Janus Henderson Group plc Ordinary Shares - JHG STOCK NEWS

Janus Henderson Group reported strong Q3 2024 results with assets under management (AUM) reaching US$382.3 billion, up 6% quarter-over-quarter and 24% year-over-year. The company achieved net inflows of US$0.4 billion and demonstrated solid investment performance with 75% of AUM outperforming benchmarks on a one-year basis. Q3 2024 adjusted diluted EPS was US$0.91, representing a 42% increase year-over-year. The company returned US$102 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.39 per share, and approved a US$50 million increase to its share repurchase program.

Janus Henderson (NYSE: JHG) released its 'Risky Business? What Makes You Invest (or Not)' report, revealing that 48% of Americans do not hold any investment assets. Key findings include:

- 38% prefer easily accessible funds through savings or checking accounts
- 30% cite pre-existing debts or financial obligations
- 30% lack understanding of investment methods
- 46% aspire to invest in the future, with 22% planning to start within three years
- Only 40% of women hold investments compared to 65% of men
- 33% of Gen Z investors don't plan to ever invest

To address these issues, Janus Henderson launched its Direct Advice offering, providing greater access to financial advice for current and potential individual investors. The company also offers a Direct Channel for self-service investors and an investment advisory service for retirement accounts.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG) has announced that it will release its third quarter 2024 results on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. ET. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results at 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day.

Participants can join the conference call using specific phone numbers for the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries. To avoid wait times, pre-registration is available. The live webcast and accompanying slides will be accessible through the investor relations section of Janus Henderson's website, with a replay available after the call.

Janus Henderson and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have announced an innovative partnership to support cancer research, advocacy, and patient support. Through this initiative, Janus Henderson will donate an amount equal to half of its management fees from its Government Money Market Fund to ACS. The company has committed to donating a minimum of $1 million per year for the next three years.

The Fund, with a nearly 30-year track record, focuses on capital preservation and daily liquidity by investing in U.S. Government obligations. It's available through two share classes: American Cancer Society Support - Class D Shares (ACDXX) and Class T Shares (ACTXX). This partnership is part of Janus Henderson's Brighter Future Project, aiming to enhance the company's positive impact on clients, employees, and communities.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG) has announced a strategic partnership with Anemoy and Centrifuge to manage Anemoy's Liquid Treasury Fund (LTF), a tokenized fund on Centrifuge's blockchain. Janus Henderson will serve as a sub-advisor, managing the fund's operations through its subsidiary, Tabula. This collaboration aims to bridge traditional and decentralized finance by bringing institutional collateral pools into on-chain markets.

The LTF will provide investors with direct access to short-term US Treasury bills and will be tokenized using Centrifuge's technology, enabling distribution to over $170 billion in idle capital on-chain. This partnership aligns with Janus Henderson's innovation strategy, focusing on blockchain readiness and tokenization. The initiative represents a significant step in integrating traditional financial products with blockchain technology, potentially transforming the financial industry.

The Janus Henderson Foundation, celebrating its 30th anniversary, has donated over US$48 million to charitable causes since 1994. Initially focused on education and college scholarships for at-risk youth, the Foundation has evolved to support educational and financial literacy initiatives, grassroots causes, and employee-driven philanthropy.

Key achievements include:

• Supporting over 830,000 students through educational grants
• Donating US$1,928,716 to 370 charities worldwide through the Janus Henderson Charity Challenge
• Providing US$6.5 million to Denver Public Schools Foundation
• Launching the Chapter One Program in the UK for youth reading skills
• Supporting the Mirabel Foundation in Australia

The Foundation remains committed to expanding its reach and fostering innovative partnerships to create lasting positive impacts on communities worldwide.

Janus Henderson Investors' 2024 Investor Survey reveals growing political discord as the top concern for U.S. investors over the next decade. The upcoming presidential election surpasses worries about inflation and interest rates, with 78% of respondents concerned about its impact on their finances. Only 42% of investors are very satisfied with their current financial situation, down from 48% last year.

Key findings include:

• 33% of investors have shifted assets from equities to cash or fixed income in the past year
• 73% believe AI greatly increases the risk of financial exploitation
• 43% prefer an equal mix of active and passive funds in their portfolio
• 67% of those with financial advisors are very satisfied with their relationship

The survey highlights investors' concerns about long-term issues such as healthcare costs, national debt, and U.S.-China relations. Despite uncertainties, U.S. equities have remained resilient, and experts caution against making short-term changes that could jeopardize long-term goals.

Janus Henderson Group (NYSE: JHG) has announced that CEO Ali Dibadj will be speaking at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference in New York on September 9, 2024. The presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. ET.

Investors and interested parties can access a live webcast of the presentation through the investor relations section of the Janus Henderson website (ir.janushenderson.com). For those unable to attend or watch live, a replay of the webcast will be made available within 24 hours of the presentation and will remain accessible on the company's website for six months.

Janus Henderson Group (NYSE: JHG) has launched the Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency ETF (JEMB). The Fund aims to provide income and capital growth over the long term by investing in emerging markets debt denominated in hard currencies like USD or EUR. Key points:

- Managed by a team of four portfolio managers
- Focuses on country allocation and security selection
- Offers exposure to EM growth potential with high country diversification
- All holdings are fully hedged to USD
- Expands JHG's active fixed income ETF suite

This launch aligns with Janus Henderson's strategic initiative to lead in active fixed income ETFs. The firm is currently the fourth largest active fixed income ETF provider globally.