Janus Investment Fund

03/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/13/2026 15:17

Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)

UNITED STATES

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SCHEDULE 14A

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Dear [First Name/Last Name]:

[Advisor Name] at [Advisor's Firm Name] encourages you to participate in the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders for your Janus Henderson mutual fund.

Your vote is needed to approve a new investment advisory agreement to allow Janus Henderson to continue managing your mutual fund following the proposed acquisition of Janus Henderson by Trian and General Catalyst.

The terms of your mutual fund's new advisory agreement are substantially identical to those of your mutual fund's current advisory agreements. There is no change in the fee rate payable by your mutual fund to the adviser.

The Board of Trustees of your mutual fund unanimously recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" all proposals.

Your vote is very important, please vote today!

Simply use one of the following methods to promptly provide your voting instructions:

1.

Vote with a live Proxy Specialist - You may cast your vote with a live proxy specialist by calling toll free at 1-855-206-2338 between the hours of 9:00am -10:00pm EST, Monday through Friday and 10:00am - 6:00pm EST Saturday and Sunday.

2.

Vote Online - You can click the link below and follow the online instructions.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE (link will be specific to each holder)

Please vote today. We urge you to submit your vote before May 18th, 2026.

Detailed information on the meeting and the proposals can be found by visiting Janus Investment Fund, SEC Filings.

[Advisor logo]

Dear [First Name/Last Name]:

[Advisor Name] at [Advisor's Firm Name] encourages you to participate in the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders for your Janus Henderson mutual fund.

Your vote is needed to approve a new investment advisory agreement to allow Janus Henderson to continue managing your mutual fund following the proposed acquisition of Janus Henderson by Trian and General Catalyst.

The terms of your mutual fund's new advisory agreement are substantially identical to those of your mutual fund's current advisory agreements. There is no change in the fee rate payable by your mutual fund to the adviser.

The Board of Trustees of your mutual fund unanimously recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" all proposals.

Your vote is very important, please vote today!

Simply use one of the following methods to promptly provide your voting instructions:

1.

Vote with a live Proxy Specialist - You may cast your vote with a live proxy specialist by calling toll free at 1-855-206-2338 between the hours of 9:00am -10:00pm EST, Monday through Friday and 10:00am - 6:00pm EST Saturday and Sunday.

2.

Vote Online - You can vote at www.votejhi.com/mutualfunds. Please have your 16 digit control number ready to vote.

Please vote today. We urge you to submit your vote before May 18th, 2026.

Detailed information on the meeting and the proposals can be found by visiting Janus Investment Fund, SEC Filings.

Dear [Advisor Name],

We encourage you to watch the below video from Michael Schweitzer, regarding an important upcoming shareholder vote for Janus Henderson funds.

[VIDEO THUMBNAIL]

Your partnership is critical in helping ensure a smooth process. We ask that you encourage clients to vote their shares and return their proxy promptly to help avoid additional follow-up communications from our proxy solicitor.

Thank you for your continued trust and confidence in Janus Henderson.

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