Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. - VRTS STOCK NEWS

Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) announced a managed distribution plan effective February 1, 2022, raising its monthly distribution to $0.15 per share, a 20% increase from $0.125. This change aims to enhance shareholder value and reduce the discount to net asset value. The annualized distribution rate is 6.7% based on a market price of $26.88 as of December 16, 2021. Under the plan, distributions could be sourced from net investment income and capital gains, with potential capital return considerations for shareholders.

Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) announced a new managed distribution plan effective February 1, 2022, increasing its monthly distribution rate to $0.18 per share, up 8% from the previous $0.167. This change reflects an annualized distribution rate of 6.3% based on a market price of $34.21. The aim is to enhance shareholder value and reduce the current discount to net asset value. Distributions may come from net investment income, realized capital gains, or Fund assets, potentially impacting shareholder capital.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ) announced a new managed distribution plan, increasing its quarterly distribution rate to $0.245 per share, a 9% rise from the previous $0.225. This increase will be effective from March 25, 2022, and is part of the fund's commitment to enhance shareholder value. The annualized distribution rate is 6.2% based on a closing market price of $15.73 as of December 16, 2021. The fund aims to provide consistent distributions primarily from net investment income and realized capital gains.

The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund has declared a monthly dividend of 6.5 cents per share, with ex-dividend dates on January 28, February 25, and March 30, 2022. The payment dates are set for February 10, March 10, and April 11, 2022. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, ensuring consistent payments, primarily from available investment income. For the fiscal year-to-date, the fund has distributed 8.26% of its NAV, with a total return of 18.76%.

DTF Tax-Free Income Inc. (NYSE: DTF) announced a special taxable distribution of $0.164537 per share, set to be paid on January 11, 2022. Shareholders of record as of December 30, 2021 will receive this distribution. The breakdown includes $0.164481 from long-term capital gains and $0.000056 from short-term capital gains. The ex-dividend date is December 29, 2021. DTF focuses on providing current income exempt from federal income tax through a diversified portfolio of investment-grade tax-exempt obligations.

The Board of Directors of DTF Tax-Free Income Inc. (NYSE: DTF) declared dividends of 3.25 cents per share, with payment dates set for January 31, February 28, and March 31, 2022. The ex-dividend dates are January 14, February 14, and March 14 of the same year. Additionally, the Fund will undergo a name change to DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. on January 3, 2022. This change follows shareholder approval for a limited term of existence ending March 1, 2028, though the term may be extended under certain conditions.

The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: DPG) has approved a dividend of 35 cents per share to be paid on March 31, 2022, with an ex-date of March 14 and record date of March 15. This dividend payment is part of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan, established in 2015, which aims to provide consistent distributions by utilizing available investment income and, if insufficient, realized capital gains or return of capital. As of November 30, 2021, the fund reported a 10.57% annualized distribution rate on NAV.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) and Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) have announced quarterly distributions of $0.225 and $0.380 per common share, respectively. These distributions will be payable on January 7, 2022, for shareholders of record as of December 20, 2021, with an ex-dividend date of December 17, 2021. The amounts stated are estimates and may vary based on the funds' investment experiences and taxation regulations throughout the fiscal year.

Virtus Investment Partners reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $184.5 billion as of November 30, 2021. The company also manages $3.7 billion in other fee-earning assets not included in AUM. The breakdown of AUM by product type shows a decrease in open-end funds from $79.875 billion in October to $77.609 billion in November. Institutional accounts and structured products, however, showed stability with minimal fluctuations. This reporting offers insights into Virtus' investment management performance.