Janus Henderson Group plc Ordinary Shares - JHG STOCK NEWS

Janus Henderson reported that US dividends grew 2.6% year-over-year to a record $503.1 billion in 2020, despite the global crisis. Only 1 in 14 US companies suspended dividends from April to December. Globally, dividends declined by 12.2% to $1.26 trillion, with UK and Europe seeing the largest cuts due to regulatory restrictions on banking dividends. In Q4, the decline was less severe than expected, thanks to companies restoring dividends. The outlook for 2021 remains uncertain, with potential increases of up to 5% or declines of 2% based on ongoing conditions.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) today filed a preliminary registration statement with the SEC for the Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF (JRE). This actively managed ETF aims for total return through capital appreciation and current income, investing over 80% of its net assets in U.S. real estate-related equity securities. Portfolio Managers Greg Kuhl, CFA, and Danny Greenberger will oversee the fund. If approved, the ETF will launch around May 27, 2021. Janus Henderson manages approximately US$402 billion in assets, highlighting its expertise in real estate investments.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) has appointed Alison Davis as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. She will join the Board’s Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Risk Committees. Based in the US, Davis has extensive experience in financial leadership and governance, having served on both public and private company boards. Her background includes roles at Barclays Global Investors and strategic consulting at McKinsey & Company. This appointment increases the number of directors at Janus Henderson to ten, with nine being independent.

Janus Henderson Group announced a secondary offering of 30,668,922 shares of common stock by its largest stockholder, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, at $29.25 per share. As part of the offering, Janus is repurchasing 8,048,360 shares through underwriters, funded by cash on hand. This move will result in Dai-ichi exiting its entire stake, while Janus will not receive any proceeds from this sale. The offering closes on 9 February 2021 and is being managed by Goldman Sachs. Janus currently manages approximately $402 billion in assets.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) announces a secondary offering of common stock as Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. plans to exit its equity investment, relinquishing its board seat. Janus Henderson will repurchase up to US$230 million worth of stock in this offering. Although Dai-ichi reallocates capital towards its insurance business, a new strategic cooperation agreement will enhance collaboration, particularly in Japan. Both companies remain committed to ongoing product development and distribution, affirming their mutual respect and partnership.

Janus Henderson Group (NYSE/ASX: JHG) has announced a proposed secondary offering of 30,668,922 shares of its common stock by Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. The offering will benefit the Selling Stockholder, with all proceeds going to them, as Janus Henderson will not receive any funds from this offering. This transaction is set to close on February 9, 2021, pending market conditions and the effectiveness of the registration statement under the Securities Act.

Janus Henderson Group plc (JHG) announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results, reporting fourth quarter operating income of US$227.0 million, up from US$156.5 million in Q3 2020. Adjusted operating income rose to US$231.7 million. Diluted earnings per share surged 57% to US$1.02 compared to Q3 2020. Despite Dai-ichi Life’s strategic exit from JHG's board, a new co-operation agreement was established. The Group's revenue for Q4 reached US$657.2 million, with a diluted EPS of US$1.04, marking a 49% increase from the previous quarter.

Janus Henderson Group (JHG) will announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results on February 4, 2021, at 4 am EST. A conference call to discuss the results will follow at 8 am EST. Participants can join via designated phone numbers for the UK, US, and Australia or through an international line. To minimize delays, pre-registration is encouraged. A webcast of the call will be available on Janus Henderson’s investor relations website, along with a replay for two weeks. As of September 30, 2020, JHG managed approximately US$358 billion in assets.