Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. - VRTS STOCK NEWS

Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) reported a 55% increase in revenues to $266.3 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2021, compared to $171.6 million a year prior. Operating income rose 64% to $83.7 million, with an operating margin of 31.4%. However, net income attributable to the company was down 15% sequentially to $49.8 million, or $6.29 per diluted share. The firm also reported total assets under management at $187.2 billion, a 6% increase from the previous quarter. The acquisition of Westchester Capital significantly contributed to its growth.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share, payable on February 18, 2022. The distribution will be sourced from net investment income (16.3%), net realized short-term capital gains (47.0%), and a return of capital (36.7%). The Fund warns that the distribution may exceed its income and realized gains, indicating that some funds may be a return of capital rather than investment performance. As of January 31, 2022, the Fund's average annual total return on NAV over the last five years is 6.95%.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS) will release its fourth quarter 2021 financial results on February 4, 2022, before the market opens. Following this, a conference call will take place at 10:00 a.m. Eastern with CEO George R. Aylward and CFO Michael A. Angerthal. Investors can access the call via virtus.com or by phone. A replay will be available until February 11, 2022. This announcement reflects Virtus' ongoing commitment to transparency and engagement with investors.

On January 18, 2022, the Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) announced a managed distribution plan, increasing its monthly distribution rate to $0.18 per share, effective from the upcoming monthly distribution. The ex-date for this distribution is January 12, 2022 and the payable date is February 1, 2022. The fund aims to maintain a consistent distribution level, which may be partially sourced from shareholder capital if net investment income and realized gains are insufficient. Key distribution estimates for January indicate that net realized short-term capital gains account for the full distribution amount.

Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) announced a managed distribution plan, increasing its monthly distribution rate to $0.15 per share, effective February 1, 2022. The plan aims for a stable income stream, funded through net investment income and realized capital gains. However, if these sources are insufficient, distributions will come from the Fund's assets, potentially returning capital to shareholders. As of December 31, 2021, the fund reported a 5-year average annual total return of 29.74% and a year-to-date cumulative total return of 7.64%.

Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) announced preliminary assets under management (AUM) at $187.2 billion as of December 31, 2021, an increase attributed to market performance and the addition of Westchester Capital Management assets. Net flows for Q4 2021 were nearly breakeven, with positive contributions from retail separate accounts, institutional, and ETFs, countered by outflows from open-end funds. Additionally, the company managed $3.8 billion in other fee-earning assets not included in AUM.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 on January 5, 2022, under its Managed Distribution Plan. The distribution consists of 36.7% from net investment income, with 63.3% classified as a return of capital. The fund advises that this return of capital does not reflect investment performance. As of December 31, 2021, the fund reported an average annual total return on NAV of 8.57% over five years and a current fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate of 10.18%.

Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) has completed its acquisition of Stone Harbor Investment Partners, managing $14.5 billion in assets. This acquisition enhances Virtus' investment capabilities, diversifies its offerings, and expands its non-U.S. institutional client base. Stone Harbor will maintain its autonomy in investment processes while benefiting from Virtus' resources, including distribution and analytical support. The deal is expected to strengthen Virtus' market position and provide clients with a well-regarded emerging markets debt strategy.

As of January 3, 2022, the Fund previously known as DTF Tax-Free Income Inc. is now named DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. This change reflects the Fund's limited term of existence, which will conclude on March 1, 2028, unless extended by the Board. The name alteration will not impact the Fund's ticker symbol (NYSE: DTF) or its securities' CUSIP numbers. The Fund aims to provide current income exempt from federal income tax through a diversified portfolio of investment-grade tax-exempt obligations, managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., a subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners.