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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.
On June 9, 2022, DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. (NYSE: DTF) announced the authorization of dividends totaling 3.25 cents per share for multiple payment dates. The ex-dividend and record dates are set for July 14, August 12, and September 14, 2022, with payment dates on July 29, August 31, and September 30, 2022. The Fund focuses on providing current income exempt from federal income tax while preserving capital, investing primarily in investment-grade tax-exempt obligations.
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: DPG) announced a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share, to be paid on September 30, 2022, with an ex-date of September 14, 2022 and a record date of September 15, 2022.
The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, distributing all available investment income. Any shortfall will be covered by realized capital gains or return of capital. For June 2022, 94.2% of the distribution will be a return of capital. The fund's annualized distribution rate based on NAV is 9.57%.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share on May 25, 2022. The ex-date is June 10, 2022, with record and payable dates of June 13 and June 21, 2022, respectively. This distribution will partially stem from the fund's net investment income and realized capital gains, but may include a return of capital, as the fund has distributed more than its earnings. Key estimates include a net investment income of $0.024 per share, making up 29.8% of the current distribution.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced monthly distributions of $0.08 for June, July, and August 2022. According to its Managed Distribution Plan, distributions may partially come from net investment income and realized capital gains. Notably, the Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income, meaning a portion may be a return of capital. In April 2022, the average annual total return on NAV was 5.20%, with a fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate of 11.01%. Investors should note the risks of principal loss and that fund shares may trade below NAV.
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI) announced monthly distributions of $0.08 for June, July, and August 2022. The ex-dates are June 10, July 8, and August 10, with record dates on June 13, July 11, and August 11, respectively. Distributions will be payable on June 21, July 18, and August 18, 2022. These amounts are estimates and may change based on the Fund's investment performance and tax regulations. Investors should refer to Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting. The Fund aims to maximize current income through diversified fixed-income investments.
On May 25, 2022, Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EDF) announced monthly distributions of $0.06 per share for June, July, and August 2022. The ex-dates are June 6, July 11, and August 8, 2022, with record dates following a day later, and payable dates on June 17, July 22, and August 19, 2022, respectively. These distributions are estimates and will be confirmed for tax reporting purposes based on the Fund's investment performance. The Fund aims to maximize total return through investments in emerging markets.
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund (NYSE: EDI) announced monthly distributions of $0.07 for June, July, and August 2022. The ex-dates are June 6, July 11, and August 8, with record dates following on June 7, July 12, and August 9, and payable dates on June 17, July 22, and August 19, respectively. The announced amounts are estimates and may vary for tax purposes based on the fund's investment performance and regulations. The fund aims to maximize total return through investments in emerging market securities.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share for Q2 2022, payable on August 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of July 29, 2022. Additionally, the Board authorized the repurchase of 750,000 shares under its existing share buyback program, which allows for open market and private transactions. This initiative reflects the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value through dividends and strategic stock repurchases.
On May 16, 2022, Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (ACV) announced a monthly distribution of $0.18 per share, with an ex-date of May 11, 2022 and payable date of June 1, 2022. The fund aims to maintain a steady distribution level that may draw from net investment income and realized capital gains, posing a risk of capital return if income is insufficient. Performance metrics reveal a 14.21% average annual total return on NAV over five years, but a -9.84% cumulative total return year-to-date.
On May 16, 2022, Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) announced a monthly distribution of $0.15 per share. The distribution is part of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan, which may include returns of capital if net investment income and realized capital gains fall short. As of April 29, 2022, the Fund's 5-year average annual total return on NAV was 15.97%, while the current fiscal YTD annualized distribution rate stands at 8.41%. However, YTD cumulative total return on NAV is down 9.78%.
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