million as compared to $925.1 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2009. The increase in revenues for the five month period ended May 31, 2010 as compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2009 was similarly driven by much higher investment banking revenues and enhanced equities revenues.
Non-interest expenses of $522.2 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 reflected an increase of 15% over the comparable 2009 period primarily attributable to an increase in compensation and benefits due to increased revenues and employee levels as well as increased floor brokerage and clearing fees. Non-interest expenses were $796.4 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to $753.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Compensation costs for the five month period ended May 31, 2010 were lower as a percentage of net revenues as compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2009. This was partially offset as a component of total non-interest expenses by an increase in floor brokerage and clearing fees due to increased business activity and our $6.8 million donation to various Haiti earthquake charities.
The effective tax rate was 39% for both the three and five months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to an effective tax rate of 40% and 38% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
Effective June 18, 2009, Jefferies & Company, our wholly-owned subsidiary and a U.S. regulated broker-dealer, was designated a Primary Dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“FRBNY”). As a Primary Dealer, Jefferies & Company, is a counterparty to the FRBNY in its open market operations, participates directly in U.S. Treasury auctions and provides market information and analysis to the trading desks at the FRBNY. Similarly, during the

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second half of 2009 and early 2010, Jefferies International Limited, our wholly-owned subsidiary and a U.K. regulated broker-dealer, was designated in similar capacities for government bond issues in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal, further expanding our global rates business. Additionally, in June 2010, Jefferies International Limited was appointed as a member of the Auction Panel for the Republic of Austria Government Bonds.
At May 31, 2010, we had 2,821 employees globally, compared to 2,307 at June 30, 2009 and 2,628 at December 31, 2009.
Our business, by its nature, does not produce predictable or necessarily recurring earnings. Our results in any given period can be materially affected by conditions in global financial markets, economic conditions generally and our own activities and positions. For a further discussion of the factors that may affect our future operating results, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item IA of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Revenues by Source
The Capital Markets reportable segment includes our traditional securities trading activities and our investment banking and capital raising activities. The Capital Markets reportable segment is managed as a single operating segment that provides the sales, trading and origination effort for various equity, fixed income and advisory services. The Capital Markets segment comprises many businesses, with many interactions among them. In addition, we separately discuss our Asset Management business.
For presentation purposes, the remainder of “Results of Operations” is presented on a detailed product and expense basis rather than on a business segment basis. Net revenues presented for our equity and fixed income businesses include allocations of interest income and interest expense as we assess the profitability of these businesses inclusive of the net interest revenue or expense generated by the respective sales and trading activities, which is a function of the mix of each business’ assets and liabilities and the underlying funding requirements of such positions. Prior to the first quarter of 2010, we separately presented revenues attributed from our high yield business within our “Revenues by Source” statement. As our firm has continued to expand, particularly geographically, in the first quarter we begun to integrate our high yield platforms within our overall fixed income business and are now presenting our high yield net revenues within fixed income net revenues as of the first quarter of 2010. Reclassifications have been made to our previous presentation of “Revenues by Source” for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 to conform to the current presentation.
The composition of our net revenues has varied over time as financial markets and the scope of our operations have changed. The composition of net revenues can also vary over the shorter term due to fluctuations in economic and market conditions and our own performance. The following provides a summary of “Revenues by Source” for the three months May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 and the five and six months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively:

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    Three Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
            % of Net             % of Net  
(in thousands)   Amount     Revenues     Amount     Revenues  
Equities
  $ 168,730       25 %   $ 123,070       21 %
Fixed income
    230,913       35       344,098       58  
Other
                1,638       0  
 
                       
Total Sales and Trading
    399,643       60       468,806       79  
 
                               
Equity
    55,064       8       38,645       7  
Debt
    128,380       19       45,572       8  
 
                       
Capital markets
    183,444       27       84,217       15  
Advisory
    72,514       11       36,614       6  
 
                       
Investment banking
    255,958       38       120,831       21  
 
                               
Asset management fees and investment income from managed funds:
                               
Asset management fees
    7,165       1       3,714       1  
Investment income (loss) from managed funds
    6,764       1       (3,158 )     (1 )
 
                       
Total
    13,929       2       556        
 
                       
Net revenues
    669,530       100 %     590,193       100 %
Interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interest of consolidated subsidiaries
    2,018               12,327          
 
                           
Net revenues, less mandatorily redeemable preferred interest
  $ 667,512             $ 577,866          
 
                           
                                 
    Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
            % of Net             % of Net  
(in thousands)   Amount     Revenues     Amount     Revenues  
Equities
  $ 276,306       28 %   $ 222,306       24 %
Fixed income
    359,791       36       543,736       58  
Other
                7,672       1  
 
                       
Total Sales and Trading
    636,097       64       773,714       83  
 
                               
Equity
    64,406       6       40,429       5  
Debt
    177,531       18       58,360       6  
 
                       
Capital markets
    241,937       24       98,789       11  
Advisory
    110,320       11       59,128       6  
 
                       
Investment banking
    352,257       35       157,917       17  
 
                               
Asset management fees and investment income from managed funds:
                               
Asset management fees
    6,440       1       7,476       1  
Investment income (loss) from managed funds
    4,578             (6,957 )     (1 )
 
                       
Total
    11,018       1       519        
 
                       
Net revenues
    999,372       100 %     932,150       100 %
Interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interest of consolidated subsidiaries
    2,513               7,024          
 
                           
Net revenues, less mandatorily redeemable preferred interest
  $ 996,859             $ 925,126          
 
                           

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Net Revenues
Net revenues, before interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interests, for the three months ended May 31, 2010 were $669.5 million, an increase of 13%, as compared to net revenues of $590.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The increase for the most recent period was primarily due to record quarterly investment banking revenues, which were more than double from the three months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in revenues for the three months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009 was also driven by strong equities revenues of $168.7 million, a 37% increase over the 2009 comparable period, partially offset by reduced fixed income revenues.
Net revenues, before interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interests, for the five months ended May 31, 2010 were $999.4 million, an increase of 7%, as compared to net revenues of $932.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in net revenues is attributed to investment banking revenues, which were more than double for the five months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in net revenues from our investment banking activities was partially offset by a decline in net revenues from our sales and trading activities. Sales and trading revenues were $636.1 million for five months for the period ended May 31, 2010 as compared to sales and trading revenues of $773.7 million generated over a six month period for the 2009 reported results, reflective of relatively consistent sales and trading revenues on a basis of the number of trading days in the periods presented.
The following reflects the number of trading days in the respective operational periods:
             
Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Five Months Ended   Six Months Ended
May 31, 2010   June 30, 2009   May 31, 2010   June 30, 2009
64 days
  63 days   102 days   124 days
Interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interests of consolidated subsidiaries represents the allocation of earnings and losses from our consolidated high yield business to third party noncontrolling interest holders invested in that business through mandatorily redeemable preferred securities.
Equities Revenue
Equities revenue is comprised of equity commissions and principal transactions revenue, correspondent clearing, prime brokerage services, electronic trading and execution product revenues and alternative investment revenues.
Total equities revenue was $168.7 million and $123.1 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, representing a 37% increase from the 2009 period, primarily driven by gains in alternative investments revenue and other strategic positions and strong results from certain strategic investment strategies particularly given increased market volatility during the three months ended May 31, 2010. Growth in our international cash equities platform, an increased client base and balances in our prime brokerage business, increased financing provided by our securities lending business, and stronger commission revenue generated by our electronic trading and equity derivatives business with the current period’s market volatility also contributed to an increase in equities revenue over the prior period. The favorable comparison in equities revenue is also affected by net inventory writedowns recognized on our auction rate securities portfolio during the three months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in revenues from these equities businesses were partially offset by declines in U.S. cash equities revenue and trading losses experienced by certain strategies.
Total equities revenue was $276.3 million and $222.3 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and the six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, representing a 24% increase in revenues, primarily driven by growth in our international cash equities and equity derivatives trading business as market share continued to expand and driven by trading results from certain strategic investment strategies. Results generated by certain strategic investment strategies were also comparatively improved given losses experienced by this business in the first half of 2009. Revenue during the five months ended May 31, 2010 also reflects a substantial contribution from our investment in the Jefferies Finance joint venture and also benefited from several block trading opportunities. Revenue increases from these

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business activities were partially offset by a decrease in revenue generated by our U.S. cash equities business. Equities revenues in the first half of 2009 also included net inventory writedowns recognized on our auction rate securities portfolio in that period.
Fixed Income Revenue
Fixed income revenue is primarily comprised of commissions, principal transactions and net interest revenue from investment grade corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, government and agency securities, municipal bonds, emerging markets debt, convertible securities, high yield and distressed securities, bank loans and commodities trading activities.
Fixed income market conditions during the three and five month periods ended May 31, 2010 were characterized by tightening credit spreads and Treasury yields as well as concerns over world economic conditions, particularly in the Eurozone. This is compared with fixed income market conditions for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009, which were considered more favorable for fixed income trading, including widening spreads, and a more favorable competitive landscape. Fixed income revenue for the three and five month periods ended May 31, 2010 as compared to the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 reflect the impact of the change in market conditions.
Fixed income revenue was $230.9 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010, down 33% from revenue of $344.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The decline in revenue for the three months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009 is largely attributed to declines in revenue from our corporate bond, U.S. government and agencies, and high yield, convertible and emerging markets debt trading activities. Declines in fixed income revenue generated for the three months ended May 31, 2010 versus the three months ended June 30, 2009 were partially offset by increases in revenues from our mortgage-backed securities and European government trading businesses and continued improved performance from our commodities trading activities.
Revenues from our corporate bond and emerging markets debt trading activities for the three months ended May 31, 2010 were negatively affected by tightening credit spreads and the difficult conditions in world credit markets during the period, particularly in the Eurozone, which dampened client confidence in the market and client trade flow. This is compared to a period of historically wide credit spreads during the three months ended June 30, 2009 and market volatility in the credit markets resulting in a considerably strong performance from our corporate bond trading business in the 2009 period. High yield revenues were down as compared to revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as the 2009 period reflected fairly strong contributions from our bank loan trading activities. The three months ended June 30, 2009 also benefited from significant principal transaction trading opportunities. Similarly, our convertible debt trading business reflected improved performance in the three months ended June 30, 2009 given the recovering market conditions in that period versus weaker relative results for the 2010 period. Continued tightening in Treasury yields and declining market volatility in the three months ended May 31, 2010 contributed to the decline in trading revenues from our U.S. government and agencies business as compared to a favorable trading environment in the 2009 period. Mortgage-backed securities revenue increase modestly during the 2010 period over the comparable 2009 period due to increased activity in the new issuance market and the growth in our European mortgage capabilities. Increases in revenue related to these mortgage-backed securities sales and trading activities in comparing the 2010 period over the comparable 2009 are also affected by certain principal transaction gains recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2009. The continued expansion of our European rates platform produced significant fixed income revenue over prior periods with increased customer flow.
Fixed income revenue was $359.8 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010, as compared to revenue of $543.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease in revenue for the first five months of 2010 reflects the challenging market conditions given economic disruption in certain world markets and the continued tightening of corporate bond and Treasury spreads. These factors had a dampening effect on customer flow in our corporate bond, emerging markets debt, international convertible securities and U.S. government and agencies trading businesses. The decrease in fixed income revenue was also attributable to net principal transaction losses on certain debt block trading positions during the five months ended May 31, 2010. Revenue performance from our high yield trading business was stable on a relative basis over the five month 2010 period as compared to the six month 2009 period as increased sales

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volumes generated higher commission revenue, partially offset by losses on credit hedges. Revenue declines were partially offset by increased revenues in our commodities and European government securities businesses. Our commodities trading activities reflected significantly improved performance in comparing the five months ended May 31, 2010 to the six months ended June 30, 2009. The expansion of our government and agencies platform in Europe, assisted by our appointment in several European jurisdictions as dealers for government bond issues, resulted in additional fixed income revenue generation for the first five months of 2010 with increased customer flow volume. Mortgage-backed securities revenue was consistent on a relative basis when considering number of trading days among the five months ended May 31, 2010 and the six months ended June 30, 2009 and included the further development of our international mortgage trading capabilities.
Of the results recognized in Jefferies High Yield Holdings, LLC (our high yield and distressed securities and bank loan trading and investment business), which are included in our fixed income results, approximately 66% of such results for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, respectively, and the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, are allocated to the minority investors and are presented within Interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred interests and Net earnings to noncontrolling interests in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Investment Banking Revenue
We provide a full range of financial advisory services to our clients across nearly all industry sectors, as well as debt, equity and equity-linked capital raising services, and encompasses both U.S. and international capabilities. Capital markets revenue includes underwriting revenue related to debt, equity and convertible financing services. Advisory revenue is generated from our advisory services with respect to merger, acquisition and restructuring transactions and fund placement activities. The following table sets forth our investment banking revenue:
                                                 
    Three Months Ended             Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended        
(in thousands)   May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     % Change     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     % Change  
Equity
  $ 55,064     $ 38,645       42 %   $ 64,406     $ 40,429       59 %
Debt
    128,380       45,572       182 %     177,531       58,360       204 %
 
                                   
Capital markets
    183,444       84,217       118 %     241,937       98,789       145 %
Advisory
    72,514       36,614       98 %     110,320       59,128       87 %
 
                                   
Total
  $ 255,958     $ 120,831       112 %   $ 352,257     $ 157,917       123 %
 
                                   
Investment banking revenues were a quarterly record $256.0 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to revenues of $120.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Capital markets produced revenue of $183.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010, compared to $84.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, reflective of an improved market environment for debt and equity underwritings. Capital markets revenue contributions were strongest in the healthcare, energy, and mortgage sectors. Revenue from our advisory business of $72.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 increased as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009 revenue of $36.6 million, reflective of our increasing share of the overall improving market for mergers and acquisitions activity.
Our capital markets business produced revenue of $241.9 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010, compared to $98.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, reflective of the improved market environment for debt and equity underwritings. Revenue from our advisory business of $110.3 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 increased as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009 revenue of $59.1 million, reflective of the overall strengthened market for mergers and acquisitions activity and the improved market outlook.
Asset Management Fees and Investment Income (Loss) from Managed Funds
Asset management revenue includes revenues from management, administrative and performance fees from funds and accounts managed by us, revenue from asset management and performance fees from third-party managed funds and investment income (loss) from our investments in these funds. The following summarizes revenue from asset

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management fees and investment income (loss) for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 and the five and six months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Five Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Asset management fees:
                               
Fixed Income
  $ 1,050     $ 1,223     $ 1,587     $ 2,944  
Equities
    1,651       796       1,927       1,462  
Convertibles
    2,576       1,452       475       2,827  
Commodities
    1,888       243       2,451       243  
 
                       
 
    7,165       3,714       6,440       7,476  
 
                               
Investment income (loss) from managed funds (1)
    6,764       (3,158 )     4,578       (6,957 )
 
                       
Total
  $ 13,929     $ 556     $ 11,018     $ 519  
 
                       
 
(1)   Of the total investment income (loss) from managed funds, approximately $-0- and $(0.2) million is attributed to noncontrolling interest holders for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and approximately $(0.2) million and $(0.2) million is attributed to noncontrolling interest holders for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and the six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
Asset management fees increased to $7.2 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to asset management fees of $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily as a result of performance fee revenue generated by our global convertible bond fund business, our fixed income bank loan fund and commodity managed accounts. Investment income from managed funds totaled $6.8 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to an investment loss of $3.2 million for the second quarter of 2009 primarily due to improved asset valuations within our investment in managed collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) and our private equity investment in Jefferies Capital Partners IV L.P.
Asset management fees were $6.4 million for the five months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to asset management fees of $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily as a result of quality performance fee revenue generated on new managed commodity accounts opened in the second half of 2009, partially offset by a decline in fee revenue generated by our global convertible bond fund business for the six month 2009 period. Investment income from managed funds totaled $4.6 million for the first five months of 2010 as compared to an investment loss of $7.0 million for the first six months of 2009 primarily due to improved asset valuations within our investment in managed CLOs and our private equity investment, partially offset by a decline in asset valuations in our bank loan fund for the five months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009.

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Assets under Management
Period end assets under management by predominant asset strategy were as follows (in millions):
                 
    May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Assets under management (1)(3):
               
Fixed Income
  $     $ 1,480  
Equities
    80       73  
Convertibles
    1,645       1,479  
 
           
 
    1,725       3,032  
 
           
Assets under management by third parties (2):
               
Fixed Income (3)
    1,600        
Private Equity (4)
    600       600  
 
           
 
    2,200       600  
 
           
Total
  $ 3,925     $ 3,632  
 
           
 
(1)   Assets under management include assets actively managed by us including hedge funds and managed accounts. Assets under management do not include the assets of funds that are consolidated due to the level or nature of our investment in such funds.
 
(2)   Third party managed funds in which we have a 50% or less interest in the entities that manage these assets or otherwise receive a portion of the management fees.
 
(3)   Assets under management are based on the fair value of the assets.
 
(4)   Assets under management represent the capital commitment to the fund as management fees are calculated on this basis.
On January 29, 2010, contracts to manage CLOs, which were included as assets under management at June 30, 2009, were sold to Babson Capital Management, LLC. We no longer manage the CLOs, but are entitled to receive a portion of the asset management fees for the remaining life of the contracts; accordingly, we have included the fair value of the assets of the CLOs at May 31, 2010 as a component of Assets under management by third parties.
Change in Assets under Management
                                                 
                            Five Months     Six Months        
    Three Months Ended           Ended     Ended        
(in millions)   May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     % Change     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     % Change  
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 3,986       3,242       23 %   $ 4,024     $ 3,491       15 %
 
                                       
Net cash flow in (out)
    47       (9 )             33       (400 )        
Net market (depreciation) appreciation
    (108 )     399               (132 )     541          
 
                                       
 
    (61 )     390               (99 )     141          
 
                                       
 
                                               
Balance, end of period
  $ 3,925     $ 3,632       8 %   $ 3,925     $ 3,632       8 %
 
                                       
The net decrease in assets under management of $61 million during the three months ended May 31, 2010 is primarily attributable to market depreciation of the underlying assets in our global convertible bond funds and in third-party managed CLOs and increases in customer investments in our global convertible bond funds. The net increase in assets under management of $390 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 is primarily due to customer redemptions from our global convertible bond funds, partially offset by market appreciation in managed CLOs.
The net decrease in assets under management of $99 million during the five months ended May 31, 2010 is primarily attributable to market depreciation of the underlying assets in our global convertible bond funds. The net increase in assets under management of $141 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is primarily attributable to market appreciation of the underlying assets in our global convertible bond fund and in managed CLOs, partially offset by redemptions from our managed convertible bond funds in the first quarter of 2009.

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We manage certain portfolios as mandated by client arrangements and management fees are assessed based upon an agreed upon notional account value. Managed accounts based on this measure by predominant asset strategy were as follows (in millions):
                 
(notional account value)   May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Managed Accounts:
               
Equities
  $ 151     $ 40  
Commodities
    466       110  
 
           
 
  $ 617     $ 150  
 
           
Change in Managed Accounts
                                 
                    Five Months     Six Months  
(notional account value)   Three Months Ended     Ended     Ended  
(in millions)   May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009     May 31, 2010     June 30, 2009  
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 544     $     $ 560     $  
Net account additions
    99       150       99       150  
Net account depreciation
    (26 )           (42 )      
 
                       
Balance, end of period
  $ 617     $ 150     $ 617     $ 150  
 
                       
The change in the notional account value of managed accounts for the three months and five months ended May 31, 2010 is primarily attributed to the additions of new equity accounts where the management fees are assessed on the agreed upon notional account value, partially offset by declines in the value of certain commodity managed accounts. The change in notional account value of managed accounts for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009 is attributed to additions of new equity accounts where the management fees are assessed on the agreed upon notional account value.
The following table presents our invested capital in managed funds at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Unconsolidated funds (1)
  $ 123,026     $ 115,009  
Consolidated funds (2)
    51,838       44,441  
 
           
Total
  $ 174,864     $ 159,450  
 
           
 
(1)   Our invested capital in unconsolidated funds is reported within Investments in managed funds on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition.
 
(2)   Assets under management include assets actively managed by us and third parties including hedge funds, CLOs, managed accounts and other private investment funds. Due to the level or nature of our investment in such funds, certain funds are consolidated and the assets and liabilities of these funds are reflected in our consolidated financial statements primarily within financial instruments owned or financial instruments sold, not yet purchased. We do not recognize asset management fees for funds that we have consolidated.

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Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits expense consists primarily of salaries, benefits, cash bonuses, commissions, accruals for annual share-based compensation awards, the amortization of certain non-annual share-based compensation to employees and the amortization of performance share-based compensation to certain of our senior executives. Share-based awards to employees as a part of year-end compensation contain provisions such that employees who terminate their employment or are terminated without cause may continue to vest in their awards, so long as those awards are not forfeited as a result of other forfeiture provisions of those awards. Accordingly, the compensation expense for awards granted at year-end as part of annual compensation is accrued throughout the year. We believe the provisions incorporated into our year-end share based compensation awards better manage our employee compensation expense with the related production of revenues by our businesses.
Compensation and benefits totaled $384.3 million and $568.4 million for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, respectively, compared to $348.2 million and $561.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. Our ratio of compensation and benefits to net revenues for the second quarter of 2010 was 57% as compared to 59% for the second quarter of 2009 and 57% and 60% for the first five months of 2010 and the first six months of 2009, respectively. Employee headcount increased to 2,821 total global employees at May 31, 2010 as compared to 2,307 employees at June 30, 2009. The increase in compensation and benefits expense for the three and five months ended May, 31 2010 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 period is consistent with the revenue increase across the periods as reflected in a relatively consistent ratio of compensation to net revenues. Compensation costs also increased due to increased headcount as we continue to expand our trading capabilities, both in the U.S. and internationally, added significant healthcare investment banking capabilities and added support personnel to support our business growth. Compensation costs also increased due to share-based amortization expense for senior executive awards granted in January 2010.
Non-Compensation Expenses
Non-compensation expenses were $137.9 million and $228.0 million for the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, respectively, versus $107.3 million and $192.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, an increase of 28% and 19%. Non-compensation expenses for the three months ended May, 31 2010 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009 reflect an increase in floor brokerage and clearing fees due to the level of trading volumes with added business platforms, an increase in technology and communications costs as the expansion of our personnel and business platforms has increased the demand for market data and technology connections and an increase in business development expense commensurate with our focused efforts of strengthening our presence and broadening our client base.
Non-compensation expenses for the five months ended May, 31 2010 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009 reflect an increase in floor brokerage and clearing fees due to the increased levels of trading volumes with added business platforms, an increase in business development expense commensurate with our focused efforts of strengthening our presence and globalizing our client base and an increase in professional services as we build out our infrastructure to support our business growth. Other non-interest expenses for the first five months of 2010 also include our donation to Haiti earthquake related charities in January 2010, of which $6.8 million is reflected in Other expenses, an increase in assessments from SIPC consistent with SIPC rate increases for the overall industry and the write-off of certain trade and loan receivables.
Earnings Before Income Taxes
Earnings before income taxes was $145.3 million for the three months ended May 31, 2010 up from earnings before income taxes of $122.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. For the five months ended May 31, 2010, we recorded earnings before income taxes of $200.4 million as compared to $171.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

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Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $56.8 million and $48.3 million and the effective tax rate was 39% and 40% for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. Income tax expense was $77.9 million and $65.1 million and the effective tax rate was 39% and 38% for the five and six months ended May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively.
Earnings per Common Share
Diluted earnings per common share was $0.41 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 on 201,064,000 shares compared to diluted earnings per common share of $0.30 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 on 206,027,000 shares. Diluted earnings per common share was $0.58 for the first five months of 2010 on 201,881,000 shares compared to diluted earnings per common share of $0.49 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 on 202,505,000 shares. Convertible preferred stock dividends were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2009 due to their anti-dilutive nature. See Note 14, “Earnings Per Share,” in our consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the calculation of earnings per common share.
Mortgage and Loan Inventory Exposures
We have exposure to mortgage- and asset-backed securities through our fixed income mortgage- and asset-backed sales and trading business and exposure to other credit products through our corporate lending and investing activities.
The following table provides a summary of these exposures as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Residential mortgage-backed agency securities (1)
  $ 3,305     $ 2,579  
TBA securities (2)
    (1,399 )     (882 )
 
           
Net agency mortgage-backed security exposure (2)
    1,906       1,697  
 
               
Prime mortgage-backed securities (3)
    153       66  
Alt-A mortgage-backed securities (4)
    289       239  
Subprime mortgage-backed securities (4)
    49       50  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities (5)
    134       85  
Collateralized debt obligations
    5        
Other mortgage- and asset-backed securities
    106       60  
 
           
Total nonagency mortgage- and asset-backed security exposure
    736       500  
 
           
Total net mortgage- and asset-backed security exposure
  $ 2,642     $ 2,197  
 
           
Mortgage loans and mortgage participation certificates (6)
  $ 62     $ 66  
Corporate loans (7)
    454       509  
Collateralized loan obligation (“CLOs”) certificates (8)
    22       17  
Additionally, we have executed interest rate derivatives to reduce certain interest rate risk exposure arising from the above instruments.
 
(1)   Residential mortgage-backed agency securities are represented at fair value and classified within Financial instruments owned in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and primarily represent securities issued by government sponsored entities backed by mortgage loans with an implicit guarantee from the U.S. government as to payment of principal and interest. These assets are classified primarily within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
(2)   Our exposure to mortgage-backed agency securities is reduced through the forward sale of such securities as represented by the notional amount of outstanding TBA securities at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. Such contracts are accounted for at a net asset fair value of $(5.1) million and $18.0 million at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, which are

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    included in Financial instruments owned and Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
(3)   Prime mortgage-backed securities are presented at fair value, are primarily classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and included within Financial instruments owned in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
 
(4)   Alt-A mortgage-backed securities are backed by mortgage loans which are categorized between prime mortgage loans and subprime mortgage loans due to certain underwriting and other loan characteristics. Subprime mortgage-backed securities are backed by mortgage loans secured by real property made to a borrower with diminished, impaired or limited credit history. Amounts at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are presented at their fair value, are generally classified within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and included within Financial instruments owned in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
 
(5)   Commercial mortgage-backed securities are presented at fair value, are classified within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and included within Financial instruments owned in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
 
(6)   Mortgage loans and mortgage participation certificates are presented at fair value, are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and included within Financial instruments owned in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. A portion of the participation certificates represent interests in mortgage loans that are U.S. government agency insured.
 
(7)   Corporate loans represent primarily senior unsecured bank loans purchased or issued in connection with our trading and investing activities are presented at fair value as included within Financial instruments owned in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and are classified within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
(8)   We own interests consisting of various classes of senior, mezzanine and subordinated notes in CLO vehicles which are comprised of corporate senior secured loans, unsecured loans and high yield bonds, of which $13.3 million and $9.6 million are reported at fair value and included within Financial instruments owned in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, and $8.6 million and $7.3 million are accounted for at fair value and included in Investments in managed funds in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
Of our prime, Alt-A and subprime mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities at May 31, 2010, the following table provides further information regarding the credit ratings of the securities and the issue date of the securities:
Credit Ratings
                                                         
                                    Below              
            AA+ to             BBB+ to     Investment     Private     Total  
Vintage year   AAA     AA-     A+ to A-     BBB-     Grade     Placement     Fair Value  
2010
  $     $     $     $     $     $     $  
2009
    3                                     3  
2008
    55       6       5                         66  
2007
    56       3       19       13       76       3       170  
2006 and prior
    87       21       36       54       269       30       497  
 
                                         
Total
  $ 201     $ 30     $ 60     $ 67     $ 345     $ 33     $ 736  
 
                                         

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Liquidity, Financial Condition and Capital Resources
Our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer are responsible for developing and implementing our liquidity, funding and capital management strategies. These policies are determined by the nature and needs of our day to day business operations, business opportunities, regulatory obligations, and liquidity requirements.
Market conditions, which had been volatile throughout 2008, began to stabilize in the second quarter of 2009, resulting in some tightening of credit spreads and improvements in market liquidity. In June 2009, Jefferies & Company, Inc, our U.S. registered broker-dealer, was named as a Primary Dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Since September 2009, Jefferies International, Ltd., our U.K. regulated broker-dealer, has been designated in a similar capacity in five countries in Europe. As a result of these designations, our strong financial results and generally improving market conditions, over the past twelve months, we have experienced a significant increase in financing lines being made available to us in both the repurchase and securities finance markets.
During 2009, we issued $700 million in ten-year notes and $345 million in convertible senior debentures. As of May 31, 2010, our long-term debt has an average maturity of 11.2 years, we have no scheduled debt maturities until 2012, we have no unsecured short-term borrowings and we have significant cash balances on hand. In June 2010, we issued $400 million with maturities of approximately 11 years. We continue to actively manage our liquidity profile and counterparty relationships to enable ongoing access to both short and longer-term funding.
Our actual levels of capital, total assets, and financial leverage are a function of a number of factors, including, asset composition, business initiatives and opportunities, regulatory requirements and cost and availability of both long term and short term funding. We have historically maintained a highly liquid balance sheet, with a substantial portion of our total assets consisting of cash, liquid marketable securities and short-term receivables, arising principally from traditional securities brokerage activity. The liquid nature of these assets provides us with flexibility in financing and managing our business.
Liquidity
The following are financial instruments that are cash and cash equivalents or are deemed by management to be generally readily convertible into cash, marginable or accessible for liquidity purposes within a relatively short period of time (in thousands):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Cash in banks
  $ 469,431     $ 196,189  
Money market investments
    524,853       1,656,978  
 
           
Total cash and cash equivalents
    994,284       1,853,167  
Cash and securities segregated (1)
    1,412,894       1,089,803  
 
           
 
  $ 2,407,178     $ 2,942,970  
 
           
 
(1)   Consists of deposits at exchanges and clearing organizations, as well as deposits in accordance with Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which subjects Jefferies, as a broker dealer carrying client accounts, to requirements related to maintaining cash or qualified securities in a segregated reserve account for the exclusive benefit of its clients.
A substantial portion of our assets are liquid, consisting of cash or assets readily convertible into cash. The majority of financial instruments (both long and short) in our trading accounts are actively traded and readily marketable. We have the ability to readily obtain repurchase financing for our inventory at nominal haircuts. In addition, receivables from brokers and dealers are primarily current open transactions, margin deposits or securities borrowed transactions, which are typically settled or closed out within a few days. Receivable from customers includes margin balances and amounts due on transactions in the process of settlement. Most of our receivables are secured by marketable securities. The customer receivable portion of the securities financing transactions includes margin loans, collateralized by customer owned securities, and customer cash, which is segregated according to regulatory requirements. The customer payable portion of the securities financing transactions is mitigated by collateral maintenance policies that limit the Company’s credit exposure to customers.

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Our assets are funded by equity capital, senior debt, convertible debt, mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock, mandatorily redeemable preferred interests, securities loaned, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, customer free credit balances, bank loans and other payables. Bank loans represent temporary (usually overnight) secured and unsecured short-term borrowings, which are generally payable on demand and generally bear interest at a spread over the federal funds rate. Bank loans that are unsecured are typically overnight loans used to finance financial instruments owned or clearing related balances. We had no outstanding secured or unsecured bank loans as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. Average daily bank loans for the five months ended May 31, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009 were $47.6 million and $24.2 million, respectively. We have arrangements with various banks for financing of up to $1,011.2 million, including $975 million of bank loans and $36.2 million of letters of credit. Of the $1,011.2 million of uncommitted lines of credit, $211.2 million is unsecured and $800 million is secured. Secured amounts are collateralized by a combination of customer and firm securities. Letters of credit are used in the normal course of business mostly to satisfy various collateral requirements in lieu of depositing cash or securities.
Liquidity Management Policies
The key objectives of the liquidity management framework are to support the successful execution of our business strategies while ensuring sufficient liquidity through the business cycle and during periods of financial distress. Our liquidity management policies are designed to mitigate the potential risk that we may be unable to access adequate financing to service our financial obligations without material franchise or business impact.
The principal elements of our liquidity management framework are the Funding Action Plan and the Cash Capital Policy.
  Funding Action Plan. The Funding Action Plan models a potential liquidity contraction over a one-year time period. Our funding action plan model scenarios incorporate potential cash outflows during a liquidity stress event, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) repayment of all unsecured debt maturing within one year and no incremental unsecured debt issuance; (b) maturity roll-off of outstanding letters of credit with no further issuance and replacement with cash collateral; (c) higher margin requirements than currently exist on assets on securities financing activity, including repurchase agreements, (d) lower availability of secured funding; (e) client cash withdrawals; (f) the anticipated funding of outstanding investment commitments and (g) certain accrued expenses and other liabilities and fixed costs.
  Cash Capital Policy. We maintain a cash capital model that measures long-term funding sources against requirements. Sources of cash capital include our equity, preferred stock and the non-current portion of long-term borrowings. Uses of cash capital include the following: (a) illiquid assets such as buildings, equipment, goodwill, net intangible assets, exchange memberships, deferred tax assets and certain investments; (b) a portion of securities inventory that is not expected to be financed on a secured basis in a credit-stressed environment (i.e., margin requirements) and (c) drawdowns of unfunded commitments. To ensure that we do not need to liquidate inventory in the event of a funding crisis, we seek to maintain surplus cash capital, which is reflected in the leverage ratios we maintain. Our equity capital of $2,602.2 million, mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock of $125.0 million, mandatorily redeemable preferred interest of consolidated subsidiaries of $303.5 million, and long-term borrowings (debt obligations scheduled to mature in more than 12 months) of $2,731.2 million comprise our total capital of $5,761.9 million as of May 31, 2010, which exceeded our cash capital requirements.
Financial Condition and Capital Management.
A business unit level balance sheet and cash capital analysis is prepared and reviewed with senior management on a weekly basis. As a part of this balance sheet review process, capital is allocated to all assets and gross and adjusted balance sheet limits are established. This process ensures that the allocation of capital and costs of capital are incorporated into business decisions. The goals of this process are to protect the firm’s platform, enable our businesses to remain competitive, maintain the ability to manage capital proactively and hold businesses accountable for both balance sheet and capital usage.

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Analysis of Financial Condition and Capital Resources
We actively monitor and evaluate our financial condition and the composition of our assets and liabilities. Substantially all of our Financial instruments owned and Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased are valued on a daily basis and we monitor and employ balance sheet limits for our various businesses. As our government and agencies fixed income business has expanded throughout 2009 and 2010 both domestically and internationally, a greater portion of our securities inventory is comprised of U.S. government and agency securities and other G-7 government securities, for which there is a deep and liquid market. While our balance sheet may fluctuate given our continued expansion into new business areas and the need to maintain inventory to serve growing client activity, our overall balance sheet during the reported periods remains materially consistent with the balances at the end of each reporting period, apart from new business expansion. In 2009, average total assets for each quarter varied from that quarter’s ending total assets in a range from -7% to +13%. During the three and five months ended May 31, 2010, average total assets were respectively approximately 17% and 14% higher than at May 31, 2010.
Total assets increased to $32,117.0 million at May 31, 2010 or by 14%, from $28,189.3 million at December 31, 2009 primarily due to an increase in the level of our financial instruments owned inventory and receivables associated with principal and agency transactions consistent with the higher level of financial instruments owned inventory. The inventory level of our financial instruments owned, including securities pledged to creditors, was up by 44% to $13,700.0 million at May 31, 2010 from $9,487.7 million at December 31, 2009, while our financial instruments sold, not yet purchased also commensurately increased by 43% to $7,752.6 million at May 31, 2010 from $5,409.2 million at December 31, 2009.
Almost half of the increase in our total financial instruments owned inventory is attributed to government and agency securities. This net increase in our inventory positions (long and short inventory) is primarily attributed to the further build out of our U.S. government and agencies and other sovereign debt trading businesses, both domestically and internationally, as we were designated a Primary Dealer in the U.S. during 2009 and in similar capacities in several European jurisdictions as well during the latter part of 2009. These inventory positions are substantially comprised of the most liquid securities in the asset class with little weighting of the inventory portfolio to securities of non-G-7 countries. Our market risk exposure to Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain is negligible at May 31, 2010. Our net inventory positions also increased as of May 31, 2010 from December 31, 2009 due to certain block trading opportunities taken in the first quarter of 2010. Our mortgage- and asset-backed securities inventory increased by $978.4 million, or 32%, as of May 31, 2010 from the prior year end and we continually monitor our overall mortgage- and asset-backed securities exposure, including the inventory turnover rate, which demonstrates the liquidity of the overall asset class.
At May 31, 2010, our Level 3 assets for which we have economic exposure was 3% of our total assets at fair value and 16% of equity capital. Level 3 mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent 4% and 5% of total mortgage- and asset-backed securities inventory at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Of our total Financial instruments owned, approximately 80% are readily and consistently financeable at haircuts of 10% or less. In addition, as a matter of our policy, a portion of these assets have capital assessed, which is in addition to the funding haircuts provided in the securities finance markets. The remaining 20% of our Financial instruments owned consists of high yield bonds, bank loans, investments and non-agency mortgage-backed securities that are predominantly funded by long term capital. Under our cash capital policy, we model capital allocation levels that are more stringent than the haircuts used in the market for secured funding; and we maintain surplus capital at these modeled levels.
Our securities borrowed and securities purchased under agreements to resell decreased from $11.753.2 million at December 31, 2009 to $10,486.8 million at May 31, 2010, or by 11%, while our securities loaned and securities sold under agreements to repurchase increased to $12,905.7 million at May 31, 2010, or by 9%. The average increase in our securities financing assets and liabilities was, 16% and 12%, respectively, higher than month end balances for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 14% and 8%, respectively, higher than month end balances for the five months ended May 31, 2010. Securities financing assets and liabilities also include matched book transactions with minimal market, credit and/or liquidity risk. Matched book transactions accommodate customers, as well as obtain securities for the settlement and financing of inventory positions. In 2009, our average securities financing assets and liabilities for each quarter varied from quarter end in a range of -12% to +17%. During the three months ended May 31, 2010, average securities financing assets and

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liabilities were respectively 16% and 12% higher than at ending balances at May 31, 2010. During the five months ended May 31, 2010, average securities financing assets and liabilities were respectively 14% and 8% higher than at ending balances at May 31, 2010. The majority of our outstanding securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase at May 31, 2010 are transacted in support of U.S. treasury and agency securities, agency mortgage-backed securities and sovereign government obligations, which are turned over on a frequent basis.
Common stockholders’ equity decreased to $2,288.1 million at May 31, 2010 from $2,308.6 million at December 31, 2009. The decrease in our common stockholders’ equity during the five months ended May 31, 2010 is principally attributed to translation adjustments as the British pound weakened against the U.S. dollar during the period, dividend and dividend equivalents during the period and repurchases of approximately 4.1 million shares of our common stock during the period, which increased our treasury stock by $106.5 million. Decreases in our common stockholders’ equity is partially offset by net earnings to common shareholders of $118.5 million and net share-based amortization expense for the five months ended May 31, 2010.
The following table sets forth book value, pro forma book value, tangible book value and pro forma tangible book value per share (in thousands, except per share data):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Common stockholders’ equity
  $ 2,288,064     $ 2,308,589  
Less: Goodwill
    (363,144 )     (364,795 )
 
           
Tangible common stockholders’ equity
  $ 1,924,920     $ 1,943,794  
 
               
Shares outstanding
    171,590,607       165,637,554  
Outstanding restricted stock units (5)
    28,695,698       27,404,347  
 
           
Adjusted shares outstanding
    200,286,305       193,041,901  
 
               
Common book value per share (1)
  $ 13.33     $ 13.94  
 
           
Adjusted common book value per share (2)
  $ 11.42     $ 11.96  
 
           
Tangible common book value per share (3)
  $ 11.22     $ 11.74  
 
           
Adjusted tangible common book value per share (4)
  $ 9.61     $ 10.07  
 
           
 
(1)   Common book value per share equals common stockholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding.
 
(2)   Adjusted common book value per share equals common stockholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding adjusted for outstanding restricted stock units.
 
(3)   Tangible common book value per share equals tangible common stockholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding.
 
(4)   Adjusted common tangible book value per share equals tangible common stockholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding adjusted for outstanding restricted stock units.
 
(5)   Outstanding restricted stock units, which give the recipient the right to receive common shares at the end of a specified deferral period, are granted in connection with our share-based employee incentive plans and include both awards that contain future service requirements and awards for which the future service requirements have been met.
Tangible common stockholders’ equity, tangible common book value per share, adjusted common book value per share and adjusted tangible common book value per share are “non-GAAP financial measures.” A “non-GAAP financial measure” is a numerical measure of financial performance that includes adjustments to the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, or for which there is no specific GAAP guidance. We calculate tangible common stockholders’ equity as common stockholders’ equity less intangible assets, specifically goodwill. Goodwill is subtracted from common stockholders’ equity in determining tangible common stockholders’ equity as we believe that goodwill does not constitute an operating asset, which can be deployed in a liquid manner. We calculate tangible common book value per share by dividing tangible common stockholders’ equity by common stock outstanding. We calculate adjusted common book value per share as common stockholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding adjusted for outstanding restricted stock units. We calculate adjusted tangible

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common book value per share by dividing tangible common stockholders’ equity by common shares outstanding adjusted for outstanding restricted stock units. We believe the adjustment to shares outstanding for outstanding restricted stock units reflects potential economic claims on our net assets enabling shareholders to better assess their standing with respect to our financial condition. Valuations of financial companies are often measured as a multiple of tangible common stockholders’ equity, inclusive of any dilutive effects, making these ratios, and changes in these ratios, a meaningful measurement for investors.
On December 30, 2009, we granted 5,384,000 shares of restricted stock as part of year-end compensation. The closing price of our common stock was $23.77 on December 30, 2009. These shares were issued in the first three months of 2010 and increased shares outstanding as of May 31, 2010. On January 19, 2010, we granted 232,288 shares of restricted stock and 2,990,708 restricted stock units to senior executives as part of 2009 year-end and future compensation arrangements for which no compensation expense has been recognized in the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. The shares of restricted stock were issued during the first three months of 2010 and increased shares outstanding at May 31, 2010. Shares underlying the restricted stock units will be issued in 2013, but are included in outstanding restricted stock units as of May 31, 2010 and increased adjusted shares outstanding. In addition, approximately one million shares were issued during the five months ended May 31, 2010 primarily in connection with awards to new employees. The increase in shares outstanding is offset by repurchases of 4.1 million shares at an average price of $25.37 during the five months ended May 31, 2010.
At May 31, 2010, we have $125.0 million of Series A convertible preferred stock outstanding, which is convertible into 4,105,138 shares of our common stock at an effective conversion price of approximately $30.45 per share and $345 million of convertible senior debentures outstanding, which is convertible into 8,800,122 shares of our common stock at an effective conversion price of approximately $39.20 per share.
Leverage Ratios
The following table presents total assets, adjusted assets, total stockholders’ equity and tangible stockholders’ equity with the resulting leverage ratios as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
                 
 
  May 31, 2010   December 31, 2009
 
           
Total assets
  $ 32,116,958     $ 28,189,271  
Deduct: Securities borrowed
    (7,298,528 )     (8,237,998 )
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
    (3,188,239 )     (3,515,247 )
 
Add: Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased
    7,752,612       5,409,151  
Less derivative liabilities
    (67,919 )     (18,427 )
 
           
Subtotal
    7,684,693       5,390,724  
Deduct: Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations
    (1,412,894 )     (1,089,803 )
Goodwill
    (363,144 )     (364,795 )
 
           
Adjusted assets
  $ 27,538,846     $ 20,372,152  
 
           
 
               
Total stockholders’ equity
  $ 2,602,246     $ 2,630,127  
Deduct: Goodwill
    (363,144 )     (364,795 )
 
           
Tangible stockholders’ equity
  $ 2,239,102     $ 2,265,332  
 
           
 
               
Leverage ratio (1)
    12.3       10.7  
 
           
Adjusted leverage ratio (2)
    12.3       9.0  
 
           
 
(1)   Leverage ratio equals total assets divided by total stockholders’ equity.
 
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Adjusted assets is a non-GAAP financial measure and excludes certain assets that are considered of lower risk as they are generally self-financed by customer liabilities through our securities lending activities. We view the resulting measure of adjusted leverage also a non-GAAP financial measure as a more relevant measure of financial risk when comparing financial services companies. Our leverage ratio and adjusted leverage ratio increased from May 31, 2010 to December 31, 2009 commensurate with the increase in our trading inventory and consistent with growth and expansion of our trading business year over year. A significant portion of the increase in our trading inventory is due to the expansion of our government and agencies business which trades in highly liquid U.S. government and agency securities and other G-7 government securities.
Capital Resources
We had total long-term capital of $5.8 billion and $5.8 billion resulting in a long-term debt to equity capital ratio of 121% and 121%, at May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Our total capital base as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was as follows (in thousands):
                 
    May 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Long-term debt
  $ 2,731,195     $ 2,729,117  
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock
    125,000       125,000  
Mandatorily redeemable preferred interest of consolidated subsidiaries
    303,494       318,047  
Total stockholders’ equity
    2,602,247       2,630,127  
 
           
 
Total capital
  $ 5,761,936     $ 5,802,291  
 
           
Our ability to support increases in total assets is largely a function of our ability to obtain short-term secured and unsecured funding, primarily through securities lending, and our $1,011.2 million of uncommitted secured and unsecured bank lines. Our ability was further enhanced by the cash proceeds from our $700 million senior unsecured debt issuances in 2009; and our issuance of $345 million convertible senior debentures in October 2009 further demonstrates our access to long-term funding in the capital markets. Additionally, we issued $400 million in unsecured senior notes in June 2010. We had no outstanding bank loans as of May 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. On January 19, 2010, we declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 in cash per share of common stock payable on March 15, 2010; and on June 22, 2010, we declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 in cash per share of common stock payable on August 16, 2010. We did not declare dividends on our common stock to be paid during 2009.
At May 31, 2010, our senior long-term debt, net of unamortized discounts and premiums, consisted of contractual principal payments (adjusted for amortization) of $306.4 million, $248.9 million, $348.8million, $708.8 million, $346.5 million, $279.2 million and $492.6 million due in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2027, 2029 and 2036, respectively. At May 31, 2010, contractual interest payment obligations related to our senior long-term debt are $168.8 million for 2010, $184.2 million for 2011, $165.6 million for 2012, $160.6 million for 2013, $152.4 million for 2014, and $1,245.2 million for all of the remaining periods after 2014.
We rely upon our cash holdings and external sources to finance a significant portion of our day-to-day operations. Access to these external sources, as well as the cost of that financing, is dependent upon various factors, including our debt ratings. Our current debt ratings are dependent upon many factors, including industry dynamics, operating and economic environment, operating results, operating margins, earnings trend and volatility, balance sheet composition, liquidity and liquidity management, our capital structure, our overall risk management, business diversification and our market share and competitive position in the markets in which we operate. Deteriorations in any of these factors could impact our credit ratings thereby increasing the cost of obtaining funding and impacting certain trading revenues, particularly where collateral agreements are referenced to our external credit ratings.

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Our long-term debt ratings are as follows:
         
    Rating   Outlook
|     |
Moody’s Investors Service
  Baa2   Stable
Standard and Poor’s
  BBB   Stable
Fitch Ratings
  BBB   Stable
Net Capital
Jefferies, Jefferies Execution and Jefferies High Yield Trading are subject to the net capital requirements of the SEC and other regulators, which are designed to measure the general financial soundness and liquidity of broker-dealers. Jefferies, Jefferies Execution and Jefferies High Yield Trading use the alternative method of calculation.
As of May 31, 2010, Jefferies, Jefferies Execution and Jefferies High Yield Trading’s net capital and excess net capital were as follows (in thousands):
                 
    Net Capital     Excess Net Capital  
Jefferies
  $ 766,818     $ 702,399  
Jefferies Execution
  $ 9.961     $ 9,711  
Jefferies High Yield Trading
  $ 356,176     $ 355,926  
Certain non-U.S. subsidiaries are subject to capital adequacy requirements as prescribed by the regulatory authorities in their respective jurisdictions, including Jefferies International Limited which is subject to the regulatory supervision and requirements of the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom. The subsidiaries consistently operate in excess of the net capital requirements.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The tables below provide information about our commitments related to debt obligations, investments and derivative contracts as of May 31, 2010. The table presents principal cash flows with expected maturity dates (in millions of dollars).
                                                 
    Expected Maturity Date        
                    2012     2014     2016        
                    and     and     and        
    2010     2011     2013     2015     Later     Total  
Debt obligations:
                                               
Senior notes
                306       249       2,176       2,731  
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock
                            125       125  
 
                                               
Bank credit
    23       8       4                   35  
Equity commitments
          1       2       13       146       162  
Loan commitments
    240             17       74             331  
Mortgage-related commitments
    590       240       51                   881  
Underwriting commitments
    12                               12  
Derivative contracts - non credit related
    19,353       5,770       12                   25,135  
Derivative contracts - credit related
                      110       30       140  
Certain of our derivative contracts meet the definition of a guarantee and are therefore included in the above table. For additional information on commitments, see Note 16, “Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees,” to the consolidated financial statements.

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In the normal course of business we engage in other off-balance sheet arrangements, including derivative contracts. Neither derivatives’ notional amounts nor underlying instrument values are reflected as assets or liabilities in on our consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Rather, the fair value of derivative contracts are reported in the consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as Financial instruments owned — derivative contracts or Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased — derivative contracts as applicable. Derivative contracts are reflected net of cash paid or received pursuant to credit support agreements and are reported on a net-by-counterparty basis when a legal right of offset exists under an enforceable master netting agreement. For additional information about our accounting policies and our derivative activities see Note 1, “Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” and Note 3, “Financial Instruments,” to the consolidated financial statements.
We are routinely involved with variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in connection with our mortgage-backed securities securitization activities. As May 31, 2010, we did not have any commitments to purchase assets from our securitization vehicles. At May 31, 2010, we held $295.9 million of mortgage-backed securities issued by VIEs for which we were initially involved as transferor and placement agent, which are accounted for at fair value and recorded within Financial instruments owned on our consolidated Statement of Financial Condition in the same manner as our other financial instruments. For additional information regarding our involvement with VIEs, see Note 6, “Securitization Activities and Variable Interest Entities,” to the consolidated financial statements.
Due to the uncertainty regarding the timing and amounts that will ultimately be paid, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits has been excluded from the above contractual obligations table. See Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.
Risk Management
Risk is an inherent part of our business and activities. The extent to which we properly and effectively identify, assess, monitor and manage each of the various types of risk involved in our activities is critical to our financial soundness and profitability. We seek to identify, assess, monitor and manage the following principal risks involved in our business activities: market, credit, operational, legal and compliance, new business, reputational and other. Risk management is a multi-faceted process that requires communication, judgment and knowledge of financial products and markets. Senior management takes an active role in the risk management process and requires specific administrative and business functions to assist in the identification, assessment and control of various risks. Our risk management policies, procedures and methodologies are fluid in nature and are subject to ongoing review and modification.
Market Risk. The potential for changes in the value of financial instruments is referred to as market risk. Our market risk generally represents the risk of loss that may result from a change in the value of a financial instrument as a result of fluctuations in interest rates, credit spreads, equity prices, commodity prices and foreign exchange rates, along with the level of volatility of each. Interest rate risks result primarily from exposure to changes in the yield curve, the volatility of interest rates, and credit spreads. Equity price risks result from exposure to changes in prices and volatilities of individual equities, equity baskets and equity indices. Commodity price risks result from exposure to the changes in prices and volatilities of individual commodities, commodity baskets and commodity indices. Market risk arises from market-making, proprietary trading, underwriting, specialist and investing activities. We seek to manage our exposure to market risk by diversifying exposures, controlling position sizes, and establishing economic hedges in related securities or derivatives. Due to imperfections in correlations, gains and losses can occur even for positions that are hedged. Position limits in trading and inventory accounts are established and monitored on an ongoing basis. Each day, consolidated position and exposure reports are prepared and distributed to various levels of management, which enable management to monitor inventory levels and results of the trading groups.
Credit Risk. Credit risk represents the loss that we would incur if a client, counterparty or issuer of financial instruments, such as securities and derivatives, held by us fails to perform its contractual obligations. We follow industry practices to reduce credit risk related to various trading, investing and financing activities by obtaining and maintaining collateral. We adjust margin requirements if we believe the risk exposure is not appropriate based on market conditions. Liabilities to other brokers and dealers related to unsettled transactions (i.e., securities failed-to-receive) are recorded at the amount for which the securities were purchased, and are paid upon receipt of the securities

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from other brokers or dealers. In the case of aged securities failed-to-receive, we may purchase the underlying security in the market and seek reimbursement for losses from the counterparty in accordance with standard industry practices.
Operational Risk. Operational risk generally refers to the risk of loss resulting from our operations, including, but not limited to, improper or unauthorized execution and processing of transactions, deficiencies in our operating systems, business disruptions and inadequacies or breaches in our internal control processes. Our businesses are highly dependent on our ability to process, on a daily basis, a large number of transactions across numerous and diverse markets in many currencies. In addition, the transactions we process have become increasingly complex. If any of our financial, accounting or other data processing systems do not operate properly or are disabled or if there are other shortcomings or failures in our internal processes, people or systems, we could suffer an impairment to our liquidity, financial loss, a disruption of our businesses, liability to clients, regulatory intervention or reputational damage. These systems may fail to operate properly or become disabled as a result of events that are wholly or partially beyond our control, including a disruption of electrical or communications services or our inability to occupy one or more of our buildings. The inability of our systems to accommodate an increasing volume of transactions could also constrain our ability to expand our businesses.
We also face the risk of operational failure or termination of any of the clearing agents, exchanges, clearing houses or other financial intermediaries we use to facilitate our securities transactions. Any such failure or termination could adversely affect our ability to effect transactions and manage our exposure to risk.
In addition, despite the contingency plans we have in place, our ability to conduct business may be adversely impacted by a disruption in the infrastructure that supports our businesses and the communities in which they are located. This may include a disruption involving electrical, communications, transportation or other services used by us or third parties with which we conduct business.
Our operations rely on the secure processing, storage and transmission of confidential and other information in our computer systems and networks. Although we take protective measures and endeavor to modify them as circumstances warrant, our computer systems, software and networks may be vulnerable to unauthorized access, computer viruses or other malicious code, and other events that could have a security impact. If one or more of such events occur, this potentially could jeopardize our or our clients’ or counterparties’ confidential and other information processed and stored in, and transmitted through, our computer systems and networks, or otherwise cause interruptions or malfunctions in our, our clients’, our counterparties’ or third parties’ operations. We may be required to expend significant additional resources to modify our protective measures or to investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposures, and we may be subject to litigation and financial losses that are either not insured against or not fully covered through any insurance maintained by us.
Legal and Compliance Risk. Legal and compliance risk includes the risk of non-compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. We are subject to extensive regulation in the different jurisdictions in which we conduct our business. We have various procedures addressing issues such as regulatory capital requirements, sales and trading practices, use of and safekeeping of customer funds, credit granting, collection activities, anti-money laundering and record keeping. We also maintain an anonymous hotline for employees or others to report suspected inappropriate actions by us or by our employees or agents.
New Business Risk. New business risk refers to the risks of entering into a new line of business or offering a new product. By entering a new line of business or offering a new product, we may face risks that we are unaccustomed to dealing with and may increase the magnitude of the risks we currently face. We review proposals for new businesses and new products to determine if we are prepared to handle the additional or increased risks associated with entering into such activities.
Reputational Risk. We recognize that maintaining our reputation among clients, investors, regulators and the general public is an important aspect of minimizing legal and operational risks. Maintaining our reputation depends on a large number of factors, including the selection of our clients and the conduct of our business activities. We seek to maintain our reputation by screening potential clients and by conducting our business activities in accordance with high ethical standards.

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Other Risk. Other risks encountered by us include political, regulatory and tax risks. These risks reflect the potential impact that changes in local and international laws and tax statutes have on the economics and viability of current or future transactions. In an effort to mitigate these risks, we continuously review new and pending regulations and legislation and participate in various industry interest groups.
Accounting and Developments
The following is a summary of ASC Topics that have or will impact our disclosures and/or accounting policies for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods:
Consolidation
We have adopted accounting changes described in ASC 810, Consolidation Topic, as of January 1, 2010, which require that the party who has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity consolidate the variable interest entity. The changes to ASC 810, effective as of January 1, 2010, eliminate the quantitative approach previously applied to assessing whether to consolidate a variable interest entity and require ongoing reassessments for consolidation. Upon adoption of these accounting changes on January 1, 2010, we consolidated certain CLOs and other investment vehicles. The consolidation of these entities resulted in an increase in total assets of $1,606.9 million, an increase in total liabilities of $1,603.8 million and an increase to total stockholders’ equity of $3.1 million on January 1, 2010. Subsequently, we sold and assigned our management agreements for the CLOs to a third party; thus we no longer have the power to direct the most significant activities of the CLOs. Upon the assignment of the management agreements in January 2010, we deconsolidated the CLOs and accounted for our remaining interests in the CLOs at fair value.
Transfers and Servicing
We adopted further accounting changes described in ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing Topic, as of January 1, 2010, which eliminate the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity, require that a transferor consider all arrangements made contemporaneously with, or in contemplation of, a transfer of assets when determining whether derecognition of a financial asset is appropriate, clarify the requirement that a transferred financial asset be legally isolated from the transferor and any of its consolidated affiliates, stipulate that constraints on a transferee’s ability to freely pledge or exchange transferred assets causes the transfer to fail sale accounting, and define participating interests and provides guidance on derecognizing participating interests. The adoption did not have an effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We use a number of quantitative tools to manage our exposure to market risk. These tools include:
    inventory position and exposure limits, on a gross and net basis;
 
    scenario analyses, stress tests and other analytical tools that measure the potential effects on our trading net revenues of various market events, including, but not limited to, a large widening of credit spreads, a substantial decline in equities markets and significant moves in selected emerging markets; and
 
    risk limits based on a summary measure of risk exposure referred to as Value-at-Risk.
Value-at Risk
We estimate Value-at-Risk (VaR) using a model that simulates revenue and loss distributions on all financial instruments by applying historical market changes to the current portfolio. Using the results of this simulation, VaR measures potential loss of trading revenues at a given confidence level over a specified time horizon. We calculate VaR over a one day holding period measured at a 95% confidence level which implies that, on average, we expect to realize a loss of daily trading revenue at least as large as the VaR amount on one out of every twenty trading days.
VaR is one measurement of potential loss in trading revenues that may result from adverse market movements over a specified period of time with a selected likelihood of occurrence. As with all measures of VaR, our estimate has substantial limitations due to our reliance on historical performance, which is not necessarily a predictor of the future. Consequently, this VaR estimate is only one of a number of tools we use in our daily risk management activities.
VaR is a model that predicts the future risk based on historical data. We could incur losses greater than the reported VaR because the historical market prices and rates changes may not be an accurate measure of future market events and conditions. In addition, the VaR model measures the risk of a current static position over a one-day horizon and might not predict the future position. When comparing our VaR numbers to those of other firms, it is important to remember that different methodologies could produce significantly different results.
The VaR numbers below are shown separately for interest rate, equity, currency and commodity products, as well as for our overall trading positions, excluding corporate investments in asset management positions, using a historical simulation approach. The aggregated VaR presented here is less than the sum of the individual components (i.e., interest rate risk, foreign exchange rate risk, equity risk and commodity price risk) due to the benefit of diversification among the risk categories. Diversification benefit equals the difference between aggregated VaR and the sum of VaRs for the four risk categories. The following table illustrates the VaR for each component of market risk.
                                                 
    Daily VaR(1)  
    (In Millions)  
    Value-at-Risk in trading portfolios  
    VaR at     Average VaR 3 Months Ended  
Risk Categories   5/31/10     3/31/10     12/31/09     5/31/10     3/31/10     12/31/09  
         
Interest Rates
  $ 7.10     $ 5.75     $ 2.66     $ 6.53     $ 7.19     $ 5.24  
Equity Prices
  $ 3.25     $ 5.16     $ 4.33     $ 4.54     $ 7.10     $ 5.02  
Currency Rates
  $ 0.43     $ 0.43     $ 0.86     $ 0.51     $ 0.80     $ 1.13  
Commodity Prices
  $ 1.36     $ 1.34     $ 1.91     $ 1.16     $ 1.77     $ 1.56  
Diversification Effect2
- $ 5.32   - $ 2.89   - $ 2.83   - $ 4.49   - $ 5.65   - $ 6.49  
 
                                               
         
Firmwide
  $ 6.82     $ 9.79     $ 6.93     $ 8.25     $ 11.21     $ 6.46  
         

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    Daily VaR(1)  
    (In Millions)  
    Value-at-Risk Highs and Lows for Three Months Ended  
    5/31/10     3/31/10     12/31/09  
Risk Categories   High     Low     High     Low     High     Low  
Interest Rates
  $ 9.37     $ 4.70     $ 11.75     $ 2.88     $ 8.87     $ 2.37  
Equity Prices
  $ 9.43     $ 2.52     $ 13.40     $ 2.52     $ 10.69     $ 2.69  
Currency Rates
  $ 0.95     $ 0.14     $ 1.52     $ 0.43     $ 3.89     $ 0.41  
Commodity Prices
  $ 1.85     $ 0.60     $ 3.27     $ 0.96     $ 2.53     $ 0.90  
Firmwide
  $ 11.54     $ 6.22     $ 17.41     $ 6.44     $ 10.20     $ 3.89  
             
 
(1)   VaR is the potential loss in value of our trading positions due to adverse market movements over a defined time horizon with a specific confidence level. For the VaR numbers reported above, a one-day time horizon and 95% confidence level were used.
 
(2)   Equals the difference between firmwide VaR and the sum of the VaRs by risk categories. This effect is due to the market categories not being perfectly correlated.
Average VaR of $8.25 million during the three months ended May 31, 2010 decreased from the $11.21 million average during the three months ended March 31, 2010 due mainly to a decrease in exposure to Equity Prices and Interest Rates. The decrease in exposure to Equity Prices during the second quarter of 2010 is attributed to our exposure to equity block trading positions and related capital market activities giving rise to certain equity inventory levels during the three months ended March 31, 2010, which were subsequently sold during the three month period ended May 31, 2010.
The following table presents our daily VaR over the last periods:
(LINE GRAPH)
VaR trended higher during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as we continued to expand fixed income trading activity. This was offset during the three months ended December 31, 2009 as our inventory mix created a greater diversification effect on overall VaR. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, VaR trended higher from certain equity and debt blocking trading positions executed primarily in connection with certain capital market activities. During May 2010, VaR fluctuated due to positions within our strategic investments trading business.
VaR Back-Testing
The comparison of daily actual revenue fluctuations with the daily VaR estimate is the primary method used to test the efficacy of the VaR model. Back testing is performed at various levels of the trading portfolio, from the holding company level down to specific business lines. A back-testing exception occurs when the daily loss exceeds the daily VaR estimate. Results of the process at the aggregate level demonstrated one outlier when comparing the 95% one-day VaR with the back-testing profit and loss in the second quarter of 2010. A 95% confidence one-day VaR model

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usually should not have more than twelve (1 out of 20 days) back-testing exceptions on an annual basis. Back-testing profit and loss is a subset of actual trading revenue, excluding fees, commissions, and certain provisions. We compare the trading revenue with VaR for back-testing purposes because VaR assesses only the potential change in position value due to overnight movements in financial market variables such as prices, interest rates and volatilities under normal market conditions. The graph below illustrates the relationship between daily back-testing trading profit and loss and daily VaR for us during the three months ended May 31, 2010.
(GRAPHIC)
Increased equity market volatility resulted in increased trading profits and losses during May 2010.
Daily Trading Net Revenue
Trading revenue used in the histogram below entitled “Three Months Ended May 31, 2010 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 Distribution of Daily Trading Revenue” is the actual daily trading revenue which is excluding fees, commissions and certain provisions. The histogram below shows the distribution of daily trading revenue for substantially all of our trading activities.
(GRAPHIC)
During the three months ended September 30, 2009, we changed the groupings of the Daily Trading Revenue histogram. Previously, daily trading revenue was grouped in $1.0 million increments ranging from $(2.0) million to $4.0 million. As of September 30, 2009, the grouping is presented in $2.0 million increments ranging from $(4.0)

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million to $10.0 million. This presentation provides more information across the distribution by reducing the maximum number of days in any single grouping.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of May 31, 2010. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of May 31, 2010 are functioning effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended May 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Many aspects of our business involve substantial risks of legal liability. In the normal course of business, we have been named as defendants or co-defendants in lawsuits involving primarily claims for damages. We are also involved in a number of judicial and regulatory matters arising out of the conduct of our business. Based on currently available information, we do not believe that any matter will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, although, depending on our results for a particular period, an adverse determination could be material for a particular period.
Prior to February 2008, we bought and sold auction rate securities (“ARS”) for PCS clients and institutional customers that used our cash management desk. We did not underwrite or act as an auction agent for any issuer of auction rate securities. A number of firms that underwrote ARS have entered into settlements with various regulators to, among other measures, purchase at par ARS sold to retail customers. FINRA is currently conducting an investigation of our activities relating to ARS.
The enforcement division of FINRA has advised us that it has made a preliminary determination to bring an enforcement action against us alleging a number of violations of FINRA and SEC rules relating to our activities in ARS with respect to our corporate cash management activities within our private wealth management division. In accordance with FINRA procedures, we have an opportunity to explain why we believe an action is not appropriate. If we are unable to explain why no such action should be brought or otherwise to reach a satisfactory resolution with FINRA, we intend to vigorously defend our position.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Information regarding our risk factors appears in Part I, Item 1A. of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2010. These risk factors describe some of the assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could adversely affect our business or that could otherwise result in changes that differ materially from our expectations. The following additional risk factors should be read in addition to the risk factors contained in our Form 10-K:

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Pending as well as proposed legislation and regulatory initiatives may significantly affect our businesses.
Recent market and economic conditions have led to new legislation and numerous proposals for changes in the regulation of the financial services industry, including significant additional legislation and regulation in the United States and abroad. Proposals for further regulation of financial institutions, both domestically and internationally, include calls to increase their capital and liquidity requirements; limit the size and types of the activities permitted; and increase taxes on some institutions. Legislation pending in the United States, if enacted, would also impose more comprehensive regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives market. In addition, there have been various legislative proposals to impose fiduciary standards on securities firms in their dealings with states, municipalities and pension funds, among others, which, if enacted, could have an effect on our municipal securities business.
These initiatives would affect not only us but also certain of our customers. As a result, these new (and other) legislative and regulatory changes could affect our revenue, limit our ability to pursue business opportunities, impact the value of assets that we hold, require us to change certain of our business practices, impose additional costs on us, or otherwise adversely affect our businesses. Accordingly, we cannot provide assurance that any such new legislation or regulation would not have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
If we do not comply with current or future legislation and regulations that apply to our operations, we may be subject to fines, penalties or material restrictions on our businesses in the jurisdiction where the violation occurred. In recent years, regulatory oversight and enforcement have increased substantially, imposing additional costs and taxes and increasing the potential risks associated with our operations. As this regulatory trend continues, it could adversely affect our operations and, in turn, our financial results.
We cannot fully predict the impact of U.K. bank regulation reform on our business.
On June 17, 2010, the U.K. government announced the breakup of its chief financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority, into three separate agencies, including a bank regulating subsidiary inside the Bank of England. It is unclear what effect this reform will have on our business in the U.K. This reform may result in calls to increase capital and to impose new liquidity requirements, and may impose other additional obligations and taxes on our U.K. operations. As a result, these changes could affect our revenue, limit our ability to pursue business opportunities, impact the value of assets that we hold, require us to change certain of our business practices, impose additional costs on us, or otherwise adversely affect our U.K. businesses. Accordingly, we cannot provide assurance that such reform would not have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
                                 
                    (c) Total Number of     (d) Maximum Number  
                    Shares Purchased as     of Shares that May  
    (a) Total Number     (b) Average     Part of Publicly     Yet Be Purchased  
    of Shares     Price Paid per     Announced Plans or     Under the Plans or  
Period   Purchased (1)     Share     Programs (2)     Programs  
March 1 – March 31, 2010
    20,485       25.49             12,925,010  
April 1 – April 30, 2010
    173,702       25.04       156,300       12,768,710  
May 1 – May 31, 2010
    1,425,816       25.08       1,343,700       11,425,010  
 
                           
Total
    1,620,003               1,500,000          
 
                           
 
(1)   We repurchased an aggregate of 120,003 shares other than as part of a publicly announced plan or program. We repurchased these securities in connection with our stock compensation plans which allow participants to use shares to pay the exercise price of certain options exercised and to use shares to satisfy certain tax liabilities arising from the exercise of options or the vesting of restricted stock. The number above does not include unvested shares forfeited back to us pursuant to the terms of our stock compensation plans.
 
(2)   On December 14, 2009 we announced the authorization by our Board of Directors of the repurchase, from time to time, of up to an aggregate of 15,000,000 shares of our common stock, inclusive of prior authorizations.

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Item 6. Exhibits
     
Exhibits    
3.1
  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Jefferies Group, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on May 26, 2004.
 
3.2
  Certificate of Designations of 3.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2006.
 
3.3
  By-Laws of Jefferies Group, Inc are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on December 4, 2007.
 
10.1*
  Registration Rights Agreement dated as of April 13, 2010 by Jefferies Group, Inc. and Leucadia National Corporation.
 
10.2
  Amendment No. 2 dated May 3, 2010 to Credit Agreement among JCP Fund V Bridge Partners LLC and Jefferies Group, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2010.
 
31.1*
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Financial Officer.
 
31.2*
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Executive Officer.
 
32*
  Rule 13a-14(b)/15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Title 18 U.S.C. Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
 
*   Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
     
    JEFFERIES GROUP, INC.    
              (Registrant)   
       
 
     
Date: July 9, 2010  By:   /s/ Peregrine C. Broadbent    
    Peregrine C. Broadbent   
    Chief Financial Officer (duly authorized officer)   
 

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