{"url_path":"/sec/cik-0000277751/proxy/2026-05-13/000119312526220181","section_key":"body","section_title":"DEFA14A body","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"DEFA14A","doc_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/277751/0001193125-26-220181-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-220181","cik":"0000277751","ticker":null,"issuer_name":"JANUS INVESTMENT FUND","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/277751/0001193125-26-220181-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000277751","primary_entity_name":"JANUS INVESTMENT FUND"},"word_count":342,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"DEFA14A\n1\nd28580ddefa14a.htm\nDEFA14A\n\nDEFA14A\n\n**UNITED STATES**\n\n**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**\n\n**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**\n\n**SCHEDULE 14A**\n\n**Proxy\nStatement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the**\n\n**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**\n\n**(Amendment No. )**\n\nFiled by the Registrant ☒\n\nFiled by a Party other\nthan the Registrant** **☐********\n\nCheck the appropriate box:\n\n☐\n\nPreliminary Proxy Statement\n\n****☐********\n\n**Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule\n14a-6(e)(2))**\n\n☐\n\nDefinitive Proxy Statement\n\n☐\n\nDefinitive Additional Materials\n\n☒\n\nSoliciting Material under §240.14a-12\n\n**Janus Investment Fund**\n\n**(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charters)**\n\n**(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)**\n\nPayment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):\n\n☒\n\nNo fee required.\n\n☐\n\nFee paid previously with preliminary materials:\n\n☐\n\nFee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules\n14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11\n\n**Subject:** Urgent! – Your Janus Henderson mutual fund.\n\nDear Valued Shareholder:\n\nOn\nbehalf of your **Janus Henderson**mutual****fund,****we’ve been trying to reach you regarding the joint Special Meeting of Shareholders. According to our most recent records, we have not received your vote, and with the meeting\njust days away, we strongly urge you to act now.\n\n**For more information, you may also view the following video featuring an important message from Ali\nDibadj, CEO of Janus Henderson Investors: https://bcove.video/4n5BvAA**\n\nThe Board of Trustees of your fund unanimously recommends that all\nShareholders vote “**FOR**” all proposals.\n\n**Your vote is very important, please vote today!**\n\nSimply use one of the following methods to promptly provide your voting instructions:\n\n**1.**\n\n******Vote with a live Proxy Specialist** – You may cast your vote with a live proxy\nspecialist by calling toll free at **1-855-206-2338** between the hours of 9:00am\n-10:00pm EST, Monday through Friday and 10:00am – 6:00pm EST Saturday and Sunday.\n\n**2.**\n\n******Vote Online** – Follow the online instructions included in the email.\n\nShould you want to review the meeting agenda please visit [Janus Investment Fund, SEC Filings.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/277751/000119312526085653/d871614ddef14a.htm)\n\nWe urge you to vote before May 18, 2026 - Please Vote Today!\n\nOperations – Retail Engagement\n\n1"}