Item 8.01 Other Events.

On Friday, March 1, 2013, Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), received an adverse decision from the Court in connection with litigation dating back to 2008 between Stetson Oil and Gas Ltd. and Stifel Nicolaus Canada.

Stifel Nicolaus Canada disagrees with the Court's decision and intends to appeal that decision at the appropriate time. Stifel Nicolaus Canada believes it has adequate reserves for what it believes will be the ultimate resolution of this matter.

A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
No. Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press release dated March 4, 2013.

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