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Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) announced that its Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST) has surpassed $100 million in assets under management, just over a year after its launch. The ETF, which combines midstream energy sector exposure with a covered-call strategy, has delivered an annualized distribution rate of 10.2% distributed monthly.

The Fund's performance metrics show strong results, with NAV returns of 22.95% since inception (April 8, 2024) and a 30-day SEC yield of 3.69%. MDST offers investors exposure to midstream infrastructure companies while seeking additional yield through options premiums, providing a tax-efficient strategy without requiring K-1 filing.

Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) has announced monthly income distributions for two ETFs: Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) and Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI). MDST, launched in April 2024 with $92M in assets, focuses on midstream energy companies and offers a 10.2% annualized distribution rate. WEEI, launched April 2024 with $16M in assets, provides exposure to broad energy companies with a 13.5% distribution rate. Both actively managed ETFs combine dividend yields and options premiums from covered calls to generate monthly income. MDST has shown strong performance with 22.95% return since inception, while WEEI has delivered 4.05% since its launch. Both funds currently distribute $0.225 per share monthly, with current month distributions being 100% return of capital.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) has appointed Jan Ryan to its Board of Directors. Ryan brings over 30 years of leadership experience in technology, venture capital, revenue strategy, and operational alignment. As founder and managing partner of 3Hills Group, she advises CEOs and boards on growth strategy and innovation. Her track record includes executive roles leading to four successful acquisitions and one IPO. Ryan co-founded Social Dynamx, a SaaS platform acquired by Lithium Technologies, and served as executive director of entrepreneurship at UT Austin. She co-founded the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute and currently teaches at UT. Her expertise spans growth strategy, client experience transformation, technology risk oversight, and ESG-aligned leadership.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) has announced the appointment of Randy A. Bowman as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Bowman, who has served on Westwood's board since 2021, succeeds Dick Frank, who is stepping down after 19 years of board service, including 10 years as Board Chair. Bowman brings significant experience as an entrepreneur and leader, currently serving as Chair of the City of Dallas Employee Retirement Fund and the Impact Dallas Capital Mezzanine Fund. The new chairman has been actively involved in shaping Westwood's strategic direction over the past four years.

Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) has announced monthly income distributions for two of its ETFs: Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) and Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI). Both ETFs will distribute $0.225 per share, with MDST offering a 10.2% annualized distribution rate and WEEI providing a 13.4% rate. MDST, launched in April 2024, focuses on midstream energy companies and has accumulated $84 million in net assets. WEEI, launched April 30, 2024, provides exposure to various energy companies and has $16 million in net assets. Both funds combine dividend yields with options premiums from covered calls to generate monthly income. Performance data shows MDST's NAV return at 22.95% since inception, while WEEI's NAV return stands at 4.05%.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) reported mixed Q1 2025 results, with quarterly revenues of $23.3 million, down from Q4's $25.6 million but up from $22.7 million year-over-year. The company achieved notable success in its Institutional channel, securing a significant $1 billion sub-advisory mandate in Small Cap Value strategy.

Key highlights include:

• Net income of $0.5 million, compared to $2.1 million in Q4
• Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of $2.5 million
• Assets under management of $17.0 billion
• Cash dividend declared at $0.15 per share

The company's Intermediary channel recorded its strongest sales quarter since 2022, particularly in energy offerings. Their ETF business showed growth with the one-year anniversary of MDST ETF achieving a 10.5% annualized distribution rate and the launch of new LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE:BFRE).

Westwood Holdings Group celebrates the one-year anniversary of its Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI), reporting an impressive 11.9% annualized distribution rate as of March 28, 2025. The ETF, which launched on April 30, 2024, combines energy sector exposure with a covered-call strategy to generate enhanced income.

WEEI's performance metrics show an 8.63% NAV return and 8.86% market price return for Q1 2025, with a 4.05% and 4.30% return since inception, respectively. The fund maintains an expense ratio of 0.85% and a 30-day yield of 2.34%.

The ETF follows the success of its sister fund, Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST), which is approaching $100 million in assets under management. Portfolio managers Greg Reid and Parag Sanghani emphasize WEEI's role in providing both attractive income and broader energy sector exposure through a tax-efficient, transparent, and accessible structure.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 earnings after the NYSE market close on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The company will host a live audio webcast and conference call at 4:30 PM ET (3:30 PM CT) following the release.

Founded in 1983, Westwood is a focused investment management boutique and wealth management firm offering various investment solutions including U.S. Value Equity, Multi-Asset, Energy & Real Assets, Income Alternatives, Tactical Absolute Return, and Managed Investment Solutions. These services are available through separate accounts, Westwood Funds mutual funds, ETFs, and other pooled vehicles.

The Dallas-based company, which also has offices in Chicago, Houston, and San Francisco, trades on the NYSE under the symbol 'WHG' and features significant employee ownership.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) celebrates the one-year anniversary of its Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), with assets approaching $100 million. The fund, launched as Westwood's first ETF, delivers a 10.5% annualized distribution rate as of March 28, 2025.

MDST combines midstream energy sector exposure with a covered-call strategy, offering investors access to infrastructure companies' stability while generating additional yield through options premiums. The fund's performance metrics show strong results, with a 22.95% return since inception (NAV) and a 5.71% return for Q1 2025.

Under the leadership of Greg Reid, President of Real Assets, and Parag Sanghani, Energy team senior portfolio manager, MDST maintains a 0.80% expense ratio and a 3.69% 30-day yield. The success has led to Westwood's ETF platform expansion to five funds, with more planned according to CEO Brian Casey.