Jefferies

Jefferies is proud to have acted as Joint Financial Advisor to Carlyle on its sale of Tokiwa Corp to TOA Inc (previously “Nihon Kolmar”). This deal adds to the 30+ Beauty & Wellness transactions Jefferies has completed since 2019, including in the contract manufacturing ecosystem, and represents our 5th transaction in the last 5 months, highlighting the strength of our global sector leadership and Asian investment banking franchise. This deal also exemplifies the capabilities of Jefferies’ partnership with SMBC Nikko and serves as a case study of how our combined platform can enhance execution in M&A transactions to deliver superior results for our clients.

Jefferies is delighted to have acted as exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of Shopko Optical to global eyewear provider Fielmann Group for approximately US $290 million. This transaction builds on Jefferies’ continued momentum and leadership across the Global Optical Retail Sector, following the recent announcement that Jefferies acted as financial advisor to KKR on its acquisition of Nexeye, a leading European optical retailer based in the Netherlands.

Dominic Lester, EMEA Head of Investment Banking at Jefferies, shares insights into leadership and growth strategies within the organization. With over 32 years of experience in investment banking, Dominic sheds light on fostering a culture of collaboration and achievement across all EMEA teams. Aspiring leaders can benefit from his expertise in cultivating a successful and collaborative work environment. Watch or listen with the links below. https://lnkd.in/eR_UKqqn https://lnkd.in/ePCbkdaW #Leadership #investmentbanking #altrum #csuite #culture #dealtoys #financialtombstones

Last week Jefferies hosted a discussion on the future path of UK financial regulation, with a focus on research payment optionality. Thank you to all our clients for joining this timely event. And especial gratitude to our speakers Rachel Kent, Gerard Breen, Peter Bevan, Mike Carrodus, Giulia Pecce, Aniqah Rao and Glenna Lynch for sharing their insights and perspectives on these important regulatory changes, and what they mean for the future of asset management. We look forward to what’s next!

Jefferies is delighted to have acted as Joint Global Coordinator on Raspberry Pi’s $228 million Initial Public Offering on the London Stock Exchange. Raspberry Pi’s IPO marks the UK’s first Premium Segment listing in 2024 and the first UK technology IPO on the Main Market since 2021. Jefferies has now acted as Joint Global Coordinator on both IPOs on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange this year. Raspberry Pi also marks Jefferies’ 11th UK IPO since the start of 2021, further securing the firm’s leading position in EMEA and UK Equity Capital Markets.

The 2024 All-America & Canada Institutional Investor Survey polling continues. Jefferies would greatly appreciate your support for our Equity Research, Sales and Corporate Access teams in the 2024 II Survey. Below are the analysts up for consideration this year. If you feel that our content has been helpful in your investment process, please support Jefferies Analysts with 5-star ratings in the 2024 II Survey. http://spklr.io/6047qVTJ

Technology capital markets have been in a transaction winter since the end of 2021, with many buyers and sellers frozen in place and substantially reduced transaction volume. That deep freeze appears to be ending and the field of prospective buyers is expanding. Read more here: http://spklr.io/6049qHnB

Earlier this week, we welcomed our 2024 Americas Summer Interns and we look forward to welcoming our EMEA and APAC Summer Interns on June 17th. This year, we will host a total of 338 Global Summer Analysts and Associates, representing 138 colleges, universities, and business schools. We look forward to the contributions our Summer Interns are sure to make as they navigate their summer which will be comprised of a senior speaker series, group teach-ins and much more. #TeamJEF

We are pleased to welcome Amayes Hadjadj, who joins Jefferies’ Dubai office to lead regional fixed-income flow sales. Amayes brings more than a decade of experience working on central banks, financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds, and his addition will bolster Jefferies’ offering in the Middle East. Welcome to Team Jefferies!

Congratulations to Jefferies Analysts Ashley Helgans and Corey Tarlowe on being named to Business Insider, Inc.'s “Rising Stars of Equity Research” list — a lineup of up-and-coming talent in the world of equity research. The list features “analysts who go above and beyond to find and present the most reliable information about the companies they cover.” Ashley Helgans covers the consumer sector while Corey Tarlowe covers Discount and Specialty Retail: http://spklr.io/6049qOOT