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Jefferies Jumps on Report of Potential SMFG Takeover
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Bloomberg's Katherine Doherty reacts to the reports about Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group potentially taking over Jefferies Financial Group. While there have been denials of any immediate takeover plans, SMFG has been gradually increasing its stake in Jefferies, currently disclosed at around 20%. (Source: Bloomberg)
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on March 24, 2026.
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