Jefferies’ Post

This July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month and honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. In particular, we commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark legislation passed in July 1990 that broke down barriers to inclusion in society and business. Over 150 Jefferies employees recently enjoyed an open conversation with Leor Shapiro, Global Head of Capital Intelligence at Jefferies, and Chris Male, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Autism Impact Fund (AIF), a venture capital firm that helps build successful companies tackling autism and a range of neurodevelopmental conditions. Chris and Leor shared their personal experience of each raising an Autistic son in what was a very informative and impactful discussion that provided a broader understanding of Autism. The event was hosted by JEFAbilities, our employee resource group focused on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for disabled and neurodiverse employees or those who are caregivers.

Many thanks to our employees who participated in this week’s park clean-up volunteer event at Battery Park in New York City in partnership with The Battery Conservancy! Jefferies volunteers helped with overall garden maintenance, including planting and weeding. Volunteers also learned about the history of The Battery Labyrinth, which commemorates the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. We’re delighted to have participated in moving forward The Battery Conservancy’s mission to design, build, maintain, and activate the historic Battery’s 25 acres of public parkland at the southern tip of Manhattan.

On this International LGBT Pride Day, we want to thank all our employees, clients, and partners, who came together throughout #Pride Month as a tribute to those who were involved in the Stonewall Riots and all other efforts to support the LGBTQ community. Special thanks to jMosaic , our employee resource group dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and building a fulfilling work environment for the LGBTQ community at Jefferies, for hosting special events across the globe all month! This included a rooftop networking event in NYC; an in-depth conversation between Rob Heyvaert, Founder and Managing Partner of Motive Partners, with Jefferies CEO Rich Handler; and a closing social in London. #JefferiesDEI

AI is driving Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) demand to unprecedented levels across a wide range of industries and applications, from big data analytics to machine learning. Soaring GPU demand is rippling across the global economy, but no area has been more affected than data centers. A new report led by Jefferies Utilities and Clean Energy team, with input from more than 20 Jefferies analysts around the world, explores the implications of this growth, the economic dynamics, and the strategic moves needed to sustain the sector’s expansion: http://spklr.io/6047qC9P

Jefferies was pleased to speak at the Israel Tech Innovation Day organized and hosted by the London Stock Exchange. The day brought together Israel based tech companies across cybersecurity, fintech, AI and sustainability and investors Aditi Venkatram, European Equity Capital Markets moderated a fireside chat on the intricacies and challenges of fundraising for Cybersecurity companies.

Jefferies is proud to have acted as lead M&A advisor to TDR Capital on its majority acquisition of Acqua & Sapone, the leading Italian retailer specializing in the home and personal care categories. The deal further consolidates Jefferies’ momentum in Italy and reflects the firm’s leadership in the European Retail sector. We wish TDR Capital, H.I.G. Capital, the Barbarossa Family and the Acqua & Sapone team a successful partnership. #JefferiesDifference

Our restaurant equity research analyst, Andy Barish, joined CNBC earlier to discuss his thoughts on McDonald's and other fast food chains launching value meals, and its potential impact on driving business. Watch the full interview here: http://spklr.io/6042qfDq

Recently, Jefferies brought together over 100 company leaders and a record number of attendees to Nantucket for our annual Consumer Conference. With a focus on the health of the consumer and opportunities like our IPO bootcamp, the event was a chance to share ideas and make the connections that will fuel the already active, next cycle of growth. The informal and family friendly networking events inspired connectivity and high-level conversations. Watch the video below which captures the conference's unique quality and value.

The US Institutional Investor survey is now open, and we encourage you to vote and give Jefferies analysts 5-star ratings if you feel we deserve it. We’re committed to forging deep client partnerships built on trust and high-touch service. We lead with insights and ideas drawn from our deep sector and product expertise and are uniquely driven to deliver for our clients. If you believe we have helped you in your investment process this year, please support the team with 5-star ratings in this year’s survey. http://spklr.io/6046q2my