Jefferies

We are delighted to announce our appointment as Joint Corporate Broker and Financial Adviser for Rotork, a market-leading global provider of mission-critical intelligent flow control solutions for oil and gas, water and wastewater, power, chemical, process and industrial applications. We look forward to our new partnership!

Natti Ginor, Head of Israel Investment Banking at Jefferies, joined this week’s episode of "What's Your Number" to discuss Israel Aerospace Industries’ potential IPO and what it could mean for the future of Israeli defense tech. On the episode, Ginor breaks down IAI’s unique status as a government‑owned defense leader, what going public would require, and how global investors are viewing the evolving Israeli defense ecosystem. Listen here: http://spklr.io/6044DJneQ

Our European Research team is dedicated to providing insight that helps drive better decision making for our clients and has moved up 6 places in the Extel Survey since 2020. Show your support for our team’s work by giving them a 5-star rating in the 2026 Developed Europe Extel Survey: http://spklr.io/6042DyFhG

Jefferies is pleased to have served as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Aura on its announced merger with Qoria (ASX:QOR). The combination of Aura and Qoria will establish a world-leading safety and online security platform for home, work and school. Upon completion of the transaction, the newly combined group - which has implied pre-money equity value of ~$2.1B - will begin trading on the ASX under the ticker symbol AXQ. This transaction underscores Jefferies’ strength in the high-growth Consumer Digital Safety and Wellbeing vertical and expertise in complex, cross-border, public/private M&A with capital markets support.

Check out the latest edition of Jefferies Perspectives — global insights across markets, sectors, and strategies from the leading investment bank.   In this piece, James Wheatcroft, Jefferies’ Gaming Research Analyst, shares his perspective on the rapidly evolving global gaming landscape—from rising US prediction markets to major UK tax reforms—and the key forces set to shape the sector in 2026.

This year marks the 100th observance of Black History Month, and Jefferies—alongside JNOBLE, our Network of Black and Latino Employees, and its allies—is proud to celebrate. All month long, we honor the culture, legacy, and enduring impact of the Black community at Jefferies and beyond.

We look forward to hosting our Power, Utilities, Clean Energy & Midstream Conference in New York from March 2–4. This year’s event will feature more than 100 companies across the full energy, power, and data center ecosystem, providing a comprehensive forum to discuss sector trends following fourth quarter results and guidance updates. Attendees can expect three full days of corporate presentations, policy perspectives, one on one meetings, and curated networking opportunities. We appreciate the strong interest and look forward to productive discussions with clients and industry leaders. For more information, please contact your Jefferies sales representative.

Jefferies is serving as lead financial advisor to International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) on their announced spin-off of EMEA Packaging Business; separation creates two independent, publicly traded companies: International Paper in North America (including legacy IP and DS Smith assets) and EMEA Packaging (comprising legacy DS Smith and IP assets in EMEA). The separation will create two independent regional public companies (North America and EMEA) each with focused management teams and business models, tailored investment and capital allocation strategies, and compelling financial profiles. This transaction reinforces Jefferies' leadership and continued momentum in advising public industrial companies on transformational transactions.

Jefferies is pleased to have served as Financial Advisor to Precision Aviation Group, a leading provider of aviation aftermarket distribution and repair services and portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, on its sale to VSE Corporation. This successful transaction further solidifies Jefferies’ position as a leading aerospace investment bank within the aftermarket and aviation services sector, particularly in advising complex transactions with strategic parties.

Jefferies is proud to have hosted 2026's first event in London as part of its ongoing Shareholder Engagement Series – The Rise of the Retail Investor: Trends, Tools & Transformation. The event was opened by Julian Roberts, Equity Research Analyst, Jefferies, and Shaun Yates, Direct to Consumer Strategy Director, AJ Bell, followed by an overview of successful private wealth engagement by Gareth Price, IR of LondonMetric Property plc. Our panelists then shared perspectives from within inside private wealth, where we heard from James Burns and Esther Gilbert. Finally, Marc Downes, James Deal and Simon Courtenay shared a summary of their tools in the marketplace.