Weiler Melissa 4

What Happened Melissa Weiler, a director of Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), acquired 145 shares on February 27, 2026. The shares were recorded at $44.40 each for a total value of $6,438. The transaction is coded as an acquisition/award (A) and reflects deferred shares received through dividend reinvestment, not an open-market purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-27
• Transaction type/code: Acquisition/award (A) — deferred share dividend reinvestment
• Shares acquired: 145 at $44.40 per share; total value $6,438
• Footnote: Acquisition of deferred shares via dividend reinvestment, exempt under Rule 16b‑3(d)(1) & (2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this filing
• Filing/period reported: Filed 2026-02-27 (timely)

Context Dividend reinvestment acquisitions are routine and typically reflect the automatic conversion of dividend payments into additional company shares; they do not necessarily indicate a change in the insider’s market view. The SEC exemption cited (Rule 16b‑3(d)) covers certain dividend reinvestments for directors and officers, so this is an administrative/compensation-related acquisition rather than a discretionary buy.