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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERIES CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANKING TEAM

Alex Hofmann Joins Leading Investment Banking Group in London

LONDON, 12 June 2006 -- Jefferies International Ltd., a subsidiary of US-based Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF), today announced the appointment of Alexander Hofmann as a Director of Jefferies Broadview, the Bank's technology investment banking practice. Alexander Hofmann will be based in London.

Mr. Hofmann joins from Credit Suisse First Boston where he was Head of European Technology M&A. He has 12 years experience in technology investment banking, is a dual German / American national and a qualified German lawyer.

Bruce Huber, Head of Jefferies European technology investment banking and board member of Jefferies International, commented: "Alexander's experience strengthens our position as a leading advisor to growing and mid-sized technology companies as we continue to bolster the Jefferies platform in Europe and increase our coverage in Germany. We are thrilled to have him on board."

Mr. Hofmann joins one of the top firms in M&A advisory services for technology companies. Jefferies has over 30 years' experience serving many of the world's most dynamic and innovative technology companies and has one of the largest investment banking teams dedicated to the sector. The global technology team consists of approximately 90 bankers operating in the US, Europe and Asia, and is a key constituent of the nearly 350 professionals who make up Jefferies' worldwide investment banking practice.

This new addition to the firm's European team underscores Jefferies' commitment to providing best-in-class services to growing and mid-sized technology companies across Europe.

About Jefferies

Jefferies, a global investment bank and institutional securities firm, has served growing and mid-sized companies and their investors for over 40 years. Headquartered in New York, with more than 25 offices around the world, Jefferies provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage, securities research and asset management. The firm is a leading provider of trade execution in equity, high yield and convertible securities for institutional investors and high net worth individuals. Jefferies International Limited, a UK-incorporated, wholly owned subsidiary of US-based Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF; www.jefferies.com), was established in London in 1985 and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority ("FSA").

For further information, please contact:

Tom Tarrant
Jefferies & Company, Inc.
203 708 5989
ttarrant@Jefferies.com

Ross Gow
Partner, Cubitt Consulting
T: +44 207 367 5104
M: +44 777 875 5251
E: ross.gow@cubitt.com

Desirée Maghoo
Associate Director, Cubitt Consulting
T: +44 207 367 5150
M: +44 777 552 2740
E: desiree.maghoo@cubitt.com

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