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Matthias Knab, Opalesque:

Janus Henderson Group (NYSE: JHG), a leading global asset manager, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA), a research-driven, macro multi-asset investment manager. The acquisition positions Janus Henderson as a leading model portfolio and separately managed account (SMA) provider.

Founded in 2009 by Richard Bernstein and headquartered in New York City, RBA is an investment manager focused on longer-term investment strategies that combine top-down, macroeconomic analysis and quantitatively-driven portfolio construction, overseeing approximately $20 billion in client assets.

As a widely recognized expert and thought leader in style investing and asset allocation, Richard Bernstein has over 40 years of experience on Wall Street, including as Chief Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch & Co. RBA provides its clients with differentiated asset allocation solutions that are rooted in the firm's intellectual capital. Richard Bernstein will join Janus Henderson as Global Head of Macro & Customized Investing and enter into a multi-year agreement with the Company to lead the next phase of RBA's growth.

This acquisition will enable Janus Henderson to substantially enhance its position in model portfolios and SMAs. At the completion of the transaction, Janus Henderson will rank among the top 10 model portfolio providers in North America, placing it at the forefront of an ......................

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