-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OnBpKi8fKPyAfzwZtaiovGiNgemac55NWhpaBtRihKJVyqe3etH1Lyfgzd3koWuk KQu51/CCrxhakhzz0ZwIFQ== 0000950124-06-007261.txt : 20061201 0000950124-06-007261.hdr.sgml : 20061201 20061201164233 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-06-007261 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061127 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20061201 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20061201 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: JEFFERIES GROUP INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001084580 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES [6211] IRS NUMBER: 954719745 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14947 FILM NUMBER: 061251754 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 520 MADISON AVENUE STREET 2: 12TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-284-2550 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 520 MADISON AVENUE STREET 2: 12TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: JEF HOLDING CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990419 8-K 1 v25506e8vk.htm FORM 8-K e8vk
 

 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 27, 2006
Jefferies Group, Inc.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   1-14947   95-4719745
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
520 Madison Ave., 12th Floor, New York, New York 10022
 
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-284-2550
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
     o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On November 27, 2006, we purchased from FS Private Investments III LLC (“FS Private”) certain of FS Private’s limited partnership interests in Jefferies Capital Partners IV L.P. and assumed certain of FS Private’s capital commitment to Jefferies Capital Partners IV L.P. FS Private is a fund manager in which Brian Friedman, one of our director’s and an executive officer, has a majority ownership interest. As consideration in the transaction, we transferred $3,240,449 to FS Private in respect of its previously funded capital commitment which was valued at cost and assumed $15,759,551 of FS Private’s remaining capital commitment to Fund IV. The transaction, including the payment to Mr. Friedman’s management company, was reviewed and approved by the independent members of our Board of Directors and was negotiated on our behalf by Richard Handler, a member of our Board of Directors and our Chief Executive Officer.
On July 18, 2005, we entered into a Share and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Mr. Friedman, a family partnership he controls, Mr. James Luikart, and certain fund managers controlled by Messrs. Friedman and Luikart. Jefferies Capital Partners IV L.P., together with its related parallel funds (“Fund IV”), is a private equity fund managed by a team led by Mr. Friedman. In the Purchase Agreement, we agreed to issue an aggregate of between 640,000 and 1,040,000 shares of our common stock to Mr. Friedman (post 2-for-1 stock split effected as a stock dividend on May 15, 2006). The actual number of shares of common stock to be issued is based on the amount of capital committed as of the final closing of Fund IV, which occurred in May 2006. At the final closing of Fund IV, the $600 million committed to Fund IV, including $37.8 million committed by Messrs. Friedman and Luikart and their affiliated entitles, entitled Mr. Friedman to receive 1,040,000 shares of our common stock, the maximum potential number of shares to be issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. As of the final closing of Fund IV, we had committed $31.5 million to Fund IV and a parallel Jefferies employee fund had aggregate commitments of $15 million to Fund IV (of which we committed $4.525 million) and leverage of $36 million guaranteed by us. The aggregate capital commitments of Messrs. Friedman and Luikart, their affiliates, the employee parallel fund and us were included in determining the aggregate committed capital of Fund IV at its closing and in determining the number of shares of our common stock to be issued to Mr. Friedman.
The Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated November 27, 2006 by and between FS Private Investments III LLC and Jefferies Group, Inc. is attached below as Exhibit 10 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
     The following exhibit is filed with this report:
             
    Number   Exhibit
 
  10       Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated November 27, 2006 by and between FS Private Investments III LLC and Jefferies Group, Inc.

 


 

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
  Jefferies Group, Inc.
 
 
Date: December 1, 2006  /s/ Roland T. Kelly    
  Roland T. Kelly   
  Assistant Secretary   
 
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
   
10
  Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated November 27, 2006 by and between FS Private Investments III LLC and Jefferies Group, Inc.

 

EX-10 2 v25506exv10.htm EXHIBIT 10 exv10
 

EXHIBIT 10
Execution Copy
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
     This Assignment and Assumption Agreement (this “Agreement”), is dated November 27, 2006 by and between FS Private Investments III LLC (“Assignor”), and Jefferies Group, Inc. (“Assignee”).
     WHEREAS, Assignor is a limited partner holding a limited partnership interest (the “Interest”) in Jefferies Capital Partners IV L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”);
     WHEREAS, Assignor desires to assign, transfer and deliver to Assignee, and Assignee has agreed to assume and acquire from Assignor, a portion of its right, title and interest in and to the Interest in the Partnership, in an amount representing a Capital Commitment of $19 million (the “Assigned Interest”), and Assignee has agreed to assume and perform all of the liabilities and obligations of Assignor with respect to the Assigned Interest under the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of the Partnership dated as of May 31, 2006, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (the “Partnership Agreement” and together with the Subscription Agreement, (the “Operative Documents”)). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Partnership Agreement; and
     WHEREAS, JCP IV LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the general partner of the Partnership (the “General Partner”) desires to consent to the assignment and assumption contemplated herein, and to the admission of Assignee as a substituted Limited Partner of the Partnership, subject to the terms and conditions as set forth herein.
     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Assignee’s assumption of Assignor’s obligations under the Operative Documents, the mutual agreements, covenants and conditions contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged:
     Section 1. Assignment and Assumption. As of the date hereof, the Assignor hereby assigns and transfers to Assignee, and Assignee hereby accepts and acquires all of Assignor’s right, title and interest in and to the Assigned Interest, and all of Assignor’s rights, claims and causes of action related thereto, free and clear of all liens, pledges, claims, security interests, encumbrances, charges, restrictions, or limitations of any kind whether arising by agreement, operation of law or otherwise, other than any restriction that arises out of or is based on the Operative Documents. Assignee hereby assumes and agrees to perform all of the liabilities and obligations of Assignor with respect to the Assigned Interest under the Operative Documents. As of the date hereof, Assignee, by its execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall become a Limited Partner of the Partnership in substitution of Assignor to the extent of the Assigned Interest, and hereby agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Operative Documents.

 


 

     Section 2. Representations and Warranties of Assignor. Assignor hereby represents and warrants to the General Partner and the Partnership that Assignor has the power and authority, and is duly authorized, to enter into this Agreement and upon its execution and delivery, this Agreement will be a binding and valid obligation of Assignor, enforceable against the Assignor in accordance with its terms. In addition, Assignor represents, warrants and agrees with the General Partner and the Partnership that (i) the transfer of the Assigned Interest is exempt from and does not require compliance with the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and applicable state securities laws, (ii) such transfer is not being made on an established securities market as defined under Section 7704 of the Code, (iii) to the Assignor’s actual knowledge, there has not been a material adverse change to the Partnership’s business or operations, and (iv) the Capital Account balance attributable to the Assigned Interest is equal to or greater than the purchase price of the Assigned Interest.
     Section 3. Representations and Warranties of Assignee. Assignee hereby represents and warrants to the General Partner and the Partnership as follows:
     (a) Assignee has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement and upon its execution and delivery, this Agreement will be a valid and binding obligation of Assignee, enforceable against the Assignee in accordance with its terms.
     (b) Assignee acknowledges that it has received all the information it deems necessary and appropriate regarding the Partnership and the Assigned Interest, has had the opportunity to make inquiries of both the Partnership and the Assignor and has had the opportunity to request additional information regarding the Partnership.
     (c) Assignee hereby certifies, represents and warrants that the Assignee is (i) an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act, and (ii) a “qualified purchaser” as such term is used in Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
     (d) Assignee is acquiring the Assigned Interest solely for its own account for investment, and not with a view to the sale or distribution of any part thereof, and it has no present intention of selling, granting participation in or otherwise distributing the same.
     (e) Assignee understands that the Assigned Interest has not been registered under the Securities Act and that any transfer or other disposition of the Assigned Interest may not be made without registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable exemption therefrom. Assignee does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement, or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer, or grant participation to such person, or to any third person, with respect to the Assigned Interest.
     (f) Assignee is duly authorized and has the legal capacity to execute this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder.

 


 

     Section 4. Payment by Assignee; Other Undertakings. The Assignee agrees to pay to the Assignor, in addition to the other consideration referred to herein, an amount equal to $3,240,449 in respect of amounts previously funded by the Assignor in respect of the Assigned Interest under the Operative Documents. In addition, the Assignee agrees to execute a Partnership Agreement, and absolutely and unconditionally assume all financial and legal liabilities, obligations and duties which exist or are associated or arise in connection with the Assigned Interest, including without limitation the obligation to make capital contributions to the Partnership in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement and further agrees that it will be bound by all the terms of the Partnership Agreement in all respects upon its admission as a Limited Partner in substitution for the Assignor.
     Section 5. General Partner Consent and Confirmation. The General Partner, by its signature at the foot hereof, hereby consents to (i) the assignment and transfer by the Assignor to the Assignee of the Assigned Interest, and all of the Assignor’s claims and causes of action related thereto, (ii) the assumption and agreement by the Assignee to perform all of Assignor’s liabilities and obligations with respect to the Assigned Interest, pursuant to the terms hereof, and (iii) the admission of the Assignee as a substituted Limited Partner in the Partnership to the extent of the Assigned Interest. In addition, the General Partner hereby confirms that: (i) all requirements for the transfer of the Assigned Interest provided for in the Operative Documents have been satisfied or otherwise waived, and (ii) the Assignee will be listed in the books and records of the Partnership as a Limited Partner and as owner of the Assigned Interest transferred pursuant to the terms hereof. It is understood and agreed that none of the Partnership, the General Partner, the Manager, and any of their respective members, officers, employees, shareholders, directors or affiliates has made or hereby makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to any portfolio company of the Partnership, including, without limitation, the business or valuation thereof. In addition, the General Partner confirms, and the parties hereto agree, that the Assignee, as a substituted Limited Partner, shall commence paying Management Fees in respect of the Assigned Interest pursuant to the Operative Documents from and after November 27, 2006.
     Section 6. Indemnity and Reimbursement. Each of Assignor and Assignee hereby agrees to indemnify the General Partner and the Partnership against any losses, claims, liabilities or expenses to which the Partnership or the General Partner may become subject as a result of any false representation or warranty made herein, or breach of any covenant contained herein. In addition, Assignor and Assignee acknowledge that any costs incurred by the Partnership in connection with the assignment as contemplated herein are to be paid to the Partnership by Assignor and Assignee upon execution of this Agreement.
     Section 7. Miscellaneous.
     (a) Cooperation; Further Assurances. Assignor and Assignee agree to execute any further instruments or perform any acts which are or may become reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement or are reasonably requested by the General Partner to complete the admission of Assignee as a substituted Limited Partner of the Partnership.

 


 

     (b) No Assignment; Binding Effect. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party and any attempt to do so will be void, except for assignments and transfers by operation of law. This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and may be enforced by, each of Assignor and Assignee and its successors and assigns, but any further assignment of the Assigned Interest assigned hereby shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in the Operative Documents.
     (c) Amendments, Supplements, etc. This Agreement may be amended or supplemented only by a writing signed by Assignee and Assignor specifically referring to this Agreement. No term of this Agreement, nor performance thereof or compliance therewith, may be waived except by a writing signed by the party charged with giving such waiver.
     (d) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
     (e) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
     (f) Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties hereto, and their assignees and legal successors intend that each of the General Partner and the Partnership shall be an express third party donee beneficiary of this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any other Person any rights or remedies hereunder.
     (g) Headings. The section headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not form a part of this Agreement and do not in any way modify, interpret, or otherwise affect the intentions of the parties hereto.
[signature page follows]

 


 

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered on November 27, 2006.
         
  FS PRIVATE INVESTMENTS III LLC
 
 
  By:   /s/ James L. Luikart    
    Name:   James L. Luikart   
    Title:   Managing Member   
 
  JEFFERIES GROUP, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Joseph Schenk    
    Name:   Joseph Schenk   
    Title:   Chief Financial Officer   
 
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
JCP IV LLC
         
By:
  Jefferies Capital Partners IV LLC,    
 
  its Managing Member    
 
       
By:
  /s/ James L. Luikart    
 
       
Name: James L. Luikart    
Title: Managing Member    

 

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