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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 Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) announced the appointment of Rick Smirl as executive vice president and chief operating officer, bringing over 20 years of asset management experience. Smirl will oversee product management and investment operations, succeeding Frank Waltman, who retired in March. Previously, he held leadership roles at Russell Investments and William Blair Investment Management, focusing on global operations, product development, and technology. CEO George R. Aylward praised Smirl's industry expertise and leadership skills, aligning with Virtus' strategic goals of enhancing investment capabilities.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) reported significant financial growth for Q1 2021. Revenues surged 50% year-over-year to $216.9 million, while net income grew to $36.6 million, up from a loss of $4.3 million the previous year. Operating income rose 152% to $62.1 million, with an operating margin of 28.7%. Total assets under management increased 28% to $168.9 billion, boosted by a $29.5 billion addition from the AllianzGI partnership. The diluted EPS reached $4.54, reflecting substantial operational improvements and positive net flows of $2.4 billion.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) will release its Q1 2021 financial results on April 28, 2021, before market open. A conference call will follow at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, featuring CEO George R. Aylward and CFO Michael A. Angerthal. Investors can access the call via a webcast or by telephone. A replay will be available until May 5, 2021. Virtus focuses on long-term investment success for clients, partnering with boutique investment managers to offer diverse investment products.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) announced total assets under management (AUM) of $168.9 billion as of March 31, 2021, marking an increase attributed to a $29.5 billion inflow from its strategic partnership with Allianz Global Investors, alongside market appreciation and positive net flows. The company also reported $3.4 billion in additional fee-earning assets outside of AUM. The AUM figures for key product types include $72.164 billion in open-end funds and $37.244 billion in retail separate accounts.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 for April 2021. The ex-date is set for April 9, 2021, with a record date of April 12, 2021, and payments scheduled for April 19, 2021. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, which may result in some distributions being a return of capital. For March 2021, 27.4% of the distribution comes from net investment income, while 72.6% is classified as a return of capital. Shareholders are advised not to draw conclusions about the fund's performance from this distribution.
DNP Select Income Fund (NYSE: DNP) will redeem its Floating Rate Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares on April 1, 2021. This includes the redemption of 600 Series B MRP Shares valued at $60 million and 330 Series D MRP Shares worth $33 million, both at 100% of their liquidation preference. The total redemption will be financed by a $93 million borrowing from the Fund's existing credit facility. These shares will not incur accrued and unpaid dividends as they are redeemed on their final payment date.
Virtus Investment Partners reported total assets under management (AUM) of $166.6 billion as of February 28, 2021. The company also stated it managed an additional $3.4 billion in other fee-earning assets. Key figures include AUM from open-end funds at $72.6 billion, closed-end funds at $11.4 billion, and retail separate accounts at $35.4 billion. This data reflects the partnership's commitment to providing diverse investment management solutions.
On March 8, 2021, DTF Tax-Free Income Inc. (NYSE: DTF) announced the authorization of dividends totaling 4.0 cents per share for three upcoming periods:
- Ex-Dividend Date: April 14, 2021, Payable Date: April 30, 2021
- Ex-Dividend Date: May 14, 2021, Payable Date: May 28, 2021
- Ex-Dividend Date: June 14, 2021, Payable Date: June 30, 2021
This regular dividend distribution emphasizes the fund's commitment to providing income to shareholders while maintaining a diversified portfolio of tax-exempt obligations.
The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund has declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share, with an ex-date of June 14, 2021 and a payable date of June 30, 2021. The Fund maintains this distribution rate under its Managed Distribution Plan, adopted in 2015, which aims to distribute all available investment income to shareholders. The March quarterly distribution sources include $0.043 from net investment income and $0.307 from return of capital. Year-to-date cumulative distribution from all sources is $0.700.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) and Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) announced quarterly distributions of $0.225 and $0.380 per share, respectively. The distributions will be paid on March 26, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 15, with an ex-dividend date of March 12, 2021. It’s important to note that these amounts are estimates and may change based on the funds’ investment experiences and tax regulations. Virtus Investment Advisers became the investment adviser for both funds effective February 1, 2021.