Dai-ichi Life Insurance has increased its stake in Janus.

According to a recent filing, Dai-ichi purchased 1.5 million shares, or $14.5 million, on Monday. The purchase raises Dai-ichi's stake in Janus by 1 percent.

A separate 13D filing confirms that Dai-ichi now owns 28 million shares, or a 14 percent stake, of Janus common stock.

Janus also sold off 1 million derivative securities (put options).

In August, the MFWire had reported that Janus agreed to sell "at least 15 percent, and no more than 20 percent" of Janus common stock.  

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