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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) operates a multi-manager asset management business and regularly issues news and updates related to its investment platform, affiliated managers, and funds. This news page aggregates company announcements, fund notices, and regulatory disclosures that are relevant to investors following VRTS.
Virtus frequently reports on its preliminary assets under management and other fee-earning assets, broken down by product type and asset class. These updates describe trends across open-end funds, closed-end funds, retail separate accounts, institutional accounts, and exchange-traded funds, as well as allocations to equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives strategies.
News items also cover developments at affiliated and advised closed-end funds, including Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc., DNP Select Income Fund Inc., DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc., Virtus Total Return Fund Inc., Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund, Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund, and Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund. These releases often include information on managed distribution plans, special year-end distributions, regular dividends, and Section 19(a) notices that explain the estimated sources of distributions among net investment income, realized capital gains, and return of capital.
Corporate announcements from Virtus may highlight strategic transactions, such as the acquisition of a minority interest in Crescent Cove Advisors, LP, which adds a private markets capability focused on lending to high-growth technology companies. Other disclosures include material definitive agreements, such as the Equity Purchase Agreement to acquire a majority interest in Keystone National Group, LLC, and credit agreements that provide term loans and revolving credit facilities.
By reviewing the news associated with VRTS, investors can monitor updates on assets under management, fund distribution policies, strategic investments in alternative and private markets, and financial and regulatory developments affecting Virtus’ multi-manager asset management platform.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend, rising from $1.50 to $1.65 per share. This marks the company's fifth consecutive annual dividend increase. The dividend will be paid on November 15, 2022 to shareholders of record by October 31, 2022. CEO George R. Aylward highlighted the company's strong balance sheet and cash flow generation as reasons for this increase, reiterating their commitment to shareholder value through capital management.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) reported preliminary assets under management of $163.0 billion as of July 31, 2022. This figure includes $3.1 billion in other fee-earning assets not accounted for in total AUM. The company's assets by product type indicate growth in open-end funds to $62.071 billion from $59.479 billion in June 2022, and institutional accounts increased to $52.430 billion from $50.048 billion. Overall, the preliminary total AUM rose significantly from $155.420 billion reported the prior month.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 on August 3, 2022, with an ex-date of August 10, a record date of August 11, and a payable date of August 18. Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund aims for consistent distributions, partially funded by net investment income and capital gains. Notably, a portion of this distribution may stem from a return of capital, indicating that investors may receive part of their initial investment back rather than profits. Key metrics include a current fiscal year-to-date distribution rate of 11.33%.
Virtus Investment Partners reported Q2 2022 earnings with diluted EPS of $2.29, down 71% from $7.86 YoY. Total sales reached $7.9B, an 8% decrease from $244M in the same quarter last year. Operating income fell 34% to $56.7M, while operating margin decreased to 25.2%. Assets under management dropped to $155.4B, a 13% year-over-year decline, driven by net outflows of $4.8B. The company repurchased $40M in stock, reducing shares outstanding by 2.6%. A conference call is set for July 29, 2022.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) will announce its second quarter 2022 financial results on July 29, 2022, before market opening. The call will be hosted by CEO George R. Aylward and CFO Michael A. Angerthal at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, accompanied by a webcast. The presentation material will be accessible on the company’s website. A replay of the call will be available through August 6, 2022. Virtus operates a multi-manager asset management business, providing a range of investment solutions through its affiliated managers.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) reported preliminary assets under management of $155.4 billion as of June 30, 2022. This marks a decrease from $167.2 billion as of March 31, 2022, primarily due to market depreciation and net outflows in open-end funds and retail separate accounts. However, there were positive net flows in institutional accounts. Additionally, the company managed $3.0 billion in other fee-earning assets not included in the total.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR) announced a distribution of $0.08 per share, payable on July 18, 2022. This distribution will partially come from net investment income and realized capital gains, along with a return of capital, as the fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and gains. The fund's current fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate stands at 12.03%, and its cumulative total return on NAV is at -4.67% for the fiscal year. Investors are advised that the distribution amount does not reflect the fund's investment performance.
DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. (NYSE: DTF) has announced the appointment of Ronald H. Schwartz and Dusty L. Self as new portfolio managers, effective July 1, 2022. They will take over from Lisa H. Leonard, who is retiring on June 30, 2022. Schwartz and Self each bring over 30 years of experience in investment-grade municipal strategies. The Fund, advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., aims to generate current income exempt from federal income tax through a diversified portfolio of investment-grade tax-exempt obligations.
Virtus Investment Partners reported preliminary assets under management of $167.2 billion as of May 31, 2022. This reflects a decrease from $170.9 billion in April 2022. Additionally, the company managed $3.2 billion of other fee-earning assets not included in this total. Breakdown of assets shows that open-end funds decreased from $67.3 billion to $64.9 billion, while institutional accounts also saw a slight decline from $53.8 billion to $53.2 billion.
The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund has announced dividends for its common stock, set at 6.5 cents per share. The ex-dividend date is July 28, 2022, with record and payable dates on July 29 and August 10, 2022 respectively. This distribution rate is maintained under a Managed Distribution Plan, initiated in 2007, to ensure steady shareholder income. Notably, the fund plans to distribute available investment income, including long-term capital gains if necessary. The cumulative fiscal year distribution rate stands at 3.92%.