UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND
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151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206-4805
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303-333-3863
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Stephanie Grauerholz-Lofton — 151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206-4805
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SEC 1913 (04-05)
SEC 1913 (04-05)
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Dear Plan Sponsor/Plan Participant:
On September 25, 2012, Janus filed a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC related to the proposed merger of Janus Global Research Fund and Janus Worldwide Fund.
Janus is proposing to merge Janus Global Research Fund into Janus Worldwide Fund and name the merged fund Janus Global Research Fund. The merged fund will be managed by the Janus Research Team in the same manner as the existing Janus Global Research Fund.
Janus’ proposal to merge the two funds is based largely on similarities of the funds’ investment objectives, strategies and policies, as well as expense efficiencies due to the larger combined asset base at the time of the merger.
Exact timing of filing the proxy statement will depend on SEC review of the preliminary proxy. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC in late October or early November. Once filed, a proxy statement will be sent to Janus Global Research Fund shareholders. Then in December, we expect to send shareholders of Janus Worldwide Fund information about the pending merger by prospectus supplement. If approved, the merger is expected to occur in January 2013. At this time all dates are tentative.
To learn more please contact your Plan Administrator. As always, thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed with Janus.
This material must be preceded by a prospectus.
Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC (10/12)
Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC (10/12)