We have been made aware of bad actors holding themselves out as Jefferies representatives targeting India residents.

Examples include an advertisement in The Times of India’s 8 March 2024 edition in the name of “JFR Investment Technology Group” claiming to be a subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., as well as groups offering investment advice and soliciting money from individuals in the name of Jefferies on social media platforms. Please note that Jefferies does not accept deposits from or offer financial services to retail investors or individuals in India. Jefferies does not contact customers over social media platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp or from free email accounts such as Yahoo or Gmail, and any contact with Jefferies will come from an “@jefferies.com” email address and/or be found on the www.jefferies.com website. If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please report the matter to the police or other relevant authorities.

Please refer to the following additional notices:

Empowerment and Inclusion Acquisition Corp.

Empowerment and Inclusion Acquisition Corp., a SPAC sponsored by Jefferies Financial Group and PNC, publicly filed an S-1 for a $200M IPO. This SPAC was created with the mission to acquire a diverse-led business or a business focused on promoting an inclusive economy and society.

The Registration Statement relating to these securities is publicly available on the SEC website but has not yet become effective. This is not an offer or solicitation of an offer to sell securities. Securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the Registration Statement becomes effective.