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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 AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.15, with an ex-date of March 10, 2022, record date of March 11, 2022, and payable date of April 1, 2022.
Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the fund's distributions may come from net investment income, realized capital gains, or fund assets, which could represent a return of capital. The fund's fiscal year started February 1, 2022, with a fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV at -1.64% and a current fiscal YTD annualized distribution rate of 7.61%.
Virtus Investment Partners reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $183.7 billion as of February 28, 2022. This figure reflects a decrease from $188.9 billion at the end of January 2022. Additionally, the company reported $3.5 billion in other fee-earning assets not included in AUM. Notably, open-end funds decreased from $75.4 billion to $73.1 billion, and institutional accounts fell from $55.1 billion to $53.0 billion. These metrics indicate challenges in asset retention and growth.
The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund has announced a consistent dividend payment of 6.5 cents per share for upcoming months, continuing the Managed Distribution Plan initiated in 2007. Key payment dates include May 10, 2022, and June 10, 2022. The estimated distribution for February 2022 is $0.065, with sources including 29% from Net Investment Income and 39% from Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains. Virtus Investment Partners, the parent company, manages assets worth $187.2 billion.
The Board of Directors of DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund (NYSE: DTF) announced the authorization of dividends for its common stock. Shareholders will receive 3.25 cents per share on specified dates: April 29, May 31, and June 30, 2022. The ex-dividend dates are April 14, May 13, and June 14, 2022, while the record dates are April 18, May 16, and June 15, 2022. The Fund aims to provide current income exempt from federal income tax, focusing on a diversified portfolio of investment-grade tax-exempt obligations.
Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.50 with an ex-date of June 10, 2022 and a payable date of June 24, 2022. This distribution may originate from net investment income and realized capital gains but could involve a return of capital if investment income is insufficient. For March 2022, the distribution sources estimate reveals 98.2% from net realized short-term capital gains and 1.8% from net investment income. The fund's current fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate is 6.79%.
Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) announced its monthly distributions of $0.18 for April, May, and June 2022. Under its Managed Distribution Plan, the fund aims to maintain a consistent distribution level, partially sourced from net investment income. Shareholders should be aware that distributions exceeding net income and capital gains will be drawn from the fund's assets, potentially affecting capital. The current fiscal year's annualized distribution rate stands at 8.12%, with a cumulative total return on NAV of -1.71% year-to-date.
Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) has announced monthly distributions of $0.15 for April, May, and June 2022. The distributions are part of the Managed Distribution Plan, which may include net investment income and realized capital gains. Shareholders should note that if these earnings fall below the distribution level, funds will be drawn from the Fund's assets, resulting in a return of capital. The average annual total return on NAV over five years is 21.61%, with a current fiscal YTD annualized distribution rate of 7.61%.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.245 per share, payable on June 24, 2022. The distribution will be sourced primarily from net realized short-term capital gains (95.1%) and net investment income (4.9%). The ex-date is set for June 10, 2022, with the record date on June 13, 2022. The fund aims for consistent distributions, which may include returns of capital if income is insufficient. Current fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate stands at 6.25%, while cumulative total return on NAV reflects -3.98%.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced monthly distributions of $0.08 for April and May 2022. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, aiming to maintain consistent distribution levels. Shareholders should be aware that the distributions may consist of a return of capital if net investment income and capital gains do not cover the distribution level. For February 2022, the estimated sources of distribution included 20.7% from net investment income, 14.7% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 64.6% from return of capital.
On March 3, 2022, the Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI) announced its monthly distributions of $0.08. The ex-dates for these distributions are set for April 8 and May 11, 2022, with corresponding record and payable dates on April 11 and 20, and May 12 and 19, respectively. These distributions are subject to change based on the Fund's fiscal year investment performance. The Fund aims to maximize income while preserving capital through diversified fixed-income investments. Investors can contact shareholder services for further information.