Jefferies, a globally active investment bank and securities broker for institutional clients, has been serving medium-sized firms and growth companies for over 40 years. From its head office in New York and 25 regional offices around the world, Jefferies offers capital market, advisory and brokerage services tailored to institutional investors as well as securities research and asset management. It provides both institutions and high-net-worth individuals with trading services in equities, high-yield bonds, convertible bonds and international securities. Jefferies & Company, Inc. is the main operating subsidiary of Jefferies Group, Inc. (listed on the NYSE, symbol: JEF). Due to the company's rapid expansion, Jefferies International Limited was formed in 1985 with its registered office in London as the springboard for all non-US-domiciled activities. This paved the way for today's global business – a business based on proximity to local clients and in-depth knowledge of regional markets. Jefferies Asset Management Ltd., the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Jefferies (Switz