UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
__________
FORM 10-Q
 [X]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20162017
OR
 [  ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                        to

Commission File Number 1-5721

LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

New York
(State or other jurisdiction of
13-2615557
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification Number)
  
520 Madison Avenue, New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
10022
(Zip Code)

(212) 460-1900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
______________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant:  (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES Yes    Xx NO            _____No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YESYes     Xx NO            _____No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” andfiler,” “smaller reporting company”company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer  x
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer    o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company  o
Emerging growth company  o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES            _____   NOYes      X     o No x

The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock at July 28, 201626, 2017 was 360,392,117.358,635,534.


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item I. Financial Statements.
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
June 30, December 31,June 30, December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents$3,030,936
 $3,638,648
$4,661,937
 $3,807,558
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations836,871
 751,084
919,011
 857,337
Financial instruments owned, including securities pledged of $11,674,370 and $12,207,123: 
  
Financial instruments owned, including securities pledged of $10,705,731 and $9,706,881: 
  
Trading assets, at fair value16,585,503
 18,293,090
15,249,061
 14,985,237
Available for sale securities364,144
 207,355
336,055
 301,049
Total financial instruments owned16,949,647

18,500,445
15,585,116

15,286,286
Investments in managed funds523,872
 603,720
503,294
 515,318
Loans to and investments in associated companies1,737,337
 1,757,369
2,239,423
 2,125,098
Securities borrowed7,577,394
 6,975,136
7,900,395
 7,743,562
Securities purchased under agreements to resell3,238,189
 3,854,746
4,345,461
 3,862,488
Receivables4,397,127
 3,830,967
5,874,580
 4,425,178
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net702,727
 721,875
728,409
 709,242
Intangible assets, net and goodwill2,621,633
 2,648,362
2,488,543
 2,513,678
Deferred tax asset, net1,584,954
 1,575,368
1,322,443
 1,461,815
Assets held for sale
 128,083
Other assets1,841,240
 1,473,464
1,807,490
 1,635,664
Total$45,041,927

$46,331,184
Total assets (1)$48,376,102

$45,071,307
      
LIABILITIES 
  
 
 ��
Short-term borrowings$397,206
 $310,659
$439,140
 $525,842
Trading liabilities, at fair value8,029,906
 6,840,430
9,122,566
 8,388,619
Securities loaned2,949,266
 3,014,300
3,446,853
 2,819,132
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase8,442,521
 9,966,868
8,621,427
 6,791,676
Other secured financings973,619
 908,741
763,043
 1,026,429
Payables, expense accruals and other liabilities6,456,251
 7,107,081
6,785,079
 7,373,708
Long-term debt7,169,813
 7,400,582
8,084,886
 7,380,443
Total liabilities34,418,582

35,548,661
Total liabilities (1)37,262,994

34,305,849
      
Commitments and contingencies

 



 

      
MEZZANINE EQUITY 
  
 
  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests233,787
 191,633
307,943
 336,809
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred shares125,000
 125,000
125,000
 125,000
      
   
EQUITY 
  
 
  
Common shares, par value $1 per share, authorized 600,000,000 shares; 360,404,901 and 362,617,423 shares issued and outstanding, after deducting 55,967,814 and 53,755,292 shares held in treasury360,405
 362,617
Common shares, par value $1 per share, authorized 600,000,000 shares; 358,644,711 and 359,425,061 shares issued and outstanding, after deducting 57,748,307 and 56,947,654 shares held in treasury358,645
 359,425
Additional paid-in capital4,912,580
 4,986,819
4,843,966
 4,812,587
Accumulated other comprehensive income413,272
 438,793
350,442
 310,697
Retained earnings4,400,261
 4,612,982
4,938,254
 4,645,391
Total Leucadia National Corporation shareholders’ equity10,086,518

10,401,211
10,491,307

10,128,100
Noncontrolling interests178,040
 64,679
188,858
 175,549
Total equity10,264,558

10,465,890
10,680,165

10,303,649
      
Total$45,041,927
 $46,331,184
$48,376,102
 $45,071,307

(1) Total assets include assets related to variable interest entities of $854.5 million and $815.8 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and Total liabilities include liabilities related to variable interest entities of $966.0 million and $1,284.7 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. See Note 8 for additional information related to variable interest entities.

See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.


LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the periods ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Revenues:              
Beef processing services$1,797,380
 $1,994,484
 $3,428,751
 $3,846,795
$1,874,495
 $1,797,380
 $3,433,518
 $3,428,751
Commissions146,157
 173,508
 301,981
 340,430
152,643
 146,157
 298,465
 301,981
Principal transactions262,347
 72,238
 159,864
 801,473
226,035
 262,347
 642,536
 159,864
Investment banking253,046
 404,062
 483,976
 655,057
351,863
 253,046
 759,884
 483,976
Interest income231,593
 248,715
 463,609
 486,314
249,598
 231,593
 473,228
 463,609
Net realized securities gains7,414
 9,093
 8,142
 24,182
1,111
 7,414
 1,571
 8,142
Other143,379
 153,023
 202,302
 277,393
133,970
 143,379
 460,882
 202,302
Total revenues2,841,316

3,055,123
 5,048,625
 6,431,644
2,989,715

2,841,316
 6,070,084
 5,048,625
Interest expense215,958
 215,660
 408,161
 407,498
Interest expense of Jefferies257,335
 215,958
 469,722
 408,161
Net revenues2,625,358

2,839,463
 4,640,464
 6,024,146
2,732,380

2,625,358
 5,600,362
 4,640,464
              
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Cost of sales1,776,370
 2,050,367
 3,424,422
 3,972,590
1,820,551
 1,776,370
 3,353,645
 3,424,422
Compensation and benefits458,091
 517,287
 847,498
 928,139
491,573
 458,091
 995,756
 847,498
Floor brokerage and clearing fees43,591
 58,713
 84,070
 113,793
44,435
 43,591
 90,293
 84,070
Interest22,706
 31,733
 45,024
 63,155
27,834
 22,706
 55,218
 45,024
Depreciation and amortization50,769
 55,240
 100,379
 107,680
50,717
 50,769
 100,227
 100,379
Selling, general and other expenses186,259
 155,467
 373,514
 321,477
186,692
 186,259
 367,974
 373,514
2,537,786

2,868,807
 4,874,907
 5,506,834
2,621,802

2,537,786
 4,963,113
 4,874,907
Income (loss) before income taxes and income related to associated companies87,572
 (29,344) (234,443) 517,312
Income related to associated companies51,890
 29,807
 71,942
 70,258
       
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) related to associated companies110,578
 87,572
 637,249
 (234,443)
Income (loss) related to associated companies14,104
 51,890
 (114,470) 71,942
Income (loss) before income taxes139,462

463
 (162,501) 587,570
124,682

139,462
 522,779
 (162,501)
Income tax provision (benefit)68,850
 (14,571) (14,511) 198,107
50,620
 68,850
 154,794
 (14,511)
Net income (loss)70,612

15,034
 (147,990) 389,463
74,062

70,612
 367,985
 (147,990)
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests760
 356
 1,812
 590
1,446
 760
 1,969
 1,812
Net (income) loss attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests(13,068) 2,031
 (17,382) 9,143
Net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests(16,300) (13,068) (28,322) (17,382)
Preferred stock dividends(1,015) (1,015) (2,031) (2,031)(1,015) (1,015) (2,031) (2,031)
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Net income (loss) attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders$57,289

$16,406
 $(165,591) $397,165
$58,193

$57,289
 $339,601
 $(165,591)
              
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders:              
Net income (loss)$0.15

$0.04
 $(0.44) $1.04
$0.16
 $0.15
 $0.92
 $(0.44)
              
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders: 
  
  
  
       
Net income (loss)$0.15

$0.04
 $(0.44) $1.04
$0.16
 $0.15
 $0.91
 $(0.44)
              
Amounts attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders: 
  
  
  
Net income (loss)$57,289

$16,406
 $(165,591) $397,165
Dividends per common share$0.0625
 $0.0625
 $0.1250
 $0.1250


See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.


LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the periods ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
  
 2016 2015 2016 2015
        
Net income (loss)$70,612
 $15,034
 $(147,990) $389,463
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
  
  
  
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments arising during the period, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(776), $2,255, $(1,298) and $1,636(1,298) 4,063
 (2,238) 2,948
Less: reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(8), $2,088, $6 and $5,03217
 (3,761) (9) (9,064)
Net change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(768), $167, $(1,304) and $(3,396)(1,281)
302
 (2,247) (6,116)
        
Net unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising during the period, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(1,910), $1,772, $1,326 and $(3,996)22,185
 (3,695) (21,736) (18,416)
Less: reclassification adjustment for foreign exchange (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $0, $0, $0 and $0
 
 
 
Net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(1,910), $1,772, $1,326 and $(3,996)22,185

(3,695) (21,736) (18,416)
        
Net unrealized gains (losses) on instrument specific credit risk arising during the period, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(1,450), $0, $(1,450) and $0(2,003) 
 (2,305) 
Less: reclassification adjustment for instrument specific credit risk (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $0, $0, $0 and $0
 
 
 
Net change in unrealized instrument specific credit risk gains (losses), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(1,450), $0, $(1,450) and $0(2,003)

 (2,305) 
        
Net pension gains (losses) arising during the period, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $0, $0, $0 and $0
 
 
 
Less: reclassification adjustment for pension (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(173), $(653), $(351) and $(1,306)367
 1,339
 767
 2,514
Net change in pension liability, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $173, $653, $351 and $1,306367

1,339
 767
 2,514
        
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes19,268

(2,054) (25,521) (22,018)
        
Comprehensive income (loss)89,880

12,980
 (173,511) 367,445
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests760
 356
 1,812
 590
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests(13,068) 2,031
 (17,382) 9,143
Preferred stock dividends(1,015) (1,015) (2,031) (2,031)
        
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders$76,557

$14,352
 $(191,112) $375,147
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
  
 2017 2016 2017 2016
        
Net income (loss)$74,062
 $70,612
 $367,985
 $(147,990)
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
  
  
  
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments arising during the period, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(203), $(776), $5,704 and $(1,298)(346) (1,298) 9,797
 (2,238)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $282, $(8), $271 and $6(485) 17
 (467) (9)
Net change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(485), $(768), $5,433 and $(1,304)(831)
(1,281) 9,330
 (2,247)
        
Net unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising during the period, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(10,066), $(1,910), $(8,555) and $1,32637,893
 22,185
 37,875
 (21,736)
Less: reclassification adjustment for foreign exchange (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $0, $0, $1,097 and $0
 
 5,290
 
Net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(10,066), $(1,910), $(9,652) and $1,32637,893

22,185
 43,165
 (21,736)
        
Net unrealized gains (losses) on instrument specific credit risk arising during the period, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(1,074), $(1,450), $(7,419) and $(1,450)(2,683) (2,003) (12,378) (2,305)
Less: reclassification adjustment for instrument specific credit risk (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $0, $0, $0 and $0
 
 
 
Net change in unrealized instrument specific credit risk gains (losses), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(1,074), $(1,450), $(7,419) and $(1,450)(2,683)
(2,003) (12,378) (2,305)
        
Net pension gains (losses) arising during the period, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $0, $0, $0 and $0
 
 
 
Less: reclassification adjustment for pension (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(199), $(173), $(1,634) and $(351)426
 367
 (372) 767
Net change in pension liability, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $199, $173, $1,634 and $351426

367
 (372) 767
        
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes34,805

19,268
 39,745
 (25,521)
        
Comprehensive income (loss)108,867

89,880
 407,730
 (173,511)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests1,446
 760
 1,969
 1,812
Comprehensive (income) attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests(16,300) (13,068) (28,322) (17,382)
Preferred stock dividends(1,015) (1,015) (2,031) (2,031)
        
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders$92,998

$76,557
 $379,346
 $(191,112)

See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.


LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the periodssix months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
2016 20152017 2016
Net cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income (loss)$(147,990) $389,463
$367,985
 $(147,990)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used for operations: 
  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operations: 
  
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)(17,192) 193,966
131,957
 (17,192)
Depreciation and amortization78,332
 82,901
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and leasehold improvements69,825
 70,770
Other amortization7,986
 7,562
Share-based compensation16,055
 52,869
20,375
 16,055
Provision for doubtful accounts16,598
 7,125
21,024
 16,598
Net securities gains(8,142) (24,182)(1,571) (8,142)
(Income) related to associated companies(40,690) (119,404)
(Income) loss related to associated companies59,975
 (40,690)
Distributions from associated companies71,858
 135,388
34,463
 71,858
Net losses related to property and equipment, and other assets11,566
 934
Change in estimated litigation reserve
 (88,500)
Net (gains) losses related to property and equipment, and other assets(833) 11,566
Gain on sale of subsidiary(178,236) 
Net change in:      
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations(85,446) 1,046,324
(61,097) (85,446)
Trading assets1,639,682
 (770,207)(294,338) 1,639,682
Investments in managed funds77,405
 (307,949)13,755
 77,405
Securities borrowed(604,046) (988,097)(143,554) (604,046)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell607,560
 137,998
(452,154) 607,560
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations(310,748) (321,111)(969,962) (310,748)
Receivables from customers of securities operations86,026
 33,904
(379,669) 86,026
Other receivables(156,998) (211,187)(204,375) (156,998)
Other assets(383,319) (102,062)(193,880) (383,319)
Trading liabilities1,214,045
 325,114
687,415
 1,214,045
Securities loaned(28,625) 1,098,339
616,701
 (28,625)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase(1,548,353) 463,962
1,818,042
 (1,548,353)
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations(239,760) (728,172)(969,230) (239,760)
Payables to customers of securities operations(367,505) (1,785,772)300,774
 (367,505)
Trade payables, expense accruals and other liabilities76,697
 (143,887)85,517
 76,697
Other16,853
 (71,674)22,156
 16,853
Net cash used for operating activities(26,137)
(1,693,917)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities409,051

(26,137)
      
Net cash flows from investing activities: 
  
 
  
Acquisitions of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, and other assets(159,866) (137,935)(87,552) (159,866)
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment, and other assets24,644
 5,461
22,792
 24,644
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary, net of expenses and cash of operations sold289,767
 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(9,673) 

 (9,673)
Advances on notes, loans and other receivables(190,019) (283,000)(34,377) (190,019)
Collections on notes, loans and other receivables20,274
 99,999
169,570
 20,274
Loans to and investments in associated companies(329,840) (936,713)(2,756,274) (329,840)
Capital distributions and loan repayments from associated companies321,953
 937,543
2,595,676
 321,953
Purchases of investments (other than short-term)(387,651) (687,908)(522,310) (387,651)
Proceeds from maturities of investments59,493
 241,121
112,455
 59,493
Proceeds from sales of investments174,405
 1,170,119
409,881
 174,405
Other(3,247) 1,706
1,250
 (3,247)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(479,527)
410,393
200,878

(479,527)
(continued)



See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.




LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued
For the periodssix months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

2016 20152017 2016
Net cash flows from financing activities:      
Issuance of debt, net of issuance costs$413,645
 $155,408
$1,096,817
 $413,645
Net change in short-term borrowings86,547
 350,000
(85,158) 86,547
Reduction of debt(635,176) (118,637)
Net proceeds from other secured financings64,493
 187,887
Repayment of debt(424,455) (635,176)
Net change in other secured financings(264,016) 64,493
Net change in bank overdrafts(54,508) 
(1,544) (54,508)
Issuance of common shares734
 954
1,084
 734
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests(6,859) 
Net distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests(17,247) (6,859)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(834) 
(9,347) (834)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests115,801
 993
24,669
 115,801
Purchase of common shares for treasury(34,357) (30,356)(32,126) (34,357)
Dividends paid(45,899) (46,529)(45,409) (45,899)
Other278
 423

 278
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(96,135) 500,143
243,268
 (96,135)
      
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash(5,913) (2,362)4,318
 (5,913)
      
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(607,712) (785,743)
Change in cash classified as assets held for sale(3,136) 
   
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents854,379
 (607,712)
 
  
 
  
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1,3,638,648
 4,276,775
3,807,558
 3,638,648
 
  
 
  
Cash and cash equivalents at June 30,$3,030,936
 $3,491,032
$4,661,937
 $3,030,936
      
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: 
  
Cash paid during the year for: 
  
Interest$465,861
 $457,022
Income tax payments (refunds), net$(14,653) $4,624
   
Non-cash financing activities:   
Purchase of common shares for treasury settled after June 30, 2016$(24,870) 
   























See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.


LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the periodssix months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016
(In thousands, except par value and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Leucadia National Corporation Common Shareholders    
Common
Shares
$1 Par
Value
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Retained
Earnings
 Subtotal Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
             
Balance, January 1, 2015$367,499
 $5,059,508
 $447,082
 $4,428,069
 $10,302,158
 $67,864
 $10,370,022
Net income 
  
  
 397,165
 397,165
 (590) 396,575
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes 
  
 (22,018)  
 (22,018)  
 (22,018)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 
  
  
  
 
 1,334
 1,334
Change in interest in consolidated subsidiary 
 (862)  
  
 (862) 862
 
Share-based compensation expense 
 52,869
  
  
 52,869
  
 52,869
Change in fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests 
 3,886
  
  
 3,886
  
 3,886
Exercise of options to purchase common shares, including excess tax benefit2
 42
     44
   44
Purchase of common shares for treasury(1,324) (29,032)  
  
 (30,356)  
 (30,356)
Dividends ($.125 per common share) 
  
  
 (47,537) (47,537)  
 (47,537)
Other439
 (776)  
  
 (337) 

 (337)
             
Balance, June 30, 2015$366,616

$5,085,635

$425,064

$4,777,697

$10,655,012

$69,470

$10,724,482
             Leucadia National Corporation Common Shareholders    
             Common
Shares
$1 Par
Value
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Retained
Earnings
 Subtotal Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
                          
Balance, January 1, 2016$362,617
 $4,986,819
 $438,793
 $4,612,982
 $10,401,211
 $64,679
 $10,465,890
$362,617
 $4,986,819
 $438,793
 $4,612,982
 $10,401,211
 $64,679
 $10,465,890
Net loss 
  
  
 (165,591) (165,591) (1,812) (167,403) 
  
  
 (165,591) (165,591) (1,812) (167,403)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes 
  
 (25,521)  
 (25,521)  
 (25,521) 
  
 (25,521)  
 (25,521)  
 (25,521)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 
  
  
  
 
 116,180
 116,180
 
  
  
  
 
 116,180
 116,180
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 
  
  
  
 
 (834) (834) 
  
  
  
 
 (834) (834)
Deconsolidation of asset management entities 
  
  
  
 
 (385) (385) 
  
  
  
 
 (385) (385)
Change in interest in consolidated subsidiary 
 (369)  
  
 (369) 369
 
 
 (369)  
  
 (369) 369
 
Share-based compensation expense 
 16,055
  
  
 16,055
  
 16,055
 
 16,055
  
  
 16,055
  
 16,055
Change in fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests 
 (31,631)  
  
 (31,631)  
 (31,631) 
 (31,631)  
  
 (31,631)  
 (31,631)
Purchase of common shares for treasury(3,565) (55,662)  
  
 (59,227)  
 (59,227)(3,565) (55,662)  
  
 (59,227)  
 (59,227)
Dividends ($.125 per common share) 
  
  
 (47,130) (47,130)  
 (47,130) 
  
  
 (47,130) (47,130)  
 (47,130)
Other1,353
 (2,632)  
  
 (1,279) (157) (1,436)1,353
 (2,632)  
  
 (1,279) (157) (1,436)
                          
Balance, June 30, 2016$360,405

$4,912,580

$413,272

$4,400,261

$10,086,518

$178,040

$10,264,558
$360,405

$4,912,580

$413,272

$4,400,261

$10,086,518

$178,040

$10,264,558
             
             
             
Balance, January 1, 2017$359,425
 $4,812,587
 $310,697
 $4,645,391
 $10,128,100
 $175,549
 $10,303,649
Net income 
  
  
 339,601
 339,601
 (1,969) 337,632
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes 
  
 39,745
  
 39,745
  
 39,745
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 
  
  
  
 
 24,669
 24,669
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 
  
  
  
 
 (9,347) (9,347)
Change in interest in consolidated subsidiary 
 44
  
  
 44
 (44) 
Share-based compensation expense 
 20,375
  
  
 20,375
  
 20,375
Change in fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests 
 39,965
  
  
 39,965
  
 39,965
Exercise of options to purchase common shares20
 442
     462
   462
Purchase of common shares for treasury(1,359) (32,713)  
  
 (34,072)  
 (34,072)
Dividends ($.125 per common share) 
  
  
 (46,738) (46,738)  
 (46,738)
Other559
 3,266
  
  
 3,825
 

 3,825
             
Balance, June 30, 2017$358,645

$4,843,966

$350,442

$4,938,254

$10,491,307

$188,858

$10,680,165








See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.


LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1.  Nature of Operations

Leucadia National Corporation (“Leucadia” or the “Company”) is a diversified holding company focused on return on investment and long-term value creation to maximize shareholder value.  We continuously review acquisitions of businesses, securities and assets that have the potential for significant long-term value creation, invest in a broad array of businesses, and evaluate the retention and disposition of our existing operations and holdings.  Changes in the mix of our businesses and investments should be expected.

Our financial services businesses and investments include Jefferies (investment banking and capital markets), Leucadia Asset Management (asset management), Berkadia (commercial mortgage banking, investment sales and servicing), FXCM (a publicly traded company providing(provider of online foreign exchange trading)trading services), HomeFed (a publicly(publicly traded real estate company) and Foursight Capital and Chrome Capital (vehicle finance).  We also own and have investments in a diverse array of other businesses, including National Beef (beef processing), HRG Group ("HRG"), formerly known as Harbinger (a publicly traded diversified holding company)(insurance and consumer products), Vitesse Energy and JuneauJETX Energy (oil and gas exploration and development), Garcadia (automobile dealerships), Linkem (fixed wireless broadband services in Italy), Conwed Plastics and Idaho Timber (manufacturing companies)company), and Golden Queen (a gold(gold and silver mining project)mining). The structure of each of our investments was tailored to the unique opportunity each transaction presented. Our investments may be reflected in our consolidated results as operatingconsolidated subsidiaries, equity investments, receivables, securities, or in other ways, depending on the structure of our specific holdings.

Jefferies is a global full-service, integrated securities and investment banking firm.  In March 2013, Jefferies became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Leucadia, yet retains a separate credit rating and continues to be a separate SEC reporting company.  Through Jefferies, we own 50% of Jefferies Finance LLC ("Jefferies Finance"), our joint venture with Babson Capital ManagementBarings, LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.  Jefferies Finance is a commercial finance company whose primary focus is the origination and syndication of senior secured debt of middle market and growth companies in the form of term and revolving loans.  Through Jefferies, we also own a 48.5% voting interest in Jefferies LoanCore, LLC ("Jefferies LoanCore"), a joint venture with the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, the CanadaCanadian Pension Plan Investment Board and LoanCore, LLC.  Jefferies LoanCore originates, purchases and securitizes commercial real estate loans throughout the U.S.

Jefferies has a November 30th fiscal year, year-end, which it retains for standalone reporting purposes.  We reflect Jefferies in our consolidated financial statements utilizing a one month lag.  We have reviewed Jefferies business and internal operating results for the month of June 20162017 for the purpose of evaluating whether financial statement disclosure or adjustments are required in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and we have concluded that no additional disclosures or adjustments are warranted.

Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC ("Berkadia"), our 50-50 equity method joint venture with Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a U.S. commercial real estate finance company providing capital solutions, investment sales advisory and mortgage servicing for multifamily and commercial properties.

Leucadia Asset Management ("LAM") supports and develops focused alternative asset management businesses led by distinct management teams. These primarily include Folger Hill Asset Management LLC ("Folger Hill"), a multi-manager discretionary long/short equity hedge fund platform; Topwater Capital, a first-loss hedge fund;product; 54 Madison Capital, LLC ("54 Madison"), which targetsinvests in real estate projects; our investment in CoreCommodity Management LLC, an asset manager that focuses on commodity strategies,commodities strategies; Tenacis Capital, a systematic macro investment platform; Lake Hill, an electronic trader in listed options and futures across asset classes; as well as several other smaller businesses. In addition, several investment management businesses, including Jefferies Strategic Investments Division, operate under Jefferies and are included under our marketing of the LAM platform.

Our investment in FXCM Inc.Group, LLC ("FXCM") and some of its subsidiaries (collectively, "FXCM") currentlyassociated companies consists of a senior secured term loan due January 20172018 ($192.5122.1 million outstanding at June 30, 2016)2017), with rightsa 49.9% common membership interest in FXCM and up to a variable proportion65% of certain distributions in connection with anall distributions. FXCM's six-member board is comprised of three directors appointed by Leucadia and three directors appointed by Global Brokerage Holdings, LLC ("Global Brokerage Holdings" and formerly FXCM sale of assets or certain other events,Holdings, LLC). See Notes 3 and our right to require a sale of FXCM beginning in January 2018. On March 10, 2016, we and FXCM entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding that would amend the terms of the term loan and rights to certain distributions in connection with a sale of assets by FXCM. See Note 39 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Berkadia, our 50-50 equity method joint venture with Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a commercial real estate company providing capital solutions, investment sales advisory, research and servicing for multifamily and commercial properties.

We own an approximate 65%70% equity method interest in HomeFed, which owns and develops residential and mixed use real estate properties.  HomeFed is a public company traded on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board.

We own 100% of Foursight Capital, an auto loan originator and servicer, and 85% of Chrome Capital, which providesowns and manages a portfolio of leases on used Harley-Davidson motorcycles.motorcycles and is in the process of winding down.


We own approximately 23% of HRG Group, Inc. ("HRG"), a publicly traded company (NYSE: HRG), and we reflect this investment at fair value based on quoted market prices. HRG primarily owns approximately 58% of Spectrum Brands, a publicly traded (NYSE: SPB) global consumer products company; an approximately 80% ownership stake in Fidelity & Guaranty Life ("FGL"), a publicly traded (NYSE: FGL) life insurance and annuity products company; and Front Street, a long-term reinsurance company. On May 24, 2017, FGL and CF Corporation entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which CF Corporation will acquire FGL for $31.10 per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.

We own 78.9% of National Beef Packing Company.  National Beef processes and markets fresh and chilled boxed beef, ground beef, beef by-products, consumer-ready beef and pork, and wet blue leather for domestic and international markets.  National Beef operates two beef processing facilities, three consumer-readyfurther processing facilities and a wet blue tanning facility, all located in the U.S. National Beef operates one of the largest wet blue tanning facilities in the world that sells processed hides to tanners that produce finished leather for the automotive, luxury goods, apparel and furniture industries.  National Beef owns Kansas City Steak Company, LLC, which sells portioned beef and other products directly to customers in retail channels such asthrough the internet, direct mail and direct response television.  National Beef also owns a refrigerated and livestock transportation and logistics company that provides transportation services for National Beef and third parties.

We own approximately 23% of HRG, a public company traded on the NYSE, and we reflect this investment at fair value based on quoted market prices. Its consumer products segment contains an approximate 58% ownership stake in Spectrum Brands, a global consumer products company. Its insurance segment includes an approximate 81% ownership stake in Fidelity & Guaranty Life ("FGL"). On November 8, 2015, FGL and Anbang Insurance Group Co., Ltd. ("Anbang") entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Anbang will acquire FGL for $26.80 per share.

Vitesse Energy, LLC is our 96% owned consolidated subsidiary that acquires and develops non-operated working and royalty oil and gas interests in the Bakken Shale oil field in North Dakota and Montana.

Juneau Energy, LLC is our 98% owned consolidated subsidiary that engages in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas from onshore, unconventional resource areas.  Juneau currently has interests in acreage in the Oklahoma and Texas Gulf Coast regions.

Garcadia is an equity method joint venture that owns and operates 28 automobile dealerships in California, Texas, Iowa and Michigan. We own approximately 75% of Garcadia.

We own approximately 42% of the common shares of Linkem, as well as convertible preferred shares which, if converted, would increase our ownership to approximately 56%53% of Linkem's common equity.equity at June 30, 2017.  Linkem provides residential broadband services using WiMAX and LTE technologies deployed over the 3.5 GHz spectrum band.  Linkem operates in Italy, which has few cable television systems and poor broadband alternatives. Linkem is accounted for under the equity method.

Conwed PlasticsVitesse Energy, LLC ("Vitesse") is our 96% owned consolidated subsidiary that manufacturesacquires and markets lightweight plastic netting used for buildingdevelops non-operated working and construction, erosionroyalty oil and sediment control, packaging, agricultural purposes, carpet padding, filtration, consumer productsgas interests in the Bakken Shale oil field in North Dakota and other purposes. Montana as well as the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Wyoming. JETX Energy, LLC ("JETX"), formerly Juneau Energy, LLC, is our 98% owned consolidated subsidiary that engages in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas from onshore, unconventional resource areas.  JETX currently has non-operated working interests and acreage in the Texas Gulf Coast regions.

Idaho Timber is our wholly-ownedconsolidated subsidiary engaged in the manufacture and distribution of various wood products, including the following principal product activities: remanufacturing dimension lumber; remanufacturing, bundling and bar coding of home center boards for large retailers; and production of pine dimension lumber and 5/4” radius-edge pine decking. 

Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC ("Golden Queen") owns the Soledad Mountain project, a fully-permitted,an open pit, heap leach gold and silver mining project in Kern County, California, which commenced gold and silver production in March 2016.  We and the Clay family have formed and made contributions to a limited liability company, controlled by us, through which we invested in Golden Queen for the development and operation of the project. Our effective ownership of Golden Queen is approximately 35% andwhich is accounted for under the equity method.

Conwed Plastics ("Conwed") was our consolidated subsidiary that manufactured and marketed lightweight plastic netting used for building and construction, erosion and sediment control, packaging, agricultural purposes, carpet padding, filtration, consumer products and other purposes. In January 2017, we sold 100% of Conwed to Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., (NYSE: SWM) for $295 million in cash plus potential earn-out payments over five years of up to $40 million in cash to the extent the results of Conwed’s subsidiary, Filtrexx International, exceed certain performance thresholds. We recognized a $178.2 million pre-tax gain (including working capital adjustments) on the sale of Conwed in Other revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Note 2.  Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes which are normally included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.  These financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items or items discussed herein) that management believes are necessary to fairly state results for the interim periods presented.  Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results of operations. For a detailed discussion about the Company’s significant accounting policies, see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Other than the following, there were no significant updates made to the Company’s significant accounting policies. The accounting policy updates are attributable to the implementation of hedge accounting in connection with an interest rate swap entered into during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance on improvements to employee share-based payment accounting.



The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities.  On an on-going basis, we evaluate all of these estimates and assumptions.  The most important of these estimates and assumptions relate to fair value measurements, compensation and benefits, asset impairment, the ability to realize deferred tax assets, the recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions and contingencies.  Although these and other estimates and assumptions are based on the best available information, actual results could be different from these estimates.


Principal Transactions Revenues

Fair Value Hierarchy

In determining fair value, we maximize the useTrading assets and trading liabilities (all of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available.  Observable inputswhich are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability basedrecorded on market data obtained from independent sources.  Unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.  We apply a hierarchy to categorize our fair value measurements broken down into three levels based on the transparency of inputs as follows:
Level 1:Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.
Level 2:Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date.  The nature of these financial instruments include cash instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, derivative instruments whose fair value have been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.
Level 3:Instruments that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date.  These financial instruments are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

Financial instrumentstrade-date basis) are valued at quoted market prices, if available.  Certain financial instruments have bid and ask prices that can be observed in the marketplace.  For financial instruments whose inputs are based on bid-ask prices, the financial instrument is valued at the point within the bid-ask range that meets our best estimate of fair value.  We use prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date.  For financial instruments that do not have readily determinable fair values using quoted market prices, the determination of fair value is based upon consideration of available information, including types of financial instruments, current financial information, restrictions on dispositions, fair values of underlying financial instruments and quotations for similar instruments.

The valuation of financial instruments may include the use of valuation models and other techniques.  Adjustments to valuations derived from valuation models may be made when, in management’s judgment, features of the financial instrument such as its complexity, the market in which the financial instrument is traded and risk uncertainties about market conditions require that an adjustment be made to the value derived from the models.  Adjustments from the price derived from a valuation model reflect management’s judgment that other participants in the market for the financial instrument being measuredcarried at fair value wouldwith gains and losses reflected in Principal transaction revenues in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, except for derivatives accounted for as hedges (see “Hedge Accounting” section herein and Note 4). Fees received on loans carried at fair value are also consider in valuing that same financial instrument.  To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservablerecorded within Principal transaction revenues.

Hedge Accounting

Jefferies applies hedge accounting using interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges of changes in the market,benchmark interest rate of fixed rate senior long-term debt. Jefferies interest rate swaps are included within Trading assets - Derivatives and Trading liabilities - Derivatives in the determinationConsolidated Statements of fair value requires more judgment.

The availability of observable inputs can varyFinancial Condition. Jefferies uses regression analysis to perform ongoing prospective and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of financial instrument and market conditions.  As the observability of prices and inputs may change for a financial instrument from period to period, this condition may cause a transfer of an instrument among the fair value hierarchy levels.  Transfers among the levels are recognized at the beginning of each period.  The degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
Valuation Process for Financial Instruments
The Jefferies Independent Price Verification ("IPV") Group, which is partretrospective assessments of the Jefferies finance department,effectiveness of these hedging relationships. A hedging relationship is deemed effective if the change in partnership with Jefferies Risk Management, is responsible for establishing Jefferies valuation policies and procedures.  The IPV Group and Risk Management, which are independent of business functions, play an important role and serve as a control function in determining that Jefferies financial instruments are appropriately valued and that fair value measurements are reliable.  This is particularly important where prices or valuations that require inputs are less observable. In the event that observable inputs are not available, the control processes are designed to assure that the valuation approach utilized is appropriate and consistently applied and that the assumptions are reasonable.  The IPV Group reports to the Jefferies Global Controller and is subject to the oversight of the IPV Committee, which includes senior members of Jefferies finance department and other personnel.  Jefferies independent price verification policies and procedures are reviewed, at a minimum, annually and changes to the policies require the approval of the IPV Committee.

Price Testing Process.  Jefferies business units are responsible for determining the fair value of Jefferies financial instruments using approved valuation modelsthe interest rate swap and methodologies.  In order to ensure that the business unit valuations represent a fair value exit price, the IPV Group tests and validateschange in the fair value of the financial instruments inventory.  Inlong-term debt due to changes in the testing process,benchmark interest rate offset within a range of 80% to 125%. The impact of valuation adjustments related to Jefferies own credit spreads and counterparty credit spreads are included in the IPV Group obtains prices and valuation inputs from sources independentassessment of Jefferies, consistently adheres to established procedureseffectiveness.


set forth in the valuation policies for sourcing prices and valuation inputs and utilizing valuation methodologies.  Sources used to validateFor qualifying fair value prices and inputs include, but are not limited to, exchange data, recently executed transactions, pricing data obtained from third party vendors, pricing and valuation services, broker quotes and observed comparable transactions.

Tohedges of benchmark interest rates, the extent discrepancies between the business unit valuations and the pricing or valuations resulting from the price testing process are identified, such discrepancies are investigated by the IPV Group and fair values are adjusted, as appropriate.  The IPV Group maintains documentation of its testing, results, rationale and recommendations and prepares a monthly summary of its valuation results.  This process also forms the basis for the classification of fair values withinchange in the fair value hierarchy (i.e., Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3).  The IPV Group utilizes the additional expertise of Risk Management personnel in valuing more complex financial instruments and financial instruments with less or limited pricing observability.  The results of the valuation testing are reported toderivative and the IPV Committee on a monthly basis, which discusses the results and is charged with the final conclusions as to the financial instrument fair values in the consolidated financial statements.  This process specifically assists management in asserting as to the fair presentation of our financial condition and results of operations as included within our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K.  At each quarter end, the overall valuation results, as concluded upon by the IPV Committee, are presented to the Jefferies Audit Committee.

Judgment exercised in determining Level 3 fair value measurements is supplemented by daily analysis of profit and loss performed by the Product Control functions.  Gains and losses, which result from changeschange in fair value are evaluated and corroborated daily based on an understanding of each of the trading desks’ overall risk positionslong-term debt provide offset of one another, and developmentstogether with any resulting ineffectiveness, are recorded in a particular market on the given day.  Valuation techniques generally rely on recent transactions of suitably comparable financial instruments and use the observable inputs from those comparable transactions as a validation basisInterest expense. See Note 4 for Level 3 inputs.  Level 3 fair value measurements are further validated through subsequent sales testing and market comparable sales, if such information is available.  Level 3 fair value measurements require documentation of the valuation rationale applied, which is reviewed for consistency in application from period to period; and the documentation includes benchmarking the assumptions underlying the valuation rationale against relevant analytic data.

Third Party Pricing Information.  Pricing information obtained from external data providers (including independent pricing services and brokers) may incorporate a range of market quotes from dealers, recent market transactions and benchmarking model derived prices to quoted market prices and trade data for comparable securities.  External pricing data is subject to evaluation for reasonableness by the IPV Group using a variety of means including comparisons of prices to those of similar product types, quality and maturities, consideration of the narrowness or wideness of the range of prices obtained, knowledge of recent market transactions and an assessment of the similarity in prices to comparable dealer offerings in a recent time period.  Jefferies has a process whereby it challenges the appropriateness of pricing information obtained from external data providers (including independent pricing services and brokers) in order to validate the data for consistency with the definition of a fair value exit price.  Jefferies process includes understanding and evaluating the external data providers’ valuation methodologies.  For corporate, U.S. government and agency, municipal debt securities, and loans, to the extent independent pricing services or broker quotes are utilized in our valuation process, the vendor service providers are collecting and aggregating observable market information as to recent trade activity and active bid-ask submissions.  The composite pricing information received from the independent pricing service is not based on unobservable inputs or proprietary models.  For mortgage- and other asset-backed securities and collateralized debt obligations, the independent pricing services use a matrix evaluation approach incorporating both observable yield curves and market yields on comparable securities as well as implied inputs from observed trades for comparable securities in order to determine prepayment speeds, cumulative default rates and loss severity.  Further, Jefferies considers pricing data from multiple service providers as available as well as compares pricing data to prices observed for recent transactions, if any, in order to corroborate valuation inputs.

Model Review Process.  Where a pricing model is to be used to determine fair value, the pricing model is reviewed for theoretical soundness and appropriateness by Risk Management, independent from the trading desks, and then approved by Risk Management to be used in the valuation process.  Review and approval of a model for use may include benchmarking the model against relevant third party valuations, testing sample trades in the model, backtesting the results of the model against actual trades and stress-testing the sensitivity of the pricing model using varying inputs and assumptions.  In addition, recently executed comparable transactions and other observable market data are considered for purposes of validating assumptions underlying the model.  Models are independently reviewed and validated by Risk Management annually or more frequently if market conditions or use of the valuation model changes.information.

Receivables

At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Receivables include receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations of $1,922.6$3,041.4 million and $1,616.3$2,062.9 million, respectively, and receivables from customers of securities operations of $1,096.8$1,215.4 million and $1,191.3$843.1 million, respectively.


Payables, expense accruals and other liabilities
At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Payables, expense accruals and other liabilities include payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations of $2,529.3$2,332.4 million and $2,757.2$3,290.4 million, respectively, and payables to customers of securities operations of $2,413.0$2,598.1 million and $2,780.5$2,297.3 million, respectively.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 2017 2016
Cash paid during the year for:(In thousands)
Interest$535,959
 $465,861
Income tax payments (refunds), net$9,977
 $(14,653)
During the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, we had $1.9 million and $24.9 million in non-cash financing activities related to purchases of common shares for treasury which settled subsequent to quarter end.


Accounting Developments - Accounting Standards to be Adopted in Future Periods

Revenue Recognition.  In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")FASB issued new guidance that defines how companies report revenues from contracts with customers, and also requires enhanced disclosures.  The core principle of this new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services.  This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluatingintend to adopt the new guidance with a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings and our evaluation of the impact this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Consolidation. In January 2016, we adopted the FASB's new guidance that amended the consolidation guidance including changes to both the variable and voting interest models used to evaluate whether an entity should be consolidated.  This guidance also eliminates the deferral of certain consolidation standards for entities considered to be investment companies.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Debt Issuance Costs. In January 2016, we adopted the FASB's new guidance that requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability.  The guidancestatements is effective retrospectively and we have adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2016. The adoption of this guidance resulted in the following adjustments to the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition on December 31, 2015: a decrease of $8.6 million to Other assets, a decrease of $7.0 million to Long-term debt and a decrease of $1.6 million to Other secured financings. The adoption of this guidance also resulted in the following adjustments to the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015: a decrease of $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, to Selling, general and other expenses and an increase of $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, to Interest expense.ongoing.

Financial Instruments. In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that affects the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance related to equity investments financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements of financial instruments on our consolidated financial statements. Early adoption iswas permitted for the accounting guidance on financial liabilities under the fair value option and we have early adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2016. ThisThe adoption of the guidance on financial liabilities under the fair value option did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that affects the accounting and disclosure requirements for leases. The FASB requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the statement of financial condition. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Share-Based Payments to Employees. In March 2016, the FASB issued new guidance to simplify and improve accounting for share-based payments. The amendments include income tax consequences, the accounting for forfeitures, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Instruments-CreditInstruments - Credit Losses. In June 2016, the FASB issued new guidance for estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments by introducing an approach based on expected losses. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Cash Flow Classifications. In August 2016, the FASB issued new guidance to reduce the diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance adds or clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. In November 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on restricted cash. The guidance requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill. In January 2017, the FASB issued new guidance for simplifying goodwill impairment testing. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Retirement Benefits. In March 2017, the FASB issued new guidance for improving the presentation of net periodic pension costs in the statement of operations. The update also allows the service cost to be eligible for capitalization, when applicable. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Compensation. In May 2017, the FASB issued new guidance providing clarity and reducing diversity in practice and cost and complexity when accounting for a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Developments - Adopted Accounting Standards

Share-Based Payments to Employees. In January 2017, we adopted the FASB's new guidance that simplifies and improves accounting for share-based payments. The amendments include the recognition of all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as income tax expense or benefit in the statement of operations and changes to the timing of recognition of excess tax benefits, the accounting for forfeitures, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. We elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, which results in dividends and dividend equivalents originally charged against retained earnings for forfeited shares to be reclassified to compensation expense in the period in which the forfeiture occurs.


Note 3.  Fair Value Disclosures

The following is a summary of our financial instruments, and trading liabilities, short-term borrowings and long-term debt that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis, excluding Investments at fair value based on net asset value ("NAV") (within trading assets) of $30.3$23.7 million and $36.7$24.3 million, respectively, by level within the fair value hierarchy at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 (in thousands):
June 30, 2016June 30, 2017
Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 
Counterparty
and
Cash
Collateral
Netting (2)
 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Counterparty
and
Cash
Collateral
Netting (1)
 Total
Assets:                  
Trading assets, at fair value:                  
Corporate equity securities$2,828,939
 $141,115
 $48,816
 $
 $3,018,870
$2,932,334
 $190,371
 $20,548
 $
 $3,143,253
Corporate debt securities
 2,803,167
 24,113
 
 2,827,280

 2,922,772
 24,727
 
 2,947,499
Collateralized debt obligations
 62,763
 52,710
 
 115,473
Collateralized debt obligations and
collateralized loan obligations

 23,519
 48,208
 
 71,727
U.S. government and federal agency securities2,476,399
 93,022
 
 
 2,569,421
1,531,038
 90,785
 
 
 1,621,823
Municipal securities
 638,929
 
 
 638,929

 600,039
 
 
 600,039
Sovereign obligations1,450,033
 845,731
 120
 
 2,295,884
1,326,731
 1,055,853
 
 
 2,382,584
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 1,353,973
 63,308
 
 1,417,281

 1,419,269
 33,032
 
 1,452,301
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 615,289
 24,983
 
 640,272

 433,958
 16,263
 
 450,221
Other asset-backed securities
 137,396
 43,033
 
 180,429

 141,908
 43,349
 
 185,257
Loans and other receivables
 1,605,319
 104,399
 
 1,709,718
1,677
 1,681,753
 49,365
 
 1,732,795
Derivatives13,448
 5,332,105
 16,311
 (5,030,887) 330,977
45,986
 3,013,731
 6,860
 (2,873,083) 193,494
Investments at fair value
 29,000
 273,271
 
 302,271

 
 315,297
 
 315,297
Investment in FXCM
 
 508,400
 
 508,400
Total trading assets, excluding Investments at fair value based on NAV$6,768,819

$13,657,809

$1,159,464

$(5,030,887)
$16,555,205
FXCM term loan
 
 129,050
 
 129,050
Total trading assets, excluding investments at fair value based on NAV$5,837,766

$11,573,958

$686,699

$(2,873,083)
$15,225,340
                  
Available for sale securities: 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$69,626
 $
 $
 $
 $69,626
$94,260
 $
 $
 $
 $94,260
Corporate debt securities
 2,530
 
 
 2,530
U.S. government securities240,696
 
 
 
 240,696
169,316
 
 
 
 169,316
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 28,142
 
 
 28,142

 32,825
 
 
 32,825
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 4,091
 
 
 4,091

 8,947
 
 
 8,947
Other asset-backed securities
 19,059
 
 
 19,059

 30,707
 
 
 30,707
Total available for sale securities$310,322

$53,822

$

$

$364,144
$263,576

$72,479

$

$

$336,055
Cash and cash equivalents$3,030,936
 $
 $
 $
 $3,030,936
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations (3)$836,871
 $
 $
 $
 $836,871
                  
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
Trading liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$1,846,996
 $88,806
 $
 $
 $1,935,802
$1,492,792
 $29,538
 $354
 $
 $1,522,684
Corporate debt securities
 1,964,988
 
 
 1,964,988

 1,786,165
 522
 
 1,786,687
U.S. government and federal agency securities1,349,746
 
 
 
 1,349,746
1,354,488
 
 
 
 1,354,488
Sovereign obligations678,659
 1,093,388
 
 
 1,772,047
1,502,643
 1,194,090
 
 
 2,696,733
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 1,045
 
 
 1,045

 1,078
 
 
 1,078
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 70
 
 70
Loans
 597,623
 1,896
 
 599,519

 1,291,694
 4,967
 
 1,296,661
Derivatives1,878
 5,502,360
 20,735
 (5,118,214) 406,759
48,431
 3,266,417
 9,882
 (2,860,565) 464,165
Total trading liabilities$3,877,279

$9,248,210

$22,631

$(5,118,214)
$8,029,906
$4,398,354

$7,568,982

$15,795

$(2,860,565)
$9,122,566
Other secured financings$
 $46,305
 $468
 $
 $46,773
Long-term Debt:         
Structured notes$
 $92,993
 $
 $
 $92,993
Short-term borrowings$
 $28,044
 $
 $
 $28,044
Long-term debt - structured notes$
 $392,807
 $
 $
 $392,807


December 31, 2015December 31, 2016
Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 
Counterparty
and
Cash
Collateral
Netting (2)
 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Counterparty
and
Cash
Collateral
Netting (1)
 Total
Assets:                  
Trading assets, at fair value:                  
Corporate equity securities$2,803,243
 $133,732
 $40,906
 $
 $2,977,881
$2,522,977
 $92,839
 $21,739
 $
 $2,637,555
Corporate debt securities
 2,867,165
 25,876
 
 2,893,041

 2,675,020
 25,005
 
 2,700,025
Collateralized debt obligations
 89,144
 85,092
 
 174,236
Collateralized debt obligations and
collateralized loan obligations

 54,306
 54,354
 
 108,660
U.S. government and federal agency securities2,555,018
 90,633
 
 
 2,645,651
2,389,397
 56,726
 
 
 2,446,123
Municipal securities
 487,141
 
 
 487,141

 708,469
 27,257
 
 735,726
Sovereign obligations1,251,366
 1,407,955
 120
 
 2,659,441
1,432,556
 990,492
 
 
 2,423,048
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 2,731,070
 70,263
 
 2,801,333

 960,494
 38,772
 
 999,266
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 1,014,913
 14,326
 
 1,029,239

 296,405
 20,580
 
 316,985
Other asset-backed securities
 118,629
 42,925
 
 161,554

 63,587
 40,911
 
 104,498
Loans and other receivables
 1,123,044
 189,289
 
 1,312,333

 1,557,233
 81,872
 
 1,639,105
Derivatives2,253
 4,406,207
 19,785
 (4,165,446) 262,799
3,825
 4,616,822
 6,429
 (4,255,998) 371,078
Investments at fair value
 26,224
 199,794
 
 226,018

 
 314,359
 
 314,359
Investment in FXCM
 
 625,689
 
 625,689
Total trading assets, excluding Investments at fair value based on NAV$6,611,880

$14,495,857

$1,314,065

$(4,165,446)
$18,256,356
FXCM term loan
 
 164,500
 
 164,500
Total trading assets, excluding investments at fair value based on NAV$6,348,755

$12,072,393

$795,778

$(4,255,998)
$14,960,928
                  
Available for sale securities: 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$73,579
 $
 $
 $
 $73,579
$79,425
 $
 $
 $
 $79,425
Corporate debt securities
 4,744
 
 
 4,744

 179
 
 
 179
U.S. government securities63,945
 
 
 
 63,945
174,933
 
 
 
 174,933
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 23,240
 
 
 23,240

 19,133
 
 
 19,133
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 2,374
 
 
 2,374

 8,337
 
 
 8,337
Other asset-backed securities
 39,473
 
 
 39,473

 19,042
 
 
 19,042
Total available for sale securities$137,524

$69,831

$

$

$207,355
$254,358

$46,691

$

$

$301,049
Cash and cash equivalents$3,638,648
 $
 $
 $
 $3,638,648
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations$751,084
 $
 $
 $
 $751,084
                  
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
Trading liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$1,428,048
 $36,518
 $38
 $
 $1,464,604
$1,593,548
 $16,806
 $313
 $
 $1,610,667
Corporate debt securities
 1,556,941
 
 
 1,556,941

 1,718,424
 523
 
 1,718,947
Collateralized debt obligations1,488,121
 
 
 
 1,488,121
U.S. government and federal agency securities837,614
 505,382
 
 
 1,342,996
976,497
 
 
 
 976,497
Sovereign obligations
 117
 
 
 117
1,375,590
 1,253,754
 
 
 2,629,344
Loans
 758,939
 10,469
 
 769,408

 801,977
 378
 
 802,355
Derivatives364
 4,456,334
 19,543
 (4,257,998) 218,243
2,566
 4,867,586
 9,870
 (4,229,213) 650,809
Total trading liabilities$3,754,147

$7,314,231

$30,050

$(4,257,998)
$6,840,430
$3,948,201

$8,658,547

$11,084

$(4,229,213)
$8,388,619
Other secured financings (4)$
 $67,801
 $544
 $
 $68,345
Other secured financings$
 $41,350
 $418
 $
 $41,768
Long-term debt - structured notes$
 $248,856
 $
 $
 $248,856

(1)There were no material transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and during the year ended December 31, 2015.
(2)Represents counterparty and cash collateral netting across the levels of the fair value hierarchy for positions with the same counterparty.
(3)Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations includes U.S. treasury securities with a fair value of $99.9 million at June 30, 2016.
(4)Level 2 liabilities include $67.8 million of other secured financings that were previously not disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.


The following is a description of the valuation basis, including valuation techniques and inputs, used in measuring our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:

Corporate Equity Securities

Exchange Traded Equity Securities:  Exchange traded equity securities are measured based on quoted closing exchange prices, which are generally obtained from external pricing services, and are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are categorized within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.


Non-exchange Traded Equity Securities:  Non-exchange traded equity securities are measured primarily using broker quotations, pricing data from external pricing services and prices observed for recently executed market transactions and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  Where such information is not available, non-exchange traded equity securities are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and measured using valuation techniques involving quoted prices of or market data for comparable companies, similar company ratios and multiples (e.g., price/EBITDA,Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), price/book value), discounted cash flow analyses and transaction prices observed for subsequent financing or capital issuance by the company.Jefferies.  When using pricing data of comparable companies, judgment must be applied to adjust the pricing data to account for differences between the measured security and the comparable security (e.g., issuer market capitalization, yield, dividend rate, geographical concentration).
Equity Warrants:  Non-exchange traded equity warrants are measured primarily using pricing data from external pricing services, prices observed for recently executed market transactions and broker quotations and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Where such information is not available, non-exchange traded equity warrants are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and are measured using the Black-Scholes model with key inputs impacting the valuation including the underlying security price, implied volatility, dividend yield, interest rate curve, strike price and maturity date.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate Bonds:  Corporate bonds are measured primarily using pricing data from external pricing services and broker quotations, where available, prices observed for recently executed market transactions and bond spreads or credit default swap spreads of the issuer adjusted for basis differences between the swap curve and the bond curve.  Corporate bonds measured using these valuation methods are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  If broker quotes, pricing data or spread data is not available, alternative valuation techniques are used including cash flow models incorporating interest rate curves, single name or index credit default swap curves for comparable issuers and recovery rate assumptions.  Corporate bonds measured using alternative valuation techniques are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and compriseare a limited portion of our corporate bonds.
High Yield Corporate and Convertible Bonds:  A significant portion of our high yield corporate and convertible bonds are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and are measured primarily using broker quotations and pricing data from external pricing services, where available, and prices observed for recently executed market transactions of comparable size.  Where pricing data is less observable, valuations are categorized within Level 3 and are based on pending transactions involving the issuer or comparable issuers, prices implied from an issuer’s subsequent financings or recapitalizations, models incorporating financial ratios and projected cash flows of the issuer and market prices for comparable issuers.

Collateralized Debt Obligations and Collateralized Loan Obligations

Collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) and collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) are measured based on prices observed for recently executed market transactions of the same or similar security or based on valuations received from third party brokers or data providers and are categorized within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the observability and significance of the pricing inputs.  Valuation that is based on recently executed market transactions of similar securities incorporates additional review and analysis of pricing inputs and comparability criteria including, but not limited to, collateral type, tranche type, rating, origination year, prepayment rates, default rates, and severities.

loss severity.

U.S. Government and Federal Agency Securities

U.S. Treasury Securities:  U.S. Treasury securities are measured based on quoted market prices and categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
U.S. Agency Issued Debt Securities:  Callable and non-callable U.S. agency issued debt securities are measured primarily based on quoted market prices obtained from external pricing services and are generally categorized within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Municipal Securities

Municipal securities are measured based on quoted prices obtained from external pricing services and are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.



Sovereign Obligations

Foreign sovereign government obligations are measured based on quoted market prices obtained from external pricing services, where available, or recently executed independent transactions of comparable size.  To the extent external price quotations are not available or recent transactions have not been observed, valuation techniques incorporating interest rate yield curves and country spreads for bonds of similar issuers, seniority and maturity are used to determine fair value of sovereign bonds or obligations. Foreign sovereign government obligations are classified in Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, primarily based on the country of issuance.

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities:  Agency residential mortgage-backed securities include mortgage pass-through securities (fixed and adjustable rate), collateralized mortgage obligations and interest-only and principal-only securities and are generally measured using market price quotations from external pricing services and categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Agency Residential Interest-Only and Inverse Interest-Only Securities ("Agency Inverse IOs"):  The fair value of Agency Inverse IOs is estimated using expected future cash flow techniques that incorporate prepayment models and other prepayment assumptions to amortize the underlying mortgage loan collateral.  We use prices observed for recently executed transactions to develop market-clearing spread and yield curve assumptions.  Valuation inputs with regard to the underlying collateral incorporate weighted average coupon, loan-to-value, credit scores, geographic location, maximum and average loan size, originator, servicer, and weighted average loan age.  Agency Inverse IOs are categorized within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. We also use vendor data in developing our assumptions, as appropriate.
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities:  Fair values are determined primarily using discounted cash flow methodologies and securities are categorized within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy based on the observability and significance of the pricing inputs used.  Performance attributes of the underlying mortgage loans are evaluated to estimate pricing inputs, such as prepayment rates, default rates and the severity of credit losses.  Attributes of the underlying mortgage loans that affect the pricing inputs include, but are not limited to, weighted average coupon; average and maximum loan size; loan-to-value; credit scores; documentation type; geographic location; weighted average loan age; originator; servicer; historical prepayment, default and loss severity experience of the mortgage loan pool; and delinquency rate.  Yield curves used in the discounted cash flow models are based on observed market prices for comparable securities and published interest rate data to estimate market yields.

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities:  Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) project loans are measured based on inputs corroborated from and benchmarked to observed prices of recent securitization transactions of similar securities with adjustments incorporating an evaluation for various factors, including prepayment speeds, default rates, and cash flow structures as well as the likelihood of pricing levels in the current market environment. Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (“DUS”) mortgage-backed securities are generally measured by using prices observed for recently executed market transactions to estimate market-clearing spread levels for purposes of estimating fair value.  GNMA project loan bonds and FNMA DUS mortgage-backed securities are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities:  Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities are measured using pricing data obtained from external pricing services and prices observed for recently executed market transactions and are categorized within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.



Other Asset-Backed Securities

Other asset-backed securities include, but are not limited to, securities backed by auto loans, credit card receivables, student loans and other consumer loans and are categorized within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  Valuations are primarily determined using pricing data obtained from external pricing services and broker quotes and prices observed for recently executed market transactions.



Loans and Other Receivables

Corporate Loans:  Corporate loans categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy are measured based on market price quotations where market price quotations from external pricing services are supported by market transaction data.  Corporate loans categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are measured based on market price quotations that are considered to be less transparent, market prices for debt securities of the same creditor, and estimates of future cash flow incorporating assumptions regarding creditor default and recovery rates and consideration of the issuer’s capital structure.
Participation Certificates in Agency Residential Loans: Valuations of participation certificates in agency residential loans are based on observed market prices of recently executed purchases and sales of similar loans. The loan participation certificates are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy given the observability and volume of recently executed transactions and availability of data provider pricing.
Project Loans and Participation Certificates in GNMA Project and Construction Loans:  Valuations of participation certificates in GNMA project and construction loans are based on inputs corroborated from and benchmarked to observed prices of recent securitizations of assets with similar underlying loan collateral to derive an implied spread. Securitization prices are adjusted to estimate the fair value of the loans incorporating an evaluation for various factors, including prepayment speeds, default rates, and cash flow structures as well as the likelihood of pricing levels in the current market environment. The measurements are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy given the observability and volume of recently executed transactions.
Consumer Loans and Funding Facilities: Consumer and small business whole loans and related funding facilities are valued based on observed market transactions incorporating additional valuation inputs including, but not limited to, delinquency and default rates, prepayment rates, borrower characteristics, loan risk grades and loan age. These assets are categorized within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Escrow and Trade Claim Receivables:  Escrow and trade claim receivables are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy where fair value is estimated based on reference to market prices and implied yields of debt securities of the same or similar issuers.  Escrow and trade claim receivables are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy where fair value is based on recent trade activity in the same security.

Derivatives

Listed Derivative Contracts:  Listed derivative contracts that are actively traded are measured based on quoted exchange prices, which are generally obtained from external pricing services, and are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.  Listed derivatives for which there is limited trading activity are measured based on incorporating the closing auction price of the underlying equity security, use similar valuation approaches as those applied to over-the-counter derivative contracts and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
OTC Derivative Contracts:  Over-the-counter ("OTC") derivative contracts are generally valued using models, whose inputs reflect assumptions that we believe market participants would use in valuing the derivative in a current period transaction.  Inputs to valuation models are appropriately calibrated to market data.  For many OTC derivative contracts, the valuation models do not involve material subjectivity as the methodologies do not entail significant judgment and the inputs to valuation models do not involve a high degree of subjectivity as the valuation model inputs are readily observable or can be derived from actively quoted markets.  OTC derivative contracts are primarily categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy given the observability and significance of the inputs to the valuation models.  Where significant inputs to the valuation are unobservable, derivative instruments are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

OTC options include OTC equity, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity options measured using various valuation models, such as the Black-Scholes, with key inputs impacting the valuation including the underlying security, foreign exchange spot rate or commodity price, implied volatility, dividend yield, interest rate curve, strike price and maturity date.  Discounted cash flow models are utilized to measure certain OTC derivative contracts including the valuations of our interest rate swaps, which incorporate observable inputs related to interest rate curves, valuations of our foreign exchange forwards and swaps, which incorporate observable inputs related to foreign currency spot rates and forward curves and valuations of our commodity swaps and forwards, which incorporate observable inputs related to commodity spot prices and forward curves.  Credit default swaps include both index and single-name credit default swaps.  External prices are available as inputs in measuring index credit default swaps and single-name credit default swaps.  For commodity and equity total return swaps, market prices are observable for the underlying asset


and used as the basis for measuring the fair value of the derivative contracts.  Total return swaps executed on other underlyings are measured based on valuations received from external pricing services.

National Beef Derivatives: National Beef uses futures contracts in order to reduce its exposure associated with entering into firm commitments to purchase live cattle at prices determined prior to the delivery of the cattle as well as firm commitments to sell certain beef products at sales prices determined prior to shipment. The futures contracts and their related firm purchase commitments are accounted for at fair value, which are classified as Level 1 or Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Certain firm commitments for live cattle purchases and all firm commitments for sales are treated as normal purchases and sales and


therefore not marked to market. Fair values classified as Level 1 are calculated based on the quoted market prices of identical assets or liabilities compared to National Beef's cost of those same assets or liabilities. Fair values classified as Level 2 are calculated based on the difference between the contracted price for live cattle and the relevant quoted market price for live cattle futures.

Oil Futures Derivatives: Vitesse Energy uses swaps and call and put options in order to reduce exposure to future oil price fluctuations. Vitesse Energy accounts for the derivative instruments at fair value, which are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Fair values classified as Level 2 are determined under the income valuation technique using an option-pricing model that is based on directly or indirectly observable inputs.

Investments at Fair Value

Investments at fair value included in Trading assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition include direct equity investments in private companies, which are measured at fair value using valuation techniques involving quoted prices of or market data for comparable companies, similar company ratios and multiples (e.g., price/EBITDA, price/book value), discounted cash flow analysesanalysis and transaction prices observed for subsequent financing or capital issuance by the company.  Direct equity investments in private companies are categorized within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  Additionally, investments at fair value include investments in insurance contracts relating to ourJefferies defined benefit plan in Germany.  Fair value for the insurance contracts isare determined using a third party and is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. 

Investment in FXCM

FXCM is an online provider of foreign exchange trading services.  In January 2015, we entered into a credit agreement with FXCM, and provided FXCM a $300 million senior secured term loan due January 2017 (the term of which was subsequently extended by one year to January 2018), with rights to a variable proportion of certain future distributions in connection with an FXCM sale of assets or certain other events, and to require a sale of FXCM beginning in January 2018.  FXCM is an online provider of foreign exchange trading and related services.  The loan had an initial interest rate of 10% per annum, increasing by 1.5% per annum each quarter, not to exceed 20.5% per annum.  The variable proportion of distributions is as follows: 100% until amounts due under the loan are repaid; 50% of the next $350 million; then 90% of the next $500 million (this was an amount initially set at a range between $500 million to $680 million and based on payments made by FXCM to us through April 16, 2015, this amount became $500 million); and 60% of all amounts thereafter.  During the six months ended June 30, 2016,2017, interest accrued at 20.5% per annum. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we received $16.2$50.8 million of principal interest and feesinterest from FXCM and $192.5$122.1 million of principal remained outstanding under the credit agreementterm loan as of June 30, 2016. Through the first quarter of 2016 interest accrued at 16.0% per annum and in the second quarter of 2016 interest accrued at 17.5% per annum; in the third quarter of 2016 interest will accrue at 19.0% per annum.2017.  

FXCM is considered a variable interest entity and our term loan with rights is a variable interest.  We have determined that we are notThrough September 1, 2016, the primary beneficiary of FXCM because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact FXCM’s performance.  Therefore, we do not consolidate FXCM.

We view the FXCM loan and associated rights as one integrated transaction; since the rights, as derivatives, are accounted for at fair value, we have elected the fair value option for the loan.  The total amount of our investment in FXCM iswas reported within Trading assets, at fair value in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, and unrealized and realized changes in value, including the component related to interest income on the loan, arewere included within Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  We recorded in Principal transactions an aggregate of $4.4 million and $15.3 million of gains during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, from our term loan and unrealized mark downs of $(47.9) million and $(101.1) million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, from our term loan and $(112.1) million and $574.5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, of unrealized and realized gains (losses), interest income and fees relating to our investment in FXCM.  Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with FXCM is limited to the carrying value of our investment ($508.4 million at June 30, 2016).related rights.

On March 10,September 1, 2016, we, Global Brokerage Inc. ("Global Brokerage" and formerly FXCM Inc.) and Global Brokerage Holdings entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understandingan agreement that would amendamended the terms of the FXCMour loan and associated rights. Among other changes, the proposed amendments would extendextended the maturity of the term loan by one year to January 2018 to allow FXCM more time to optimize remaining asset sales; givegave Leucadia a 49.9% common


membership interest in FXCM, Newco, LLC ("FXCM Newco") as well as non-voting preferred shares; create an eight-memberand up to 65% of all distributions; created a six-member board for FXCM, Newco, comprised of three directors appointed by Leucadia and three directors appointed by FXCM, and two independent directors; andGlobal Brokerage Holdings; put in place a long-term incentive program for FXCM's senior management; and gave Global Brokerage Holdings the same right Leucadia has to require a sale of FXCM beginning in January 2018. Distributions to Leucadia under the amended agreements are now: 100% until amounts due under the loan are repaid; 45% of the next $350 million; then 79.2% of the next $500 million; and 51.6% of all amounts thereafter.

During February 2017, Global Brokerage Holdings and FXCM's U.S. subsidiary, Forex Capital Markets LLC ("FXCM U.S.") settled complaints filed by the National Futures Association ("NFA") and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") against FXCM U.S. and certain of its principals relating to matters that occurred between 2010 and 2014. The NFA settlement has no monetary fine and the CFTC settlement has a $7 million fine. As part of the settlements, FXCM U.S. withdrew from business and agreed to sell FXCM U.S.'s customer accounts to Gain Capital Holdings, Inc. FXCM U.S. generated approximately 20% of FXCM's revenue, but was not profitable. FXCM also announced the implementation of a restructuring plan that included the termination of approximately 170 employees, which represented approximately 22% of its global workforce. The proceeds from the sale of the U.S. accounts, net of closure and severance costs, as well as regulatory capital released after a sale, has been used to pay down the Leucadia term loan. As part of the settlement, Leucadia, Global Brokerage Holdings and FXCM have amended the management and incentive compensation agreements, giving any three directors of the FXCM board the right to terminate management and any unvested incentive compensation at any time.



We do not hold any equity interest in Global Brokerage, a publicly traded company and an issuer of senior management. The nonbinding memorandumconvertible notes. Global Brokerage holds an economic interest of understanding remains subject74.5% in Global Brokerage Holdings, which in turn holds 50.1% of FXCM. As more fully described above, we own the remaining 49.9% of FXCM, and our senior secured term loan is also with FXCM, which is a holding company for all of FXCM's affiliated operating subsidiaries. Net profits and proceeds generated by these subsidiaries, and from the sales of these subsidiaries, flow first to FXCM, where they are applied to the executionoutstanding balance of definitive agreementsour term loan and then, in accordance with the agreement described above, to us and Global Brokerage Holdings. A portion of the profits and proceeds that flow to Global Brokerage Holdings then flow to Global Brokerage, in accordance with its economic interest.

Through the amendments on September 1, 2016, our derivative rights were exchanged for a 49.9% common membership interest in FXCM and up to 65% of all distributions. We gained the ability to significantly influence FXCM through our common membership interest and our seats on the board of directors. As a result, we classify our equity investment in FXCM in our June 30, 2017 Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as Loans to and investments in associated companies. We account for our equity interest on a one month lag. As the amendments only extended the maturity of the term loan, we continue to use the fair value option and classify our term loan within Trading assets, at fair value.

FXCM is considered a variable interest entity ("VIE") and our term loan and equity ownership are variable interests.  We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of FXCM because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact FXCM's Board approval.performance.  Therefore, we do not consolidate FXCM and we account for our equity interest as an investment in an associated company.

Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with FXCM is limited to the carrying value of the term loan ($129.1 million) and the investment in associated company ($174.3 million), which totaled $303.4 million at June 30, 2017.

We engaged an independent valuation firm to assist management in estimating the fair value of our loan and rights into FXCM.  Our estimate of fair value was determined using valuation models with inputs including management’s assumptions concerning the amount and timing of expected cash flows;flows, the loan’s implied credit rating and effective yield; implied total equity value, based primarily on the publicly traded FXCM stock price; volatility; risk-free rate; and term.yield.  Because of these inputs and the degree of judgment involved, we have categorized our FXCMterm loan in Level 3.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
As described further in Note 9, in the first quarter of 2017 we engaged an independent valuation firm to assist management in estimating the fair value of our equity investment in FXCM. Our first quarter estimate of fair value was based on a discounted cash flow and comparable public company analysis and is categorized within Level 3.3 of the fair value hierarchy. The discounted cash flow valuation is most significantly impacted bymodel used inputs including management's projections of future FXCM cash flows and a discount rate of approximately 15%. The comparable public company model used market data for comparable companies including a price to EBITDA multiple of 5.4 and a price to revenue multiple of 1.5. The estimated fair value of our equity investment in FXCM was $186.7 million, which was $130.2 million lower than the inputs and assumptions related tocarrying value at the publicly traded stock price, volatility andend of the periodfirst quarter 2017. As a result, an impairment charge of time until a liquidity event.  A $1.00 change$130.2 million was recorded in the pricefirst quarter of FXCM’s shares alone (representing about 12% of the price at June 30, 2016 of its common stock), would result in a change of about $19 million in this valuation, assuming no change in any other factors we considered.  Likewise, a 10% change in the assumed volatility would result in a change of about $23 million in this valuation, assuming no other change in any other factors.  A three month change in the estimated period of time until a liquidity event would result in a change of about $8 million in this valuation, assuming no change in any other factors. As we adjust to fair value each quarter, we anticipate there could be volatility in the FXCM valuation, which could materially impact our results in a given period.2017.

Investments at Fair Value Based on NAV and Investments in Managed Funds

Investments at fair value based on NAV and Investments in managed funds include investments in hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity funds convertible bond funds and other funds, which are measured at the NAV of the funds, provided by the fund managers and are excluded from the fair value hierarchy.



The following tables present information about our investments in entities that have the characteristics of an investment company and are measured based on NAV (in thousands).
Fair Value (1) 
Unfunded
Commitments
 
Redemption
Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Fair Value (1) 
Unfunded
Commitments
 
Redemption
Frequency
(if currently eligible)
June 30, 2016    
June 30, 2017    
Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds (2)$387,472
 $
 (2)$368,742
 $
 (2)
Fixed Income and High Yield Hedge Funds (3)999
 
 420
 
 
Fund of Funds (4)284
 
 183
 
 
Equity Funds (5)35,130
 20,512
 32,878
 20,040
 
Multi-asset Funds (6)130,285
 
 124,792
 
 
Total$554,170

$20,512
  $527,015

$20,040
  
        
    
December 31, 2015 (7)
 
  
  
December 31, 2016 
  
  
Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds (2)$430,207
 $
 (2)$363,256
 $
 (2)
Fixed Income and High Yield Hedge Funds (3)1,703
 
 772
 
 
Fund of Funds (4)287
 94
 230
 
 
Equity Funds (5)42,111
 20,791
 42,179
 20,295
 
Multi-asset Funds (6)165,821
 
 133,190
 
 
Convertible Bond Funds (8)326
 
 At Will
Total$640,455

$20,885
  $539,627

$20,295
  
 
(1)Where fair value is calculated based on NAV, fair value has been derived from each of the funds' capital statements.
(2)This category includes investments in hedge funds that invest, long and short, in primarily equity securities in domestic and international markets in both the public and private sectors.  At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the majority of these investments with a fair value of $44.5 million and $54.7 million are redeemable with 30 to 9010 business days or less prior written notice. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, this category also includes investments in funds with broad industry and geographic diversification.  Investment in these funds are subject to a lock-up until August 15, 2019, subject to certain release events and other withdrawal rights.  Following this date, investments can be redeemed as of any calendar quarter-end with no less than 45 calendar days’ notice, subject to certain limitations.  At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, our investments in these funds had an aggregate fair value of $340.7 million and $375.5 million, respectively.


(3)This category includes investments in funds that invest in loans secured by a first trust deed on property, domestic and international public high yield debt, private high yield investments, senior bank loans, public leveraged equities, distressed debt, and private equity investments.  There are no redemption provisions. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the underlying assets of 9% and 8%, respectively, of these funds are being liquidated and we are unable to estimate when the underlying assets will be fully liquidated.
(4)This category includes investments in fund of funds that invest in various private equity funds.  At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, approximately 98% and 95%, respectively, of the fair value ofThe investments in this category isare managed by us and hashave no redemption provisions; instead distributionsprovisions.  These investments are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund of funds, which are estimated to start liquidating in the next six months.  For the remaining investments at December 31, 2015,gradually being liquidated or we have requested redemption;redemption, however, we are unable to estimate when these funds will be received.
(5)At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015, approximately 99% and 100%, respectively, of2016, the fair value of investments in this category include investments in equity funds that invest in the equity of various U.S. and foreign private companies in the energy, technology, internet service and telecommunication service industries.  These investments cannot be redeemed; instead distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds, which are expected to liquidate in one to eightsix years. 
(6)This category includes investments in hedge funds that invest, long and short, primarily in multi-assetmultiple classes of securities in domestic and international markets in both the public and private sectors. At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, investments representing approximately 12%17% and 32%12%, respectively, of the fair value of investments in this category are redeemable with 30 to 90 days prior written notice. At June 30, 2016, for the remaining investments in this category, withdrawals during any calendar quarter are limited to 25% of the fund’s net asset value. This restriction can be waived by us, in our sole discretion.
(7)Certain prior period amounts have been recast to conform to the current year's presentation due to the presentation of multi-asset funds. Previously, these investments had been classified within equity long/short hedge funds.
(8)Investment in the Jefferies Umbrella Fund, an open-ended investment company managed by Jefferies that invested primarily in convertible bonds.  The remaining investments were in liquidation at December 31, 2015 and the underlying assets were fully liquidated during the six months ended June 30, 2016.

Other Secured Financings

Other secured financings that are accounted for at fair value include notes issued by consolidated VIEs, which are classified as Level 2 or Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.  Fair value is based on recent transaction prices for similar assets. 

Short-term Borrowings/Long-term Debt - Structured Notes

Short-term borrowings that are accounted for at fair value include equity-linked notes, which are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, as the fair value is based on the price of the underlying equity security. Long-term debt includes variable rate and fixed to floating rate structured notes that contain various interest rate payment terms and are generally measured using valuation models for the derivative and debt portions of the notes. These models incorporate market price quotations from external pricing sources referencing the appropriate interest rate curves and are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The impact of Jefferies credit spreads is also included based on observed secondary bond market spreads and asset-swap spreads.



Transfers Between Levels 1 and 2 for Instruments Carried at Fair Value

There were no material transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.

Level 3 Rollforwards
The following is a summary of changes in fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that have been categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands):
Three months ended June 30, 2017
 Balance, March 31, 2017 
Total gains/ losses
(realized and unrealized) (1)
 Purchases Sales Settlements Issuances 
Net transfers
into (out of)
Level 3
 Balance at June 30, 2017 
Changes in
unrealized gains/ losses relating to instruments still held at
June 30, 2017 (1)
Assets:                 
Trading assets:                 
Corporate equity securities$20,580
 $(1,198) $490
 $(1,263) $(281) $
 $2,220
 $20,548
 $(1,428)
Corporate debt securities33,467
 (1,420) 8,789
 (9,181) (6,986) 
 58
 24,727
 (1,983)
CDOs and CLOs45,354
 (1,668) 16,334
 (19,103) 
 
 7,291
 48,208
 (745)
Municipal securities26,554
 (70) 
 (26,484) 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities39,259
 (2,188) 3,176
 (6,636) (4) 
 (575) 33,032
 (1,024)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities20,653
 98
 534
 (4,111) (1) 
 (910) 16,263
 (546)
Other asset-backed securities37,702
 (3,663) 13,476
 
 (2,241) 
 (1,925) 43,349
 (3,642)
Loans and other receivables53,172
 3,226
 20,054
 (19,378) (7,181) 
 (528) 49,365
 1,687
Investments at fair value307,830
 4,940
 2,800
 
 (273) 
 
 315,297
 4,940
FXCM term loan132,800
 4,430
 
 
 (8,180) 
 
 129,050
 (1,801)
                  
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Trading liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$324
 $30
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $354
 $(30)
Corporate debt securities523
 (1) 
 
 
 
 
 522
 1
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 70
 
 
 
 
 
 70
 (70)
Net derivatives (2)6,413
 (3,617) 
 
 (3) 218
 11
 3,022
 (147)
Loans1,036
 3,867
 
 
 
 
 64
 4,967
 (3,867)
Other secured financings87
 (87) 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are reported in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)Net derivatives represent Trading assets - Derivatives and Trading liabilities - Derivatives.

Analysis of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2017

During the three months ended June 30, 2017, transfers of assets of $29.4 million from Level 2 to Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are primarily attributed to:
Residential mortgage-backed securities of $12.0 million due to a lack of observable market transactions.

During the three months ended June 30, 2017, transfers of assets of $23.8 million from Level 3 to Level 2 are primarily attributed to:
Residential mortgage-backed securities of $12.6 million due to greater pricing transparency supporting classification into Level 2.

Net gains on Level 3 assets were $2.5 million and net losses on Level 3 liabilities were $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017.  Net gains on Level 3 assets were primarily due to increased valuations of our FXCM term loan and increased valuations of certain investments at fair value and loans and other receivables, partially offset by decreased valuations of other asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, CDOs and CLOs and corporate debt and equity securities.


The following is a summary of changes in fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that have been categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 Balance, December 31, 2016 
Total gains/ losses
(realized and unrealized) (1)
 Purchases Sales Settlements Issuances 
Net transfers
into (out of)
Level 3
 Balance at June 30, 2017 
Changes in
unrealized gains/losses relating to instruments still held at
June 30, 2017 (1)
Assets:                 
Trading assets:                 
Corporate equity securities$21,739
 $(489) $1,056
 $(1,117) $(1,907) $
 $1,266
 $20,548
 $(1,215)
Corporate debt securities25,005
 (3,300) 15,133
 (15,295) (1,693) 
 4,877
 24,727
 (3,571)
CDOs and CLOs54,354
 (8,709) 24,741
 (35,044) 
 
 12,866
 48,208
 (9,431)
Municipal securities27,257
 (1,547) 
 (25,710) 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities38,772
 (3,000) 5,886
 (11,750) (16) 
 3,140
 33,032
 (1,667)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities20,580
 (1,119) 534
 (4,523) (2) 
 793
 16,263
 (907)
Other asset-backed securities40,911
 (5,489) 17,029
 (300) (5,576) 
 (3,226) 43,349
 (5,461)
Loans and other receivables81,872
 10,062
 63,616
 (61,423) (17,017) 
 (27,745) 49,365
 (3,679)
Investments at fair value314,359
 8,796
 2,800
 (10,119) (539) 
 
 315,297
 10,820
FXCM term loan164,500
 15,308
 
 
 (50,758) 
 
 129,050
 1,471
                  
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Trading liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$313
 $41
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $354
 $(41)
Corporate debt securities523
 (1) 
 
 
 
 
 522
 1
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 70
 
 
 
 
 
 70
 (70)
Net derivatives (2)3,441
 (6,154) 
 
 1,534
 404
 3,797
 3,022
 (614)
Loans378
 4,091
 (364) 
 
 
 862
 4,967
 (4,091)
Other secured financings418
 (418) 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are reported in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)Net derivatives represent Trading assets - Derivatives and Trading liabilities - Derivatives.

Analysis of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2017

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, transfers of assets of $41.0 million from Level 2 to Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are primarily attributed to:
CDOs and CLOs of $12.4 million and residential mortgage-backed securities of $11.5 million due to a lack of observable market transactions.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, transfers of assets of $49.0 million from Level 3 to Level 2 are primarily attributed to:
Loans and other receivables of $30.8 million due to greater pricing transparency supporting classification into Level 2.

Net gains on Level 3 assets were $10.5 million and net gains on Level 3 liabilities were $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.  Net gains on Level 3 assets were primarily due to increased valuations of our FXCM term loan and increased valuations of certain investments at fair value and loans and other receivables, partially offset by decreased valuations of other asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, CDOs and CLOs, municipal securities and corporate debt securities. Net gains on Level 3 liabilities were primarily due to increased valuations of certain net derivatives partially offset by decreased valuations of certain loans.


The following is a summary of changes in fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that have been categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands):


Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
Balance, March 31, 2016 
Total gains (losses)
(realized and unrealized) (1)
 Purchases Sales Settlements Issuances 
Net transfers
into (out of)
Level 3
 Balance, June 30, 2016 
Changes in
unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at
June 30,
2016 (1)
Balance, March 31, 2016 
Total gains/ losses
(realized and unrealized) (1)
 Purchases Sales Settlements Issuances 
Net transfers
into (out of)
Level 3
 Balance, June 30, 2016 
Changes in
unrealized gains/ losses relating to instruments still held at
June 30, 2016 (1)
Assets:                                  
Trading assets:                                  
Corporate equity securities$30,540
 $(927) $200
 $(508) $(2,455) $
 $21,966
 $48,816
 $(849)$30,540
 $(927) $200
 $(508) $(2,455) $
 $21,966
 $48,816
 $(849)
Corporate debt securities25,634
 474
 15
 (789) 
 
 (1,221) 24,113
 347
25,634
 474
 15
 (789) 
 
 (1,221) 24,113
 347
Collateralized debt obligations67,348
 1,797
 943
 (21,233) 
 
 3,855
 52,710
 2,534
CDOs and CLOs67,348
 1,797
 943
 (21,233) 
 
 3,855
 52,710
 2,534
Sovereign obligations119
 1
 
 
 
 
 
 120
 1
119
 1
 
 
 
 
 
 120
 1
Residential mortgage-backed securities68,019
 (4,915) 3,422
 (2,837) (122) 
 (259) 63,308
 (2,233)68,019
 (4,915) 3,422
 (2,837) (122) 
 (259) 63,308
 (2,233)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities21,994
 (1,140) 
 
 (311) 
 4,440
 24,983
 (1,306)21,994
 (1,140) 
 
 (311) 
 4,440
 24,983
 (1,306)
Other asset-backed securities33,124
 (7,284) 3,549
 (1,068) (52) 
 14,764
 43,033
 (7,275)33,124
 (7,284) 3,549
 (1,068) (52) 
 14,764
 43,033
 (7,275)
Loans and other receivables155,442
 (7,792) 20,836
 (13,347) (55,541) 
 4,801
 104,399
 (6,231)155,442
 (7,792) 20,836
 (13,347) (55,541) 
 4,801
 104,399
 (6,231)
Investments at fair value275,389
 (1,375) 3,540
 
 (283) 
 (4,000) 273,271
 193
275,389
 (1,375) 3,540
 
 (283) 
 (4,000) 273,271
 193
Investment in FXCM564,800
 (47,853) 
 
 (8,547) 
 
 508,400
 (47,853)564,800
 (47,853) 
 
 (8,547) 
 
 508,400
 (47,853)
                 
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Trading liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$38
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $(38) $
 $
$38
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $(38) $
 $
Net derivatives (2)11,757
 3
 
 
 (83) 451
 (7,704) 4,424
 (3)11,757
 3
 
 
 (83) 451
 (7,704) 4,424
 (3)
Loans7,744
 (261) 
 
 (71) 
 (5,516) 1,896
 261
7,744
 (261) 
 
 (71) 
 (5,516) 1,896
 261
Other secured financings538
 (70) 
 
 
 
 
 468
 70
538
 (70) 
 
 
 
 
 468
 70

(1)Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are reported in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)Net derivatives represent Trading assets - Derivatives and Trading liabilities - Derivatives.

Analysis of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2016

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, transfers of assets of $107.1 million from Level 2 to Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are primarily attributed to:
Other asset-backed securities of $30.7 million and residential mortgage-backed securities of $19.3 million, for which no recent trade activity was observed for purposes of determining observable inputs;
Corporate equity securities of $22.0 million due to a lack of observable market transactions;
Loans and other receivables of $15.9$15.9 million due to a lower number of contributors comprising vendor quotes to support classification within Level 2.

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, transfers of assets of $62.7 million from Level 3 to Level 2 are primarily attributed to:
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities of $19.5 million and other asset-backed securities of $16.0 million for which market trades were observed in the period for either identical or similar securities.

Net losses on Level 3 assets were $69.0 million and net gains on Level 3 liabilities were $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Net losses on Level 3 assets were primarily due to decreased valuations of our investment in FXCM and decreased valuations of loans and other receivables, other asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, corporate equity securities, investments at fair value and commercial mortgage-backed securities, partially offset by an increase in valuations of collateralized debt obligationsCDOs and CLOs and corporate debt securities. 


The following is a summary of changes in fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that have been categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
Balance, December 31, 2015 
Total gains (losses)
(realized and unrealized) (1)
 Purchases Sales Settlements Issuances 
Net transfers
into (out of)
Level 3
 Balance at June 30, 2016 
Changes in
unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at
June 30,
2016 (1)
Balance, December 31, 2015 
Total gains/ losses
(realized and unrealized) (1)
 Purchases Sales Settlements Issuances 
Net transfers
into (out of)
Level 3
 Balance, June 30, 2016 
Changes in
unrealized gains/ losses relating to instruments still held at
June 30, 2016 (1)
Assets:                                  
Trading assets:                                  
Corporate equity securities$40,906
 $1,571
 $2,287
 $(508) $(2,455) $
 $7,015
 $48,816
 $2,080
$40,906
 $1,571
 $2,287
 $(508) $(2,455) $
 $7,015
 $48,816
 $2,080
Corporate debt securities25,876
 (2,378) 16,564
 (16,613) (245) 
 909
 24,113
 (2,474)25,876
 (2,378) 16,564
 (16,613) (245) 
 909
 24,113
 (2,474)
Collateralized debt obligations85,092
 (20,455) 24,024
 (43,696) (473) 
 8,218
 52,710
 (12,002)
CDOs and CLOs85,092
 (20,455) 24,024
 (43,696) (473) 
 8,218
 52,710
 (12,002)
Sovereign obligations120
 
 
 
 
 
 
 120
 
120
 
 
 
 
 
 
 120
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities70,263
 (8,337) 1,483
 (4,843) (235) 
 4,977
 63,308
 (4,011)70,263
 (8,337) 1,483
 (4,843) (235) 
 4,977
 63,308
 (4,011)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities14,326
 (2,589) 2,951
 (2,023) (1,208) 
 13,526
 24,983
 (3,140)14,326
 (2,589) 2,951
 (2,023) (1,208) 
 13,526
 24,983
 (3,140)
Other asset-backed securities42,925
 (202) 64,833
 (74,690) (4,713) 
 14,880
 43,033
 (7,134)42,925
 (202) 64,833
 (74,690) (4,713) 
 14,880
 43,033
 (7,134)
Loans and other receivables189,289
 (13,376) 203,990
 (127,944) (150,975) 
 3,415
 104,399
 (15,693)189,289
 (13,376) 203,990
 (127,944) (150,975) 
 3,415
 104,399
 (15,693)
Investments at fair value199,794
 59,242
 4,727
 
 (555) 
 10,063
 273,271
 66,243
199,794
 59,242
 4,727
 
 (555) 
 10,063
 273,271
 66,243
Investment in FXCM625,689
 (101,056) 
 
 (16,233) 
 
 508,400
 (101,056)625,689
 (101,056) 
 
 (16,233) 
 
 508,400
 (101,056)
                 
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Trading liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$38
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $(38) $
 $
$38
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $(38) $
 $
Net derivatives (2)(242) 10,075
 
 
 (46) 1,005
 (6,368) 4,424
 (11,008)(242) 10,075
 
 
 (46) 1,005
 (6,368) 4,424
 (11,008)
Loans10,469
 (541) (2,240) 1,033
 (1,149) 
 (5,676) 1,896
 250
10,469
 (541) (2,240) 1,033
 (1,149) 
 (5,676) 1,896
 250
Other secured financings544
 (76) 
 
 
 
 
 468
 76
544
 (76) 
 
 
 
 
 468
 76

(1)Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are reported in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)Net derivatives represent Trading assets - Derivatives and Trading liabilities - Derivatives.

Analysis of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2016

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, transfers of assets of $155.9 million from Level 2 to Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are primarily attributed to:
Collateralized debt obligationsCDOs and CLOs of $30.6 million, other asset-backed securities of $28.0 million and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities of $21.7 million, for which no recent trade activity was observed for purposes of determining observable inputs;
Investments at fair value of $26.1 million due to a lack of observable market transactions;
Loans and other receivables of $20.2 million due to a lower number of contributors comprising vendor quotes to support classification within Level 2.

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, transfers of assets of $92.9 million from Level 3 to Level 2 are primarily attributed to:
Collateralized debt obligationsCDOs and CLOs of $22.3 million and loans and other receivables of $16.8 million due to a greater number of contributors for certain vendor quotes supporting classification into Level 2;
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities of $16.7 million, for which market trades were observed in the period for either identical or similar securities;
Investments at fair value of $16.1 million due to an increase in observable market transactions.

Net losses on Level 3 assets were $87.6 million and net losses on Level 3 liabilities were $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Net losses on Level 3 assets were primarily due to decreased valuations of our investment in FXCM and decreased valuations of collateralized debt obligations,CDOs and CLOs, residential mortgage-backed securities, loans and other receivables, commercial mortgage-backed securities and corporate debt securities, partially offset by an increase in valuations of investments at fair value.  Net losses on Level 3 liabilities were primarily due to increased valuations of certain derivative instruments.
The following is a summary of changes in fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that have been categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands):



Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 Balance, March 31, 2015 
Total gains (losses)
(realized and unrealized) (1)
 Purchases Sales Settlements Issuances 
Net transfers
into (out of)
Level 3
 Balance, June 30, 2015 
Changes in
unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at
June 30,
2015 (1)
Assets:                 
Trading assets:                 
Corporate equity securities$18,210
 $8,030
 $
 $(73) $
 $
 $(5,620) $20,547
 $8,073
Corporate debt securities24,795
 (532) 2,183
 (2,368) 
 
 7,839
 31,917
 (922)
Collateralized debt obligations96,837
 (5,120) 29,021
 (25,430) 
 
 (6,301) 89,007
 (2,328)
U.S. government and federal agency securities333
 (12) 320
 (641) 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities79,953
 (1,820) 8,733
 (4,915) (323) 
 7,067
 88,695
 315
Commercial mortgage-backed securities24,629
 (789) 1,256
 (9,237) (173) 
 2,176
 17,862
 (759)
Other asset-backed securities7,146
 (19) 8,322
 (80) (270) 
 (3,242) 11,857
 41
Loans and other receivables111,410
 (748) 40,602
 (26,335) (16,314) 
 141
 108,756
 (669)
Investments at fair value151,365
 3,766
 73
 (78) (264) 
 
 154,862
 3,868
Investment in FXCM947,000
 (112,093) 
 
 (75,907) 
 
 759,000
 (112,093)
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Trading liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$38
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $38
 $
Corporate debt securities
 339
 
 113
 
 
 
 452
 (339)
Net derivatives (2)3,314
 (4,912) (11,963) 
 12,078
 389
 (492) (1,586) 4,912
Loans9,327
 (332) (1,170) 350
 2,557
 
 
 10,732
 332
Other secured financings65,602
 
 
 
 (9,542) 
 
 56,060
 
                  
(1)Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are reported in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)Net derivatives represent Trading assets - Derivatives and Trading liabilities - Derivatives.

Analysis of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2015

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, transfers of assets of $98.4 million from Level 2 to Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are primarily attributed to:
Collateralized debt obligations of $48.0 million, non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities of $30.0 million, commercial mortgage-backed securities of $7.7 million and other asset-backed securities of $2.1 million for which no recent trade activity was observed for purposes of determining observable inputs;
Loans and other receivables of $1.0 million due to a lower number of contributors comprising vendor quotes to support classification within Level 2;
Corporate debt securities of $8.2 million and corporate equity securities of $1.4 million due to a lack of observable market transactions.

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, transfers of assets of $96.4 million from Level 3 to Level 2 are primarily attributed to:
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities of $23.0 million, commercial mortgage-backed securities of $5.5 million and other asset-backed securities of $5.4 million for which market trades were observed in the period for either identical or similar securities;
Collateralized debt obligations of $54.4 million due to a greater number of contributors for certain vendor quotes supporting classification into Level 2;
Corporate equity securities of $7.0 million due to an increase in observable market transactions.
Net losses on Level 3 assets were $109.3 million and net gains on Level 3 liabilities were $4.9 million for three months ended June 30, 2015.  Net losses on Level 3 assets were primarily due to decreased valuations of our investment in FXCM and decreased valuations of collateralized debt obligations, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and loans and other receivables, partially offset by increased valuations of certain corporate equity securities and investments at fair value.  Net gains on Level 3 liabilities were primarily due to decreased valuations of certain derivative instruments.


The following is a summary of changes in fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that have been categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 Balance, December 31, 2014 
Total gains (losses)
(realized and unrealized) (1)
 Purchases Sales Settlements Issuances 
Net transfers
into (out of)
Level 3
 Balance, June 30, 2015 
Changes in
unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at
June 30,
2015 (1)
Assets:                 
Trading assets:                 
Corporate equity securities$20,964
 $7,066
 $1,469
 $(262) $
 $
 $(8,690) $20,547
 $7,077
Corporate debt securities22,766
 (796) 3,095
 (3,445) 
 
 10,297
 31,917
 (929)
Collateralized debt obligations124,650
 (17,229) 66,246
 (59,532) (147) 
 (24,981) 89,007
 (8,989)
Residential mortgage-backed securities82,557
 (3,735) 24,083
 (18,899) (477) 
 5,166
 88,695
 (822)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities26,655
 (1,124) 4,685
 (12,128) (6,971) 
 6,745
 17,862
 (496)
Other asset-backed securities2,294
 (258) 8,385
 (79) (207) 
 1,722
 11,857
 (97)
Loans and other receivables97,258
 (5,795) 71,865
 (29,184) (33,895) 
 8,507
 108,756
 (3,166)
Investments at fair value77,047
 4,311
 5,270
 (427) (541) 
 69,202
 154,862
 4,578
Investment in FXCM
 574,534
 279,000
 
 (94,534) 
 
 759,000
 574,534
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Trading liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate equity securities$38
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $38
 $
Corporate debt securities223
 225
 (6,677) 6,804
 
 
 (123) 452
 (339)
Net derivatives (2)(4,638) 1,925
 (8,848) 120
 8,395
 1,460
 
 (1,586) (3,586)
Loans14,450
 (277) (759) 350
 
 
 (3,032) 10,732
 277
Other secured financings30,825
 
 
 
 (11,760) 36,995
 
 56,060
 

(1)Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are reported in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)Net derivatives represent Trading assets - Derivatives and Trading liabilities - Derivatives.

Analysis of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2015

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, transfers of assets of $155.0 million from Level 2 to Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are primarily attributed to:
Collateralized debt obligations of $27.3 million, non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities of $20.3 million, commercial mortgage-backed securities of $10.2 million and other asset-backed securities of $2.1 million for which no recent trade activity was observed for purposes of determining observable inputs;
Loans and other receivables of $13.9 million due to a lower number of contributors comprising vendor quotes to support classification within Level 2;
Corporate debt securities of $10.4 million, corporate equity securities of $1.6 million and investments at fair value of $69.2 million due to lack of observable market transactions.

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, transfers of assets of $87.0 million from Level 3 to Level 2 are primarily attributed to:
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities of $15.1 million and commercial mortgage-backed securities of $3.5 million for which market trades were observed in the period for either identical or similar securities;
Collateralized debt obligations of $52.3 million and loans and other receivables of $5.3 million due to a greater number of contributors for certain vendor quotes supporting classification into Level 2;
Corporate equity securities of $10.3 million due to an increase in observable market transactions.

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, there were transfers of loan liabilities of $3.0 million from Level 3 to Level 2 due to an increase in observable inputs in the valuation.

Net gains on Level 3 assets were $557.0 million and net losses on Level 3 liabilities were $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Net gains on Level 3 assets were primarily due to increased valuations of our investment in FXCM and increases in valuations of corporate equity securities and certain investments at fair value, partially offset by decreased valuations of


collateralized debt obligations, loans and other receivables, and residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities.  Net losses on Level 3 liabilities were primarily due to increased valuations of certain derivatives.

Quantitative Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs used in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The tables below present information on the valuation techniques, significant unobservable inputs and their ranges for our financial assets and liabilities, subject to threshold levels related to the market value of the positions held, measured at fair value on a recurring basis with a significant Level 3 balance.  The range of unobservable inputs could differ significantly across different firms given the range of products offeredacross different firms in the financial services sector.  The inputs are not representative of the inputs that could have been used in the valuation of any one financial instrument; i.e.instrument (i.e., the input used for valuing one financial instrument within a particular class of financial instruments may not be appropriate for valuing other financial instruments within that given class.class).  Additionally, the ranges of inputs presented below should not be construed to represent uncertainty regarding the fair values of our financial instruments; rather the rangesrange of inputs areis reflective of the differences in the underlying characteristics of the financial instruments in each category.

For certain categories, we have provided a weighted average of the inputs allocated based on the fair values of the financial instruments comprising the category.  We do not believe that the range or weighted average of the inputs is indicative of the reasonableness of uncertainty of our Level 3 fair values.  The range and weighted average are driven by the individual financial instruments within each category and their relative distribution in the population.  The disclosed inputs when compared with the inputs as disclosed in other quartersperiods should not be expected to necessarily be indicative of changes in our estimates of unobservable inputs for a particular financial instrument as the population of financial instruments comprising the category will vary from period to period based on purchases and sales of financial instruments during the period as well as transfers into and out of Level 3 each period.



June 30, 2016
June 30, 2017June 30, 2017
Financial Instruments Owned 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Valuation
 Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 Input/Range 
Weighted
Average
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Valuation
 Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 Input/Range 
Weighted
Average
Corporate equity securities $43,622
       $17,196
      
Non-exchange traded securities  
 Market approach EBITDA (a) multiple 5.0 to 16.0 12.3
  
 Market approach Price $3 to $75 $44.0
   Transaction level $2  
   
 Underlying stock price $1 to $102 $21.0
   Comparable pricing Discount factor 65% 
   
 Underlying stock price $6 
   Underlying stock price $4 
   Comparable pricing Comparable asset price $6 
        
Corporate debt securities $24,113
 Convertible bond model Discount rate/yield 10% 
 $24,727
 Convertible bond model Discount rate/yield 8% 
   Volatility 40% 
   Volatility 40% 
   Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 6.3% 
   Market approach Price $9 to $20 $18.0
   Comparable pricing Discount factor 91% 
    
CDOs and CLOs $40,818
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 20% 
      
     Constant default rate 2% to 12% 3%
Collateralized debt obligations $33,406
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 10% to 20% 19%
  
     Constant default rate 2% to 8% 3%  
     Loss severity 25% to 30% 27%
  
     Loss severity 25% to 70% 30%  
     Discount rate/yield 11% to 21% 15%
  
     Yield 5% to 22% 17%   Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 4% to 45% 27%
        
Residential mortgage-backed securities $63,308
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 0% to 50% 15% $33,032
 Discounted cash flows Cumulative loss rate 0% to 30% 14%
  
     Constant default rate 1% to 50% 5%  
     Duration (years) 3 to 17 7
  
     Loss severity 15% to 85% 45%  
     Discount rate/yield 5% to 10% 8%
  
     Yield 1% to 9% 5%    
    
Commercial mortgage-backed securities $24,983
 Discounted cash flows Yield 7% to 17% 11% $16,263
 Discounted cash flows Cumulative loss rate 15% to 35% 25%
  
     Cumulative loss rate 1% to 71% 17%  
     Duration (years) 1 to 5 3
       Discount rate/yield 5% to 45% 12%
    
Other asset-backed securities $21,571
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 0% to 30% 17% $43,349
 Discounted cash flows Cumulative loss rate 0% to 24% 19%
  
     Duration (years) 1 to 11 2
  
     Constant default rate 0% to 30% 10%  
     Discount rate/yield 4% to 18% 12%
  
     Loss severity 0% to 100% 67%   Market approach Price $100 
  
     Yield 3% to 22% 11%   Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 30% 
        
Loans and other receivables $103,059
 Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $99 
 $46,309
 Market approach EBITDA (a) multiple 1.6 
  
 Market approach Discount rate/yield 2% to 10% 8%   Price $42 to $100 $79.0
  
 Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 6% to 100% 56%   Estimated recovery percentage 35% 
      
 Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 13% to 40% 31%
   Price $66 
    
Derivatives $16,311
        
 $6,860
        
Total return swaps   Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $86 to $100 $95.0
Unfunded commitments       Market approach Price $92 to $98 $96.0
Credit default swaps  
     Market approach Credit spread 290 bps 
  
     Market approach Credit spread 265 bps 
Interest rate swaps       Market approach Credit spread 670 bps to 800 bps 710 bps
       Market approach Credit spread 800 bps 
Commodity forwards       Present value  Average silver production tons per day 783 
        
Investments at fair value  
        
  
        
Private equity securities $30,196
 Market approach Transaction level $74 
 $97,527
 Market approach Transaction level $3 to $250 $110.0
   Enterprise value $5,200,000 
   Discount rate 15% to 30% 23%
   Discount rate 15% to 30% 23%    
    
Investment in FXCM  
 ��      
  
        
Term loan $209,400
 Discounted cash flows Term based on the pay off 0 months to 1.0 year 0.7 years $129,050
 Discounted cash flows Term based on the pay off 0 months to .5 years 0.3 years
Rights 299,000
 Option pricing model Volatility 85% 
 $508,400
        
        
Trading Liabilities 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Valuation
 Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 Input/Range 
Weighted
Average
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Valuation
 Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 Input/Range 
Weighted
Average
Loans $4,967
 Market approach Estimated recovery percentage 35% 
    
Derivatives $20,735
        
 $9,882
        
Equity options   Option model Volatility 45% 
   Option model/default rate     Default probability 0% 
   Default rate     Default probability 0% 
Unfunded commitments  
 Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $99 
   Market approach Price $92 to $98 $93.0
   Market approach Discount rate/yield 4% to 52% 48%
Total return swaps   Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $86 to $100 $95.0
Variable funding note swaps  
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 20% 
  
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 20% 
  
     Constant default rate 2% 
  
     Constant default rate 2% 
  
     Loss severity 25% 
  
     Loss severity 25% 
  
     Yield 13% 
  
     Discount rate/yield 21% 
Foreign exchange forwards       Market approach Credit spread 500 bps 
    
Loans $1,896
 Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 14% 


December 31, 2015
December 31, 2016December 31, 2016
Financial Instruments Owned 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Valuation
 Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 Input/Range 
Weighted
Average
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Valuation
 Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 Input/Range 
Weighted
Average
Corporate equity securities $20,285
       $19,799
      
Non-exchange traded securities  
 Market approach EBITDA (a) multiple 4.4 
   Market approach Underlying stock price $3 to $75 $15.0
  
 Transaction level $1 
   Comparable pricing Underlying stock price $218 
   Underlying stock price $5 to $102 $19.0   Comparable asset price $11 
   Present value Average silver production (tons per day) 666 
    
Corporate debt securities $20,257
 Convertible bond model Discount rate/yield 86% 
 $25,005
 Convertible bond model Discount rate/yield 9% 
   Market approach Transaction level $59 
   Volatility 40% 
Collateralized debt obligations $49,923
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 5% to 20% 13%
   Market approach Transaction level $30 
    
CDOs and CLOs $33,016
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 10% to 20% 19%
  
     Constant default rate 2% to 4% 2%
  
     Loss severity 25% to 70% 40%
  
     Constant default rate 2% to 8% 2%  
     Yield 7% to 17% 12%
  
     Loss severity 25% to 90% 52%   Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 28% to 38% 31%
  
     Yield 6% to 13% 10%    
Residential mortgage-backed securities $70,263
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 0% to 50% 13% $38,772
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 0% to 11% 5%
  
     Constant default rate 1% to 9% 3%  
     Constant default rate 1% to 7% 3%
  
     Loss severity 25% to 70% 39%  
     Loss severity 35% to 100% 62%
  
     Yield 1% to 9% 6%  
     Yield 2% to 10% 6%
    
Commercial mortgage-backed securities $14,326
 Discounted cash flows Yield 7% to 30% 16% $20,580
 Discounted cash flows Yield 6% to 11% 8%
  
     Cumulative loss rate 2% to 63% 23%  
     Cumulative loss rate 5% to 95% 39%
    
Other asset-backed securities $21,463
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 6% to 8% 7% $40,911
 Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 4% to 20% 14%
  
     Constant default rate 0% to 31% 13%
  
     Constant default rate 3% to 5% 4%  
     Loss severity 0% to 100% 90%
  
     Loss severity 55% to 75% 62%  
     Yield 4% to 17% 15%
  
     Yield 7% to 22% 18%   Market approach Price $72 
   Over-collateralization Over-collateralization percentage 117% to 125% 118%    
Loans and other receivables $161,470
 Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $99 to $100 $99.7 $54,347
 Market approach Discount rate/yield 2% to 4% 3%
  
 Market approach Yield 2% to 17% 12%  
     EBITDA (a) multiple 3.3 
  
     EBITDA (a) multiple 10.0 
   Transaction level $0.42 
  
 Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 6% to 100% 83%   Present value Average silver production (tons per day) 666 
  
 Scenario analysis Estimated recovery percentage 6% to 50% 37%
    
Derivatives $19,785
        
 $6,429
        
Commodity forwards  
 Market approach Discount rate/yield 47% 
Equity swaps  
 Comparable pricing Comparable asset price $102 
Credit default swaps       Market approach Credit spread 265 bps 
   Transaction level $9,500,000 
    
Unfunded commitment  
 Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $100 
       Market approach Credit spread 298 bps 
Total return swap   Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $91.7 to $92.4 $92.1
Investments at fair value  
        
  
        
Private equity securities $29,940
 Market approach Transaction level $64 
 $67,383
 Market approach Transaction level $250 
   Enterprise value $5,200,000 
   Price $25,815,720 
   Discount rate 15% to 30% 23%   Discount rate 15% to 30% 23%
    
Investment in FXCM  
        
  
        
Term loan $203,700
 Discounted cash flows Term based on the pay off 0 months to 1.0 year 0.4 years $164,500
 Discounted cash flows Term based on the pay off 0 months to .5 years 0.4 years
Rights 422,000
 Option pricing model Volatility 110% 
 $625,700
        
  
    
  
Trading Liabilities 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Valuation
 Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 Input/Range 
Weighted
Average
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Valuation
 Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 Input/Range 
Weighted
Average
Derivatives $19,543
        
 $9,870
        
Equity options  
 Option model Volatility 45% 
  
 Option model Volatility 45% 
   Default rate     Default probability 0% 
   Default rate     Default probability 0% 
Equity swaps   Comparable pricing Comparable asset price $102 
Unfunded commitments  
 Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $79 to $100 $82.6   Market approach Discount rate/yield 4% 
Variable funding note swaps   Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 20% 
   Market approach Discount rate/yield 3% to 10% 10% 

     Constant default rate 2% 
   Discounted cash flows Constant prepayment rate 20% 
       Loss severity 25% ��
       Constant default rate 2% 
       Yield 16% 
       Loss severity 25% 
       Yield 11% 
Total return swap   Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $91.7 to $92.4 $92.1
Loans $10,469
 Comparable pricing Comparable loan price $100 
(a)Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”).



The fair values of certain Level 3 assets and liabilities that were determined based on third-party pricing information, unadjusted past transaction prices, reported net asset value or a percentage of the reported enterprise fair value are excluded from the above table.  At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, asset exclusions consisted of $290.5$231.6 million and $280.6$325.0 million, respectively, primarily comprised of certain corporate equity and debt securities, investments at fair value, private equity securities, derivative contracts, collateralized debt obligations, sovereign obligationsmunicipal securities, non-exchange traded securities, CDOs and certainCLOs and loans and other receivables.  At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, liability exclusions consisted of $0.5$0.9 million and $0.6$1.6 million, respectively, of certainother secured financings, commercial mortgage-backed securities, loans and corporate debt and equity securities and other secured financings.securities.

Sensitivity of Fair Values to Changes in Significant Unobservable InputsInputs
For recurring fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in significant unobservable inputs and interrelationships between those unobservable inputs (if any) are described below:
Loans and other receivables, corporate debt securities, unfunded commitments, corporate equityNon-exchange traded securities and total returnequity swaps using comparable pricing valuation techniques. A significant increase (decrease) in the comparable loan, bond price orasset and underlying stock price in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
Corporate debt securities using a convertible bond model. A significant increase (decrease) in the bond discount rate/yield would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in volatility or estimated recovery percentage would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
Non-exchange traded securities, corporate debt securities, loans and other receivables, unfunded commitments, commodity forwards, credit default swaps, interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forwards andother asset-backed securities, private equity securities and loans using a market approach valuation technique. A significant increase (decrease) in the EBITDA or other multiples in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in the discount rate/yield of a corporate debt security, loan and other receivable or certain derivatives would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in the transaction level of a private equity security, corporate debt security or loan and other receivable or commodity forward would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in the enterprise value of a private equity security would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in the underlying stock price of the non-exchange traded securities would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in the credit spread of certain derivatives would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in the price of the private equity securities, non-exchange traded securities, corporate debt securities, other asset-backed securities, loans and other receivables or certain derivatives would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in the estimated recovery rates of the cash flow outcomes underlying the loans and other receivables would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
Loans and other receivables, CDOs and corporate debtCLOs and other asset-backed securities using scenario analysis. A significant increase (decrease) in the possible recovery rates of the cash flow outcomes underlying the investment would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement for the financial instrument. A significant increase (decrease) in the price of loan and other receivables would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
Collateralized debt obligations,CDOs and CLOs, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities and variable funding notes and unfunded commitments using a discounted cash flow valuation technique. A significant increase (decrease) in isolation in the constant default rate, and loss severitiesseverity or cumulative loss rate would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. The impact of changes in the constant prepayment rate and duration would have differing impacts depending on the capital structure and type of the security. A significant increase (decrease) in the loan or bonddiscount rate/security yield would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Certain other asset-backed securities using an over-collateralization model. A significant increase (decrease) in the over-collateralization percentage would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
Derivative equity options using an option model.  A significant increase (decrease) in volatility would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
Derivative equity options using a default rate model.  A significant increase (decrease) in default probability would result in a significantly higher (lower)lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Derivative commodity forwardsNon-exchange traded securities and loans and other receivables using a present value model. A significant increase (decrease) in average silver production would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
Investment in FXCM term loan using a discounted cash flow valuation technique and an option pricing model.technique.  A significant increase (decrease) in term based on the time to pay off the loan would result in a higher (lower) fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in volatility or time to liquidity event would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.



Fair Value Option Election
We have elected the fair value option for all loans and loan commitments made by Jefferies capital markets businesses.  These loans and loan commitments include loans entered into by Jefferies investment bankingInvestment Banking division in connection with client bridge financing and loan syndications, loans purchased by Jefferies leveraged credit trading desk as part of its bank loan trading activities and mortgage and consumer loan commitments, purchases and fundings in connection with mortgage-backedmortgage- and other asset-backed securitization activities.  Loans and loan commitments originated or purchased by Jefferies leveraged credit and mortgage-backed businesses are managed on a fair value


basis.  Loans are included in Trading assets and loan commitments are included in Trading liabilities.  The fair value option election is not applied to loans made to affiliate entities as such loans are entered into as part of ongoing, strategic business ventures.  Loans to affiliate entities are included withinin Loans to and investments in associated companies on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and are accounted for on an amortized cost basis.  We haveJefferies has also elected the fair value option for Jefferiescertain of its structured notes which are managed by Jefferies capital markets businessesbusiness and are included in Long-term debt on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. We haveJefferies has elected the fair value option for certain financial instruments held by Jefferiesits subsidiaries as the investments are risk managed on a fair value basis.  The fair value option has also been elected for certain secured financings that arise in connection with Jefferies securitization activities and other structured financings.  Other secured financings, receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations, receivables from customers of securities operations, payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations and payables to customers of securities operations, are accounted for at cost plus accrued interest rather than at fair value; however, the recorded amounts approximate fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature.
The following is a summary of Jefferies gains (losses) due to changes in instrument specific credit risk on loans, other receivables and debt instruments and gains (losses) due to other changes in fair value on long-term debt measured at fair value under the fair value option for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Financial Instruments Owned:              
Loans and other receivables$(10,564) $(5,294) $(24,901) $(2,377)$(4,282) $(10,564) $(11,094) $(24,901)
              
Financial Instruments Sold: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Loans$407
 $110
 $405
 $238
$(1,734) $407
 $(1,761) $405
Loan commitments$1,173
 $5,544
 $(2,573) $(1,622)$3,332
 $1,173
 $4,203
 $(2,573)
              
Long-term Debt: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Changes in instrument specific credit risk (1)$(3,453) $
 $(3,755) $
$(3,757) $(3,453) $(19,797) $(3,755)
Other changes in fair value (2)$3,489
 $
 $10,305
 $
$1,516
 $3,893
 $4,933
 $10,751

(1) Changes in instrument-specificinstrument specific credit risk related to structured notes are included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)., net of tax.
(2) Other changes in fair value include $3.9 million and $10.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively,are principally included within Principal transactions revenues and $0.4 million and $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, included within Interest expense onin the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following is a summary of the amount by which contractual principal exceeds fair value for loans and other receivables and long-term debt measured at fair value under the fair value option (in thousands):
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
   June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Financial Instruments Owned:      
Loans and other receivables (1)$416,434
 $408,369
$649,320
 $1,325,938
Loans and other receivables on nonaccrual status (1) (2)$143,620
 $54,652
Loans and other receivables on nonaccrual status and/or greater than 90 days past due (1) (2)$170,969
 $205,746
Long-term Debt$7,072
 $
$5,116
 $20,202

(1)Interest income is recognized separately from other changes in fair value and is included within Interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)Amounts include all loans and other receivables greater than 90 days past due of $42.9$68.2 million and $29.7$64.6 million at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.


The aggregate fair value of Jefferies loans and other receivables on nonaccrual status and/or greater than 90 days or more past due was $51.8$36.2 million and $307.5$29.8 million at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively, which includes loans and other receivables greater than 90 days past due of $23.3$28.5 million and $11.3$18.9 million at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.



We haveJefferies has elected the fair value option for Jefferiesits investment in KCG Holdings, Inc. ("KCG").  The change in the fair value of this investment waswere gains of $95.8 million and $55.8 million and $20.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $17.7$91.2 million and $55.0$18.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Jefferies has also separately entered into securities lending transactions with KCG in the normal course of its capital markets activities. The balances of Securities borrowed and 2015, respectively.Securities loaned were $3.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively, at June 30, 2017, and $9.2 million and $9.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2016. In April 2017, Virtu Financial agreed to acquire KCG at a price of $20.00 per share in cash and the transaction closed July 20, 2017.

As of June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, we owned approximately 46.6 million common shares of HRG, representing approximately 23% of HRG’s outstanding common shares, which are accounted for under the fair value option. The shares are included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at fair value of $639.8$825.3 million and $631.9$725.1 million at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.  The shares were acquired at an aggregate cost of $475.6 million.  The change in the fair value of our investment in HRG aggregated $(75.0) million and $(9.3) million and $24.2 million, respectively, duringfor the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and 2015, respectively,$100.2 million and $7.9 million and $(54.1) million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  As reported in its Form 10-Q, for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2015,2016, HRG's revenues were $2,405.7 million and $2,476.7 million, respectively; net income from continuing operations was $5.0 million and $73.0 million, respectively; net income was $209.4 million and $22.9 million, respectively; and net income (loss) attributable to HRG was $130.1 million and $(58.6) million, respectively. We currently have two directors on HRG’s board.board, including our Chairman who serves as HRG's Chairman and CEO. 
We believe accounting for these investments at fair value better reflects the economics of these investments, and quoted market prices for these investments provides an objectively determined fair value at each balance sheet date.  Our investment in HomeFed is the only other investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting that is also a publicly traded company for which we did not elect the fair value option.  HomeFed’s common stock is not listed on any stock exchange, and price information for the common stock is not regularly quoted on any automated quotation system.  It is traded in the over-the-counter market with high and low bid prices published by the NASD OTC Bulletin Board Service; however, trading volume is minimal.  For these reasons, we did not elect the fair value option for HomeFed.
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value

Certain of our financial instruments are not carried at fair value but are recorded at amounts that approximate fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature and generally negligible credit risk. These financial assets include Cash and cash equivalents and Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations and would generally be presented in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations includes U.S. treasury securities with a fair value of $99.8 million and $99.9 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. See Note 22 for additional information related to financial instruments not measured at fair value.
Note 4.  Derivative Financial Instruments

Off-Balance Sheet Risk
Jefferies has contractual commitments arising in the ordinary course of business for securities loaned or purchased under agreements to resell, repurchase agreements, future purchases and sales of foreign currencies, securities transactions on a when-issued basis and underwriting.  Each of these financial instruments and activities contains varying degrees of off-balance sheet risk whereby the fair values of the securities underlying the financial instruments may be in excess of, or less than, the contract amount.  The settlement of these transactions is not expected to have a significantmaterial effect upon our consolidated financial statements.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative activities are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in Trading assets and Trading liabilities, net of cash paid or received under credit support agreements and on a net counterparty basis when a legallegally enforceable right to offset exists under a master netting agreement.  Net realized and unrealized gains and losses are primarily recognized in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on a trade date basis and as a component of cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  Acting in a trading capacity,Predominantly, Jefferies and our Leucadia Asset Management businesses may enter into derivative transactions to satisfy the needs of its clients and to manage its own exposure to market and credit risks resulting from its trading activities. In addition, Jefferies applies hedge accounting to an interest rate swap that has been designated


as a fair value hedge of the changes in fair value due to the benchmark interest rate for certain fixed rate senior long-term debt. See Notes 3 and 2120 for additional disclosures about derivative financial instruments.
Derivatives are subject to various risks similar to other financial instruments, including market, credit and operational risk. The risks of derivatives should not be viewed in isolation, but rather should be considered on an aggregate basis along with our other trading-related activities.  Jefferies manages the risks associated with derivatives on an aggregate basis along with the risks associated with proprietary trading as part of its firm wide risk management policies.
In connection with Jefferies derivative activities, Jefferies may enter into International Swaps and Derivative Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) master netting agreements andor similar agreements with counterparties.  These agreements provide Jefferies with the ability to offset a counterparty’s rights and obligations, request additional collateral when necessary or liquidate the collateral in the event of counterparty default.  See Note 10 for additional information with respect to financial statement offsetting.


The following tables present the fair value and related number of derivative contracts categorized by type of derivative contract as reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016.  The fair value of assets/liabilities related to derivative contracts represents our receivable/payable for derivative financial instruments, gross of counterparty netting and cash collateral received and pledgedpledged. The following tables also provide information regarding: 1) the extent to which, under enforceable master netting arrangements, such balances are presented net in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as appropriate under U.S. GAAP and 2) the extent to which other rights of setoff associated with these arrangements exist and could have an effect on our financial position (in thousands, except contract amounts):
 Assets Liabilities
 Fair Value 
Number of
Contracts
 Fair Value 
Number of
Contracts
June 30, 2016       
Interest rate contracts$4,011,520
 76,709
 $3,963,945
 98,886
Foreign exchange contracts398,657
 8,533
 417,400
 7,926
Equity contracts916,766
 3,252,725
 1,098,276
 2,792,838
Commodity contracts10,397
 2,784
 865
 1,687
Credit contracts: centrally cleared swaps7,594
 94
 7,219
 12
Credit contracts: other credit derivatives16,930
 82
 37,268
 95
Total5,361,864
  
 5,524,973
  
Counterparty/cash-collateral netting(5,030,887)  
 (5,118,214)  
Total per Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition$330,977
  
 $406,759
  
        
December 31, 2015       
Interest rate contracts$2,910,093
 56,748
 $2,849,958
 74,904
Foreign exchange contracts (1)453,527
 8,089
 466,021
 7,376
Equity contracts1,017,611
 3,057,754
 1,094,597
 2,947,416
Commodity contracts (1)27,590
 2,896
 5,510
 2,001
Credit contracts: centrally cleared swaps2,447
 299
 841
 44
Credit contracts: other credit derivatives16,977
 100
 59,314
 135
Total4,428,245
  
 4,476,241
  
Counterparty/cash-collateral netting(4,165,446)  
 (4,257,998)  
Total per Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition$262,799
  
 $218,243
  
 Assets Liabilities
 Fair Value 
Number of
Contracts
 Fair Value 
Number of
Contracts
June 30, 2017       
Derivatives designated as accounting hedges - interest rate contracts$10,448
 1
 $
 
        
Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges:       
Interest rate contracts$2,233,762
 22,891
 $2,151,955
 52,954
Foreign exchange contracts295,195
 6,185
 293,593
 6,234
Equity contracts470,327
 2,028,244
 817,737
 1,724,541
Commodity contracts5,924
 8,482
 6,447
 8,681
Credit contracts50,921
 209
 54,998
 214
Total3,056,129
  
 3,324,730
  
Counterparty/cash-collateral netting (1)(2,873,083)  
 (2,860,565)  
Total derivatives not designated as accounting hedges$183,046
  
 $464,165
  
        
Total per Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition (2)$193,494
   $464,165
  
        
December 31, 2016       
Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges:       
Interest rate contracts$3,282,245
 29,032
 $3,159,457
 34,845
Foreign exchange contracts529,669
 7,826
 516,869
 8,319
Equity contracts786,987
 2,843,329
 1,169,201
 2,414,715
Commodity contracts1,906
 2,766
 6,430
 7,289
Credit contracts26,269
 311
 28,065
 20,084
Total4,627,076
  
 4,880,022
  
Counterparty/cash-collateral netting (1)(4,255,998)  
 (4,229,213)  
Total per Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition (2)$371,078
  
 $650,809
  

(1)Commodity contracts increased in assets by a fair value of $19.3 million and by 29 contracts and in liabilities by a fair value of $4.6 million and by 28 contracts with corresponding decreases in foreign exchange contracts from those amounts previously reported to correct for the classification of certain contracts. The total amount of contracts remained unchanged.
(1) Amounts netted include both netting by counterparty and for cash collateral paid or received.
(2) We have not received or pledged additional collateral under master netting agreements and/or other credit support agreements that is eligible to be offset beyond what has been offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.



The following table provides information related to gains (losses) recognized in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on a fair value hedge (in thousands):
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
  
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Interest rate swaps$12,352
 $
 $7,743
 $
Long-term debt(10,295) 
 (4,890) 
Total$2,057
 $
 $2,853
 $

The following table presents unrealized and realized gains (losses) on derivative contracts as reflectedwhich are primarily recognized in Principal transactions revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, which are utilized in connection with our client activities and our economic risk management activities for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2016
2015 2016 20152017
2016 2017 2016
Interest rate contracts$(5,877) $18,064
 $(74,390) $(24,728)$362
 $(5,877) $10,040
 $(74,390)
Foreign exchange contracts4,067
 8,352
 4,903
 23,524
357
 4,067
 2,860
 4,903
Equity contracts(97,570) (111,682) (321,852) (40,641)26,918
 (97,570) (151,704) (321,852)
Commodity contracts(3,155) 5,746
 (2,426) 20,237
(8,791) (3,155) (1,543) (2,426)
Credit contracts10,779
 9,805
 (196) 3,763
3,888
 10,779
 14,080
 (196)
Total$(91,756) $(69,715) $(393,961) $(17,845)$22,734
 $(91,756) $(126,267) $(393,961)


The net gains (losses) on derivative contracts in the table above are one of a number of activities comprising Jefferies business activities and are before consideration of economic hedging transactions, which generally offset the net gains (losses) included above. Jefferies substantially mitigates its exposure to market risk on its cash instruments through derivative contracts, which generally provide offsetting revenues, and Jefferies manages the risk associated with these contracts in the context of its overall risk management framework.

OTC Derivatives.  The following tables set forth by remaining contract maturity the fair value of OTC derivative assets and liabilities as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 20162017 (in thousands):
OTC Derivative Assets (1) (2) (3)
0-12 Months 1-5 Years 
Greater Than
5 Years
 
Cross-
Maturity
Netting (4)
 TotalOTC Derivative Assets (1) (2) (3)
         0-12 Months 1-5 Years 
Greater Than
5 Years
 
Cross-
Maturity
Netting (4)
 Total
Commodity swaps, options and forwards$1,654
 $8,002
 $
 $
 $9,656
$881
 $689
 $
 $
 $1,570
Equity swaps and options33,631
 2,646
 
 
 36,277
4,049
 4,275
 173
 
 8,497
Credit default swaps
 6,362
 1,009
 (1,194) 6,177
3,671
 1,515
 10,562
 (164) 15,584
Total return swaps22,128
 5,101
 
 (635) 26,594
20,455
 2,652
 262
 (822) 22,547
Foreign currency forwards, swaps and options86,700
 12,391
 
 (5,083) 94,008
67,899
 6,873
 
 (2,998) 71,774
Interest rate swaps, options and forwards55,585
 215,033
 59,686
 (101,651) 228,653
36,082
 164,435
 103,571
 (65,569) 238,519
Total$199,698
 $249,535
 $60,695
 $(108,563) 401,365
$133,037
 $180,439
 $114,568
 $(69,553) 358,491
Cross product counterparty netting 
  
  
  
 (1,148) 
  
  
  
 (12,314)
 
  
  
  
  
Total OTC derivative assets included in Trading assets 
  
  
  
 $400,217
 
  
  
  
 $346,177

(1)At June 30, 2016,2017, we held exchange traded derivative assets and other credit agreements with a fair value of $53.2$13.9 million, which are not included in this table.
(2)OTC derivative assets in the table above are gross of collateral received.  OTC derivative assets are recorded net of collateral received in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.  At June 30, 20162017, cash collateral received was $139.5 million.
(3)Derivative fair values include counterparty netting within product category.
(4)Amounts represent the netting of receivable balances with payable balances for the same counterparty within product category across maturity categories.
 OTC Derivative Liabilities (1) (2) (3)
 0-12 Months 1-5 Years 
Greater Than
5 Years
 
Cross-Maturity
Netting (4)
 Total
Commodity swaps, options and forwards$
 $
 $
 $
 $
Equity swaps and options3,957
 18,813
 
 
 22,770
Credit default swaps
 2,851
 11,461
 (1,194) 13,118
Total return swaps8,721
 2,738
 
 (635) 10,824
Foreign currency forwards, swaps and options109,643
 8,191
 
 (5,083) 112,751
Fixed income forwards2,053
 1,207
 
 
 3,260
Interest rate swaps, options and forwards33,749
 100,594
 153,026
 (101,651) 185,718
Total$158,123
 $134,394
 $164,487
 $(108,563) 348,441
Cross product counterparty netting 
  
  
  
 (1,148)
  
  
  
  
  
Total OTC derivative liabilities included in Trading liabilities 
  
  
  
 $347,293
(1)At June 30, 2016, we held exchange traded derivative liabilities and other credit agreements with a fair value of $270.4 million, which are not included in this table.
(2)OTC derivative liabilities in the table above are gross of collateral pledged. OTC derivative liabilities are recorded net of collateral pledged in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.  At June 30, 2016, cash collateral pledged was $226.8$166.6 million.
(3)Derivative fair values include counterparty netting within product category.
(4)Amounts represent the netting of receivable balances with payable balances for the same counterparty within product category across maturity categories.



 OTC Derivative Liabilities (1) (2) (3)
 0-12 Months 1-5 Years 
Greater Than
5 Years
 
Cross-Maturity
Netting (4)
 Total
Commodity swaps, options and forwards$1,021
 $
 $
 $
 $1,021
Equity swaps and options13,419
 19,142
 3,087
 
 35,648
Credit default swaps1,986
 12,843
 2,651
 (164) 17,316
Total return swaps18,801
 4,075
 203
 (822) 22,257
Foreign currency forwards, swaps and options70,140
 3,065
 
 (2,998) 70,207
Fixed income forwards1,687
 
 
 
 1,687
Interest rate swaps, options and forwards33,981
 92,311
 86,507
 (65,569) 147,230
Total$141,035
 $131,436
 $92,448
 $(69,553) 295,366
Cross product counterparty netting 
  
  
  
 (12,314)
Total OTC derivative liabilities included in Trading liabilities 
  
  
  
 $283,052
(1)At June 30, 2017, we held exchange traded derivative liabilities and other credit agreements with a fair value of $335.2 million, which are not included in this table.
(2)OTC derivative liabilities in the table above are gross of collateral pledged. OTC derivative liabilities are recorded net of collateral pledged in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.  At June 30, 2017, cash collateral pledged was $154.1 million.
(3)Derivative fair values include counterparty netting within product category.
(4)Amounts represent the netting of receivable balances with payable balances for the same counterparty within product category across maturity categories.

At June 30, 2016,2017, the counterparty credit quality with respect to the fair value of our OTC derivative assets was as follows (in thousands):
Counterparty credit quality (1):  
A- or higher$182,327
$156,240
BBB- to BBB+54,977
56,371
BB+ or lower101,674
74,164
Unrated61,239
59,402
Total$400,217
$346,177
 
(1)We utilizeJefferies utilizes internal credit ratings determined by the Jefferies Risk Management department.  Credit ratings determined by Risk Management use methodologies that produce ratings generally consistent with those produced by external rating agencies.

Contingent Features

Certain of Jefferies derivative instruments contain provisions that require their debt to maintain an investment grade credit rating from each of the major credit rating agencies.  If Jefferies debt were to fall below investment grade, it would be in violation of these provisions and the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment or demand immediate and ongoing full overnight collateralization on Jefferies derivative instruments in liability positions.  The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with such credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a liability position at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 is $64.6$122.5 million and $114.5$70.6 million, respectively, for which Jefferies has posted collateral of $58.6$80.9 million and $97.2$44.4 million, respectively, in the normal course of business.  If the credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements were triggered on June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Jefferies would have been required to post an additional $2.9$40.7 million and $19.7$26.1 million, respectively, of collateral to its counterparties.

Other Derivatives

National Beef uses futures contracts in order to reduce its exposure associated with entering into firm commitments to purchase live cattle at prices determined prior to the delivery of the cattle as well as firm commitments to sell certain beef products at sales prices determined prior to shipment. National Beef accounts for the futures contracts at fair value. Firm commitments for sales are treated as normal sales and therefore not marked to market. Certain firm commitments to purchase cattle, are marked to market when a price has been agreed upon, otherwise they are treated as normal purchases and, therefore, not marked to market. The gains


and losses associated with the change in fair value of the futures contracts and offsetting gains and losses associated with changes in the market value of certain of the firm purchase commitments are recorded to income and expense in the period of change.

Vitesse Energy uses swaps and call and put options in order to reduce exposure to future oil price fluctuations. Vitesse Energy accounts for the derivative instruments at fair value. The gains and losses associated with the change in fair value of the derivatives are recorded in income.


Note 5.  Collateralized Transactions
Jefferies enters into secured borrowing and lending arrangements to obtain collateral necessary to effect settlement, finance trading asset inventory positions, meet customer needs or re-lend as part of dealer operations.  Jefferies monitors the fair value of the securities loaned and borrowed on a daily basis as compared with the related payable or receivable, and requests additional collateral or returns excess collateral, as appropriate.  Jefferies pledges financial instruments as collateral under repurchase agreements, securities lending agreements and other secured arrangements, including clearing arrangements.  Jefferies agreements with counterparties generally contain contractual provisions allowing the counterparty the right to sell or repledge the collateral.  Pledged securities owned that can be sold or repledged by the counterparty are included withinin Financial instruments owned and noted parenthetically as Securities pledged on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.


The following tables set forth the carrying value of securities lending arrangements and repurchase agreements by class of collateral pledged (in thousands):
  At June 30, 2016
Collateral Pledged Securities Lending Arrangements Repurchase Agreements Total
Corporate equity securities $2,396,444
 $143,342
 $2,539,786
Corporate debt securities 548,786
 1,719,727
 2,268,513
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities 
 2,104,182
 2,104,182
U.S. government and federal agency securities 4,036
 8,657,742
 8,661,778
Municipal securities 
 481,383
 481,383
Sovereign securities 
 2,645,390
 2,645,390
Loans and other receivables 
 500,131
 500,131
Total $2,949,266
 $16,251,897
 $19,201,163
  At December 31, 2015
Collateral Pledged Securities Lending Arrangements Repurchase Agreements Total
Corporate equity securities $2,200,273
 $271,519
 $2,471,792
Corporate debt securities 779,044
 1,721,583
 2,500,627
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities 
 3,537,812
 3,537,812
U.S. government and federal agency securities 34,983
 12,003,521
 12,038,504
Municipal securities 
 357,350
 357,350
Sovereign securities 
 1,804,103
 1,804,103
Loans and other receivables 
 462,534
 462,534
Total $3,014,300
 $20,158,422

$23,172,722

The following tables set forth the carrying value of securities lending arrangements and repurchase agreements by remaining contractual maturity (in thousands):
  At June 30, 2016
  Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 Days 30 to 90 Days Greater than 90 Days Total
Securities lending arrangements $1,695,657
 $71,233
 $1,182,376
 $
 $2,949,266
Repurchase agreements 7,587,482
 4,479,366
 2,011,057
 2,173,992
 16,251,897
Total $9,283,139
 $4,550,599
 $3,193,433
 $2,173,992
 $19,201,163

Collateral Pledged Securities Lending Arrangements Repurchase Agreements Total
June 30, 2017      
Corporate equity securities $2,862,228
 $217,080
 $3,079,308
Corporate debt securities 572,028
 2,135,355
 2,707,383
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities 
 2,612,660
 2,612,660
U.S. government and federal agency securities 12,597
 9,315,643
 9,328,240
Municipal securities 
 398,605
 398,605
Sovereign obligations 
 2,032,359
 2,032,359
Loans and other receivables 
 605,630
 605,630
Total $3,446,853
 $17,317,332
 $20,764,185
       
December 31, 2016      
Corporate equity securities $2,046,243
 $66,291
 $2,112,534
Corporate debt securities 731,276
 1,907,888
 2,639,164
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities 
 2,171,480
 2,171,480
U.S. government and federal agency securities 41,613
 9,232,624
 9,274,237
Municipal securities 
 553,010
 553,010
Sovereign obligations 
 2,625,079
 2,625,079
Loans and other receivables 
 455,960
 455,960
Total $2,819,132
 $17,012,332
 $19,831,464
 At December 31, 2015 Contractual Maturity
 Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 Days 30 to 90 Days Greater than 90 Days Total Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 Days 30 to 90 Days Greater than 90 Days Total
June 30, 2017          
Securities lending arrangements $1,522,475
 $
 $973,201
 $518,624
 $3,014,300
 $2,247,140
 $37,112
 $693,014
 $469,587
 $3,446,853
Repurchase agreements 7,848,231
 5,218,059
 5,291,729
 1,800,403
 20,158,422
 9,215,374
 3,994,002
 2,666,364
 1,441,592
 17,317,332
Total $9,370,706
 $5,218,059
 $6,264,930
 $2,319,027
 $23,172,722
 $11,462,514
 $4,031,114
 $3,359,378
 $1,911,179
 $20,764,185
          
December 31, 2016          
Securities lending arrangements $2,131,891
 $39,673
 $104,516
 $543,052
 $2,819,132
Repurchase agreements 9,147,176
 2,008,119
 3,809,533
 2,047,504
 17,012,332
Total $11,279,067
 $2,047,792
 $3,914,049
 $2,590,556
 $19,831,464



Jefferies receives securities as collateral under resale agreements, securities borrowing transactions and customer margin loans.  Jefferies also receives securities as collateral in connection with securities-for-securities transactions in which it is the lender of securities.  In many instances, Jefferies is permitted by contract or custom to rehypothecate the securities received as collateral.  These securities may be used to secure repurchase agreements, enter into securities lending transactions, satisfy margin requirements on derivative transactions or cover short positions.  At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the approximate fair value of securities received as collateral by Jefferies that may be sold or repledged was $24.7$26.0 billion and $26.2$25.5 billion, respectively.  A substantial portion of these securities have been sold or repledged.




Note 6.  Securitization Activities
Jefferies engages in securitization activities related to corporate loans, commercial mortgage loans, consumer loans and mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities.  In securitization transactions, Jefferies transfers assets to special purpose entities ("SPEs") and acts as the placement or structuring agent for the beneficial interests sold to investors by the SPE.  A significant portion of the securitization transactions are securitization of assets issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies.  These SPEs generally meet the criteria of variable interest entities;VIEs; however, the SPEs are generally not consolidated as Jefferies is not considered the primary beneficiary for these SPEs. 
Jefferies accounts for securitization transactions as sales provided it has relinquished control over the transferred assets.  Transferred assets are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reflected in Principal transactions revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations prior to the identification and isolation for securitization.  Subsequently, revenues recognized upon securitization are reflected as net underwriting revenues.  Jefferies generally receives cash proceeds in connection with the transfer of assets to an SPE.  Jefferies may, however, have continuing involvement with the transferred assets, which is limited to retaining one or more tranches of the securitization (primarily senior and subordinated debt securities in the form of mortgage- and other asset-backed securities or collateralized loan obligations)CLOs), which are included withinin Trading assets and are generally initially categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.  Jefferies applies fair value accounting to the securities. If Jefferies has not relinquished control over the transferred assets, the assets continue to be recognized in Trading assets and a corresponding liability is recognized in Other secured financings.  The related liabilities do not have recourse to Jefferies general credit.
The following table presents activity related to ourJefferies securitizations that were accounted for as sales in which weit had continuing involvement during the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 (in millions):
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015 2016 2015For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
       2017
2016 2017 2016
Transferred assets$1,183.9
 $1,490.6
 $3,132.8
 $3,053.5
$715.1
 $1,183.9
 $1,668.6
 $3,132.8
Proceeds on new securitizations1,184.6
 1,527.1
 3,147.3
 3,091.6
$723.6
 $1,184.6
 $1,686.1
 $3,147.3
Cash flows received on retained interests13.1
 12.2
 22.5
 19.0
$8.2
 $13.1
 $14.6
 $22.5

Jefferies has no explicit or implicit arrangements to provide additional financial support to these SPEs, has no liabilities related to these SPEs and has no outstanding derivative contracts executed in connection with these securitizationssecuritization activities at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016.

The following table summarizes ourJefferies retained interests in SPEs where Jefferiesit transferred assets and has continuing involvement and received sale accounting treatment (in millions):
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Securitization Type
Total
Assets
 
Retained
Interests
 
Total
Assets
 
Retained
Interests
Total
Assets
 
Retained
Interests
 
Total
Assets
 
Retained
Interests
U.S. government agency residential mortgage-backed securities$16,082.4
 $76.0
 $10,901.9
 $203.6
$4,930.1
 $8.6
 $7,584.9
 $31.0
U.S. government agency commercial mortgage-backed securities3,159.2
 19.0
 2,313.4
 87.2
$2,292.5
 $33.8
 $1,806.3
 $29.6
Collateralized loan obligations4,219.9
 50.9
 4,538.4
 51.5
CLOs$2,759.5
 $7.1
 $4,102.2
 $37.0
Consumer and other loans757.1
 33.8
 655.0
 31.0
$365.3
 $67.4
 $395.7
 $25.3
Total assets represent the unpaid principal amount of assets in the SPEs in which Jefferies has continuing involvement and are presented solely to provide information regarding the size of the transactiontransactions and the size of the underlying assets supporting its retained interests, and are not considered representative of the risk of potential loss.  Assets retained in connection with a securitization transaction represent the fair value of the securities of one or more tranches issued by an SPE, including senior and subordinated tranches.  Jefferies risk of loss is limited to this fair value amount which is included withinin total Trading assets in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.


Although not obligated, in connection with secondary market-making activities Jefferies may make a market in the securities issued by these SPEs.  In these market-making transactions, Jefferies buys these securities from and sells these securities to investors.  Securities purchased through these market-making activities are not considered to be continuing involvement in these SPEs, although the securities are included in Trading assets.SPEs.  To the extent Jefferies purchased securities through these market-making activities and Jefferies is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity,VIE, these securities are


included in agency and non-agency mortgage- and asset-backed securitizations in the nonconsolidated variable interest entitiesVIEs section presented in Note 8.
Foursight Capital also utilized SPEs to securitize automobile loans receivable.  These SPEs are variable interest entitiesVIEs and our subsidiary is the primary beneficiary; the related assets and the secured borrowings are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.  These secured borrowings do not have recourse to our subsidiary’s general credit. See Note 8 for further information on securitization activities and variable interest entities.VIEs.

Note 7.  Available for Sale Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of investments classified as available for sale at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 are as follows (in thousands):

Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair
Value
June 30, 2016       
June 30, 2017       
Bonds and notes:       
U.S. government securities$169,365
 $5
 $54
 $169,316
Residential mortgage-backed securities32,714
 191
 80
 32,825
Commercial mortgage-backed securities8,895
 62
 10
 8,947
Other asset-backed securities30,608
 112
 13
 30,707
Total fixed maturities241,582
 370
 157
 241,795
       
Equity securities: 
  
  
  
Common stocks: 
  
  
  
Banks, trusts and insurance companies35,071
 23,699
 
 58,770
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other17,946
 17,544
 
 35,490
Total equity securities53,017
 41,243
 
 94,260
       
$294,599
 $41,613
 $157
 $336,055
       
December 31, 2016 
  
  
  
Bonds and notes:        
  
  
  
U.S. government securities$240,552
 $144
 $
 $240,696
$174,938
 $8
 $13
 $174,933
Residential mortgage-backed securities28,251
 96
 205
 28,142
19,129
 108
 104
 19,133
Commercial mortgage-backed securities4,135
 
 44
 4,091
8,275
 64
 2
 8,337
Other asset-backed securities18,945
 119
 5
 19,059
18,918
 124
 
 19,042
All other corporates2,526
 4
 
 2,530
180
 
 1
 179
Total fixed maturities294,409
 363
 254
 294,518
221,440
 304
 120
 221,624
              
Equity securities: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Common stocks: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Banks, trusts and insurance companies35,071
 8,279
 
 43,350
35,071
 15,115
 
 50,186
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other17,946
 8,330
 
 26,276
17,946
 11,293
 
 29,239
Total equity securities53,017
 16,609
 
 69,626
53,017
 26,408
 
 79,425
              
$347,426
 $16,972
 $254
 $364,144
$274,457
 $26,712
 $120
 $301,049
       
December 31, 2015 
  
  
  
Bonds and notes: 
  
  
  
U.S. government securities$63,968
 $2
 $25
 $63,945
Residential mortgage-backed securities23,033
 308
 101
 23,240
Commercial mortgage-backed securities2,392
 
 18
 2,374
Other asset-backed securities39,633
 
 160
 39,473
All other corporates4,794
 7
 57
 4,744
Total fixed maturities133,820
 317
 361
 133,776
       
Equity securities: 
  
  
  
Common stocks: 
  
  
  
Banks, trusts and insurance companies35,071
 10,201
 
 45,272
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other17,946
 10,361
 
 28,307
Total equity securities53,017
 20,562
 
 73,579
       
$186,837
 $20,879
 $361
 $207,355



The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments classified as available for sale at June 30, 2016,2017, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities are likely to differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Due within one year$242,572
 $242,715
$169,365
 $169,316
Due after one year through five years506
 511

 
243,078
 243,226
169,365
 169,316
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities51,331
 51,292
72,217
 72,479
$294,409
 $294,518
$241,582
 $241,795

At June 30, 2016,2017, the unrealized losses on investments which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer were not significant.

Note 8.  Variable Interest Entities
Variable interest entities ("VIEs")VIEs are entities in which equity investors lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  VIEs are consolidated by the primary beneficiary.  The primary beneficiary is the party who has both the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity.
Our variable interests in VIEs include debt and equity interests, an equity interestinterests in an associated company,companies, commitments, guarantees and certain fees.  Our involvement with VIEs arises primarily from the following activities, of Jefferies, but also includes other activities discussed below:
Purchases of securities in connection with our trading and secondary market makingmarket-making activities,
Retained interests held as a result of securitization activities, including the resecuritization of mortgage- and other asset-backed securities and the securitization of commercial mortgage, corporate and consumer loans,
Acting as placement agent and/or underwriter in connection with client-sponsored securitizations,
Financing of agency and non-agency mortgage- and other asset-backed securities,
Real estate investments,
Warehousing funding arrangements for client-sponsored consumer loan vehicles and collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”)CLOs through participation certificates and revolving loan and note commitments, and
Loans to, investments in and fees from various investment fund vehicles.
We determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE upon our initial involvement with the VIE and we reassess whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE on an ongoing basis.  Our determination of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE is based upon the facts and circumstances for each VIE and requires significant judgment.  Our considerations in determining the VIE’s most significant activities and whether we have power to direct those activities include, but are not limited to, the VIE’s purpose and design and the risks passed through to investors, the voting interests of the VIE, management, service and/or other agreements of the VIE, involvement in the VIE’s initial design and the existence of explicit or implicit financial guarantees.  In situations where we have determined that the power over the VIE’s significant activities is shared, we assess whether we are the party with the power over the most significant activities.  If we are the party with the power over the most significant activities, we meet the "power" criteria of the primary beneficiary.  If we do not have the power over the most significant activities or we determine that decisions require consent of each sharing party, we do not meet the "power" criteria of the primary beneficiary.
We assess our variable interests in a VIE both individually and in aggregate to determine whether we have an obligation to absorb losses of or a right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.  The determination of whether our variable interest is significant to the VIE requires significant judgment.  In determining the significance of our variable interest, we consider the terms, characteristics and size of the variable interests, the design and characteristics of the VIE, our involvement in the VIE and our market-making activities related to the variable interests.



Consolidated VIEs

The following tables presenttable presents information about the assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs, which are presented withinin our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in the respective asset and liability categories, as of June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 (in millions):. The assets and liabilities in the table below are presented prior to consolidation and thus a portion of these assets and liabilities are eliminated in consolidation.
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Securitization Vehicles Real Estate Investment Vehicle Airplane Financing Vehicle Securitization VehiclesJune 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
      Securitization Vehicles Real Estate Investment Vehicles Securitization Vehicles Real Estate Investment Vehicles
Cash$4.6
 $1.9
 $
 $1.1
$8.4
 $1.3
 $18.4
 $2.2
Financial instruments owned79.0
 
 
 68.3
36.3
 
 86.6
 
Securities purchased under agreement to resell (1)672.5
 
 
 717.3
370.3
 
 733.5
 
Aircraft (2)
 
 27.0
 
Receivables337.1
 126.1
 
 149.8
391.6
 270.0
 277.7
 296.9
Loans to and investments in associated companies
 106.4
 
 

 118.9
 
 108.7
Other17.7
 9.2
 
 8.8
21.3
 6.8
 14.5
 10.8
Total assets$1,110.9
 $243.6
 $27.0
 $945.3
$827.9
 $397.0
 $1,130.7
 $418.6
              
Other secured financings (3)$1,084.3
 $
 $
 $930.8
Other secured financings (2)$781.1
 $
 $1,083.8
 $
Long-term debt
 104.5
 21.6
 

 213.4
 24.1
 243.9
Other26.0
 3.4
 4.5
 14.5
Other (3)48.5
 9.3
 22.3
 11.7
Total liabilities$1,110.3
 $107.9
 $26.1
 $945.3
$829.6
 $222.7
 $1,130.2
 $255.6
              
Noncontrolling interests$
 $82.7
 $
 $
$
 $104.9
 $
 $98.7

(1)Securities purchased under agreement to resell represent an amount due under a collateralized transaction on a related consolidated entity, which is eliminated in consolidation.
(2)Aircraft is included within Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
(3)Approximately $246.6$38.9 million and $22.1$57.6 million of the secured financing represents an amount held by Jefferies in inventory and eliminated in consolidation at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.
(3)
Includes $40.8 million and $20.0 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, of intercompany payables that are eliminated in consolidation.

Securitization Vehicles.  Jefferies is the primary beneficiary of mortgage-backed financing vehicles to which Jefferies sells agency and non-agency residential and commercial mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities pursuant to the terms of a master repurchase agreement.  Jefferies manages the assets within these vehicles.  Jefferies variable interests in these vehicles consist of its collateral margin maintenance obligations under the master repurchase agreement and retained interests in securities issued.  The assets of these VIEs consist of reverse repurchase agreements, which are available for the benefit of the vehicle’s debt holders.  The creditors of these VIEs do not have recourse to Jefferies general credit and each such VIE’s assets are not available to satisfy any other debt.

Jefferies is also the primary beneficiary of securitization vehicles associated with their financing of consumer and small business loans. In the creation of the securitization vehicles, Jefferies was involved in the decisions made during the establishment and design of the entities and holds variable interests consisting of the securities retained that could potentially be significant.  The assets of the VIEs consist of the small business loans and term loans backed by consumer installment receivables, which are available for the benefit of the vehicles' beneficial interest holders.  The creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to Jefferies general credit and the assets of the VIEs are not available to satisfy any other debt.

Jefferies is also the primary beneficiary of mortgage-backed financing vehicles to which Jefferies sells agency and non-agency residential and commercial mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities pursuant to the terms of a master repurchase agreement.  Jefferies manages the assets within these vehicles.  Jefferies variable interests in these vehicles consist of its collateral margin maintenance obligations under the master repurchase agreement and retained interests in securities issued.  The assets of these VIEs consist of reverse repurchase agreements, which are available for the benefit of the vehicle’s debt holders.  The creditors of these VIEs do not have recourse to Jefferies general credit and each such VIE’s assets are not available to satisfy any other debt.

At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Foursight Capital is the primary beneficiary of SPEs it utilized to securitize automobile loans receivable.  Foursight Capital acts as the servicer for which it receives a fee, and owns an equity interest in the SPEs.  The notes issued by the SPEs are secured solely by the assets of the SPEs and do not have recourse to our Foursight Capital’s general credit and the assets of the VIEs are not available to satisfy any other debt. During the three months ended June 30, 2016,2017, a pool of automobile loan receivables aggregating $228.3$186.5 million was securitized by Foursight Capital in connection with a secured borrowing offering. The majority of the proceeds from issuance of the secured borrowing were used to pay down Foursight Capital’s two credit facilities.



Real Estate Investment Vehicle.Vehicles. 54 Madison, which we consolidate through our control of the 54 Madison investment committee, has real estate investments in which it is the primary beneficiary. 54 Madison was involved in the decisions made during the


establishment and design of the investment entities. 54 Madison variable interests consist of its investment in and management of the assets within these entities. The assets of these VIEs consist primarily of financing note receivables and investments in associated companies, which are available for the benefit of the VIEs' debt holders. The debt holders of these VIEs have recourse to 54 Madison's general credit and the assets of the VIEs are not available to satisfy any other debt.

Aircraft Financing Vehicle. Jefferies is the primary beneficiary of a secured financing vehicle associated with the purchase and lease of aircraft. Jefferies is the owner participant and maintains an equity interest in the vehicle and was involved in the decisions made during the purchase of the aircraft and the establishment of the terms of the leases. The assets of the VIE primarily consist of the aircraft and related operating leases, which are available for the benefit of the vehicle's unrelated third party debt holders. The creditors of the VIE do not have recourse to Jefferies general credit and the VIE's assets are not available to satisfy any other debt.

Nonconsolidated VIEs

The following tables present information about our variable interests in nonconsolidated VIEs as of June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 (in millions):
Financial Statement
Carrying Amount
 
Maximum
Exposure to Loss
 VIE Assets
Financial Statement
Carrying Amount
 
Maximum
Exposure to Loss
 VIE Assets
Assets Liabilities    Assets Liabilities 
  
June 30, 2016       
Collateralized loan obligations$61.7
 $5.8
 $449.0
 $5,273.1
June 30, 2017       
CLOs$26.8
 $1.0
 $804.8
 $2,914.5
Consumer loan vehicles166.6
 
 716.5
 1,027.3
154.2
 
 567.3
 1,533.7
Related party private equity vehicles32.0
 0.1
 58.1
 137.2
28.0
 
 50.7
 103.2
Real estate investment vehicle89.0
 
 100.5
 97.7
Real estate investment vehicles98.6
 
 110.4
 110.2
Other private investment vehicles90.1
 
 92.9
 4,050.5
89.1
 
 99.2
 4,612.2
Total$439.4
 $5.9
 $1,417.0
 $10,585.8
$396.7
 $1.0
 $1,632.4
 $9,273.8
              
December 31, 2015 
  
  
  
Collateralized loan obligations$73.6
 $0.2
 $458.1
 $6,368.7
December 31, 2016 
  
  
  
CLOs$264.7
 $4.8
 $930.0
 $4,472.9
Consumer loan vehicles188.3
 
 845.8
 1,133.0
90.3
 
 219.6
 985.5
Related party private equity vehicles39.3
 
 65.8
 168.2
37.6
 
 63.6
 155.6
Real estate investment vehicles90.3
 
 101.8
 85.6
Other private investment vehicles88.0
 
 91.4
 4,846.1
84.0
 
 95.8
 4,529.7
Total$389.2
 $0.2
 $1,461.1
 $12,516.0
$566.9
 $4.8
 $1,410.8
 $10,229.3

Our maximum exposure to loss often differs from the carrying value of the variable interests.  The maximum exposure to loss is dependent on the nature of the variable interests in the VIEs and is limited to the notional amounts of certain loan and equity commitments and guarantees.  Our maximum exposure to loss does not include the offsetting benefit of any financial instruments that may be utilized to hedge the risks associated with its variable interests and is not reduced by the amount of collateral held as part of a transaction with a VIE.
Collateralized Loan Obligations. Assets collateralizing the CLOs include bank loans, participation interests and sub-investment grade and senior secured U.S. loans.  Jefferies underwrites securities issued in CLO transactions on behalf of sponsors and provides advisory services to the sponsors.  Jefferies may also sell corporate loans to the CLOs.  Jefferies variable interests in connection with collateralized loan obligationsCLOs where it has been involved in providing underwriting and/or advisory services consist of the following:
Forward sale agreements whereby Jefferies commits to sell, at a fixed price, corporate loans and ownership interests in an entity holding such corporate loans to CLOs,
Warehouse funding arrangements in the form of participation interests in corporate loans held by CLOs and commitments to fund such participation interests,
Trading positions in securities issued in a CLO transaction,
Investments in variable funding notes issued by CLOs, and
A guarantee to a CLO managed by Jefferies Finance, whereby Jefferies guarantees certain of the obligations of Jefferies Finance to the CLO.



In addition, Jefferies owns variable interests in CLOs previously managed by Jefferies.  These variable interests consist of debt securities and a right to a portion of the CLOs’ management and incentive fees.  Jefferies exposure to loss from these CLOs is limited to its investments in the debt securities held.  Management and incentives fees are accrued as the amounts become realizable.  These CLOs represent interests in assets consisting primarily of senior secured loans, unsecured loans and high yield bonds.

Consumer Loan Vehicles. Jefferies provides financing and lending related services to certain client-sponsored VIEs in the form of revolving funding note agreements, revolving credit facilities and forward purchase agreements.  The underlying assets, which are collateralizing the vehicles, are primarily comprisedcomposed of unsecured consumer and small business loans.  In addition, Jefferies may provide structuring and advisory services and act as an underwriter or placement agent for securities issued by the vehicles.  Jefferies does not control the activities of these entities.



Related Party Private Equity Vehicles. Jefferies has committed to invest equity in private equity funds (the "JCP Funds") managed by Jefferies Capital Partners, LLC (the "JCP Manager"). Additionally, Jefferies has committed to invest equity in the general partners of the JCP Funds (the "JCP General Partners") and the JCP Manager. Jefferies variable interests in the JCP Funds, JCP General Partners and JCP Manager (collectively, the "JCP Entities") consist of equity interests which,that, in total, provide Jefferies with limited and general partner investment returns of the JCP Funds, a portion of the carried interest earned by the JCP General Partners and a portion of the management fees earned by the JCP Manager. Jefferies total equity commitment in the JCP Entities iswas $148.1 million, of which $124.9$125.4 million and $124.6$125.1 million washad been funded as of June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. The carrying value of Jefferies equity investments in the JCP Entities was $32.0$28.0 million and $39.3$37.6 million at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. Jefferies exposure to loss is limited to the total of its carrying value and unfunded equity commitment. The assets of the JCP Entities primarily consist of private equity and equity related investments.

Jefferies has also provided a guarantee of a portion of Energy Partners I, LP's obligations under a credit agreement.agreement (“Energy Partners Credit Agreement”). Energy Partners I, LP, is a private equity fund owned and managed by certain of our employees. The maximum exposure to loss of the guarantee was $3.0 million and $3.0 million as of June 30, 2016 andat December 31, 2015, respectively.2016. Energy Partners I, LP has assets consisting primarily of debt and equity investments. The Energy Partners Credit Agreement was terminated in April 2017.

Real Estate Investment Vehicle.Vehicles. In the first quarter of 2016, 54 Madison has committed to invest $98.0$108.0 million in a real estate investment vehicle,vehicles, of which $86.5$96.3 million was funded as of June 30, 2016.2017. 54 Madison's maximum exposure to loss is limited to its carrying value and unfunded equity commitment. 54 Madison is not the primary beneficiary of the investment vehiclevehicles as it does not have the power to control the most important activities of the VIE.VIEs. The assets of the VIEVIEs consist primarily of an investmentinvestments in a real estate project.projects.

Other Private Investment Vehicles.  We had commitments to invest $102.9$98.1 million and $76.4$111.4 million as of June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively, in various other private investment vehicles, of which $98.6$88.0 million and $73.0$99.6 million was funded as of June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. The carrying amount of our equity investment was $90.1$89.1 million and $88.0$84.0 million at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.  Our exposure to loss is limited to the total of our carrying value and unfunded equity commitment.  These private investment vehicles have assets primarily consisting of private and public equity investments, debt instruments and various oil and gas assets.

Mortgage- and Other Asset-Backed Securitization Vehicles. In connection with Jefferies secondary trading and market-making activities, Jefferies buys and sells agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities, which are issued by third party securitization SPEs and are generally considered variable interests in VIEs.  Securities issued by securitization SPEs are backed by residential mortgage loans, U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage loans, collateralized debt obligationsCDOs and CLOs and other consumer loans, such as installment receivables, auto loans and student loans.  These securities are accounted for at fair value and included in Trading assets in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.  Jefferies has no other involvement with the related SPEs and therefore does not consolidate these entities.

Jefferies also engages in underwriting, placement and structuring activities for third-party-sponsored securitization trusts generally through agency (Fannie Mae, (FNMA ("Fannie Mae"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac and Mac") or GNMA ("Ginnie Mae)Mae")) or non-agency sponsorednon-agency-sponsored SPEs and may purchase loans or mortgage-backed securities from third parties that are subsequently transferred into the securitization trusts.  The securitizations are backed by residential and commercial mortgage, home equity and auto loans.  Jefferies does not consolidate agency sponsoredagency-sponsored securitizations as it does not have the power to direct the activities of the SPEs that most significantly impact their economic performance.  Further, Jefferies is not the servicer of non-agency sponsorednon-agency-sponsored securitizations and therefore does not have power to direct the most significant activities of the SPEs and accordingly, does not consolidate these entities.  Jefferies may retain unsold senior and/or subordinated interests at the time of securitization in the form of securities issued by the SPEs.

Jefferies transfers existing securities, typically mortgage-backed securities, into resecuritization vehicles.  These transactions in which debt securities are transferred to a VIE in exchange for new beneficial interests occur in connection with both agency and non-agency sponsorednon-agency-sponsored VIEs.  The consolidation analysis is largely dependent on Jefferies role and interest in the resecuritization


trusts.  Most resecuritizations in which Jefferies is involved are in connection with investors seeking securities with specific risk and return characteristics.  As such, we haveJefferies has concluded that the decision-making power is shared between Jefferies and the investor(s), considering the joint efforts involved in structuring the trust and selecting the underlying assets as well as the level of security interests the investor(s) hold in the SPE; therefore, Jefferies does not consolidate the resecuritization VIEs.

At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Jefferies held $1,647.7$1,713.3 million and $3,359.1$1,002.2 million of agency mortgage-backed securities, respectively, and $527.0$248.8 million and $630.5$439.4 million of non-agency mortgage- and other asset-backed securities, respectively, as a result of its secondary trading and market-making activities, underwriting, placement and structuring activities and resecuritization activities.  Jefferies maximum exposure to loss on these securities is limited to the carrying value of its


investments in these securities.  Mortgage- and other asset-backed securitization vehicles discussed within this section are not included in the above table containing information about ourJefferies variable interests in nonconsolidated VIEs.

We also have a variable interest in a nonconsolidated VIE consisting of our equity interest in an associated company, Golden Queen.  See Note 9 for further discussion.

In addition, at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we have a variable interest in a nonconsolidated VIE consisting of our senior secured term loan receivable with rights withand equity interest in FXCM.  See NoteNotes 3 and 9 for further discussion.



Note 9.  Loans to and Investments in Associated Companies

A summary of Loans to and investments in associated companies accounted for under the equity method of accounting during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 is as follows (in thousands):

 Jefferies Finance Jefferies LoanCore Berkadia Garcadia Companies Linkem HomeFed Golden Queen (1) 54 Madison (2) Other Total
                    
Loans to and investments in associated companies as of December 31, 2014$508,891
 $258,947
 $208,511
 $167,939
 $159,054
 $271,782
 $103,598
 $
 $33,846
 $1,712,568
2015 Activity:                   
Income (losses) related to associated companies
 
 52,076
 31,134
 (9,142) (3,052) (999) 
 241
 70,258
Income (losses) related to associated companies classified as other revenues31,531
 18,094
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (479) 49,146
Contributions to (distributions from) associated companies, net(40,500) (36,126) (50,152) (29,859) 6,931
 
 12,500
 
 561
 (136,645)
Other, including foreign exchange and unrealized gain (losses)1
 
 (3,432) 
 (10,577) 
 
 
 153
 (13,855)
Loans to and investments in associated companies as of June 30, 2015$499,923
 $240,915
 $207,003
 $169,214
 $146,266
 $268,730
 $115,099
 $
 $34,322
 $1,681,472
                    
Loans to and investments in associated companies as of December 31, 2015$528,575
 $288,741
 $190,986
 $172,660
 $150,149
 $275,378
 $114,323
 $
 $36,557
 $1,757,369
2016 Activity:                   
Income (losses) related to associated companies
 
 33,452
 29,268
 (14,873) 22,346
 (1,664) 2,483
 930
 71,942
Income (losses) related to associated companies classified as other revenues(38,481) 8,014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (785) (31,252)
Contributions to (distributions from) associated companies, net(19,300) (138,622) (40,748) (14,777) 33,297
 
 
 115,499
 19
 (64,632)
Other, including foreign exchange and unrealized gain (losses)
 
 207
 
 3,462
 
 
 3,642
 (3,401) 3,910
Loans to and investments in associated companies as of June 30, 2016$470,794
 $158,133
 $183,897
 $187,151
 $172,035
 $297,724
 $112,659
 $121,624
 $33,320
 $1,737,337


 Loans to and investments in associated companies as of January 1, Income (losses) related to associated companies Income (losses) related to associated companies classified as other revenues Contributions to (distributions from) associated companies, net Other, including foreign exchange and unrealized gains (losses) Loans to and investments in associated companies as of June 30,
            
2017           
Jefferies Finance$490,464
 $
 $50,176
 $
 $
 $540,640
Jefferies LoanCore154,731
 
 6,374
 56,950
 
 218,055
Berkadia184,443
 33,140
 
 (4,567) 32
 213,048
FXCM336,258
 (162,015) 
 
 87
 174,330
Garcadia Companies185,815
 25,971
 
 (29,407) 
 182,379
Linkem154,000
 (17,024) 
 31,996
 22,765
 191,737
HomeFed302,231
 9,684
 
 31,316
 
 343,231
Golden Queen (1)111,302
 (1,709) 
 (53) 
 109,540
54 Madison (2)161,400
 (4,164) 
 26,281
 
 183,517
Other44,454
 1,647
 (2,055) 38,900
 
 82,946
Total$2,125,098
 $(114,470) $54,495
 $151,416
 $22,884
 $2,239,423
            
2016           
Jefferies Finance$528,575
 $
 $(38,481) $(19,300) $
 $470,794
Jefferies LoanCore288,741
 
 8,014
 (138,622) 
 158,133
Berkadia190,986
 33,452
 
 (40,748) 207
 183,897
Garcadia Companies172,660
 29,268
 
 (14,777) 
 187,151
Linkem150,149
 (14,873) 
 33,297
 3,462
 172,035
HomeFed275,378
 22,346
 
 
 
 297,724
Golden Queen114,323
 (1,664) 
 
 
 112,659
54 Madison
 2,483
 
 115,499
 3,642
 121,624
Other36,557
 930
 (785) 19
 (3,401) 33,320
Total$1,757,369
 $71,942
 $(31,252) $(64,632) $3,910
 $1,737,337

(1)At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the balance reflects $33.2$32.3 million and $33.7$32.8 million, respectively, related to a noncontrolling interest.
(2)At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the balance reflects $72.4$107.7 million and $95.3 million, respectively, related to noncontrolling interests.


Income (losses) related to associated companies includes the following for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Berkadia$20,398
 $19,733
 $33,452
 $52,076
$16,186
 $20,398
 $33,140
 $33,452
FXCM(12,115) 
 (162,015) 
Garcadia companies13,941
 15,881
 29,268
 31,134
12,677
 13,941
 25,971
 29,268
Linkem(6,673) (4,354) (14,873) (9,142)(8,876) (6,673) (17,024) (14,873)
HomeFed23,634
 (954) 22,346
 (3,052)9,348
 23,634
 9,684
 22,346
Golden Queen(412) (1,309) (1,709) (1,664)
54 Madison1,256
 
 2,483
 
(3,556) 1,256
 (4,164) 2,483
Golden Queen(1,309) (712) (1,664) (999)
Other643
 213
 930
 241
852
 643
 1,647
 930
       
Total$51,890
 $29,807
 $71,942
 $70,258
$14,104
 $51,890
 $(114,470) $71,942

Income (losses) related to associated companies classified as Other revenues includes the following for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Jefferies Finance$(15,675) $20,220
 $(38,481) $31,531
$25,211
 $(15,675) $50,176
 $(38,481)
Jefferies LoanCore8,201
 8,236
 8,014
 18,094
4,042
 8,201
 6,374
 8,014
Other(362) 1
 (785) (479)(1,021) (362) (2,055) (785)
       
Total$(7,836) $28,457
 $(31,252) $49,146
$28,232
 $(7,836) $54,495
 $(31,252)

Jefferies Finance

In October 2004, Jefferies entered intoFinance, a joint venture entity pursuant to an agreement with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual"Company(“MassMutual”) and Babson Capital ManagementBarings, LLC, to form Jefferies Finance, a joint venture entity.  Jefferies Finance is a commercial finance company whose primary focus is the origination and syndication of senior secured debt to middle market and growth companies in the form of term and revolving loans. Loans are originated primarily through the investment banking efforts of Jefferies. Jefferies Finance may also originate other debt products such as second lien term, bridge and mezzanine loans, as well as related equity co‑investments.co-investments. Jefferies Finance also purchases syndicated loans in the secondary market.market and acts as an investment advisor for various loan funds.

At June 30, 2017, Jefferies and MassMutual each havehad equity commitments to Jefferies Finance of $600.0 million.  At June 30, 2016, approximately $497.42017, $516.9 million of Jefferies commitment was funded.  The investment commitment is scheduled to matureexpire on March 1, 20172018 with automatic one year extensions subject toabsent a 60 day60-day termination notice by either party. In July 2017, the Jefferies equity commitment to Jefferies Finance was increased by $150.0 million to $750.0 million, of which Jefferies contributed $74.8 million in July 2017.

In addition, Jefferies and MassMutual have entered into a Secured Revolving Credit Facility, to be funded equally, to support loan underwritings by Jefferies Finance.  The Secured Revolving Credit Facility bears interest based on the interest rates of the related Jefferies Finance underwritten loans and is secured by the underlying loans funded by the proceeds of the facility.  The total Secured Revolving Credit Facility is for a total committed amount of $500.0 million at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016.  Advances are shared equally between Jefferies and MassMutual.  The facility is scheduled to mature on March 1, 20172018 with automatic one year extensions subject toabsent a 60 day60-day termination notice by either party.  At both June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015, $0.0 and $19.3 million, respectively,2016, none of Jefferies $250.0 million commitments werecommitment was funded.

Jefferies engages in debt capital markets transactions with Jefferies Finance related to the originations and syndications of loans by Jefferies Finance.  In connection with such transactions,services, Jefferies earned fees of $3.7$73.1 million and $39.9$3.7 million during the three months ended June


30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $23.1$139.3 million and $55.5$23.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, which are recognized in Investment banking revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  In addition, Jefferies paid fees to Jefferies Finance in respect of certain loans originated by Jefferies Finance of $1.6$0.4 million and $0.9$1.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $1.6$2.5 million and $1.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, which are recognized within Selling, general and other expenses in the Consolidated StatementsStatement of Operations.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015,
Jefferies actedacts as a placement agent in connection with severalfor CLOs managed by Jefferies Finance, for which Jefferies recognized fees of $3.1$1.2 million and $3.1$3.9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, which are included in Investment banking revenues in the Consolidated StatementsStatement of Operations.  At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Jefferies held securities issued by the CLOs managed by Jefferies Finance, which are included withinin Trading assets, and provided a guarantee, whereby Jefferies is required to make certain payments to a CLO in the event Jefferies Finance is unable to meet its obligations to the CLO.  Additionally, Jefferies has entered into participation agreements and derivative contracts with Jefferies Finance whose underlying is based onupon certain securities issued by the CLO. Jefferies recognized revenue of $1.3 million during six months ended June 30, 2016 relatingGains (losses) related to the derivative contracts. Jefferies acted as underwriter in connection with senior notes issued by Jefferies Finance, for which Jefferies recognized underwriting fees of $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015.contracts were not material.

Under a service agreement, Jefferies charged Jefferies Finance $7.5$9.3 million and $7.1$7.5 million for services provided during the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $28.6$29.5 million and $34.9$28.6 million for services provided during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.  ReceivablesAt June 30, 2017, Jefferies had a receivable from Jefferies Finance, included withinin Other assets in the Consolidated StatementsStatement of Financial Condition, were $2.4 million and $7.8 million at June 30, 2016 andof $16.5 million. At December 31, 2015, respectively.2016, Jefferies had a payable to Jefferies Finance, included in Payables, expense accruals and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, of $5.8 million.

Jefferies LoanCore

In February 2011, Jefferies entered intoLoanCore, a commercial real estate finance company, is a joint venture agreement with the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, ("GIC") and LoanCore, LLC and formed Jefferies LoanCore, a commercial real estate finance company.  In the first quarter of 2016, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a 24% equity interest in Jefferiesand LoanCore, through a direct acquisition from the GIC.LLC. Jefferies LoanCore originates and purchases commercial real estate loans throughout the U.S. with the support of the investment banking and securitization capabilities of Jefferies and the real estate and mortgage investment expertise of the GIC and LoanCore, LLC.  During the second quarter of 2016,Europe.  Jefferies LoanCore aggregate equity commitments were reduced from $600.0commitment was $400.0 million to $400.0 million.at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.  At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Jefferies had funded $78.3$141.0 million and $207.4$70.1 million, respectively, of each of its $194.0 million and $291.0 million equity commitments, respectively,commitment, and has a 48.5% voting interest in Jefferies LoanCore.
Jefferies LoanCore has entered into master repurchase agreements with Jefferies. Jefferies recognized interest income and fees related to these agreements of $2.3 million and $5.1 million, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively. Amounts for the 2017 periods were not material. In connection with such master repurchase agreements, at December 31, 2016, Jefferies had securities purchased with agreements to resell from Jefferies LoanCore of $68.1 million.
Jefferies also enters into OTC foreign exchange contracts with Jefferies LoanCore. In connection with these contracts, Jefferies had $4.8 million and $8.3 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, recorded in Payables, expense accruals and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Berkadia

Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC is a commercial mortgage banking and servicing joint venture formed in 2009 with Berkshire Hathaway.  We and Berkshire Hathaway each contributed $217.2 million of equity capital to the joint venture and each have a 50% equity interest in Berkadia.  Through June 30, 2016,2017, cumulative cash distributions received by Leucadia from this investment aggregated $434.6$499.2 million.  Berkadia originates commercial/multifamily real estate loans that are sold to U.S. government agencies, and originates and brokers commercial/multifamily mortgage loans which are not part of government agency programs.  Berkadia is an investment sales advisor focused on the multifamily industry. Berkadia is a servicer of commercial real estate loans in the U.S., performing primary, master and special servicing functions for U.S. government agency programs, commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions, banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions.

Berkadia uses all of the proceeds from the commercial paper sales of an affiliate of Berkadia to fund new mortgage loans, servicer advances, investments and other working capital requirements.  Repayment of the commercial paper is supported by a $2.5$1.5 billion surety policy issued by a Berkshire Hathaway insurance subsidiary and corporate guaranty, and we have agreed to reimburse Berkshire Hathaway for one-half of any losses incurred thereunder.  As of June 30, 2016,2017, the aggregate amount of commercial paper outstanding was $1.47 billion.

FXCM

As discussed more fully in Note 3, at June 30, 2017, Leucadia has a 49.9% common membership interest in FXCM and a senior secured term loan to FXCM due January 2018. On September 1, 2016, we gained the ability to significantly influence FXCM through our common membership interest and our seats on the board of directors. As a result, we classify our equity investment in FXCM in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as Loans to and investments in associated companies. Our term loan remains classified within Trading assets, at fair value. We account for our equity interest in FXCM on a one month lag. We are amortizing our basis difference between the estimated fair value and the underlying book value of FXCM customer relationships, technology, trade name, leases and long-term debt over their respective useful lives.



Based on the February 2017 actions described further in Note 3, we evaluated in the first quarter of 2017 whether our equity method investment was fully recoverable. We engaged an independent valuation firm to assist management in estimating the fair value of FXCM. Our estimate of fair value was based on a discounted cash flow and comparable public company analysis. The result of our analysis indicated that the estimated fair value of our equity interest in FXCM was lower than our carrying value by $130.2 million. We concluded based on the regulatory actions, FXCM's restructuring plan described further in Note 3, investor perception and declines in the trading price of Global Brokerage's common shares and convertible debt, that the decline in fair value of our equity interest was other than temporary. As such, we impaired our equity investment in FXCM in the first quarter of 2017 by $130.2 million.

FXCM is considered a VIE and our term loan and equity interest are variable interests.  We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of FXCM because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact FXCM's performance.  Therefore, we do not consolidate FXCM.
Garcadia
Garcadia is a joint venture between us and Garff Enterprises, Inc. ("Garff") that owns and operates 28 automobile dealerships comprised of domestic and foreign automobile makers.  The Garcadia joint venture agreement specifies that we and Garff shall have equal board representation and equal votes on all matters affecting Garcadia, and that all cash flows from Garcadia will be allocated 65% to us and 35% to Garff, with the exception of one dealership from which we receive 83% of all cash flows and five


four other dealerships from which we receive 71% of all cash flows.  Garcadia’s strategy is to acquire automobile dealerships in primary or secondary market locations meeting its specified return criteria. 
Linkem

We own approximately 42% of the common shares of Linkem, a fixed wireless broadband services provider in Italy.  In addition, we own 5% convertible preferred stock, which is automatically convertible to common shares in 2020. If all of our convertible preferred stock was converted, it would increase our ownership to approximately 56%53% of Linkem’s common equity.equity at June 30, 2017.  The excess of our investment in Linkem’s common shares over our share of underlying book value is being amortized to expense over 12 years.

HomeFed

At June 30, 2016,2017, we own 9,974,22610,838,115 shares of HomeFed’s common stock, representing approximately 65%70% of HomeFed’s outstanding common shares; however, we have agreed to limit our voting rights such that we will not be able to vote more than 45% of HomeFed’s total voting securities voting on any matter, assuming all HomeFed shares not owned by us are voted.  HomeFed develops and owns residential and mixed-use real estate properties.  HomeFed is a public company traded on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board (Symbol: HOFD).  As a result of a 1998 distribution to all of our shareholders, approximately 4.8% of HomeFed is beneficially owned by our Chairman at June 30, 2016.2017.  Our Chairman also serves as HomeFed’s Chairman, and our President is a Director of HomeFed. Since we do not control HomeFed, our investment in HomeFed is accounted for as an investment in an associated company. 

Golden Queen Mining Company

During 2014 and 2015, we invested $83.0 million, net in cash in a limited liability company (Gauss LLC) to partner with the Clay family and Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd., to jointly fund, develop and operate the Soledad Mountain gold and silver mine project.  Previously 100% owned by Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd., the project is a fully-permitted, open pit, heap leach gold and silver project located in Kern County, California, which commenced gold and silver production in March 2016.  In exchange for a noncontrolling ownership interest in Gauss LLC, the Clay family contributed $34.5 million, net in cash.  Gauss LLC invested both our and the Clay family’s net contributions totaling $117.5 million to the joint venture, Golden Queen, in exchange for a 50% ownership interest.  Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. contributed the Soledad Mountain project to the joint venture in exchange for the other 50% interest.

As a result of our consolidating Gauss LLC, our Loans to and investments in associated companies reflects Gauss LLC’s net investment of $117.5 million in the joint venture, which includes both the amount we contributed and the amount contributed by the Clay family.  The joint venture, Golden Queen, is considered a VIE as the voting rights of the investors are not proportional to their obligations to absorb the expected losses and their rights to receive the expected residual returns, given the provision of services to the joint venture by Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd.  Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. has entered into an agreement


with the joint venture for the provision of executive officers, financial, managerial, administrative and other services, and office space and equipment.  We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of the joint venture and are therefore not consolidating its results.

Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with the joint venture is limited to our investment. The excess of Gauss LLC's investment in Golden Queen's underlying book value is being amortized to expense over the estimated life of mine gold and silver sales.

54 Madison

We own approximately 48.1% of 54 Madison, which we consolidate through our control of the 54 Madison investment committee. 54 Madison seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment in real estate development and similar projects. 54 Madison invests both in projects which they consolidate and projects where they have significant influence and utilize the equity method of accounting. During the first six months of 2016,Through June 30, 2017, 54 Madison invested $115.5an aggregate net amount of $183.4 million in projects accounted for under the equity method and $68.9$107.7 million of that was contributed from non-controllingnoncontrolling interests.



Note 10.  Financial Statement Offsetting
In connection with Jefferies derivative activities and securities financing activities, Jefferies may enter into master netting agreements and collateral arrangements with counterparties.  Generally, transactions are executed under standard industry agreements, including, but not limited to: derivative transactions – ISDA master netting agreements; securities lending transactions – master securities lending agreements; and repurchase transactions – master repurchase agreements.  A master agreement creates a single contract under which all transactions between two counterparties are executed allowing for trade aggregation and a single net payment obligation.  Master agreements provide protection in bankruptcy in certain circumstances and, where legally enforceable, enable receivables and payables with the same counterparty to be settled or otherwise eliminated by applying amounts due to a counterparty against all or a portion of an amount due from the counterparty or a third party. In addition, Jefferies may enter into customized bilateral trading agreements and other customer agreements that provide for the netting of receivables and payables with a given counterparty as a single net obligation.
Under Jefferies derivative ISDA master netting agreements, Jefferies typically will also execute credit support annexes, which provide for collateral, either in the form of cash or securities, to be posted by or paid to a counterparty based on the fair value of the derivative receivable or payable based on the rates and parameters established in the credit support annex.  In the event of the counterparty’s default, provisions of the master agreement permit acceleration and termination of all outstanding transactions covered by the agreement such that a single amount is owed by, or to, the non-defaulting party.  In addition, any collateral posted can be applied to the net obligations, with any excess returned; and the collateralized party has a right to liquidate the collateral.  Any residual claim after netting is treated along with other unsecured claims in bankruptcy court.
The conditions supporting the legal right of offset may vary from one legal jurisdiction to another and the enforceability of master netting agreements and bankruptcy laws in certain countries or in certain industries is not free from doubt.  The right of offset is dependent both on contract law under the governing arrangement and consistency with the bankruptcy laws of the jurisdiction where the counterparty is located.  Industry legal opinions with respect to the enforceability of certain standard provisions in respective jurisdictions are relied upon as a part of managing credit risk.  In cases where Jefferies has not determined an agreement to be enforceable, the related amounts are not offset. Master netting agreements are a critical component of Jefferies risk management processes as part of reducing counterparty credit risk and managing liquidity risk.
Jefferies is also a party to clearing agreements with various central clearing parties.  Under these arrangements, the central clearing counterparty facilitates settlement between counterparties based on the net payable owed or receivable due and, with respect to daily settlement, cash is generally only required to be deposited to the extent of the net amount.  In the event of default, a net termination amount is determined based on the market values of all outstanding positions and the clearing organization or clearing member provides for the liquidation and settlement of the net termination amount among all counterparties to the open repurchase and/contracts or securities lending transactions.


The following table provides information regarding derivative contracts, repurchase agreements and securities borrowing and lending arrangements that are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and 1) the extent to which, under enforceable master netting arrangements, such balances are presented net in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as appropriate under GAAP and 2) the extent to which other rights of setoff associated with these arrangements exist and could have an effect on our consolidated financial position.
(In thousands)
Gross
Amounts
 Netting in Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Net Amounts in Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Additional Amounts Available for Setoff (1) Available Collateral (2) Net Amount (3)
Gross
Amounts
 Netting in Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Net Amounts in Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Additional Amounts Available for Setoff (1) Available Collateral (2) Net Amount (3)
Assets at June 30, 2016           
Assets at June 30, 2017           
Derivative contracts$5,361,864
 $(5,030,887) $330,977
 $
 $
 $330,977
$3,066,577
 $(2,873,083) $193,494
 $
 $
 $193,494
Securities borrowing arrangements$7,577,394
 $
 $7,577,394
 $(685,968) $(781,140) $6,110,286
$7,900,395
 $
 $7,900,395
 $(765,075) $(1,291,875) $5,843,445
Reverse repurchase agreements$11,047,565
 $(7,809,376) $3,238,189
 $(231,266) $(2,959,857) $47,066
$13,041,366
 $(8,695,905) $4,345,461
 $(587,698) $(3,698,540) $59,223
                      
Liabilities at June 30, 2016 
  
  
  
  
  
Liabilities at June 30, 2017 
  
  
  
  
  
Derivative contracts$5,524,973
 $(5,118,214) $406,759
 $
 $
 $406,759
$3,324,730
 $(2,860,565) $464,165
 $
 $
 $464,165
Securities lending arrangements$2,949,266
 $
 $2,949,266
 $(685,968) $(2,197,401) $65,897
$3,446,853
 $
 $3,446,853
 $(765,075) $(2,622,311) $59,467
Repurchase agreements$16,251,897
 $(7,809,376) $8,442,521
 $(231,266) $(7,080,017) $1,131,238
$17,317,332
 $(8,695,905) $8,621,427
 $(587,698) $(6,617,668) $1,416,061
                      
Assets at December 31, 2015 
  
  
  
  
  
Assets at December 31, 2016 
  
  
  
  
  
Derivative contracts$4,428,245
 $(4,165,446) $262,799
 $
 $
 $262,799
$4,627,076
 $(4,255,998) $371,078
 $
 $
 $371,078
Securities borrowing arrangements$6,975,136
 $
 $6,975,136
 $(478,991) $(667,099) $5,829,046
$7,743,562
 $
 $7,743,562
 $(710,611) $(647,290) $6,385,661
Reverse repurchase agreements$14,046,300
 $(10,191,554) $3,854,746
 $(83,452) $(3,745,215) $26,079
$14,083,144
 $(10,220,656) $3,862,488
 $(176,275) $(3,591,654) $94,559
                      
Liabilities at December 31, 2015 
  
  
  
  
  
Liabilities at December 31, 2016 
  
  
  
  
  
Derivative contracts$4,476,241
 $(4,257,998) $218,243
 $
 $
 $218,243
$4,880,022
 $(4,229,213) $650,809
 $
 $
 $650,809
Securities lending arrangements$3,014,300
 $
 $3,014,300
 $(478,991) $(2,499,395) $35,914
$2,819,132
 $
 $2,819,132
 $(710,611) $(2,064,299) $44,222
Repurchase agreements$20,158,422
 $(10,191,554) $9,966,868
 $(83,452) $(8,068,468) $1,814,948
$17,012,332
 $(10,220,656) $6,791,676
 $(176,275) $(5,780,909) $834,492

(1)Under master netting agreements with our counterparties, we have the legal right of offset with a counterparty, which incorporates all of the counterparty’s outstanding rights and obligations under the arrangement.  These balances reflect additional credit risk mitigation that is available by a counterparty in the event of a counterparty’s default, but which are not netted in the balance sheet because other provisions of GAAP are not met.  Further, for derivative assets and liabilities, amounts netted include cash collateral paid or received.
(2)Includes securities received or paid under collateral arrangements with counterparties that could be liquidated in the event of a counterparty default and thus offset against a counterparty’s rights and obligations under the respective repurchase agreements or securities borrowing or lending arrangements.
(3)At June 30, 2016,2017, amounts include $6,076.9$5,793.7 million of securities borrowing arrangements, for which we have received securities collateral of $5,916.1$5,620.1 million, and $1,103.0$1,396.9 million of repurchase agreements, for which we have pledged securities collateral of $1,143.7$1,438.0 million, which are subject to master netting agreements but we have not determined the agreements to be legally enforceable.  At December 31, 2015,2016, amounts include $5,796.1$6,337.5 million of securities borrowing arrangements, for which we have received securities collateral of $5,613.3$6,146.0 million, and $1,807.2$810.4 million of repurchase agreements, for which we have pledged securities collateral of $1,875.3$834.2 million, which are subject to master netting agreements but we have not determined the agreements to be legally enforceable.



Note 11.  Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill

A summary of Intangible assets, net and goodwill at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 is as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Indefinite-lived intangibles:      
Exchange and clearing organization membership interests and registrations$10,548
 $11,897
$8,766
 $9,041
      
Amortizable intangibles: 
  
 
  
Customer and other relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $209,093 and $191,761439,998
 456,222
Trademarks and tradename, net of accumulated amortization of $72,398 and $64,052321,081
 330,172
Supply contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $45,714 and $40,684104,281
 109,311
Other, net of accumulated amortization of $5,659 and $5,2167,976
 4,419
Customer and other relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $213,894 and $198,674363,400
 378,136
Trademarks and tradename, net of accumulated amortization of $86,924 and $78,778301,726
 309,382
Supply contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $52,469 and $47,86791,131
 95,733
Other, net of accumulated amortization of $3,398 and $2,9145,188
 5,672
Total intangible assets, net883,884
 912,021
770,211
 797,964
      
Goodwill: 
  
 
  
National Beef14,991
 14,991
14,991
 14,991
Jefferies1,709,478
 1,712,799
1,699,482
 1,696,864
Other operations13,280
 8,551
3,859
 3,859
Total goodwill1,737,749
 1,736,341
1,718,332
 1,715,714
      
Total Intangible assets, net and goodwill$2,621,633
 $2,648,362
$2,488,543
 $2,513,678

Amortization expense on intangible assets was $15.6$14.5 million and $16.2$15.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $31.4$28.2 million and $32.5$31.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.  The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for the intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows:  20162017 (for the remaining six months) - $32.4 million; 2017 - $64.1$30.1 million; 2018 - $64.3$58.5 million; 2019 - $64.1$58.5 million; 2020 - $58.5 million; and 20202021 - $63.9$58.1 million.

Note 12.  Inventory

A summary of inventory at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 which is classified as Other assets is as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
   June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Finished goods$253,632
 $211,426
$246,110
 $243,488
Work in process37,009
 34,091
40,617
 35,714
Raw materials, supplies and other39,477
 42,556
29,974
 30,733
$330,118
 $288,073
$316,701
 $309,935

Note 13.  Short-Term Borrowings

Short-termJefferies short-term borrowings represent Jefferies bankat June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):
 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Bank loans (1)$308,757
 $372,301
Secured revolving loan facilities
 57,086
Floating rate puttable notes102,339
 96,455
Equity-linked notes28,044
 
  Total short-term borrowings$439,140
 $525,842

(1) Bank loans that are payable on demand and generally bear interest at a spread over the federal funds rate, as well as borrowings under revolving credit facilities.  Bank loans are typically overnight loans used to finance trading assetsmust be repaid in one year or clearing related balances, but are not part of Jefferies systemic funding model.  less.



At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015, $397.2 million and $310.7 million, respectively, of short-term borrowings were outstanding, of which $262.0 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were bank loans.  At June 30, 2016, the weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding is 1.81%2.21% and 1.77% per annum.annum, respectively.

On April 8, 2016 and May 3, 2016, under Jefferies $2.0 billion Euro Medium Term Note Program,During the six months ended June 30, 2017, Jefferies issued floating rate puttableequity-linked notes due July 18, 2017 with principal amounts of €30.0 million and €11.0 million, respectively. These notes are puttable three months after the issuance date.



On February 19, 2016, Jefferies entered into a demand loan margin financing facility (“Demand Loan Facility”) in a maximum principal amount of $25.0 million to satisfy certain of its margin obligations. Interest is based on an annual rate equal to weighted average LIBOR as defined in the Demand Loan Facility agreement plus 150 basis points.

In October 2015, Jefferies entered into a secured revolving loan facility (“Secured Revolving Loan Facility”) with Pacific Western Bank. Pacific Western Bank agrees to make available a revolving loan facility in a maximum principal amount of $50.0 million in U.S. dollars to purchase eligible receivables that meet certain requirements as defined in the Secured Revolving Loan Facility agreement. Interest is based on an annual rate equal to the lesser of the LIBOR rate plus 3.75% or the maximum rate as defined in the Secured Revolving Loan Facility agreement.$30.6 million. See Note 3 for further information.

The Bank of New York Mellon agrees to make revolving intraday credit advances (“Intraday Credit Facility”) for an aggregate committed amount of $300.0 million in U.S. dollars$250.0 million. The Intraday Credit Facility contains a financial covenant, which includes a minimum regulatory net capital requirement.requirement for Jefferies. Interest is based on the higher of the Federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% or the prime rate. At June 30, 2016,2017, Jefferies was in compliance with debt covenants under the Intraday Credit Facility.

In October 2015, Jefferies entered into a secured revolving loan facility (“First Secured Revolving Loan Facility”) whereby the lender agreed to make available a revolving loan facility in a maximum principal amount of $50.0 million to purchase eligible receivables that met certain requirements as defined in the First Secured Revolving Loan Facility agreement. Interest was based on an annual rate equal to the lesser of the LIBOR rate plus 3.75% or the maximum rate as defined in the First Secured Revolving Loan Facility agreement. In December 2015, Jefferies entered into a second secured revolving loan facility (“Second Secured Revolving Loan Facility”) whereby the lender agreed to make available a revolving loan facility in a maximum principal amount of $50.0 million to purchase eligible receivables that met certain requirements as defined in the Second Secured Revolving Loan Facility agreement. Interest was based on an annual rate equal to the lesser of the LIBOR rate plus 4.25% or the maximum rate as defined in the Second Secured Revolving Loan Facility agreement. The First Secured Revolving Loan Facility was terminated with an effective date of December 6, 2016. The Second Secured Revolving Loan Facility was terminated with an effective date of January 24, 2017.

Note 14.  Long-Term Debt

The principal amount (net of unamortized discounts and premiums), stated interest rate and maturity date of outstanding debt at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Parent Company Debt:      
Senior Notes:      
5.50% Senior Notes due October 18, 2023, $750,000 principal$740,744
 $740,239
$741,798
 $741,264
6.625% Senior Notes due October 23, 2043, $250,000 principal246,604
 246,583
246,650
 246,627
Total long-term debt – Parent Company987,348
 986,822
988,448
 987,891
      
Subsidiary Debt (non-recourse to Parent Company): 
  
 
  
Jefferies: 
  
 
  
5.50% Senior Notes, due March 15, 2016, $0 and $350,000 principal
 353,025
5.125% Senior Notes, due April 13, 2018, $800,000 principal824,109
 830,298
8.50% Senior Notes, due July 15, 2019, $700,000 principal792,385
 806,125
2.375% Euro Senior Notes, due May 20, 2020, $556,275 and $528,625 principal554,219
 526,436
5.125% Senior Notes, due April 13, 2018, $744,500 and $800,000 principal755,058
 817,813
8.50% Senior Notes, due July 15, 2019, $684,000 and $700,000 principal746,551
 778,367
2.375% Euro Medium Term Notes, due May 20, 2020, $562,300 and $529,975 principal560,726
 528,250
6.875% Senior Notes, due April 15, 2021, $750,000 principal831,363
 838,765
816,063
 823,797
2.25% Euro Medium Term Notes, due July 13, 2022, $4,450 and $4,229 principal4,007
 3,779
2.25% Euro Medium Term Notes, due July 13, 2022, $4,498 and $4,240 principal4,116
 3,848
5.125% Senior Notes, due January 20, 2023, $600,000 principal619,637
 620,890
617,044
 618,355
4.85% Senior Notes, due January 15, 2027, $750,000 principal (1)749,134
 
6.45% Senior Debentures, due June 8, 2027, $350,000 principal378,771
 379,711
376,813
 377,806
3.875% Convertible Senior Debentures, due November 1, 2029, $345,000 principal346,814
 347,307
345,535
 346,163
6.25% Senior Debentures, due January 15, 2036, $500,000 principal512,566
 512,730
512,220
 512,396
6.50% Senior Notes, due January 20, 2043, $400,000 principal421,497
 421,656
421,164
 421,333
Structured Notes(2)99,637
 
399,556
 255,203
Secured long-term debt21,619
 
National Beef Reducing Revolver Loan275,000
 
National Beef Revolving Credit Facility4,531
 
National Beef Term Loan292,500
 310,000

 273,811
National Beef Revolving Credit Facility86,996
 120,080
54 Madison Term Loans274,817
 116,211
343,112
 406,028
Foursight Capital Credit Facilities
 109,501
49,384
 97,138
Other121,528
 117,246
120,431
 132,244
Total long-term debt – subsidiaries6,182,465
 6,413,760
7,096,438
 6,392,552
      
Long-term debt$7,169,813
 $7,400,582
$8,084,886
 $7,380,443



(1) Amount includes $4.9 million associated with an interest rate swap based on its designation as a fair value hedge. See Notes 2 and 4 for further information.
(2) Includes $392.8 million and $248.9 million at fair value at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Subsidiary Debt:

Jefferies 3.875% Convertible Senior Debentures due 2029 are convertible into our common shares; each $1,000 are convertible into 22.628822.8717 common shares (equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $44.19)$43.72 per share).  The debentures are convertible at the holders’ option any time beginning on August 1, 2029 and convertible at any time if: 1) our common stock price is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days; 2) if the trading price per debenture is less than 95% of the price of our common stock times the conversion ratio for any 10 consecutive trading


days; 3) if the debentures are called for redemption; or 4) upon the occurrence of specific corporate actions.  The debentures may be redeemed for par, plus accrued interest, on or after November 1, 2012 if the price of our common stock is greater than 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days and we may redeem the debentures for par, plus accrued interest, at our election any time on or after November 1, 2017.  Holders may require us to repurchase the debentures for par, plus accrued interest, on November 1, 2017, 2019 and 2024.  In addition to ordinary interest, commencing November 1, 2017, contingent interest will accrue at 0.375% if the average trading price of a debenture for 5 trading days ending on and including the third trading day immediately preceding a six-month interest period equals or exceeds $1,200 per $1,000 debenture.

UnderDuring the six months ended June 30, 2017, Jefferies $2.0 billion Euro Medium Term Note Program, on February 18, 2016, Jefferies issued variable rate structured notes with a total principal amount of €30.0approximately $125.6 million. Structured notes of $392.8 million due 2028; on February 26,and $248.9 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, issued fixed to floatingrespectively, contain various interest rate structured notes with a principal amount of €10.0 million, due 2019; on May 4, 2016, issued floating rate puttable notes with a principal amount of €6.0 million, due 2018;payment terms and on May 6, 2016, issued fixed to floating rate structured notes with a principal amount of €5.0 million, due 2026. On May 26, 2016, Jefferies also issued fixed rate step-up callable notes with a principal amount of $50.0 million due 2026. Other than the puttable notes due 2018, these structured notes are carriedaccounted for at fair value, with changes in fair value resulting from a change in the instrument-specificinstrument specific credit risk presented in Accumulated other comprehensive income and changes in fair value resulting from non-credit components recognized in Principal transaction revenues and contain various interest rate payment terms. Such amounts are included in the above table in Structured Notes.revenues.

In addition, on January 21, 2016,2017, Jefferies issued $15.04.85% senior notes with a principal amount of $750.0 million, due 2027.

In June 2017, National Beef entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Debt Agreement"). The Debt Agreement matures in June 2022 and includes a $275.0 million reducing revolver loan and a $275.0 million revolving credit facility. The reducing revolver loan commitment decreases by $13.8 million on each annual anniversary of Class A Notes, due 2022, which bear interest at 6.75% per annum and $7.5 million of Class B Notes, due 2022, which bear interest at 13.45% per annum,the Debt Agreement. The Debt Agreement is secured by aircrafta first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of National Beef and related operating leasesits subsidiaries and which are non-recourseincludes customary covenants including a single financial covenant that requires National Beef to Jefferies. Such amounts are includedmaintain a minimum tangible net worth; at June 30, 2017, National Beef was in compliance with the above table in Secured long-term debt. Subsequent to Jefferies fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2016, the Class A Notes, due 2022, and the Class B Notes, due 2022, were repurchased and retired.covenants.

At June 30, 2016,2017, National Beef’s credit facilityoutstanding debt under the Debt Agreement consisted of a $375.0reducing revolver loan with an outstanding balance of $275.0 million term loan and a$8.1 million drawn on the revolving credit facility of $375.0 million, which matures in October 2018.facility.  The termreducing revolving loan and the revolving credit facility bear interest at the Base Rate or the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the credit facility)Debt Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.75% to 2.75% depending upon certain financial ratios and the rate selected.  At June 30, 2016,2017, the interest rate on the outstanding termreducing revolving loan was 3.2%2.94% and the interest rate on the outstanding revolving credit facility was 3.4%5.00%The credit facility contains a minimum tangible net worth covenant; at June 30, 2016, National Beef met this covenant.  The credit facility is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of National Beef and its subsidiaries.

Borrowings under the reducing revolver loan and the revolving credit facility are available for National Beef’s working capital requirements, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes.  Unused capacity under the revolving credit facility can also be used to issue letters of credit; letters of credit aggregating $12.7$14.0 million were outstanding at June 30, 2016.2017.  Amounts available under the revolverrevolving credit facility are subject to a borrowing base calculation primarily comprised of receivable and inventory balances.balances; amounts available under the reducing revolver facility are constrained only by the annual reduction in the commitment amount.  At June 30, 2016,2017, after deducting outstanding amounts and issued letters of credit, $175.2$249.1 million of the unused revolving credit facility and $0.0 million of the reducing revolver commitment was available to National Beef.
54 Madison seeks long-term capital appreciation through real estate development and similar projects. Many of these development projects are funded through long-term debt at the project level. The debt holders do not have recourse to the Leucadia parent company. At June 30, 2016,2017, 54 Madison had $124.2 million of 6.0% term loan debt maturing in May 2017, $45.6$59.1 million of 6.0% term loan debt maturing in January 2018, $129.8 million of 5.5% term loan debt maturing in February 2019, $0.5 million of 3.5% term loan debt maturing in March 2019, $104.0$51.9 million of 4.15% term loan debt maturing in April 2019, $101.3 million of 5.5% term loan debt maturing in January 2020 and $0.5 million of 3.5% term loan debt maturing in January 2020. As discussed further in Note 24,23, the majority of the debt holders are also investors in 54 Madison.
At June 30, 2016,2017, Foursight Capital's credit facilities consisted of two warehouse credit commitments aggregating $200.0 million, which mature in December 2018 and March 20172019. The 2018 credit facility bears interest based on the one-month LIBOR plus a


credit spread fixed through its maturity and December 2018. The 2017the 2019 credit facility bears interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a credit spread fixed through its maturity and the 2018 credit facility bears interest based on the one-month LIBOR plus a credit spread fixed through its maturity. As a condition of the 20172019 credit facility, Foursight Capital is obligated to maintain cash reserves in an amount equal to the quoted price of an interest rate caps with a notional amount no less thancap sufficient to meet the outstandinghedging requirements of the credit commitment. The credit facilities are secured by first priority liens on auto loan on any day. No amounts were outstandingreceivables owed to Foursight Capital of approximately $65.0 million at June 30, 2016.2017.

Note 15.  Mezzanine Equity

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

Redeemable noncontrolling interests primarily relate to National Beef and are held by its minority owners, principally USPB, NBPCo Holdings and the chief executive officer of National Beef.  The holders of these interests share in the profits and losses of National Beef on a pro rata basis with us.  However, the minority owners have the right to require us to purchase their interests under certain specified circumstances at fair value (put rights), and we also have the right to purchase their interests under certain specified circumstances at fair value (call rights).  Each of the holders of the put rights has the right to make an election that requires us to purchase up to one-third of their interests on December 30, 2016, one-third on December 30, 2018, and the remainder


on December 30, 2021.  In addition, USPB may elect to exercise their put rights following the termination of the cattle supply agreement, and the chief executive officer following the termination of his employment. Holders of the put rights had from December 30, 2016 through January 29, 2017 to make an election that would require us to purchase up to one-third of their interests. The holders of the put rights did not make such election.

Our call rights with respect to USPB may be exercised following the termination of the cattle supply agreement or after USPB’s ownership interest is less than 20% of their interest held at the time we acquired National Beef.  Our call rights with respect to other members may be exercised after the ten year anniversary of our acquisition of National Beef if such member’s ownership interest is less than 50% of the interest held at the time we acquired National Beef.  Additionally, we may acquire the chief executive officer’s interest following the termination of his employment.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in National Beef are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at fair value.  The following table reconciles National Beef’s redeemable noncontrolling interests activity during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 (in thousands):
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 20152017 2016
As of January 1,$189,358
 $184,333
$321,962
 $189,358
Income (loss) allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests17,501
 (9,086)
Income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests28,458
 17,501
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests(6,850) 
(17,062) (6,850)
Increase (decrease) in fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests31,631
 (3,886)(39,965) 31,631
Balance, June 30,$231,640

$171,361
$293,393

$231,640

At acquisition, we prepared a projection of future cash flows of National Beef, which was used along with other information to allocate the purchase price to National Beef’s individual assets and liabilities.  At June 30, 2016,2017, we calculated the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests by updating our estimate of future cash flows, as well as considering other market comparable information deemed appropriate.flows.  The projected future cash flows consider estimated revenue growth, cost of sales changes, capital expenditures and other unobservable inputs.  However, the most significant unobservable inputs affecting the estimate of fair value are the discount rate (11.5%(11.6%) and the terminal growth rate (2.0%) used to calculate the capitalization rate of the terminal value.

The table below is a sensitivity analysis which shows the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests using the assumed discount and the terminal growth rates and fair values under different rate assumptions as of June 30, 20162017 (dollars in millions):

  Discount Rates
Terminal Growth Rates 11.25% 11.50% 11.75%
       
1.75% $235.8
 $228.2
 $221.0
2.00% $239.5
 $231.6
 $224.2
2.25% $243.4
 $235.3
 $227.5
  Discount Rates
Terminal Growth Rates 11.35% 11.60% 11.85%
1.75% $297.5
 $290.0
 $282.8
2.00% $301.2
 $293.4
 $286.0
2.25% $305.0
 $297.0
 $289.3

The projection of future cash flows is updated with input from National Beef personnel.  The estimate is reviewed by personnel at our corporate office as part of the normal process for the preparation of our quarterly and annual financial statements.



At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, redeemable noncontrolling interests also include theother redeemable noncontrolling interest in a business acquired by Conwedinterests of $2.1 million.$14.6 million and $14.8 million, respectively, primarily related to our oil and gas exploration and development businesses.

Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares

In connection with our acquisition of Jefferies in March 2013, we issued a new series of 3.25% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (“Preferred Shares”) ($125.0 million at mandatory redemption value) in exchange for Jefferies outstanding 3.25% Series A-1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.  The Preferred Shares have a 3.25% annual, cumulative cash dividend and are currently convertible into 4,162,200 common shares, an effective conversion price of $30.03 per share.  The Preferred Shares are callable beginning in 2023 at a price of $1,000 per share plus accrued interest and are mandatorily redeemable in 2038.

Note 16.  Stock-Based Compensation Plans

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units. Restricted stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) may be granted to new employees as “sign-on” awards, to existing employees as “retention” awards and to certain executive officers as awards for multiple years. Sign-on and retention awards are generally subject to annual ratable vesting over a four-year service period and are amortized as compensation expense on a straight linestraight-line basis over the related four years. Restricted stock and RSUs are granted to certain senior


executives with market, performance and service conditions. Market conditions are incorporated into the grant-date fair value of senior executivesexecutives' awards using a Monte Carlo valuation model. Compensation expense for awards with market conditions is recognized over the service period and is not reversed if the market condition is not met. Awards with performance conditions are amortized over the service period if it is determined that it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. Awards granted to senior executives related to the 2015 fiscal year did not meet performance targets, and as a result, compensation expense has been adjusted to reflect the reduced number of shares that have vested.

Senior Executive Compensation Plan. On February 19, 2016,In January 2017, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved an executive compensation plan for our CEO and our President (together, our "Senior Executives") in respect of 2017 that will beis based on performance metrics achieved over a three-year period from 2017 through 2019. This executive compensation plan is identical to the 2016 through 2018. The Compensation Committee eliminatedexecutive compensation plan where cash incentive bonuses for 2016 andwere eliminated. 100% of each of our CEO and President's compensation beyond their base salaries will beis composed entirely of performance based RSUs that will vest at the end of 20182019 if certain performance criteria are met. Any vested RSUs will be subject to a post-vesting, three-year holding period such that no vested RSUs can be sold or transferred until the first quarter of 2022.2023.

Performance-vesting of the award will beis based equally on the compound annual growth rates of Leucadia's total shareholder returnTotal Shareholder Return ("TSR"), which will be measured from the December 31, 201530, 2016 stock price of $17.39,$23.25, and Leucadia's Return on Tangible Deployable Equity ("ROTDE"), the annual, two- and three-year results of which will be used to determine vesting. TSR is based on annualized rate of return reflecting price appreciation plus reinvestment of dividends and distributions to shareholders. ROTDE is net income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets divided by tangible book value at the beginning of year adjusted for intangible assets and deferred tax assets.

If Leucadia's TSR and ROTDE annual compound growth rates are less than 4%, our Senior Executives will not receive any incentive compensation. If Leucadia's TSR and ROTDE grow between 4% and 8% on a compounded basis over the three-year measurement period, each of our Senior Executives will be eligible to receive between 846,882537,634 and 1,693,7661,075,268 RSUs. If TSR and ROTDE growth rates are greater than 8%, our Senior Executives are eligible to receive up to 50% additional incentive compensation on a pro rata basis up to 12% growth rates. When determining whether RSUs will vest, the calculation will be weighted equally between TSR and ROTDE. If TSR growth was below minimum thresholds, but ROTDE growth was above minimum thresholds, our Senior Executives would still be eligible to receive some number of vested RSUs based on ROTDE growth. The TSR award contains a market condition and compensation expense is recognized over the service period and will not be reversed if the market condition is not met. The ROTDE award contains a performance condition and compensation expense is recognized over the service period if it is determined that it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.

Former Stock-Based Compensation Plans. Prior to the acquisition of Jefferies, we had two share-based compensation plans: a fixed stock option plan, and a senior executive warrant plan.  The fixed stock option planwhich provided for the issuance of stock options and stock appreciation rights to non-employee directors and certain employees at not less than the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant.  Options granted to employees under this plan were intended to qualify as incentive stock options to the extent permitted under the Internal Revenue Code and became exercisable in five equal annual installments starting one year from date of grant.  Options granted to non-employee directors became exercisable in four equal annual installments starting one year from date of grant.  No stock appreciation rights have been granted.  In March 2014, we ceased issuing options and rights under our option plan. No shares remain available for future issuances under our option plan or warrantthis plan. At June 30, 2016, 661,2722017, 331,312 of our common shares were reserved for stock options.
Senior Executive Warrant Plan.  The warrants to purchase 2,000,000 common shares that were granted in 2011 to each of our then Chairman and then President expired during the first quarter of 2016.


Stock-Based Compensation Expense. Compensation and benefits expense included $9.1$10.4 million and $20.1$9.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $16.1$20.4 million and $52.9$16.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, for share-based compensation expense relating to grants made under our share-based compensation plans.  Total compensation cost includes the amortization of sign-on, retention and senior executive awards, less forfeitures and clawbacks.  The total tax benefit recognized in results of operations related to share-based compensation expenses was $3.3$3.6 million and $7.3$3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $5.9$7.3 million and $19.2$5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.  As of June 30, 2016,2017, total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation plans was $58.5$78.6 million; this cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-averageweighted average period of 1.82.0 years.

The net tax detriment related to share-based compensation plans recognized in additional paid-in capital was $4.2 million and $5.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and was not significant during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.  Cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the grant date fair value of share-based


awards are included in cash flows from financing activities; accordingly, we reflected the excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation in cash flows from financing activities. Such amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were not significant.

At June 30, 2016,2017, there were 1,568,0001,304,000 shares of restricted stock outstanding with future service required, 3,473,0005,659,000 RSUs outstanding with future service required 10,941,000(including target RSUs issuable under the senior executive compensation plan), 10,412,000 RSUs outstanding with no future service required and 787,000695,000 shares issuable under other plans.  Excluding shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options, the maximum potential increase to common shares outstanding resulting from these outstanding awards is 15,201,000.

16,766,000.

Note 17.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity but not in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  A summary of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 is as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
   June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities$555,354
 $557,601
$570,827
 $561,497
Net unrealized foreign exchange losses(84,984) (63,248)(141,664) (184,829)
Net change in instrument specific credit risk(2,305) 
(18,872) (6,494)
Net minimum pension liability(54,793) (55,560)(59,849) (59,477)
$413,272

$438,793
$350,442

$310,697

For the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income to net income (loss) are as follows (in thousands):
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components 
Amount Reclassified from
 Accumulated Other
 Comprehensive Income
 
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements
of Operations
 
Amount Reclassified from
 Accumulated Other
 Comprehensive Income
 
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements
of Operations
 2016 2015   2017 2016  
        
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $6 and $5,032 $9
 $9,064
 Net realized securities gains
     
Amortization of defined benefit pension plan actuarial gains (losses), net of income tax benefit of $(351) and $(1,306) (767) (2,514) Compensation and benefits, which includes pension expense. See Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for information on this component.
     
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $271 and $6 $467
 $9
 Net realized securities gains
Net unrealized foreign exchange losses, net of income tax provision of $1,097 and $0 (5,290) 
 Other income
Amortization of defined benefit pension plan actuarial gains (losses), net of income tax benefit of $(403) and $(351) (859) (767) Compensation and benefits, which includes pension expense.
Other pension, net of income tax benefit of $(1,231) and $0 1,231
 
 Income tax provision (benefit)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax $(758)
$6,550
   $(4,451)
$(758)  




Note 18.  Pension Plans

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension cost charged to operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
Components of net periodic pension cost:       
Interest cost$2,257
 $3,468
 $4,516
 $6,944
Expected return on plan assets (1)(1,881) (2,691) (3,797) (5,381)
Actuarial losses539
 1,907
 1,117
 3,819
Net periodic pension cost$915

$2,684
 $1,836
 $5,382

(1) In connection with a lump sum buyout completed in the fourth quarter of 2015, pension assets decreased by approximately $110.7 million.

$18.9 million of employer contributions were paid during the six months ended June 30, 2016. No additional employer contributions are expected to be paid in 2016.

Other

We have defined contribution pension plans covering certain employees.  Contributions and costs are a percent of each covered employee’s salary.  Amounts charged to expense related to such plans were not significant for the 2016 and 2015 periods.

Note 19.  Income Taxes

The aggregate amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions at June 30, 20162017 was $193.1$210.5 million (including $43.5$52.7 million for interest), of which $141.8$159.4 million related to Jefferies. The aggregate amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2016 was $196.5 million (including $47.7 million for interest), of which $148.8 million related to Jefferies. If recognized, such amounts would lower our effective tax rate. Accrued interest is included in Payables, expense accruals and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. No material penalties were accrued for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016.

The statute of limitations with respect to our federal income tax returns has expired for all years through 2011.  The2012. Our 2013 federal tax return is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service has notified the Company that the 2013 tax year has been selected for examination and the audit has commenced.Service. Our New York State and New York City income tax returns are currently being audited for the 20092012 to 20112014 period and the 20092011 to 2012 period, respectively.  Prior to becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary, Jefferies filed a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return with its qualifying subsidiaries and was subject to income tax in various states, municipalities and foreign jurisdictions.  Jefferies is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other major tax jurisdictions.  The statute of limitations with respect to Jefferies U.S. federal income tax returns, U.K. tax returns, and Hong Kong tax returns has expired for all years through 2006, 2013 and 2008, respectively.2006.

We do not expect that resolution of these examinations will have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, but could have a significant impact on the consolidated results of operations for the period in which resolution occurs.

For the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, theOur provision (benefit) for income taxes includes $13.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, for state income taxes and $3.0 million and $0.0 million, respectively, for foreign taxes. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015,2017 was reduced by a $31.9 million benefit resulting from the provision (benefit) for income taxes includes $14.2 million and $9.6 million, respectively, for state income taxes and $0.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively, forrepatriation of Jefferies earnings from certain of its foreign taxes.


subsidiaries, along with their associated foreign tax credits.

Note 20.19.  Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share amounts were calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The numerators and denominators used to calculate basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2016 2015 2016 2015For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
       2017 2016 2017 2016
Numerator for earnings (loss) per share:              
Net income (loss) attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders$57,289
 $16,406
 $(165,591) $397,165
$58,193
 $57,289
 $339,601
 $(165,591)
Allocation of earnings to participating securities (1)(772) (274) 
 (7,069)(219) (772) (1,338) 
Net income (loss) attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders for basic earnings (loss) per share56,517
 16,132
 (165,591) 390,096
57,974
 56,517
 338,263
 (165,591)
Adjustment to allocation of earnings to participating securities related to diluted shares (1)(9) (19) 
 32
(2) (9) 5
 
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred share dividends
 
 
 2,031

 
 2,031
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Leucadia National Corporation common shareholders for diluted earnings (loss) per share$56,508

$16,113
 $(165,591) $392,159
$57,972

$56,508
 $340,299
 $(165,591)
              
Denominator for earnings (loss) per share: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share – weighted average shares372,556
 373,654
 372,448
 373,611
369,212
 372,556
 369,206
 372,448
Stock options
 8
 
 10
25
 
 20
 
Warrants
 
 
 

 
 
 
Senior executive compensation plan awards2,315
 
 2,296
 
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred shares
 
 
 4,162

 
 4,162
 
3.875% Convertible Senior Debentures
 
 
 

 
 
 
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share372,556

373,662
 372,448
 377,783
371,552

372,556
 375,684
 372,448



(1)Represents dividends declared during the period on participating securities plus an allocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities.  Net losses are not allocated to participating securities.  Participating securities represent restricted stock and RSUs for which requisite service has not yet been rendered and amounted to weighted average shares of 5,105,7001,435,400 and 6,516,4005,105,700 for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and 4,784,2001,467,500 and 6,804,2004,784,200 for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.  Dividends declared on participating securities were $0.3 millionnot material during three and $0.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $0.6 million and $0.8 million during six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015, respectively.2016.  Undistributed earnings are allocated to participating securities based upon their right to share in earnings if all earnings for the period had been distributed.

Options to purchase 661,300 and 1,006,500 weighted-average661,300 weighted average shares of common stock were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 661,300 and 1,158,800 weighted-average shares of common stock were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted per share amounts as the effect was antidilutive. Amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 were not material.

In the table above, the denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share does not include weighted-averageweighted average common shares of 4,000,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 1,714,300 and 4,000,000, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2016, and 2015, related to outstanding warrants to purchase common shares at $33.33 per share, as the effect was antidilutive. The warrants expired in the first quarter of 2016.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, shares related to the 3.875% Convertible Senior Debentures were not included in the computation of diluted per share amounts as the conversion price exceeded the average market price. For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, shares related to the mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred shares were not included in the computation of diluted per share amounts as the effect was antidilutive.



Note 21.20.  Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

Commitments

The following table summarizes commitments associated with certain business activities (in millions):
Expected Maturity Date  Expected Maturity Date  
2016 2017 
2018
and
2019
 
2020
and
2021
 
2022
and
Later
 
Maximum
Payout 
2017 2018 
2019
and
2020
 
2021
and
2022
 
2023
and
Later
 
Maximum
Payout 
Commitments:           
Equity commitments (1)$9.7
 $29.9
 $19.2
 $14.3
 $235.0
 $308.1
$18.7
 $33.0
 $12.3
 $
 $149.0
 $213.0
Loan commitments (1)2.5
 340.9
 90.0
 59.2
 
 492.6
54.3
 269.4
 15.6
 54.9
 
 394.2
Mortgage-related and other purchase commitments1,631.2
 193.4
 1,133.8
 
 
 2,958.4

 
 191.2
 
 
 191.2
Underwriting commitments361.7
 
 
 
 
 361.7
Forward starting reverse repos and repos213.9
 
 
 
 
 213.9
Forward starting reverse repos (2)4,768.1
 
 
 
 
 4,768.1
Forward starting repos (2)2,464.5
 
 
 
 
 2,464.5
Other unfunded commitments (1)47.1
 256.5
 33.0
 5.3
 33.5
 375.4
90.0
 133.9
 142.3
 37.7
 12.3
 416.2
$2,266.1

$820.7

$1,276.0

$78.8

$268.5

$4,710.1
$7,395.6

$436.3

$361.4

$92.6

$161.3

$8,447.2

(1)Equity commitments, loan commitments and other unfunded commitments are presented by contractual maturity date.  The amounts are however mostly available on demand.
(2)At June 30, 2017, all of the forward starting securities purchased under agreements to resell and Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (collectively “repos”) settled within three business days.

Equity Commitments.  Equity commitments include commitments to invest in Jefferies joint ventures, Jefferies Finance and Jefferies LoanCore, and commitments to invest in private equity funds and in Jefferies Capital Partners, LLC, the manager of the private equity funds, which are managed byconsists of a team led by Brian P. Friedman, our President and a Director.  As of June 30, 2016,2017, Jefferies outstanding commitments relating to Jefferies Capital Partners, LLC and its private equity funds were $23.3$22.9 million.

See Note 9 for additional information regarding Jefferies investments in Jefferies Finance and Jefferies LoanCore.

Our equity commitments also include our commitment to invest in 54 Madison, a fund which targets real estate projects. We plan to invest a cumulative total of $225.0$202.5 million to this fund, of which we have already contributed $87.9$134.4 million. Capital commitments are contingent upon approval of the related investment by the investment committee, which we control. Through June 30, 2016,2017, approved unfunded commitments totaled $41.2$38.5 million.

See Note 9 for additional information regarding Jefferies investments in Jefferies Finance and Jefferies LoanCore.

Additionally, as of June 30, 2016,2017, we have other equity commitments to invest up to $25.3$15.4 million in various other investments.


Loan Commitments. From time to time Jefferies makes commitments to extend credit to investment banking and other clients in loan syndication, acquisition finance and securities transactions and to SPE sponsors in connection with the funding of CLO and other asset-backed transactions.  These commitments and any related drawdowns of these facilities typically have fixed maturity dates and are contingent on certain representations, warranties and contractual conditions applicable to the borrower.  As of June 30, 2016,2017, Jefferies has $226.6$127.4 million of outstanding loan commitments to clients.

Loan commitments outstanding as of June 30, 2016,2017, also include Jefferies portion of the outstanding secured revolving credit facility provided to Jefferies Finance to support loan underwritings by Jefferies Finance. At June 30, 2016, $0.02017, none of Jefferies $250.0 million commitment was funded.

In August 2014, we and Solomon Kumin established Folger Hill Asset Management LLC (“Folger Hill”);Hill; we committed to provide Folger Hill with a three-year, $20$20.0 million revolving credit facility to fund its start-up and initial operating expenses.  As of June 30, 2016, $9.02017, $10.7 million has been provided to Folger Hill under the revolving credit facility.

Mortgage-Related and Other Purchase Commitments.  Jefferies enters into forward contracts to purchase mortgage participation certificates, mortgage-backed securities and consumer loans.  The mortgage participation certificates evidence interests in mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration and the mortgage-backed securities are insured or guaranteed by the FNMA (Fannie Mae), the FHLMC (Freddie Mac)Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the GNMA (Ginnie Mae).Ginnie Mae.  Jefferies frequently securitizes the mortgage participation certificates and mortgage-backed securities.  The fair value of mortgage-related and other purchase commitments recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 20162017 was $165.4$36.4 million.



Underwriting Commitments. In connection with investment banking activities, Jefferies may from time to time provide underwriting commitments to our clients in connection with capital raising transactions.

Forward Starting Reverse Repos and Repos.  Jefferies enters into commitments to take possession of securities with agreements to resell on a forward starting basis and to sell securities with agreements to repurchase on a forward starting basis that are primarily secured by U.S. government and agency securities.
Other Unfunded Commitments. Other unfunded commitments include obligations in the form of revolving notes to provide financing to asset-backed and CLO vehicles. Upon advancing funds, drawn amounts are collateralized by the assets of an entity.

Contractual commitments. In March 2016, Jefferies entered into a lease agreement for office space in London. Beginning in fiscal 2020, Jefferies will have a contractual obligation to pay approximately £8.1 million per year for 18 years. This commitment is excluded from the table above.

Contingencies

Sykes v. Mel Harris & Associates, LLC. - We and certain of our subsidiaries and officers were named as defendants in a consumer class action captioned Sykes v. Mel Harris & Associates, LLC, et al., 9 Civ. 8486 (DC), in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.  The named defendants also included the Mel Harris law firm, certain individuals and members associated with the law firm, and a process server, Samserv, Inc. and certain of its employees.  The complaint alleged that default judgments obtained by the law firm against approximately 124,000 individuals in New York courts with respect to consumer debt purchased by our subsidiaries violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the New York General Business Law and the New York Judiciary Law (alleged only as to the law firm) and sought injunctive relief, declaratory relief and damages on behalf of the named plaintiffs and others similarly situated. On March 18, 2015, we and plaintiffs executed a settlement agreement that provided additional detail regarding the terms of a settlement set out in a December 14, 2014 binding term sheet, as a result of which we have previously accrued approximately $50 million.  On November 12, 2015, plaintiffs executed a settlement agreement with the other defendants in the case, and we and plaintiffs executed a first amendment to our settlement agreement to modify the agreement to reflect that settlement of all claims as to all parties had been reached. On June 23, 2016, the settlement agreement became final and the case was closed.

We and our subsidiaries are parties to other legal and regulatory proceedings that are considered to be either ordinary, routine litigation incidental to their business or not significant to our consolidated financial position.  We and our subsidiaries are also involved, from time to time, in other exams, investigations and similar reviews (both formal and informal) by governmental and self-regulatory agencies regarding our businesses, certain of which may result in judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other injunctions.  We do not believe that any of these actions will have a significant adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or liquidity, but any amounts paid could be significant to results of operations for the period.

Guarantees
Derivative Contracts.  Jefferies dealer activities cause it to make markets and trade in a variety of derivative instruments. Certain derivative contracts that Jefferies has entered into meet the accounting definition of a guarantee under GAAP, including credit default swaps, written foreign currency options and written equity put options.  On certain of these contracts, such as written interest rate caps and foreign currency options, the maximum payout cannot be quantified since the increase in interest or foreign exchange rates are not contractually limited by the terms of the contract.  As such, we have disclosed notional values as a measure of Jefferies maximum potential payout under these contracts.


The following table summarizes the notional amounts associated with our derivative contracts meeting the definition of a guarantee under GAAP as of June 30, 20162017 (in millions):
Expected Maturity Date  Expected Maturity Date  
Guarantee Type2016 2017 
2018
and
2019
 
2020
and
2021
 
2022
and
Later
 
Notional/
Maximum
Payout
2017 2018 
2019
and
2020
 
2021
and
2022
 
2023
and
Later
 
Notional/
Maximum
Payout
           
Derivative contracts – non-credit related$18,635.1
 $3,405.0
 $327.4
 $
 $436.1
 $22,803.6
$20,314.7
 $2,621.4
 $35.2
 $
 $447.6
 $23,418.9
Written derivative contracts – credit related
 
 91.1
 248.4
 2.5
 342.0

 54.0
 12.5
 1,007.7
 
 1,074.2
Total derivative contracts$18,635.1

$3,405.0

$418.5

$248.4

$438.6

$23,145.6
$20,314.7

$2,675.4

$47.7

$1,007.7

$447.6

$24,493.1



The external credit ratings of the underlying or referenced assets for our credit related derivatives contracts as of June 30, 20162017 is as follows (in millions):
External Credit Rating  External Credit Rating  
AAA/
Aaa
 
AA/
Aa
 A BBB/Baa 
Below
Investment
Grade
 Unrated 
Notional/
Maximum
Payout
AAA/
Aaa
 
AA/
Aa
 A BBB/Baa 
Below
Investment
Grade
 
Notional/
Maximum
Payout
Credit related derivative contracts:     
             
      
Index credit default swaps$4.5
 $
 $
 $83.4
 $
 $
 $87.9
$
 $
 $757.0
 $
 $107.3
 $864.3
Single name credit default swaps$
 $
 $4.0
 $76.0
 $174.1
 $
 $254.1
$
 $
 $15.3
 $44.3
 $150.3
 $209.9

The derivative contracts deemed to meet the definition of a guarantee under GAAP are before consideration of hedging transactions and only reflect a partial or "one-sided" component of any risk exposure.  Written equity options and written credit default swaps are often executed in a strategy that is in tandem with long cash instruments (e.g., equity and debt securities).  Jefferies substantially mitigates its exposure to market risk on these contracts through hedges, such as other derivative contracts and/or cash instruments and Jefferies manages the risk associated with these contracts in the context of its overall risk management framework.  Jefferies believes notional amounts overstate its expected payout and that fair value of these contracts is a more relevant measure of its obligations.  The fair value of derivative contracts meeting the definition of a guarantee is approximately $363.5$149.4 million as of June 30, 2016.2017.

Berkadia.  We have agreed to reimburse Berkshire Hathaway for up to one-half of any losses incurred under a $2.5$1.5 billion surety policy securing outstanding commercial paper issued by an affiliate of Berkadia.  As of June 30, 2016,2017, the aggregate amount of commercial paper outstanding was $1.47 billion.
Loan Guarantee. Jefferies has provided a guarantee to Jefferies Finance that matures in January 2021, whereby Jefferies is required to make certain payments to a SPE sponsored by Jefferies Finance in the event that Jefferies Finance is unable to meet its obligations to the SPE and a guarantee of a credit agreement with an indefinite term for a fund owned by employees. At June 30, 2016, theSPE. The maximum amount payable under these guaranteesthe guarantee is $21.6 million.$0.2 million at June 30, 2017.
Other Guarantees.  Jefferies is a member of various exchanges and clearing houses.  In the normal course of business Jefferies provides guarantees to securities clearinghouses and exchanges.  These guarantees generally are required under the standard membership agreements, such that members are required to guarantee the performance of other members.  Additionally, if a member becomes unable to satisfy its obligations to the clearinghouse, other members would be required to meet these shortfalls.  To mitigate these performance risks, the exchanges and clearinghouses often require members to post collateral.  Jefferies obligations under such guarantees could exceed the collateral amounts posted.  Jefferies maximum potential liability under these arrangements cannot be quantified; however, the potential for Jefferies to be required to make payments under such guarantees is deemed remote.  Accordingly, no liability has been recognized for these arrangements.
Indemnification.  In connection with the 2013 sale of Empire Insurance Company, we agreed to indemnify the buyer for certain of Empire’s lease obligations that were assumed by another subsidiary of ours as part of the sale of Empire.  Our subsidiary was subsequently sold in 2014 to HomeFed as part of the real estate transaction with HomeFed.  Although HomeFed has agreed to indemnify us for these lease obligations, our indemnification obligation under the Empire transaction remains.  The primary lease expires in 2018 and the aggregate amount of lease obligation as of June 30, 20162017 was approximately $26.6$15.7 million. Substantially


all of the space under the primary lease has been sublet to various third-party tenants for the full length of the lease term in amounts in excess of the obligations under the primary lease.

Standby Letters of Credit.  At June 30, 2016,2017, Jefferies provided guarantees to certain counterparties in the form of standby letters of credit in the amount of $34.3 million, which expire within one year.$58.1 million.  Standby letters of credit commit Jefferies to make payment to the beneficiary if the guaranteed party fails to fulfill its obligation under a contractual arrangement with that beneficiary.  Since commitments associated with these collateral instruments may expire unused, the amount shown does not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirement.

Other subsidiaries of ours have outstanding letters of credit aggregating $13.7$15.1 million at June 30, 2016.2017. Primarily all letters of credit expire within one year.

Note 22.21.  Net Capital Requirements

Jefferies operates broker-dealers registered with the SEC and member firms of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").  Jefferies LLC and Jefferies Execution are subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule ("Rule 15c3-1"), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and have elected to calculate minimum capital requirements under the alternative method as permitted by Rule 15c3-1 in calculating net capital. Jefferies LLC is also registered


as a dually-registered U.S. broker-dealer and futures commission merchant ("FCM"), and is also subject to Rule 1.17 of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC")CFTC which sets forth minimum financial requirements. The minimum net capital requirement in determining excess net capital for a dually-registered U.S. broker-dealer and FCM is equal to the greater of the requirement under Rule 15c3-1 or CFTC Rule 1.17.

Jefferies LLC and Jefferies Execution’s net capital and excess net capital as of June 30, 20162017 were as follows (in thousands):
Net Capital 
Excess
Net Capital
   Net Capital 
Excess
Net Capital
Jefferies LLC$1,252,403
 $1,174,583
$1,388,388
 $1,302,034
Jefferies Execution6,439
 6,189
$6,837
 $6,587
 
FINRA is the designated self-regulatory organization (“DSRO”) for ourJefferies U.S. broker-dealers and the National Futures Association is the DSRO for Jefferies LLC as an FCM.

Certain other U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries of Jefferies are subject to capital adequacy requirements as prescribed by the regulatory authorities in their respective jurisdictions, including Jefferies International Limited and Jefferies Bache Limited which areis authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.

The regulatory capital requirements referred to above may restrict our ability to withdraw capital from ourJefferies regulated subsidiaries. Some of our other consolidated subsidiaries also have credit agreements which may restrict the payment of cash dividends, or the ability to make loans or advances to the parent company.

Note 23.22.  Other Fair Value Information

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our principal financial instruments that are not recognized at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Receivables:              
Notes and loans receivable (1)$761,206
 $763,218
 $488,690
 $490,208
$951,289
 $943,707
 $962,938
 $958,377
              
Financial Liabilities: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Short-term borrowings (2)397,206
 397,206
 310,659
 310,659
$411,096
 $411,096
 $525,842
 $525,842
Long-term debt (2)(3)7,076,820
 7,144,588
 7,400,582
 7,299,405
$7,692,079
 $8,051,953
 $7,131,587
 $7,221,459

(1)Notes and loans receivable:  The fair values are primarily measured using Level 2 and 3 inputsestimated principally based on a discounted future cash flows model using market interest rates for similar instruments. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, these financial instruments would be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
(2)Short-term borrowings and long-term debt:borrowings:  The fair values of short-term borrowings are estimated to be the carrying amount.amount due to their short maturities.  If measured at fair value in the financial statements, these financial instruments would be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
(3)Long-term debt: The fair values of non-variable rate debt are estimated using quoted prices, pricing information obtained from external data providers and, estimated rates that would be available for debt with similar terms.  The fair value ofcertain variable rate debt, is estimated to be the carrying amount. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, these financial instruments would be classified as Level 2 and Level 3.


Note 24.23.  Related Party Transactions

Jefferies Capital Partners Related Funds. Jefferies has equity investments in the JCP Manager and in private equity funds, which are managed by a team led by Brian P. Friedman, our President and a Director ("Private Equity Related Funds").  Reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 are Jefferies equity investments in Private Equity Related Funds of $32.1$28.0 million and $39.6$37.7 million, respectively.  Net gains (losses) aggregating $(5.1)$(8.1) million and $1.0$(5.1) million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $(7.7)$(9.4) million and $(24.2)$(7.7) million for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, were recorded in Other revenues related to the Private Equity Related Funds.  For further information regarding our commitments and funded amounts to the Private Equity Related Funds, see Note 21Notes 8 and 20.

Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC. At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Jefferies has commitments to purchase $674.6$797.4 million and $752.4$817.0 million, respectively, in agency commercial mortgage-backed securities from Berkadia.

HRG Group, Inc.  As part of Jefferies loan secondary trading activities, it had unsettled purchases and sales of loans pertaining to portfolio companies within funds managed by HRG of $0.0 million and $261.6 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  Our Chairman also serves as HRG’s Chairman.
Officers, Directors and Employees.  We have $42.1$49.7 million and $28.3$41.2 million of loans outstanding to certain employees (none of whom are an executive officer or director of the Company) at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. 
Receivables from and payables to customers include balances arising from officers, directors and employees individual security transactions.  These transactions are subject to the same regulations as all customer transactions and are provided on substantially the same terms.  At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015,2016, Jefferies provided a guarantee of a credit agreement for a private equity fund owned by Jefferies employees.employees and in April 2017 this guarantee was terminated.

National Beef. National Beef participates in a cattle supply agreement with a minority owner and holder of a redeemable noncontrolling interest in National Beef.  Under this agreement National Beef has agreed to purchase 735,385 head of cattle each year (subject to adjustment), from the members of the minority owner, with prices based on those published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, subject to adjustments for cattle performance.  National Beef obtained approximately 30%25% and 25%30% of its cattle requirements under this agreement during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.

National Beef also enters into transactions with an affiliate of another minority owner and holder of a redeemable noncontrolling interest in National Beef to buy and sell a limited number of beef products.  During the six months ended June 30, 2017, sales to this affiliate were $14.7 million and purchases were $5.5 million.  During the six months ended June 30, 2016, sales to this affiliate were $14.6 million and purchases were $7.1 million.  During the six months ended June 30, 2015, sales to this affiliate were $16.5 million and purchases were $7.8 million.  At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, amounts due from and payable to these related parties were not significant. 

HomeFed.  During 2014, we sold to HomeFed substantially all of our then-owned real estate properties and operations our interest in BRP andas well as cash of approximately $14.0 million, in exchange for 7,500,000 newly issued unregistered HomeFed common shares.  As discussed in Note 9, as a result of a 1998 distribution to all of our shareholders, approximately 4.8% of HomeFed is beneficially owned by our Chairman at June 30, 2016.2017.  Our Chairman also serves as HomeFed’s Chairman and our President is a Director of HomeFed.
54 Madison. At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, approximately $229.0$198.9 million and $115.7$230.2 million, respectively, of long-term debt held by 54 Madison is owed to minority owners of 54 Madison. The interest rate on these long-term notes range between 5.5%4.2% and 6.0%.
The employees of the asset manager of 54 Madison and employees of certain asset managers of 54 Madison's investments are also employees of Leucadia. These employees are also minority owners of 54 Madison.
In the first quarter of 2016, 54 Madison purchased the equity interests in a real estate investment from a minority owner of 54 Madison for $86.5 million.
See Note 9 for information on transactions with Jefferies Finance and Jefferies LoanCore.

Note 25.24.  Segment Information
Our operating segments consist of our consolidated businesses, which offer different products and services and are managed separately.  Our reportable segments, based on qualitative and quantitative requirements, are Jefferies, National Beef, and Corporate and other.  Jefferies is a global full-service, integrated securities and investment banking firm.  National Beef processes and markets fresh boxed beef, case-ready beef, beef by-products and wet blue leather for domestic and international markets. 


Corporate and other assets primarily consist of financial instruments owned, the deferred tax asset (exclusive of Jefferies deferred tax asset), cash and cash equivalents and Corporate and other revenues primarily consist of interest, other income and net realized securities gains and losses.  We do not allocate Corporate and other revenues or overhead expenses to the operating units.
All other consists of our other financial services businesses and investments and our other merchant banking businesses and investments.  Our other financial services businesses and investments include the Leucadia Asset Management platform, specialty finance companies, the commercial mortgage banking investment, the investmentFoursight Capital, and our investments in Berkadia, HomeFed and the investment in FXCM.  Our other merchant banking businesses and investments primarily include manufacturing, oil and gas exploration and development,Idaho Timber, Conwed, Vitesse, JETX, real estate, and our investments in HRG, fixed wireless broadband services, automobile dealerships,Linkem, Garcadia and our gold and silver mining project.Golden Queen.


Certain information concerning our segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 is presented in the following table.  Consolidated subsidiaries are reflected as of the date a majority controlling interest was acquired.  As discussed above, Jefferies is reflected in our consolidated financial statements utilizing a one month lag.
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net Revenues:              
Reportable Segments:              
Jefferies$720,930
 $792,431
 $1,021,716
 $1,383,872
$781,672
 $720,930
 $1,579,058
 $1,021,716
National Beef1,798,634
 1,994,865
 3,433,085
 3,850,884
1,875,519
 1,798,634
 3,436,975
 3,433,085
Corporate and other10,492
 13,844
 77,348
 34,160
2,336
 10,492
 10,026
 77,348
Total net revenues related to reportable segments2,530,056

2,801,140
 4,532,149
 5,268,916
2,659,527

2,530,056
 5,026,059
 4,532,149
All other (1)95,302
 38,323
 108,315
 776,230
Intercompany eliminations (2)
 
 
 (21,000)
All other72,853
 95,302
 574,303
 108,315
Total consolidated net revenues$2,625,358

$2,839,463
 $4,640,464
 $6,024,146
$2,732,380

$2,625,358
 $5,600,362
 $4,640,464
              
Income (loss) before income taxes: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Reportable Segments: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Jefferies$107,480
 $91,345
 $(138,317) $104,269
$122,712
 $107,480
 $254,982
 $(138,317)
National Beef62,855
 (9,400) 84,264
 (42,985)78,425
 62,855
 135,528
 84,264
Corporate and other(7,191) 4,282
 40,545
 (5,147)(17,258) (7,191) (31,762) 40,545
Income (loss) before income taxes related to reportable segments163,144

86,227
 (13,508) 56,137
183,879

163,144
 358,748
 (13,508)
All other (1)(8,963) (61,010) (119,560) 580,922
All other(44,463) (8,963) 193,495
 (119,560)
Parent Company interest(14,719) (24,754) (29,433) (49,489)(14,734) (14,719) (29,464) (29,433)
Total consolidated income (loss) before income taxes$139,462

$463
 $(162,501) $587,570
$124,682

$139,462
 $522,779
 $(162,501)
              
Depreciation and amortization expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Reportable Segments: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Jefferies$14,633
 $22,326
 $29,223
 $44,576
$15,348
 $14,633
 $30,949
 $29,223
National Beef22,785
 22,081
 45,411
 43,868
24,459
 22,785
 46,858
 45,411
Corporate and other944
 933
 1,887
 1,903
867
 944
 1,734
 1,887
Total depreciation and amortization expenses related to reportable segments38,362

45,340
 76,521
 90,347
40,674

38,362
 79,541
 76,521
All other12,407
 9,900
 23,858
 17,333
10,043
 12,407
 20,686
 23,858
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization expenses$50,769

$55,240
 $100,379
 $107,680
$50,717

$50,769
 $100,227
 $100,379
 
(1)All other revenue and income (loss) before income taxes include realized and unrealized gains (losses) relating to our investment in FXCM of $(47.9) million and $(112.1) million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(101.1) million and $574.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(2)Revenue intercompany elimination for the six months ended June 30, 2015 relates to investment banking and advisory fee paid to Jefferies in connection with our entering into the agreement with FXCM.



Interest expense classified as a component of Net revenues relates to Jefferies.  For the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, interest expense classified as a component of Expenses was primarily comprised of National Beef ($3.82.3 million and $4.3$3.8 million, respectively) and, parent company interest ($14.7 million and $24.8$14.7 million, respectively) and all other ($10.8 million and $4.2 million, respectively).  For the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, interest expense classified as a component of Expenses was primarily comprised of National Beef ($7.84.1 million and $8.7$7.8 million, respectively), parent company interest ($29.5 million and $29.4 million, respectively) and parent company interestall other ($29.421.7 million and $49.5$7.8 million, respectively).
Note 26.  Exit Costs

Jefferies Bache. On April 9, 2015, Jefferies entered into an agreement with Société Générale S.A. (the "Agreement") to transfer certain client exchange and over-the-counter transactions associated with Jefferies futures business for the net book value of the over-the-counter transactions, calculated in accordance with certain principles set forth in the Agreement, plus the repayment of certain margin loans in respect of certain exchange transactions.  In addition, Jefferies initiated a plan to substantially exit the remaining aspects of its futures business. At June 30, 2016, Jefferies has transferred all of its client accounts to Société Générale S.A. and other brokers and has completed the exit of the futures business.  The pre-tax losses of the futures business was $0.6 million and $1.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, and $37.3 million and $50.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, Jefferies recorded restructuring and impairment costs as follows (in thousands):
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
        
Severance costs$(103) $15,559
 $279
 $15,559
Accelerated amortization of restricted stock and restricted cash awards10
 4,460
 41
 4,460
Accelerated amortization of capitalized software
 6,260
 
 6,260
Contract termination costs678
 
 1,234
 
Selling, general and other expenses20
 2,291
 300
 2,291
Total$605
 $28,570
 $1,854
 $28,570

Severance costs and amortization of restricted stock and restricted cash awards are recorded as Compensation and benefits, amortization of capitalized software is recorded as Depreciation and amortization and contract termination costs are recorded as Selling, general and other expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following summarizes Jefferies restructuring reserve activity (in thousands):
 Severance costs Other costs Contract termination costs Total restructuring costs Accelerated amortization of restricted stock and restricted cash awards Total
Balance at December 31, 2015$4,805
 $
 $
 $4,805
    
Expenses279
 300
 1,234
 1,813
 $41
 $1,854
Payments(5,084) (300) (1,234) (6,618)    
Liability at June 30, 2016$
 $
 $
 $
    



Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Statements included in this report may contain forward-looking statements.  See “Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information” below.  The following should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Risk Factors and the description of our businesses included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20152016 (the “2015“2016 10-K”).


Results of Operations
We focus on long-term value creation and invest in a broad variety of businesses and focus on long-term value creation.  We have changes from time to time in thebusinesses.  The mix of our businesses and investments.investments change from time to time. Our investments may be reflected in our consolidated results as operatingconsolidated subsidiaries, equity investments, receivables, available for sale securities or in other ways, depending on the structure of our specific holdings.  Further, as our investments span a number of industries, each may be impacted by different factors.  For these reasons, our pre-tax income (loss) is not predictable or necessarily comparable from period to period.

A summary of results for the three months ended June 30, 2017 is as follows (in thousands):
 Jefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate and Other Parent Company Interest Total
Net revenues$781,672
 $1,875,519
 $59,340
 $13,513
 $2,336
 $
 $2,732,380
              
Expenses:             
Cost of sales
 1,750,569
 
 69,982
 
 
 1,820,551
Compensation and benefits450,522
 9,832
 14,948
 4,404
 11,867
 
 491,573
Floor brokerage and clearing fees44,435
 
 
 
 
 
 44,435
Interest
 2,254
 9,890
 956
 
 14,734
 27,834
Depreciation and amortization15,348
 24,459
 2,659
 7,384
 867
 
 50,717
Selling, general and other expenses148,655
 9,980
 12,905
 7,812
 7,340
 
 186,692
Total expenses658,960
 1,797,094
 40,402
 90,538
 20,074
 14,734
 2,621,802
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) related to associated companies122,712
 78,425
 18,938
 (77,025) (17,738) (14,734) 110,578
Income related to associated companies
 
 10,235
 3,389
 480
 
 14,104
Income (loss) before income taxes$122,712
 $78,425
 $29,173
 $(73,636) $(17,258) $(14,734) $124,682


A summary of results for the six months ended June 30, 2017 is as follows (in thousands):
 Jefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate and Other Parent Company Interest Total
Net revenues$1,579,058
 $3,436,975
 $115,563
 $458,740
 $10,026
 $
 $5,600,362
              
Expenses:   
    
      
Cost of sales
 3,214,407
 
 139,238
 
 
 3,353,645
Compensation and benefits911,194
 19,144
 30,132
 9,369
 25,917
 
 995,756
Floor brokerage and clearing fees90,293
 
 
 
 
 
 90,293
Interest
 4,068
 19,861
 1,825
 
 29,464
 55,218
Depreciation and amortization30,949
 46,858
 5,564
 15,122
 1,734
 
 100,227
Selling, general and other expenses291,640
 16,970
 27,101
 17,066
 15,197
 
 367,974
Total expenses1,324,076
 3,301,447
 82,658
 182,620
 42,848
 29,464
 4,963,113
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) related to associated companies254,982
 135,528
 32,905
 276,120
 (32,822) (29,464) 637,249
Income (loss) related to associated companies
 
 (122,768) 7,238
 1,060
 
 (114,470)
Income (loss) before income taxes$254,982
 $135,528
 $(89,863) $283,358
 $(31,762) $(29,464) $522,779

A summary of results for the three months ended June 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):
 Jefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate and Other Parent Company Interest Total
Net revenues$720,930
 $1,798,634
 $(14,113) $109,415
 $10,492
 $
 $2,625,358
              
Expenses:             
Cost of sales
 1,690,908
 
 85,462
 
 
 1,776,370
Compensation and benefits415,316
 9,635
 15,929
 7,505
 9,706
 
 458,091
Floor brokerage and clearing fees43,591
 
 
 
 
 
 43,591
Interest
 3,796
 3,470
 721
 
 14,719
 22,706
Depreciation and amortization14,633
 22,785
 3,369
 9,038
 944
 
 50,769
Selling, general and other expenses139,910
 8,655
 9,560
 20,499
 7,635
 
 186,259
Total expenses613,450
 1,735,779
 32,328
 123,225
 18,285
 14,719
 2,537,786
Income (loss) before income taxes and income related to associated companies107,480
 62,855
 (46,441) (13,810) (7,793) (14,719) 87,572
Income related to associated companies
 
 45,322
 5,966
 602
 
 51,890
Income (loss) before income taxes$107,480
 $62,855
 $(1,119) $(7,844) $(7,191) $(14,719) $139,462




A summary of results for the six months ended June 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):
 Jefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate and Other Parent Company Interest Total
Net revenues$1,021,716
 $3,433,085
 $(126,080) $234,395
 $77,348
 $
 $4,640,464
              
Expenses:             
Cost of sales
 3,260,374
 
 164,048
 
 
 3,424,422
Compensation and benefits765,435
 18,968
 29,192
 14,749
 19,154
 
 847,498
Floor brokerage and clearing fees84,070
 
 
 
 
 
 84,070
Interest
 7,763
 6,392
 1,436
 
 29,433
 45,024
Depreciation and amortization29,223
 45,411
 6,091
 17,767
 1,887
 
 100,379
Selling, general and other expenses281,305
 16,305
 17,980
 41,329
 16,595
 
 373,514
Total expenses1,160,033
 3,348,821
 59,655
 239,329
 37,636
 29,433
 4,874,907
Income (loss) before income taxes and income related to associated companies(138,317) 84,264
 (185,735) (4,934) 39,712
 (29,433) (234,443)
Income related to associated companies
 
 58,315
 12,794
 833
 
 71,942
Income (loss) before income taxes$(138,317) $84,264
 $(127,420) $7,860
 $40,545
 $(29,433) $(162,501)
A summary of results for the three months ended June 30, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
 Jefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate and Other Parent Company Interest Total
              
Net revenues$792,431
 $1,994,865
 $(105,716) $144,039
 $13,844
 $
 $2,839,463
             
Expenses:            
Cost of sales
 1,961,496
 
 88,871
 
 
 2,050,367
Compensation and benefits480,770
 8,869
 3,503
 6,257
 17,888
 
 517,287
Floor brokerage and clearing fees58,713
 
 
 
 
 
 58,713
Interest
 4,316
 2,052
 611
 
 24,754
 31,733
Depreciation and amortization22,326
 22,081
 1,541
 8,359
 933
 
 55,240
Selling, general and other expenses139,277
 7,503
 3,651
 13,894
 (8,858) 
 155,467
Total expenses701,086

2,004,265

10,747

117,992

9,963

24,754
 2,868,807
Income (loss) before income taxes and income related to associated companies91,345

(9,400)
(116,463)
26,047

3,881

(24,754) (29,344)
Income related to associated companies
 
 18,779
 10,627
 401
 
 29,807
Income (loss) before income taxes$91,345

$(9,400)
$(97,684)
$36,674

$4,282

$(24,754) $463



A summary of results for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
 Jefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate and Other Parent Company Interest Inter-company Eliminations Total
                
Net revenues$1,383,872
 $3,850,884
 $612,268
 $163,962
 $34,160
 $
 $(21,000) $6,024,146
               
Expenses:              
Cost of sales
 3,809,657
 
 162,933
 
 
 
 3,972,590
Compensation and benefits846,982
 17,495
 13,681
 12,314
 37,667
 
 
 928,139
Floor brokerage and clearing fees113,793
 
 
 
 
 
 
 113,793
Interest
 8,717
 3,742
 1,207
 
 49,489
 
 63,155
Depreciation and amortization44,576
 43,868
 3,363
 13,970
 1,903
 
 
 107,680
Selling, general and other expenses274,252
 14,132
 27,213
 26,348
 532
 
 (21,000) 321,477
Total expenses1,279,603

3,893,869

47,999

216,772

40,102

49,489
 (21,000)
5,506,834
Income (loss) before income taxes and income related to associated companies104,269

(42,985)
564,269

(52,810)
(5,942)
(49,489) 

517,312
Income related to associated companies
 
 49,024
 20,439
 795
 
 
 70,258
Income (loss) before income taxes$104,269

$(42,985)
$613,293

$(32,371)
$(5,147)
$(49,489) $

$587,570
Jefferies

Jefferies is reflected in our consolidated financial statements and disclosures utilizing a one month lag; Jefferies fiscal year ends on November 30th and its fiscal quarters end one month prior to our reporting periods.  A summary of results of operations for Jefferies included in the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 is as follows (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues$720,930
 $792,431
 $1,021,716
 $1,383,872
$781,672
 $720,930
 $1,579,058
 $1,021,716
              
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Compensation and benefits415,316
 480,770
 765,435
 846,982
450,522
 415,316
 911,194
 765,435
Floor brokerage and clearing fees43,591
 58,713
 84,070
 113,793
44,435
 43,591
 90,293
 84,070
Depreciation and amortization14,633
 22,326
 29,223
 44,576
15,348
 14,633
 30,949
 29,223
Selling, general and other expenses139,910
 139,277
 281,305
 274,252
148,655
 139,910
 291,640
 281,305
Total expenses
613,450

701,086
 1,160,033
 1,279,603
658,960

613,450
 1,324,076
 1,160,033
              
Income (loss) before income taxes$107,480

$91,345
 $(138,317) $104,269
$122,712

$107,480
 $254,982
 $(138,317)

Jefferies comprises many business units, with many interactions and much integration among them.  Business activities include the sales, trading, origination and advisory effort for various equity, fixed income, commodities, foreign exchange and advisory services.  Jefferies business, by its nature, does not produce predictable or necessarily recurring revenues or earnings.  Jefferies


results in any given period can be materially affected by conditions in global financial markets, economic conditions generally, and its own activities and positions.

The discussion below is presented on a detailed product and expense basis.  Net revenues presented for equity and fixed income businesses include allocations of interest income and interest expense as Jefferies assesses the profitability of these businesses inclusive of the net interest revenue or expense associated with the respective sales and trading activities, which is a function of the mix of each business’s associated assets and liabilities and the related funding costs.



The following provides a summary of net revenues by source included in our three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Equities$224,411
 $228,702
 $227,174
 $432,228
$272,871
 $224,411
 $430,664
 $227,174
Fixed income239,166
 154,136
 296,845
 280,077
159,583
 239,166
 382,253
 296,845
Total sales and trading463,577

382,838
 524,019
 712,305
432,454

463,577
 812,917
 524,019
Investment banking: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Capital markets: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Equities60,905
 108,805
 104,904
 187,876
74,902
 60,905
 136,468
 104,904
Debt46,124
 154,470
 103,397
 215,346
125,847
 46,124
 288,475
 103,397
Advisory146,017
 140,787
 275,675
 272,835
151,114
 146,017
 334,941
 275,675
Total investment banking253,046

404,062
 483,976
 676,057
351,863

253,046
 759,884
 483,976
Other4,307
 5,531
 13,721
 (4,490)(2,645) 4,307
 6,257
 13,721
              
Total net revenues$720,930

$792,431
 $1,021,716
 $1,383,872
$781,672

$720,930
 $1,579,058
 $1,021,716

Net Revenues

The decreaseincrease in net revenues for Jefferies for the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016, primarily reflects lowerhigher net revenues in equities and investment banking, partially offset by higherlower fixed income net revenues. The increase in equities revenues in fixed income. Lower investment banking results are duewas primarily attributable to lower transaction volume in debt and equity capital marketsa net gain of $95.8 million recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2016.2017 from Jefferies core fixed income businesses improved amid monetary easing by the European Central Bank and new issuances by most European governments, rising oil prices and moderate economic growth in the U.S. On Thursday, June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union ("Brexit") in a referendum vote, which may have social, geopolitical and economic impacts that are currently unknown. As developments and directions become more clear, Jefferies may adjust its strategy and operations accordingly.

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, Jefferies results include a net unrealized gain of $55.8 million from its investment in KCG Holdings, Inc. (“KCG”), compared with an unrealized gain of $20.4$55.8 million in the comparable prior year quarter, from this investment. Results during the three months ended June 30, 2016 also included aas well as net lossrevenues of $16.6$25.3 million from Jefferies share of its Jefferies Finance LLC ("(“Jefferies Finance"Finance”) joint venture, compared with a net loss of $16.6 million in the prior year quarter. Higher investment banking results during the three months ended June 30, 2017 reflect increased debt and equity capital markets revenues and advisory revenues, reflecting an improved environment for debt and equity new issuances compared with the prior year quarter. The decrease in fixed income net revenues is primarily due to lower volumes and volatility, which were prevalent throughout much of $20.3the quarter, which in turn negatively impacted Jefferies client flow oriented fixed income businesses compared with the prior year quarter. Net revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2017 included investment losses from managed funds of $6.8 million, compared with $2.6 million in the prior year quarter.

The decreaseincrease in net revenues for Jefferies for the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016, primarily reflects lowerhigher net revenues in investment banking, equities and equities. Lowerfixed income. Higher investment banking results are primarily attributable to lowerduring the six months ended June 30, 2017 reflect increased debt and equity capital markets revenues and advisory revenues, as a result of higher transaction volume asvolumes. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, new issue equity and leveraged finance capital markets were virtually closed throughout January and February and remained slow throughout the threesix months ended June 30, 2016, which resulted2016. The increase in manyfixed income net revenues is primarily due to higher levels of Jefferies potential investment banking capital markets transactions being postponed.trading activity in the first quarter of 2017 due to improved market conditions compared with the prior year quarter. The declineincrease in equities revenues was primarily attributable to a net lossgain of $22.5$99.1 million recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2017 from Jefferies investment in two equity block positions,securities, including KCG, compared with unrealized gainsa net loss of $53.5$22.5 million induring the comparable prior year periodsix months ended June 30, 2016 from these two equity block positions,securities, as well as writedowns on other equity positions. Equitiesnet revenues also include a net loss of $38.9$46.4 million from Jefferies share of its Jefferies Finance joint venture during the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared with a net revenuesloss of $31.0$38.9 million induring the prior year period.

six months ended June 30, 2016. Net revenues in the six months ended June 30, 20162017 included investment losses from managed funds of $4.3$5.9 million, compared with investment losses from managed funds of $23.1$4.3 million in the prior year period, primarily due to lower valuations in the energy and shipping sectors in both periods. Net revenues globally from the Bache business for the six months ended June 30, 2015, which are included within Jefferies fixed income results, were $84.9 million. There were no meaningful revenues from the Bache business forduring the six months ended June 30, 2016.


Equities RevenueNet Revenues

Equities net revenue is comprised ofrevenues include equity commissions, equity security principal transactionstrading and investments (including Jefferies investment in KCG and other equity securities) and net interest revenue generated by its equities sales and trading, prime services and wealth management business relating to cash equities, electronic trading, equity derivatives, convertible securities, prime brokerage, securities finance and alternative investment strategies.  Equities revenue is heavily dependent on the overall level of trading activity of its clients.  Equities revenue also includesnet revenues include Jefferies share of the net earnings fromof its joint venture investments in Jefferies Finance and Jefferies LoanCore, LLC (“Jefferies LoanCore”), which are accounted for under the equity method, as well as any changes in the value of its investments in KCG and other block positions, which are accounted for at fair value.method.

Equities net revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $48.5 million as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016. Equities revenue for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 include a net unrealized gain of $55.8$95.8 million from Jefferies


investment in KCG, compared with an unrealized gain of $20.4$55.8 million in the prior year quarter.2016 period. On April 20, 2017, KCG entered into an agreement and plan of merger (“KCG Merger Agreement”) with Virtu Financial, Inc. Pursuant to the KCG Merger Agreement, each share of KCG’s issued and outstanding Class A common stock will be converted into the right to receive $20.00 in cash. The merger closed July 20, 2017.

During the three months ended June 30, 2016,Equities commission revenues increased in Jefferies Europe and Asia Pacific cash equities and electronic trading businesses due to increased trading volumes, partially offset by decreased commission revenues in its U.S. equity markets improved from the first quarter. The NASDAQ Composite Index, S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 8.6%, 8.5% and 7.7%, respectively. Jefferies equity commissions increased globally, with strength in U.S. and European equities and derivatives offset by reduced client activity in the Asia Pacific markets. Equities principal trading revenue declinedbusiness due to reduced market making revenues. Additionally, certain strategic investments contributed positively to equities revenues due to strategic positioning as a result of volatility and financial exposures. Resultslower institutional investor volumes during the three months ended June 30, 2016 also2017 as compared to the prior year quarter.

Equities trading revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2017 declined primarily due to lower trading revenues in Jefferies convertibles business as the prior year quarter included gains on convertible security positions. Additionally, certain strategic investments contributed negatively to equities revenues due to volatility and financial exposures compared with gains in the prior year period that were not repeated in the current year quarter.

Equities revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2017 include net revenues of $25.3 million from Jefferies share of Jefferies Finance, primarily due to an increase in activity, compared with a net loss of $16.6 million from Jefferies share of its Jefferies Finance joint venturein the prior year quarter, primarily due to the mark down of certain loans held for sale, compared with netsale. Net revenues of $20.3 million in the prior year quarter. Income from theJefferies share of Jefferies LoanCore joint venture during the three months ended June 30, 2017 decreased as compared to the 2016 was comparableperiod due to that of the prior year quarter.a decline in loan securitizations.

Equities net revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2017 increased $203.5 million as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016. Equities revenue for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 include a net lossgain of $22.5$99.1 million from Jefferies investment in two equity block positions,securities, including KCG, compared with unrealized gainsa net loss of $53.5$22.5 million in the prior year2016 period from these two equity block positions.securities.

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, U.S. equity market conditions were characterized by a downward trend in stock prices during the first quarter, with higher stock prices during the second quarter. In the six months ended June 30, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite Index decreased by 3.1% while the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively. Jefferies U.S and European businesses saw increased commissions, while its Asia Pacific business saw a decline in overall commissions amidst a challenging market environment. Jefferies equity derivatives business had significant strength in commissions growth, while equities principal trading revenueEquities commission revenues declined due to reduced market making revenues, including a decline in Jefferies convertibles trading business, driven by weakness in the energy sectorU.S. cash equities and losses incurred in our block trading activities. Additionally, certain strategic investments contributed positively to equities revenues due to strategic positioning within the energy markets and as a result of volatility and financial and U.S. currency exposures. Equities revenues from the Jefferies LoanCore joint venture decreasedequity derivative businesses during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 as compared to the prior year period, due to a decreasereduced trading volumes and lower levels of volatility, partially offset by higher revenues in loan closingsits Europe and syndications by the venture over the comparable period. ResultsAsia Pacific cash equities businesses due to increased trading volumes

Equities trading revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2016 also included2017 declined due to reduced market making revenues. Equity derivatives trading revenues declined due to lower equity volatility. The decrease was partially offset in Jefferies U.S. cash equities business by lower block trading losses compared with the prior year period.

Equities revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2017 include net revenues of $46.4 million from Jefferies share of Jefferies Finance, primarily due to an increase in activity, compared with a net loss of $38.9 million in the prior year period, primarily due to the mark down of certain loans held for sale. Net revenues from Jefferies share of its Jefferies Finance joint ventureLoanCore during the six months ended June 30, 2017 declined as compared with net revenues of $31.0 millionto the 2016 period due to a decrease in the prior year period.loan closings and syndications.

Fixed Income Revenue

Net Revenues
Fixed income revenue includesnet revenues include commissions, principal transactions and net interest revenue generated by Jefferies fixed income sales and trading businesses from investment grade corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, government and agency securities, interest rate derivatives, municipal bonds, emerging markets debt, high yield and distressed securities, bank loans, foreign exchange and commodities trading activities.

Fixed income net revenues forduring the three months ended June 30, 2015 included $35.72017 decreased $79.6 million of net revenues globally from the futures business activity and Jefferies has fully completed the exit of the futures business inas compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016. There were no meaningful revenues from the Bache business during the three months ended June 30, 2016. Excluding revenues from the futures business activity, revenues increased $120.7 million or 102%. Jefferies recorded higherlower revenues in most of its core businesses compared with the prior year quarter due to improvingreduced trading volumes and lower levels of volatility, partially offset by higher revenues in Jefferies U.S. and international asset-backed and mortgages businesses. The trading environment during the prior year quarter was characterized by improved financial market and secondary market trading conditions and reduced risk exposure, partially offset by lowerconditions.

Lower revenues in itsJefferies U.S. mortgagesand international rates business due to reduced risk exposure and trading volumes.

Theduring the three months ended June 30, 2016 were2017 resulted from lower transaction volumes given decreased interest rate volatility, while the prior year quarter was characterized by improved conditions amid monetary easing by the European Central Bank and new issuances by most European governments, rising oil prices and moderate economic growth in the U.S., which led to higher revenuesincreased trading opportunities in Jefferiesour international and U.S. rates businesses. Revenues for the quarter from Jefferies corporates business increasedbusinesses also decreased as compared to the prior year quarter due to the improved market, includingdecreased trading activity, as a result of lower new issuance activity and demand. Revenues in Jefferies leveraged credit business in the energy sector. Resultsthree months ended June 30, 2017 declined due to reduced volatility and decreased trading volumes within high yield and distressed products. Additionally, results in Jefferies emerging markets business were higherlower due to increaseddecreased trading volumes reflective of an enhanced sales and trading team in this


business and increasedlower levels of volatility in the emerging


markets duringas compared with the prior year quarter. The municipal securities business performed well during the quarter as market technicals drove increased client activity and revenues increased in our leveraged credit business, driven by increased trading volumes within distressed and high yield positions and a reduction in risk. The increase in revenues wasThese were partially offset by continued concerns about global economic growthhigher revenues in Jefferies U.S. and the potential Brexit.international mortgages businesses due to improved trading volumes.

Fixed income net revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2015 included $84.9 million of net revenues globally from the futures business activity and Jefferies has fully completed the exit of the futures business in the six months ended June 30, 2016. There were no meaningful revenues from the Bache business during the six months ended June 30, 2016. Excluding revenues from2017 increased $85.4 million as compared to the futures business activity, revenues increased $101.7 million or 52%.six months ended June 30, 2016. Jefferies recorded higher revenues compared with the prior year period due to improved trading conditions across most coreand an increase in transaction volumes. The trading environment during the prior year period was characterized by significant market dislocation and lower trading volumes.

Revenues in Jefferies leveraged credit business during the six months ended June 30, 2017 were strong on increased trading volumes within high yield and distressed products, as a result of an improved credit environment, as well as strategic growth in the business, compared with mark-to-market losses in the prior year period. Additionally, higher revenues in Jefferies European credit business were due to improved trading conditions and increased demand for higher yielding products, while volatile oil prices and uncertainty as to bank liquidity negatively impacted revenues in this business in the prior year period. Jefferies municipal securities business performed well during the 2017 period, driven by improved client activity. Revenues in Jefferies U.S. and international mortgages businesses increased due to improved trading volumes, compared with a market slowdown in the prior year period. These increases were partially offset by lower revenues in its U.S. mortgages and international credit businesses.

The beginning of the six month period was characterized by concerns about the pace of global economic growth, outflowsrates business resulting from the high yield market, forced selling from hedge funds, uncertainty over the weakness in the Chinese economy and the potential Brexit and by an overall lack of liquidity. In the second half of the period, Jefferies core businesses mostly improved amid monetary easing by the European Central Bank and new issuances by most European governments, rising oil prices and moderate economic growth in the U.S. Results in Jefferies emerging markets business throughout the period were higher reflective of an enhanced sales andlower transaction volumes given decreased interest rate volatility, which presented reduced trading team in this business and increased levels of volatility in the emerging markets during the six month period. The municipal securities business performed well during the period as improved trading activity was driven by market technicals. The credit environment improved leading to increased revenues in Jefferies leveraged credit business, driven by increased trading volumes within distressed and high yield positions and reduced risk asopportunities compared with losses in the comparable period. Revenues from Jefferies corporate and U.S. rates businesses increased as compared to the prior year period due to rising oil prices and volatility due to fluctuating expectations as to future Federal Reserve interest rate increases, respectively.period.

Investment Banking Revenue

Revenues
Jefferies provides a full range of capital markets and financial advisory services to its clients across most industry sectors in the Americas, Europe and Asia.  Capital markets revenue includesrevenues include underwriting and placement revenuerevenues related to corporate debt, municipal bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and equity and equity-linked securities.  Advisory revenue consistsrevenues consist primarily of advisory and transaction fees generated in connection with merger, acquisition and restructuring transactions.

The decrease in totalTotal investment banking revenuerevenues were $351.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015, was substantially due to a decrease in equity and debt capital markets transaction volume, as new issue equity and leveraged finance capital markets remained slow throughout2017, 39.1% higher than the three months ended June 30, 2016. Overall, advisoryThis increase primarily reflects an improved environment for debt and equity new issuance. Advisory revenues for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 increased 4%3.5% compared to the prior year quarter and capitalquarter. Capital markets revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2016 decreased 59%2017 increased 87.6% from the prior year quarter.

From equity and debt capital raising activities, Jefferies generated $60.9$74.9 million and $46.1$125.8 million in revenues, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2017. During the three months ended June 30, 2017, Jefferies completed 238 public and private debt financings that raised $66.9 billion in aggregate and Jefferies completed 51 public and private equity and convertible offerings that raised $13.9 billion (48 of which Jefferies acted as sole or joint bookrunner). Financial advisory revenues totaled $151.1 million, including revenues from 33 merger and acquisition transactions and two restructuring and recapitalization transactions with an aggregate transaction value of $36.9 billion.

Investment banking revenues were $253.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. From equity and debt capital raising activities, Jefferies generated $60.9 million and $46.1 million in revenues, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2016, Jefferies completed 194 public and private debt financings that raised $44.3$44.2 billion in aggregate and Jefferies completed 2430 public and private equity and convertible offerings that raised $4.7$6.5 billion (22(28 of which Jefferies acted as sole or joint bookrunner). Financial advisory revenues totaled $146.0 million, including revenues from 39 merger and acquisition transactions and two restructuring and recapitalization transactions with an aggregate transaction value of $17.9 billion.

Investment banking revenue was $404.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. From equity and debt capital raising activities, Jefferies generated $108.8 million and $154.5 million in revenues, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, Jefferies completed 275 public and private debt financings that raised $68.5 billion in aggregate and Jefferies completed 51 public equity and convertible offerings that raised $14.1 billion (48 of which Jefferies acted as sole or joint bookrunner). Financial advisory revenues totaled $140.8 million, including revenues from 37 merger and acquisition transactions with an aggregate transaction value of $30.3 billion.

The decrease in totalTotal investment banking revenuerevenues were $759.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to2017, 57.0% higher than the six months ended June 30, 2015,2016. This increase was substantially due to lower equity andsignificantly increased debt capital markets revenues, equity capital markets revenues and advisory revenues as a result of higher transaction volume, asvolumes. In the prior year period, new issue equity and leveraged finance capital markets were virtually closed throughout January and February and remained slow throughout the three months ended June 30, 2016. Overall, advisoryAdvisory revenues for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 increased 1%21.5% compared to the prior year period and capitalperiod. Capital markets revenues infor the six months ended June 30, 2016 decreased 48%2017 increased 104.0% from the prior year period.quarter.

From equity and debt capital raising activities, Jefferies generated $136.5 million and $288.5 million in revenues, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2017. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, Jefferies completed 436 public and private debt financings that raised $118.9 billion in aggregate and Jefferies completed 91 public and private equity and convertible offerings that raised $34.4 billion (85 of which Jefferies acted as sole or joint bookrunner). Financial advisory revenues totaled $334.9 million, including revenues from 71 merger and acquisition transactions and six restructuring and recapitalization transactions with an aggregate transaction value of $77.1 billion.



Investment banking revenues were $484.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. From equity and debt capital raising activities, Jefferies generated $104.9 million and $103.4 million in revenues, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2016.respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, Jefferies completed 358 public and private


debt financings that raised $79.2$79.3 billion in aggregate and Jefferies completed 4351 public and private equity and convertible offerings that raised $8.8$11.2 billion (41(49 of which Jefferies acted as sole or joint bookrunner). Financial advisory revenues totaled $275.7 million, including revenues from 66 merger and acquisition transactions and four restructuring and recapitalization transactions with an aggregate transaction value of $58.4 billion.

Investment banking revenue was $676.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. From equity and debt capital raising activities, Jefferies generated $187.9 million and $215.3 million in revenues, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, Jefferies completed 507 public and private debt financings that raised $111.4 billion in aggregate and Jefferies completed 98 public equity and convertible offerings that raised $21.6 billion (88 of which Jefferies acted as sole or joint bookrunner). Financial advisory revenues totaled $272.8 million, including revenues from 72 merger and acquisition transactions with an aggregate transaction value of $57.3 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits expense consists of salaries, benefits, cash bonuses, commissions, annual cash compensation awards, and the amortization of certain non-annual share-based and cash compensation awards to employees.  Cash and historical share-based awards and a portion of cash awards granted to employees as part of year end compensation generally contain provisions such that employees who terminate their employment or are terminated without cause may continue to vest in their awards, so long as those awards are not forfeited as a result of other forfeiture provisions (primarily non-compete clauses) of those awards.  Accordingly, the compensation expense for a portion of awards granted at year end as part of annual compensation is recorded in the year of the award.

Included withinin Compensation and benefits expense is share-based amortization expense for senior executive awards granted in February 2016 and January 2017, non-annual share-based and cash-based awards to other employees and certain year end awards that contain future service requirements for vesting.  Such senior executive awards contain market and performance conditions and are being amortized over their respective future service periodsperiods. Compensation expense related to the amortization of share-based and cash-based awards amounted to compensation expense of$67.3 million and $65.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $134.8 million and $145.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $62.7 million and $143.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. Compensation and benefits expense directly related to the activities of Jefferies Bache business was $34.5 million and $58.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.

Compensation and benefits as a percentage of Net revenues was 58% and 75%58% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and 61% for both the three58% and six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in the compensation ratio75% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, as compared to the prior year period is due to the decline in net revenues in relationship to non-discretionary compensation. Since the second quarter of 2015, Jefferies headcount has decreased due to headcount reductions related to the exiting of the Bache business and corporate services outsourcing, as well as decreases across Jefferies equities and other core fixed income businesses.respectively.

Non-Compensation Expenses

Non-compensation expenses include floor brokerage and clearing fees, technology and communications expense, occupancy and equipment rental expense, business development, professional services, bad debt provision, impairment charges, depreciation and amortization expense and other costs.  All of these expenses, other than floor brokerage and clearing fees and depreciation and amortization expense, are included within Selling, general and other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Non-compensation expenses increased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year periods. The decreaseincrease in non-compensation expenses during the three months ended June 30, 20162017 was primarily due to a decreasean increase in floor brokerage and clearing expenses technologydue to increased commissions in certain Europe and communicationsAsia equities businesses and an increase in other expenses. The increase in non-compensation expenses and business development expenses. Floorduring the six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to an increase in floor brokerage and clearing expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2016 decreased, primarily reflecting the wind down of the Jefferies Bache business. Technology and communications expense decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2016, primarily due to accelerated depreciation on capitalized software relatedimproved market and trading conditions across most core businesses, primarily in the first quarter of 2017, and higher professional services expenses due to the Jefferies Bache business recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Business development expense decreased, primarily reflecting lower costs in respect of conferences. In both quarters, Jefferies continued to incurhigher legal and consulting fees as part of implementing various regulatory requirements, which are recognizedprimarily in Selling, general and other expenses. Non-compensation expenses associated directly with the activitiesfirst quarter of the Bache business were $38.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

The decrease in non-compensation expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily due to a decrease in floor brokerage and clearing expenses and technology and communications expenses. Non-compensation expenses associated directly with the activities of the Bache business were $77.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, no goodwill impairment was recorded and the results of the most recent annual assessment on August 1, 2015 indicated the fair value of Jefferies was in excess of carrying value.  However, the valuation2017.


methodology includes assumptions related to an increase in liquidity and trading volumes in the fixed income markets, improvement in commodity prices and expansion of comparable company multiples.  If the future were to differ adversely from these assumptions, the estimated fair value may decline and result in an impairment.

National Beef

A summary of results of operations for National Beef for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 is as follows (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues$1,798,634
 $1,994,865
 $3,433,085
 $3,850,884
$1,875,519
 $1,798,634
 $3,436,975
 $3,433,085
              
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Cost of sales1,690,908
 1,961,496
 3,260,374
 3,809,657
1,750,569
 1,690,908
 3,214,407
 3,260,374
Compensation and benefits9,635
 8,869
 18,968
 17,495
9,832
 9,635
 19,144
 18,968
Interest3,796
 4,316
 7,763
 8,717
2,254
 3,796
 4,068
 7,763
Depreciation and amortization22,785
 22,081
 45,411
 43,868
24,459
 22,785
 46,858
 45,411
Selling, general and other expenses8,655
 7,503
 16,305
 14,132
9,980
 8,655
 16,970
 16,305
Total expenses1,735,779

2,004,265
 3,348,821
 3,893,869
1,797,094

1,735,779
 3,301,447
 3,348,821
              
Income (loss) before income taxes$62,855

$(9,400) $84,264
 $(42,985)
Income before income taxes$78,425

$62,855
 $135,528
 $84,264
National Beef’s profitability is dependent, in large part, on the spread between its cost for live cattle, the primary raw material for its business, and the value received from selling boxed beef and other products, coupled with its overall volume and capacity utilization.volume.  National Beef operates in a large and liquid commodity market and it does not have much influence over the price it pays for cattle or the selling price it receives for the products it produces.  National Beef’s profitability typically fluctuates seasonally, as well as cyclically, with relatively higher margins in the spring and summer months and during times of ample cattle availability.
The USDA reports market values for cattle, beef, offal National Beef's fiscal year consists of 52 or 53 weeks, ending on the last Saturday in December and other products produced by ranchers, farmers and beef processors.  Generally, National Beef expects its profitabilityquarters range from twelve to improve asfourteen weeks ending on the ratiolast Saturday of the USDA comprehensive boxed beef cutout (a weekly reported measure of the total value of all USDA inspected primal cuts, grind and trim produced from fed cattle) to the USDA 5-area weekly average slaughter cattle price increases and for profitability to decline as the ratio decreases. March, June, September or December.
Revenues in the three and six month 2016 periods decreased 10% and 11%, respectively,months ended June 30, 2017 increased 4% in comparison to the same periodsperiod in 2015,2016, due to lowerhigher average selling prices, as the comprehensive beef cutout value declined, partially offset byand an increase in the number of cattle processed. Cost of sales declined 14%increased 4% for both the three and six month 2016 periodsmonths ended June 30, 2017 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2015.2016. The declineincrease is primarily due to a decreasean increase in the price of fed cattle partially offset byand an increase in volume. On a per head basis, the average selling price increased more than the cost of sales. The combined effects of increased margin per head and an increase in volume led to significantly higher profitability in the 2017 period as compared to the 2016 periodsperiod.
Revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2017 increased in comparison to the same period in 2016, due to an increase in the number of cattle processed offset by a decrease in average selling prices. Cost of sales decreased by 1% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2015.2016. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in the price of fed cattle, partially offset by an increase in the number of cattle processed. Revenue and expense comparisons were also impacted by the first six months of 2017 being a twenty-five week period as compared to a twenty-six week period in the first six months of 2016. The combined effects of increased margin per head and an increase in volume led to higher profitability in the 2017 period as compared to the 2016 period, despite the 2017 period being one week shorter.











Corporate and Other Results

A summary of results of operations for corporate and other for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 is as follows (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues$10,492
 $13,844
 $77,348
 $34,160
$2,336
 $10,492
 $10,026
 $77,348
              
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Corporate compensation and benefits9,012
 15,210
 17,660
 32,311
WilTel pension694
 2,678
 1,494
 5,356
Compensation and benefits11,867
 9,706
 25,917
 19,154
Depreciation and amortization944
 933
 1,887
 1,903
867
 944
 1,734
 1,887
Selling, general and other expenses7,635
 (8,858) 16,595
 532
7,340
 7,635
 15,197
 16,595
Total expenses18,285

9,963
 37,636
 40,102
20,074

18,285
 42,848
 37,636
              
Income (loss) before income taxes and income related to associated companies(7,793) 3,881
 39,712
 (5,942)(17,738) (7,793) (32,822) 39,712
Income related to associated companies602
 401
 833
 795
480
 602
 1,060
 833
Income (loss) before income taxes$(7,191)
$4,282
 $40,545
 $(5,147)$(17,258)
$(7,191) $(31,762) $40,545

Net revenues of corporate and other primarily include realized and unrealized securities gains and interest income for investments held at the holding company. Net revenues decreased $3.4 million compared to the second quarter of 2015 and increased $43.2 million for the six month period. The significant increase in the six month period is primarily due tomonths ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, include a $6.1 million and $65.6 million increase in a trading asset which is held at fair value in the first three monthsvalue.

Corporate compensation and benefits includes accrued incentive bonus expense of 2016. Net revenues also include net realized securities gains of $7.4$2.1 million and $9.1$1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $8.1$6.3 million and $24.2$3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively. Additionally, net revenues include interest income of $0.7Share-based compensation expense was $4.7 million and $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $1.2$8.9 million and $7.6$4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.

Compensation and benefits expense declined in the three and six month 2016 periods due to lower incentive bonus and stock-based compensation expense.

Selling, general and other expenses for the three and six month 2015 periods reflect a reduction of $20.1 million in insurance payments covering previously expensed legal fees.

Income related to associated companies is comprised of our share of various investees' underlying net income or loss, none of which is significant during the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015.


2016.

Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments

A summary of results for other financial services businesses and investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 is as follows (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues$(14,113) $(105,716) $(126,080) $612,268
$59,340
 $(14,113) $115,563
 $(126,080)
              
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Compensation and benefits15,929
 3,503
 29,192
 13,681
14,948
 15,929
 30,132
 29,192
Interest3,470
 2,052
 6,392
 3,742
9,890
 3,470
 19,861
 6,392
Depreciation and amortization3,369
 1,541
 6,091
 3,363
2,659
 3,369
 5,564
 6,091
Selling, general and other expenses9,560
 3,651
 17,980
 27,213
12,905
 9,560
 27,101
 17,980
Total expenses32,328

10,747
 59,655
 47,999
40,402

32,328
 82,658
 59,655
              
Income (loss) before income taxes and income related to associated companies(46,441) (116,463) (185,735) 564,269
Income related to associated companies45,322
 18,779
 58,315
 49,024
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) related to associated companies18,938
 (46,441) 32,905
 (185,735)
Income (loss) related to associated companies10,235
 45,322
 (122,768) 58,315
Income (loss) before income taxes$(1,119)
$(97,684) $(127,420) $613,293
$29,173

$(1,119) $(89,863) $(127,420)

Our other financial services businesses and investments include the consolidated results of certain Leucadia Asset Management fund managers, the returns on our investments in these funds, the consolidated results of Foursight Capital and Chrome Capital (vehicle finance), our share of the income of Berkadia, the results of our investment in FXCM Group, LLC ("FXCM") and our share of the income of HomeFed.

As more fully discussed in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements, in January 2015, we entered into a credit agreement with FXCM, for a $300 million senior secured term loan due January 2017, with rights to a variable proportion of certain distributions in connection with an FXCM sale of assets or certain other events, and our right to require a sale of FXCM beginning in January 2018.  FXCM is an online provider of foreign exchange trading and related services.  We are accounting for our loan and rights at fair value.  We recognized gains (losses) of $(47.9) million and $(112.1) million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(101.1) million and $574.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. from our FXCM investment. This includes the component related to interest income, which is recorded within Principal transactions revenues.

Excluding the FXCM revenues discussed above,below, the net revenues in other financial services businesses and investments reflect revenue (losses) of $33.7$54.9 million and $6.4$33.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $(25.0)$100.3 million and $37.7$(25.0) million for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. The second quarter increase compared to the prior year primarily reflectsyear-over-year increases in returns on investments recorded at market value related to the Leucadia Asset Management business and growth in our vehicle finance businesses. The year-to-date decrease in revenues primarily reflects lowerreflect greater returns on investments recorded at market value related to the Leucadia Asset Management businesses partially offset byand growth in our vehicle finance businesses.

business and at our 54 Madison real estate fund. All expense categories were impacted by the growth of our Leucadia Asset Management businesses and vehicle finance businessesbusiness for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017, as compared to the same periods last year. Selling, general and other expenses also include $21.0 million of investment banking and advisory fees paid to Jefferies in connection with our entering into the agreement with FXCM in the first quarter of 2015. Jefferies recognized this fee within net revenues during the first quarter of 2015 and both the intercompany revenue and expense have been eliminated in our consolidated results.

Income2016. Pre-tax income (losses) related to Berkadia was $20.4our Leucadia Asset Management businesses totaled $13.4 million and $19.7$8.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $33.5$20.7 million and $52.1$(74.2) million for the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. The decline in the six months ended June 30, 2016increases primarily reflects investment gainsreflect greater returns on investments recorded in the first quarter of 2015. at market value.

Income (loss) related to HomeFedBerkadia was $23.6$16.2 million and $(1.0)$20.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $22.3$33.1 million and $(3.1)$33.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Our share of income related to HomeFed was $9.3 million and 2015, respectively. The increase in$23.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $9.7 million and $22.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The 2016 periods primarily reflectsreflect a reversal of HomeFed's deferred tax valuation allowance in the second quarter of 2016 as HomeFed concluded that it was more likely than not that they would have future taxable income sufficient to realize their net deferred tax asset.

As more fully discussed in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements, on September 1, 2016, we, Global Brokerage Inc. ("Global Brokerage" and formerly FXCM Inc.) and Global Brokerage Holdings, LLC ("Global Brokerage Holdings" and formerly FXCM Holdings, LLC) entered into an agreement that amended the terms of our loan and associated rights. Among other changes, the amendments gave Leucadia a 49.9% common membership interest in FXCM and we gained the ability to significantly influence FXCM through the amendments and as a result, we account for our equity interest in FXCM under the equity method of accounting. Net revenues include gains of $4.4 million and $15.3 million, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 from our FXCM term loan and unrealized mark downs of $(47.9) million and $(101.1) million, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 from our FXCM term loan and related rights. This includes the component related to interest income, which is recorded within Principal transactions revenues. We also recorded losses, before impairment charges, related to our equity method investment in FXCM of $12.1 million and $31.8 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.

During February 2017, Global Brokerage Holdings and FXCM's U.S. subsidiary, Forex Capital Markets LLC ("FXCM U.S.") settled complaints filed by the National Futures Association ("NFA") and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") against FXCM U.S. and certain of its principals relating to matters that occurred between 2010 and 2014. The NFA settlement has no monetary fine and the CFTC settlement has a $7 million fine. As part of the settlements, FXCM U.S. withdrew from business and agreed to sell FXCM U.S.'s customer accounts to Gain Capital Holdings, Inc. FXCM U.S. generated approximately 20% of FXCM's revenue, but was not profitable. FXCM also announced the implementation of a restructuring plan that included the termination of approximately 170 employees, which represented approximately 22% of its global workforce.

Based on the above February 2017 actions, we evaluated in the first quarter of 2017 whether our equity method investment was fully recoverable. We engaged an independent valuation firm to assist management in estimating the fair value of FXCM. Our estimate of fair value was based on a discounted cash flow and comparable public company analysis. The result of our analysis indicated that the estimated fair value of our equity interest in FXCM was lower than our carrying value by $130.2 million. We concluded based on the above regulatory actions, FXCM's restructuring plan, investor perception and declines in the trading price of Global Brokerage's common shares and convertible debt, that the decline in fair value of our equity interest was other than temporary. As such, we impaired our equity investment in FXCM in the first quarter of 2017 by $130.2 million.



Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments

A summary of results for other merchant banking businesses and investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 20152016 is as follows (in thousands):
For the 
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 For the 
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues$109,415
 $144,039
 $234,395
 $163,962
$13,513
 $109,415
 $458,740
 $234,395
              
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Cost of sales85,462
 88,871
 164,048
 162,933
69,982
 85,462
 139,238
 164,048
Compensation and benefits7,505
 6,257
 14,749
 12,314
4,404
 7,505
 9,369
 14,749
Interest721
 611
 1,436
 1,207
956
 721
 1,825
 1,436
Depreciation and amortization9,038
 8,359
 17,767
 13,970
7,384
 9,038
 15,122
 17,767
Selling, general and other expenses20,499
 13,894
 41,329
 26,348
7,812
 20,499
 17,066
 41,329
Total expenses123,225

117,992
 239,329
 216,772
90,538

123,225
 182,620
 239,329
              
Income (loss) before income taxes and income related to associated companies(13,810) 26,047
 (4,934) (52,810)(77,025) (13,810) 276,120
 (4,934)
Income related to associated companies5,966
 10,627
 12,794
 20,439
3,389
 5,966
 7,238
 12,794
Income (loss) before income taxes$(7,844)
$36,674
 $7,860
 $(32,371)$(73,636)
$(7,844) $283,358
 $7,860

Our other merchant banking operations include our ownership of HRG Group, Inc. ("HRG") shares, which is accounted for at fair value and impacts our results through its mark-to-market adjustments reflected within net revenues, and the consolidated results of Vitesse Energy and JETX, formerly Juneau, Energy (oil and gas exploration and development) and Conwed Plastics and Idaho Timber (manufacturing companies).  It also includes our equity investments in Garcadia (automobile dealerships), Linkem (fixed wireless broadband services in Italy) and Golden Queen (a gold and silver mining project), as well as our ownership of HRG Group ("HRG") shares, which is accounted for at fair value, and impacts our results through its mark-to-market adjustment reflected within net revenues..

Net revenues include principal transactions related to unrealized gains (losses) of $(9.3) million and $24.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $7.92017 include $75.0 million and $(54.1) million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively,of unrealized losses from the change in value of our investment in HRG.
HRG, $79.7 million from our manufacturing companies and $11.6 million from our oil and gas exploration and development businesses. Net revenues for manufacturing were $106.0 million and $105.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 include $9.3 million of unrealized losses from the change in value of our investment in HRG, $106.0 million from our manufacturing companies and 2015, respectively,$8.6 million from our oil and $201.8gas exploration and development businesses. The decline in revenues from our manufacturing companies for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016 is due to the sale of Conwed in the first quarter of 2017.

Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2017 include $100.2 million of unrealized gains from the change in value of our investment in HRG, $339.8 million from our manufacturing companies, including the gain on the sale of Conwed of $178.2 million (including working capital adjustments), and $191.8$14.7 million from our oil and gas exploration and development businesses. Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2016 include $7.9 million of unrealized gains from the change in value of our investment in HRG, $201.8 million from our manufacturing companies and 2015, respectively. Net revenues for$18.5 million from our oil and gas exploration and development businesses were $8.6 million and $12.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $18.5 million and $22.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. businesses.
As discussed further in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements, Vitesse Energy uses swaps and call and put options in order to reduce exposure to future oil price fluctuations. InNet unrealized gains (losses) recorded related to these options were $1.7 million and $(4.6) million during the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $5.0 million and $(5.0) million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. JETX revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, net realized2017 were impacted by $3.3 million and $18.7 million, respectively, of unrealized losses related to these options totaled $3.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively.on a trading asset which is held at fair value.
Total expenses increased $5.2decreased $32.7 million and $22.6$56.7 million, respectively, in the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively,2017 as compared to the same periods in 2015,2016, primarily reflecting higherthe sale of Conwed in early 2017 as well as lower costs for our oil and gas exploration and development businesses and, for the six months ended June 30, 2016, a $2.0 million impairment of one of our real estate properties.businesses. Selling, general and other expenses for our oil and gas exploration and development businesses increased $9.4declined $11.4 million and $16.3$17.4 million, inrespectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively,2017 as compared to the same periods in 2015, due primarily2016. The declines in both periods reflect expenses incurred in 2016 related to the write downwrite-down of certain JETX leases, that will not benefit our business going forward, increased exploration costs and thea loss on the sale of an associated company.
Pre-tax profits for manufacturing were $11.7Income related to Garcadia was $12.7 million and $8.7$13.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $20.5$26.0 million and $12.4$29.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Losses related to Linkem


were $8.9 million and 2015,$6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $17.0 million and $14.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Pre-tax income (losses)for the three months ended June 30, 2017 includes $6.3 million from manufacturing and $3.4 million of income related to associated companies, offset by losses of $75.0 million related to our investment in HRG and pre-tax losses from the oil and gas exploration and development businesses of $1.9 million. The pre-tax loss for the three months ended June 30, 2016 includes losses of $9.3 million related to our investment in HRG and pre-tax losses from the oil and gas exploration and development businesses of $17.4 million offset partially by income of $11.7 million from manufacturing and $6.0 million of income related to associated companies. Pre-tax income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 includes $100.2 million related to our investment in HRG, $192.6 million from manufacturing, including the gain on the sale of Conwed of $178.2 million (including working capital adjustments) and $7.2 million of income related to associated companies, offset partially by pre-tax losses from the oil and gas exploration and development businesses of $12.5 million. Pre-tax income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 includes $7.9 million related to our investment in HRG, $20.5 million from manufacturing and $12.8 million of income related to associated companies, offset by pre-tax losses for the oil and gas exploration and development businesses were $(17.4) million and $(2.7) million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(28.2) million and $($2.3) million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Income related to associated companies primarily relates to our investments in Linkem and Garcadia.  Losses related to Linkem were $6.7 million and $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $14.9 million and $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Income related to Garcadia was $13.9 million and $15.9


million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $29.3 million and $31.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.of $28.2 million.
Parent Company Interest
Parent company interest totaled $14.7 million and $24.8 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 and 2015, respectively,$29.5 million and $29.4 million and $49.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.  The decline in interest expense in 2016 compared to 2015 is primarily due to the redemption of the 8.125% Senior Notes in September 2015. 
Income Taxes
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, our provisions for income taxes were $50.6 million and $154.8 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 40.6% and 29.6%, respectively.  Our provisions for income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 include a $9.0 million charge resulting from the revaluation of our deferred tax asset to take into account recently enacted New York State and City tax legislation.  The legislation will reduce the income apportioned to these jurisdictions in the future thereby reducing our effective rate.  This charge increased our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 by approximately 7.2% and 1.7%, respectively. Our provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was also reduced by a $31.9 million benefit resulting from the repatriation of Jefferies earnings from certain of its foreign subsidiaries, along with their associated foreign tax credits. This benefit reduced our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 by approximately 6.1%.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, our provision (benefit) for income taxes was $68.9 million and ($14.5)$(14.5) million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 49.4% and 8.9%, respectively.  Tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2016, includes an additional expense to bring the year-to-date tax expense in line with the projected full year effective rate at June 30, 2016. The projected 2016 full year effective rate was impacted during the second quarter by changes in the geographical mix of earnings among jurisdictions with differing tax rates. Additionally, our benefit for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was reduced by a $23.6 million charge related to previously issued stock awards. The majority of the awards expired during the first quarter of 2016. The tax deductions associated with the remainder of the awards was less than the compensation cost recognized during the quarter for financial reporting purposes. This charge impacted our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2016 by approximately 14.6%.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, our provision (benefit) for income taxes was ($14.6) million and $198.1 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was not meaningful as the income before income taxes was $0.5 million. The effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was 33.7%.

Selected Balance Sheet Data

In addition to preparing our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we also review the tangible capital associated with each of our businesses and investments, which is a non-GAAP presentation and may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP presentations used by other companies. We believe that this information is useful to investors as it allows them to view our businesses and investments through the eyes of management while facilitating a comparison across historical periods. We define tangible capital as Total Leucadia National Corporation shareholders' equity less Intangible assets, net and goodwill.


The tables below reconcile tangible capital to our U.S. GAAP balance sheet (in thousands):
June 30, 2016June 30, 2017
Jefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments (1) Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate liquidity and other assets, net of Corporate liabilities Inter-company Eliminations TotalJefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate and other Inter-company Eliminations Total
Assets                          
Cash and cash equivalents$2,838,829
 $16,916
 $44,506
 $33,303
 $97,382
 $
 $3,030,936
$4,356,793
 $16,883
 $31,131
 $35,523
 $221,607
 $
 $4,661,937
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations836,871
 
 
 
 
 
 836,871
919,011
 
 
 
 
 
 919,011
Financial instruments owned15,119,426
 741
 530,394
 642,216
 656,870
 
 16,949,647
13,881,283
 4,354
 288,931
 872,337
 538,211
 
 15,585,116
Investments in managed funds183,149
 
 340,723
 
 
 
 523,872
169,476
 
 333,818
 
 
 
 503,294
Loans to and investments in associated companies636,697
 
 604,744
 471,845
 24,051
 
 1,737,337
765,039
 
 944,212
 483,656
 46,516
 
 2,239,423
Securities borrowed7,577,394
 
 
 
 
 
 7,577,394
7,900,395
 
 
 
 
 
 7,900,395
Securities purchased under agreements to resell3,238,189
 
 
 
 
 
 3,238,189
4,345,461
 
 
 
 
 
 4,345,461
Receivables3,355,648
 220,531
 705,286
 59,210
 56,452
 
 4,397,127
4,465,726
 233,300
 1,088,431
 44,646
 42,477
 
 5,874,580
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net251,891
 369,958
 10,876
 46,205
 23,797
 
 702,727
290,046
 383,623
 3,790
 30,479
 20,471
 
 728,409
Intangible assets, net and goodwill1,926,865
 622,849
 12,320
 59,599
 
 
 2,621,633
1,900,459
 578,037
 10,047
 
 
 
 2,488,543
Deferred tax asset, net273,323
 
 
 
 1,311,631
 
 1,584,954
341,117
 
 
 
 981,326
 
 1,322,443
Other assets936,453
 295,122
 124,430
 621,933
 65,832
 (202,530) 1,841,240
789,287
 321,757
 104,062
 562,371
 66,615
 (36,602) 1,807,490
Total Assets37,174,735
 1,526,117
 2,373,279
 1,934,311
 2,236,015
 (202,530) 45,041,927
40,124,093
 1,537,954
 2,804,422
 2,029,012
 1,917,223
 (36,602) 48,376,102
                          
Liabilities                          
Long-term debt (2)(1)5,406,624
 381,837
 316,621
 77,383
 987,348
 
 7,169,813
6,303,980
 282,046
 421,118
 89,294
 988,448
 
 8,084,886
Other liabilities26,374,660
 213,624
 400,043
 54,017
 408,955
 (202,530) 27,248,769
28,205,074
 249,937
 563,139
 38,441
 158,119
 (36,602) 29,178,108
Total liabilities31,781,284
 595,461
 716,664
 131,400
 1,396,303
 (202,530) 34,418,582
34,509,054
 531,983
 984,257
 127,735
 1,146,567
 (36,602) 37,262,994
                          
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 231,640
 
 2,147
 
 
 233,787

 293,393
 623
 13,927
 
 
 307,943
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred shares
 
 
 
 125,000
 
 125,000

 
 
 
 125,000
 
 125,000
Noncontrolling interests5,201
 
 125,241
 47,598
 
 
 178,040
691
 
 155,559
 32,608
 
 
 188,858
Total Leucadia National Corporation shareholders' equity$5,388,250
 $699,016
 $1,531,374
 $1,753,166
 $714,712
 $
 $10,086,518
$5,614,348
 $712,578
 $1,663,983
 $1,854,742
 $645,656
 $
 $10,491,307
                          
Reconciliation to Tangible Capital                          
Total Leucadia National Corporation shareholders' equity$5,388,250
 $699,016
 $1,531,374
 $1,753,166
 $714,712
 $
 $10,086,518
$5,614,348
 $712,578
 $1,663,983
 $1,854,742
 $645,656
 $
 $10,491,307
Less: Intangible assets, net and goodwill(1,926,865) (622,849) (12,320) (59,599) 
 
 (2,621,633)(1,900,459) (578,037) (10,047) 
 
 
 (2,488,543)
Tangible Capital$3,461,385
 $76,167
 $1,519,054
 $1,693,567
 $714,712
 $
 $7,464,885
$3,713,889
 $134,541
 $1,653,936
 $1,854,742
 $645,656
 $
 $8,002,764

(1) Long-term debt within Other financial services businesses and investments of $421.1 million at June 30, 2017, includes $343.1 million for 54 Madison Capital, LLC ("54 Madison"), $49.4 million for Foursight Capital and $28.6 million for Chrome Capital. Long-term debt within Other merchant banking businesses and investments of $89.3 million at June 30, 2017, includes $54.6 million for real estate associated with the Garcadia investment and $34.7 million for Vitesse.


December 31, 2015December 31, 2016
Jefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments (1) Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate liquidity and other assets, net of Corporate liabilities Inter-company Eliminations TotalJefferies National Beef Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments (1) Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments Corporate and other Inter-company Eliminations Total
Assets                          
Cash and cash equivalents$3,510,163
 $17,814
 $22,203
 $30,940
 $57,528
 $
 $3,638,648
$3,529,457
 $37,702
 $41,165
 $45,151
 $154,083
 $
 $3,807,558
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for regulatory purposes or deposited with clearing and depository organizations751,084
 
 
 
 
 
 751,084
857,337
 
 
 
 
 
 857,337
Financial instruments owned16,559,116
 891
 647,936
 639,253
 653,249
 
 18,500,445
13,809,512
 1,906
 188,976
 761,249
 524,643
 
 15,286,286
Investments in managed funds85,775
 
 488,940
 
 55,317
 (26,312) 603,720
186,508
 
 301,171
 
 27,639
 
 515,318
Loans to and investments in associated companies825,908
 
 466,364
 441,970
 23,127
 
 1,757,369
653,872
 
 985,780
 451,117
 34,329
 
 2,125,098
Securities borrowed6,975,136
 
 
 
 
 
 6,975,136
7,743,562
 
 
 
 
 
 7,743,562
Securities purchased under agreements to resell3,854,746
 
 
 
 
 
 3,854,746
3,862,488
 
 
 
 
 
 3,862,488
Receivables3,023,899
 208,107
 463,545
 51,558
 83,858
 
 3,830,967
3,163,171
 179,313
 938,254
 47,761
 96,679
 
 4,425,178
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net243,486
 394,506
 11,479
 46,894
 25,510
 
 721,875
265,553
 385,599
 4,551
 31,351
 22,188
 
 709,242
Intangible assets, net and goodwill1,938,582
 645,049
 2,336
 62,395
 
 
 2,648,362
1,903,335
 599,794
 10,549
 
 
 
 2,513,678
Deferred tax asset, net320,198
 
 
 
 1,255,170
 
 1,575,368
337,580
 
 
 
 1,124,235
 
 1,461,815
Assets held for sale
 
 
 128,083
 
 
 128,083
Other assets519,693
 247,882
 88,987
 680,926
 59,387
 (123,411) 1,473,464
679,721
 294,003
 117,274
 563,905
 63,442
 (82,681) 1,635,664
Total Assets38,607,786
 1,514,249
 2,191,790
 1,953,936
 2,213,146
 (149,723) 46,331,184
36,992,096
 1,498,317
 2,587,720
 2,028,617
 2,047,238
 (82,681) 45,071,307
                          
Liabilities                          
Long-term debt (3)5,640,722
 439,299
 258,350
 75,389
 986,822
 
 7,400,582
Long-term debt (2)5,483,331
 276,341
 545,528
 87,352
 987,891
 
 7,380,443
Other liabilities27,408,213
 194,918
 216,537
 116,702
 335,120
 (123,411) 28,148,079
26,090,308
 270,184
 351,505
 64,315
 231,775
 (82,681) 26,925,406
Total liabilities33,048,935
 634,217
 474,887
 192,091
 1,321,942
 (123,411) 35,548,661
31,573,639
 546,525
 897,033
 151,667
 1,219,666
 (82,681) 34,305,849
                          
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 189,358
 
 2,275
 
 
 191,633

 321,962
 551
 14,296
 
 
 336,809
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred shares
 
 
 
 125,000
 
 125,000

 
 
 
 125,000
 
 125,000
Noncontrolling interests27,468
 
 14,998
 48,525
 
 (26,312) 64,679
651
 
 141,847
 33,051
 
 
 175,549
Total Leucadia National Corporation shareholders' equity$5,531,383
 $690,674
 $1,701,905
 $1,711,045
 $766,204
 $
 $10,401,211
$5,417,806
 $629,830
 $1,548,289
 $1,829,603
 $702,572
 $
 $10,128,100
                          
Reconciliation to Tangible Capital                          
Total Leucadia National Corporation shareholders' equity$5,531,383
 $690,674
 $1,701,905
 $1,711,045
 $766,204
 $
 $10,401,211
$5,417,806
 $629,830
 $1,548,289
 $1,829,603
 $702,572
 $
 $10,128,100
Less: Intangible assets, net and goodwill(1,938,582) (645,049) (2,336) (62,395) 
 
 (2,648,362)(1,903,335) (599,794) (10,549) 
 
 
 (2,513,678)
Tangible Capital$3,592,801
 $45,625
 $1,699,569
 $1,648,650
 $766,204
 $
 $7,752,849
$3,514,471
 $30,036
 $1,537,740
 $1,829,603
 $702,572
 $
 $7,614,422

(1) Other financial services businesses and investments excludes $76.1 million and $366.3$89.1 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively,2016 of liquid marketable securities that are available for sale immediately. These liquid marketable securities are included in Corporate liquidity and other assets, net of Corporate liabilities.other.


(2) Long-term debt within Other financial services businesses and investments of $316.6$545.5 million at June 30,December 31, 2016, includes $274.8$406.0 million for 54 Madison, and $41.8 million for Chrome Capital. Long-term debt within Other merchant banking


businesses and investments of $77.4 million at June 30, 2016, includes $56.8 million for real estate associated with the Garcadia investment and $20.6 million for Vitesse Energy.
(3) Long-term debt within Other financial services businesses and investments of $258.4 million at December 31, 2015, includes $116.2 million for 54 Madison, $109.5$97.1 million for Foursight Capital and $32.6$42.4 million for Chrome Capital. Long-term debt within Other merchant banking businesses and investments of $75.4$87.4 million at December 31, 2015,2016, includes $57.8$55.7 million for real estate associated with the Garcadia investment and $17.6$31.7 million for Vitesse Energy.Vitesse.

The table below presents our tangible capital by significant business and investment (in thousands):
Tangible Capital as ofTangible Capital as of
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Jefferies$3,461,385
 $3,592,801
$3,713,889
 $3,514,471
      
National Beef76,167
 45,625
134,541
 30,036
      
Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments:      
Leucadia Asset Management (1)456,933
 560,251
706,661
 483,687
FXCM508,400
 625,689
303,380
 500,758
HomeFed264,314
 241,368
311,021
 269,421
Berkadia183,897
 190,986
213,048
 184,443
Foursight Capital and Chrome Capital102,489
 81,275
94,350
 100,516
Other3,021
 
25,476
 (1,085)
Total Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments1,519,054
 1,699,569
1,653,936
 1,537,740
      
Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments:      
HRG639,818
 631,896
825,286
 725,096
Vitesse Energy283,914
 278,833
Juneau Energy169,098
 179,972
Vitesse316,210
 309,837
JETX113,624
 159,182
Garcadia207,584
 189,356
203,017
 206,760
Linkem172,035
 150,149
191,737
 154,000
Golden Queen79,431
 80,604
77,235
 78,474
Idaho Timber75,539
 73,057
78,424
 76,551
Conwed45,750
 42,915

 100,649
Other20,398
 21,868
49,209
 19,054
Total Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments
1,693,567
 1,648,650
1,854,742
 1,829,603
      
Corporate liquidity and other assets, net of all Corporate liabilities including long-term debt714,712
 766,204
Corporate and other assets, net of all Corporate liabilities including long-term debt645,656
 702,572
      
Total Tangible Capital (2)$7,464,885
 $7,752,849
$8,002,764
 $7,614,422
      
(1) Leucadia Asset Management does not include $76.1 million at June 30, 2016 and $366.3 million at December 31, 2015 of liquid marketable securities that are available for sale immediately. These liquid marketable securities are included in Corporate liquidity and other assets, net of all Corporate liabilities including long-term debt.
(1) Leucadia Asset Management does not include $89.1 million at December 31, 2016 of liquid marketable securities that are available for sale immediately. These liquid marketable securities are included in Corporate and other assets, net of all Corporate liabilities including long-term debt.(1) Leucadia Asset Management does not include $89.1 million at December 31, 2016 of liquid marketable securities that are available for sale immediately. These liquid marketable securities are included in Corporate and other assets, net of all Corporate liabilities including long-term debt.
(2) Tangible Capital, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as Leucadia National Corporation shareholders' equity less Intangible assets, net and goodwill. See reconciliation of Tangible Capital to Leucadia National Corporation shareholders' equity in the tables above.

Below is a brief description of the captions in the table above:
Jefferies is our consolidated wholly-owned global full-service, integrated securities and investment banking firm.

National Beef is our approximately 79% owned consolidated subsidiary that processes and markets fresh boxed beef, consumer-ready beef, beef by-products and wet blue leather for domestic and international markets.

Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments include:
Leucadia Asset Management platform seedssupports and develops focused alternative asset management businesses led by distinct management teams.
Our investment in FXCM currently consists of a senior secured term loan due January 20172018 ($192.5122.1 million outstanding at June 30, 2016), with rights2017) and a 49.9% equity method interest in FXCM and up to 65% of all distributions. FXCM is a variable proportionleading online provider of certain distributions in connection with an FXCM sale of assets or certain other events, and our right to require a sale of FXCM beginning in January 2018.foreign exchange trading services.


FXCM is a leading, global online provider of foreign exchange trading and related services, including contract for difference trading and spread betting, to retail and institutional customers world-wide. FXCM is a public company traded on the NYSE.
We own an approximate 65%70% equity method interest in HomeFed, which owns and develops residential and mixed-use real estate properties. HomeFed is a public company traded on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board.


Berkadia, our 50-50 equity method joint venture with Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a U.S. commercial real estate finance company providing capital solutions, investment sales advisory, research and mortgage servicing for multifamily and commercial properties.
Foursight Capital purchases automobile installment contracts originated by franchised and independent dealerships in conjunction with the sale of new and used automobiles and services these loans throughout their life cycle. Chrome Capital isowns and manages a lessorportfolio of leases on used Harley-Davidson motorcycles and is in the U.S.process of winding down. We consolidate both of these subsidiaries.

Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments include:
We own approximately 23% of HRG, a public company traded on the NYSE, and we reflect this investment at fair value. Its consumer products segment contains an approximate 58% ownership stake in Spectrum Brands, a global consumer products company.
Vitesse Energy, LLC is our 96% owned consolidated subsidiary that acquires producing and undeveloped leasehold propertiesdevelops non-operated working and royalty oil and gas interests in the Bakken Shale oil field in North Dakota and Montana, and convertsas well as the undeveloped leasehold into cash flow producing assets.Denver-Julesburg Basin in Wyoming.
Juneau Energy, LLCJETX is our 98% owned consolidated subsidiary that engages in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas from onshore, unconventional resource areas. JuneauJETX currently has non-operated working interests inand acreage in the Oklahoma and Texas Gulf Coast regions.region.
Garcadia is an equity method joint venture that owns and operates 28 automobile dealerships in the U.S.California, Texas, Iowa and Michigan. We own approximately 75% of Garcadia.
We own approximately 42% of the common shares of Linkem, as well as convertible preferred shares which, if converted, would increase our ownership to approximately 56%53% of Linkem’s common equity.equity at June 30, 2017. Linkem provides residential broadband services using WiMAX and LTE technologies deployed over the 3.5 GHz spectrum band. Linkem operates in Italy, which has few cable television systems and poor broadband alternatives. Linkem is accounted for under the equity method.
Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC ("Golden Queen") owns the Soledad Mountain project, a fully-permitted,an open pit, heap leach gold and silver mining project in Kern County, California.California, which commenced gold and silver production in March 2016. We and the Clay family have formed and made contributions to a limited liability company, controlled by us, through which we invested in Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC for the development and operation of the project. Our effective ownership of Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC is approximately 35% and is accounted for under the equity method.
Idaho Timber is our wholly-ownedconsolidated subsidiary that manufacturesengaged in the manufacture and distributes an extensive rangedistribution of qualityvarious wood products, including:including the following principal activities: remanufacturing dimension lumber; remanufacturing, bundling and bar coding of home center boards for large retailers; and production of pine dimension lumber and 5/4” radius-edge pine decking.
In January 2017, we sold 100% of Conwed Plastics is our consolidated("Conwed") to Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., (NYSE: SWM) for $295 million in cash plus potential earn-out payments over five years of up to $40 million in cash to the extent the results of Conwed’s subsidiary, that manufactures and markets lightweight plastic netting used for building and construction, erosion and sediment control, packaging, agricultural purposes, carpet padding, filtration, consumer products and other purposes.Filtrexx International, exceed certain performance thresholds.

Corporate liquidity and other assets, net of Corporate liabilities primarily consist of financial instruments owned, the deferred tax asset (exclusive of Jefferies deferred tax asset) and cash and cash equivalents, net of long-term debt, trade payables and accruals, as well as our outstanding mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred shares.






Liquidity and Capital Resources

Parent Company Liquidity

We are a holding company whose assets principally consist of the stock or membership interests of direct subsidiaries, cash and cash equivalents and other non-controllingnoncontrolling investments in debt and equity securities.  We continuously evaluate the retention and disposition of our existing operations and investments and investigate possible acquisitions of new businesses in order to maximize shareholder value.  Accordingly, further acquisitions, divestitures, investments and changes in capital structure are possible.  Our principal sources of funds are available cash resources, liquid investments, public and private capital market transactions, repayment of subsidiary advances, funds distributed from subsidiaries as tax sharing payments, management and other fees, and dividends from subsidiaries, as well as dispositions of existing businesses and investments.

In addition to cash and cash equivalents, we have certain other investments that are easily convertible into cash within a relatively short period of time.  Thesetime and are classified as trading assets, available for sale securities, receivables and investments in managed funds.  Together, these total $481.5$1,147.2 million at June 30, 2016,2017, primarily comprised of cash and short-term bonds and notes of the U.S. Government and its agencies, and other publicly traded debt and equity securities.  Our available liquidity, and the investment income realized from cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities is used to meet our short-term recurring cash requirements, which are principally the payment of interest on our debt, dividends and corporate overhead expenses.

The parent company’s primary long-term cash requirement is to make principal payments on its long-term debt ($1.0 billion principal outstanding as of June 30, 2016)2017), of which $750.0 million is due in 2023 and $250.0 million in 2043.  Historically, we have used our available liquidity to make acquisitions of new businesses and other investments, but, except as disclosed in this report, the timing of any future investments and the costs thereof cannot be predicted.

During the six months ended June 30, 2016,In January 2017, we invested $49.6sold 100% of Conwed to Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., (NYSE:SWM) for $295 million in 54 Madison Capital, LLC, which was primarily usedcash plus potential earn-out payments over five years of up to fund real estate projects.

In the first quarter of 2016, we purchased $33.3 million of additional Linkem convertible preferred equity.

During 2016, we received $114.0 million from the redemption of Leucadia Asset Management's investment in Topwater; assets under management were replaced by Jefferies investment of $114.0 million.

During 2015, we invested $279.0$40 million in FXCM, structured as a two-year term loan and rightscash to receive a variable proportionthe extent the results of Conwed’s subsidiary, Filtrexx International, exceed certain distributions in connection with an FXCM sale of assets or certain other events, as more fully discussed in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements.  performance thresholds.
We received $16.2$50.8 million of principal interest and feesinterest from FXCM during the six months ended June 30, 2016.2017.

During the six months ended June 30, 2016,2017, we invested $124.6 million in a separate account managed by Folger Hill Asia.
During the first quarter of 2017, we participated in a preferred equity financing for Linkem. Existing shareholders, along with funds managed by BlackRock, invested €100 million in cash in exchange for shares of Linkem to fund future expansion plans, of which Leucadia's share was €30 million ($32 million). The financing was based on a pre-money valuation of €700 million (post-money valuation of €800 million) and our fully-diluted ownership post-transaction is 53%.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we bought 783,889 common shares of HomeFed for $31.3 million in a privately-negotiated transaction.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we purchased a total of 3,565,4891,359,053 of our common shares for $59.2$34.1 million (including $24.9$1.9 million which settled in July 2016)2017), at an average price per share of $16.61.$25.07. The Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to 25,000,000 common shares, which may be made from time to time in the open market, through block trades or otherwise. As of June 30, 2016, 17,537,7832017, 15,000,000 common shares remain authorized for repurchase.

During the six months ended June 30, 2016,2017, we paid two quarterly dividends of $0.0625 per share which aggregated $45.9$45.4 million.  The payment of dividends in the future is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon general business conditions, legal and contractual restrictions on the payment of dividends and other factors that the Board of Directors may deem to be relevant.

In February 2009, the Board of Directors authorized, from time to time, the purchase of our outstanding debt securities through cash purchases in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, depend upon prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements and other factors; such purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time without notice.

At June 30, 2016,2017, we had outstanding 360,404,901358,644,711 common shares and 15,201,00016,766,000 share-based awards that do not require the holder to pay any exercise price (potentially an aggregate of 375,605,901375,410,711 outstanding common shares if all awards become outstanding common shares). The 16,766,000 share-based awards include the target number of shares under the senior executive award plan, which is more fully discussed in Note 16.



Concentration, LiquidityCredit Ratings

From time to time in the past, we have accessed public and Leverage Targetsprivate credit markets and raised capital in underwritten bond financings. In addition, the ratings of Leucadia are a factor considered by rating agencies that rate the debt of our subsidiary companies, including Jefferies, whose access to external financing is important to its day to day operations.

Our long-term debt ratings are as follows:
Rating
Outlook
Moody’s Investors ServiceBa1Stable
Standard and Poor’sBBB-Stable
Fitch RatingsBBB-Stable

In connection with presentations made to credit rating agencies with respect to the Jefferies acquisition, we advised the agencies that we would target specific concentration, leverage and liquidity principles, expressed in the form of certain ratios and percentages, although there is no legal requirement to do so. 

Concentration Target: As a diversification measure, we limit cash investments such that our single largest investment does not exceed 20% of equity excluding Jefferies, and that our next largest investment does not exceed 10% of equity excluding Jefferies, in each case measured at the time the investment was made. National Beef is our largest investment and HRG is our next largest investment. There were no investments made during the quarter that approached 10% of equity excluding Jefferies.

Liquidity Target: We hold a liquidity reserve calculated as a minimum of twenty-four months of holding company expenses (excluding non-cash components), parent company interest, and dividends.  Maturities of parent company debt within the upcoming year are also included in the target; however, our next maturity is during 2023 so there is no current inclusion.
Liquidity reserve (in thousands):
June 30, 2017 
Minimum reserve under liquidity target$533,200
 
Actual liquidity$1,147,243
 

Leverage Target: We target a maximum parent debt to stressed equity ratio of .50, with stressed equity defined as equity (excluding Jefferies) assuming the loss of our two largest investments.

These thresholds and calculations of the actual ratios and percentages are detailed below at June 30, 2016 (dollars in thousands):
Leverage target (dollars in thousands):
June 30, 2017 
Total Leucadia National Corporation shareholders' equity$10,086,518
 $10,491,307
 
Less, investment in Jefferies(5,388,250) (5,614,348) 
Equity excluding Jefferies4,698,268
 4,876,959
 
Less, our two largest investments: 
  
 
National Beef(699,016) (712,578) 
HRG, at cost(475,600) (475,600) 
Equity in a stressed scenario3,523,652
 3,688,781
 
Less, net deferred tax asset excluding Jefferies amount(1,311,631) (981,326) 
Equity in a stressed scenario less net deferred tax asset$2,212,021
 $2,707,455
 
Balance sheet amounts: 
 
Available liquidity$481,506
 
Parent company debt (see Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements)$987,348
 $988,448
 
Ratio of parent company debt to stressed equity: 
  
 
Maximum0.50
x0.50
x
Actual, equity in a stressed scenario0.28
x0.27
x
Actual, equity in a stressed scenario excluding net deferred tax asset0.45
x0.37
x
Liquidity reserve: 
 
Minimum$426,100
 
Actual$481,506
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
As discussed above, we have historically relied on our available liquidity to meet short-term and long-term needs, and to make acquisitions of new businesses and investments.  Except as otherwise disclosed herein, our operating businesses do not generally require significant funds to support their operating activities, and we do not depend on positive cash flow from our operating segments to meet our liquidity needs.  The mix of our operating businesses and investments can change frequently as a result of acquisitions or divestitures, the timing of which is impossible to predict but which often have a significant impact on our


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in any one period.  Further, the timing and amounts of distributions from investments in associated companies may be outside our control.  As a result, reported cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities do not generally follow any particular pattern or trend, and reported results in the most recent period should not be expected to recur in any subsequent period.
Net cash of $26.1$409.1 million was provided by operating activities and $1,693.9$26.1 million was used for operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. 
Jefferies usedgenerated funds of $449.3 million and $1,229.9$539.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015, respectively.used funds of $449.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016.  Included in these amounts are distributions received from associated companies of $6.2 million during 2017 and $8.1 million and $58.4 million during 2016 and 2015, respectively.


2016.
National Beef generated funds of $94.5$77.6 million and $14.1$94.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015, respectively.2016.
Within our Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments, cash of $124.6 million and $49.6 million, was primarily used during the six months ended June 30, 2016 to fund real estate projects in 54 Madison Capital, LLC. and $325.0 millionrespectively, was used during the six months ended June 30, 20152017 and 2016 to make additional investments in the Leucadia Asset Management platform. Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2017 cash of $28.0 million was used to make additional investments in our trading portfolio. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, cash of $245.1 million was generated from our trading portfolio and $170.0 million from our investments in managed funds related to our Leucadia Asset Management platform. We received distributions from Berkadia, an associated company, of $4.3 million during 2017 and $40.2 million during 2016 and $49.5 million during 2015.2016. Cash used for operating activities also includes net cash used of $62.0 million during 2017 and $72.1 million during 2016 and $64.2 million during 2015 relating to automobile installment contracts, which is reflected in the net change in other receivables.
Within our Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments, manufacturing generated funds of $17.2$13.6 million and $4.3$17.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. We received distributions from Garcadia, an associated company, of $22.4 million during 2017 and $23.4 million during 2016 and $27.4 million during 2015.2016.
Our cash used for operating activities also reflects the use of $3.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 by our discontinued operations. Additionally, during 2015, $72.4 million was paid in connection with a legal settlement. The change in operating cash flows also reflects lowergreater interest payments during 20162017 as compared to 2015.2016.
Net cash of $200.9 million was provided by investing activities and $479.5 million was used for investing activities and $410.4 million was provided by investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. 
Acquisitions of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, and other assets related to Jefferies include $39.9 million during 2017 and $62.9 million during 2016 and $32.4 million during 2015.2016. Jefferies made loans to and investments in associated companies of $2,642.6 million during 2017 and $163.6 million during 2016 and $916.1 million during 2015.2016. Jefferies received capital distributions and loan repaymentrepayments from its associated companies of $2,579.7 million during 2017 and $313.4 million during 2016 and $934.3 million during 2015.2016. 
Acquisitions of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, and other assets within National Beef include $24.0 million during 2017 and $20.3 million during 2016 and $21.0 million during 2015.2016.
  
Within our Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments, acquisitions of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, and other assets were $1.0 million during 2017 and $36.1 million during 2016 and $23.4 million during 2015.2016. Advances on notes, loans and other receivables during 2017 and 2016 primarily relate to real estate projects in 2015 include the investment in FXCM ($279.0 million).54 Madison. Collections on notes, loans and other receivables during 2017 include $102.1 million related to real estate projects in 201654 Madison and 2015$50.8 million related to FXCM. Collections on notes, loans and other receivables during 2016 primarily relate to FXCM. Loans to and investments in associated companies include $31.3 million in HomeFed during 2017, and $35.4 million and $115.5 million, torespectively, in 54 Madison during 2017 and 2016, of which $19.9 million and $68.9 million, respectively, of that was contributed from non-controllingnoncontrolling interests. Capital distributions include $8.3 million during 2017 related to 54 Madison.

Within our Other Merchant Banking Businesses and Investments, acquisitions of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, and other assets primarily reflect primarily activity in our oil and gas exploration and production businesses. They totaled $22.7 million during 2017 and $40.7 million during 2016 and $53.4 million during 2015.2016. Proceeds from sale of subsidiary relates to the sale of Conwed. Loans to and investments in associated companies include $33.3$32.0 million and $6.9$33.3 million to Linkem during 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively, and $12.5 million to Golden Queen (including $.4 million contributed from the noncontrolling interest) in 2015.respectively. We received capital distributions from Garcadia of $7.0 million during 2017 and $6.7 million during 2016 and $2.4 million during 2015.2016.

Our net cash provided by investing activities also includes the impact of acquisitions of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, and other assets within corporate of $7.6 million during 2015.
Net cash of $243.3 million was provided by financing activities and $96.1 million was used for financing activities and $500.1 million was provided by financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. 
Issuance of debt includes $866.6 million during 2017 and $127.9 million during 2016 and $30.0 million during 2015 related to Jefferies. ReductionRepayment of debt includes $75.7 million during 2017 and $350.6 million during 2016 related to Jefferies. Net change in bank overdrafts of $1.5 million in 2017 and $54.5 million in 2016 related to Jefferies. Net proceeds fromchange in other secured financings includeincludes payments of $369.6 million during 2017 and $122.8 million during 2016 and proceeds of $103.7 million during 2015 related to Jefferies.

Issuance of debt for National Beef includes $34.9$82.9 million during 20152017 of borrowings under its bank credit facility. National Beef reflects a reduction inrepayment of debt of $77.6 million in 2017 and $57.8 million in 2016 and $20.9 million during 2015.


2016.

Within our Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments, borrowings include $144.4 million during 2017 and $281.7 million during 2016 and $84.9 million during 2015.2016. Their reductionrepayment of debt includes $270.0 million during 2017 and $224.7 million during 2016 and $93.9 million during 2015.2016. Net proceeds fromchange in other secured financings includeincludes proceeds of $105.6 million during 2017 and $187.3 million during 2016 and $84.1 million during 2015 related to our Other Financial Services Businesses and Investments. Contributions from noncontrolling interests include $24.4 million during 2017 and $109.7 million during 2016 related to 54 Madison. 

Purchases of common shares for treasury relate to shares purchased in the open market and shares received from participants in our stock compensation plans.plans in 2017 and 2016.

Jefferies Liquidity

General

The Chief Financial Officer and Global Treasurer of Jefferies are responsible for developing and implementing liquidity, funding and capital management strategies for the Jefferies businesses.  These policies are determined by the nature and needs of day to day business operations, business opportunities, regulatory obligations, and liquidity requirements.

The actual levels of capital, total assets, and financial leverage are a function of a number of factors, including asset composition, business initiatives and opportunities, regulatory requirements and cost and availability of both long-term and short-term funding.  Jefferies has historically maintained a balance sheet consisting of a large portion of total assets in cash and liquid marketable securities, arising principally from traditional securities brokerage and trading activity.  The liquid nature of these assets provides flexibility in financing and managing Jefferies business.

A business unit level balance sheet and cash capital analysis is prepared and reviewed with senior management on a weekly basis.  As a part of this balance sheet review process, capital is allocated to all assets and gross and adjusted balance sheet limits are established.adjusted, as necessary.  This process ensures that the allocation of capital and costs of capital are incorporated into business decisions.  The goals of this process are to protect the Jefferies platform, enable the businesses to remain competitive, maintain the ability to manage capital proactively and hold businesses accountable for both balance sheet and capital usage.

Jefferies actively monitors and evaluates its financial condition and the composition of its assets and liabilities. The overall securities inventory is continually monitored by Jefferies, including the inventory turnover rate, which confirms the liquidity of overall assets. AsIn connection with the government and agency fixed income business and Jefferies role as a Primary Dealerprimary dealer in the U.S. and withthese markets, a similar role in several European jurisdictions, Jefferies carriessizable portion of its securities inventory and makes an active market for its clients in securities issued by the various governments.  These inventory positions are substantiallyis comprised of the most liquidU.S. government and agency securities in the asset class, with a significant portion in holdings of securities ofand other G-7 countries. government securities. For further detail on Jefferies outstanding sovereign exposure, refer to Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk below.

At June 30, 2016,2017, our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition includes Jefferies Level 3 trading assets that are approximately 2.6%2% of total trading assets.

Securities financing assets and liabilities include both financing for financial instruments trading activity, and matched book transactions and mortgage finance transactions.  Matched book transactions accommodate customers, as well as obtain securities for the settlement and financing of inventory positions. By primarily executing repurchase agreements with central clearing corporations, Jefferies reduces the credit risk associated with these arrangements.



The following table presents Jefferies period end balance, average balance and maximum balance at any month end within the periods presented for Securities purchased under agreements to resell and Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (in millions):
Six Months Ended 
 June 30, 2016
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2015
Six Months Ended 
 June 30, 2017
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2016
Securities purchased under agreements to resell:      
Period end$3,238
 $3,855
$4,345
 $3,862
Month end average5,354
 5,719
6,441
 5,265
Maximum month end7,001
 7,577
7,814
 7,001
      
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase: 
  
 
  
Period end$8,443
 $9,967
$8,621
 $6,792
Month end average12,393
 14,011
10,797
 11,410
Maximum month end16,620
 18,629
12,822
 16,620

Fluctuations in the balance of Jefferies repurchase agreements from period to period and intraperiod are dependent on business activity in those periods.  Additionally, the fluctuations in the balances of Jefferies securities purchased under agreements to resell over the periods presented are influenced in any given period by its clients’ balances and desires to execute collateralized financing arrangements via the repurchase market or via other financing products.  Average balances and period end balances will fluctuate based on market and liquidity conditions and Jefferies considers the fluctuations intraperiod to be typical for the repurchase market.

Liquidity Management

The key objectives of Jefferies liquidity management framework are to support the successful execution of business strategies while ensuring sufficient liquidity through the business cycle and during periods of financial distress.  The liquidity management policies are designed to mitigate the potential risk that adequate financing may not be accessible to service financial obligations without material franchise or business impact.

The principal elements of Jefferies liquidity management framework are the Contingency Funding Plan, the Cash Capital Policy and the assessment of Maximum Liquidity Outflow.
Contingency Funding Plan.  The Jefferies Contingency Funding Plan is based on a model of a potential liquidity contraction over a one year time period.  This incorporates potential cash outflows during a liquidity stress event, including, but not limited to, the following: (a)
repayment of all unsecured debt maturing within one year and no incremental unsecured debt issuance; (b)
maturity rolloff of outstanding letters of credit with no further issuance and replacement with cash collateral; (c)
higher margin requirements than currently exist on assets on securities financing activity, including repurchase agreements; (d)
liquidity outflows related to possible credit downgrade; (e)
lower availability of secured funding; (f)
client cash withdrawals; (g)
the anticipated funding of outstanding investment and loan commitments; and (h)
certain accrued expenses and other liabilities and fixed costs.
Cash Capital Policy.  A cash capital model is maintained that measures long-term funding sources against requirements.  Sources of cash capital include equity and the noncurrent portion of long-term borrowings.  Uses of cash capital include the following: (a)
illiquid assets such as equipment, goodwill, net intangible assets, exchange memberships, deferred tax assets and certain investments; (b)
a portion of securities inventory that is not expected to be financed on a secured basis in a credit stressed environment (i.e., margin requirements); and (c)
drawdowns of unfunded commitments. 


To ensure that Jefferies does not need to liquidate inventory in the event of a funding crises, Jefferies seeks to maintain surplus cash capital, which is reflected in the leverage ratios Jefferies maintains.
Maximum Liquidity Outflow. Jefferies businesses are diverse, and liquidity needs are determined by many factors, including market movements, collateral requirements and client commitments, all of which can change dramatically in a difficult funding environment.  During a liquidity crisis, credit-sensitive funding, including unsecured debt and some types of secured financing agreements, may be unavailable, and the terms (e.g., interest rates, collateral provisions and tenor) or availability of other types of secured financing may change.  As a result of Jefferies policy to ensure it has sufficient funds to cover estimates of what may be needed in a liquidity crisis, Jefferies holds more cash and unencumbered securities and has greater long-term debt balances than the businesses would otherwise require.  As part of this estimation process, Jefferies calculates a Maximum Liquidity Outflow


that could be experienced in a liquidity crisis.  Maximum Liquidity Outflow is based on a scenario that includes both market-wide stress and firm-specific stress.
Based on the sources and uses of liquidity calculated under the Maximum Liquidity Outflow scenarios Jefferies determines, based on its calculated surplus or deficit, additional long-term funding that may be needed versus funding through the repurchase financing market and considers any adjustments that may be necessary to Jefferies inventory balances and cash holdings.  Jefferies has sufficient excess liquidity to meet all contingent cash outflows detailed in the Maximum Liquidity Outflow. Jefferies regularly refines its model to reflect changes in market or economic conditions and the firm’s business mix.
Sources of Liquidity
Within Jefferies, the following are financial instruments that are cash and cash equivalents or are deemed by Jefferies management to be generally readily convertible into cash, marginable or accessible for liquidity purposes within a relatively short period of time, as reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (in thousands):
June 30, 2016 
Average Balance
 Second Quarter 2016 (1)
 December 31, 2015June 30, 2017 
Average Balance
 Second Quarter 2017 (1)
 December 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents:          
Cash in banks$787,459
 $685,383
 $973,796
$1,123,890
 $1,016,169
 $905,391
Certificate of deposit
 19,022
 75,000
Certificates of deposit25,000
 28,257
 25,000
Money market investments2,051,370
 1,313,936
 2,461,367
3,207,903
 2,280,325
 2,599,066
Total cash and cash equivalents2,838,829

2,018,341

3,510,163
4,356,793

3,324,751

3,529,457
          
Other sources of liquidity: 
  
  
 
  
  
Debt securities owned and securities purchased under agreements to resell (2)1,095,718
 926,382
 1,265,840
1,149,058
 1,220,733
 1,455,398
Other (3)668,638
 729,346
 305,123
310,960
 506,610
 318,646
Total other sources1,764,356

1,655,728

1,570,963
1,460,018

1,727,343

1,774,044
          
Total cash and cash equivalents and other liquidity sources$4,603,185

$3,674,069

$5,081,126
$5,816,811

$5,052,094

$5,303,501

(1)Average balances are calculated based on weekly balances.
(2)Consists of high quality sovereign government securities and reverse repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities and other high quality sovereign government securities; deposits with a central bank within the European Economic Area, Canada, Australia, Japan, Switzerland or the U.S.; and securities issued by a designated multilateral development bank and reverse repurchase agreements with underlying collateral comprised of these securities.
(3)Other includes unencumbered inventory representing an estimate of the amount of additional secured financing that could be reasonably expected to be obtained from financial instruments owned that are currently not pledged after considering reasonable financing haircuts.

In addition to the cash balances and liquidity pool presented above, the majority of trading assets and liabilities are actively traded and readily marketable.  Repurchase financing can be readily obtained for 75.5%approximately 74.7% of Jefferies inventory at haircuts of 10% or less, which reflects the liquidity of the inventory.  In addition, as a matter of Jefferies policy, all of these assets have internal capital assessed, which is in addition to the funding haircuts provided in the securities finance markets.  Additionally,


certain of Jefferies trading assets primarily consisting of bank loans, consumer loans and investments are predominantly funded by Jefferies long-term capital.  Under Jefferies cash capital policy, capital allocation levels are modeled that are more stringent than the haircuts used in the market for secured funding; and surplus capital is maintained at these more stringent levels. Jefferies continually assesses the liquidity of its inventory based on the level at which Jefferies could obtain financing in the marketplace for a given asset.  Assets are considered to be liquid if financing can be obtained in the repurchase market or the securities lending market at collateral haircut levels of 10% or less. 



The following summarizes Jefferies trading assets by asset class that are considered to be of a liquid nature and the amount of such assets that have not been pledged as collateral as reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (in thousands):
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Liquid Financial
 Instruments
 
Unencumbered
Liquid Financial
 Instruments (2)
 
Liquid Financial
 Instruments
 
Unencumbered
Liquid Financial
 Instruments (2)
Liquid Financial
 Instruments
 
Unencumbered
Liquid Financial
 Instruments (2)
 
Liquid Financial
 Instruments
 
Unencumbered
Liquid Financial
 Instruments (2)
Corporate equity securities$2,173,559
 $441,877
 $1,881,419
 $268,664
$2,064,270
 $229,090
 $1,815,819
 $280,733
Corporate debt securities2,192,646
 151,339
 1,999,162
 89,230
2,013,811
 31,179
 1,818,150
 
U.S. government, agency and municipal securities3,082,885
 400,203
 2,987,784
 317,518
U.S. Government, agency and municipal securities2,093,676
 349,550
 3,157,737
 600,456
Other sovereign obligations2,160,555
 841,278
 2,444,339
 1,026,842
2,077,725
 847,031
 2,258,035
 854,942
Agency mortgage-backed securities (1)1,801,274
 
 3,371,680
 
1,861,205
 
 1,090,391
 
Loans and other receivables264,177
 
 274,842
 
$11,410,919

$1,834,697

$12,684,384

$1,702,254
$10,374,864

$1,456,850

$10,414,974

$1,736,131

(1)Consists solely of agency mortgage-backed securities issued by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae.  These securities include pass-through securities, securities backed by adjustable rate mortgages (“ARMs”), collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities and interest- and principal-only securities.
(2)Unencumbered liquid balances represent assets that can be sold or used as collateral for a loan, but have not been.

In addition to being able to be readily financed at modest haircut levels, it is estimated that each of the individual securities within each asset class above could be sold into the market and converted into cash within three business days under normal market conditions, assuming that the entire portfolio of a given asset class was not simultaneously liquidated.  There are no restrictions on the unencumbered liquid securities, nor have they been pledged as collateral.

Sources of Funding

Secured Financing
Readily available secured funding is used to finance Jefferies financial instruments inventory.  The ability of Jefferies to support increases in total assets is largely a function of the ability to obtain short and intermediate term secured funding, primarily through securities financing transactions.  Repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements (collectively "repos"), respectively, are used to finance a portion of long inventory and cover a portion of short inventory through pledging and borrowing securities.  Approximately 74.6%75.0% of Jefferies cash and non-cash repurchase financing activities use collateral that is considered eligible collateral by central clearing corporations.  Central clearing corporations are situated between participating members who borrow cash and lend securities (or vice versa); accordingly, repo participants contract with the central clearing corporation and not one another individually.  Therefore, counterparty credit risk is borne by the central clearing corporation which mitigates the risk through initial margin demands and variation margin calls from repo participants.  The comparatively large proportion of Jefferies total repo activity that is eligible for central clearing reflects the high quality and liquid composition of its trading inventory.  The tenor of repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements generally exceeds the expected holding period of the financed assets.  A significant portion of Jefferies financing of European sovereign inventory is executed using central clearinghouse financing arrangements rather than via bi-lateral repo agreements.  For those asset classes not eligible for central clearinghouse financing, bi-lateral financings are sought on an extended term basis.
basis and the tenor of Jefferies repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements generally exceeds the expected holding period of the assets Jefferies is financing. Weighted average maturity of repurchase agreements for non-clearing corporation eligible funded inventory is approximately three months.
Jefferies ability to finance inventory via central clearinghouses and bi-lateral arrangements is augmented by Jefferies ability to draw bank loans on an uncommitted basis under various banking arrangements.  As of June 30, 2016,2017, short-term borrowings, which must be repaid within one year or less and include bank loans and overdrafts, borrowings under revolving credit facilities and structured notes and a demand loan margin financing facility, totaled $397.2$439.1 million.  Interest under the bank lines is generally at a spread over the federal funds rate. 


Letters of credit are used in the normal course of business mostly to satisfy various collateral requirements in favor of exchanges in lieu of depositing cash or securities.  Average daily short-term borrowings outstanding for Jefferies were $362.0$537.3 million and $334.3$493.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016,2017, respectively.
Jefferies short-term borrowings include the following facilities:

In addition to the above financing arrangements, Jefferies issues notes backed by eligible collateral under a master repurchase agreement.  The outstanding amount of the notes issued under the program was $672.0 million in aggregate, which is presented within Other secured financings in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 2016.  Of the $672.0 million


aggregate notes, $60.0 million matures in December 2016, $225.0 matures in February 2017, $210.0 million matures in May 2017 and $60.0 million matures in October 2017, all bearing interest at a spread over one month LIBOR.  The remaining $117.0 million matures in July 2016, and bears interest at a spread over three month LIBOR.  $60.0 million of the $672.0 million aggregate notes are redeemable within approximately 90 days at the option of the noteholders.

On February 19, 2016, Jefferies entered into a demand loan margin financing facility (“Demand Loan Facility”) in a maximum principal amount of $25.0 million to satisfy certain of its margin obligations. Interest is based on an annual rate equal to the weighted average LIBOR as defined in the Demand Loan Facility agreement plus 150 basis points.

On October 29, 2015, Jefferies entered into a secured revolving loan facility (“Secured Revolving Loan Facility”) with Pacific Western Bank. Pacific Western Bank agrees to make available a revolving loan facility in a maximum principal amount of $50.0 million in U.S. dollars to purchase eligible receivables that meet certain requirements as defined in the Secured Revolving Loan Facility agreement. Interest is based on an annual rate equal to the lesser of the LIBOR rate plus three and three-quarters percent or the maximum rate as defined in the Secured Revolving Loan Facility agreement.

Intraday Credit Facility.The Bank of New York Mellon agrees to make revolving intraday credit advances ("(“Intraday Credit Facility"Facility”) for an aggregate committed amount of $300.0 million in U.S. dollars.$250.0 million. The Intraday Credit Facility contains a financial covenant, which includes a minimum regulatory net capital requirement. Interest is based on the higher of the Federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% or the prime rate. At June 30, 2016,2017, Jefferies was in compliance with all debt covenants under the Intraday Credit Facility.

Secured Revolving Loan Facilities. On October 29, 2015, Jefferies entered into a secured revolving loan facility (“First Secured Revolving Loan Facility”) whereby the lender agreed to make available a revolving loan facility in a maximum principal amount of $50.0 million. On December 14, 2015, Jefferies entered into a second secured revolving loan facility ("Second Secured Revolving Loan Facility") whereby the lender agreed to make available a revolving loan facility in a maximum principal amount of $50.0 million. The First Secured Revolving Loan Facility was terminated with an effective date of December 6, 2016. The Second Secured Revolving Loan Facility was terminated with an effective date of January 24, 2017.

In addition to the above financing arrangements, Jefferies issues notes backed by eligible collateral under a master repurchase agreement.  The outstanding amount of the notes issued under the program was $365.3 million in aggregate, which is presented within Other secured financings in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 2017.  Of the $365.3 million aggregate notes, $267.9 million matures in May 2018, but is currently redeemable at the option of the noteholders and all bears interest at a spread over one month LIBOR.  The remaining $97.4 million matures in February 2018 and bears interest at a spread over one month LIBOR. 

Long-Term Debt

Jefferies long-term debt reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 2017 is $5.4 billion at the end of the second quarter.$6.3 billion.  Jefferies long-term debt has a weighted average maturity of approximately 8seven years.

Jefferies long-term debt ratings are as follows:
 
    Rating
Outlook
Moody’s Investors ServiceBaa3Stable
Standard and Poor’sBBB-Stable
Fitch RatingsBBB-Stable
Jefferies relies upon its cash holdings andaccess to external sourcesfinancing to finance a significant portion of its day to day operations.  Jefferies access to these external sources,operations, as well as the cost of that financing, is dependent upon various factors, including its debt ratings.  Jefferies current debt ratings are dependent upon many factors, including industry dynamics, operating and economic environment, operating results, operating margins, earnings trend and volatility, balance sheet composition, liquidity and liquidity management, capital structure, overall risk management, business diversification and market share and competitive position in the markets in which it operates.  Deteriorations in any of these factors could impact Jefferies credit ratings.  While certain aspects of a credit rating downgrade are quantifiable pursuant to contractual provisions, the impact on its business and trading results in future periods is inherently uncertain and depends on a number of factors, including the magnitude of the downgrade, the behavior of individual clients and future mitigating action taken by Jefferies.
In connection with certain over-the-counter derivative contract arrangements and certain other trading arrangements, Jefferies may be required to provide additional collateral to counterparties, exchanges and clearing organizations in the event of a credit rating downgrade.  The amount of additional collateral that could be called by counterparties, exchanges and clearing organizations under the terms of such agreements in the event of a downgrade of Jefferies long-term credit rating below investment grade was $66.2$56.3 million.  For certain foreign clearing organizations, credit rating is only one of several factors employed in determining collateral that could be called.  The above represents management’s best estimate for additional collateral to be called in the event of credit rating downgrade.  The impact of additional collateral requirements is considered in Jefferies Contingency Funding Plan and calculation of Maximum Liquidity Outflow, as described above.
Ratings issued by credit rating agencies are subject to change at any time.



Net Capital

Jefferies operates broker-dealers registered with the SEC and member firms of FINRA.Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).  Jefferies LLC and Jefferies Execution are subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule ("Rule 15c3-1"), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and have elected to calculate minimum capital requirements underusing the alternative method as permitted by Rule 15c3-1 in calculating net capital. Jefferies, as a dually registereddually-registered U.S. broker-dealer and FCM, is also subject to Rule 1.17 of the CFTCCommodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), which sets forth minimum financial requirements. The minimum net capital requirement in determining excess net capital for a dually-registered U.S. broker-dealer and FCM is equal to the greater of the requirement under Rule 15c3-1 or CFTC Rule 1.17.

Jefferies LLC and Jefferies Execution’s net capital and excess net capital as of June 30, 20162017 were as follows (in thousands):
Net Capital Excess Net CapitalNet Capital Excess Net Capital
Jefferies LLC$1,252,403
 $1,174,583
$1,388,388
 $1,302,034
Jefferies Execution6,439
 6,189
$6,837
 $6,587

Certain other U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries of Jefferies are subject to capital adequacy requirements as prescribed by the regulatory authorities in their respective jurisdictions, including Jefferies International Limited which is subject to the regulatory supervision and Jefferies Bache Limited which are regulated byrequirements of the Financial Conduct Authority in the U.K.  The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act") was signed into law on July 21, 2010.  The Dodd-Frank Act contains provisions that require the registration of all swap dealers, major swap participants, security-based swap dealers, and/or major security-based swap participants.  While entities that register under these provisions will be subject to regulatory capital requirements, these regulatory capital requirements have not yet been finalized.  Jefferies expects that these provisions will result in modifications to the regulatory capital requirements of some of its entities, and will result in some of its other entities becoming subject to regulatory capital requirements for the first time, including Jefferies Derivative Products LLC and Jefferies Financial Services, Inc., which registered as swap dealersdealer with the CFTC during January 2013 and Jefferies Financial Products LLC, which registered during August 2014.

The regulatory capital requirements referred to above may restrict Jefferies'Jefferies ability to withdraw capital from its regulated subsidiaries. Some of our other consolidated subsidiaries also have credit agreements which may restrict the payment of cash dividends, or the ability to make loans or advances to the parent company.

Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information
Statements included in this
This report may contain forward-looking statements.  Suchcontains or incorporates by reference “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements may relate, butinclude statements about our future and statements that are not limited, to projections of revenues, income or loss, development expenditures, plans for growth and future operations, competition and regulation, as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing.  Suchhistorical facts. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant tousually preceded by the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
words “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are inherently subjectmay contain expectations regarding revenues, earnings, operations and other results, and may include statements of future performance, plans and objectives. Forward-looking statements also include statements pertaining to risksour strategies for future development of our businesses and uncertainties,products. Forward-looking statements represent only our belief regarding future events, many of which cannot be predicted or quantified.  When used in this report,by their nature are inherently uncertain. It is possible that the words “will,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Future events and actual results couldmay differ, possibly materially, from those set forththe anticipated results indicated in contemplated by or underlying thethese forward-looking statements.
Factors Information regarding important factors that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those in our forward-looking statements is contained in this report and other documents we file. You should read and interpret any results projected, forecasted, estimated or budgeted or may materially and adversely affect our actual results include but are not limited toforward-looking statement together with these documents, including the following: potential acquisitions and dispositions of our operations and investments could change our risk profile and if unsuccessful could reduce the value of our common shares; economic downturns, including a downgrade of the U.S. credit rating or a recession; risks associated with the increased volatility in raw material prices and the availability of key raw materials; outbreaks of disease affecting livestock; product liability due to contaminated beef; volatility in the volume and prices at which beef products are sold; political and economic risks in foreign countries as well as foreign currency fluctuations; costs to comply with environmental regulations; failure to comply with government laws and regulations and costs associated with compliance; unfavorable labor relations with its employees; declines in the U.S. housing and commercial real estate markets; risks of loss relating to our oil and gas exploration and development investments; changes in existing government and government-sponsored mortgage programs and the loss of or changes in Berkadia’s relationships with the related governmental bodies; the inability of Berkadia to repay its commercial paper borrowings; uncertainties in HRG’s business and operations; uncertainties relating to FXCM’s revenue and profitability; volatility in the value of our investment in FXCM; revenue from new and used car sales at dealerships; investment in illiquid securities subject to standstill or otherwise restricted agreements; the failure of our technology systems and vulnerability to unauthorized access, computer hacking or computer viruses; our ability to pay dividends; transfer restrictions on our common shares; intensified


competition in the operationdescription of our businesses or for skilled managementbusiness and other employees; an inability to generate sufficient taxable income to fully realize our net deferred tax asset; an inability to successfully defend any challenges to our tax filing positions; weather related conditions and significant natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, windstorms, earthquakes and hailstorms; an inability to insure certain risks economically; dividend payments on our common shares; new financial legislation that could affect the market value of certain of our investments, impose additional costs on operations or require changes in business practices; credit-rating agency downgrades; volatility in the value of our investment portfolio; the effect of recent legislation and new pending regulation; extensive international regulation of Jefferies business; international legal, regulatory, political and economic and other risks associated with Jefferies international operations; price volatility and price declines in Jefferies debt securities and loss of revenues, clients and employees as a result of unfounded allegations; risks of loss relating to Jefferies principal trading and investments; a disruption of Jefferies business due to operational failures; credit risk associated with Jefferies business; risk associated with Jefferies hedging and derivative transactions; risks and uncertainties relating to the Jefferies business associated with the U.K. exit from the European Union; and liability associated with legal proceedings.  For additional information, see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factorsfactors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (our “2015 10-K”), incorporated herein by referencefor the year ended December 31, 2016 and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factorsfiled with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2017;
the discussion and analysis of financial condition and result of operations contained in this Form 10-Q.report under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" herein;
the notes to the consolidated financial statements in this report; and
cautionary statements we make in our public documents, reports and announcements.

Undue reliance should not be placed on theseAny forward-looking statements, which are applicablestatement speaks only as of the date hereof.  The Company undertakes no obligation to revise oron which that statement is made. We will not update theseany forward-looking statementsstatement to reflect events or circumstances that ariseoccur after the date of this Report or to reflecton which the occurrence of unanticipated events.statement is made, except as required by applicable law.




Item 3Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

The following includes “forward-looking statements” that involve risk and uncertainties. See "Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information" above. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.  The discussion of risk is presented separately for our company exclusive of Jefferies and separately for Jefferies. The potential for changes in the valuebalance of financial instruments is referred to as market risk.

our company. Exclusive of Jefferies, our market risk arises principally from interest rate risk related to our financial instruments owned and equity price risk.  Information related thereto required under this Item is contained in Item 7A in our 20152016 10-K, and is incorporated by reference herein.

As more fully discussed elsewhere in this Report, we own approximately 46.6 million common shares of HRG, representing approximately 23% of HRG’s outstanding common shares, which are accounted for under the fair value option and included within Trading assets at fair value of $639.8$825.3 million at June 30, 2016.2017.  Assuming a decline of 10% in market prices, the value of our investment in HRG could decrease by approximately $64$82.5 million.

Jefferies
In addition, as more fully discussed elsewhereThe potential for changes in this Report, we have an investment in FXCM consisting of a $300 million senior secured term loan due January 2017 with rights to a variable proportion of certain distributions in connection with an FXCM sale of assets or certain other events, and our right to require a sale of FXCM beginning in January 2018.  We are accounting for this investment, which is included within Trading assets, at fair value of $508.4 million at June 30, 2016.  Our market risk with respect to our investment in FXCM primarily affects the value of our rights, particularly relatingfinancial instruments is referred to FXCM’s underlying common stock price and its volatility.  Assuming a decline of $1.00 (representing approximately 12% of the price at June 30, 2016) in FXCM’sas market price, as of June 30, 2016, the value of our FXCM rights would decrease by approximately $19 million, assuming no change in any other factors.  Likewise, assuming an increase in the observed volatility of FXCM by 10%, the value of our FXCM rights would decrease by approximately $23 million, assuming no other change in any other factors. A three month change in the estimated period of time until a liquidity event would result in a change of about $8 million in this valuation, assuming no change in any other factors. Changes to the key inputs with respect to our loan did not have a significant impact on the risk of loss.
Jefferies
risk. Jefferies market risk generally represents the risk of loss that may result from a change in the value of a financial instrument as a result of fluctuations in interest rates, credit spreads, equity prices, commodity prices and foreign exchange rates, along with the level of volatility.  Interest rate risks result primarily from exposure to changes in the yield curve, the volatility of interest rates, and credit spreads.  Equity price risks result from exposure to changes in prices and volatilities of individual equities, equity baskets and equity indices.  Commodity price risks result from exposure to the changes in prices and volatilities of individual commodities, commodity baskets and commodity indices.  Market risk arises from market making, proprietary trading, underwriting, specialist and investing activities.  Jefferies seeks to manage its exposure to market risk by diversifying exposures, controlling position sizes, and establishing economic hedges in related securities or derivatives.  Due to imperfections in correlations, gains and losses can occur even for positions that are hedged.  Position limits in trading and inventory accounts are established and monitored on an ongoing basis.  Each day, consolidated position and exposure reports are prepared and distributed to various levels of management, which enable management to monitor inventory levels and results of the trading groups.

Value-at-Risk
Within Jefferies, Value-at-Risk (VaR)("VaR") is used as a measurement of market risk using a model that simulates revenue and loss distributions on substantially all financial instruments by applying historical market changes to the current portfolio.  Using the results of this simulation, VaR measures the potential loss in value of our financial instruments due to adverse market movements over a specified time horizon at a given confidence level.  Jefferies calculates a one-day VaR using a one year look-back period measured at a 95% confidence level.
As with all measures of VaR, the estimate has inherent limitations due to the assumption that historical changes in market conditions are representative of the future.  Furthermore, the VaR model measures the risk of a current static position over a one-day horizon and might not capture the market risk of positions that cannot be liquidated or offset with hedges in a one-day period.  Published VaR results reflect past trading positions while future risk depends on future positions.
While Jefferies believes the assumptions and inputs in its risk model are reasonable, Jefferies could incur losses greater than the reported VaR because the historical market prices and rates changes may not be an accurate measure of future market events and conditions.  Consequently, this VaR estimate is only one of a number of tools Jefferies uses in its daily risk management activities.  During the first quarter of 2016, Jefferies experienced sizable losses given the exceptionally volatile and turbulent market, which were more dramatic than the estimates included in its VaR which are based on historical observations. When comparing the VaR numbers to those of other firms, it is important to remember that different methodologies and assumptions could produce significantly different results.


The following table illustrates each separate component of VaR for each component of market risk by interest rate, equity, currency and commodity products, as well as for Jefferies overall trading positions using the past 365 days of historical data.  The aggregated VaR presented here is less than the sum of the individual components (i.e., interest rate risk, foreign exchange rate risk, equity risk and commodity price risk) due to the benefit of diversification among the four risk categories.  Diversification effect equals the difference between aggregated VaR and the sum of VaRs for the four risk categories and arises because the market risk categories are not perfectly correlated.  Since we consolidate Jefferies on a one month lag, all amounts reported are for Jefferies quarterly and annual fiscal periods.


(In millions)
Risk Categories
 
VaR at
May 31, 2016
 
Daily VaR (1)
Value-at-Risk In Trading Portfolios
Daily VaR for the
Three Months Ended
 May 31, 2016
 
VaR at
February 29, 2016
 
Daily VaR (1)
Value-at-Risk In Trading Portfolios
Daily VaR for the
Three Months Ended
 February 29, 2016
  
VaR at
May 31, 2017
 
Daily VaR (1)
Value-at-Risk In Trading Portfolios
Daily VaR for the
Three Months Ended
May 31, 2017
 
VaR at
February 28, 2017
 
Daily VaR (1)
Value-at-Risk In Trading Portfolios
Daily VaR for the
Three Months Ended
 February 28, 2017
 
   Average High Low   Average High Low    Average High Low   Average High Low 
Interest Rates $4.50
 $4.71
 $6.41
 $3.50
 $4.58
 $5.01
 $6.25
 $3.84
  $4.61
 $5.39
 $6.65
 $3.89
 $5.63
 $7.69
 $9.59
 $5.44
 
Equity Prices 5.42
 5.40
 6.87
 4.33
 4.98
 6.09
 9.55
 3.20
  4.69
 6.39
 17.20
 3.23
 6.22
 7.27
 9.42
 5.32
 
Currency Rates 0.11
 0.77
 3.01
 0.09
 0.74
 0.45
 1.10
 0.18
  0.16
 0.24
 0.65
 0.08
 0.09
 0.20
 0.60
 0.07
 
Commodity Prices 0.52
 0.72
 1.43
 0.44
 1.17
 0.72
 1.56
 0.31
  0.65
 1.01
 1.70
 0.56
 0.85
 0.89
 2.20
 0.39
 
Diversification Effect (2) (2.83) (3.35) N/A
 N/A
 (3.96) (3.90) N/A
 N/A
  (2.09) (3.82) N/A
 N/A
 (4.10) (5.75) N/A
 N/A
 
Firmwide $7.72
 $8.25
 $10.46
 $6.49
 $7.51
 $8.37
 $11.40
 $5.89
  $8.02
 $9.21
 $17.55
 $5.87
 $8.69
 $10.30
 $13.03
 $8.27
 

(1)For the VaR numbers reported above, a one-day time horizon, with a one year look-back period, and a 95% confidence level were used.
(2)The diversification effect is not applicable for the maximum and minimum VaR values as the Jefferies VaR and VaR values for the four risk categories might have occurred on different days during the period.
Average daily VaR decreased to $8.25$9.21 million for the three months ended May 31, 20162017 from $8.37$10.30 million for the three months ended February 29, 2016.28, 2017.  The decrease was primarily driven by a decreasethe KCG Merger Agreement, which reduced volatility in equity riskthe price of KCG shares, and fixed income exposure due to an increase in hedging activities,lower interest rate volatility, partially offset by a reductiondecrease in the diversification benefit. Excluding the investment in KCG, average VaR decreasedincreased to $6.04$8.81 million for the three months ended May 31, 20162017 from $6.69$8.26 million for the three months ended February 29, 2015.28, 2017.

The primary method used to test the efficacy of the VaR model is to compare actual daily net revenue for those positions included in the VaR calculation with the daily VaR estimate.  This evaluation is performed at various levels of the trading portfolio, from the holding company level down to specific business lines.  For the VaR model, trading related revenue is defined as principal transaction revenue, trading related commissions, revenue from securitization activities and net interest income.  For a 95% confidence one day VaR model (i.e., no intra-day trading), assuming current changes in market value are consistent with the historical changes used in the calculation, net trading losses would not be expected to exceed the VaR estimates more than twelve times on an annual basis (i.e., once in every 20 days).  During the three months ended May 31, 2016,2017, results of the evaluation at the aggregate level demonstrated no days when the net trading loss exceeded the 95% one day VaR.

Certain individual positions within financial instruments are not included in the VaR model because VaR is not the most appropriate measure of risk.  Accordingly, Jefferies Risk Management has additional procedures in place to assure that the level of potential loss that would arise from market movements are within acceptable levels.  Such procedures include performing stress tests, monitoring concentration risk and tracking price target/stop loss levels.  The table below presents the potential reduction in net income associated with a 10% stress of the fair value of the positions that are not included in the VaR model at May 31, 20162017 (in thousands):
10% Sensitivity
 10% Sensitivity
Private investments$26,592
$16,452
Corporate debt securities in default5,366
$4,939
Trade claims388
$686

Excluding trading losses associated with the daily marking to market of the investment in KCG, there was one dayThere were four days with trading losses out of a total of 64 trading days in the three months ended May 31, 2016.2017, excluding Jefferies trading activity associated with the daily marking to market of Jefferies investment in KCG. Including these losses,Jefferies investment in KCG, there were twoonly three days with trading losses.



Scenario Analysis and Stress Tests
While VaR measures potential losses due to adverse changes in historical market prices and rates, Jefferies uses stress testing to analyze the potential impact of specific events or moderate or extreme market moves on its current portfolio both firm wide and within business segments.  Stress scenarios comprise both historical market price and rate changes and hypothetical market environments, and generally involve simultaneous changes of many risk factors.  Indicative market changes in Jefferies scenarios include, but are not limited to, a large widening of credit spreads, a substantial decline in equities markets, significant moves in selected emerging markets, large moves in interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and large moves in European markets.  In addition, Jefferies also performs ad hoc stress tests and adds new scenarios as market conditions dictate.  Because Jefferies stress scenarios are meant to reflect market moves that occur over a period of


time, its estimates of potential loss assume some level of position reduction for liquid positions.  Unlike Jefferies VaR, which measures potential losses within a given confidence interval, stress scenarios do not have an associated implied probability; rather, stress testing is used to estimate the potential loss from market moves that tend to be larger than those embedded in the VaR calculation.
Stress testing is performed and reported regularly as part of the risk management process.  Stress testing is used to assess Jefferies aggregate risk position as well as for limit setting and risk/reward analysis.
Counterparty Credit Risk and Issuer Country Exposure

Counterparty Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of loss due to adverse changes in a counterparty’s credit worthiness or its ability or willingness to meet its financial obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions of a financial contract. Jefferies is exposed to credit risk as trading counterparty to other broker-dealers and customers, as a direct lender and through extending loan commitments, as a holder of securities and as a member of exchanges and clearing organizations.

It is critical to Jefferies financial soundness and profitability that Jefferies properly and effectively identify, assess, monitor and manage the various credit and counterparty risks inherent in its businesses.  Credit is extended to counterparties in a controlled manner in order to generate acceptable returns, whether such credit is granted directly or is incidental to a transaction.  All extensions of credit are monitored and managed on a Jefferies enterprise level in order to limit exposure to loss related to credit risk.

Jefferies employs a Credit Risk Framework, which is responsible for identifying credit risks throughout its operating businesses, establishing counterparty limits and managing and monitoring those credit limits.  Jefferies framework includes:

defining credit limit guidelines and credit limit approval processes;
providing a consistent and integrated credit risk framework across the enterprise;
approving counterparties and counterparty limits with parameters set by its Risk Management Committee;
negotiating, approving and monitoring credit terms in legal and master documentation;
delivering credit limits to all relevant sales and trading desks;
maintaining credit reviews for all active and new counterparties;
operating a control function for exposure analytics and exception management and reporting;
determining the analytical standards and risk parameters for on-going management and monitoring of global credit risk books;
actively managing daily exposure, exceptions, and breaches;
monitoring daily margin call activity and counterparty performance (in concert with the Margin Department); and
setting the minimum global requirements for systems, reports, and technology.

Jefferies Credit Exposures

Credit exposure exists across a wide-range of products including cash and cash equivalents, loans, securities finance transactions and over-the-counter derivative contracts.

Loans and lending arise in connection with ourJefferies capital markets activities and represents the current exposure, amount at risk on a default event with no recovery of loans. Current exposure represents loans that have been drawn by the borrower and lending commitments that were outstanding.  In addition, credit exposures on forward settling traded loans are included withinin Jefferies loans and lending exposures for consistency with the Statement of Financial Condition categorization of these items.
Securities and margin finance includes credit exposure arising on securities financing transactions (reverse repurchase agreements, repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements) to the extent the fair value of the underlying collateral differs from the contractual agreement amount and from margin provided to customers.
Derivatives represent over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives, which are reported net by counterparty when a legal right of setoff exists under an enforceable master netting agreement.  Derivatives are accounted for at fair value net of cash collateral received or posted


under credit support agreements.  In addition, credit exposures on forward settling trades are included withinin Jefferies derivative credit exposures.
Cash and cash equivalents include both interest-bearing and non-interest bearing deposits at banks.

Current counterparty credit exposures are summarized in the table below and provided by credit quality, region and industry. Credit exposures presented take netting and collateral into consideration by counterparty and master agreement.  Collateral taken into consideration includes both collateral received as cash as well as collateral received in the form of securities or other arrangements.  Current exposure is the loss that would be incurred on a particular set of positions in the event of default by the counterparty, assuming no recovery.  Current exposure equals the fair value of the positions less collateral.  Issuer risk is the credit risk arising from inventory positions (for example, corporate debt securities


and secondary bank loans).  Issuer risk is included in Jefferies country risk exposure tables below.  The amounts in the tables and related disclosures below are for amounts included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 (in millions).
Counterparty Credit Exposure by Credit Rating
Loans and Lending 
Securities and
Margin Finance
 OTC Derivatives Total 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Total with Cash and
Cash Equivalents
At At At At At AtLoans and Lending 
Securities and
Margin Finance
 OTC Derivatives Total 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Total with Cash and
Cash Equivalents
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015At At At At At At
  (1)           (1)       (1)June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
AAA Range $
 $
 $1.0
 $11.8
 $
 $
 $1.0
 $11.8
 $2,051.8
 $2,461.4
 $2,052.8
 $2,473.2
$
 $
 $2.2
 $
 $
 $
 $2.2
 $
 $3,212.8
 $2,601.8
 $3,215.0
 $2,601.8
AA Range 45.3
 
 143.5
 152.3
 2.0
 4.4
 190.8
 156.7
 39.4
 175.0
 230.2
 331.7
44.1
 44.0
 88.3
 87.3
 4.0
 2.1
 136.4
 133.4
 52.8
 37.0
 189.2
 170.4
A Range 0.1
 1.0
 500.1
 556.4
 179.7
 95.9
 679.9
 653.3
 721.4
 846.3
 1,401.3
 1,499.6
1.4
 4.2
 596.1
 539.2
 120.2
 214.7
 717.7
 758.1
 920.2
 814.1
 1,637.9
 1,572.2
BBB Range
 86.6
 128.5
 107.9
 14.4
 31.7
 142.9
 226.2
 25.9
 25.8
 168.8
 252.0
0.7
 4.9
 211.2
 117.3
 6.5
 9.4
 218.4
 131.6
 53.5
 51.2
 271.9
 182.8
BB or Lower 105.3
 181.7
 13.0
 14.8
 36.7
 30.1
 155.0
 226.6
 
 
 155.0
 226.6
102.6
 100.1
 4.0
 6.2
 46.4
 23.8
 153.0
 130.1
 50.2
 25.1
 203.2
 155.2
Unrated 71.0
 56.3
 
 
 
 0.1
 71.0
 56.4
 0.3
 1.7
 71.3
 58.1
65.9
 93.5
 
 
 
 
 65.9
 93.5
 67.3
 0.3
 133.2
 93.8
Total $221.7
 $325.6
 $786.1
 $843.2
 $232.8
 $162.2
 $1,240.6
 $1,331.0
 $2,838.8
 $3,510.2
 $4,079.4
 $4,841.2
$214.7
 $246.7
 $901.8
 $750.0
 $177.1
 $250.0
 $1,293.6
 $1,246.7
 $4,356.8
 $3,529.5
 $5,650.4
 $4,776.2
Counterparty Credit Exposure by Region
Loans and Lending 
Securities and
Margin Finance
 OTC Derivatives Total 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Total with Cash and
Cash Equivalents
At At At At At AtLoans and Lending 
Securities and
Margin Finance
 OTC Derivatives Total 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Total with Cash and
Cash Equivalents
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015At At At At At At
  (1)           (1)       (1)June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Asia/Latin America/Other $10.5
 $10.1
 $7.4
 $15.3
 $41.2
 $40.6
 $59.1
 $66.0
 $180.2
 $159.6
 $239.3
 $225.6
$3.9
 $4.9
 $46.2
 $16.3
 $1.8
 $32.7
 $51.9
 $53.9
 $330.1
 $165.8
 $382.0
 $219.7
Europe 0.2
 0.4
 201.5
 212.2
 24.4
 43.4
 226.1
 256.0
 244.5
 341.8
 470.6
 597.8
0.9
 
 331.5
 234.4
 18.8
 20.9
 351.2
 255.3
 351.5
 248.0
 702.7
 503.3
North America211.0
 315.1
 577.2
 615.7
 167.2
 78.2
 955.4
 1,009.0
 2,414.1
 3,008.8
 3,369.5
 4,017.8
209.9
 241.8
 524.1
 499.3
 156.5
 196.4
 890.5
 937.5
 3,675.2
 3,115.7
 4,565.7
 4,053.2
Total $221.7
 $325.6
 $786.1
 $843.2
 $232.8
 $162.2
 $1,240.6
 $1,331.0
 $2,838.8
 $3,510.2
 $4,079.4
 $4,841.2
$214.7
 $246.7
 $901.8
 $750.0
 $177.1
 $250.0
 $1,293.6
 $1,246.7
 $4,356.8
 $3,529.5
 $5,650.4
 $4,776.2
Counterparty Credit Exposure by Industry
 Loans and Lending 
Securities and
Margin Finance
 OTC Derivatives Total 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Total with Cash and
Cash Equivalents
 At At At At At At
 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
   (1)           (1)       (1)
Asset  Managers$
 $
 $39.1
 $69.8
 $0.1
 $
 $39.2
 $69.8
 $2,051.3
 $2,461.3
 $2,090.5
 $2,531.1
Banks, Broker-dealers0.2
 0.9
 449.1
 464.9
 164.6
 95.1
 613.9
 560.9
 787.5
 1,048.9
 1,401.4
 1,609.8
Commodities  
 
 
 
 7.2
 16.7
 7.2
 16.7
 
 
 7.2
 16.7
Corporates209.4
 194.0
 
 
 23.1
 11.3
 232.5
 205.3
 
 
 232.5
 205.3
Other  12.1
 130.7
 297.9
 308.5
 37.8
 39.1
 347.8
 478.3
 
 
 347.8
 478.3
Total  $221.7

$325.6

$786.1

$843.2

$232.8

$162.2

$1,240.6

$1,331.0

$2,838.8

$3,510.2
 $4,079.4
 $4,841.2


(1) Loans and lending amounts have been recast to conform to the current period's presentation. Loans and lending amounts include the current exposure, the amount at risk on a default event with no recovery of loans. Previously, loans and lending amounts represented the notional value.
Counterparty Credit Exposure by Industry
 Loans and Lending 
Securities and
Margin Finance
 OTC Derivatives Total 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Total with Cash and
Cash Equivalents
 At At At At At At
 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Asset Managers$0.5
 $
 $23.3
 $39.7
 $0.1
 $10.9
 $23.9
 $50.6
 $3,207.9
 $2,599.5
 $3,231.8
 $2,650.1
Banks, Broker-dealers1.4
 0.2
 588.2
 435.9
 134.1
 170.4
 723.7
 606.5
 1,148.9
 930.0
 1,872.6
 1,536.5
Commodities  
 
 
 
 0.9
 3.3
 0.9
 3.3
 
 
 0.9
 3.3
Corporates183.6
 204.4
 
 
 28.7
 18.4
 212.3
 222.8
 
 
 212.3
 222.8
Other  29.2
 42.1
 290.3
 274.4
 13.3
 47.0
 332.8
 363.5
 
 
 332.8
 363.5
Total  $214.7

$246.7

$901.8

$750.0

$177.1

$250.0

$1,293.6

$1,246.7

$4,356.8

$3,529.5
 $5,650.4
 $4,776.2

For additional information regarding credit exposure to OTC derivative contracts, see Note 4 in our consolidated financial statements.

Jefferies Country Risk Exposure

Country risk is the risk that events or developments that occur in the general environment of a country or countries due to economic, political, social, regulatory, legal or other factors, will affect the ability of obligors of the country to honor their obligations.  Jefferies defines the country of risk as the country of jurisdiction or domicile of the obligor. 







The following tables reflect Jefferies top exposures to the sovereign governments, corporations and financial institutions in those non-U.S. countries in which there is net long issuer and counterparty exposure, as reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 (in millions):
June 30, 2016June 30, 2017
Issuer Risk Counterparty Risk Issuer and Counterparty RiskIssuer Risk Counterparty Risk Issuer and Counterparty Risk
Fair Value of
Long Debt
 Securities
 
Fair Value of
Short Debt
 Securities
 
Net Derivative
Notional
 Exposure
 
Loans
and
 Lending
 
Securities
and Margin
 Finance
 OTC Derivatives 
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
 
Excluding
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Including
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
Fair Value of
Long Debt
 Securities
 
Fair Value of
Short Debt
 Securities
 
Net Derivative
Notional
 Exposure
 
Loans
and
 Lending
 
Securities
and Margin
 Finance
 OTC Derivatives 
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
 
Excluding
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Including
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
Italy$1,118.7
 $(589.4) $8.0
 $
 $
 $0.2
 $
 $537.5
 $537.5
United Kingdom604.2
 (352.6) 6.9
 0.2
 27.8
 9.9
 61.9
 296.4
 358.3
$390.6
 $(143.6) $(134.5) $0.8
 $103.1
 $9.9
 $5.5
 $226.3
 $231.8
France544.2
 (246.6) (112.5) 
 9.3
 11.7
 
 206.1
 206.1
Germany260.1
 (176.8) (114.3) 
 103.5
 1.3
 109.1
 73.8
 182.9
157.6
 (237.1) 91.1
 
 92.5
 0.1
 124.6
 104.2
 228.8
Japan60.1
 (41.1) (0.2) 
 22.7
 
 140.0
 41.5
 181.5
Netherlands982.8
 (917.1) 46.6
 
 63.3
 1.2
 
 176.8
 176.8
Hong Kong45.7
 (45.4) 0.1
 
 0.7
 
 80.8
 1.1
 81.9
28.2
 (29.0) 10.7
 
 0.5
 
 101.8
 10.4
 112.2
Japan68.5
 (49.2) 
 
 
 
 36.4
 19.3
 55.7
Ireland45.1
 (3.8) 
 
 3.0
 
 
 44.3
 44.3
Qatar9.5
 (2.2) 
 
 
 32.5
 
 39.8
 39.8
India12.1
 (9.1) 
 
 
 
 35.7
 3.0
 38.7
Australia63.1
 (27.2) 11.7
 3.9
 17.8
 0.9
 2.1
 70.2
 72.3
Sweden20.3
 (24.2) 65.3
 
 0.5
 1.0
 8.4
 62.9
 71.3
Puerto Rico59.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
 59.0
 59.0
Switzerland80.1
 (72.5) 2.2
 
 20.1
 0.5
 4.7
 30.4
 35.1
60.4
 (32.4) (3.8) 
 27.4
 1.6
 4.0
 53.2
 57.2
Spain173.4
 (237.2) (2.4) 
 5.0
 0.2
 116.9
 (61.0) 55.9
Total$2,788.2

$(1,547.6)
$(209.6)
$0.2

$164.4

$56.1

$328.6

$1,251.7

$1,580.3
$1,995.5

$(1,688.9)
$84.5

$4.7

$332.8

$14.9

$503.3

$743.5

$1,246.8

December 31, 2015December 31, 2016
Issuer Risk Counterparty Risk Issuer and Counterparty RiskIssuer Risk Counterparty Risk Issuer and Counterparty Risk
Fair Value of
Long Debt
 Securities
 
Fair Value of
Short Debt
 Securities
 
Net Derivative
Notional
 Exposure
 
Loans
and
 Lending
 
Securities
and Margin
 Finance
 OTC Derivatives 
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
 
Excluding
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Including
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
Fair Value of
Long Debt
 Securities
 
Fair Value of
Short Debt
 Securities
 
Net Derivative
Notional
 Exposure
 
Loans
and
 Lending
 
Securities
and Margin
 Finance
 OTC Derivatives 
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
 
Excluding
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Including
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
Belgium$413.8
 $(48.8) $6.2
 $
 $
 $
 $157.8
 $371.2
 $529.0
Germany$318.9
 $(166.4) $815.3
 $
 $86.9
 $0.3
 $111.9
 $1,055.0
 $1,166.9
Italy1,069.8
 (844.2) 69.8
 
 
 0.2
 
 295.6
 295.6
France356.2
 (538.4) 419.5
 
 24.8
 3.4
 
 265.5
 265.5
United Kingdom711.6
 (359.3) 52.4
 0.4
 31.6
 25.4
 26.3
 462.1
 488.4
290.1
 (136.4) (12.7) 
 61.0
 13.4
 37.7
 215.4
 253.1
Netherlands543.5
 (139.6) (23.4) 
 36.2
 2.0
 
 418.7
 418.7
Italy1,112.2
 (662.4) (105.6) 
 
 0.2
 
 344.4
 344.4
Ireland164.3
 (27.4) 3.3
 
 3.5
 
 
 143.7
 143.7
Spain394.0
 (291.9) (1.6) 
 
 0.2
 26.6
 100.7
 127.3
210.4
 (151.7) 
 
 
 0.3
 50.2
 59.0
 109.2
Australia86.6
 (24.9) 9.6
 37.4
 
 0.3
 0.8
 109.0
 109.8
Hong Kong38.1
 (22.3) (2.9) 
 0.4
 
 74.8
 13.3
 88.1
34.0
 (30.2) 1.3
 
 0.5
 
 79.1
 5.6
 84.7
Switzerland79.5
 (28.9) (6.6) 
 34.5
 5.2
 3.7
 83.7
 87.4
80.7
 (33.6) 12.1
 
 11.4
 2.2
 4.1
 72.8
 76.9
Portugal111.9
 (38.2) 
 
 
 
 
 73.7
 73.7
Ireland124.4
 (61.2) 4.4
 
 0.6
 
 
 68.2
 68.2
Singapore36.2
 (9.6) 3.9
 
 
 
 16.1
 30.5
 46.6
Qatar15.2
 (0.7) 
 
 
 27.1
 
 41.6
 41.6
Total$3,655.5

$(1,643.7)
$(68.6)
$37.8

$106.2

$33.3

$290.0

$2,120.5

$2,410.5
$2,535.9

$(1,972.4)
$1,313.6

$

$185.2

$46.9

$299.1

$2,109.2

$2,408.3

In addition, Jefferies' issuer and counterparty risk exposure to Puerto Rico was $23.9$59.0 million, as reflected in our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 2016,2017, which is in connection with its municipal securities market-making activities. The government of Puerto Rico is seeking to restructure much of its $70.0$73.8 billion in debt on a voluntary basis. At June 30, 2016,2017, Jefferies had no material exposure to countries where either sovereign or non-sovereign sectors potentially pose potential default risk as the result of liquidity concerns.



Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

The Company's management evaluated, with the participation of the Company's principal executive and principal financial officers, the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of June 30, 2016.2017.  Based on their evaluation, the Company's principal executive and principal financial officers concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2016.2017.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended June 30, 20162017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

The information set forth in response to this Item 1 is incorporated by reference from the “Contingencies” section in Note 21,20, Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees, in the notes to consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

The following updates our discussion of risk factors contained in our 2015 10-K:

The U.K. exit from the European Union could adversely affect Jefferies business. The referendum held in the U.K. on June 23, 2016 resulted in a determination that the U.K. should exit the European Union. Such an exit from the European Union is unprecedented and it is unclear how the U.K.’s access to the EU Single Market, and the wider trading, legal and regulatory environment in which Jefferies, Jefferies customers and Jefferies counterparties operate, will be impacted and how this will affect Jefferies and Jefferies businesses and the global macroeconomic environment. The uncertainty surrounding the terms of the U.K.’s exit and its consequences could adversely impact customer and investor confidence, result in additional market volatility and adversely affect Jefferies businesses, including Jefferies revenues, particularly in Europe, and Jefferies results of operations and financial condition.


Item 2.  Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

(c)  Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents information on our purchases of our common shares during the three months ended June 30, 2016:2017:
 
(a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (1)
 
(b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
(c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (2)
 
(d) Maximum Number of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
April 1, 2016 to April 30, 20163,753
 $16.85
 
 20,000,000
May 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016488,052
 $17.72
 
 20,000,000
June 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 (3)2,491,158
 $16.41
 2,462,217
 17,537,783
Total2,982,963
  
 2,462,217
  
 
(a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (1)
 
(b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
(c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (2)
 
(d) Maximum Number of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
April 1, 2017 to April 30, 201726,789
 $26.22
 
 16,161,588
May 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017
 $
 
 16,161,588
June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 (3)1,185,175
 $25.24
 1,161,588
 15,000,000
Total1,211,964
  
 1,161,588
  

(1)Includes an aggregate of 520,74650,376 shares repurchased other than as part of our publicly announced Board authorized repurchase program. We repurchased these securities in connection with our share compensation plans which allow participants to use shares to satisfy certain tax liabilities arising from the vesting of restricted shares and the distribution of restricted share units. The total number of shares purchased does not include unvested shares forfeited back to us pursuant to the terms of our share compensation plans.
(2)In November 2012, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, from time to time, of up to an aggregate of 25,000,000 of our common shares, inclusive of prior authorizations.
(3)Includes 74,188 shares that settled in July 2017.
(3)Includes 1,502,226 shares that settled in July 2016.


Item 6.Exhibits.

  
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
101Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Leucadia National Corporation for the quarter ended June 30, 2016,2017, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 

 LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION 
  (Registrant) 
    
Date: August 3, 20162, 2017By:/s/          John M. Dalton 
  Name:   John M. Dalton 
  Title:     Vice President and Controller 
    (Chief Accounting Officer) 


Exhibit Index

  
31.1
  
31.2
  
32.1
  
32.2
  
101
Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Leucadia National Corporation for the quarter ended June 30, 2016,2017, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



 
 
 
 





























 

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