Global investor group includes QIA, Lunate, and Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited, among others
Janus Henderson Group, Trian, General Catalyst and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) have announced that they have completed their previously announced take-private transaction.
With the completion of the take-private transaction, pursuant to the definitive agreement for the transaction dated December 21, 2025, as amended, Janus Henderson shares not already owned or controlled by Trian have been converted into a right to receive $52.00 per share in cash. Janus Henderson’s ordinary shares have been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
As an innovative private enterprise, working closely with Trian and General Catalyst, Janus Henderson will be well positioned to enhance clients’ experiences and further its strategy by making long-term investments in the Company’s investment solutions, client service capabilities, AI technology, and talent for the benefit of its clients and other stakeholders.
Janus Henderson will continue to be led by the current management team with Ali Dibadj as its Chief Executive Officer and will maintain its main presence in both London, England, and Denver, Colorado.
Tremendous support
“We are especially grateful for the tremendous support we received throughout the transaction process from our clients, partners, shareholders, and colleagues, and we look forward to investing in a brighter future together with them,” affirmed Dibadj.
“We are excited to work closely with the Janus Henderson and General Catalyst teams, as well as our strategic investor group, to achieve our shared vision for Janus Henderson’s iconic business,” asserted Nelson Peltz, Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner, Trian.
“We look forward to a successful partnership with Janus Henderson and Trian to further progress the Company’s growth strategy, create meaningful benefits for the business and its valued clients, and unlock a new standard for what a modern asset manager can be,” noted Hemant Taneja, Chief Executive Officer, General Catalyst.
Leading role
“As a long-term financial investor, QIA is delighted to play a leading role, together with management and our investment partners, in driving the firm’s next phase of growth,” emphasized Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO, QIA.
“Backed by Trian’s growth acceleration expertise, General Catalyst’s AI transformation capabilities, and Ali’s exceptional leadership, we are confident in Janus Henderson’s next phase of success at the forefront of global asset management,” concluded Seng Huang Lee, Group Executive Chairman, Sun Hung Kai & Co.
