Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. - VRTS STOCK NEWS

Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.10, payable on November 19, 2020. The distribution, under its Managed Distribution Plan, aims to maintain consistent levels, potentially funded by net investment income and realized capital gains. Notably, the Fund has indicated that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, implying a portion may be a return of capital. The estimated breakdown shows net investment income accounts for 46.1% of the current distribution, while return of capital constitutes 53.9%.

The Board of Directors of DTF Tax-Free Income announced the successful placement of $65 million in Remarketable Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares (RVMTPs).

The proceeds will be used for the early redemption of $65 million in Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares (VMTPs) scheduled for January 31, 2021. The redemption will occur on November 12, 2020, at 100% of their liquidation preference along with accrued dividends.

The RVMTPs will provide leverage for the fund's common shareholders, paying variable rate dividends set weekly.

Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) reported Q3 2020 financial results with revenues of $154.8 million, a 6% increase year-over-year. Operating income rose 15% to $41.0 million, and net income attributable to common stockholders surged 35% to $29.6 million, translating to $3.71 per diluted share. Assets under management increased 12% to $115.0 billion, driven by market appreciation and net flows of $1.2 billion. The gross debt was reduced by 26% to $223.2 million, while a dividend of $0.82 per share was declared, marking a 22% increase from the previous quarter.

Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) will release its third-quarter 2020 financial results on October 23, 2020, prior to market open. A conference call for investors will take place at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, featuring CEO George R. Aylward and CFO Michael A. Angerthal. The call can be accessed via a webcast or by phone. A replay will be available until October 30, 2020. The firm is known for its multi-manager asset management strategy and offers a broad range of investment products through various affiliated managers.

Virtus Investment Partners reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) as of September 30, 2020, totaling $116.5 billion, including $1.5 billion in liquidity assets. Long-term AUM increased to $115.0 billion, driven by market appreciation and favorable net inflows in retail separate accounts, mutual funds, and ETFs, despite some outflows in other products. Notable figures include $43.4 billion in open-end funds and $5.6 billion in closed-end funds. The report reflects a robust investment performance during the quarter.

On October 5, 2020, Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.10 per share. The ex-date is set for October 9, 2020, with a record date of October 13 and payable date of October 20. Under its Managed Distribution Plan, a portion of this distribution may come from return of capital, indicating that some of the money invested may be returned to shareholders. The fund estimates that 54.9% of the distribution will be a return of capital for September 2020.

On October 5, 2020, Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share. The ex-dividend date is October 9, with the record date on October 13 and payment on October 20. Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund may pay distributions from net investment income and realized capital gains; however, if these are insufficient, it may draw from its assets, which could result in a return of capital. In September 2020, 33.2% of the distribution came from net investment income, while 66.8% was a return of capital. The Fund has a fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate of 11.37%.

The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund (NYSE: DNP) has approved a dividend payment of 6.5 cents per share. The dividends will be distributed four times: on November 10, 2020, December 10, 2020, and additional payments scheduled for October 30, 2020 and November 30, 2020. The Fund follows a Managed Distribution Plan to maintain this distribution rate. In 2020, 67% of the current distribution comes from a return of capital, while only 29% derives from net investment income, raising sustainability concerns.

On September 16, 2020, Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG) announced a dividend of $0.35 per share, with an ex-date of December 14, 2020 and payable date of December 31, 2020. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, which aims to provide consistent dividends, potentially funded through capital gains or return of capital when necessary. The fund's total return on NAV for the fiscal year stands at -15.27%, while the current annualized distribution rate is 10.95% of NAV.