UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

October 14, 2011

 

 

Janus Capital Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

 

001-15253

 

43-1804048

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission file

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

number)

 

Identification Number)

 

151 DETROIT STREET

DENVER, COLORADO 80206

(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(303) 691-3905

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

 

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

On October 14, 2011, Janus Capital Group Inc. (“Janus” or “Company”) entered into a 3-Year, $250 million unsecured, revolving credit facility (the “New Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, as administrative agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent.

 

The New Facility will, among other things, (i) provide Janus additional flexibility under the business covenants, (ii) adjust the financial covenants in light of Janus’ improved financial position (leverage ratio of not more than 3.00:1.00; and interest coverage ratio of not less than 4.00:1.00), (iii) increase the bank syndicate’s commitment from $100 million to $250 million, and (iv) increase the credit facility’s term to 3 years. The New Facility is guaranteed by Janus and its material subsidiaries.

 

To date, Janus has not borrowed under the prior credit facility or the New Facility, and the New Facility is available for working capital and general corporate purposes.  Subject to the consent of the applicable lenders, Janus may elect to increase the aggregate principal amount of the New Facility to $300 million. The drawn costs and the unused commitment fees under the New Facility fluctuate based on our long-term senior unsecured non-credit-enhanced debt ratings.  The New Facility contains financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur debt or liens, leverage and interest coverage ratios, and certain restrictions on the sale of assets and the payment of extraordinary dividends.  A violation of these covenants would result in a default under the New Facility, which would permit the participating banks to restrict our ability to access the New Facility and require the immediate repayment of any outstanding advances under it.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement

 

Please see the discussion set forth in response to Item 1.01 above.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Janus Capital Group Inc.

 

 

 

Date: October 14, 2011

By:

/s/ Bruce L. Koepfgen

 

 

Executive Vice President and

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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