Exit Costs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Costs

During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, Jefferies recorded restructuring and impairment costs as follows (in thousands):

	2016		2015
Severance costs	$	279	$	30,327
Accelerated amortization of restricted stock and restricted cash awards	41		7,922
Accelerated amortization of capitalized software	—		19,745
Contract termination costs	1,234		11,247
Selling, general and other expenses	300		3,853
Total	$	1,854	$	73,094