Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst Acquire Janus Henderson Group

Janus Henderson Group Acquires Majority Stake in Victory Park Capital Advisors

August 12, 2024

Financial Services

Janus Henderson Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Victory Park Capital Advisors (VPC), a global private credit manager headquartered in Chicago. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary regulatory approvals, with consideration paid via cash and Janus Henderson common stock.

Janus Henderson Acquires Richard Bernstein Advisors

January 23, 2026

Financial Services

Janus Henderson Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA), a research-driven macro multi-asset investment manager. The deal is intended to expand Janus Henderson’s model portfolio and separately managed account (SMA) capabilities and distribution reach, and it closed in early 2026.

Novo Holdings Acquires Catalent for $16.5 Billion

December 18, 2024

Healthcare Services

Novo Holdings A/S agreed to acquire Catalent, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $16.5 billion ($63.50 per share). The deal was later completed, and Catalent became a private company under Novo Holdings ownership; Novo Nordisk subsequently acquired Catalent’s three fill-finish sites in Italy, Indiana (USA), and Belgium.

Nuveen Agrees to Acquire Schroders plc in a Cash Deal Valued at £9.9 Billion

February 12, 2026

Financial Services

Nuveen has agreed to the terms of a board-recommended cash acquisition of Schroders plc for approximately £9.9 billion. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory approvals, and Schroders is expected to operate as a standalone business within Nuveen for at least 12 months post-completion.

Janney Montgomery Scott Acquires TM Capital

November 8, 2023

Financial Services

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC has agreed to acquire TM Capital, a middle-market investment bank with offices in Atlanta, Boston, and New York City. The deal expands Janney's Capital Markets Group by adding M&A advisory expertise across business services, industrials, healthcare, and consumer sectors; the acquisition is expected to close by year-end subject to regulatory approval.

Honeywell to Acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies Business

May 22, 2025

Industrial Services

Honeywell agreed to acquire Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies business segment in an all-cash deal, originally valued at £1.8 billion and later amended to £1.325 billion. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of August 2026 (subject to regulatory approvals) and is intended to strengthen Honeywell UOP and expand its catalyst and renewable fuels capabilities.