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 7, 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 7, 2012, Janus Capital Group Inc. posted on its website (http://ir.janus.com) a presentation with respect to certain matters relating to its preliminary proxy statement filed on March 1, 2012 that may be used in discussions with certain shareholders. A copy of that presentation is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) | | Exhibits |
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99.1 | | Janus Capital Group Inc.’s investor presentation with respect to certain matters relating to its preliminary proxy statement filed 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 7, 2012 | | | By: | /s/ Brennan Hughes |
| | | Vice President and Controller |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Document |
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99.1 | | Janus Capital Group Inc.’s investor presentation with respect to certain matters relating to its preliminary proxy statement filed on March 1, 2012. |
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