Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. reports developments for a multi-boutique asset management business serving individual and institutional clients. News commonly covers assets under management, sales and net flows across open-end funds, closed-end funds, retail separate accounts and institutional accounts, as well as asset-class trends in equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives strategies.
The company also announces product activity through Virtus ETF Solutions, including actively managed exchange-traded funds managed by affiliated or selected investment managers such as Silvant Capital Management and Duff & Phelps Investment Management. Related updates include earnings releases, non-GAAP performance measures, closed-end fund distribution notices, and investment strategies offered through Virtus-affiliated advisers and subadvisers.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) announced on June 28, 2021, its agreement to acquire Stone Harbor Investment Partners LP, a firm managing $15.4 billion in assets focused on emerging markets debt and multi-asset credit. The acquisition aims to enhance Virtus' investment capabilities and expand its global institutional client base. Stone Harbor will retain its brand and investment autonomy while benefiting from Virtus' resources. The deal is expected to close by year-end and is projected to be modestly accretive to earnings per share.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) has launched the Virtus KAR Developing Markets Fund, managed by Hyung Kim and Craig Thrasher, offering investors access to a concentrated portfolio of 30-60 high-quality companies in developing market countries. The fund aims to capitalize on growth opportunities in emerging economies, focusing on firms with sustainable competitive advantages and strong management. With $56.3 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2021, Kayne Anderson Rudnick, the affiliated manager, emphasizes their commitment to rigorous research and performance in equity investing.
DNP Select Income Fund announced a dividend of 6.5 cents per share for multiple dates including July 29, August 30, and September 29, 2021. This distribution is part of its Managed Distribution Plan established in 2007, aimed at providing consistent income to shareholders. For fiscal year-to-date, the total distribution per share stands at $0.455, with net investment income contributing 30% of distributions. The fund's current annualized distribution rate is 8.00% of NAV, with expected returns from long-term capital gains and return of capital if needed.
DTF Tax-Free Income Inc. (NYSE: DTF) has announced a dividend payment of 4.0 cents per share for three upcoming periods. The ex-dividend date for the first payment is July 14, 2021, with a record date of July 15, 2021 and a payable date of July 30, 2021. Subsequent dividends will follow on August 13 and September 14, 2021. The Fund aims to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax through a diversified portfolio of tax-exempt obligations.
The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG) announced a dividend of 35 cents per share, payable on September 30, 2021. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, distributing all available investment income while maintaining the current rate. If necessary, capital gains or return of capital will supplement income shortfalls. The fund's year-to-date distribution reflects that 100% comes from return of capital, signaling a potential risk to sustainability.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) announced total assets under management (AUM) of $175.5 billion as of May 31, 2021. This includes $3.7 billion in other fee-earning assets not counted in AUM. AUM by product type includes $74.1 billion in open-end funds, $12.0 billion in closed-end funds, $1.2 billion in ETFs, and $39.7 billion in retail separate accounts. This reflects a slight decrease from $176.2 billion reported at the end of April 2021.
On June 4, 2021, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ) and Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) announced quarterly distribution declarations. The Virtus Dividend Fund will distribute $0.225 per share, and the AllianzGI Fund will distribute $0.380 per share. Distributions are payable on June 25, 2021, to shareholders of record on June 14, 2021, with an ex-dividend date of June 11, 2021. These amounts are estimates and may change based on the funds' investment experiences.
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08, with distribution details reflecting a 7.64% rate based on the market price and 7.91% based on net asset value as of May 19, 2021. The Fund has reduced its monthly distribution by $0.02 per share, citing the need for sustainability in low-interest conditions. The distribution structure indicates a reliance on net investment income and capital gains; however, some distributions may return capital to shareholders, which doesn't reflect investment performance.
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced a distribution of $0.08 per share, payable on June 18, 2021. As per its Managed Distribution Plan, distributions may include net investment income and realized capital gains, but any shortfall will be covered from fund assets, constituting a return of capital. For May 2021, 77.3% of the distribution is estimated as a return of capital. The average annual total return on NAV over the last five years is 8.59%, with a current fiscal year-to-date annualized distribution rate of 10.11%.
Virtus AllianzGI Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ) has declared a cash distribution of $0.34375 per share, payable on June 30, 2021, to Series A cumulative preferred shareholders of record by June 11, 2021. The Series A shares, rated 'A' by Fitch, have an annual dividend rate of $1.375 and were issued at $25.00 per share. This distribution covers the period from April 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting purposes.