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Janus Henderson Group plc Board of Directors Determines by Unanimous Vote that Victory Capital’s Proposal Is Not Superior and Reaffirms Recommendation of Transaction with Trian and General Catalyst
LONDON, March 11, 2026--Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG; "JHG," "Janus Henderson," or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board"), acting on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee of the Board (the "Special Committee"), has determined by unanimous vote that the unsolicited, non-binding proposal received on February 26, 2026 (the "Victory Proposal") from Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR; "Victory") is not in the best interests of Janus
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