Victory Capital Launches Public Bid for Janus Henderson, Offering $57.04/Share to Top Trian Deal

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Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. has publicly proposed to acquire Janus Henderson Group plc for $57.04 per share, a 16% premium over the existing Trian transaction, with a fully financed offer and improved deal terms.

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• Public Acquisition Proposal

  Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. formally proposed to acquire Janus Henderson Group plc for $57.04 per share, consisting of $30.00 cash and 0.350 shares of Victory Capital common stock.

• Superior to Existing Deal

  The offer represents a 37% premium to Janus Henderson's unaffected share price as of October 24, 2025, and an approximately 16% premium to its currently contemplated transaction with Trian Fund Management.

• Fully Financed with Favorable Terms

  The proposal is fully financed with no financing outs, provides full specific performance protection, a lower client consent closing condition (75% vs 80%), and a reduced termination fee (3% vs 4%).

• Unsolicited Bid

  Victory Capital made this proposal public after previous private attempts to engage with Janus Henderson's Special Committee were unsuccessful, aiming to pressure the board.

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This filing details Victory Capital's unsolicited and public proposal to acquire Janus Henderson Group plc, directly challenging an existing merger agreement with Trian Fund Management. The offer of $57.04 per share, comprising cash and stock, is presented as "clearly superior" due to its higher value, full financing, and more favorable deal terms for Janus Henderson, including reduced client consent conditions and termination fees. Notably, Janus Henderson's stock is currently trading at $75.0, significantly above Victory Capital's offer price and near its 52-week high, suggesting the market anticipates a higher bid or a bidding war. This public bid creates significant pressure on Janus Henderson's Special Committee to engage, potentially leading to a better outcome for its shareholders. Investors should monitor Janus Henderson's response and any further developments in this potential acquisition battle.