UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 __________ FORM 10-Q For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-5721 JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 13-2615557 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 520 Madison Avenue, New York, New York (Address of principal executive offices) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURI ...