JHG Files Definitive Proxy for $49/Share Cash Merger, Rejects Competing Bid

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Janus Henderson Group PLC filed its definitive proxy statement for the special shareholder meeting on April 16, 2026, to vote on its $49.00 per share all-cash merger with Jupiter Company Limited, while formally rejecting an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Victory Capital.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  A special shareholder meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026, for shareholders to vote on the proposed merger.

• Merger Terms Finalized

  Shareholders will receive $49.00 per share in cash for their outstanding shares if the merger is approved.

• Competing Bid Rejected

  The Board, acting on the Special Committee's unanimous recommendation, formally rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Victory Capital, citing significant closing risks and uncertain value.

• Board Unanimously Recommends Merger Approval

  The Board, based on the Special Committee's advice, unanimously recommends that shareholders vote 'FOR' the merger agreement and related proposals.

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This definitive proxy statement marks a critical step towards Janus Henderson's acquisition by Jupiter Company Limited for $49.00 per share in cash. The formal rejection of Victory Capital's competing proposal, citing significant closing risks and uncertain value, provides clarity on the company's path forward. The Board's unanimous recommendation, supported by a fairness opinion from Goldman Sachs, signals confidence in the current all-cash offer. Investors should note the April 16, 2026, shareholder meeting date and the 2/3 vote requirement, which is significantly aided by Trian's 20.7% stake and voting agreement. The deal offers immediate liquidity and certainty of value, but shareholders will forgo future growth potential as the company transitions to private ownership.