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2. Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:JHG)

On March 24, 2026, Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. said it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:JHG), stating it would only proceed with a negotiated transaction supported by Janus Henderson’s Special Committee. The company said it remains interested in Janus Henderson as a “high-quality organization” and continues to pursue acquisitions that enhance scale, product breadth, and global distribution.

On the same day, Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:JHG) announced an amended agreement with Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst, raising the offer price to $52.00 per share in cash. The revised terms also allow for a $1.00 per share quarterly dividend starting July 2026 if closing is delayed due to regulatory approvals. The company said the updated offer represents a 25% premium to its unaffected share price and remains on track to close by mid-2026. Janus Henderson added that its board, following the Special Committee’s recommendation, determined Victory’s latest proposal is not actionable due to “unacceptably high closing risks,” noting multiple prior proposals had failed to address similar concerns despite extensive discussions.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:JHG) is a global asset manager serving institutional and retail clients across equity and fixed income strategies.