Janus Henderson acquired by Trian & General Catalyst for $7.4B, $49.00/share cash

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC

Equity value of ~$7.4B; shareholders receive $49.00 per share in cash, an 18% premium to Oct 24 close.
Trian currently owns 20.6% of shares; will roll over a portion of its stake into the private company.
Management to remain led by CEO Ali Dibadj; main presence in London and Denver to continue.
Transaction approved by Special Committee of independent directors and unanimously by the Board.
Closing expected by June 22, 2026; subject to shareholder vote, regulatory approvals, and 80% client consent.

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC entered into Merger Agreement with Jupiter Company Limited and Jupiter Merger Sub Limited valued at $49.00 per Share in cash (effective 2025-12-21).

Action: entry
Agreement: merger
Counterparty: Jupiter Company Limited and Jupiter Merger Sub Limited
Value: $49.00 per Share in cash
Effective: 2025-12-21

Exact text from the filing

On December 21, 2025, Janus Henderson Group plc (the “ Company ”), Jupiter Company Limited, a company incorporated in Jersey (“ Parent ”), and Jupiter Merger Sub Limited, a company incorporated in Jersey (“ Merger Sub ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) providing for the acquisition of the Company by Parent.

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