The Qatar Investment Authority announced its participation in a deal to acquire the British-American Janus Henderson Group Ltd, along with Trian Fund Management LP and General Catalyst among a global group of investors.
In this context, Mr. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority, said that Janus Henderson has a proven track record as a global leader in the field of asset management.
He added: “We at Qatar Investment Authority, as a long-term financial investor, are pleased to play a major role in driving the next phase of the company’s growth, working side by side with both the company’s management and our investing partners.”
The agency explained, in a statement, that the deal will give the company, as a private company, greater flexibility to implement its long-term strategy, by enhancing its investment solutions, improving customer services, investing in artificial intelligence technologies, and developing competencies, in a way that contributes to achieving sustainable value for its customers and all stakeholders.
According to a statement issued by the Qatar Investment Authority, Janus Henderson will be able to enhance customer experience and develop its strategy through long-term investments in its investment solutions, customer service capabilities, artificial intelligence technologies, and competencies, for the benefit of its customers and stakeholders in general.
The statement confirmed that the current executive management will continue to lead the company, headed by CEO Ali Dibaji, while Janus Henderson will maintain its headquarters in London, United Kingdom, and Denver, Colorado, USA.
The participation of the Qatar Investment Authority in this deal reflects its long-term strategy in building partnerships with leading global institutions in the field of financial services, and in supporting companies that have a strong market position and important opportunities to achieve long-term value.