Janus Henderson Board Approves Increased $52.00/Share Take-Private Offer from Trian and General Catalyst

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Janus Henderson Group PLC's Board unanimously approved an amended take-private agreement with Trian and General Catalyst, increasing the all-cash offer to $52.00 per share, a 6% increase from the prior offer.

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• Increased Acquisition Offer

  Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst have increased their all-cash acquisition offer for Janus Henderson by 6% to $52.00 per share under an amended take-private agreement.

• Unanimous Board Approval

  The Special Committee unanimously approved and recommended the amended agreement, which was then unanimously approved by the Board of Directors.

• Rejection of Competing Bid

  The Special Committee reaffirmed its determination that Victory Capital's revised proposal presents unacceptably high closing risks and less certain value, and is not in the best interests of shareholders.

• Path to Closing Confirmed

  The Special Committee determined the Trian/General Catalyst transaction is the only actionable proposal, representing the fastest and most certain path to closing by mid-2026.

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This filing confirms a significant development in the ongoing take-private transaction, with Trian and General Catalyst raising their all-cash acquisition offer by 6% to $52.00 per share. The Board's unanimous approval of this amended agreement, coupled with the reaffirmation of the rejection of Victory Capital's revised proposal, provides greater certainty for shareholders regarding the deal's completion. This increased offer, which is close to the company's current trading price and 52-week high, signals a more favorable outcome for investors and solidifies the path towards closing the transaction by mid-2026.