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Jefferies group profit rises on growth in trading

Investment banking arm of Leucadia National posts 13% rise in net revenue

Jefferies group profit rises on growth in trading
Photo: Credit: Darren Lazarus

Jefferies Group has posted profit and revenue increases in its fiscal fourth quarter, as advisory fees and trading boosted results.

The investment banking unit of Leucadia National Corp reported a profit of $87.2 million, up from $20 million in the year-ago period. Net revenue, which factors out interest expenses, rose 13% to $741.8 million.

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