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Janus Henderson Group is a leading global 
active asset manager. We exist to help clients 
achieve their long-term financial goals by 
providing access to a broad range of 
investment solutions, including equities, fixed 
income, quantitative equities, multi-asset 
and alternative asset class strategies.

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Business highlights
2019 was a year of continued transformation and strategic 
positioning for the business. Strong global markets and 
investment performance drove a 14% year-over-year 
increase in assets under management, despite challenging 
net outflows of US$27 billion. We start 2020 with strong 
underlying business fundamentals: excellent investment 
performance, growing momentum in many areas of  
our global business, continued financial strength and 
significant progress towards our strategic objectives. 

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Contents

Business review
2  Group at a glance
4  Chairman’s statement
6  Chief Executive Officer’s statement
8  Q&A with our Global Chief 

Investment Officer
Investments by capability
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12  Q&A with our Global Head of 

Distribution

14  Corporate Social Responsibility

Governance
16  Board of Directors
18  Governance overview
21  Report of Independent Registered  

Public Accounting Firm

Form 10-K
22  Form 10-K

Other information
171  Shareholder information

Investment outperformance1 (%)

Assets under management (US$bn)

76%

374.8bn

2019

2018

2017

76

2019

61

66

2018

2017

328.5

374.8

370.8

This report and additional  
information about the Group  
can be found online at  
janushenderson.com/ir

Adjusted operating margin2 (%)

Net new money growth3 (%)

35.8%

(8)%

2019

2018

2017

35.8

(8)

39.0

39.6

(5)

(3)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share2 
(US$)

Dividend per share4 (US$)

1.44

2.47

2019

2018

2017

2.47

2019

2.74

2018

2.48

2017

1.20

2019

2018

2017

1.44

1.40

Notes

Data for 2017 presents the results of Janus Henderson 
Group as if the merger had occurred at the beginning 
of the period shown. 

In accordance with the Australian Securities and 
Investment Commission Corporations Instrument 
2016/191, amounts in this Annual Report have 
been rounded to the nearest US$0.1 million, unless 
otherwise stated.

1.  Investment performance data represents 

percentage of AUM outperforming the relevant 
benchmark. Full performance disclosures detailed 
on the inside back cover.

2.  See adjusted financial measures reconciliation 
on Form 10-K pages 43 and 44 for additional 
information.

3.  Calculated as total flows divided by beginning of 

period AUM.

4.  2017 includes a hypothetical per share dividend 
for Janus Henderson Group plc for 1Q17. The 
amount is derived by taking the sum of the cash 
dividends each legacy firm paid to its respective 
shareholders (for legacy Janus that was 
US$20.3 million and for legacy Henderson 
that was US$26.9 million), divided by the 
number of shares outstanding as at 30 May 2017 
(approximately 200.4 million). USD/GBP 1.3017.

Janus Henderson Group plc Annual Report 20192

Group at a glance
Janus Henderson is an independent global asset manager, specialising 
in active management. We offer a broad range of investment solutions 
across major asset classes to a client base around the world.

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Our Purpose

We exist to help
our clients achieve
their long-term
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We aim to:

Be a partner our clients can trust, working to deliver excellence  
in both investment returns and service.

Partner with each other on our responsibilities to our clients, and create 
an environment where all our colleagues can thrive and successfully 
achieve their personal and professional goals.

Be a responsible steward for our owners, pursuing efficiency and 
delivering stable and consistent financial returns.

Assets under management (AUM)

Capability

Equities

Diverse business encompassing a wide range  
of geographic and investment styles.

Fixed Income

Coverage across the asset class, applying a wide  
range of differentiated techniques.

Quantitative  
Equities

Multi-Asset

Alternatives

Our quantitative equity manager, Intech®, applies 
advanced mathematics and systematic portfolio 
rebalancing intended to harness the volatility of  
stock price movements.

US teams manage US and global asset allocation 
strategies; UK teams include asset allocation 
specialists, traditional multi-manager investors  
and those focused on alternative asset classes.

A cross-asset class combination of alpha  
generation, risk management and efficient  
beta replication strategies.

Total assets under management

AUM (US$bn)

204.0

2018: 167.6

74.8

2018: 72.4

45.2

2018: 44.3

39.8

2018: 30.2

11.0

2018: 14.0

374.8

2018: 328.5

Percentage of AUM  
outperforming benchmark
3 years

1 year

5 years

67%

76%

80%

82%

84%

92%

37%

40%

16%

91%

91%

93%

94%

99%

100%

69%

76%

77%

Note: Investment performance data represents percentage of AUM outperforming the relevant benchmark. Full performance disclosures detailed on the inside back cover.

Investments by capability

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 

We offer expertise across major asset classes, with investment teams 
situated around the world.

  For more information go to page 10.

Note: All data as at 31 December 2019, unless stated otherwise.

We believe that a comprehensive CSR strategy is critical for our 
sustainable success, accomplished by focusing on five key pillars:  
our clients, responsible investing, our people, our community and  
our environment.

  For more information go to page 14.

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Assets under management

AUM by client type (%)

AUM by capability (%)

AUM by client location (%)

Our clients are financial professionals as well  
as private and institutional investors.

We manage assets diversified across five  
core investment capabilities.

We manage assets for a globally diverse  
client base.

   Intermediary 
US$172.7bn

   Institutional 
US$132.1bn

   Self-directed 
US$70.0bn

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   North America 
US$208.8bn

   EMEA &  

Latin America 
US$111.6bn

   Asia Pacific 
US$54.4bn

   Equities 

US$204.0bn

   Fixed Income 
US$74.8bn

   Quantitative 

Equities 
US$45.2bn

   Multi-Asset 
US$39.8bn

   Alternatives 
US$11.0bn

Global geographic distribution

We have strong distribution platforms and deep client relationships in the US, UK, Continental 
Europe, Japan and Australia, and an evolving business in Latin America and the Middle East.

North America
Total AUM
Investment professionals
Distribution professionals

US$208.8bn
173
314

Established North American distribution 
network serving a diverse set of clients 
across financial intermediaries, institutions 
and self-directed channels.

EMEA & Latin America
Total AUM
Investment professionals
Distribution professionals

US$111.6bn
143
222

Strong retail and institutional client base in the UK with an 
award-winning Investment Trust business. Strong relationships 
with global distributors in Continental Europe and growing 
institutional opportunities. The organic build-out of our Latin 
American business is gathering momentum.

  For more information go to page 13.

Asia Pacific
Total AUM
Investment professionals 
Distribution professionals 

US$54.4bn
48
88

Strategic partnership with Dai-ichi Life 
and its partners supports the growth  
of our Japanese business. Australian 
distribution offers a suite of global  
and domestic capabilities. The wider 
Asian business continues to evolve,  
with growing brand presence.

Our five strategic priorities:

Produce dependable 
investment outcomes
Focus on quality and 
stability of investment 
performance.

Excel in client  
experience
Deliver industry-leading 
client experiences that  
drive client loyalty and 
increase duration.

Focus and increase 
operational efficiency
Standardise the global 
model and modernise  
our infrastructure. 

Proactive risk and 
control environment
Embed understanding  
and ownership of risk  
and controls at all levels,  
and establish strong 
feedback loops for  
learning and improvement.

Develop new  
growth initiatives
Build the businesses  
of tomorrow.

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Chairman’s statement
Richard Gillingwater is a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the 
Board of Directors of Janus Henderson. He is currently the Chair of 
the Nominating and Governance Committee and a member of the 
Compensation Committee.

I remain optimistic  
and confident in the 
leadership, talent and 
skills of our people, and  
I believe we have the 
framework in place and 
the financial strength to 
navigate challenges and 
seize upon opportunities.”

Richard Gillingwater
Chairman

2019 marked another dramatic and significant 
year for the markets and our business. Global 
trade concerns, easing global monetary policies, 
disruptive technology, the regulatory environment, 
Brexit and geopolitical concerns generally created 
a volatile environment in our key markets. 
Nevertheless, US markets hit record highs,  
where nearly every sector had positive returns 
for the year. With the NASDAQ Composite  
Index up 35% and the S&P 500® Index up 29%, 
broad-based gains in the US influenced global 
growth, although more negative sentiment in 
European markets saw the FTSE Eurotop 100 
Index close with 22% gains and UK markets 
were particularly affected by Brexit concerns. 
Continued trade war concerns saw the Nikkei 
225 Index up 18%, comparatively.

The current environment continues to be impacted 
by contradictory macroeconomic trends and 
geopolitical concerns, particularly in the Middle East 
and Asia, making it difficult to decipher what the 
market and economic effects will be through the 
remainder of 2020. In addition, specific themes 
continue to impact our business, including passive 
encroachment, management fee pressure, the 
shift to income-oriented solutions and technology 
costs. Nevertheless, I believe our focus on 
fundamentals will be more important than  
ever, creating increased opportunities for our 
investment teams to produce excess returns  
and gain market share. More generally, we have 
exceptional leadership in place and the financial 
strength to navigate these challenges ahead.

State of the business
At the core of our business is investment 
performance, and we are pleased that 76%  
of our total assets are performing ahead of 
benchmarks over three years and 77% over  
five years as at 31 December 2019.1 While net 
outflows continued to impact our assets under 
management, we were pleased to see areas of 
strength in 2019. We had market share gains  
in North American retail in equities, and sales 
strengthened in several key international markets, 
including Latin America and Continental Europe. 
A number of our key products grew substantially, 
including Multi-Asset, Global Strategic Fixed 
Income and Multi-Sector Income strategies.

Although 2019 flows were very disappointing, 
and will continue to be challenged in the near 
term, they were primarily concentrated in  
known areas of concern which management  
is addressing. We remain encouraged by the 
strength of our investment teams, the ability to 
attract and retain top talent and the strength of 
the firm’s financial foundation, all of which allow 
us to remain committed to a strategy of Simple 
Excellence. Simple Excellence for us means being 
a fully-integrated provider of client outcomes 
with a consistent global brand, guiding principles, 
and adherence to a common reward structure, 
built around the core capabilities of security 
selection, portfolio construction and risk 
management. This is bolstered by a focus  
on having a high-quality, modern operational 
platform to support the needs of our core 
business with emerging areas supported by 
bespoke infrastructure where needed. Important 
initiatives that have underpinned our strategy of 
Simple Excellence have been comprehensive 
efforts to augment overall client experience, 
firm-wide technology upgrades, work with 
regulators to enhance product governance 
disciplines, and our continued disciplined 
approach to the deployment of capital.

Financial strength and  
capital management
The Group’s financial position and operating 
cash flows remain strong. Demonstrating the 
Board’s commitment of returning excess 
capital to shareholders, the Group returned 
US$472 million, more than 100% of cash 
flow from operations, to shareholders through 
dividends and buybacks. The firm maintained 
a solid dividend payout to shareholders and 
decreased shares outstanding by 5% through 
the completion of an on-market share buyback 
programme of US$200 million. The Board 
takes an active, disciplined approach to the 
management of Janus Henderson’s cash and 
capital resources and believes in balancing the 
capital needs and the investment opportunities of 
the business with shareholder interests, without 
emphasising the use of leverage. Along these 
lines, in February 2020 the Board approved a 
new buyback programme of US$200 million to 
be completed by April 2021.

1.  Investment performance data represents percentage 
of AUM outperforming the relevant benchmark. Full 
performance disclosures detailed on the inside back cover.

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Conclusion
I would like to take the opportunity to express 
our thanks to our strategic partners at Dai-ichi 
Life for their continued support of our business 
in Japan and more widely. We are grateful for 
their partnership and look forward to continuing 
to nurture the relationship in the years to come.  
I would also like to thank my fellow Board 
members for their continued commitment, all  
of our colleagues at Janus Henderson for their 
dedication and hard work, and our clients and 
shareholders for their ongoing support.

In conclusion, it takes time to fully unlock the value 
created through a merger of equals, and as we 
approach three years since the formation of 
Janus Henderson, we are encouraged by the 
Group’s progress: collaborative investment 
teams producing strong firm-wide investment 
performance, efficiencies created through 
operational and technological enhancements, 
and incorporation of tools and knowledge to 
elevate overall client experience and support the 
fulfilment of our promise to build trust by being 
dependably excellent in all things. Although 
there is still work to be done in 2020, I remain 
optimistic and confident in the leadership, talent 
and skills of our people, and I believe we have 
the framework in place and the financial strength 
to navigate challenges and seize upon 
opportunities that the markets present us.

Richard Gillingwater
Chairman

Corporate Social Responsibility
Our clients, our shareholders and our colleagues 
have become increasingly focused on the 
significance and impact of sustainability in  
our investment processes, our business  
and our culture. The Board recognises the 
importance of CSR in order to achieve  
long-term sustainable success.

Many of our investment teams have incorporated 
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 
issues into their investment approach for some 
considerable time. Within the overall corporate 
framework and guidelines that have been 
established by the firm, investment teams define 
the ESG considerations they believe are material 
to their investment approach. This is an area where 
active investment, through stock selection with 
regard to ESG factors, and holding companies to 
account, can have a more significant impact than 
simple index-related, passive investing.

Janus Henderson has a committed and 
deeply-rooted focus on maintaining a workplace 
that values the unique talents and contributions 
of every individual. We continue to build upon a 
culture and develop policies which promote 
diversity and inclusion and which create equitable 
opportunities for all employees to thrive. We,  
as a firm, also believe in improving our global 
communities through philanthropy. Through both 
Janus Henderson’s Foundation and employee-led 
giving, the Group’s 2,300+ employees 
demonstrate a shared passion for community 
service and for causes they care about in the 
places they live and work.

We also believe it is important to manage 
operational activities in the most sustainable way 
possible to reduce our impact on the environment. 
In 2019, the firm accepted an award presented  
by Natural Capital Partners to celebrate 12 years  
of CarbonNeutral® certification, achieved by 
calculating our carbon footprint and reducing  
it to zero through a combination of efficiency 
measures and the procurement of carbon credits 
for independently certified carbon emission 
reduction projects. We remain committed to 
furthering these efforts.

Corporate Social 
Responsibility

At Janus Henderson we believe that CSR is 
critical for our long-term sustainable success. 
As a global active asset manager, our mission 
is focused on helping our clients achieve their 
long-term financial goals. In our business 
operations, we are committed to acting 
responsibly, not only in the way we invest  
and engage with our clients, but also in 
supporting our employees, managing our 
impact on the environment and contributing 
to the communities in which we work. 

•  Our clients. Our clients expect that we 

use our knowledge and expertise to help 
them achieve their long-term financial 
goals. When we combine that with a deep 
level of empathy for our clients’ changing 
needs and an ever-changing market 
landscape, we aim to set ourselves apart 
from the competition and meet our clients’ 
needs better than any competitor.

•  Responsible investing. We are focused 
on delivering market-leading, risk-adjusted 
investment results to our clients. We 
believe that integrating ESG factors into 
our investment decision-making and 
ownership practices is fundamental to 
achieving that goal.

•  Our people. Insight from our Employee 
Resource Groups helps us to build a 
culture and implement policies that 
promote diversity and inclusion, creating 
equitable opportunities for everyone at 
Janus Henderson to thrive.

•  Our community. We believe that  

investing goes both ways and participate 
in philanthropic giving through our Janus 
Henderson Foundation and through support 
of our employee-led giving initiatives.

•  Our environment. We are committed  
to managing our operational activities in 
the most sustainable way possible.

  For more information go to page 14.

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Chief Executive Officer’s statement
Richard Weil is Chief Executive Officer of Janus Henderson and serves  
as a member of the Board of Directors. He also leads the firm’s  
Executive Committee.

We are a better 
company today than  
we were a year ago, and 
I am excited about the 
opportunities in front  
of us and the progress 
we are making.”

Richard Weil
Chief Executive Officer

2019 for Janus Henderson was a year highlighted 
by excellent investment returns for our clients, 
growing momentum in our retail businesses 
globally, strong cash generation and important 
progress towards our strategic objectives. 
That said, we experienced large outflows. 
Along with the rest of the industry, we faced 
obstacles in the shape of intense competition, 
continued growth of passive market share, fee 
pressure and a difficult regulatory environment. 
We are navigating these headwinds and 
facilitating the changes necessary to progress, 
including appointing new leadership and 
team members throughout key parts of the 
organisation and making progress consolidating 
and improving systems and technology towards 
greater operational excellence.

2019 results
In looking back on 2019, we experienced 
US$27.4 billion in outflows, and while we are 
accountable for that result and are taking steps  
to ameliorate the risks, it is important not to lose 
sight of the significant momentum in the underlying 
fundamentals of our business.

Over the past year, we identified four areas 
of the business as primary flow risks: Intech, 
Global Emerging Markets, Core Plus Fixed 
Income and European Equities. First, Intech 
had US$10.8 billion of outflows driven by 
performance challenges and client decisions 
to rebalance portfolios. Intech made 
enhancements in 2019 to their investment 
process which we believe will lead to better 
performance and be beneficial to clients over 
time, but until we see a prolonged improvement, 
this business will remain a concern. Second, 
we replaced our Global Emerging Markets team, 
which inevitably led to redemptions in 2019. 
We are excited the newly-hired, talented Emerging 
Markets team have had a promising start, and 
we are optimistic about their ability to rebuild 
assets in this important strategy. Third, in our 
Core Plus Fixed Income business, benchmark 
performance which was below client 
expectations led to outflows. Performance in 
the strategy has improved, and in late-2019 we 
were pleased to recruit new leadership within 
our US Fixed Income team and are excited to 
augment the team’s existing talent. Lastly, our 
European Equities strategies saw outflows in 

2019 from underperformance experienced in 
2017 and 2018; however, with Brexit underway 
and improving performance on a one-year  
basis, we are seeing progress in this business.

Turning towards the areas of positive momentum, 
I believe investment performance remains the best 
leading indicator for future success, and total 
Company investment performance is strong. 
As at 31 December 2019, 77% of our assets 
were outperforming their respective benchmarks 
over five years. From a retail perspective, we had 
at least 76% of mutual fund AUM in the top 
two Morningstar quartiles over the one-, 
three- and five-year time periods, with 85% 
of US mutual fund AUM having a 4- or 5-star 
Overall Morningstar RatingTM.1 These are truly 
excellent results, and importantly, we saw this 
performance generate positive flows across many 
regions and products in our retail business over 
the second half of 2019.

Our Intermediary business experienced 
US$2.1 billion in net inflows in the second half of 
2019, reflecting 3% annualised organic growth. 
Efforts of our client-facing teams drove market 
share gains in some of the most competitive 
markets in the world. In the fourth quarter of 
2019, Continental Europe had US$700 million 
of net flows, which is our best result since the 
merger. For the full-year 2019, Latin American 
flows were positive and product mix was diverse. 
On the product side, there was substantial 
growth in strategic products across Equities, 
Fixed Income and Multi-Asset capabilities in 
2019, including net inflows of US$4.2 billion 
in the Balanced strategy, US$1.6 billion in 
Multi-Sector Income and US$1.4 billion in 
Global Strategic Fixed Income.

Finally, our financial foundation is solid; our 
full-year adjusted operating margin was 36%, 
and we ended the year with a strong balance 
sheet. We continue to generate significant cash 
flow, supporting ongoing investments in the 
business, the US$272 million in dividends 
paid to shareholders and the US$200 million 
buyback. Additionally, we are pleased the 
Board has authorised an additional on-market, 
accretive share buyback of up to US$200 million 
through April 2021.

1.  Full performance, rating and ranking disclosures detailed 
on the inside back cover, including additional time periods 
and descriptions and quantities of assets and funds 
included in the analysis. Past performance is no guarantee 
of future results.

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Strategy: Simple Excellence
In February 2019, we introduced our strategy 
of Simple Excellence, and we believe our path 
to success is dependent on delivering upon the  
five pillars of our strategy.

Produce dependable investment outcomes. 
The foundation of our business lies on building 
trust with our clients through consistent excellence 
in investment performance. Today we have 
a legacy of exceptional active management, 
diversified across asset classes, investment styles 
and geographies. Our goal is to build on this 
strength to ensure dependable delivery of 
risk-adjusted returns. We believe high quality 
and dependable risk-adjusted returns are built 
on five basic principles: i) an investment team 
that is highly intelligent, dedicated and stable; 
ii) clearly articulated investment objectives, 
achieved by establishing transparent Investment 
Policy Statements; iii) a modern infrastructure 
with strong risk management tools, allowing us 
to constantly monitor and take risk intelligently; 
iv) comprehensive portfolio analytics; and v) 
a culture of partnership and collaboration. 
I am pleased with our excellent investment 
performance as these principles have been 
applied within our organisation.

Excel in client experience. Our very first guiding 
principle as a firm is to put our clients first. To us, 
this means working diligently to understand our 
clients’ needs, their interests and their desired 
outcomes so we can help them achieve their 
long-term financial goals. The only way we see 
this coming to fruition is through our experience 
promise, that we build and maintain trust by being 
dependably excellent in all things. We are confident 
that this approach will produce more sustainable 
relationships, increased market share and longer 
duration of client assets. In 2019, we launched  
a client experience framework to all Janus 
Henderson employees to accelerate this process, 
to be even more proactive in our thought 
leadership, and to rethink the way we are engaging 
with our clients and responding to their needs. 
Through the global Client Experience (CX) 
training programme, colleagues worked together 
to re-design key experiences through the eyes 
of our clients. This is one example of how we 
continue to re-think the client experience to turn 
ideas into best practices. 

Focus and increase operational efficiency. 
Across our product portfolio and our global 
operating model, we are standardising systems, 
consolidating to a strategic data architecture, and 
streamlining and reducing operational complexity. 
In 2019, we successfully delivered a number of 
projects across our operating model, including: 
significant platform convergence of regional 
customer relationship management (CRM) 
systems into one global CRM system, which will 
serve as a critical foundation of our distribution 
business; launch of our new Global Web 

Platform offering clients a better experience 
and helping communicate our global brand; and 
integration of additional tools to allow our sales 
teams to customise client experience. In addition, 
we continued to streamline our investment 
product portfolio, including our decision to divest 
our Milwaukee-based US subsidiary, Geneva  
Capital Management.

Proactive risk and control environment. In 
tandem with operational efficiency, and in today’s 
evolving regulatory environment in which we do 
business, it is imperative that we continue to focus 
on further strengthening, refining, improving and 
developing our risk and control environment, whilst 
continuously building strong relationships with our 
global regulators and fostering a firm-wide culture 
of risk management, transparency and urgency.

Develop new growth initiatives. We continue 
to organise existing capabilities and develop  
new ones for the future, capitalising on 
existing momentum and evaluating new 
growth opportunities. Along these lines, we are 
supporting our growing exchange-traded fund 
(ETF) business in areas such as active fixed 
income, and we have seen early successes with 
more than US$1 billion in flows. In Multi-Asset 
and Alternatives we continue to develop our 
existing capabilities and evaluate new 
opportunities, and I look forward to apprising 
you of our progress in future communications.

ESG and responsible investing. Although  
not explicitly one of our five strategic pillars, 
we believe our history of incorporating ESG into 
our investment decision-making and ownership 
practices is fundamental to achieving market-
leading, sustainable, risk-adjusted long-term 
investment results to our clients. Janus 

Henderson’s investment teams manage 
portfolios that reflect different ESG factors, 
and execution of these considerations rests 
with the teams. On a corporate level, we 
support the investment teams in embedding 
ESG considerations into their work. Active 
management allows us to more deeply review, 
engage and monitor our holdings in relation to key 
ESG factors and provides a unique opportunity 
to deliver upon client objectives. We continue to 
see increased interest in our Global Sustainable 
Equity strategy, and bespoke solutions are 
available to meet our clients’ ESG solution needs.

Outlook
We are a better company today than we 
were a year ago, and I am excited about the 
opportunities in front of us and the progress 
we are making. I am also proud that our efforts 
and people are being recognised, including: our 
Australian Fixed Interest Team won the 2019 
Lonsec Money Management Fund Manager 
of the Year Award for Australian Fixed Income; 
Carmel Wellso, our Director of Research, won 
the Global Equity Award from the Women in 
Asset Management 2019 Awards Series; our 
Portfolio Construction & Strategy Portal won 
Best Analytics Initiative at the 2019 American 
Financial Technology Awards; and  
we won the prestigious 2019 CIO 100 Award, 
which is a mark of enterprise excellence and 
celebrates 100 organisations that are using IT  
in innovative ways to deliver business value.

We are raising standards and intensity and 
striving towards excellence. We have the 
expertise and insight to assist our clients in their 
efforts to reach their own goals, and, as an active 
asset manager, it is our job to make the most 
of this opportunity. I remain confident that our 
excellent investment performance, alongside our 
clear strategy and strong financial position, will 
drive positive outcomes for clients, shareholders 
and employees.

Richard Weil
Chief Executive Officer

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Q&A with our Global Chief Investment Officer
In this interview, Enrique Chang, Global Chief Investment Officer at 
Janus Henderson and member of the Executive Committee, reviews 
2019 from an investment management perspective, exploring 
developments within the business.

Q How would you  

describe 2019?

In equal parts challenging and rewarding.  
The strong finish to the year means that it is  
easy to overlook the volatility in asset markets 
over the course of 2019, whether in response to 
disappointing economic data, trade tensions or 
political shocks. Quantitative easing by central 
banks helped to push up asset prices but returns 
were uneven, with the US and the technology 
sector the driving forces in equities and credit 
dispersion evident within fixed income. In such 
markets I am proud of the strong aggregate 
performance that our portfolio managers achieved. 
The challenge we had was translating that 
performance into net investment flows.

Ultimately, we want to 
deliver consistent, strong, 
long-term risk-adjusted 
returns to investors.  
It is this consistency in 
performance that will 
help us to attract and 
retain clients in today’s 
competitive landscape.”

Enrique Chang
Global Chief Investment Officer

Q What would you say were  

compelling successes?

Ultimately, we want to deliver consistent, strong, 
long-term risk-adjusted returns to investors. It is 
this consistency in performance that will help us 
to attract and retain clients in today’s competitive 
landscape. Where you see some of our strongest 
net inflows for 2019, you see consistently good 
performance.

Multi-Asset had US$3.1 billion of net inflows, 
driven by consistent performance from our 
Balanced strategy and ongoing interest in dynamic 
and adaptive asset allocation strategies. We saw 
momentum build in areas such as High Yield 
where our global corporate credit team boasts a 
track record of consistency at a time when clients 
are seeking yield. Our Multi-Sector Income strategy 
appealed to investors looking for diverse sources 
of income, and we broadened our reach by making 
the strategy available to clients in Europe. Being 
able to take strategies and teams and market 
their solutions in multiple jurisdictions is something 
that the merger in 2017 has facilitated. A good 
example is Absolute Return Income, which  
was launched originally in Australia and 
subsequently made available in the US and,  
in 2019, in Europe. 

We also performed well and are strongly 
represented in specialist equity sectors that 
reflect profitable structural themes, such as 
technology (innovation and disruption), life sciences 
(novel therapies and an ageing demographic), 
real estate equities (growing populations) or 
sustainable equities (climate change). Together, 
they account for US$30 billion of equity assets, 
and during 2019 we expanded availability of our 
Global Sustainable Equity strategy to meet 
demand from European investors.

Q What were  

the challenges?  

Some of the challenges were market-based.  
The high stock return correlations and low stock 
dispersion coupled with strong global equity 
markets made it a difficult market for risk-managed 
equity strategies, prompting some investors to 
turn to passive or high active-risk strategies. 
Together these dynamics drove net outflows 
to US$10.8 billion at Intech, our Quantitative 
Equities arm. It was a similar story with 
Alternatives, which experienced net outflows 
of US$3.6 billion. Absolute return strategies 
struggled to find favour in an environment where 
investors sought increased market exposure. 
Within Fixed Income, there were net outflows of 
US$3.9 billion, but there were specific areas that 
saw the bulk of redemptions, whether that was 
rebalancing away from gilts and sterling credit by 
institutional investors in the UK or lower yields 
encouraging clients to move further along the 
risk and volatility spectrum in order to reduce 
exposure to core fixed income in the US. 
Other challenges were more specific to the 
business. Within our Equities capability, around  
a third of the net outflows of US$12.2 billion  
can be attributed to turnover within our Global 
Emerging Market equities team. We were, 
however, able to quickly attract a high-calibre 
team to replace them. It was frustrating  
to see assets depart but we are excited by the 
team we have brought on board – they have a 
strong, well-articulated process, are particularly 
well known within the US institutional community 
and their performance since their arrival has been 
very encouraging. We also had to make some 
tough decisions, such as closing our sub-scale 
Australian equities business and selling Geneva 
Capital Management, aligning with our strategic 
priorities of focus and simplification.

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ESG oversight and 
implementation

In keeping with our belief that our investment 
teams should structure their processes in 
ways that best deliver expected client 
outcomes, we do not apply top-down rules or 
an exclusionary approach to ESG integration. 
Rather, each team defines the ESG 
considerations they believe are material to 
the long-term, sustainable growth of the 
companies in which they invest. 

Janus Henderson’s investment teams 
manage portfolios that reflect different ESG 
factors, and we also have strategies that 
have a unilateral focus on sustainability. On  
a corporate level, we support the investment 
teams in embedding ESG considerations in 
their work. This support includes centralised 
functions, such as data management, 
research, investment platforms and risk 
management tools:

•  Internal research platform. Investment 

teams share relevant ESG research 
produced in-house by our analysts across  
a centralised research platform.

•  Governance and responsible 

investment team. A specialised group 
which is focused on ESG analysis, company 
engagement and voting that serves as  
a resource for all our investment teams 
and supports ESG integration throughout 
the organisation.

•  ESG risk reporting. ESG data is 

incorporated into our risk reporting  
tools, covering issues such as exposure  
to companies with low ESG ratings, 
controversies, weak corporate  
governance and climate risk. 

•  ESG research, data and ratings.  

We subscribe to a broad range of external 
ESG information providers and make this 
information available directly to the 
investment teams.

Q You mentioned sustainable investing, 

is this growing in priority?

Janus Henderson has a history in sustainable 
investment since 1991, and the evaluation of 
ESG considerations remains a key component to 
our investment decision-making and ownership 
practices. In fact, our Global Sustainable Equity 
strategy is over US$1 billion in size, and during 
2019 we expanded availability for European 
investors as demand from clients has grown.

It is also important that we stay on top of 
technology, particularly as the regulatory and 
compliance framework plays such an important 
role in our business. We continued to invest in 
our IT architecture to meet transparency rules for 
Packaged Retail Investment and Insurance-based 
Products (PRIIPs). We also made preparations 
for a new order management system that should 
further enhance our trading systems, with the 
transformation set to begin in 2020.

Q What excites you  

about 2020? 

Our more consistent performance is beginning 
to be recognised, with Intermediary flows turning 
positive in the second half of 2019, and I am 
hopeful that we will turn the corner in 2020  
with Institutional. Working in tandem with 
Distribution, we have improved connectivity 
across our business, and I think we can build 
on the award-winning role that our Portfolio 
Construction and Strategy teams have done in 
articulating how our products can provide solutions.
We continue to identify and successfully establish 
partnerships with clients across geographies to 
help gain scale in new strategies, while strong 
track records offer solid foundations to build flows 
in established propositions. We saw early success 
with a pension product we jointly designed with 
Dai-ichi Life and launched in April. The defined 
drawdown protection that this is designed to 
provide, addresses the capital preservation goals 
of pension funds in Japan. We also embarked on 
an initiative to expand our investment solutions 
into the fixed index annuity and structured space 
to meet the demands of the insurance industry 
by building custom indices based on adaptive 
asset allocation technology. This is a fast-
growing segment within insurance, and, with our 
VelocityShares® team, the firm has expertise in 
indexing and structuring, helping us to compete 
in this space.

We continue to deepen the integration of ESG 
analysis within our investment teams with the help 
of our Governance and Responsible Investment 
team, a specialised group focused on ESG 
analysis, company engagement and voting that 
serves as a resource to all investment teams. 
Additionally, we are involved in a wide range of 
ESG-related initiatives – these include the UN 
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the 
Asian Corporate Governance Association and  
the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) – so we 
recognise that our investment decisions and 
allocation of capital can help promote long-term 
responsible and sustainable business practices. 

Q Beyond investing on behalf of clients, 

how did you invest in the business?

Asset management is a people business, but, for 
us, it is less about the individual and more about 
the team. Over 2019, we saw that emphasis 
sharpen as we cemented the global nature of the 
Corporate Credit team, strengthened the Global 
Bonds team and continued to develop the Equity 
Research team. We recognise the importance of 
retaining talented people, remunerating them in 
a way that makes them feel valued and creating 
a supportive working environment. As well as 
developing people internally, we also continued to 
recruit talented and experienced people externally, 
including a Head of US Fixed Income and a Chief 
Data Scientist for Intech. 

We also strengthened our controls, bringing 
further discipline to how we manage portfolios. 
Investment Policy Statements were put in place 
for our strategies, as we feel these documents 
serve an important role in ensuring we manage 
strategies in-line with their stated objectives. 

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Investments by capability
We offer expertise across major asset classes, with investment teams 
situated around the world.

Equities

Fixed Income

Quantitative Equities

We offer a wide range of equity strategies 
encompassing different geographic focuses and 
investment styles. The equity teams include those 
with a global perspective, those with a regional 
focus – including the US, Europe and Asia – and 
those invested in specialist sectors. These teams 
generally apply processes based on fundamental 
research and bottom-up stock picking.

Fixed Income provides active asset management 
solutions to help clients meet their investment 
objectives. Over the past four decades, our 
global investment teams have developed a wide 
range of product solutions to address clients’ varied 
and evolving needs. From core and multi-sector 
investing to more focused mandates, we offer 
innovative and differentiated techniques expressly 
designed to support our clients as they navigate 
each unique economic cycle.

Our Quantitative Equities business, known under 
the brand Intech, applies advanced mathematics 
and systematic portfolio rebalancing intended  
to harness the volatility of movements in stock 
prices – a reliable source of excess returns and 
risk control. With over 30 years of volatility 
expertise, the Intech team employs a distinctive 
quantitative approach based on observations  
of actual price movements, not on subjective 
forecasts of companies’ future performance.

AUM (US$)

204.0bn

AUM (US$)

74.8bn

AUM (US$)

45.2bn

AUM outperforming benchmark

AUM outperforming benchmark

AUM outperforming benchmark

1 year
67%

3 years
76%

5 years
80%

1 year
82%

3 years
84%

5 years
92%

1 year
37%

3 years
40%

5 years
16%

Mutual fund AUM in top 2  
Morningstar quartiles

Mutual fund AUM in top 2  
Morningstar quartiles

Mutual fund AUM in top 2  
Morningstar quartiles

1 year
88%

3 years
87%

5 years
77%

1 year
70%

3 years
55%

5 years
56%

1 year
22%

3 years
22%

5 years
19%

Largest strategies

Largest strategies

Largest strategies

Strategy
US Mid Cap Growth

US Concentrated Growth

US Research Growth Equity

US SMID Cap Growth

Global Life Sciences

AUM 
31 Dec 2019
(US$bn)
29.3 

18.2 

16.7 

13.2 

10.6 

Strategy
Core Plus Fixed Income

Buy & Maintain Credit

Absolute Return Income

Global Strategic Fixed Income

Australian Fixed Income

AUM 
31 Dec 2019
(US$bn)
12.7 

10.0 

9.3 

7.7 

4.6 

Note: AUM outperforming benchmark represents percentage of AUM outperforming the relevant benchmark. The top two 
Morningstar quartiles represent funds in the top half of their category based on total return. Full performance and ranking 
disclosures detailed on the inside back cover, including additional time periods and descriptions and quantities of assets and  
funds included in the analysis. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Strategy
Intech Global Large  
Cap Core ex-Japan

Intech US Enhanced Plus

Intech Global Large Cap Core

Intech US Broad  
Large Cap Growth

Intech Global Enhanced  
Index ex-Australia ex-Tobacco 
1% Risk

AUM 
31 Dec 2019
(US$bn)
9.0 

6.5 

5.1 

3.3 

2.4 

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Multi-Asset

Alternatives

Multi-Asset includes teams in the US and the UK. 
In the US, our teams manage US and global asset 
allocation strategies. In the UK, we have asset 
allocation specialists, traditional multi-manager 
investors and those focused on alternative  
asset classes.

Our alternative investment strategies are designed 
to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns with 
moderate volatility and low correlations to 
traditional asset classes. Solutions can be 
constructed to consist of multiple sources  
of returns with the intention of enhancing 
diversification and lowering overall portfolio risk. 
They include multi-strategy, alternative risk 
premia, alpha capture, agriculture and global 
commodities/managed futures as well as the 
ability to create customised offerings.

AUM (US$)

39.8bn

AUM (US$)

11.0bn

AUM outperforming benchmark

AUM outperforming benchmark

1 year
91%

3 years
91%

5 years
93%

1 year
94%

3 years
99%

5 years
100%

Mutual fund AUM in top 2  
Morningstar quartiles

Mutual fund AUM in top 2  
Morningstar quartiles

1 year
93%

3 years
89%

5 years
90%

1 year
36%

3 years
74%

5 years
95%

Largest strategies

Largest strategies

Strategy
Balanced

UK Income and Growth

Multi Manager

Global Adaptive  
Capital Appreciation

Multi Asset – Institutional

AUM 
31 Dec 2019
(US$bn)
33.4 

1.9 

1.3 

0.3 

0.3 

Strategy
UK Large Cap Absolute  
Return Equity

Property

Global Commodities

Europe Large Cap Long/Short

Concentrated  
Pan Europe Equity

AUM 
31 Dec 2019
(US$bn)
5.6 

2.8 

0.6 

0.6 

0.4 

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Q&A with our Global Head of Distribution
Suzanne Cain joined Janus Henderson in May 2019 as Global Head  
of Distribution and is a member of the Executive Committee. Her first 
seven months have been focused on better understanding the strategic 
strengths and opportunities that exist for the firm. Here, Suzanne gives 
her initial impressions and outlines her vision for the future. 

were already key pillars in the firm’s strategy. The 
combination of high-quality active management 
on a global scale and a client-first approach were, 
to my mind, exactly the right foundations. 

From a personal perspective, I have always liked 
transformational opportunities. I could see that 
Janus Henderson had many of the essential ‘puzzle 
pieces’ in place, but that it would benefit from 
clarity of strategy and the ability to harness its 
best practices and execute around the globe. 
The opportunity also aligned with the experience 
I had globally in the client-facing distribution 
businesses within investment banking and ETF 
providers, and I now relish the chance to apply my 
three decades of experience to the active space. 

Q What have your initial  

impressions been?

I believe a business is only as good as the people 
who work for the organisation and more importantly 
how they work together. I have been very 
impressed with the quality and commitment of 
the people at Janus Henderson and the culture 
of working collaboratively between Distribution, 
Investments and all central functions of the firm.

Where I feel we can improve is taking our best 
approaches in different markets and applying 
them globally in a market-leading way. Setting a 
‘Vision Plan’ that will embrace new ways of working 
and being held accountable has been my first 
priority. I am a strong believer in direction-setting 
based on facts and evidence. For example, using 
analytical capabilities, technology and data to 
understand our clients better is something we 
were already doing in some regions. We will strive 
to do this globally to form a deeper understanding 
of our clients’ needs and behaviours before we pick 
up the phone. This will also help us gain insight 
into the channels and regions where we are  
best suited to offer actively managed investment 
strategies. Additionally, evolving our sales 
approach to build enhanced client partnerships 
will be a key tenet.

We will aim to strengthen our distribution channels 
where we feel the strategies we offer have the 
best fit and where there is the highest demand. 
These efforts will include making existing areas 
of strength more widely available, but also growing 
our Institutional business, expanding our presence 
across the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions 
and increasing our presence in the Private Banking 
channel. This will in turn mean forming a sharper 

view of the strategies and gaps in the market 
where we can be genuinely differentiated in  
this competitive environment. 

Q Where do you see the main 

challenges in the asset  
management industry today?
While the significant change in the industry makes 
many uncomfortable, I consider it a natural 
evolution and an opportunity to be embraced. 
Joining a business that can deliver the benefits 
of a truly global organisation with world-class 
capabilities is truly exciting. It means we are 
particularly well-placed to serve our client base, 
whose needs are being reshaped by shifting 
demographics requiring different financial 
outcomes, whose values and beliefs about how 
they want to invest are changing and who have 
higher expectations for a seamless client 
experience. We see fewer decision-makers 
influencing larger pools of assets, and these 
clients require tailored support given the 
increased constraints on their time. We need to 
be the distribution team that actively and regularly 
re-evaluates resources, assesses how clients 
want their assets invested, and shifts products, 
talent and management attention accordingly. 

I believe our industry, and society as a whole,  
is at a pivotal point in addressing environmental 
challenges and implementing sustainable ways 
of living, doing business and investing. This is 
supported by what we hear from clients, with 
many now considering the ESG aspects of  
our investment approaches. Client viewpoints 
clearly differ, but there is certainly a structural 
shift underway. 

With ESG already forming a key and evolving part 
of what we do, we welcome the focus. We truly 
believe that actively managing client assets and 
engaging with companies is the best way to 
support sustainable investment practices. We 
believe that addressing ESG effectively is 
fundamentally an active management decision. 
Our investment teams continuously connect with 
thousands of companies, in many cases as part 
of long-standing relationships. We already have 
an established ESG-focused strategy in Europe 
with more than a 25-year track record and are 
working on increasing flexibility to meet 
customised preferences and values for different 
clients. We believe that how companies approach 
their ESG responsibilities will be a key differentiator 
in achieving long-term success and, in turn, 
helping us deliver outperformance for clients.

I have been very 
impressed with the 
quality and commitment 
of the people at Janus 
Henderson and the 
culture of working 
collaboratively between 
Distribution, Investments 
and all central functions 
of the firm.”

Suzanne Cain
Global Head of Distribution

Q What attracted you to  

Janus Henderson?

When doing my research on the firm, it was clear 
Janus Henderson had a unique global reach in 
delivering truly active management to its clients 
and had a high caliber of people. What impressed 
me, however, was the level of priority given to client 
considerations in setting corporate strategy. There 
was a genuine conviction that creating long-term 
value for shareholders was best achieved by 
always having the client top-of-mind in making 
any business or financial decisions. It was important 
to me to be at a firm that fostered a client-centric 
culture. Additionally, I was gratified to learn that 
operational excellence and client experience 

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Global distribution footprint1

Total AUM
(US$)

Global distribution 
professionals

374.8bn 624

North America

AUM (US$)

Distribution 
professionals
314

208.8bn
Growth opportunities
•  Leverage strong long-term track records 

in flagship portfolios

•  Continue to expand Institutional business 
through depth and breadth of investment 
strategy offering

•  Build brand presence, with  
Knowledge. Shared ethos

EMEA & Latin America

AUM (US$)

Distribution 
professionals
222

111.6bn
Growth opportunities
•  Leverage increased distribution footprint, 

driving cross-selling opportunities

•  Maintain UK market share and capitalise 

on retail opportunities in Europe

•  Institutional opportunities in Europe and 

the Middle East

•  Develop relationships with global  

financial institutions

•  Capitalise on opportunities within  

Latin America

Asia Pacific

AUM (US$)

Distribution 
professionals
88

54.4bn
Growth opportunities
•  Maximise strategic partnership with 

Dai-ichi Life and its partners

•  Build on strong brand presence to 
leverage enhanced product suite

•  Leverage the strong capabilities of our 

fixed income teams in Australia

•  Cross-sell in broader Asia Pacific region

1.  Location of client AUM as at 31 December 2019.

the best insights of our investment teams and 
highlights products that help clients stay the course 
towards their investment goals. In the current 
market environment, we are keenly aware that 
political developments, trade tensions, geopolitical 
concerns and a deluge of information leave many 
unsure of how to navigate markets; this campaign 
seeks to help clients make better informed 
decisions against a challenging backdrop.

We also have a strong history of providing 
professional development programmes for our 
clients in North America. This supports Wellness 
and Practice Management and falls under our 
Knowledge Labs® offering. Programmes like the  
‘Art of WOW’, ‘The Science of Negotiations’  
and ‘Energy for Performance’ can help us add 
value over and above excellent investment 
performance. We are exploring ways to make  
all of this available globally. A strong history on 
which to build also applies to our closed-ended 
Investment Trust business in the UK. Here, we 
trace our roots to 1934 and the management of 
the family estate of Alexander Henderson. The 
range of Trusts we manage has been built out 
ever since, and we are now one of the largest 
closed-ended managers in the UK with 
responsibility for US$9 billion in assets. 2019 
saw continued strength in the business with  
new shares issued to meet increased demand.

There is a strong commitment from my new 
Distribution leadership team to focus squarely 
on clients’ needs. We know we need to continue 
to improve on client experience as one of our most 
important strategic priorities. This commitment 
was underpinned in 2019 with more than 1,000 
of our employees attending one of our Client 
Experience (CX) workshops. While all parts of 
Janus Henderson contribute, the client experience 
is what our distribution teams stand for day-in and 
day-out. With more than 20 million customers 
around the globe, we will be focusing not only 
on delivering strong investment returns, but also 
constantly striving to improve our client service 
to earn the right to be a true long-term partner in 
our client’s investment journey. I am delighted to 
be leading the excellent distribution teams here 
as we progress towards that goal.

Q Do you see a widespread need to 

embrace new ways of thinking?
Yes, rather than serving clients based on regional 
location or channel-oriented segmentation, we are 
looking at behaviours and adopting a ‘needs-based’ 
solutions driven model. We need to be asking 
ourselves, if an investment strategy works for a 
client in the US, for example, how can we replicate 
that for a Continental European client that has a 
similar need? Having a strong Business Intelligence 
Unit to measure flows and identify themes well in 
advance will allow us to be forward thinking and 
have an edge on our competitors. We aim to be 
technologically savvy and make ever greater use 
of integrated data and client analytic engines. 
Having an integrated Distribution organisation that 
includes Product functions and Marketing globally, 
enables real-time connectivity and consistent 
delivery of product across geographies. We will 
aim to deliver the right product to the right client 
at the right time. As evidence of how well that can 
work, in 2019 we not only raised US$2.8 billion of 
net new flows into our Balanced strategy (a blend 
of US equities and fixed income) in North America, 
but also raised more than US$700 million of 
net new flows in Continental Europe and 
US$500 million in Latin America. This 
demonstrates the power of understanding 
client needs in different regions and packaging 
successful investment capabilities accordingly.

Q In addition to the people, what  

other strong competencies do  

you think you can build on? 
There are many strong competencies that we 
already have in place that we will continue to invest 
in globally. This includes our award-winning 
Portfolio Construction and Strategy (PCS) team, 
which performs instant customised analyses to 
help identify product opportunities and to deliver 
data-driven diagnostics and insights. We have 
already invested in resources to make this offering 
available to advisory and institutional clients 
globally in 2020. It was pleasing to see the 
approach of the PCS team externally recognised 
as winner of the Best Analytics Initiative at the 
2019 American Financial Technology Awards.

Being able to accurately gauge our clients’ 
concerns and address them in a timely manner 
through market leading content and 
communications will continue to be a priority,  
in line with our Knowledge. Shared ethos.  
An example of this is our global ‘Uncertainty’ 
campaign, which actively shares, in real time,  

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Corporate Social Responsibility
Our unwavering and deeply-rooted dedication to our clients, 
communities, our people and our environment saw momentum  
during 2019, and we continue working to fulfil our commitments  
for these key strategic areas.

Our clients
Our very first guiding principle as a firm is to  
put our clients first. To us, this means working 
diligently to understand their needs, interests 
and desired outcomes so we can help them 
achieve their long-term financial goals. Our goal 
is to deliver on our experience promise, that we 
build and maintain trust by being dependably 
excellent in all things.

Our people
Our people-focused culture is driven by 
collaboration and connection, and it celebrates 
diversity and a shared passion for giving back to 
the places we live and work. It is through the 
diversity of our people – whose varied skills, 
backgrounds and cultures shape our outlook – 
that we can explore unique avenues and uncover 
opportunities unseen by others in our industry. 

Make it Personal. We seek to see the world 
through our clients’ eyes and understand their 
purpose. We ask the hard questions and listen 
intently, empathising with challenges and 
anticipating needs.

We are committed to creating an inclusive 
environment that promotes equality, cultural 
awareness and respect by implementing 
policies, benefits, training, recruiting and 
recognition practices to support our colleagues.

Our community
The Janus Henderson Foundation 
The Janus Henderson Foundation is the  
primary charitable giving arm of Janus 
Henderson Group. The Foundation makes a 
difference in our community by helping youth 
achieve their full potential through access to 
better educational opportunities. We invest in 
innovative programmes that prepare our youth  
to achieve academic success and evolve to be 
the future leaders of tomorrow, which strongly 
aligns with the United Nations Sustainable 
Development Goal of Quality Education.

Selected 2019 partnerships:

•  Junior Achievement (JA) Titan Global. 
Prepares young people to succeed in a 
global economy, through virtual business 
simulations and a comprehensive 
economic, business management and 
financial curriculum. 

•  TutorMate. Enables volunteer, working 

professionals to tutor students remotely in 
core reading skills on a weekly basis, 
focusing on fluency and comprehension.

Key diversity and inclusion 
accomplishments in 2019:

•  Implemented a sabbatical  

leave programme 

•  Enhanced our US Family Leave Pay  

and our UK Shared Parental Leave Pay  
to align better with industry standards 

•  Implemented a global Adoption 

Assistance Programme 

•  Delivered Unconscious Bias Training  

•  KickStart Money UK. Coalition of 

savings and investment firms working to 
improve the provision of financial 
education in primary schools to create a 
movement that focuses on financial 
literacy and a culture of saving.

•  Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC). 
Aims to address challenges of health 
inequality and help children in rural 
Cambodia not only survive but thrive.

to employees globally 

•  Included in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender 
Equality Index and 2020 Human Rights 
Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 
our inclusive practices and policies 

•  Increased women in senior leadership 

roles by 4% to 29%; 39% of employees 
globally are women

•  Improved our Gender Pay Gap in 2019 

versus 2018*

*  We take a global approach to managing compensation 
and strive to ensure that our compensation and reward 
programmes are externally competitive and internally 
equitable to support company strategy and to attract, 
motivate and retain talented employees. Our gender pay 
gap is driven by a greater proportion of men than women 
in the highest paying positions and not by unequal pay for 
men and women doing substantially similar work.

Set Our Intention. For every ‘what’ we do, 
there is a ‘why’ we do it. By setting a client-
focused intention before everything we do, 
we consider the next step proactively and keep 
client goals in mind. These intentions establish 
our path forward to define what we are working 
towards and how we will get there.

Be a Knowledge Partner. We stay open-minded, 
challenge what we know and obsess over the 
details. This constant pursuit of knowledge and 
insight enables us to create solutions that clients 
can trust. By sharing what we learn, we can help 
guide to smart, confident decisions.

Responsible investing
We believe that integrating ESG factors into  
our investment decision-making and ownership 
practices is fundamental to delivering market-
leading, risk-adjusted long-term investment 
results to our clients. We measure our success 
based on the outcomes we deliver to clients,  
and we understand that for many clients, the 
actual holdings of their portfolio are an important 
consideration in combination with their 
investment results.

  For more information on our commitment to 

responsible investing go to page 9.

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Employee-led giving 
We believe it is important for our colleagues to 
be actively involved in global volunteering and 
service to build a workplace that attracts and 
retains the best talent, extends the Janus 
Henderson brand and serves the communities 
where we live and work.

Select employee-led contributions:

•  Logged 1,845 hours of employee 

community investment time 

•  Donated a monetary value of US$46,906 

in volunteer hours to charities 

•  Employee Matching Gift Contributions:  
US$139,565 amount matched and  
343 charities supported

•  Give as You Earn Match Programme: 
£71,134 amount matched and 116 
charities supported

Our Environment
We recognise the importance of managing our 
operational activities in the most sustainable way 
possible, and we continue to work on reducing 
unavoidable carbon emissions and increasing 
our transparency in disclosure. In recognition of 
these efforts, Janus Henderson was awarded 
the 12 years of CarbonNeutral® certification from 
Natural Capital Partners in 2019. 

Our environmental commitments: 

•  Maintain our Carbon Neutral status 

•  Reduce our carbon use by 15% per 
full-time employee over a three-year 
period – starting January 2019*

•  Maintain a CDP Score of B

*  2018 was the first full year of measured emissions  

as Janus Henderson Group.

  For more information on our dedication to CSR, 
please read our 2019 Impact Report online at  
janushenderson.com/ir.

1 Reaching new heights by participating in the 14er Challenge
2 Denver colleagues building bikes for students
3 London employees visiting their TutorMate students
4 Intech employees taking a moment to clean up local parks
5 Children in Cambodia assisted by the AHC Treatment, Education and Prevention Truck

Janus Henderson Group plc Annual Report 201916

Board of Directors
The Board comprises a Non-Executive Chairman,  
a Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, one Executive  
Director and seven other Non-Executive Directors.

Richard  
Gillingwater
Chairman; Nominating and Corporate 
Governance Committee Chair

Richard Gillingwater has been a Non-Executive 
Director and Chairman of Janus Henderson 
since May 2017. He was a Non-Executive 
Director of the Henderson Group Board from 
February 2013 to May 2017, taking the 
position of Chairman in May 2013. He is 
currently the Chair of the Nominating and 
Governance Committee and a member of  
the Compensation Committee.

Glenn Schafer
Deputy Chairman

Glenn Schafer has been a Non-Executive 
Director and Deputy Chairman of Janus 
Henderson since May 2017. He was 
a Director of Janus Capital Group from 
December 2007 to May 2017, taking the 
position of Chairman in April 2012. He is 
currently a member of the Compensation 
Committee and the Nominating and 
Governance Committee.

Richard Weil
Chief Executive Officer and 
Executive Director

Richard Weil is Chief Executive Officer of 
Janus Henderson and has been an Executive 
Director since May 2017. Mr Weil was Chief 
Executive Officer of Janus Capital Group 
from February 2010 to May 2017.

Kalpana Desai
Independent Non-Executive Director

Kalpana Desai has been a Non-Executive 
Director of Janus Henderson since May 2017. 
Ms Desai was a Non-Executive Director of 
Henderson Group from October 2015 to May 
2017 and is currently a member of the Audit 
Committee, Risk Committee and Nominating 
and Governance Committee.

Jeffrey Diermeier
Independent Non-Executive Director; 
Audit Committee Chair

Jeffrey Diermeier has been a Non-Executive 
Director of Janus Henderson since May 2017. 
Mr Diermeier was an Independent Director  
of Janus Capital Group from March 2008 to 
May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the 
Audit Committee and a member of the 
Nominating and Governance Committee  
and the Risk Committee.

Kevin Dolan
Independent Non-Executive Director

Kevin Dolan has been a Non-Executive 
Director of Janus Henderson since May 
2017. Mr Dolan was a Non-Executive 
Director of Henderson Group from 
September 2011 to May 2017 and is 
currently a member of the Nominating  
and Governance Committee, the Audit 
Committee and the Risk Committee.

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  For full Director biographies go to pages  
114 to 119, item 10 on Form 10-K – Directors, 
Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Eugene Flood Jr.
Independent Non-Executive Director; 
Risk Committee Chair

Lawrence Kochard
Independent Non-Executive Director; 
Compensation Committee Chair

Eugene Flood Jr. has been a Non-Executive 
Director of Janus Henderson since May 
2017. Mr Flood was a Non-Executive Director 
of Janus Capital Group from January 2014  
to May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the 
Risk Committee and a member of the Audit 
Committee and the Nominating and 
Governance Committee.

Lawrence Kochard has been a Non-Executive 
Director of Janus Henderson since May 2017. 
Mr Kochard was an Independent Director  
of Janus Capital Group from March 2008  
to May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the 
Compensation Committee and a member of 
the Nominating and Governance Committee.

Angela Seymour-Jackson
Independent Non-Executive Director

Tatsusaburo Yamamoto
Independent Non-Executive Director

Angela Seymour-Jackson has been a 
Non-Executive Director of Janus Henderson 
since May 2017. Ms Seymour-Jackson was 
a Non-Executive Director of Henderson Group 
from January 2014 to May 2017 and is 
currently a member of the Compensation 
Committee and the Nominating and 
Governance Committee. She also chairs 
Henderson Global Holdings Asset 
Management Limited (a holding company 
of the legacy Henderson Group).

Tatsusaburo Yamamoto has been a 
Non-Executive Director of Janus Henderson 
since May 2017. Mr Yamamoto was an 
Independent Director of Janus Capital Group 
from July 2015 to May 2017 and is currently 
a member of the Nominating and 
Governance Committee.

Janus Henderson Group plc Annual Report 201918

Governance overview
An overview of governance structure, 
Board business and skills.

Janus Henderson views good corporate 
governance as essential to achieving the goals 
of the organisation. The Janus Henderson Group 
Board comprises a Non-Executive Chairman, a 
Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, one Executive 
Director and seven other Non-Executive Directors 
who meet in London and Denver. The Board has 
delegated specific responsibilities to four standing 
Committees of the Board. A copy of the matters 
reserved to the Board is available on our website 
at janushenderson.com/ir. 

Board business
The Board met throughout the course of the year. 
An overview of the topics addressed by the Board 
during the year is provided in the summary overleaf.

A typical Board agenda is ordered so that the 
strategic items and projects are considered 
first. Depending on the importance of the 
items, either regulatory or finance items are 
considered at the beginning, capital and budget 
items are considered next, followed by other 
business matters. The items that do not require 
detailed consideration or discussion are set out 
at the end of the agenda. Where possible, items 
are grouped together to ensure that the items 
flow according to topic and that management’s 
time is used effectively when presenting.

Sessions are usually provided which include 
training or presentations from the business 
during days on which Board meetings are held. 

Committees
Janus Henderson has four standing committees 
of the Group Board: Audit, Compensation, 
Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Risk.

Audit
The Audit Committee is responsible for monitoring 
the reliability and appropriateness of the Group’s 
financial reporting, reviewing the qualifications, 
performance and independence of the 
independent auditors (as well as being responsible 
for recommending their appointment, 
reappointment and removal), assessing the 
effectiveness of the Internal Audit function, and 
reviewing the Group’s compliance with legal and 
regulatory requirements. Ultimate responsibility 
for reviewing and approving the Group’s financial 
reporting and other public reports, declarations 
and statements remains with the Board. The 
Committee is chaired by Jeffrey Diermeier.

Governance structure

Janus 
Henderson 
Group plc 
Board

Audit  
Committee

Compensation 
Committee

Nominating  
and Corporate 
Governance 
Committee

Risk  
Committee

CEO: 
Richard Weil

Executive 
Committee

Other 
operating 
committees

Ethics and 
Conflicts 
Committee

Compensation
The Compensation Committee is responsible  
for determining the remuneration of the CEO, 
certain other executive officers and the Group’s 
independent directors. The Committee is chaired 
by Lawrence Kochard.

Nominating and Corporate Governance 
The Nominating and Corporate Governance 
Committee has responsibility for considering  
the size, composition, expertise and balance  
of the Board as well as succession planning.

The Committee is also responsible for 
recommending the applicable Corporate 
Governance Guidelines to the Board and 
oversees the Board’s annual evaluation. The 
Committee is chaired by Richard Gillingwater.

Risk
The purpose of the Risk Committee is to assist 
the Board in the oversight of risk. The Committee 
also looks to identify any forward-looking and 
emerging risks that relate to the industry or 
Janus Henderson specifically, and will refresh 
and monitor these risks and look at mitigating 
actions on an ongoing basis. The Committee is 
chaired by Eugene Flood Jr.

Training
To ensure that the Directors continually update 
their skills and knowledge, all Directors receive 
regular presentations on different aspects of 
the Group’s business and on financial, legal and 
regulatory matters affecting our sector. During 
2019, all Janus Henderson Directors received 
presentations on Strategy, Cyber Security, 
Client Experience (CX) and Governance.

Relations with shareholders
Janus Henderson conducts an active Investor 
Relations (IR) programme, engaging with 
shareholders across the Group’s two listings.

In 2019, management and IR conducted over 
210 individual meetings with existing and potential 
shareholders in London, Sydney, Melbourne, 
New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco  
and Denver.

This included two roadshows to Australia and two 
roadshows to the US to engage with shareholders 
following results announcements, as well as 
attendance at one investor conference in London 
and two investor conferences in New York.

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2019 Director attendance at Board and Committee meetings
Seven meetings were held by the Janus Henderson Group plc Board during 2019, on: 4 and 25 to 
26 February, 1 to 2 May, 30 July, 2 August, 28 to 29 October and 10 December.

Board and Committee meetings attended

An overview of the topics 
addressed by the Board  
in 2019
February

Board and Committee meetings attended

 • 4Q18 and FY18 results & 4Q18 dividend

Date 
appointed

Board

Audit Compensation

Nominating 
and 
Governance

Richard Gillingwater

30 May ’17

Glenn Schafer

30 May ’17

Richard Weil

Sarah Arkle1

30 May ’17

30 May ’17

Kalpana Desai2

30 May ’17

Jeffrey Diermeier

30 May ’17

Kevin Dolan3

30 May ’17

Eugene Flood Jr.

30 May ’17

Lawrence Kochard

30 May ’17

Angela  
Seymour-Jackson

30 May ’17

7/7

6/7

7/7

2/2

7/7

7/7

7/7

7/7

7/7

7/7

n/a

n/a

n/a

2/2

7/7

7/7

5/5

7/7

n/a

n/a

6/6

6/6

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

6/6

6/6

3/3

3/3

n/a

1/1

3/3

3/3

3/3

3/3

3/3

3/3

Risk

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

4/4

5/5

5/5

5/5

n/a

n/a

Tatsusaburo 
Yamamoto

30 May ’17

7/7

n/a

n/a

3/3

n/a

Notes
Mr Schafer missed one meeting due to scheduling conflicts.
1. Ms Arkle resigned as a Director on 26 February 2019.
2. Ms Desai joined the Risk Committee on 1 April 2019.
3. Mr Dolan joined the Audit Committee on 1 April 2019.

The Board regularly receives feedback on 
shareholder sentiment and sell-side analysts’ 
views of the Group and the wider industry. Board 
members welcome the opportunity to learn more 
about shareholders’ interests in Janus Henderson. 
Equally, management receives updates on 
shareholder engagement, topics raised and  
key discussion points.

In the course of a year, Janus Henderson gives 
four scheduled updates to the market in addition 
to our Annual General Meeting. The IR team  
and management have frequent contact with  
the 18 sell-side analysts who follow  
Janus Henderson.

ASX Corporate Governance  
Principles and Recommendations
Details of Janus Henderson’s compliance with 
the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and 
Recommendations during the reporting period 
are available on the Company’s website at 
janushenderson.com/ir.

Diversity
Janus Henderson fosters and maintains an 
environment that values the unique talents and 
contributions of every individual. We know that 
having a diverse and inclusive workplace will 
support our strategic vision. We invite you  
to review our Commitment to Diversity and 
recent initiatives on our website at 
janushenderson.com/diversity.

 • Capital plan

 • Approval of on-market share buyback 

programme

 • Brexit impact, strategy and programme 

 • Effectiveness of the Group’s system of risk 

management and internal controls

May

 • 1Q19 results & dividend

 • Succession planning

 • Risk appetite

July/August

 • 2Q19 results & dividend

 • Client Experience (CX)

 • Employee engagement survey results

 • Culture and conduct

 • Cyber security

October

 • 3Q19 results & dividend

 • Group strategy

 • Brexit impact, strategy and programme

 • Annual review of Board Committees’ 
charters and governance documents

 • Board and Committees self-evaluation

December

 • Review of FY19 forecast & 2020 budget

Janus Henderson Group plc Annual Report 201920

Governance overview continued

Board skills

Janus Henderson share register (%)

Asset
Management

International

Finance

Risk

Client Focus

Acquisitions

Richard Gillingwater

Glenn Schafer

Richard Weil

Kalpana Desai

Jeffrey Diermeier

Kevin Dolan

Eugene Flood Jr.

Lawrence Kochard

Angela  
Seymour-Jackson

Tatsusaburo 
Yamamoto

  NYSE listing 

  Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. 
  UK Depositary Interests 

  ASX listing 

77
16
2
23

Corporate Social Responsibility
We believe that a comprehensive CSR strategy 
is critical for our long-term, sustainable success. 
We seek to deliver value to our clients by looking 
beyond the numbers and evaluating how our 
decisions impact our world. We accomplish this 
by focusing on five key CSR pillars: our clients, 
responsible investing, our people, our community 
and our environment.

Responsible investment
We seek to be responsible stewards of our 
clients’ capital and empower our investment 
teams to develop their own distinct approach 
for their asset class and client base. Janus 
Henderson supports ESG integration through a 
framework that includes a wide range of tools 
and shared resources as well as appropriate risk 
management and controls. These measures are 
designed to ensure investment teams are aware 
of ESG risks and opportunities and are meeting 
client expectations. Our approach reinforces our 
belief that ESG factors are critical ingredients 
for long-term business success.

Directors’ report
Further disclosures, where applicable to the 
Company, are contained in the sections of this 
Annual Report and Accounts identified below and 
form part of the Directors’ report for the period:

The Directors confirm that to the best of  
their knowledge:

•  the financial records of the Group and 

Company have been properly maintained;

•  pages 31 to 52, Item 7 on Form  

10-K – Management’s Discussion  
and Analysis;

•  pages 114 to 121, Item 10 on Form  

10-K – Directors, Executive Officers  
and Corporate Governance; and

•  pages 122 to 134, Item 11 on Form  
10-K – Executive Compensation.

Financial reporting
The Directors are required to prepare and 
approve the financial statements for the Group 
and Company in accordance with Jersey law for 
each financial year which show a true and fair 
view of the state of affairs of the Group and the 
Company and of the profit or loss of the Group 
for that period in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. The Directors 
have elected to prepare the Group and Company 
financial statements in accordance with US 
generally accepted accounting principles  
(US GAAP).

•  the financial statements of the Group and 
Company comply with US GAAP and give  
a true and fair view of the financial position 
and performance of the Group and Company; 
and

•  this opinion has been formed on the basis  
of a sound system of risk management and 
internal control which is operating effectively.

Signed in accordance with a resolution  
of the Directors:

Richard Weil
Chief Executive Officer
26 February 2020

Roger Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
26 February 2020

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Report of Independent Registered  
Public Accounting Firm

21

To the Board of Directors and  
Shareholders of Janus Henderson 
Group plc
Opinion on the Consolidated  
Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated 
balance sheet of Janus Henderson Group plc and 
its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of 31 December 
2019, and the related consolidated statements of 
comprehensive income, of changes in equity and 
of cash flows for the year then ended, including 
the related notes (collectively referred to as the 
“consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, 
the consolidated financial statements present 
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 
of the Company as of 31 December 2019, and 
the results of its operations and its cash flows for 
the year then ended in conformity with accounting 
principles generally accepted in the United States 
of America and have been properly prepared  
in accordance with the requirements of the 
Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. 

Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for 
these consolidated financial statements. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Company’s consolidated financial statements 
based on our audit. We are a public accounting 
firm registered with the Public Company 
Accounting Oversight Board (United States) 
(PCAOB) and are required to be independent 
with respect to the Company in accordance with 
the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable 
rules and regulations of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the 
standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require 
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the 
consolidated financial statements are free of 
material misstatement, whether due to error  
or fraud.

Our audit of the consolidated financial statements 
included performing procedures to assess the 
risks of material misstatement of the 
consolidated financial statements, whether due 
to error or fraud, and performing procedures that 
respond to those risks. Such procedures included 
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding 
the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated 
financial statements. Our audit also included 
evaluating the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as 
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the 
consolidated financial statements. We believe 
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for  
our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is 
a matter arising from the current period audit of 
the consolidated financial statements that was 
communicated or required to be communicated 
to the audit committee and that (i) relates to 
accounts or disclosures that are material to the 
consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved 
our especially challenging, subjective, or complex 
judgments. The communication of critical audit 
matters does not alter in any way our opinion on 
the consolidated financial statements, taken as  
a whole, and we are not, by communicating the 
critical audit matter below, providing a separate 
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the 
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Impairment Assessment of Indefinite-Lived 
Intangible Assets Related to Certain Investment 
Management Agreements

As described in Notes 2 and 7 to the consolidated 
financial statements, the Company’s indefinite-
lived intangible assets balance related to 
investment management agreements of  
US$2.5 billion as of 31 December 2019 
includes certain investment management 
agreements with a total carrying value of 
US$299.6 million as of 31 December 2019, net 
of an US$18 million impairment recognized in 
2019, that management tested for impairment 
during the year ended 31 December 2019. 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for 
impairment annually on 1 October, or more 
frequently if changes in circumstances indicate 
that the carrying value may be impaired. If the 
fair value is less than the carrying amount, an 
impairment is recognized. Management used a 
discounted cash flow model to determine the 
estimated fair value. Some of the inputs used in 
the discounted cash flow model required 
significant management judgement, including 
the discount rate, terminal growth rate, and 
forecasted financial results. 

The principal considerations for our determination 
that performing procedures relating to the 
impairment assessment of indefinite-lived 
intangible assets related to certain investment 
management agreements is a critical audit matter 
are there was significant judgment by management 
when developing the fair value measurement of 
the intangible assets, which in turn led to a high 
degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and 
effort in performing procedures to evaluate 
management’s cash flow projections and 
significant assumptions, including the discount 
rate, terminal growth rate, and forecasted financial 
results. In addition, the audit effort involved the 
use of professionals with specialized skill and 
knowledge to assist in performing these 
procedures and evaluating the audit  
evidence obtained.

Addressing the matter involved performing 
procedures and evaluating audit evidence in 
connection with forming our overall opinion on 
the consolidated financial statements. These 
procedures included testing the effectiveness of 
controls relating to the impairment assessment 
of indefinite-lived intangible assets, including 
controls over the valuation of the indefinite-lived 
intangible assets related to certain investment 
management agreements. These procedures 
also included, among others (i) testing 
management’s process for developing the fair 
value estimate, (ii) evaluating the appropriateness 
of the discounted cash flow model, (iii) testing the 
completeness, accuracy, and relevance of 
underlying data used in the model, and (iv) 
evaluating the significant assumptions used by 
management, including the discount rate, terminal 
growth rate, and forecasted financial results. 
Evaluating management’s assumptions related 
to the discount rate, terminal growth rate, and 
forecasted financial results involved evaluating 
whether the assumptions used by management 
were reasonable considering (i) the current and 
past performance of the investment companies 
subject to the investment management 
agreements, (ii) the consistency with external 
market and industry data, and (iii) whether these 
assumptions were consistent with evidence 
obtained in other areas of the audit. Professionals 
with specialized skill and knowledge were used 
to assist in the evaluation of the Company’s 
discounted cash flow model and certain significant 
assumptions, including the discount rate.

Report on other legal and regulatory 
requirements

Under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 we  
are required to report to you if, in our opinion:

•  we have not received all the information and 

explanations we require for our audit; 

•  proper accounting records have not been 

kept; or

•  the consolidated financial statements are not 
in agreement with the accounting records.

We have no exceptions to report arising from  
this responsibility.

David Foss
For and on behalf of
Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
Denver, CO 
26 February 2020

We have served as the Company’s auditor  
since 2019.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

UNITED STATES 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-K 

☒  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 

OR 

OF 1934 

OF 1934 

For the transition period from                          to                       

Commission File Number 001-38103 

☐  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Jersey, Channel Islands 

(State or other jurisdiction of 

incorporation or organization) 

201 Bishopsgate 

London, United Kingdom 

(Address of principal executive offices) 

98-1376360 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

EC2M3AE 

(Zip Code) 

+44 (0) 20 7818 1818 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class 

Trading Symbol(s) 

Name of each exchange on which registered 

Common Stock, $1.50 Per Share Par Value 

JHG 

New York Stock Exchange 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x  No o 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o  No x 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the 

preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Company was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 

90 days. Yes x  No o 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T 

(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x  No o 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth 

company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the 

Exchange Act. (Check one): 

Large accelerated filerx  

Accelerated filer o 

Non-accelerated filer o 

Smaller reporting company ☐ 

Emerging growth company ☐ 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised 

financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐  No x 

As of June 30, 2019, the aggregate market value of common equity held by non-affiliates was $4,101,251,620.80. As of February 21, 2020, there were 186,975,693 

shares of the Company’s common stock, $1.50 par value per share, issued and outstanding. 

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UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
FORM 10-K 

☒  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 

OF 1934 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 

OR 
☐  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 

OF 1934 
For the transition period from                          to                       

Commission File Number 001-38103 

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Jersey, Channel Islands 
(State or other jurisdiction of 
incorporation or organization) 

201 Bishopsgate 
London, United Kingdom 

(Address of principal executive offices) 

98-1376360 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

EC2M3AE 
(Zip Code) 

+44 (0) 20 7818 1818 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class 

Trading Symbol(s) 

Name of each exchange on which registered 

Common Stock, $1.50 Per Share Par Value 

JHG 

New York Stock Exchange 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x  No o 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o  No x 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the 
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Company was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 
90 days. Yes x  No o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T 
(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x  No o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth 
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the 
Exchange Act. (Check one): 

Large accelerated filerx  

Accelerated filer o 

Non-accelerated filer o 

Smaller reporting company ☐ 
Emerging growth company ☐ 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised 
financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐  No x 
As of June 30, 2019, the aggregate market value of common equity held by non-affiliates was $4,101,251,620.80. As of February 21, 2020, there were 186,975,693 
shares of the Company’s common stock, $1.50 par value per share, issued and outstanding. 

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JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 
2019 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Item 1.    Business 

Item 1A.   Risk Factors 

Item 1B.   Unresolved Staff Comments 

Item 2.    Properties 

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings 

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures 

PART I 

PART II 

Item 5. 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 
Equity Securities 

Item 6.    Selected Financial Data 

Item 7. 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Janus 
Henderson Group plc 

Item 7A.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 

Item 9A.   Controls and Procedures 

Item 9B.   Other Information 

Item 10.   Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 

Item 11.   Executive Compensation 

PART III 

Item 12. 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder 
Matters 

Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 

Item 14.   Principal Accountant Fees and Services 

Item 15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 

Item 16.   Form 10-K Summary 

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JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 

2019 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART I 

PART II 

Item 1.    Business 

Item 1A.   Risk Factors 

Item 1B.   Unresolved Staff Comments 

Item 2.    Properties 

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings 

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures 

Equity Securities 

Item 6.    Selected Financial Data 

Henderson Group plc 

Item 5. 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 

Item 7. 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Janus 

Item 7A.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 

Item 9A.   Controls and Procedures 

Item 9B.   Other Information 

Item 10.   Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 

Item 11.   Executive Compensation 

PART III 

Item 12. 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder 

Matters 

Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 

Item 14.   Principal Accountant Fees and Services 

Item 15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 

Item 16.   Form 10-K Summary 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

PART I 

Certain statements in this report not based on historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of 
the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, Section 21E of 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as 
amended (“Securities Act”). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that 
are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those 
discussed. These include statements as to our future expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, events, 
conditions, financial performance, prospects, or future events. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be 
identified by the use of words such as “may,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” 
“estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “likely,” “will,” “would” and similar words and phrases. Forward-
looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us and our 
management, are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, 
which speak only as of the date they are made, and are not guarantees of future performance. We do not undertake any 
obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements.  

Various risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors that could cause our future results to differ materially from those 
expressed by the forward-looking statements included in this report include, but are not limited to, risks, uncertainties, 
assumptions and factors discussed under “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations of Janus Henderson Group plc” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures 
about Market Risk,” and in other documents filed or furnished by us with the SEC from time to time. 

ITEM 1.              BUSINESS 

Janus Henderson Group plc (“JHG,” the “Group,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms), a company 
incorporated and registered in Jersey, Channel Islands, is an independent global asset manager, specializing in active 
investment across all major asset classes. 

On May 30, 2017 (the “Closing Date”), JHG (previously Henderson Group plc (“Henderson”)) completed a merger of 
equals with Janus Capital Group Inc. (“JCG”) (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, JCG and its consolidated 
subsidiaries became subsidiaries of JHG. 

We are a client-focused global business with approximately 2,300 employees worldwide and assets under management 
(“AUM”) of $374.8 billion as of December 31, 2019. We have operations in North America, the United Kingdom 
(“UK”), Continental Europe, Latin America, Japan, Asia and Australia. We focus on active fund management by 
investment managers with unique individual perspectives, who are free to implement their own investment views, within 
a strong risk management framework. 

We manage a broad range of actively managed investment products for institutional and retail investors across five 
capabilities: Equities, Fixed Income, Quantitative Equities, Multi-Asset and Alternatives. 

Clients entrust money to us — either their own or money they manage or advise on for their clients — and expect us to 
deliver the benefits specified in their mandate or by the prospectus for the fund in which they invest. We measure the 
amount of these funds as AUM. Growth in AUM is a key objective of ours. AUM increases or decreases primarily 
depending on our ability to attract and retain client investments, on investment performance, and as a function of market 
and currency movements. To the extent that we invest in new asset management teams or businesses or divest from 
existing ones, this is also reflected in AUM. 

Clients pay a management fee, which is usually calculated as a percentage of AUM. Certain investment products are also 
subject to performance fees, which vary based on a product’s relative performance as compared to a benchmark index. 
The level of assets subject to such fees can positively or negatively affect our revenue. As of December 31, 2019, 

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performance fees were generated from a diverse group of funds and accounts. Management and performance fees are the 
primary drivers of our revenue. We believe that the more diverse the range of investment strategies from which 
management and performance fees are derived, the more successful our business model will be. 

Our Strategy:  Simple Excellence 

●  Produce dependable investment outcomes – focus on quality and stability of investment performance. 

●  Excel in client experience – deliver industry-leading client experiences that drive client loyalty and build long-

term relationships. 

●  Focus and increase operational efficiency – standardize the global model and modernize our infrastructure. 

●  Proactive risk and control environment – embed understanding and ownership of risk and controls at all levels 

and establish strong feedback loops for learning and improvement. 

●  Develop new growth initiatives – build the businesses of tomorrow. 

Investment Offerings 

Equities 

We offer a wide range of equity strategies encompassing different geographic focuses and investment styles. The equity 
teams include those with a global perspective, those with a regional focus — United States (“U.S.”), Europe and Asia — 
and those invested in specific sectors. These teams generally apply processes based on fundamental research and 
bottom-up stock picking. 

Fixed Income 

Our Fixed Income teams provide coverage across the asset class, applying a wide range of innovative and differentiated 
techniques in support of a variety of investment objectives and risk criteria. Our fixed income offering includes teams 
that apply global unconstrained approaches as well as teams with more focused mandates — based in the U.S., Europe, 
Asia and Australia. The capabilities of these teams can be accessed through individual strategies and, where appropriate, 
are combined to create multi-strategy offerings. 

Quantitative Equities 

The Intech Investment Management LLC (“Intech”) business applies advanced mathematics and systematic portfolio 
rebalancing intended to harness the volatility of movements in stock prices — a reliable source of excess returns and risk 
control. With more than 30 years of volatility expertise, the Intech team employs a distinctive quantitative approach 
based on observations of actual price movements, not on subjective forecasts of companies’ future performance. 

Multi-Asset 

Our Multi-Asset capability includes teams in the U.S. and UK that focus on balanced, multi-asset income and strategic 
asset allocation, as well as multiple adaptive asset allocation strategies.   

Alternatives 

Our Alternatives capability includes teams with various areas of focus and approach. Diversified Alternatives brings 
together a cross-asset class combination of alpha generation, risk management and efficient beta replication strategies. 
These include Global Multi-Strategy, Managed Futures, Risk Premia and Global Commodities; Agriculture; and 
Long/Short Equity. Additionally, the management of our direct UK commercial property offering is sub-advised by 
Nuveen Real Estate. 

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primary drivers of our revenue. We believe that the more diverse the range of investment strategies from which 

management and performance fees are derived, the more successful our business model will be. 

Our Strategy:  Simple Excellence 

●  Produce dependable investment outcomes – focus on quality and stability of investment performance. 

●  Excel in client experience – deliver industry-leading client experiences that drive client loyalty and build long-

term relationships. 

●  Focus and increase operational efficiency – standardize the global model and modernize our infrastructure. 

●  Proactive risk and control environment – embed understanding and ownership of risk and controls at all levels 

and establish strong feedback loops for learning and improvement. 

●  Develop new growth initiatives – build the businesses of tomorrow. 

Investment Offerings 

Equities 

bottom-up stock picking. 

Fixed Income 

We offer a wide range of equity strategies encompassing different geographic focuses and investment styles. The equity 

teams include those with a global perspective, those with a regional focus — United States (“U.S.”), Europe and Asia — 

and those invested in specific sectors. These teams generally apply processes based on fundamental research and 

Our Fixed Income teams provide coverage across the asset class, applying a wide range of innovative and differentiated 

techniques in support of a variety of investment objectives and risk criteria. Our fixed income offering includes teams 

that apply global unconstrained approaches as well as teams with more focused mandates — based in the U.S., Europe, 

Asia and Australia. The capabilities of these teams can be accessed through individual strategies and, where appropriate, 

are combined to create multi-strategy offerings. 

Quantitative Equities 

The Intech Investment Management LLC (“Intech”) business applies advanced mathematics and systematic portfolio 

rebalancing intended to harness the volatility of movements in stock prices — a reliable source of excess returns and risk 

control. With more than 30 years of volatility expertise, the Intech team employs a distinctive quantitative approach 

based on observations of actual price movements, not on subjective forecasts of companies’ future performance. 

Multi-Asset 

Alternatives 

Our Multi-Asset capability includes teams in the U.S. and UK that focus on balanced, multi-asset income and strategic 

asset allocation, as well as multiple adaptive asset allocation strategies.   

Our Alternatives capability includes teams with various areas of focus and approach. Diversified Alternatives brings 

together a cross-asset class combination of alpha generation, risk management and efficient beta replication strategies. 

These include Global Multi-Strategy, Managed Futures, Risk Premia and Global Commodities; Agriculture; and 

Long/Short Equity. Additionally, the management of our direct UK commercial property offering is sub-advised by 

Nuveen Real Estate. 

AUM by capability as of December 31, 2019, was as follows (in billions): 

Closing AUM 

By capability 

Equities 
Fixed Income 
Quantitative Equities 
Multi-Asset 
Alternatives 

Total 

Distribution 

Distribution Channels 

      December 31, 2019 
   $ 

 204.0 
 74.8 
 45.2 
 39.8 
 11.0 
 374.8 

   $ 

We distribute our products through three primary channels: intermediary, institutional and self-directed. Each channel is 
discussed below. 

Intermediary Channel 

The intermediary channel distributes mutual funds, separately managed accounts (“SMAs”), exchange-traded funds 
(“ETFs”), UK Open Ended Investment Companies (“OEICs”), Société d’Investissement À Capital Variable (“SICAV”) 
and Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities (“UCITS”) through financial intermediaries 
including banks, broker-dealers, financial advisors, fund platforms and discretionary wealth managers. We have made 
significant investments to grow our presence in the financial advisor subchannel, including increasing the number of 
external and internal wholesalers, enhancing our technology platform and recruiting highly seasoned client relationship 
managers. At December 31, 2019, AUM in our intermediary channel totaled $172.7 billion, or 46% of total AUM. 

Institutional Channel 

The institutional channel serves corporations, endowments, pension funds, foundations, Taft-Hartley funds, public fund 
clients and sovereign entities, with distribution direct to the plan sponsor and through consultants. At 
December 31, 2019, AUM in our institutional channel totaled $132.1 billion, or 35% of total AUM. 

Self-Directed Channel 

The self-directed channel serves existing individual investors who invest in our products through a mutual fund 
supermarket or directly with us. At December 31, 2019, AUM in our self-directed channel totaled $70.0 billion, or 19% 
of total AUM. 

Exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) associated with the VelocityShares brand are also part of the self-directed channel, 
although they are targeted at sophisticated institutional and other investors. VelocityShares ETNs are not included within 
AUM as we are not the named adviser or subadviser to ETNs. 

While we seek to leverage our global model where possible, we also recognize the importance of tailoring our services 
to the needs of clients in different regions. For this reason, we maintain a local presence in most of the markets in which 
we operate and provide investment material that takes into account local customs, preferences and language needs. We 
have a global distribution team of over 600 client-facing staff. 

Our brand proposition centers on the value that the firm offers through active management and the concept of 
Knowledge. Shared, which leverages our deep pool of intellectual capital to deliver investment thought leadership and 
transparency to clients, thereby building and strengthening trusted relationships. 

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Products and Services 

Our global product team maintains oversight of a broad range of products, including locally domiciled pooled funds in 
the U.S., the UK, Luxembourg, Ireland, Japan, Singapore and Australia; hedge funds; segregated mandates; and 
closed-ended vehicles. The team provides governance for all funds and strategies, and gauges the suitability of new 
offerings as well as ensuring that existing products remain suited to the clients to which they are marketed. 

Intellectual Property 

We have used, registered and/or applied to register certain trademarks, service marks and trade names to distinguish our 
sponsored investment products and services from those of our competitors in the jurisdictions in which we operate, 
including the U.S., the UK, the European Union (“EU”), Australia, China, Japan and Singapore. These trademarks, 
service marks and trade names are important to us and, accordingly, we actively enforce our trademarks, service marks 
and trade name rights. Our brand has been, and continues to be, extremely well-received both in the asset management 
industry and with clients. 

Seasonality 

Our revenue streams are not seasonal in nature, with management fees and other income generally accruing evenly 
throughout the year. Performance fees are recognized when the prescribed performance hurdles have been achieved and 
it is probable that the fee will be earned as a result. The hurdles generally coincide with the year-end of the underlying 
funds. Given the uncertain nature of performance fees, they tend to fluctuate from period to period. Interest received 
accrues over the year. Investment income, which includes movements in seed capital investments, can fluctuate from 
period to period. This fluctuation depends upon how a particular investment performs each month. 

Competition 

The investment management industry is relatively mature and saturated with competitors that provide services similar to 
ours. As such, we encounter significant competition in all areas of our business. We compete with other investment 
managers, mutual fund advisers, brokerage and investment banking firms, insurance companies, hedge funds, venture 
capitalists, banks and other financial institutions, many of which have proprietary access to certain distribution channels 
and are larger, have greater capital resources, and have a broader range of product choices and investment capabilities 
than we do. In addition, the marketplace for investment products is rapidly changing, investors are becoming more 
sophisticated, the demand for and access to investment advice and information is becoming more widespread, passive 
investment strategies are becoming more prevalent, and more investors are demanding investment vehicles that are 
customized to their individual requirements. 

We believe our ability to successfully compete in the investment management industry depends upon our ability to 
achieve consistently strong investment performance, provide exceptional client service and strategic partnerships, and 
develop and innovate products that will best serve our clients. 

Regulation 

The investment management industry is subject to extensive federal, state and international laws and regulations 
intended to benefit and protect investment advisory clients and investors in pooled investment vehicles, such as those 
managed, advised or subadvised by us. The costs of complying with such laws and regulations have grown significantly 
in recent years and may continue to grow in the future, which could significantly increase our costs of doing business as 
a global asset manager. These laws and regulations generally grant supervisory agencies broad administrative powers, 
including the power to limit or restrict the conduct of businesses and to impose sanctions for failure to comply with laws 
and regulations. Possible consequences for failure to comply include voiding of investment advisory and subadvisory 
agreements, the suspension of individual employees (particularly investment management and sales personnel), 
limitations on engaging in certain lines of business for specified periods of time, revocation of registrations, 
disgorgement of profits, and imposition of censures and fines. Further, failure to comply with such laws and regulations 
may provide the basis for civil litigation that may also result in significant costs and reputational harm to us. 

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U.S. Regulation 

Our global product team maintains oversight of a broad range of products, including locally domiciled pooled funds in 

the U.S., the UK, Luxembourg, Ireland, Japan, Singapore and Australia; hedge funds; segregated mandates; and 

closed-ended vehicles. The team provides governance for all funds and strategies, and gauges the suitability of new 

offerings as well as ensuring that existing products remain suited to the clients to which they are marketed. 

We have used, registered and/or applied to register certain trademarks, service marks and trade names to distinguish our 

sponsored investment products and services from those of our competitors in the jurisdictions in which we operate, 

including the U.S., the UK, the European Union (“EU”), Australia, China, Japan and Singapore. These trademarks, 

service marks and trade names are important to us and, accordingly, we actively enforce our trademarks, service marks 

and trade name rights. Our brand has been, and continues to be, extremely well-received both in the asset management 

Intellectual Property 

industry and with clients. 

Seasonality 

Our revenue streams are not seasonal in nature, with management fees and other income generally accruing evenly 

throughout the year. Performance fees are recognized when the prescribed performance hurdles have been achieved and 

it is probable that the fee will be earned as a result. The hurdles generally coincide with the year-end of the underlying 

funds. Given the uncertain nature of performance fees, they tend to fluctuate from period to period. Interest received 

accrues over the year. Investment income, which includes movements in seed capital investments, can fluctuate from 

period to period. This fluctuation depends upon how a particular investment performs each month. 

The investment management industry is relatively mature and saturated with competitors that provide services similar to 

ours. As such, we encounter significant competition in all areas of our business. We compete with other investment 

managers, mutual fund advisers, brokerage and investment banking firms, insurance companies, hedge funds, venture 

capitalists, banks and other financial institutions, many of which have proprietary access to certain distribution channels 

and are larger, have greater capital resources, and have a broader range of product choices and investment capabilities 

than we do. In addition, the marketplace for investment products is rapidly changing, investors are becoming more 

sophisticated, the demand for and access to investment advice and information is becoming more widespread, passive 

investment strategies are becoming more prevalent, and more investors are demanding investment vehicles that are 

customized to their individual requirements. 

We believe our ability to successfully compete in the investment management industry depends upon our ability to 

achieve consistently strong investment performance, provide exceptional client service and strategic partnerships, and 

develop and innovate products that will best serve our clients. 

Competition 

Regulation 

The investment management industry is subject to extensive federal, state and international laws and regulations 

intended to benefit and protect investment advisory clients and investors in pooled investment vehicles, such as those 

managed, advised or subadvised by us. The costs of complying with such laws and regulations have grown significantly 

in recent years and may continue to grow in the future, which could significantly increase our costs of doing business as 

a global asset manager. These laws and regulations generally grant supervisory agencies broad administrative powers, 

including the power to limit or restrict the conduct of businesses and to impose sanctions for failure to comply with laws 

and regulations. Possible consequences for failure to comply include voiding of investment advisory and subadvisory 

agreements, the suspension of individual employees (particularly investment management and sales personnel), 

limitations on engaging in certain lines of business for specified periods of time, revocation of registrations, 

disgorgement of profits, and imposition of censures and fines. Further, failure to comply with such laws and regulations 

may provide the basis for civil litigation that may also result in significant costs and reputational harm to us. 

Certain of our U.S. subsidiaries are subject to laws and regulations from a number of government agencies and self-
regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the U.S. Department of Labor 
(“DOL”), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission 
(“CFTC”) and the National Futures Association (“NFA”). We continue to see enhanced legislative and regulatory 
interest in the regulation of financial services in the U.S. through existing and proposed new rules and regulations, 
regulatory priorities and general discussions around expanded reporting requirements, and transfer agent regulations. For 
example, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”) and the DOL’s fiduciary 
regulations (as well as state and other fiduciary rules, the SEC’s best interest standards and other similar standards) have 
an impact on our global asset management business, and we continually review and analyze the potential impact of these 
laws and regulations on our clients, prospective clients and distribution channels. 

Investment Advisory Laws and Regulations 

Certain of our subsidiaries are registered investment advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended 
(the “Advisers Act”), and are regulated by the SEC. The Advisers Act requires registered investment advisers to comply 
with numerous and pervasive obligations, including fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations, recordkeeping requirements, 
custodial obligations, operational and marketing restrictions, and registration and reporting requirements. Certain of our 
employees are also registered with regulatory authorities in various states, and thus are subject to oversight and 
regulation by such states’ regulatory agencies. 

Investment Company Laws and Regulations 

Certain of our subsidiaries act as adviser or subadviser to mutual funds and ETFs, which are registered with the SEC 
pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Certain of our subsidiaries also serve as 
adviser or subadviser to investment products that are not required to be registered under the 1940 Act. As an adviser or 
subadviser to pooled investment vehicles that operate under exemptions to the 1940 Act and related regulations, we are 
subject to various requirements relating to operations, fees charged, sales, accounting, recordkeeping, disclosure and 
governance. In addition, the adviser or subadviser to a registered investment company generally has obligations with 
respect to the qualification of the registered investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended 
(the “Code”). 

Broker-Dealer Regulations 

Our subsidiary Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“JHD”) is registered with the SEC under the 
Exchange Act and is a member of FINRA, the U.S. securities industry’s self-regulatory organization. JHD is a limited-
purpose broker-dealer, which acts as the general distributor and agent for the sale and distribution of shares of U.S. 
mutual funds that are sponsored by certain of our subsidiaries, as well as the distribution of certain exchange-traded 
products (“ETPs”) and other pooled investment vehicles. The SEC imposes various requirements on JHD’s operations, 
including disclosure, recordkeeping and accounting. FINRA has established conduct rules for all securities transactions 
among broker-dealers and private investors, trading rules for the over-the-counter markets and operational rules for its 
member firms. The SEC and FINRA also impose net capital requirements on registered broker-dealers. 

JHD is subject to regulation under state law. The federal securities laws prohibit states from imposing substantive 
requirements on broker-dealers that exceed those under federal law. This does not preclude the states from imposing 
registration requirements on broker-dealers that operate within their jurisdiction or from sanctioning broker-dealers and 
their employees for engaging in misconduct. 

ERISA 

Certain of our subsidiaries are also subject to ERISA and related regulations to the extent they are considered 
“fiduciaries” under ERISA with respect to some of their investment advisory clients. ERISA-related provisions of the 
Code and regulations issued by the DOL impose duties on persons who are fiduciaries under ERISA and prohibit some 

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by the fiduciaries and various other related parties of such plans. 

CFTC 

Certain of our subsidiaries are registered with the CFTC as commodity pool operators (“CPOs”) or commodity trading 
advisers (“CTAs”), and certain of our subsidiaries have become members of the NFA in connection with the operation of 
certain of our products. The Commodity Exchange Act and related regulations generally impose certain registration, 
reporting and disclosure requirements on CPOs, CTAs and products that utilize the futures, swaps and other derivatives 
that are subject to CFTC regulation. These rules adopted by the CFTC eliminated or limited previously available 
exemptions and exclusions from many CFTC requirements and impose additional registration and reporting 
requirements for operators of certain registered investment companies and certain other pooled vehicles that use or trade 
in futures, swaps and other derivatives that are subject to CFTC regulation. The CFTC or NFA may institute proceedings 
to enforce applicable rules and regulations, and violations may result in fines, censure or the termination of CPO and/or 
CTA registration and NFA membership. 

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law in July 
2010. The Dodd-Frank Act established enhanced regulatory requirements for non-bank financial institutions designated 
as systemically important financial institutions (“SIFI”) by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (“FSOC”). In April 
2012, the FSOC issued a final rule and interpretive guidance related to the process by which it will designate non-bank 
financial companies, potentially including large asset managers, as SIFI. Since that time, the FSOC has considered and 
invited comments on the circumstances under which asset managers might present risks to financial stability. While the 
FSOC still retains discretion to designate asset managers as SIFI, it has not named any non-bank asset managers as SIFI 
to date. If we were designated a SIFI, we would be subject to enhanced prudential measures, which could include capital 
and liquidity requirements, leverage limits, enhanced public disclosures and risk management requirements, annual 
stress testing by the Federal Reserve, credit exposure and concentration limits, and supervisory and other requirements. 
These heightened regulatory requirements could adversely affect our business and operations.  

International Regulation 

UK 

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) regulates certain of our subsidiaries, as well as products and services we offer 
and manage in the UK. The FCA’s powers are derived from the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the “FSMA”) 
and FCA authorization is required to conduct any investment management business in the UK under the FCA Handbook. 
The FCA’s rules and guidance govern a firm’s capital resources requirements, senior management arrangements, 
systems and controls, conduct of business, and interaction with clients and the markets. The FCA also regulates the 
design and manufacture of UK-domiciled investment funds intended for public distribution and, on a more limited basis, 
those that are for investment by professional investors. 

Europe 

In addition to the UK regulations discussed above, certain of our UK-regulated entities must comply with a range of EU 
regulatory measures. Some of these measures apply directly to our UK entities, while others have been implemented 
through member states’ law. These include the EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (“MiFID”). MiFID 
regulates the provision of investment services and the conduct of investment activities throughout the European 
Economic Area. MiFID establishes detailed requirements for the governance, organization and conduct of business of 
investment firms and regulated markets. It also includes pre- and post-trade transparency requirements for equity 
markets and extensive transaction reporting requirements. These requirements were substantially revised and extended to 
non-equities beginning on January 3, 2018, as a result of the implementation of the revised MiFID. The Markets in 
Financial Instruments Directive II (“MiFID II”) has had a substantial impact on the EU’s financial services sector, 
including on asset managers. The UK has adopted the MiFID rules into national legislation, principally via the FCA 

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by the fiduciaries and various other related parties of such plans. 

rules. The other EU member states in which we have a presence have also implemented MiFID in their local legal and 
regulatory regimes. 

CFTC 

Certain of our subsidiaries are registered with the CFTC as commodity pool operators (“CPOs”) or commodity trading 

advisers (“CTAs”), and certain of our subsidiaries have become members of the NFA in connection with the operation of 

certain of our products. The Commodity Exchange Act and related regulations generally impose certain registration, 

reporting and disclosure requirements on CPOs, CTAs and products that utilize the futures, swaps and other derivatives 

that are subject to CFTC regulation. These rules adopted by the CFTC eliminated or limited previously available 

exemptions and exclusions from many CFTC requirements and impose additional registration and reporting 

requirements for operators of certain registered investment companies and certain other pooled vehicles that use or trade 

in futures, swaps and other derivatives that are subject to CFTC regulation. The CFTC or NFA may institute proceedings 

to enforce applicable rules and regulations, and violations may result in fines, censure or the termination of CPO and/or 

CTA registration and NFA membership. 

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law in July 

2010. The Dodd-Frank Act established enhanced regulatory requirements for non-bank financial institutions designated 

as systemically important financial institutions (“SIFI”) by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (“FSOC”). In April 

2012, the FSOC issued a final rule and interpretive guidance related to the process by which it will designate non-bank 

financial companies, potentially including large asset managers, as SIFI. Since that time, the FSOC has considered and 

invited comments on the circumstances under which asset managers might present risks to financial stability. While the 

FSOC still retains discretion to designate asset managers as SIFI, it has not named any non-bank asset managers as SIFI 

to date. If we were designated a SIFI, we would be subject to enhanced prudential measures, which could include capital 

and liquidity requirements, leverage limits, enhanced public disclosures and risk management requirements, annual 

stress testing by the Federal Reserve, credit exposure and concentration limits, and supervisory and other requirements. 

These heightened regulatory requirements could adversely affect our business and operations.  

International Regulation 

UK 

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) regulates certain of our subsidiaries, as well as products and services we offer 

and manage in the UK. The FCA’s powers are derived from the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the “FSMA”) 

and FCA authorization is required to conduct any investment management business in the UK under the FCA Handbook. 

The FCA’s rules and guidance govern a firm’s capital resources requirements, senior management arrangements, 

systems and controls, conduct of business, and interaction with clients and the markets. The FCA also regulates the 

design and manufacture of UK-domiciled investment funds intended for public distribution and, on a more limited basis, 

those that are for investment by professional investors. 

Europe 

In addition to the UK regulations discussed above, certain of our UK-regulated entities must comply with a range of EU 

regulatory measures. Some of these measures apply directly to our UK entities, while others have been implemented 

through member states’ law. These include the EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (“MiFID”). MiFID 

regulates the provision of investment services and the conduct of investment activities throughout the European 

Economic Area. MiFID establishes detailed requirements for the governance, organization and conduct of business of 

investment firms and regulated markets. It also includes pre- and post-trade transparency requirements for equity 

markets and extensive transaction reporting requirements. These requirements were substantially revised and extended to 

non-equities beginning on January 3, 2018, as a result of the implementation of the revised MiFID. The Markets in 

Financial Instruments Directive II (“MiFID II”) has had a substantial impact on the EU’s financial services sector, 

including on asset managers. The UK has adopted the MiFID rules into national legislation, principally via the FCA 

The EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) was required to be transposed into EU member 
state law by July 2013 with a transitional period until July 2014. AIFMD regulates managers of, and service providers 
to, alternative investment funds (“AIFs”) that are domiciled and offered in the EU and that are not authorized as retail 
funds under the Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive. We have two subsidiaries 
regulated as Alternative Investment Fund Managers. The AIFMD also regulates the marketing within the EU of all AIFs, 
including those domiciled outside the EU. Compliance with the AIFMD’s requirements may restrict AIF marketing and 
imposes compliance obligations in the form of remuneration policies, capital requirements, reporting requirements, 
leverage oversight, valuation, reporting stakes in EU companies, the domicile, duties and liability of custodians, and 
liquidity management. 

UCITS are investment funds regulated at the EU level under the UCITS Directive V (“UCITS V”). UCITS are capable 
of being freely marketed throughout the EU on the basis of a single authorization in a member state — so-called 
passporting. UCITS V covers a range of matters relating to UCITS, including the fund structure and domicile of UCITS, 
service providers to UCITS and marketing arrangements. In addition, UCITS funds are distributed in other jurisdictions 
outside the EU, notably in South America, where marketing and sales are governed by local country specific regulations. 

Luxembourg 

In Luxembourg, our subsidiary, Henderson Management S.A. (“HMSA”), is authorized and regulated in Luxembourg by 
the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier as a UCITS management company, with additional regulatory 
permissions to provide portfolio management services regulated under MiFID II. Two umbrella funds, Janus Henderson 
Horizon Fund and Janus Henderson Fund, have appointed HMSA as their management company. Janus Henderson 
Horizon Fund and Janus Henderson Fund are UCITS incorporated under the laws of Luxembourg in the form of a 
SICAV. 

Singapore 

In Singapore, our subsidiary is subject to various laws, including the Securities and Futures Act, the Financial Advisers 
Act and the subsidiary legislation promulgated pursuant to these acts, which are administered by the Monetary Authority 
of Singapore (“MAS”). Our asset management subsidiary and its employees conducting regulated activities specified in 
the Securities and Futures Act or the Financial Advisers Act are required to be licensed with the MAS. 

Australia 

In Australia, our subsidiaries operate under an Australian Financial Services License and their activities are governed 
primarily by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and its associated regulations. Their main regulator is the Australian 
Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”), which is Australia’s integrated corporate, markets, financial services 
and consumer credit regulator. ASIC imposes certain conditions on licensed financial services organizations that apply 
to our subsidiaries, including requirements relating to capital resources, operational capability and controls. Another key 
regulator is the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (“AUSTRAC”) which applies a number of reporting 
and other obligations under the AML/CFT Act. 

As our chess depository interests (“CDIs”) are quoted and traded on the financial market operated by the Australian 
Securities Exchange (“ASX”), we are also required to comply with the ASX listing rules and the ASX Corporate 
Governance Principles and Recommendations. 

Hong Kong 

In Hong Kong, our subsidiaries are subject to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (“SFO”) and related legislation, 
which govern the securities and futures markets and regulate the offerings of investments to the public. This legislation 
is administered by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”), which is also empowered under the SFO to establish 

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regulated activities specified in the SFO are required to be licensed with the SFC and are subject to the rules, codes and 
guidelines issued by the SFC from time to time. 

Japan 

In Japan, our subsidiary is subject to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Act on Investment Trusts and 
Investment Corporations. These laws are administered and enforced by the Japanese Financial Services Agency, which 
establishes standards for compliance, including capital adequacy and financial soundness requirements, customer 
protection requirements and conduct of business rules. 

These regulatory agencies have broad supervisory and disciplinary powers, including, among others, the power to 
temporarily or permanently revoke the authorization to conduct regulated business, suspend registered employees, and 
censure and fine both regulated businesses and their registered employees. 

Other 

Our operations in Taiwan and Ireland are regulated by the Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan and the Central 
Bank of Ireland, respectively. One of our subsidiaries also holds a business registration for cross-border discretionary 
investment management and investment advisory in South Korea as granted by Korea’s Financial Services Commission. 

Many of the non-U.S. securities exchanges and regulatory authorities have imposed rules (and others may impose rules) 
relating to capital requirements applicable to our foreign subsidiaries. These rules, which specify minimum capital 
requirements, are designed to measure general financial integrity and liquidity, and require that a minimum amount of 
assets be kept in relatively liquid form. 

Employees 

As of December 31, 2019, we had 2,335 full-time-equivalent employees. None of our employees are represented by a 
labor union. 

Available Information 

We make available free of charge our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports 
on Form 8-K and any amendments thereto as soon as reasonably practical after such filings are made with the SEC. 
These reports may be obtained through our Investor Relations website (http://janushenderson.com/ir). The contents of 
our website are not incorporated herein for any purpose. The SEC also maintains an internet site that contains reports, 
proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at 
http://www.sec.gov. 

Charters for the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Risk Committee, and Nominating and Corporate 
Governance Committee of our Board of Directors, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, our Code of Business 
Conduct, and our Officer Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers (our “Senior 
Officer Code”) are posted on the Investor Relations website (http://janushenderson.com/ir) and are available in print 
upon request by any shareholder. Within the time period prescribed by SEC and New York Stock Exchange regulations, 
we will post on our website any amendment to our Senior Officer Code and our Code of Business Conduct or any 
waivers thereof. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference into this report. 

Corporate Information 

We are a public limited company incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands, and tax resident in the UK. Our registered 
address in Jersey, Channel Islands is 47 Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey JE1 0BD. Our principal business address is 201 
Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AE, United Kingdom, and our telephone number is +44 (0)20 7818 1818. 

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Other 

These regulatory agencies have broad supervisory and disciplinary powers, including, among others, the power to 

temporarily or permanently revoke the authorization to conduct regulated business, suspend registered employees, and 

censure and fine both regulated businesses and their registered employees. 

Our operations in Taiwan and Ireland are regulated by the Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan and the Central 

Bank of Ireland, respectively. One of our subsidiaries also holds a business registration for cross-border discretionary 

investment management and investment advisory in South Korea as granted by Korea’s Financial Services Commission. 

Many of the non-U.S. securities exchanges and regulatory authorities have imposed rules (and others may impose rules) 

relating to capital requirements applicable to our foreign subsidiaries. These rules, which specify minimum capital 

requirements, are designed to measure general financial integrity and liquidity, and require that a minimum amount of 

assets be kept in relatively liquid form. 

As of December 31, 2019, we had 2,335 full-time-equivalent employees. None of our employees are represented by a 

Employees 

labor union. 

Available Information 

We make available free of charge our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports 

on Form 8-K and any amendments thereto as soon as reasonably practical after such filings are made with the SEC. 

These reports may be obtained through our Investor Relations website (http://janushenderson.com/ir). The contents of 

our website are not incorporated herein for any purpose. The SEC also maintains an internet site that contains reports, 

proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at 

http://www.sec.gov. 

Charters for the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Risk Committee, and Nominating and Corporate 

Governance Committee of our Board of Directors, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, our Code of Business 

Conduct, and our Officer Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers (our “Senior 

Officer Code”) are posted on the Investor Relations website (http://janushenderson.com/ir) and are available in print 

upon request by any shareholder. Within the time period prescribed by SEC and New York Stock Exchange regulations, 

we will post on our website any amendment to our Senior Officer Code and our Code of Business Conduct or any 

waivers thereof. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference into this report. 

Corporate Information 

We are a public limited company incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands, and tax resident in the UK. Our registered 

address in Jersey, Channel Islands is 47 Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey JE1 0BD. Our principal business address is 201 

Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AE, United Kingdom, and our telephone number is +44 (0)20 7818 1818. 

standards for compliance as well as codes and guidelines. Our subsidiaries and their employees conducting any of the 

regulated activities specified in the SFO are required to be licensed with the SFC and are subject to the rules, codes and 

guidelines issued by the SFC from time to time. 

We are a “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 3b-4 promulgated by the SEC under the Exchange Act and in 
Rule 405 under the Securities Act. As a result, we are eligible to file our annual reports pursuant to Section 13 of the 
Exchange Act on Form 20-F (in lieu of Form 10-K) and to file our interim reports on Form 6-K (in lieu of Forms 10-Q 
and 8-K). However, we have elected to file our annual, interim and current reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, 
including any instructions therein that relate specifically to foreign private issuers. 

In Japan, our subsidiary is subject to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Act on Investment Trusts and 

Investment Corporations. These laws are administered and enforced by the Japanese Financial Services Agency, which 

establishes standards for compliance, including capital adequacy and financial soundness requirements, customer 

protection requirements and conduct of business rules. 

Pursuant to Rule 3a12-3 under the Exchange Act regarding foreign private issuers, our proxy solicitations are not subject 
to the disclosure and procedural requirements of Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act, and transactions in our equity 
securities by our officers, directors and significant shareholders are exempt from the reporting and liability provisions of 
Section 16 of the Exchange Act. 

ITEM 1A.   

RISK FACTORS 

An investment in our common stock involves various risks, including those mentioned below and those that are 
discussed from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC. Investors should carefully consider these risks, along 
with the other information contained in this report, before making an investment decision regarding our common stock. 
There may be additional risks of which we are currently unaware, or which we currently consider immaterial. Any of 
these risks could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and value of our 
common stock. 

Market and Investment Performance Risks 

Our results of operations and financial condition are primarily dependent on the value, composition and relative 
investment performance of our AUM, all of which are subject to fluctuation caused by factors outside of our control.  

We derive our revenues primarily from investment management and related services we provide to institutional and 
retail investors worldwide through our investment products. Our investment management fees typically are calculated as 
a percentage of the market value of our AUM. Certain of our investment products are also subject to performance fees, 
which vary based on a product’s relative performance as compared to a benchmark index. As a result, our revenues are 
dependent on the value, composition and investment performance of our AUM, all of which are subject to fluctuation 
caused by factors outside of our control. 

Factors that could cause our AUM and revenue to decline include the following: 

●  Declines in equity markets. Our AUM are concentrated in the U.S. and European equity markets. Equity 

securities may decline in value as a result of many factors, including an issuer’s actual or perceived financial 
condition and growth prospects, investor perception of an industry or sector, changes in currency exchange 
rates, changes in regulations, and geopolitical and economic risks. Declines in the equity markets, or in the 
market segments in which our investment products are concentrated, may cause our AUM to decrease. 

●  Declines in fixed income markets. Fixed income investment products may decline in value as a result of many 
factors, principally increases in interest rates, changes in currency exchange rates, changes in relative yield 
among instruments with different maturities, geopolitical and general economic risks, available liquidity in the 
markets in which a security trades, an issuer’s actual or perceived creditworthiness, or an issuer’s ability to 
meet its obligations. Declines in the fixed income markets, or in the market segments in which our investment 
products are concentrated, may cause our AUM to decrease. 

●  Relative investment performance. Our investment products are often judged on their performance as compared 

to benchmark indices or peer groups, and are also judged on an absolute return basis. Any period of 
underperformance by our investment products relative to peers may result in the loss of existing assets and 
affect our ability to attract new assets. In addition, as of December 31, 2019, approximately 17% of our AUM 
was subject to performance fees. Performance fees on our investment products are based either on investment 
performance as compared to an established benchmark index or on positive absolute return over a specified 
period of time. Further, certain of our U.S. mutual fund contracts representing approximately 13% of our AUM 

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at December 31, 2019, are subject to fulcrum performance fees, which can be negative as well as positive. If 
our investment products that are subject to performance fees underperform their respective benchmark indices 
or produce a negative absolute return for a defined period, our revenue and thus our results of operations and 
financial condition may be adversely affected. In addition, performance fees subject our revenue to increased 
volatility.  

Our revenue and profitability would be adversely affected by any reduction in our AUM as a result of redemptions 
and other withdrawals from the funds and accounts we manage. 

Investors may reduce their investments in the funds and accounts we manage, or reduce their investments generally, for 
many reasons, including:  

● 

in response to adverse market conditions; 

● 

to pursue other investment opportunities; 

● 

to reallocate investments to lower-fee strategies;  

● 

to take profits from their investments;  

● 

as a result of poor investment performance of the funds and accounts we manage;  

● 

as a consequence of damage to our reputation; or 

●  due to portfolio risk characteristics, which could cause investors to move assets to other investment managers.  

Poor performance of our investment products relative to competing products provided by other investment management 
firms tends to result in decreased sales, increased redemptions and reductions in our AUM, with corresponding decreases 
in revenue. Failure of our funds and accounts to perform well could, therefore, have a material adverse effect on our 
results of operations and financial condition. 

Changes in the value of our seeded investment products could adversely affect our earnings and financial condition. 

We have a significant seed portfolio. Periodically, we add new investment strategies to our investment product offering 
and provide the initial cash investment or “seeding” to facilitate the launch of the new product. We may also provide 
substantial supplemental capital to an existing investment product to accelerate the growth of a strategy and attract 
outside investment in the product. A decline in the valuation of these seeded investments could negatively impact our 
earnings and financial condition.  

Volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, and adverse changes in the global economy, may 
significantly affect our results of operations and may put pressure on our financial results.  

The capital and credit markets may, from time to time, experience volatility and disruption worldwide. Declines in 
global financial market conditions have in the past resulted in significant decreases in our AUM, revenues and income, 
and future declines may further negatively impact our financial results. Such declines have had, and may in the future 
have, an adverse impact on our results of operations. We may need to modify our business, strategies or operations, and 
we may be subject to additional constraints or costs in order to compete in a changing global economy and business 
environment. 

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at December 31, 2019, are subject to fulcrum performance fees, which can be negative as well as positive. If 

our investment products that are subject to performance fees underperform their respective benchmark indices 

or produce a negative absolute return for a defined period, our revenue and thus our results of operations and 

financial condition may be adversely affected. In addition, performance fees subject our revenue to increased 

volatility.  

Our revenue and profitability would be adversely affected by any reduction in our AUM as a result of redemptions 

and other withdrawals from the funds and accounts we manage. 

Investors may reduce their investments in the funds and accounts we manage, or reduce their investments generally, for 

many reasons, including:  

● 

in response to adverse market conditions; 

● 

to pursue other investment opportunities; 

● 

to reallocate investments to lower-fee strategies;  

● 

to take profits from their investments;  

● 

as a result of poor investment performance of the funds and accounts we manage;  

● 

as a consequence of damage to our reputation; or 

●  due to portfolio risk characteristics, which could cause investors to move assets to other investment managers.  

Poor performance of our investment products relative to competing products provided by other investment management 

firms tends to result in decreased sales, increased redemptions and reductions in our AUM, with corresponding decreases 

in revenue. Failure of our funds and accounts to perform well could, therefore, have a material adverse effect on our 

results of operations and financial condition. 

Changes in the value of our seeded investment products could adversely affect our earnings and financial condition. 

We have a significant seed portfolio. Periodically, we add new investment strategies to our investment product offering 

and provide the initial cash investment or “seeding” to facilitate the launch of the new product. We may also provide 

substantial supplemental capital to an existing investment product to accelerate the growth of a strategy and attract 

outside investment in the product. A decline in the valuation of these seeded investments could negatively impact our 

earnings and financial condition.  

Volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, and adverse changes in the global economy, may 

significantly affect our results of operations and may put pressure on our financial results.  

The capital and credit markets may, from time to time, experience volatility and disruption worldwide. Declines in 

global financial market conditions have in the past resulted in significant decreases in our AUM, revenues and income, 

and future declines may further negatively impact our financial results. Such declines have had, and may in the future 

have, an adverse impact on our results of operations. We may need to modify our business, strategies or operations, and 

we may be subject to additional constraints or costs in order to compete in a changing global economy and business 

environment. 

Disruptions in the markets, market participants and to the operations of third parties whose functions are integral to 
our ETN and ETF platforms, collectively referred to as ETPs, may adversely affect the prices at which ETPs trade, 
particularly during periods of market volatility. 

The trading price of an ETP’s shares or units fluctuates continuously throughout trading hours. While an ETP’s 
creation/redemption feature and the arbitrage mechanism are designed to make it more likely that the ETP’s shares or 
units normally will trade at prices close to the ETP’s net asset value (“NAV”), exchange prices may deviate significantly 
from the NAV. ETP market prices are subject to numerous potential risks, including significant market volatility, 
imbalances in supply and demand, trading halts invoked by a stock exchange, the inability or unwillingness of market 
markers, authorized participants, or settlement systems or other market participants to perform functions necessary for an 
ETP’s arbitrage mechanism to function effectively. If market events lead to instances where an ETP trades at prices that 
deviate significantly from the ETP’s NAV or indicative value, or trading halts are invoked by the relevant stock 
exchange or market, investors may lose confidence in ETP products and sell their holdings, which may cause the AUM 
of ETFs, the principal amount outstanding of ETNs, revenue and earnings to decline. 

Illiquidity in certain securities in which we invest may negatively impact the financial condition of our investment 
products and may impede our ability to effect redemptions. 

Some of our funds or mandates invest in certain securities or other assets in which the secondary trading market is 
illiquid or in which there is no secondary trading market at all. Illiquidity may occur with respect to the securities of a 
specific issuer, of issuers within a specific industry or sector, of issuers within a specific geographic region or regions, 
with respect to an asset class or an investment type, or with respect to the market as a whole. An illiquid trading market 
may increase market volatility and may make it impossible for funds or mandates to sell investments promptly without 
suffering a loss. This may have an adverse impact on the investment performance of such funds and mandates and on our 
AUM, revenues and results of operations. 

Investors in certain funds we manage have contractual terms that provide for a shorter notice period for redemptions or 
withdrawals than the time period during which these funds may be able to sell underlying investments within the fund. 
This liquidity mismatch may be exacerbated during periods of market illiquidity and, in circumstances in which there are 
high levels of investor redemptions, it may be necessary for us to impose restrictions on redeeming investors or suspend 
redemptions. Such actions could increase the risk of legal claims by investors and regulatory investigations and/or fines 
and may adversely affect our reputation. 

We could be adversely impacted by changes in assumptions used to calculate pension assets and liabilities. 

We provide retirement benefits for our current and former employees in the UK through the Janus Henderson Group 
Pension Scheme (the “UK Pension Scheme”). The UK Pension Scheme operates a number of defined benefit sections, 
which closed to new entrants on November 15, 1999, and a money purchase section. As of December 31, 2017, the UK 
Pension Scheme had a surplus of £12.0 million on a technical provision basis. We may be required to increase our 
contributions in the future to cover any increased funding shortfall and/or expenses in the UK Pension Scheme, which 
could adversely impact our results and financial condition. 

In addition the following issues could adversely affect the funding of the defined benefits under the UK Pension Scheme 
and materially affect our funding obligations: (i) poorer than anticipated investment performance of pension fund 
investments; (ii) the trustees of the UK Pension Scheme switching investment strategy to one with a lower weighting of 
return seeking assets; (iii) changes in the corporate bond yields which are used in the measurement of the UK Pension 
Scheme’s liabilities; (iv) longer life expectancy (which will make pensions payable for longer and therefore more 
expensive to provide, whether paid directly from the UK Pension Scheme or secured by the purchase of annuities); (v) 
adverse annuity rates (which tend, in particular, to depend on prevailing interest rates and life expectancy), as these will 
make it more expensive to secure pensions with an insurance company; (vi) a change in the actuarial assumptions by 
reference to which our contributions are assessed, for example, changes to assumptions for long-term price inflation; 
(vii) any increase in the risk-based levy assessed by and payable to the Pension Protection Fund by the UK Pension 
Scheme; (viii) other events occurring that make past service benefits more expensive than predicted in the actuarial 
assumptions by reference to which our past contributions were assessed; (ix) changes to the regulatory regime for 

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funding defined benefit pension schemes in the UK; and (x) the UK Pensions Regulator exercising its power to trigger a 
winding up of the UK Pension Scheme, thereby making us liable for any deficit in the UK Pension Scheme’s funding 
(although, in practice, it is assumed that the Pensions Regulator would be unlikely to exercise these powers while we 
continue to fund the UK Pension Scheme appropriately). 

The global scope of our business subjects us to currency exchange rate risk that may adversely impact revenue and 
income. 

We generate a substantial portion of our revenue in pounds sterling, euro and Australian dollars. As a result, we are 
subject to foreign currency exchange risk relative to the U.S. dollar (“USD”), our financial reporting currency, through 
our non-U.S. operations. Fluctuations in the exchange rates to the USD may affect our financial results from one period 
to the next. In addition, there is risk associated with the foreign exchange revaluation of balances held by certain of our 
subsidiaries for which the local currency is different from our functional currency. 

We could be impacted by counterparty or client defaults. 

In periods of significant market volatility, the deteriorating financial condition of one financial institution may materially 
and adversely impact the performance of others. We, and the funds and accounts we manage, have exposure to many 
different counterparties, and routinely execute transactions with counterparties across the financial industry. As a result, 
we and our managed funds and accounts, may be exposed to credit, operational or other risk in the event of a default by a 
counterparty or client, or in the event of other unrelated systemic market failures. 

Business and Strategic Risks 

We may fail to successfully implement a strategy for the combined business, which could negatively impact our AUM, 
results of operations and financial condition. 

Through the combination of JCG and Henderson, we intended to establish an independent, active asset manager with a 
globally relevant brand, footprint, investment proposition and client service. No assurance can be given that we will 
successfully achieve this objective or that our achievement of this objective will lead to increased revenue and net 
income, or to the creation of shareholder value. The failure to successfully implement a strategy for JHG could adversely 
affect our AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

We operate in a highly competitive environment, and revenue from fees may be reduced. 

The investment management business is highly competitive. In recent years, established firms and new entrants to the 
asset management industry have expanded their application of technology, including the use of robo advisers, to provide 
services to clients. Our traditional fee structures may be subject to downward pressure due to these factors. Moreover, in 
recent years there has been a trend toward lower fees in the investment management industry, as evidenced by the 
movement toward passively managed mutual funds and the growth of lower cost funds such as exchange traded, smart 
beta and quantitative funds. Fees for actively managed investment products may continue to come under increased 
pressure if such products fail to outperform returns for comparable passively managed products or as a consequence of 
regulatory intervention. Fee reductions on existing or future new business, as well as changes in regulations pertaining to 
fees, could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, we compete with investment 
management companies on the basis of investment performance, fees, diversity of products, distribution capability, 
scope and quality of services, reputation and the ability to develop new investment products to meet the changing needs 
of investors. Failure to adequately compete could adversely affect our AUM, results of operations and financial 
condition. 

Our success depends on our key personnel, and our financial performance could be negatively affected by the loss of 
their services. 

The success of our business is highly dependent on our ability to attract, retain and motivate highly skilled and often 
highly specialized technical, executive, sales and investment management personnel. The market for qualified 

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winding up of the UK Pension Scheme, thereby making us liable for any deficit in the UK Pension Scheme’s funding 

(although, in practice, it is assumed that the Pensions Regulator would be unlikely to exercise these powers while we 

continue to fund the UK Pension Scheme appropriately). 

The global scope of our business subjects us to currency exchange rate risk that may adversely impact revenue and 

income. 

We generate a substantial portion of our revenue in pounds sterling, euro and Australian dollars. As a result, we are 

subject to foreign currency exchange risk relative to the U.S. dollar (“USD”), our financial reporting currency, through 

our non-U.S. operations. Fluctuations in the exchange rates to the USD may affect our financial results from one period 

to the next. In addition, there is risk associated with the foreign exchange revaluation of balances held by certain of our 

subsidiaries for which the local currency is different from our functional currency. 

We could be impacted by counterparty or client defaults. 

In periods of significant market volatility, the deteriorating financial condition of one financial institution may materially 

and adversely impact the performance of others. We, and the funds and accounts we manage, have exposure to many 

different counterparties, and routinely execute transactions with counterparties across the financial industry. As a result, 

we and our managed funds and accounts, may be exposed to credit, operational or other risk in the event of a default by a 

counterparty or client, or in the event of other unrelated systemic market failures. 

Business and Strategic Risks 

We may fail to successfully implement a strategy for the combined business, which could negatively impact our AUM, 

results of operations and financial condition. 

Through the combination of JCG and Henderson, we intended to establish an independent, active asset manager with a 

globally relevant brand, footprint, investment proposition and client service. No assurance can be given that we will 

successfully achieve this objective or that our achievement of this objective will lead to increased revenue and net 

income, or to the creation of shareholder value. The failure to successfully implement a strategy for JHG could adversely 

affect our AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

We operate in a highly competitive environment, and revenue from fees may be reduced. 

The investment management business is highly competitive. In recent years, established firms and new entrants to the 

asset management industry have expanded their application of technology, including the use of robo advisers, to provide 

services to clients. Our traditional fee structures may be subject to downward pressure due to these factors. Moreover, in 

recent years there has been a trend toward lower fees in the investment management industry, as evidenced by the 

movement toward passively managed mutual funds and the growth of lower cost funds such as exchange traded, smart 

beta and quantitative funds. Fees for actively managed investment products may continue to come under increased 

pressure if such products fail to outperform returns for comparable passively managed products or as a consequence of 

regulatory intervention. Fee reductions on existing or future new business, as well as changes in regulations pertaining to 

fees, could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, we compete with investment 

management companies on the basis of investment performance, fees, diversity of products, distribution capability, 

scope and quality of services, reputation and the ability to develop new investment products to meet the changing needs 

of investors. Failure to adequately compete could adversely affect our AUM, results of operations and financial 

Our success depends on our key personnel, and our financial performance could be negatively affected by the loss of 

condition. 

their services. 

The success of our business is highly dependent on our ability to attract, retain and motivate highly skilled and often 

highly specialized technical, executive, sales and investment management personnel. The market for qualified 

investment and sales professionals is extremely competitive and is characterized by the frequent movement of portfolio 
managers, analysts and salespeople among different firms. Any changes to management structure, shifts in corporate 
culture, changes to corporate governance authority, or adjustments or reductions to compensation could affect our ability 
to retain key personnel and could result in legal claims. In order to retain certain key personnel, we may be required to 
increase compensation to such individuals, resulting in additional expense. Existing and newly enacted or adopted laws 
and regulations could impose restrictions on compensation paid by financial institutions, which could restrict our ability 
to compete effectively for qualified professionals. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in finding, 
attracting and retaining qualified individuals, and the departure of key personnel, particularly those personnel 
responsible for managing client funds that account for a high proportion of our revenue, could cause us to lose clients, 
which could have a material adverse effect on our AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

We are dependent upon third-party distribution channels to access clients and potential clients. 

Our ability to market and distribute our investment products is significantly dependent on access to the client base of 
insurance companies, defined contribution plan administrators, securities firms, broker dealers, financial advisors, multi- 
managers, banks and other distribution channels. These companies generally offer their clients various investment 
products in addition to, and competitive with, products offered by us. In addition, our existing relationships with third 
party distributors and access to new distributors could be adversely affected by recent consolidation within the financial 
services industry. Consolidation may result in increased distribution costs, a reduction in the number of third parties 
distributing our investment products or increased competition to access third-party distribution channels. Moreover, 
fiduciary regulations have led to significant shifts in distributors’ business models and more limited product offerings, 
and additional regulations could lead to further changes, potentially resulting in reduced distribution of certain of our 
products. Our inability to access clients through third-party distribution channels could adversely affect our business 
prospects, AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

The global scope of our business subjects us to market-specific political, economic and other risks that may adversely 
impact our revenue and income generated overseas. 

Our global portfolios and revenue derived from managing these portfolios are subject to significant risks of loss as a 
result of political, economic and diplomatic developments; currency fluctuations; social instability; changes in 
governmental policies; regulation and enforcement; expropriation; nationalization; asset confiscation; and changes in 
legislation related to non-U.S. ownership.  

Individual financial, equity, debt and commodity markets may be adversely affected by financial, economic, political, 
electoral, diplomatic or other instabilities that are particular to the country or region in which a market is located, 
including local acts of terrorism, political protests, insurrection or other economic, business, social or political crises.  

Global economic conditions also affect the mix, market values and levels of our AUM and are difficult to predict as they 
can be exacerbated by war, terrorism, natural disasters or financial crises; changes in the equity, debt or commodity 
marketplaces; changes in currency exchange rates, interest rates, inflation rates and the yield curve; defaults by trading 
counterparties; bond defaults; revaluation and bond market liquidity risks; geopolitical risks; the imposition of economic 
sanctions; the outbreak of pandemics such as the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”); and other factors. Political events in 
any country or region could result in significant declines in equity and/or fixed income securities with exposure to such a 
country or region and, to the extent that we have a concentration of AUM in such a country or region, could result in a 
material adverse effect on our AUM, results of operations and financial condition.  

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less regulated and significantly more volatile than those in the U.S. Local regulatory environments may vary widely in 
terms of scope, adequacy and sophistication. Moreover, regulators in non-U.S. jurisdictions could change their policies 
or laws in a manner that might restrict or otherwise impede our ability to distribute or authorize products or maintain our 
authorizations in their respective markets. Similarly, local distributors, and their policies and practices as well as 
financial viability, may also vary widely, or be inconsistent or less developed or mature than other more internationally 
focused distributors. As our business grows in non-U.S. markets, any ongoing and future business, political, economic or 
social unrest affecting these markets may have a negative impact on the long-term investment climate in these and other 
areas, and, as a result, our AUM and the revenue and income we generate from these markets may be negatively 
affected. 

Our reputation is critical to the success of our business. Harm to our reputation or poor investment performance of 
our products could reduce our AUM and affect sales, which could adversely affect our revenue and net income. 

We believe that our brand name is well-received both in the asset management industry and with our clients, reflecting 
the fact that our brand, like our business, is based in part on trust and confidence. If our reputation is harmed, existing 
clients may reduce their investments in, or withdraw entirely from, funds we manage, or funds may terminate or reduce 
AUM under their management agreements with us, which could reduce the amount of our AUM and cause us to suffer a 
corresponding loss in revenue and income. Our investment performance, along with achieving and maintaining superior 
distribution and client services, is also critical to the success of our business. Strong investment performance has 
historically stimulated sales of our investment products. Poor investment performance as compared to third-party 
benchmarks or competitive products has in the past, and could in the future, lead to a decrease in sales of investment 
products we manage and stimulate redemptions from existing products, generally lowering the overall level of our AUM 
and reducing our management fees, and may have an adverse effect on our revenue and net income. No assurance can be 
given that past or present investment performance in the investment products we manage is indicative of future 
performance.  

Our reputation could also be damaged by factors such as: 

● 

litigation; 

● 

regulatory action; 

● 

loss of key personnel; 

●  operational failures; 

● 

fraud, misconduct or mismanagement, theft, loss or misuse of client data by our personnel or third parties; 

● 

failure to manage conflicts of interest or satisfy fiduciary responsibilities; and  

●  negative publicity or press speculation (whether or not any such allegations or claims are valid or ultimately 

disproved, dismissed or withdrawn).  

Reputational harm or poor investment performance may cause us to lose current clients and we may be unable to 
continue to attract new clients or develop new business. If we fail to address, or appear to fail to address, successfully 
and promptly the underlying causes of any reputational harm or poor investment performance, we may be unsuccessful 
in repairing any existing harm to its reputation or performance, and the Group’s future business prospects would likely 
be affected. 

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In addition, international trading markets, particularly in some emerging market countries, are often smaller, less liquid, 

less regulated and significantly more volatile than those in the U.S. Local regulatory environments may vary widely in 

terms of scope, adequacy and sophistication. Moreover, regulators in non-U.S. jurisdictions could change their policies 

or laws in a manner that might restrict or otherwise impede our ability to distribute or authorize products or maintain our 

authorizations in their respective markets. Similarly, local distributors, and their policies and practices as well as 

financial viability, may also vary widely, or be inconsistent or less developed or mature than other more internationally 

focused distributors. As our business grows in non-U.S. markets, any ongoing and future business, political, economic or 

social unrest affecting these markets may have a negative impact on the long-term investment climate in these and other 

areas, and, as a result, our AUM and the revenue and income we generate from these markets may be negatively 

affected. 

Our reputation is critical to the success of our business. Harm to our reputation or poor investment performance of 

our products could reduce our AUM and affect sales, which could adversely affect our revenue and net income. 

We believe that our brand name is well-received both in the asset management industry and with our clients, reflecting 

the fact that our brand, like our business, is based in part on trust and confidence. If our reputation is harmed, existing 

clients may reduce their investments in, or withdraw entirely from, funds we manage, or funds may terminate or reduce 

AUM under their management agreements with us, which could reduce the amount of our AUM and cause us to suffer a 

corresponding loss in revenue and income. Our investment performance, along with achieving and maintaining superior 

distribution and client services, is also critical to the success of our business. Strong investment performance has 

historically stimulated sales of our investment products. Poor investment performance as compared to third-party 

benchmarks or competitive products has in the past, and could in the future, lead to a decrease in sales of investment 

products we manage and stimulate redemptions from existing products, generally lowering the overall level of our AUM 

and reducing our management fees, and may have an adverse effect on our revenue and net income. No assurance can be 

given that past or present investment performance in the investment products we manage is indicative of future 

performance.  

Our reputation could also be damaged by factors such as: 

● 

litigation; 

● 

regulatory action; 

● 

loss of key personnel; 

●  operational failures; 

● 

fraud, misconduct or mismanagement, theft, loss or misuse of client data by our personnel or third parties; 

● 

failure to manage conflicts of interest or satisfy fiduciary responsibilities; and  

●  negative publicity or press speculation (whether or not any such allegations or claims are valid or ultimately 

disproved, dismissed or withdrawn).  

Reputational harm or poor investment performance may cause us to lose current clients and we may be unable to 

continue to attract new clients or develop new business. If we fail to address, or appear to fail to address, successfully 

and promptly the underlying causes of any reputational harm or poor investment performance, we may be unsuccessful 

in repairing any existing harm to its reputation or performance, and the Group’s future business prospects would likely 

be affected. 

The carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets on our balance sheet could become impaired, which would 
adversely affect our results of operations. 

At December 31, 2019, our goodwill and intangible assets totaled $4,592.9 million. The value of these assets may not be 
realized for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, significant redemptions, loss of clients, damage to brand 
name and unfavorable economic conditions. We have recorded goodwill and intangible asset impairments in the past and 
could incur similar charges in the future. Under accounting pronouncements generally accepted in the United States of 
America (“U.S. GAAP”), goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but are tested for 
impairment annually or more often if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment loss may have been 
incurred. Other intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives 
and reviewed for impairment whenever there is an indication of impairment. Should such reviews indicate impairment, a 
reduction of the carrying value of the intangible asset could occur, resulting in a charge that may, in turn, adversely 
affect our AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

Our business depends on investment management agreements that are subject to termination, non-renewal or 
reductions in fees. 

We derive revenue from investment management agreements with investment funds, institutional investors and other 
investors. With respect to investment management agreements with U.S. mutual funds, these agreements may be 
terminated by either party with notice, or in the event of an “assignment” (as defined in the Investment Company Act) 
and must be approved and renewed annually by the independent members of each fund’s board of directors or trustees or 
its shareholders, as required by law. In addition, the board of directors or trustees of certain investment funds and 
institutional and other investors generally may terminate their investment management agreements upon written notice 
for any reason and without penalty. U.S. mutual funds, investment funds or other investors may choose to exercise such 
termination rights at any time. In addition, the annual review of U.S. mutual funds investment management agreements, 
as required by law, could result in a reduction in our advisory fee revenues. The termination of or failure to renew one or 
more of these agreements could have a material adverse effect on our AUM, results of operations and financial 
condition.  

Our expenses are subject to fluctuations that could materially affect our operating results.  

Our results of operations are dependent on our level of expenses, which can vary significantly for many reasons, 
including:   

● 

changes in the level and scope of our operating expenses in response to market conditions or regulations; 

●  variations in the level of total compensation expense due to, among other things, changes in bonuses, stock-

based awards, changes in employee benefit costs due to regulatory or plan design changes, changes in our 
employee count and mix, competitive factors, market performance and inflation; 

● 

expenses incurred to support distribution of our investment strategies and services; 

● 

expenses incurred to develop new strategies and services; 

● 

expenses incurred to enhance our technology, compliance and other infrastructure; 

● 

impairments of intangible assets or goodwill; and 

● 

the impact of inflation.  

Increases in the level of our expenses, or our inability to reduce the level of expenses when necessary, could materially 
affect our operating results. 

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Failure to properly address conflicts of interest could harm our reputation, business and results of operations. 

As part of our business we are required to continuously manage actual and potential conflicts of interest, including 
situations where our services to a particular client conflict, or are perceived to conflict, with the interests of another 
client or those of JHG or our employees. The willingness of clients to enter into transactions in which such a conflict 
might arise may be affected if we fail, or appear to fail, to deal appropriately with conflicts of interest. In addition, 
failure to appropriately manage potential or perceived conflicts or the crystallization of a conflict of interest could give 
rise to litigation or regulatory enforcement actions. 

Operational and Technology Risks 

We could be subject to losses and reputational harm if we, or our agents, fail to properly safeguard sensitive and 
confidential information or as a result of cyberattacks. 

We depend on the continued effectiveness of our information and cybersecurity policies, procedures and capabilities to 
protect our computer and telecommunications systems and the data that resides in or is transmitted through such 
systems. 

As part of our normal operations, we maintain and transmit confidential information about our clients and employees as 
well as proprietary information relating to our business operations. We maintain a system of internal controls designed to 
provide reasonable assurance that fraudulent activity, including misappropriation of assets, fraudulent financial reporting 
and unauthorized access to sensitive or confidential data, is either prevented or detected on a timely basis. Nevertheless, 
all technology systems remain vulnerable to unauthorized access and may be corrupted by cyberattacks, computer 
viruses or other malicious software code, the nature of which threats are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly 
sophisticated. In addition, authorized persons could inadvertently or intentionally release confidential or proprietary 
information. Although we take precautions to password protect and encrypt our mobile electronic hardware, if such 
hardware is stolen, misplaced or left unattended, we may become vulnerable to hacking or other unauthorized use, 
creating a possible security risk. Any breach or other failure of our technology systems, including those of third parties 
with which we do business, or any failure to timely and effectively identify and respond to a breach or failure, could 
result in the loss of valuable information, liability for stolen assets or information, remediation costs to repair damage 
caused by the incident, additional security costs to mitigate against future incidents and litigation costs resulting from the 
incident. Our use of mobile and cloud technologies could heighten these and other operational risks, and any failure by 
mobile technology and cloud service providers to adequately safeguard their systems to prevent cyberattacks could 
disrupt our operations and result in misappropriation, corruption or loss of confidential or proprietary information. 
Moreover, loss of confidential customer identification information could harm our reputation, result in the termination of 
contracts by our existing customers and subject us to liability under laws that protect confidential personal data, resulting 
in increased costs or loss of revenue.   

The increasing prevalence and sophistication of cyberattacks generally and the heightened profile of JHG as a result of 
our increased scale and breadth of our global activities may result in an increase in the volume and sophistication of 
cyberattacks on us specifically. This may increase the investment required to minimize the risk of harm to our business 
and potentially increase the risk that, despite such investment, we will be a victim of a successful cyberattack. Recent 
well-publicized security breaches at other companies have exposed failings by companies to keep pace with the threats 
posed by cyberattackers and have led to increased government and regulatory scrutiny of the measures taken by 
companies to protect against cyberattacks. This may result in future heightened cyber-security requirements, including 
additional regulatory expectations for oversight of vendors and service providers, which could lead to increased costs or 
fines or public censure, which could lead to a damaged reputation and loss of customers (and a decrease in AUM, lower 
revenue and reduced net income) as a result. 

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Table of Contents Failure to properly address conflicts of interest could harm our reputation, business and results of operations. 

As part of our business we are required to continuously manage actual and potential conflicts of interest, including 

situations where our services to a particular client conflict, or are perceived to conflict, with the interests of another 

client or those of JHG or our employees. The willingness of clients to enter into transactions in which such a conflict 

might arise may be affected if we fail, or appear to fail, to deal appropriately with conflicts of interest. In addition, 

failure to appropriately manage potential or perceived conflicts or the crystallization of a conflict of interest could give 

rise to litigation or regulatory enforcement actions. 

Operational and Technology Risks 

We could be subject to losses and reputational harm if we, or our agents, fail to properly safeguard sensitive and 

confidential information or as a result of cyberattacks. 

We depend on the continued effectiveness of our information and cybersecurity policies, procedures and capabilities to 

protect our computer and telecommunications systems and the data that resides in or is transmitted through such 

systems. 

As part of our normal operations, we maintain and transmit confidential information about our clients and employees as 

well as proprietary information relating to our business operations. We maintain a system of internal controls designed to 

provide reasonable assurance that fraudulent activity, including misappropriation of assets, fraudulent financial reporting 

and unauthorized access to sensitive or confidential data, is either prevented or detected on a timely basis. Nevertheless, 

all technology systems remain vulnerable to unauthorized access and may be corrupted by cyberattacks, computer 

viruses or other malicious software code, the nature of which threats are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly 

sophisticated. In addition, authorized persons could inadvertently or intentionally release confidential or proprietary 

information. Although we take precautions to password protect and encrypt our mobile electronic hardware, if such 

hardware is stolen, misplaced or left unattended, we may become vulnerable to hacking or other unauthorized use, 

creating a possible security risk. Any breach or other failure of our technology systems, including those of third parties 

with which we do business, or any failure to timely and effectively identify and respond to a breach or failure, could 

result in the loss of valuable information, liability for stolen assets or information, remediation costs to repair damage 

caused by the incident, additional security costs to mitigate against future incidents and litigation costs resulting from the 

incident. Our use of mobile and cloud technologies could heighten these and other operational risks, and any failure by 

mobile technology and cloud service providers to adequately safeguard their systems to prevent cyberattacks could 

disrupt our operations and result in misappropriation, corruption or loss of confidential or proprietary information. 

Moreover, loss of confidential customer identification information could harm our reputation, result in the termination of 

contracts by our existing customers and subject us to liability under laws that protect confidential personal data, resulting 

in increased costs or loss of revenue.   

The increasing prevalence and sophistication of cyberattacks generally and the heightened profile of JHG as a result of 

our increased scale and breadth of our global activities may result in an increase in the volume and sophistication of 

cyberattacks on us specifically. This may increase the investment required to minimize the risk of harm to our business 

and potentially increase the risk that, despite such investment, we will be a victim of a successful cyberattack. Recent 

well-publicized security breaches at other companies have exposed failings by companies to keep pace with the threats 

posed by cyberattackers and have led to increased government and regulatory scrutiny of the measures taken by 

companies to protect against cyberattacks. This may result in future heightened cyber-security requirements, including 

additional regulatory expectations for oversight of vendors and service providers, which could lead to increased costs or 

fines or public censure, which could lead to a damaged reputation and loss of customers (and a decrease in AUM, lower 

revenue and reduced net income) as a result. 

Due to our interconnectivity with third-party vendors, advisors, central agents, exchanges, clearing organizations and 
other financial institutions, we may be adversely affected if any of them are subject to a successful cyberattack or other 
information security event, including those arising from the use of mobile technology or a third-party cloud 
environment. Certain software applications that we use in our business are licensed by, and supported, upgraded and 
maintained by, third-party vendors. A suspension or termination of certain of these licenses or the related support, 
upgrades and maintenance could cause temporary system delays or interruption that could adversely impact our 
business. Also, such third-party applications may include confidential and proprietary data provided by vendors and by 
us. We may be subject to indemnification costs and liability to third parties if we breach any confidentiality obligations 
regarding vendor data, for losses related to the data, or if data we provide is deemed to infringe upon the rights of others.   

Finally, cybersecurity and data privacy have become high priorities for regulators, and many jurisdictions are enacting 
laws and regulations in these areas. For example, effective from May 2018, the EU significantly increased the potential 
penalties for noncompliance with requirements for the handling and maintenance of personal and sensitive data 
concerning customers and employees. Our failure to comply with these requirements could result in penalties of up to 
4% of our global revenues, adverse regulatory actions and/or harm to our reputation. While we strive to comply with all 
applicable laws and regulations, any failure by us to comply could result in regulatory investigations and penalties as 
well as negative publicity, which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial 
condition.    

Intech’s investment process is highly dependent on key employees and proprietary software. 

Intech uses a proprietary investment process (which relates to approximately 12% of our AUM as of December 31, 
2019), which is based on complex and proprietary mathematical models that seek to outperform various indices by 
capitalizing on the volatility in stock price movements while controlling trading costs and overall risk relative to the 
index. The maintenance of such models for current products and the development of new products are highly dependent 
on certain key Intech employees. If Intech is unable to retain key personnel or properly transition key personnel 
responsibilities to others, if the mathematical investment strategies developed by Intech fail to produce the intended 
results, or if errors occur in the development or implementation of Intech’s mathematical models, Intech may not be able 
to maintain its historical level of investment performance, which could adversely affect our AUM, results of operations 
and financial condition, and could also result in legal claims against us or regulatory investigations with respect to our 
operations. 

Failure to maintain adequate controls and risk management policies, the circumvention of controls and policies, or 
fraud, as well as failure to maintain adequate infrastructure or failures in operational or risk management processes 
and systems could have an adverse effect on our AUM, results of operation and financial condition. 

We have a comprehensive risk management process and continuously look to enhance the various controls, procedures, 
policies and systems we use to monitor and manage risks to our business. However, there can be no assurances that such 
controls, procedures, policies and systems will successfully identify and manage internal and external risks to our 
business. We are subject to the risk that our employees, contractors or other third parties may deliberately seek to 
circumvent established controls to commit fraud or act in ways that are inconsistent with our controls, policies and 
procedures. Any operational errors or negligence by our employees, or others acting on our behalf, or weaknesses in the 
internal controls over those processes could result in losses for us, and we may be required to compensate clients for 
losses suffered and/or regulatory fines. Persistent or repeated incidents involving conflicts of interest, circumvention of 
policies and controls, fraud or insider trading could have a materially adverse impact on our reputation and could lead to 
costly regulatory inquiries. 

Our business is also highly dependent on the integrity, security and reliability of our information technology systems and 
infrastructure. If any of our critical systems or infrastructure do not operate properly or are disabled, our ability to 
perform effective investment management on behalf of our clients could be impaired. In addition, if we fail to maintain 
an infrastructure commensurate with the size and scope of our business, our productivity and growth could be negatively 
affected, which could have an adverse impact on our AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

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Insurance may not be available on a cost-effective basis to protect us from potential liabilities. 

We face the inherent risk of liability related to litigation from clients and third-party vendors, actions taken by regulatory 
agencies, and costs and losses associated with cyber incidents. To help protect against these potential liabilities, we have 
purchased insurance in amounts, and against risks, that we consider appropriate, where such insurance is available at 
prices we deem reasonable. There can be no assurance, however, that a claim or claims will be covered by insurance or, 
if covered, will not exceed coverage limits, that an insurer will meet its obligations regarding coverage, or that insurance 
coverage will continue to be available on a cost-effective basis. Insurance costs are impacted by market conditions and 
the risk profile of the insured, and may increase significantly over relatively short periods. In addition, certain insurance 
coverage may not be available or may only be available at prohibitive cost. Renewals of insurance policies may expose 
us to additional costs through higher premiums or the assumption of higher deductibles or co-insurance liability. 

Our business may be vulnerable to failures of support systems and client service functions provided by third-party 
vendors. 

Our client service capabilities as well as our ability to obtain prompt and accurate securities pricing information and to 
process client transactions and reports are significantly dependent on communication and information systems and 
services provided by third-party vendors. The ability to consistently and reliably obtain securities pricing information, 
process client transactions and provide reports and other client services to the shareholders of funds and other investment 
products we manage are essential to our operations. Any delays, errors or inaccuracies in pricing information, processing 
client transactions or providing reports, and any other inadequacies in other client service functions could impact client 
relationships, result in financial losses and potentially give rise to regulatory actions and claims against us.  

We depend on third-party service providers and other key vendors for various fund administration, accounting, custody, 
risk analytics, market data, market indices and transfer agent roles, and other distribution and operational needs. If our 
third-party service providers or other key vendors fail to fulfill their obligations, experience service interruptions, cease 
providing their services on short notice or otherwise provide inadequate service, it could lead to operational and 
regulatory problems, including with respect to certain of our products, which could result in losses, enforcement actions, 
or reputational harm, and which could negatively impact our AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

Our inability to recover successfully, should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem, could 
cause material financial loss, regulatory actions, legal liability and/or reputational harm. 

Significant portions of our business operations and those of our critical third-party service providers are concentrated in 
a few geographic areas, including the UK, the U.S., Luxembourg and Australia. Should we, or any of our critical service 
providers, experience a significant local or regional disaster or other business continuity event, such as an earthquake, 
hurricane, tsunami, terrorist attack, epidemic or other natural or man-made disaster, our continued success will depend in 
part on the safety and availability of our personnel, our office facilities and the proper functioning of our technology, 
computer, telecommunications and other systems and operations that are critical to our business. We have developed 
various backup systems and contingency plans, but no assurance can be given that they will be adequate in all 
circumstances that could arise or that material interruptions and disruptions will not occur. In addition, we will rely to 
varying degrees on outside vendors for disaster recovery support, and no assurance can be given that these vendors will 
be able to perform in an adequate and timely manner. If we, or any of our critical service providers, are unable to 
respond adequately to such an event in a timely manner, we may be unable to continue our business operations, which 
could damage our reputation and lead to a loss of customers and have an adverse effect on our AUM, revenue and net 
income. 

Our ability to maintain our credit ratings, and to access the capital markets in a timely manner should we seek to do 
so, depends on a number of factors. 

Our access to the capital markets depends significantly on our credit ratings. In addition our credit facility borrowing 
rates are tied to our credit ratings. A reduction in our long-term credit ratings could increase our borrowing costs and 
could limit our access to the capital markets. Volatility in global financial and capital markets may also affect our ability 

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We face the inherent risk of liability related to litigation from clients and third-party vendors, actions taken by regulatory 

agencies, and costs and losses associated with cyber incidents. To help protect against these potential liabilities, we have 

purchased insurance in amounts, and against risks, that we consider appropriate, where such insurance is available at 

prices we deem reasonable. There can be no assurance, however, that a claim or claims will be covered by insurance or, 

if covered, will not exceed coverage limits, that an insurer will meet its obligations regarding coverage, or that insurance 

coverage will continue to be available on a cost-effective basis. Insurance costs are impacted by market conditions and 

the risk profile of the insured, and may increase significantly over relatively short periods. In addition, certain insurance 

coverage may not be available or may only be available at prohibitive cost. Renewals of insurance policies may expose 

us to additional costs through higher premiums or the assumption of higher deductibles or co-insurance liability. 

to access the capital markets should we seek to do so. If we are unable to access capital markets in a timely manner, our 
business could be adversely affected.  

Our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. 

Our indebtedness could limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, 
acquisitions, debt servicing requirements or other purposes. Debt servicing requirements may increase our vulnerability 
to adverse economic, market and industry conditions; limit our flexibility in planning for or reacting to changes in 
business operations or to the asset management industry overall; and place us at a disadvantage relative to competitors 
that have lower debt. Any or all of the above factors could adversely affect our AUM, results of operations and financial 
condition. 

Our business may be vulnerable to failures of support systems and client service functions provided by third-party 

Legal and Regulatory Risks 

vendors. 

Our client service capabilities as well as our ability to obtain prompt and accurate securities pricing information and to 

process client transactions and reports are significantly dependent on communication and information systems and 

services provided by third-party vendors. The ability to consistently and reliably obtain securities pricing information, 

process client transactions and provide reports and other client services to the shareholders of funds and other investment 

products we manage are essential to our operations. Any delays, errors or inaccuracies in pricing information, processing 

client transactions or providing reports, and any other inadequacies in other client service functions could impact client 

relationships, result in financial losses and potentially give rise to regulatory actions and claims against us.  

We depend on third-party service providers and other key vendors for various fund administration, accounting, custody, 

risk analytics, market data, market indices and transfer agent roles, and other distribution and operational needs. If our 

third-party service providers or other key vendors fail to fulfill their obligations, experience service interruptions, cease 

providing their services on short notice or otherwise provide inadequate service, it could lead to operational and 

regulatory problems, including with respect to certain of our products, which could result in losses, enforcement actions, 

or reputational harm, and which could negatively impact our AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

Our inability to recover successfully, should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem, could 

cause material financial loss, regulatory actions, legal liability and/or reputational harm. 

Significant portions of our business operations and those of our critical third-party service providers are concentrated in 

a few geographic areas, including the UK, the U.S., Luxembourg and Australia. Should we, or any of our critical service 

providers, experience a significant local or regional disaster or other business continuity event, such as an earthquake, 

hurricane, tsunami, terrorist attack, epidemic or other natural or man-made disaster, our continued success will depend in 

part on the safety and availability of our personnel, our office facilities and the proper functioning of our technology, 

computer, telecommunications and other systems and operations that are critical to our business. We have developed 

various backup systems and contingency plans, but no assurance can be given that they will be adequate in all 

circumstances that could arise or that material interruptions and disruptions will not occur. In addition, we will rely to 

varying degrees on outside vendors for disaster recovery support, and no assurance can be given that these vendors will 

be able to perform in an adequate and timely manner. If we, or any of our critical service providers, are unable to 

respond adequately to such an event in a timely manner, we may be unable to continue our business operations, which 

could damage our reputation and lead to a loss of customers and have an adverse effect on our AUM, revenue and net 

income. 

Our ability to maintain our credit ratings, and to access the capital markets in a timely manner should we seek to do 

so, depends on a number of factors. 

Our access to the capital markets depends significantly on our credit ratings. In addition our credit facility borrowing 

rates are tied to our credit ratings. A reduction in our long-term credit ratings could increase our borrowing costs and 

could limit our access to the capital markets. Volatility in global financial and capital markets may also affect our ability 

Regulatory and governmental examinations and/or investigations, litigation and the legal risks associated with our 
business could adversely impact our AUM, increase costs and negatively impact our profitability and/or our future 
financial results.  

From time to time, we receive and respond to regulatory and governmental requests for documents or other information, 
subpoenas, examinations and investigations in connection with our business activities. In addition, from time to time, we 
are named as a party in litigation. Even if claims made against us are without merit, litigation typically is an expensive 
process. Risks associated with legal liability often are difficult to assess or quantify and their existence and magnitude 
can remain unknown for significant periods of time. Among other things, such matters may result in fines, censure, legal 
damages, suspension of personnel, revocation of licenses and reputational damage, which may reduce our sales and 
increase redemptions. Eventual exposures from and expenses incurred relating to any examinations, investigations, 
litigation, and/or settlements could adversely impact our AUM, increase costs and/or negatively impact our profitability 
and financial results. Allegations, findings or judgments of wrongdoing by regulatory or governmental authorities or in 
litigation against us, or settlements with respect thereto, could affect our reputation, increase our costs of doing business 
and/or negatively impact our revenues, any of which could have a material negative impact on our financial results.  

We operate in an industry that is highly regulated in most countries, and any enforcement action or changes in the 
laws or regulations governing our business could adversely affect our AUM, results of operations or financial 
condition. 

Like all investment management firms, our activities are highly regulated in almost all countries in which we conduct 
business, including the U.S., the UK, Europe, Australia, Singapore and other international markets. A substantial portion 
of the products and services we provide are regulated by one or more of the following: 

● 

the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and the National Futures Association (“NFA”) in the U.S.;  

● 

the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) in the UK; 

● 

the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”); 

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the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”); and 

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the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (“CSSF”) in Luxembourg.  

In addition, subsidiaries operating in the EU are subject to various EU directives, which are implemented by member 
state national legislation, and regulations, which are directly applicable without further implementation. Our operations 
elsewhere in the world are regulated by similar regulatory organizations. 

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Table of Contents Table of Contents Laws and regulations applied at the international, national, state or provincial and local levels generally grant 
governmental agencies and industry self-regulatory authorities broad administrative discretion over our activities, 
including the power to limit or restrict our business activities; to conduct examinations, risk assessments, investigations 
and capital adequacy reviews; and to impose remedial programs to address perceived deficiencies. As a result of 
regulatory oversight, we could face requirements that negatively impact the way in which we conduct business, increase 
compliance costs, impose additional capital requirements and/or involve enforcement actions that could lead to sanctions 
up to and including the revocation of licenses to operate certain businesses, the suspension or expulsion from a particular 
jurisdiction or market of any of our business organizations or key personnel, or the imposition of fines and censures on 
us or our employees. Judgments or findings of wrongdoing by regulatory or governmental authorities, or in private 
litigation against us, could affect our reputation, increase our costs of doing business and/or negatively impact revenues, 
any of which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations or financial condition. 

The regulatory environment in which we operate changes frequently and has seen a significant increase in regulation in 
recent years. Various changes in laws and regulations have been enacted or otherwise developed in multiple jurisdictions 
globally in recent years, and various other proposals remain under consideration by legislators, regulators and other 
government officials and public policy commentators. Certain enacted provisions and other proposals are potentially far-
reaching and, depending upon their implementation, could increase the cost of offering mutual funds and other 
investment products and services and have material adverse effects on our business, results of operations or financial 
condition.  

Proposed Changes in the U.S. Regulatory Framework 

In the U.S., the government and other institutions have taken action, and may continue to take further action, in response 
to volatility in the global financial markets. For example, the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law in July 2010. Certain 
provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act have required us, and other provisions will or may require us, to change and or impose 
new limitations on the manner in which we conduct business. More generally, the Dodd-Frank Act has increased our 
regulatory burdens and related compliance costs. Rulemaking is still ongoing for the Dodd-Frank Act, and any further 
actions could include new rules and requirements that may be applicable to us, the effect of which could have additional 
adverse consequences to our business, results of operations or financial condition. The Trump administration has 
indicated a desire to repeal, revise or replace aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, but the timing and details on specific 
proposals are uncertain. 

Regulators also continue to examine different aspects of the asset management industry. For example, in December 
2014, the then-chairperson of the SEC announced a comprehensive agenda for regulatory change governing the U.S. 
asset management industry and directed SEC staff to develop a five-part series of new regulations addressing the topics 
of enhanced portfolio reporting, liquidity risk management, leverage and use of derivatives, adviser wind-up, and stress 
testing for funds and advisers. This resulted in new regulations regarding enhanced portfolio reporting (Investment 
Company Reporting Modernization Reforms) and liquidity risk management (Investment Company Liquidity Risk 
Management Rules). The SEC has proposed a new rule that would materially restrict the manner in which many 
investment companies use derivatives transactions (swaps, futures and forwards) and financial commitment transactions 
(reverse repurchase agreements, but not repurchase agreements), short sale borrowings or any other firm or standby 
financial commitment. In June 2019, the SEC adopted Regulation Best Interest (“Reg BI”), which establishes a “best 
interest” standard of conduct for broker-dealers and associated persons. Since then, states and other fiduciary rule 
initiatives and challenges have been raised. These new industry rules can be expected to add additional reporting, 
operational and compliance costs, and may affect the development of new products. It is unclear whether any of the 
former SEC chairperson’s other initiatives will result in any new rulemaking. 

The FSOC has the authority under the Dodd-Frank Act to review the activities of non-bank financial companies 
predominantly engaged in financial activities and designate those companies determined to be “systemically important” 
for supervision by the Federal Reserve. To date, the FSOC has not designated any asset management firms or funds as a 
systemically important financial institution. In the unlikely event that such designation was to occur, we would be 
subject to significantly increased levels of regulation, including, without limitation, a requirement to adopt heightened 
standards relating to capital, leverage, liquidity, risk management, credit exposure reporting and concentration limits, 
restrictions on acquisitions and annual stress tests by the Federal Reserve. 

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Table of Contents Laws and regulations applied at the international, national, state or provincial and local levels generally grant 

governmental agencies and industry self-regulatory authorities broad administrative discretion over our activities, 

including the power to limit or restrict our business activities; to conduct examinations, risk assessments, investigations 

and capital adequacy reviews; and to impose remedial programs to address perceived deficiencies. As a result of 

regulatory oversight, we could face requirements that negatively impact the way in which we conduct business, increase 

compliance costs, impose additional capital requirements and/or involve enforcement actions that could lead to sanctions 

up to and including the revocation of licenses to operate certain businesses, the suspension or expulsion from a particular 

jurisdiction or market of any of our business organizations or key personnel, or the imposition of fines and censures on 

us or our employees. Judgments or findings of wrongdoing by regulatory or governmental authorities, or in private 

litigation against us, could affect our reputation, increase our costs of doing business and/or negatively impact revenues, 

any of which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations or financial condition. 

The regulatory environment in which we operate changes frequently and has seen a significant increase in regulation in 

recent years. Various changes in laws and regulations have been enacted or otherwise developed in multiple jurisdictions 

globally in recent years, and various other proposals remain under consideration by legislators, regulators and other 

government officials and public policy commentators. Certain enacted provisions and other proposals are potentially far-

reaching and, depending upon their implementation, could increase the cost of offering mutual funds and other 

investment products and services and have material adverse effects on our business, results of operations or financial 

condition.  

Proposed Changes in the U.S. Regulatory Framework 

In the U.S., the government and other institutions have taken action, and may continue to take further action, in response 

to volatility in the global financial markets. For example, the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law in July 2010. Certain 

provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act have required us, and other provisions will or may require us, to change and or impose 

new limitations on the manner in which we conduct business. More generally, the Dodd-Frank Act has increased our 

regulatory burdens and related compliance costs. Rulemaking is still ongoing for the Dodd-Frank Act, and any further 

actions could include new rules and requirements that may be applicable to us, the effect of which could have additional 

adverse consequences to our business, results of operations or financial condition. The Trump administration has 

indicated a desire to repeal, revise or replace aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, but the timing and details on specific 

proposals are uncertain. 

Regulators also continue to examine different aspects of the asset management industry. For example, in December 

2014, the then-chairperson of the SEC announced a comprehensive agenda for regulatory change governing the U.S. 

asset management industry and directed SEC staff to develop a five-part series of new regulations addressing the topics 

of enhanced portfolio reporting, liquidity risk management, leverage and use of derivatives, adviser wind-up, and stress 

testing for funds and advisers. This resulted in new regulations regarding enhanced portfolio reporting (Investment 

Company Reporting Modernization Reforms) and liquidity risk management (Investment Company Liquidity Risk 

Management Rules). The SEC has proposed a new rule that would materially restrict the manner in which many 

investment companies use derivatives transactions (swaps, futures and forwards) and financial commitment transactions 

(reverse repurchase agreements, but not repurchase agreements), short sale borrowings or any other firm or standby 

financial commitment. In June 2019, the SEC adopted Regulation Best Interest (“Reg BI”), which establishes a “best 

interest” standard of conduct for broker-dealers and associated persons. Since then, states and other fiduciary rule 

initiatives and challenges have been raised. These new industry rules can be expected to add additional reporting, 

operational and compliance costs, and may affect the development of new products. It is unclear whether any of the 

former SEC chairperson’s other initiatives will result in any new rulemaking. 

The FSOC has the authority under the Dodd-Frank Act to review the activities of non-bank financial companies 

predominantly engaged in financial activities and designate those companies determined to be “systemically important” 

for supervision by the Federal Reserve. To date, the FSOC has not designated any asset management firms or funds as a 

systemically important financial institution. In the unlikely event that such designation was to occur, we would be 

subject to significantly increased levels of regulation, including, without limitation, a requirement to adopt heightened 

standards relating to capital, leverage, liquidity, risk management, credit exposure reporting and concentration limits, 

restrictions on acquisitions and annual stress tests by the Federal Reserve. 

The full extent of the impact on us of the Dodd-Frank Act or any other new laws, regulations or initiatives that may be 
proposed, and regulatory reform initiatives and enforcement agendas pursued by regulators such as the SEC and the 
DOL (which have separately expressed support for investor protection initiatives that may impact how and to whom 
certain investment products can be distributed in the U.S.), is impossible to determine. These changes have imposed, and 
may continue to impose, new compliance costs and/or capital requirements or impact us in other ways that could have a 
material adverse impact on our business, results of operations or financial condition. Moreover, certain legal or 
regulatory changes could require us to modify our strategies, businesses or operations, and these changes may result in 
the incurrence of other new constraints or costs, including the investment of significant management time and resources 
in order to satisfy new regulatory requirements or to compete in a changed business environment. 

Changes in the European Union Regulatory Framework 

The EU has promulgated or is considering various new or revised directives pertaining to financial services, including 
investment managers. Such directives are progressing at various stages and either has been or will be implemented by 
national legislation of member states. The MiFID II is an example of such regulation, which seeks to promote a single 
market for wholesale and retail transactions in financial instruments. MiFID II, which was effective on January 3, 2018, 
addresses the conduct of business rules for intermediaries providing investment services and the effective, efficient and 
safe operation of financial markets. Key elements of MiFID II in relation to investor protection measures include 
changes to the extent to which retrocessions may be paid and provisions regarding the use of trading commissions to 
fund research. Further such regulatory changes may have a direct impact on the revenue of our business should they 
result in operational changes and may increase operational or compliance costs. 

Various regulators have promulgated or are considering other new disclosure or suitability requirements pertaining to the 
distribution of investment funds and other investment products or services, including enhanced standards and 
requirements pertaining to disclosures made to retail investors at the point of sale. We do not believe implementation of 
these directives will fundamentally change the asset management industry or cause us to reconsider our fundamental 
strategy, but certain provisions may require us to change or impose new limitations on the manner in which we conduct 
business and may result in increased fee and margin pressure from clients. They also have increased regulatory burdens 
and compliance costs and will or may continue to do so. Certain provisions, such as MiFID II, may have unintended 
adverse consequences on the liquidity or structure of the financial markets. Similar regulations are being implemented or 
considered in other jurisdictions where we do business and could have similar effects. 

In addition, a new EU law provides that, effective June 2021, a revised prudential regime will be applicable to our EU 
subsidiaries that are investment firms for the purposes of MiFID II. In summary, such investment firms will be subject to 
a new prudential framework, replacing the requirements set out in the Capital Requirements Directives III (“CRD III”). 
“K-factors” will be used in the classification of investment firms and in the new capital requirements methodology for 
investment firms. K-factors are quantitative indicators intended to represent the risks that an investment firm can pose to 
customers, to market access or liquidity, and to the firm itself. Investment firms could be subject to revised regulatory 
capital, remuneration and governance standards. The European Commission also intends to use the new regime to 
tighten requirements relating to the supervision of firms with parent undertakings in third countries. The aim of the 
framework is to simplify the prudential classification of investment firms and establish a single harmonized approach to 
their prudential requirements. It also seeks to increase proportionality and risk-sensitivity, and reduce the complexity of 
the existing system. 

In April 2018, the FCA published a policy statement outlining its feedback and final rules relating to its Asset 
Management Market Study. The final rules and guidance cover a number of areas, including a requirements for 
managers of UK funds to (i) make an annual assessment of value (as part of their duty to act in the best interests of the 
investors in their funds), (ii) appoint a minimum of two independent directors to the boards of companies managing UK- 
domiciled funds and (iii) publish additional information regarding benchmarks and performance targets for such funds. 
The final rules and guidance have a staged implementation, which began in 2019 and will finish in 2020. The European 
Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) also adopted guidance regarding fund benchmarks in March 2019 which 
was inspired by that of the FCA and must be implemented along a similar timetable. 

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Table of Contents Table of Contents The full impact of potential legal and regulatory changes or possible enforcement proceedings on our business cannot be 
predicted. Such changes have imposed, and may continue to impose, new compliance costs and/or capital requirements, 
including costs related to information technology systems, or may impact us in other ways that could have an adverse 
impact on our results of operations or financial condition, including by placing further downward pressure on fees. 
Similarly, regulatory enforcement actions that impose significant penalties or compliance obligations or that result in 
significant reputational harm could have similar adverse effects on us. Moreover, certain legal or regulatory changes 
could require us to modify our strategies, business or operations, and could require us to invest significant management 
time and resources in order to satisfy new regulatory requirements or to compete in a changed business environment. In 
recent years, certain regulatory developments have also put additional pressure on our fee levels.  

We cannot predict the nature of future changes to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business, nor 
the extent of the impacts on our business of future proposals. However, any such changes are likely to increase the costs 
of compliance and the complexity of our operations. They may also result in changes to our product or service offerings. 
The changing regulatory landscape may also impact a number of our service providers and, to the extent such providers 
alter their services or increase their fees, it may impact our expenses or those of the products we offer. 

Regulators may impose increased capital requirements on us, which could negatively impact our ability to return 
capital or pay dividends to our shareholders and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. 

Regulators typically have broad discretion to impose increased regulatory capital requirements on the regulated entities 
within their jurisdiction. It is possible that the regulatory capital requirements that currently apply to our business could 
be increased. For example, there are EU proposals which, if introduced, would mean a revised prudential regime would 
be applicable to our EU subsidiaries that are investment firms for the purposes of MiFID II. The imposition of increased 
regulatory capital requirements could negatively impact our ability to return capital or pay dividends to shareholders, 
restrict our ability to make future acquisitions or, should we be required to raise additional capital, negatively impact our 
results of operations and financial condition. 

Failure to comply with client contractual requirements and/or investment guidelines could negatively impact our 
AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

Many of the investment management agreements under which we manage assets or provide services specify investment 
guidelines or requirements that we are required to observe. Laws and regulations also impose similar requirements for 
certain accounts. A failure to follow these guidelines or requirements could result in damage to our reputation or in 
clients seeking to recover losses, withdrawing their assets or terminating their contracts, any one of which could cause 
revenues and profitability to decline. In addition, breach of these investment guidelines or requirements could result in 
regulatory investigation, censure and/or fines.  

The exit of the UK from the European Union could adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial 
condition. 

On January 31, 2020, the UK left the EU, commonly referred to as “Brexit.” Under the terms of the Brexit withdrawal 
agreement between the UK and the EU, the UK has entered a transition period whereby it is no longer a member of the 
EU but will remain a member of the single market and customs union until December 31, 2020. The purpose of the 
transition period is to provide time for the UK and the EU to negotiate their future relationship. Arrangements for trade 
with the EU will remain essentially unchanged until the end of the transition period. EU law will continue to apply in the 
UK during the transition period and therefore passporting will continue, as will consumer rights and protections derived 
from EU law. At the end of the transition period, the UK’s relationship with the EU will be determined by the new 
agreements it will enter into on trade and other areas of co-operation. In the absence of the UK and the EU agreeing on a 
trade deal to begin when the transition period ends, or agreeing on an extension to the transition period, the UK will exit 
the transition period on December 31, 2020, trading on World Trade Organization terms with the EU. Other areas of co-
operation between the UK and the EU may also be affected if no deal is reached. 

We remain headquartered in the UK and conduct business in Europe through our subsidiaries and branches in the EU as 
well as conducting cross-border business into the EU from the UK. Depending on the final terms of the UK’s withdrawal 

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predicted. Such changes have imposed, and may continue to impose, new compliance costs and/or capital requirements, 

including costs related to information technology systems, or may impact us in other ways that could have an adverse 

impact on our results of operations or financial condition, including by placing further downward pressure on fees. 

Similarly, regulatory enforcement actions that impose significant penalties or compliance obligations or that result in 

significant reputational harm could have similar adverse effects on us. Moreover, certain legal or regulatory changes 

could require us to modify our strategies, business or operations, and could require us to invest significant management 

time and resources in order to satisfy new regulatory requirements or to compete in a changed business environment. In 

recent years, certain regulatory developments have also put additional pressure on our fee levels.  

We cannot predict the nature of future changes to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business, nor 

the extent of the impacts on our business of future proposals. However, any such changes are likely to increase the costs 

of compliance and the complexity of our operations. They may also result in changes to our product or service offerings. 

The changing regulatory landscape may also impact a number of our service providers and, to the extent such providers 

alter their services or increase their fees, it may impact our expenses or those of the products we offer. 

Regulators may impose increased capital requirements on us, which could negatively impact our ability to return 

capital or pay dividends to our shareholders and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. 

Regulators typically have broad discretion to impose increased regulatory capital requirements on the regulated entities 

within their jurisdiction. It is possible that the regulatory capital requirements that currently apply to our business could 

be increased. For example, there are EU proposals which, if introduced, would mean a revised prudential regime would 

be applicable to our EU subsidiaries that are investment firms for the purposes of MiFID II. The imposition of increased 

regulatory capital requirements could negatively impact our ability to return capital or pay dividends to shareholders, 

restrict our ability to make future acquisitions or, should we be required to raise additional capital, negatively impact our 

results of operations and financial condition. 

Failure to comply with client contractual requirements and/or investment guidelines could negatively impact our 

AUM, results of operations and financial condition. 

Many of the investment management agreements under which we manage assets or provide services specify investment 

guidelines or requirements that we are required to observe. Laws and regulations also impose similar requirements for 

certain accounts. A failure to follow these guidelines or requirements could result in damage to our reputation or in 

clients seeking to recover losses, withdrawing their assets or terminating their contracts, any one of which could cause 

revenues and profitability to decline. In addition, breach of these investment guidelines or requirements could result in 

regulatory investigation, censure and/or fines.  

The exit of the UK from the European Union could adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial 

condition. 

On January 31, 2020, the UK left the EU, commonly referred to as “Brexit.” Under the terms of the Brexit withdrawal 

agreement between the UK and the EU, the UK has entered a transition period whereby it is no longer a member of the 

EU but will remain a member of the single market and customs union until December 31, 2020. The purpose of the 

transition period is to provide time for the UK and the EU to negotiate their future relationship. Arrangements for trade 

with the EU will remain essentially unchanged until the end of the transition period. EU law will continue to apply in the 

UK during the transition period and therefore passporting will continue, as will consumer rights and protections derived 

from EU law. At the end of the transition period, the UK’s relationship with the EU will be determined by the new 

agreements it will enter into on trade and other areas of co-operation. In the absence of the UK and the EU agreeing on a 

trade deal to begin when the transition period ends, or agreeing on an extension to the transition period, the UK will exit 

the transition period on December 31, 2020, trading on World Trade Organization terms with the EU. Other areas of co-

operation between the UK and the EU may also be affected if no deal is reached. 

We remain headquartered in the UK and conduct business in Europe through our subsidiaries and branches in the EU as 

well as conducting cross-border business into the EU from the UK. Depending on the final terms of the UK’s withdrawal 

from the EU, and despite steps we have already undertaken in preparation for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, we will 
face additional costs, including possibly additional taxation, and other challenges, including new impediments to 
conducting EU business and costs of restructuring and other changes to facilitate continuing European business 
activities. Should UK-based asset management firms lose their current level of access to the single EU market as a result 
of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, we may incur additional costs due to having to relocate additional activities to a 
location within the EU.  

A decline in trade between the UK and EU could affect the attractiveness of the UK as a global investment center and 
could have a detrimental impact on UK economic growth. Although we have a diverse international customer base, our 
results could be adversely affected by the market impacts of reduced UK economic growth and greater volatility in the 
pound sterling. There could also be changes to UK and EU immigration policies as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from 
the EU, which could lead to restrictions on the free movement of investment and support staff between the UK and the 
EU. 

Any of the foregoing factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial 
condition. 

We may not manage risks associated with the replacement of benchmark indices effectively. 

The withdrawal and replacement of widely used benchmark indices such as the London Interbank Offered Rate 
(“LIBOR”) with alternative benchmark rates introduces a number of risks for our business, our clients and the financial 
services industry more widely. These includes legal implementation risks, as extensive changes to documentation for 
new and existing clients and transactions may be required; financial risks, arising from any changes in the valuation of 
financial instruments linked to benchmark indices; pricing risks, as changes to benchmark indices could impact pricing 
mechanisms on some instruments; operational risks, due to the potential requirement to adapt information technology 
systems, trade reporting infrastructure and operational processes; and conduct risks, relating to communications with a 
potential impact on customers and engagement during the transition away from benchmark indices such as LIBOR. 

It is expected that a transition away from the widespread use of LIBOR to alternative benchmark rates will occur over 
the course of the next few years. The FCA, which regulates LIBOR, has announced that it has commitments from panel 
banks to continue to contribute to LIBOR through the end of 2021, but that the FCA will not use its powers to compel 
contributions beyond such date. Accordingly, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the publication of LIBOR 
beyond 2021. Accordingly, it is not currently possible to determine precisely whether, or to what extent, the withdrawal 
and replacement of LIBOR would affect us. However, the implementation of alternative benchmark rates to LIBOR may 
have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. 

We may be subject to claims of lack of suitability. 

If our clients suffer losses on funds or investment mandates we manage, they may seek compensation from us on the 
basis of allegations that these funds or mandates were not suitable for them or that the fund prospectuses or other 
marketing materials contained material errors or were misleading. Despite the controls relating to disclosure in fund 
prospectuses and marketing materials, it is possible that such action may be successful, which in turn could adversely 
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Any claim for lack of suitability could also result in a 
regulatory investigation, censure or fines, and may damage our reputation. 

As a foreign private issuer, we are not subject to certain U.S. securities law disclosure requirements that apply to 
domestic U.S. issuers, which may limit the information publicly available to our shareholders. 

As a foreign private issuer, we are not required to comply with all of the periodic disclosure and current reporting 
requirements of the Exchange Act and, therefore, there may be less publicly available information about us than if we 
were a U.S. domestic issuer. For example, we are not subject to the proxy rules in the U.S. and disclosure with respect to 
our annual meetings is governed by Jersey law and ASX requirements. In addition, our officers, directors and significant 
shareholders are exempt from the reporting and “short swing” profit recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange 

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directors and significant shareholders purchase or sell shares. 

Risks Related to Taxes 

Changes to tax laws could adversely affect us. 

The determination of our provision for income taxes requires judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and 
application of complex tax laws. Our provision for income taxes reflects a combination of income earned and taxed in 
the various U.S. federal and state, UK and other jurisdictions. Jurisdictional tax law changes, increases or decreases in 
permanent differences between book and tax items, accruals or adjustments of accruals for unrecognized tax benefits or 
valuation allowances, and any changes in our mix of earnings from these taxing jurisdictions affect the overall effective 
tax rate and the amount of tax payable by us. 

Our tax affairs will, in the ordinary course of business, be reviewed by tax authorities, which may disagree with certain 
positions that we have taken or will take in the future and assess additional taxes. We regularly assess the likely 
outcomes of such tax inquiries, investigations or audits in order to determine the appropriateness of their respective tax 
provisions. However, there can be no assurance that we will accurately predict the outcomes of these inquiries, 
investigations or audits, and the actual outcomes of these inquiries, investigations or audits could have a material impact 
on our financial results. 

As a result of the Merger, the IRS may assert that we are to be treated as a domestic corporation or otherwise subject 
to certain adverse consequences for U.S. federal income tax purposes. 

Although we are a public limited company incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands, and tax resident in the UK, the U.S. 
Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) may assert that, as a result of the Merger, we should be treated as a U.S. 
corporation (and, therefore, a U.S. tax resident) for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to section 7874 of the U.S. 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 7874”). 

Section 7874 provides that if, following an acquisition of a U.S. corporation by a non-U.S. corporation, at least 80% of 
the acquiring non-U.S. corporation’s stock (by vote or value) is considered to be held by former shareholders of the U.S. 
corporation by reason of holding stock of such U.S. corporation (such percentage referred to as the “ownership 
percentage” and such test referred to as the “80% ownership test”), and the “expanded affiliated group,” which includes 
the acquiring non-U.S. corporation, does not have substantial business activities in the country in which the acquiring 
non-U.S. corporation is created or organized, then the non U.S. corporation would be treated as a U.S. corporation for 
U.S. federal income tax purposes even though it is a corporation created and organized outside the U.S. 

We do not believe that the 80% ownership test was satisfied as a result of the Merger. If the 80% ownership test were 
satisfied and, as a result, we were treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we could be liable 
for substantial additional U.S. federal income tax on our operations and income. Additionally, if we were treated as a 
U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, non-U.S. Shareholders would generally be subject to U.S. 
withholding tax on the gross amount of any dividends we pay to such shareholders. 

Section 7874 also provides that if, following an acquisition of a U.S. corporation by a non-U.S. corporation, the 
ownership percentage is equal to or greater than 60% but less than 80% (such test referred to as the “60% ownership 
test”), then the U.S. corporation and its affiliates could be prohibited from using their foreign tax credits or other U.S. 
federal tax attributes to offset the income or gain recognized by reason of the transfer of property to a non-U.S. related 
person or any income received or accrued by reason of a license of any property by such U.S. entity to a non-U.S.-
related person. Further, certain JCG stock compensation held directly or indirectly by management prior to the Merger 
would be subject to an excise tax at a rate equal to 15%. In addition, under U.S. Treasury temporary regulations, our 
ability to integrate certain non-U.S. operations or to access cash earned by non-U.S. subsidiaries may be limited. We do 
not believe that the 60% ownership test was satisfied as a result of the Merger. 

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directors and significant shareholders purchase or sell shares. 

Risks Related to Taxes 

Changes to tax laws could adversely affect us. 

The determination of our provision for income taxes requires judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and 

application of complex tax laws. Our provision for income taxes reflects a combination of income earned and taxed in 

the various U.S. federal and state, UK and other jurisdictions. Jurisdictional tax law changes, increases or decreases in 

permanent differences between book and tax items, accruals or adjustments of accruals for unrecognized tax benefits or 

valuation allowances, and any changes in our mix of earnings from these taxing jurisdictions affect the overall effective 

tax rate and the amount of tax payable by us. 

Our tax affairs will, in the ordinary course of business, be reviewed by tax authorities, which may disagree with certain 

positions that we have taken or will take in the future and assess additional taxes. We regularly assess the likely 

outcomes of such tax inquiries, investigations or audits in order to determine the appropriateness of their respective tax 

provisions. However, there can be no assurance that we will accurately predict the outcomes of these inquiries, 

investigations or audits, and the actual outcomes of these inquiries, investigations or audits could have a material impact 

on our financial results. 

As a result of the Merger, the IRS may assert that we are to be treated as a domestic corporation or otherwise subject 

to certain adverse consequences for U.S. federal income tax purposes. 

Although we are a public limited company incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands, and tax resident in the UK, the U.S. 

Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) may assert that, as a result of the Merger, we should be treated as a U.S. 

corporation (and, therefore, a U.S. tax resident) for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to section 7874 of the U.S. 

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 7874”). 

Section 7874 provides that if, following an acquisition of a U.S. corporation by a non-U.S. corporation, at least 80% of 

the acquiring non-U.S. corporation’s stock (by vote or value) is considered to be held by former shareholders of the U.S. 

corporation by reason of holding stock of such U.S. corporation (such percentage referred to as the “ownership 

percentage” and such test referred to as the “80% ownership test”), and the “expanded affiliated group,” which includes 

the acquiring non-U.S. corporation, does not have substantial business activities in the country in which the acquiring 

non-U.S. corporation is created or organized, then the non U.S. corporation would be treated as a U.S. corporation for 

U.S. federal income tax purposes even though it is a corporation created and organized outside the U.S. 

We do not believe that the 80% ownership test was satisfied as a result of the Merger. If the 80% ownership test were 

satisfied and, as a result, we were treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we could be liable 

for substantial additional U.S. federal income tax on our operations and income. Additionally, if we were treated as a 

U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, non-U.S. Shareholders would generally be subject to U.S. 

withholding tax on the gross amount of any dividends we pay to such shareholders. 

Section 7874 also provides that if, following an acquisition of a U.S. corporation by a non-U.S. corporation, the 

ownership percentage is equal to or greater than 60% but less than 80% (such test referred to as the “60% ownership 

test”), then the U.S. corporation and its affiliates could be prohibited from using their foreign tax credits or other U.S. 

federal tax attributes to offset the income or gain recognized by reason of the transfer of property to a non-U.S. related 

person or any income received or accrued by reason of a license of any property by such U.S. entity to a non-U.S.-

related person. Further, certain JCG stock compensation held directly or indirectly by management prior to the Merger 

would be subject to an excise tax at a rate equal to 15%. In addition, under U.S. Treasury temporary regulations, our 

ability to integrate certain non-U.S. operations or to access cash earned by non-U.S. subsidiaries may be limited. We do 

not believe that the 60% ownership test was satisfied as a result of the Merger. 

Because there is only limited guidance on the manner in which the ownership percentage is to be determined, there can 
be no assurance that the IRS will agree with the position that we are to be treated as a non-U.S. corporation or that we 
are not to be subject to the other adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences associated with satisfying the 60% 
ownership test. 

Jersey Company Risks 

Our ordinary shares, which we refer to as our common stock, are governed by the laws of Jersey, Channel Islands, 
which may not provide the level of legal certainty and transparency afforded by incorporation in a U.S. state. 

We are organized under the laws of Jersey, Channel Islands, a British crown dependency that is an island located off the 
coast of Normandy, France. Jersey is not a member of the EU. Jersey, Channel Islands, legislation regarding companies 
is largely based on English corporate law principles. However, there can be no assurance that the laws of Jersey, 
Channel Islands, will not change in the future or that it will serve to protect investors in a similar fashion afforded under 
corporate law principles in the U.S., which could adversely affect the rights of investors. 

U.S. shareholders may not be able to enforce civil liabilities against us. 

Certain of our directors and executive officers are not residents of the U.S. A substantial portion of the assets of such 
persons are located outside the U.S. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within 
the U.S. upon such persons. 

Judgments of U.S. courts may not be directly enforceable outside of the U.S., and the enforcement of judgments of U.S. 
courts outside of the U.S. may be subject to limitations. Investors may also have difficulties pursuing an original action 
brought in a court in a jurisdiction outside the U.S. for liabilities under the securities laws of the U.S. 

ITEM 1B.               UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 

None. 

ITEM 2.               PROPERTIES 

We have 30 offices across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Our corporate headquarters is located in 
London, where it occupies approximately 128,000 square feet on a long-term lease that expires in 2028. We also have 
significant operations in Denver, Colorado, occupying approximately 189,000 square feet of office space in two separate 
locations. The primary office building in Denver accounts for 81% of the total square feet of office space in Denver, and 
its lease expires in 2025. The remaining 27 offices total approximately 107,000 square feet and are all leased. In the 
opinion of management, the space and equipment we lease is adequate for existing operating needs. 

ITEM 3.               LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 

The information set forth in response to Item 103 of Regulation S-K under “Legal Proceedings” is incorporated by 
reference from Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 19 – Commitments and 
Contingencies: Litigation and Other Regulatory Matters.  

ITEM 4.               MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 

Not applicable. 

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ITEM 5.               MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER 
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

JHG Common Stock 

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and our CDIs are traded on the ASX 
(symbol: JHG). On December 31, 2019, there were approximately 42,663 holders of record of our common stock. 

The following graph illustrates the cumulative total shareholder return (rounded to the nearest whole dollar) of our 
common stock over the five-year period ending December 31, 2019, the last trading day of 2019, and compares it to the 
cumulative total return on the Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) 500 Index and the S&P Diversified Financials Index. The 
comparison assumes a $100 investment on December 31, 2014, in our common stock and in each of the foregoing 
indices, and assumes reinvestment of dividends, if any. This data is not intended to forecast future performance of our 
common stock. 

Common Stock Purchases 

At our 2018 Annual General Meeting, shareholders authorized us to make on-market purchases of up to 10% of our 
issued share capital, and this authorization was renewed at our 2019 Annual General Meeting. In March 2019, we 
commenced an on-market buyback program to repurchase up to $200 million of our common stock on the NYSE and 
CDIs on the ASX. We repurchased a total of 9,437,071 shares of our common stock and CDIs for $199.9 million during 
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ITEM 5.               MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER 

MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

JHG Common Stock 

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and our CDIs are traded on the ASX 

(symbol: JHG). On December 31, 2019, there were approximately 42,663 holders of record of our common stock. 

The following graph illustrates the cumulative total shareholder return (rounded to the nearest whole dollar) of our 

common stock over the five-year period ending December 31, 2019, the last trading day of 2019, and compares it to the 

cumulative total return on the Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) 500 Index and the S&P Diversified Financials Index. The 

comparison assumes a $100 investment on December 31, 2014, in our common stock and in each of the foregoing 

indices, and assumes reinvestment of dividends, if any. This data is not intended to forecast future performance of our 

common stock. 

On February 3, 2020, the Board approved a new on-market share buyback program to be commenced and announced on 
a date to be determined by us. We intend to spend up to $200 million to repurchase our common stock on the NYSE and 
CDIs on the ASX as part of this buyback program, which is expected to be completed no later than the date of our 2021 
Annual General Meeting. Purchases pursuant to the new buyback program after the date of our Annual General Meeting 
to be held on April 30, 2020, will be subject to our obtaining renewed shareholder authorization for on-market purchases 
at the 2020 Annual General Meeting. Further information regarding the proposed on-market buyback program will be 
announced immediately prior to its finalization and formal launch. 

In addition, during the first quarter of 2020, we intend to purchase shares on-market for the annual share grants 
associated with the 2019 variable compensation payable to our employees. These purchases are unrelated to the new 
Board-approved share buyback program discussed above. As a policy, we do not issue new shares to employees as part 
of our annual compensation practices. 

Some of our executives and employees receive rights over our common stock as part of their remuneration arrangements 
and employee entitlements. These entitlements are usually satisfied by the transfer of existing common stock acquired 
on-market. We purchased 1,630,669 shares at an average price of $23.33 in satisfaction of employee awards and 
entitlements during the year ended December 31, 2019.   

The following table presents our ordinary shares purchased on-market by month during 2019, in connection with the 
share buyback program and in satisfaction of employee awards and entitlements. 

Period 
January 
February 
March 
April 
May 
June 
July 
August 
September 
October 
November 
December 
Total 

     Total number of shares       Approximate U.S. dollar value 

Average 

  price paid per  

purchased as part of   
publicly announced 
programs 

Total 
number of 
shares 
purchased 

 30,777    $ 

 1,531,114   
 1,269,514   
 11,898   
 1,736,733   
 1,774,971   
 28,540   
 2,718,106   
 1,448,509   
 2,361   
 513,015   
 2,202   

    11,067,740    $ 

share 
 22.39    
 23.40    
 24.53    
 22.49    
 21.73    
 21.21    
 21.09    
 18.70    
 21.07    
 23.07    
 24.44    
 24.57    
 21.50    

of shares that may yet 
be purchased under the 

  programs (end of month, in millions) 
 — 
$ 200 
$ 169 
$ 169 
$ 131 
$ 94 
$ 94 
$ 43 
$ 13 
$ 13 
 — 
 — 

 —    
 —    
 1,258,443    
 —    
 1,734,183    
 1,772,866    
 —    
 2,715,114    
 1,445,545    
 —    
 510,920    
 —    
 9,437,071    

Common Stock Purchases 

At our 2018 Annual General Meeting, shareholders authorized us to make on-market purchases of up to 10% of our 

issued share capital, and this authorization was renewed at our 2019 Annual General Meeting. In March 2019, we 

commenced an on-market buyback program to repurchase up to $200 million of our common stock on the NYSE and 

CDIs on the ASX. We repurchased a total of 9,437,071 shares of our common stock and CDIs for $199.9 million during 

the year ended December 31, 2019. 

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ITEM 6.               SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 

The selected financial data below was derived from our consolidated financial statements and should be read in 
conjunction with Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations of JHG, and Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. Data presented for the years 
ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, are pre-merger and are not comparable with the results presented in 2017, 2018 or 
2019. Data presented for the year ended December 31, 2017, includes the impact of the Merger from May 30, 2017, 
through the end of the year. 

Year ended December 31,  
2015 
2017 
2019 
(dollars in millions, except per share data and operating data) 

2016 

2018 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income: 

Total revenues 
Operating expenses 
Operating income 

Operating margin 
Interest expense (1) 
Investment gains (losses), net (2) 
Other non-operating income (expenses), net 
Income tax benefit (provision) (3) 

Net income 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests (4) 

Net income attributable to JHG 

Earnings per share attributable to JHG common 
shareholders: 

 786.1    
 232.1    

  $  2,192.4   $  2,306.4   $  1,818.3   $  1,018.2  $  1,177.7 
 860.4 
 317.3 
  22.8%    26.9% 
 (20.1) 
 39.7 
 0.6 
 (6.1) 
 331.4 
 (1.6) 
  $   427.6   $   523.8   $   655.5   $   189.0  $   329.8 

   1,656.6  
 649.8  
    28.2%  
 (15.7)  
 (40.9)  
 68.6  
    (162.2)  
 499.6  
 24.2  

   1,651.5  
 540.9  
  24.7% 
 (15.1)  
 34.2  
 23.5  
    (137.8)  
 445.7  
 (18.1)  

   1,376.0  
 442.3  
  24.3%  
 (11.9)  
 18.0  
 (1.0)  
 211.0  
 658.4  
 (2.9)  

 (6.6)    
 (11.7)    
 (1.9)    
 (34.6)    
 177.3    
 11.7    

Diluted 

  $ 

 2.21   $ 

 2.61   $ 

 3.93   $ 

 1.66  $ 

 2.78 

Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding (in 
millions) 
Dividends declared and paid per share: 

GBP 
USD 

Consolidated balance sheet (as of December 31): 

Total assets 
Long-term debt (including current portion) 
Deferred income taxes, net 
Other non-current liabilities 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (5) 

Cash flow: 

 188.6  

 195.9  

 162.3  

   1,111.1     1,154.5 

 —  
 1.44   $ 

  $ 

 —  
 1.40   $ 

  £0.0915  

  £0.1040    £0.0950 
 — 
 —  $ 

 0.64   $ 

  $  7,621.7   $  6,911.9   $  7,272.7   $  2,433.4  $  2,835.2 
 —  $   220.9 
  $   316.2   $   319.1   $   379.2   $ 
 86.3 
 70.7  $ 
  $   729.1   $   729.9   $   752.6   $ 
 49.4 
 39.0  $ 
 99.6   $ 
  $   158.8   $ 
 82.9 
  $   677.9   $   136.1   $   190.3   $   158.0  $ 

 79.2   $ 

Cash flows provided by operating activities 

  $   463.2   $   670.8   $   444.1   $   235.1  $   388.9 

Operating data (in billions): 

Ending AUM 
Average AUM 

  $   374.8   $   328.5   $   370.8   $   124.7  $   135.6 
  $   357.1   $   367.7   $   262.1   $   129.4  $   127.7 

(1)  We repaid our 0.750% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Convertible Notes”) in July 2018, causing 
interest expense to decrease in 2019 compared to 2018. We repaid our 7.25% Senior Notes due 2016 (the “2016 
Senior Notes”) in March 2016, causing interest expense to decrease in 2016 compared to 2015. 

(2)  We sold our share in a joint venture in 2015, and an $18.9 million gain was recognized. 

(3)  Our income tax provision in 2015 was extraordinarily low primarily due to one-off tax benefits, which included a 
reduction in the UK tax rate, tax benefits arising from the exercise of stock-based compensation awards and the 
settlement of tax positions with the UK tax authorities. Our income tax provision in 2017 includes a one-time tax 
benefit of $340.7 million related to new U.S. tax legislation. 

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ITEM 6.               SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 

The selected financial data below was derived from our consolidated financial statements and should be read in 

conjunction with Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 

Operations of JHG, and Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. Data presented for the years 

ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, are pre-merger and are not comparable with the results presented in 2017, 2018 or 

2019. Data presented for the year ended December 31, 2017, includes the impact of the Merger from May 30, 2017, 

through the end of the year. 

Net income attributable to JHG 

  $   427.6   $   523.8   $   655.5   $   189.0  $   329.8 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income: 

Total revenues 

Operating expenses 

Operating income 

Operating margin 

Interest expense (1) 

Investment gains (losses), net (2) 

Other non-operating income (expenses), net 

Income tax benefit (provision) (3) 

Net income 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests (4) 

Earnings per share attributable to JHG common 

Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding (in 

Dividends declared and paid per share: 

shareholders: 

Diluted 

millions) 

GBP 

USD 

Total assets 

Consolidated balance sheet (as of December 31): 

Long-term debt (including current portion) 

Deferred income taxes, net 

Other non-current liabilities 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests (5) 

Cash flow: 

Operating data (in billions): 

Ending AUM 

Average AUM 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

2016 

2015 

(dollars in millions, except per share data and operating data) 

  $  2,192.4   $  2,306.4   $  1,818.3   $  1,018.2  $  1,177.7 

   1,651.5  

   1,656.6  

   1,376.0  

 540.9  

 649.8  

 442.3  

 786.1    

 232.1    

 860.4 

 317.3 

  24.7% 

    28.2%  

  24.3%  

  22.8%    26.9% 

 (15.1)  

 34.2  

 23.5  

 (15.7)  

 (40.9)  

 68.6  

    (137.8)  

    (162.2)  

 445.7  

 (18.1)  

 499.6  

 24.2  

 (11.9)  

 18.0  

 (1.0)  

 211.0  

 658.4  

 (2.9)  

 (6.6)    

 (20.1) 

 (11.7)    

 (1.9)    

 (34.6)    

 39.7 

 0.6 

 (6.1) 

 177.3    

 331.4 

 11.7    

 (1.6) 

  $ 

 2.21   $ 

 2.61   $ 

 3.93   $ 

 1.66  $ 

 2.78 

 188.6  

 195.9  

 162.3  

   1,111.1     1,154.5 

 —  

 —  

  £0.0915  

  £0.1040    £0.0950 

  $ 

 1.44   $ 

 1.40   $ 

 0.64   $ 

 —  $ 

 — 

  $  7,621.7   $  6,911.9   $  7,272.7   $  2,433.4  $  2,835.2 

  $   316.2   $   319.1   $   379.2   $ 

 —  $   220.9 

  $   729.1   $   729.9   $   752.6   $ 

  $   158.8   $ 

 79.2   $ 

 99.6   $ 

 70.7  $ 

 39.0  $ 

  $   677.9   $   136.1   $   190.3   $   158.0  $ 

 86.3 

 49.4 

 82.9 

  $   374.8   $   328.5   $   370.8   $   124.7  $   135.6 

  $   357.1   $   367.7   $   262.1   $   129.4  $   127.7 

Cash flows provided by operating activities 

  $   463.2   $   670.8   $   444.1   $   235.1  $   388.9 

(1)  We repaid our 0.750% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Convertible Notes”) in July 2018, causing 

interest expense to decrease in 2019 compared to 2018. We repaid our 7.25% Senior Notes due 2016 (the “2016 

Senior Notes”) in March 2016, causing interest expense to decrease in 2016 compared to 2015. 

(2)  We sold our share in a joint venture in 2015, and an $18.9 million gain was recognized. 

(3)  Our income tax provision in 2015 was extraordinarily low primarily due to one-off tax benefits, which included a 

reduction in the UK tax rate, tax benefits arising from the exercise of stock-based compensation awards and the 

settlement of tax positions with the UK tax authorities. Our income tax provision in 2017 includes a one-time tax 

benefit of $340.7 million related to new U.S. tax legislation. 

(4)  Our net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests primarily relate to our seeded investment products and 

will fluctuate based on the market value of the investments. 

(5)  Changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest are due to changes in ownership and the market value of seed capital 

investments.  

ITEM 7.    
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 

Business Overview 

We are an independent global asset manager, specializing in active investment across all major asset classes. We actively 
manage a broad range of investment products for institutional and retail investors across five capabilities: Equities, Fixed 
Income, Quantitative Equities, Multi-Asset and Alternatives. 

On May 30, 2017, JHG completed a merger of equals with JCG (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, JCG and its 
consolidated subsidiaries became subsidiaries of JHG. 

Segment Considerations 

We are a global asset manager and manage a range of investment products, operating across various product lines, 
distribution channels and geographic regions. However, information is reported to the chief operating decision-maker, 
the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), on an aggregated basis. Strategic and financial management decisions are 
determined centrally by the CEO and, on this basis, we operate as a single segment investment management business. 

Revenue 

Revenue primarily consists of management fees and performance fees. Management fees are generally based upon a 
percentage of the market value of our AUM and are calculated using either the daily, month-end or quarter-end average 
asset balance in accordance with contractual agreements. Accordingly, fluctuations in the financial markets have a direct 
effect on our operating results. Additionally, our AUM may outperform or underperform the financial markets and 
therefore may fluctuate in varying degrees from that of the general market. 

Performance fees are specified in certain fund and client contracts and are based on investment performance either on an 
absolute basis or compared to an established index over a specified period of time. This is often subject to a hurdle rate. 
Performance fees are recognized at the end of the contractual period (typically monthly, quarterly or annually) if the 
stated performance criteria are achieved. Certain fund and client contracts allow for negative performance fees where 
there is underperformance against the relevant index. 

2019 SUMMARY 

2019 Highlights 

● 

Investment performance strengthened during 2019, with 76% and 77% of our AUM outperforming benchmarks 
on a three- and five-year basis, respectively, as of December 31, 2019. 

●  AUM increased to $374.8 billion, up 14% from the year ended December 31, 2018, due to positive markets, 

partially offset by net outflows. 

●  2019 diluted earnings per share was $2.21, or $2.47 on an adjusted basis. Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial 

Measures section for information on adjusted non-GAAP figures. 

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shares of our common stock for $199.9 million.   

Financial Summary 

Results are reported on a U.S. GAAP basis. Adjusted non-GAAP figures are presented in the Non-GAAP Financial 
Measures section. 

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019, was $2,192.4 million, a decrease of $114.0 million, or (5%), from 
December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in management fees due to a decline in average 
AUM and lower management fee margins during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2018. 

Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019, were $1,651.5 million, a decrease of $5.1 million, or 
less than (1%), compared to operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease was due to 
numerous items discussed in Results of Operations. 

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2019, was $540.9 million, a decrease of $108.9 million, or (17%), 
compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. Our operating margin was 24.7% in 2019 compared to 28.2% in 2018.  

Net income attributable to JHG for the year ended December 31, 2019, was $427.6 million, a decrease of $96.2 million, 
or (18%), compared to the year ended December 31, 2018, due to the factors impacting revenue and operating expense 
discussed above. In addition, investment gains (losses), net moved favorably by $75.1 million in 2019 compared to 2018 
primarily due to fair value adjustments in relation to our seeded investment products and derivative instruments 
recognized in 2019. This was partially offset by a decline in other non-operating income (expense), net of $45.1 million 
due to fair value adjustments related to the Dai-ichi options and a gain on the sale of our back-office and middle-office 
functions in the U.S., both of which benefited other non-operating income (expenses), net during the year ended 
December 31, 2018. Also contributing to the decline in other non-operating income (expense), net was unfavorable 
foreign currency translation of $20.4 million. These decreases in other non-operating income (expenses), net were 
partially offset by a $20.0 million contingent consideration adjustment associated with Geneva Capital Management 
LLC (“Geneva”) due to an updated forecast recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019. 

Investment Performance of Assets Under Management 

The following table is a summary of our investment performance as of December 31, 2019: 

Percentage of AUM outperforming benchmark 
Equities 
Fixed Income 
Quantitative Equities 
Multi-Asset 
Alternatives 
Total Group 

Assets Under Management 

      1 year 

      3 years 

5 years 

 67 %   
 82 %   
 37 %   
 91 %   
 94 %   
 69 %   

 76 %   
 84 %   
 40 %   
 91 %   
 99 %   
 76 %   

 80 % 
 92 % 
 16 % 
 93 % 
 100 % 
 77 % 

Our AUM as of December 31, 2019, was $374.8 billion, an increase of $46.3 billion, or 14%, from December 31, 2018, 
driven primarily by favorable markets of $71.7 billion, partially offset by net redemptions of $27.4 billion. 

Our non-U.S. dollar (“USD”) AUM is primarily denominated in Great British pounds (“GBP”), euros (“EUR”) and 
Australian dollars (“AUD”). During the year ended December 31, 2019, the USD weakened against the GBP and 
strengthened against the EUR and the AUD, resulting in a $2.0 billion increase to AUM. As of December 31, 2019, 
approximately 31% of our AUM was non-USD-denominated, resulting in a net favorable currency effect, particularly in 
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Measures section. 

December 31, 2018. 

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019, was $2,192.4 million, a decrease of $114.0 million, or (5%), from 

December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in management fees due to a decline in average 

AUM and lower management fee margins during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year ended 

Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019, were $1,651.5 million, a decrease of $5.1 million, or 

less than (1%), compared to operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease was due to 

numerous items discussed in Results of Operations. 

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2019, was $540.9 million, a decrease of $108.9 million, or (17%), 

compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. Our operating margin was 24.7% in 2019 compared to 28.2% in 2018.  

Net income attributable to JHG for the year ended December 31, 2019, was $427.6 million, a decrease of $96.2 million, 

or (18%), compared to the year ended December 31, 2018, due to the factors impacting revenue and operating expense 

discussed above. In addition, investment gains (losses), net moved favorably by $75.1 million in 2019 compared to 2018 

primarily due to fair value adjustments in relation to our seeded investment products and derivative instruments 

recognized in 2019. This was partially offset by a decline in other non-operating income (expense), net of $45.1 million 

due to fair value adjustments related to the Dai-ichi options and a gain on the sale of our back-office and middle-office 

functions in the U.S., both of which benefited other non-operating income (expenses), net during the year ended 

December 31, 2018. Also contributing to the decline in other non-operating income (expense), net was unfavorable 

foreign currency translation of $20.4 million. These decreases in other non-operating income (expenses), net were 

partially offset by a $20.0 million contingent consideration adjustment associated with Geneva Capital Management 

LLC (“Geneva”) due to an updated forecast recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019. 

Investment Performance of Assets Under Management 

The following table is a summary of our investment performance as of December 31, 2019: 

Percentage of AUM outperforming benchmark 

      1 year 

      3 years 

5 years 

Equities 

Fixed Income 

Quantitative Equities 

Multi-Asset 

Alternatives 

Total Group 

Assets Under Management 

 67 %   

 82 %   

 37 %   

 91 %   

 94 %   

 69 %   

 76 %   

 84 %   

 40 %   

 91 %   

 99 %   

 76 %   

 80 % 

 92 % 

 16 % 

 93 % 

 100 % 

 77 % 

Our AUM as of December 31, 2019, was $374.8 billion, an increase of $46.3 billion, or 14%, from December 31, 2018, 

driven primarily by favorable markets of $71.7 billion, partially offset by net redemptions of $27.4 billion. 

Our non-U.S. dollar (“USD”) AUM is primarily denominated in Great British pounds (“GBP”), euros (“EUR”) and 

Australian dollars (“AUD”). During the year ended December 31, 2019, the USD weakened against the GBP and 

strengthened against the EUR and the AUD, resulting in a $2.0 billion increase to AUM. As of December 31, 2019, 

approximately 31% of our AUM was non-USD-denominated, resulting in a net favorable currency effect, particularly in 

products exposed to GBP. 

●  During the year ended December 31, 2019, we completed the share buyback program and acquired 9.4 million 

shares of our common stock for $199.9 million.   

VelocityShares ETNs and certain index products are not included within AUM as we are not the named adviser or 
subadviser to ETNs or index products. VelocityShares ETN assets totaled $3.1 billion and $2.2 billion as of 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. VelocityShares index product assets not included within AUM totaled $3.0 
billion and $1.7 billion as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

Results are reported on a U.S. GAAP basis. Adjusted non-GAAP figures are presented in the Non-GAAP Financial 

Our AUM and flows by capability for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, were as follows (in billions): 

     Closing AUM       
  December 31,  
2018 

  Net sales 
  Redemptions(1)  (redemptions)   Markets   

Sales 

FX(2) 

  Reclassification  

2019 

     Closing AUM 
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By capability 

  $ 

Equities 
Fixed Income   
Quantitative 
Equities 
Multi-Asset 
Alternatives 

Total 

  $ 

 167.6   $   29.2   $ 
 72.4  

 22.1  

 (41.4)  $ 
 (26.0)    

 (12.2)   $   47.8   $ 
 (3.9)  

 5.4  

 0.8   $ 
 0.9  

 —   $ 
 —  

 204.0 
 74.8 

 44.3  
 30.2  
 14.0  
 328.5   $   65.2   $ 

 1.5  
 9.4  
 3.0  

 (12.3)    
 (6.3)    
 (6.6)    
 (92.6)  $ 

 (10.8)  
 3.1  
 (3.6)  
 (27.4)   $   71.7   $ 

 11.6  
 6.4  
 0.5  

 0.1  
 0.1  
 0.1  
 2.0   $ 

 —  
 —  
 —  
 —   $ 

 45.2 
 39.8 
 11.0 
 374.8 

     Closing AUM       
  December 31,  
2017 

      Sales 

  Net sales 

     Closing AUM 
  December 31,  

     Redemptions(1)      (redemptions)       Markets       FX(2) 

     Reclassification      

2018 

By capability 

  $ 

Equities 
Fixed Income   
Quantitative 
Equities 
Multi-Asset 
Alternatives 

Total 

  $ 

 189.7   $   33.8   $ 
 80.1  

 21.0  

 (43.9)   $ 
 (24.8)  

 (10.1)   $  (10.4)   $ 
 (3.8)  

 (0.8)  

 (3.3)   $ 
 (3.6)  

 1.7   $ 
 0.5  

 167.6 
 72.4 

 49.9  
 31.6  
 19.5  
 370.8   $   71.1   $ 

 3.7  
 7.6  
 5.0  

 (5.3)  
 (5.8)  
 (9.4)  
 (89.2) 

 $ 

 (1.6)  
 1.8  
 (4.4)  
 (18.1)   $  (15.7)   $ 

 (3.8)  
 (0.5)  
 (0.2)  

 (0.2)  
 (0.5)  
 (0.9)  
 (8.5)   $ 

 —  
 (2.2)  
 —  
 —   $ 

 44.3 
 30.2 
 14.0 
 328.5 

  Closing AUM       
Dec. 31,  
2016 (3) 

      Sales 

     Redemptions(1)      (redemptions)       Markets        FX(2) 

      disposals 

  Net sales 

  Acquisitions &   

Dec. 31,  
2017 

     Closing AUM 

By capability 

  $ 

Equities 
Fixed Income   
Quantitative 
Equities 
Multi-Asset 
Alternatives 

Total 

  $ 

 63.6   $   32.6   $ 
 34.7  

 17.2  

 (32.6)   $ 
 (15.7)  

 —   $   21.2   $ 
 1.5  

 1.5  

 5.2   $ 
 3.8  

 99.7   $ 
 38.6  

 189.7 
 80.1 

 —  
 9.0  
 17.4  
 124.7   $   61.9   $ 

 1.6  
 2.8  
 7.7  

 (5.2)  
 (3.8)  
 (7.6)  
 (64.9)   $ 

 5.4  
 (3.6)  
 2.7  
 (1.0)  
 0.1  
 0.9  
 (3.0)   $   31.7   $   11.6   $ 

 0.1  
 0.9  
 1.6  

 48.0  
 20.0  
 (0.5)  
 205.8   $ 

 49.9 
 31.6 
 19.5 
 370.8 

(1)  Redemptions include the impact of client transfers, which could cause a positive balance on occasion. 

(2)  FX reflects movements in AUM resulting from changes in foreign currency rates as non-USD denominated AUM is 

translated into USD. 

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The following table presents our closing AUM, split by client type and client location, as of December 31, 2019 (in 
billions): 

By client type 
Intermediary 
Institutional 
Self-directed 

Total 

By client location 
North America 
EMEA & LatAm 
Asia-Pacific 

Total 

      Closing AUM 
  December 31, 2019 
 172.7 
  $ 
 132.1 
 70.0 
 374.8 

  $ 

      Closing AUM 
  December 31, 2019 
 208.8 
  $ 
 111.6 
 54.4 
 374.8 

  $ 

Valuation of Assets Under Management 

The fair value of our AUM is based on the value of the underlying cash and investment securities of our funds, trusts and 
segregated mandates. A significant proportion of these securities is listed or quoted on a recognized securities exchange 
or market and is regularly traded thereon; these investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted market prices. Other 
investments, including over the counter derivative contracts (which are dealt in or through a clearing firm, exchanges or 
financial institutions) will be valued by reference to the most recent official settlement price quoted by the appointed 
market vendor, and in the event no price is available from this source, a broker quotation may be used. Physical property 
held is valued monthly by a specialist independent appraiser. 

When a readily ascertainable market value does not exist for an investment, the fair value is calculated using a variety of 
methodologies, including the expected cash flows of its underlying net asset base, taking into account applicable 
discount rates and other factors; comparable securities or relevant indices; recent financing rounds; revenue multiples; or 
a combination thereof. Judgment is used to ascertain if a formerly active market has become inactive and to determine 
fair values when markets have become inactive. The Fair Value Pricing Committee is responsible for determining or 
approving these unquoted prices, which are reported to those charged with governance of the funds and trusts. For funds 
that invest in markets that are closed at their valuation point, an assessment is made daily to determine whether a fair 
value pricing adjustment is required to the fund’s valuation. This may be due to significant market movements in other 
correlated open markets, scheduled market closures or unscheduled market closures as a result of natural disaster or 
government intervention. 

Third-party administrators hold a key role in the collection and validation of prices used in the valuation of the 
securities. Daily price validation is completed using techniques such as day-on-day tolerance movements, invariant 
prices, excessive movement checks and intra-vendor tolerance checks. Our data management team performs oversight of 
this process and completes annual due diligence on the processes of third parties. 

In other cases, we and the sub-administrators perform a number of procedures to validate the pricing received from third-
party providers. For actively traded equity and fixed income securities, prices are received daily from both a primary and 
secondary vendor. Prices from the primary and secondary vendors are compared to identify any discrepancies. In the 
event of a discrepancy, a price challenge may be issued to both vendors. Securities with significant day-to-day price 
changes require additional research, which may include a review of all news pertaining to the issue and issuer, and any 
corporate actions. All fixed income prices are reviewed by our fixed income trading desk to incorporate market activity 
information available to our traders. In the event the traders have received price indications from market makers for a 
particular issue, this information is transmitted to the pricing vendors. 

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billions): 

By client type 

Intermediary 

Institutional 

Self-directed 

Total 

By client location 

North America 

EMEA & LatAm 

Asia-Pacific 

Total 

      Closing AUM 

  December 31, 2019 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

 172.7 

 132.1 

 70.0 

 374.8 

 208.8 

 111.6 

 54.4 

 374.8 

      Closing AUM 

  December 31, 2019 

Valuation of Assets Under Management 

The fair value of our AUM is based on the value of the underlying cash and investment securities of our funds, trusts and 

segregated mandates. A significant proportion of these securities is listed or quoted on a recognized securities exchange 

or market and is regularly traded thereon; these investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted market prices. Other 

investments, including over the counter derivative contracts (which are dealt in or through a clearing firm, exchanges or 

financial institutions) will be valued by reference to the most recent official settlement price quoted by the appointed 

market vendor, and in the event no price is available from this source, a broker quotation may be used. Physical property 

held is valued monthly by a specialist independent appraiser. 

When a readily ascertainable market value does not exist for an investment, the fair value is calculated using a variety of 

methodologies, including the expected cash flows of its underlying net asset base, taking into account applicable 

discount rates and other factors; comparable securities or relevant indices; recent financing rounds; revenue multiples; or 

a combination thereof. Judgment is used to ascertain if a formerly active market has become inactive and to determine 

fair values when markets have become inactive. The Fair Value Pricing Committee is responsible for determining or 

approving these unquoted prices, which are reported to those charged with governance of the funds and trusts. For funds 

that invest in markets that are closed at their valuation point, an assessment is made daily to determine whether a fair 

value pricing adjustment is required to the fund’s valuation. This may be due to significant market movements in other 

correlated open markets, scheduled market closures or unscheduled market closures as a result of natural disaster or 

government intervention. 

Third-party administrators hold a key role in the collection and validation of prices used in the valuation of the 

securities. Daily price validation is completed using techniques such as day-on-day tolerance movements, invariant 

prices, excessive movement checks and intra-vendor tolerance checks. Our data management team performs oversight of 

this process and completes annual due diligence on the processes of third parties. 

In other cases, we and the sub-administrators perform a number of procedures to validate the pricing received from third-

party providers. For actively traded equity and fixed income securities, prices are received daily from both a primary and 

secondary vendor. Prices from the primary and secondary vendors are compared to identify any discrepancies. In the 

event of a discrepancy, a price challenge may be issued to both vendors. Securities with significant day-to-day price 

changes require additional research, which may include a review of all news pertaining to the issue and issuer, and any 

corporate actions. All fixed income prices are reviewed by our fixed income trading desk to incorporate market activity 

information available to our traders. In the event the traders have received price indications from market makers for a 

particular issue, this information is transmitted to the pricing vendors. 

The following table presents our closing AUM, split by client type and client location, as of December 31, 2019 (in 

Results of Operations 

We leverage the expertise of our fund management teams across the business to cross-invest assets and create value for 
our clients. Where cross investment occurs, assets and flows are identified, and the duplication is removed. 

The year ended December 31, 2017, includes seven months (June through December) of JCG post-merger activity, while 
the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019, include JCG activity for all months in the period. This scenario creates 
significant variances throughout the Results of Operations when comparing activity for the years ended December 31, 
2018 and 2019, to the same period in 2017. For purposes of the Results of Operations discussions below, the variances 
due to this scenario are separately identified and disclosed as “the inclusion of five additional months of JCG.” 

Foreign currency translation impacts our Results of Operations section. The translation of GBP to USD is the primary 
driver of foreign currency translation in expenses. While the GBP strengthened against the USD as of December 31, 
2019, compared to December 31, 2018, the conversion rate was very volatile in 2019. The impact to our operating 
expenses is discussed in the Operating Expenses section below when the impact is meaningful. Revenue is also impacted 
by foreign currency translation, but the impact is generally determined by the primary currency of the fund. 

Revenue 

Revenue (in millions): 

Management fees 
Performance fees 
Shareowner servicing fees 
Other revenue 
Total revenue 

Management fees 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2019 

2017 

2019 vs.   

      2018 

2018 vs.    
2017 

  $  1,792.3   $  1,947.4   $  1,480.9   
 103.9   
 87.3   
 146.2   
  $  2,192.4   $  2,306.4   $  1,818.3   

 7.1  
 154.2  
 197.7  

 17.6  
 185.4  
 197.1  

 (8) %   
 148 %   
 20 %   
 (0) %   
 (5) %   

 32 % 
 (93) % 
 77 % 
 35 % 
 27 % 

Management fees decreased by $155.1 million, or (8%), during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year 
ended December 31, 2018. A decline in average AUM and lower management fee margins contributed $113.1 million 
and $44.2 million, respectively, to the decrease in management fees year over year. Our SICAV products, which have 
higher average net management fee margins, were the biggest driver of the decline in average AUM representing 
approximately $7.0 billion of the decrease. 

Management fees increased by $466.5 million, or 32%, during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the year 
ended December 31, 2017. The inclusion of five additional months of JCG management fees of $437.2 million was the 
primary driver of the increase. Higher average AUM due to favorable markets and foreign currency translation also 
increased management fees by $59.1 million and $22.8 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by net 
outflows causing a decrease in management fees during the year ended December 31, 2018.  

Average net management fee margins, by capability, consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2019 
and 2018: 

Average net management fee margin (bps): 

Equities 
Fixed Income 
Quantitative Equities 
Multi-Asset 
Alternatives 

Total 

Year ended December 31,    

2019 vs.   

2019 

2018 

      2018 

 56.0  
 25.7  
 20.4  
 50.0  
 68.6  
 44.9  

 58.6   
 27.9   
 22.1   
 47.1  
 72.9   
 46.9   

 (4) %   
 (8) %   
 (8) %   
 6 %   
 (6) %   
 (4) %   

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Total average net management fee margins decreased by 2 bps, or (4%), from 2018 to 2019. Net management fee 
margins were lower in 2019 primarily due to a product mix shift toward lower yielding products. 

Performance fees 

Performance fees are derived across a number of product ranges. Pooled fund and segregated mandate performance fees 
are recognized on a quarterly or annual basis, while mutual fund performance fees are recognized on a monthly basis. 
Performance fees by product type consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in 
millions): 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

  2019 vs.   
2018 

2018 vs. 
2017 

Performance fees (in millions): 

SICAVs 
UK OEICs and unit trusts 
Offshore absolute return 
Segregated mandates 
Investment trusts 
Mutual funds 
Other 

Total performance fees 

*     n/m — Not meaningful 

  $ 

  $ 

 1.7   $ 
 0.3  
 0.4  
 30.6  
 —  
 (15.4)  
 —  
 17.6   $ 

 5.3   $ 
 4.4  
 3.4  
 24.8  
 6.9  
 (37.7)  
 —  
 7.1   $ 

 49.1   
 22.8   
 8.2   
 31.0   
 11.8   
 (19.5)   
 0.5   
 103.9   

 (68) %   
 (93) %   
 (88) %   
 23 %   
 (100) %   
 (59) %   
n/m * 
 148 %   

 (89) % 
 (81) % 
 (59) % 
 (20) % 
 (42) % 
 93 % 
 (100) % 
 (93) % 

For the year ended December 31, 2019, performance fees increased $10.5 million, compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2018. This increase was primarily due to a $22.5 million increase in mutual fund performance fees, 
partially offset by a decrease in SICAVs, UK OEICs and unit trusts and offshore absolute return performance fees. 

Performance fees decreased by $96.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2017. This decrease was due primarily to a decrease in SICAV and UK OEICs and unit trusts 
performance fees from a decline in performance of several large European equity and absolute return products as well as 
a decrease in segregated mandates and investment trusts due to fewer annual performance fee crystallizations. The 
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margins were lower in 2019 primarily due to a product mix shift toward lower yielding products. 

Performance fees are derived across a number of product ranges. Pooled fund and segregated mandate performance fees 

are recognized on a quarterly or annual basis, while mutual fund performance fees are recognized on a monthly basis. 

Performance fees by product type consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in 

Performance fees 

millions): 

Performance fees (in millions): 

SICAVs 

UK OEICs and unit trusts 

Offshore absolute return 

Segregated mandates 

Investment trusts 

Mutual funds 

Other 

*     n/m — Not meaningful 

Year ended December 31,  

  2019 vs.   

2018 vs. 

2019 

2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

  $ 

 1.7   $ 

 5.3   $ 

 0.3  

 0.4  

 30.6  

 —  

 (15.4)  

 —  

 4.4  

 3.4  

 24.8  

 6.9  

 (37.7)  

 —  

 49.1   

 22.8   

 8.2   

 31.0   

 11.8   

 (19.5)   

 0.5   

 (68) %   

 (93) %   

 (88) %   

 23 %   

 (100) %   

 (59) %   

n/m * 

 148 %   

 (89) % 

 (81) % 

 (59) % 

 (20) % 

 (42) % 

 93 % 

 (100) % 

 (93) % 

Total performance fees 

  $ 

 17.6   $ 

 7.1   $ 

 103.9   

For the year ended December 31, 2019, performance fees increased $10.5 million, compared to the year ended 

December 31, 2018. This increase was primarily due to a $22.5 million increase in mutual fund performance fees, 

partially offset by a decrease in SICAVs, UK OEICs and unit trusts and offshore absolute return performance fees. 

Performance fees decreased by $96.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the year ended 

December 31, 2017. This decrease was due primarily to a decrease in SICAV and UK OEICs and unit trusts 

performance fees from a decline in performance of several large European equity and absolute return products as well as 

a decrease in segregated mandates and investment trusts due to fewer annual performance fee crystallizations. The 

inclusion of five additional months of JCG net performance fees also contributed $9.2 million to the decrease. 

The following table outlines performance fees by product type and includes information on fees earned, number of funds 
generating performance fees, AUM generating performance fees, number of funds eligible to earn performance fees, 
AUM with an un-crystallized performance fee, performance fee participation rate, performance fee frequency and 
performance fee methodology (dollars in millions, except where noted):  

Performance Fees 
Year ended December 31, 2019 
Year ended December 31, 2018 
Year ended December 31, 2017 

Number of funds generating performance fees 
Year ended December 31, 2019(1) 
Year ended December 31, 2018(1) 
Year ended December 31, 2017(1) 

      Segregated 
  Mandates / 
  Managed 
  CDO / Private     
Equity / 
Property / 
Other 

  Offshore 
Absolute 
Return 
Funds 

Investment  U.S. Mutual    

Trusts 

Funds 

  UK OEICs & 
    Unit Trusts 

SICAVs 

   $ 
   $ 
   $ 

 0.3    $ 
 4.4    $ 
 22.8    $ 

 1.7    $ 
 5.3    $ 
 49.2    $ 

 0.4    $ 
 3.4    $ 
 8.2    $ 

 30.6    $ 
 24.8    $ 
 31.4    $ 

 — $ 
 6.9 $ 
 11.8 $ 

 (15.4)  
 (37.7)  
 (19.5)  

 2   
 3   
 3   

 12   
 12   
 18   

 7   
 6   
 24   

 42   
 44   
 72   

 —   
 2   
 5   

 17   
 17   
 13   

AUM generating performance fees (in billions) 
AUM at December 31, 2019 generating FY19 performance 
fees 
AUM at December 31, 2018 generating FY18 performance 
fees 
AUM at December 31, 2017 generating FY17 performance 
fees 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

Number of funds eligible to earn performance fees 
As of December 31, 2019 
As of December 31, 2018 
As of December 31, 2017 

Un-crystallized performance fees (in billions) 
AUM at December 31, 2019 with an un-crystallized 
performance fee at December 31, 2019, vesting in 2020 (2) 
AUM at December 31, 2018 with an un-crystallized 
performance fee at December 31, 2018, vesting in 2019 (2) 
AUM at December 31, 2017 with an un-crystallized 
performance fee at December 31, 2017, vesting in 2018 (2) 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

 —   $ 

 2.9    $ 

 2.5  

 4.3  

$ 

$ 

 0.6  

$ 

 30.1    $ 

 — $ 

 48.3   

 0.4    $ 

 20.6    $ 

 1.3 $ 

 39.1   

 3.1    $ 

 11.7    $ 

 1.9    $ 

 36.3    $ 

 2.8 $ 

 43.0   

 3   
 4   
 4   

 26   
 26   
 25   

 —    $ 

 2.4    $ 

 —    $ 

 —    $ 

 3.5    $ 

 11.9    $ 

 9   
 10   
 21   

 0.1  

 —  

 0.3  

 66   
 87   
 76   

n/a    $ 

n/a    $ 

n/a    $ 

 4   
 6   
 8   

 1.2  

 —  

 1.8  

 17   
 17   
 19   

n/a   

n/a   

n/a   

Performance fee participation rate percentage (3) 

15%-20% 

  10%-20% 

  10%-20% 

   5%-28% 

15% 

   +/−0.15%   

Performance fee frequency 

Quarterly 

Annually 
and 
Quarterly 

Annually 

Performance fee methodology (4) 

Relative/Absolute 
plus HWM 

Relative  
plus HWM 

Absolute plus 
HWM 

Quarterly,  
Semi-
Annually 
and 
Annually 

Bespoke 

Annually 

Monthly 

Relative  
plus HWM 

Relative  
plus HWM 

(1)  For offshore absolute return funds, this excludes funds earning a performance fee on redemption and only includes 

those with a period-end crystallization date. 

(2)  Reflects the total AUM of all funds with a performance fee opportunity at any point in the relevant year. 
(3)  Participation rate related to non-U.S mutual fund products reflects our share of outperformance. Participation rate 

related to U.S mutual funds represents an adjustment to the management fee. 

(4)  Relative performance is measured versus applicable benchmarks and is subject to a high water mark (“HWM”) for 

relevant funds. 

Shareowner servicing fees 

Shareowner servicing fees are primarily composed of U.S. mutual fund servicing fees. For the year ended 
December 31, 2019, shareowner servicing fees increased $31.2 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2018, 
primarily due to correcting the presentation of certain servicing fees and expenses. The presentation for the year ended 

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December 31, 2019, reflects these fees on a gross basis in shareowner servicing fees on the Consolidated Statements of 
Comprehensive Income, while in 2018 the fees were netted in distribution expenses. The correction is offset in 
distribution expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.  

For the year ended December 31, 2018, shareowner servicing fees increased $66.9 million compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2017, primarily due to the inclusion of five additional months of JCG shareowner servicing fees of $64.2 
million and higher AUM.  

Other revenue 

Other revenue is primarily composed of VelocityShares ETN fees, 12b-1 distribution fees, general administration 
charges and other fee revenue. Other revenue decreased by $0.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, 
compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. There were no significant items driving the decrease in other revenue. 

Other revenue increased by $51.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2017, with the largest driver being the inclusion of five additional months of JCG distribution fees and 
other fee revenue of $49.9 million. 

Operating Expenses 

Operating expenses (in millions): 

Employee compensation and benefits 
Long-term incentive plans 
Distribution expenses 
Investment administration 
Marketing 
General, administrative and occupancy 
Depreciation and amortization 
Total operating expenses 

Employee compensation and benefits 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

  $ 

 602.5   $ 
 184.3  
 444.3  
 47.9  
 31.1  
 260.8  
 80.6  

 543.3   
 150.8   
 351.9   
 43.8   
 31.2   
 202.2   
 52.8   
  $  1,651.5   $  1,656.6   $  1,376.0   

 613.0   $ 
 188.6  
 446.7  
 46.9  
 37.9  
 253.7  
 69.8  

2019 vs.   
2018 

2018 vs. 
2017 

 (2) %   
 (2) %   
 (1) %   
 2 %   
 (18) %   
 3 %   
 15 %   
 (0) %   

 13 % 
 25 % 
 27 % 
 7 % 
 21 % 
 25 % 
 32 % 
 20 % 

During the year ended December 31, 2019, employee compensation and benefits decreased $10.5 million compared to 
the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily driven by a lower bonus pool and other variable 
compensation of $14.3 million. Lower headcount and favorable foreign currency translation also contributed $5.7 
million and $5.3 million, respectively, to the decrease in employee compensation and benefits. These decreases were 
partially offset by increases in fixed staff compensation due to temporary staffing charges and project costs of $8.8 
million and annual base-pay increases of $6.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2019.    

During the year ended December 31, 2018, employee compensation and benefits increased $69.7 million compared to 
the year ended December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of five additional months of JCG, 
which contributed $131.6 million. Foreign currency translation also contributed $6.8 million to the increase. These 
increases were partially offset by lower redundancy charges, lower performance fee variable compensation, lower cash 
bonuses and one-time cash awards in lieu of long-term incentive plan awards, which reduced costs by $32.3 million, 
$17.8 million, $18.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively.  

Long-term incentive plans 

Long-term incentive plans decreased by $4.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year 
ended December 31, 2018, primarily driven by decreases of $7.5 million due to the roll-off of vested awards exceeding 
new awards and favorable foreign currency translation of $4.1 million. These decreases were partially offset by $6.5 
million in fair value adjustments related to mutual fund awards and certain Intech long-term incentive awards during the 
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December 31, 2019, reflects these fees on a gross basis in shareowner servicing fees on the Consolidated Statements of 

Comprehensive Income, while in 2018 the fees were netted in distribution expenses. The correction is offset in 

distribution expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.  

For the year ended December 31, 2018, shareowner servicing fees increased $66.9 million compared to the year ended 

December 31, 2017, primarily due to the inclusion of five additional months of JCG shareowner servicing fees of $64.2 

million and higher AUM.  

Other revenue 

Other revenue is primarily composed of VelocityShares ETN fees, 12b-1 distribution fees, general administration 

charges and other fee revenue. Other revenue decreased by $0.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, 

compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. There were no significant items driving the decrease in other revenue. 

Other revenue increased by $51.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the year ended 

December 31, 2017, with the largest driver being the inclusion of five additional months of JCG distribution fees and 

other fee revenue of $49.9 million. 

Operating Expenses 

Operating expenses (in millions): 

Employee compensation and benefits 

Long-term incentive plans 

Distribution expenses 

Investment administration 

Marketing 

General, administrative and occupancy 

Depreciation and amortization 

Total operating expenses 

Employee compensation and benefits 

  $ 

 602.5   $ 

 613.0   $ 

 184.3  

 444.3  

 47.9  

 31.1  

 260.8  

 80.6  

 188.6  

 446.7  

 46.9  

 37.9  

 253.7  

 69.8  

 543.3   

 150.8   

 351.9   

 43.8   

 31.2   

 202.2   

 52.8   

 (2) %   

 (2) %   

 (1) %   

 2 %   

 (18) %   

 3 %   

 15 %   

 (0) %   

 13 % 

 25 % 

 27 % 

 7 % 

 21 % 

 25 % 

 32 % 

 20 % 

  $  1,651.5   $  1,656.6   $  1,376.0   

During the year ended December 31, 2019, employee compensation and benefits decreased $10.5 million compared to 

the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily driven by a lower bonus pool and other variable 

compensation of $14.3 million. Lower headcount and favorable foreign currency translation also contributed $5.7 

million and $5.3 million, respectively, to the decrease in employee compensation and benefits. These decreases were 

partially offset by increases in fixed staff compensation due to temporary staffing charges and project costs of $8.8 

million and annual base-pay increases of $6.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2019.    

During the year ended December 31, 2018, employee compensation and benefits increased $69.7 million compared to 

the year ended December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of five additional months of JCG, 

which contributed $131.6 million. Foreign currency translation also contributed $6.8 million to the increase. These 

increases were partially offset by lower redundancy charges, lower performance fee variable compensation, lower cash 

bonuses and one-time cash awards in lieu of long-term incentive plan awards, which reduced costs by $32.3 million, 

$17.8 million, $18.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively.  

Long-term incentive plans 

Long-term incentive plans decreased by $4.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year 

ended December 31, 2018, primarily driven by decreases of $7.5 million due to the roll-off of vested awards exceeding 

new awards and favorable foreign currency translation of $4.1 million. These decreases were partially offset by $6.5 

million in fair value adjustments related to mutual fund awards and certain Intech long-term incentive awards during the 

year ended December 31, 2019. 

Long-term incentive plans increased $37.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the year 
ended December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of five additional months of JCG long-
term incentive plans expenses of $35.3 million and a $39.2 million increase due to new grants. Unfavorable foreign 
currency translation of $1.8 million also contributed to the increase during the year ended December 31, 2018. These 
increases were partially offset by a $26.2 million decrease from the vesting of awards granted in previous years and a 
$10.5 million decrease due to fair value adjustments related to mutual fund awards. 

Distribution expenses 

Distribution expenses are paid to financial intermediaries for the distribution of JHG’s retail investment products and are 
typically calculated based on the amount of the intermediary-sourced AUM. Distribution expenses decreased $2.4 
million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. A decline in average 
AUM and lower management fee margins contributed $31.7 million and $6.4 million to the decrease, respectively. 
These decreases were partially offset by a $31.9 million increase due to correcting the presentation of certain servicing 
fees and expenses as discussed above in shareowner servicing fees.  

For the year ended December 31, 2018, distribution expenses increased by $94.8 million, with the inclusion of five 
additional months of JCG distribution expenses of $104.9 million as the primary driver of the increase. New revenue 
sharing agreements also contributed $1.7 million to the increase. The remaining change for the year ended December 31, 
2018, was due to the UK OEIC and SICAV product mix. 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 vs.   

2018 vs. 

2019 

2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

Investment administration 

Investment administration expenses, which represent back-office operations (including fund administration and fund 
accounting), increased $1.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year ended December 
31, 2018. There were no significant items driving the increase in investment administration expenses. 

Investment administration expenses increased $3.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the 
year ended December 31, 2017. The increase was mostly due to $5.7 million in expenses related to transitioning JHG’s 
back-office, middle-office and custody functions to BNP Paribas Securities Services (“BNP Paribas”). 

Marketing 

During the year ended December 31, 2019, marketing expenses decreased $6.8 million, compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily driven by lower marketing material and advertising costs during 2019. 

Marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018, increased $6.7 million, compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of five additional months of JCG marketing 
expenses of $8.0 million.  

General, administrative and occupancy 

General, administrative and occupancy expenses increased $7.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, 
compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily due to increases of $10.2 million in rent 
expense resulting from charges related to the early exit of leased office space in the UK, $4.7 million in legal and 
professional consultancy fees, $3.0 million in software licensing costs and $2.4 million in market data costs during the 
year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. These increases were partially offset by 
the initial outcome of the Richard Pease v. Henderson Administration Limited court case, which increased 2018 general, 
administrative and occupancy expenses by $12.2 million. We appealed the court case in 2019 and the outcome of the 
appeal favorably impacted general, administrative and occupancy expenses in 2019 by $5.5 million. 

General, administrative and occupancy expenses increased $51.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, 
compared to the year ended December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of five additional 
months of JCG general, administrative and occupancy expenses of $43.7 million. The outcome of a court case and 

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research costs related to MiFID II increased expenses during the year ended December 31, 2018, by $12.2 million and 
$16.9 million, respectively. In addition, a $7.6 million increase in irrecoverable sales tax primarily due to a $6.9 million 
credit during the year ended December 31, 2017, a $5.2 million increase in legal and other professional fees, and 
unfavorable foreign currency translation of $2.0 million contributed to the year-over-year increase. These increases were 
partially offset by a $33.0 million decrease of deal and integration costs (excluding JCG) related to the Merger.  

Depreciation and amortization 

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $10.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to 
the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily due to an $18.0 million impairment related to certain 
mutual fund investment management agreements recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019, partially offset 
by the 2018 impairment discussed below. 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $17.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to 
the year ended December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily due to a $7.2 million impairment related to Gartmore 
investment management contracts classified as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in addition to the 
inclusion of five additional months of JCG amortization of intangibles recognized as a result of the Merger. Refer to 
Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets for additional 
information on the impairment assessment. 

Non-Operating Income and Expenses 

Non-operating income and expenses (in millions): 

Interest expense 
Investment gains (losses), net 
Other non-operating income, net 
Income tax provision 

*     n/m — Not meaningful. 

Interest expense 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2019 

2017 

2019 vs.   
2018 

2018 vs. 
2017 

  $ 

 (15.1)   $ 
 34.2  
 23.5  
    (137.8)  

 (15.7)   $ 
 (40.9)  
 68.6  
    (162.2)  

 (11.9)   
 18.0   
 (1.0)   
 211.0   

 (4) %   
 (184) %   
 (66) %   
 (15) %   

 32 % 
 327 % 
n/m * 
 177 % 

Interest expense decreased $0.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to interest associated with the 2018 Convertible Notes which 
matured and were settled in 2018. 

Interest expense increased by $3.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the year ended 
December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily due to interest on JCG’s 4.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (“2025 Senior 
Notes”), which became an obligation of JHG as a result of the Merger.  

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2019 

2017 

2019 vs.   
2018 

2018 vs.    
2017 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

Investment gains (losses), net 

The components of investment gains (losses), net for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, were as 
follows (in millions): 

research costs related to MiFID II increased expenses during the year ended December 31, 2018, by $12.2 million and 

$16.9 million, respectively. In addition, a $7.6 million increase in irrecoverable sales tax primarily due to a $6.9 million 

credit during the year ended December 31, 2017, a $5.2 million increase in legal and other professional fees, and 

unfavorable foreign currency translation of $2.0 million contributed to the year-over-year increase. These increases were 

partially offset by a $33.0 million decrease of deal and integration costs (excluding JCG) related to the Merger.  

Depreciation and amortization 

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $10.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to 

the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily due to an $18.0 million impairment related to certain 

mutual fund investment management agreements recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019, partially offset 

by the 2018 impairment discussed below. 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $17.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to 

the year ended December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily due to a $7.2 million impairment related to Gartmore 

investment management contracts classified as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in addition to the 

inclusion of five additional months of JCG amortization of intangibles recognized as a result of the Merger. Refer to 

Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets for additional 

information on the impairment assessment. 

Non-Operating Income and Expenses 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 vs.   

2018 vs. 

2019 

2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

  $ 

 (15.1)   $ 

 (15.7)   $ 

 (11.9)   

 34.2  

 23.5  

 (40.9)  

 68.6  

    (137.8)  

    (162.2)  

 18.0   

 (1.0)   

 211.0   

 (4) %   

 (184) %   

 (66) %   

 (15) %   

 32 % 

 327 % 

n/m * 

 177 % 

Interest expense 

Investment gains (losses), net 

Other non-operating income, net 

Income tax provision 

*     n/m — Not meaningful. 

Interest expense 

Interest expense decreased $0.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the year ended 

December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to interest associated with the 2018 Convertible Notes which 

matured and were settled in 2018. 

Interest expense increased by $3.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to the year ended 

December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily due to interest on JCG’s 4.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (“2025 Senior 

Notes”), which became an obligation of JHG as a result of the Merger.  

Investment gains (losses), net (in millions): 

Seeded investment products and derivatives, net 
Gain on sale of Volantis 
Other 

Investment gains (losses), net 

*     n/m — Not meaningful. 

  $ 

  $ 

 20.7   $ 
 —  
 13.5  
 34.2   $ 

 (42.6)   $ 
 —  
 1.7  
 (40.9)   $ 

 4.0   
 10.2   
 3.8   
 18.0   

 (149) %   
n/m * 
 694 %   
 (184) %   

 1,165 % 
n/m * 
 55 % 
 327 % 

Investment gains (losses), net moved favorably by $75.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to 
the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to fair value adjustments in relation to our seeded investment products 
and derivative instruments.  

Investment gains (losses), net moved unfavorably by $58.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared 
to 2017. The variance was primarily due to fair value adjustments in relation to our consolidated variable interest entities 
(“VIEs”) and other seeded investment products. The $10.2 million gain recognized on the sale of the Volantis UK Small 
Cap (“Volantis”) alternative team assets in 2017 also contributed to the year-over-year unfavorable change.  

Non-operating income and expenses (in millions): 

Other non-operating income (expenses), net 

Other non-operating income (expenses), net declined $45.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared 
to the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a $26.8 million fair value adjustment related to 
the Dai-ichi options and a $22.3 million gain on the sale of our back-office and middle-office functions in the U.S., both 
of which benefited other non-operating income (expenses), net during 2018. Also contributing to the decline was 
unfavorable foreign currency translation of $20.4 million. These decreases were partially offset by a $20.0 million 
contingent consideration adjustment associated with Geneva due to an updated forecast recognized during the year ended 
December 31, 2019.  

Other non-operating income (expenses), net improved $69.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2018, 
compared to the year ended December 31, 2017. Fair value adjustments related to the Dai-ichi options, which expired in 
October 2018, benefited other non-operating income (expenses), net by $26.2 million during the year ended December 
31, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017. Other factors contributing to the increase included a $22.3 million gain 
recognized in 2018 on the sale of our back-office and middle-office functions in the U.S., $15.5 million in interest 
income and $5.9 million in favorable foreign currency translation. 

Income Tax Provision 

Our effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, were as follows: 

Effective tax rate 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 
 24.5 %   

2019 
 23.6 %   

2017 
 (47.1) % 

The primary driver of the 2017 rate benefit was related to the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities from 
the Tax Act’s rate change in 2017 and was partially offset by the inclusion of the U.S.-based JCG entities for the seven 
months after the Merger at higher U.S. tax rates than the UK statutory rate. The UK corporation tax rate decreased from 
20% to 19% with effect from April 1, 2017. 

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We largely operate in the US and the UK jurisdiction. The primary influence in 2018 and 2019 driving the overall 
effective tax rate above the UK tax rate of 19% is the higher weightage of pre-tax income in the U.S. jurisdiction taxed 
at 23.9% statutory rate (federal and state). 

We anticipate our annual statutory tax rate will be in the 23% to 25% range in 2020. The primary influence driving the 
annual statutory tax rate above the average statutory tax rate for 2020 is the mix shift in regional profitability with 
different tax jurisdictions. Any tax legislative changes and new or proposed Treasury regulations may result in additional 
income tax impacts, which could be material in the period any such changes are enacted. 

2020 operating expenses 

Non-compensation operating expenses are expected to increase in 2020 compared to 2019. The increase in non-
compensation operating expenses is expected to be in the low to mid-single digits. The adjusted compensation to 
revenue ratio in 2020 is expected to be at the high end of the 40s, similar to 2019. 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures 

We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, JHG management evaluates our profitability and 
our ongoing operations using additional non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these performance measures 
to evaluate the business, and adjusted values are consistent with internal management reporting. 

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We largely operate in the US and the UK jurisdiction. The primary influence in 2018 and 2019 driving the overall 

effective tax rate above the UK tax rate of 19% is the higher weightage of pre-tax income in the U.S. jurisdiction taxed 

at 23.9% statutory rate (federal and state). 

We anticipate our annual statutory tax rate will be in the 23% to 25% range in 2020. The primary influence driving the 

annual statutory tax rate above the average statutory tax rate for 2020 is the mix shift in regional profitability with 

different tax jurisdictions. Any tax legislative changes and new or proposed Treasury regulations may result in additional 

income tax impacts, which could be material in the period any such changes are enacted. 

Non-compensation operating expenses are expected to increase in 2020 compared to 2019. The increase in non-

compensation operating expenses is expected to be in the low to mid-single digits. The adjusted compensation to 

revenue ratio in 2020 is expected to be at the high end of the 40s, similar to 2019. 

2020 operating expenses 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures 

We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, JHG management evaluates our profitability and 

our ongoing operations using additional non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these performance measures 

to evaluate the business, and adjusted values are consistent with internal management reporting. 

Alternative performance measures 

The following is a reconciliation of revenue, operating expenses, operating income, net income attributable to JHG and 
diluted earnings per share to adjusted revenue, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted net 
income attributable to JHG and adjusted diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in 
millions, except per share and operating margin data): 

Reconciliation of revenue to adjusted revenue 
Revenue 

Management fees 
Shareowner servicing fees 
Other revenue 
Adjusted revenue(1) 
Reconciliation of operating expenses to adjusted operating expenses 
Operating expenses 

Employee compensation and benefits(2) 
Long-term incentive plans(2) 
Distribution expenses(1) 
Investment administration(2) 
General, administrative and occupancy(2) 
Depreciation and amortization(3) 

Adjusted operating expenses 
Adjusted operating income 

Operating margin(4) 
Adjusted operating margin(5) 
Reconciliation of net income attributable to JHG to adjusted net income 
attributable to JHG 
Net income attributable to JHG 

Employee compensation and benefits(2) 
Long-term incentive plans(2) 
Investment administration(2) 
General, administrative and occupancy(2) 
Depreciation and amortization(3) 
Interest expense(6) 
Other non-operating income (expenses), net(6) 
Income tax provision(7) 

Adjusted net income attributable to JHG 

Less: allocation of earnings to participating stock-based awards 

Adjusted net income attributable to JHG common shareholders 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding — diluted (two class) 
Diluted earnings per share (two class)(8) 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (two class)(9) 

Year ended 
December 31,  
2019 

Year ended 
December 31,  
2018 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

 2,192.4    $ 
 (189.6)  
 (149.4)  
 (105.3)  
 1,748.1    $ 

 1,651.5    $ 
 (19.1)  
 0.8   
 (444.3)  
 —   
 (20.0)  
 (47.4)  
 1,121.5    $ 
 626.6   
24.7%   
35.8%   

 427.6    $ 
 19.1   
 (0.8)  
 —   
 20.0   
 47.4   
 2.5   
 (24.3)  
 (13.2)  
 478.3   
 (13.1)  
 465.2    $ 
 188.6   
 2.21    $ 
 2.47    $ 

 2,306.4 
 (221.5) 
 (117.1) 
 (108.1) 
 1,859.7 

 1,656.6 
 (21.4) 
 (10.6) 
 (446.7) 
 (0.7) 
 (6.8) 
 (36.7) 
 1,133.7 
 726.0 
28.2% 
39.0% 

 523.8 
 21.4 
 10.6 
 0.7 
 6.8 
 36.7 
 3.1 
 (46.0) 
 (7.5) 
 549.6 
 (13.4) 
 536.2 
 195.9 
 2.61 
 2.74 

(1)  We contract with third-party intermediaries to distribute and service certain of our investment products. Fees for 

distribution and servicing related activities are either provided for separately in an investment product’s prospectus 
or are part of the management fee. Under both arrangements, the fees are collected by us and passed-through to 
third-party intermediaries who are responsible for performing the applicable services. The majority of distribution 
and servicing fees we collect are passed through to third-party intermediaries. JHG management believes that the 
deduction of distribution and service fees from revenue in the computation of adjusted revenue reflects the pass-
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retain the applicable fees. Revenues for distribution and servicing activities performed by us are not deducted from 
GAAP revenue. 

(2)  Adjustments primarily represent integration costs in relation to the Merger, including severance costs, legal costs 

and consulting fees. JHG management believes these costs do not represent our ongoing operations. 

(3)  Investment management contracts have been identified as a separately identifiable intangible asset arising on the 
acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses. Such contracts are recognized at the net present value of the expected 
future cash flows arising from the contracts at the date of acquisition. For segregated mandate contracts, the 
intangible asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected life of the contracts. JHG management 
believes these non-cash and acquisition-related costs do not represent our ongoing operations. 

(4)  Operating margin is operating income divided by revenue. 

(5)  Adjusted operating margin is adjusted operating income divided by adjusted revenue. 

(6)  Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2019, primarily represent contingent consideration adjustments 

associated with acquisitions prior to the Merger and increased debt expense as a consequence of the fair value uplift 
on debt due to acquisition accounting. Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily represent fair 
value movements on options issued to Dai-ichi, contingent consideration costs associated with acquisitions prior to 
the Merger and increased debt expense as a consequence of the fair value uplift on debt due to acquisition 
accounting. JHG management believes these expenses do not represent our ongoing operations. 

(7)  The tax impact of the adjustments is calculated based on the U.S. or foreign statutory tax rate as they relate to each 

adjustment. Certain adjustments are either not taxable or not tax-deductible. 

(8)  Diluted earnings per share is net income attributable to JHG common shareholders divided by weighted-average 

diluted common shares outstanding. 

(9)  Adjusted diluted earnings per share is adjusted net income attributable to JHG common shareholders divided by 

weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Our capital structure, together with available cash balances, cash flows generated from operations, and further capital 
and credit market activities, if necessary, should provide us with sufficient resources to meet present and future cash 
needs, including operating and other obligations as they fall due and anticipated future capital requirements. 

The following table summarizes key balance sheet data relating to our liquidity and capital resources as of 
December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions): 

Cash and cash equivalents held by the Group 
Investment securities held by the Group 
Fees and other receivables 
Debt 

  December 31,     December 31,  

2019 
 732.4   $ 
 223.6   $ 
 334.8   $ 
 316.2   $ 

2018 
 879.0 
 277.9 
 309.2 
 319.1 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash at banks held in money market funds. Cash and cash equivalents and 
investment securities held by consolidated VIEs and consolidated voting rights entities (“VREs”) are not available for 
general corporate purposes and have been excluded from the table above. 

Investment securities held by us represent seeded investment products (exclusive of investments held by consolidated 
VIEs and VREs), investments related to deferred compensation plans and other less significant investments. 

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Operating activities 
Investing activities 
Financing activities 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash balance at beginning of year 
Cash balance at end of year 

Operating Activities 

We believe that existing cash and cash from operations should be sufficient to satisfy our short-term capital 
requirements. Expected short-term uses of cash include ordinary operating expenditures, seed capital investments, 
interest expense, dividend payments, income tax payments, contingent consideration payments, integration costs in 
relation to the Merger and common stock repurchases. We may also use available cash for other general corporate 
purposes and acquisitions. 

Cash Flows 

A summary of cash flow data for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was as follows (in millions): 

Cash flows provided by (used for): 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

retain the applicable fees. Revenues for distribution and servicing activities performed by us are not deducted from 

GAAP revenue. 

(2)  Adjustments primarily represent integration costs in relation to the Merger, including severance costs, legal costs 

and consulting fees. JHG management believes these costs do not represent our ongoing operations. 

(3)  Investment management contracts have been identified as a separately identifiable intangible asset arising on the 

acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses. Such contracts are recognized at the net present value of the expected 

future cash flows arising from the contracts at the date of acquisition. For segregated mandate contracts, the 

intangible asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected life of the contracts. JHG management 

believes these non-cash and acquisition-related costs do not represent our ongoing operations. 

(4)  Operating margin is operating income divided by revenue. 

(5)  Adjusted operating margin is adjusted operating income divided by adjusted revenue. 

(6)  Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2019, primarily represent contingent consideration adjustments 

associated with acquisitions prior to the Merger and increased debt expense as a consequence of the fair value uplift 

on debt due to acquisition accounting. Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily represent fair 

value movements on options issued to Dai-ichi, contingent consideration costs associated with acquisitions prior to 

the Merger and increased debt expense as a consequence of the fair value uplift on debt due to acquisition 

accounting. JHG management believes these expenses do not represent our ongoing operations. 

(9)  Adjusted diluted earnings per share is adjusted net income attributable to JHG common shareholders divided by 

weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Our capital structure, together with available cash balances, cash flows generated from operations, and further capital 

and credit market activities, if necessary, should provide us with sufficient resources to meet present and future cash 

needs, including operating and other obligations as they fall due and anticipated future capital requirements. 

The following table summarizes key balance sheet data relating to our liquidity and capital resources as of 

December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions): 

Cash and cash equivalents held by the Group 

Investment securities held by the Group 

Fees and other receivables 

Debt 

  December 31,     December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

 732.4   $ 

 223.6   $ 

 334.8   $ 

 316.2   $ 

 879.0 

 277.9 

 309.2 

 319.1 

Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash at banks held in money market funds. Cash and cash equivalents and 

investment securities held by consolidated VIEs and consolidated voting rights entities (“VREs”) are not available for 

general corporate purposes and have been excluded from the table above. 

Investment securities held by us represent seeded investment products (exclusive of investments held by consolidated 

VIEs and VREs), investments related to deferred compensation plans and other less significant investments. 

(7)  The tax impact of the adjustments is calculated based on the U.S. or foreign statutory tax rate as they relate to each 

adjustment. Certain adjustments are either not taxable or not tax-deductible. 

Fluctuations in operating cash flows are attributable to changes in net income and working capital items, which can vary 
from period to period based on the amount and timing of cash receipts and payments. 

(8)  Diluted earnings per share is net income attributable to JHG common shareholders divided by weighted-average 

Investing Activities 

diluted common shares outstanding. 

Cash provided by (used for) investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was as follows 
(in millions): 

2019 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 
 35.1    $ 

2017 

  $ 

Sales (purchases) of investment securities, net 
Sales (purchases) of securities by consolidated investment 
products, net 
Purchase of property, equipment and software 
Proceeds from BNP Paribas transaction, net 
Cash received (paid) on settled hedges, net 
Cash acquired from acquisition of JCG 
Other 

 141.4 
 (17.7) 
 — 
 (23.7) 
 417.2 
 (5.2) 
Cash provided by (used for) provided by investing activities    $  (389.3)   $  100.9    $  519.5 

   (320.8)  
 (37.8)  
 —   
 (34.9)  
 —   
 2.7   

 36.5   
 (29.1)  
 36.5   
 16.0   
 —   
 5.9   

 1.5    $ 

 7.5 

Cash outflows from investing activities were $389.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, primarily due to 
net purchases of securities by consolidated investment products, purchases of property, equipment and software, and net 
cash paid on settled hedges. The change in cash from investing activities comparing the year ended December 31, 2019, 
to the year ended December 31, 2018, is primarily due to sales and purchases of securities within consolidated 
investment products. The increase is due to increased third-party activity within the consolidated investment products 
primarily due to a larger VIE investment securities balance, which increased from $282.7 million at December 31, 2018, 
to $924.8 million at December 31, 2019. 

Cash inflows from investing activities in 2018 were primarily due to proceeds received from the sale of our back-office 
and middle-office functions in the U.S., net sales of investment securities and cash received on settled hedges within our 
economic seed hedge program. We periodically add new investment strategies to our investment product offerings by 

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  $   463.2   $   670.8   $   444.1 
    519.5 
   (504.7) 
 12.1 
    471.0 
    323.2 
  $   796.5   $   916.6   $   794.2 

    100.9  
   (616.8)  
 (32.5)  
    122.4  
    794.2  

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   (207.0)  
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providing the initial cash investment or seeding. The primary purpose of seeded investment products is to generate an 
investment performance track record in a product to attract third-party investors. We may redeem invested seed capital 
for a variety of reasons, including when third-party investments in the relevant product are sufficient to sustain the 
investment strategy. These cash inflows are partially offset by cash outflows related to property, equipment and software 
purchases.  

Cash inflows from investing activities in 2017 were primarily driven by acquiring cash of $417.2 million in respect of 
the Merger, along with receiving proceeds of $148.9 million from the disposal of investments within consolidated 
seeded investment products and redemptions of seed capital investment securities. 

Financing Activities 

Cash used for financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was as follows (in millions): 

Dividends paid to shareholders 
Repayment of long-term debt 
Third-party sales (redemptions) in consolidated seeded investment products, 
net 
Purchase of common stock for stock-based compensation plans 
Purchase of common stock as part of share buyback program 
Payment of contingent consideration 
Proceeds from issuance of options 
Proceeds from settlement of convertible note hedge 
Settlement of stock warrant 
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans 
Other 

Cash used for financing activities 

  $ 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 
 (275.1)   $ 
 (95.3)  

2019 
 (272.4)   $ 
 —  

2017 
 (256.0) 
 (92.5) 

  $ 

 320.8  
 (39.0)  
 (199.9)  
 (14.1)  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 (2.4)  
 (207.0)   $ 

 (36.5)  
 (86.6)  
 (99.8)  
 (22.7)  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 (0.8)  
 (616.8)   $ 

 (141.4) 
 (52.1) 
 — 
 — 
 25.7 
 59.3 
 (47.8) 
 6.0 
 (5.9) 
 (504.7) 

Cash outflows from financing activities were $207.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, primarily due to 
dividends paid to shareholders and the purchase of common stock for the share buyback program, partially offset by 
third-party sales in consolidated seeded investment products. The change in cash from financing activities comparing the 
year ended December 31, 2019 to 2018, is primarily due to sales and purchases of securities within consolidated 
investment products. The increase is due to increased third-party activity within the consolidated investment products 
primarily due to a larger VIE investment securities balance, which increased from $282.7 million at December 31, 2018, 
to $924.8 million at December 31, 2019. 

Cash outflows from financing activities in 2018 were primarily due to $275.1 million of dividends paid to shareholders, 
common stock purchase for stock-based compensation plans and the share buyback program totaling $186.4 million, and 
payment of the remaining principal balance related to the 2018 Convertible Notes. 

Cash outflows from financing activities in 2017 included dividend payments of $256.0 million, third-party redemptions 
in consolidated seeded investment products of $141.4 million and principal payments related to the 2018 Convertible 
Notes of $92.5 million. 

Other Sources of Liquidity 

At December 31, 2019, we had a $200 million unsecured, revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility 
includes an option for us to request an increase to the overall amount of the Credit Facility of up to an additional 
$50.0 million. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is February 16, 2024. 

The Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility bears interest on borrowings 
outstanding at the relevant interbank offer rate plus a spread.  

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providing the initial cash investment or seeding. The primary purpose of seeded investment products is to generate an 

investment performance track record in a product to attract third-party investors. We may redeem invested seed capital 

for a variety of reasons, including when third-party investments in the relevant product are sufficient to sustain the 

investment strategy. These cash inflows are partially offset by cash outflows related to property, equipment and software 

purchases.  

Cash inflows from investing activities in 2017 were primarily driven by acquiring cash of $417.2 million in respect of 

the Merger, along with receiving proceeds of $148.9 million from the disposal of investments within consolidated 

seeded investment products and redemptions of seed capital investment securities. 

Financing Activities 

Cash used for financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was as follows (in millions): 

Dividends paid to shareholders 

Repayment of long-term debt 

net 

Third-party sales (redemptions) in consolidated seeded investment products, 

Purchase of common stock for stock-based compensation plans 

Purchase of common stock as part of share buyback program 

Payment of contingent consideration 

Proceeds from issuance of options 

Proceeds from settlement of convertible note hedge 

Settlement of stock warrant 

Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans 

Other 

Cash used for financing activities 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

  $ 

 (272.4)   $ 

 (275.1)   $ 

 (256.0) 

 —  

 (95.3)  

 (92.5) 

 320.8  

 (39.0)  

 (199.9)  

 (14.1)  

 —  

 —  

 —  

 —  

 (2.4)  

 (36.5)  

 (86.6)  

 (99.8)  

 (22.7)  

 —  

 —  

 —  

 —  

 (0.8)  

 (141.4) 

 (52.1) 

 — 

 — 

 25.7 

 59.3 

 (47.8) 

 6.0 

 (5.9) 

  $ 

 (207.0)   $ 

 (616.8)   $ 

 (504.7) 

Cash outflows from financing activities were $207.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, primarily due to 

dividends paid to shareholders and the purchase of common stock for the share buyback program, partially offset by 

third-party sales in consolidated seeded investment products. The change in cash from financing activities comparing the 

year ended December 31, 2019 to 2018, is primarily due to sales and purchases of securities within consolidated 

investment products. The increase is due to increased third-party activity within the consolidated investment products 

primarily due to a larger VIE investment securities balance, which increased from $282.7 million at December 31, 2018, 

to $924.8 million at December 31, 2019. 

Cash outflows from financing activities in 2018 were primarily due to $275.1 million of dividends paid to shareholders, 

common stock purchase for stock-based compensation plans and the share buyback program totaling $186.4 million, and 

payment of the remaining principal balance related to the 2018 Convertible Notes. 

Cash outflows from financing activities in 2017 included dividend payments of $256.0 million, third-party redemptions 

in consolidated seeded investment products of $141.4 million and principal payments related to the 2018 Convertible 

Notes of $92.5 million. 

Other Sources of Liquidity 

At December 31, 2019, we had a $200 million unsecured, revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility 

includes an option for us to request an increase to the overall amount of the Credit Facility of up to an additional 

$50.0 million. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is February 16, 2024. 

The Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility bears interest on borrowings 

outstanding at the relevant interbank offer rate plus a spread.  

The Credit Facility contains a financial covenant with respect to leverage. The financing leverage ratio cannot exceed 
3.00x EBITDA. At the latest practicable date before the date of this report, we were in compliance with all covenants 
and there were no borrowings under the Credit Facility. 

Regulatory Capital 

We are subject to regulatory oversight by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FCA and other international regulatory bodies. We 
ensure that we are compliant with our regulatory obligations at all times. Our primary capital requirement relates to the 
FCA-supervised regulatory group (a sub-group of our company), comprising Henderson Group Holdings Asset 
Management Limited, all of its subsidiaries and Janus Capital International Limited (“JCIL”). JCIL is included to meet 
the requirements of certain regulations under the Banking Consolidation Directive. The combined capital requirement is 
£279.4 million ($370.1 million), resulting in capital above the regulatory group’s regulatory requirement of 
£192.7 million ($255.3 million) as of December 31, 2019, based upon internal calculations and taking into account the 
effect of dividends related to 2019 results that will be paid in 2020. Capital requirements in other jurisdictions are not 
significant. 

Contractual Obligations 

The following table presents contractual obligations and associated maturities at December 31, 2019 (in millions): 

Debt 
Interest payments 
Finance leases 
Operating leases 

Total 

 More than      

     Less than         
      1 year 
  $ 

 —   $ 

     1 to 3 years      3 to 5 years   5 years 
 —   $   300.0  $ 
 23.2    
 —    
 60.3    
  $   46.4   $   123.0   $   383.5  $ 

      Total 
 —   $  300.0 
    81.7 
 —  
 0.9 
 —  
 10.9  
   181.2 
 10.9   $  563.8 

 14.6  
 0.7  
 31.1  

 43.9  
 0.2  
 78.9  

Debt maturing in three to five years represents the principal value of the 2025 Senior Notes. 

Short-Term Liquidity Requirements 

Common Stock Purchases 

At our 2018 Annual General Meeting, shareholders authorized us to make on-market purchases of up to 10% of our 
issued share capital, and this authorization was renewed at our 2019 Annual General Meeting. In March 2019, we 
commenced an on-market buyback program to repurchase up to $200 million of our common stock on the NYSE and 
CDIs on the ASX. We repurchased a total of 9,437,071 shares of our common stock and CDIs for $199.9 million during 
the year ended December 31, 2019. 

On February 3, 2020, the Board approved a new on-market share buyback program to be commenced and announced on 
a date to be determined by us. We intend to spend up to $200 million to repurchase our common stock on the NYSE and 
CDIs on the ASX as part of this buyback program, which is expected to be completed no later than the date of our 2021 
Annual General Meeting. Purchases pursuant to the new buyback program after the date of our Annual General Meeting 
to be held on April 30, 2020, will be subject to our obtaining renewed shareholder authorization for on-market purchases 
at the 2020 Annual General Meeting. Further information regarding the proposed on-market buyback program will be 
announced immediately prior to its finalization and formal launch. 

In addition, during the first quarter of 2020, we intend to purchase shares on-market for the annual share grants 
associated with the 2019 variable compensation payable to our employees. These purchases are unrelated to the new 
Board-approved share buyback program discussed above. As a policy, we do not issue new shares to employees as part 
of our annual compensation practices. 

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Some of our executives and employees receive rights over our common stock as part of their remuneration arrangements 
and employee entitlements. These entitlements are usually satisfied by the transfer of existing common stock acquired 
on-market. We purchased 1,630,669 shares at an average price of $23.33 in satisfaction of employee awards and 
entitlements during the year ended December 31, 2019. 

Dividends 

The payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends on many factors, including 
our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and legal requirements.  

Dividends declared and paid during the year ended December 31, 2019, were as follows: 

Dividend 
per share 

 0.36  
 0.36  
 0.36  
 0.36  

Date 
declared 
February 4, 2019 
May 1, 2019 
July 30, 2019 
October 29, 2019 

$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 

Dividends paid 
(in US$ millions) 

 69.7  
 68.6  
 67.8  
 66.3  

Date 
paid 
February 26, 2019 
May 29, 2019 
August 28, 2019 
November 25, 2019 

On February 3, 2020, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per share. The quarterly dividend will be 
paid on March 5, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2020. 

Long-Term Liquidity Requirements 

Expected long-term commitments as of December 31, 2019, include principal and interest payments related to the 2025 
Senior Notes, operating and finance lease payments, Intech senior profits interests awards, Intech appreciation rights and 
phantom interests, Intech noncontrolling interests, and contingent consideration related to the acquisition of Geneva. We 
expect to fund our long-term commitments with existing cash, with cash generated from operations or by accessing 
capital and credit markets as necessary. 

2025 Senior Notes 

The 2025 Senior Notes have a principal amount of $300.0 million, pay interest at 4.875% semiannually on February 1 
and August 1 of each year, and mature on August 1, 2025.  

Intech 

Intech has granted long-term incentive awards to retain and incentivize employees. The awards consist of appreciation 
rights, profits interests and phantom interests, and are designed to give recipients an equity-like stake in Intech. The 
grant date fair value of the appreciation rights is amortized using a graded basis over the 10-year vesting period. The 
awards are exercisable upon termination of employment from Intech to the extent vested. The profits interests and 
phantom interests awards entitle recipients to 9.0% of Intech’s pre-incentive profits. 

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Dividends 

The payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends on many factors, including 

our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and legal requirements.  

Dividends declared and paid during the year ended December 31, 2019, were as follows: 

Dividend 

per share 

 0.36  

 0.36  

 0.36  

 0.36  

Date 

declared 

February 4, 2019 

May 1, 2019 

July 30, 2019 

October 29, 2019 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Dividends paid 

(in US$ millions) 

Date 

paid 

February 26, 2019 

May 29, 2019 

August 28, 2019 

November 25, 2019 

 69.7  

 68.6  

 67.8  

 66.3  

On February 3, 2020, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per share. The quarterly dividend will be 

paid on March 5, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2020. 

Expected long-term commitments as of December 31, 2019, include principal and interest payments related to the 2025 

Senior Notes, operating and finance lease payments, Intech senior profits interests awards, Intech appreciation rights and 

phantom interests, Intech noncontrolling interests, and contingent consideration related to the acquisition of Geneva. We 

expect to fund our long-term commitments with existing cash, with cash generated from operations or by accessing 

capital and credit markets as necessary. 

2025 Senior Notes 

Intech 

The 2025 Senior Notes have a principal amount of $300.0 million, pay interest at 4.875% semiannually on February 1 

and August 1 of each year, and mature on August 1, 2025.  

Intech has granted long-term incentive awards to retain and incentivize employees. The awards consist of appreciation 

rights, profits interests and phantom interests, and are designed to give recipients an equity-like stake in Intech. The 

grant date fair value of the appreciation rights is amortized using a graded basis over the 10-year vesting period. The 

awards are exercisable upon termination of employment from Intech to the extent vested. The profits interests and 

phantom interests awards entitle recipients to 9.0% of Intech’s pre-incentive profits. 

Some of our executives and employees receive rights over our common stock as part of their remuneration arrangements 

and employee entitlements. These entitlements are usually satisfied by the transfer of existing common stock acquired 

on-market. We purchased 1,630,669 shares at an average price of $23.33 in satisfaction of employee awards and 

entitlements during the year ended December 31, 2019. 

Contingent Consideration 

The maximum amount payable and fair value of Geneva and Kapstream Capital Pty Limited (“Kapstream”) contingent 
consideration are summarized below (in millions): 

Maximum amount payable 

Fair value included in: 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 

Total fair value 

As of December 31, 2019 

Geneva 

Kapstream 

  $ 

 52.2   $ 

 14.4 

  $ 

  $ 

 —   $ 
 6.9  
 6.9   $ 

 14.3 
 — 
 14.3 

In February 2020, we paid $13.8 million in relation to Kapstream contingent consideration, which represented the final 
payment under the agreement. Refer to Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 10 — Fair 
Value Measurements for a detailed discussion of contingent consideration.  

Defined Benefit Pension Plan 

The latest triennial valuation of our defined benefit pension plan resulted in a surplus of £12.0 million ($15.9 million).  

Long-Term Liquidity Requirements 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

We are not party to any off-balance sheet arrangements that may provide, or require us to provide, financing, liquidity, 
market or credit risk support that is not reflected in the consolidated financial statements.  

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES 

Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The 
preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities 
at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. 

We continually evaluate the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the consolidated financial statements. In 
general, management’s estimates are based on historical experience, information from third-party professionals, as 
appropriate, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. 
Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management. The critical accounting policies and estimates 
relate to the areas of investment securities, contingent consideration, goodwill and intangible assets, retirement benefit 
plans and income taxes. 

Valuation of Investment Securities 

Fair value of our investment securities is generally determined using observable market data based on recent trading 
activity. Where observable market data is unavailable due to a lack of trading activity, we use internally developed 
models to estimate fair value and independent third parties to validate assumptions, when appropriate. Estimating fair 
value requires significant management judgment, including benchmarking to similar instruments with observable market 
data and applying appropriate discounts that reflect differences between the securities that we are valuing and the 
selected benchmark. Any variation in the assumptions used to approximate fair value could have a material adverse 
effect on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and results of operations. 

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Contingent Consideration 

Contingent consideration, resulting from business combinations, is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date as part 
of the business combination and discounted where the time value of money is material. The determination of the fair 
value is based on discounted cash flows, with the key assumptions being the probability of meeting each performance 
target and the discount factor applied. When the contingent consideration meets the definition of a financial liability, it is 
subsequently re-measured to fair value at each reporting date through net income. Finance charges, where discounting 
has been applied, are also recognized through net income. 

Accounting for Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

The recognition and measurement of goodwill and intangible assets requires significant management estimates and 
judgment, including the valuation and expected life determination in connection with the initial purchase price allocation 
and the ongoing evaluation for impairment. The judgment exercised by management in arriving at these valuations 
includes the selection of market growth rates, fund flow assumptions, expected margins and costs. 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of acquired companies and is not 
amortized. 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily represent trademarks and investment management agreements. Investment 
management agreements without a contractual termination date are classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets based 
upon the following: (i) there is no legal or statutory limitation on the contract period to manage these investment 
products; (ii) we expect to, and have the ability to, operate these investment products indefinitely; (iii) the investment 
products have multiple investors and are not reliant on an individual investor or small group of investors for their 
continued operation; (iv) the current competitive environment does not indicate a finite life; and (v) there is a high 
likelihood of continued renewal based on historical experience. The assumption that investment management agreements 
are indefinite-lived assets is reviewed at least annually or more frequently if facts and circumstances indicate that the 
useful life is no longer indefinite. 

Definite-lived intangible assets represent certain other investment management contracts, which are amortized over their 
estimated lives using the straight-line method. The initial estimated lives of the definite-lived contracts vary and range 
from eight years to 22 years. 

Impairment Testing 

We perform our annual impairment assessment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets on October 1. We may 
first assess goodwill for impairment using qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a 
quantitative impairment test. We chose to forego the qualitative test and instead perform a quantitative impairment test, 
determining the enterprise value of the reporting unit and comparing it to our equity balance (carrying amount). The 
results of the assessment revealed the estimated fair value of the reporting unit was $0.3 billion greater than the carrying 
value. While the results of the assessment were favorable, we are at risk of failing step one of the assessment in 2020 if 
the price of our stock declines and the deterioration of the stock price becomes sustained.  

Certain indefinite-lived intangible assets were tested for impairment in the second quarter 2019 because of performance 
and growth concerns. A discounted cash flow model was used to determine the estimated fair value. Some of the inputs 
used in the discounted cash flow model required significant management judgment, including the discount rate, terminal 
growth rate and forecasted financial results. The results of the valuation indicated an estimated value of $132.0 million, 
which was $18.0 million below the $150.0 million carrying value of the intangible asset. As such, an $18.0 million 
impairment was recorded in depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 
Income. The carrying value of the intangible asset as of December 31, 2019 (post-impairment), was $132.0 million. 

We also assessed our indefinite-lived intangible assets as part of the annual impairment assessment. A qualitative 
approach was used to determine the likelihood of impairment, with AUM being the focus of the assessment. After 
reviewing the results of the qualitative assessment, certain intangible assets comprised of investment management 

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Contingent consideration, resulting from business combinations, is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date as part 

of the business combination and discounted where the time value of money is material. The determination of the fair 

value is based on discounted cash flows, with the key assumptions being the probability of meeting each performance 

target and the discount factor applied. When the contingent consideration meets the definition of a financial liability, it is 

subsequently re-measured to fair value at each reporting date through net income. Finance charges, where discounting 

has been applied, are also recognized through net income. 

Accounting for Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

The recognition and measurement of goodwill and intangible assets requires significant management estimates and 

judgment, including the valuation and expected life determination in connection with the initial purchase price allocation 

and the ongoing evaluation for impairment. The judgment exercised by management in arriving at these valuations 

includes the selection of market growth rates, fund flow assumptions, expected margins and costs. 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of acquired companies and is not 

amortized. 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily represent trademarks and investment management agreements. Investment 

management agreements without a contractual termination date are classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets based 

upon the following: (i) there is no legal or statutory limitation on the contract period to manage these investment 

products; (ii) we expect to, and have the ability to, operate these investment products indefinitely; (iii) the investment 

products have multiple investors and are not reliant on an individual investor or small group of investors for their 

continued operation; (iv) the current competitive environment does not indicate a finite life; and (v) there is a high 

likelihood of continued renewal based on historical experience. The assumption that investment management agreements 

are indefinite-lived assets is reviewed at least annually or more frequently if facts and circumstances indicate that the 

useful life is no longer indefinite. 

Definite-lived intangible assets represent certain other investment management contracts, which are amortized over their 

estimated lives using the straight-line method. The initial estimated lives of the definite-lived contracts vary and range 

from eight years to 22 years. 

Impairment Testing 

We perform our annual impairment assessment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets on October 1. We may 

first assess goodwill for impairment using qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a 

quantitative impairment test. We chose to forego the qualitative test and instead perform a quantitative impairment test, 

determining the enterprise value of the reporting unit and comparing it to our equity balance (carrying amount). The 

results of the assessment revealed the estimated fair value of the reporting unit was $0.3 billion greater than the carrying 

value. While the results of the assessment were favorable, we are at risk of failing step one of the assessment in 2020 if 

the price of our stock declines and the deterioration of the stock price becomes sustained.  

Certain indefinite-lived intangible assets were tested for impairment in the second quarter 2019 because of performance 

and growth concerns. A discounted cash flow model was used to determine the estimated fair value. Some of the inputs 

used in the discounted cash flow model required significant management judgment, including the discount rate, terminal 

growth rate and forecasted financial results. The results of the valuation indicated an estimated value of $132.0 million, 

which was $18.0 million below the $150.0 million carrying value of the intangible asset. As such, an $18.0 million 

impairment was recorded in depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 

Income. The carrying value of the intangible asset as of December 31, 2019 (post-impairment), was $132.0 million. 

We also assessed our indefinite-lived intangible assets as part of the annual impairment assessment. A qualitative 

approach was used to determine the likelihood of impairment, with AUM being the focus of the assessment. After 

reviewing the results of the qualitative assessment, certain intangible assets comprised of investment management 

agreements with a carrying value of $167.6 million as of September 30, 2019 required further review to determine if 
they were impaired. We prepared a discounted cash flow model to arrive at the estimated fair value of the intangible 
asset, which was above the carrying value of the asset. Some of the inputs used in the discounted cash flow model 
required significant management judgment; this includes the discount rate, terminal growth rate and forecasted financial 
results. For the remaining indefinite-lived intangible assets, we concluded it is more likely than not that the fair values of 
our intangible assets exceed their carrying values; no impairment was recorded. However, certain intangible assets, with 
a total carrying value of $394.7 million as of December 31, 2019, are at risk of impairment in 2020 primarily due to 
lower than expected growth. 

Our definite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that 
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. There were no definite-lived intangible asset impairments identified during 
the year ended December 31, 2019. 

Retirement Benefit Plans 

We provide certain employees with retirement benefits through defined benefit plans. 

The defined benefit obligation is determined annually by independent qualified actuaries using the projected unit credit 
method and is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows using a discount rate based on 
AA-rated corporate bond yields of appropriate duration. The plan assets are recognized at fair value. The funded status 
of the defined benefit pension plan, (the “plan”), being the resulting surplus or deficit of defined benefit assets less 
liabilities, is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of any taxes that would be deducted at source. 

Actuarial gains and losses arise as a result of differences between actual experience and actuarial assumptions. We have 
adopted the “10% corridor” method for recognizing actuarial gains and losses. This means that cumulative actuarial 
gains or losses up to an amount equal to 10% of the higher of the liabilities and the assets of the scheme (the “corridor”) 
have no immediate impact on net income and are instead recognized through other comprehensive income. Cumulative 
gains or losses greater than this corridor are amortized to net income over the average remaining future working lifetime 
of the active members in the plan. 

Net periodic benefit cost is recorded as a component of net income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 
Income and includes service cost, interest cost and the expected return on plan assets. 

The costs of and period-end obligations under, defined benefit pension plans are determined using actuarial valuations. 
The actuarial valuation involves making a number of assumptions, including those related to the discount rate, the 
expected rate of return on assets, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the 
long-term nature of these plans, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. 

The table below shows the movement in funded status that would result from certain sensitivity changes (in millions): 

Discount rate: -0.1%   
Inflation: +0.1%   
Life expectancy: +1 year at age 65 
Market value of return seeking portfolio falls 25%   

Income Taxes 

Decrease in 
funded status at 

       December 31, 2019 
 13.2 
  $ 
 1.5 
  $ 
 21.2 
  $ 
 51.7 
  $ 

We operate in several countries, states and other taxing jurisdictions through various subsidiaries and branches, and must 
allocate income, expenses and earnings under the various laws and regulations of each of these taxing jurisdictions. 
Accordingly, the provision for income taxes represents the total estimate of the liability that we have incurred for doing 
business each year in all of the locations. Annually we file tax returns that represent filing positions within each 

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jurisdiction and settle return liabilities. Each jurisdiction has the right to audit those returns and may take different 
positions with respect to income and expense allocations and taxable earnings determinations. Because the 
determinations of the annual provisions are subject to judgments and estimates, it is possible that actual results will vary 
from those recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements. As a result, it is likely that additions to, or reductions 
of, income tax expense will occur each year for prior reporting periods as actual tax returns and tax audits are settled. 

In the assessment of uncertain tax positions, significant management judgment is required to estimate the range of 
possible outcomes and determine the probability, on a more likely than not basis, of favorable or unfavorable tax 
outcomes and the potential interest and penalties related to such unfavorable outcomes. Actual future tax consequences 
on settlement of our uncertain tax positions may be materially different than management’s current estimates. 

Deferred tax assets, net of any associated valuation allowance, have been recognized based on management’s belief that 
taxable income of the appropriate character, more likely than not, will be sufficient to realize the benefits of these assets 
over time. In the event that actual results differ from expectations, or if historical trends of positive operating income 
change, we may be required to record a valuation allowance on some or all of these deferred tax assets, which may have 
a significant effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In assessing whether a valuation allowance 
should be established against a deferred income tax asset, we consider the nature, frequency and severity of recent 
losses, forecasts of future profitability and the duration of statutory carryback and carryforward periods, among other 
factors. 

ITEM 7A.               QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 

The following information describes the key aspects of certain items for which we are exposed to market risk. 

Management Fees 

Management fee revenues are generally based upon a percentage of the market value of AUM and are calculated as a 
percentage of either the daily, month-end or quarter-end average asset balance in accordance with contractual 
agreements. Accordingly, fluctuations in the financial markets have a direct effect on our operating results. Although 
fluctuations in the financial markets have a direct effect on our operating results, AUM may outperform or underperform 
the financial markets. As such, quantifying the impact of correlation between AUM and our operating results may be 
misleading. 

Performance Fees 

Performance fee revenue is derived from a number of funds and clients. As a result, our revenues are subject to volatility 
beyond market-based fluctuations discussed in the “Management Fees” section above. Performance fees are specified in 
certain fund and client contracts and are based on investment performance either on an absolute basis or compared to an 
established index over a specified period of time. In many cases, performance fees are subject to a hurdle rate. 
Performance fees are recognized at the end of the contractual period (typically monthly, quarterly or annually). Our 
performance fees depend on internal performance and market trends, and are, therefore, subject to volatility year over 
year. We recognized performance fees of $17.6 million, $7.1 million and $103.9 million for the years ended 
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, $81.5 billion and $68.6 billion of 
AUM generated performance fees during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  

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jurisdiction and settle return liabilities. Each jurisdiction has the right to audit those returns and may take different 

positions with respect to income and expense allocations and taxable earnings determinations. Because the 

determinations of the annual provisions are subject to judgments and estimates, it is possible that actual results will vary 

from those recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements. As a result, it is likely that additions to, or reductions 

of, income tax expense will occur each year for prior reporting periods as actual tax returns and tax audits are settled. 

In the assessment of uncertain tax positions, significant management judgment is required to estimate the range of 

possible outcomes and determine the probability, on a more likely than not basis, of favorable or unfavorable tax 

outcomes and the potential interest and penalties related to such unfavorable outcomes. Actual future tax consequences 

on settlement of our uncertain tax positions may be materially different than management’s current estimates. 

Deferred tax assets, net of any associated valuation allowance, have been recognized based on management’s belief that 

taxable income of the appropriate character, more likely than not, will be sufficient to realize the benefits of these assets 

over time. In the event that actual results differ from expectations, or if historical trends of positive operating income 

change, we may be required to record a valuation allowance on some or all of these deferred tax assets, which may have 

a significant effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In assessing whether a valuation allowance 

should be established against a deferred income tax asset, we consider the nature, frequency and severity of recent 

losses, forecasts of future profitability and the duration of statutory carryback and carryforward periods, among other 

factors. 

ITEM 7A.               QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 

The following information describes the key aspects of certain items for which we are exposed to market risk. 

Management fee revenues are generally based upon a percentage of the market value of AUM and are calculated as a 

percentage of either the daily, month-end or quarter-end average asset balance in accordance with contractual 

agreements. Accordingly, fluctuations in the financial markets have a direct effect on our operating results. Although 

fluctuations in the financial markets have a direct effect on our operating results, AUM may outperform or underperform 

the financial markets. As such, quantifying the impact of correlation between AUM and our operating results may be 

Management Fees 

misleading. 

Performance Fees 

Performance fee revenue is derived from a number of funds and clients. As a result, our revenues are subject to volatility 

beyond market-based fluctuations discussed in the “Management Fees” section above. Performance fees are specified in 

certain fund and client contracts and are based on investment performance either on an absolute basis or compared to an 

established index over a specified period of time. In many cases, performance fees are subject to a hurdle rate. 

Performance fees are recognized at the end of the contractual period (typically monthly, quarterly or annually). Our 

performance fees depend on internal performance and market trends, and are, therefore, subject to volatility year over 

year. We recognized performance fees of $17.6 million, $7.1 million and $103.9 million for the years ended 

December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, $81.5 billion and $68.6 billion of 

AUM generated performance fees during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  

Investment Securities 

At December 31, 2019, we were exposed to market price risk as a result of investment securities on our Consolidated 
Balance Sheets. The following is a summary of the effect that a hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in market prices 
would have on our investment securities subject to market price fluctuations as of December 31, 2019 (in millions): 

Investment securities: 

Seeded investment products (including VIEs) 
Investments related to deferred compensation plans 
Other 

Total investment securities 

      Fair value 
  assuming a 10%   assuming a 10% 

Fair value 

      Fair value 

increase 

decrease 

  $   1,047.0   $ 

 125.9  
 5.4  

  $   1,178.3   $ 

 1,151.7   $ 
 138.5  
 5.9  
 1,296.1   $ 

 942.3 
 113.3 
 4.9 
 1,060.5 

Certain investment securities include debt securities that contribute to the achievement of defined investment objectives. 
Debt securities are exposed to interest rate risk and credit risk. Movement in interest rates would be reflected in the value 
of the securities; refer to the quantitative analysis above. 

Derivative Instruments 

We maintain an economic hedge program that uses derivative instruments to mitigate market volatility of certain seeded 
investments. Market fluctuations are mitigated using derivative instruments, including futures, credit default swaps, 
index swaps and total return swaps. We also operate a rolling program of foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate 
the non-functional currency exposures arising from certain seed capital investments. We were party to the following 
derivative instruments as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions): 

Futures 
Credit default swaps 
Total return swaps 
Foreign currency forward contracts 

Notional value 

      December 31, 2019    December 31, 2018 
 147.1 
 222.9   $ 
  $ 
 133.2 
 143.0   $ 
  $ 
 77.2 
 46.3   $ 
  $ 
 131.8 
 327.8   $ 
  $ 

Changes in fair value of derivative instruments are recognized in investment gains (losses), net in the Consolidated 
Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in fair value of foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedges 
for accounting purposes are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income under net investment hedge 
accounting. 

Foreign Currency Exchange Sensitivity 

Foreign currency risk is the risk that we will sustain losses through adverse movements in foreign currency exchange 
rates, where we transact in currencies that are different than our functional currency. 

As our functional currency is USD, we are exposed to foreign currency risk through our exposure to non-USD income, 
expenses, assets and liabilities of our overseas subsidiaries, as well as net assets and liabilities denominated in a currency 
other than USD. We manage our currency exposure by monitoring foreign currency positions. We seek to naturally 
offset exposures where possible and actively hedge certain exposures on a case-by-case basis. 

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The following table illustrates the impact of the below currencies weakening by 10% on all unhedged financial assets 
and liabilities denominated in currencies material to us other than USD (in millions): 

December 31, 2019 

December 31, 2018 

Other 
   comprehensive     
income 

Other 
   comprehensive 

   Net income    
  attributable to    attributable to   attributable to    attributable to 

   Net income    

income 

Great British pound 
Australian dollar 
Euro 

JHG 

JHG 

JHG 

JHG 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

 4.3   $ 
 0.9   $ 
 (1.9)   $ 

 271.5   $ 
 28.6   $ 
 9.4   $ 

 (13.9)   $ 
 (4.2)   $ 
 (0.6)   $ 

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ITEM 8.               FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 

and liabilities denominated in currencies material to us other than USD (in millions): 

Index to Financial Statements 

Great British pound 

Australian dollar 

Euro 

December 31, 2019 

December 31, 2018 

Other 

Other 

   comprehensive     

   comprehensive 

   Net income    

income 

   Net income    

income 

  attributable to    attributable to   attributable to    attributable to 

JHG 

JHG 

JHG 

JHG 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

 4.3   $ 

 0.9   $ 

 (1.9)   $ 

 271.5   $ 

 28.6   $ 

 9.4   $ 

 (13.9)   $ 

 (4.2)   $ 

 (0.6)   $ 

 176.2 

 27.9 

 0.8 

Financial Statements: 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 

2017 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Financial Statement Schedules: 

All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or are insignificant, or the required 
information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto. 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Group plc 

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Janus Henderson Group plc and its subsidiaries (the 
“Company”) as of December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, of changes in 
equity and of cash flows for the year then ended, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated 
financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 
2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of 
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the 
financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 
year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our 
opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of 
December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the 
COSO. 

Basis for Opinions 

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal 
control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, 
included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is 
to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over 
financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting 
Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in 
accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange 
Commission and the PCAOB. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and 
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material 
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was 
maintained in all material respects. 

Our audit of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material 
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that 
respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and 
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used 
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated 
financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of 
internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the 
design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing 
such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable 
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Group plc 

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Janus Henderson Group plc and its subsidiaries (the 

“Company”) as of December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, of changes in 

equity and of cash flows for the year then ended, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated 

financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 

2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of 

Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the 

financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 

year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our 

opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of 

December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the 

COSO. 

Basis for Opinions 

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal 

control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, 

included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is 

to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over 

financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting 

Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in 

accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange 

Commission and the PCAOB. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and 

perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material 

misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was 

maintained in all material respects. 

Our audit of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material 

misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that 

respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and 

disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used 

and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated 

financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of 

internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the 

design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing 

such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable 

basis for our opinions. 

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding 
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with 
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies 
and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the 
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are 
recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting 
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of 
management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely 
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the 
financial statements. 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become 
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may 
deteriorate. 

Critical Audit Matters 

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated 
financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to 
accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially 
challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way 
our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical 
audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it 
relates. 

Impairment Assessment of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Related to Certain Investment Management Agreements 

As described in Notes 2 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets 
balance related to investment management agreements of $2.5 billion as of December 31, 2019 includes certain 
investment management agreements with a total carrying value of $299.6 million as of December 31, 2019, net of an 
$18 million impairment recognized in 2019, that management tested for impairment during the year ended December 31, 
2019. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually on October 1, or more frequently if changes in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. If the fair value is less than the carrying amount, an 
impairment is recognized. Management used a discounted cash flow model to determine the estimated fair value. Some 
of the inputs used in the discounted cash flow model required significant management judgement, including the discount 
rate, terminal growth rate, and forecasted financial results.  

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the impairment assessment of 
indefinite-lived intangible assets related to certain investment management agreements is a critical audit matter are there 
was significant judgment by management when developing the fair value measurement of the intangible assets, which in 
turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures to evaluate management’s 
cash flow projections and significant assumptions, including the discount rate, terminal growth rate, and forecasted 
financial results. In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to 
assist in performing these procedures and evaluating the audit evidence obtained. 

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our 
overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls 
relating to the impairment assessment of indefinite-lived intangible assets, including controls over the valuation of the 
indefinite-lived intangible assets related to certain investment management agreements. These procedures also included, 
among others (i) testing management’s process for developing the fair value estimate, (ii) evaluating the appropriateness 
of the discounted cash flow model, (iii) testing the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of underlying data used in the 
model, and (iv) evaluating the significant assumptions used by management, including the discount rate, terminal growth 

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rate, and forecasted financial results. Evaluating management’s assumptions related to the discount rate, terminal growth 
rate, and forecasted financial results involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management were reasonable 
considering (i) the current and past performance of the investment companies subject to the investment management 
agreements, (ii) the consistency with external market and industry data, and (iii) whether these assumptions were 
consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were 
used to assist in the evaluation of the Company’s discounted cash flow model and certain significant assumptions, 
including the discount rate. 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP  
Denver, Colorado 
February 26, 2020 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.  

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rate, and forecasted financial results. Evaluating management’s assumptions related to the discount rate, terminal growth 

rate, and forecasted financial results involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management were reasonable 

considering (i) the current and past performance of the investment companies subject to the investment management 

agreements, (ii) the consistency with external market and industry data, and (iii) whether these assumptions were 

consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were 

used to assist in the evaluation of the Company’s discounted cash flow model and certain significant assumptions, 

including the discount rate. 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP  

Denver, Colorado 

February 26, 2020 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Group plc 

Opinion on the Financial Statements 

We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Janus Henderson Group plc and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) as of 
December 31, 2018, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of cash 
flows, and consolidated statements of changes in equity for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 
2018, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the 
consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group as of 
December 31, 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended 
December 31, 2018 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 

Basis for Opinion 

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Group's management. Our responsibility is to 
express an opinion on the Group’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting 
firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be 
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and 
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.   

We conducted our audits of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the 
consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial 
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures 
included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial 
statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our 
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.  

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP  
London, UK 
February 26, 2019 

We served as the Group's auditor from 2014 to 2019 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

JHG management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over JHG’s financial 
reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. JHG’s internal control 
over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial 
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or 
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that 
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or 
procedures may deteriorate. 

JHG management has assessed the effectiveness of JHG’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 
2019. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, JHG management used the framework set 
forth in the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control — Integrated 
Framework (2013). Based on the assessment using those criteria, JHG management determined that as of December 31, 
2019, JHG’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. 

JHG’s independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, audited the effectiveness of JHG’s 
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, as stated in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-
K. 

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JHG management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over JHG’s financial 

reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. JHG’s internal control 

over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial 

reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 

accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or 

detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that 

controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or 

procedures may deteriorate. 

JHG management has assessed the effectiveness of JHG’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 

2019. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, JHG management used the framework set 

forth in the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control — Integrated 

Framework (2013). Based on the assessment using those criteria, JHG management determined that as of December 31, 

2019, JHG’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. 

JHG’s independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, audited the effectiveness of JHG’s 

internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, as stated in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-

K. 

February 26, 2020 

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(Dollars in Millions, Except Share Data) 

ASSETS 
Current assets: 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Investment securities 
Fees and other receivables 
OEIC and unit trust receivables 
Assets of consolidated VIEs: 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Investment securities 
Other current assets 

Other current assets 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets: 

Property, equipment and software, net 
Intangible assets, net 
Goodwill 
Retirement benefit asset, net 
Other non-current assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES 

Current liabilities: 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Current portion of accrued compensation, benefits and staff costs 
OEIC and unit trust payables 
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs: 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities: 

Accrued compensation, benefits and staff costs 
Long-term debt 
Deferred tax liabilities, net 
Retirement benefit obligations, net 
Other non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Commitments and contingencies (See Note 19) 

December 31,    
2019 

December 31,  
2018 

 $ 

$ 

 $ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

 733.9   
 253.5   
 334.8   
 131.7   

 62.6   
 924.8   
 23.5   
 116.0   
 2,580.8   

 84.7   
 3,088.6   
 1,504.3   
 214.0   
 149.3   
 7,621.7   

 246.0   
 335.7   
 130.9   

 57.1   
 769.7   

 59.4   
 316.2   
 729.1   
 4.4   
 158.8   
 2,037.6   

 880.4 
 291.8 
 309.2 
 144.4 

 36.2 
 282.7 
 5.0 
 69.4 
 2,019.1 

 69.5 
 3,123.3 
 1,478.0 
 206.5 
 15.5 
 6,911.9 

 233.2 
 345.4 
 143.3 

 6.5 
 728.4 

 54.7 
 319.1 
 729.9 
 3.7 
 79.2 
 1,915.0 

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS 

 677.9   

 136.1 

EQUITY 

Common stock ($1.50 par, 480,000,000 shares authorized and 186,975,693 and 196,412,764 shares 
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) 
Additional paid-in-capital 
Treasury shares (3,545,812 and 4,523,802 shares held, respectively) 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax 
Retained earnings 

Total shareholders’ equity 

Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 

Total equity 

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity 

$ 

 280.5   
 3,828.5   
 (139.5)  
 (367.1)  
 1,284.1   
 4,886.5   
 19.7   
 4,906.2   
 7,621.7   

$ 

 294.6 
 3,824.5 
 (170.8) 
 (423.5) 
 1,314.5 
 4,839.3 
 21.5 
 4,860.8 
 6,911.9 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data) 

Revenue: 

Management fees 
Performance fees 
Shareowner servicing fees 
Other revenue 

Total revenue 
Operating expenses: 

Employee compensation and benefits 
Long-term incentive plans 
Distribution expenses 
Investment administration 
Marketing 
General, administrative and occupancy 
Depreciation and amortization 
Total operating expenses 

Operating income 
Interest expense 
Investment gains (losses), net 
Other non-operating income (expenses), net 

Income before taxes 

Income tax (provision) benefit 

Net income 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Net income attributable to JHG  

Earnings per share attributable to JHG common shareholders: 

Basic 
Diluted 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax: 

Foreign currency translation gains (losses) 
Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities 
Actuarial gains (losses) 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 

Other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to JHG 

Total comprehensive income 
Total comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Total comprehensive income attributable to JHG  

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

  $ 

 1,792.3   $ 
 17.6  
 185.4  
 197.1  
 2,192.4  

 1,947.4   $ 
 7.1  
 154.2  
 197.7  
 2,306.4  

 1,480.9 
 103.9 
 87.3 
 146.2 
 1,818.3 

 602.5  
 184.3  
 444.3  
 47.9  
 31.1  
 260.8  
 80.6  
 1,651.5  
 540.9  
 (15.1)  
 34.2  
 23.5  
 583.5  
 (137.8)  
 445.7  
 (18.1)  
 427.6   $ 

 613.0  
 188.6  
 446.7  
 46.9  
 37.9  
 253.7  
 69.8  
 1,656.6  
 649.8   
 (15.7)  
 (40.9)  
 68.6  
 661.8  
 (162.2)  
 499.6  
 24.2  
 523.8   $ 

 543.3 
 150.8 
 351.9 
 43.8 
 31.2 
 202.2 
 52.8 
 1,376.0 
 442.3 
 (11.9) 
 18.0 
 (1.0) 
 447.4 
 211.0 
 658.4 
 (2.9) 
 655.5 

 2.21   $ 
 2.21   $ 

 2.62   $ 
 2.61   $ 

 3.97 
 3.93 

 74.7   $ 
 —  
 (5.6)  
 69.1  
 (12.7)  
 56.4   $ 
 514.8   $ 
 (30.8)  
 484.0   $ 

 (124.3)   $ 
 —  
 3.7  
 (120.6)  
 1.4  
 (119.2)   $ 
 379.0   $ 
 25.6  
 404.6   $ 

 125.0 
 (2.0) 
 (11.1) 
 111.9 
 20.8 
 132.7 
 770.3 
 17.9 
 788.2 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

  $ 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data) 

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
(Dollars in Millions) 

Revenue: 

Management fees 

Performance fees 

Other revenue 

Total revenue 

Operating expenses: 

Shareowner servicing fees 

Long-term incentive plans 

Distribution expenses 

Investment administration 

Marketing 

Employee compensation and benefits 

General, administrative and occupancy 

Depreciation and amortization 

Total operating expenses 

Operating income 

Interest expense 

Investment gains (losses), net 

Other non-operating income (expenses), net 

Income before taxes 

Income tax (provision) benefit 

Net income 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Net income attributable to JHG  

Earnings per share attributable to JHG common shareholders: 

Basic 

Diluted 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax: 

Foreign currency translation gains (losses) 

Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities 

Actuarial gains (losses) 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 

Other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to JHG 

Total comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Total comprehensive income attributable to JHG  

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

  $ 

 1,792.3   $ 

 1,947.4   $ 

 1,480.9 

 2,192.4  

 2,306.4  

 1,818.3 

 17.6  

 185.4  

 197.1  

 602.5  

 184.3  

 444.3  

 47.9  

 31.1  

 260.8  

 80.6  

 1,651.5  

 540.9  

 (15.1)  

 34.2  

 23.5  

 583.5  

 (137.8)  

 445.7  

 (18.1)  

 7.1  

 154.2  

 197.7  

 613.0  

 188.6  

 446.7  

 46.9  

 37.9  

 253.7  

 69.8  

 1,656.6  

 649.8   

 (15.7)  

 (40.9)  

 68.6  

 661.8  

 (162.2)  

 499.6  

 24.2  

 103.9 

 87.3 

 146.2 

 543.3 

 150.8 

 351.9 

 43.8 

 31.2 

 202.2 

 52.8 

 1,376.0 

 442.3 

 (11.9) 

 18.0 

 (1.0) 

 447.4 

 211.0 

 658.4 

 (2.9) 

  $ 

 427.6   $ 

 523.8   $ 

 655.5 

  $ 

  $ 

 2.21   $ 

 2.21   $ 

 2.62   $ 

 2.61   $ 

 3.97 

 3.93 

  $ 

 74.7   $ 

 (124.3)   $ 

 —  

 (5.6)  

 69.1  

 (12.7)  

 —  

 3.7  

 (120.6)  

 1.4  

  $ 

  $ 

 56.4   $ 

 (119.2)   $ 

 514.8   $ 

 379.0   $ 

 (30.8)  

 25.6  

  $ 

 484.0   $ 

 404.6   $ 

 125.0 

 (2.0) 

 (11.1) 

 111.9 

 20.8 

 132.7 

 770.3 

 17.9 

 788.2 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR): 
Operating activities: 
Net income 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 

Depreciation and amortization 
Impairment of intangible asset 
Deferred income taxes 
Stock-based compensation plan expense 
Gains from equity-method investments, net 
Impairment of ROU operating asset 
Investment (gains) losses, net 
Contingent consideration fair value adjustment 
Contributions to pension plans in excess of costs recognized 
Gain from BNP Paribas transaction 
Dai-ichi option fair value adjustments 
Other, net 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 

OEIC and unit trust receivables and payables 
Other assets 
Other accruals and liabilities  
Net operating activities 

Investing activities: 

Cash acquired from acquisition of JCG 
Proceeds from (purchase of): 
Investment securities, net 
Property, equipment and software 
Investment securities by consolidated seeded investment products, net 

Investment income received by consolidated funds 
Cash movement on deconsolidation of consolidated funds 
Proceeds from BNP Paribas transaction, net 
Cash received (paid) on settled hedges, net 
Dividends received from equity-method investments 
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests 
Proceeds from sale of Volantis 
Net investing activities 

Financing activities: 

Settlement of convertible note hedge 
Settlement of stock warrant 
Proceeds from issuance of options 
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans 
Purchase of common stock for stock-based compensation plans 
Purchase of common stock for share buyback program 
Dividends paid to shareholders 
Repayment of long-term debt 
Payment of contingent consideration 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 
Third-party sales (redemptions) in consolidated seeded investment products, net 
Principal payments under capital lease obligations 

Net financing activities 

Cash and cash equivalents: 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes 

Net change 
At beginning of period 
At end of period 

Supplemental cash flow information: 

Cash paid for interest 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds 
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents: 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents held in consolidated VIEs 

Total cash and cash equivalents 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

$ 

 445.7  

$ 

 499.6  

$ 

 658.4 

 62.6  
 18.0  
 (4.7)  
 74.2  
 —  
 4.7  
 (34.2)  
 (20.0)  
 1.0  
 —  
 —  
 (11.1)  

 0.4  
 (16.4)  
 (57.0)  
 463.2  

 —  

 1.5  
 (37.8)  
 (320.8)  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 (34.9)  
 0.4  
 —  
 2.3  
 (389.3)  

 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 (39.0)  
 (199.9)  
 (272.4)  
 —  
 (14.1)  
 (1.3)  
 320.8  
 (1.1)  
 (207.0)  

 13.0  
 (120.1)  
 916.6  
 796.5  

 14.6  
 160.0  

 733.9  
 62.6  
 796.5  

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 

 62.6  
 7.2  
 (10.5)  
 82.4  
 —  
 —  
 40.9  
 —  
 (16.1)  
 (22.3)  
 (26.8)  
 4.8  

 3.9  
 134.5  
 (89.4)  
 670.8  

 —  

 35.1  
 (29.1)  
 36.5  
 —  
 —  
 36.5  
 16.0  
 —  
 —  
 5.9  
 100.9  

 —  
 —  
 —  
 8.6  
 (86.6)  
 (99.8)  
 (275.1)  
 (95.3)  
 (22.7)  
 (8.1)  
 (36.5)  
 (1.3)  
 (616.8)  

 (32.5)  
 122.4  
 794.2  
 916.6  

 14.8  
 184.7  

 880.4  
 36.2  
 916.6  

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 

 52.8 
 — 
 (355.6) 
 67.4 
 0.6 
 — 
 (18.0) 
 — 
 (20.9) 
 — 
 — 
 7.2 

 (0.9) 
 (117.8) 
 170.9 
 444.1 

 417.2 

 7.5 
 (17.7) 
 141.4 
 7.9 
 (11.2) 
 — 
 (23.7) 
 0.2 
 (2.6) 
 0.5 
 519.5 

 59.3 
 (47.8) 
 25.7 
 6.0 
 (52.1) 
 — 
 (256.0) 
 (92.5) 
 — 
 (5.0) 
 (141.4) 
 (0.9) 
 (504.7) 

 12.1 
 471.0 
 323.2 
 794.2 

 8.0 
 113.1 

 760.1 
 34.1 
 794.2 

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 

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JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 1 — Description of the Business 

As used herein, “JHG,” “we,” "us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Janus Henderson Group plc and its subsidiaries, 
unless indicated otherwise. 

JHG is an independent global asset manager, specializing in active investment across all major asset classes. We actively 
manage a broad range of investment products for institutional and retail investors across five capabilities: Equities, Fixed 
Income, Quantitative Equities, Multi-Asset and Alternatives.  

JHG is a public limited company incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands, and is tax-resident and domiciled in the UK. 
Our common stock is traded on the NYSE and our CDIs are traded on the ASX. 

Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Basis of Presentation 

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared according to U.S. GAAP and include all majority-owned 
subsidiaries and consolidated seeded investment products. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated 
in consolidation. Events subsequent to the balance sheet date have been evaluated for inclusion in the accompanying 
consolidated financial statements through the issuance date. 

Prior to the Merger, Henderson’s functional currency was GBP. After consideration of numerous factors, such as the 
denomination of its shares, payments of dividends and our main economic environment, management concluded that the 
post-Merger functional currency of JHG is USD.  

Certain prior year amounts in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income have been reclassified to conform 
to current year presentation. Specifically, revenue amounts related to certain transfer agent and administrative activities 
performed for investment products that were previously classified in other revenue were reclassified to shareowner 
servicing fees. There is no change to consolidated total revenue, operating income, net income or cash flows as a result 
of this change in classification.  

Accounting Estimates 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make 
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets 
and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses 
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material. Our 
significant estimates relate to investment securities, acquisition accounting, goodwill and intangible assets, retirement 
benefit assets and obligations, contingent consideration, equity compensation and income taxes. 

Segment Information 

We are a global asset manager and manage a range of investment products, operating across various product lines, 
distribution channels and geographic regions. However, resources are allocated and the business is managed by the chief 
operating decision-maker, the CEO, on an aggregated basis. Strategic and financial management decisions are 
determined centrally by the CEO and, on this basis, we operate as a single segment investment management business. 

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We perform periodic consolidation analyses of our seeded investment products to determine if the product is a VIE or a 
VRE. Factors considered in this assessment include the product’s legal organization, the product’s capital structure and 
equity ownership, and any de facto agent implications of our involvement with the product. Investment products that are 
determined to be VIEs are consolidated if we are the primary beneficiary of the product. VREs are consolidated if we 
hold the majority voting interest. Upon the occurrence of certain events (such as contributions and redemptions, either by 
JHG or third parties, or amendments to the governing documents of our investment products), management reviews and 
reconsiders its previous conclusion regarding the status of a product as a VIE or a VRE. Additionally, management 
continually reconsiders whether we are considered a VIE’s primary beneficiary, and thus consolidates such product. 

Variable Interest Entities 

Certain investment products for which a controlling financial interest is achieved through arrangements that do not 
involve or are not directly linked to voting interests are considered VIEs. We review factors, including whether or not (i) 
the product has equity that is sufficient to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated support from 
other parties and (ii) the equity holders at risk have the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns 
and the right to direct the activities of the product that most significantly impact the product’s economic performance, to 
determine if the investment product is a VIE. We re-evaluate such factors as facts and circumstances change. 

We consolidate a VIE if we are the VIE’s primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is defined as the 
variable interest holder that has a controlling financial interest in the VIE. A controlling financial interest is defined as (i) 
the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and (ii) the 
obligation to absorb losses of the product or the right to receive benefits from the product that potentially could be 
significant to the VIE. 

We are the manager of various types of seeded investment products, which may be considered VIEs. Our involvement in 
financing the operations of the VIEs is generally limited to its investments in the products.   

VIEs are generally subject to consolidation by us at lower ownership percentages than the 50% threshold applied to 
VREs and are also subject to specific disclosure requirements. 

Voting Rights Entities 

We consolidate seeded investment products accounted for as VREs when we are considered to control such products, 
which generally exists if we have a greater than 50% voting equity interest. 

Property, Equipment and Software 

Property, equipment and software are recorded at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the 
estimated useful life of the related assets (or the lease term, if shorter). Depreciation expense totaled $23.5 million, 
$24.7 million and $24.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Property, 
equipment and software are summarized as follows (in millions): 

Furniture, fixtures and computer equipment     
Leasehold improvements 

Computer software 

Property, equipment and software, gross 

Accumulated depreciation  

Property, equipment and software, net 

Depreciation 
period 
3-10 years 
Over the shorter of 20 
years or the period of 
the lease 
3-7 years 

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December 31,  

2019 

2018 

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Consolidation of Investment Products 

We perform periodic consolidation analyses of our seeded investment products to determine if the product is a VIE or a 

VRE. Factors considered in this assessment include the product’s legal organization, the product’s capital structure and 

equity ownership, and any de facto agent implications of our involvement with the product. Investment products that are 

determined to be VIEs are consolidated if we are the primary beneficiary of the product. VREs are consolidated if we 

hold the majority voting interest. Upon the occurrence of certain events (such as contributions and redemptions, either by 

JHG or third parties, or amendments to the governing documents of our investment products), management reviews and 

reconsiders its previous conclusion regarding the status of a product as a VIE or a VRE. Additionally, management 

continually reconsiders whether we are considered a VIE’s primary beneficiary, and thus consolidates such product. 

Variable Interest Entities 

Certain investment products for which a controlling financial interest is achieved through arrangements that do not 

involve or are not directly linked to voting interests are considered VIEs. We review factors, including whether or not (i) 

the product has equity that is sufficient to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated support from 

other parties and (ii) the equity holders at risk have the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns 

and the right to direct the activities of the product that most significantly impact the product’s economic performance, to 

determine if the investment product is a VIE. We re-evaluate such factors as facts and circumstances change. 

We consolidate a VIE if we are the VIE’s primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is defined as the 

variable interest holder that has a controlling financial interest in the VIE. A controlling financial interest is defined as (i) 

the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and (ii) the 

obligation to absorb losses of the product or the right to receive benefits from the product that potentially could be 

significant to the VIE. 

We are the manager of various types of seeded investment products, which may be considered VIEs. Our involvement in 

financing the operations of the VIEs is generally limited to its investments in the products.   

VIEs are generally subject to consolidation by us at lower ownership percentages than the 50% threshold applied to 

VREs and are also subject to specific disclosure requirements. 

Voting Rights Entities 

Property, Equipment and Software 

Property, equipment and software are recorded at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the 

estimated useful life of the related assets (or the lease term, if shorter). Depreciation expense totaled $23.5 million, 

$24.7 million and $24.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Property, 

equipment and software are summarized as follows (in millions): 

Depreciation 

period 

3-10 years 

December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 36.1   $ 

 31.3 

Furniture, fixtures and computer equipment     

Leasehold improvements 

Computer software 

Property, equipment and software, gross 

Accumulated depreciation  

Property, equipment and software, net 

Over the shorter of 20 

years or the period of 

the lease 

3-7 years 

 38.0  

 83.1  

 35.3 

 65.6 

  $   157.2   $   132.2 

 (72.5)  

 (62.7) 

  $ 

 84.7   $ 

 69.5 

Computer software is recorded at cost and depreciated over its estimated useful life. Internal and external costs incurred 
in connection with researching or obtaining computer software for internal use are expensed as incurred during the 
preliminary project stage, as are post-implementation training and maintenance costs. Internal and external costs 
incurred for internal use software during the application development stage are capitalized until such time that the 
software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Application development stage costs are depreciated on 
a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software. 

We evaluate our property, equipment and software assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The evaluation is based on an estimate of the future 
cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposal. If expected future undiscounted cash 
flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess of 
the carrying amount of the asset over the fair value of the asset. There were no impairments of property, equipment and 
software for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. 

Deferred Commissions 

Initial sales commissions paid to and received from financial intermediaries on sales of certain wholesale products are 
deferred and amortized over various periods, not exceeding four years. The amortization period is based on the average 
expected life of the product on which the commission is received. Deferred commissions are recognized as components 
of other current assets and of accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Equity Method Investments 

Our investment in equity method investees, where we do not control the investee but can exert significant influence over 
the financial and operating policies (generally considered to be ownership between 20% and 50%), as well as in joint 
ventures where there is joint control (and in both cases, where we are not the primary beneficiary of a VIE), are 
accounted for using the equity method of accounting. 

Investments are initially recognized at cost when purchased for cash, or at the fair value of shares received where 
acquired as part of a wider transaction. The investments are subsequently carried at cost adjusted for our share of net 
income or loss and other changes in comprehensive income of the equity method investee, less any dividends or 
distributions received by us. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income includes our share of net income or 
loss for the year, or period of ownership, if shorter, within other non-operating income (expenses), net. 

We consolidate seeded investment products accounted for as VREs when we are considered to control such products, 

which generally exists if we have a greater than 50% voting equity interest. 

Financial Instruments 

Financial assets are recognized at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets when we become a party to the 
contractual provisions of an instrument. The fair value recognized is adjusted for transaction costs, except for financial 
assets classified as trading where transaction costs are recognized immediately in net income. Financial assets are 
derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or where they have been 
transferred and we have also transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. 

Purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized at the trade date. Delivery and settlement terms are usually 
determined by established practices in the market concerned. 

Debt securities, equity securities and holdings in pooled funds are measured at subsequent reporting dates at fair value. 
We determine the classification of its financial assets on initial recognition. 

Unrealized gains and losses represent the difference between the fair value of the financial asset at the reporting date and 
cost or, if these have been previously revalued, the fair value at the last reporting date. Realized gains and losses on 
financial assets are calculated as the difference between the net sales proceeds and cost or amortized cost using the 
specific identification method. 

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Financial liabilities, excluding contingent consideration, derivatives, fund deferral liabilities and redeemable 
noncontrolling interests in consolidated funds which are stated at fair value, are stated at amortized cost using the 
effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities stated at amortized cost include our long-term debt. Amortized cost is 
calculated by taking into account any issue costs and any discount or premium on settlement. Financial liabilities cease 
to be recognized when the obligation under the liability has been discharged or cancelled or has expired. 

Investment Securities 

Seeded Investment Products 

We periodically add new investment strategies to our investment product offerings by providing the initial cash 
investment or “seeding.” The primary purpose of seeded investment products is to generate an investment performance 
track record in a product to attract third-party investors. Seeded investment products are initially consolidated and the 
individual securities within the portfolio are accounted for as trading securities. The change in fair value of seeded 
investment products is recorded in investment gains (losses), net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 
Income. Noncontrolling interests in seeded investment products represent third-party ownership interests and are 
included in investment securities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets are not available for general 
corporate purposes and may be redeemed by the third parties at any time. 

Refer to the consolidation discussion in this note for information regarding the consolidation of certain seeded 
investment products. 

We may redeem invested seed capital for a variety of reasons, including when third-party investments in the relevant 
product are sufficient to sustain the given investment strategy. The length of time we hold a majority interest in a product 
varies based on a number of factors, including market demand, market conditions and investment performance. 

Investments in Advised Mutual Funds and Investments Related to the Economic Hedging of Deferred Compensation 

We grant mutual fund share awards to employees that are indexed to certain funds managed by us. Upon vesting, 
participants receive the value of the mutual fund share awards adjusted for gains or losses attributable to the mutual 
funds to which the award was indexed, subject to tax withholding, or participants receive shares in the mutual fund. 
When investments in our fund products are purchased and held against deferred compensation liabilities, any movement 
in the fair value of the assets and corresponding movements in the deferred compensation liability are recognized in the 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

We maintain deferred compensation plans for certain highly compensated employees and members of its Board of 
Directors. Eligible participants may defer a portion of their compensation and have the ability to earn a return by 
indexing their deferrals to mutual funds managed by us and our subsidiaries. We make no contributions to the plans. To 
protect against market variability of the liability, we create an economic hedge by investing in mutual funds that are 
consistent with the deferred amounts and mutual fund elections of the participants. Such investments remain assets of 
JHG. Changes in market value of the liability to participants are recognized as long-term incentive compensation in our 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and changes in the market value of the mutual fund securities are 
recognized in investment gains (losses), net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

Other Investment Securities 

Other investment securities primarily represent investments in our fund products held by employee benefit trusts, certain 
investments in unconsolidated seed capital investments and certain investments in consolidated funds. Gains and losses 
arising from changes in the fair value of these securities are included within investments gains (losses), net in the 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Where investments in our fund products are held against 
outstanding deferred compensation liabilities, any movement in the fair value of these assets and corresponding 
movements in the deferred compensation liability are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 
Income. 

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noncontrolling interests in consolidated funds which are stated at fair value, are stated at amortized cost using the 

effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities stated at amortized cost include our long-term debt. Amortized cost is 

calculated by taking into account any issue costs and any discount or premium on settlement. Financial liabilities cease 

to be recognized when the obligation under the liability has been discharged or cancelled or has expired. 

Investment Securities 

Seeded Investment Products 

We periodically add new investment strategies to our investment product offerings by providing the initial cash 

investment or “seeding.” The primary purpose of seeded investment products is to generate an investment performance 

track record in a product to attract third-party investors. Seeded investment products are initially consolidated and the 

individual securities within the portfolio are accounted for as trading securities. The change in fair value of seeded 

investment products is recorded in investment gains (losses), net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 

Income. Noncontrolling interests in seeded investment products represent third-party ownership interests and are 

included in investment securities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets are not available for general 

corporate purposes and may be redeemed by the third parties at any time. 

Refer to the consolidation discussion in this note for information regarding the consolidation of certain seeded 

investment products. 

We may redeem invested seed capital for a variety of reasons, including when third-party investments in the relevant 

product are sufficient to sustain the given investment strategy. The length of time we hold a majority interest in a product 

varies based on a number of factors, including market demand, market conditions and investment performance. 

Investments in Advised Mutual Funds and Investments Related to the Economic Hedging of Deferred Compensation 

We grant mutual fund share awards to employees that are indexed to certain funds managed by us. Upon vesting, 

participants receive the value of the mutual fund share awards adjusted for gains or losses attributable to the mutual 

funds to which the award was indexed, subject to tax withholding, or participants receive shares in the mutual fund. 

When investments in our fund products are purchased and held against deferred compensation liabilities, any movement 

in the fair value of the assets and corresponding movements in the deferred compensation liability are recognized in the 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

We maintain deferred compensation plans for certain highly compensated employees and members of its Board of 

Directors. Eligible participants may defer a portion of their compensation and have the ability to earn a return by 

indexing their deferrals to mutual funds managed by us and our subsidiaries. We make no contributions to the plans. To 

protect against market variability of the liability, we create an economic hedge by investing in mutual funds that are 

consistent with the deferred amounts and mutual fund elections of the participants. Such investments remain assets of 

JHG. Changes in market value of the liability to participants are recognized as long-term incentive compensation in our 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and changes in the market value of the mutual fund securities are 

recognized in investment gains (losses), net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

Other Investment Securities 

Other investment securities primarily represent investments in our fund products held by employee benefit trusts, certain 

investments in unconsolidated seed capital investments and certain investments in consolidated funds. Gains and losses 

arising from changes in the fair value of these securities are included within investments gains (losses), net in the 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Where investments in our fund products are held against 

outstanding deferred compensation liabilities, any movement in the fair value of these assets and corresponding 

movements in the deferred compensation liability are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 

Income. 

Trade Receivables 

Trade receivables, which generally have 30-day payment terms, are initially recognized at fair value, which is normally 
equivalent to the invoice amount. When the time value of money is material, the fair value is discounted. Provision for 
specific doubtful accounts is made when there is evidence that we may not be able to recover balances in full. Balances 
are written off when the receivable amount is deemed uncollectable. 

OEIC and Unit Trust Receivables and Payables 

OEIC and unit trust receivables and payables are in relation to the purchase of units/shares (by investors) and the 
liquidation of units/shares (owned by trustees). The amounts are dependent on the level of trading and fund switches in 
the four working days leading up to the end of the period. Since they are held with different counterparties, the amounts 
are presented gross on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash held at banks, on-demand deposits, highly liquid short-term 
government securities and investments in money market instruments with a maturity date of three months or less. Cash 
balances maintained by consolidated VREs are not considered legally restricted and are included in cash and cash 
equivalents on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cash balances held by consolidated VIEs are disclosed separately as a 
component of assets of consolidated VIEs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Derivative Instruments 

We may, from time to time, use derivative financial instruments to mitigate price, interest rate, foreign currency and 
credit risk. We do not designate derivative instruments as hedges for accounting purposes, with the exception of certain 
foreign currency forward contracts used for net investment hedging. 

Derivative instruments are measured at fair value and classified as either other current assets or accounts payable and 
accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are recorded 
within investment gains (losses), net in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in fair value of 
foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedges for accounting purposes are recognized in accumulated other 
comprehensive income under net investment hedge accounting. 

Our consolidated seed investments may also be party to derivative instruments. These derivative instruments are 
disclosed separately from our corporate derivative instruments. Refer to Note 6 – Investment Securities. 

Leases 

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are included in other 
non-current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The current and non-current portions of operating lease liabilities 
are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and in other non-current liabilities, respectively. 

Finance lease ROU assets are included in property, equipment and software, net, and finance lease liabilities are 
included in other non-current liabilities.   

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation 
to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at 
commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not 
provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement 
date in determining the present value of lease payments. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease 
payments made and excludes lease incentives. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease 
when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a 
straight-line basis over the lease term. 

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Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 

Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests that are not subject to redemption rights are classified in permanent equity. 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests are classified outside of permanent equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and 
are measured at the estimated fair value as of the balance sheet date. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated seed 
investments are classified as redeemable noncontrolling interests where there is an obligation on the fund to repurchase 
units at the investor’s request. Refer to Note 14 – Noncontrolling Interests for further information. 

Fair Value Measurements 

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between 
market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as 
publicly traded securities and derivatives) is based on quoted market prices at the reporting date. The quoted market 
price used for financial instruments is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where 
the last traded price falls within the bid ask spread. In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid ask 
spread, management will determine the point within the bid ask spread that is most representative of fair value current 
bid price. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation 
techniques commonly used by market participants, including the use of comparable recent arm’s length transactions, 
discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models. Estimating fair value requires significant management 
judgment, including benchmarking to similar instruments with observable market data and applying appropriate 
discounts that reflect differences between the securities that we are valuing and the selected benchmark. 

Measurements of fair value are classified within a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to 
measure fair value based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. 

The valuation hierarchy contains three levels: 

●  Level 1—Valuation inputs are unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active 

markets. 

●  Level 2—Valuation inputs are quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not 
active, quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and other observable inputs 
directly or indirectly related to the asset or liability being measured. 

●  Level 3—Valuation inputs are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. 

The valuation of an asset or liability may involve inputs from more than one level of the hierarchy. The level in the fair 
value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input 
that is significant to the fair value measurement. 

Level 1 Fair Value Measurements 

Our Level 1 fair value measurements consist mostly of seeded investment products, investments in advised mutual 
funds, cash equivalents and investments related to deferred compensation plans with quoted market prices in active 
markets. The fair value level of consolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying securities of 
the product. The fair value level of unconsolidated seeded investment products is determined using the underlying inputs 
used in the calculation of the NAV of each product. 

Level 2 Fair Value Measurements 

Our Level 2 fair value measurements consist mostly of consolidated seeded investment products and our long-term debt. 
The fair value of consolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying securities of the product. The 
fair value of our long-term debt is determined using broker quotes and recent trading activity, which are considered 
Level 2 inputs. 

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Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 

Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests that are not subject to redemption rights are classified in permanent equity. 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests are classified outside of permanent equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and 

are measured at the estimated fair value as of the balance sheet date. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated seed 

investments are classified as redeemable noncontrolling interests where there is an obligation on the fund to repurchase 

units at the investor’s request. Refer to Note 14 – Noncontrolling Interests for further information. 

Fair Value Measurements 

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between 

market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as 

publicly traded securities and derivatives) is based on quoted market prices at the reporting date. The quoted market 

price used for financial instruments is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where 

the last traded price falls within the bid ask spread. In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid ask 

spread, management will determine the point within the bid ask spread that is most representative of fair value current 

bid price. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation 

techniques commonly used by market participants, including the use of comparable recent arm’s length transactions, 

discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models. Estimating fair value requires significant management 

judgment, including benchmarking to similar instruments with observable market data and applying appropriate 

discounts that reflect differences between the securities that we are valuing and the selected benchmark. 

Measurements of fair value are classified within a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to 

measure fair value based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. 

The valuation hierarchy contains three levels: 

●  Level 1—Valuation inputs are unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active 

markets. 

●  Level 2—Valuation inputs are quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not 

active, quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and other observable inputs 

directly or indirectly related to the asset or liability being measured. 

●  Level 3—Valuation inputs are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. 

The valuation of an asset or liability may involve inputs from more than one level of the hierarchy. The level in the fair 

value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input 

that is significant to the fair value measurement. 

Level 1 Fair Value Measurements 

Our Level 1 fair value measurements consist mostly of seeded investment products, investments in advised mutual 

funds, cash equivalents and investments related to deferred compensation plans with quoted market prices in active 

markets. The fair value level of consolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying securities of 

the product. The fair value level of unconsolidated seeded investment products is determined using the underlying inputs 

used in the calculation of the NAV of each product. 

Level 2 Fair Value Measurements 

Our Level 2 fair value measurements consist mostly of consolidated seeded investment products and our long-term debt. 

The fair value of consolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying securities of the product. The 

fair value of our long-term debt is determined using broker quotes and recent trading activity, which are considered 

Level 2 inputs. 

Level 3 Fair Value Measurements 

Our assets and liabilities measured at Level 3 are primarily private equity investments, contingent deferred consideration 
and deferred compensation liabilities that are held against investments in our fund products, where the significant 
valuation inputs are unobservable. 

Private equity investments are valued using a combination of the enterprise value/EBITDA multiple method and the 
discounted cash flow method. Significant unobservable inputs include discount rates, EBITDA multiple and 
price-earnings ratio, taking into account management’s experience and knowledge of market conditions of the specific 
industries. 

Details of inputs used to calculate the fair value of contingent deferred consideration can be found in Note 10 – Fair 
Value Measurements. 

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements 

Nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements include goodwill and intangible assets. We measure the fair value of 
goodwill and intangible assets on initial recognition using discounted cash flow analysis that requires assumptions 
regarding projected future earnings and discount rates. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair 
value measurements of these assets and liabilities, such measurements are classified as Level 3. See the Goodwill and 
Intangible Assets, Net accounting policy set forth within this note for further information. 

Income Taxes 

We provide for current tax expense according to the tax laws in each jurisdiction in which we operate, using tax rates 
and laws that have been enacted by the balance sheet date. 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the financial statement and 
income tax basis of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted income tax rates that may be in effect when these 
differences reverse. The effect of changes in tax rates on our deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income 
tax within net income in the period that includes the enactment date. Significant management judgment is required in 
developing our provision for income taxes, including the valuation allowances that might be required against deferred 
tax assets and the evaluation of unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be 
taken in a tax return. 

We periodically assess the recoverability of our deferred tax assets and the need for valuation allowances on these assets. 
We make these assessments based on the weight of available evidence regarding possible sources of future taxable 
income and estimates relating to the future performance of the business that results in taxable income. 

In evaluating uncertain tax positions, we consider the probability that the tax benefit can be sustained on examination by 
a taxing authority on the basis of its technical merits (“the recognition threshold”). For tax positions meeting this 
threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the benefit expected to be realized upon settlement with 
the taxing authority on the basis of a cumulative-probability assessment of the possible outcomes. For tax positions not 
meeting the recognition threshold, no financial statement benefit is recognized. We recognize the accrual of interest and 
penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of the income tax provision. 

Revenue Recognition 

Revenue is measured and recognized based on the five-step process outlined in U.S. GAAP. Revenue is determined 
based on the transaction price negotiated with the customer, net of rebates. Management fees, performance fees, 
shareowner servicing fees and other revenue are derived from providing professional services to manage investment 
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value of AUM. These fees are calculated as a percentage of either the daily, month-end or quarter-end average asset 
balance in accordance with contractual agreements. 

Performance fees are specified in certain fund and client contracts and are based on investment performance either on an 
absolute basis or compared to an established index over a specified period of time. Performance fees are generated on 
certain management contracts when performance hurdles or other specified criteria are achieved. Performance fees for 
all fund ranges and separate accounts are recognized when it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue recognized 
will not occur in future periods. There are no performance fee contracts where revenue can be clawed back. There are no 
cumulative revenues recognized that would be reversed if all of the existing investments became worthless. 

Management fees are primarily received monthly or quarterly, while performance fees are usually received monthly, 
quarterly or annually, although the frequency of receipt varies between agreements. Management and performance fee 
revenue earned but not yet received is recognized within fees and other receivables on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Shareowner servicing fees are earned for services rendered related to transfer agent and administrative activities 
performed for investment products. These services are transferred over time and are generally based on a percentage of 
the market value of AUM. 

Other revenue includes distribution and servicing fees earned from U.S. mutual funds associated with mutual fund 
transfer agent, accounting, shareholder servicing and participant recordkeeping activities. These services are transferred 
over time and are generally based on a percentage of the market value of AUM. 

U.S. Mutual Fund Performance Fees 

The investment management fee paid by each U.S. mutual fund subject to a performance fee is the base management fee 
plus or minus a performance fee adjustment as determined by the relative investment performance of the fund compared 
to a specified benchmark index. Under the performance-based fee structure, the investment advisory fee paid by each 
fund consists of two components: (i) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to 
the fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month, plus or minus (ii) a performance fee adjustment calculated 
by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% to the fund’s average daily net assets during the performance measurement 
period. The performance measurement period begins as a trailing period ranging from 12 to 18 months, and each 
subsequent month is added to each successive performance measurement period until a 36-month period is achieved. At 
that point, the measurement period becomes a rolling 36-month period. 

The addition of performance fees to all funds without such fees is subject to the approval of both a majority of the 
shareholders of such funds and the funds’ independent board of trustees. 

Principal Versus Agent 

We utilize third-party intermediaries to fulfill certain performance obligations in our revenue agreements. Generally, we 
are deemed to be the principal in these arrangements because we control the investment management and other related 
services before they are transferred to customers. Such control is evidenced by our primary responsibility to customers, 
the ability to negotiate the third-party contract price and select and direct third-party service providers, or a combination 
of these factors. Therefore, distribution and service fee revenues and the related third-party distribution and service 
expenses are reported on a gross basis. 

Operating Expenses 

Operating expenses are accrued and recognized as incurred. 

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value of AUM. These fees are calculated as a percentage of either the daily, month-end or quarter-end average asset 

balance in accordance with contractual agreements. 

Performance fees are specified in certain fund and client contracts and are based on investment performance either on an 

absolute basis or compared to an established index over a specified period of time. Performance fees are generated on 

certain management contracts when performance hurdles or other specified criteria are achieved. Performance fees for 

all fund ranges and separate accounts are recognized when it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue recognized 

will not occur in future periods. There are no performance fee contracts where revenue can be clawed back. There are no 

cumulative revenues recognized that would be reversed if all of the existing investments became worthless. 

Management fees are primarily received monthly or quarterly, while performance fees are usually received monthly, 

quarterly or annually, although the frequency of receipt varies between agreements. Management and performance fee 

revenue earned but not yet received is recognized within fees and other receivables on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

the market value of AUM. 

U.S. Mutual Fund Performance Fees 

Other revenue includes distribution and servicing fees earned from U.S. mutual funds associated with mutual fund 

transfer agent, accounting, shareholder servicing and participant recordkeeping activities. These services are transferred 

over time and are generally based on a percentage of the market value of AUM. 

The investment management fee paid by each U.S. mutual fund subject to a performance fee is the base management fee 

plus or minus a performance fee adjustment as determined by the relative investment performance of the fund compared 

to a specified benchmark index. Under the performance-based fee structure, the investment advisory fee paid by each 

fund consists of two components: (i) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to 

the fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month, plus or minus (ii) a performance fee adjustment calculated 

by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% to the fund’s average daily net assets during the performance measurement 

period. The performance measurement period begins as a trailing period ranging from 12 to 18 months, and each 

subsequent month is added to each successive performance measurement period until a 36-month period is achieved. At 

that point, the measurement period becomes a rolling 36-month period. 

The addition of performance fees to all funds without such fees is subject to the approval of both a majority of the 

shareholders of such funds and the funds’ independent board of trustees. 

Principal Versus Agent 

We utilize third-party intermediaries to fulfill certain performance obligations in our revenue agreements. Generally, we 

are deemed to be the principal in these arrangements because we control the investment management and other related 

services before they are transferred to customers. Such control is evidenced by our primary responsibility to customers, 

the ability to negotiate the third-party contract price and select and direct third-party service providers, or a combination 

of these factors. Therefore, distribution and service fee revenues and the related third-party distribution and service 

expenses are reported on a gross basis. 

Operating Expenses 

Operating expenses are accrued and recognized as incurred. 

Stock-Based Compensation 

We grant stock-based awards to our employees, all of which are classified as equity settled stock-based payments. 
Equity settled stock-based payments are measured at the fair value of the shares at the grant date. The awards are 
expensed, with a corresponding increase in reserves, on a graded basis over the vesting period. Forfeitures are 
recognized as they occur. 

The grant date fair value for stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and the grant 
date fair value of restricted stock is determined from the market price on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes model 
requires management to determine certain variables; the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model 
include dividend yield, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected life. The dividend yield and expected 
volatility are determined using historical Group data. The risk-free interest rate for options granted is based on the three 
year UK treasury coupon at the time of the grant. The expected life of the stock options is the same as the service 
conditions applicable to all Group awards.  

Shareowner servicing fees are earned for services rendered related to transfer agent and administrative activities 

performed for investment products. These services are transferred over time and are generally based on a percentage of 

We generally use the Monte Carlo model to determine the fair value of performance-based awards. The assumptions 
used in the Monte Carlo model include dividend yield, share price volatility and discount rate.  

We had no stock-based compensation costs included in retained earnings during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 
2018, and $9.9 million of costs included in retained earnings during the years ended December 31, 2017. We had no 
proceeds from stock-based compensation plans included in retained earnings for the years ended December 31, 2019, 
2018 and 2017. Prior to our Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) on April 26, 2017, our articles of association did 
not allow us to recognize these items in additional paid-in-capital. A change in our articles of association was approved 
at the EGM and from April 26, 2017, all costs in relation to stock-based compensation will be recognized in additional 
paid-in-capital. There was no accumulated balance in relation to stock-based compensation plans within retained 
earnings as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. 

Commissions 

Commissions on management fees are accounted for on an accrual basis and are recognized in the accounting period in 
which the associated management fee is earned. 

Earnings Per Share 

Basic earnings per share attributable to our shareholders is calculated by dividing net income (adjusted for the allocation 
of earnings to participating restricted stock awards) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. We have 
calculated earnings per share using the two-class method. There are some participating restricted stock awards that are 
paid non-forfeitable dividends. Under the two-class method, net income attributable to JHG is adjusted for the allocation 
of earnings to participating restricted stock awards. 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated in a similar way to basic earnings per share but is adjusted for the effect of 
potential common shares unless they are anti-dilutive. 

Contingent Consideration 

Contingent consideration, resulting from business combinations, is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date as part 
of the business combination and discounted where the time value of money is material. The determination of the fair 
value is based on discounted cash flows, with the key assumptions being the probability of meeting each performance 
target and the discount factor applied. When the contingent consideration meets the definition of a financial liability, it is 
subsequently re-measured to fair value at each reporting date through other non-operating income. Finance charges, 
where discounting has been applied, are also recognized through other non-operating income. See Note 10 – Fair Value 
Measurements for further information about contingent consideration on acquisitions taking place during the reporting 
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of acquired companies and is 
capitalized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Intangible assets consist primarily of investment management contracts and trademarks acquired as part of business 
combinations. Investment management contracts have been identified as separately identifiable intangible assets arising 
on the acquisition of subsidiaries or businesses. Such contracts are recognized at the present value of the expected future 
cash flows of the investment management contracts at the date of acquisition. Investment management contracts may be 
classified as either indefinite-lived investment management contracts or finite-lived client relationships. 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets comprise investment management agreements where the agreements are with 
investment companies themselves and not with underlying investors. Such contracts are typically renewed indefinitely 
and, therefore, we consider the contract life to be indefinite and, as a result, the contracts are not amortized. Definite-
lived intangible assets comprise investment management agreements where the agreements are with the underlying 
investor. 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill are not amortized. Definite-lived client relationships are amortized on a 
straight-line basis over their remaining useful lives. 

Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 
value may be impaired. We have determined that we have one reporting unit for goodwill impairment testing purposes, 
which is consistent with internal management reporting and management’s oversight of operations. We may first assess 
goodwill for impairment using qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative 
impairment test. We chose to forego the qualitative test and instead perform a quantitative impairment test, determining 
the enterprise value of the reporting unit and comparing it to our equity balance (carrying amount). If the fair value is 
less than the carrying amount, an impairment is recognized. Any impairment is recognized immediately through net 
income and cannot subsequently be reversed. 

Intangible assets subject to amortization are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the 
carrying value may not be recoverable, and indefinite-lived assets are tested for impairment annually or more frequently 
if changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. 

Goodwill and intangible assets require significant management estimates and judgment, including the valuation and 
expected life determination in connection with the initial purchase price allocation and the ongoing evaluation for 
impairment. 

Foreign Currency 

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the appropriate exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. 
Foreign currency monetary balances at the reporting date are converted at the prevailing exchange rate. Foreign currency 
non-monetary balances carried at fair value or cost are translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value or 
cost is determined. Gains and losses arising on retranslation are recognized as a component of net income. 

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of our operations for which the functional currency is not USD are translated 
at exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date. Income and expense items are recognized at an average monthly 
exchange rate. Exchange differences arising, if any, are taken through other comprehensive income to accumulated other 
comprehensive income. Where net investment hedge accounting is applied using foreign currency forward contracts, the 
fair value movement on these contracts is also recognized within accumulated other comprehensive income. In the 
period in which an operation is disposed of, translation differences previously recognized in accumulated other 
comprehensive income are recognized as a component of net income. 

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net 

Post-Employment Retirement Benefits 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of acquired companies and is 

capitalized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Intangible assets consist primarily of investment management contracts and trademarks acquired as part of business 

combinations. Investment management contracts have been identified as separately identifiable intangible assets arising 

on the acquisition of subsidiaries or businesses. Such contracts are recognized at the present value of the expected future 

cash flows of the investment management contracts at the date of acquisition. Investment management contracts may be 

classified as either indefinite-lived investment management contracts or finite-lived client relationships. 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets comprise investment management agreements where the agreements are with 

investment companies themselves and not with underlying investors. Such contracts are typically renewed indefinitely 

and, therefore, we consider the contract life to be indefinite and, as a result, the contracts are not amortized. Definite-

lived intangible assets comprise investment management agreements where the agreements are with the underlying 

investor. 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill are not amortized. Definite-lived client relationships are amortized on a 

straight-line basis over their remaining useful lives. 

Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 

value may be impaired. We have determined that we have one reporting unit for goodwill impairment testing purposes, 

which is consistent with internal management reporting and management’s oversight of operations. We may first assess 

goodwill for impairment using qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative 

impairment test. We chose to forego the qualitative test and instead perform a quantitative impairment test, determining 

the enterprise value of the reporting unit and comparing it to our equity balance (carrying amount). If the fair value is 

less than the carrying amount, an impairment is recognized. Any impairment is recognized immediately through net 

income and cannot subsequently be reversed. 

Intangible assets subject to amortization are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the 

carrying value may not be recoverable, and indefinite-lived assets are tested for impairment annually or more frequently 

if changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. 

Goodwill and intangible assets require significant management estimates and judgment, including the valuation and 

expected life determination in connection with the initial purchase price allocation and the ongoing evaluation for 

impairment. 

Foreign Currency 

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the appropriate exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. 

Foreign currency monetary balances at the reporting date are converted at the prevailing exchange rate. Foreign currency 

non-monetary balances carried at fair value or cost are translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value or 

cost is determined. Gains and losses arising on retranslation are recognized as a component of net income. 

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of our operations for which the functional currency is not USD are translated 

at exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date. Income and expense items are recognized at an average monthly 

exchange rate. Exchange differences arising, if any, are taken through other comprehensive income to accumulated other 

comprehensive income. Where net investment hedge accounting is applied using foreign currency forward contracts, the 

fair value movement on these contracts is also recognized within accumulated other comprehensive income. In the 

period in which an operation is disposed of, translation differences previously recognized in accumulated other 

comprehensive income are recognized as a component of net income. 

We provide employees with retirement benefits through both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. The assets 
of these plans are held separately from our general assets in trustee-administered funds.  

Contributions to the defined contribution plan are expensed to employee compensation and benefits on the Consolidated 
Statements of Comprehensive Income when they become payable. 

Defined benefit obligations and the cost of providing benefits are determined annually by independent qualified actuaries 
using the projected unit credit method. Our annual measurement date of the defined benefit plan is December 31. The 
defined benefit obligation is measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows using a discount rate 
based on AA-rated corporate bond yields of appropriate duration. The plan assets are recognized at fair value. The 
funded status of the defined benefit pension plans (the resulting surplus or deficit of defined benefit assets less liabilities) 
is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of any taxes that would be deducted at source.  

Actuarial gains and losses arise as a result of the difference between actual experience and actuarial assumptions. We 
have adopted the 10% corridor method for recognizing actuarial gains and losses, which means that cumulative actuarial 
gains or losses up to an amount equal to 10% of the higher of the liabilities or assets of the scheme (the corridor) have no 
immediate impact on net income and are instead recognized through other comprehensive income. Cumulative gains or 
losses greater than the corridor are amortized to net income over the average remaining future working lifetime of the 
active members in the plan. 

Net periodic benefit cost is recorded as a component of net income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 
Income and includes service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets and any actuarial gains and losses 
previously recognized as a component of other comprehensive income that have been amortized in the period. Net 
periodic benefit costs are recognized as an operating expense. 

See Note 16 – Retirement Benefit Plans for further discussion of our pension plans. 

Common Stock 

JHG’s ordinary shares, par value $1.50 per share, are classified as equity instruments. Equity shares issued by us are 
recorded at the fair value of the proceeds received or the market price on the day of issue. Direct issue costs, net of tax, 
are deducted from additional paid-in-capital within equity. 

Treasury shares held are equity shares of JHG acquired by or issued to employee benefit trusts. Treasury shares held are 
recorded at cost and are deducted from equity. No gain or loss is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of 
Comprehensive Income on the purchase, issue, sale or cancellation of our own equity shares. 

Share Redenomination and Consolidation 

On April 26, 2017, Henderson redenominated its ordinary shares from GBP to USD, resulting in a change in par value 
from £0.125 to $0.1547 per share. At that time, Henderson had 1,131,842,110 shares in issue and as a result, the ordinary 
share nominal capital became $175.1 million. The difference between the revised ordinary share nominal capital balance 
of $175.1 million and the previously stated ordinary share nominal capital balance of $234.4 million (converted at the 
historic exchange rate rather than the rate required for the redenomination under Jersey company law) was recognized as 
a component of additional paid-in-capital. Consequently, the additional paid-in-capital balance was adjusted from 
$1,237.9 million to $1,297.2 million. 

Additionally, in accordance with a special resolution passed by the shareholders on May 3, 2017, the par value of the 
shares of Henderson was reduced to $0.15 per share, from $0.1547 per share, and the total ordinary share nominal capital 
became $169.8 million. In accordance with that resolution, the reduction in the total ordinary share nominal capital of 
$5.3 million was credited to the additional paid-in-capital account, which moved from $1,297.2 million to $1,302.5 
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On April 26, 2017, the shareholders approved a 10-to-1 share consolidation, which took effect on May 30, 2017. As a 
result of the share consolidation, the number of shares in issue was reduced by a factor of 10, and the par value of the 
shares became $1.50. 

Note 3 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted 

Leases 

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new standard on accounting for leases. 
The new standard represents a significant change to lease accounting and introduces a lessee model that brings leases 
onto the balance sheet. The standard also aligns certain underlying principles of the new lessor model with those in the 
FASB’s new revenue recognition standard. Furthermore, the new standard addresses other concerns related to the prior 
leases model. The standard became effective January 1, 2019. 

We adopted the new standard effective January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach. Comparative prior 
periods were not adjusted upon adoption as we utilized the practical expedients available under the guidance. 
Specifically, we did not (i) reassess existing contracts for embedded leases, (ii) reassess existing lease agreements for 
finance or operating classification, or (iii) reassess existing lease agreements in consideration of initial direct costs. 

Upon adoption, we recognized $129.8 million in ROU assets related to its leased property and equipment. 
Corresponding lease liabilities of $146.4 million were also recognized. Our property leases represent the vast majority of 
our ROU assets and lease liabilities, with office spaces in Denver and London representing a significant portion of our 
leased property. 

Refer to further disclosure in Note 8 – Leases. 

Hedge Accounting 

In August 2017, the FASB issued an updated standard that amended hedge accounting. The standard expanded the 
strategies eligible for hedge accounting, changed how companies assess hedge effectiveness and required new 
disclosures and presentation. We adopted the standard effective January 1, 2019. The adoption did not have a material 
impact on our results of operations or financial position. 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted 

Retirement Benefit Plans 

In August 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update (“ASU”) that modifies the disclosure requirements for 
employers that sponsor defined benefit pension plans. The ASU removes, adds and clarifies a number of disclosure 
requirements related to sponsored benefit plans. The standard is effective January 1, 2021, for calendar year-end 
companies, and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting standard. 

Implementation Costs — Cloud Computing Arrangements 

In August 2018, the FASB issued an ASU that aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in 
a hosting arrangement with the requirements for implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use 
software. The ASU is effective January 1, 2020, for calendar year-end companies and for the interim periods within 
those years. Early adoption is permitted. The ASU allows either a retrospective or prospective approach to all 
implementation costs incurred after adoption. We are evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting standard and 
anticipate adopting the standard on a prospective basis. We generally expect increased capitalized costs as our previous 
policy dictated that implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement be expensed as incurred. 

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shares became $1.50. 

Note 3 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted 

Leases 

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new standard on accounting for leases. 

The new standard represents a significant change to lease accounting and introduces a lessee model that brings leases 

onto the balance sheet. The standard also aligns certain underlying principles of the new lessor model with those in the 

FASB’s new revenue recognition standard. Furthermore, the new standard addresses other concerns related to the prior 

leases model. The standard became effective January 1, 2019. 

We adopted the new standard effective January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach. Comparative prior 

periods were not adjusted upon adoption as we utilized the practical expedients available under the guidance. 

Specifically, we did not (i) reassess existing contracts for embedded leases, (ii) reassess existing lease agreements for 

finance or operating classification, or (iii) reassess existing lease agreements in consideration of initial direct costs. 

Upon adoption, we recognized $129.8 million in ROU assets related to its leased property and equipment. 

Corresponding lease liabilities of $146.4 million were also recognized. Our property leases represent the vast majority of 

our ROU assets and lease liabilities, with office spaces in Denver and London representing a significant portion of our 

leased property. 

Hedge Accounting 

Refer to further disclosure in Note 8 – Leases. 

impact on our results of operations or financial position. 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted 

Retirement Benefit Plans 

In August 2017, the FASB issued an updated standard that amended hedge accounting. The standard expanded the 

strategies eligible for hedge accounting, changed how companies assess hedge effectiveness and required new 

disclosures and presentation. We adopted the standard effective January 1, 2019. The adoption did not have a material 

In August 2018, the FASB issued an accounting standards update (“ASU”) that modifies the disclosure requirements for 

employers that sponsor defined benefit pension plans. The ASU removes, adds and clarifies a number of disclosure 

requirements related to sponsored benefit plans. The standard is effective January 1, 2021, for calendar year-end 

companies, and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting standard. 

Implementation Costs — Cloud Computing Arrangements 

In August 2018, the FASB issued an ASU that aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in 

a hosting arrangement with the requirements for implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use 

software. The ASU is effective January 1, 2020, for calendar year-end companies and for the interim periods within 

those years. Early adoption is permitted. The ASU allows either a retrospective or prospective approach to all 

implementation costs incurred after adoption. We are evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting standard and 

anticipate adopting the standard on a prospective basis. We generally expect increased capitalized costs as our previous 

policy dictated that implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement be expensed as incurred. 

On April 26, 2017, the shareholders approved a 10-to-1 share consolidation, which took effect on May 30, 2017. As a 

result of the share consolidation, the number of shares in issue was reduced by a factor of 10, and the par value of the 

Note 4 — Acquisitions and Dispositions 

Merger with JCG  

On May 30, 2017 (the “Closing Date”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 3, 2016 (the 
“Merger Agreement”), by and among JCG, a Delaware corporation, Henderson, a company incorporated in Jersey, and 
Horizon Orbit Corp., a Delaware corporation and a direct and wholly owned subsidiary of Henderson (“Merger Sub”), 
Merger Sub merged with and into JCG, with JCG surviving such merger as a direct and wholly owned subsidiary of 
Henderson. Upon closing of the Merger, Henderson became the parent holding company for the combined group and 
was renamed Janus Henderson Group plc. 

The fair value of consideration transferred to JCG common stockholders was $2,630.2 million, representing 87.2 million 
shares of JHG transferred at a share price of $30.75 each as of the Closing Date, adjusted for a post-combination 
stock-based compensation charge for unvested shares in relation to JCG share plans. 

 Pro Forma Results of Operations 

The following table presents summarized unaudited supplemental pro forma operating results as if the Merger had 
occurred at the beginning of January 1, 2016 (in millions): 

Revenue 
Net income attributable to JHG 

JCG Results of Operations  

  Year ended December 31,  

  $ 
  $ 

2017 

 2,182.6 
 704.6 

Revenue (inclusive of revenue from certain mandates transferred to JCG from Henderson after the Merger) and net 
income of JCG from the Closing Date through the end of December 31, 2017, included in JHG’s Consolidated 
Statements of Comprehensive Income are presented in the following table (in millions): 

Revenue 
Net income attributable to JCG 

Sale of Geneva 

      Closing Date — 
  December 31, 2017 
 752.9 
  $ 
 354.0 
  $ 

In the fourth quarter 2019, we entered into an agreement to sell our Milwaukee-based U.S. equities subsidiary Geneva. 
The sale has not yet closed as of February 26, 2020. 

Contingent Consideration 

Acquisitions prior to the Merger included contingent consideration. Refer to Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements for a 
detailed discussion of the terms of the contingent consideration. 

Note 5 — Consolidation 

Variable Interest Entities 

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities 

Our consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, include certain consolidated seeded investment products in 
which we have an investment and act as the investment manager. The assets of these VIEs are not available to us or our 

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creditors. We may not, under any circumstances, access cash and cash equivalents held by consolidated VIEs to use in 
our operating activities or otherwise. In addition, the investors in these VIEs have no recourse to the credit of JHG. 

Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities 

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the carrying value of investment securities included on our Consolidated Balance 
Sheets pertaining to unconsolidated VIEs was $9.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively. Our total exposure to 
unconsolidated VIEs represents the value of its economic ownership interest in the investment securities. 

Voting Rights Entities 

Consolidated Voting Rights Entities 

The following table presents the balances related to consolidated VREs that were recorded on JHG’s Consolidated 
Balance Sheets, including our net interest in these products (in millions): 

Investment securities 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Other current assets 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Total 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated VREs 

JHG's net interest in consolidated VREs 

     December 31,      December 31, 

2019 

2018 

  $ 

  $ 

 29.9   $ 
 1.5  
 0.2  
 (0.7)  
 30.9  
 (6.3)  
 24.6   $ 

 13.9 
 1.4 
 0.1 
 (0.1) 
 15.3 
 (6.0) 
 9.3 

Our total exposure to consolidated VREs represents the value of our economic ownership interest in these seeded 
investment products.  

Unconsolidated Voting Rights Entities 

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the carrying value of investment securities included on our Consolidated Balance 
Sheets pertaining to unconsolidated VREs were $21.5 million and $50.7 million, respectively. Our total exposure to 
unconsolidated VREs represents the value of our economic ownership interest in the investment securities. 

Note 6 — Investment Securities 

Our investment securities as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, are summarized as follows (in millions): 

Seeded investment products: 

Consolidated VIEs 
Consolidated VREs 
Unconsolidated VIEs and VREs 
Separate accounts 
Pooled investment funds 

Total seeded investment products 

Investments related to deferred compensation plans 
Other investments 

Total investment securities 

  December 31,    December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

  $ 

 924.8   $ 
 29.9  
 31.4  
 60.8  
 0.1  
 1,047.0  
 125.9  
 5.4  
 1,178.3   $ 

 282.7 
 13.9 
 53.8 
 71.6 
 25.5 
 447.5 
 120.3 
 6.7 
 574.5 

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creditors. We may not, under any circumstances, access cash and cash equivalents held by consolidated VIEs to use in 

our operating activities or otherwise. In addition, the investors in these VIEs have no recourse to the credit of JHG. 

Trading Securities 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities held by us as of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, are 
summarized as follows (in millions): 

Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities held at period end 

   $ 

Derivative Instruments 

Year ended  
December 31,  
2018 
 (40.6)    $ 

2019 
 (19.2)    $ 

2017 

 25.2 

We maintain an economic hedge program that uses derivative instruments to mitigate against market volatility of certain 
seeded investments by using index and commodity futures (“futures”), index swaps, total return swaps (“TRSs”) and 
credit default swaps. Foreign currency exposures associated with our seeded investment products are also hedged by 
using foreign currency forward contracts. We also have a net investment hedge related to foreign currency translation on 
hedged seed investments denominated in currencies other than our functional currency.   

We were a party to the following derivative instruments as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions): 

Futures 
Credit default swaps 
Total return swaps 
Foreign currency forward contracts 

Notional Value 
     December 31, 2019      December 31, 2018 
 147.1 
  $ 
 133.2 
 77.2 
 131.8 

 222.9   $ 
 143.0  
 46.3  
 327.8  

The derivative instruments are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, with the exception of certain foreign 
currency forward contracts used for net investment hedging. Changes in fair value of the futures, index swaps, TRSs and 
credit default swaps are recognized in investment gains (losses), net in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 
Income. Changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedges for accounting 
purposes are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax on our Consolidated Statements of 
Comprehensive Income. 

Derivative assets and liabilities are generally recognized on a gross basis and included in other current assets or accounts 
payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance sheets. As of December 31, 2019 derivative assets and 
liabilities were $0.7 million and $8.7 million, respectively. 

We recognized the following foreign currency translation gains (losses) on hedged seed investments denominated in 
currencies other than our functional currency and gains (losses) associated with foreign currency forward contracts under 
net investment hedge accounting for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities 

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the carrying value of investment securities included on our Consolidated Balance 

Sheets pertaining to unconsolidated VIEs was $9.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively. Our total exposure to 

unconsolidated VIEs represents the value of its economic ownership interest in the investment securities. 

Voting Rights Entities 

Consolidated Voting Rights Entities 

The following table presents the balances related to consolidated VREs that were recorded on JHG’s Consolidated 

Balance Sheets, including our net interest in these products (in millions): 

     December 31,      December 31, 

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 29.9   $ 

 1.5  

 0.2  

 (0.7)  

 30.9  

 (6.3)  

 13.9 

 1.4 

 0.1 

 (0.1) 

 15.3 

 (6.0) 

 9.3 

Investment securities 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other current assets 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Total 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated VREs 

JHG's net interest in consolidated VREs 

  $ 

 24.6   $ 

Our total exposure to consolidated VREs represents the value of our economic ownership interest in these seeded 

investment products.  

Unconsolidated Voting Rights Entities 

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the carrying value of investment securities included on our Consolidated Balance 

Sheets pertaining to unconsolidated VREs were $21.5 million and $50.7 million, respectively. Our total exposure to 

unconsolidated VREs represents the value of our economic ownership interest in the investment securities. 

Note 6 — Investment Securities 

Our investment securities as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, are summarized as follows (in millions): 

Seeded investment products: 

Consolidated VIEs 

Consolidated VREs 

Unconsolidated VIEs and VREs 

Separate accounts 

Pooled investment funds 

Total seeded investment products 

Investments related to deferred compensation plans 

Other investments 

Total investment securities 

  December 31,    December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 924.8   $ 

 282.7 

 29.9  

 31.4  

 60.8  

 0.1  

 1,047.0  

 125.9  

 5.4  

 13.9 

 53.8 

 71.6 

 25.5 

 447.5 

 120.3 

 6.7 

  $ 

 1,178.3   $ 

 574.5 

Foreign currency translation  
Foreign currency forward contracts 

Total 

  $ 

  $ 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 
 (6.8)   $ 
 6.8  
 —   $ 

In addition to using derivative instruments to mitigate against market volatility of certain seeded investments, we also 
occasionally engage in short sales of securities. As of December 31, 2019, the fair value of securities sold but not yet 
purchased was $26.5 million. The cash received from the short sale and the obligation to repurchase the shares are 
classified in other current assets and accounts payable and accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, 
respectively. Fair value adjustments are recognized in investment gains (losses), net on our Consolidated Statements of 
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Certain of our consolidated seeded investment products utilize derivative instruments to contribute to the achievement of 
defined investment objectives. These derivative instruments are classified within other current assets or accounts payable 
and accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses on these derivative instruments are 
classified within investment gains (losses), net in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.  

Our consolidated seeded investment products were party to the following derivative instruments as of 
December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions): 

Futures 
Contracts for differences 
Credit default swaps 
Total return swaps 
Interest rate swaps 
Options 
Swaptions 
Foreign currency forward contracts 

Notional Value 

     December 31, 2019      December 31, 2018 
 267.8 
 88.3    $ 
  $ 
 8.7 
 15.5   
 6.2 
 0.1   
 23.7 
 0.1   
 61.5 
 19.4      
 9.6 
 1.0      
 8.3 
 —      
 154.9 
 167.5      

 As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, certain consolidated seeded investment products sold credit protection through the 
use of credit default swap contracts. The contracts provide alternative credit risk exposure to individual companies and 
countries outside of traditional bond markets. The terms of the credit default swap contracts range from one to five years. 

As sellers in credit default swap contracts, the consolidated seeded investment products would be required to pay the 
notional value of a referenced debt obligation to the counterparty in the event of a default on the debt obligation by the 
issuer. The notional value represents the estimated maximum potential undiscounted amount of future payments required 
upon the occurrence of a credit default event. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the notional values of the agreements 
totaled $2.2 million and $3.9 million, respectively. The credit default swap contracts include recourse provisions that 
allow for recovery of a certain percentage of amounts paid upon the occurrence of a credit default event. As of 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of the credit default swap contracts selling protection was nil and $0.1 
million, respectively. 

Investment Gains (Losses), Net 

Investment gains (losses), net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income included the following for the 
years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2019 
 20.7   $   (42.6)   $ 

2017 

 —  
 13.5  
 34.2   $   (40.9)   $ 

 —  
 1.7  

 4.0 
 10.2 
 3.8 
 18.0 

Seeded investment products and derivatives, net 
Gain on sale of Volantis 
Other 

Investment gains (losses), net 

  $ 

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Sales, 
settlements 
and 

  Purchases   settlements   Purchases   settlements   Purchases  

and 

and 

and 

and 

and 

2019 

      Sales, 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 
      Sales, 

Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Seeded Investment Products 

Cash Flows 

Cash flows related to our investment securities for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, are summarized 
as follows (in millions): 

Certain of our consolidated seeded investment products utilize derivative instruments to contribute to the achievement of 

defined investment objectives. These derivative instruments are classified within other current assets or accounts payable 

and accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses on these derivative instruments are 

classified within investment gains (losses), net in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.  

Our consolidated seeded investment products were party to the following derivative instruments as of 

December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions): 

Futures 

Contracts for differences 

Credit default swaps 

Total return swaps 

Interest rate swaps 

Options 

Swaptions 

Foreign currency forward contracts 

Notional Value 

     December 31, 2019      December 31, 2018 

  $ 

 88.3    $ 

 267.8 

 15.5   

 0.1   

 0.1   

 19.4      

 1.0      

 —      

 167.5      

 8.7 

 6.2 

 23.7 

 61.5 

 9.6 

 8.3 

 154.9 

 As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, certain consolidated seeded investment products sold credit protection through the 

use of credit default swap contracts. The contracts provide alternative credit risk exposure to individual companies and 

countries outside of traditional bond markets. The terms of the credit default swap contracts range from one to five years. 

As sellers in credit default swap contracts, the consolidated seeded investment products would be required to pay the 

notional value of a referenced debt obligation to the counterparty in the event of a default on the debt obligation by the 

issuer. The notional value represents the estimated maximum potential undiscounted amount of future payments required 

upon the occurrence of a credit default event. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the notional values of the agreements 

totaled $2.2 million and $3.9 million, respectively. The credit default swap contracts include recourse provisions that 

allow for recovery of a certain percentage of amounts paid upon the occurrence of a credit default event. As of 

December 31, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of the credit default swap contracts selling protection was nil and $0.1 

million, respectively. 

Investment Gains (Losses), Net 

Investment gains (losses), net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income included the following for the 

years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Seeded investment products and derivatives, net 

  $ 

 20.7   $   (42.6)   $ 

Gain on sale of Volantis 

Other 

Investment gains (losses), net 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

 —  

 13.5  

 —  

 1.7  

 4.0 

 10.2 

 3.8 

  $ 

 34.2   $   (40.9)   $ 

 18.0 

Investment securities 

  settlements   maturities  
  $  (903.4)   $   582.6   $  (626.3)   $   697.1   $  (827.5)   $ 

settlements   maturities   settlements   maturities 
 976.4 

 Note 7 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

The following tables present movements in our intangible assets and goodwill during the years ended 
December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions): 

     December 31,         
2018 

  Amortization    Impairment    translation    Disposal 

Foreign  
currency 

     December 31,  
2019 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 

Investment management agreements 
Trademarks 

Definite-lived intangible assets: 

Client relationships 
Accumulated amortization 

Net intangible assets 
Goodwill 

  $   2,495.5    $ 

 380.8   
 —   
 363.3   
 (116.3)  

  $   3,123.3    $ 
  $   1,478.0    $ 

 —   $ 
 —  

 (18.0)   $ 
 —     

 12.8    $ 
 —     

 —    $   2,490.3 
 380.8 
 —   

 —  
 (29.3)  
 (29.3)   $ 
 —   $ 

 —     
 —     
 (18.0)   $ 
 —    $ 

 1.4     
 (1.6)    
 12.6    $ 
 26.3    $ 

 364.7 
 —   
 —   
 (147.2) 
 —    $   3,088.6 
 —    $   1,504.3 

     December 31,         
2017 

Foreign  
currency 
  Amortization    Impairment    translation 

  Disposal 

  December 31,  
2018 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 

Investment management agreements 
Trademarks 

  $ 

 2,543.9   $ 
 381.2  

 —   $ 
 —  

 (7.2)   $ 
 —    

 (41.2)   $ 
 (0.4)    

 —   $ 
 —     

 2,495.5 
 380.8 

Definite-lived intangible assets: 

Client relationships 
Accumulated amortization 

Net intangible assets 
Goodwill 

 369.4  
 (89.7)  
 3,204.8   $ 
 1,533.9   $ 

  $ 
  $ 

 —  
 (29.5)  
 (29.5)   $ 
 —   $ 

 —    
 —    
 (7.2)   $ 
 —   $ 

 (6.1)    
 2.9    
 (44.8)   $ 
 (46.4)   $ 

 —     
 —     
 —   $ 
 (9.5)   $ 

 363.3 
 (116.3) 
 3,123.3 
 1,478.0 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets represent certain investment management contracts where we expect both the renewal 
of the contracts and the cash flows generated by them to continue indefinitely. Trademarks primarily relate to JCG and 
were acquired as a result of the Merger. Definite-lived intangible assets represent client relationships, which are 
amortized over their estimated lives using the straight-line method. The initial estimated weighted-average life of the 
client relationships is approximately 13 years. 

Foreign currency translation movements in the table primarily relate to the translation of the intangible assets and 
goodwill balances denominated in non-USD currencies to our functional and presentational currency of USD using the 
closing foreign currency exchange rate at the end of each reporting period.  

Transaction with BNP Paribas 

On March 31, 2018, we completed a transaction transferring JHG’s back-office (including fund administration and fund 
accounting); middle-office (including portfolio accounting, securities operations and trading operations); and custody 
functions in the U.S. to BNP Paribas. As part of the transaction, more than 100 of our employees, based in Denver, 

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Colorado, transitioned to BNP Paribas, and BNP Paribas became the fund services provider for our U.S.-regulated 
mutual funds. Gross consideration of $40.0 million was received for the transaction, which resulted in the recognition of 
a $22.3 million gain in other non-operating income (expenses), net on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 
Income. We also allocated $9.5 million of goodwill to the transaction, which resulted in a $9.5 million goodwill 
reduction, disclosed in the disposal column in the table above. 

Future Amortization 

Expected future amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets is summarized below (in millions): 

Future amortization 
2020 
2021 
2022 
2023 
2024 
Thereafter 
Total 

Impairment Testing 

      Amount 
 29.4 
  $ 
 26.5 
 18.0 
 17.8 
 16.4 
 109.4 
 217.5 

  $ 

We perform our annual impairment assessment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets on October 1 of each 
year. For our 2019 assessment, we elected to perform step one of the goodwill impairment assessment comparing the 
estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. We opted to use a market value approach with a control 
premium to estimate the enterprise value of our sole reporting unit. The results of the assessment revealed the estimated 
fair value of the reporting unit was $0.3 billion greater than the carrying value.  

Certain indefinite-lived intangible assets comprised of investment management agreements were tested for impairment 
in the second quarter 2019 due to lower than expected growth. A discounted cash flow model was used to determine the 
estimated fair value. Some of the inputs used in the discounted cash flow model required significant management 
judgment; this includes the discount rate, terminal growth rate and forecasted financial results. The results of the 
valuation indicated an estimated value of $132.0 million which was $18.0 million below the $150.0 million carrying 
value of intangible asset. As such, we recorded an $18.0 million impairment in depreciation and amortization expense in 
the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The carrying value of the intangible asset as of December 31, 
2019 (post-impairment) was $132.0 million. 

We also assessed our indefinite-lived intangible assets as part of our annual impairment assessment. We used a 
qualitative approach to determine the likelihood of impairment, with AUM being the focus of the assessment. After 
reviewing the results of the qualitative assessment, certain intangible assets comprised of investment management 
agreements with a carrying value of $167.6 million as of September 30, 2019 required further review to determine if 
they were impaired. We prepared a discounted cash flow model to arrive at the estimated fair value of the intangible 
asset, which was above the carrying value of the asset. As discussed above, some of the inputs in the discounted cash 
flow model require significant management judgment. For the remaining indefinite-lived intangible assets, we concluded 
it is more likely than not that the fair values of our intangible assets exceed their carrying values; no impairment was 
recorded.  

Our definite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that 
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. There were no definite-lived intangible asset impairments identified during 
the year ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2018, we identified and recorded a $7.2 million 
impairment associated with our Gartmore investment management agreements, which was recognized within 
depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.  

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Future amortization 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

Thereafter 

Total 

Impairment Testing 

      Amount 

  $ 

 29.4 

 26.5 

 18.0 

 17.8 

 16.4 

 109.4 

 217.5 

  $ 

We perform our annual impairment assessment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets on October 1 of each 

year. For our 2019 assessment, we elected to perform step one of the goodwill impairment assessment comparing the 

estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. We opted to use a market value approach with a control 

premium to estimate the enterprise value of our sole reporting unit. The results of the assessment revealed the estimated 

fair value of the reporting unit was $0.3 billion greater than the carrying value.  

Certain indefinite-lived intangible assets comprised of investment management agreements were tested for impairment 

in the second quarter 2019 due to lower than expected growth. A discounted cash flow model was used to determine the 

estimated fair value. Some of the inputs used in the discounted cash flow model required significant management 

judgment; this includes the discount rate, terminal growth rate and forecasted financial results. The results of the 

valuation indicated an estimated value of $132.0 million which was $18.0 million below the $150.0 million carrying 

value of intangible asset. As such, we recorded an $18.0 million impairment in depreciation and amortization expense in 

the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The carrying value of the intangible asset as of December 31, 

2019 (post-impairment) was $132.0 million. 

We also assessed our indefinite-lived intangible assets as part of our annual impairment assessment. We used a 

qualitative approach to determine the likelihood of impairment, with AUM being the focus of the assessment. After 

reviewing the results of the qualitative assessment, certain intangible assets comprised of investment management 

agreements with a carrying value of $167.6 million as of September 30, 2019 required further review to determine if 

they were impaired. We prepared a discounted cash flow model to arrive at the estimated fair value of the intangible 

asset, which was above the carrying value of the asset. As discussed above, some of the inputs in the discounted cash 

flow model require significant management judgment. For the remaining indefinite-lived intangible assets, we concluded 

it is more likely than not that the fair values of our intangible assets exceed their carrying values; no impairment was 

recorded.  

Our definite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that 

the carrying amount may not be recoverable. There were no definite-lived intangible asset impairments identified during 

the year ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2018, we identified and recorded a $7.2 million 

impairment associated with our Gartmore investment management agreements, which was recognized within 

depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.  

Colorado, transitioned to BNP Paribas, and BNP Paribas became the fund services provider for our U.S.-regulated 

mutual funds. Gross consideration of $40.0 million was received for the transaction, which resulted in the recognition of 

a $22.3 million gain in other non-operating income (expenses), net on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 

Income. We also allocated $9.5 million of goodwill to the transaction, which resulted in a $9.5 million goodwill 

reduction, disclosed in the disposal column in the table above. 

Expected future amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets is summarized below (in millions): 

Note 8 — Leases 

Our leases include operating and finance leases for property and equipment. Property leases include office space in the 
UK, Europe, the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region. Equipment leases include copiers and server equipment located 
throughout our office space. Our leases have remaining lease terms of one year to 10 years. Certain leases include 
options to extend or early terminate the leases, however, we currently do not intend to exercise these options, and they 
are not reflected in our lease assets and liabilities. The impact of operating and financing leases on our financial 
statements is summarized below. 
Balance Sheet 

Operating and financing lease assets and liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019, 
consisted of the following (in millions): 

Operating lease right-of-use assets: 
Other non-current assets 

Operating lease liabilities: 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 

Total operating lease liabilities 

Finance lease right-of-use assets: 

Property and equipment, cost 
Accumulated depreciation 

Property and equipment, net 

Finance lease liabilities 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 

Total finance lease liabilities 

Statement of Comprehensive Income 

      December 31, 2019 
 132.6 
  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

 24.9 
 129.4 
 154.3 

 13.0 
 (12.2) 
 0.8 

 0.8 
 0.1 
 0.9 

The components of lease expense on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 
December 31, 2019, are summarized below (in millions): 

Operating lease cost(1) 

Finance lease cost: 

Amortization of right-of-use asset(2) 
Interest on lease liabilities(3) 
Total finance lease cost 

Year ended  
December 31, 2019 

$ 

$ 

$ 

 33.7 

 1.1 
 — 
 1.1 

(1)  Included in general, administrative and occupancy on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.  
(2)  Included in depreciation and amortization on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. 
(3)  Included in interest expense on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

We sublease certain office buildings in the UK and received $7.3 million from the tenants during the year ended 
December 31, 2019. We recognized a $4.7 million impairment of a subleased ROU operating asset in the UK during the 
year ended December 31, 2019, as collection of rents under the sublease are uncertain. Also, we recognized a $0.7 

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million impairment of a U.S. operating lease during the year ended December 31, 2019, due to early termination of the 
lease. 

Cash Flow Statement 

Cash payments for operating and finance leases included in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year 
ended December 31, 2019, consisted of the following (in millions):  

Operating cash flows from operating leases 
Financing cash flows from finance leases 

Year ended  

      December 31, 2019 
 28.9 
  $ 
 1.1 
  $ 

Non-cash lease transactions during the year ended December 31, 2019, included a $19.8 million ROU asset and 
corresponding lease liability for a UK property lease commenced in March 2019.  

Supplemental Information 

As of December 31, 2019, we have an additional operating lease for office space in the U.S. that has not yet commenced. 
The lease commenced in January 2020, with a lease term of 11 years. The future rent obligations associated with the 
lease are $8.4 million.  

The weighted-average remaining lease term, weighted-average discount rate and future lease obligations are summarized 
below. 

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in months): 

Operating leases 
Finance leases 

Weighted-average discount rate(1): 

Operating leases 
Finance leases 

      December 31, 2019 
 80 
 15 

December 31, 2019 
4.6% 
2.8% 

(1)  Discounted using incremental borrowing rates determined for each lease as of the date of adoption, including 

consideration for specific interest rate environments. 

Future lease obligations (in millions) 
2020 
2021 
2022 
2023 
2024 
Thereafter 

Total lease payments 

Less interest 

Total   

Note 9 — Equity Method Investments 

      Operating leases 
 31.1 
  $ 
 29.8 
 25.5 
 23.6 
 22.4 
 48.8 
 181.2   
 26.9   
 154.3    $ 

  Finance leases 
 0.7 
 $ 
 0.1 
 0.1 
 — 
 — 
 — 
 0.9 
 — 
 0.9 

  $ 

Equity method investments of $8.8 million and $7.8 million were recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets within 
other non-current assets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

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Cash Flow Statement 

Operating cash flows from operating leases 

Financing cash flows from finance leases 

Non-cash lease transactions during the year ended December 31, 2019, included a $19.8 million ROU asset and 

corresponding lease liability for a UK property lease commenced in March 2019.  

Year ended  

      December 31, 2019 

  $ 

  $ 

 28.9 

 1.1 

As of December 31, 2019, we have an additional operating lease for office space in the U.S. that has not yet commenced. 

The lease commenced in January 2020, with a lease term of 11 years. The future rent obligations associated with the 

The weighted-average remaining lease term, weighted-average discount rate and future lease obligations are summarized 

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in months): 

      December 31, 2019 

Supplemental Information 

lease are $8.4 million.  

below. 

Operating leases 

Finance leases 

Weighted-average discount rate(1): 

Operating leases 

Finance leases 

(1)  Discounted using incremental borrowing rates determined for each lease as of the date of adoption, including 

consideration for specific interest rate environments. 

December 31, 2019 

 80 

 15 

4.6% 

2.8% 

 0.7 

 0.1 

 0.1 

 — 

 — 

 — 

 0.9 

 — 

 0.9 

      Operating leases 

  Finance leases 

  $ 

 $ 

 31.1 

 29.8 

 25.5 

 23.6 

 22.4 

 48.8 

 181.2   

 26.9   

  $ 

 154.3    $ 

Future lease obligations (in millions) 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

Thereafter 

Total lease payments 

Less interest 

Total   

Note 9 — Equity Method Investments 

Equity method investments of $8.8 million and $7.8 million were recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets within 

other non-current assets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

million impairment of a U.S. operating lease during the year ended December 31, 2019, due to early termination of the 

We hold interests in the following equity method investments, including joint ventures managed through shareholder 
agreements with third-party investors, accounted for under the equity method: 

      Country of 

Cash payments for operating and finance leases included in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year 

ended December 31, 2019, consisted of the following (in millions):  

Long Tail Alpha 

incorporation 
and principal 
  place of operation  
USA 

2019 

  Functional   percentage  

currency   

  USD 

owned 
 20  %   

2018 
percentage    
owned 
 20  % 

The share of net gain (loss) from equity method investments recognized within investment gains (losses), net on our 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income was $1.5 million gain and $2.0 million gain during the years ended 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  

Note 10 — Fair Value Measurements 

The following table presents assets and liabilities in our consolidated financial statements or disclosed in the notes to our 
consolidated financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019 (in millions): 

Fair value measurements using: 

  Quoted prices in 
     active markets for        

identical assets    Significant other  
and liabilities 
(Level 1) 

(Level 2) 

  observable inputs   unobservable inputs  

Significant 

(Level 3) 

Total 

Assets: 

Cash equivalents 
Investment securities: 
Consolidated VIEs 
Other investment securities 
Total investment securities 

Seed hedge derivatives 
Volantis contingent consideration 

Total assets 

Liabilities: 

Derivatives in consolidated seeded investment 
products 
Securities sold, not yet purchased 
Seed hedge derivatives 
Long-term debt (1) 
Deferred bonuses  
Contingent consideration 

Total liabilities 

  $ 

 198.4    $ 

 —    $ 

 —    $   198.4 

 573.9   
 197.0   
 770.9   
 —   
 —   
 969.3    $ 

 —    $ 

 26.5   
 —   
 —   
 —   
 —   
 26.5    $ 

 341.0   
 56.5   
 397.5   
 0.7   
 —   
 398.2    $ 

 0.9    $ 
 —   
 8.7   
 330.0   
 —   
 —   
 339.6    $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

 924.8 
 9.9   
 253.5 
 —   
   1,178.3 
 9.9   
 0.7 
 —   
 2.9   
 2.9 
 12.8    $  1,380.3 

 0.9 
 —    $ 
 26.5 
 —   
 8.7 
 —   
 330.0 
 —   
 76.6 
 76.6   
 21.2   
 21.2 
 97.8    $   463.9 

(1)  Carried at amortized cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and disclosed at fair value. 

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The following table presents assets and liabilities in our consolidated financial statements or disclosed in the notes to the 
consolidated financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 (in millions): 

Fair value measurements using: 

  Quoted prices in 
     active markets for        

Assets: 

Cash equivalents 
Investment securities: 
Consolidated VIEs 
Other investment securities 
Total investment securities 

Seed hedge derivatives 
Derivatives in consolidated seeded investment 
products 
Contingent consideration 

Total assets 

Liabilities: 

Derivatives in consolidated seeded investment 
products 
Financial liabilities in consolidated seeded 
investment products 
Seed hedge derivatives 
Long-term debt(1) 
Deferred bonuses 
Contingent consideration 

Total liabilities 

  $ 

identical assets    Significant other  
and liabilities 
(Level 1) 

(Level 2) 

  observable inputs   unobservable inputs  

Significant 

(Level 3) 

Total 

  $ 

 381.8    $ 

 —    $ 

 —    $  381.8 

 103.8   
 194.5   
 298.3   
 —   

 159.7   
 97.3   
 257.0   
 3.2   

 —   
 —   
 680.1    $ 

 0.9   
 —   
 261.1    $ 

  $ 

 19.2   
 —   
 19.2   
 —   

   282.7 
   291.8 
   574.5 
 3.2 

 0.9 
 —   
 3.9   
 3.9 
 23.1    $  964.3 

  $ 

 —    $ 

 2.1    $ 

 —    $ 

 2.1 

 0.4   
 —   
 —   
 —   
 —   
 0.4    $ 

 —   
 1.1   
 301.4   
 —   
 —   
 304.6    $ 

 0.4 
 —   
 1.1 
 —   
   301.4 
 —   
 68.5 
 68.5   
 61.3 
 61.3   
 129.8    $  434.8 

(1)  Carried at amortized cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and disclosed at fair value. 

Level 1 Fair Value Measurements 

Our Level 1 fair value measurements consist mostly of seeded investment products, investments in advised mutual 
funds, cash equivalents and investments related to deferred compensation plans with quoted market prices in active 
markets. The fair value level of consolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying securities of 
the product. The fair value level of unconsolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying inputs 
used in the calculation of the NAV and the trading activity of each product. 

Level 2 Fair Value Measurements 

Our Level 2 fair value measurements consist mostly of consolidated seeded investment products, derivative instruments 
and our long-term debt. The fair value of consolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying 
securities of the product. The fair value of our long-term debt is determined using broker quotes and recent trading 
activity, which are considered Level 2 inputs. 

Level 3 Fair Value Measurements 

Investment Products 

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, certain securities within consolidated VIEs were valued using significant 
unobservable inputs, resulting in Level 3 classification. 

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consolidated financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 (in millions): 

Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of our material Level 3 assets included 
within consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, were as follows (in millions): 

Assets: 

Cash equivalents 

Investment securities: 

Consolidated VIEs 

Other investment securities 

Total investment securities 

Seed hedge derivatives 

products 

Contingent consideration 

Derivatives in consolidated seeded investment 

Total assets 

Liabilities: 

products 

Derivatives in consolidated seeded investment 

Financial liabilities in consolidated seeded 

investment products 

Seed hedge derivatives 

Long-term debt(1) 

Deferred bonuses 

Contingent consideration 

Total liabilities 

Fair value measurements using: 

  Quoted prices in 

     active markets for        

identical assets    Significant other  

Significant 

and liabilities 

  observable inputs   unobservable inputs  

(Level 1) 

(Level 2) 

(Level 3) 

Total 

  $ 

 381.8    $ 

 —    $ 

 —    $  381.8 

  $ 

 680.1    $ 

 261.1    $ 

 23.1    $  964.3 

  $ 

 —    $ 

 2.1    $ 

 —    $ 

 2.1 

 103.8   

 194.5   

 298.3   

 —   

 —   

 —   

 0.4   

 —   

 —   

 —   

 —   

 159.7   

 97.3   

 257.0   

 3.2   

 0.9   

 —   

 —   

 1.1   

 301.4   

 —   

 —   

 19.2   

 —   

   282.7 

   291.8 

 19.2   

   574.5 

 —   

 3.2 

 —   

 3.9   

 0.9 

 3.9 

 —   

 —   

 —   

 68.5   

 61.3   

 0.4 

 1.1 

   301.4 

 68.5 

 61.3 

  $ 

 0.4    $ 

 304.6    $ 

 129.8    $  434.8 

(1)  Carried at amortized cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and disclosed at fair value. 

Level 1 Fair Value Measurements 

Our Level 1 fair value measurements consist mostly of seeded investment products, investments in advised mutual 

funds, cash equivalents and investments related to deferred compensation plans with quoted market prices in active 

markets. The fair value level of consolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying securities of 

the product. The fair value level of unconsolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying inputs 

used in the calculation of the NAV and the trading activity of each product. 

Level 2 Fair Value Measurements 

Our Level 2 fair value measurements consist mostly of consolidated seeded investment products, derivative instruments 

and our long-term debt. The fair value of consolidated seeded investment products is determined by the underlying 

securities of the product. The fair value of our long-term debt is determined using broker quotes and recent trading 

activity, which are considered Level 2 inputs. 

Level 3 Fair Value Measurements 

Investment Products 

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, certain securities within consolidated VIEs were valued using significant 

unobservable inputs, resulting in Level 3 classification. 

As of December 31, 2019 
Investment securities of consolidated VIEs 

As of December 31, 2018 
Investment securities of consolidated VIEs 

Contingent Consideration 

Fair 
value 

Significant 
unobservable 
inputs 
 9.9    Discounted    Discount rate 

Valuation   
technique 

  $ 

    cash flow     EBITDA multiple    
    Price-earnings ratio   

Significant 
unobservable 
inputs 
  $   19.2    Discounted    Discount rate 

   Valuation    
technique 

Fair 
value 

    cash flow     EBITDA multiple    
    Price-earnings ratio   

Inputs 
15% 
5.92 
11.09 

Range 
(weighted-average)  
15% 
18.5 
28.4 

The maximum amount payable and fair value of Geneva and Kapstream contingent consideration is summarized below 
(in millions): 

Maximum amount payable 

Fair value included in: 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 

Total fair value 

Fair value included in: 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 

Total fair value 

Acquisition of Geneva 

As of December 31, 2019 

Geneva 

Kapstream 

  $ 

 52.2   $ 

 14.4 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

 —   $ 
 6.9  
 6.9   $ 

 14.3 
 — 
 14.3 

As of December 31, 2018 

Geneva 

Kapstream 

 —   $ 

 25.3  
 25.3   $ 

 13.8 
 12.3 
 26.1 

The consideration payable on the acquisition of Geneva in 2014 included two contingent tranches payable over six years. 
The fair value of the contingent consideration is estimated at each reporting date by forecasting revenue, as defined by 
the sale and purchase agreement, over the contingency period and by determining whether targets will be met. 
Significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation are limited to forecasted revenues, which factor in expected growth 
in AUM based on performance and industry trends. A fair value adjustment due to a revised forecast resulted in a $20.0 
million decrease to the liability during the year ended December 31, 2019. The adjustment was recorded in other non-
operating income, net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The remaining change in the liability 
is due to the unwind of the discount.  

In the fourth quarter 2019, we entered into an agreement to sell our Milwaukee-based U.S. equities subsidiary Geneva. 
The sale has not yet closed as of February 26, 2020.  

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Acquisition of Kapstream 

The purchase of Kapstream was a step acquisition and the purchase of the second step (49%) had contingent 
consideration of up to $43.0 million. Payment of the contingent consideration is subject to all Kapstream products and 
certain products advised by us, reaching defined revenue targets on the first, second and third anniversaries of January 
31, 2017. The contingent consideration is payable in three equal installments on the anniversary dates and is indexed to 
the performance of the premier share class of the Kapstream Absolute Return Income Fund. If Kapstream achieves the 
defined revenue targets, the holders receive the value of the contingent consideration adjusted for gains or losses 
attributable to the mutual fund to which the contingent consideration is indexed, subject to tax withholding. On January 
31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the first, second, and third anniversary of the acquisition, Kapstream reached defined revenue 
targets, and we paid $15.3 million in February 2018, $14.1 million in February 2019 and $13.8 million in February 2020. 
The February 2020 payment represented the final payment. 

The fair value of the Kapstream contingent consideration is calculated at each reporting date by forecasting certain 
Kapstream AUM or defined revenue over the contingency period and determining whether the forecasted amounts meet 
the defined targets. Significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation are limited to forecasted Kapstream AUM and 
performance against defined revenue targets. No fair value adjustment was necessary during the year ended 
December 31, 2019.  

Acquisition of Perennial 

The acquisition of Perennial Fixed Interest Partners Ltd and Perennial Growth Management Pty Ltd (together 
“Perennial”) included the earn-out payable in 2019. The earn-out had employee service conditions, was based on net 
management fee revenue and was accrued over the service period as compensation expense. The earn-out criteria were 
achieved in September 2019 and the Group paid $12.1 million in October 2019. 

Disposal of Volantis 

On April 1, 2017, we completed the sale of Volantis alternative team assets. Consideration for the sale was a 10% share 
of the management and performance fees generated by Volantis for a period of three years. 

The fair value of the Volantis contingent consideration is estimated at each reporting date by forecasting revenues over 
the contingency period of three years. Significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation are limited to forecasted 
revenues, which factor in expected growth in AUM based on performance and industry trends. Increases in forecasted 
revenue increase the fair value of the consideration, while decreases in forecasted revenue decrease the fair value. The 
forecasted share of revenues is then discounted back to the valuation date using a discount rate. 

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of the Volantis contingent consideration was $2.9 million and $3.9 
million, respectively. 

Deferred Bonuses 

Deferred bonuses represent liabilities to employees over the vesting period that will be settled by investments in our 
products. The significant unobservable inputs used to value the liabilities are investment designations and vesting 
periods. 

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The purchase of Kapstream was a step acquisition and the purchase of the second step (49%) had contingent 

consideration of up to $43.0 million. Payment of the contingent consideration is subject to all Kapstream products and 

certain products advised by us, reaching defined revenue targets on the first, second and third anniversaries of January 

31, 2017. The contingent consideration is payable in three equal installments on the anniversary dates and is indexed to 

the performance of the premier share class of the Kapstream Absolute Return Income Fund. If Kapstream achieves the 

defined revenue targets, the holders receive the value of the contingent consideration adjusted for gains or losses 

attributable to the mutual fund to which the contingent consideration is indexed, subject to tax withholding. On January 

31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the first, second, and third anniversary of the acquisition, Kapstream reached defined revenue 

targets, and we paid $15.3 million in February 2018, $14.1 million in February 2019 and $13.8 million in February 2020. 

The February 2020 payment represented the final payment. 

The fair value of the Kapstream contingent consideration is calculated at each reporting date by forecasting certain 

Kapstream AUM or defined revenue over the contingency period and determining whether the forecasted amounts meet 

the defined targets. Significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation are limited to forecasted Kapstream AUM and 

performance against defined revenue targets. No fair value adjustment was necessary during the year ended 

The acquisition of Perennial Fixed Interest Partners Ltd and Perennial Growth Management Pty Ltd (together 

“Perennial”) included the earn-out payable in 2019. The earn-out had employee service conditions, was based on net 

management fee revenue and was accrued over the service period as compensation expense. The earn-out criteria were 

achieved in September 2019 and the Group paid $12.1 million in October 2019. 

On April 1, 2017, we completed the sale of Volantis alternative team assets. Consideration for the sale was a 10% share 

of the management and performance fees generated by Volantis for a period of three years. 

The fair value of the Volantis contingent consideration is estimated at each reporting date by forecasting revenues over 

the contingency period of three years. Significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation are limited to forecasted 

revenues, which factor in expected growth in AUM based on performance and industry trends. Increases in forecasted 

revenue increase the fair value of the consideration, while decreases in forecasted revenue decrease the fair value. The 

forecasted share of revenues is then discounted back to the valuation date using a discount rate. 

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of the Volantis contingent consideration was $2.9 million and $3.9 

December 31, 2019.  

Acquisition of Perennial 

Disposal of Volantis 

million, respectively. 

Deferred Bonuses 

periods. 

Deferred bonuses represent liabilities to employees over the vesting period that will be settled by investments in our 

products. The significant unobservable inputs used to value the liabilities are investment designations and vesting 

Acquisition of Kapstream 

Changes in Fair Value 

Changes in fair value of our Level 3 assets for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows (in 
millions): 

Beginning of period fair value 

Disposals 
Settlements  
Movement recognized in net income 
Movements recognized in other comprehensive income 

End of period fair value 

  Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

  $ 

 23.1   $ 
 —  
 (2.3)  
 (8.2)  
 0.2  
 12.8   $ 

 46.5 
 (7.6) 
 (5.9) 
 (9.5) 
 (0.4) 
 23.1 

Changes in fair value of our individual Level 3 liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018,were as 
follows (in millions): 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

Contingent    Deferred  
bonuses   
consideration  

Contingent   
consideration  

Deferred   
bonuses   

Beginning of period fair value  

Fair value adjustments 
Vesting of deferred bonuses 
Amortization of deferred bonuses 
Unrealized gains (losses) 
Distributions 
Foreign currency translation 

End of period fair value  

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements 

  $ 

  $ 

 61.3   $   68.5   $ 
 (20.0)  
 —  
 —  
 6.7  
 (26.6)  
 (0.2)  
 21.2   $   76.6   $ 

 7.5  
   (52.3)  
 49.6  
 —  
 —  
 3.3  

 76.6   $ 
 11.2  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 (22.8)  
 (3.7)  
 61.3   $ 

Dai-ichi 
option 
 26.1 
    (26.8) 
 — 
 — 
 — 
 — 
 0.7 
 — 

 64.7   $ 
 (0.4)  
 (44.8)  
 53.7  
 —  
 —  
 (4.7)  
 68.5   $ 

Nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements include goodwill and intangible assets. We measure the fair value of 
goodwill and intangible assets on initial recognition using discounted cash flow analysis that requires assumptions 
regarding projected future earnings and discount rates. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair 
value measurements of these assets, such measurements are classified as Level 3. 

Note 11 — Debt 

Our debt as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, consisted of the following (in millions): 

4.875% Senior Notes due 2025 

4.875% Senior Notes Due 2025 

  December 31, 2019 
      Carrying        Fair 
value 

value 

  December 31, 2018 
      Carrying        Fair 
value 

value 

  $   316.2   $   330.0   $   319.1   $  301.4 

The 2025 Senior Notes have a principal value of $300.0 million as of December 31, 2019, pay interest at 4.875% 
semiannually on February 1 and August 1 of each year, and mature on August 1, 2025. The Senior Notes include 
unamortized debt premium, net at December 31, 2019, of $16.2 million, which will be amortized over the remaining life 
of the notes. The unamortized debt premium is recorded as a liability within long-term debt on our Consolidated Balance 
Sheets. We fully and unconditionally guarantee the obligations of JCG in relation to the Senior Notes. 

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Credit Facility 

At December 31, 2019, we had a $200 million, unsecured, revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”). JHG and our 
subsidiaries can use the Credit Facility for general corporate purposes. The rate of interest for each interest period is the 
aggregate of the applicable margin, which is based on our long-term credit rating and the London Interbank Offered Rate 
(“LIBOR”); the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) in relation to any loan in euro (“EUR”); or in relation to any 
loan in Australian dollar (“AUD”), the benchmark rate for that currency. We are required to pay a quarterly commitment 
fee on any unused portion of the Credit Facility, which is also based on our long-term credit rating. Under the Credit 
Facility, the financing leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.00x EBITDA. At December 31, 2019, we were in compliance with 
all covenants contained in, and there were no borrowings under, the Credit Facility. The maturity date of the Credit 
Facility is February 16, 2024. 

Note 12 — Income Taxes 

The components of our provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, are as 
follows (in millions): 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

Current: 
UK 
U.S. including state and local 
International 

Total current income taxes 

Deferred: 
UK 
U.S. including state and local 
International 

Total deferred income taxes (benefits) 

Total income tax expense (benefit) 

  $ 

 23.6   $ 
 110.7  
 8.2  
 142.5  

 48.8   $ 
 116.7  
 7.2  
 172.7  

 51.5 
 83.1 
 10.0 
 144.6 

 (0.4)  
 (2.2)  
 (2.1)  
 (4.7)  

 0.3 
 (3.1)  
   (354.4) 
 (6.6)  
 (1.5) 
 (0.8)  
   (355.6) 
    (10.5)  
  $  137.8   $  162.2   $  (211.0) 

The components of our total income before taxes for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, are as follows 
(in millions): 

2017 

  $ 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2019 
 80.1    $   178.3    $   229.0 
    190.5 
 27.9 
  $  583.5    $   661.8    $   447.4 

    467.4   
   16.1   

    445.3   
   58.1   

UK 
U.S. 
International 

Total income before taxes 

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Credit Facility 

At December 31, 2019, we had a $200 million, unsecured, revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”). JHG and our 

subsidiaries can use the Credit Facility for general corporate purposes. The rate of interest for each interest period is the 

aggregate of the applicable margin, which is based on our long-term credit rating and the London Interbank Offered Rate 

(“LIBOR”); the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) in relation to any loan in euro (“EUR”); or in relation to any 

loan in Australian dollar (“AUD”), the benchmark rate for that currency. We are required to pay a quarterly commitment 

fee on any unused portion of the Credit Facility, which is also based on our long-term credit rating. Under the Credit 

Facility, the financing leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.00x EBITDA. At December 31, 2019, we were in compliance with 

all covenants contained in, and there were no borrowings under, the Credit Facility. The maturity date of the Credit 

Facility is February 16, 2024. 

Note 12 — Income Taxes 

follows (in millions): 

The components of our provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, are as 

Current: 

UK 

Deferred: 

UK 

U.S. including state and local 

International 

Total current income taxes 

U.S. including state and local 

International 

Total deferred income taxes (benefits) 

Total income tax expense (benefit) 

UK 

U.S. 

International 

Total income before taxes 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

  $ 

 23.6   $ 

 48.8   $ 

 110.7  

 116.7  

 8.2  

 7.2  

 51.5 

 83.1 

 10.0 

 142.5  

 172.7  

 144.6 

 (0.4)  

 (2.2)  

 (2.1)  

 (4.7)  

 (3.1)  

 (6.6)  

 (0.8)  

 0.3 

   (354.4) 

 (1.5) 

    (10.5)  

   (355.6) 

  $  137.8   $  162.2   $  (211.0) 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

  $ 

 80.1    $   178.3    $   229.0 

    445.3   

    467.4   

    190.5 

   58.1   

   16.1   

 27.9 

  $  583.5    $   661.8    $   447.4 

We are a tax resident in the UK and are subject to the tax laws and regulations of that country. The following is a 
reconciliation between the UK statutory corporation tax rate and the effective tax rate on our income from operations. 

Year ended December 31,  

  2019 

      2018 

      2017 

UK statutory corporation tax rate 
Effect of foreign tax rates 
Equity-based compensation 
Finalization of positions with HMRC(1) 
Tax adjustments 
Non-deductible costs associated with the Merger 
Impact of changes in statutory tax rates on deferred taxes 
Taxes applicable to prior years 
Other, net 
Effective income tax rate, controlling interest 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 
Total effective income tax rate 

 19.0  %     19.0  %     19.3  % 
 3.9    
 4.4    
 0.3    
 1.1    
 —    
 —    
 0.3    
 0.2    
 —    
 —    
 0.1    
 —    
 (1.2)   
 (0.5)   
 1.4    
 —    
 24.2  %     23.8  %    (47.0) % 
 (0.6)   
 0.7    
 23.6  %     24.5  %    (47.1) %   

 7.4   
 0.2   
 0.3   
 0.7   
 1.2   
 (77.4)  
 (0.4)  
 1.7   

 (0.1)  

The components of our total income before taxes for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, are as follows 

(in millions): 

The significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, are as follows 
(in millions): 

(1)  Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”), tax authority of the UK. 

We operate in several taxing jurisdictions around the world, each with its own statutory tax rate and set of tax laws and 
regulations. As a result, our future blended average statutory tax rate will be influenced by any changes to such laws and 
regulations and the mix of profits and losses of our subsidiaries.  

Tax Legislation 

Any legislative changes and new or proposed Treasury regulations may result in additional income tax impacts, which 
could be material in the period any such changes are enacted. 

Deferred Taxes 

Deferred tax assets: 

Compensation and staff benefits 
Loss carryforwards(1) 
Accrued liabilities 
Debt premium 
Lease liabilities 
Other 

Gross deferred tax assets 

Valuation allowance 

Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 

Deferred tax liabilities: 
Retirement benefits 
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets 
Lease right-of-use assets 
Other 

Gross deferred tax liabilities 

Total deferred tax (liabilities)(2) 

90 

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December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 63.0    $ 
 59.9   
 2.8   
 4.6   
 27.1   
 16.9   
 174.3   
 (56.1)  
  $   118.2    $ 

 60.8   
 55.9   
 3.1   
 5.4   
 —   
 11.8   
 137.0   
 (55.6)  
 81.4   

  $ 

 (24.9)   $ 
 (790.0)  
 (25.8)  
 (4.8)  
    (845.5)  

 (23.9)  
 (783.9)  
 —   
 (3.5)  
    (811.3)  
  $   (727.3)   $   (729.9)  

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(1)  The majority of this loss carryforward relates to the UK capital loss of $298.0 million, before tax effects, which may 

be carried forward without time limitation. There is a full valuation allowance against UK capital losses. 

(2)  The change in the net deferred tax liabilities does not equal the deferred tax expense due to the FX adjustment on 

deferred tax liabilities booked through equity. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities that relate to the same jurisdiction are recorded net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets 
as non-current balances and as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, are as follows (in millions): 

December 31,  

2019 

2018 

Deferred tax assets, net (included in other non-current assets) 
Deferred tax liabilities, net 

Total deferred tax (liabilities) 

  $ 

 1.8   $ 

 — 
 (729.9) 
  $   (727.3)   $   (729.9) 

 (729.1)  

A valuation allowance has been established against the deferred tax assets related to our tax loss carryforward where a 
history of losses in the respective tax jurisdiction makes it unlikely that the deferred tax asset will be realized or where it 
is unlikely that we would generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character to realize the full benefit of the 
deferred tax asset. The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased by $0.5 million in 2019. The increase is 
primarily attributable to foreign currency translation on capital losses. The foreign net operating losses also slightly 
increased during the current year. 

As a multinational company, we operate in various locations outside the U.S. and generate earnings from our non-U.S. 
subsidiaries. Prior to enactment of the Tax Act, we indefinitely reinvested the undistributed earnings of all of our non-
U.S. subsidiaries, except for income previously taxed in the U.S. or subject to regulatory or legal repatriation restrictions 
or requirements. Consistent with prior year’s assertion, we intend to assert indefinite reinvestment on distribution 
exceeding the tax basis and undistributed earnings for Janus UK Corp. and Kapstream. 

Unrecognized Tax Benefits 

We operate in several tax jurisdictions and a number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position, for which we 
have unrecognized tax benefits, is finally resolved. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for the years 
ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, is as follows (in millions): 

Beginning balance 

Balance acquired from the Merger 
Additions for tax positions of current year 
Additions/(reduction) for tax positions of prior years 
Reduction due to settlement with taxing authorities 
Reduction due to statute expirations 
Foreign currency translation 

Ending balance 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

  $ 

  $ 

 12.4   $ 
 —  
 —  
 3.5  
 —  
 (1.9)  
 0.1  
 14.1   $ 

 10.2   $ 
 —  
 2.2  
 1.4  
 (0.5)  
 (0.7)  
 (0.2)  
 12.4   $ 

 2.5  
 5.0  
 3.4  
 0.8  
 (0.9)  
 (0.9)  
 0.3  
 10.2  

If recognized, the balance would favorably affect our effective tax rate in future periods. 

We recognize interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of the income tax provision. At 
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the total accrued interest balance relating to uncertain tax positions was $1.7 
million, $1.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Potential penalties at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, were 
insignificant and have not been accrued. 

We are subject to U.S. federal income tax, state and local income tax, UK income tax and income tax in several other 
jurisdictions, all of which can be examined by the relevant taxing authorities. For our major tax jurisdictions, the tax 
years that remain open to examination by the taxing authorities at December 31, 2019, are 2016 and onward for U.S. 

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(1)  The majority of this loss carryforward relates to the UK capital loss of $298.0 million, before tax effects, which may 

be carried forward without time limitation. There is a full valuation allowance against UK capital losses. 

(2)  The change in the net deferred tax liabilities does not equal the deferred tax expense due to the FX adjustment on 

deferred tax liabilities booked through equity. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities that relate to the same jurisdiction are recorded net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets 

as non-current balances and as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, are as follows (in millions): 

Deferred tax assets, net (included in other non-current assets) 

Deferred tax liabilities, net 

Total deferred tax (liabilities) 

December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 1.8   $ 

 — 

 (729.1)  

 (729.9) 

  $   (727.3)   $   (729.9) 

A valuation allowance has been established against the deferred tax assets related to our tax loss carryforward where a 

history of losses in the respective tax jurisdiction makes it unlikely that the deferred tax asset will be realized or where it 

is unlikely that we would generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character to realize the full benefit of the 

deferred tax asset. The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased by $0.5 million in 2019. The increase is 

primarily attributable to foreign currency translation on capital losses. The foreign net operating losses also slightly 

increased during the current year. 

As a multinational company, we operate in various locations outside the U.S. and generate earnings from our non-U.S. 

subsidiaries. Prior to enactment of the Tax Act, we indefinitely reinvested the undistributed earnings of all of our non-

U.S. subsidiaries, except for income previously taxed in the U.S. or subject to regulatory or legal repatriation restrictions 

or requirements. Consistent with prior year’s assertion, we intend to assert indefinite reinvestment on distribution 

exceeding the tax basis and undistributed earnings for Janus UK Corp. and Kapstream. 

We operate in several tax jurisdictions and a number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position, for which we 

have unrecognized tax benefits, is finally resolved. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for the years 

ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, is as follows (in millions): 

Beginning balance 

Balance acquired from the Merger 

Additions for tax positions of current year 

Additions/(reduction) for tax positions of prior years 

Reduction due to settlement with taxing authorities 

Reduction due to statute expirations 

Foreign currency translation 

Ending balance 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

  $ 

 12.4   $ 

 10.2   $ 

 —  

 —  

 3.5  

 —  

 (1.9)  

 0.1  

 —  

 2.2  

 1.4  

 (0.5)  

 (0.7)  

 (0.2)  

  $ 

 14.1   $ 

 12.4   $ 

 2.5  

 5.0  

 3.4  

 0.8  

 (0.9)  

 (0.9)  

 0.3  

 10.2  

If recognized, the balance would favorably affect our effective tax rate in future periods. 

We recognize interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of the income tax provision. At 

December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the total accrued interest balance relating to uncertain tax positions was $1.7 

million, $1.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Potential penalties at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, were 

insignificant and have not been accrued. 

We are subject to U.S. federal income tax, state and local income tax, UK income tax and income tax in several other 

jurisdictions, all of which can be examined by the relevant taxing authorities. For our major tax jurisdictions, the tax 

years that remain open to examination by the taxing authorities at December 31, 2019, are 2016 and onward for U.S. 

federal tax, and a few states have open years from 2013. The tax years from 2015 and onwards remain open for the UK 
under the normal four-year time limit. 

It is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change within the next 12 months due to 
completion of tax authorities’ exams or the expiration of statutes of limitations. Management estimates that the existing 
liability for uncertain tax positions could decrease by approximately $0.2 million within the next 12 months, ignoring 
changes due to foreign currency translation. 

Note 13 — Other Financial Statement Captions  

Other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018, are composed of the following 
(in millions): 

Prepaid expenses 
Current corporation tax 
Derivatives (including short sale assets) 
Other current assets 

Total other current assets 

December 31,  

  $ 

2019 
 27.4    $ 
 9.5   
 26.0   
 53.1   

  $   116.0    $ 

2018 
 22.6   
 4.3   
 3.2   
 39.3   
 69.4   

Other non-current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets of $149.3 million as of December 31, 2019, primarily 
relate to operating leases arising from the implementation of ASC 842 and equity-method investments. The $15.5 
million balance as of December 31, 2018, primarily relates to equity-method investments. 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018, comprise 
the following (in millions): 

Unrecognized Tax Benefits 

December 31,  

Accrued distribution commissions 
Accrued rebates 
Other accrued liabilities 
Total other accrued liabilities 
Current corporation tax (including interest) 
Leases 
Contingent consideration 
Derivatives (including short sale liabilities) 
Other current liabilities 
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

  $ 

2019 
 50.8    $ 
 28.5   
 52.5   

2018 
 42.2   
 30.2   
 84.7   
  $   131.8    $   157.1   
 28.0   
 1.1   
 13.8   
 1.1   
 32.1   
  $   246.0    $   233.2   

 12.6   
 25.7   
 14.3   
 35.3   
 26.3   

Other non-current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018, comprise the 
following (in millions): 

Non-current tax liabilities (including interest) 
Leases 
Other creditors 
Contingent consideration  
Other non-current accrued liabilities 
Total other non-current liabilities 

December 31, 

2019 

2018 

 14.9   $ 
 129.5  
 7.5  
 6.9  
 —  
 158.8   $ 

 10.6 
 — 
 10.3 
 47.5 
 10.8 
 79.2 

  $ 

  $ 

Other creditors included within other non-current liabilities primarily comprise the non-current portion of lease 
obligations as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. As a result of historic acquisitions, we are a party to two material 

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operating leases in respect of 8 Lancelot Place, London, and Rex House, Queen Street, London. The leases run for a 
further period of five years and eight years, respectively. At the cease use date of these properties, a loss contingency, 
net of expected sub lease rental income, was recognized in respect of these properties as an accrued liability on our 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at the net present value of the net expected future cash outflows. 

Note 14 — Noncontrolling Interests 

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, consisted of the following (in millions): 

Consolidated seeded investment products 
Intech: 

Appreciation rights  
Founding member ownership interests  

Total redeemable noncontrolling interests 

Consolidated Seeded Investment Products 

December 31,  

2019 
 662.8   $ 

2018 
 121.6 

  $ 

 11.8  
 3.3  
 677.9   $ 

 10.9 
 3.6 
 136.1 

  $ 

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated seeded investment products are classified as redeemable noncontrolling interests 
when there is an obligation to repurchase units at the investor’s request.  

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated seed investment products may fluctuate from period to period and 
are impacted by changes in our relative ownership, changes in the amount of third-party investment in seeded products 
and volatility in the market value of the seeded products’ underlying securities. Third-party redemption of investments is 
redeemed from the respective product’s net assets and cannot be redeemed from the assets of other seeded products or 
from our other assets. 

The following table presents the movement in redeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated seeded investment 
products for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

Opening balance 

Balance acquired from the Merger 
Changes in market value 
Changes in ownership 
Foreign currency translation 

Closing balance 

Intech 

  $   121.6   $   174.9   $   158.0 
 23.2 
 (9.8) 
 3.7 
 (0.2) 
  $   662.8   $   121.6   $   174.9 

 —  
 18.9  
    509.7  
 12.6  

 —  
 (15.5)  
 (36.3)  
 (1.5)  

Intech ownership interests held by a founding member had an estimated fair value of $3.3 million as of 
December 31, 2019, representing an approximate 1.1% ownership of Intech. This founding member is entitled to retain 
his remaining Intech interests for the remainder of his life and has the option to require us to purchase his ownership 
interests of Intech at fair value. 

Intech appreciation rights are amortized using a graded vesting method over the respective vesting period. The 
appreciation rights are exercisable upon termination of employment from Intech to the extent vested. Upon exercise, the 
appreciation rights are settled in Intech equity. Refer to Note 15 – Long Term Incentive Compensation for a description 
of Intech appreciation rights. 

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operating leases in respect of 8 Lancelot Place, London, and Rex House, Queen Street, London. The leases run for a 

further period of five years and eight years, respectively. At the cease use date of these properties, a loss contingency, 

net of expected sub lease rental income, was recognized in respect of these properties as an accrued liability on our 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at the net present value of the net expected future cash outflows. 

Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests 

Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, are as follows (in millions): 

December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

  $ 

 6.7   $ 
 13.0  
 19.7   $ 

 8.3 
 13.2 
 21.5 

Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests in: 

Seed capital investments 
Intech 

Total nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 

Note 15 — Long-Term Incentive Compensation 

We operate the following stock-based compensation plans:  

●  Deferred Equity Plan  
●  Restricted Share Plan 
●  Buy As You Earn Share Plan 
●  Sharesave Plan 
●  Company Share Option Plan 
●  Executive Shared Ownership Plan 
●  Restricted Stock Awards 
●  Price Vesting Units 
●  Mutual Fund Share Awards 
●  Long-Term Incentive Plan 
●  Employee Share Ownership Plan  
●  Other awards.  

The following table presents the movement in redeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated seeded investment 

Deferred Equity Plan (“DEP”)  

products for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Further details on the material plans in operation during 2019 are discussed below. 

Employees who receive cash-based incentive awards over a preset threshold, have an element deferred. The deferred 
awards are deferred into our common stock or into our managed funds. The DEP trustee purchases JHG common stock 
and units or shares in JHG-managed funds and holds them in trust. Awards are deferred for up to three years and vest in 
three equal tranches if employees satisfy employment conditions at each vesting date. 

The expense of deferred short-term incentive awards is recognized in net income over the period of deferral on a graded 
basis, the fair value of which is determined by prevailing share price or unit price at grant date. 

Restricted Share Plan (“RSP”) 

The RSP allows employees to receive shares of our common stock for nil consideration at a future point, usually after 
three years. RSP is recognized in net income on a graded basis. The awards are typically granted for staff recruitment 
and retention purposes; all awards have employment conditions and larger awards can be subject to performance hurdles. 
Our Compensation Committee approves all awards to Code Staff (employees who perform a significant influence 
function, senior management and individuals whose professional activities could have a material impact on our risk 
profile), and any awards over £500,000. The fair value of the shares granted is calculated using the NYSE average 
high/low trading prices on grant date. 

Buy As You Earn Share Plan (“BAYE”) 

The BAYE is an HMRC-approved plan. Eligible employees purchase shares of our common stock by investing monthly, 
up to £150 (annual limit £1,800), which is deducted from their gross salary. For each share purchased (“partnership 

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Redeemable noncontrolling interests as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, consisted of the following (in millions): 

Note 14 — Noncontrolling Interests 

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 

Consolidated seeded investment products 

Intech: 

Appreciation rights  

Founding member ownership interests  

Total redeemable noncontrolling interests 

Consolidated Seeded Investment Products 

December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 662.8   $ 

 121.6 

 11.8  

 3.3  

 10.9 

 3.6 

  $ 

 677.9   $ 

 136.1 

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated seeded investment products are classified as redeemable noncontrolling interests 

when there is an obligation to repurchase units at the investor’s request.  

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated seed investment products may fluctuate from period to period and 

are impacted by changes in our relative ownership, changes in the amount of third-party investment in seeded products 

and volatility in the market value of the seeded products’ underlying securities. Third-party redemption of investments is 

redeemed from the respective product’s net assets and cannot be redeemed from the assets of other seeded products or 

from our other assets. 

Opening balance 

Balance acquired from the Merger 

Changes in market value 

Changes in ownership 

Foreign currency translation 

Closing balance 

Intech 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

  $   121.6   $   174.9   $   158.0 

 —  

 18.9  

    509.7  

 12.6  

 —  

 (15.5)  

 (36.3)  

 (1.5)  

 23.2 

 (9.8) 

 3.7 

 (0.2) 

  $   662.8   $   121.6   $   174.9 

Intech ownership interests held by a founding member had an estimated fair value of $3.3 million as of 

December 31, 2019, representing an approximate 1.1% ownership of Intech. This founding member is entitled to retain 

his remaining Intech interests for the remainder of his life and has the option to require us to purchase his ownership 

interests of Intech at fair value. 

Intech appreciation rights are amortized using a graded vesting method over the respective vesting period. The 

appreciation rights are exercisable upon termination of employment from Intech to the extent vested. Upon exercise, the 

appreciation rights are settled in Intech equity. Refer to Note 15 – Long Term Incentive Compensation for a description 

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share”), one free matching share is awarded for no additional payment. Matching shares will be forfeited if purchased 
shares are withdrawn from the trust within one year.  

The non-UK version of the BAYE operates on a similar basis to that of the UK, but matched partnership shares are not 
subject to forfeiture. 

Sharesave Plan (“SAYE”) 

The SAYE is an HMRC-approved plan. UK employees may participate in more than one SAYE scheme but only up to a 
maximum of £500 per month in aggregate. Employees who participate in the SAYE contribute a monthly amount from 
their net salary to a savings account. The SAYE vesting period is three years for UK employees. 

At the end of the three-year vesting period, employees in the SAYE can exercise their share options using the funds in 
their savings account to subscribe for shares at a pre-set price. The pre-set price was £14.76 per share, £20.16 per share 
and £18.40 per share for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and represents a 20% discount to the average share price 
five business days prior to the award. Employees have up to six months after the three-year vesting period to exercise 
their options and subscribe for shares. Forfeiture provisions apply in the case of approved and unapproved leavers. 

The U.S. Employee Share Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) operates on the same principles as the UK SAYE, but has a two-year 
savings period and a lower discount at 15%. In 2019, 2018 and 2017, ESPP was not offered to U.S. employees. The pre-
set option price of prior year awards was $31.20 for 2016 ESPP. Employees may participate in more than one plan, but 
only up to a plan maximum of $312.50 per month across all plans. 

Company Share Option Plan (“CSOP”) 

CSOP is an HMRC-approved share option plan with the maximum value of unvested options at any time limited to 
£30,000 for UK employees. No such restrictions apply for overseas employees. Employees can buy shares of our 
common stock after a three-year vesting period at an option price fixed at the start of the scheme. There are no JHG 
performance conditions attached to the options, only employment conditions that must be satisfied. The exercise period 
is two years, while U.S. employees have three months to exercise. Executive directors are not eligible to participate in 
the CSOP, but they may hold awards made prior to their executive appointment. The CSOP plans are valued using the 
Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognized in net income on a straight-line basis. There were no CSOP awards 
made for the years 2019 and 2018. The option price for the 2017 CSOP was £22.80, and this became available to 
exercise for U.S. employees in April 2019 as the U.S. CSOP is a two-year plan. The 2016 CSOP became available to 
exercise for UK employees in April 2019; the option price was £26.10.  

Executive Shared Ownership Plan (“ExSOP”) 

The ExSOP is an employee share ownership plan and is aimed at encouraging employee share ownership at the middle 
management level. Executive directors do not participate in the ExSOP. 

Certain employees are invited to acquire jointly, with an employee benefit trust, the beneficial interest in a number of 
JHG shares under the terms of a joint ownership agreement (“JOA”). Under a JOA, the employee will benefit from any 
growth in value in excess of a hurdle price fixed at the time of the award subject to employment conditions being 
satisfied on the vesting date. 

The ExSOP scheme is valued using the Black Scholes option pricing model and is recognized in net income on a 
straight-line basis. There were no ExSOP awards made for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The market 
price per share at grant for the 2017 ExSOP was £22.62, with a hurdle price per share set at £24.90. The shares have a 
three-year vesting period with a subsequent two-year exercise period. The 2016 ExSOP became exercisable for 
employees in April 2019 with a market price at grant of £26.14 and a hurdle price of £28.45. 

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Restricted Stock Awards (“RSA”) 

shares are withdrawn from the trust within one year.  

The non-UK version of the BAYE operates on a similar basis to that of the UK, but matched partnership shares are not 

subject to forfeiture. 

Sharesave Plan (“SAYE”) 

The SAYE is an HMRC-approved plan. UK employees may participate in more than one SAYE scheme but only up to a 

maximum of £500 per month in aggregate. Employees who participate in the SAYE contribute a monthly amount from 

their net salary to a savings account. The SAYE vesting period is three years for UK employees. 

At the end of the three-year vesting period, employees in the SAYE can exercise their share options using the funds in 

their savings account to subscribe for shares at a pre-set price. The pre-set price was £14.76 per share, £20.16 per share 

and £18.40 per share for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and represents a 20% discount to the average share price 

five business days prior to the award. Employees have up to six months after the three-year vesting period to exercise 

their options and subscribe for shares. Forfeiture provisions apply in the case of approved and unapproved leavers. 

RSAs are generally issued as part of annual variable compensation and for recruitment and retention purposes in 
accordance with the Amended and Restated 2010 LTI Plan, the JCG 2005 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan and the 2012 
EIA Plan. Awards generally vest over a three- or four-year period. 

Price-Vesting Units 

JCG granted 137,178 price-vesting units to its CEO on December 31, 2014, valued at $2.2 million. At the Closing Date, 
the price-vesting units were converted to JHG price-vesting units with a value of $2.3 million and were measured based 
on operating profit margin performance and converted into a time-based award vesting on December 31, 2017. On 
December 31, 2017, 75,634 price-vesting units vested. 

JCG granted 138,901 price-vesting units to its CEO on December 31, 2015, valued at $1.9 million. At the Closing Date, 
the price-vesting units were converted to 65,548 JHG price-vesting units with a value of $2.0 million. Vesting of these 
price-vesting units was subject to our three-year Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) performance relative to a peer group 
over a three-year period following the grant date. On December 31, 2018, 38,236 price-vesting units vested. 

The U.S. Employee Share Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) operates on the same principles as the UK SAYE, but has a two-year 

savings period and a lower discount at 15%. In 2019, 2018 and 2017, ESPP was not offered to U.S. employees. The pre-

set option price of prior year awards was $31.20 for 2016 ESPP. Employees may participate in more than one plan, but 

only up to a plan maximum of $312.50 per month across all plans. 

JCG granted 134,666 price-vesting units to its CEO on December 31, 2016, valued at $1.8 million. At the Closing Date, 
the price-vesting units were converted to 63,549 JHG price-vesting units with a value of $2.0 million. The performance 
criteria remained in place post-Merger through the life of the price-vesting units. On December 31, 2019, 23,831 price-
vesting units vested. 

Company Share Option Plan (“CSOP”) 

CSOP is an HMRC-approved share option plan with the maximum value of unvested options at any time limited to 

£30,000 for UK employees. No such restrictions apply for overseas employees. Employees can buy shares of our 

common stock after a three-year vesting period at an option price fixed at the start of the scheme. There are no JHG 

performance conditions attached to the options, only employment conditions that must be satisfied. The exercise period 

is two years, while U.S. employees have three months to exercise. Executive directors are not eligible to participate in 

the CSOP, but they may hold awards made prior to their executive appointment. The CSOP plans are valued using the 

Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognized in net income on a straight-line basis. There were no CSOP awards 

made for the years 2019 and 2018. The option price for the 2017 CSOP was £22.80, and this became available to 

exercise for U.S. employees in April 2019 as the U.S. CSOP is a two-year plan. The 2016 CSOP became available to 

exercise for UK employees in April 2019; the option price was £26.10.  

Executive Shared Ownership Plan (“ExSOP”) 

Certain employees are invited to acquire jointly, with an employee benefit trust, the beneficial interest in a number of 

JHG shares under the terms of a joint ownership agreement (“JOA”). Under a JOA, the employee will benefit from any 

growth in value in excess of a hurdle price fixed at the time of the award subject to employment conditions being 

satisfied on the vesting date. 

The ExSOP scheme is valued using the Black Scholes option pricing model and is recognized in net income on a 

straight-line basis. There were no ExSOP awards made for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The market 

price per share at grant for the 2017 ExSOP was £22.62, with a hurdle price per share set at £24.90. The shares have a 

three-year vesting period with a subsequent two-year exercise period. The 2016 ExSOP became exercisable for 

employees in April 2019 with a market price at grant of £26.14 and a hurdle price of £28.45. 

We granted a total of 108,184 price-vesting units to our co-CEOs on February 28, 2018, valued at $3.7 million. These 
price-vesting units may or may not vest in whole or in part three years after the date of grant, depending on our three-
year TSR performance relative to a peer group during the vesting period.  

We granted 83,863 price vesting units to our CEO on February 28, 2019, valued at $2.0 million. These price vesting 
units may or may not vest in whole or in part, three years after the date of grant, depending on our three-year TSR 
performance relative to a peer group during the vesting period.    

Mutual Fund Share Awards (“MFSA”) 

MFSAs are generally issued as part of annual variable compensation and for recruitment and retention purposes. At 
December 31, 2019, the cost basis of unvested mutual fund share awards totaled $79.3 million. The awards are indexed 
to certain mutual funds managed by us. Upon vesting, participants receive the value of the award adjusted for gains or 
losses attributable to the mutual funds to which the award was indexed, subject to tax withholding. The awards are time-
based awards that generally vest three or four years from the grant date.  

The ExSOP is an employee share ownership plan and is aimed at encouraging employee share ownership at the middle 

management level. Executive directors do not participate in the ExSOP. 

Long-Term Incentive Awards 

In October 2014, Intech granted long-term incentive awards to retain and incentivize employees. The awards consisted 
of appreciation rights, profits interests and phantom interests, and are designed to give recipients an equity-like stake in 
Intech. Upon the Closing Date of the Merger, the appreciation rights had fair value of $13.3 million, which is being 
amortized using a graded basis over the 10-year vesting schedule. The appreciation rights are exercisable upon 
termination of employment from Intech and to the extent vested. Upon exercise, the appreciation rights are settled in 
Intech equity. 

The profits interests and phantom interest awards entitle recipients to 9.0% of Intech’s pre-incentive profits.   

Additional appreciation rights were granted in February 2015 and March 2016. Upon the closing date of the Merger, the 
2015 and 2016 appreciation rights had fair value of $0.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively, which is being amortized 
using a graded basis over the remaining vesting schedule. The appreciation rights are exercisable upon termination of 
employment from Intech and to the extent vested. Upon exercise, the appreciation rights are settled in Intech equity.  

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following assumptions: 

Assumptions 
      October 2014        February 2015       March 2016   
grant 

grant 

grant 

Dividend yield 
Expected volatility 
Risk-free interest rate 
Expected life (in years) 
Grant date fair value (in millions) 
Merger date fair value (in millions) 

 1.98 %     
 34 %     
 2.53 %     
 12  
 23.2  
 13.3  

$ 
$ 

 2.56  %     
 30  %     
 1.81  %     
 6   
 2.0   
 0.9   

$ 
$ 

 2.89 % 
 28 % 
 1.93 % 
 6  
 2.6  
 1.8  

  $ 
  $ 

The dividend yield and expected volatility were determined using historical data from publicly traded peers. The 
risk-free interest rate for the 2014 grant is based on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note at the time of the grant while the risk-
free interest rates for the 2015 and 2016 grants are based on the average of the five-year and seven-year U.S. Treasury 
notes at the time of the grant. The expected life of the appreciation rights was estimated based upon the assumption that 
recipients terminate upon vesting and exercise a certain percentage of their rights each year over the following four 
years. 

Intech profits interests and phantom interests entitle holders to periodic distributions of a portion of Intech operating 
income. Distributions are made during employment and, for profits interests, post-employment for up to 10 years. 
Phantom interests are entitled to a one-time distribution at termination of employment. Compensation expense for 
post-employment distributions is based upon the present value of expected future distributions and will be recognized 
pro rata over the 10-year vesting schedule for profits interests and five years for phantom interests. The present value of 
these payments was determined using a 2% discount rate, which represents the interest rate on a 20-year U.S. Treasury 
note. As of December 31, 2019, the total undiscounted estimated post-employment payments for profits interests and 
phantom interests was $27.7 million (the majority will not be paid until 10 to 20 years after the grant date). The 
estimated post-employment payments will be evaluated and adjusted quarterly, as necessary, with changes recorded in 
results of operations. As of December 31, 2019, the carrying value of the liability associated with the Intech profits 
interests and phantom interests was $13.2 million and is included in Accrued compensation, benefits and staff costs on 
our Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) 

LTIP awards provide selected employees restricted shares or nil cost options that have employment and performance 
conditions. Employees who have been awarded such options have five years to exercise following the three-year vesting 
period for 2013 LTIP, and following the three and four-year vesting periods for 2014 LTIP. 

For 2014 LTIP, if our TSR is between the 50th and 75th percentiles, the amount vesting will increase on a linear basis. 
Our Compensation Committee must also be satisfied that our TSR reflects the underlying performance of the company. 
The performance hurdle was 95% relative to our TSR and 5% on risk and sustainability metrics. Employees must also 
satisfy employment conditions at each anniversary date for the shares to vest. 

Two-thirds of the 2015 and 2016 LTIP can be exercised from the end of year three and one-third from the end of year 
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following assumptions: 

The 2015 and 2016 LTIP award vesting and release of the award are subject to performance against the following 
performance conditions measured (as appropriate) over, or at the end of, the relevant three- or four-year performance 
period (in respect of the first and second tranche of the award, respectively): 

Dividend yield 

Expected volatility 

Risk-free interest rate 

Expected life (in years) 

Grant date fair value (in millions) 

Merger date fair value (in millions) 

  $ 

  $ 

Assumptions 

      October 2014        February 2015       March 2016   

grant 

grant 

grant 

 1.98 %     

 34 %     

 2.53 %     

 12  

 23.2  

 13.3  

$ 

$ 

 2.56  %     

 30  %     

 1.81  %     

 6   

 2.0   

 0.9   

$ 

$ 

 2.89 % 

 28 % 

 1.93 % 

 6  

 2.6  

 1.8  

The dividend yield and expected volatility were determined using historical data from publicly traded peers. The 

risk-free interest rate for the 2014 grant is based on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note at the time of the grant while the risk-

free interest rates for the 2015 and 2016 grants are based on the average of the five-year and seven-year U.S. Treasury 

notes at the time of the grant. The expected life of the appreciation rights was estimated based upon the assumption that 

recipients terminate upon vesting and exercise a certain percentage of their rights each year over the following four 

years. 

Intech profits interests and phantom interests entitle holders to periodic distributions of a portion of Intech operating 

income. Distributions are made during employment and, for profits interests, post-employment for up to 10 years. 

Phantom interests are entitled to a one-time distribution at termination of employment. Compensation expense for 

post-employment distributions is based upon the present value of expected future distributions and will be recognized 

pro rata over the 10-year vesting schedule for profits interests and five years for phantom interests. The present value of 

these payments was determined using a 2% discount rate, which represents the interest rate on a 20-year U.S. Treasury 

note. As of December 31, 2019, the total undiscounted estimated post-employment payments for profits interests and 

phantom interests was $27.7 million (the majority will not be paid until 10 to 20 years after the grant date). The 

estimated post-employment payments will be evaluated and adjusted quarterly, as necessary, with changes recorded in 

results of operations. As of December 31, 2019, the carrying value of the liability associated with the Intech profits 

interests and phantom interests was $13.2 million and is included in Accrued compensation, benefits and staff costs on 

our Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) 

LTIP awards provide selected employees restricted shares or nil cost options that have employment and performance 

conditions. Employees who have been awarded such options have five years to exercise following the three-year vesting 

period for 2013 LTIP, and following the three and four-year vesting periods for 2014 LTIP. 

For 2014 LTIP, if our TSR is between the 50th and 75th percentiles, the amount vesting will increase on a linear basis. 

Our Compensation Committee must also be satisfied that our TSR reflects the underlying performance of the company. 

The performance hurdle was 95% relative to our TSR and 5% on risk and sustainability metrics. Employees must also 

satisfy employment conditions at each anniversary date for the shares to vest. 

Two-thirds of the 2015 and 2016 LTIP can be exercised from the end of year three and one-third from the end of year 

four. 

2015 and 2016 awards criteria (pre- Merger) 
Market conditions 

FTSE 350 
ASX 100 
Non-market 

Net fund flows condition 
Investment performance condition 
Operating margin condition 
People strategy condition 

      Weighting  

 25 % 
 25 % 

 15 % 
 15 % 
 15 % 
 10 % 

Following the completion of the Merger with JCG, our Compensation Committee reviewed the performance metrics 
under the existing LTIP plans and proposed changes to ensure that the metrics remain relevant and appropriate for the 
objectives and goals of the combined company. 2014 LTIP vesting conditions remain unchanged and the existing 
performance metrics were measured as of May 30, 2017, to determine the appropriate level of vesting. The vested 
portion of the 2015 and 2016 LTIP awards remain subject to the original metrics (measured at the Merger completion 
date) while the new criteria were applied to the unvested portion: 

2015 and 2016 awards criteria (post-Merger) 
Market conditions 
Relative TSR 

Non-market 

Relative investment performance 
Relative net income before tax growth 

      Weighting  

 50 % 

 25 % 
 25 % 

In respect of the first tranche of the award, an additional holding period of two years will apply commencing on the 
relevant vesting date, during which time the participant may not sell, pledge, charge, assign, dispose of or otherwise 
transfer ownership of the underlying share pertaining to the award other than to meet mandatory liabilities to tax and/or 
Social Security contributions. In respect of the second tranche of the award, an additional holding period of one year will 
apply commencing on the relevant vesting date with similar conditions. 

The performance period for the first tranche of 2014 LTIP was completed on December 31, 2016, and 3% of awards 
vested in April 2017. The performance period for the second tranche of 2014 LTIP was completed on December 31, 
2017, and 3% of awards vested in April 2018. The Monte Carlo model was used to value the options of the 2015 and 
2016 plans. 

The performance period for the first tranche of 2015 LTIP was completed on December 31, 2017. 25% of the 
pre-Merger awards and 74.6% of the post-Merger awards vested in April 2018. The performance period for the second 
tranche of 2015 LTIP was completed on December 31, 2018. 25% of the pre-Merger awards and 35.5% of the 
post-Merger awards vested in April 2019. 

The performance period for the first tranche of 2016 LTIP was completed on December 31, 2018. 25% of the 
pre-Merger awards and 35.5% of the post-Merger awards vested in April 2019. The performance period for the second 
tranche of 2016 LTIP was completed on December 31, 2019. Vesting of the second tranche will be determined in March 
2020 and the awards will vest in April 2020. 

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The components of our long-term incentive compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 
2017, are summarized as follows (in millions): 

  $ 

DEP 
LTIP 
RSP 
BAYE 
ExSOP 
CSOP 
SAYE 
RSA (including PVUs) 
ESOP 

Stock-based payments expense 

DEP Funds - liability settled 
MFSA - liability settled 
Profits interests and other 
Social Security costs 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 
 18.7    $ 
 2.6   
 10.1   
 3.0   
 0.8   
 0.6   
 0.9   
 44.9   
 —   
 81.6   
 54.9   
 24.3   
 18.4   
 9.4   

2019 
 19.1    $ 
 1.3   
 8.3   
 2.1   
 0.3   
 0.3   
 0.1   
 42.2   
 —   
 73.7   
 57.5   
 46.2   
 (3.9)  
 10.8   

2017 
 17.6 
 6.4 
 3.4 
 3.2 
 1.5 
 1.1 
 0.8 
 32.8 
 — 
 66.8 
 41.4 
 20.7 
 12.3 
 10.3 

Total charge to the Consolidated Statements of 

Comprehensive Income 

  $  184.3    $  188.6    $  151.5 

At December 31, 2019, unrecognized and unearned compensation, based on expected vesting outcomes as of 
December 31, 2019, on the 2016 LTIP, and the weighted-average number of years over which the compensation cost 
will be recognized are summarized as follows (in millions): 

DEP 
LTIP 
RSP 
BAYE 
ExSOP 
CSOP 
SAYE 
RSA 

Stock-based payments expense 

DEP Funds - liability settled 
MFSA - liability settled 
Profits interests and other 
Social Security costs 

Total remaining charge to the Consolidated Statements of 
Comprehensive Income  

  Weighted- 

  Unrecognized   
      compensation      
 13.5       
     $ 
 0.1    
 6.8    
 0.4    
 0.1    
 0.1    
 0.7    
 37.9   
 59.6    
 28.8    
 30.1   
 14.4   
 19.1    

average 
years 

 1.4 
 0.2 
 1.6 
 0.5 
 0.2 
 0.2 
 2.0 
 1.7 
 1.6 
 1.3 
 2.1 
 4.5 
 0.9 

  $ 

 152.0    

 1.8 

We generally grant annual long-term incentive awards in March and April in relation to annual awards but also 
throughout the year due to seasonality of performance fee bonuses.  

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Stock Options 

The components of our long-term incentive compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 

2017, are summarized as follows (in millions): 

Stock options were granted to employees in 2019, 2018 and 2017. The fair value of stock options granted were estimated 
on the date of each grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and a Monte Carlo model, with the following 
assumptions: 

Total charge to the Consolidated Statements of 

Comprehensive Income 

  $  184.3    $  188.6    $  151.5 

At December 31, 2019, unrecognized and unearned compensation, based on expected vesting outcomes as of 

December 31, 2019, on the 2016 LTIP, and the weighted-average number of years over which the compensation cost 

will be recognized are summarized as follows (in millions): 

RSA (including PVUs) 

Stock-based payments expense 

DEP Funds - liability settled 

MFSA - liability settled 

Profits interests and other 

Social Security costs 

DEP 

LTIP 

RSP 

BAYE 

ExSOP 

CSOP 

SAYE 

ESOP 

DEP 

LTIP 

RSP 

BAYE 

ExSOP 

CSOP 

SAYE 

RSA 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

  $ 

 19.1    $ 

 18.7    $ 

 17.6 

 1.3   

 8.3   

 2.1   

 0.3   

 0.3   

 0.1   

 42.2   

 —   

 73.7   

 57.5   

 46.2   

 (3.9)  

 10.8   

 2.6   

 10.1   

 3.0   

 0.8   

 0.6   

 0.9   

 44.9   

 —   

 81.6   

 54.9   

 24.3   

 18.4   

 9.4   

 6.4 

 3.4 

 3.2 

 1.5 

 1.1 

 0.8 

 32.8 

 — 

 66.8 

 41.4 

 20.7 

 12.3 

 10.3 

  Weighted- 

  Unrecognized   

average 

      compensation      

years 

     $ 

 13.5       

 0.1    

 6.8    

 0.4    

 0.1    

 0.1    

 0.7    

 37.9   

 59.6    

 28.8    

 30.1   

 14.4   

 19.1    

 1.4 

 0.2 

 1.6 

 0.5 

 0.2 

 0.2 

 2.0 

 1.7 

 1.6 

 1.3 

 2.1 

 4.5 

 0.9 

Stock-based payments expense 

DEP Funds - liability settled 

MFSA - liability settled 

Profits interests and other 

Social Security costs 

Total remaining charge to the Consolidated Statements of 

Comprehensive Income  

  $ 

 152.0    

 1.8 

We generally grant annual long-term incentive awards in March and April in relation to annual awards but also 

throughout the year due to seasonality of performance fee bonuses.  

Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model 

Fair value of options granted 
Assumptions: 
Dividend yield 
Expected volatility 
Risk-free interest rate 
Expected life (years) 

Monte Carlo Model – LTIP 2015 

2019 

2018 

2017 

Year ended December 31,  

      SAYE        SAYE        CSOP       U.S. CSOP       ExSOP        SAYE       
£ 

 32.81  p 

 27.78  p 

 33.43  p 

 75.28  p 

 2.15  £ 

 4.99   

 6.92  %   
 30.17  %   
 0.55  %   
 3    

 3.85  %   
 32.20  %   
 0.70  %   
 3    

 4.64  %   
 32.41  %   
 0.27  %   
 3    

 4.64  %   
 35.19  %   
 0.16  %   
 2    

 4.64  %   
 32.41  %   
 0.27  %   
 3    

 3.99  %   
 32.13  %   
 0.19  %   
 3    

Year ended December 31, 2019 

  % Allocation  

 of award 

Tranche 1 

Tranche 2 

Fair Values: 

Relative TSR 
Relative investment performance 
Relative net income before tax growth 

Assumptions: 
Date of grant 
Start of performance period 
End of performance period 
Vesting date 
Date of modification ("DoM") 
Share price at DoM 
Risk free discount rate 
Dividend yield 
Share price volatility in GBP 
Holding period adjustment 
Percentage based on pre-modification performance 
conditions 

 50  % 
 25  % 
 25  % 

 118.96 p 
 209.76 p 
 209.76 p 

 124.11 p 
 206.59 p 
 206.59 p 

May 1, 2015   
January 1, 2015   
       December 31, 2017   
May 1, 2018   
May 30, 2017   
 233.7 p 

May 1, 2015  
January 1, 2015  
December 31, 2018  
May 1, 2019  
May 30, 2017  
 233.7 p 

 0.1 % pa 
 4.5 % pa 
 30 % pa 
 9.0 % 

 80 % 

 0.1 % pa 
 4.5 % pa 
 30 % pa 
 6.2 % 

 60 % 

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Fair values: 

Relative TSR 
Relative investment performance 
Relative net income before tax growth 

Assumptions: 
Date of grant 
Start of performance period 
End of performance period 
Vesting date 
Date of modification ("DoM") 
Share price at DoM 
Risk free discount rate 
Dividend yield 
Share price volatility in GBP 
Holding period adjustment 

Year Ended December 31, 2019 

  % Allocation  
 of award 

Tranche 1 

Tranche 2 

 50  %   
 25  %   
 25  %   

 120.98 p 
 200.42 p 
 200.42 p 

 123.64 p 
 197.39 p 
 197.39 p 

May 24, 2016   
January 1, 2016   
       December 31, 2018   
March 24, 2019   
May 30, 2017   
 233.7 p 

May 24, 2016  
January 1, 2016  
December 31, 2019  
March 24, 2020  
May 30, 2017  
 233.7 p 

 0.1 % pa 
 4.5 % pa 
 30 % pa 
 9.0 %   

 0.1 % pa 
 4.5 % pa 
 30 % pa 
 6.2 % 

Expected volatility was determined using an average of historical volatility. Expected life was determined using the 
vesting periods of each grant. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the options is based on 
the UK Treasury three-year coupon rate and two-year coupon rate, respectively, at grant date. 

The table below summarizes our outstanding options, exercisable options and options vested or expected to vest for the 
years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: 

Outstanding at January 1 
Share consolidation 
Acquired from Merger 
Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited 

Outstanding at December 31 
Exercisable (1) 
Vested or expected to vest 

2019 

  Weighted-  
average   

2018 

  Weighted-  
average   

2017 

  Weighted- 

average 

Shares 

      price 

Shares 

      price 

 3,139,762    $  27.91  
 —  
 —    $ 
 —    $ 
 —  
 244,336    $  18.84  
 (325,134)   $   5.43  
 (1,185,037)   $  28.30  
 1,873,927    $  28.41  
 91,099    $ 
 —  
 962,064    $  32.97  

 4,319,706    $  22.55  
 —  
 —    $ 
 —  
 —    $ 
 84,273    $  26.88  
 (212,562)   $  12.31  
 (1,051,655)   $  11.81  
 3,139,762    $  27.91  
 707,848    $  33.75  
 1,157,663    $   1.51  

Shares 

      price 
 45,560,242   $   1.97 
 (41,004,619)   $  19.82 
 92,949   $  18.76 
 2,042,321   $  13.66 
 (404,735)   $  20.32 
 (1,966,452)   $   7.41 
 4,319,706   $  22.55 
 5,014,642   $  34.67 
 2,999,811   $  15.57 

Included in the above table are our nil cost LTIP options, which constitute the majority of forfeitures. 

(1)  The number of exercisable options represents instruments for which all vesting criteria have been satisfied and 

whose exercise price was below the closing price of our common stock as of the end of the period. 

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Monte Carlo Model – LTIP 2016 

Fair values: 

Relative TSR 

Assumptions: 

Date of grant 

Relative investment performance 

Relative net income before tax growth 

Start of performance period 

End of performance period 

Vesting date 

Date of modification ("DoM") 

Share price at DoM 

Risk free discount rate 

Dividend yield 

Share price volatility in GBP 

Holding period adjustment 

Year Ended December 31, 2019 

  % Allocation  

 of award 

Tranche 1 

Tranche 2 

 50  %   

 25  %   

 25  %   

 120.98 p 

 200.42 p 

 200.42 p 

 123.64 p 

 197.39 p 

 197.39 p 

May 24, 2016   

January 1, 2016   

May 24, 2016  

January 1, 2016  

       December 31, 2018   

December 31, 2019  

March 24, 2019   

May 30, 2017   

 233.7 p 

March 24, 2020  

May 30, 2017  

 233.7 p 

 0.1 % pa 

 4.5 % pa 

 30 % pa 

 9.0 %   

 0.1 % pa 

 4.5 % pa 

 30 % pa 

 6.2 % 

Expected volatility was determined using an average of historical volatility. Expected life was determined using the 

vesting periods of each grant. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the options is based on 

the UK Treasury three-year coupon rate and two-year coupon rate, respectively, at grant date. 

The table below summarizes our outstanding options, exercisable options and options vested or expected to vest for the 

years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: 

Outstanding at January 1 

Share consolidation 

Acquired from Merger 

Granted 

Exercised 

Forfeited 

Outstanding at December 31 

Exercisable (1) 

Vested or expected to vest 

2019 

  Weighted-  

average   

2018 

  Weighted-  

average   

2017 

  Weighted- 

average 

Shares 

      price 

Shares 

      price 

Shares 

      price 

 3,139,762    $  27.91  

 4,319,706    $  22.55  

 45,560,242   $   1.97 

 —    $ 

 —    $ 

 —  

 —  

 —    $ 

 —    $ 

 —  

 —  

 (41,004,619)   $  19.82 

 92,949   $  18.76 

 244,336    $  18.84  

 84,273    $  26.88  

 2,042,321   $  13.66 

 (325,134)   $   5.43  

 (212,562)   $  12.31  

 (404,735)   $  20.32 

 (1,185,037)   $  28.30  

 (1,051,655)   $  11.81  

 (1,966,452)   $   7.41 

 1,873,927    $  28.41  

 3,139,762    $  27.91  

 4,319,706   $  22.55 

 91,099    $ 

 —  

 707,848    $  33.75  

 5,014,642   $  34.67 

 962,064    $  32.97  

 1,157,663    $   1.51  

 2,999,811   $  15.57 

Included in the above table are our nil cost LTIP options, which constitute the majority of forfeitures. 

(1)  The number of exercisable options represents instruments for which all vesting criteria have been satisfied and 

whose exercise price was below the closing price of our common stock as of the end of the period. 

The following table summarizes the intrinsic value of exercised, outstanding and exercisable options at 
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Exercised 
Outstanding 
Exercisable 

Deferred Equity Plan 

December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

     $ 
  $ 
  $ 

 0.4      $ 
 1.0   $ 
 0.3   $ 

 0.1       $ 
 2.8   
 0.2    $   15.9   
 3.9   
 0.2    $ 

The table below summarizes DEP unvested stock awards for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: 

2019 

  Weighted-  
average   

2018 

  Weighted-  
average   

2017 

  Weighted- 

average 

Shares 

      price 

Shares 

      price 

    1,738,776    $  33.41     1,442,091    $  32.36   

 —    $ 
 —    $ 

 — 
 — 

 —    $ 
 —    $ 

 — 
 — 

    1,403,472    $  23.63     1,129,504    $  33.55   
 (731,596)   $  33.80   
 (101,223)   $  33.07  
    2,119,950    $  26.98     1,738,776    $  33.41   

 (828,953)   $  31.44   
 (193,345)   $  28.42  

Shares 

      price 
 16,466,630    $   3.17 
 (14,825,509)   $   31.64 
 1,275    $   15.43 
 919,967    $   31.40 
 (873,810)   $   31.33 
 (246,462)   $   28.06 
 1,442,091    $   32.36 

Outstanding at January 1 
Share consolidation 
Adjustment 
Granted 
Vested 
Forfeited 

Unvested at December 31 

Restricted Stock Awards 

The table below summarizes unvested restricted stock awards for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: 

2019 

2018 

2017 

Shares 

  Weighted-  

  Weighted-  

average       
 price 

 3,378,150    $  32.35    
 1,395,824    $  24.37    

  Weighted- 
average 
 price 
 3,537,221    $  30.81      4,068,619    $  30.72 
 73,982    $  35.08 
 1,107,382    $  35.57    
 (444,884)   $  30.73 
    (1,238,185)   $  31.92      (1,197,671)   $  30.76    
 (160,496)   $  30.72 
 (68,782)   $  32.49    
 3,378,150    $  32.35      3,537,221    $  30.81 

 (138,819)   $  30.72    
 3,396,970    $  29.30    

average       
 price 

Shares 

Shares 

Outstanding at January 1 

Granted 
Vested 
Forfeited 

Unvested at December 31 

Note 16 — Retirement Benefit Plans 

Defined Contribution Plans 

We operate two separate defined contribution retirement benefit plans: a 401(k) plan for U.S. employees and a separate 
plan for international employees. 

Substantially all of our U.S. full-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan. During the year ended 
December 31, 2019, we matched 5.0% of employee-eligible compensation in our 401(k) plan. 

Expenses related to our 401(k) plan are included in employee compensation and benefits on our Consolidated Statements 
of Comprehensive Income and were $7.9 million and $5.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, 
respectively. The assets of the plan are held in trustee-administered funds separately from our assets. 

Substantially all of our non-U.S. full-time employees are eligible to participate in our defined contribution plans. The 
total amounts charged to our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended 

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and $11.8 million, respectively, which represents contributions paid or payable to this plan by us.  

Defined Benefit Plans 

The main defined benefit pension plan sponsored by us is the defined benefit section of the Janus Henderson Group UK 
Pension Scheme (“JHGPS” or the “Plan”), previously the Henderson Group Pension Scheme, which closed to new 
members on November 15, 1999. The JHGPS is funded by contributions to a separately administered fund. 

Benefits in the defined benefit section of the JHGPS are based on service and final salary. The plan is approved by 
HMRC for tax purposes and is operated separately from the Group and managed by an independent trustee board. The 
trustee is responsible for payment of the benefits and management of the JHGPS assets. We also have a contractual 
obligation to provide certain members of the JHGPS with additional defined benefits on an unfunded basis. 

The JHGPS is subject to UK regulations, which require us and the trustee to agree to a funding strategy and contribution 
schedule for the scheme. 

Our latest triennial valuation of the JHGPS resulted in a surplus on a technical provisions basis of £12.0 million ($15.9 
million). 

Plan assets and benefit obligations 

The Plan assets and defined benefit obligations of the JHGPS and the unapproved pension plan were valued as of 
December 31, 2019 and 2018. Our plan assets, benefit obligations and funded status as of the December 31 measurement 
date were as follows (in millions): 

  $ 

Change in plan assets: 

Fair value of plan assets as of January 1 
Return on plan assets 
Employer contributions 
Benefits paid 
Settlements 
Foreign currency translation 

Fair value of plan assets as of December 31 

Change in benefit obligation: 

Benefit obligation as of January 1 
Service cost 
Interest cost 
Settlements 
Plan amendments 
Benefits paid 
Actuarial gain (loss) 
Foreign currency translation 

Benefit obligation as of December 31 

Funded status as of year-end 

Tax at source 

Net retirement benefit asset recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 

  $ 

104 

December 31,  

2019 

2018 

 849.5    $ 
 100.1   
 2.0   
 (14.8)  
 (25.4)  
 34.5   
 945.9   

 (613.3)  
 (0.8)  
 (17.4)  
 25.4   
 —   
 14.8   
 (86.8)  
 (25.1)  
 (703.2)  
 242.7   
 (33.1)  
 209.6    $ 

 941.8 
 (11.1) 
 12.5 
 (14.7) 
 (24.0) 
 (55.0) 
 849.5 

 (719.1) 
 (1.2) 
 (17.3) 
 24.0 
 (3.9) 
 14.7 
 47.6 
 41.9 
 (613.3) 
 236.2 
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December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, in respect of our non-U.S. defined contribution plan was $10.4 million, $7.5 million 

and $11.8 million, respectively, which represents contributions paid or payable to this plan by us.  

Amounts recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheet, net of tax at source as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, consist 
of the following (in millions): 

 (4.4)  

 (3.7) 
 202.8 

Net retirement benefit asset recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 

  $ 

 209.6   $ 

December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 214.0   $ 

 206.5 

Retirement benefit assets recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: 

Janus Henderson Group UK Pension Scheme 

Retirement benefit obligations recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: 

Janus Henderson Group unapproved pension scheme 

Defined Benefit Plans 

The main defined benefit pension plan sponsored by us is the defined benefit section of the Janus Henderson Group UK 

Pension Scheme (“JHGPS” or the “Plan”), previously the Henderson Group Pension Scheme, which closed to new 

members on November 15, 1999. The JHGPS is funded by contributions to a separately administered fund. 

Benefits in the defined benefit section of the JHGPS are based on service and final salary. The plan is approved by 

HMRC for tax purposes and is operated separately from the Group and managed by an independent trustee board. The 

trustee is responsible for payment of the benefits and management of the JHGPS assets. We also have a contractual 

obligation to provide certain members of the JHGPS with additional defined benefits on an unfunded basis. 

The JHGPS is subject to UK regulations, which require us and the trustee to agree to a funding strategy and contribution 

Our latest triennial valuation of the JHGPS resulted in a surplus on a technical provisions basis of £12.0 million ($15.9 

schedule for the scheme. 

million). 

Plan assets and benefit obligations 

The Plan assets and defined benefit obligations of the JHGPS and the unapproved pension plan were valued as of 

December 31, 2019 and 2018. Our plan assets, benefit obligations and funded status as of the December 31 measurement 

date were as follows (in millions): 

Change in plan assets: 

Fair value of plan assets as of January 1 

Return on plan assets 

Employer contributions 

Benefits paid 

Settlements 

Foreign currency translation 

Fair value of plan assets as of December 31 

Change in benefit obligation: 

Benefit obligation as of January 1 

Service cost 

Interest cost 

Settlements 

Plan amendments 

Benefits paid 

Actuarial gain (loss) 

Foreign currency translation 

Benefit obligation as of December 31 

Funded status as of year-end 

Tax at source 

December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 849.5    $ 

 (613.3)  

 (719.1) 

 100.1   

 2.0   

 (14.8)  

 (25.4)  

 34.5   

 945.9   

 (0.8)  

 (17.4)  

 25.4   

 —   

 14.8   

 (86.8)  

 (25.1)  

 (703.2)  

 242.7   

 (33.1)  

 941.8 

 (11.1) 

 12.5 

 (14.7) 

 (24.0) 

 (55.0) 

 849.5 

 (1.2) 

 (17.3) 

 24.0 

 (3.9) 

 14.7 

 47.6 

 41.9 

 (613.3) 

 236.2 

 (33.4) 

 202.8 

Net retirement benefit asset recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 

  $ 

 209.6    $ 

We used the following key assumptions in determining the defined benefit obligation as of December 31, 2019 and 
2018: 

Discount rate 
Inflation - salaries 
Inflation - Retail Price Index ("RPI") 
Inflation - Consumer Price Index ("CPI") 
Pension increases (RPI capped at 5% per annum ("p.a.")) 
Pension increases (RPI capped at 2.5% p.a.) 
Life expectancy of male aged 60 at accounting date 
Life expectancy of male aged 60 in 15 years time 

December 31,  

      2019 

2018 

 2.1 %   
 2.5 %   
 3.0 %   
 1.9 %   
 2.9 %   
 2.0 %   
 28.3   
 29.3   

 2.9 % 
 2.5 % 
 3.1 % 
 2.0 % 
 3.0 % 
 2.1 % 
 28.2  
 29.2  

The discount rate applied to the plan obligations is based on AA-rated corporate bond yields with similar maturities. 

Plan assets 

The fair values of the JHGPS plan assets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, by major asset class, are as follows (in 
millions): 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Money market instruments 
Forward foreign exchange contracts 
Bulk annuity policy 
Fixed income investments 
Equity investments 

Total assets at fair value 

December 31,  

2019 

 3.7   $ 
 78.1  
 —  
 395.8  
 261.4  
 206.9  
 945.9   $ 

2018 

 6.4 
 21.6 
 0.3 
 — 
 623.2 
 198.0 
 849.5 

  $ 

  $ 

As of December 31, 2019, $250.9 million of JHGPS assets were held in JHG-managed funds. 

On September 5, 2019, JHGPS and Scottish Widows Limited (“SWL”) entered into a pension buy-in agreement (the 
“agreement”). The agreement provides JHGPS a monthly contractual payment stream from SWL to satisfy pension 
obligations payable to approximately one-third of total plan participants receiving benefits from JHGPS as of December 
31, 2019. The agreement does not relieve JHGPS or JHG (as plan sponsor) of the primary responsibility for the pension 
obligations. JHGPS paid a premium of approximately £328 million ($404 million) for the agreement and it was recorded 
at fair value as a plan asset of JHGPS.  

The remaining assets of the JHGPS plan are allocated to a growth portfolio and to fixed income assets. The majority of 
the growth portfolio is invested in pooled diversified funds, with the objective of achieving a level of growth greater than 

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the fixed income portfolio. The fixed income portfolio is managed on a segregated basis, with the primary objective of 
meeting the cash flows as they mature. 

The strategic allocation as of December 31, 2019, was broadly 30% fixed income investments, 40% bulk annuity policy 
and 30% growth portfolio. 

The following table presents JHGPS plan assets at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019 (in millions): 

Fair value measurements using: 

  Quoted prices in 
     active markets for        
and liabilities 
identical assets    observable inputs   unobservable inputs  

  Significant other  

Significant 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Money market instruments 
Bulk annuity contract 
Fixed income investments 
Equity investments 

Total 

(Level 1) 

(Level 2) 

  $ 

  $ 

 3.7   $ 
 —  
 —  
 261.4  
 206.9  
 472.0   $ 

 —   $ 

 78.1  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 78.1   $ 

(Level 3) 

 —   $ 
 —  
 395.8  
 —  
 —  

Total 
 3.7 
 78.1 
   395.8 
   261.4 
   206.9 
 395.8   $  945.9 

The following table presents JHGPS plan assets at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 (in millions): 

Fair value measurements using: 

  Quoted prices in 
     active markets for        
and liabilities 
identical assets    observable inputs   unobservable inputs  

  Significant other  

Significant 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Money market instruments 
Forward foreign exchange contracts 
Fixed income investments 
Equity investments 

Total 

(Level 1) 

(Level 2) 

(Level 3) 

  $ 

  $ 

 6.4   $ 
 —  
 0.3  
 619.0  
 —  
 625.7   $ 

 —   $ 

 21.6  
 —  
 4.2  
 198.0  
 223.8   $ 

Total 
 6.4 
 —   $ 
 21.6 
 —  
 0.3 
 —  
   623.2 
 —  
   198.0 
 —  
 —   $  849.5 

The expected rate of return on assets for the financial period ending December 31, 2019, was 2.5% p.a. based on 
financial conditions as of December 31, 2018 (2018: 2.5% p.a.). This rate is derived by taking the weighted average of 
the long-term expected rate of return on each of the asset classes in JHGPS’s target asset allocation. The expected rate of 
return has been determined based on yields on either long-dated government bonds or relevant corporate bonds, 
dependent on the class of asset in question, adjusted where appropriate based on the individual characteristics of each 
asset class. 

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the fixed income portfolio. The fixed income portfolio is managed on a segregated basis, with the primary objective of 

Actuarial gains and losses 

Cumulative amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income and the actuarial gain, net of tax deducted 
at source, credited to other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, are shown below 
(in millions): 

Opening accumulated unamortized actuarial gain 
Current year actuarial gain (loss) 
Tax at source on current year actuarial gain (loss) 
Current year prior service cost 
Release of actuarial gain due to settlement event 
Release of tax at source due to settlement event 

Closing accumulated unamortized actuarial gain 

December 31,  

2019 
 24.7   $ 
 (5.5)  
 0.9  
 0.4  
 (2.1)  
 0.7  
 19.1   $ 

2018 
 21.0 
 14.4 
 (6.5) 
 (3.7) 
 (1.1) 
 0.6 
 24.7 

  $ 

  $ 

No actuarial gains were amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income during the year ended 
December 31, 2019 (2018: nil). No actuarial gains are expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive 
income into net periodic benefit cost during 2019. 

A high court ruling on October 26, 2018, suggested that most UK pension schemes, including our scheme, will need to 
amend benefits to correct for inequalities in “guaranteed minimum pensions.” The estimated impact of this ruling on the 
obligations is estimated as $3.7 million, treated as a prior service cost in 2018 to be amortized in future years; the 
amount amortized in 2019 was $0.4 million and the amount expected to be amortized in 2020 is $0.4 million. However, 
considerable legal and other uncertainties remain, and the ultimate cost of amending benefits could be significantly 
higher or lower. 

Net periodic benefit cost 

The components of net periodic benefit cost in respect of defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 
2018 and 2017, include the following (in millions): 

meeting the cash flows as they mature. 

and 30% growth portfolio. 

The strategic allocation as of December 31, 2019, was broadly 30% fixed income investments, 40% bulk annuity policy 

The following table presents JHGPS plan assets at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019 (in millions): 

The following table presents JHGPS plan assets at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 (in millions): 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Money market instruments 

Bulk annuity contract 

Fixed income investments 

Equity investments 

Total 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Money market instruments 

Forward foreign exchange contracts 

Fixed income investments 

Equity investments 

Total 

Fair value measurements using: 

  Quoted prices in 

     active markets for        

and liabilities 

  Significant other  

Significant 

identical assets    observable inputs   unobservable inputs  

(Level 1) 

(Level 2) 

(Level 3) 

Total 

  $ 

 3.7   $ 

 —  

 —  

 261.4  

 206.9  

 —   $ 

 78.1  

 —  

 —  

 —  

  $ 

 472.0   $ 

 78.1   $ 

 —   $ 

 3.7 

 —  

 395.8  

 —  

 —  

 78.1 

   395.8 

   261.4 

   206.9 

 395.8   $  945.9 

Fair value measurements using: 

  Quoted prices in 

     active markets for        

and liabilities 

  Significant other  

Significant 

identical assets    observable inputs   unobservable inputs  

(Level 1) 

(Level 2) 

(Level 3) 

Total 

  $ 

 6.4   $ 

 —   $ 

 —  

 0.3  

 619.0  

 —  

 21.6  

 —  

 4.2  

 198.0  

  $ 

 625.7   $ 

 223.8   $ 

 —   $ 

 6.4 

 —  

 —  

 —  

 —  

 21.6 

 0.3 

   623.2 

   198.0 

 —   $  849.5 

The expected rate of return on assets for the financial period ending December 31, 2019, was 2.5% p.a. based on 

financial conditions as of December 31, 2018 (2018: 2.5% p.a.). This rate is derived by taking the weighted average of 

the long-term expected rate of return on each of the asset classes in JHGPS’s target asset allocation. The expected rate of 

return has been determined based on yields on either long-dated government bonds or relevant corporate bonds, 

dependent on the class of asset in question, adjusted where appropriate based on the individual characteristics of each 

asset class. 

Service cost 
Settlement gain 
Interest cost 
Amortization of prior service cost 
Expected return on plan assets 
Net periodic benefit credit 

Contributions to money purchase section 

Total cost 

  $ 

  $ 

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December 31,  
2018 
 (1.2)   $ 
 1.6  
 (17.3)  
 —  
 21.3  
 4.4  
 (8.0)  
 (3.6)   $ 

2019 
 (0.8)   $ 
 2.1  
 (17.4)  
 (0.4)  
 18.6  
 2.1  
 (7.9)  
 (5.8)   $ 

2017 
 (1.2) 
 1.6 
 (19.2) 

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 20.3 
 1.5 
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The following key assumptions were used in determining the net periodic benefit cost for the years ended 
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

December 31,  

      2019       

Discount rate 
Inflation — salaries 
Inflation — RPI 
Inflation — CPI 
Pension increases (RPI capped at 5% p.a.) 
Pension increases (RPI capped at 2.5% p.a.) 
Expected return on plan assets 
Amortization period for net actuarial gains at beginning of the year     10.0    

 2.9  %   
 2.5  %   
 3.1  %   
 2.0  %   
 3.0  %   
 2.1  %   
 2.5  %   

2018       
 2.6  %   
 2.5  %   
 3.1  %   
 2.0  %   
 3.0  %   
 2.1  %   
 2.5  %   
 11.0    

2017    
 2.9  % 
 2.5  % 
 3.2  % 
 2.1  % 
 3.0  % 
 2.1  % 
 2.6  % 
 11.0   

Cash flows 

Employer contributions of $2.0 million were paid in relation to our defined benefit pension plans during 2019 (excluding 
credits to members’ Money purchase accounts). We expect to contribute approximately $0.8 million to the JHGPS 
(excluding credits to members’ Money purchase accounts) in the year ended December 31, 2020.  

The expected future benefit payments for our pension plan are as follows (in millions): 

2020 
2021 
2022 
2023 
2024 
2025-2029 

     $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

 22.9 
 20.1 
 22.0 
 23.7 
 25.0 
 131.1 

Note 17 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, are as 
follows (in millions): 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 
Retirement 
benefit 

Foreign   

2018 
Retirement 
benefit 

Foreign   

Beginning balance 

Other comprehensive income (loss) 
Less: other comprehensive loss (income) 
attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Ending balance 

      currency        asset, net        Total 
  $  (448.2)   $ 
 74.7  

 24.7   $  (423.5)   $  (325.3)   $ 
 (5.6)  

   (124.3)  

 69.1  

 21.0   $  (304.3) 
   (120.6) 
 3.7  

      currency        asset, net        Total 

 (12.7)  
  $  (386.2)   $ 

 —  

 (12.7)  

 1.4  

 19.1   $  (367.1)   $  (448.2)   $ 

 —  

 1.4 
 24.7   $  (423.5) 

The components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 
2017, are as follows (in millions): 

Year ended December 31, 2019 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  
Retirement benefit asset, net 
Reclassifications to net income 

Total other comprehensive loss 

Pre-tax 
amount 

Tax 
expense 

      Net amount 
 74.7 
 (4.2) 
 (1.4) 
 69.1 

 0.4    $ 
 (0.1)  
 —   
 0.3    $ 

  $ 

  $ 

 74.3   $ 
 (4.1)  
 (1.4)  
 68.8   $ 

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The following key assumptions were used in determining the net periodic benefit cost for the years ended 

December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Discount rate 

Inflation — salaries 

Inflation — RPI 

Inflation — CPI 

Pension increases (RPI capped at 5% p.a.) 

Pension increases (RPI capped at 2.5% p.a.) 

Expected return on plan assets 

December 31,  

      2019       

2018       

2017    

 2.9  %   

 2.5  %   

 3.1  %   

 2.0  %   

 3.0  %   

 2.1  %   

 2.5  %   

 2.6  %   

 2.5  %   

 3.1  %   

 2.0  %   

 3.0  %   

 2.1  %   

 2.5  %   

 2.9  % 

 2.5  % 

 3.2  % 

 2.1  % 

 3.0  % 

 2.1  % 

 2.6  % 

Amortization period for net actuarial gains at beginning of the year     10.0    

 11.0    

 11.0   

Cash flows 

Employer contributions of $2.0 million were paid in relation to our defined benefit pension plans during 2019 (excluding 

credits to members’ Money purchase accounts). We expect to contribute approximately $0.8 million to the JHGPS 

(excluding credits to members’ Money purchase accounts) in the year ended December 31, 2020.  

The expected future benefit payments for our pension plan are as follows (in millions): 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025-2029 

     $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

 22.9 

 20.1 

 22.0 

 23.7 

 25.0 

 131.1 

Note 17 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, are as 

follows (in millions): 

Beginning balance 

Other comprehensive income (loss) 

Less: other comprehensive loss (income) 

attributable to noncontrolling interests 

Ending balance 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

Retirement 

2018 

Retirement 

Foreign   

benefit 

Foreign   

benefit 

      currency        asset, net        Total 

      currency        asset, net        Total 

  $  (448.2)   $ 

 24.7   $  (423.5)   $  (325.3)   $ 

 21.0   $  (304.3) 

 74.7  

 (5.6)  

 69.1  

   (124.3)  

 3.7  

   (120.6) 

 (12.7)  

 —  

 (12.7)  

 1.4  

 —  

 1.4 

  $  (386.2)   $ 

 19.1   $  (367.1)   $  (448.2)   $ 

 24.7   $  (423.5) 

The components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 

2017, are as follows (in millions): 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Foreign currency translation adjustments  

Retirement benefit asset, net 

Reclassifications to net income 

Total other comprehensive loss 

Pre-tax 

amount 

Tax 

expense 

      Net amount 

  $ 

 74.3   $ 

 0.4    $ 

 (4.1)  

 (1.4)  

 (0.1)  

 —   

  $ 

 68.8   $ 

 0.3    $ 

 74.7 

 (4.2) 

 (1.4) 

 69.1 

Year ended December 31, 2018 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  
Retirement benefit asset, net 
Reclassifications to net income 

Total other comprehensive income 

Year ended December 31, 2017 
Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Retirement benefit asset, net 
Reclassifications to net income 

Total other comprehensive income loss 

Note 18 — Earnings and Dividends Per Share 

Earnings Per Share 

Pre-tax 
amount 
 (124.3)   $ 
 4.2  
 (1.1)  
 (121.2)   $ 

  $ 

  $ 

Tax 
benefit 

      Net amount 
 (124.3) 
 4.8 
 (1.1) 
 (120.6) 

 —   $ 
 0.6  
 —  
 0.6   $ 

Pre-tax 
amount 

Tax 
expense 

  $ 

  $ 

 1.9   $ 

 125.0  
 (10.2)  
 (4.4)  
 112.3   $ 

      Net amount 
 1.9 
 125.0 
 (10.6) 
 (4.4) 
 111.9 

 —   $ 
 —  
 (0.4)  
 —  
 (0.4)   $ 

The following is a summary of the earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 
(in millions, except per share data): 

Net income attributable to JHG 
Less: Allocation of earnings to participating stock-based awards 

Net income attributable to JHG common shareholders 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 
 523.8   $ 
 (12.7)  
 511.1   $ 

2019 
 427.6   $ 
 (11.7)  
 415.9   $ 

2017 
 655.5 
 (17.3) 
 638.2 

  $ 

  $ 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding — basic 

Dilutive effect of non-participating stock-based awards 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding — diluted 

 188.0  
 0.6  
 188.6  

 195.0  
 0.9  
 195.9  

 160.7 
 1.6 
 162.3 

Earnings per share: 
Basic (two class) 
Diluted (two class) 

  $ 
  $ 

 2.21   $ 
 2.21   $ 

 2.62   $ 
 2.61   $ 

 3.97 
 3.93 

The share numbers in the table above have been updated to reflect the share consolidation on April 26, 2017. Refer to 
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information on the share consolidation. 

The following instruments are anti-dilutive and have not been included in the weighted-average diluted shares 
outstanding calculation (in millions): 

Unvested nonparticipating stock awards 
Dai-ichi options 

Dividends Per Share 

Year ended  
December 31,  
      2018 

      2017 

      2019 

 1.1    
 —    

 1.0    
 —    

 0.8 
 10.0 

The payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends on many factors, 
including, but not limited to, our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, legal requirements and 
general business conditions. Since the Closing Date, we have declared dividends quarterly in USD; prior to the Merger, 
Henderson declared dividends in GBP on a semiannual basis, with an extraordinary first quarter 2017 dividend declared 
on April 19, 2017. 

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in GBP and USD: 

Dividends paid per share — pre-Merger — in GBP 
Dividends paid per share — post-Merger — in USD 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2017 

2019 

     £ 
  $ 

 —      £ 

 —      £   0.0915 
 1.4400   $   1.4000   $   0.6400 

The pre-Merger share numbers in the table above have not been updated to reflect the share consolidation on April 26, 
2017. Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information on the share 
consolidation. 

Note 19 — Commitments and Contingencies 

Commitments and contingencies may arise in the normal course of business. Commitments and contingencies as of 
December 31, 2019, are discussed below.  

Operating and Finance Leases 

As of December 31, 2019, we had future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating and finance 
leases. Refer to Note 8 — Leases for information related to operating and financing lease commitments. 

Litigation and Other Regulatory Matters 

We are periodically involved in various legal proceedings and other regulatory matters. 

Richard Pease v. Henderson Administration Limited 

The outcome of a court case involving an ex-employee was determined in the first quarter of 2018. The case related to 
the fees we should receive after a fund was transferred to an ex-employee (the “Fund Transfer Fees”) and the 
ex-employee’s entitlement to deferred and forfeited remuneration. The judgment given in the case resulted in our 
recognition of a $12.2 million charge in general, administrative and occupancy on our Consolidated Statements of 
Comprehensive Income after the judge held that the ex-employee was not bound to pay the Fund Transfer Fees and that 
the ex-employee’s contract gave him an entitlement to deferred and forfeited remuneration. The amount of the charge 
also included legal costs relating to the case. Henderson Administration Limited (“HAL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of 
JHG, appealed the part of the judgment relating to the Fund Transfer Fees, and judgment was handed down by the Court 
of Appeal of England and Wales on February 15, 2019, in favor of HAL. As a result, we were awarded the Fund 
Transfer Fees and related interest of approximately $5.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively. HAL will also be entitled 
to certain costs relating to the appeal and the earlier trial insofar as they relate to the Fund Transfer Fees claim. On 
November 6, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom refused the ex-employee’s application for permission to 
appeal the Court of Appeal’s judgment. Accordingly, the Group recorded the award in its financial statements. 

Eisenberg v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices, Halbert v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices, Qiu v. Credit Suisse 
AG and Janus Indices and Y-GAR Capital v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices, and Rubinstein v. Credit Suisse Group 
AG and Janus Indices 

On March 15, 2018, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New 
York (“SDNY”) against Janus Index & Calculation Services LLC, which effective January 1, 2019, was renamed Janus 
Henderson Indices LLC (“Janus Indices”), a subsidiary of JHG, on behalf of a class consisting of investors who 
purchased VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN (Ticker: XIV) between January 29, 2018, and February 
5, 2018 (Eisenberg v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices). Credit Suisse, the issuer of the XIV notes, is also named as a 
defendant in the lawsuit. The plaintiffs generally allege statements by Credit Suisse and Janus Indices, including those in 
the registration statement, were materially false and misleading based on its discussion of how the intraday indicative 
value (“IIV”) is calculated and that the IIV was not an accurate gauge of the economic value of the notes. On April 17, 
2018, a second lawsuit was filed against Janus Indices and Credit Suisse in the United States District Court of the 
Northern District of Alabama by certain investors in XIV (Halbert v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices). On May 4, 

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in GBP and USD: 

Dividends paid per share — pre-Merger — in GBP 

Dividends paid per share — post-Merger — in USD 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

2017 

     £ 

  $ 

 —      £ 

 —      £   0.0915 

 1.4400   $   1.4000   $   0.6400 

The pre-Merger share numbers in the table above have not been updated to reflect the share consolidation on April 26, 

2017. Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information on the share 

consolidation. 

Note 19 — Commitments and Contingencies 

December 31, 2019, are discussed below.  

Operating and Finance Leases 

Commitments and contingencies may arise in the normal course of business. Commitments and contingencies as of 

As of December 31, 2019, we had future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating and finance 

leases. Refer to Note 8 — Leases for information related to operating and financing lease commitments. 

Litigation and Other Regulatory Matters 

We are periodically involved in various legal proceedings and other regulatory matters. 

Richard Pease v. Henderson Administration Limited 

The outcome of a court case involving an ex-employee was determined in the first quarter of 2018. The case related to 

the fees we should receive after a fund was transferred to an ex-employee (the “Fund Transfer Fees”) and the 

ex-employee’s entitlement to deferred and forfeited remuneration. The judgment given in the case resulted in our 

recognition of a $12.2 million charge in general, administrative and occupancy on our Consolidated Statements of 

Comprehensive Income after the judge held that the ex-employee was not bound to pay the Fund Transfer Fees and that 

the ex-employee’s contract gave him an entitlement to deferred and forfeited remuneration. The amount of the charge 

also included legal costs relating to the case. Henderson Administration Limited (“HAL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of 

JHG, appealed the part of the judgment relating to the Fund Transfer Fees, and judgment was handed down by the Court 

of Appeal of England and Wales on February 15, 2019, in favor of HAL. As a result, we were awarded the Fund 

Transfer Fees and related interest of approximately $5.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively. HAL will also be entitled 

to certain costs relating to the appeal and the earlier trial insofar as they relate to the Fund Transfer Fees claim. On 

November 6, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom refused the ex-employee’s application for permission to 

appeal the Court of Appeal’s judgment. Accordingly, the Group recorded the award in its financial statements. 

Eisenberg v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices, Halbert v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices, Qiu v. Credit Suisse 

AG and Janus Indices and Y-GAR Capital v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices, and Rubinstein v. Credit Suisse Group 

AG and Janus Indices 

On March 15, 2018, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New 

York (“SDNY”) against Janus Index & Calculation Services LLC, which effective January 1, 2019, was renamed Janus 

Henderson Indices LLC (“Janus Indices”), a subsidiary of JHG, on behalf of a class consisting of investors who 

purchased VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN (Ticker: XIV) between January 29, 2018, and February 

5, 2018 (Eisenberg v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices). Credit Suisse, the issuer of the XIV notes, is also named as a 

defendant in the lawsuit. The plaintiffs generally allege statements by Credit Suisse and Janus Indices, including those in 

the registration statement, were materially false and misleading based on its discussion of how the intraday indicative 

value (“IIV”) is calculated and that the IIV was not an accurate gauge of the economic value of the notes. On April 17, 

2018, a second lawsuit was filed against Janus Indices and Credit Suisse in the United States District Court of the 

Northern District of Alabama by certain investors in XIV (Halbert v. Credit Suisse AG and Janus Indices). On May 4, 

2018, a third lawsuit, styled as a class action on behalf of investors who purchased XIV between January 29, 2018, and 
February 5, 2018, was filed against Janus Indices and Credit Suisse AG in the SDNY (Qiu v. Credit Suisse AG and 
Janus Indices). The Halbert and Qiu allegations generally copy the allegations in the Eisenberg case.  

On August 20, 2018, an amended complaint was filed in the Eisenberg and Qiu cases (which have been consolidated in 
the SDNY under the name Set Capital LLC, et al. v. Credit Suisse AG, et al.), adding Janus Distributors LLC, doing 
business as Janus Henderson Distributors, and Janus Henderson Group plc as parties, and adding allegations of market 
manipulation by all of the defendants. The Janus Henderson and Credit Suisse defendants moved to dismiss the Set 
Capital amended complaint, and on September 25, 2019, the court dismissed all claims against all defendants. The court 
denied the plaintiffs’ request for an opportunity to further amend their complaint, and therefore dismissed the case in its 
entirety. Plaintiffs have filed an appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. 

The defendants in Halbert – Credit Suisse and Janus Indices – jointly moved to dismiss the amended complaint. On 
August 22, 2019, the court granted in part and denied in part the defendants’ motion to dismiss the claims. The court 
dismissed all claims against Janus Indices – including all federal securities claims – other than a claim for negligent 
misrepresentation. On September 26, 2019, Janus Indices filed its answer to the complaint. As of December 31, 2019, 
the case remains in the discovery phase.     

On February 4, 2019, a fourth lawsuit was filed against Janus Indices, Janus Distributors LLC, Janus Henderson Group 
plc and various Credit Suisse persons in the SDNY (Rubinstein v. Credit Suisse Group AG, et al.). The suit was styled as 
a class action and involved VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Medium-Term ETN (Ticker: ZIV), but otherwise 
generally copied the allegations in the XIV cases described above. On August 20, 2019, an amended complaint was 
filed, which eliminated each of the Janus Henderson entities as defendants, thus dismissing all claims against them. 

On February 7, 2019, a fifth lawsuit was filed against Janus Indices, Janus Distributors LLC, Janus Henderson Group 
plc, and Credit Suisse in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (“EDNY”) by certain 
investors in XIV (Y-GAR Capital LLC v. Credit Suisse Group AG, et al.). The allegations in Y-GAR generally asserted 
that the disclosures relating to XIV were false and misleading. On March 29, 2019, the plaintiff withdrew the suit from 
the EDNY and re-filed it in the SDNY. The Janus Henderson and Credit Suisse defendants each moved to dismiss the 
claims against them. On January 2, 2020, the court dismissed all claims against all defendants. 

We believe that the remaining claims in these exchange-traded note lawsuits are without merit and are vigorously 
defending these actions. As of December 31, 2019, we cannot reasonably estimate possible losses from the remaining 
claims in the exchange-traded note lawsuits. 

Note 20 — Related Party Transactions 

Disclosures relating to equity method investments and our pension scheme can be found in Note 9 — Equity Method 
Investments and Note 16 — Retirement Benefit Plans, respectively. Transactions between JHG and our controlled 
subsidiaries have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. 

Certain managed funds are deemed to be related parties of JHG under the related party guidance. We earn fees from the 
funds for which we act as investment manager and the balance sheet includes amount due from these managed funds. 

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, we recognized revenues of $1,870.1 million, $1,953.2 
million and $1,473.5 million, respectively, from the funds we manage that are related parties and not consolidated, in our 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

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The following table reflects amounts in our Consolidated Balance Sheets relating to fees receivable from managed 
funds: 

Accrued income 
Accounts receivable  

As of December 31 
2018 
2019 
 187.2 
 198.2   $ 
 29.7 
 34.0       

  $ 

Dai-ichi is a significant shareholder of JHG. Investment management fees attributable to Dai-ichi separate accounts for 
the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, were $15.8 million and $14.9 million, respectively. 

Seed investments held in managed funds are discussed in Note 5 – Consolidation. 

Note 21 — Geographic Information 

The following summary provides information concerning our principal geographic areas for the years ended and as of 
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Operating revenues 
U.S. 
UK 
Luxembourg 
International 

Total 

Year ended December 31,  
2018 

2019 

  $  1,353.0   $  1,338.7   $ 

2017 
 818.1 
 669.0 
 280.9 
 50.3 
  $  2,192.4   $  2,306.4   $  1,818.3 

 602.4  
 182.3  
 54.7  

 649.4  
 255.9  
 62.4  

Operating revenues are attributed to countries based on the location in which revenues are earned. 

Long-lived assets 
UK 
U.S. 
Australia 
Other 
Total 

  $ 

As of December 31,  
2018 
2019 
 366.8 
 384.8   $ 
   2,604.2 
 219.3 
 2.5 
  $  3,173.3   $  3,192.8 

   2,569.4  
 216.1  
 3.0  

Long-lived assets include property, equipment, software and intangible assets. As of December 31, 2019, intangible 
assets in the U.S, UK and Australia were $2,536.0 million, $337.5 million and  $215.1 million, respectively. As of 
December 31, 2018, intangible assets in the U.S., UK and Australia were $2,580.8 million, $324.5 million and $218.0 
million, respectively. 

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      Second 

      Fourth 

2019 
      First 
      Third 
      quarter        quarter        quarter        quarter        Full year 
  $   519.3   $   535.9   $   536.0   $   601.2   $  2,192.4 
 540.9 
    143.6  
 445.7 
    113.1  
 (18.1) 
 (1.0)  
 427.6 
    112.1  

    154.3  
    120.4  
 (8.4)  
    112.0  

    118.5  
    112.3  
 (2.9)  
    109.4  

    124.5  
 99.9  
 (5.8)  
 94.1  

  $ 

 0.48   $ 

 0.56   $ 

 0.58   $ 

 0.59   $ 

 2.21 

  $ 

 0.48   $ 

 0.56   $ 

 0.58   $ 

 0.59   $ 

 2.21 

      Fourth 

      Second 

2018 
      First 
      Third 
      quarter        quarter        quarter        quarter        Full year 
  $   587.7   $   592.4   $   581.2   $   545.1   $  2,306.4 
 649.8 
    148.3  
 499.6 
    105.1  
 24.2 
 6.1  
 523.8 
    111.2  

    150.0  
    100.8  
 6.0  
    106.8  

    175.3  
    130.5  
 10.1  
    140.6  

    176.2  
    163.2  
 2.0  
    165.2  

  $ 

 0.82   $ 

 0.70   $ 

 0.55   $ 

 0.54   $ 

 2.62 

  $ 

 0.82   $ 

 0.70   $ 

 0.55   $ 

 0.54   $ 

 2.61 

The following table reflects amounts in our Consolidated Balance Sheets relating to fees receivable from managed 

Note 22 — Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) 

(in millions, except per share amounts) 
Total revenue 
Operating income 
Net income 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 
Net income attributable to JHG  
Basic earnings per share attributable to JHG common 
shareholders 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to JHG common 
shareholders 

(in millions, except per share amounts) 
Total revenue 
Operating income 
Net income 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 
Net income attributable to JHG 
Basic earnings per share attributable to JHG common 
shareholders 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to JHG common 
shareholders 

funds: 

Accrued income 

Accounts receivable  

As of December 31 

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 198.2   $ 

 187.2 

 34.0       

 29.7 

Dai-ichi is a significant shareholder of JHG. Investment management fees attributable to Dai-ichi separate accounts for 

the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, were $15.8 million and $14.9 million, respectively. 

Seed investments held in managed funds are discussed in Note 5 – Consolidation. 

Note 21 — Geographic Information 

The following summary provides information concerning our principal geographic areas for the years ended and as of 

December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): 

Operating revenues are attributed to countries based on the location in which revenues are earned. 

Operating revenues 

U.S. 

UK 

Luxembourg 

International 

Total 

Long-lived assets 

UK 

U.S. 

Australia 

Other 

Total 

Year ended December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $  1,353.0   $  1,338.7   $ 

 602.4  

 182.3  

 54.7  

 649.4  

 255.9  

 62.4  

2017 

 818.1 

 669.0 

 280.9 

 50.3 

  $  2,192.4   $  2,306.4   $  1,818.3 

As of December 31,  

2019 

2018 

  $ 

 384.8   $ 

 366.8 

   2,569.4  

   2,604.2 

 216.1  

 3.0  

 219.3 

 2.5 

  $  3,173.3   $  3,192.8 

Long-lived assets include property, equipment, software and intangible assets. As of December 31, 2019, intangible 

assets in the U.S, UK and Australia were $2,536.0 million, $337.5 million and  $215.1 million, respectively. As of 

December 31, 2018, intangible assets in the U.S., UK and Australia were $2,580.8 million, $324.5 million and $218.0 

million, respectively. 

ITEM 9.              CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 

None. 

ITEM 9A.              CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

As of December 31, 2019, our management evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure 
controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Disclosure 
controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required 
to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to 
our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar 
functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Disclosure controls and procedures are 
designed by us to ensure that we record, process, summarize and report within the time periods specified in the SEC’s 
rule and forms the information we must disclose in reports that we file with or submit to the SEC. Richard M. Weil, 
Chief Executive Officer, and Roger Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed and participated in management’s 
evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, Mr. Weil and Mr. Thompson concluded 
that as of the date of their evaluation, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

Our Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and our registered public accounting firm’s 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, which contains its attestation on our internal control over 
financial reporting, are incorporated by reference from Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. 

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under 
the Exchange Act) that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019, that have materially affected, or are 
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

ITEM 9B.            OTHER INFORMATION 

None. 

PART III  

Item 10.              DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

Item 10 of Part III of Form 10-K requires registrants to furnish the information required by the following items of 
Regulations S-K, Part 400: Items 401 (Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons), 405 (Compliance 
with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act), 406 (Code of Ethics) and 407(c)(3) (Material Changes to Procedures for 
Shareholder Nomination of Directors), (d)(4) (Names of audit committee members) and (d)(5) (Audit Committee 
Financial Expert). Because we are a “foreign private issuer” as defined by Rule 3b-4 under the Securities Exchange of 
1934, as amended, we are not required to comply with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act. Accordingly, we have not 
provided the information called for in Item 405. 

Directors 

Kalpana Desai, Jeffrey Diermeier, Kevin Dolan, Eugene Flood Jr., Richard Gillingwater, Lawrence Kochard, Glenn 
Schafer, Angela Seymour-Jackson, Tatsusaburo Yamamoto and Richard Weil are the current directors of JHG, holding 
office until the 2020 annual general meeting or until their successors are elected and qualify. Ages shown below are as of 
February 21, 2020. 

Kalpana Desai | Age 52 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Ms. Desai was a Non-Executive Director of Henderson Group 
from 2015 to May 2017 and is currently a member of the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance 
Committee and the Risk Committee. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Ms. Desai was Head of Macquarie Capital Asia, the investment banking division of Macquarie Group Limited, 
headquartered in Australia from 2009 to 2013. Before joining Macquarie, she was Head of the Asia Pacific Mergers & 
Acquisitions Group and a Managing Director in the investment banking division of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 
Hong Kong from 2001 to 2009. Earlier in her career, Ms. Desai worked in the corporate finance divisions of Barclays de 
Zoete Wedd in London and Hong Kong and at J. Henry Schroder Wagg in London and in the financial services division 
of Coopers & Lybrand Consulting in London. She was a member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel of the Securities 
and Futures Commission in Hong Kong from 2007 to 2014. She also served as a Non-Executive Director of Canaccord 
Genuity Group Inc., headquartered in Canada, from 2015 to 2019. Ms. Desai has a BSc in economics from the London 
School of Economics and Political Science and qualified as a chartered accountant (ACA) at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 
London in 1991. 

Ms. Desai brings to the Board over 30 years of international advisory and investment banking experience, including 
extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and broad exposure to global business markets. In deciding to nominate 
Ms. Desai, the Board also considered her experience and knowledge of risk management, compliance, accounting 
standards and financial reporting rules and regulations, as well as her qualifications as a chartered accountant (ACA) and 
an Audit Committee Financial Expert.  

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

Jeffrey Diermeier | Age 67 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under 

the Exchange Act) that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019, that have materially affected, or are 

reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Mr. Diermeier was an Independent Director of Janus Capital 
Group from 2008 to May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating and 
Corporate Governance Committee and the Risk Committee. 

ITEM 9B.            OTHER INFORMATION 

None. 

PART III  

Item 10.              DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

Item 10 of Part III of Form 10-K requires registrants to furnish the information required by the following items of 

Regulations S-K, Part 400: Items 401 (Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons), 405 (Compliance 

with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act), 406 (Code of Ethics) and 407(c)(3) (Material Changes to Procedures for 

Shareholder Nomination of Directors), (d)(4) (Names of audit committee members) and (d)(5) (Audit Committee 

Financial Expert). Because we are a “foreign private issuer” as defined by Rule 3b-4 under the Securities Exchange of 

1934, as amended, we are not required to comply with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act. Accordingly, we have not 

provided the information called for in Item 405. 

Kalpana Desai, Jeffrey Diermeier, Kevin Dolan, Eugene Flood Jr., Richard Gillingwater, Lawrence Kochard, Glenn 

Schafer, Angela Seymour-Jackson, Tatsusaburo Yamamoto and Richard Weil are the current directors of JHG, holding 

office until the 2020 annual general meeting or until their successors are elected and qualify. Ages shown below are as of 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Ms. Desai was a Non-Executive Director of Henderson Group 

from 2015 to May 2017 and is currently a member of the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance 

Directors 

February 21, 2020. 

Kalpana Desai | Age 52 

Committee and the Risk Committee. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Ms. Desai was Head of Macquarie Capital Asia, the investment banking division of Macquarie Group Limited, 

headquartered in Australia from 2009 to 2013. Before joining Macquarie, she was Head of the Asia Pacific Mergers & 

Acquisitions Group and a Managing Director in the investment banking division of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 

Hong Kong from 2001 to 2009. Earlier in her career, Ms. Desai worked in the corporate finance divisions of Barclays de 

Zoete Wedd in London and Hong Kong and at J. Henry Schroder Wagg in London and in the financial services division 

of Coopers & Lybrand Consulting in London. She was a member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel of the Securities 

and Futures Commission in Hong Kong from 2007 to 2014. She also served as a Non-Executive Director of Canaccord 

Genuity Group Inc., headquartered in Canada, from 2015 to 2019. Ms. Desai has a BSc in economics from the London 

School of Economics and Political Science and qualified as a chartered accountant (ACA) at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 

London in 1991. 

Ms. Desai brings to the Board over 30 years of international advisory and investment banking experience, including 

extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and broad exposure to global business markets. In deciding to nominate 

Ms. Desai, the Board also considered her experience and knowledge of risk management, compliance, accounting 

standards and financial reporting rules and regulations, as well as her qualifications as a chartered accountant (ACA) and 

an Audit Committee Financial Expert.  

Experience and Qualifications 

Mr. Diermeier has served as a Director of the University of Wisconsin Foundation, a nonprofit fundraising and 
endowment management organization, since 1998 and is a former Chairman of its Investment Committee. He has been a 
Director of Adams Street Partners, a private equity firm located in Chicago, since 2011 and is also a minority owner of 
Stairway Partners, LLC, a Chicago-based registered investment adviser, where he served as an advisory board member 
from 2005 to 2012. From 2010 to September 2017, Mr. Diermeier was a co-owner and Chairman of L.B. White 
Company, a heating equipment manufacturer. He was a Trustee of the Board of the Financial Accounting Foundation, 
which oversees the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Government Accounting Standards Board, from 2009 
to December 2015 and Chairman of the Trustees from 2012 to December 2015. From 2005 until 2009, he served as 
President and Chief Executive Officer of the CFA Institute, a nonprofit educational organization for investment 
professionals in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Earlier in his career, Mr. Diermeier served in a number of increasingly 
responsible positions in the global asset management division of UBS and its predecessor organizations, primarily 
Brinson Partners, Inc., beginning as an Equity Analyst and culminating as its Global Chief Investment Officer from 2000 
to 2004. Mr. Diermeier holds the chartered financial analyst designation. He received his BBA and his MBA in Finance 
and Investments from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. 

Mr. Diermeier brings to the Board a wealth of expertise related to accounting standards, financial analysis, financial 
reporting and corporate governance standards, and business management, as well as a deep understanding of the 
investment management business gained through his many years of experience in the mutual fund and asset management 
industry. In deciding to nominate Mr. Diermeier, the Board also considered his qualification as an Audit Committee 
Financial Expert.   

Kevin Dolan | Age 66 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Mr. Dolan was a Non-Executive Director of Henderson Group 
from 2011 to May 2017 and is currently a member of the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance 
Committee and the Risk Committee. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Mr. Dolan has been in the financial services industry for 36 years and has held a number of senior executive positions, 
including as Chief Executive of La Fayette Investment Management in London from 2007 to 2009, Chief Executive of 
the Asset Management Division of Bank of Ireland Group from 2004 to 2007, and Chief Executive of Edmond de 
Rothschild Asset Management from 2001 to 2004. Earlier in his career, he spent 9 years with the AXA Group where he 
was Chief Executive Officer of AXA Investment Managers Paris, and Global Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AXA 
Investment Management. Mr. Dolan was a Director of Meeschaert Gestion Privée until 2015, is the founding partner of 
Anafin LLC, and is a senior advisor to One Peak Partners. Mr. Dolan received his BS in business administration from 
Georgetown University. 

Mr. Dolan brings to the Board demonstrated strategic, financial, accounting, regulatory, business management, corporate 
finance and industry expertise gained through his many years of experience in senior executive roles, including as the 
former Chief Executive Officer of three investment management firms. He also has extensive experience in 
transformational corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions in Europe and the U.S.   

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Eugene Flood Jr. | Age 64 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Mr. Flood was an Independent Director of Janus Capital Group 
from 2014 to May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the Nominating and 
Corporate Governance Committee and the Audit Committee. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Mr. Flood was Executive Vice President of TIAA CREF from 2011 until his retirement in 2012, serving on the CREF 
Board of Trustees and the TIAA CREF Mutual Fund Board of Trustees for seven years, and chairing the Investment 
Committee. Prior to joining TIAA CREF as an executive in 2011, Mr. Flood spent 12 years with Smith Breeden 
Associates, a North Carolina based fixed income asset manager, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in his 
career, Mr. Flood held a range of trading and investment positions with Morgan Stanley from 1987 to 1999 and was an 
Assistant Professor of Finance at Stanford Business School from 1982 to 1987. He has served as Chairman of the 
advisory board for the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina Chapel 
Hill since 2014, as a Trustee of the Financial Accounting Foundation since January 2016, and as a Director of the 
Research Corporation for Science Advancement since March 2015. Previously, he served as a Director of The 
Foundation for the Carolinas from 2012 to December 2015. Mr. Flood received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 
economics from Harvard University and his PhD in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

Mr. Flood brings to the Board extensive investment management, mutual fund, investment adviser and financial 
expertise gained through his more than 30 years of experience in the asset management industry. In deciding to nominate 
Mr. Flood, the Board also considered his academic background in economics, which enables him to provide valuable 
insights on economic trends, business strategy, global markets, and financial matters.     

Richard Gillingwater | Age 63 

Non-Executive Director and Chairman since May 2017. Mr. Gillingwater was a Non-Executive Director and Chairman 
of the Henderson Group Board from 2013 to May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate 
Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Mr. Gillingwater retired as Chairman of European Investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) in 2003.  
Previously, he held a variety of executive roles, including Head of Corporate Finance at Barclays de Zoete Wedd 
(BZW), the investment banking arm of Barclays Bank Plc which was acquired by CSFB in 1998. He started his career in 
investment banking in 1980 at Kleinwort Benson, where he spent ten years. In 2003, Mr. Gillingwater was asked by the 
UK government to found and become the Chief Executive, and later Chairman, of the Shareholder Executive, an arm of 
the UK government responsible for managing the government's financial interest in a range of state-owned businesses 
for commercial rather than political interests. He also served as Dean of Cass Business School from 2007 to 2012. Mr. 
Gillingwater currently serves as Chairman of SSE plc, a publicly listed energy company based in Scotland, and as a 
Senior Independent Director of Whitbread plc, a UK-based multinational hotel and restaurant company. He is also a 
Governor of the Wellcome Trust, an international medical charity. Mr. Gillingwater has served as a Director on a 
number of other corporate boards, including as Chairman of CDC Group plc and as a Non-Executive Director of P&O, 
Debenhams, Tomkins, Qinetiq Group, Kidde, Hiscox Ltd, Helical plc and Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc. Mr. 
Gillingwater received his MA in law from St Edmund Hall, Oxford University and his MBA from the International 
Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, and he is a qualified solicitor. 

Mr. Gillingwater brings to the Board demonstrated investment management, financial, regulatory, strategic, and business 
management experience gained though his many years in senior executive roles in the investment banking industry. In 
addition, he has substantial corporate governance expertise due to his extensive experience serving on the boards of a 
number of other high-profile publicly listed companies. 

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Eugene Flood Jr. | Age 64 

Lawrence Kochard | Age 63 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Mr. Flood was an Independent Director of Janus Capital Group 

from 2014 to May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the Nominating and 

Corporate Governance Committee and the Audit Committee. 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Mr. Kochard was an Independent Director of Janus Capital Group 
from 2008 to May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating and 
Corporate Governance Committee. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Experience and Qualifications 

Mr. Flood was Executive Vice President of TIAA CREF from 2011 until his retirement in 2012, serving on the CREF 

Board of Trustees and the TIAA CREF Mutual Fund Board of Trustees for seven years, and chairing the Investment 

Committee. Prior to joining TIAA CREF as an executive in 2011, Mr. Flood spent 12 years with Smith Breeden 

Associates, a North Carolina based fixed income asset manager, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in his 

career, Mr. Flood held a range of trading and investment positions with Morgan Stanley from 1987 to 1999 and was an 

Assistant Professor of Finance at Stanford Business School from 1982 to 1987. He has served as Chairman of the 

advisory board for the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina Chapel 

Hill since 2014, as a Trustee of the Financial Accounting Foundation since January 2016, and as a Director of the 

Research Corporation for Science Advancement since March 2015. Previously, he served as a Director of The 

Foundation for the Carolinas from 2012 to December 2015. Mr. Flood received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 

economics from Harvard University and his PhD in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

Mr. Flood brings to the Board extensive investment management, mutual fund, investment adviser and financial 

expertise gained through his more than 30 years of experience in the asset management industry. In deciding to nominate 

Mr. Flood, the Board also considered his academic background in economics, which enables him to provide valuable 

insights on economic trends, business strategy, global markets, and financial matters.     

Richard Gillingwater | Age 63 

Experience and Qualifications 

Non-Executive Director and Chairman since May 2017. Mr. Gillingwater was a Non-Executive Director and Chairman 

of the Henderson Group Board from 2013 to May 2017 and is currently the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate 

Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. 

Mr. Gillingwater retired as Chairman of European Investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) in 2003.  

Previously, he held a variety of executive roles, including Head of Corporate Finance at Barclays de Zoete Wedd 

(BZW), the investment banking arm of Barclays Bank Plc which was acquired by CSFB in 1998. He started his career in 

investment banking in 1980 at Kleinwort Benson, where he spent ten years. In 2003, Mr. Gillingwater was asked by the 

UK government to found and become the Chief Executive, and later Chairman, of the Shareholder Executive, an arm of 

the UK government responsible for managing the government's financial interest in a range of state-owned businesses 

for commercial rather than political interests. He also served as Dean of Cass Business School from 2007 to 2012. Mr. 

Gillingwater currently serves as Chairman of SSE plc, a publicly listed energy company based in Scotland, and as a 

Senior Independent Director of Whitbread plc, a UK-based multinational hotel and restaurant company. He is also a 

Governor of the Wellcome Trust, an international medical charity. Mr. Gillingwater has served as a Director on a 

number of other corporate boards, including as Chairman of CDC Group plc and as a Non-Executive Director of P&O, 

Debenhams, Tomkins, Qinetiq Group, Kidde, Hiscox Ltd, Helical plc and Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc. Mr. 

Gillingwater received his MA in law from St Edmund Hall, Oxford University and his MBA from the International 

Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, and he is a qualified solicitor. 

Mr. Gillingwater brings to the Board demonstrated investment management, financial, regulatory, strategic, and business 

management experience gained though his many years in senior executive roles in the investment banking industry. In 

addition, he has substantial corporate governance expertise due to his extensive experience serving on the boards of a 

number of other high-profile publicly listed companies. 

Mr. Kochard is Chief Investment Officer at Makena Capital Management. From 2011 to December 2017, he was the 
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of the University of Virginia Investment Management Company. 
Mr. Kochard has served as a Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Investment Management Company 
since 2015, as a Director and the Chair of the Investment Committee for the Virginia Environmental Endowment since 
2013, and as a member of the Investment Advisory Committee of the Virginia Retirement System since 2011, serving as 
Chair since 2017. He previously served as the Chairman of the College of William & Mary Investment Committee from 
2005 to 2011. From 2004 to 2010, he was the Chief Investment Officer of Georgetown University, and from 2001 to 
2004 he was Managing Director of Equity and Hedge Fund Investments of the Virginia Retirement System. Mr. Kochard 
worked as an Assistant Professor of Finance at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia from 
1999 to 2001. He started his career in financial analysis and planning, corporate finance and capital markets for E.I. 
DuPont de Nemours and Company, Fannie Mae and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Mr. Kochard holds the chartered 
financial analyst designation and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Virginia. 

Mr. Kochard brings to the Board a wealth of experience in investment management, investment adviser oversight, and 
general executive management gained through his many years serving in senior executive roles in the asset management 
industry. In deciding to nominate Mr. Kochard, the Board also considered his academic background in economics, which 
enables him to provide valuable insights on economic trends, strategy, global markets, and financial matters.   

Glenn Schafer | Age 70 

Vice Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Mr. Schafer was an Independent Director of 
Janus Capital Group from 2007 to May 2017 and served as Chairman from 2012 to May 2017. He is a member of the 
Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Mr. Schafer retired as President of Pacific Life Insurance Company (Pacific Life) in 2005, having served in that role 
since 1995. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pacific Life from 1991 to 
1995, and he was a member of the Pacific Life Board of Directors from 1995 to 2005. He currently serves as a Director 
of GeoOptics LLC, a weather satellite manufacturer. Over the course of his career, Mr. Schafer has served as a Director 
on a number of other corporate boards, including Scottish Re Group, a reinsurer of life insurance, annuities and other 
annuity-type products, Genesis Healthcare, Inc., a provider of short-term post-acute, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and 
long-term care services, and Mercury General Corporation, an insurance holding company. Mr. Schafer received his BS 
from Michigan State University and his MBA from the University of Detroit.  

Mr. Schafer brings to the Board extensive experience in accounting and financial matters, investment and capital 
management, corporate governance and oversight, business management, strategy and operations, as well as a deep 
understanding of the insurance industry and financial products gained through his many years in senior executive roles 
with Pacific Life. 

Angela Seymour-Jackson | Age 53 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Ms. Seymour-Jackson was a Non-Executive Director of 
Henderson Group from 2014 to May 2017 and is currently a member of the Compensation Committee and the 
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. She also chairs Henderson Global Holdings Asset Management 
Limited (a holding company of the legacy Henderson Group). 

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Ms. Seymour-Jackson has over 25 years of experience in retail financial services. Over the course of her career, she has 
held various senior marketing and distribution roles with Norwich Union Insurance, General Accident Insurance, CGU 
plc and Aviva plc. She was Chief Executive Officer of RAC Motoring Services Limited from 2010 until 2012. She 
joined Aegon UK in May 2012 and was appointed Managing Director of the Workplace Solutions Division in December 
2012. Ms. Seymour-Jackson was a Senior Advisor to Lloyds Banking Group (insurance) until October 2017. She is a 
Non-Executive Director of Rentokil Initial plc and Page Group plc and serves as Deputy Chair and Senior Independent 
Director at Gocompare.com Group plc. Ms. Seymour-Jackson has a BA (Hons) in French and European studies from the 
University of East Anglia, a diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and an MSc in marketing. 

Ms. Seymour-Jackson brings to the Board substantial expertise in retail financial services, risk management, regulatory 
matters, mergers and acquisitions, and business management gained through her many years in various senior marketing 
and distribution roles at large multinational insurance companies.   

Tatsusaburo Yamamoto | Age 55 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Mr. Yamamoto was an Independent Director of Janus Capital 
Group from July 2015 to May 2017 and is currently a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Mr. Yamamoto has served as Managing Executive Officer, Corporate Planning Unit, of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. 
(Dai-ichi Life) since April 2017. Previously, he was Executive Officer and General Manager, Investment Planning 
Department, of Dai-ichi Life from April 2015 to April 2017 and General Manager, Investment Planning Department, of 
Dai-ichi from 2014 to April 2015. Earlier in his 30-year career with Dai-ichi Life, he held a variety of increasingly 
responsible roles, including as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Dai-ichi Life Insurance Vietnam and Managing 
Director of Dai-ichi Life Insurance (Asia Pacific). Pursuant to the Investment and Strategic Cooperation Agreement (the 
Agreement) between Dai-ichi Life and JHG, Dai-ichi Life has the right to designate a representative for appointment to 
the JHG’s Board. Mr. Yamamoto was appointed to the Board after Dai-ichi Life designated him as its representative. In 
connection with the Agreement, Mr. Yamamoto has worked with JHG’s management as a member of the strategic 
alliance coordination committee to further the goals of the strategic alliance and enhance product distribution 
opportunities. Mr. Yamamoto received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from WASEDA University. 

Mr. Yamamoto brings to the Board significant exposure to global markets and extensive knowledge of the financial 
services industry outside of the U.S. gained through his many years in senior executive roles with Dai-ichi Life. He also 
has substantial business management experience from his roles in the international investment planning and asset 
management business of Dai-ichi Life. 

Richard Weil | Age 56 

Chief Executive Officer since August 1, 2018 (co-Chief Executive Officer since May 2017), and Executive Director 
since May 2017. Mr. Weil served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Janus Capital Group from 2010 to May 
2017. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as our Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board. In his role, he 
leads our executive committee and is responsible for the strategic direction and overall day-to-day management of JHG. 
Previously, he was Co-CEO of JHG following the merger of Janus Capital Group (Janus) and Henderson Global 
Investors in May 2017.  Prior to the merger, Mr. Weil was the Chief Executive Officer of Janus, a position he had held 
since 2010. Before joining Janus, he spent 15 years in a variety of senior executive roles with PIMCO, including Global 
Head of PIMCO Advisory, a member of PIMCO’s executive committee, and a member of the board of trustees of the 
PIMCO Funds. Mr. Weil also served as Chief Operating Officer of PIMCO for 10 years, where he successfully led the 

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Ms. Seymour-Jackson has over 25 years of experience in retail financial services. Over the course of her career, she has 

held various senior marketing and distribution roles with Norwich Union Insurance, General Accident Insurance, CGU 

plc and Aviva plc. She was Chief Executive Officer of RAC Motoring Services Limited from 2010 until 2012. She 

joined Aegon UK in May 2012 and was appointed Managing Director of the Workplace Solutions Division in December 

2012. Ms. Seymour-Jackson was a Senior Advisor to Lloyds Banking Group (insurance) until October 2017. She is a 

Non-Executive Director of Rentokil Initial plc and Page Group plc and serves as Deputy Chair and Senior Independent 

Director at Gocompare.com Group plc. Ms. Seymour-Jackson has a BA (Hons) in French and European studies from the 

University of East Anglia, a diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and an MSc in marketing. 

development of PIMCO’s global business and founded its German operations, and as General Counsel to PIMCO 
Advisors L.P. Before joining PIMCO in 1996, Mr. Weil was with Bankers Trust Global Asset Management and Simpson 
Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Mr. Weil received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Duke University and 
his Juris Doctorate from the University of Chicago Law School. He has over 24 years of financial industry experience.  

Mr. Weil brings to the Board exceptional leadership skills and unique perspective and insight that come from managing 
JHG’s business on a day-to-day basis. His deep understanding of our business, markets, operations and strategy enable 
him to keep the Board apprised of the most significant developments impacting JHG and to guide the Board’s discussion 
and review of our strategy. In addition, he brings extensive business, management and legal experience gained through 
his many years in senior executive roles in the investment management industry. 

Ms. Seymour-Jackson brings to the Board substantial expertise in retail financial services, risk management, regulatory 

matters, mergers and acquisitions, and business management gained through her many years in various senior marketing 

and distribution roles at large multinational insurance companies.   

Executive Officers 

Our current executive officers are as follows: 

Tatsusaburo Yamamoto | Age 55 

Experience and Qualifications 

Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2017. Mr. Yamamoto was an Independent Director of Janus Capital 

Group from July 2015 to May 2017 and is currently a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. 

Mr. Yamamoto has served as Managing Executive Officer, Corporate Planning Unit, of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. 

(Dai-ichi Life) since April 2017. Previously, he was Executive Officer and General Manager, Investment Planning 

Department, of Dai-ichi Life from April 2015 to April 2017 and General Manager, Investment Planning Department, of 

Dai-ichi from 2014 to April 2015. Earlier in his 30-year career with Dai-ichi Life, he held a variety of increasingly 

responsible roles, including as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Dai-ichi Life Insurance Vietnam and Managing 

Director of Dai-ichi Life Insurance (Asia Pacific). Pursuant to the Investment and Strategic Cooperation Agreement (the 

Agreement) between Dai-ichi Life and JHG, Dai-ichi Life has the right to designate a representative for appointment to 

the JHG’s Board. Mr. Yamamoto was appointed to the Board after Dai-ichi Life designated him as its representative. In 

connection with the Agreement, Mr. Yamamoto has worked with JHG’s management as a member of the strategic 

alliance coordination committee to further the goals of the strategic alliance and enhance product distribution 

opportunities. Mr. Yamamoto received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from WASEDA University. 

Mr. Yamamoto brings to the Board significant exposure to global markets and extensive knowledge of the financial 

services industry outside of the U.S. gained through his many years in senior executive roles with Dai-ichi Life. He also 

has substantial business management experience from his roles in the international investment planning and asset 

management business of Dai-ichi Life. 

Richard Weil | Age 56 

2017. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Chief Executive Officer since August 1, 2018 (co-Chief Executive Officer since May 2017), and Executive Director 

since May 2017. Mr. Weil served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Janus Capital Group from 2010 to May 

Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as our Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board. In his role, he 

leads our executive committee and is responsible for the strategic direction and overall day-to-day management of JHG. 

Previously, he was Co-CEO of JHG following the merger of Janus Capital Group (Janus) and Henderson Global 

Investors in May 2017.  Prior to the merger, Mr. Weil was the Chief Executive Officer of Janus, a position he had held 

since 2010. Before joining Janus, he spent 15 years in a variety of senior executive roles with PIMCO, including Global 

Head of PIMCO Advisory, a member of PIMCO’s executive committee, and a member of the board of trustees of the 

PIMCO Funds. Mr. Weil also served as Chief Operating Officer of PIMCO for 10 years, where he successfully led the 

Name 
Richard Weil 
Roger Thompson 
Enrique Chang 
Bruce Koepfgen 
Suzanne Cain 

      Title 
   Chief Executive Officer 
   Chief Financial Officer 
   Global Chief Investment Officer  
  Head of North America  
  Global Head of Distribution 

The principal occupation of our current executive officers is shown in the table above supplemented by the following 
information, except with respect to Mr. Weil, whose previous experience is described above together with the experience 
of our other directors. Ages shown below are as of February 21, 2020.   

Roger Thompson | Age 52 
Chief Financial Officer 

Mr. Thompson has served as our Chief Financial Officer and as a member of our executive committee since May 2017.  
Before the merger of Janus Capital Group and Henderson Global Investors, he was Chief Financial Officer of Henderson 
from 2013 to May 2017. Mr. Thompson joined Henderson from J.P. Morgan Asset Management where he held various 
positions of increasing responsibility from 1993 to 2013, including Global Chief Operating Officer, Head of UK, and 
International Chief Financial Officer. Earlier in his career, Mr. Thompson served in a broad range of roles at J.P. Morgan 
in Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong. He trained as an accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

Mr. Thompson earned his Bachelor of Arts in accountancy and economics from Exeter University. He is a chartered 
accountant and has over 27 years of financial industry experience. 

Enrique Chang | Age 57 
Global Chief Investment Officer  

Since May 2017, Mr. Chang has served as our Global Chief Investment Officer and as a member of our executive 
committee. In his current role, he leads our global investment team and is also a Portfolio Manager on Janus Henderson 
Global Allocation strategies. Previously, he was President, Head of Investments at Janus Capital Group from March 
2016 to May 2017.  Before joining Janus, Mr. Chang served as Chief Investment Officer and Executive Vice President 
of American Century Investments from 2007 to 2013, where he was a member of the firm’s asset allocation committee 
and investment management senior leadership team and served on American Century’s board of directors. Before 
American Century, Mr. Chang served as President and Chief Investment Officer of Munder Capital Management. Earlier 
in his career, he held various senior investment management positions at Vantage Global Advisor, J&W Seligman and 
Co., and General Reinsurance Corp.  

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Mr. Chang earned his Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and his MBA in 
finance/quantitative analysis and MS in statistics and operations research from New York University. He has over 31 
years of financial industry experience.   

Bruce Koepfgen | Age 67 
Head of North America 

Bruce Koepfgen has served as our Executive Vice President, Head of North America and as a member of our executive 
committee since May 2017. In his current role, he works with senior leaders to advance the interests of the firm’s clients, 
shareholders and employees. He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund, Janus Aspen 
Series, Janus Detroit Street Trust and Clayton Street Trust and is a member of the Board of Directors of Intech and the 
Board of Managers of Perkins Investment Management LLC, both of which are subsidiaries of JHG. Previously, Mr. 
Koepfgen served as President of Janus Capital Group from 2013 to May 2017 and as Executive Vice President and Chief 
Financial Officer from 2011 to 2013. Prior to joining Janus, Mr. Koepfgen held various senior leadership roles with 
Allianz Global Investors and Oppenheimer Capital, including CEO of Oppenheimer Capital from 2003 to 2009, Co-CEO 
of Allianz Global Investors Management Partners from 2008 to 2009, and Chairman of Allianz Global Investors Fund 
Management from 2004 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he served as President and Principal of Koepfgen Company LLC, 
a management consulting organization, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Managing Director of Salomon Brothers Inc., where 
he held various positions from 1976 to 1999.   

Mr. Koepfgen earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Michigan and his MBA 
from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. He has over 44 years of financial industry experience. 

Suzanne Cain | Age 56 
Global Head of Distribution  

Suzanne Cain has served as our Global Head of Distribution and as a member of our executive committee since May 
2019. In her current role, she is responsible for global sales and product marketing for both institutional and retail 
channels and oversees our global marketing and client service worldwide. Prior to joining Janus Henderson, she was 
U.S. and Global Head of Institutional Clients of Blackrock iShares, the largest provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) 
worldwide, from May 2017 to May 2019, where she led the firm’s global client teams across sales, product consulting, 
portfolio construction and global markets coverage. Before joining Blackrock iShares, Ms. Cain served as Head of the 
Institutional Client Group for Fixed Income and Head of Credit and Structured Finance Sales for EMEA at Deutsche 
Bank from 2010 to May 2017. Earlier in her career, she served in a variety of increasingly responsible positions at 
Morgan Stanley in London, including Head of Credit Sales for EMEA and leadership roles in Morgan Stanley’s 
UK/Ireland fixed income capital markets and treasury solutions group and in structured finance origination for Western 
Europe. Ms. Cain began her career at Salomon Brothers in New York in 1985, focusing on hedge management and fixed 
income derivatives.    

Ms. Cain received her Bachelor of Science in business analysis from Indiana University. She has over 30 years of 
financial industry experience. 

Officer Code of Ethics 

Our Officer Code of Ethics for the CEO and Senior Financial Officers (including our CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and 
Chief Accounting Officer) (the “Officer Code”) is available on our website at http://www.janushenderson.com/group 
under “Governance Policies and Statements.” Any amendments to or waivers of the Officer Code will be disclosed on 
our website in the same location. 

Director Nomination Process and Diversity 

We believe that in order for the Board to effectively guide JHG to sustained, long-term success, it must be composed of 
individuals with sophistication and experience in the many disciplines that strengthen our business. We sell our products 
to intermediary, institutional and self-directed clients. To best serve these clients and our shareholders, we seek to ensure 

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finance/quantitative analysis and MS in statistics and operations research from New York University. He has over 31 

years of financial industry experience.   

Bruce Koepfgen | Age 67 

Head of North America 

Bruce Koepfgen has served as our Executive Vice President, Head of North America and as a member of our executive 

committee since May 2017. In his current role, he works with senior leaders to advance the interests of the firm’s clients, 

shareholders and employees. He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund, Janus Aspen 

Series, Janus Detroit Street Trust and Clayton Street Trust and is a member of the Board of Directors of Intech and the 

Board of Managers of Perkins Investment Management LLC, both of which are subsidiaries of JHG. Previously, Mr. 

Koepfgen served as President of Janus Capital Group from 2013 to May 2017 and as Executive Vice President and Chief 

Financial Officer from 2011 to 2013. Prior to joining Janus, Mr. Koepfgen held various senior leadership roles with 

Allianz Global Investors and Oppenheimer Capital, including CEO of Oppenheimer Capital from 2003 to 2009, Co-CEO 

of Allianz Global Investors Management Partners from 2008 to 2009, and Chairman of Allianz Global Investors Fund 

Management from 2004 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he served as President and Principal of Koepfgen Company LLC, 

a management consulting organization, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Managing Director of Salomon Brothers Inc., where 

he held various positions from 1976 to 1999.   

Mr. Koepfgen earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Michigan and his MBA 

from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. He has over 44 years of financial industry experience. 

Suzanne Cain | Age 56 

Global Head of Distribution  

Suzanne Cain has served as our Global Head of Distribution and as a member of our executive committee since May 

2019. In her current role, she is responsible for global sales and product marketing for both institutional and retail 

channels and oversees our global marketing and client service worldwide. Prior to joining Janus Henderson, she was 

U.S. and Global Head of Institutional Clients of Blackrock iShares, the largest provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) 

worldwide, from May 2017 to May 2019, where she led the firm’s global client teams across sales, product consulting, 

portfolio construction and global markets coverage. Before joining Blackrock iShares, Ms. Cain served as Head of the 

Institutional Client Group for Fixed Income and Head of Credit and Structured Finance Sales for EMEA at Deutsche 

Bank from 2010 to May 2017. Earlier in her career, she served in a variety of increasingly responsible positions at 

Morgan Stanley in London, including Head of Credit Sales for EMEA and leadership roles in Morgan Stanley’s 

UK/Ireland fixed income capital markets and treasury solutions group and in structured finance origination for Western 

Europe. Ms. Cain began her career at Salomon Brothers in New York in 1985, focusing on hedge management and fixed 

Ms. Cain received her Bachelor of Science in business analysis from Indiana University. She has over 30 years of 

income derivatives.    

financial industry experience. 

Officer Code of Ethics 

Our Officer Code of Ethics for the CEO and Senior Financial Officers (including our CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and 

Chief Accounting Officer) (the “Officer Code”) is available on our website at http://www.janushenderson.com/group 

under “Governance Policies and Statements.” Any amendments to or waivers of the Officer Code will be disclosed on 

our website in the same location. 

Director Nomination Process and Diversity 

We believe that in order for the Board to effectively guide JHG to sustained, long-term success, it must be composed of 

individuals with sophistication and experience in the many disciplines that strengthen our business. We sell our products 

to intermediary, institutional and self-directed clients. To best serve these clients and our shareholders, we seek to ensure 

that the Board consists of directors who are highly sophisticated in, among other disciplines, domestic and international 
investment and asset management, finance, economic policy, and the legal and accounting regulations that impact our 
business. We also believe that the Board should include directors with experience managing, overseeing or advising 
comparable companies in our industry at the chief executive officer and/or the director level. 

The Board has delegated the process for screening potential director candidates to the Nominating and Corporate 
Governance Committee (“Nominating Committee”). When the Nominating Committee determines that it is desirable to 
add a director or fill a vacancy on the Board, it will identify one or more qualified individuals and recommend them to 
the Board. In identifying qualified individuals, the Nominating Committee generally engages a search firm for this 
purpose. In evaluating candidates for potential membership on the Board, the Nominating Committee ensures that each 
director nominee satisfies at least the criteria set forth in our Governance Guidelines and considers and evaluates the 
director nominee’s individual background and qualifications and the extent to which such background and qualifications 
might benefit JHG based on the size and composition of the Board of Directors at the time. In identifying director 
nominees, the Nominating Committee will seek talented and experienced candidates with professional backgrounds who 
support a balance of knowledge, experience, skills, expertise and diversity appropriate for the Board as a whole. 

The Board believes that it is currently constituted by members that collectively possess diverse knowledge and 
experience in the disciplines that strengthen our business. Prior to nominating a new director candidate, the Nominating 
Committee will consider the collective experience of the existing Board members and based on that evaluation, the 
Nominating Committee nominates individuals whom it believes possess experience and expertise that will enhance the 
Board’s ability to serve our shareholders. Although the Board does not currently have a policy specifically addressing 
director diversity, the Nominating Committee is expected to assess and consider the diversity of the Board and the 
effectiveness of its diversity prior to nominating any additional Board candidates. 

Corporate Governance 

The Board has established corporate governance measures substantially in compliance with requirements of the NYSE. 
These include Corporate Governance Guidelines, charters for the Board’s Audit Committee, Risk Committee, 
Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee, and a Code of Conduct that applies to all 
directors, officers and employees. Each of these documents is published on our corporate website at 
http://www.janushenderson.com/group. 

Because we are a foreign private issuer as defined in SEC rules, we are not required to comply with all NYSE corporate 
governance requirements as they apply to U.S. domestic companies listed on the NYSE. Our corporate governance 
practices, however, do not differ in any significant way from those requirements, except with respect to equity 
compensation plans. Whereas the NYSE rules, with limited exceptions, require that shareholders be given the 
opportunity to vote on equity compensation plans and material revisions thereto, relevant ASX rules provide that 
individual grants under those plans do not require shareholder approval unless they involve the issue of securities to a 
related party of the issuer (such as a director) or a person whose relationship with the company or a related party is such 
that ASX considers that approval should be obtained. Our corporate governance practices comply with applicable 
requirements of the SEC. 

Audit Committee 

The members of our Audit Committee are Jeffrey Diermeier (Chair), Kalpana Desai, Kevin Dolan and Eugene Flood Jr., 
each of whom is independent under the standards established by the Board and the NYSE. 

Audit Committee Financial Experts 

Our Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee meets the accounting or related financial 
management expertise requirements of the NYSE and that Jeffrey Diermeier and Kalpana Desai qualify as “audit 
Committee financial experts” under applicable SEC regulations. No member of the Audit Committee serves on an audit 
committee of more than two public companies in addition to JHG. 

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Item 11.          EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 

Because we are a foreign private issuer, we are responding to this Item 11 as permitted by Item 402(a)-(1) of SEC 
Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act.  This section discusses material information relating to our executive 
compensation program and plans for our Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”): 

●     Suzanne Cain 

              Global Head of Distribution 

●     Bruce Koepfgen 
              Head of North America 

●     Richard Weil 

              Chief Executive Officer 

●     Roger Thompson 
              Chief Financial Officer 

●     Enrique Chang 

              Global Chief Investment Officer 

Compensation Principles 

Our Compensation Committee is responsible for the oversight of our executive compensation program, including the 
review and approval of goals and objectives relevant to our CEO’s performance assessment and compensation decisions, 
and approval of the compensation of our executive officers based on an evaluation of each executive’s performance. Our 
executive compensation program is based on the following principles: 

•  Attract and retain individuals critical to our long-term success by providing total reward opportunities which, 

subject to performance, are competitive within our defined markets; 

•  Fully align pay with our strategic priorities, reinforce a strong performance culture through rewards that reflect 

company-wide, department, team, and individual performance;  

•  Align management, client and shareholder interests by deferring a significant portion of compensation into JHG 

stock awards and/or fund units; 

•  Manage risk-taking and conflicts of interest in our incentive plans, maintaining an appropriate balance between base 

salary, short-term cash incentives and long-term deferred incentives; and 

•  Ensure that compensation processes and procedures comply with regulatory requirements and legislation, are 

consistent with market practice, and include effective risk management controls. 

Elements of Compensation 

We strive to maintain an appropriate balance between base salary and variable compensation without targeting a specific 
mix or ratio in the compensation framework for the CEO and the other NEOs. However, once the CEO’s variable 
compensation is determined, the mix of cash and deferral, as well as the mix of deferred awards, is fixed.        

Base salary constitutes a relatively small portion of our executives’ total compensation, something that reflects our 
compensation principles and the Compensation Committee’s belief that the majority of compensation should be 
performance-based.  

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Item 11.          EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 

Because we are a foreign private issuer, we are responding to this Item 11 as permitted by Item 402(a)-(1) of SEC 

Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act.  This section discusses material information relating to our executive 

compensation program and plans for our Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”): 

●     Suzanne Cain 

              Global Head of Distribution 

●     Bruce Koepfgen 

              Head of North America 

●     Richard Weil 

              Chief Executive Officer 

●     Roger Thompson 

              Chief Financial Officer 

●     Enrique Chang 

              Global Chief Investment Officer 

Compensation Principles 

Our Compensation Committee is responsible for the oversight of our executive compensation program, including the 

review and approval of goals and objectives relevant to our CEO’s performance assessment and compensation decisions, 

and approval of the compensation of our executive officers based on an evaluation of each executive’s performance. Our 

executive compensation program is based on the following principles: 

subject to performance, are competitive within our defined markets; 

•  Fully align pay with our strategic priorities, reinforce a strong performance culture through rewards that reflect 

company-wide, department, team, and individual performance;  

•  Align management, client and shareholder interests by deferring a significant portion of compensation into JHG 

stock awards and/or fund units; 

•  Manage risk-taking and conflicts of interest in our incentive plans, maintaining an appropriate balance between base 

salary, short-term cash incentives and long-term deferred incentives; and 

•  Ensure that compensation processes and procedures comply with regulatory requirements and legislation, are 

consistent with market practice, and include effective risk management controls. 

Elements of Compensation 

We strive to maintain an appropriate balance between base salary and variable compensation without targeting a specific 

mix or ratio in the compensation framework for the CEO and the other NEOs. However, once the CEO’s variable 

compensation is determined, the mix of cash and deferral, as well as the mix of deferred awards, is fixed.        

Base salary constitutes a relatively small portion of our executives’ total compensation, something that reflects our 

compensation principles and the Compensation Committee’s belief that the majority of compensation should be 

performance-based.  

•  Attract and retain individuals critical to our long-term success by providing total reward opportunities which, 

Variable Compensation 

Base Salary 

For 2019, base salary constituted 9% of our CEO’s total compensation and 10% of our other NEOs’ total compensation, 
which is consistent with our philosophy that a substantial majority of executive compensation should be performance-
based. In establishing salary levels, the Committee typically considers competitive market pay levels and each executive 
officer’s responsibilities, experience and performance.  

Following a review of current base salaries, as compared to the JHG Peer Group (as defined below), the Committee did 
not approve salary increases for the CEO or any of our NEOs going into 2020. 

Our Compensation Committee emphasizes performance-based variable incentives as the primary element of 
compensation paid to the CEO and our other NEOs, reinforcing our strong pay-for-performance culture. In 2019, 91% of 
the CEO’s total compensation and 90% of the other NEOs’ total compensation (excluding one-time buyout awards) was 
performance-based variable incentives. As shown in the charts above, a significant portion of variable compensation is 
deferred into JHG stock awards and/or fund units, aligning management, client and shareholder interests, which is 
consistent with our philosophy. 

CEO Variable Compensation   

For the CEO, we use a “scorecard” approach to evaluate performance and determine annual variable compensation. This 
approach, described in more detail on page 125, combines numerous absolute and relative performance measures, which 
are grouped into three categories: (i) investment excellence, (ii) financial results and (iii) strategic results.   

Once the amount of the CEO’s variable compensation award is determined, 50% of the award is paid in cash and 50% is 
deferred and delivered as shown below: 

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Consistent with market practice for CEOs in the JHG Public Company Peer Group shown below (the “JHG Peer 
Group”), the deferred portion of the CEO’s variable compensation award is delivered as follows: 

●  50% in time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) of JHG stock and/or fund units, which vest in three 

equal installments over a three-year period; and 

●  50% in performance stock units (PSUs), which cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date 

subject to JHG’s three-year relative TSR ranking versus the JHG Peer Group. The potential payout for 
the PSUs ranges from 0% to 200% of the number of units initially granted. 

0% Payout 

Target Payout 

3-year relative TSR is at or below the 10th percentile ranking 

3-year relative TSR is at the 50th percentile ranking 

200% of Target Payout 

3-year relative TSR is at or above the 90th percentile ranking 

Notes: 
Regardless of JHG’s relative TSR ranking, the award will be subject to a Maximum Value Cap not to exceed 400% of the initial grant 
value.   
Even if JHG’s three-year relative TSR exceeds the JHG Peer Group median, if JHG’s three-year absolute TSR is negative, payouts cannot 
exceed 100% of the units initially granted. 

The PSU vesting conditions subject the CEO’s variable compensation award to two performance hurdles: 

● 

● 

Hurdle #1: To receive a variable compensation award each year, the CEO must first deliver results 
against the performance measures as outlined in the scorecard; and   
Hurdle #2: To fully vest the deferred PSU portion of the CEO’s variable compensation award, JHG’s 
three-year relative TSR must meet or exceed the JHG Peer Group median.   

Our Compensation Committee believes that by subjecting the deferred PSUs to this double hurdle, the CEO’s pay is 
further aligned with shareholder interests over the long-term. As shown in the table below, the CEO’s 2015 and 2016 
PSU grants actually vested, on average, 48% of the original units granted due to under-performance of our three-year 
relative TSR as compared to the JHG Peer Group.    

Notes: 
The 2015 and 2016 awards were granted pre-Merger and vested based on the three-year relative TSR performance of the current Company. 
2015 vested value as of December 31, 2018, based on the stock price of $20.72. 
2016 vested value as of December 31, 2019, based on the stock price of $24.45. 

Other NEO Variable Compensation 

For our other NEOs, annual variable compensation awards are subject to our standard deferral methodology. A portion 
of each officer’s award is paid in cash and the remainder is deferred 50% into JHG restricted stock units and 50% into 
JHG fund units, which vest in equal installments over a three-year period. See LTI Awards Granted in Consideration of 
2019 Performance on page 130 for more information regarding these awards. 

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Consistent with market practice for CEOs in the JHG Public Company Peer Group shown below (the “JHG Peer 

Group”), the deferred portion of the CEO’s variable compensation award is delivered as follows: 

Delivery of Variable Compensation Through LTI Awards 

●  50% in time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) of JHG stock and/or fund units, which vest in three 

equal installments over a three-year period; and 

●  50% in performance stock units (PSUs), which cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date 

subject to JHG’s three-year relative TSR ranking versus the JHG Peer Group. The potential payout for 

the PSUs ranges from 0% to 200% of the number of units initially granted. 

0% Payout 

Target Payout 

3-year relative TSR is at or below the 10th percentile ranking 

3-year relative TSR is at the 50th percentile ranking 

200% of Target Payout 

3-year relative TSR is at or above the 90th percentile ranking 

Regardless of JHG’s relative TSR ranking, the award will be subject to a Maximum Value Cap not to exceed 400% of the initial grant 

Even if JHG’s three-year relative TSR exceeds the JHG Peer Group median, if JHG’s three-year absolute TSR is negative, payouts cannot 

exceed 100% of the units initially granted. 

The PSU vesting conditions subject the CEO’s variable compensation award to two performance hurdles: 

Hurdle #1: To receive a variable compensation award each year, the CEO must first deliver results 

against the performance measures as outlined in the scorecard; and   

Hurdle #2: To fully vest the deferred PSU portion of the CEO’s variable compensation award, JHG’s 

three-year relative TSR must meet or exceed the JHG Peer Group median.   

Our Compensation Committee believes that by subjecting the deferred PSUs to this double hurdle, the CEO’s pay is 

further aligned with shareholder interests over the long-term. As shown in the table below, the CEO’s 2015 and 2016 

PSU grants actually vested, on average, 48% of the original units granted due to under-performance of our three-year 

relative TSR as compared to the JHG Peer Group.    

Notes: 

value.   

● 

● 

Notes: 

The 2015 and 2016 awards were granted pre-Merger and vested based on the three-year relative TSR performance of the current Company. 

2015 vested value as of December 31, 2018, based on the stock price of $20.72. 

2016 vested value as of December 31, 2019, based on the stock price of $24.45. 

Other NEO Variable Compensation 

For our other NEOs, annual variable compensation awards are subject to our standard deferral methodology. A portion 

of each officer’s award is paid in cash and the remainder is deferred 50% into JHG restricted stock units and 50% into 

JHG fund units, which vest in equal installments over a three-year period. See LTI Awards Granted in Consideration of 

2019 Performance on page 130 for more information regarding these awards. 

JHG offers several types of long-term incentive (“LTI”) awards for purposes of delivering the deferred portion of NEO 
variable compensation:   

  Restricted Stock 

Awards (RSAs) and 
Restricted Stock Units 
(RSUs) 

  Restricted JHG Fund 

Units (Funds) 

Performance Stock 
Units (PSUs) 

A substantial portion of variable compensation is deferred into RSAs and RSUs on 
an annual basis. These awards are typically subject to three-year vesting schedules. 
Dividends are generally paid on unvested shares, and these are included in the 
Summary of Total Compensation table on page 127. 
Vesting of RSAs and RSUs may accelerate under certain circumstances, such as the 
death or disability of the executive. Certain awards may contain a provision that 
allows for the vesting schedule to be accelerated upon a termination following a 
change in control. 
A substantial portion of variable compensation is also deferred into restricted JHG 
fund units. These awards typically vest in equal installments over a three-year 
period.   
Vesting of fund awards may accelerate under certain circumstances, such as the 
death or disability of the executive. Certain awards may contain a provision that 
allows for the vesting schedule to be accelerated upon a termination following a 
change in control. 
For the CEO, a portion of his variable compensation is deferred into PSUs. These 
PSU awards are subject to additional vesting requirements based on a comparison 
of our total shareholder return over the three-year deferral period to the total 
shareholder return of the JHG Peer Group over the same period. Vesting of PSUs 
may accelerate under certain circumstances, such as the death or disability of the 
executive. The 2019 PSU award has a one-year holding period following vesting, 
and dividends are not paid on unvested PSU awards. 

The Scorecard Approach to CEO Compensation 

The Compensation Committee uses a structured scorecard to measure the CEO’s performance. The scorecard approach 
is designed to: 

●  Align CEO compensation with JHG performance; and 
●  Reward the CEO for achieving goals that maximize long-term value creation for our shareholders and clients.  

The CEO’s 2019 scorecard was largely based on the same investment, financial and strategic performance measures 
used in the 2018 scorecard. The performance categories, measures and weightings used in the 2019 scorecard were the 
following: 
● 

Investment Excellence (30% weighting). Deliver investment excellence for clients (measured based on 
three-year investment performance relative to benchmark); 

●  Financial Results (40% weighting). Deliver strong financial results for shareholders (measured based on 

relative revenue growth, growth in net income before taxes and total net flows); and 

●  Strategic Results (30% weighting). Drive strategic results for long-term success for clients and shareholders 
(measured based on executing JHG’s strategic vision and priorities, attracting strong talent, driving cultural 
integration and alignment as one firm, managing areas of underperformance and delivering exceptional client 
service). 

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Establishing the Target Incentive Opportunity 

The CEO’s variable compensation award is determined by multiplying a target incentive opportunity by a multiplier, 
which ranges from 0% to 200%, based on the degree to which the scorecard performance measures are achieved. 

At the beginning of each year, the Compensation Committee establishes the CEO’s target incentive opportunity, the 
scorecard performance measures and weightings for the year. In doing so, the Compensation Committee considers 
various factors, including our revenue and total AUM compared to the revenue and total AUM of a select peer group of 
companies, as well as our relative performance against the JHG Peer Group shown below. The JHG Peer Group is 
reviewed annually and no changes were made in 2019.  

JHG’s Public Company Peer Group 

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. 
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. 
Ameriprise (Columbia Threadneedle Investments), Inc. 
BrightSphere Investment Group plc 
Eaton Vance Corp. 
Federated Investors, Inc. 
Franklin Resources, Inc. 

Invesco Ltd. 
Legg Mason, Inc. 
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 
Schroders plc 
Standard Life Aberdeen plc 
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. 

Our Compensation Committee believes that the reference to the JHG Peer Group is useful to ensure that the CEO’s 
target incentive opportunity is competitive relative to compensation levels at other asset management firms with which 
JHG competes for executive talent. Based on analysis and guidance from the Compensation Committee’s independent 
compensation consultant, the Committee established a 2019 target incentive opportunity for the CEO of $7.50 million as 
compared to $6.50 million in 2018. The Compensation Committee adjusted the CEO’s target incentive award for 2019 
based on our transition from a co-CEO structure to a sole-CEO operating model and based on the market pay practices 
of other companies in the JHG Peer Group.  

Evaluating CEO Performance and Determining Variable Compensation 

After the end of each year, the Compensation Committee utilizes the scorecard to evaluate the CEO’s performance 
relative to the specific investment, financial and strategic performance objectives for the year. Based on the results 
achieved, the Compensation Committee selects a multiplier for each performance measure in the scorecard, as well as an 
overall performance multiplier range for each of the three categories of performance measures (i.e., investment results, 
financial results and strategic results).  

Performance 
Multiplier Range 
0.0 to 0.5 

0.5 to 1.0 

1.0 to 1.5 

1.5 to 2.0 

Level of Performance 

   Significant decline in absolute performance year-over-year 
   Bottom quartile performance relative to the applicable peer group or benchmarks 
   Slight decline to flat in absolute performance year-over-year 
   Slightly below median performance relative to the applicable peer group or benchmarks 
   Slight to moderate increase in absolute performance year-over-year 
   Slightly above median performance relative to the applicable peer group or benchmarks 
   Significant increase in absolute performance year-over-year 
   First or high second quartile performance relative to the applicable peer group or benchmarks 

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The Compensation Committee determines a performance multiplier range for each of the three scorecard categories 
(investment excellence, financial results, strategic results) based on a review of the following: 

●  Our year-over-year absolute results for the relevant performance measures; 

●  Our relative percentile ranking for each relevant performance measure as compared with the JHG Peer Group, 

or as compared to applicable benchmarks; and 

●  With respect to strategic results, such factors as the Compensation Committee deems relevant to evaluate the 
CEO’s performance, including, for example, factors such as executing JHG’s strategic vision and priorities, 
attracting strong talent, driving cultural integration and alignment as one company, managing areas of 
underperformance and delivering exceptional client service. 

2019 Executive Compensation 

For 2019, the CEO’s variable compensation declined 6% as compared to 2018.  Variable compensation awards to our 
other NEOs ranged from flat to down 6%, on an individual basis, as compared to 2018. This approach is consistent with 
the Compensation Committee’s philosophy to align executive compensation with JHG’s results, as described below. 

●  Our investment performance remained strong, with 76% and 77% of our AUM outperforming benchmarks over 

three- and five-year periods, respectively. 

●  Our financial results fell short of expectations; operating income and operating margin declined year-over-year 
and net outflows were disappointing in 2019. On balance, operating expenses declined from 2018 to 2019, 
demonstrating sound financial discipline, and we continue to maintain a strong balance sheet.  

●  We continued to execute on numerous strategic objectives, including hiring strong talent, continuing to build a 

“one firm” culture and delivering exceptional client service.  

Evaluating CEO Performance and Determining Variable Compensation 

●  Our total shareholder return improved in 2019 as compared to the prior year.  

Summary of Total Compensation 

The following table sets forth the compensation earned by the CEO and the other NEOs, as a group, during 2019. 

Establishing the Target Incentive Opportunity 

The CEO’s variable compensation award is determined by multiplying a target incentive opportunity by a multiplier, 

which ranges from 0% to 200%, based on the degree to which the scorecard performance measures are achieved. 

At the beginning of each year, the Compensation Committee establishes the CEO’s target incentive opportunity, the 

scorecard performance measures and weightings for the year. In doing so, the Compensation Committee considers 

various factors, including our revenue and total AUM compared to the revenue and total AUM of a select peer group of 

companies, as well as our relative performance against the JHG Peer Group shown below. The JHG Peer Group is 

reviewed annually and no changes were made in 2019.  

JHG’s Public Company Peer Group 

Ameriprise (Columbia Threadneedle Investments), Inc. 

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. 

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. 

BrightSphere Investment Group plc 

Eaton Vance Corp. 

Federated Investors, Inc. 

Franklin Resources, Inc. 

Invesco Ltd. 

Legg Mason, Inc. 

Schroders plc 

Standard Life Aberdeen plc 

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. 

Our Compensation Committee believes that the reference to the JHG Peer Group is useful to ensure that the CEO’s 

target incentive opportunity is competitive relative to compensation levels at other asset management firms with which 

JHG competes for executive talent. Based on analysis and guidance from the Compensation Committee’s independent 

compensation consultant, the Committee established a 2019 target incentive opportunity for the CEO of $7.50 million as 

compared to $6.50 million in 2018. The Compensation Committee adjusted the CEO’s target incentive award for 2019 

based on our transition from a co-CEO structure to a sole-CEO operating model and based on the market pay practices 

of other companies in the JHG Peer Group.  

After the end of each year, the Compensation Committee utilizes the scorecard to evaluate the CEO’s performance 

relative to the specific investment, financial and strategic performance objectives for the year. Based on the results 

achieved, the Compensation Committee selects a multiplier for each performance measure in the scorecard, as well as an 

overall performance multiplier range for each of the three categories of performance measures (i.e., investment results, 

financial results and strategic results).  

Performance 

Multiplier Range 

0.0 to 0.5 

0.5 to 1.0 

1.0 to 1.5 

1.5 to 2.0 

Level of Performance 

   Significant decline in absolute performance year-over-year 

   Bottom quartile performance relative to the applicable peer group or benchmarks 

   Slight decline to flat in absolute performance year-over-year 

   Slightly below median performance relative to the applicable peer group or benchmarks 

   Slight to moderate increase in absolute performance year-over-year 

   Slightly above median performance relative to the applicable peer group or benchmarks 

   Significant increase in absolute performance year-over-year 

   First or high second quartile performance relative to the applicable peer group or benchmarks 

All non-USD amounts in this schedule are stated in USD on the basis of the average FX rate for 2019 (GBP to USD = 1.2761). 
Notes: 
(1)  The Other NEOs are Roger Thompson (Chief Financial Officer), Enrique Chang (Global Chief Investment Officer), Suzanne Cain (Global Head 

of Distribution) and Bruce Koepfgen (Head of North America). Ms. Cain was hired on May 20, 2019. 

(2)  The amount of variable incentive compensation awarded in respect of the 2019 performance year and not subject to deferral. 
(3)  The amount of variable incentive compensation awarded in respect of the 2019 performance year and any one-time buyout awards, which are 

subject to deferral, either under JHG policy or where mandated by regulatory requirements. Such amounts may be delivered in the form of 
shares/units in Janus Henderson funds, restricted shares or performance shares. Awards vest in equal tranches over a three-year deferral period 
(restricted share and restricted funds), except for PSUs, which cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. 

(4)  For Mr. Weil, 50% of his variable compensation delivery is paid in cash and 50% is deferred, with half of the deferral amount delivered in PSUs 
and the half in restricted JHG fund units. For the other NEOs, the percentage of variable compensation deferred is determined in accordance with 
our standard deferral policy and may vary from one individual to another depending on particular circumstances. Amounts deferred for the other 
NEOs will be delivered half in JHG restricted stock and half in restricted JHG fund units, provided that an annual $1,000,000 cap applies to the 
JHG stock portion of the deferral and, once the cap is reached, the remaining balance will be invested into restricted JHG fund units. Fund units 
are subject to the same vesting dates and conditions as stock awards. 

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 725,000   
 1,706,619   

 3,712,500   
 7,338,368   

 1,856,250   
 4,722,184   

 —   
 4,512,063   

Variable 

Variable Comp (LTI)(3) 
  Restricted  

  Comp (STI)(2)   Fund Units(4)  

($) 

($) 

Shares 
($) 

($) 
 49,043   
 120,061   

($) 
 1,899,413 
 462,216 

Variable   
Comp 
($) 
 7,425,000   
 16,572,614   

Executive Officer(1) 
Richard Weil, CEO 
Other NEOs 

PSUs 
($) 
 1,856,250   
 —   

     Total 2019       Benefits       

  Pension(5)   Other(6) 

Base 
Salary 
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(5)  For Mr. Weil and certain other NEOs, amounts shown include health benefits and insurance coverage consistent with that provided to all other 

employees, 401(k) match contributions (U.S.) up to 5% of eligible compensation (capped at $280,000 per the IRS annual compensation limit), a 
cash alternative to JHG’s defined contribution pension plan (UK) and ESOP dividends.   

(6)  For Mr. Weil, amounts shown in Other include (i) $1,584,716 in tax equalization and $223,421 in other relocation benefits per JHG policy as a 

result of his 2017 move to the UK from the U.S., (ii) $83,095 in dividends on unvested shares, (iii) $7,671 in mark to market on mutual fund 
retained units distributed during the year, and (iv) $510 in identify theft protection premiums. Mr. Weil's relocation benefits ended in April 2019 
(excluding tax equalization for awards earned or made prior to April 2019), as agreed per the terms of his assignment. For certain other NEOs, 
amounts shown include dividends on unvested JHG shares and fund units, mark to market on mutual fund retained units distributed during the 
year, LTIP dividend equivalent amounts, identity theft protection premiums and travel reimbursements. 

Compensation Committee Decisions About CEO Pay in 2019 

Based on its evaluation of 2019 investment, financial and strategic results using the scorecard approach, the 
Compensation Committee established a cumulative overall performance multiplier of 0.99 for the CEO as illustrated in 
the table below. The overall performance multiplier is applied to the CEO’s target incentive opportunity of $7.50 million 
in order to calculate the CEO’s 2019 variable compensation incentive award shown above.  

2019 CEO Performance Highlights Based on the Scorecard 

Below are the highlights from each scorecard category (investment excellence, financial and strategic results) that the 
Compensation Committee considered when determining CEO variable compensation for 2019. 

Investment Excellence (30% scorecard weighting) 

The performance multiplier for this area is formulaically determined based on the percentage of AUM performing above 
benchmarks on a three-year basis. 

● 

Investment performance continues to be strong. On an AUM-weighted basis over the three-year investment 
period ending December 31, 2019, 76% of our total AUM outperformed the respective benchmarks, resulting in 
a performance multiplier range of 1.5 to 2.0. 

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(5)  For Mr. Weil and certain other NEOs, amounts shown include health benefits and insurance coverage consistent with that provided to all other 

employees, 401(k) match contributions (U.S.) up to 5% of eligible compensation (capped at $280,000 per the IRS annual compensation limit), a 

cash alternative to JHG’s defined contribution pension plan (UK) and ESOP dividends.   

(6)  For Mr. Weil, amounts shown in Other include (i) $1,584,716 in tax equalization and $223,421 in other relocation benefits per JHG policy as a 

result of his 2017 move to the UK from the U.S., (ii) $83,095 in dividends on unvested shares, (iii) $7,671 in mark to market on mutual fund 

retained units distributed during the year, and (iv) $510 in identify theft protection premiums. Mr. Weil's relocation benefits ended in April 2019 

(excluding tax equalization for awards earned or made prior to April 2019), as agreed per the terms of his assignment. For certain other NEOs, 

amounts shown include dividends on unvested JHG shares and fund units, mark to market on mutual fund retained units distributed during the 

year, LTIP dividend equivalent amounts, identity theft protection premiums and travel reimbursements. 

Compensation Committee Decisions About CEO Pay in 2019 

Based on its evaluation of 2019 investment, financial and strategic results using the scorecard approach, the 

Compensation Committee established a cumulative overall performance multiplier of 0.99 for the CEO as illustrated in 

the table below. The overall performance multiplier is applied to the CEO’s target incentive opportunity of $7.50 million 

in order to calculate the CEO’s 2019 variable compensation incentive award shown above.  

2019 CEO Performance Highlights Based on the Scorecard 

Investment Excellence (30% scorecard weighting) 

The performance multiplier for this area is formulaically determined based on the percentage of AUM performing above 

benchmarks on a three-year basis. 

● 

Investment performance continues to be strong. On an AUM-weighted basis over the three-year investment 

period ending December 31, 2019, 76% of our total AUM outperformed the respective benchmarks, resulting in 

a performance multiplier range of 1.5 to 2.0. 

Financial Results (40% scorecard weighting) 

The performance multiplier for this component is determined: 50% on a formulaic basis according to JHG’s relative 
financial performance versus the JHG Peer Group, and 50% based on the Compensation Committee’s subjective 
assessment of the Company’s financial results. 

●  Financial — formulaic (20% scorecard weighting, 50% weighting for financial grouping) 

The relative rankings of certain objective financial measures that the Compensation Committee determines to 
be key indicators of our financial performance are evaluated each year. In 2019, the Compensation Committee 
compared our one-year relative financial results for revenue growth, growth in net income before taxes and total 
net flows to the average of the companies in the JHG Peer Group and established a performance multiplier 
range of 0.0 to 0.5 for the formulaic portion of financial results. 

●  Financial — subjective (20% scorecard weighting, 50% weighting for financial grouping) 

This multiplier rating for this portion of the financial component is determined based on the Compensation 
Committee’s subjective assessment of the following three equally weighted measures:  

Profit and loss results 
versus prior year 

2019 adjusted operating margin of 35.8% compared to 39.0% in 2018. 

2019 adjusted net income before taxes of $647 million was down 7% as compared to the prior 
year. 

Total shareholder 
return 

Total shareholder return for JHG in 2019 was +26%, compared to +24% for the JHG Peer 
Group and +32% for the S&P 500. 

Balance sheet quality  We maintain a strong balance sheet and continue to return significant cash to shareholders. 

●     In 2019, we paid $272 million in dividends and repurchased $200 million of our common  

stock.   

●     We repurchased 9.4 million shares in 2019, reducing shares outstanding by 5%. 

The CEO received a performance multiplier range of 0.0 to 0.5 on the subjective element of the financial results. Based 
on the average of the formulaic and the subjective analyses, the Compensation Committee assigned the CEO a 
performance multiplier range of 0.0 to 0.5 for the financial results component. 

Below are the highlights from each scorecard category (investment excellence, financial and strategic results) that the 

Compensation Committee considered when determining CEO variable compensation for 2019. 

Strategic Results (30% scorecard weighting) 

When determining the performance multiplier for strategic results in 2019, the Compensation Committee considered the 
CEO’s performance across a broad range of strategic objectives, including: 

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●     Redefined our strategic priorities and vision, and rolled out to employees and shareholders. 
●     Continued to drive post-merger cultural integration and alignment as “one firm.”  
●     Provided decisive leadership in addressing specific business challenges and effectively managed isolated areas 

of underperformance across the investments, sales and support areas. 

●     Attracted strong talent, including Suzanne Cain as Global Head of Distribution, our new Global Emerging 

Markets team, a new Head of US Fixed Income and a Global Head of Enterprise Risk. 

●     Delivered a number of projects that reduced complexity and increased efficiency across our operating model, 
including platform convergence of regional client relationship management systems into a global system, 
delivery of a single global web platform and delivery of a unified client onboarding system.  

The Compensation Committee assigned a performance multiplier range of 1.0 to 1.5 for the CEO based on the analysis 
of strategic results. 

LTI Awards Granted in Consideration of 2019 Performance 

In February 2020, the following LTI awards will be granted to the CEO and other NEOs: 

Executive Officer 
Richard Weil, CEO 

Other NEOs(4) 

Type of 
award 
   PSU (1)    
   Funds(2)    
   RSUs(2)    
   Funds (2)    

Basis of 
award 
(% of salary)  

  Number   

Face value 
of award 
($’000) 

Share 
price ($) (3)(4)  
 26.17   
 —   

of units 
granted 
 70,930      1,856,250 
 —      1,856,250 
 26.17     119,113      3,117,184 
 —      4,722,184 

 —   

 256  %   
 256  %   
 183  %   
 277  %   

(1)  PSUs equal to 25% of total variable pay, vesting after a three-year period, subject to a TSR-based multiplier 
(which can be between 0% and 200%).  Only the CEO receives an element of his variable pay in this form. 
Vesting determined by performance over three years.   

(2)  Executives receive half of their LTI in JHG restricted fund units and half in JHG restricted shares, with the 

choice of receiving 100% in JHG restricted shares (subject to a $1 million limit). 

(3)  Represents the fair market value (“FMV”) of $26.17 (calculated as the average high of $26.645 and low of 

$25.69 on February 19, 2020). The actual FMV will be determined on the grant date of February 28, 2020, as 
required by ASC Topic 718.  

(4)  The Other NEOs are Roger Thompson (Chief Financial Officer), Enrique Chang (Global Chief Investment 
Officer), Suzanne Cain (Global Head of Distribution) and Bruce Koepfgen (Head of North America).   

LTI Awards Vested in 2019 

The table below shows the details of awards that vested during 2019 or had performance criteria measured during 2019: 

No. of 
shares 
acquired 
on 
vesting (#) 

 36,347   
 23,831   

 9,791   
 111,897   
 —   

Value 
realized 
on 
vesting ($) 

 892,657   
 —   
 505,667   
 1,311,733  (4) 
 2,557,372   
 2,696,946   

Name 
Richard Weil 

Other NEOs 

Award type 

Restricted Shares 
PSU 2016(1) 
Funds(2) 
LTIP 2016 (tranche 1)(3) 
Restricted Shares 
Funds(2) 

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●     Redefined our strategic priorities and vision, and rolled out to employees and shareholders. 

●     Continued to drive post-merger cultural integration and alignment as “one firm.”  

●     Provided decisive leadership in addressing specific business challenges and effectively managed isolated areas 

of underperformance across the investments, sales and support areas. 

●     Attracted strong talent, including Suzanne Cain as Global Head of Distribution, our new Global Emerging 

Markets team, a new Head of US Fixed Income and a Global Head of Enterprise Risk. 

●     Delivered a number of projects that reduced complexity and increased efficiency across our operating model, 

including platform convergence of regional client relationship management systems into a global system, 

delivery of a single global web platform and delivery of a unified client onboarding system.  

(1)  Mr. Weil’s PSU granted in 2016 measured as of December 31, 2019, reflects 33% vesting based on a TSR 

percentile rank of 38%. The value realized on vesting (after Compensation Committee approval on February 4, 
2020) was significantly lower as compared to the grant date value of $1.778 million. 

(2)  These are from awards invested into JHG funds/products. 
(3)  The LTIP 2016 Tranche 1 post-Merger awards vesting at 35.5% were based on measurement criteria as of 

December 31, 2018. 

(4)  This amount represents the value of LTIP awards exercised in 2019 but vested prior to 2019.  The vested value 

cannot be determined until the award is exercised. 

The Compensation Committee assigned a performance multiplier range of 1.0 to 1.5 for the CEO based on the analysis 

Service Agreements and Settlement Arrangements with Executive Officers 

We entered into a service agreement with Mr. Weil effective August 1, 2018, at the time of his appointment as our sole 
CEO, and which supersedes the change in control agreement that Mr. Weil was previously subject to. We also remain 
party to a service agreement with Mr. Thompson that was entered into prior to the Merger. These agreements include 
provisions for certain payments in lieu of 12 months’ notice upon termination and other benefits. The foregoing is a 
summary only and does not propose to be a complete description of the terms and provisions of these service 
agreements. This description is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the previously filed 
service agreements of Mr. Weil and Mr. Thompson. 

Non-Executive Director Compensation 

The following chart shows the compensation that each non-executive director was paid for his or her services in calendar 
year 2019: 

Name 
Richard Gillingwater 
Glenn S. Schafer 
Sarah Arkle(1)(3) 
Kalpana Desai (4) 
Jeffrey J. Diermeier 
Kevin Dolan 
Eugene Flood Jr. (5) 
Lawrence E. Kochard 
Angela Seymour-Jackson(3) 
Tatsusaburo Yamamoto 

Fees 
  earned or 
paid in 
     cash ($) (1)      
    240,000  
    225,000  
 30,833  
    127,500  
    155,000  
    127,500  
    162,500  
    135,000  
    195,692  
 —  

Stock 
awards 
($) (2) 
 160,000  
 160,000  
 —  
 —  
 130,000  
 130,000  
 130,000  
 130,000  
 130,000  
 —  

  All other 
  compensation   
($) (6) 

 —  
 24,781  
 —  
 —  
 13,692  
 —  
 1,750  
 58,071  
 —  
 —  

      Total ($) 
 400,000 
 409,781 
 30,833 
 127,500 
 298,692 
 257,500 
 294,250 
 323,071 
 325,692 
 — 

(1)  Amounts represent the annual cash fees for serving as members of the JHG Board of Directors, including non-executive Chairman and 

committee membership fees. Mr. Lawrence Kochard deferred all his cash fees in 2019 under the Director Deferred Compensation Plan. Ms. 
Sarah Arkle resigned from the JHG Board of Directors effective February 25, 2019. 

(2)  Amounts represent the value of the annual 2019/2020 stock award. JHG shares were awarded (after applicable taxes were deducted) using 
the closing price of JHG shares on the NYSE on May 3, 2019, of $22.54. Mr. Glenn Schafer elected to receive the value of the stock award 
in cash. 

(3)  These directors also earn an additional annual board fee of $40,000 for serving on the JH Group Holdings Asset Management Ltd board. 

(4)  The annual stock award for Ms. Kalpana Desai was not delivered until February 4, 2020, which explains why there is no value in the table 

above as of December 31, 2019. 

(5)  Mr. Eugene Flood earns an additional observation fee of $10,000 on the JH Group Holdings Asset Management Ltd board. 

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of strategic results. 

LTI Awards Granted in Consideration of 2019 Performance 

In February 2020, the following LTI awards will be granted to the CEO and other NEOs: 

Executive Officer 

Richard Weil, CEO 

Other NEOs(4) 

Type of 

award 

   PSU (1)    

   Funds(2)    

   RSUs(2)    

   Funds (2)    

Basis of 

award 

(% of salary)  

price ($) (3)(4)  

Share 

  Number   

Face value 

of units 

granted 

of award 

($’000) 

 256  %   

 256  %   

 183  %   

 277  %   

 26.17   

 70,930      1,856,250 

 —   

 —      1,856,250 

 26.17     119,113      3,117,184 

 —   

 —      4,722,184 

(1)  PSUs equal to 25% of total variable pay, vesting after a three-year period, subject to a TSR-based multiplier 

(which can be between 0% and 200%).  Only the CEO receives an element of his variable pay in this form. 

Vesting determined by performance over three years.   

(2)  Executives receive half of their LTI in JHG restricted fund units and half in JHG restricted shares, with the 

choice of receiving 100% in JHG restricted shares (subject to a $1 million limit). 

(3)  Represents the fair market value (“FMV”) of $26.17 (calculated as the average high of $26.645 and low of 

$25.69 on February 19, 2020). The actual FMV will be determined on the grant date of February 28, 2020, as 

required by ASC Topic 718.  

(4)  The Other NEOs are Roger Thompson (Chief Financial Officer), Enrique Chang (Global Chief Investment 

Officer), Suzanne Cain (Global Head of Distribution) and Bruce Koepfgen (Head of North America).   

LTI Awards Vested in 2019 

The table below shows the details of awards that vested during 2019 or had performance criteria measured during 2019: 

No. of 

shares 

acquired 

on 

vesting (#) 

 36,347   

 23,831   

 9,791   

 111,897   

 —   

Value 

realized 

on 

vesting ($) 

 892,657   

 —   

 505,667   

 1,311,733  (4) 

 2,557,372   

 2,696,946   

Name 

Richard Weil 

Other NEOs 

Award type 

Restricted Shares 

PSU 2016(1) 

Funds(2) 

LTIP 2016 (tranche 1)(3) 

Restricted Shares 

Funds(2) 

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 “All Other Compensation” includes the following in the table below: 

Name 
Richard Gillingwater 
Glenn S. Schafer 
Sarah Arkle 
Kalpana Desai 
Jeffrey J. Diermeier 
Kevin Dolan 
Eugene Flood Jr. 
Lawrence E. Kochard 
Angela Seymour-Jackson 
Tatsusaburo Yamamoto 

Dividends on 
    unvested restricted  
     Other ($) (1)       stock units ($) (2)        Total ($) 
 — 
 24,781 
 — 
 — 
 13,692 
 — 
 1,750 
 58,071 
 — 
 — 

 —   
 22,521   
 —   
 —   
 11,942   
 —   
 —   
 56,321   
 —   
 —   

 — 
 2,260 
 — 
 — 
 1,750 
 — 
 1,750 
 1,750 
 — 
 — 

(1)  The amount includes company funded UK tax preparation fees for U.S. Board members plus the membership fees for identity theft protection 

services paid by JHG on behalf of the director. JHG also reimburses travel expenses for Board meetings which are not included in the above 
table. 

(2)  This amount represents the value of dividend equivalents awarded in the form of RSUs in 2019 on all grants deferred under the Director Deferred 
Fee Plan.  The RSUs held by each independent director as of December 31, 2019, are as follows:  Mr. Diermeier holds 8,612 RSUs; Mr. Kochard 
holds 40,691 RSUs; and Mr. Schafer holds 16,247 RSUs. 

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Name 

Richard Gillingwater 

Glenn S. Schafer 

Sarah Arkle 

Kalpana Desai 

Jeffrey J. Diermeier 

Kevin Dolan 

Eugene Flood Jr. 

Lawrence E. Kochard 

Angela Seymour-Jackson 

Tatsusaburo Yamamoto 

Dividends on 

    unvested restricted  

     Other ($) (1)       stock units ($) (2)        Total ($) 

 — 

 2,260 

 — 

 — 

 1,750 

 — 

 1,750 

 1,750 

 — 

 — 

 11,942   

 13,692 

 22,521   

 24,781 

 —   

 —   

 —   

 —   

 —   

 —   

 —   

 — 

 — 

 — 

 — 

 1,750 

 — 

 — 

 56,321   

 58,071 

(1)  The amount includes company funded UK tax preparation fees for U.S. Board members plus the membership fees for identity theft protection 

services paid by JHG on behalf of the director. JHG also reimburses travel expenses for Board meetings which are not included in the above 

table. 

(2)  This amount represents the value of dividend equivalents awarded in the form of RSUs in 2019 on all grants deferred under the Director Deferred 

Fee Plan.  The RSUs held by each independent director as of December 31, 2019, are as follows:  Mr. Diermeier holds 8,612 RSUs; Mr. Kochard 

holds 40,691 RSUs; and Mr. Schafer holds 16,247 RSUs. 

(6) 

 “All Other Compensation” includes the following in the table below: 

Interests in Group Shares 

The following table shows the interests in Group shares, both unvested shares held pursuant to Group share plans and 
beneficially owned, by executive directors and other named executives. The table also shows the movement in these 
holdings during 2019: 

Interest at 
  December 31,    
2018(1) 

 61,032   
 159,375   
 488   

  Vested 

     Vested in      
  Vested 
  previous   
  2019 not    2019 and    years and   
  Awarded    exercised    exercised    exercised    Vested   
 36,347   
 38,236 (2) 
 —   

 —   
 83,863   
 32  (3) 

 —   
 —     
 —   

 —   
 —   
 —   

Interest at 
  December 31,  
2019 

Plan 

   RSA 
   PSU 
   ESOP 

  Type 
   Shares    
   Shares    
   Shares    

   Options   
   SAYE 
   BAYE 
   Shares    
   DEP/ESOP    Shares    
   Options   
   LTIP 
   Shares    
   RSP 

 978   
 1,529   
 17,142   
 77,068   
 25,080   

 —   
 526  (4) 
 6,864   
 —   
 12,165   

 —   
 —   
 —   
 —   
 —   

 —   
 —   
 —   
 11,588   
 —   

 —   
 —   
 —   
 43,593   
 —   

 —   
 —   
 7,294   
 12,096 (5) 
 2,003   

Richard Weil 

Total outstanding interests in JHG share schemes 
Total shares held outright outside JHG share 
schemes 
Total interests in JHG 

Roger Thompson 

Total outstanding interests in JHG share schemes 
Total shares held outright outside JHG share 
schemes 
Total interests in JHG 

Enrique Chang 

   RSA 
   ESOP 

   Shares    
   Shares    

 121,840   
 90   

 12,166   
 6   

 —   
 —   

 —   
 —   

 —   
 —   

 53,401   
 —   

Total outstanding interests in JHG share schemes 
Total shares held outright outside JHG share 
schemes 
Total interests in JHG 

Suzanne Cain 

Total outstanding interests in JHG share schemes 
Total shares held outright outside JHG share 
schemes 
Total interests in JHG 

   RSA 
   ESOP 

   Shares    
   Shares    

 —   
 —   

 65,828  (6) 
 —   

 —   
 —   

 —   
 —   

 —   
 —   

 —   
 —   

Bruce Koepfgen 

   RSA 
  SOP 
   ESOP 

   Shares    
  Options  
   Shares    

 116,480   
 92,949  
 251   

 64,933   
 —  
 17   

 —   
 —  
 —   

 —   
 —  
 —   

 —   
 92,949  
 —   

 49,199   
 —  
 —   

Total outstanding interests in JHG share schemes 
Total shares held outright outside JHG share 
schemes 
Total interests in JHG 

 24,685 
 165,284 
 520 
 190,489 

 908,608 
 1,099,097 

 978 
 2,055 
 16,712 
 9,791 
 35,242 
 64,778 

 59,950 
 124,728 

 80,605 
 96 
 80,701 

 273,060 
 353,761 

 65,828 
 — 
 65,828 

 — 
 65,828 

 132,214 
 — 
 268 
 132,482 

 151,441 
 283,923 

(1)  For Mr. Weil, the total amount reflects the number of units measured (38%) on December 31, 2019, based on TSR performance for his PSU 
award granted in 2016. The shares from the 2016 PSU vested on February 4, 2020, after the calculation was approved by the Compensation 
Committee and are not reflected in this table. 

(2)  The vested PSU amount represents the shares vesting from the 2015 PSU, which was measured on December 31, 2018, and vested on 

February 11, 2019 after the calculation was approved by the Compensation Committee.  

(3)  The ESOP (401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan) shares represent dividend reinvestments from prior employer contributions made 

to the plan. 

(4)  The BAYE (Buy As You Earn) shares represent purchases made from employee contributions plus 1:1 matching shares (up to £1,800 per 

year). 

(5)  The LTIP shares in the Vested column represent options that were vested but forfeited due to performance conditions.   
(6)  Ms. Cain received a buyout award upon hire in restricted stock to compensate for forfeitures from her prior employer.   

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation 

The Compensation Committee of JHG comprised Lawrence Kochard, Richard Gillingwater, Glenn Schafer and Angela 
Seymour-Jackson. No member of the Compensation Committee was an officer or employee of the Company or any of its 
subsidiaries during fiscal year 2019, and no member of the Compensation Committee was formerly an officer of the 
Company or any of its subsidiaries or was a party to any disclosable related person transaction involving the Company 

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for the same period. During fiscal year 2019, none of the executive officers of the Company served on the board of 
directors or on the compensation committee of any other entity that has or had executive officers serving as a member of 
the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee of the Company. 

Information responding to Item 407(e)(5) of SEC Regulation S-K is omitted because the Company is a “foreign private 
issuer” as defined in SEC Rule 3b-4 under the Exchange Act. 

Item 12.             SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT 
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 

Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 

The table below sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our outstanding common stock as of 
February 21, 2020, or as otherwise noted, by (i) beneficial owners of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock 
who have publicly disclosed their ownership; (ii) each executive officer (defined below) and each member of our Board 
of Directors; and (iii) all of our executive officers and directors as a group. We have no knowledge of any arrangement 
that would at a subsequent date result in a change in control of JHG. 

   Shares of Common Stock 

Beneficially Owned (1) 

Name 
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.(2) 
BlackRock, Inc.(3) 
Silchester International Investors LLP(4) 
The Vanguard Group Inc.(5) 
Richard Gillingwater, Chairman of the Board of Directors 
Glenn S. Schafer, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors(6) 
Richard Weil, CEO and Director 
Kalpana Desai, Director 
Jeffrey Diermeier, Director(6) 
Kevin Dolan, Director 
Eugene Flood Jr., Director 
Lawrence Kochard, Director(6) 
Angela Seymour-Jackson, Director 
Tatsusaburo Yamamoto, Director 
Roger Thompson, Chief Financial Officer 
Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer 
Suzanne Cain, Global Head of Distribution 
Bruce Koepfgen, Head of North America 
All directors and executive officers as a Group (14 persons) 

* 

Less than 1% of the outstanding shares. 

      Number 

 30,668,922   
 18,685,728   
 17,761,063   
 15,175,829   
 11,755   
 34,564   
 949,457   
 10,675   
 75,011   
 6,929   
 116   
 50,822   
 7,101   
 —   
 111,904   
 343,237   
 62,762  
 277,302  
 1,941,635  

      Percentage 
16.40 
9.99 
9.50 
8.12 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
* 
1.04 

Unless otherwise stated below, the principal address of each person is c/o Janus Henderson Group plc, 201 Bishopsgate, 
London EC2M 3AE. 

(1)  Ownership, both direct and indirect, is based on the number of shares outstanding as of February 21, 2020, 

including unvested RSUs and DEP shares that will vest within 60 days of February 21, 2020, and any shares 
that may be acquired upon the exercise of options within 60 days of February 21, 2020.   

(2)  Information regarding beneficial ownership of the shares by Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (“Dai-ichi”) is based 

on a Schedule 13F filed with the SEC on February 13, 2020, relating to such shares beneficially owned as of 
December 31, 2019. Such report provides that Dai-ichi is the beneficial owner, has sole dispositive power and 

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for the same period. During fiscal year 2019, none of the executive officers of the Company served on the board of 

directors or on the compensation committee of any other entity that has or had executive officers serving as a member of 

the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee of the Company. 

Information responding to Item 407(e)(5) of SEC Regulation S-K is omitted because the Company is a “foreign private 

issuer” as defined in SEC Rule 3b-4 under the Exchange Act. 

Item 12.             SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT 

AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 

Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 

The table below sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our outstanding common stock as of 

February 21, 2020, or as otherwise noted, by (i) beneficial owners of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock 

who have publicly disclosed their ownership; (ii) each executive officer (defined below) and each member of our Board 

of Directors; and (iii) all of our executive officers and directors as a group. We have no knowledge of any arrangement 

that would at a subsequent date result in a change in control of JHG. 

Richard Gillingwater, Chairman of the Board of Directors 

Glenn S. Schafer, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors(6) 

Name 

Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.(2) 

BlackRock, Inc.(3) 

Silchester International Investors LLP(4) 

The Vanguard Group Inc.(5) 

Richard Weil, CEO and Director 

Kalpana Desai, Director 

Jeffrey Diermeier, Director(6) 

Kevin Dolan, Director 

Eugene Flood Jr., Director 

Lawrence Kochard, Director(6) 

Angela Seymour-Jackson, Director 

Tatsusaburo Yamamoto, Director 

Roger Thompson, Chief Financial Officer 

Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer 

Suzanne Cain, Global Head of Distribution 

Bruce Koepfgen, Head of North America 

   Shares of Common Stock 

Beneficially Owned (1) 

      Number 

      Percentage 

 30,668,922   

 18,685,728   

 17,761,063   

 15,175,829   

16.40 

9.99 

9.50 

8.12 

 11,755   

 34,564   

 949,457   

 10,675   

 75,011   

 6,929   

 116   

 50,822   

 7,101   

 —   

 111,904   

 343,237   

 62,762  

 277,302  

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

All directors and executive officers as a Group (14 persons) 

 1,941,635  

1.04 

* 

Less than 1% of the outstanding shares. 

Unless otherwise stated below, the principal address of each person is c/o Janus Henderson Group plc, 201 Bishopsgate, 

London EC2M 3AE. 

(1)  Ownership, both direct and indirect, is based on the number of shares outstanding as of February 21, 2020, 

including unvested RSUs and DEP shares that will vest within 60 days of February 21, 2020, and any shares 

that may be acquired upon the exercise of options within 60 days of February 21, 2020.   

(2)  Information regarding beneficial ownership of the shares by Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (“Dai-ichi”) is based 

on a Schedule 13F filed with the SEC on February 13, 2020, relating to such shares beneficially owned as of 

December 31, 2019. Such report provides that Dai-ichi is the beneficial owner, has sole dispositive power and 

has sole voting power with respect to all shares. The address of Dai-ichi Life is 13-1, Yurakucho 1-Chome, 
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8411 Japan.   

(3)  Information regarding beneficial ownership of the shares by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) is based on a 
Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 5, 2020, relating to such shares beneficially owned as of 
December 31, 2019. Such report provides that BlackRock is the beneficial owner of and has sole dispositive 
power with respect to all the shares. Such report provides that BlackRock has sole voting power with respect to 
17,838,475 shares and shared voting power with respect to zero shares. BlackRock’s address is 55 East 52nd 
Street, New York, NY 10055. 

(4)  Information regarding beneficial ownership of the shares by Silchester International Investors LLP 

(“Silchester”) is based on a Schedule 13F filed with the SEC on February 13, 2020, relating to such shares 
beneficially owned as of December 31, 2019. Such report provides that Silchester is the beneficial owner, has 
sole dispositive power and has sole voting power with respect to all shares. Silchester’s address is 1 Bruton 
Street London, W1J6TL, United Kingdom. 

(5)  Information regarding beneficial ownership of the shares by The Vanguard Group Inc. (“Vanguard”) is based 
on a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 10, 2020, relating to such shares beneficially owned as of 
December 31, 2019. Such report provides that Vanguard is the beneficial owner, has sole dispositive power 
with respect to 15,086,515 shares and shared dispositive power with respect to 89,314 shares. Such report 
provided that Vanguard has sole voting power with respect to 79,907 shares and shared voting power with 
respect to 30,013 shares. Vanguard’s address is 100 Vanguard Blvd. Malvern, PA 19355. 

(6)  Includes RSUs held by certain directors. Such restricted stock units do not have any voting rights, are entitled to 
dividend equivalents and will be paid in shares of JHG common stock upon voluntary termination of service as 
a director, all in accordance with the Director Deferred Fee Plan and JHG’s LTI stock plans. The RSUs 
represented in the amounts shown are as follows: Mr. Diermeier – 8,612 units; Mr. Kochard – 40,691 units; and 
Mr. Schafer – 16,247 units. 

Equity Compensation Plan Information 

The following table presents information, determined as of February 21, 2020, about outstanding awards and shares 
remaining available for issuance under our equity-based LTI plans: 

Number of 
securities 
to be 
issued 
upon 
exercise of 
outstanding    Weighted-average  
exercise price of   
outstanding 

options, 
warrants 
and rights 
(a) 

  options, warrants  
      and rights (b) 

 170,107    $ 
 —   $ 
 170,107   $ 

 — (2) 
 —   
 —   

Number of 
securities 
remaining 
available for    
future 
issuance 
under equity    
compensation   
plans 
(excluding 
securities 
reflected in 
column (a)) 
(c) 
 3,502,116  
 372,345  
 3,874,461  

Plan category 
Equity comp plans approved by shareholders(1) 
Equity comp plans not approved by shareholders(3) 
Total(4) 

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(1)  Includes the legacy Henderson Group plc Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”); however, we do not intend to 

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(3)  Includes outstanding awards granted under the Janus Henderson Group plc 2012 Employment Inducement 
Award Plan. This plan did not previously have shareholder approval; however, this plan was approved by 
shareholders with all other equity plans in 2018. 

(4)  Consists of the following ongoing plans assumed by JHG pursuant to the Merger that may result in new awards: 

Equity Plan Summary 

Introduction: We award equity-based grants from several plans, last approved by shareholders on May 3, 2018. The 
plans are intended to allow employees to acquire or increase equity ownership in JHG, thereby strengthening their 
commitment to our success and stimulating their efforts on behalf of JHG, and to assist JHG in attracting new 
employees and in retaining existing employees. The plans are also intended to optimize the profitability and growth 
of JHG through incentives that are consistent with our goals, to provide employees an incentive for excellence in 
individual performance and to promote teamwork among employees. Equity awards may be issued from the 
following plans in 2019:   

Janus Henderson Group plc Deferred Equity Plan:   

The Deferred Equity Plan (“DEP”) is our deferral mechanism in which participants can elect to receive (“voluntary 
deferral”) or can be required to receive (“mandatory deferral”), on a deferred basis, all or a portion of their annual 
cash bonus in the form of JHG shares and/or an interest in an investment fund managed by us (“Fund Interest”). The 
deferral period can be between one and five years and participants are entitled to receive their shares or Fund 
Interest, at the end of a specified restricted period subject to remaining employed by JHG during that time.  

Janus Henderson Group Long-Term Incentive Plan: 

Long-Term Incentive Plan awards provide selected employees restricted shares or nil cost options that have 
employment and performance conditions. Employees who have been awarded such options have five and four years 
to exercise their options following the three- and four-year vesting period. In addition, there is a two- and one-year 
holding period from the date of vesting. We do not currently issue awards from this plan. 

Henderson Group Plc Restricted Share Plan:   

The Restricted Share Plan (“RSP”) is a discretionary share plan under which participants receive an award of shares 
that is released at the end of a restricted period. The RSP is often used by us as a mechanism to compensate new 
hires for the forfeiture of awards from their previous employer and to provide an incentive to existing staff that may 
be subject to the achievement of material performance  

Janus Henderson Group plc Second Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan: 

The Second Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan (“2010 LTI Plan”) is our deferral 
mechanism in which employees, directors, and consultants performing services for us or our subsidiaries may be 
issued JHG common stock subject to restrictions on transfer and vesting requirements. The recipient has the same 
rights as a JHG shareholder and the shares are subject to a minimum vesting period of at least 12 months. Under the 
2010 LTI Plan, we may award restricted stock, RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and stock appreciation rights.     

Janus Henderson Group plc 2012 Employment Inducement Award Plan:  

The 2012 Employment Inducement Award Plan (“2012 EIA Plan”) is intended to assist us in attracting new 
employees, and to allow new employees of JHG and its subsidiaries to acquire equity ownership in JHG. In 
accordance with the NYSE rules, the 2012 EIA Plan only permits awards to newly hired employees of JHG. Awards 
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(2)  There is no exercise price associated with the outstanding LTIP.  

(3)  Includes outstanding awards granted under the Janus Henderson Group plc 2012 Employment Inducement 

Award Plan. This plan did not previously have shareholder approval; however, this plan was approved by 

shareholders with all other equity plans in 2018. 

(4)  Consists of the following ongoing plans assumed by JHG pursuant to the Merger that may result in new awards: 

Equity Plan Summary 

Introduction: We award equity-based grants from several plans, last approved by shareholders on May 3, 2018. The 

plans are intended to allow employees to acquire or increase equity ownership in JHG, thereby strengthening their 

commitment to our success and stimulating their efforts on behalf of JHG, and to assist JHG in attracting new 

employees and in retaining existing employees. The plans are also intended to optimize the profitability and growth 

of JHG through incentives that are consistent with our goals, to provide employees an incentive for excellence in 

individual performance and to promote teamwork among employees. Equity awards may be issued from the 

following plans in 2019:   

Janus Henderson Group plc Deferred Equity Plan:   

The Deferred Equity Plan (“DEP”) is our deferral mechanism in which participants can elect to receive (“voluntary 

deferral”) or can be required to receive (“mandatory deferral”), on a deferred basis, all or a portion of their annual 

cash bonus in the form of JHG shares and/or an interest in an investment fund managed by us (“Fund Interest”). The 

deferral period can be between one and five years and participants are entitled to receive their shares or Fund 

Interest, at the end of a specified restricted period subject to remaining employed by JHG during that time.  

Janus Henderson Group Long-Term Incentive Plan: 

Long-Term Incentive Plan awards provide selected employees restricted shares or nil cost options that have 

employment and performance conditions. Employees who have been awarded such options have five and four years 

to exercise their options following the three- and four-year vesting period. In addition, there is a two- and one-year 

holding period from the date of vesting. We do not currently issue awards from this plan. 

Henderson Group Plc Restricted Share Plan:   

The Restricted Share Plan (“RSP”) is a discretionary share plan under which participants receive an award of shares 

that is released at the end of a restricted period. The RSP is often used by us as a mechanism to compensate new 

hires for the forfeiture of awards from their previous employer and to provide an incentive to existing staff that may 

be subject to the achievement of material performance  

The Second Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan (“2010 LTI Plan”) is our deferral 

mechanism in which employees, directors, and consultants performing services for us or our subsidiaries may be 

issued JHG common stock subject to restrictions on transfer and vesting requirements. The recipient has the same 

rights as a JHG shareholder and the shares are subject to a minimum vesting period of at least 12 months. Under the 

2010 LTI Plan, we may award restricted stock, RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and stock appreciation rights.     

Janus Henderson Group plc 2012 Employment Inducement Award Plan:  

The 2012 Employment Inducement Award Plan (“2012 EIA Plan”) is intended to assist us in attracting new 

employees, and to allow new employees of JHG and its subsidiaries to acquire equity ownership in JHG. In 

accordance with the NYSE rules, the 2012 EIA Plan only permits awards to newly hired employees of JHG. Awards 

made under this plan require the issuance of a press release and NYSE notification of the additional shares being 

issued. The 2012 EIA Plan is not frequently used for long-term incentive awards. Under the 2012 EIA Plan, we may 
award restricted stock, RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and stock appreciation rights under substantially the same terms 
as the 2010 LTI Plan, except there is no minimum vesting period. 

Item 13.              CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR 
INDEPENDENCE 

Related Party Transaction Policy 

Our related party transaction approval policy provides that related party transactions must be pre-approved by the Audit 
Committee. Related party transactions include any financial transaction, arrangement or relationship (including any 
indebtedness or guarantee of indebtedness) or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships in which 
JHG was or is to be a participant and the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and in which any related person had or will 
have a direct or indirect material interest. Our related party transaction approval policy is part of our Corporate Code of 
Business Conduct available on our website at http://www.janushenderson.com/group under “About Janus Henderson” 
link, “Governance Policies and Statements.” 

Related Party Transactions 

Certain of our directors and executive officers, as well as their immediate family members, from time to time may invest 
their personal funds in JHG funds on substantially the same terms and conditions as other similarly situated investors in 
these funds who are not our directors, officers or employees. 

Other than as disclosed below, none of our directors or senior management has or has had (i) any material interest in any 
transaction with us or any of our subsidiaries or (ii) any interest in any transaction which is or was unusual in its nature 
or conditions or is or was significant to our business and which was effected by us or any of our subsidiaries in the 
preceding three financial years. There are no outstanding loans or guarantees provided by us or any of our subsidiaries 
for the benefit of our directors or senior management. 

Amended and Restated Investment and Strategic Cooperation Agreement 

On October 3, 2016, Henderson, JCG and Dai-ichi entered into an Amended and Restated Investment and Strategic 
Cooperation Agreement (the “Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement”). Following the effective time of the 
Merger, we succeeded to the rights and obligations of JCG under the Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement. 

Ownership Limit 

Dai-ichi has agreed not to acquire more than 20% of our issued and outstanding shares (“the ownership limit”), and to 
reduce its percentage ownership to the ownership limit should its percentage ownership exceed the ownership limit at 
any time. 

Janus Henderson Group plc Second Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan: 

Invested Assets; Distribution 

Under the terms of the Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement, subject to certain conditions, Dai-ichi has 
agreed to maintain investments in investment products of JHG and our affiliates of not less than $2.5 billion. A certain 
proportion of Dai-ichi’s investments will continue to be held in seed capital investments. In addition, we and Dai-ichi 
have agreed to cooperate in good faith and use commercially reasonable efforts to sell investment products through each 
other’s distribution channels. 

Board Designation Right 

Dai-ichi has the right to designate a representative for appointment to our Board of Directors until such right is 
terminated in accordance with the terms of the Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement. Dai-ichi’s right to 
designate a representative may be terminated under certain circumstances set forth in the Amended Investment and 
Cooperation Agreement, and in particular is dependent on Dai-ichi maintaining a shareholding in JHG above the 
applicable percentage (as described below). 

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Dai-ichi is subject to certain standstill restrictions and, subject to certain exceptions, cannot, in each case without the 
consent of our Board of Directors, among other things, initiate tender or exchange offers for securities of JHG or our 
subsidiaries, seek the nomination or election of any individual as a director of JHG (other than Dai-ichi’s right to 
designate a representative as described above), participate in any recapitalization, restructuring, liquidation, dissolution 
or other similar extraordinary transaction with respect to us or our subsidiaries, acquire or obtain any economic interest 
in our securities (other than the acquisition of up to 20% of our issued and outstanding shares as permitted by the 
Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement) or dispose of any of our shares in an unsolicited tender offer (other 
than under certain circumstances as permitted by the Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement). In addition, the 
standstill restrictions will be suspended if Dai-ichi’s ownership falls below 3% of our issued and outstanding shares and, 
with certain exceptions, terminated if we experience a change of control. 

Transfer Restrictions 

Dai-ichi is subject to certain limitations on its ability to transfer its JHG shares. Dai-ichi may transfer its shares (i) to the 
general public through a JHG registration statement or pursuant to Rule 144 (if then applicable), subject to certain 
limitations, including that Dai-ichi may not, without JHG’s prior written consent, transfer shares to any person who 
would, to Dai-ichi’s knowledge, after giving effect to the transfer, beneficially own 5% or more of JHG’s common 
stock; (ii) in a manner not requiring registration under the Securities Act or involving any block trade pursuant to an 
exercise by Dai-ichi of its registration rights, subject to certain limitations, including that Dai-ichi may not transfer 
shares to any person who, together with its affiliates, would, to Dai-ichi’s knowledge after reasonable inquiry, after 
giving effect to the transfer, beneficially own 5% or more of JHG’s common stock; and (iii) and to certain affiliated 
entities of Dai-ichi if, among other things, such transferee agrees to be bound by Dai-ichi’s obligations under the 
Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement as in effect immediately prior to such transfer. We are generally 
entitled to a right of first offer or a right of first refusal, depending on the nature of the proposed transfer, with respect to 
any proposed transfer by Dai-ichi of its JHG shares. 

Preemptive Rights 

In the event that we propose to issue new JHG shares, for so long as Dai-ichi maintains its shareholding in JHG at the 
level in existence immediately after the effective time of the Merger (subject to dilution in certain circumstance) (the 
“applicable percentage”), Dai-ichi has the right to purchase up to such number of our shares that would allow Dai-ichi to 
maintain a percentage ownership of the issued and outstanding JHG shares that is, after giving effect to the issuance of 
the new securities, no less than the percentage ownership Dai-ichi had prior to such issuance. Dai-ichi is entitled to 
exercise its preemptive rights in respect of our issuance of new securities to provide equity compensation for 
employment for its directors, officers or employees only if such issuance would cause Dai-ichi’s percentage ownership 
to decrease to less than the applicable percentage. In each case, Dai-ichi does not have preemptive rights to the extent 
that an issuance of the additional JHG shares to Dai-ichi would require approval of our shareholders pursuant to Rule 
312 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual or any successor rule thereof or ASX Listing Rule 7.1 or 
any successor rule thereof, unless such approval has been obtained. 

Registration Rights 

Without limiting the restrictions on transfers described above, Dai-ichi is entitled to customary registration rights, 
including the right to require us to file up to two registration statements to register JHG shares owned by Dai-ichi (the 
“Registrable Shares”), and unlimited prospectus supplements in connection with any take down from an effective shelf 
registration statement. In addition, Dai-ichi has certain “piggyback” registration rights with respect to the Registrable 
Shares to participate in certain securities offerings by us. 

Termination 

The Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement may be terminated by either us or Dai-ichi under specified 
circumstances, including (i) there is an insolvency event with respect to the other party, (ii) if such termination is 
necessary to comply with applicable law, effectively binding written or oral administrative guidance from a 

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Dai-ichi is subject to certain standstill restrictions and, subject to certain exceptions, cannot, in each case without the 

consent of our Board of Directors, among other things, initiate tender or exchange offers for securities of JHG or our 

subsidiaries, seek the nomination or election of any individual as a director of JHG (other than Dai-ichi’s right to 

designate a representative as described above), participate in any recapitalization, restructuring, liquidation, dissolution 

or other similar extraordinary transaction with respect to us or our subsidiaries, acquire or obtain any economic interest 

in our securities (other than the acquisition of up to 20% of our issued and outstanding shares as permitted by the 

Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement) or dispose of any of our shares in an unsolicited tender offer (other 

than under certain circumstances as permitted by the Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement). In addition, the 

standstill restrictions will be suspended if Dai-ichi’s ownership falls below 3% of our issued and outstanding shares and, 

with certain exceptions, terminated if we experience a change of control. 

Transfer Restrictions 

Dai-ichi is subject to certain limitations on its ability to transfer its JHG shares. Dai-ichi may transfer its shares (i) to the 

general public through a JHG registration statement or pursuant to Rule 144 (if then applicable), subject to certain 

limitations, including that Dai-ichi may not, without JHG’s prior written consent, transfer shares to any person who 

would, to Dai-ichi’s knowledge, after giving effect to the transfer, beneficially own 5% or more of JHG’s common 

stock; (ii) in a manner not requiring registration under the Securities Act or involving any block trade pursuant to an 

exercise by Dai-ichi of its registration rights, subject to certain limitations, including that Dai-ichi may not transfer 

shares to any person who, together with its affiliates, would, to Dai-ichi’s knowledge after reasonable inquiry, after 

giving effect to the transfer, beneficially own 5% or more of JHG’s common stock; and (iii) and to certain affiliated 

entities of Dai-ichi if, among other things, such transferee agrees to be bound by Dai-ichi’s obligations under the 

Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement as in effect immediately prior to such transfer. We are generally 

entitled to a right of first offer or a right of first refusal, depending on the nature of the proposed transfer, with respect to 

any proposed transfer by Dai-ichi of its JHG shares. 

Preemptive Rights 

In the event that we propose to issue new JHG shares, for so long as Dai-ichi maintains its shareholding in JHG at the 

level in existence immediately after the effective time of the Merger (subject to dilution in certain circumstance) (the 

“applicable percentage”), Dai-ichi has the right to purchase up to such number of our shares that would allow Dai-ichi to 

maintain a percentage ownership of the issued and outstanding JHG shares that is, after giving effect to the issuance of 

the new securities, no less than the percentage ownership Dai-ichi had prior to such issuance. Dai-ichi is entitled to 

exercise its preemptive rights in respect of our issuance of new securities to provide equity compensation for 

employment for its directors, officers or employees only if such issuance would cause Dai-ichi’s percentage ownership 

to decrease to less than the applicable percentage. In each case, Dai-ichi does not have preemptive rights to the extent 

that an issuance of the additional JHG shares to Dai-ichi would require approval of our shareholders pursuant to Rule 

312 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual or any successor rule thereof or ASX Listing Rule 7.1 or 

any successor rule thereof, unless such approval has been obtained. 

Without limiting the restrictions on transfers described above, Dai-ichi is entitled to customary registration rights, 

including the right to require us to file up to two registration statements to register JHG shares owned by Dai-ichi (the 

“Registrable Shares”), and unlimited prospectus supplements in connection with any take down from an effective shelf 

registration statement. In addition, Dai-ichi has certain “piggyback” registration rights with respect to the Registrable 

Shares to participate in certain securities offerings by us. 

Registration Rights 

Termination 

The Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement may be terminated by either us or Dai-ichi under specified 

circumstances, including (i) there is an insolvency event with respect to the other party, (ii) if such termination is 

necessary to comply with applicable law, effectively binding written or oral administrative guidance from a 

governmental authority or an order by a governmental authority, (iii) if there is a material uncured breach of the 
Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement by the other party, (iv) if during any consecutive five business day 
period, Dai-ichi owns less than the applicable percentage of our issued and outstanding shares (subject to certain 
exceptions), or (v) if we terminate Dai-ichi’s right to designate a representative to our Board of Directors. In addition, 
we or Dai-ichi may terminate the Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement following May 30, 2020 (the third 
anniversary of the date of the Merger), upon 90 days written notice to the other party (which notice may not be given 
prior to the third anniversary of the date of the Merger). 

The Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement may be terminated by us if there is a change in Japanese 
generally accepted accounting principles or other applicable accounting principles that would significantly increase the 
burden to us in complying with our obligations to furnish certain financial and operating information to Dai-ichi, or if we 
or any of our affiliates becomes subject to direct regulation by, or sanctions from, any Japanese governmental authority 
that we would not be subject to in the absence of the strategic alliance. 

The Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement may also be terminated by Dai-ichi if we inform Dai-ichi that we 
are unable to comply with our obligations to furnish certain financial and operating information or there is a change in 
applicable law in Japan that requires Dai-ichi to receive information that it is not already receiving from us, such 
inability to comply or change in applicable law would, or would reasonably be expected to, result in Dai-ichi being in 
violation of applicable law, and the parties following good faith discussions are unable to agree on appropriate changes 
to our obligations to furnish certain information that would avoid Dai-ichi being in violation of applicable law. Dai-ichi 
may also terminate the Amended Investment and Cooperation Agreement if (i) its percentage ownership has been diluted 
to less than the applicable percentage of our issued and outstanding shares due to our issuance of new securities and Dai-
ichi was unable to prevent such dilution by exercising its preemptive rights, or by using commercially reasonable efforts 
to purchase shares on the open market or (ii) Dai-ichi or any of its affiliates becomes subject to direct regulation by, or 
sanctions from, any governmental authority (other than a Japanese, Jersey, UK, Australian or U.S. governmental 
authority) that it would not be subject to in the absence of the strategic alliance. 

Option Agreement 

On October 3, 2016, Henderson and Dai-ichi entered into an option agreement (the “Option Agreement”) pursuant to 
which, upon closing of the Merger, JHG granted Dai-ichi: (i) 11 tranches of conditional options with each tranche 
allowing Dai-ichi to subscribe for or purchase 500,000 JHG shares at a strike price of 2,997.2 pence per share (the terms 
of such options having been adjusted in accordance with the terms of the Option Agreement to take account of the effect 
of the share consolidation), and (ii) nine tranches of conditional options with each tranche allowing Dai-ichi to subscribe 
for or purchase 500,000 JHG shares at a strike price of 2,997.2 pence per share (the terms of such options having been 
adjusted in accordance with the terms of the Option Agreement to take account of the effect of the share consolidation). 
The options were exercisable by Dai-ichi for a period measured as the two-year period ending on the 24-month 
anniversary of the date of the Option Agreement. Dai-ichi paid £19,778,800.00 for the options. The Option Agreement 
was terminated in accordance with its provisions in October 2018. 

As of December 31, 2019, Dai-ichi beneficially owned, in the aggregate, 30,668,922 shares of JHG common stock, 
which represented approximately 16.4% of our issued and outstanding shares on such date. 

For a discussion of related party transactions as defined in U.S. GAAP, see Item 8, Financial Statements and 
Supplementary Data, Note 20 — Related Party Transactions. 

Board of Directors Independence Determination 

The Board of Directors has established criteria for determining if a director is independent from management. These 
criteria follow the director independence criteria contained in the NYSE Listing Standards and are identified in our 
Corporate Governance Guidelines (“Governance Guidelines”) available on our website at 
http://www.janushenderson.com/group under the “About Janus Henderson” link, “Governance Policies and Statements.” 
In determining the independence of the directors, the Board reviewed and considered all relationships between each 
director (and any member of his or her immediate family) and us. Based on that review and our independence criteria, 

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members of the Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Risk Committees are independent. 

Item 14.               PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 

Fees Incurred by JHG for PricewaterhouseCoopers 

The following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Group and its consolidated funds for audit and other services 
provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers for fiscal years ending December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively: 

Audit fees (1) 
Audit-related fees (2) 
Tax fees (3) 
All other fees (4) 
Total 

2019 ($) 
 3,023,000   
 916,957   
 13,867   
 595,155   
 4,548,979   

2018 ($) 
 3,028,000 
 922,100 
 13,500 
 514,371 
 4,477,971 

(1)  Audit services consisted of the audit of JHG’s consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on 
Form 10-K, reviews of the condensed consolidated financial statements included in its quarterly reports on 
Form 10-Q, attestation work required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other audit services 
that are normally provided in connection with statutory or regulatory filings. 

(2)  Audit-related fees consisted of financial accounting and SEC reporting consultations, issuance of consent letters, 

audit of JHG’s benefit plans and other audit services not required by statute or regulation. 

(3)  Tax compliance fees consisted of tax return filings for certain foreign jurisdictions, assistance with tax audits and 

miscellaneous state and federal income tax-related issues. 

(4)  All other fees in 2018 and 2019 represent other non-audit-related fees. 

The Audit Committee has determined that the provision of the services described above is compatible with maintaining 
the independence of PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

Audit Committee Approval Policies and Procedures 

All services performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers were approved in accordance with the approval policy and 
procedures adopted by the Audit Committee. This policy describes the permitted audit, audit-related, tax and other 
services (collectively, the “Disclosure Categories”) that our independent auditor may perform. The policy requires that a 
description of the services expected to be performed by our independent auditor in each of the Disclosure Categories be 
presented to the Audit Committee for approval and cannot commence until such approval has been granted. Normally, 
approval is provided at regularly scheduled meetings. However, as previously mentioned the authority to grant specific 
preapproval between meetings, as necessary, has been delegated to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Chairman 
must update the Audit Committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting of any services that were granted specific 
approval. 

In addition, although not required by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Audit Committee generally approves a 
narrow range of fees associated with each proposed service. Providing a range of fees for a service incorporates 
appropriate oversight and control of the independent auditor relationship, while permitting JHG to receive immediate 
assistance from the independent auditor when time is of the essence. 

At each meeting, the Audit Committee reviews the status of services and fees incurred year-to-date against the original 
approved services and the forecast of remaining services and fees for the fiscal year. 

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ITEM 15.       EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 

(a) 

List of Documents Filed as Part of This Report 

(1)   Financial Statements 

The financial statements and related notes, together with the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP dated February 26, 
2020, appear in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.  

(2) Financial Statement Schedules 

No financial statement schedules are required.  

the Board affirmatively determined that all directors are independent except for Mr. Weil, our CEO. In addition, all 

members of the Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Risk Committees are independent. 

Item 14.               PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 

Fees Incurred by JHG for PricewaterhouseCoopers 

The following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Group and its consolidated funds for audit and other services 

provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers for fiscal years ending December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively: 

Audit fees (1) 

Audit-related fees (2) 

Tax fees (3) 

All other fees (4) 

Total 

2019 ($) 

2018 ($) 

 3,023,000   

 3,028,000 

 916,957   

 13,867   

 595,155   

 922,100 

 13,500 

 514,371 

 4,548,979   

 4,477,971 

(1)  Audit services consisted of the audit of JHG’s consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on 

Form 10-K, reviews of the condensed consolidated financial statements included in its quarterly reports on 

Form 10-Q, attestation work required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other audit services 

that are normally provided in connection with statutory or regulatory filings. 

(2)  Audit-related fees consisted of financial accounting and SEC reporting consultations, issuance of consent letters, 

audit of JHG’s benefit plans and other audit services not required by statute or regulation. 

(3)  Tax compliance fees consisted of tax return filings for certain foreign jurisdictions, assistance with tax audits and 

miscellaneous state and federal income tax-related issues. 

(4)  All other fees in 2018 and 2019 represent other non-audit-related fees. 

The Audit Committee has determined that the provision of the services described above is compatible with maintaining 

the independence of PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

Audit Committee Approval Policies and Procedures 

All services performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers were approved in accordance with the approval policy and 

procedures adopted by the Audit Committee. This policy describes the permitted audit, audit-related, tax and other 

services (collectively, the “Disclosure Categories”) that our independent auditor may perform. The policy requires that a 

description of the services expected to be performed by our independent auditor in each of the Disclosure Categories be 

presented to the Audit Committee for approval and cannot commence until such approval has been granted. Normally, 

approval is provided at regularly scheduled meetings. However, as previously mentioned the authority to grant specific 

preapproval between meetings, as necessary, has been delegated to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Chairman 

must update the Audit Committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting of any services that were granted specific 

approval. 

In addition, although not required by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Audit Committee generally approves a 

narrow range of fees associated with each proposed service. Providing a range of fees for a service incorporates 

appropriate oversight and control of the independent auditor relationship, while permitting JHG to receive immediate 

assistance from the independent auditor when time is of the essence. 

At each meeting, the Audit Committee reviews the status of services and fees incurred year-to-date against the original 

approved services and the forecast of remaining services and fees for the fiscal year. 

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Filed with this Report: 

(b) 

Exhibits 

Exhibit No.      

4.3 

Description of Securities 

Document 

10.24 

Janus Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.1 

Form of US Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus 
Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan*  

10.24.2 

Form of UK Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus 
Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.3 

Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus 
Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.4 

Form of US Fund Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus Henderson Group 
Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.5 

Form of UK Fund Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus Henderson Group 
Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.6 

Form of Matching Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the 
Janus Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.25 

Janus Henderson Group Global Remuneration Policy Statement 

21.1 

23.1 

23.2 

24.1 

31.1 

31.2 

32.1 

32.2 

List of the Subsidiaries of the company prepared pursuant to Item 601(b)(21) of Regulation S-K 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 

Power of Attorney (included as a part of the Signature pages to this report) 

Certification of Richard Weil, Chief Executive Officer of Registrant 

Certification of Roger Thompson, Chief Financial Officer of Registrant 

Certification of Richard Weil, Chief Executive Officer of Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

Certification of Roger Thompson, Chief Financial Officer of Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

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Filed with this Report: 

(b) 

Exhibits 

Exhibit No.      

4.3 

Description of Securities 

Document 

10.24 

Janus Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.1 

Form of US Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus 

Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan*  

10.24.2 

Form of UK Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus 

Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.3 

Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus 

Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.4 

Form of US Fund Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus Henderson Group 

Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.5 

Form of UK Fund Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the Janus Henderson Group 

Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.24.6 

Form of Matching Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for grants to executive officers under the 

Janus Henderson Group Third Amended and Restated 2010 Deferred Incentive Plan* 

10.25 

Janus Henderson Group Global Remuneration Policy Statement 

21.1 

23.1 

23.2 

24.1 

31.1 

31.2 

32.1 

List of the Subsidiaries of the company prepared pursuant to Item 601(b)(21) of Regulation S-K 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 

Power of Attorney (included as a part of the Signature pages to this report) 

Certification of Richard Weil, Chief Executive Officer of Registrant 

Certification of Roger Thompson, Chief Financial Officer of Registrant 

Certification of Richard Weil, Chief Executive Officer of Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 

Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

32.2 

Certification of Roger Thompson, Chief Financial Officer of Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 

Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

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Incorporated by reference: 

Incorporated  

Exhibit No. 

Exhibit Description 

2.1 

3.1.1 

3.1.2 

4.1 

4.1.2 

4.1.3 

4.2 

10.1 

(2) Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession 

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 3, 2016, by and among Janus Capital Group Inc., 
Henderson Group plc and Horizon Orbit Corp, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to 
JCG’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 3, 2016 (File No. 001-15253) 

(3) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws 

Memorandum of Association of Janus Henderson Group plc, is hereby incorporated by reference from 
Exhibit 3.1 to JHG’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated May 30, 2017 

Articles of Association of Janus Henderson Group plc, is hereby incorporated by reference from 
Exhibit 3.2 to JHG’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated May 30, 2017 

(4) Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures 

Indenture dated as of November 6, 2001 (the “Base Indenture”), between Janus Capital Group Inc. and 
The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A. (as successor to The Chase Manhattan Bank), is hereby 
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to JCG’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 6, 
2001 (File No. 001-15253) 

Officer's Certificate pursuant to the Base Indenture establishing the terms of the 2025 Senior Notes is 
hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to JCG's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 28, 
2015 (File No. 001-15253) 

Fifth Supplemental Indenture to the Base Indenture, dated as of May 30, 2017, among Janus Capital 
Group Inc., Henderson Group plc and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A., is hereby 
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to JHG’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated May 30, 2017 

Form of Global Notes for the 2025 Senior Notes, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to 
JCG’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 31, 2015 (File No. 001-15253) 

(10) Material Contracts 

Facility Agreement, dated 16 February 2017, for US$200,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility for 
Henderson Group plc arranged by Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited as Coordinator, 
Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger with Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited as 
Facility Agent, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 1.1 to JHG’s Current Report on 
Form 8-K, dated May 30, 2017 

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10.3 

10.3.1 

10.3.2 

10.4 

10.5 

10.6 

10.7 

10.8 

10.9 

10.10 

10.11 

10.12 

10.13 

10.14 

Form of Instrument of Indemnity, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.16 to JHG’s 
Registration Statement on Form F-4, filed on March 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824) 

Second Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, effective May 30, 2017, is hereby 
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.12 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on 
May 31, 2017 (File No. 333-218365)* 

Form of Performance Share Unit Award, effective for awards granted in 2018 to the company’s co-Chief 
Executive Officers Richard Weil and Andrew Formica, is incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.20.9 
to JHG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018* 

Long Term Incentive Award Acceptance Form with Appendix A (Terms of Restricted Stock Unit 
Award), Appendix B (Additional Terms of Restricted Stock Unit Award) and Appendix C (Forfeiture 
and Clawback) effective August 11, 2017 is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.32 to 
JHG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

Second Amended and Restated 2005 Long Term Incentive Stock Plan, effective May 30, 2017, is hereby 
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.11 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on 
May 31, 2017 (File No. 333-218365)* 

Second Amended and Restated 2012 Employment Inducement Award Plan, effective May 30, 2017, is 
hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed 
on May 31, 2017 (File No. 333-218365)* 

Third Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan, effective April 1, 2019, is hereby 
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.19.9 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, filed on May 2, 2019 (File 
No. 333-218365)* 

Janus Henderson Group plc Fourth Amended and Restated Mutual Fund Share Investment Plan, effective 
May 30, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, filed on 
August 8, 2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

Janus Henderson Group plc Amended and Restated 2013 Management Incentive Compensation Plan, 
effective January 1, 2013, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, 
filed on August 8, 2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

Janus Henderson Group plc Second Amended and Restated Income Deferral Program, effective May 30, 
2017, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, filed on August 8, 
2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

Janus Henderson Group plc Fourth Amended and Restated Director Deferred Fee Plan, effective May 30, 
2017, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.10 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, filed on August 8, 
2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

Henderson Group plc Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), is hereby incorporated by reference from 
Exhibit 10.7 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 
333-216824)* 

Henderson Group Sharesave Scheme, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to JHG’s 
Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824)* 

The Henderson Executive Shared Ownership Plan (ExSOP), is hereby incorporated by reference from 
Exhibit 10.9 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 
333-216824)* 

Rules of the Henderson Group plc Deferred Equity Plan (DEP), is hereby incorporated by reference from 
Exhibit 10.10 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 
333-216824)* 

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10.3 

Form of Instrument of Indemnity, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.16 to JHG’s 

Registration Statement on Form F-4, filed on March 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824) 

Second Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, effective May 30, 2017, is hereby 

incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.12 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on 

May 31, 2017 (File No. 333-218365)* 

10.3.1 

Form of Performance Share Unit Award, effective for awards granted in 2018 to the company’s co-Chief 

Executive Officers Richard Weil and Andrew Formica, is incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.20.9 

to JHG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018* 

10.3.2 

Long Term Incentive Award Acceptance Form with Appendix A (Terms of Restricted Stock Unit 

Award), Appendix B (Additional Terms of Restricted Stock Unit Award) and Appendix C (Forfeiture 

and Clawback) effective August 11, 2017 is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.32 to 

JHG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

10.4 

Second Amended and Restated 2005 Long Term Incentive Stock Plan, effective May 30, 2017, is hereby 

incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.11 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on 

May 31, 2017 (File No. 333-218365)* 

10.5 

Second Amended and Restated 2012 Employment Inducement Award Plan, effective May 30, 2017, is 

hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed 

on May 31, 2017 (File No. 333-218365)* 

10.6 

Third Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan, effective April 1, 2019, is hereby 

incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.19.9 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, filed on May 2, 2019 (File 

No. 333-218365)* 

10.7 

Janus Henderson Group plc Fourth Amended and Restated Mutual Fund Share Investment Plan, effective 

May 30, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, filed on 

August 8, 2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

10.8 

Janus Henderson Group plc Amended and Restated 2013 Management Incentive Compensation Plan, 

effective January 1, 2013, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, 

filed on August 8, 2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

10.9 

Janus Henderson Group plc Second Amended and Restated Income Deferral Program, effective May 30, 

2017, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, filed on August 8, 

10.10 

Janus Henderson Group plc Fourth Amended and Restated Director Deferred Fee Plan, effective May 30, 

2017, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.10 to JHG’s Form 10-Q, filed on August 8, 

2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

2017 (File No. 001-38103)* 

10.11 

Henderson Group plc Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), is hereby incorporated by reference from 

Exhibit 10.7 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 

10.12 

Henderson Group Sharesave Scheme, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to JHG’s 

Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824)* 

10.13 

The Henderson Executive Shared Ownership Plan (ExSOP), is hereby incorporated by reference from 

Exhibit 10.9 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 

10.14 

Rules of the Henderson Group plc Deferred Equity Plan (DEP), is hereby incorporated by reference from 

Exhibit 10.10 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 

333-216824)* 

333-216824)* 

333-216824)* 

10.15 

10.16 

10.17 

10.18 

10.19 

10.19.1 

10.19.2 

10.19.3 

10.19.4 

10.19.5 

10.19.6 

10.19.7 

10.19.8 

10.20 

10.21 

Trust Deed of the Henderson Buy-As-You-Earn Plan (BAYE), is hereby incorporated by reference from 
Exhibit 10.11 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 
333-216824)* 

The Henderson Group plc Company Share Option Plan, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 
10.12 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824)* 

Rules of the Henderson Group plc International Buy As You Earn Plan (International BAYE), is hereby 
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.13 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on 
March, 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824)* 

Henderson Group plc Restricted Share Plan, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.14 to 
JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on March, 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824)* 

Janus Capital Group Inc. 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, as amended and restated, 
effective January 1, 2014, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to JCG’s Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (File No. 001-15253) 

Amendment No. 1 to Janus 401(k) Plan, effective January 1, 2014, is hereby incorporated by reference 
from Exhibit 10.9 to JCG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (File 
No. 001-15253) 

Amendment No. 2 to Janus 401(k) Plan, effective January 1, 2015, is hereby incorporated by reference 
from Exhibit 10.9.2 to JCG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (File 
No. 001-15253) 

Amendment No. 3 to Janus 401(k) Plan, effective January 1, 2016, is hereby incorporated by reference 
from Exhibit 10.9.3 to JCG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (File 
No. 001-15253) 

Amendment No. 4 to Janus 401(k) Plan, effective September 1, 2016, is hereby incorporated by 
reference from Exhibit 10.9.4 to JCG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 
2016 (File No. 001-15253) 

Amendment No. 5 to Janus 401(k) Plan, effective September 1, 2016, is hereby incorporated by 
reference from Exhibit 10.9.5 to JCG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 
2016 (File No. 001-15253) 

Amendment No. 6 to Janus 401(k) Plan, effective August 31, 2016, is hereby incorporated by reference 
from Exhibit 10.9.6 to JCG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (File 
No. 001-15253) 

Amendment No. 7 to Janus 401(k) Plan, effective July 1, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference from 
Exhibit 10.19.7 to JHG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (File No. 
001-38103) 

Amendment No. 8 to Janus 401(k) Plan, effective December 28, 2017, is hereby incorporated by 
reference from Exhibit 10.19.8 to JHG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 
2017 (File No. 001-38103) 

Service agreement between Janus Henderson Group and Richard Weil, effective from August 1, 2018, is 
hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.33 to JHG’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 
quarter ended September 30, 2018 (File No. 001-38103)* 

Summary of Janus Henderson Group plc Non-Executive Director Compensation Program effective 
May 30, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.24 to JHG’s Annual Report on Form 
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (File No. 001-38103)*  

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10.23 

Amended and Restated Investment and Strategic Cooperation Agreement, dated October 3, 2016, by and 
among Henderson Group plc, Janus Capital Group Inc. and Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., is hereby 
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4, filed on 
March 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824) 

Service Agreement between Henderson Group plc and Roger Thompson, effective from June 26, 2013, 
is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4, 
filed on March 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824)* 

*  Compensatory plan or agreement. 

ITEM 16.              FORM 10-K SUMMARY 
None. 

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Amended and Restated Investment and Strategic Cooperation Agreement, dated October 3, 2016, by and 

among Henderson Group plc, Janus Capital Group Inc. and Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., is hereby 

incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4, filed on 

March 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824) 

10.23 

Service Agreement between Henderson Group plc and Roger Thompson, effective from June 26, 2013, 

is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to JHG’s Registration Statement on Form F-4, 

filed on March 20, 2017 (File No. 333-216824)* 

*  Compensatory plan or agreement. 

ITEM 16.              FORM 10-K SUMMARY 

None. 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly 
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

Signatures 

Janus Henderson Group plc 

By: 

/s/ RICHARD WEIL 
Richard Weil 
Chief Executive Officer 

February 26, 2020 

Known all persons by these presents, that each person whose signatures appear below, hereby constitute and appoint 
Richard Weil and Michelle Rosenberg, and each of them individually (with full power to act alone), as their true and 
lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents to sign and execute and file with the Securities Exchange Commission on behalf of 
the undersigned, any amendments to Janus Henderson Group plc’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2019, and any instrument or document filed as part of, as an exhibit to, or in connection with any 
amendment, and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm as his or her own act and deed all that said 
attorneys shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof. 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 
persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 26, 2020. 

Signature/Name 

/s/ RICHARD GILLINGWATER 
Richard Gillingwater 

/s/ GLENN SCHAFER 
Glenn Schafer 

/s/ RICHARD WEIL 
Richard Weil 

/s/ ROGER THOMPSON 
Roger Thompson 

/s/ BRENNAN HUGHES 
Brennan Hughes 

/s/ KALPANA DESAI 
Kalpana Desai 

/s/ JEFFREY DIERMEIER 
Jeffrey Diermeier 

/s/ KEVIN DOLAN 
Kevin Dolan 

Title 

Chairman of the Board 

Deputy Chairman of the Board 

Director and Chief Executive Officer 
(Principal Executive Officer) 

Chief Financial Officer 
(Principal Financial Officer) 

Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer 
(Principal Accounting Officer) 

Director 

Director 

Director 

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Signature/Name 

/s/ EUGENE FLOOD JR 
Eugene Flood Jr 

/s/ LAWRENCE KOCHARD 
Lawrence Kochard 

/s/ ANGELA SEYMOUR-JACKSON 
Angela Seymour-Jackson 

/s/ TATSUSABURO YAMAMOTO 
Tatsusaburo Yamamoto 

Title 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

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Shareholder information
As at 21 February 2020

171

Total number of holders of shares, CDIs, UK DIs and their voting rights
The issued share capital of Janus Henderson Group plc consisted of 186,975,693 shares held by 42,918 security holders. This included: 42,865,650 shares 
held by CHESS Depositary Nominees Pty Limited (CDN), quoted on the ASX in the form of CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) and held by 37,526 CDI 
holders; and 2,835,249 UK depositary interests (UK DIs), each representing an entitlement to one underlying Janus Henderson ordinary share and held 
by 3,657 UK DI holders either through CREST or via the Janus Henderson Corporate Sponsored Nominee Facility. Each registered holder of shares 
present in person (or by proxy, attorney or representative) at a meeting of shareholders has one vote on a vote taken by a show of hands, and one vote  
for each fully paid share held on a vote taken on a poll. CDI holders can instruct CDN to appoint a proxy on their behalf and can direct the proxy how to 
vote on the basis of one vote per person taken by a show of hands, and one vote per CDI on a vote taken on a poll.

Securities subject to voluntary escrow
30,668,992 ordinary shares are currently held by Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (Dai-ichi). Under the Amended and Restated Investment and Strategic 
Cooperation Agreement between Dai-ichi and the Company, Dai-ichi is subject to certain limitations on its ability to transfer its Janus Henderson shares, 
including that Dai-ichi may not, without the Company’s prior written consent, transfer shares to any person who would beneficially own 5% or more of the 
Company’s common stock after the transfer. The Company is generally entitled to a right of first offer or a right of first refusal, depending on the nature  
of the proposed transfer, with respect to any proposed transfer by Dai-ichi of its Janus Henderson shares.

Twenty largest share/CDI/UK DI holders

1 CEDE & Co
2 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

J.P. Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited

3
4 National Nominees Limited
5 Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
6 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
7 Hargreaves Lansdown (Nominees) Limited (1)
8 BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Limited  
9 BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Limited 

10 Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
11 Bond Street Custodians Limited 
12 CS Fourth Nominees Pty Limited 
13 Apollo Nominees Limited
14 Hargreaves Lansdown (Nominees) Limited (2)
15 Australian Executor Trustees Limited 
16 Dr Peter Malcolm Heyworth

17 Mr Andrew Acker
18 Warbont Nominees Pty Limited 

19 Bond Street Custodians Limited 
20 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited – A/C 2

Top 20 total
Total shares

Distribution of share/CDI/UK DI holdings

Categories
1–1,000
1,001– 5,000

5,001–10,000
10,001–100,000
100,001 and over
Total

Shares/CDIs/UK DIs
 138,449,131 
 8,040,651 

 % of issued capital
74.05
4.30

 6,512,682 
 5,692,904 
 4,370,905 
 1,997,371 
 823,253 
 774,677 
 544,830 

 491,963 
 323,598 
 218,530 
 214,770 
 193,725 
 193,701 
 189,401 

 163,518 
 142,871 

 135,864 
 126,523 

3.48
3.04
2.34
1.07
0.44
0.41
0.29

0.26
0.17
0.12
0.11
0.10
0.10
0.10

0.09
0.08

0.07
0.07

 169,600,868 
 186,975,693 

90.71
100.00

Number of holders
39,988
2,521

212
174
23
42,918

2,130 share/CDI/UK DI holders held less than a marketable parcel (being A$500 worth) of shares/CDIs/UK DIs i.e. fewer than 12 shares/CDIs/UK DIs.

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Shareholder information continued

Company Secretary
Michelle Rosenberg

Principal place of business in the 
United Kingdom
201 Bishopsgate 
London EC2M 3AE  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7818 1818

Registered office in Jersey
47 Esplanade 
St Helier, Jersey JE1 0BD

Registered office in Australia
Level 5, Deutsche Bank Place 
126 Phillip Street 
Sydney NSW 2000  
Phone: +61 (0) 2 9230 4000

Stock exchange listings
Janus Henderson Group plc ordinary shares are 
listed on the NYSE and its CDIs are quoted on 
the ASX.

Substantial shareholders
Details of the Company’s substantial shareholders 
are set out in the ‘Stock Ownership of Certain 
Beneficial Owners and Management’ section, 
Item 12 Part III on Form 10-K, on page 134.

Total number of options over  
unissued shares
There were 800,389 options over unissued 
ordinary shares in the Company held by  
527 option holders.

Restricted securities
None of the shares/CDIs on issue are ‘restricted 
securities’ as defined in the ASX Listing Rules.

Buyback
On 3 February 2020, the Board approved a  
new on-market share buyback programme. The 
Company intends to spend up to US$200 million 
to buy its ordinary shares on the NYSE and CDIs 
on the ASX through April 2021. Commencement 
of that programme is subject to the Company 
appointing a corporate broker and lodgement  
of an Appendix 3C with the ASX. 

During 2019, the Company had authority to buy 
back ordinary shares and CDIs and completed 
its US$200 million share buyback programme, 
repurchasing a total of 9,437,071 ordinary shares 
for US$199.9 million, of which 2,330,470 were 
CDIs. All repurchased securities were cancelled.

Additional information regarding shares acquired 
on-market in satisfaction of employee awards 
and entitlements is set out on page 29 of Item 5 
Part II on Form 10-K.

Locations of share registries
Australia
Janus Henderson Group Share Registry 
GPO Box 4578 
Melbourne VIC 3001  
Phone: 1300 137 981 or +61 (0) 3 9415 4081 
Fax: +61 (0) 3 9473 2500

New Zealand
Janus Henderson Group Share Registry  
Private Bag 92119 
Auckland 1142 
Phone: 0800 888 017 Fax: +64 (0) 9 488 8787

United Kingdom
Janus Henderson Group Depositary 
Computershare Investor Services 
The Pavilions 
Bridgwater Road 
Bristol BS13 8AE  
Phone: +44 (0)370 703 0109

United States
Janus Henderson Group Transfer Agent 
P.O. Box 43078 
Providence, RI 02940-3078 
Phone: +1 866 638 5573 or +1 781 575 2374

Email
Shareholders: 
web.queries@computershare.com

CDI holders: 
web.queries@computershare.com.au

DI/CSN holders: 
web.queries@computershare.co.uk

Website
janushenderson.com/ir

OTHER INFORMATIONJanus Henderson Group plc Annual Report 2019Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing involves risk, 
including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation of value.

Asset outperformance disclosures
For percentage of AUM outperforming the relevant benchmark: 
outperformance is measured based on composite performance gross  
of fees vs primary benchmark, except where a strategy has no benchmark 
index or corresponding composite in which case the most relevant metric 
is used: (1) composite gross of fees vs zero for absolute return strategies, 
(2) fund net of fees vs primary index or (3) fund net of fees vs Morningstar 
peer group average or median. Non-discretionary and separately managed 
account assets are included with a corresponding composite where 
applicable. Cash management vehicles, ETFs, Managed CDOs, Private 
Equity funds and custom non-discretionary accounts with no corresponding 
composite are excluded from the analysis. Excluded assets represent 5% 
of AUM as at 31 December 2019. Capabilities defined by Janus Henderson.

Morningstar rating and ranking disclosures
Morningstar quartile data includes Janus Investment Fund, Janus Aspen 
Series and Clayton Street Trust (US Trusts), Janus Henderson Capital 
Funds (Dublin based), Dublin and UK OEIC and Investment Trusts, 
Luxembourg SICAVs and Australian Managed Investment Schemes.  
The top two Morningstar quartiles represent funds in the top half of their 
category based on total return. On an asset-weighted basis, 83%,  
82%, 76% and 82% of total mutual fund AUM were in the top two 
Morningstar quartiles for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods  
ended 31 December 2019. For the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods 
ending 31 December 2019, 64%, 56%, 59% and 62% of the 201,  
195, 183 and 146 total mutual funds, respectively, were in the top  
two Morningstar quartiles. Analysis based on ‘primary’ share class  
(Class I Shares, Institutional Shares or share class with longest history  
for US Trusts; Class A Shares or share class with longest history for  
Dublin based; primary share class as defined by Morningstar for other 
funds). Performance may vary by share class.

As at 31 December 2019, 77%, 70% and 70% of US mutual fund AUM 
have a 4- or 5-star Morningstar Rating for the three-, five- and ten-year 
periods, respectively. As at 31 December 2019, 53%, 58%, 49% and 46% 
of US mutual funds have a 4- or 5-star Morningstar Rating for the Overall, 
three-, five- and ten-year periods, respectively. Based on primary share 
class (Class I Shares, Institutional Shares or share class with longest 
history) for 55, 55, 53 and 39 funds for the Overall, three-, five- and 
ten-year periods, respectively.

The Morningstar Rating for funds, or ‘star rating’, is calculated for funds 
with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended 
mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. 
It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that 
accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly excess performance, placing 
more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent 
performance. The Morningstar Rating does not include any adjustment  
for sales loads. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars,  
the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 
22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall 
Morningstar Rating for a fund is derived from a weighted average of  
the performance figures associated with its three-, five- and ten-year  
(if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. Ratings may vary by share class.

Ratings and/or rankings may be based, in part, on the performance  
of a predecessor fund or share class and are calculated by Morningstar 
using a methodology that differs from that used by Janus Henderson. 
Methodology differences may have a material effect on the return and 
therefore the rating/ranking. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may 
have a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking 
and/or rating for the period.

ETFs and funds not ranked by Morningstar are excluded from the analysis. 
Capabilities defined by Janus Henderson. © 2019 Morningstar, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved.

Forward-looking information
This document includes statements concerning potential future events 
involving Janus Henderson Group plc that could differ materially from the 
events that actually occur. The differences could be caused by a number  
of factors including those factors identified in Janus Henderson Group’s 
2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, on file with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission (Commission file no. 001-38103), including those 
that appear under headings such as ‘Risk Factors’ and ‘Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.’ 
Many of these factors are beyond the control of the Company and its 
management. Any forward-looking statements contained in this 
presentation are as at the date on which such statements were made.  
The Company assumes no duty to update them, even if experience, 
unexpected events or future changes make it clear that any projected 
results expressed or implied therein will not be realised.

Annualised, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for 
illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results.

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