UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
March 1, 2012
Janus Capital Group Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE | | 001-15253 | | 43-1804048 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission file | | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | | number) | | Identification Number) |
151 DETROIT STREET
DENVER, COLORADO 80206
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(303) 691-3905
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On March 1, 2012, Janus Capital Group Inc. (“JCG” or the “Company”) issued a press release reporting on the filing of its preliminary proxy statement on March 1, 2012. A copy of that press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Janus Capital Group Inc. press release reporting on the filing of its preliminary proxy statement on March 1, 2012.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Janus Capital Group Inc. |
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Date: March 1, 2012 | By: | /s/ David W. Grawemeyer |
| | Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Document |
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99.1 | | Janus Capital Group Inc. press release reporting on the filing of its preliminary proxy statement on March 1, 2012. |
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