Janus Henderson Group plc Reports First Quarter 2021 Diluted EPS of US$0.88, or US$0.91 on an Adjusted Basis

• Solid long-term investment performance, with 62% and 70% of assets under management (‘AUM’) outperforming relevant benchmarks on a three- and five-year basis, respectively, as at 31 March 2021
• AUM of US$405.1 billion increased 1% compared to the prior quarter, reflecting positive markets partially offset by net outflows of US$(3.3) billion
• Completed US$230 million of share buybacks during the first quarter
• Board approved a 6% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to US$0.38 per share

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG; ‘JHG’, ‘the Group’) published its first quarter 2021 results for the period ended 31 March 2021.

First quarter 2021 operating income was US$192.5 million compared to US$227.0 million in the fourth quarter 2020 and US$(332.4) million in the first quarter 2020. Adjusted operating income, adjusted for one-time, acquisition and transaction related costs, was US$201.5 million in the first quarter 2021 compared to US$231.7 million in the fourth quarter 2020 and US$164.5 million in the first quarter 2020.

First quarter 2021 diluted earnings per share of US$0.88 decreased 14% compared to US$1.02 in the fourth quarter 2020 and increased versus US$(1.35) in the first quarter 2020. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of US$0.91 in the first quarter 2021 decreased 13% compared to US$1.04 in the fourth quarter 2020 and increased 52% versus US$0.60 in the first quarter 2020.

Dick Weil, Chief Executive Officer of Janus Henderson Group plc, stated:

“Our first quarter results reflect solid long-term investment performance, strong financials and continued capital return to shareholders.

“We remain confident in the momentum we are seeing in several areas of our business, including our Intermediary channel, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset capabilities, and within Equities, European Equities, Life Sciences and Sustainable Equities.

“We continue to be financially disciplined while focusing on investing in strategic growth and returning excess cash to shareholders. We returned over US$290 million through dividends and share buybacks in the first quarter, and we are pleased to announce a 6% dividend increase.”

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited) (in US$ millions, except per share data or as noted)

The Group presents its financial results in US$ and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (‘US GAAP’ or ‘GAAP’). However, JHG management evaluates the profitability of the Group and its 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. See ‘Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information’ below for additional information.

First quarter 2021 adjusted revenue of US$516.6 million decreased from the fourth quarter 2020 result of US$528.5 million primarily as a result of lower performance fees due to seasonality. First quarter 2021 adjusted net income attributable to JHG of US$161.5 million declined compared to US$189.0 million in the fourth quarter 2020 primarily due to the seasonal performance fees and larger net investment gains in the fourth quarter 2020.

DIVIDEND AND SHARE BUYBACK

On 28 April 2021, the Board approved a 6% increase in the quarterly dividend and declared a first quarter dividend in respect of the three months ended 31 March 2021 of US$0.38 per share. Shareholders on the register on the record date of 11 May 2021 will be paid the dividend on 27 May 2021. Janus Henderson does not offer a dividend reinvestment plan.

JHG purchased 8.1 million of its ordinary shares on the NYSE and its CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) on the ASX in the first quarter, primarily as part of its participation in Dai-ichi Life’s registered secondary public offering, for a total outlay of US$230.2 million.

Net tangible assets per share

Net tangible assets are defined by the ASX as being total assets less intangible assets less total liabilities ranking ahead of, or equally with, claims of ordinary shares.

AUM AND FLOWS (in US$ billions)

FX reflects movement in AUM resulting from changes in foreign currency rates as non-US$ denominated AUM is translated into US$. Redemptions include impact of client switches.

Total Group comparative AUM and flows

Quarterly AUM and flows by capability

Average AUM

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

% of AUM outperforming benchmark (at 31 March 2021)

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 March 2021. Capabilities defined by Janus Henderson.

% of mutual fund AUM in top 2 Morningstar quartiles (at 31 March 2021)

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, 81% of total mutual fund AUM was in the top 2 Morningstar quartiles for the 10-year period ending 31 March 2021. For the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods ending 31 March 2021, 44%, 59%, 53% and 65% of the 196, 187, 179 and 148 total mutual funds, respectively, were in the top 2 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. 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 ranking. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

ETFs and funds not ranked by Morningstar are excluded from the analysis. Capabilities defined by Janus Henderson. © 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SECOND QUARTER 2021 RESULTS

Janus Henderson intends to publish its second quarter 2021 results on 29 July 2021.

FIRST QUARTER 2021 RESULTS BRIEFING INFORMATION

Chief Executive Officer Dick Weil and Chief Financial Officer Roger Thompson will present these results on 29 April 2021 on a conference call and webcast to be held at 8am EDT, 1pm BST, 10pm AEST.

Those wishing to participate should call:

Access to the webcast and accompanying slides will be available via the investor relations section of Janus Henderson’s website (ir.janushenderson.com).

About Janus Henderson

Janus Henderson Group is a leading global active asset manager dedicated to helping investors achieve long-term financial goals through a broad range of investment solutions, including equities, fixed income, quantitative equities, multi-asset and alternative asset class strategies.

At 31 March 2021, Janus Henderson had approximately US$405 billion in assets under management, more than 2,000 employees, and offices in 26 cities worldwide. Headquartered in London, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (unaudited)

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information

In addition to financial results reported in accordance with GAAP, we compute certain financial measures using non-GAAP components, as defined by the SEC. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP, and our financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. We have provided a reconciliation of our non-GAAP components to the most directly comparable GAAP components. The following are reconciliations of US GAAP revenue, operating expenses, operating income, net income (loss) attributable to JHG and diluted earnings (loss) per share to adjusted revenue, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to JHG and adjusted diluted earnings per share.

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Condensed consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)

STATUTORY DISCLOSURES

Associates and joint ventures

At 31 March 2021, the Group holds interests in the following associates and joint ventures managed through shareholder agreements with third party investors, accounted for under the equity method:

• LongTail Alpha LLC. Ownership 20%

Basis of preparation

In the opinion of management of Janus Henderson Group plc, the condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of JHG in accordance with US GAAP. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10‑Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and notes presented in Janus Henderson Group’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended 31 December 2020, on file with the SEC (Commission file no. 001‑38103). Events subsequent to the balance sheet date have been evaluated for inclusion in the financial statements through the issuance date and are included in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Corporate governance principles and recommendations

In the opinion of the Directors, the financial records of the Group have been properly maintained, and the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Group. This opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation of value.

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 Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2020 and in other filings or furnishings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time (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 JHG and its management. Any forward-looking statements contained in this document are as at the date on which such statements were made. Janus Henderson Group undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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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Mutual funds in the US are distributed by Janus Henderson Distributors.

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