Janus Investment Fund

01/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2025 11:53

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund and

Janus Henderson Research Fund,

each a series of Janus Investment Fund

** TIME SENSITIVE **

Dear Shareholder:

The Special Meeting of Shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund and Janus Henderson Research Fund will reconvene on February 18, 2025. This letter was sent to you because you held shares on the record date and as we go to print, we have not received your vote.

All shareholders of each Fund are being asked to approve reclassifying the diversification status of their Fund from diversified to nondiversified and eliminating a related fundamental investment restriction and shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund also are being asked to modify their Fund's fundamental concentration policy.

Your vote is needed now, no matter how you vote.

The Board of Trustees of the Funds believes that the proposals are in the best interest of each Fund and has recommended that shareholders vote "FOR" the proposals.

Voting is Quick and Easy. Please vote today using one of the following options:

1.

VOTE ONLINE

Log on to the website or scan the QR code shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand and follow the on-screen instructions.

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VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE

Call the automated tollfree number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand and follow the recorded instructions.

3.

VOTE WITH A LIVE AGENT

If you would like to vote with a live agent you can call (866) 467-3858 and provide your control number and the agent will process your vote over the phone. You will receive a confirmation in the mail of your vote within 5 days.

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VOTE BY MAIL

Complete, sign and date the proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.

A copy of the Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your enclosed proxy card. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, please call Computershare Fund Services, the Funds' proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-467-3858.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation, and you may disregard this notice.

007CFN JH ADJ 2025