UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018

OR

o         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the transition period from                     to                     

Commission File Number 001-38103

Janus Henderson Group plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

+44 (0) 20 7818 1818

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Company was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “non-accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  o    No  x

As of October 26, 2018, there were 198,632,634 shares of the Group’s common stock, $1.50 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in Millions, Except Share Data)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in Millions)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in Millions)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of management of Janus Henderson Group plc (“JHG” or “the Group”), the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of JHG in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“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. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and notes presented in JHG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Events subsequent to the balance sheet date have been evaluated for inclusion in the accompanying financial statements through the issuance date and are included in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

On May 30, 2017, JHG completed a merger of equals with Janus Capital Group Inc. (“JCG”) (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, JCG and its consolidated subsidiaries became subsidiaries of JHG.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new revenue recognition standard. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, the standard specifies the accounting for certain costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer and expands disclosure requirements for revenue recognition. The revenue standard became effective on January 1, 2018.

In March 2016, the FASB issued an amendment to its principal-versus-agent guidance in the FASB’s new revenue standard. The key provisions of the amendment are assessing the nature of the entity’s promise to the customer, identifying the specified goods or services, and applying the control principle and indicators of control. The amendment became effective on January 1, 2018. In addition, entities are required to adopt the amendment by using the same transition method they used to adopt the new revenue standard.

The Group adopted the new revenue recognition standard, along with the updated principal-versus-agent guidance, effective January 1, 2018, using the retrospective method, which required adjustments to be reflected as of January 1, 2016. In connection with the adoption of this guidance, the Group determined that the new guidance does not change the timing of when the Group recognizes revenue. However, management did conclude that certain distribution and servicing fees earned from its U.S. mutual funds associated with mutual fund transfer agent, accounting, shareholder servicing and participant recordkeeping activities could no longer be reported net of the expenses paid to third-party intermediaries that perform such services. Under the new guidance, the Group is deemed to have control over the distribution and servicing activities before they are transferred to the U.S. mutual funds. As such, distribution and servicing fees collected from the Group’s U.S. mutual funds are reported separately from distribution and servicing fees paid to third-party intermediaries on the Group’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

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The adoption of the standard increased management fees, other revenue and distribution expenses on the Group’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income as follows (in millions):

The adoption of the standard did not have an impact to net income attributable to JHG on the Group’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Financial Instruments

In January 2016, the FASB issued amendments to its financial instruments standard, including changes relating to the accounting for equity investments and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. Under the amended guidance, all equity investments in unconsolidated entities (other than those accounted for using the equity method of accounting) will generally be measured at fair value through earnings. There will no longer be an available-for-sale classification (changes in fair value reported in other comprehensive income) for equity securities with readily determinable fair values. The amended guidance also requires financial assets and financial liabilities to be presented separately in the notes to the financial statements, grouped by measurement category (e.g., fair value, amortized cost, lower of cost or market value) and form of financial asset (e.g., loans, securities). The standard became effective on January 1, 2018.

On January 1, 2018, the Group adopted the financial instruments accounting standard on a modified retrospective basis. The accounting standard required the Group to reclassify a $2.5 million unrealized gain related to available-for-sale securities in accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings as a beginning of period cumulative-effect adjustment. As of January 1, 2018, the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to available-for-sale securities is zero, and gains and losses associated with all equity securities are recognized in investment gains (losses), net on the Group’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Retirement Benefit Plans

In March 2017, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) that requires the bifurcation of net periodic pension costs. The service cost component will be presented with other employee compensation costs in operating income, while the other components of net periodic pension costs will be presented separately outside of operations. The guidance became effective on January 1, 2018. The impact to other components of net periodic pension costs (presented separately outside of operating expenses) for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $4.7 million.

Statements of Cash Flows

In August 2016, the FASB issued an ASU to clarify guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statements of cash flows. The FASB issued the ASU with the intent of reducing diversity in practice regarding eight types of cash flows. The ASU became effective on January 1, 2018. The adoption of the new accounting standard did not have a material impact on the Group’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Fair Value Measurement Disclosures

In August 2018, the FASB issued an ASU in order to modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The ASU provides for the removal of disclosure requirements related to (1) transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, (2) the policy for timing of transfer between levels and (3) the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU modifies disclosure requirements to report liquidation events for investments in entities that calculate net asset value. The ASU also adds requirements related to unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income, and requirements related to the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements.

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The ASU is effective January 1, 2020, and allows for early adoption of the disclosure removals and modifications separate from the additions. The Group early adopted the removal and modification provisions effective September 30, 2018, has removed its disclosures related to Level 1 and Level 2 transfers. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the disclosure additions.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued a new standard on accounting for leases. The new standard represents a significant change to lease accounting and introduces a lessee model that brings most leases onto the balance sheet. The standard also aligns certain of the underlying principles of the new lessor model with those in the FASB’s new revenue recognition standard. Furthermore, the new standard addresses other concerns related to the current leases model. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018.

The Group is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting standard and has focused its efforts on determining the impact of the guidance on its property leases. The Group’s property leases represent the vast majority of its lease commitments, with office spaces in Denver and London representing a significant portion of its property. The Group will adopt the guidance as of January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach. Comparative prior periods will not be adjusted upon adoption, and the Group will utilize the practical expedients available under the guidance. Specifically, the Group will not (1) reassess existing contracts for embedded leases, (2) reassess existing lease agreements for finance or operating classification, and (3) reassess existing lease agreements in consideration of initial direct costs. Although subject to further analysis, the Group anticipates recording right of use assets of approximately $180 million upon adoption of the guidance and a corresponding lease liability of approximately the same amount.

Hedge Accounting

In August 2017, the FASB issued an ASU that amends hedge accounting. The ASU expands the strategies eligible for hedge accounting, changes how companies assess hedge effectiveness and will require new disclosures and presentation. The ASU is effective on January 1, 2019, for calendar year-end companies; however, early adoption is permitted. The Group is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting standard.

Retirement Benefit Plans

In August 2018, the FASB issued an ASU that modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension plans. The ASU removes, adds and clarifies a number of disclosure requirements related to sponsored benefit plans. The standard is effective January 1, 2021, for calendar year-end companies, and early adoption is permitted. The Group is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting standard.

Implementation Costs — Cloud Computing Arrangements

In August 2018, the FASB issued an ASU that aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The ASU is effective January 1, 2020, for calendar year-end companies, and for the interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The ASU allows either a retrospective or prospective approach to all implementation costs incurred after adoption. The Group is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting standard.

Revenue Recognition Policy — Updated January 1, 2018

Revenue is measured and recognized based on the five-step process outlined in US GAAP. Revenue is determined based on the transaction price negotiated with the customer, net of rebates. Management fees, performance fees, shareowner servicing fees and other revenue are derived from providing professional services to manage investment products.

Management fees are earned over time as services are provided and are generally based on a percentage of the market value of assets under management (“AUM”). These fees are calculated as a percentage of either the daily, month-end or quarter-end average asset balance in accordance with contractual agreements.

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Performance fees are specified in certain fund and client contracts and are based on investment performance either on an absolute basis or compared to an established index over a specified period of time. Performance fees are generated on certain management contracts when performance hurdles or other specified criteria are achieved. Performance fees for all fund ranges and separate accounts are recognized when it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue recognized will not occur in future periods. There are no performance fee contracts where revenue can be clawed back. There are no cumulative revenues recognized that would be reversed if all of the existing investments became worthless.

Management fees are primarily received monthly or quarterly, while performance fees are usually received monthly, quarterly or annually by the Group, although the frequency of receipt varies between agreements. Management and performance fee revenue not yet received is recognized within fees and other receivables on the Group’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Shareowner servicing fees are earned for services rendered related to transfer agent and administrative activities performed for investment products. These services are transferred over time and are generally based on a percentage of the market value of AUM.

Other revenue includes distribution and servicing fees earned from U.S. mutual funds associated with mutual fund transfer agent, accounting, shareholder servicing and participant recordkeeping activities. These services are transferred over time and are generally based on a percentage of the market value of AUM.

U.S. Mutual Fund Performance Fees

The investment management fee paid by each U.S. mutual fund subject to a performance fee is the base management fee plus or minus a performance fee adjustment as determined by the relative investment performance of the fund compared to a specified benchmark index. Under the performance-based fee structure, the investment advisory fee paid by each fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month, plus or minus (2) a performance fee adjustment calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% to the fund’s average daily net assets during the performance measurement period. The performance measurement period begins as a trailing period ranging from 12 to 18 months, and each subsequent month is added to each successive performance measurement period until a 36-month period is achieved. At that point, the measurement period becomes a rolling 36-month period.

The addition of performance fees to all funds without such fees is subject to the approval of both a majority of the shareholders of such funds and the funds’ independent board of trustees.

Principal versus Agent

The Group utilizes third-party intermediaries to fulfill certain performance obligations in its revenue agreements. Generally, JHG is deemed to be the principal in these arrangements because the Group controls the investment management and other related services before they are transferred to customers. Such control is evidenced by the Group’s primary responsibility to customers, the ability to negotiate the third-party contract price and select and direct third-party service providers, or a combination of these factors. Therefore, distribution and service fee revenues and the related third-party distribution and service expenses are reported on a gross basis.

Note 2 — Consolidation

Variable Interest Entities

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

JHG’s consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) as of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, include certain consolidated seeded investment products in which the Group has an investment and acts as the investment manager. The assets of these VIEs are not available to JHG or the creditors of JHG. JHG may not, under any circumstances, access cash and cash equivalents held by consolidated VIEs to use in its operating activities or otherwise. In addition, the investors in these VIEs have no recourse to the credit of the Group.

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Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities

At September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, JHG’s carrying values of investment securities included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets pertaining to unconsolidated VIEs were $3.7 million and $6.2 million, respectively. JHG’s total exposure to unconsolidated VIEs represents the value of its economic ownership interest in the investment securities.

Voting Rights Entities

Consolidated Voting Rights Entities

The following table presents the balances related to consolidated voting rights entities (“VREs”) that were recorded on JHG’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, including JHG’s net interest in these products (in millions):

JHG’s total exposure to consolidated VREs represents the value of its economic ownership interest in these seeded investment products. JHG may not, under any circumstances, access cash and cash equivalents held by consolidated VREs to use in its operating activities or for any other purpose.

Unconsolidated Voting Rights Entities

At September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, JHG’s carrying values of investment securities included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets pertaining to unconsolidated VREs were $53.6 million and $50.0 million, respectively. JHG’s total exposure to unconsolidated VREs represents the value of its economic ownership interest in the investment securities.

Note 3 — Investment Securities

JHG’s investment securities as of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, are summarized as follows (in millions):

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Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities held as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, are summarized as follows (in millions):

Derivative Instruments

JHG maintains an economic hedge program that uses derivative instruments to mitigate against market volatility of certain seeded investments by using index and commodity futures (“futures”), index swaps, total return swaps (“TRSs”) and credit default swaps. Foreign currency exposures associated with the Group’s seeded investment products are also hedged by using foreign currency forward contracts. The Group also has a net investment hedge related to foreign currency translation on hedged seed investments denominated in currencies other than the Group’s functional currency.

JHG was party to the following derivative instruments as of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017 (in millions):

The derivative instruments are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, with the exception of foreign currency forward contracts used for net investment hedging. Changes in fair value of the futures, index swaps, TRSs and credit default swaps are recognized in investment gains (losses), net on JHG’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedges for accounting purposes are recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax on JHG’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

The value of the individual derivative contracts is recognized on a gross basis and included in other current assets or accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are immaterial individually and in aggregate.

The Group recognized the following net foreign currency translation gains and losses on hedged seed investments denominated in currencies other than the Group’s functional currency and net gains and losses associated with foreign currency forward contracts under net investment hedge accounting for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in millions):