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Sterlington Advises Janus Henderson Management Team on $7.85 Billion Take-Private Transaction with Trian and General Catalyst

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterlington advised the management team of Janus Henderson Group Ltd. on the completion of its take-private transaction with an investor group led by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst Group Management, together with Qatar Investment Authority and other investors, in a transaction with an implied equity value of c.$7.85 billion at closing.

Sterlington advised the Janus Henderson management team on the transaction and go-forward equity compensation arrangements.

Janus Henderson is a global active asset manager, with approximately half a trillion dollars in assets under management, more than 2,000 employees, and offices in 26 cities worldwide (as of March 31, 2026). Headquartered in London, the firm will continue to be led by its existing management team, with its main presence split between London and Denver.

Executive Compensation partner Jeremy L. Goldstein and M&A partner Christopher S. Harrison led the Sterlington team, which included Jake Ebers and Audry Casusol.

About Sterlington

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.

Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for private capital, family offices, founders, and senior executives, as well as their related businesses.

Visit us at www.sterlingtonlaw.com.

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