Victory Capital Sweetens Acquisition Bid for Janus Henderson to $56.84/Share, Pressuring Board

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Victory Capital submitted an improved, fully financed proposal to acquire Janus Henderson Group plc, offering $56.84 per share, a significant increase over its prior bid and a premium to the competing Trian transaction.

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• Improved Acquisition Proposal Submitted

  Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. submitted an enhanced proposal to the Special Committee of Janus Henderson Group plc's Board of Directors to acquire Janus Henderson.

• Increased Per-Share Consideration

  The revised proposal offers Janus Henderson shareholders $40.00 per share in cash and 0.250 shares of Victory Capital common stock, totaling $56.84 per Janus Henderson share based on Victory Capital's closing price on March 16, 2026.

• Significant Premium to Prior Offers

  This updated offer represents an additional $3.26 per share compared to Victory Capital's previous proposal and a 16% premium to the competing Trian proposal, reflecting $1.2 billion of incremental aggregate consideration.

• Fully Financed and Actionable

  Victory Capital asserts the improved proposal is fully actionable and fully financed with no financing out, directly addressing prior concerns regarding client consent and synergy realization.

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This filing details Victory Capital's significantly improved, fully financed offer to acquire Janus Henderson Group plc, increasing the cash component and overall per-share value to $56.84. The revised proposal, which represents a substantial premium to both Victory Capital's prior bid and the competing Trian transaction, directly challenges Janus Henderson's Special Committee to re-evaluate its current course. This move intensifies the M&A battle and could lead to further negotiations, potentially benefiting Janus Henderson shareholders with a higher acquisition price.