---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-102585"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JHG"
cik: "0001274173"
company_name: "JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC"
filed_at: "2025-10-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T02:08:52.118754+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Janus Henderson confirms $46/share acquisition proposal from Trian and General Catalyst

## Summary
- Non-binding proposal from Trian and General Catalyst to acquire all outstanding shares not owned by Trian for $46.00 per share in cash.
- Board intends to appoint a special committee of directors not affiliated with Trian to consider the proposal.
- Trian has two representatives on Janus Henderson board; initial investment disclosed in October 2020.
- No assurance a definitive agreement will result; company will not comment further unless appropriate.
- Proposal letter available as exhibit to Trian's Schedule 13D/A filed October 27, 2025.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-102585
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JHG
- cik: 0001274173
- company_name: JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
- filed_at: 2025-10-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1274173/000110465925102585/0001104659-25-102585-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1274173/000110465925102585/tm2529521d1_8k.htm

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