Jefferies Financial Group Inc Says MFS Losses Seen Under $20 Million as Western Alliance Clash Deepens
Jefferies Financial Group said losses from the collapse of UK lender Market Financial Solutions would likely stay under $20 million and denied owing Western Alliance $126.4 million over First Brands loans. Jefferies shares fell about 3% Monday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock, citing credit and legal risks. Western Alliance sued Friday, alleging Jefferies breached a loan agreement. Jefferies said the loan was non-recourse.