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S&P Upgrades Janus Capital Group to Investment Grade


Published on 2011-01-10 12:21:00 - Market Wire
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DENVER--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Janus Capital Group Inc. (NYSE: JNS) today issued the following statement on behalf of Dick Weil, CEO of Janus, following the announcement from S&P that it has upgraded the companya™s credit rating to BBB- from BB+, with a stable outlook.

aWea™re pleased that S&P recognizes the progress wea™ve made in significantly deleveraging the firma™s balance sheet and creating a strong capital structure. Most importantly, Janusa™ investment grade ratings from S&P and Moodya™s reflect the firma™s commitment to being a stable and trusted partner to our clients through the expected volatility of a full-market cycle.a

About Janus Capital Group Inc.

Janus Capital Group Inc. (JCG) is a global investment firm offering strategies from three individual investment boutiques: Janus Capital Management LLC (Janus), INTECH Investment Management LLC (INTECH) and Perkins Investment Management LLC (Perkins). Each manager employs a research-intensive approach that is distinct within its respective asset class. This multi-boutique approach enables the firm to provide style-specific expertise across an array of strategies, including growth, value and risk-managed equities, fixed income and alternatives through one common distribution platform.

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