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SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $VCTR--Victory Capital has consistently stated, it was only prepared to move forward with a negotiated, consensual transaction.

Victory Capital Holdings pushed back against reports that major clients are uneasy with its bid for Janus Henderson, calling the claims misleading and part of an effort to undermine what it calls a superior offer.

Victory Capital on Monday ​fired back at Nelson ‌Peltz's Trian over the criticism of its latest $8.6 billion ​proposal for asset manager Janus ​Henderson , saying the activist was ⁠making "efforts to blanket market ​with misinformation".

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $VCTR--Victory Capital's Exceptional Financial Performance Underscores Strong Fundamentals and Reinforces Ability to Generate Long-Term Value.

Clients and investment staff at Janus Henderson are urging the ​money manager to reject a takeover bid from Victory Capital ‌in favor of a lower-priced deal from Nelson Peltz's Trian and VC firm General Catalyst, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Morgan Stanley and Citigroup are among Janus clients that prefer a deal with Trian and General Catalyst

Victory Capital sweetened its offer to buy Janus Henderson, whose board last week unanimously rejected the company's takeover proposal and recommended shareholders back a take-private transaction by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management and venture firm General Catalyst.