Federated Hermes, Inc. reports developments in active investment management across liquidity management, equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets and multi-asset strategies for institutional and intermediary clients. Recurring updates cover earnings, managed-asset levels and flows, money market and equity asset trends, quarterly common-stock dividends, investor conference participation and shareholder-meeting matters.
Company news also includes product and platform actions, including dividends for Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund, leverage changes at that fund, leadership succession within investment-management units and completed acquisitions such as Federated Hermes FCP Manager, LLC, which expanded the firm's U.S. real estate and private-markets capabilities.
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Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (FMN) has declared a tax-free dividend of $0.054 per share. The record date for this dividend is June 23, 2021, with the ex-dividend date set for June 22, 2021. Payments are scheduled for July 1, 2021. This dividend is designed to provide investors with income that is exempt from federal income tax, including the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Federated Hermes manages $625.0 billion in assets as of March 31, 2021, emphasizing responsible investing.
Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) announced that Vice President and CFO Thomas Donahue will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank 11th Annual Global Financial Services Conference on June 2, 2021, at 1:20 p.m. Eastern. Joining him will be Raymond Hanley, president of Federated Investors Management Company. Investors can listen to the live webcast on FederatedHermes.com. As of March 31, 2021, Federated Hermes manages $625.0 billion in assets and serves over 11,000 clients globally.
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Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) announced the launch of the Responsible Investing Institute on May 13, 2021, aimed at educating the investment community about responsible investing and ESG factors. Developed in collaboration with KKS Advisors, the institute offers a three-course curriculum to enhance financial professionals' understanding of ESG. Surveys revealed 90% of financial advisors received inquiries about ESG investing but only 25% felt prepared to engage clients. The courses provide essential skills for advisors, and additional learning resources, including podcasts, complement the curriculum.
Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) has announced a dividend of $0.054 per share, exempt from federal income tax and alternative minimum tax. The record date for this dividend is May 21, 2021, with an ex-dividend date of May 20, 2021 and a payable date of June 1, 2021. Founded on the principle of responsible investing, Federated Hermes manages $625.0 billion in assets as of March 31, 2021, providing diverse investment solutions to over 11,000 clients globally.
Federated Hermes reported Q1 2021 earnings per diluted share of $0.75, up from $0.63 in Q1 2020, driven by a net income of $74.5 million. Total managed assets rose to $625.0 billion, growing 3% year-over-year. Notably, equity assets reached a record $96.2 billion, and fixed-income assets also hit a record $86.5 billion. The board declared a $0.27 dividend per share and approved a new share repurchase plan allowing up to 4 million shares to be bought back. However, revenue fell 5% year-over-year due to increased fee waivers.
Federated Hermes announced plans to acquire investment management assets from Horizon Advisers, reorganizing nine Hancock Horizon mutual funds into larger Federated Hermes funds. This transition involves approximately $568 million in assets, encompassing seven equity and two municipal bond funds. The reorganization has been approved by relevant boards and awaits shareholder approval, with meetings planned for September 2021. The firm aims to enhance its active investment strategies and maintain superior client service.
Federated Hermes (NYSE: FHI) will release its financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2021, on April 29, 2021. A conference call will follow on April 30 at 9 a.m. Eastern, hosted by CEO J. Christopher Donahue and CFO Thomas R. Donahue. As of December 31, 2020, the firm manages $619.4 billion in assets across various investment strategies, serving over 11,000 clients worldwide. The Annual Shareholder Meeting will also occur via teleconference on April 29 at 4 p.m. Eastern.
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