Victory Taps RBC, Wells Fargo to Finance Janus Henderson Bid

Victory Capital Holdings Inc. has lined up financing for its unsolicited offer for Janus Henderson Group Plc from Royal Bank of Canada and Wells Fargo & Co., according to a person familiar with the matter.

Each bank has committed to individually finance up to 100% of the debt portion of the deal if necessary, said the person, who asked to not be identified because the details aren’t public. The size and terms of the financing couldn’t immediately be learned.

Representatives for Victory Capital, RBC and Wells Fargo declined to comment.

Victory Capital on Thursday disclosed its $57.04 a share ...