Core Viewpoint - Janus Henderson's board has determined that Victory Capital's $8.6 billion acquisition proposal is not superior to the existing $7.4 billion take-private deal with Trian and General Catalyst [1] Group 1: Acquisition Proposals - Victory Capital's proposal to acquire Janus Henderson is valued at $8.6 billion [1] - The existing deal with Trian and General Catalyst is valued at $7.4 billion [1] - Janus Henderson considers Victory's proposal not actionable due to "significant closing risk and uncertain value" [1]

Group 1 - Germany will release part of its oil reserves following the IEA's recommendation to release 400 million barrels, marking the largest such action in IEA history [1] - The German government plans to limit petrol price increases at filling stations to once a day and introduce stricter antitrust regulations in the sector [1] - The release of oil reserves is in response to tense oil supply conditions, particularly due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz [1] Group 2 - The IEA's request for oil reserve release comes amid rising crude prices linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran [1]