Virtus Investment Partners Increases Quarterly Common Stock Dividend to $0.82 Per Share
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.82 per share, marking a 22% increase from the previous dividend of $0.67. This increase reflects the company’s strong free cash flow and its robust balance sheet, supporting its capital priorities such as investing in the business and returning capital to shareholders. The upcoming dividend will be paid on November 13, 2020, to shareholders of record on October 30, 2020. This marks the third consecutive year of dividend increases.
- Quarterly dividend increased by 22% from $0.67 to $0.82 per share.
- Strong free cash flow supports continued investment and capital returns to shareholders.
- Third consecutive year of increased dividends demonstrates financial strength.
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HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS), which operates a multi-boutique asset management business, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of
"This increase to our common stock dividend reflects the strong free cash flow generated by the business and the flexibility of our balance sheet to support our capital priorities of investing in the business, returning capital to shareholders, and consistently reducing debt," said George R. Aylward, president and chief executive officer. "We are pleased to increase the dividend for a third consecutive year as we continue to demonstrate the financial strength and stability of our company."
The third quarter 2020 common stock dividend will be paid on November 13, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 2020.
Future declarations of dividends will be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides investment management products and services through its affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand. Virtus Investment Partners offers access to a variety of investment styles across multiple disciplines to meet a wide array of investor needs. Its affiliates include Ceredex Value Advisors, Duff & Phelps Investment Management, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, Newfleet Asset Management, Rampart Investment Management, Seix Investment Advisors, Silvant Capital Management, Sustainable Growth Advisers, and Virtus ETF Solutions. Additional information is available at virtus.com.
Forward-Looking Information
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