Definitive Proxy Supplement Details Amended Take-Private Offer at $52.00/Share, Rejects Competing Bid

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Janus Henderson Group PLC filed definitive additional proxy materials detailing the amended take-private agreement with Trian and General Catalyst, increasing the cash offer to $52.00 per share and outlining the rejection of a competing bid.

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• Merger Consideration Increased to $52.00/Share

  The cash consideration for the take-private acquisition by Trian and General Catalyst has been increased from $49.00 to $52.00 per share, representing a 25% premium over the unaffected closing price on October 24, 2025.

• Board Reaffirms Unanimous Recommendation

  The Special Committee and the Board unanimously determined the amended merger agreement is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, recommending a 'FOR' vote at the upcoming special meeting.

• Competing Bid Rejected Due to High Risk

  The Special Committee explicitly rejected Victory Capital's unsolicited proposal, citing 'unacceptably high closing certainty risks' after extensive evaluation and discussions.

• Termination Fees and Expense Reimbursement Revised

  The Company Termination Fee was increased to $394.0 million (or $275.8 million if expense reimbursement is paid), and the fixed Expense Reimbursement was set at $118.2 million, reflecting the amended deal terms.

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This definitive proxy supplement provides comprehensive details of the amended merger agreement, which increases the take-private offer to $52.00 per share in cash. The filing outlines the Special Committee's detailed negotiations, including the rejection of a competing bid from Victory Capital due to 'unacceptably high closing certainty risks.' The Board's unanimous recommendation for the improved offer, coupled with updated financing commitments and a new dividend policy for delayed closing, significantly solidifies the deal's path forward. Shareholders should review these definitive terms as the special meeting approaches, as this document provides the full context and rationale for the transaction.