JHG · Janus Henderson Group Ltd.

Janus Henderson (NYSE: JHG), today announced it has launched the Janus Henderson US Equity Enhanced Income ETF (JUDO). This ETF aims to generate current income by actively investing in primarily dividend-paying equities, while seeking risk reduction and additional income from an opportunistic covered call option strategy. JUDO, managed by Portfolio Manager Jeremiah Buckley, CFA, seeks to deliver an actively managed portfolio of high-quality companies — defined by revenue growth, earnings growth and increasing dividends, while aiming to provide dampened volatility. The team believes these companies can participate in market gains while being resilient on the downside. “JUDO’s options strategy aims to enhance income and reduce risk among a universe of predominantly US large cap dividend stocks, which we believe show growth potential, strong competitive advantages, growing end markets, and sustainable cash flow,” said Jeremiah Buckley. The fund utilizes an options strategy mainly focused

Amended Merger Agreement Represents a $3.00 All-Cash Price Increase; 25% Premium to Unaffected Share Price; Parties Committed to Closing by Mid-2026 Special Committee Determines that Victory Capital’s Revised Unsolicited March 17, 2026 Proposal Is Not Actionable and Is Not in Best Interests of Janus Henderson and Its Shareholders Amended Merger Agreement’s All-Cash Transaction With Trian and General Catalyst Is Superior From an Expected Value and Certainty Perspective and Is the Only Actionable Proposal Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG; “Janus Henderson,” or the “Company”) announced that Trian Fund Management, L.P. and its affiliated funds (“Trian”), General Catalyst Group Management, LLC and its affiliated funds (“General Catalyst”) and the Company have amended their definitive agreement for the pending acquisition of Janus Henderson to increase the price to be paid to Janus Henderson shareholders to $52.00 per share in cash (the “Merger Agreement Amendment”). In addition, if the

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG; “JHG, ” “Janus Henderson, ” or the “Company”) today confirmed that on March 17, 2026, the Special Committee (the “Special Committee”) of the Janus Henderson Board of Directors (the “Board”) received a revised unsolicited non-binding proposal from Victory Capital. In consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors and consistent with its fiduciary duties, the Special Committee will evaluate the revised proposal, taking into account all terms and conditions, in accordance with the December 21, 2025 merger agreement (the “merger agreement”) providing for the Company’s acquisition by Trian Fund Management, L.P. and its affiliated funds (“Trian”), and General Catalyst Group Management, LLC and its affiliated funds (“General Catalyst”). As noted in Janus Henderson’s March 11 press release, the Board, acting on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, evaluated the prior Victory Capital proposal from February 26 and

Special Committee of Board and Its Advisors Reviewed Victory’s Non-Binding Unsolicited Proposal and Determines It Is Not in Best Interests of Janus Henderson and Its Shareholders Reaffirms Recommendation of Take-Private by Trian and General Catalyst Victory’s Proposal Not Actionable; Presents Significant Closing Risk and Uncertain Value 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 Henderson and its shareholders and does not constitute, and would not reasonably be expected to result in, a Company Superior Proposal under the terms of the merger agreement providing

No Shareholder Action Required at this Time Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG; “JHG," "Janus Henderson,” or the “Company”) today confirmed that the Special Committee of the Janus Henderson Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”) received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal. On December 22, 2025, Janus Henderson announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “merger agreement”) providing for the acquisition of Janus Henderson by Trian Fund Management, L.P. and its affiliated funds (“Trian”), and General Catalyst Group Management, LLC and its affiliated funds (“General Catalyst”), for $49.00 per share in cash. As described in the preliminary proxy statement filed by the Company in connection with the merger agreement, prior to the Company’s entrance into the merger agreement, the Special Committee evaluated all proposals and determined none were actionable or superior to the

Janus Henderson expands its leading securitized ETF franchise and suite of CLO ETFs with new fund investing in AA to A rated CLOs New fund complements Janus Henderson’s prominent JAAA and JBBB ETFs JA launches with $100 million in seed capital from Guardian Janus Henderson Investors (NYSE: JHG) today announced it has launched the Janus Henderson AA-A CLO ETF (NYSE: JA) , as the firm continues to expand its lineup of active fixed income ETFs in the securitized space. The Fund has secured $100 million in seed capital from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America ® ("Guardian"), as part of Guardian and Janus Henderson’s previously announced multifaceted, strategic partnership. JA is intended to provide access to high-quality AA to A rated CLOs, with broad diversification benefits based on historically low daily volatility and low correlation to traditional fixed income markets. The Fund is an expansion of the firm’s successful CLO ETF franchise and leadership in the space globally.

Janus Henderson Affiliates Privacore Capital and Victory Park Capital Launch First Interval Fund focused on Private Asset-Backed Credit Fund secures over $250 million in deployable seed capital from multiple strategic investors including CNO Financial Group and Corbin Capital Partners, L.P. NEW YORK and CHICAGO – February 11, 2026 – Janus Henderson affiliates Privacore Capital (“Privacore”) and Victory Park Capital (“VPC”) today announced the launch of the Privacore VPC Asset Backed Credit Fund (“AltsABF” or the “Fund”), the firms’ first registered interval fund that aims to provide institutional-quality exposure to private asset-backed credit, thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of individual investors, including private wealth investors. The Fund has secured over $250 million in deployable seed capital from multiple strategic investors including announced strategic partner CNO Financial Group and

Solid investment performance, with 65%, 65%, 65%, and 67% of assets under management (“AUM”) outperforming relevant benchmarks on a one-, three-, five-, and 10-year basis, respectively, as of December 31, 2025 AUM of US$493 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of 30% year over year Fourth quarter 2025 breakeven net flows and US$56.5 billion of net inflows in 2025 compared to US$2.4 billion of net inflows in 2024 Fourth quarter 2025 diluted EPS of US$2.62 and adjusted diluted EPS of US$2.01 were impacted by extraordinary annual performance fee revenue Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG; “JHG," "Janus Henderson,” or the “Company”) published its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results for the period ended December 31, 2025. Fourth quarter 2025 operating income was US$487.4 million compared to US$172.0 million in the third quarter 2025 and US$197.5 million in the fourth quarter 2024. Adjusted operating income, adjusted for one-time, acquisition and transaction related costs,

Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA) is a research-driven, macro multi-asset investment manager delivering differentiated investment solutions, overseeing approximately $20 billion in client assets1 Acquisition positions Janus Henderson as a leading model portfolio and separately managed account (SMA) provider Janus Henderson Group (NYSE: JHG) (“Janus Henderson” or the “Company”) , a leading global asset manager, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Richard Bernstein Advisors (“RBA”), a research-driven, macro multi-asset investment manager. The acquisition positions Janus Henderson as a leading model portfolio and separately managed account (SMA) provider. Founded in 2009 by Richard Bernstein and headquartered in New York City, RBA is an investment manager focused on longer-term investment strategies that combine top-down, macroeconomic analysis and quantitatively-driven portfolio construction, overseeing approximately $20 billion in client assets.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG) (“Janus Henderson” or the “Company”) will announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results pre-market open on Friday, January 30, 2026. As previously announced on December 22, 2025, the Company has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by funds and investment vehicles associated with Trian Fund Management, L.P. and General Catalyst Group Management, LLC (the “Proposed Transaction”). While the Proposed Transaction is pending, the Company will not hold conference calls or live webcasts to discuss its financial results and is suspending its financial guidance for the full-year 2026 as a result of the Proposed Transaction. Access to the fourth quarter and full-year 2025 press release and slides will be available via the investor relations section of Janus Henderson’s website ( ir.janushenderson.com ). The Proposed Transaction is expected to close in mid-2026 and is subject to customary closing