Janus Henderson to Go Private in $7.67B Cash Merger at $49.00 Per Share

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Janus Henderson Group PLC is being acquired and taken private for $49.00 per share in cash, a transaction valued at approximately $7.67 billion, leading to its delisting from the NYSE.

check_boxKey Events · M&A and Partnerships · JHG

• Going Private Transaction Announced

  Janus Henderson Group PLC will be acquired and taken private by a consortium led by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst.

• Cash Merger Consideration

  Shareholders will receive $49.00 per share in cash, representing a premium to the current stock price of $48.13 and close to the 52-week high of $49.42.

• Total Transaction Value

  The deal is valued at approximately $7.67 billion, indicating a full acquisition of the company.

• Board and Shareholder Support

  The merger agreement was unanimously recommended by a special committee of independent directors and approved by the Board. A major shareholder, Trian, has committed to rolling over its shares and voting in favor.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · JHG · Finance

Janus Henderson Group PLC is set to be taken private through a merger agreement at $49.00 per share in cash. This transaction, valued at approximately $7.67 billion, represents a premium to the current trading price of $48.13 and is near the company's 52-week high of $49.42. The deal, supported by a unanimous board recommendation and a significant shareholder (Trian) rolling over its stake, will result in the company's delisting from the NYSE. Shareholders will vote on the proposal, which requires a two-thirds majority. This filing provides comprehensive details on the merger, its financing, and the rationale behind the going-private transaction, following a preliminary proxy statement filed concurrently today.